Best Mash Those Buttons Podcasts (2024)

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‘Joker: Folie à Deux’ Instant Reactions | The Midnight Boys 1:50:35

8h ago1:50:35

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The Boys are back to give you their thoughts on the highly anticipated ‘Joker: Folie à Deux’ (05:12). Then they check in on ‘Agatha All Along’ and ‘The Penguin’ (52:47). Hosts: Van Lathan, Charles Holmes, Jomi Adeniran, and Steve Ahlman Producers: Aleya Zenieris, Jonathan Kermah, and Steve Ahlman Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopal Learn…

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Here Comes the Pitch: Villain Movie Edition | Mint Edition 1:26:33

3d ago1:26:33

1:26:33

Jomi and Steve are joined by the beloved Jessica Clemons for another edition of Here Comes the Pitch! This time around, in honor of the latest installments of ‘Joker’ and ‘Venom’ set to hit theaters, the gang is pitching their best villain movie. Get cozy in your supervillain lair and press play as the hijinks ensue. Hosts: Jomi Adeniran and Steve …

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Ringer-Verse Recommends: September 2024 33:53

4d ago33:53

33:53

The leaves are dropping, and so is the latest edition of Ringer-Verse Recommends! Join the Ringer-Verse and House of R crews as they grab their rakes, sweep up scattered releases, and jump into piles of nerd-culture content in the latest installment of their monthly mini-pod about fandom favorites from TV, anime, movies, video games, books, comics,…

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‘The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom’ Reactions | Button Mash 1:37:20

7d ago1:37:20

1:37:20

Ben summons Justin Charity for a spoiler-free but in-depth discussion about Nintendo’s new ‘The Legend of Zelda’ release for Switch, ‘Echoes of Wisdom.’ After they give their high-level capsule reviews of the game, they catch up on some recent news, including the teaser for ‘The Last of Us’ Season 2, the announcement of (and trailer for) ‘Ghost of …

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'Agatha All Along' Episode 3 Reactions and Revisiting ‘Joker’ | The Midnight Boys 1:41:48

11d ago1:41:48

1:41:48

The Boys are back, with the exception of Charles “Opt-outimus Prime,” to give you their thoughts on the latest episode of Disney+’s ‘Agatha All Along’ (12:25). Then everyone joins in to discuss ‘Joker’ in anticipation of the sequel next week (42:18). Hosts: Van Lathan, Charles Holmes, Jomi Adeniran, and Steve Ahlman Producers: Aleya Zenieris, Jonat…

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#274: Story Mode is not Normal 1:12:58

9d ago1:12:58

1:12:58

Nick, Rei, Eric, and Kurabara are back this week to talk about how they’ve been enjoying Season One. Rei talks about how they had a bunch of people interested in raiding Nerub-ar Palace but for various reasons (not understanding the raid roster or having internet problems) they were unable to make it. Rei talks about beating Normal Ansurek and then…

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#226: Is Season of Discovery too Complicated? 2:29:58

11d ago2:29:58

2:29:58

In Warcraft Reloaded Podcast episode 226, hosts Blazzinbob and Melarina are joined by Buk_Tastik to discuss the excitement around World of Warcraft's Season of Discovery and the upcoming Blackwing Lair raid. The episode kicks off with the hosts sharing their recent adventures in WoW Classic before diving into the latest news: Free Character Transfe…

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'Transformers One' and The State of the Franchise | Mint Edition 55:21

14d ago55:21

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Autobots roll out! Jomi and Steve are back to discuss 'Transformers One' and how it stacks up in the Transformers movie franchise rankings. For those who haven't seen the movie, don't worry! We kick things off with a spoiler free review. Hosts: Jomi Adeniran and Steve Ahlman Producer: Jonathan Kermah Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopal L…

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‘Agatha All Along’ and ‘The Penguin’ Instant Reactions | The Midnight Boys 1:32:02

15d ago1:32:02

1:32:02

The Boys are back to give you their impressions, literally, of HBO's and Disney+’s newest shows, ‘The Penguin’ (07:42) and ‘Agatha All Along’ (49:56), respectively. Hosts: Van Lathan, Charles Holmes, Jomi Adeniran, and Steve Ahlman Producers: Aleya Zenieris, Jonathan Kermah, and Steve Ahlman Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopal Learn more…

