
Welcome to ‘House of R,’ where Mallory Rubin and Joanna Robinson explore your favorite fictional universes with their signature Deep Dives into everything from ‘Game of Thrones’ to ‘Star Wars,’ ‘The Lord of the Rings’ to Marvel, and beyond. Whether they’re parsing mythology, story themes, and character arcs or tracing influences across decades of fantasy and sci-fi stories, Jo and Mal will be here... more
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 392 | Founded | 3 years ago |
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Mal and Jo dive deep into the premiere episode of ‘The Vampire Lestat.’ They discuss all of the characters (both new and returning from ‘Interview with the Vampire’) and break down everything from Lestat being the show’s new narrator to how the show ... more
Jo is joined by Hrishikesh Hirway and Jessica McKenna to celebrate the greatest fictional musical acts in movies and TV. They hand out awards for the best songs, performances, band names, and more, plus a quick check-in on the upcoming season of ‘The... more
Mal and Jo are here again to get you hyped for the things they are most looking forward to this summer season!
(00:00) Intro
(06:44) Rules refresher
(13:46) 2026 Summer Hype Meter
(15:35) ‘Heartstopper Forever’
(17:42) 'Coyote vs. Acme'
(20:59) Assor... more
Mal and Jo are joined by Jason Mantzoukas to talk about Season 1 of ‘Spider-Noir.’ Plus, Jason talks about ‘Frieren: Beyond Journey's End’ and ‘The Apothecary Diaries’ as well as some other recommendations he has for Mal and Jo!
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Found this podcast through The Rewatchables. Mallory and the rest of the crew always bring smart, entertaining takes on film, and Mallory’s sense of humor and infectious laugh genuinely brighten my day. The chemistry between the hosts makes every episode a fun listen.
Love it!!!this is an amazing podcast the only things I have to say is u get off topic a bit and start talking about a whole different show and honestly why r ppl hating on mal and Jo for laughing i mean podcasters should be able to laugh and have fun without any hate and if u are annoyed just skip it sorry someone had to say it.
Been listening to the Buffy rewatches. Enjoying them, but Mal’s inability to control herself, as well as the loud laughing, consistently details the conversation. Get it together.
Here’s the dilemma. You’re both charming, articulate people with great chemistry, and when you stay in your lane (commenting on fiction), it’s entertaining. The problem arises when Joe attempts to analyze or analogize any of these make-believe stories in the context of real life, because she has a frame of reference as it relates to: history, economics, politics, the law, science, etc., comparable to a really sheltered eight year old. Her attempts to reference any real life event or field of st... more
i think you guys are confused what “space” means - good idea, tension off the charts with you all
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Two hosts deliver long-form, enthusiast-driven analyses of beloved fictional universes, blending beat-by-beat recaps with thematic deep-dives into characters, world-building, and genre conventions. Across episodes they cover everything from fantasy epics to sci-fi sagas, with frequent detours into lore, production notes, and cross-media inspirations. Expect energetic banter, careful research, and a recurring mix of nostalgia, hype, and thoughtful critique that appeals to devoted fans of fantasy, sci-fi, and pop culture lore. A notable strength is the duo's ability to balance rigorous analysis with infectious camaraderie, making dense material approachable for both hardcore fans and newcomers while frequently inviting discussion about craft,... more
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2. Tyson Apostol
3. Riley McAtee
4. Damon Lindelof
5. Mina Kimes
6. Sam Witwer
7. Rob Mahoney
8. Andy Weir
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