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The Ringer

Welcome to ‘House of R,’ where Mallory Rubin and Joanna Robinson explore your favorite fictional universes with their signature Deep Dives into everything from ‘Game of Thrones’ to ‘Star Wars,’ ‘The Lord of the Rings’ to Marvel, and beyond. Whether they’re parsing mythology, story themes, and character arcs or tracing influences across decades of fantasy and sci-fi stories, Jo and Mal will be here weekly with Deep Dives into new nerd culture releases, nostalgic revisitations of their favorite tales in fandom, Hype Meters, drafts, mailbags, watch lists, top moments countdowns, recommendations, and more.

House of R

Jo is joined by Rob Mahoney to dive into Episode 6 of 'Lanterns.' Our guardians speculate about Noah Macon and his role in the story, discuss the story's shift to 2026, offer their Sinestro thoughts, and more.

(00:00) Intro(03:24) Opening Snapshot(19:42) Deep dive(29:38) John gets into the panic industry(33:32) Where’d you go, Bernadette?(38:31) Tell no one(49:15) The scene of the crime(51:35) Chekhov’s bachelor pad(01:02:31) Autopsy table for one(01:05:21) Fortress of storage(01:10:08) Billy, don’t be a hero(01:14:16) Noah wants to be president? I’m sure this is fine.(01:16:38) Don’t be that guy(01:26:05) Self-eulogizing(01:41:48) Outro

Hosts: Joanna Robinson and Rob MahoneyProducers: Jamie Yukich and Devon BaroldiStudio Production: Jacob CornettSocial: Jomi AdeniranAdditional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopowell
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'Lanterns' Episode 6 Deep Dive

Mal and Jo bring you their thoughts on game turned horror movie, ‘Resident Evil.’ They first discuss Mal’s 40th birthday and how she bravely ventured into it by watching a horror movie. They touch on their shared love of Austin Abrams, and how the filmmaking of this movie rounded out the world and added to the narrative.

(00:00) Intro

(06:24) Opening Snapshot

(28:50) Homework?

(29:17) Mallory’s Horror Movie Primer

(34:54) Our History with the Franchise

(36:54) Resident Evil: A Quick Scamper Through Raccoon City

(37:25) This Is So…Funny?

(48:31) What Makes a Good Video Game Adaptation?

(1:03:07) Austin Abrams: King of the Sphincters

(1:12:13) Without Majorly Spoiling Anything…

(1:14:35) The Bad Babies Recommend 

Hosts: Joanna Robinson and Mallory Rubin

Producers: Scott Lee and Jamie Yukich

Studio Production: Jacob Cornett

Social: Jomi Adeniran

Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopowell
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House of HorroR: Resident Evil

Mal and Jo dive deep into Episode 5 of ‘Lanterns’ as the action ramps up heading into the final stretch of the season!They break down the pivotal chaos that ensues, the latest Manhunter theories surrounding the Macons in Rushville, and the complicated morals and relationships driving each character down their individual paths.(00:00) Intro(04:37) Opening Snapshot(29:25) Kerry Joins Flashback Bangs Hall of Fame(56:54) Hal’s Final (?) Lesson to John(01:12:27) Zoe’s Final Lesson to Noah(01:24:22) Hal and Hal and Kerry(01:31:39) Zoe Gets Under John’s Skin(01:47:35) Experiencing the Pleasures of the Galaxy(01:50:41) RIP Ali-Ben(02:02:16) John Phones Home(02:04:57) Hal-o (It’s Like the Video Game 'Halo' but It’s Hal)(02:08:34) Gunfight at the Rushville Motel(02:15:45) “I Don’t Want It”(02:26:04) Theory Corner & Comics SpoilersHosts: Joanna Robinson and Mallory RubinProducers: Carlos Chiriboga and Scott LeeStudio Production: Jacob CornettSocial: Jomi AdeniranAdditional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopowell
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‘Lanterns’ Episode 5 Deep Dive

Mal and Jo are back in Spike’s crypt to continue their ‘Buffy the Vampire Slayer’ rewatch! This time, they’re breaking down the second half of Season 5 (Episode 11, “Triangle,” through Episode 22, “The Gift”). They dive deep into two of the best episodes of the series, discuss what worked so well about this stretch of episodes, and more! Plus, they give out some superlatives! 

(00:00) Intro(06:31) Opening Snapshot(21:55) Our favorites: “The Body”(01:17:04) Our favorites: “The Gift”(01:52:55) Superlatives

Hosts: Joanna Robinson and Mallory RubinProducer: Carlos ChiribogaProduction Assistant: Scott LeeStudio Production: Jacob CornettSocial: Jomi AdeniranAdditional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopowell
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‘Buffy the Vampire Slayer’ Season 5 Rewatch (Part 2)

Mal and Jo jump right into another deep dive on Episode 4 of 'Lanterns,' and somehow we’re already halfway through Season 1! 

They break down some major theories surrounding the Manhunters, the growing mystery and increasingly strange events unfolding in Rushville, and the complicated dynamic between Hal Jordan and John Stewart as their relationship continues to spiral downwards—or perhaps evolve!(00:00) Intro(03:52) Opening snapshot(20:30) Hal’s Sinestro visit continues(51:16) John shops with the townies(58:31) Water tower recon(01:04:09) Bringing Kerry up to speed(01:10:25) Lianna pays John a visit(01:18:28) Drill-time bonding(01:24:54) Inside Macon’s weenie(01:31:21) Macon’s other weenie(01:38:43) Zoe’s visit takes a turn(01:42:46) Slaughterhouse sleuthing(01:54:40) Hector’s gambit meets Hal’s gambit(02:04:56) A frosty car ride homeHosts: Joanna Robinson and Mallory RubinProducers: Carlos Chiriboga and Scott LeeStudio Production: Jacob CornettSocial: Jomi AdeniranAdditional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopowell
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'Lanterns' Episode 4 Deep Dive

Mal and Jo are finally back in Sunnydale to continue their ‘Buffy the Vampire Slayer’ rewatch! This time, they’re breaking down the first half of Season 5 (through Episode 10, “Into the Woods”). They talk about an incredible Spike episode, say goodbye to Riley, discuss the introduction of Dawn, and more! Plus, they give out some superlatives!

