Best Splash Page Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 408 -- Put the Message in the Box 43:48

1h ago43:48

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Three new Star Wars comics are out today and we've got them all broken down, page by page, with some piercing analysis. Or do we? Proposals are made in The High Republic Adventures Phase III #8 from Dark Horse, while in Inquisitors #2, Fifth Brother and Tensu Run square off. Marvel's The HIgh Republic Phase III comes to a temporary end with issue #…

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

1h ago1:50:24

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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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'The Last Jedi' Debate 1:09:09

1h ago1:09:09

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

1h ago1:16:48

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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

26m 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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Ringer-Verse Recommends: July 2024 29:55

1d ago29:55

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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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Episode #407 -- Tea for One 31:12

7d ago31:12

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When a Sith apprentice comes to your tourist-trap town, it's best to give them a wide berth and let them find their balance, while offering them an abundance of peace and quiet. To do otherwise is folly, as Darth Maul: Black, White & Red #4 explains in explicit details. Comics Discussed This Week: Darth Maul: Black, White & Red #4 (of 4) (13:42) St…

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

1h 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

9d 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

9h 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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‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ Instant Reactions With 'The Midnight Boys' and 'The Big Picture' | The Midnight Boys 1:51:25

26m ago1:51:25

1:51:25

The Midnight Boys are here to talk all things ‘Deadpool & Wolverine,’ the summer’s most anticipated alliance in the comic book world, so they decided to make an alliance of their own! Joining them on the pod today are Sean Fennessey and Amanda Dobbins from 'The Big Pic,' (07:14) and together they discuss comic book lore, Wolverine's wardrobe change…

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Joy, excitement and some scandal: Olympic events kick off ahead of opening ceremony 6:13

28m ago6:13

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PRESS REVIEW - Thursday, July 25: Controversial French TV channel C8, known for a show accused of espousing racism and sexism, has lost its free-to-air licence in a shock decision by French regulators. Also in the news: Olympic events kick off amid some controversy, with Canada's women's football team accused of spying and a British dressage rider …

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Matt Oberg On Voicing Kite Man in 'Kite Man: Hell Yeah.' Plus: 'My Adventures With Superman' Season 2 | Mint Edition 59:48

13h ago59:48

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Jomi and Steve are back and ready to dive into all things DC and animated, starting with their reactions to Season 2 of 'My Adventures With Superman' (02:00). Later, the guys are joined by the star of 'Kite Man: Hell Yeah' Matt Oberg, the voice of Kite Man himself, to discuss the new DC spinoff show (32:00). Hosts: Jomi Adeniran and Steve Ahlman Gu…

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Episode #406 -- Harden My Heart 39:38

6d ago39:38

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Luke is tested by Sabé in Darth Vader (Vol. 3) #48 while Vader is tested by the architect of the Schism Imperial as a showdown between father and soon is seemingly stalled. Comics Discussed This Week: Darth Vader (Vol. 3) #48 (16:50) Star Wars Comics New to Marvel Unlimited This Week: Mace Windu #3 (of 4) News: Starting in October, Marvel will thre…

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‘House of the Dragon’ Season 2, Episode 6 Instant Reactions | The Midnight Boys 1:22:15

16d ago1:22:15

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Van, Charles, and Jomi are back to break down the latest episode of 'HotD' (05:38)! The boys dive into the fracturing within both Team Black and Team Green and talk about Seasmoke, who stole the show. They also have the occasional tangent on Jomi’s birthday weekend. Hosts: Van Lathan, Charles Holmes, and Jomi Adeniran Producers: Aleya Zenieris and …

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Marvel’s New Dynamic Duo: Deadpool and Wolverine 1:29:38

28m ago1:29:38

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In the aftermath of the Infinity Saga, Marvel Studios is at an inflection point, and it has chosen an unlikely pair of heroes to lead the MCU forward: Deadpool and Wolverine. In this special audio feature, Ringer staff writer Daniel Chin explores the cinematic histories of the two iconic characters ahead of their team-up in 'Deadpool & Wolverine.' …

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‘The Boys’ Season 4 Finale Instant Reactions | The Midnight Boys 1:38:03

23m ago1:38:03

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We’re back and juiced up from Compound V, ready to break down the season finale of ‘The Boys’ (12:16). Along the way, the Midnight Boys debate the overall success of the season and give their Midnight Meter ratings. Hosts: Van Lathan, Charles Holmes, and Jomi Adeniran Producers: Aleya Zenieris and Jonathan Kermah Additional Production Support: Arju…

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'College Football 25,' the State of Sports Gaming, and Our Top Five Sports Games | Button Mash 1:29:41

