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The Ringer-Verse

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 share their unique takes on the movies and shows that are animating the fandom. "Button Mash": Ben

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92:13

Brainiac in ‘Superman 2’? Plus ‘Running Man’...

The Ringer-Verse ·

2025/11/15

The Boys are back, and they’re ready to talk all things ‘The Running Man’! Then they get into the nerd news of the week with ‘Superman 2’ and even do a mini draft of the best rappers-turned-actors.(0:00) Intro (7:07) Spoilers ahead (9:36) Instant reactions to ‘The Running Man’ (55:05) Midnight Meter (57:33) Nerd News (1:11:30) Outro (1:14:58) Post Credits Hosts: Van Lathan, Charles Holmes, Jomi Adeniran, and Steve Ahlman Producers: Aleya Zenieris and Devon Baroldi Additional

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155:39

'Dispatch' Deep Dive, and the PS5/Xbox Series Turn...

The Ringer-Verse ·

2025/11/14

Ben Lindbergh, Jomi Adeniran, and Daniel Chin discuss news surrounding a few coming attractions—another 'Grand Theft Auto VI' delay, trailers for 'The Super Mario Galaxy Movie' and 'Fallout' Season 2, and Valve's announcement of a new Steam Machine—before breaking down the highs and lows of hit episodic superhero adventure game 'Dispatch' (including one spoiler-ish interlude about Jomi's forlorn electronic love life). Then Ben talks to 'Dispatch' creative director Nick Herman and narrative director

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68:39

'Predator: Badlands' Reaction | The Midnight Boys

The Ringer-Verse ·

2025/11/07

The Boys are back, and they’re ready to talk all things ‘Predator’! First, they react to the newest addition to the 'Predator' universe, ‘Predator: Badlands.’ Then they rank the top five ‘Predator’ movies.(0:00) Intro (3:51) Spoilers ahead (5:30) Instant reactions to ‘Predator: Badlands’ (56:22) Midnight Meter (59:25) Top five 'Predator' movies (1:04:24) Outro Hosts: Van Lathan, Charles Holmes, Jomi Adeniran, and Steve Ahlman Producers: Chris Thomas, Jade Whaley, and Aleya

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69:04

Ringer-Verse Recommends: October 2025 (Featuring 'The...

The Ringer-Verse ·

2025/11/01

No tricks, all treats! Recommends returns for a dose of fall fun. First, Ben brings on CBR writer Katie Doll to talk about the rise, fall, and future of 'The Walking Dead' in honor of the 15th anniversary of the franchise, with an emphasis on 'Daryl Dixon' Season 3. After that, other Ringer-Verse and House of R hosts and friends salute unsung releases to complete another expanded installment of the monthly roundup of fandom favorites from TV, anime, movies, video games, books, comics, and beyond

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72:41

'Halo' Hits PlayStation, 'Ninja Gaiden 4,' and 'The...

The Ringer-Verse ·

2025/10/31

This is an Xbox ... episode of Button Mash! First, Ben Lindbergh and Matt "The Matt-ster Chief" James breaks down what the upcoming multi-platform remake of the original 'Halo' portends for the future of Xbox. Then, they stick with the theme by sharing their spoiler-free reactions to two new Xbox-published multiplatform games, 'Ninja Gaiden 4' and 'The Outer Worlds 2.'Intro (0:00)The Future of Xbox (1:46)'Ninja Gaiden 4' and 'The Outer Worlds 2' Reactions (25:18)Outro (1:09:13)Host: Ben

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70:36

‘The Simpsons’ and the Best Halloween Episodes | Mint...

The Ringer-Verse ·

2025/10/30

Steve and Jomi are joined by ‘Simpsons’ expert and Ringer senior staff writer Alan Siegel to celebrate all things Halloween. They dive into Alan’s book, 'Stupid TV, Be More Funny,' explore the legacy of the “Treehouse of Horror” specials, and wrap up by drafting their favorite Halloween TV episodes.Intro (0:00)“Treehouse of Horror” deep dive (2:28)Halloween TV episodes draft (17:17)Outro (1:06:30) Hosts: Jomi Adeniran and Steve AhlmanGuest: Alan SiegelProducer: Devon RenaldoAdditional Production

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92:38

What If the Original 'Star Wars' Trilogy Had an...

