The Ringer-Verse
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'Spider-Man: No Way Home' Trailer Reaction
24 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Van and Mal open The House of Midnight and give their instant reactions to the 'Spider-Man: No Way Home' trailer. Host: Mallory Rubin and Van Lathan ...
‘What If…?’ Episode 2 Analysis, ‘The Bad Batch’ Theorizing, ‘Eternals’ Trailer Hype, and More With Jason Mantzoukas!
21 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Mantzoukas returns to the Ringer-Verse to chat with Mal about the outstanding second episode of ‘What If…?’ (9:03) and to break down the role ‘...
‘What If ... ?’ Episode 2 Instant Reactions and Animation 4-on-4 | The Midnight Boys
18 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The Midnight Boys take a dive into the second episode of Marvel’s ‘What If ... ?’ series and weigh in on what would happen if T’Challa were to...
'What If...?' Premiere and 'The Bad Batch' Finale Analysis
13 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Mallory Rubin is joined by Ben Lindberg of The Ringer to talk about the season premiere of Marvel's 'What If...?' They discuss what they think of the ...
"What If... ?" Episode 1 Instant Reactions and Video Game Movie 3-on-3 | The Midnight Boys
11 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The MCU multiverse opens up in the form of the Disney+ series "What If... ?" and the Midnight Boys are here to give their instant reactions to the pre...
‘The Suicide Squad’ Spoilers Reaction | Movie Monday
10 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The Midnight Boys, Van Lathan and Charles Holmes, are joined by Mallory Rubin to discuss the latest DCEU film, ‘The Suicide Squad,’ directed by Ja...
"The Green Knight" Exit Survey
06 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Mallory is joined by The Ringer's Andrew Gruttadaro to discuss their love for the latest fantasy adventure 'The Green Knight' by taking a look at The ...
"What If... ?" Predictions, Scarlett's Lawsuit, and the On-Screen Marvel Draft | The Midnight Boys
04 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Charles and Van discuss the latest news in the world of fandom and give their take on Marvel's "What If ... ?" being canon (05:21) and discuss Scarlet...
Inside ‘Loki’ Season 1 With Head Writer Michael Waldron. Plus: Summer Reading Recommendations!
30 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Mal is joined by ‘Loki’ head writer and creator Michael Waldron to discuss how the thrilling finale came to be, the show’s MCU-altering choice...
Spider-Man Trailer Predictions, DC on HBO Max, and the Super Villain Draft | The Midnight Boys
28 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Van and Charles return to discuss all the latest and greatest in the world of fandom! Van shares his thoughts on the 'Loki' finale (09:31) and dives i...
‘Loki’ Ep. 6: Finale Analysis, Themes, and Theories. Plus, Season Awards!
16 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Mallory Rubin is joined by The Ringer's Rob Mahoney to discuss the explosive season finale of 'Loki.' They look back on the success of the first seaso...
'Loki' Ep. 6 Instant Reactions Featuring Musa Okwonga | The Midnight Boys
15 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Charles Holmes is joined by 'Stadio' cohost and "Guardian of the Galaxy Brain" Musa Okwonga to talk about the explosive season finale of 'Loki' (03:05...
‘Black Widow’ Analysis and Mailbag | Mallory Rubin Featuring Joanna Robinson
13 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Mallory Rubin is joined by Vanity Fair senior writer Joanna Robinson to usher in Phase 4 of the MCU with 'Black Widow'! They dive into the themes and ...
'Black Widow' Instant Reactions | The Midnight Boys
10 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Charles Holmes is joined by Open Mike Eagle to discuss their instant thoughts on the newest entry of the MCU's Phase 4, 'Black Widow' (16:15). They al...
‘Loki’ Ep. 5: Analysis, Themes, and Theories
09 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Mal is joined by The Ringer's David Shoemaker to break down the outstanding fifth episode of ‘Loki,’ "Journey Into Mystery," by delving into the ...
'Loki' Ep. 5 Instant Reactions | The Midnight Boys
07 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Charles is joined by Jomi Adeniran and Steve Ahlman to discuss their immediate thoughts, reactions, and theories about the penultimate episode of this...
‘Loki’ Ep. 4: Analysis, Themes, and Theories
02 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Mal is joined by Rolling Stone chief TV critic Alan Sepinwall to talk about the monumental fourth episode of ‘Loki,’ entitled “Nexus Event” (...
'Loki' Ep. 4: Instant Reactions | The Midnight Boys
30 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The Midnight Boys ride again to talk about their instant reactions to the latest, explosive episode of 'Loki' (02:44). They talk about the shocking re...