42m ago1:29:41

1:29:41

Ben, Van Lathan, Diante Lee, and Steven Ruiz form a huddle to discuss the highly anticipated return of EA's college football franchise. First, they recount the history of the 'NCAA Football' series, what set it apart from 'Madden,' and why it was gone so long (00:52) before sharing their impressions of the new edition of the game (21:41). Then, the…

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‘The Acolyte’ Season Finale Live With the Midnight Boys! | The Midnight Boys 1:17:31

2h ago1:17:31

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We went live! Come hang out with the boys after they watch the last episode and go through all of their instant reactions to the make-it-or-break-it season finale of ‘The Acolyte.’ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy The Ringer

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Episode #405 -- Explosions 32:08

7d ago32:08

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The weight of an entire galaxy brings its crushing weight upon the shoulders of "Princess Senator General Leia Organa of Alderaan" in Star Wars (Vol. 3) #48, yet it's the memories of home -- its people and places -- that offers hope as longtime friends arrive to help alieve the burden, along with a nemesis from the past. Comics Discussed This Week:…

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Pop Up Parisian brasseries and dinner theatre: How Paris 2024 hopes to attract visitors with food 4:02

26d ago4:02

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PRESS REVIEW - Tuesday, July 16: As the flame makes its way through the streets of Paris and its surrounding suburbs, we look at how the press gear up for the Olympic Games. Meanwhile, Paris mayor Anne Hidalgo is set to jump into the Seine as part of her promise on cleaning up the river. And: find out how Paris 2024 aims to set a gold medal standar…

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‘House of the Dragon’ Season 2, Episode 5 Instant Reactions | The Midnight Boys 1:38:11

17d ago1:38:11

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Dragon meat's back on the menu as the Midnight Boys get into ‘HotD’ with reactions to the latest episode of Season 2 (05:03). Later, listen as the guys discuss their initial feelings about ‘Captain America: Brave New World’ after watching the trailer (01:18:00). Hosts: Van Lathan, Charles Holmes, Jomi Adeniran, and Steve Ahlman Producers: Aleya Zen…

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Scenes of joy in Asmara after Biniam Girmay's third Tour de France stage win 5:52

30d ago5:52

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PRESS REVIEW - Friday, July 12: We look at reactions to President Joe Biden NATO press conference after embarrassing new slip ups that will do little quell the doubts around his capacity to be re-elected. Also: Eritrean rider Biniam Girmay wins a third stage at the Tour de France amid scenes of jubilation back home. And: Tennis player Jasmine Paoli…

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‘The Boys’ Season 4, Episode 7 and ‘The Acolyte’ Episode 7 Instant Reactions | The Midnight Boys 1:44:05

2d ago1:44:05

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The Midnight Boys dive into the penultimate episode of Season 4 of ‘The Boys,’ discussing how Sister Sage loses Homelander's trust, why the show’s shock value has grown stale, and the overall quality of the season as we get closer to the finale (07:13). Later, the boys break down the penultimate episode of ‘The Acolyte.’ They dive into the overall …

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‘Miss Merkel’: German TV show reimagining ex-chancellor as crime-fighting detective goes viral 7:43

2d ago7:43

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PRESS REVIEW – Thursday, July 11: Calls for Joe Biden to stand aside are mounting as questions about his performance overshadow his presidential campaign, including for the first time, from a Democratic Senator. Also: Saudi Arabia sentences a TV producer from a hit Netflix series to 13 years in prison for terrorism and reactions from the sports pag…

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Episode #404 -- A Song for Jeffrey 30:53

7d ago30:53

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Rodney Barnes returns to Star Wars comics with his second series this year, adaptating the Ahoska Disney+ TV show. Though it, like the prior Mandalorian and Obi-Wan Kenobi adaptations, is a word-for-word telling of the series, the artwork by Steven Cummings, Wayne Faucher and Rachelle Rosenberg and letters by VC's Travis Lanham makes this issue, in…

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Deadlocked: French coalition government is more unclear than ever 5:50

20d ago5:50

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PRESS REVIEW – Tuesday, July 9: The political deadlock in France in the wake of the legislative elections continues to dominate the French papers. The international press is also focusing heavily on the political future of the country and that of President Emmanuel Macron. Also: a once-picturesque lake in Sicily, crucial for migrating birds, has al…

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‘House of the Dragon’ Season 2, Episode 4 Reactions | The Midnight Boys 1:29:51

5d ago1:29:51

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The dance has begun and the Midnight Boys are here to break down the latest episode of ‘House of the Dragon’ (06:37). They talk about game-changing battles, the spooky adventures of Daemon, as well as what it takes to rule Westeros! Hosts: Charles Holmes, Van Lathan, Jomi Adeniran, and Steve Ahlman Producers: Aleya Zenieris, Isaiah Blakely, and Ste…

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Surprise defeat of far right dominates French front pages 6:54