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#225: Blackwing Lair is Coming! ft BatGasm & Killnine 3:39:22

17d ago3:39:22

3:39:22

In Warcraft Reloaded Podcast episode 225, hosts Blazzinbob and Melarina are joined by guests BatGasm and Killnine. They begin by discussing the "Comment of the Week," which revolves around the three types of PvP players in WoW Classic. This sparks an engaging conversation about the dynamics of PvP in the game. Next, they move on to the latest news:…

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#273: Kurabara, Finds All the Bugs 1:12:22

19d ago1:12:22

1:12:22

This week Nick, Rei, Eric, and Kura are back to keep talking about their experiences in The War Within. Rei talks about how Order of Corrupted Souls is still getting an influx of new members but now the real test will be how the guild performs with Season 1 starting on September 10th. Rei also talks about how she is still working on the campaign. K…

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The Whitest Movies Draft | The Midnight Boys 1:59:28

23d ago1:59:28

1:59:28

The Boys are here to draft the whitest movies of all time, divided into six categories: superhero, comedy, action, sci-fi, Oscar, and wild card (04:24). Hosts: Van Lathan, Charles Holmes, Jomi Adeniran, and Steve Ahlman Producers: Aleya Zenieris, Jonathan Kermah, and Steve Ahlman Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopal Learn more about your …

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#224: An Old Friend Returns ft Melderon & Ubiquitous 2:01:32

25d ago2:01:32

2:01:32

In Warcraft Reloaded Podcast episode 224, hosts Blazzinbob and Melarina are joined by guests Melderon and Ubiquitous. The episode kicks off with listener voicemails, diving into community questions and concerns. Afterward, they move on to discuss the latest news in World of Warcraft's Season of Discovery, including: Tier 2 Sets, Blackwing Lair item…

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‘Astro Bot’ Is Brilliant, ‘Black Myth: Wukong’ Is Killer, and ‘Concord’ Is Conquered | Button Mash 1:41:43

25d ago1:41:43

1:41:43

Button Mash becomes Bot-ton Mash as Ben, Jess, and Steve celebrate the release of near-perfect PlayStation platformer ‘Astro Bot’ and explain why the game is both a bold leap forward and a relic of an earlier era. Then they break down what the record sales success of ‘Black Myth: Wukong’ and the flop of ‘Concord’ (49:00) say about the industry, ass…

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#272: Best. Expansion. Ever. 1:13:28

29d ago1:13:28

1:13:28

Nick, Rei, Eric, and Kura are here against their will because they would rather be off playing The War Within! Rei talks about her warband and guild banks being broken. She also talks about how the Dungeon Diplomat achievement is bugged, since that keeps posting as completed in guild chat for everyone. The gang talks about how they found various bu…

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#223: Survey Results Are Here! ft TableSlam & Kef 4:05:57

29d ago4:05:57

4:05:57

In Warcraft Reloaded Podcast episode 223, hosts Blazzinbob and Melarina are joined once again by TableSlam and Kef. This episode focuses entirely on discussing the recent fan survey regarding World of Warcraft's Classic+. The group delves into the various features proposed in the survey, sharing their thoughts and opinions on what potential changes…

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‘Terminator Zero’ and our Most Wanted Anime Adaptations | Mint Edition 1:06:10

29d ago1:06:10

1:06:10

Jomi and Steve are back and ready to dive in to 'Terminator Zero.' The guys share their instant reactions to the new Netflix series, before presenting their top five ideas for anime adaptations they would like to see. Hosts: Jomi Adeniran and Steve Ahlman Producer: Jonathan Kermah Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopal Learn more about your…

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Is 'Outlaws' the 'Star Wars' Story You're Looking For? | Button Mash 1:51:48

29d ago1:51:48

1:51:48

Ben, Jomi, and Arjuna discuss their experiences with Ubisoft’s ‘Star Wars: Outlaws.’ They break down the big-budget title’s gameplay, graphics, and performance, as well as its open-world structure, and its portrayal of the ‘Star Wars’ universe. They then critique the broad strokes of the story (6:40), before dipping briefly (and with warnings!) int…

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George R.R. Martin Sends Shots, Midnight Mailbag | The Midnight Boys 1:48:32