(00:00) Intro(02:55) Opening Snapshot(45:12) Our favorite: S5E7, “Fool for Love”(01:13:26) Superlatives

Hosts: Joanna Robinson and Mallory RubinProducer: Carlos ChiribogaProduction Assistant: Scott LeeStudio Production: Jacob CornettSocial: Jomi AdeniranAdditional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopowell
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‘Buffy the Vampire Slayer’ Season 5 Rewatch (Part 1)

Mal and Jo are back to dive deep into "OutKast," the third episode of ‘Lanterns.’ They talk about the reveal of John’s origin story, his parents’ deal with the Guardians, John’s interview, and more!

(00:00) Intro(03:49) Opening snapshot(38:10) John’s interview begins(01:00:16) The Ring chooses John Sr.(01:11:59) Bernadette makes a bargain with the Guardians(01:21:13) John’s Gray Wolf mission(01:27:50) Bernadette and John Sr. form a plan(01:40:16) Lianna inserts the Hal wedge(01:45:12) John learns his path(01:48:11) Shooting lessons(01:50:01) John’s long walk home(01:53:59) John learns the truth(01:58:28) John’s discharge(02:05:27) John’s test arrives(02:10:00) Junior(02:11:31) Rapid-fire theory and comics spoilers corner

Hosts: Joanna Robinson and Mallory RubinProducer: Carlos ChiribogaProduction Assistant: Scott LeeStudio Production: Jacob CornettSocial: Jomi AdeniranAdditional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopowell
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‘Lanterns’ Episode 3 Deep Dive

Mal and Jo sit down with Ringer guest Sean Fennessey! They discuss the special Orioles moment for Mal and Jo this past weekend, go into a general discussion about 'Oppenheimer' to prime up the conversation, and then proceed to dive into each of their 15 superlative picks for the film.(00:00) Intro(13:29) Oppenheimer revisited(1:00:10) SuperlativesHosts: Joanna Robinson and Mallory RubinProducers: Carlos Chiriboga and Scott LeeStudio Production: Jacob CornettSocial: Jomi AdeniranAdditional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopowell
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'Oppenheimer' With Sean Fennessey | Nolan Revisited

Mal and Jo are back to dive deep into the second episode of ‘Lanterns,’ “Trust Fall.” They talk about everything from Hal’s detective work to our first look at Sinestro!

(00:00) Intro(08:15) Opening Snapshot(22:58) 2016(32:06) Cold open(46:30) Hal works the case(53:14) A very harried Sheriff Kerry(01:01:57) Of corpses and mansions and super suits(01:17:58) Hello, Earl!(01:20:05) John (and his bird) get Lantern-napped(01:23:29) Kerry and Hal team up(01:32:41) Of Manhunters and Red Lanterns???(01:40:33) Sheriff Kerry’s very wary(01:48:24) Trust is running very thin in Rushville, Nebraska(01:57:28) Enter Sinestro(02:02:08) Rapid-fire Theory and Comic Spoilers Corner

Hosts: Joanna Robinson and Mallory RubinProducer: Carlos ChiribogaProduction Assistant: Scott LeeStudio Production: Jacob CornettSocial: Jomi AdeniranAdditional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopowell
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‘Lanterns’ Episode 2 Deep Dive

Mal and Jo are live from Oriole Park at Camden Yards to get you hyped for the things they are most looking forward to this fall season! Plus, the Voice of the Orioles, Kevin Brown joins the show! 

(00:00)(01:15) Fall Hype Meter(06:06) ‘Resident Evil’ and ‘Whalefall’(08:47) ‘Godzilla Minus Zero’(10:54) ‘Threshing Day’ and ‘A Court of Splintered Harmony’(12:58) ‘Practical Magic 2’(14:05) ‘Percy Jackson and the Olympians’ Season 3(15:52) ‘The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping’(17:26) ‘Avatar: Seven Havens’(19:26) ‘Blade Runner 2099’(21:54) ‘Hope’(23:26) ‘Wicker’(27:08) ‘Dead Beat’(28:38) ‘Clayface’(30:42) ‘Wildwood’(33:07) ‘Lanterns’(35:18) ‘VisionQuest’(38:31) ‘The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power’ Season 3(42:17) Kevin Brown joins the show!

Hosts: Joanna Robinson and Mallory RubinGuest: Kevin BrownProducer: Carlos ChiribogaSocial: Jomi AdeniranAdditional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopowell
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The 2026 Fall Hype Meter Live from Oriole Park at Camden Yards

Gods be good—it's almost time to head back to Westeros, and Mal and Jo are here to help you prepare. First, they refresh you on the story to date by sharing their dueling recaps of every episode from HOTD's first season (06:42). Then, showrunner Ryan Condal joins the pod to talk about everything from what he's most excited about in Season 2 to rich dragon tapestries (82:24).
Be sure to check out tickets for the Ringer Residency in Los Angeles this summer!
Hosts: Mallory Rubin and Joanna Robinson
Guest: Ryan Condal
Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman
Additional Production: Arjuna Ramgopal
Social: Jomi Adeniran
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'House of the Dragon' Season 2 Primer: Where We Left Off in Season 1. Plus, Showrunner Ryan Condal Joins!

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