Ben and Daniel Chin begin their weekly Button Mash breakdowns of 'The Last of Us' Season 2 from the perspective of longtime 'The Last of Us' players. First, they describe their experiences with the games, recap the biggest changes Season 1 made to the original 'The Last of Us,' and discuss why 'The Last of Us Part II' poses a greater adaptation challenge. Then they analyze the most significant changes to the story and structure of 'TLOU2' in the first episode of the show's second season, before speculating about what those differences might signify for Episode 2 and beyond. WARNING: spoilers for 'The Last of Us Part II.'

Hosts: Ben Lindbergh and Daniel Chin

Producer: Devon Renaldo

Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopal

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The Boys are back to give you all of their thoughts on the finale of 'Daredevil: Born Again' and to discuss whether Disney+ landed the plane.

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

Producers: Aleya Zenieris, Jonathan Kermah, and Steve Ahlman

Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopal

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The Boys are back to discuss one of the most anticipated shows of the year: ‘The Last of Us.’ They dive into the Season 2 premiere and examine character relationships and Joel’s role as a father figure.

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

Producers: Aleya Zenieris, Jonathan Kermah, and Steve Ahlman

Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopal

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The Boys are back to discuss the newest episode of ‘Daredevil: Born Again,’ which might be the best episode to date! They examine what’s going on in Matt’s head and how the reintroduction of Bullseye might be the shot in the arm that the show needed.

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

Producers: Aleya Zenieris, Jonathan Kermah, and Steve Ahlman

Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopal

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Ben brings on Steve Ahlman and Jomi Adeniran to break down the box office phenomenon that is 'A Minecraft Movie': the memes, the theatrical experience, and, yes, the movie itself. Then, after Ben and Jomi rant about being betrayed by the Season 4 finale of 'Mythic Quest' (36:57), Van Lathan and Jessica Clemons come on to discuss the new Deep South–set Xbox adventure 'South of Midnight' (45:47). Finally, Matt James joins to rave about (but not spoil!) the new best-reviewed game of 2025: indie darling 'Blue Prince' (1:18:00).

Host: Ben Lindbergh

Guests: Steve Ahlman, Jomi Adeniran, Jessica Clemons, Van Lathan, and Matt James

Producer: Devon Renaldo

Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopal 

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Jomi and Steve are joined by Jessica Clemons for another addition of here comes the pitch! In celebration of 'The Last of Us' season 2 and 'A Minecraft Movie,' the squad is pitching their best video game adaptations.

Host: Jomi Adeniran and Steve Ahlman

Guest: Jessica Clemons

Producer: Jonathan Kermah

Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopal

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Ben and Matt James dissect all the news from Nintendo’s long-awaited full unveiling of the Switch 2, from the announcements on the Nintendo Direct livestream to the in-person, hands-on event that Ben attended. First, they give their verdicts on whether the much-hyped Nintendo Direct fulfilled expectations. Then, they list their likes and dislikes from the day of reveals and demos, in addition to discussing some lingering unknowns.

Host: Ben Lindbergh

Guest: Matt James

Producer: Devon Renaldo

Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopal

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The Boys are back to discuss the newest episode of ‘Daredevil: Born Again’ (9:15), as well as give you their reactions to the latest news in the nerd-verse including the ‘Spiderman 4’ title release (54:41).

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

Producers: Aleya Zenieris, Jonathan Kermah, and Steve Ahlman

Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopal

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Forward March! Join your favorite Ringer-Verse and House of R hosts and friends as they gush about geek content in the latest installment of their monthly mini-pod about fandom favorites from TV, anime, movies, video games, books, comics, and beyond that were (mostly) released recently but not yet covered in-depth on a full-length episode. This time featuring amateurish trailers!

Host: Ben Lindbergh

Guests: Steve Ahlman, Jomi Adeniran, Matt James, Daniel Chin, Arjuna Ramgopal, Charles Holmes, Joanna Robinson, Van Lathan, and Jonathan Kermah

Producer: Carlos Chiriboga

Social: Jomi Adeniran

Additional Production: Arjuna Ramgopal

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The dust has settled, and the chairs are lined up. The House of Midnight members have assembled to give you their thoughts and reactions to the massive 'Doomsday' casting announcement that dropped yesterday. They break down the surprise names, as well as who is left out, which may bring hints for what's to come in the massive event from the MCU.

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

Producers: John Richter, Steve Ahlman, Stefano Sanchez, and T Cruz

Social: Jomi Adeniran

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