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House of R

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 weekly with Deep Dives into new nerd culture releases, nostalgic revisitations of their favorite tales

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109:05

'Squid Game' Season 3, Episodes 1-3 Reactions

House of R ·

2025/07/02

Mal and Jo are back for some more life-or-death games in ‘Squid Game’ Season 3! They break down the first three episodes by discussing the characters and relationships they were most invested in, as well as the emotional moments, surprising twists, and meaningful deaths.(00:00) Intro(00:53) ‘Project Hail Mary’ trailer reaction(12:55) ‘Squid Game’(41:12) Characters we’re invested in(49:48) Relationships we’re invested in(01:01:24) Most meaningful death(01:13:07) Most intriguing commentary(01:24:20)

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140:13

‘Stranger Things’ Season 1 Revisited

House of R ·

2025/06/26

Mal and Jo are back in Hawkins and the Upside Down for a rewatch of ‘Stranger Things’ in the run-up to the fifth and final season. First up: Revisiting Season 1! They talk about their original experience with the show and hand out some superlatives!(00:00) Intro(06:21) Opening Snapshot(29:48) Favorite Episode(36:43) Most Important Friendship(48:19) Funniest Moment(51:34) Most Emotional Moment(01:01:24) Scariest Moment(01:08:41) Most Electric Moment(01:14:22) Best Coming-of-Age Moment(01:19:00)

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147:17

‘28 Years Later’ and Our Zombie Survival Team

House of R ·

2025/06/25

Mal and Jo are here to discuss ‘28 Years Later.’ They talk about what worked, what didn’t, the future of the franchise, and more! Plus, they create their pop culture zombie survival team!(00:00) Intro (06:24) ‘28 Years Later’ (41:14) The Father (01:17:19) The Mother (01:38:28) The Elder (01:53:14) The Jimmy Gang (01:58:43) The Bone Temple (02:03:00) Our Pop Culture Zombie Survival Team Hosts: Mallory Rubin and Joanna Robinson Producers: Carlos Chiriboga and John Richter Social: Jomi

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161:06

Our 10 Favorite Speeches of the Century (So Far)

House of R ·

2025/06/19

Mal and Jo are going through their favorite speeches of the century. Listen as they struggle to narrow it down from ‘Lord of the Rings,’ ‘Game of Thrones,’ ‘Andor,’ and much more!(00:00) Intro(7:45) Rules(21:03) Jo’s no. 10(26:03) Mal’s no. 10(31:14) Jo’s no. 9(36:15) Mal’s no. 9(43:07) Jo’s no. 8(48:46) Mal’s no. 8(55:25) Jo’s no. 7(58:55) Mal’s no. 7(01:05:59) Jo’s no. 6(01:12:35) Mal’s no. 6(01:16:04) Jo’s no. 5(01:23:57) Mal’s no. 5(01:30:05) Jo’s no. 4(01:34:31) Mal’s no. 4(01:41:08) Jo’s no

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137:06

'Batman Begins' Turns 20 | Hot Nolan Summer

House of R ·

2025/06/17

It’s Hot Nolan Summer! Mal and Jo are back to revisit Christopher Nolan’s first Batman movie, ‘Batman Begins.’ They discuss how the movie holds up 20 years after its release and give out some superlatives. They break down everything from the most baffling accent to the sickest set piece and more!(00:00) Intro (06:41) ‘Batman Begins’ turns 20 (01:00:59) Funniest line/moment (01:04:08) Sickest set piece (01:09:18) Who is the real villain of the movie? (01:17:04) Most exquisitely gorgeous

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96:34

The 2025 Summer Hype Meter

House of R ·

2025/06/13

Let the hype flow through you! Mal and Jo are here again to get you hyped for the things they are most looking forward to this summer season!(00:00) Intro(01:50) ‘House of R’ Summer Lookahead(12:09) Rules(18:21) ‘Bury Our Bones in the Midnight Soil’(22:30) ‘Ironheart’(25:39) ‘I Know What You Did Last Summer’(27:56) ‘Jurassic World: Rebirth’(35:58) ‘Eyes of Wakanda’(38:16) ‘Peacemaker’ Season 2(43:23) ‘Katabasis’(48:19) ‘Squid Game’ Season 3(53:47) ‘28 Years Later’(01:00:35) ‘Alien:

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105:24

‘Ballerina’ and Our 10 Burning 'John Wick' Questions

House of R ·

2025/06/11

Mal and Jo are back to go through the latest installment in the John Wick universe, ‘Ballerina.’ They discuss the film’s box office results, break down what changed in the extensive reshoots, and talk about the future of the 'John Wick' franchise and whether it can survive without Keanu Reeves. Next, they each come up with five burning questions about ‘Ballerina’ and the rest of the Wickverse.(00:00) Intro(05:45) Opening snapshot(08:45) Box office results(25:32) What happened during the

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118:10

‘Mission: Impossible’ Movie Draft

House of R ·

2025/06/06

Mal and Jo are joined by Rob Mahoney for the ‘Mission: Impossible’ movie draft! They’ll be drafting their best Ethan Hunt, two team members, a villain, a MacGuffin, a stunt, and a device/gadget. Later, they also rank the ‘Mission: Impossible’ movies!(00:00) Intro (08:21) Rules (18:39) Mal Pick 1 (21:57) Rob Pick 1 (27:06) Jo Pick 1 (31:00) Jo Pick 2 (33:26) Rob Pick 2 (35:29) Mal Pick 2 (40:06) Mal Pick 3 (43:06) Rob Pick 3 (44:31) Jo Pick 3 (47:26) Jo Pick 4 (50:43) Rob Pick

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70:09

'Andor' Showrunner Tony Gilroy on World-Building, the...

House of R ·

2025/06/03

Mal and Jo are joined by ‘Andor’ showrunner Tony Gilroy! They dive into everything from the world-building and ideology of ‘Andor’ to the fate of the Maya Pei Brigade, what’s in Syril’s box, and much more!(00:00) Intro(05:08) Speeches and Quotes in ‘Andor’(07:16) World-Building in ‘Andor’(10:24) The Sense of Place and Ideology in ‘Andor’(15:30) Balance of Characters(21:15) Power Dynamics and How They Shift(23:32) If You Made ‘Rogue One’ After ‘Andor,’ How Would it Be Different?(25:41) Jyn and

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104:52

The 2025 Spring Mailbag

House of R ·

2025/05/30

From books to ‘Star Wars’ to ‘The Last of Us,’ the House of R mailbag is here. Jo and Mal are here to answer all of your burning questions about the content you love!(00:00) Intro (07:09) Book club with the Orioles (17:39) House of R countdowns (25:19) R-rated 'Star Wars' movies (43:49) 'Survivor 50' casting (52:36) 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer' reboot (57:47) Book recommendations (01:13:36) Bras and gauze in 'The Last of Us' (01:21:34) Food options

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208:51

‘Rogue One’ Revisited Through the Lens of ‘Andor’

House of R ·

2025/05/28

Mal and Jo are joined by Chris Ryan to talk about how ‘Andor’ has changed their perception of ‘Rogue One.’ Then they dive deep into the movie and talk about each moment and character through the lens of ‘Andor.’ (00:00) Intro (07:21) Opening snapshot with Chris Ryan (50:27) Krennic comes for Galen (01:04:01) Cassian meets Tivik on Kafrene (01:10:48) Prison break: Jyn Erso (01:15:23) Taking Jyn to Yavin (01:23:21) Project: Imperial infighting (01:35:23) Converging on Jedha (01:58:07) Saw

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182:29

‘The Last of Us’ Season 2, Episode 7 Deep Dive

House of R ·

2025/05/26

Joanna and Mal are back to talk about the season two finale of ‘The Last of Us’! They take their signature deep dive and discuss this devastating episode. They talk about Ellie’s confession to Dina, a shocking death, catching up with Abby, and (most importantly) where is Shimmer!? (00:00) Intro (24:08) A night at the theater (35:16) Shimmer name check #1 (01:10:59) Shimmer name check #2 (01:23:15) It’s not our war (01:39:08) Is my Costco membership still good in the apocalypse? (01:49:56) The

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185:18

'The Last of Us' Season 2, Episode 6 Deep Dive

House of R ·

2025/05/20

Joanna and Mal are back to talk about the latest episode of 'The Last of Us'! They take their signature deep dive and discuss this flashback-filled episode. They talk about Joel and Ellie’s trip to the museum, Eugene’s death, Ellie finding out the truth, and more!(00:00) Intro (18:44) Austin, 1983 (44:48) Vanilla … It’s Easier (52:59) “All My Missing Stolen Parts” (01:25:54) “This Is Just Too Good to Be Gone” (01:50:04) “When the Hurricanes and Cyclones Raged” (02:00:29) “I’m Grateful Now