‘Fast 9’ Instant Reactions | The Midnight Boys
28 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Van and Charles rejoin for a special look at the latest entry in the ‘Fast & Furious’ franchise, ‘F9.’ They discuss their initial reactions, h...
Five Biggest 'Loki' Midseason Questions. Plus, Head Writer Michael Waldron!
26 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Mal and The Ringer's Rob Mahoney break down the themes in 'Loki' Episode 3 and the biggest questions to ponder heading into the season's second half (...
'Loki' Ep. 3: Instant Reactions | The Midnight Boys
23 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Van and Charles return to touch on the world of nerd news and talk about the latest 'Suicide Squad' trailer as well as the upcoming chapter in the Tra...
'Loki' Ep. 2: Analysis, Themes, and Theories
18 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Mallory Rubin is joined by Joanna Robinson of Vanity Fair to discuss the key themes and ideas brought to the table during "The Variant," the exciting ...
'Loki' Ep. 2: Instant Reactions | The Midnight Boys
16 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Van and Charles come back to talk about the major events of and give their knee-jerk reactions to Episode 2 of 'Loki' on Disney+ (03:45). They debate ...
Tom Hiddleston and the 'Loki' Team on Challenging a God Who Knows Everything
16 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The Ringer-Verse presents a special audio feature written by Charles Holmes for The Ringer. In it, he talks to Tom Hiddleston and the creative team be...
'Loki' Ep. 1: Analysis, Themes, and Theories
11 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Mallory Rubin is joined by Musa Okwonga to discuss the key ideas that shaped the exhilarating series premiere of 'Loki.' They also discuss what makes ...
‘Loki’ Ep. 1: Instant Reactions | The Midnight Boys
09 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The wait is over—‘Loki’ is finally here! Charles and Van share their instant thoughts and reactions to the epic season premiere (04:48). They al...
The Versies: An Awards Show for the MCU
02 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
As the next part of Phase 4 of the MCU is upon us, Mal, Charles, and Van take us though the first-ever "Versies" awards given out to achievements in t...
Luke vs. Obi-Wan Midnight Court, J.J. Abrams, and the Case for 'Superman & Lois' | The Midnight Boys
28 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Van and Charles are on a 'Star Wars'-themed episode where they discuss the latest news of J.J. Abrams talking about the troubles of the latest 'Star W...
The Best of Batman With Sean Fennessey
25 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In anticipation of the newest Matt Reeves-helmed 'The Batman' film, Mal is joined by The Ringer's Sean Fennessey to talk about the best of Batman acro...
'Eternals' Teaser Trailer Instant Reactions | The Midnight Boys
24 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Van and Charles ride to give their instant thoughts on the new teaser trailer for Marvel's 'Eternals,' directed by Chloé Zhao (02:13). They discuss ...
'Black Panther' Midnight Court, 'Army of the Dead', and Nerd News | The Midnight Boys
21 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The Midnight Boys discuss the recent news regarding a new Batman animated series and how it might stack up alongside the rest of the animated DC unive...
Jason Mantzoukas Part 2: Mantzoukas Recommends!
20 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In the second part of a two-part chat, Mal and Jason Mantzoukas discuss the wealth of animated gems Jason has enjoyed during quarantine, including ‘...
Jason Mantzoukas Part 1: ‘Invincible,’ Star Wars, MCU Excitement, and More
18 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In the first part of a two-part chat, actor and friend of The Ringer Jason Mantzoukas enters The Ringer-Verse to talk with Mal about his work on the b...
Armchair CEO: Fixing the DC Cinematic Universe | The Midnight Boys
14 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
After the news of Zach Snyder revealing that Warner Bros. will not be continuing his take on the Justice League (04:28), Van and Charles ride off to p...
Mal's Summer Hype Mailbag
11 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The Ringer's Chris Ryan joins Mal for this special mailbag episode answering your fandom questions for the summer and beyond. They weigh in on the fut...
Finding Superman, Defending 'Age of Ultron', and Mark Millar 'Jupiter's Legacy' Interview | The Midnight Boys
08 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The Midnight Boys are back and here to react to the latest news and stories from around the Ringer-Verse! They comment on WB's search for a Black Supe...
'The Bad Batch’ Premiere Hype and 'Star Wars' Spinoffs
04 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Mallory Rubin is joined by Ben Lindbergh of The Ringer to dive into the premiere of 'The Bad Batch,' the newest entry in the 'Star Wars' canon. Mal an...
