The Ringer-Verse

Ben, Daniel Chin, and Joshua Rivera team up to break down the new 'Resident Evil' movie reboot, cowritten and directed by Zach Cregger. They discuss how the film compares to Cregger's previous work and the preexisting 'Resident Evil' film franchise, where it falls on the horror-humor spectrum, Cregger's approach to adapting the games, the prerelease fan response, whether the movie is better because it's a franchise film, and their favorite set pieces, gags, and Easter eggs. Then, in a clearly indicated closing spoiler section, they briefly share their thoughts on the ending of the movie.

(0:00) Intro

(3:13) 'Resident Evil' movie breakdown

(1:04:14) Honest thoughts on the ‘Resident Evil’ ending (SPOILERS)

(1:14:57) Outro

Host: Ben Lindbergh
Guests: Daniel Chin and Joshua Rivera
Producer: Devon Renaldo
Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopowell

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The Boys return to break down the crazy twists and turns of 'Lanterns' Episode 5, and this time they’re joined by special guest Chris Ryan! The guys and CR give their reactions to the big Manhunter reveal, discuss John’s arc as “The One,” theorize about what else can happen in Rushville now that it’s been largely destroyed, and so much more. Finally, they end the show with an update to their possible Manhunter rankings.
(0:00) Intro
(6:38) Spoilers ahead
(9:35) ‘Lanterns’ Episode 5 instant reactions
(1:24:37) Outro
(1:27:00) Post-credits
Hosts: Van Lathan, Jomi Adeniran, and Steve Ahlman
Guest: Chris Ryan
Producers: Devon Baroldi and Jamie Yukich
Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopowell

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What is this, a crossover episode? Ben brings on (most of) the Midnight Boys for a second, deeper discussion about Insomniac and Sony's new Wolverine video game for PlayStation 5. Ben, Van, Jomi, and Steve share their spoiler-free reviews and react to the lukewarm critical reception, then discuss how the game integrates Logan lore and steers clear of the X-Men, whether the complaints about the game reflect the limitations of Wolverine's character, the contrast with Insomniac's Spider-Man games, the divide between hardcore and casual gamers, and more.

(0:00) Intro
(1:45) ‘Marvel's Wolverine’ reviews and reactions
(1:13:04) Outro

Host: Ben Lindbergh
Guests: Van Lathan, Jomi Adeniran, and Steve Ahlman
Producer: Devon Renaldo
Additional Production Support: Chris Thomas and Arjuna Ramgopowell

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Ben, Matt James, and Polygon's Giovanni Colantonio unsheathe their adamantium takes as they tackle the week's biggest gaming stories. First, they break down Nintendo's back-to-back Directs and analyze both what was shown and what wasn't: the new look, hybrid gameplay, and November release date of the 'Ocarina of Time' remake; the exciting announcements and continued absences of some of the company's flagship franchises; the Switch 2's upcoming slate; Nintendo's leak problems, and more. Then they give their spoiler-free reviews of Insomniac's much-anticipated Wolverine adventure and explain the game's prerelease controversies and lukewarm reception. Finally, they share their spoiler-free reviews of the 'Witcher'-esque vampire action RPG 'The Blood of Dawnwalker' and assess where it ranks among the best vampire video games.

(0:00) Intro
(2:03) Nintendo Directs
(35:08) 'Marvel's Wolverine' first thoughts
(1:04:03) 'The Blood of Dawnwalker' reviews
(1:40:47) Outro

Host: Ben Lindbergh
Guests: Matt James and Giovanni Colantonio
Producer: Devon Renaldo
Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopowell

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Wasting no time at all, the chaotic-but-lovable crew of five adventurers pick right back up where they left off in the last episode. Together they investigate who might be behind the assassin master plan, fail to flirt with women, and might even find themselves at a high society ball!

(00:32) Campaign recap

(1:10) Act 1: Into the Black Rose Tavern

(55:16) Act 2: The Concordance Ball

(2:00:43) Outro

Directed by: Aleya Zenieris and Steve Ahlman

Hosted By: Steve Ahlman

Featuring: Charles Holmes, Mallory Rubin, Joanna Robinson, Van Lathan, and Jomi Adeniran

Audio Producer: Devon Baroldi

Production Support: Jacob Cornett, Ryan Todd, Chris Thomas, Scott Lee, and Kevin Cureghian

Set Design: Jonathan Ratliff

Supervising Producer: Arjuna Ramgopowell

Video Production and Editing: Aleya Zenieris and Matthew Ciampa

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The Boys return to recap yet another banger 'Lanterns' episode. The guys discuss the growing rift between Hal and John, question if the guardians can be racist, examine John’s Oedipus complex, and much more. Finally, they end the show with an update to their possible manhunter rankings.