1M ago1:48:32

1:48:32

The Boys are back to answer all of your burning nerd-verse questions with a new Midnight Mailbag (42:32), but first they dive into the latest Nerd News: George R. R. Martin’s response to the differences from the books to the TV show in ‘House of the Dragon’ (07:56). Hosts: Van Lathan, Charles Holmes, and Jomi Adeniran Producers: Aleya Zenieris, Jon…

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#222: New Mechanics in Blackwing Lair ft TableSlam & Kef 1:56:22

1M ago1:56:22

1:56:22

In Warcraft Reloaded Podcast episode 222, hosts Blazzinbob and Melarina are joined by guests TableSlam and Kef for a lively discussion focused on Season of Discovery and the potential of Classic+. The episode begins with the team answering numerous listener voicemails, covering a variety of questions about the current state and future of World of W…

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Ringer-Verse Recommends: August 2024 31:13

1M ago31:13

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The dog days are over, but Ringer-Verse Recommends goes on! Listen in as the Ringer-Verse and ‘House of R’ crews search the recomm-ends of the earth for hidden nerd-culture gems. They then return with the latest installment of their monthly mini-pod about their fandom favorites from TV, anime, movies, video games, books, comics, and beyond that wer…

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The Midnight Resurrections | The Midnight Boys 1:15:08

1M ago1:15:08

1:15:08

The Midnight Boys are here to discuss all things canceled, from Van’s hot takes to shows they think deserve a second chance. Each of the boys goes through the top four shows that they think deserve a TV resurrection (09:13). Hosts: Van Lathan, Charles Holmes, and Jomi Adeniran Producers: Aleya Zenieris, Jonathan Kermah, and Steve Ahlman Additional …

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#221: Mega Servers Are Coming! 2:37:34

1M ago2:37:34

2:37:34

In Warcraft Reloaded Podcast episode 221, Blazzinbob is joined by guest Ubiquitous to discuss his new survey focused on Classic+. They delve into the survey's questions and explore the community's thoughts on potential features for Classic+. The conversation then shifts to the news, highlighting changes in the game, including the Wild Strikes Aura …

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#136: Dawntrail Story Part 3: Bakool is Just the Worst 1:01:42

1M ago1:01:42

1:01:42

We're taking our sweet time breaking down the Dawntrail story, so this week we've got another spoiler-filled episode covering what we're calling the level 93 quests. Koana develops a sudden personality, Wuk Lamat somehow gets lost on a fifty foot walk, and we think you shouldn't name towns after, you know, things that destroy them. Like fire. So Ma…

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State of the Nerd Union 2024 Edition | The Midnight Boys 1:42:59

1M ago1:42:59

1:42:59

Join the boys as they go over how the nerd-verse is currently fairing in the summer of 2024. They first cover this year’s additions to the ‘Star Wars,’ DC, MCU, ‘Game of Thrones’ IPs. Then they discuss The Acolyte's cancellation (11:18), what ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ means for Marvel’s future content (52:03), and Van’s desire for more ‘Game of Throne…

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#271: Farewell, Dragonflight! 1:31:23

1M ago1:31:23

1:31:23

Nick, Rei, Eric, and Kurabara are back this week to say goodbye to one of the better expansions in WoW’s history, Dragonflight. But first, Rei talks about how with cross-realm guilds have lead to an increase in the number of guild applications over the last few weeks. She also brings up the Radiant Echoes events which, after an initial problematic …

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#220: The State of PVP in SoD ft HelloJTello & Vendetta__TV 3:13:35

2M ago3:13:35

3:13:35

In Warcraft Reloaded Podcast episode 220, Blazzinbob and Melarina are joined by HelloJTello and Vendetta__TV. The episode kicks off with listener emails and voicemails, covering a wide range of topics related to World of Warcraft's Season of Discovery. Afterward, the hosts dive into the news, discussing Joardee’s Molten Core Sheets, the recent buff…

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#388: Lab Notes: Final Thoughts on the 2XKO Alpha Lab 1:17:16

2M ago1:17:16

1:17:16

We kick off with the end of the 2XKO Alpha Lab, sharing our final thoughts on the alpha test and some balancing issues like the defense mechanics. Shifting gears, we discuss the new Mortal Kombat 1 trailer featuring Cyrex, discuss her gameplay, speculate on how the character updates might impact the game, and talk new story details. We also talk ab…