'Invincible' Finale Instant Reactions and Season Awards
30 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The Midnight Boys suit up to give their instant reactions to the jaw-dropping season finale of 'Invincible' and their thoughts on the show as a whole....
'The Falcon and the Winter Soldier' Season Awards and Finale Analysis
27 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Mallory Rubin is joined by Midnight Boy (and Academy Award winner) Van Lathan to talk about the finale of 'The Falcon and the Winter Soldier.' They sh...
'Mortal Kombat' (2021) | Instant Reactions
25 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Van Lathan is joined by Shea Serrano to give their thoughts and reactions to the film 'Mortal Kombat'. They discuss the legacy of the classic video ga...
'The Falcon and the Winter Soldier' Season Finale Instant Reactions
23 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The Midnight Boys ride again for the season finale of 'The Falcon and the Winter Soldier'. They give their immediate thoughts on the epic conclusion o...
10 Key Questions for 'The Falcon and the Winter Soldier' Finale
22 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Mallory Rubin is joined by fellow 'Ringer-Verse' host Charles Holmes to talk about the remaining burning questions and theories before the finale of '...
'Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings' Trailer Instant Reactions
19 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The Midnight Boys share their initial thoughts on the teaser trailer for 'Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings.' Hosts: Van Lathan and Charles Ho...
'The Falcon and the Winter Soldier' Episode 5 Instant Reactions
16 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The Midnight Boys ride again as Charles Holmes and Van Lathan give their instant reactions to the penultimate episode of 'The Falcon and the Winter So...
Analysis of 'The Falcon and the Winter Soldier' Ep. 4
13 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Mal is joined by Musa Okwonga of 'Stadio' to take a deep dive into the actions and themes of the fourth episode of 'The Falcon and the Winter Soldier'...
'The Falcon and the Winter Soldier' Episode 4 Instant Reactions
09 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The Midnight Boys return to talk about the explosive latest episode of 'The Falcon and the Winter Soldier.' They first dive into a Nerd News Minute (0...
'The Falcon and the Winter Soldier' Mid-season Awards
06 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Mallory Rubin is joined by Joanna Robinson of Vanity Fair to talk in depth about the themes and revelations in the third episode of 'The Falcon and th...
'Loki' and 'Black Widow' Trailer Reactions
05 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Charles Holmes and Van Lathan share their instant reactions to the newly released trailers for Marvel's 'Loki' and 'Black Widow.' (Spoiler warning: Ot...
'The Falcon and the Winter Soldier' Episode 3 Instant Reactions
02 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The Midnight Boys return to give their instant reactions to the latest episode of 'The Falcon and the Winter Soldier.' They give a brief update in the...
'Godzilla vs. Kong' Instant Reactions
01 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Van Lathan is joined by Miles Surrey and Lex Pryor of The Ringer to give their instant reactions to the blockbuster beat-'em-up 'Godzilla vs. Kong.' *...
Analysis of 'The Falcon and the Winter Soldier' Ep. 2
30 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Mallory Rubin is joined by The Ringer's TD St. Matthew-Daniel to analyze the themes and revelations in the second episode of ‘The Falcon and the Win...
‘Invincible’ Episodes 1-3 Reactions
29 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Charles Holmes and Jomi Adeniran discuss the newest creation from Robert Kirkman, 'Invincible,' which is now streaming on Amazon Prime. They break dow...
'The Falcon and the Winter Soldier' Episode 2 Instant Reactions
26 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Van Lathan and Charles Holmes return to discuss the major events and revelations that take place in the second episode of 'The Falcon and the Winter S...
Analysis and Theories On ‘The Falcon and the Winter Soldier’ Ep. 1
23 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Mallory Rubin enters the Ringer-Verse to give her in-depth thoughts and analysis on the premiere of 'The Falcon and the Winter Soldier.' She is joined...
'Zack Snyder's Justice League' Spoilers Reaction
21 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On this special bonus episode of the Ringer-Verse, Van Lathan and Charles Holmes share their spoiler-filled thoughts on the four-hour epic that the in...
'The Falcon and the Winter Soldier' Episode 1 Instant Reactions
19 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Van Lathan is joined by Charles Holmes to discuss their instant reactions (with spoilers) to the premiere episode of 'The Falcon and the Winter Soldie...
Into the Ringer-Verse
16 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to 'The Ringer-Verse,' a multi-show podcast feed centered on all things superheroes, nerd culture, and fandom. We'll discuss instant reactions...