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The Ringer-Verse

The Ringer
Marvel Cinematic Universe
Palworld
Echo
Minecraft
Pokemon
Daredevil
What If
Prince Of Persia: the Lost Crown
The Last Of Us Part II Remastered
Nintendo
Fortnite
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

Viva New Vegas! Ben Lindbergh and Daniel Chin climb into their T-45 armor to analyze the fourth episode of the second season of 'Fallout,' "The Demon in the Snow." After sharing their overall takes on the episode, they check in on the Vault dwellers,... more

It’s 2026 and the Midnight Boys are back! The guys react to the Avengers: Doomsday teasers before getting into their predictions for the box office, critical success and more on all things fandom in 2026. Intro (0:00)

Nerd News -  Avengers: Doomsday... more

Ben, Matt James, and Bloomberg reporter Jason Schreier start a new save file for 2026! First they sum up the subjects they think will define the year, from 'Grand Theft Auto VI' to the Steam Machine to rising prices to anti-AI sentiments. Then they s... more

Hot dawg! Ben and Van Lathan suit up to discuss the lore-stuffed third episode of the second season of 'Fallout,' "The Profligate." After sharing their overall review, they check in on Lucy, Coop/The Ghoul, and Maximus, and examine how the episode's ... more

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Recent Guests

Chris Hayner
Senior editor at Polygon
Polygon
Episode: ‘Fallout’ Season 2 Premiere Reactions (Plus Justin Theroux!) | Button Mash
Justin Theroux
Actor portraying Robert House in Fallout
Amazon Prime Video
Episode: ‘Fallout’ Season 2 Premiere Reactions (Plus Justin Theroux!) | Button Mash
Pierre Shorette
Chief Creative Officer of AdHoc
AdHoc Studio
Episode: 'Dispatch' Deep Dive, and the PS5/Xbox Series Turn Five | Button Mash
Nick Herman
Creative Director of AdHoc and Director of Dispatch
AdHoc Studio
Episode: 'Dispatch' Deep Dive, and the PS5/Xbox Series Turn Five | Button Mash
Alan Siegel
Author of 'Stupid TV, Be More Funny'
Episode: ‘The Simpsons’ and the Best Halloween Episodes | Mint Edition
Arjuna Ramgopowell
Senior Podcast Manager for The Ringer
The Ringer
Episode: The October Gaming Gauntlet and a ‘Majora’s Mask’ 25th Anniversary Replay | Button Mash
Joshua Rivera
Prolific pop culture writer
The Ringer, Kotaku, Polygon
Episode: Ringer-Verse Recommends: September 2025 (Featuring 'Star Trek: Strange New Worlds')
Daniel Chin
Ringer Rider extraordinaire
The Ringer-Verse
Episode: 'Marvel Zombies' Deep Dive | Mint Edition
Rob Mahoney
Writer and podcaster, notable for his contributions to the WNBA feed and other Ringer content.
The Ringer
Episode: Here Comes the Pitch: Award Show Bait | Mint Edition

Hosts

Steve Ahlman
Host of Mint Edition, Co-host of The Midnight Boys, the architect at The Ringer-Verse.
Ben Lindbergh
Senior editor for The Ringer, button mash host, and Ringer-Verse recommends.
Jomi Adeniran
Host of Mint Edition and Co-host of The Midnight Boys.
Van Lathan
Co-host known as 'Old Man Van' of The Midnight Boys.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 9.1k ratings
  • 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 Statesa month ago
  • Midnight Boys For Life

    Midnight boys got me through my depression! Hands down one of the most funny insightful podcasts that I listen to. Love y’all and you put me onto to Mal and Jo who I hadn’t listened to before but have now followed to other podcast feeds. Keep doing yall thing! Kerm for life!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    AJSQ77
    United States2 months ago
  • One battle after another

    Usually love the show. But the Van Latham review of OBAA was so strange. Judging a film based on the perceived reaction of a specific group when you have asked 3 people you know in that group is a very poor way to review a film. A great idea would have been to platform a black woman who shared your thoughts about the film and have them speak from their perspective. Instead what we got was an unintelligible description of what “may” have offended the couple of people he spoke to. I really don’t k... more

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Chicot28
    United States3 months ago
  • Content v Art

    You guys are content that talks about art (no offense meant).

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Akiba3300
    United States3 months ago
  • Screaming over eachother

    At times literally unlistenable

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Bunny Cub
    United States3 months ago

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The podcast's engaging content often resonates deeply with pop culture fans, fostering a strong community feeling.
Overall, many reviews commend the insightful analysis combined with humor and camaraderie, making it a favorite for fans of genre content.
Listeners appreciate the vibrant discussions and witty banter among the hosts.

Chart Rankings

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

Spotify
#8
United States/TV & Film
Apple Podcasts
#17
United States/TV & Film
Apple Podcasts
#26
Canada/TV & Film
Apple Podcasts
#62
United Kingdom/TV & Film
Spotify
#24
Australia/TV & Film
Apple Podcasts
#29
Australia/TV & Film

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

‘Fallout’ Season 2 Premiere Reactions (Plus Justin Theroux!) | Button Mash
Q: So, where would you situate Mr. House on the moral spectrum from hero to villain?
Mr. House is low on the moral spectrum, viewing himself as a necessary evil for the greater good, reflective of many real-life figures in power.
‘Fallout’ Season 2 Premiere Reactions (Plus Justin Theroux!) | Button Mash
Q: What did you make of this extremely cold open?
The cold open establishes Mr. House as an intriguing and complex character, setting the stage for the season with high stakes.
Wakandans at Thanksgiving? It’s Time for a Midnight Mailbag! | The Midnight Boys
Q: Are y'all going to be talking about Scream?
The hosts discuss their varying levels of interest in the Scream franchise, noting the cultural significance of horror movie fandom compared to other genres.
Wakandans at Thanksgiving? It’s Time for a Midnight Mailbag! | The Midnight Boys
Q: What is each of your favorite Marvel, DC, or comic book based movie that got you into the comic book genre?
The hosts share personal anecdotes about the movies that inspired their love for comic books, mentioning films like Superman IV, the first Fantastic Four, and Batman Begins, explaining their significance to their journeys as comic book fans.
The Online Shooters Shoot-Out: ‘Battlefield’ vs. ‘Call of Duty’ vs. ‘ARC Raiders’ | Button Mash
Q: What makes ARC Raiders different from Call of Duty and Battlefield?
ARC Raiders is an extraction shooter where players collect loot and can opt out of violence, focusing more on PvPvE gameplay dynamics.

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1. Chris Hayner
2. Justin Theroux
3. Pierre Shorette
4. Nick Herman
5. Alan Siegel
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7. Joshua Rivera
8. Daniel Chin

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