The Ringer’s Mallory Rubin and Jason Concepcion examine how Season 1 of ‘Westworld’ explores the concept of consciousness (16:49), explain the theory of bicameralism (51:56), list seven of their favorite hints the showrunners included for audience speculation (55:19), and crown the cocreator of the fictional world (65:30).

The Nature of Consciousness in 'Westworld' Season 1, Episodes 1-5 | Weekly

The Ringer’s Mallory Rubin and Jason Concepcion return to take their signature deep dives into the Marvel Cinematic Universe, covering all 23 films!

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Hello, Binge Heads! We wanted to introduce you to 'The Ringer-Verse,' a multi-show podcast feed centered on all things superheroes, nerd culture, and fandom. Shows will feature instant reactions, theory breakdowns, mailbag questions, and more across the pop culture multiverse.In this special preview, Mallory Rubin discusses the first episode of 'The Falcon and the Winter Solider' with David Shoemaker and where our friends Bucky and Sam are at the beginning of their newest adventure.
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Introducing 'The Ringer-Verse'

Jason and Mal conclude their 'Binge Mode: Marvel' season by diving deep into your questions about the past and future of the MCU and offering their thoughts on this season and all that came before.
Hosts: Mallory Rubin and Jason Concepcion
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Binge Mode: Marvel | Season Finale

You don't ghost Binge! And you don't want to miss Mal and Jason's deep dive into the world of 'Spider-Man: Far From Home.' They web up their favorite insights of the first post-'Endgame' film in the MCU. They talk about the iconic costumes, quips, and the conclusion of the MCU's Infinity Saga.
Hosts: Mallory Rubin and Jason Concepcion
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Spider-Man: Far From Home | Marvel

They see this pod as an absolute win! It is time for Part 2 of the Mal and Jason's deep dive into the massive ‘Avengers: Endgame.’ This episode takes a look at the culmination of our original heroes’ story arcs and assesses how far they’ve come over the years. They also discuss six of their favorite insights into the MCU’s mega movie and declare the Avengers the winners of the film.
Hosts: Mallory Rubin and Jason Concepcion
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‘Avengers: Endgame’ Part 2 | Marvel

'Binge Mode' is … inevitable. Mal and Jason begin Part 1 of their deep dive into the MCU’s biggest film to date by running through its plot and discussing their overall perspective on it as a cinematic achievement as well as a satisfying conclusion to the Infinity Saga. Jason also explains the history of Marvel Comics’ various team-ups and crossovers.
Hosts: Mallory Rubin and Jason Concepcion
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The Nature of Consciousness in 'Westworld' Season 1, Episodes 1-5 | Weekly

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