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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

Three Button Mashers (Ben Lindbergh, Matt James, and Steve Ahlman) break down three old games and three new games! First, they discuss the steps Blizzard, Bungie, and Microsoft are taking to sustain or restore interest in 'World of Warcraft,' 'Destiny,' and 'Halo,' respectively, and what the announcement of 'World of Warcraft: Forever,' the un-vaulting of legacy 'Destiny 2' content, and the transfer of 'Halo' from Halo Studios to Activision say about the best ways to revitalize beloved but long-in-the-tooth franchises. Then they share their spoiler-free reviews and impressions of Remedy's sequel to 'Control,' 'Control Resonant'; the latest 'Silent Hill' spinoff, 'Townfall'; and Nintendo's new 'Fire Emblem' epic, 'Fortune's Weave.'

(0:00) Intro(2:13) Blizzard, Bungie, and Microsoft updates(31:12) 'Control Resonant'

(1:06:58) 'Silent Hill: Townfall'(1:26:37) 'Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave'(1:44:00) Outro

Host: Ben LindberghGuests: Matt James and Steve AhlmanProducer: Devon RenaldoAdditional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopowell
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'Control Resonant,' 'Silent Hill: Townfall,' and 'Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave' Reactions | Button Mash

The Boys are back, and they’re ready to jump into ‘Lanterns’ Episode 6! They discuss how DC has changed the model with this show and if they’ll be able to keep it up, as well as John’s outfit choices this episode. They finish by providing their current manhunter rankings!

(0:00) Intro

(6:20) Spoilers ahead

(8:22) ‘Lanterns’ Episode 6 instant reactions

(1:33:13) Outro

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 6 Instant Reactions | The Midnight Boys

Ben, Daniel Chin, and Joshua Rivera team up to break down the new 'Resident Evil' movie reboot, cowritten and directed by Zach Cregger. They discuss how the film compares to Cregger's previous work and the preexisting 'Resident Evil' film franchise, where it falls on the horror-humor spectrum, Cregger's approach to adapting the games, the prerelease fan response, whether the movie is better because it's a franchise film, and their favorite set pieces, gags, and Easter eggs. Then, in a clearly indicated closing spoiler section, they briefly share their thoughts on the ending of the movie.

(0:00) Intro

(3:13) 'Resident Evil' movie breakdown

(1:04:14) Honest thoughts on the ‘Resident Evil’ ending (SPOILERS)

(1:14:57) Outro

Host: Ben LindberghGuests: Daniel Chin and Joshua RiveraProducer: Devon RenaldoAdditional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopowell
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'Resident Evil' Reactions | Button Mash

The Boys return to break down the crazy twists and turns of 'Lanterns' Episode 5, and this time they’re joined by special guest Chris Ryan! The guys and CR give their reactions to the big Manhunter reveal, discuss John’s arc as “The One,” theorize about what else can happen in Rushville now that it’s been largely destroyed, and so much more. Finally, they end the show with an update to their possible Manhunter rankings.(0:00) Intro(6:38) Spoilers ahead(9:35) ‘Lanterns’ Episode 5 instant reactions(1:24:37) Outro(1:27:00) Post-creditsHosts: Van Lathan, Jomi Adeniran, and Steve AhlmanGuest: Chris RyanProducers: Devon Baroldi and Jamie YukichAdditional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopowell
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‘Lanterns’ Episode 5 Instant Reactions | Midnight Boys

What is this, a crossover episode? Ben brings on (most of) the Midnight Boys for a second, deeper discussion about Insomniac and Sony's new Wolverine video game for PlayStation 5. Ben, Van, Jomi, and Steve share their spoiler-free reviews and react to the lukewarm critical reception, then discuss how the game integrates Logan lore and steers clear of the X-Men, whether the complaints about the game reflect the limitations of Wolverine's character, the contrast with Insomniac's Spider-Man games, the divide between hardcore and casual gamers, and more.

(0:00) Intro(1:45) ‘Marvel's Wolverine’ reviews and reactions(1:13:04) Outro

Host: Ben LindberghGuests: Van Lathan, Jomi Adeniran, and Steve AhlmanProducer: Devon RenaldoAdditional Production Support: Chris Thomas and Arjuna Ramgopowell
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‘Marvel’s Wolverine’ Deep Dive | Midnight Mash

Ben, Matt James, and Polygon's Giovanni Colantonio unsheathe their adamantium takes as they tackle the week's biggest gaming stories. First, they break down Nintendo's back-to-back Directs and analyze both what was shown and what wasn't: the new look, hybrid gameplay, and November release date of the 'Ocarina of Time' remake; the exciting announcements and continued absences of some of the company's flagship franchises; the Switch 2's upcoming slate; Nintendo's leak problems, and more. Then they give their spoiler-free reviews of Insomniac's much-anticipated Wolverine adventure and explain the game's prerelease controversies and lukewarm reception. Finally, they share their spoiler-free reviews of the 'Witcher'-esque vampire action RPG 'The Blood of Dawnwalker' and assess where it ranks among the best vampire video games.

(0:00) Intro(2:03) Nintendo Directs(35:08) 'Marvel's Wolverine' first thoughts(1:04:03) 'The Blood of Dawnwalker' reviews(1:40:47) Outro

Host: Ben LindberghGuests: Matt James and Giovanni ColantonioProducer: Devon RenaldoAdditional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopowell
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Nintendo Directs, 'Marvel's Wolverine,' and 'The Blood of Dawnwalker' Reactions | Button Mash

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

Is that Jason Concepcion's music?! Jason joins Ben to discuss the recent nominations for Game of the Year at the Game Awards (5:00) and then celebrate the 20th anniversary of one of the most momentous months in gaming history, November 2004 (17:40). Specifically, they reminisce about and analyze the legacies of two classic first-person shooters—'Halo 2' and 'Half-Life 2'—highlighting how they were made, how they improved upon their predecessors, and how they broke creative and technological boundaries in ways that changed gaming forever.

Host: Ben Lindbergh
Guest: Jason Concepcion
Producer: Devon Renaldo
Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopal
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Twenty Years Ago, Modern Gaming Began With 'Halo 2' and 'Half-Life 2' | Button Mash

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