You thought they were dead? Well, Mal and Jo are back to dive deep into the latest episode of ‘Ahsoka’ (06:56). They talk about everything that goes on in this thrilling episode leading up to the finale next week (12:54). Later they are joined by Ben to discuss the lore between Anakin and Thrawn (02:04:37) and so much more. Hosts: Mallory Rubin and Joanna Robinson Guest: Ben Lindbergh Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman Additional Production: Arjuna Ramgopal Social: Jomi Adeniran Learn more about your...
Sep 29, 2023•3 hr 42 min•Transcript available on Metacast Jo and Mal are here for another one of their famous Tropes Courses; this time, it is the journey into portal worlds (09:13). From Narnia to Oz and so much more, they take a look at what magical, other worlds have brought to so many readers and lovers of stories throughout the years. Hosts: Mallory Rubin and Joanna Robinson Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman Additional Production: Arjuna Ramgopal Social: Jomi Adeniran Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 26, 2023•2 hr 59 min•Transcript available on Metacast If you miss the idea of the deep dive, wait no longer! Mal and Jo are back to dive into the latest episode of ‘Ahsoka’ (08:58). They dive into the riveting plot points of this pivotal episode that brings Thrawn into the world of live-action ‘Star Wars’ (12:16). Later, Ben joins to discuss the magic-based area of ‘Star Wars’ lore (02:58:51) and so much more. Hosts: Mallory Rubin and Joanna Robinson Guest: Ben Lindbergh Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman Additional Production: Arjuna Ramgopal Social: J...
Sep 23, 2023•4 hr 33 min•Transcript available on Metacast Jo and Mal are back to answer your burning questions for all things 'Star Wars' and 'Ahsoka' (05:32). They take on everything from book recommendations to grammatical corrections to their ideal spinoffs—and so much more! Hosts: Mallory Rubin and Joanna Robinson Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman Additional Production: Arjuna Ramgopal Social: Jomi Adeniran Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 19, 2023•2 hr 35 min•Transcript available on Metacast Live or die. Or join Mal and Joanna as they dive deep into the fifth episode of 'Ahsoka' (07:12). They give their expert analysis on this riveting episode of the ‘Star Wars’ series, which is emotional and uplifting (16:14). Later, Ben joins once again to discuss the history of Force powers used in this episode (03:06:07). Hosts: Mallory Rubin and Joanna Robinson Guest: Ben Lindbergh Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman Additional Production: Arjuna Ramgopal Social: Jomi Adeniran Learn more about your a...
Sep 16, 2023•4 hr 36 min•Transcript available on Metacast Mal and Joanna are joined by Van Lathan to draft the greatest droids in all of 'Star Wars' lore (30:38). Join them as they celebrate the best robotic companions a galaxy far, far away has to offer, and see who will be crowned champion. Hosts: Mallory Rubin and Joanna Robinson Guest: Van Lathan Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman Additional Production: Arjuna Ramgopal Social: Jomi Adeniran Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 12, 2023•2 hr 59 min•Transcript available on Metacast Hey there Snips! It's time to dive deep into the fourth episode of 'Ahsoka' (08:53). Mal and Jo venture into deep space and discuss the riveting episode that takes our hero away from her apprentice and causes strife within (15:39). Much later, Ben Lindbergh joins for a discussion of the final scene in the world between worlds (02:49:18) Hosts: Mallory Rubin and Joanna Robinson Guest: Ben Lindbergh Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman Additional Production: Arjuna Ramgopal Social: Jomi Adeniran Learn mo...
Sep 09, 2023•4 hr 34 min•Transcript available on Metacast The Time Lord has come in the form of Matt Smith, so Joanna and Mal are here to dive deep into the era of the eleventh Doctor. They cover Seasons 5 through 7 of the beloved BBC series in Part 4 of their 'Doctor Who' Viewing Guide (08:12). Hosts: Mallory Rubin and Joanna Robinson Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman Additional Production: Arjuna Ramgopal Social: Jomi Adeniran Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 06, 2023•3 hr 52 min•Transcript available on Metacast The purrgils are here! Join Mal and Jo as they dive deep into ‘Ahsoka’ Episode 3, "Time to Fly" (17:40). They talk about Hera’s rough day at the office, Sabine’s training with Ahsoka, and of course, purrgils. Later, Ben Lindbergh joins for a lore look into other characters who were weak in the Force (2:15:48). Hosts: Mallory Rubin and Joanna Robinson Guest: Ben Lindbergh Associate Producer: Carlos Chiriboga Additional Production: Arjuna Ramgopal and Steve Ahlman Social: Jomi Adeniran Learn more ...
Sep 01, 2023•3 hr 42 min•Transcript available on Metacast Jo and Mal are back to get you hyped about all the upcoming releases this fall and winter with their 2023 Fall and Winter Hype Meter (15:22). They bring you the latest and greatest they are looking forward to, along with a few surprises! Which movies or shows will make their top three (1:05:57)? Hosts: Mallory Rubin and Joanna Robinson Associate Producer: Carlos Chiriboga Additional Production: Arjuna Ramgopal Social: Jomi Adeniran Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adcho...