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‘Alien: Romulus’ and ‘Watchmen: Chapter I’ Instant Reactions | Mint Edition 1:08:16

2M ago1:08:16

1:08:16

Jomi and Steve are joined by Daniel Chin to dive into the latest in fandom. First, they take the pod to outer space when reacting to ‘Alien: Romulus’ (05:00), and then the guys jump into the animated world of ‘Watchmen: Chapter I’ as they break down the latest iteration of the franchise (45:00). Hosts: Jomi Adeniran and Steve Ahlman Guest: Daniel C…

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#387: 2XKO Alpha Lab, EWC SF6 Results, and MK Up for Sale? 1:38:49

2M ago1:38:49

1:38:49

We give our thoughts on the 2XKO Alpha lab, discussing various aspects like UI, music, lobby system, and gameplay. Next we talk about the highlights from Esports World Cup Street Fighter 6 tournament. We also talk about the potential impact of Warner Bros. selling their games division on titles like Mortal Kombat and Multiversus. Lastly, we discuss…

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#219: The Issues With Season of Discovery ft TableSlam & Zanks 3:03:34

2M ago3:03:34

3:03:34

In Warcraft Reloaded Podcast episode 219, Blazzinbob is joined by TableSlam and Zanks. The episode begins with the hosts answering a listener voicemail about the possibility of endgame epic dungeon quests. They then discuss their recent Molten Core Heat 2 attempt. Following this, the news segment covers various updates, including Season of Discover…

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‘Borderlands’ Bombed. What Went Wrong? | Button Mash 1:14:29

2M ago1:14:29

1:14:29

Haven’t seen ‘Borderlands,’ the latest video game movie? You have chosen wisely. Ben, Rob Mahoney, and Matt James chose poorly, and they’re here to report on the brand-new box office flop. They begin by bantering about the demise of Game Informer and the end of the era of video game magazines (6:00). Then they review ‘Borderlands’ (16:00) and discu…

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D23 Reactions, ‘Umbrella Academy’ Finale, and ‘Tales of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles’ | Mint Edition 1:50:24

2M ago1:50:24

1:50:24

Steve and Jomi take this pod on the road with live reactions from D23 in Anaheim, California (03:06)! Then, the guys are joined by Jessica Clemons to discuss their grievances with the final season of 'Umbrella Academy' (43:52). Later, listen as the trio dive into ‘Tales of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles’ with their instant reactions (86:42). Host…

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#135: Dawntrail Story Part 2: The Duality of Lizards 1:20:32

2M ago1:20:32

1:20:32

More Dawntrail story time! Beware of spoilers up to somewhere in the level 92 range of the main story quests. We're talking just a tiny bit about what we're up to in the game, but not spending too much time on the new raids or savage at this time. We're pretty focused on making some headway through the story as we climb to various places in unortho…

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'The Last Jedi' Debate 1:09:09

2M ago1:09:09

1:09:09

Van and Jo sit down to discuss and debate one of the most divisive films in 'Star Wars' canon! They break down key story decisions and settle the debate of whether or not 'The Last Jedi' is a good movie! Hosts: Joanna Robinson and Van Lathan Production: Arjuna Ramgopal, John Richter, Jonathan Frias, Cory McConnell Social: Jomi Adeniran Learn more a…

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#270: The Purgatory Between Expansions 1:20:24

2M ago1:20:24

1:20:24

Nick, Rei, and Kurabara are back this week to talk about Patch 11.0 while Eric is home sick. Feel better! They begin the show by talking about their experiences in the pre-patch and in particular discuss Warbands. Nick talks about how he likes just swapping his characters in and out on the screen. They talk about how managing a long list of charact…

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#386: 2XKO Alpha Lab Soon, SF6 EWC Group Stage, and Tag Fighters 101 1:10:16

2M ago1:10:16

1:10:16

We kicked things off by discussing the upcoming Alpha for the game 2XKO, detailing what to expect and how excited we are to see the game in the hands of the FGC. We talked about the production mishaps at the Esports World Cup Last Chance Qualifier for Street Fighter 6, shared our thoughts on the groups for the upcoming stages, and discussed the rec…

