The Ringer-Verse

Ben, Van Lathan, Diante Lee, and Steven Ruiz form a huddle to discuss the highly anticipated return of EA's college football franchise. First, they recount the history of the 'NCAA Football' series, what set it apart from 'Madden,' and why it was gone so long (00:52) before sharing their impressions of the new edition of the game (21:41). Then, they break down the consolidation of the sports gaming landscape (42:15), debate which sport translates best to video games (01:07:00, and name the top five sports games in each of their personal pantheons (01:14:00).

Host: Ben Lindbergh

Guests: Van Lathan, Diante Lee, and Steven Ruiz

Producer: Devon Renaldo

Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopal

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We went live! Come hang out with the boys after they watch the last episode and go through all of their instant reactions to the make-it-or-break-it season finale of ‘The Acolyte.’

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Dragon meat's back on the menu as the Midnight Boys get into ‘HotD’ with reactions to the latest episode of Season 2 (05:03). Later, listen as the guys discuss their initial feelings about ‘Captain America: Brave New World’ after watching the trailer (01:18:00).

Hosts: Van Lathan, Charles Holmes, Jomi Adeniran, and Steve Ahlman

Producers: Aleya Zenieris, Cory McConnell, Jonathan Kermah, and Steve Ahlman

Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopal

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The Midnight Boys dive into the penultimate episode of Season 4 of ‘The Boys,’ discussing how Sister Sage loses Homelander's trust, why the show’s shock value has grown stale, and the overall quality of the season as we get closer to the finale (07:13). Later, the boys break down the penultimate episode of ‘The Acolyte.’ They dive into the overall success of Disney+ shows from the 'Star Wars' and Marvel universes and what this show has to say about police as it pertains to the Jedi (52:49).

Hosts: Charles Holmes, Van Lathan, Steve Ahlman, and Jomi Adeniran

Producers: Aleya Zenieris, Jonathan Kermah, and Steve Ahlman

Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopal

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The dance has begun and the Midnight Boys are here to break down the latest episode of ‘House of the Dragon’ (06:37). They talk about game-changing battles, the spooky adventures of Daemon, as well as what it takes to rule Westeros!

Hosts: Charles Holmes, Van Lathan, Jomi Adeniran, and Steve Ahlman

Producers: Aleya Zenieris, Isaiah Blakely, and Steve Ahlman

Social: Jomi Adeniran

Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopal

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It's time to hop in the hot springs of an unknown planet with the Midnight Boys, as they give you their instant reactions to the latest episode of 'The Boys' (08:37). Later, they break down all the latest mystery and intrigue in the new episode of ‘The Acolyte’ and discuss what is working for them in this latest 'Star Wars' show (53:04).

Hosts: Charles Holmes, Van Lathan, Jomi Adeniran, and Steve Ahlman

Producers: Aleya Zenieris and Jonathan Kermah

Social: Jomi Adeniran

Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopal

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Ben, Steve Ahlman, Matt James, and Justin Charity banter (sans spoilers) about their ongoing adventures in the Land of Shadow in 'Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree' and how they've handled the popular DLC's difficulty. Then, they share their big-picture takeaways from the year in gaming so far (25:00), collaboratively (and only semi-contentiously) construct a top 10 GotFHotY (games of the first half of the year) list (34:50), and pick the upcoming releases that they hope will make their year-end GotY draft (01:29:00).

Host: Ben Lindbergh

Guests: Steve Ahlman, Justin Charity, and Matt James

Producer: Devon Renaldo

Additional Production Supervision: Arjuna Ramgopal

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The Midnight Boys are here to discuss another episode of 'HotD'! They start off with their first reaction to the episode (10:00). Then they get into the family dynamics of the show and the unsettling reality that there are no good leaders on either side (18:57). Finally, they touch on the consequential ending scene of the episode and what Charles would have done differently (43:13).

Hosts: Charles Holmes, Van Lathan, Jomi Adeniran, and Steve Ahlman

Producers: Aleya Zenieris, Jonathan Kermah, and Steve Ahlman

Social: Jomi Adeniran

Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopal

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Return of the recommendations! The 'Ringer-Verse' and 'House of R' crews wrap up a packed June with the latest installment of their monthly shout-outs to fandom favorites from TV, anime, movies, video games, books, comics, and beyond that were released recently but not yet covered in-depth on a full-length episode.

Host: Ben Lindbergh

Guests: Charles Holmes, Joanna Robinson, Van Lathan, Jomi Adeniran, Arjuna Ramgopal, Steve Ahlman, Jonathan Kermah, and Zach Kram

Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman

Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopal

Social: Jomi Adeniran

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The Midnight Boys kick things off with a discussion on the latest episode of ‘The Boys,’ focusing on Hughie and his father and much more (08:15). Then the guys dive into the latest episode of ‘The Acolyte’ and react to the reveal of the masked villain (52:40). Later, listen to Nerd News Minute as the Boys react to the latest pictures of James Gunn’s Superman suit (01:21:48).

Hosts: Charles Holmes, Van Lathan, Jomi Adeniran, and Steve Ahlman

Producers: Aleya Zenieris and Jonathan Kermah

Social: Jomi Adeniran

Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopal

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