logo
episode-header-image
Feb 2023
1h 49m

James Gunn's DCU Hype Report Card | The ...

The Ringer
About this episode
The boys are here to give their reactions and speculate on the biggest announcements of the new DCU as laid out by James Gunn and Peter Safrin (07:21). They each give their hype grades as to what projects they like the most and look to the road ahead to some of their legacy projects. Hosts: Van Lathan, Charles Holmes, Jomi Adeniran, and Steve Ahlman Social: ... Show More
Up next
Today
Speedrunning the Surprise Steam Sensations of 2025 | Button Mash
Ben brings on Simon Carless of GameDiscoverCo and Morgan Park of PC Gamer to explain the success of some of the most popular games released this year that haven’t previously been discussed on the podcast: surprise Steam sensations ‘R.E.P.O.,’ ‘Schedule I,’ ‘Peak,’ ‘Megabonk,’ ‘Es ... Show More
1h 21m
Nov 21
'Wicked: For Good' Reactions | The Midnight Boys
The Boys are back for good! They unpack all things ‘Wicked: For Good,’ including the highly anticipated musical numbers, the interweaving of the original ‘Wizard of Oz’ story, and the depiction of animals in the movie. (0:00) Intro (9:27) Spoilers ahead (11:11) ‘Wicked: For ... Show More
1h 25m
Nov 18
The Online Shooters Shoot-Out: ‘Battlefield’ vs. ‘Call of Duty’ vs. ‘ARC Raiders’ | Button Mash
Ben is joined by Kotaku’s Claire Jackson and Zack Zwiezen as they react to the just-announced nominations for the Game Awards (focusing on the Game of the Year candidates, the record number of nominations for ‘Clair Obscur,’ and the debate about the definition of “indie”) and the ... Show More
1h 23m
Recommended Episodes
Mar 2024
'Dune: Part Two' Deep Dive
Jo and Mal begin their coverage of 'Dune: Part Two' with their classic deep dive into the massive blockbuster film that is sure to be a highlight of the year (07:32). They dive into the characters and themes with the likes of Paul, Chani, Stilgar, and more. They also attempt to s ... Show More
2h 49m
Apr 2024
Hall of Fame: Tony Stark, Iron Man
We have a plan: Attack! As 'Avengers: Endgame' turns five, Mal and Jo induct Tony Stark into the ‘House of R’ Hall of Fame. They look back at Tony's most iconic moments, from his signature snark to his harrowing showdowns, and celebrate his lasting impact on the MCU. Hosts: Mallo ... Show More
2h 25m
May 2024
'Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga' Reactions, Plus 'The Acolyte' Prep
These fabulous things are here to podcast historic! Mal and Jo rev their engines to give you their reactions to 'Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga' (30:07). But before that, they assess their hype at an all-time high with some light prep for 'The Acolyte,' premiering next week (05:22). Be ... Show More
1h 25m
Jun 2023
‘The Flash’ Is Here! Is It the "Greatest Superhero Movie Ever"?
Hugely hyped and also facing controversy around its star, ‘The Flash’ arrives at a complicated moment for superhero stories. Van Lathan joins Sean and Amanda to talk about the movie and DC’s future. Hosts: Sean Fennessey and Amanda Dobbins Guest: Van Lathan Producer: Bobby Wagne ... Show More
1h 25m
Oct 2022
James Gunn Takes Over the DC Universe, New Marvel Trailers, and ‘Andor’ Episode 8
Chris and Andy talk about the news that James Gunn and Peter Safran are being tapped to lead the DC Extended Universe and what that means for the future of the studio (1:00). Then they talk about the new trailers released for ‘Ant-Man and the Wasp’ and ‘The Guardians of the Galax ... Show More
55m 1s
Oct 2023
Our Favorite MCU Memories and Moments
To celebrate the release of our cohost Joanna Robinson's new book, 'MCU: The Reign of Marvel Studios,' we assembled our own team of Ringer Avengers to relive their favorite moments from the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Whether or not your top moment made the list, you'll find somet ... Show More
42m 9s
Nov 2023
'The Marvels' Deep Dive
This pod will go higher, further, and faster and dive deep into 'The Marvels.' Mal and Jo are here to give you their thoughts on the latest MCU team-up film (06:43). Later, they dive in character by character and talk about Captain Marvel (30:48), Ms. Marvel (46:52), and Monica R ... Show More
2h 34m
Mar 2023
'Swarm' Review
Charles Holmes and Van Lathan give their thoughts on the new Amazon Prime series 'Swarm' co-created by Donald Glover and Janine Nabers and featuring a tour deforce performance by Dominique Fishback. Hosts: Charles Holmes and Van Lathan Producer: Sasha Ashall Learn more about your ... Show More
1h 1m
Jul 2024
The 10 Best Movies of the Year … So Far
Sean and Amanda are joined by a deep bench of Ringer colleagues to share their favorite movies of the year. The selections range from heavy hitters like ‘Dune: Part Two’ and ‘Challengers’ to big swings like ‘Civil War.’ And, of course, Glen Powell will feature. To watch episodes ... Show More
1h 34m
Apr 2024
2024 Spring & Summer Hype Meter
It's time for the seasonal tradition on ‘House of R’ in which Jo and Mal bring you their most hyped properties coming this spring and summer (10:51). From ‘Thrones’ to ‘Star Wars,’ ‘Fallout’ to even ‘Kraven,’ they bring up the most prominent things on their radar this time around ... Show More
1h 22m