1M ago6:54

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PRESS REVIEW – Monday, July 8: The surprise defeat of the far right in the second round of French legislative elections is all over the front pages, with analysis of just how the leftist and centrist blocs managed to hold up. But there are also divisions, as far-right voters feel cheated by the result. We bring you all the reaction in this special …

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Labour Party landslide win splash UK front pages 6:26

17d ago6:26

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PRESS REVIEW - Friday 5 July: The press reacts to the end of 14 years of conservative rule as new UK PM Keir Starmer heads to Downing Street. The left-wing national press is jubilant while right-wing papers report on a likely Conservative leadership race after the Tories suffered a historic defeat in Thursday’s general elections. Meanwhile the fore…

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Shock after revelations of vitriolic racism from French far-right candidate 7:21

10d ago7:21

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PRESS REVIEW – Wednesday 4 July: Overtly racist comments dug up from the social media history of a far-right National Rally candidate for MP shock France. Also, the first African-born German MP announces a plan to step back from politics, just weeks after sharing screenshots of a graphically violent and racist email he received. In other news, scie…

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‘The Boys’ Season 4, Episode 6 and ‘The Acolyte’ Episode 6 Instant Reactions | The Midnight Boys 1:40:04

9d ago1:40:04

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It's time to hop in the hot springs of an unknown planet with the Midnight Boys, as they give you their instant reactions to the latest episode of 'The Boys' (08:37). Later, they break down all the latest mystery and intrigue in the new episode of ‘The Acolyte’ and discuss what is working for them in this latest 'Star Wars' show (53:04). Hosts: Cha…

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Episode #403 -- Wolf and Raven 52:33

29d ago52:33

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Rodney Barnes is back in Star Wars, with free rein to script the Inquisitors story and the result after the first issue is stupendous. The issue also features the return of artist Ramon Rosanas and he has been very much missed. What follows is a look inside the Grand Inquisitor and what is to come, not to mention a plethora of new Jedi. In the penu…

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The Games of the First Half of the Year! | Button Mash 1:35:18

10d ago1:35:18

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Ben, Steve Ahlman, Matt James, and Justin Charity banter (sans spoilers) about their ongoing adventures in the Land of Shadow in 'Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree' and how they've handled the popular DLC's difficulty. Then, they share their big-picture takeaways from the year in gaming so far (25:00), collaboratively (and only semi-contentiously) …

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Right-wing UK tabloid warns of 'Starmergeddon' ahead of Thursday's general election 7:08

1M ago7:08

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PRESS REVIEW – Wednesday July 3: The UK press anticipates a landslide win for Labour in Thursday's general election. Also, more than 200 candidates stand down in French constituencies in a bid to hold back the tide of the far right. In other news, Italian PM Giorgia Meloni has responded to an investigation that exposed Nazi salutes and racist sloga…

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Eritrean Biniam Girmay becomes first Black African rider to win a Tour de France stage 6:18

1M ago6:18

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PRESS REVIEW – Tuesday, July 2: The French and international papers make their plea for candidates to block the far right from winning seats in parliament ahead of Sunday's second round of French legislative elections, evoking a "political responsibility". Also: Eritrean cyclist Biniam Girmay becomes the first Black African rider to win a Tour de F…

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‘House of the Dragon’ Season 2, Episode 3 Reactions | The Midnight Boys 1:26:06

28d ago1:26:06

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The Midnight Boys are here to discuss another episode of 'HotD'! They start off with their first reaction to the episode (10:00). Then they get into the family dynamics of the show and the unsettling reality that there are no good leaders on either side (18:57). Finally, they touch on the consequential ending scene of the episode and what Charles w…

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'National Rally at the gates of power': French papers react to snap election results 6:14

1M ago6:14

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PRESS REVIEW – Monday, July 1: In this special edition, we bring you front pages, opinion pieces and cartoons from the French press and around the world after the far-right National Rally's victory in the first round of snap French legislative elections. Papers are expressing concern at the results, amid a consensus that Macron's gamble in calling …

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Ringer-Verse Recommends: June 2024 24:55

1M ago24:55

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Return of the recommendations! The 'Ringer-Verse' and 'House of R' crews wrap up a packed June with the latest installment of their monthly shout-outs to fandom favorites from TV, anime, movies, video games, books, comics, and beyond that were released recently but not yet covered in-depth on a full-length episode. Host: Ben Lindbergh Guests: Charl…

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Foggy, disjointed: Joe Biden's US debate performance bordered on 'elder abuse' 6:42

1M ago6:42

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PRESS REVIEW – Friday, June 28: Foggy, stumbling and "elder abuse" are how the press described Joe Biden's performance against Donald Trump in their first head-to-head presidential debate on Thursday evening. The two men drew attention for their performance more than their policies. Has Biden tanked his campaign? Also, we look at Keir Starmer, the …

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