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The Ringer-Verse

The Ringer
The Last Of Us
Star Wars
Marvel Cinematic Universe
Fallout
A Knight Of the Seven Kingdoms
Andor
Game Of Thrones
Video Games
Superman
Marvel
Daredevil: Born Again
James Gunn
The Boys
Fantastic Four
Nintendo
Black Cinema
Peacemaker
Nintendo Switch 2
Daredevil
House Of the Dragon

The Ringer-Verse is your go-to nexus podcast feed for all things nerd culture and fandom, featuring: 'The Midnight Boys': Van Lathan, Charles Holmes, Jomi Adeniran, and Steve Ahlman react to the latest in fandom and share their instant reactions to the newest nerd culture releases, all while bringing the banter every week. 'Mint Edition': Steve, Jomi, and Jessica Clemons gather every other week to... more

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The Boys are back, and this time they’re giving their reactions to the newest movie iteration of Van’s most beloved IP: ‘Masters of the Universe.' Then, they jump into the latest nerd news, breaking down Tom Holland’s recent comments about making 'Sp... more

In a departure from the typical "Recommends" format, Ben Lindbergh brings on 'Vulture' TV critic and 'TV Is Good' cohost Kathryn VanArendonk for a wide-ranging discussion centered on a sci-fi/fantasy pairing of 'Outlander' (which just concluded an ei... more

Ben, Matt James, and Steve Ahlman earn a license to podcast about two early Game of the Year candidates: '007: First Light' and 'Mina the Hollower.' First, in Patch Notes, they discuss the future of 'Destiny' and Bungie after the end of development o... more

The Boys are back, and they’re here to discuss Amazon Prime’s newest show: ‘Spider-Noir’! Then, they spend some time brainstorming what other Spider-verse characters they’d like to see have their own show.

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Recent Guests

David Dennis
Journalist; ESPN contributor who makes a cameo in the episode
ESPN/Journalist
Episode: ‘The Punisher: One Last Kill’ and ‘Mortal Kombat II’ Reactions | The Midnight Boys
Cheyenne Eluwu
Actress, writer, showrunner, creator of The Comic Shop series
The Comic Shop, Awkward Virgo TV
Episode: 'HOTD' S3 trailer, 'The Boys' S5 E5, and Cheyenne Ewulu from ‘The Comic Shop’ | The Midnight Boys
Joshua Rivera
Ringer contributor and guest
Episode: Can Capcom's Incredible Streak Continue? | Button Mash
Rob Mahoney
The Midnight Boys guest, noted writer for The Ringer
The Ringer
Episode: ’The Super Mario Galaxy Movie’ Instant Reactions | The Midnight Boys
Charles Pulliam-Moore
Verge journalist covering film, TV, and Pokemon
The Verge
Episode: Are 'Marathon' and 'Pokémon Pokopia' What Sony and Nintendo Needed? | Button Mash
Charles Holmes
The Ringer's resident anime expert, Midnight Boy host
The Ringer
Episode: Ringer-Verse Recommends: February 2026 (Featuring ‘Frieren’ and a Massive Month for Anime)
Keza MacDonald
Video games editor at The Guardian and author of a book about Super Nintendo
The Guardian
Episode: 'The Legend of Zelda' 40th Anniversary Draft | Button Mash
Maddy Myers
Co-host of the TripleClick podcast and entrepreneur
Mothership
Episode: 'The Legend of Zelda' 40th Anniversary Draft | Button Mash
Zachary Small
New York Times reporter and author of Token Supremacy
The New York Times
Episode: 'The Legend of Zelda' 40th Anniversary Draft | Button Mash

Hosts

Steve Ahlman
Host with multiple roles across shows and segments; central to banter and analysis.
Charles Holmes
Co-host known for contrarian takes and deep dives on narrative and character arcs.
Jomi Adeniran
Co-host/algorithms expert contributing to nerd culture discussions and technical insights.
Van Lathan
Energetic panelist and veteran commentator shaping discourse with bold takes.
Ben Lindbergh
Co-host on Button Mash; long-form gaming insights and industry context.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 9.2k ratings
  • Cover what you like

    Enjoy the podcast regardless of what shows and content you cover!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Tom Harrison
    United Statesa month ago
  • Worst ringer pod

    Failed to cover the most popular show in their arena right now and then bait fans about it. Also just generally C tier content. đŸ€ŠđŸ»â€â™‚ïž

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    -Cove11-
    United States2 months ago
  • Daredevil & Maul

    Are you guys going to cover anymore Born Again or start on Maul?

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Rob Dow73
    United States2 months ago
  • Meh

    Van really hit a new low in the Versies. Tired of his BS and let me tell you why
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    Apple Podcasts
    1
    bridgeseller
    United States3 months ago
  • Laughs

    The way that you all bounce off of one another, and the true chemistry that the 4 of you have built is special. Who’s are left at the door and all 4 members of this group is able to say what’s on their minds. The only thing I wish is that yall would do stuff outside of comic and Sci fi stuff. Yall could easily break down prestige tv in a way that we would love and adore. Pew Pew

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    KrIs DaGrEaT
    United States3 months ago

Listeners Say

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Some listeners feel the pace is chaotic with people talking over each other
Energetic, insightful banter with deep nerd-candom
Guests and topics span comics, games, and big genre franchises, offering wide appeal

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Spotify
#12
United States/TV & Film
Apple Podcasts
#28
United States/TV & Film
Apple Podcasts
#50
Canada/TV & Film
Apple Podcasts
#120
United Kingdom/TV & Film
Spotify
#37
Australia/TV & Film
Apple Podcasts
#58
Australia/TV & Film

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Q: How do you gauge whether this is a success beyond the creative success of just having made a movie?
I think that overall, it's wonderful for me always to see people's excitement for it.
January Gems and Horror Adaptations (With Markiplier!) | Button Mash
Q: Were there any early offers from studios or companies?
We had offers from various companies early on, and I learned very quickly that sometimes those deals are not very good.
January Gems and Horror Adaptations (With Markiplier!) | Button Mash
Q: What made you want to make this thing, why he thought this would be well suited for a game adaptation?
I thought it could if it was done right. That's everything, right?
Super Bowl Trailers and News + The 'Invincible' Season 3 Premiere | Mint Edition
Q: What do you think would happen if you took away Rex's powers?
He would probably be a podcaster, potentially running some kind of men's lifestyle podcast.
Super Bowl Trailers and News + The 'Invincible' Season 3 Premiere | Mint Edition
Q: How would you describe the Luka Dauntless Anthony Davis trade in Invincible terms?
It would be like if they traded Omni-Man for the Immortal plus two other people from the Guardians and a random draft pick.

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A nerd-culture discussion show built on fast reactions, banter, and deep dives into current genre releases. Regular panels dissect recent episodes, films, and games, mixing rigorous analysis with personal take and industry context. Guests range from journalists to show creators, helping listeners understand media trends, representation, and franchise dynamics across TV, film, and games. The format loves crossovers, long-form debates, and rapid-fire reactions, making it a go-to for fans who want both behind-the-scenes insight and entertained commentary. A notable strength is the blend of four long-running hosts with rotating guests, producing energetic, opinionated coverage that often ties big releases to broader industry conversations. The ... more

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2. Cheyenne Eluwu
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4. Rob Mahoney
5. Charles Pulliam-Moore
6. Charles Holmes
7. Keza MacDonald
8. Maddy Myers

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