The Ringer-Verse
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. Follow the new House of R feed for deep dives from Mal and Jo!
Location:
United States
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Arts & Culture Podcasts
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The Ringer
Description:
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. Follow the new House of R feed for deep dives from Mal and Jo!
Language:
English
Website:
https://www.theringer.com
Episodes
Star Wars Starting Five | Mint Edition
5/13/2024
In honor of the NBA playoffs and our overall love for 'Star Wars,' we will be choosing our own basketball starting five within the world of 'Star Wars.' Joined by Ringer deputy art lead Matt James, Steve and Jomi will be teaming up to make four different teams of Jedi, Sith, clones, and non–Force users. Hosts: Jomi Adeniran and Steve Ahlman Guest: Matt James Producer: Jonathan Kermah Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopa Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:01:22:53
'Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes' Instant Reactions | Midnight Boys
5/10/2024
Midnight Boys together strong! The boys give their instant reactions to the new blockbuster 'Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes' (04:18). They look at the journey of our main character, Noa, and what it means to live in the shadow of Andy Serkis's Caesar character. Hosts: Charles Holmes, Van Lathan, Jomi Adeniran, and Steve Ahlman Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopal Social: Jomi Adeniran Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:01:02:13
'X-Men '97,' Superman's Suit, and Marvel Slows Down | The Midnight Boys
5/8/2024
The boys are back to give you their instant thoughts and reactions to the penultimate episode of 'X-Men '97' (05:53). Later, they bring you the latest nerd news, including the first look at James Gunn's 'Superman' and the fact that Marvel is pumping the brakes on their film and TV output (39:40). Hosts: Charles Holmes, Van Lathan, Jomi Adeniran, and Steve Ahlman Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopal Social: Jomi Adeniran Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:01:07:21
The 2004 Video Game Draft | Button Mash
5/6/2024
Ben, Steve Ahlman, Matt James, and Justin Charity react to rumors about the Nintendo Switch 2 and a ‘Kingdom Hearts’ film adaptation (2:35), discuss the significance of the latest in a string of surprise Steam sensations, talk of ‘Manor Lords,’ and name their top five games developed by a single creator (23:43). They then draft rosters of the best titles from the great gaming year of 2004 (30:41). Host: Ben Lindbergh Guests: Steve Ahlman, Matt James, and Justin Charity Producer: Mike Wargon Additional Production Supervision: Arjuna Ramgopal Social: Jomi Adeniran Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:01:49:52
April Comics Check-In | Mint Edition
5/3/2024
Jomi and Steve are joined by producer Kerm to discuss some of their favorite comics from the month of April! Along the way, the guys discuss ‘Ultimate Spider-Man’ (00:00), ‘Deadpool’ (00:00), and ‘Rat City’ (00:00). Hosts: Jomi Adeniran and Steve Ahlman Producer: Jonathan Kermah Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:01:03:18
'X-Men 97,' the Criticism of Nostalgia, and 'Midnight Musings' | The Midnight Boys
5/1/2024
Another episode of 'X-Men 97' is here and the Midnight Boys are back to talk about what they liked (12:29). They also have a discussion on the ins and outs of critiquing the state of fandom today, as well as their first installment of 'Midnight Musings' (67:25). Hosts: Charles Holmes, Van Lathan, Jomi Adeniran, and Steve Ahlman Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopal Social: Jomi Adeniran Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:01:36:23
Ringer-Verse Recommends: April 2024
4/29/2024
The entire Ringer-Verse and 'House of R' crew assembles, crosses the streams, and forms a team beam for the inaugural edition of 'Ringer-Verse Recommends,' a new bite-sized monthly podcast and video series in which the hosts shout-out fandom favorites from TV, movies, video games, books, comics, and beyond that were recently released but haven’t been covered in-depth on a full-length episode. Hosts: Mallory Rubin, Joanna Robinson, Charles Holmes, Van Lathan, Ben Lindbergh, Jomi Adeniran, Arjuna Ramgopal, and Steve Ahlman Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopal Social: Jomi Adeniran Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:22:06