Aug 29, 2023•2 hr 47 min•Transcript available on Metacast Perhaps it is time to begin again! Join Mal and Jo as they dive deep—DEEP—into the much-anticipated two-part 'Ahsoka' series premiere, parsing what we learn about Ahsoka and Sabine's past as Master and Apprentice, praising Baylan and Shin as new arrivals in the 'Star Wars' canon, and, of course, gushing over the smash-hit Loth-Cat. Later, Ben Lindbergh joins for a lore look into what might await beyond the Pathway to Peridea. Hosts: Mallory Rubin and Joanna Robinson Guest: Ben Lindbergh Senior P...
Aug 25, 2023•3 hr 19 min•Transcript available on Metacast Mal and Jo won't leave you! Not this time! Because they're here with their first episode on the new feed for 'House of R,' exploring the moments from Ahsoka Tano's deep 'Star Wars' canon that you most need to know about before the two-part premiere of the newest Disney+ live-action 'Star Wars' show. Diving into 'The Clone Wars,' 'Rebels,' 'Tales of the Jedi,' 'The Mandalorian,' and beyond, they highlight the losses, duels, and decisions that have most substantially shaped the character, from her...
Aug 21, 2023•2 hr 15 min•Transcript available on Metacast Hit that "follow" or "subscribe" button, Bad Babies, because House of R has a new home! Mal and Jo will now be here twice a week with the deep dives you’ve come to know and love over on The Ringer-Verse, exploring your favorite fictional universes. Get ready for even more deep dives into the latest nerd culture releases, plus plenty of Tropes Course nostalgia, Hall of Fame inductions, Hype Meters, drafts, mailbags, watch lists, top moments countdowns, recommendations, and more! Learn more about ...
Aug 18, 2023•1 min•Transcript available on Metacast They are no Jedi! But Mal and Jo are back to help you prep for the impending live-action 'Star Wars' series 'Ahsoka' by sharing their watch list of the most illuminating previous 'Star Wars' episodes to boot up in order to familiarize yourself with the titular Force-wielder (08:48), the Ghost crew, and the other characters who look like they'll be central to 'Ahsoka.' If you've never seen 'The Clone Wars' or 'Rebels' or even 'The Mandalorian,' this is the pod you're looking for. If you have, gre...
Aug 17, 2023•3 hr 36 min•Transcript available on Metacast We are neither too prejudiced nor prideful! It is time for another ‘House of R’ deep dive into ‘Good Omens’ Season 2 (07:30)! Afterwards Mal and Jo offer up their tropes course on the "Enemies to Lovers" trope throughout literature, fandom, and fiction (63:30). Hosts: Mallory Rubin and Joanna Robinson Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman Additional Production Supervision: Arjuna Ramgopal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aug 04, 2023•2 hr 24 min•Transcript available on Metacast Mal and Jo open up the mailbag and answer questions about ‘Secret Invasion,’ ‘Doctor Who,’ ‘Ahsoka,’ book recommendations, and much more (17:16)! Hosts: Mallory Rubin and Joanna Robinson Producer: Isaiah Blakely Additional Production Supervision: Arjuna Ramgopal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 29, 2023•2 hr 50 min•Transcript available on Metacast Mal and Jo are back with Part 3 of their dive into 'Doctor Who.' They describe their emotions as David Tennant's run as The Doctor comes to an end (12:36), their love for Donna (49:19), and much more. Hosts: Mallory Rubin and Joanna Robinson Producer: Isaiah Blakely Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 22, 2023•2 hr 26 min•Transcript available on Metacast Do you want the best? Well, you got it! Mal and Jo are here to give you each their top ten best recommendations in the world of fandom so far (12:26). From movies to shows to everything in between, they share with you all the things you need to have seen by now. They later do a trailer hype check-in with Ahsoka, ’Dune: Part 2,’ and more (96:04), then end with some ‘Secret Invasion’ talk on the latest episode (1:49:52). Hosts: Mallory Rubin and Joanna Robinson Social: Jomi Adeniran Senior Produce...
Jul 14, 2023•2 hr 4 min•Transcript available on Metacast We do not know who built the pod, but Joanna and Mal are here to find out! The House of R takes a look at the breakout sci-fi hit 'Silo' for this week's podcast (06:48). Later, they dive into the third episode of Marvel's 'Secret Invasion' to uncover the latest mystery that surrounds Nick Fury (88:18). Hosts: Mallory Rubin and Joanna Robinson Social: Jomi Adeniran Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.c...
Jul 07, 2023•2 hr 53 min•Transcript available on Metacast They're all here! The 'House of R' crew returns to dive deep into the second episode of 'Secret Invasion' (11:36). They discuss the origins of Gravik and Nick Fury's relationship, as well as the betrayal that came with humanity and the Skrulls (22:09). Later, they break down the Skrull Council and what influence it has on society (64:16). Hosts: Mallory Rubin and Joanna Robinson Social: Jomi Adeniran Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopal Learn more about yo...
