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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.

'Button Mash': Ben Lindbergh and company discuss the latest in the world of video games, from headline-making new releases, to industry trends, to game swaps and nostalgic re-plays.

Follow the House of R feed for deep dives from Mal and Jo!

The Ringer-Verse

Wasting no time at all, the chaotic-but-lovable crew of five adventurers pick right back up where they left off in the last episode. Together they investigate who might be behind the assassin master plan, fail to flirt with women, and might even find themselves at a high society ball!

(00:32) Campaign recap

(1:10) Act 1: Into the Black Rose Tavern

(55:16) Act 2: The Concordance Ball

(2:00:43) Outro

Directed by: Aleya Zenieris and Steve Ahlman

Hosted By: Steve Ahlman

Featuring: Charles Holmes, Mallory Rubin, Joanna Robinson, Van Lathan, and Jomi Adeniran

Audio Producer: Devon Baroldi

Production Support: Jacob Cornett, Ryan Todd, Chris Thomas, Scott Lee, and Kevin Cureghian

Set Design: Jonathan Ratliff

Supervising Producer: Arjuna Ramgopowell

Video Production and Editing: Aleya Zenieris and Matthew Ciampa
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RingerQuest: The Encounter at San Veyre!

The Boys return to recap yet another banger 'Lanterns' episode. The guys discuss the growing rift between Hal and John, question if the guardians can be racist, examine John’s Oedipus complex, and much more. Finally, they end the show with an update to their possible manhunter rankings.

(0:00) Intro

(3:23) Spoilers ahead

(6:00) ‘Lanterns’ Episode 4 instant reactions

(1:32:20) OutroHosts: Van Lathan, Charles Holmes, Jomi Adeniran, and Steve AhlmanProducers: Devon Baroldi and Jamie YukichAdditional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopowell
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‘Lanterns’ Episode 4 Instant Reactions | Midnight Boys

Ben, Steve Ahlman, Matt James, and Lewis Gordon get together to ask: How does Capcom keep killing it? First, they run down some recent gaming news, including a lackluster Sony State of Play, a 'GTA'-driven bump in console sales, 'Star Wars Zero Company' maker Bit Reactor's furloughed workforce, the backlash to Nvidia's DLSS 5 AI upscaling tech, and two dubious arguments in legal filings by the major console manufacturers. After that, they share their reviews of 'Onimusha: Way of the Sword' and discuss Capcom's incredible run leading up to and throughout 2026, with insights from Lewis's reporting for The Ringer on the company's comeback. Finally, they provide their impressions of two other recent releases, 'Orbitals' and 'Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy.'

Read Lewis's piece here: https://www.theringer.com/2026/09/03/video-games/how-capcom-cracked-the-code-of-game-development-onimusha-resident-evil-pragmata

(0:00) Intro(4:15) Patch Notes(44:35) 'Onimusha: Way of the Sword' reviews(1:03:40) Capcom's comeback(1:13:00) 'Orbitals' and 'Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy' impressions(1:29:00) Outro

Host: Ben LindberghGuests: Steve Ahlman, Matt James, and Lewis GordonProducer: Devon RenaldoAdditional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopowell
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'Onimusha: Way of the Sword' Reactions and Capcom's Career Year | Button Mash

The Boys return to Midnight Court, and this time they’re debating which era of animated shows had the biggest cultural impact: the '80s or the '90s? It’s Van vs. everyone in this trial of wills, and here to decide which team gave the best argument is special guest judge and cartoon expert Seth Green.

(1:14) Intro

(2:25) Opening statements

(9:09) Cross-examination

(53:58) Closing statements

(1:07:57) Verdict

(1:16:00) Interview with Seth

Hosts: Van Lathan, Charles Holmes, Jomi Adeniran, and Steve AhlmanGuest: Seth GreenProducers: Devon Baroldi and Jamie YukichAdditional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopowell
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Midnight Court: '80s vs. '90s Animated Series With Guest Judge Seth Green! | Midnight Boys

The Ringer-Verse is rolling the dice and jumping right back into its previous campaign! After a long journey, our heroes return to the mansion where it all began and discover that a new threat awaits them. They begin on their adventure by finding out who is after O’Daddy Thibodeaux, but they never forget that (1) it’s about the family they make along the way, (2) we all need a hefty queen, and (3) Mal has dark vision.(2:39) Campaign recap(4:38) Act 1: Return to Belvedere Manor(1:07:48) Act 2: Into Veyrholm(1:38:44) OutroDirected by: Aleya Zenieris and Steve AhlmanHosted By: Steve AhlmanFeaturing: Charles Holmes, Mallory Rubin, Joanna Robinson, Van Lathan, and Jomi AdeniranAudio Producer: Devon BaroldiProduction Support: Jacob Cornett, Ryan Todd, Chris Thomas, Scott Lee, and Kevin CureghianSet Design: Jonathan RatliffSupervising Producer: Arjuna RamgopowellVideo Production and Editing: Aleya Zenieris and Matthew Ciampa
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RingerQuest: The Adventure Continues!