‘Knuckles’ and ‘Stellar Blade’ Reactions | Button Mash
4/26/2024
Ben Lindbergh and Jessica Clemons banter about the anniversary of Thanos’s fateful ‘Fortnite’ appearance, the most popular crossover characters in ‘Fortnite’ history, and whether to play ‘Hades 2’ in Early Access or wait for the finished game (2:00), then discuss the full first season of ‘Sonic the Hedgehog’ spinoff ‘Knuckles’ on Paramount+ and the future of the ‘Sonic’ franchise (14:20) before breaking down (in a spoiler-free manner) new PlayStation 5 release ‘Stellar Blade,’ both as a game (43:37) and as a flashpoint in the gaming culture wars (57:00). Host: Ben Lindbergh Guest: Jessica Clemons Producer: Devon Renaldo Additional Production Supervision: Arjuna Ramgopal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:01:15:47
'Deadpool & Wolverine' Trailer, 'Shogun' Finale, and 'X-Men 97' | The Midnight Boys
4/24/2024
The Midnight Boys are back to give you another jam-packed episode. First, they take a look at the latest 'Deadpool & Wolverine' trailer (11:45). Then, they talk about the beautiful finale of 'Shogun' (26:33) as well as the latest episode of 'X-Men '97' (67:06). All before finally talking about some of the goings-on that happened at Van's birthday party (82:03). Hosts: Charles Holmes, Van Lathan, Jomi Adeniran, and Steve Ahlman Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopal Social: Jomi Adeniran Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:01:40:58
‘X-Men 97’ Ep. 6, and ‘Shogun’ Ep. 9 | The Midnight Boys
4/17/2024
Listen as Van, Charles, Jomi, and Kerm dive into Episode 6 of ‘X-Men 97.’ The guys discuss the surprise appearance of Charles Xavier, and much more (02:00). Later, the Midnight Boys break down the penultimate episode of ‘Shogun,' before making predictions for the finale (51:00). Hosts: Charles Holmes, Jomi Adeniran, and Van Lathan Producer: Jonathan Kermah Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopal and Steve Ahlman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:01:27:11
‘Fallout’ Season 1 Reactions | Button Mash
4/16/2024
Ben Lindbergh and Van Lathan leave the Vault to discuss the entire first season of the latest hit TV video-game adaptation, Prime Video’s ‘Fallout.’ After they give their high-level reviews of the series, they react to the story trailer for ‘Star Wars Outlaws’ (9:00) and then dive deep into how ‘Fallout’ functions as both a game adaptation and a standalone show, how it is and isn’t like ‘The Last of Us,’ and their lingering questions and sources of excitement for a probable Season 2 (21:00). Host: Ben Lindbergh Guest: Van Lathan Producer: Devon Renaldo Additional Production Supervision: Arjuna Ramgopal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:01:30:24
The MCU Time Capsule | Mint-Edition
4/15/2024
In celebration of the upcoming five year anniversary of ‘Avengers: Endgame,’ Jomi and Steve take a moment to both look back at the monumental moment that the film was, and then look forward to what’s next for the MCU. Listen as the guys share their predictions for the future of Marvel ranking from most likely to least likely. Hosts: Jomi Adeniran and Steve Ahlman Producer: Jonathan Kermah Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:01:16:13
'Joker: Folie à Deux' Trailer, 'X-Men '97,' and 'Shogun' | The Midnight Boys
4/10/2024
The world has gone mad, and the boys are back to make sense of it all. Van, Charles, Jomi, and Steve break down their thoughts on the maddening trailer for 'Joker: Folie à Deux' (09:13). Then they take a look at the fifth explosive episode of 'X-'Men 97' (33:29). That's all before they dive into this week's episode of 'Shogun' (57:43). Hosts: Charles Holmes, Van Lathan, Jomi Adeniran, and Steve Ahlman Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopal Social: Jomi Adeniran Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:01:24:27
'Monkey Man' Instant Reaction | The Midnight Boys