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#218: Classic+, What Do We Want? ft Ebonhardt & HammerDance 3:15:59

2M ago3:15:59

3:15:59

In Warcraft Reloaded Podcast episode 218, Blazzinbob and Melarina are joined by guests EbonHardt and HammerDance. The episode kicks off with a discussion about their recent activities in Season of Discovery and WoW Classic. The main focus of the episode is Classic+ (Classic Plus), where the hosts and guests delve into the recent survey sent out by …

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‘House of the Dragon’ Season 2, Episode 8 Reactions | The Midnight Boys 1:16:48

2M ago1:16:48

1:16:48

As this season of ‘House of the Dragon’ concludes, the Midnight Boys are here to wig out about the season finale (05:00)! From Rhaenyra's final confrontation to the new dragonriders to the mud-wrestling pirates, the boys will give you their hot takes and their Midnight Meter for the season as a whole! Hosts: Van Lathan, Charles Holmes, Jomi Adenira…

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‘Batman: Caped Crusader’ Reaction and Favorite Animated Batman | Mint Edition 56:21

2M ago56:21

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Steve and Jomi return from the streets of Gotham to talk about the first season of ‘Batman: Caped Crusader’ on Amazon Prime. They discuss the series production trouble before eventually landing at Prime, the return of a more detective-style Batman, as well the performances of the voice cast (03:42). They then get into their favorite characters from…

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#217: The New Molten Core ft The Boys 1:41:29

2M ago1:41:29

1:41:29

In Warcraft Reloaded Podcast episode 217, Blazzinbob is joined by guests IAmLubes, Sanmedina, Yesway, and Vendetta__TV. The episode begins with the team answering a voicemail about raid composition and its differences in Season of Discovery (SoD). They then discuss the new SoD version of Molten Core, which turned out to be the Season of Mastery ver…

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Ringer-Verse Recommends: July 2024 29:55

2M ago29:55

29:55

Is that 'Ringer-Verse Recommends' music?! Sweet summer recommendation seekers, listen in as the 'Ringer-Verse' and 'House of R' crews close out a jam-packed July with the latest installment of their monthly mini-pod about their fandom favorites from TV, anime, movies, video games, books, comics, and beyond that were released recently but not yet co…

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#385: MK1 Khaos Reigns and Guilty Gear Strive 3v3 Impressions 1:08:09

2M ago1:08:09

1:08:09

This week we start off by talking about MK1 news coming out of San Diego Comic-Con. We discuss Mortal Kombat 1's new characters and storylines coming in the Khaos Reigns DLC. Cyrax and Sektor return, as well as Ghostface, T-1000, and Conan showing up as guest characters. We also touch on Fatal Fury's Billy Kane's return, and our hands-on impression…

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'Star Wars Outlaws' Hands-on Preview | Button Mash 1:27:33

2M ago1:27:33

1:27:33

Ben and Jomi form a found family for a spoiler-free preview of one of the biggest games of the rest of the year: Ubisoft’s ‘Star Wars Outlaws.’ First they discuss the strengths of 'Star Wars' games, the state of the 'Star Wars' gaming landscape, and the interactive future of the franchise. (3:57) Then they share their impressions after four hours w…

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‘House of the Dragon’ Season 2, Episode 7 Instant Reactions | The Midnight Boys 1:15:56

2M ago1:15:56

1:15:56

The boys are back to break down the latest episode of 'HotD' (04:29)! They dive into all things dragon with Team Black’s newest recruits, discuss Corlys and his deadbeat dad allegations, and congratulate Jace on his newly appointed role of Team Black’s resident crybaby! Hosts: Van Lathan, Charles Holmes, Jomi Adeniran, and Steve Ahlman Producers: A…

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Robert Downey Jr. Returns! Marvel and More From San Diego Comic Con | The Midnight Boys 1:27:01

2M ago1:27:01

1:27:01

The boys report live from San Diego to tell all about the latest news from the biggest convention in fandom! They start with the Marvel Hall H panel and the biggest news from the MCU (07:57). Later, they do a post mortem on 'Deadpool & Wolverine' with Steve (70:42). Hosts: Van Lathan, Charles Holmes, Steve Ahlman and Jomi Adenerian Producer: Steve …

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