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The Ringer-Verse

The Ringer
Marvel Cinematic Universe
Palworld
Echo
Pokemon
Minecraft
Daredevil
What If
The Last Of Us Part II Remastered
Prince Of Persia: the Lost Crown
Fortnite
Nintendo
Hawkeye
Marvel
Kingpin
Breath Of the Wild
Doctor Who
Alaka Cox
Wyclef Jean
Metroidvania
Game Pass

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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Latest Episodes

House of R and The Midnight Boys team up to bring you the 2026 Versies Awards and celebrate all the highs and lows of fandom content from 2025.

Intro (00:00)

Best Visuals (04:52)

Best Line (12:35)

Best Character (19:19)

Saddest Moment (26:10)

B... more

The Boys are back, and they’re recasting ‘Sinners’! But before they dive into that, they’re giving you their thoughts on the new trailer for HBO Max’s ‘Lanterns.’

(0:00) Intro

(10:16) Nerd News: ‘Lanterns’ trailer

(30:27) ‘Sinners’ recast

Hosts: ... more

Gotta ’cast ’em all! First, Ben, Matt James, and Steve Ahlman form a fireteam to discuss Bungie’s long-awaited extraction shooter ‘Marathon.’ They forecast whether it’ll fare more like hit ‘ARC Raiders’ or flop ‘Highguard,’ examine the stakes for Son... more

The Boys are back, and this time they’re stepping into the role of CEO to discuss the projects they’d be green-lighting and IP moves they’d be making if they were at the helm of the Paramount–Warner Bros. megadeal.

(00:05) Intro

(12:45) Armchair CEO... more

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Recent Guests

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
Mark Fischbach
YouTube personality and filmmaker, known as Markiplier, Director, Actor in 'Iron Lung'
Independent Filmmaker
Episode: January Gems and Horror Adaptations (With Markiplier!) | Button Mash
Joe Sanabria
Lead artist for Fallout New Vegas
Episode: ‘Fallout’ Season 2, Episode 4 Reactions | Button Mash
Jason Schreier
Co-host of the TripleClick Podcast and reporter at Bloomberg News
Bloomberg
Episode: Our Most Anticipated Video Games of 2026 | Button Mash
Macaulay Culkin
Surprise guest appearance as a Caesar's Legionary
Episode: ‘Fallout’ Season 2, Episode 3 Reactions | Button Mash

Hosts

Steve Ahlman
Architect and host known for his insights and humorous commentary. He is involved in various roles including senior audio producer and is a frequent contributor to discussions about fan culture.
Jomi Adeniran
Co-host and engager known for his energetic discussions and humor, often providing unique takes on the nerd culture landscape and pop media.
Van Lathan
Co-host with distinctive opinions and compelling narratives, recognized for engaging commentary on societal themes within nerd culture.
Charles Holmes
Co-host who brings humor and critique to fan discussions, often acting as the voice of reason in debates surrounding popular culture.
Ben Lindbergh
Senior Editor and co-host, blending insightful commentary and humor while examining the latest trends and texts in video gaming and fandom.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 9.1k ratings
  • Ban Van

    Sick of all the divisive politics at Ringer

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    fulltilted
    United States19 days ago
  • Rate

    Stop taking all over each other.

    Still talking all over each other. Let Steve talk!

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    hobbit723
    United States19 days ago
  • Button mash

    Wow, the fallout coverage takes so long to be uploaded. I mean, I work eight hours a day five days a week so I can’t I understand why it takes you guys two days to do the show. I know you only work one day a week.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Scott MN
    United Statesa month ago
  • One of my faves

    Funny energetic and insightful. Love the inter generational play between Van and the young-uns.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    elkoster
    United States2 months ago
  • So funny

    Van is legend. Don’t talk about kids movies unless you’re gonna be positive. It’s cringe.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jr1372
    United States4 months ago

Listeners Say

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Listeners appreciate the podcast's lively banter and chemistry among the hosts.
Fans find the mix of humor and insightful analysis makes for engaging content relevant to various interests within nerd culture.
Some listeners feel that debates can become overly chaotic, potentially detracting from the overall listening experience.
The show has been praised for its entertaining approach to discussing serious themes and character development in popular media.
Feedback suggests that while the humor engages many, there are calls for a more structured format to improve clarity.

Chart Rankings

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

Spotify
#15
United States/TV & Film
Apple Podcasts
#48
United States/TV & Film
Apple Podcasts
#60
Canada/TV & Film
Apple Podcasts
#113
United Kingdom/TV & Film
Spotify
#35
Australia/TV & Film
Apple Podcasts
#69
Italy/TV & Film

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

January Gems and Horror Adaptations (With Markiplier!) | Button Mash
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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This podcast serves as a comprehensive hub for all things related to nerd culture and fandom, covering the latest events and releases in television, film, and video games. The lively discussions, hosted by a dynamic group including Van Lathan, Charles Holmes, Jomi Adeniran, and Steve Ahlman, blend humor with insightful analysis, creating an engaging atmosphere that appeals to fans of different genres. Each segment invites listeners to join in on the instant reactions to new content and thoughtful explorations of beloved franchises, ensuring that both casual viewers and dedicated fans find something of value; unique cliffhangers, character developments, and fandom dynamics are thoroughly examined. Noteworthy features include deep dives into ... more

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2. Charles Holmes
3. Keza MacDonald
4. Maddy Myers
5. Zachary Small
6. Mark Fischbach
7. Joe Sanabria
8. Jason Schreier

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