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231:40

‘Andor’ Season 2, Episodes 10-12 Deep Dive

House of R ·

2025/05/16

Jedha, Kyber, Erso. Mal and Jo return to recap the final three episodes of ‘Andor’ Season 2. They break down Dedra's fate, Kleya and Luthen’s backstory, the build-up to ‘Rogue One’, and more.(00:00) Intro (04:32) Opening Snapshot (20:40) Lonni Shares the Endgame (57:41) Dedra and Axis Face Off (01:20:51) Panic at the ISB (01:25:26) Luthen and Kleya: An Origin Story (01:53:01) Kleya Hits the Hospital (01:58:58) Heart Begins His Hunt (02:04:23) Dedra Faces Krennic (02:15:42) Kleya Signals

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167:11

'The Last of Us' Season 2, Episode 5 Deep Dive

House of R ·

2025/05/13

Joanna and Mal are back to talk about the latest episode of 'The Last of Us'! They take their signature deep dive and discuss a new evolution of the Cordyceps fungus, the arrival of some familiar faces in Seattle, and a major turning point for Ellie.(00:00) Intro (23:01) Happy Mother’s Day (50:16) Seattle day two (01:02:21) "Future Days" (01:22:31) Come and see (01:44:55) I love you; I know (01:57:03) A walk in the park (02:15:14) Spores galore (02:28:59) Present tense (02:32:12)

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233:36

‘Andor’ Season 2, Episodes 7-9 Deep Dive

House of R ·

2025/05/10

The galaxy is watching! Mal and Jo to recap the seventh, eighth, and ninth episodes of ‘Andor’ Season 2. They break down what happens on Ghorman, the tragedy of Syril, Mon Mothma’s speech, Bix’s decision, and so much more. (00:00) Intro (05:48) Opening Snapshot (17:08) Wilmon Brings a Mission to Yavin (44:11) Cassian Meets a Force Healer (01:10:17) Cass and Wil Depart, Vel Visits Bix (1:17:37) Syril Confronts Dedra, Part 1 (01:31:26) The Ghorman Front Prepares (1:51:43) Forces Arrive on

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156:07

'The Last of Us' Season 2, Episode 4 Deep Dive

House of R ·

2025/05/05

Joanna and Mal are back to talk about the latest episode of 'The Last of Us'! They take their signature deep dive and see how Ellie and Dina are doing as they make their way through Seattle. We also get introduced to a new member of the WLF, Isaac!(00:00) Intro (17:20) Cold Open (43:28) Rainbow Connection on Capitol Hill (56:18) Take on Me (1:26:55) If You Own Mauviel, You Use Mauviel (1:52:38) WMAB in Seattle (1:58:24) Dear God Help Me It’s a Crevice (2:07:05) A Night at the

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129:28

‘Thunderbolts*’ Deep Dive

House of R ·

2025/05/02

It’s time to enter the void as Mal and Jo return to break down the latest entry in the MCU! They discuss each character getting their moment to shine, share their thoughts on the action sequences, and get into the effects this has on the larger universe.(00:00) Intro (03:50) Opening Snapshot (09:29) Critical/Audience Reaction (15:44) Is Marvel Back? (36:02) Deep (Medium) Dive (53:22) The Vault Fight Sequence (01:00:23) Thoughts on Taskmaster (01:06:50) Inside Yelena’s Memory (01:12:16)

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177:53

‘Andor’ Season 2, Episodes 4-6 Deep Dive

House of R ·

2025/05/02

There’s a storm brewing on Ghorman, and Mal and Jo are back to break it all down! They recap the fourth, fifth, and sixth episodes of ‘Andor’ Season 2, including the various happenings on Coruscant, the Ghorman heist, ISB espionage, Saw Gerrera’s return, and so much more. (00:00) Intro (03:20) Opening Snapshot (13:22) Dreaming of Dr. Gorst (26:49) A Home-cooked Meal and a Debate About Protection (38:11) Luthen Inserts His Wedge (01:02:54) Goodbye, Gorst (01:05:53) Syril Settles in Among the

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164:33

'The Last of Us' Season 2, Episode 3 Deep Dive

House of R ·

2025/04/29

It may be three months later in Jackson, but Joanna and Mal are back to talk about the latest episode of 'The Last of Us'! They take their signature deep dive and see what happens to the town of Jackson in the wake of the devastating attack. We see how Ellie is recovering and will be determined to get justice.(00:00) Intro (13:02) Cold Open (29:54) Three Months Later (51:54) Meanwhile, at Miller Manor (1:11:13) 'Sorry I Fucked Up Your Revenge Plan' Cookies (1:20:28) Now What? (1:29:39) You

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