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The Ringer

The Ringer-Verse is your go-to nexus podcast feed for all things nerd culture and fandom, featuring:
'The Midnight Boys': Van Lathan, Charles Holmes, Jomi Adeniran, and Steve Ahlman react to the latest in fandom and share their instant reactions to the newest nerd culture releases, all while bringing the banter every week.
'Mint Edition': Steve, Jomi, and Jessica Clemons gather every other week to share their unique takes on the movies and shows that are animating the fandom.
'Button Mash': Ben Lindbergh and Jessica discuss the latest in the world of video games, from headline-making new releases, to industry trends, to game swaps and nostalgic re-plays.
'Splash Page': Jessica breaks down the latest Easter eggs and theories from all of your favorite content. Not sure if that was a Mephisto reference in the latest 'Loki' episode? Wondering what exactly that post-credits scene means? Eager to know how a new trailer sets up your most anticipated release of the season? Jessica will answer all of those questions and more in her video podcasts.
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The Ringer-Verse

In a departure from the typical "Recommends" format, Ben Lindbergh brings on 'Vulture' TV critic and 'TV Is Good' cohost Kathryn VanArendonk for a wide-ranging discussion centered on a sci-fi/fantasy pairing of 'Outlander' (which just concluded an eight-season Starz run), 'For All Mankind' (which just wrapped its fifth season of six on Apple TV), and their respective spinoffs (especially 'Star City,' which just premiered). They start by assessing how much the shows have in common, what sets them apart, and how they reflect TV trends, before diving deeper into each franchise, first in a high-level way and then (with warnings) by reacting to the latest seasons.

(00:00) Intro

(04:14) Kathryn VanArendonk Joins

(15:39) 'Outlander'

(38:29) 'Outlander' Spoilers

(48:18) 'For All Mankind' 

(65:03) 'For All Mankind' Spoilers

(78:25) 'Star City'

Host: Ben Lindbergh

Guest: Kathryn VanArendonk

Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman
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Ringer-Verse Recommends: May 2026 (Featuring ‘Outlander,' 'For All Mankind,' and 'Star City')

Ben, Matt James, and Steve Ahlman earn a license to podcast about two early Game of the Year candidates: '007: First Light' and 'Mina the Hollower.' First, in Patch Notes, they discuss the future of 'Destiny' and Bungie after the end of development on the almost decade-old 'Destiny 2,' and what the huge hikes in the price of Valve's Steam Deck portend for the Steam Machine, the current console generation, and the future of gaming. Then, they share their spoiler-free reviews of 'First Light,' James Bond's long-awaited return to gaming at the hands of 'Hitman' maker IO Interactive, and the much-anticipated 8-bit homage 'Mina,' from the makers of 'Shovel Knight.'Intro (0:00)Reactions to ‘Destiny 2’ ending (1:28)Steamdeck price increases! (14:32)‘First Light’ review (32:22)‘Mina the Hollower’ reactions (1:05:04)Outro (1:33:37)Host: Ben LindberghGuests: Matt James and Steve AhlmanProducer: Devon RenaldoAdditional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopowell
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'007: First Light' and 'Mina the Hollower' Reactions | Button Mash

The Boys are back, and they’re here to discuss Amazon Prime’s newest show: ‘Spider-Noir’! Then, they spend some time brainstorming what other Spider-verse characters they’d like to see have their own show.

(0:00) Intro

(15:04) Spoilers ahead

(19:40) ‘Spider-Noir’ premiere reactions

(1:01:57) Brainstorming Spider-Man shows

(1:15:22) Outro

Hosts: Van Lathan, Jomi Adeniran, and Steve Ahlman

Producers: Aleya Zenieris, Steve Ahlman, and Jamie Yukich

Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopowell
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‘Spider-Noir’ Premiere Reactions | The Midnight Boys

The Boys are back, and they’re here to discuss the newest addition to the Disney+ ‘Star Wars’ universe: ‘The Mandalorian and Grogu’! Then they give you their thoughts on where the movie ranks among other ‘Star Wars’ films.

(0:00) Intro

(5:39) Spoilers ahead

(7:21) ‘The Mandalorian and Grogu’ reactions

(1:21:38) Midnight Meter: ‘The Mandalorian and Grogu’

(1:28:50) ‘Star Wars’ film rankings

(1:39:20) Outro

Hosts: Van Lathan, Charles Holmes, Jomi Adeniran, and Steve Ahlman

Guest: Joanna Robinson

Producers: Aleya Zenieris and Devon Baroldi

Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopowell
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‘The Mandalorian and Grogu’ Reactions | The Midnight Boys

No 'GTA' trailer? No problem! Ben Lindbergh, Matt James, and Steve Ahlman dissect five big games you can play today. While steering clear of spoilers, they explore how ‘Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight’ expands on the Lego gaming formula and draws on decades of the Caped Crusader’s past; whether ‘Forza Horizon 6’ delivers on the hype surrounding the series’ visit to Japan; why ‘Mixtape’ touched a nerve in the gaming community; whether ‘Subnautica 2’ demands a deep dive in early access; and whether ‘Yoshi and the Mysterious Book’ can restore the Switch 2’s momentum after Nintendo announced a new price hike.