Jun 30, 2023•2 hr 59 min•Transcript available on Metacast Who’s a Skrull? Who’s a human? Mal and Jo are here to break it all down as they talk about the first episode of Marvel’s new show, ‘Secret Invasion.’ They start with a little comic and spy craft history (9:15). Then they dive deep into the episode, talking about every character and every twist and turn, including the surprising death at the end (36:18). Hosts: Mallory Rubin and Joanna Robinson Social: Jomi Adeniran Associate Producer: Carlos Chiriboga Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgop...
Jun 24, 2023•2 hr 9 min•Transcript available on Metacast It's time to thwip into a new draft with the 'House of R' crew! Mal and Jo are joined by special guests Ben Lindbergh and Jessica Clemons to build the best 'Spider-Man' movie (33:27). From villains to mentors, accessories to antagonists, everyone will do their best to cross the vast Spider-verse to build the best movie of them all! Hosts: Mallory Rubin and Joanna Robinson Guests: Ben Lindbergh and Jessica Clemons Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman Social: Jomi Adeniran Additional Production Support: ...
Jun 12, 2023•2 hr 44 min•Transcript available on Metacast It will be different this time. Joanna and Mal swing into the Spider-Verse and offer their deep dive for 'Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse' (05:17). They analyze the critical response and discuss what they thought of the rip-roaring sequel. Then, they go character by character and discuss the newest arcs, including Miles, Gwen, and many more (50:41). Hosts: Mallory Rubin and Joanna Robinson Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman Social: Jomi Adeniran Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopal Lear...
Jun 05, 2023•3 hr•Transcript available on Metacast It's time to Allons-y, Alonso! Mal and Jo are here to offer up the second part of their dive into ‘Doctor Who’ (10:49). They dive into the genius performance of David Tennant as the tenth doctor, as well as his many companions and their wondrous adventures (83:14). Hosts: Mallory Rubin and Joanna Robinson Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman Social: Jomi Adeniran Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
May 26, 2023•2 hr 22 min•Transcript available on Metacast The hype must go on! Jo and Mal are here to ensure you are excited about all the latest releases this spring and summer with their 2023 Spring and Summer Hype Meter (16:36). They bring you the latest and greatest they are looking forward to, along with a few surprises. Which movies will make their top three (58:42)? Hosts: Mallory Rubin and Joanna Robinson Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman Social: Jomi Adeniran Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit po...
May 19, 2023•1 hr 25 min•Transcript available on Metacast One last time, into the forever. Mal and Jo are here to discuss the third installment in the 'Guardians of the Galaxy' franchise (06:21). They discuss the Rocket-centered adventure that sees off many of our heroes and introduces the heartbreaking origin of our furry friend. They also talk about the dynamics of the Guardians as a whole throughout their MCU films and how it all culminates in this beautiful send-off. Hosts: Mallory Rubin and Joanna Robinson Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman Social: Jom...
May 08, 2023•3 hr 16 min•Transcript available on Metacast From swords to scabbards to hammers, and everything in between, it's time for Jo and Mal to dive deep into the trope of magical weapons and all they have to offer the stories we love. They examine the scope of the trope (06:04) and all of the great stories that come with them. Later they talk about the worthiness of those who use these magical weapons, forging and reforging, and so much more. Hosts: Mallory Rubin and Joanna Robinson Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman Social: Jomi Adeniran Additional ...
May 04, 2023•3 hr 25 min•Transcript available on Metacast It’s time for Mal and Jo to take one more dip into the living waters of Mandalore for the Season 3 finale of ‘The Mandalorian.’ They dive deep, discussing everything in the episode from the fate of the darksaber to Gideon’s clones and Grogu’s adoption. They also talk about their thoughts on the season as a whole. Later, they are joined by Ben Lindbergh to give out some reading recommendations ahead of ‘Ahsoka’ (2:43:00). Hosts: Mallory Rubin and Joanna Robinson Guest: Ben Lindbergh Associate Pro...
Apr 21, 2023•3 hr 6 min•Transcript available on Metacast Yes! Yes! Yes! It's time for another deep dive with Mal and Jo for the latest episode of 'The Mandalorian'. Ben Lindbergh joins them to discuss the Shadow Council and what the remnants of the empire are doing in the Galaxy. Later, they theorize who the titular "spies" might be in this week's episode (02:07:48). Hosts: Mallory Rubin and Joanna Robinson Guest: Ben Lindbergh Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman Social: Jomi Adeniran Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopal Learn more about your ad c...
Apr 14, 2023•3 hr 49 min•Transcript available on Metacast It's time to pass along the Darksaber and to pass along this pod to you! Mal and Jo are back to give you their deep dive into the latest episode of 'The Mandalorian' (04:44). Later, Ben Lindbergh joins the pod to talk 'Star Wars' politics and the constant changing of regimes in the galaxy (01:48:30). Hosts: Mallory Rubin and Joanna Robinson Guest: Ben Lindbergh Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman Social: Jomi Adeniran Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopal Learn more about your ad choices. Vis...
Apr 07, 2023•2 hr 13 min•Transcript available on Metacast 