(0:00) Intro

(3:23) Spoilers ahead

(6:00) ‘Lanterns’ Episode 4 instant reactions

(1:32:20) Outro
Hosts: Van Lathan, Charles Holmes, Jomi Adeniran, and Steve Ahlman
Producers: Devon Baroldi and Jamie Yukich
Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopowell

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Ben, Steve Ahlman, Matt James, and Lewis Gordon get together to ask: How does Capcom keep killing it? First, they run down some recent gaming news, including a lackluster Sony State of Play, a 'GTA'-driven bump in console sales, 'Star Wars Zero Company' maker Bit Reactor's furloughed workforce, the backlash to Nvidia's DLSS 5 AI upscaling tech, and two dubious arguments in legal filings by the major console manufacturers. After that, they share their reviews of 'Onimusha: Way of the Sword' and discuss Capcom's incredible run leading up to and throughout 2026, with insights from Lewis's reporting for The Ringer on the company's comeback. Finally, they provide their impressions of two other recent releases, 'Orbitals' and 'Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy.'

Read Lewis's piece here: https://www.theringer.com/2026/09/03/video-games/how-capcom-cracked-the-code-of-game-development-onimusha-resident-evil-pragmata

(0:00) Intro
(4:15) Patch Notes
(44:35) 'Onimusha: Way of the Sword' reviews
(1:03:40) Capcom's comeback
(1:13:00) 'Orbitals' and 'Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy' impressions
(1:29:00) Outro

Host: Ben Lindbergh
Guests: Steve Ahlman, Matt James, and Lewis Gordon
Producer: Devon Renaldo
Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopowell

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The Boys return to Midnight Court, and this time they’re debating which era of animated shows had the biggest cultural impact: the '80s or the '90s? It’s Van vs. everyone in this trial of wills, and here to decide which team gave the best argument is special guest judge and cartoon expert Seth Green.

(1:14) Intro

(2:25) Opening statements

(9:09) Cross-examination

(53:58) Closing statements

(1:07:57) Verdict

(1:16:00) Interview with Seth

Hosts: Van Lathan, Charles Holmes, Jomi Adeniran, and Steve Ahlman
Guest: Seth Green
Producers: Devon Baroldi and Jamie Yukich
Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopowell

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The Ringer-Verse is rolling the dice and jumping right back into its previous campaign! After a long journey, our heroes return to the mansion where it all began and discover that a new threat awaits them. They begin on their adventure by finding out who is after O’Daddy Thibodeaux, but they never forget that (1) it’s about the family they make along the way, (2) we all need a hefty queen, and (3) Mal has dark vision.
(2:39) Campaign recap
(4:38) Act 1: Return to Belvedere Manor
(1:07:48) Act 2: Into Veyrholm
(1:38:44) Outro
Directed by: Aleya Zenieris and Steve Ahlman
Hosted By: Steve Ahlman
Featuring: Charles Holmes, Mallory Rubin, Joanna Robinson, Van Lathan, and Jomi Adeniran
Audio Producer: Devon Baroldi
Production Support: Jacob Cornett, Ryan Todd, Chris Thomas, Scott Lee, and Kevin Cureghian
Set Design: Jonathan Ratliff
Supervising Producer: Arjuna Ramgopowell
Video Production and Editing: Aleya Zenieris and Matthew Ciampa

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Who says the late-summer schedule is slow? First, Ben Lindbergh talks to Ringer contributor Adam Nayman about a trio of recent big-screen releases: 'The End of Oak Street,' 'The Dog Stars,' and 'Coyote vs. Acme.' In addition to those three films, they discuss the summer box office, the year in movies as a whole, and the best live-action and animation hybrid movies. Then, Jomi Adeniran and Daniel Chin join for an animation roundup as they explore some superhero and 'Star Wars' stories that slipped through the cracks in a month headlined by 'Lanterns,' 'X-Men '97,' and 'Star Wars Zero Company.' They look at 'My Adventures With Superman' Season 3, 'Batman: Caped Crusader' Season 2, 'Batman: Knightfall Part 1: Knightfall' and 'Star Wars: Visions Presents—The Ninth Jedi.' Ben concludes with a listener recommendation and a bonus nomination.
(0:00) Intro
(8:48) ‘The End of Oak Street’
(26:57) ‘The Dog Stars’
(42:03) ‘Coyote vs. Acme’
(58:08) ‘My Adventures With Superman’ Season 3
(1:10:01) ‘Batman: Caped Crusader’
(1:16:50) ‘Batman: Knightfall Part 1: Knightfall’
(1:29:47) ‘The Ninth Jedi’
(1:47:46) Outro
Host: Ben Lindbergh
Guests: Adam Nayman, Jomi Adeniran, and Daniel Chin
Producer: Devon Renaldo
Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopowell
Studio Production: Remy Hernandez

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