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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
Superman
House Of the Dragon
Video Games
The Boys
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Daredevil: Born Again
James Gunn
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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. 'Button Mash': Ben Lindbergh and company discuss the latest in the world of... more

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Latest Episodes

The Boys are back, and they’re starting off in Tumbleton! They give you all of their thoughts on ‘House of the Dragon’ Season 3, Episode 4, diving into Daemon and Rhaena’s relationship, Rhaenyra’s waning patience, and Ormund Hightower’s schemes with ... more

Ben brings on Polygon's Giovanni Colantonio and Oli Welsh to sum up the first half of 2026 in gaming and preview the remainder of the year. First, they discuss the odd dynamic of dire industry news coinciding with a glut of great games. Then, they ea... more

The Boys are back, and they have a special pod for you today! They’re giving you their immediate reactions to the official ‘Dune: Part 3’ trailer and assess what may come from this epic conclusion of the saga.

Hosts: Van Lathan, Charles Holmes, Jomi... more

Ben brings on Sean Fennessey, host of The Big Picture and champion of physical media, to discuss Sony's announcement that it's ending production of physical discs for new PlayStation games in 2028. They get into what led to this point; the ramificati... more

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Recent Guests

Charles Holmes
Anime-focused guest brought in for Witch Hat Atelier discussion
The Ringer
Episode: Ringer-Verse Recommends: June 2026 (Featuring an Animation Recommendation Roundup)
Kathryn VanArendonk
TV critic, Vulture writer, co-host of TV Is Good
Vulture / TV Is Good (with Alan Sepinwall)
Episode: Ringer-Verse Recommends: May 2026 (Featuring ‘Outlander,' 'For All Mankind,' and 'Star City')
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
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

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 9.3k ratings
  • War of lore idea.

    Richard Belzer as Detective Munch. He plays the same character in 9 shows. One is revealed to all take place in a child’s mind. The incidental lore is different but deep. It gets even weirder if you include his talk show where Hulk Hogan choked him out live on stage.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    I didn't do it boy.
    United States10 days ago
  • Here for the takes and the poetry 😊

    I rarely miss a show and if I do it’s because I’ve watched it on YouTube. Thanks, y’all!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    funnyface97
    United States11 days ago
  • Typical 30-40 year olds talking about hollywood movies podcast

    Gg

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    jellyntoasy
    United States25 days ago
  • Can’t read your logo on my phone

    Hey Bill, will you sort this out? I can’t read whatever logo this is or whatever it says on my iPhone which has a screen the size of a 747

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    go2tyson
    United Statesa month ago
  • Chef’s Kiss

    Re: the Mandalorian and Grogu, the discussion outclassed the actual movie. The Midnight boys with a splash of Joe—chef’s kiss.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    PT_mom
    United States2 months ago

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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

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Ringer-Verse Recommends: May 2026 (Featuring ‘Outlander,' 'For All Mankind,' and 'Star City')
Q: What draws you to pairing Outlander with For All Mankind for this episode?
The two shows share a surprising overlap: ambitious world-building, long timelines, and a creator with a distinctive vision. Their differences in tone and audience skew make for a rich discussion about how long-form sci-fi romance and alternate history can coexist and appeal to overlapping fan communities.
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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?
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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.

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What is The Ringer-Verse about and what kind of topics does it cover?

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. Kathryn VanArendonk
3. David Dennis
4. Cheyenne Eluwu
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6. Rob Mahoney
7. Charles Pulliam-Moore
8. Keza MacDonald

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