4/5/2024
It's time to fight for the people! The Midnight Boys give you their thoughts on the exciting Dev Patel action epic 'Monkey Man' (04:41). They get into the nitty-gritty of the actor's directorial debut and give their thoughts on what they think about the star's filmmaking chops. Hosts: Charles Holmes, Van Lathan, Jomi Adeniran, and Steve Ahlman Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopal Social: Jomi Adeniran Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:01:11:35
'Invincible' Season 2 Finale, 'Shogun' Episode 7, and More 'X-Men '97' | The Midnight Boys
4/4/2024
It's time to tap into the animation sensation that is 'Invincible' for its Season 2 finale! The Midnight Boys talk about what made the season overall a little different this time around (14:08). Then they tap back into the captivating 'Shogun' and what they think may happen leading into the finale (55:38). And finally, they take on the drama between Storm and Forge in this week's 'X-Men '97' (88:55). Hosts: Charles Holmes, Van Lathan, Jomi Adeniran, and Steve Ahlman Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopal Social: Jomi Adeniran Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:01:54:25
Monster Bracket | Mint Edition
4/1/2024
Today on the show, we celebrate ‘Godzilla x Kong New Empire’ with our March Madness Monster/Kaiju bracket! Joined by Jessica Clemons, Jomi and Steve build their best 16 best film kaiju’s for you to debate who will outlast their monster competition. Hosts: Jomi Adeniran and Steve Ahlman Guest: Jessica Clemons Producer: Jonathan Kermah Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:01:21:42
'Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire' Instant Reactions | The Midnight Boys
3/29/2024
It's time to do the monster mash as the Midnight Boys give you their instant reactions to 'Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire,' then give you their takes on the wacky and, at times, insane monster flick (07:19). Hosts: Charles Holmes, Van Lathan, Jomi Adeniran, and Steve Ahlman Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopal Social: Jomi Adeniran Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:01:08:06
'X-Men 97' Ep. 3, 'Shogun' and 'Invincible' Reactions | The Midnight Boys
3/28/2024
It's time for more drama all around, as the Midnight Boys recap the latest episode of 'X-Men 97' (11:28). Then, they break down the latest revelation in 'Shogun' (35:15) before finally reacting to the penultimate episode of 'Invincible' Season 2 (60:14). Hosts: Charles Holmes, Van Lathan, Jomi Adeniran, and Steve Ahlman Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopal Social: Jomi Adeniran Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:01:31:58
“Who Won the Day?” Battle Royale: ‘Dragon’s Dogma 2,’ ‘Rise of the Ronin,’ and ‘Princess Peach: Showtime!’ | Button Mash
3/25/2024
Ben, Jessica Clemons, and Matt James react to the trailer for ‘Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra,’ the news that Larian Studios will not be making more ‘Baldur’s Gate,’ and a report that Sony has paused production of the PSVR2. Then they break down three big new games that came out on the same day (‘Dragon’s Dogma 2,’ ‘Rise of the Ronin,’ and ‘Princess Peach: Showtime!’) in a spoiler-free discussion to determine which one won the day (22:23) Host: Ben Lindbergh Guests: Jessica Clemons and Matt James Producer: Devon Renaldo Additional Production Supervision: Arjuna Ramgopal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:01:26:41
'The Acolyte' Trailer, the 'X-Men '97' Premiere, and 'Invincible' Reactions | The Midnight Boys
3/21/2024
In this mega-sized episode of 'The Midnight Boys,' the gang gives you their reaction to the debut trailer for the 'Star Wars' show 'The Acolyte' and whether the fan base can ever accept change (12:47). Then they break down their thoughts on the premiere of 'X-Men '97' (41:16). And later they talk about their current struggles with the latest episode of 'Invincible' (1:41:20). Hosts: Charles Holmes, Van Lathan, Jomi Adeniran, and Steve Ahlman Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopal Social: Jomi Adeniran Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:02:05:05