The Ringer-Verse

Ben and Jess react to this week’s revelations about Microsoft’s Xbox plans and discuss why gaming leaks cause such a sensation (2:30), then compare their philosophies about exploiting glitches to make money in games (10:40). After that, they review the latest reboot in the ‘Mortal Kombat’ series, ‘Mortal Kombat 1’ (17:40), as well as Megan Fox’s confounding performance as Nitara (34:17). Finally, Jess shares her experience at a hands-on preview event for ‘Marvel’s Spider-Man 2’ (40:55) Hosts: Ben Lindbergh and Jess Clemons Producer: Devon Renaldo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Thrawn is here, and the Midnight Boys are giving you their instant reactions to the latest episode of 'Ahsoka' (07:01). They also discuss the wild events that led to the return of a major character, as well as what they're looking forward to in the next episode and the coming 'Star Wars' films. Hosts: Van Lathan, Charles Holmes, Steve Ahlman, and Jomi Adeniran Social: Jomi Adeniran Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ben Lindbergh is joined by Ringer staff writer Miles Surrey to share their thoughts on Season 2 of Apple TV+'s sci-fi drama 'Foundation.' They discuss the season's strong second half (2:45), some of the 'Game of Thrones' similarities, their favorite characters (27:00), and more. Then, they wrap up with a look ahead to a potential Season 3 (46:57). Hosts: Ben Lindbergh and Miles Surrey Producer: Isaiah Blakely Additional Production Supervision: Arjuna Ramgopal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Listen as Jess, Jomi, and Steve jump back into the world of ‘Harley Quinn’ and share their thoughts and feelings on both the season finale and Season 4 of the show as a whole. They also look at the trailer for the series spinoff ‘Kite Man: Hell Yeah’ and gauge their excitement for the upcoming show. And things come to a close when they pitch their best supervillain spinoff shows within the ‘Harley Quinn’ universe. Hosts: Jessica Clemons, Jomi Adeniran, and Steve Ahlman Producer: Jonathan Kermah Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The lesson is simple: live or die. The Midnight Boys return to talk the thrilling mid-season episode of 'Ahsoka' (13:20). They discuss the emotional conflict between Ahsoka and Anakin and whether this truly is Dave Filoni's masterpiece. Hosts: Van Lathan, Charles Holmes, Steve Ahlman, and Jomi Adeniran Social: Jomi Adeniran Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ben and Jess are here to explore brave new worlds with two of the year's biggest games! They dive spoiler-free into the highly anticipated Bethesda Game 'Starfield' and travel through deep space (11:12). Later, they look at the role-playing sensation that is 'Baldur's Gate 3' as it becomes a critical hit (52:16). Hosts: Ben Lindbergh and Jessica Clemons Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The fallen Jedi will rise again, and so must the Midnight Boys! They are here to give their instant reactions to this week's episode of 'Ahsoka' (07:34). They also dive into the epic conflict between Ahsoka and Baylan in the emotional crescendo of this episode and how it was executed (44:57). Plus, all of the great Easter eggs in the World Between Worlds. Hosts: Van Lathan, Charles Holmes, Steve Ahlman, and Jomi Adeniran Social: Jomi Adeniran Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopa Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Charles Holmes is joined by Jessica Clemons and Justin Charity to discuss Netflix’s latest anime turned live-action series, ‘One Piece.’ They give context pertaining to the ‘One Piece’ manga and anime and discuss why American live action inspired by anime is usually so difficult to get right (02:00). Then, they dive into a spoiler-filled conversation in which they share their thoughts on ‘One Piece’ Season 1 (19:00). Later, they discuss where ‘One Piece’ could go for a second season and how anime turned live action could eventually take over pop culture (45:30). Hosts: Charles Holmes, Jessica Clemons, and Justin Charity Producer: Jonathan Kermah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Up in the sky! The Midnight Boys are back with another episode to recap the full season of animated hit 'My Adventures With Superman' (15:02). They break down why they love this latest outing with Clark Kent and the beloved characters in this wondrous TV show. Hosts: Van Lathan, Charles Holmes, Steve Ahlman, and Jomi Adeniran Social: Jomi Adeniran Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Midnight Boys are back to guide you through Episode 3 of ‘Ahsoka.’ The guys discuss their overall feelings on the episode, debate how enjoyable the space battle scene was, and much more. Hosts: Van Lathan, Charles Holmes, and Jomi Adeniran Producer: Jonathan Kermah Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopal and Steve Ahlman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Steve, Jess, and Jomi are joined by The Ringer’s Daniel Chin to pitch their own live-action 'Star Wars' shows starring a beloved animated character that has not yet had their own story. Their pitches feature a main plotline revolving around their character of choice, along with a main villain and celebrity cast. Hosts: Steve Ahlman, Jessica Clemons, Jomi Adeniran Guest: Daniel Chin Producer: Jack Sanders Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Midnight Boys are back and ready to venture to a galaxy far, far away for the mega two-part series premiere of the long-awaited 'Ahsoka' (07:15). They talk about the live-action reunion of the heroes from the animated show 'Rebels,' as well as the return of Grand Admiral Thrawn. Hosts: Van Lathan, Charles Holmes, Steve Ahlman, and Jomi Adeniran Guest: Joanna Robinson Social: Jomi Adeniran Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In their first in-person podcast recording, Ben Lindbergh and Jessica Clemons deliver an update on Jess’s love life in ‘Baldur’s Gate 3’ (4:43), discuss whether 2023 is shaping up to be an all-time-great gaming year (9:33), and then review the results of their first game swap, in which Jess faced her hang-ups about puzzle-solving to play puzzle-platform classic ‘Braid’ and Ben confronted his fears to play survival-horror standout ‘Outlast’ (17:55). Hosts: Ben Lindbergh and Jessica Clemons Associate Producer: Carlos Chiriboga Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Van, Joanna, and Jomi come together as a family to give their instant reactions to DC’s latest film, ‘Blue Beetle’ (08:51). They discuss the heartfelt story of the Reyes family at the core of the film (17:53), some of the aspects of the film that didn’t work for them—including the main antagonist (46:38)—and what the future of the character will look like in the new DCU (68:15). Hosts: Van Lathan, Joanna Robinson, and Jomi Adeniran Social: Jomi Adeniran Producer: Eduardo Ocampo Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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, great news: This is also the pod you're looking for. 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

Steve, Jess, and Jomi are back to give their midseason thoughts on Season 4 of ‘Harley Quinn.’ The crew talks about the strengths and weaknesses of the latest season, discusses Harley’s incorporation into the Bat Family, and ranks the show among DC’s animation catalog. Hosts: Steve Ahlman, Jessica Clemons, and Jomi Adeniran Producers: Jonathan Kermah and Eduardo Ocampo Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ben and Joanna boldly go where no pod has gone before as they explore Season 2 of ‘Star Trek: Strange New Worlds.’ They start by discussing their personal journeys with ‘Star Trek’ and evaluating the current start of ‘Star Trek’ content as a whole (10:45). Then, they break down the highs and lows of ‘Strange New Worlds’ Season 2. They talk about the season's structure, the characters, the romances, the musical episode, and more (42:19)! Hosts: Ben Lindbergh and Joanna Robinson Associate Producer: Carlos Chiriboga Social: Jomi Adeniran Additional Production: Arjuna Ramgopal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this mega-sized episode, the Midnight Boys take on the burning questions about the state of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (10:24). They also bring forth their biggest quandaries about what the MCU can do moving forward (39:44). Later, they are joined by Joanna Robinson to discuss her upcoming book, 'MCU: The Reign of Marvel Studios' (99:16). Hosts: Van Lathan, Charles Holmes, Steve Ahlman, and Jomi Adeniran Guest: Joanna Robinson Social: Jomi Adeniran Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Press play on the latest episode of ‘Button Mash’ where Ben Lindbergh and Jess Clemons discuss Jess’s early, spoiler-free impressions of RPG sensation ‘Baldur’s Gate 3’ and examine the upsides and downsides of gigantic games (0:48). Later on, they review the TV series ‘Twisted Metal’ (26:20) and examine how video game adaptations went wrong for so long—and why, in the year of ‘The Last of Us,’ ‘The Super Mario Bros. Movie,’ ‘Twisted Metal,’ and more, TV- and moviemakers have finally figured out how to strike gold with games. Hosts: Ben Lindbergh and Jessica Clemons Producer: Devon Renaldo Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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