The Ringer-Verse ·

2025/10/30

The Boys are back with another Black Recast, but this time for the ’Star Wars’ original trilogy of films. They then dive into ‘Star Wars: Visions’ Season 3 and the canceled movie ‘The Hunt for Ben Solo’. (0:00) Intro (8:14) ‘Star Wars’ recast (1:11:06) ‘Star Wars: Visions’ Season 3 and ‘The Hunt for Ben Solo’ (1:26:30) Outro (1:28:02) Post-credits Hosts: Van Lathan, Charles Holmes, Jomi Adeniran, and Steve Ahlman Producers: Aleya Zenieris and Devon Baroldi Additional Production Support:

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80:13

‘Gen V’ Season 2 Finale Reactions | The Midnight Boys

The Ringer-Verse ·

2025/10/22

The Midnight Boys sit down to break down the season finale of 'Gen V' and talk about their thoughts on the season overall. They talk about the broader implications for the universe of 'The Boys' as it heads into its final season and what they might want to see in the future of this edgy superhero franchise. They also give the season their Midnight Meter rating!(0:00) Intro (11:54) Reactions to ‘Gen V’ Season 2 Finale (1:09:38) Midnight Meter (1:15:09) Outro Hosts: Van Lathan, Charles

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93:53

The October Gaming Gauntlet and a ‘Majora’s Mask’...

The Ringer-Verse ·

2025/10/17

Ben and Matt James banter about the big launch by ‘Battlefield 6’ and share their spoiler-free impressions of three noteworthy recent releases in an overloaded gaming month: ‘Absolum,’ ‘Pokémon Legends: Z-A,’ and ‘Keeper.’ Then Ben and Arjuna Ramgopowell discuss how and why they revisited, and finally completed, an N64 cult classic that has haunted them for a quarter of a century: ‘The Legend of Zelda: Majora’s Mask.’Intro (0:00)New releases: 'Absolum,' ‘Pokémon Legends: Z-A,’ and 'Keeper' reviews

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87:42

Greatest Crash-Outs in MCU History, Plus NYCC News |...

The Ringer-Verse ·

2025/10/15

The Boys are back, and they are crashing out. They start with reactions to some New York Comic Con news and then discuss the greatest crash-outs in MCU history, and—spoiler—Tony Stark is mentioned a lot.(0:00) Intro (11:01) New York Comic Con Nerd News (28:01) Greatest crash-outs in MCU history (1:18:50) Outro (1:19:56) Post-credits Hosts: Van Lathan, Jomi Adeniran, and Steve Ahlman Producers: Aleya Zenieris and Jade Whaley Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopowell Learn more

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69:09

‘Tron: Ares’ and the IP Failures to Launch | Mint...

The Ringer-Verse ·

2025/10/14

Steve and Jomi jump back into the Grid to discuss ‘Tron: Ares.’ They share their thoughts on Disney’s latest attempt to reboot the neon-drenched franchise (spoilers included), its legacy, and whether the 'Tron' universe ever got the shot it truly deserved. Later on, they dive deep into Hollywood’s long history of “IP failures to launch,” revisiting the blockbuster hopefuls that never quite became franchises—from the 'Divergent' series to 'The Mummy' and everything in between.Intro (0:00)‘Tron:

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135:13

‘Peacemaker’ Season 2 Finale and the ‘Knight of the...

The Ringer-Verse ·

2025/10/11

The boys are back, and they’re serving you all of their thoughts on the ‘Peacemaker’ Season 2 finale, and thus their thoughts on James Gunn’s vision for the season's end. They then dive into the trailers of the newest ‘Game of Thrones’ show, ‘Knight of the Seven Kingdoms,’ and the trailer for the upcoming ‘Wonder Man’ show.(0:00) Intro (5:18) Reactions to ‘Peacemaker’ Season 2 Finale (47:38) Peacemaker Season 2 Midnight Meter (1:02:45) Reactions to ‘Knight of the Seven Kingdoms’

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87:40

The Shocking EA Sale and ‘Ghost of Yotei’ Reactions |...

