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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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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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175:25

'Andor' Season 2, Episodes 1-3 Deep Dive

House of R ·

2025/04/25

'Andor' is back, and so are Mal and Jo! These rebels break down everything in the first three episodes, from Cassian's mission, to a wedding on Chandrila to Syril and Dedra's relationship.(00:00) Intro (05:33) Opening Snapshot (17:05) Theft of the TIE Avenger (37:48) Cassian Meets the Maya Pei Brigade (46:44) The Brigade Fractures (51:30) Hiding Out with Our Ferrix Found Family (01:02:10) The Empire Arrives (01:12:10) Fleeing Mina-Rau (01:30:14) A Chandi Wedding: Day One (01:50:45) A Chandi

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179:04

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

House of R ·

2025/04/22

Jo and Mal are back to talk about the incredible yet devastating second episode of 'The Last of Us' Season 2. They dive deep into the Battle of Jackson, a major character death, and what it all means going forward!(00:00) Intro (06:52) Opening Snapshot (35:18) Deep Dive (35:57) Abby’s Dream (48:47) The Salt Lake Crew (58:18) Party (Emotional) Hangover (01:09:31) General Tommy Takes Over (01:14:22) 7-Eleven and Weed! (01:20:32) Here Comes the Horde (01:40:40) Battle of Jackson (01:52:12)

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94:48

'Daredevil: Born Again' Episode 9 Deep Dive

House of R ·

2025/04/17

The Devil has returned, and he brought two of his friends with him. Mal and Jo return to break down the Season 1 finale of 'Daredevil: Born Again' (05:12). They dive into the elements that made this finale great and discuss the return of Frank Castle, Karen adding a spark, and what they would like to see from the next season, coming soon.Hosts: Mallory Rubin and Joanna Robinson Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman Video Supervision: John Richter Social: Jomi Adeniran Addition Production Support: Arjuna

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147:29

'Yellowjackets' Episode 10 Deep Dive

House of R ·

2025/04/15

Get in the pit, Mari! Mal and Jo are here to dive into the Season 3 finale of 'Yellowjackets.' They discuss the reveal of Mari as pit girl, how the hunt compared to what we saw in the series premiere, and the Yellowjackets working against Shauna in both the past and present timelines.Hosts: Mallory Rubin and Joanna Robinson Producers: Carlos Chiriboga and Steve Ahlman Social: Jomi Adeniran Addition Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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123:22

'The Last of Us' Season 2 Episode 1 Deep Dive

House of R ·

2025/04/14

The tendrils yearn once more! Jo and Mal are back to talk about the highly anticipated premiere of 'The Last of Us' Season 2. They give their overall impressions and recap what happened at the end of last season to bring us up to speed (19:37). Then they break down the events of the season, including Joel in therapy, an intro to new character Abby, and a hunt for a new form of infected! Later, they dive into the heavy game-spoiler section to game out where the season may go and all the events we may

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137:34

‘Black Mirror’ Season 7 and ‘Daredevil: Born Again’...

House of R ·

2025/04/12

Mal is joined by Ben Lindbergh and Daniel Chin to talk about the highs and lows of ‘Black Mirror’ Season 7. Later, they dive into Episode 8 of ‘Daredevil Born Again’ (1:26:38).Host: Mallory Rubin Gusts: Ben Lindbergh and Daniel Chin Producer: Carlos Chiriboga Video Supervision: Jonathan Frias Social: Jomi Adeniran Addition Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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167:02

'Yellowjackets' Episode 9 Deep Dive

House of R ·

2025/04/08

It's time to find out who made the pit! Mal is joined by The Ringer's Jodi Walker to talk about the penultimate episode of season three of 'Yellowjackets'. They dive deep into the past timeline to see what twists and turns await the girls (33:30). Later they explore the present timeline to see what is really up with all these murders and see what they predict can happen in the highly anticipated finale (01:41:03).Hosts: Mallory Rubin Guest: Jodi Walker Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman Video

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82:06

'Daredevil: Born Again' Episodes 4-7 Superlatives

House of R ·

2025/04/04

In the merry month of April, Mal and Jo gather to catch up on 'Daredevil: Born Again' by offering some midseason superlatives, including sexiest sequence, favorite scene, and so much more!Hosts: Mallory Rubin and Joanna Robinson Producer: Steve Ahlman Video Supervision: John Richter Social: Jomi Adeniran Addition Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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119:19

'Yellowjackets' Episode 8 Deep Dive

House of R ·

2025/03/31

Eat it! Mal and Jo are here to dive into the latest episode of 'Yellowjackets.' They discuss Hilary Swank’s introduction as Melissa, Shauna’s dreams, and the fracturing of the group in both the past and present.Hosts: Mallory Rubin and Joanna Robinson Producer: Carlos Chiriboga Video Supervision: John Richter Social: Jomi Adeniran Addition Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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