Intro (0:00)

‘Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight’ review (4:54)

First thoughts on ‘Forza Horizon’ (33:34)

Reactions to ‘Mixtape’ (1:01:23)

‘Subnautica’ deep dive (1:25:05)

‘Yoshi and the Mysterious Book’ takes (1:33:09)

Outro (1:43:16)

Host: Ben Lindbergh

Guests: Matt James and Steve Ahlman

Producer: Devon Renaldo

Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopowell

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'Lego Batman,' 'Forza Horizon,' 'Mixtape,' 'Subnautica,' and 'Yoshi' Reactions | Button Mash

The Boys are back, and this time they’re saying goodbye to one of the most iconic comic book adaptations of the past decade, Prime Video’s ‘The Boys.’ They debate whether the show’s finale stuck the landing and share their thoughts on the ending of each beloved character. Then, to wrap up the podcast, the guys share their reactions to the recent ‘Lanterns’ trailer and discuss whether this newest edit enhanced or dampened their expectations.(0:00) Intro(10:46) Spoilers ahead(13:01) ‘The Boys’ series finale reactions(1:36:40) Nerd News: ‘Lanterns’ trailer(1:54:15) OutroHosts: Van Lathan, Charles Holmes, Jomi Adeniran, and Steve AhlmanProducers: Jamie Yukich and Devon BaroldiAdditional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopowell
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‘The Boys’ Series Finale Reactions | The Midnight Boys

The Boys are back, and they’re here to talk about the penultimate episode of the five-season long show ‘The Boys.’ They dive into how this episode is setting up the finale and what it might mean for the characters we’ve spent so much time with.

(0:00) Intro

(6:23) Spoilers ahead

(7:49) ‘The Boys’ Season 5 Episode 7 reactions

(1:04:42) Nerd News: ‘The Odyssey’ and Lupita Nyong'o

(1:09:50) Outro

Hosts: Van Lathan, Charles Holmes, Jomi Adeniran, and Steve Ahlman

Producers: Aleya Zenieris and Devon Baroldi

Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopowell
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‘The Boys’ Penultimate Episode Reactions | The Midnight Boys

The Boys are back, and they’re here to talk about the newest addition to the Disney+ MCU, ‘The Punisher: One Last Kill.’ Then they dive into ‘Mortal Kombat II’ with a surprise guest, ESPN’s David Dennis Jr., making an appearance to comment on #CookieGate.

(0:00) Intro

(7:58) Spoilers ahead

(10:48) ‘The Punisher: One Last Kill’ reactions

(37:57) Midnight Meter: ‘The Punisher: One Last Kill’

(40:54) ‘Mortal Kombat II’ reactions

(55:36) Midnight Meter: ‘Mortal Kombat II’

(59:28) Outro

Hosts: Van Lathan, Charles Holmes, Jomi Adeniran, and Steve Ahlman

Guest: David Dennis Jr.

Producers: Aleya Zenieris and Devon Baroldi

Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopowell
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‘The Punisher: One Last Kill’ and ‘Mortal Kombat II’ Reactions | The Midnight Boys

Ben Lindbergh and Steve Ahlman sit down and chat about the extended sneak preview they got of the latest from TT Games, 'Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight'! They touch on and highlight its mix of classic Lego humor and Arkham-inspired gameplay, open-world Gotham, character-driven mechanics, and the celebration of Batman lore.

Host: Ben Lindbergh

Guest: Steve Ahlman

Producers: Devon Renaldo and Steve Ahlman
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'Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight' Gameplay Preview | Button Mash

It has begun! Ben brings back OG cohost Jessica Clemons for a flawless game adaptation discussion. First they react to Nintendo’s announcement of a ‘Star Fox 64’ remake for Switch 2 and the internet’s notes on the game’s character redesigns. Then they talk ‘MKII’: their disagreement about the 2021 reboot, their overall impressions of the sequel, their takes on what worked well and what didn’t, their review of Karl Urban’s portrayal of Johnny Cage, and more, plus a spoiler section with thoughts on specific plot points, their expectations for the next movie, which ‘MK’ characters they’d still like to see on-screen, and the box office battle between ‘Mortal Kombat’ and the upcoming ‘Street Fighter’ film.(00:00) Intro(1:52) ‘Star Fox 64’ remake for Switch 2 announcement(8:00) ‘Mortal Kombat II’ reactions(24:55) Karl Urban as Johnny Cage(46:12) Spoiler section!(55:47) ‘MK’ characters we'd like to see on-screen(58:02) ‘Mortal Kombat’ vs. ‘Street Fighter’ at the box office(1:02:38 OutroHost: Ben LindberghGuest: Jessica ClemonsProducers: Devon Baroldi and Chris SuttonAdditional Production Supervision: Arjuna Ramgopowell
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'007: First Light' and 'Mina the Hollower' Reactions | Button Mash

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