The Ringer-Verse ·

2025/10/06

Ben, Matt James, and Justin Charity break down the bombshell news about Electronic Arts being sold for $55 billion, Microsoft’s Xbox Game Pass price hike, and the showdown between ‘Battlefield’ and ‘Call of Duty.’ Then Ben, Matt, and Daniel Chin share their spoiler-free reviews of the new spiritual sequel to ‘Ghost of Tsushima,’ the PlayStation 5 exclusive ‘Ghost of Yotei.’ EA is being acquired (01:43) Microsoft Xbox Game Pass price increase (14:04) 'Call of Duty' vs. 'Battlefield'

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159:26

One Demon Slayer After Another | The Midnight Boys

The Ringer-Verse ·

2025/10/02

The Midnight Boys are going to hell, finally sharing their reactions to ‘Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle.’ Later, the guys get into ‘One Battle After Another’ and all of the conversation around the Oscar favorite. Finally, the Boys do a quick check-in on ‘Peacemaker.’Intro (00:00) Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle (6:55) One Battle After Another (1:17:47) Peacemaker S2E6 (2:28:13) Outro (2:36:22) Hosts: Van Lathan, Charles Holmes, Jomi Adeniran, and Steve AhlmanProducers: Chris Thomas, Jade

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59:20

Ringer-Verse Recommends: September 2025 (Featuring...

The Ringer-Verse ·

2025/10/01

Hit it! Recommends returns to put a bow on a busy September. First, Ben brings on Ringer contributor Joshua Rivera for a spoiler-free conversation about 'Star Trek: Strange New Worlds,' with an emphasis on the series' appeal, the ups and downs of Season 3, and the state and future of the franchise on both the big and small screens. After that, other Ringer-Verse hosts salute unsung releases to complete another expanded installment of the monthly roundup of fandom favorites from TV, anime, movies,

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60:08

'Marvel Zombies' Deep Dive | Mint Edition

The Ringer-Verse ·

2025/09/30

This week, Steve and Jomi are joined by Ringer writer Daniel Chin to share their spoiler-filled reactions to Marvel’s latest animated project, ‘Marvel Zombies.’ The trio discusses what worked, highlights the action, and breaks down where the series fell short.Intro (0:00)'Marvel Zombies' discourse (4:48)Outro (56:50) Hosts: Jomi Adeniran and Steve AhlmanGuest: Daniel ChinProducer: Devon RenaldoAdditional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopowell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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94:44

‘Hades II,’ ‘Silent Hill f,’ and ‘Wolverine’ Trailer...

The Ringer-Verse ·

2025/09/26

Ben and Rob Mahoney head back to the House of Hades for an in-depth (but spoiler-free) discussion of ‘Hades II,’ in which they explain how Supergiant’s sequel to ‘Hades’ somehow improves upon its near-perfect predecessor. Then Steve Ahlman arrives to react to ‘Silent Hill f,’ the recent ‘Silent Hill’ series resurgence, and the first trailer for ‘Spider-Man’ maker Insomniac’s next Marvel game, ‘Wolverine.’Intro (0:00)First Thoughts on 'Hades II' (2:54)'Silent Hill f' Reactions (50:46)Marvel’s

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93:14

The 'Mandalorian and Grogu’ Trailer and 'Alien:...

The Ringer-Verse ·

2025/09/25

The Boys unite in a galaxy far, far away to react to the first ‘The Mandalorian and Grogu' trailer. Later, the guys discuss the finale of ‘Alien: Earth,’ including what the future of the show holds, before giving their Midnight Meter.(00:00) Intro (4:20) ‘The Mandalorian and Grogu’ (50:39) ‘Alien: Earth’ (1:27:20) Outro Hosts: Van Lathan, Charles Holmes, Jomi Adeniran, and Steve AhlmanProducers: Chris Thomas, Jon Jones and Isaiah BlakelyAdditional Production Support: Arjuna

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79:21

Big Game Adaptations, 'Borderlands 4,' and 'Silksong'...

The Ringer-Verse ·

2025/09/19

Ben, Steve Ahlman, and Matt James enter the vault to round up recent news on game adaptations (including 'The Super Mario Galaxy Movie,' big-screen 'Call of Duty,' and live-action TV series 'Tomb Raider') and share their spoiler-free reviews of Gearbox's 'Borderlands' comeback, 'Borderlands 4.' They close by delivering their final verdicts on the difficulty and quality of 'Hollow Knight: Silksong.'Intro (0:00)'The Super Mario Galaxy Movie' and adaptation news (5:37)'Borderlands 4' reactions

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70:54

'Gen V' Season 2 Premiere Instant Reactions | The...

The Ringer-Verse ·

2025/09/17

The boys are back in school at Godolkin University to discuss the brand-new season premiere of 'Gen V.' They discuss why they loved the show last season and what it gets right in these first three new episodes (00:00). They also talk about how the show adapts to the passing of one of its stars, Chance Perdomo. Then they get into the show's new villain and how this story may relate to the final season of 'The Boys.'(0:00) Intro (09:24) Reactions to ‘Gen V’ Season 2 Premiere (1:05:46)

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