
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 | Daily | Episodes | 424 | Founded | 3 years ago |
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Mal and Jo sit down with Ringer guest Sean Fennessey! They discuss the special Orioles moment for Mal and Jo this past weekend, go into a general discussion about 'Oppenheimer' to prime up the conversation, and then proceed to dive into each of their... more
Mal and Jo are back to dive deep into the second episode of ‘Lanterns,’ “Trust Fall.” They talk about everything from Hal’s detective work to our first look at Sinestro!
(00:00) Intro
(08:15) Opening Snapshot
(22:58) 2016
(32:06) Cold open
(46:30) H... more
Mal and Jo are live from Oriole Park at Camden Yards to get you hyped for the things they are most looking forward to this fall season! Plus, the Voice of the Orioles, Kevin Brown joins the show!
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(01:15) Fall Hype Meter
(06:06) ‘Resident Evi... more
Mal and Jo are back to dive deep into the premiere of the newest DC show, ‘Lanterns.’ They talk about everything from the dynamic between Hal and John to that shocking ending! But first, they discuss all of the news that came out of D23 from the ‘X-M... more
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I'm sure this could be a good podcast if they removed all the forced laughter
The House of R crew does nothing halfway. I appreciate that they sprinkle fun chats into their breakdowns and seem to be having a great time along the way. I don’t watch everything they cover but sometimes I’m convinced to pick something up just bc they’re covering it! Have been a huge fan for many years.
I continue to be amazed at how annoying and immature Mallory is. Please stop cackling into the mic. Please also recognize how long you’ve been talking and let other people contribute to the conversation. Also, stop with the constant sex jokes. You’re too old for that.
my experience of the house of the dragon is greatly diminished now that I know what happens. god forbid I’m feeling relaxed listening to a podcast and fall asleep, only to wake up and hear key plot details that are yet to come during the “spoiler section”. any insights this podcast has enriched my experience of this show were not worthwhile. make a separate podcast for the one percent of nerds that have read the book
Love this pod. Don’t follow all their shows they watch but when it’s something I do watch it’s a must listen.
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Two hosts—Joanna Robinson and Mallory Rubin—lead deep-dive discussions across fantasy and sci-fi universes, pairing thorough character and plot analysis with playful banter. Episodes frequently mix literary and filmic analysis, production notes, fan theories, and cultural references, ranging from Game of Thrones and House of the Dragon to Marvel, Star Wars, and beyond. The show's standout approach is a balance of rigor and warmth, with longform explorations that feel like guided nerd-culture conversations, memorable quotables, and frequent shout-outs to fans. A recurring strength is the hosts' chemistry and ability to connect complex lore to broader storytelling themes, often featuring theme-heavy rewatches, mailbag segments, and countdowns... more
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Recent guests on House of R include:
1. Kevin Brown
2. Ryan Condal
3. Erik Voss
4. Jessica McKenna
5. Hrishikesh Hirway
6. Jason Mantzoukas
7. Rebecca Kuang
8. Tyson Apostol
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