Who says the late-summer schedule is slow? First, Ben Lindbergh talks to Ringer contributor Adam Nayman about a trio of recent big-screen releases: 'The End of Oak Street,' 'The Dog Stars,' and 'Coyote vs. Acme.' In addition to those three films, they discuss the summer box office, the year in movies as a whole, and the best live-action and animation hybrid movies. Then, Jomi Adeniran and Daniel Chin join for an animation roundup as they explore some superhero and 'Star Wars' stories that slipped through the cracks in a month headlined by 'Lanterns,' 'X-Men '97,' and 'Star Wars Zero Company.' They look at 'My Adventures With Superman' Season 3, 'Batman: Caped Crusader' Season 2, 'Batman: Knightfall Part 1: Knightfall' and 'Star Wars: Visions Presents—The Ninth Jedi.' Ben concludes with a listener recommendation and a bonus nomination.(0:00) Intro(8:48) ‘The End of Oak Street’(26:57) ‘The Dog Stars’(42:03) ‘Coyote vs. Acme’(58:08) ‘My Adventures With Superman’ Season 3(1:10:01) ‘Batman: Caped Crusader’(1:16:50) ‘Batman: Knightfall Part 1: Knightfall’(1:29:47) ‘The Ninth Jedi’(1:47:46) OutroHost: Ben LindberghGuests: Adam Nayman, Jomi Adeniran, and Daniel ChinProducer: Devon RenaldoAdditional Production Support: Arjuna RamgopowellStudio Production: Remy Hernandez
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Ringer-Verse Recommends: August 2026

The Boys are back, and ‘Lanterns’ is officially picking up speed. The guys discuss the third episode’s handling of John Stewart’s arc, question how the Guardians pick the right kids, examine Bernadette’s agency in her son’s transformation, and debate whether Hal is just a dickhead.

(0:00) Intro

(13:30) Spoilers ahead

(15:27) ‘Lanterns’ Episode 3 instant reactions

(1:38:49) Outro

(1:40:15) Post-credits

Hosts: Van Lathan, Charles Holmes, Jomi Adeniran, and Steve AhlmanProducers: Devon Baroldi and Jamie YukichAdditional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopowell
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‘Lanterns’ Episode 3 Instant Reactions | Midnight Boys

Ben, Jason Concepcion, and Jomi Adeniran rendezvous to break down the first official look at 'GTA VI' gameplay via Rockstar's Netflix release of footage from the long-awaited blockbuster. They discuss whether the trailer lived up to the hype, what they learned, and what they're still wondering about with less than three months to go until the game's November 19 release. They also get into gaming's moment in the monocultural spotlight, what a synthesis of 'GTA' and 'Red Dead Redemption' might play like, the recent Cyberleek saga, Rockstar's statement about the leaks, and more.

Host: Ben LindberghGuests: Jason Concepcion and Jomi AdeniranProducer: Devon RenaldoAdditional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopowell
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'Grand Theft Auto VI' Extended Look Instant Reactions | Button Mash

For the Republic! Ben, Matt James, and Steve Ahlman review the new 'XCOM'-meets-'Star Wars' turn-based tactics game, 'Zero Company.' First, they react to announcements and trailers from Gamescom Opening Night Live, and share Matt's experience with FromSoftware Switch 2 exclusive 'The Duskbloods' during its closed-network test. Then, they have an in-depth, spoiler-free discussion about 'Zero Company,' touching on the nuances of its combat system, how their playthroughs differed, where the game ranks on the pantheon of 'Star Wars' games and stories, the quality of recent 'Star Wars' games versus recent 'Star Wars' TV shows and movies, the game genres they'd most like to see a first-ever 'Star Wars' spin on, and more.

(0:00) Intro(1:50) Gamescom reactions(14:28) 'The Duskbloods'(19:34) 'Star Wars Zero Company' reviews(1:31:14) Outro

Host: Ben LindberghGuests: Matt James and Steve AhlmanProducer: Devon RenaldoAdditional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopowell
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'Star Wars Zero Company' Instant Reactions | Button Mash

The Boys are back, and they’re all in on ‘Lanterns.’ First, they discuss the potential of Hal Jordan’s powers; then, they speculate on who they think could be the Manhunter; and finally, they discuss how this show differs from the rest of the DC universe.

(0:00) Intro

(00:31) New York Comic-Con Announcement

(8:03) Spoilers ahead

(10:03) ‘Lanterns’ instant reactions

(1:08:14) Outro

(1:13:00) Post-credits

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

Producers: Aleya Zenieris, Devon Baroldi, and Jamie Yukich

Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopowell

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‘Lanterns’ Episode 2 Instant Reactions | The Midnight Boys

Spring has arrived, and with it, a bounty of nerd-culture content! First, Ben Lindbergh and Van Lathan explain the compulsive appeal of 'Paradise,' first in a general, high-level, non-spoilery sense, and then in a (clearly indicated) spoiler section on the series' just-concluded second season. After that, other Ringer-Verse hosts, friends, and listeners salute unsung releases to top off another monthly roundup of fandom favorites from TV, anime, movies, video games, books, comics, and beyond that were released recently but not yet covered in depth on a full-length episode.

Intro (0:00)‘Paradise’ (2:50)‘Paradise’ Season 2 finale and spoiler section (21:10)Steve's recommendation (1:01:07)Arjuna's recommendation (1:03:18)Matt's recommendation (1:04:50)Ben’s recommendation (01:07:18)Aleya’s recommendation (1:14:31)Daniel’s recommendation (1:17:40)Listener nomination (1:20:52Recap of picks (1:22:49)

Host: Ben LindberghGuests: Van Lathan, Steve Ahlman, Arjuna Ramgopowell, Matt James, Aleya Zenieris, and Daniel ChinProducer: Devon Renaldo
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Ringer-Verse Recommends: March 2026 (Featuring ‘Paradise')

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