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!
Hosts: Mallory Rubin and Joanna Robinson
Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman
Additional Production: Arjuna Ramgopal
Social: Jomi Adeniran
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2024 Spring & Summer Hype Meter

Welcome to ‘House of R,’ where Mallory Rubin and Joanna Robinson explore your favorite fictional universes with their signature Deep Dives into everything from ‘Game of Thrones’ to ‘Star Wars,’ ‘The Lord of the Rings’ to Marvel, and beyond. Whether they’re parsing mythology, story themes, and character arcs or tracing influences across decades of fantasy and sci-fi stories, Jo and Mal will be here weekly with Deep Dives into new nerd culture releases, nostalgic revisitations of their favorite tales in fandom, Tropes Course examinations, Hall of Fame inductions, Hype Meters, drafts, mailbags, watch lists, top moments countdowns, recommendations, and more.

TV & Film

It's ‘House of R,’ mon amis. Mal and Jo are here to give you their thoughts on the season finale and the season as a whole of the highly regarded 'X-Men ’97' (10:01) and what their hopes for the new season may be!Be sure to check out tickets for the Ringer Residency in Los Angeles this summer!
Hosts: Mallory Rubin and Joanna Robinson
Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman
Additional Production: Arjuna Ramgopal
Social: Jomi Adeniran
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The Achievement of the 'X-Men '97' Finale and Season 1

They are so eager to pod! Mal and Jo return to King's Landing to pod about all things 'Game of Thrones'! First, they take a look back at the series finale five years later (09:35). Then, they break down every frame of the latest 'House of the Dragon' Season 2 trailer (35:52). Later, they give an in-depth spoiler-filled analysis of the trailer in their special book-spoiler section (1:58:52).
Be sure to check out tickets for the Ringer Residency in Los Angeles this summer!
Hosts: Mallory Rubin and Joanna Robinson
Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman
Additional Production: Arjuna Ramgopal
Social: Jomi Adeniran
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‘House of the Dragon’ Season 2 Trailer Breakdown, Plus ‘Game of Thrones’ Five Years Later

Have you heard of it, lads? The newest trailer for 'The Rings of Power' has dropped, and Joanna and Mal are here to break it all down for you as the show premieres this summer!
Be sure to check out tickets for the Ringer Residency in Los Angeles this summer!
Hosts: Mallory Rubin and Joanna Robinson
Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman
Additional Production: Arjuna Ramgopal
Social: Jomi Adeniran
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'The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power' Season 2 Trailer Breakdown

This is the pod of a killer, Bella! Joanna is joined by friends and vampire experts Kristin Russo and Jenny Owen Youngs to give you an intensive tropes course on vampires (07:32). From ‘Twilight’ to ‘Dracula’ and familiars to fatal attractions, they are here to teach you everything you need to know about the eternal creatures of the night that are seen throughout fiction.
Host: Joanna Robinson
Guests: Kristin Russo and Jenny Owen Youngs
Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman
Additional Production: Arjuna Ramgopal
Social: Jomi Adeniran
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Tropes Course: Vampires

It's time to play ball as Mal and Joe step up to the plate with Ben Lindbergh to discuss the latest trailer for 'The Acolyte' (10:11). Then, they bring to you their hotly anticipated fandom and baseball mash-up called "Something Something Baseball" (37:04). From drafting teams, to making superheroes out of real-life legends, this episode is about to be a home run!
Hosts: Mallory Rubin and Joanna Robinson
Guest: Ben Lindbergh
Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman
Additional Production: Arjuna Ramgopal
Social: Jomi Adeniran
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2024 Spring & Summer Hype Meter

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