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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': ...
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Every week, The Ringer's Ben Lindbergh and Jason Concepcion delve into the virtual world, discussing the latest video game releases and trends, interviewing industry experts, and exploring fascinating subcultures.
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Can ‘Assassin’s Creed: Shadows’ Save Ubisoft? | Button Mash
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Ben, Jessica Clemons, and Arjuna Ramgopal get their 16th-century stealth on as they share their spoiler-free impressions of the highly anticipated, high-stakes sequel that brings the ‘Assassin’s Creed’ franchise to feudal Japan. They discuss what’s new, what’s not, what works, and what flops about the long-awaited title, as well as why its success …
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Severance Season 2 Theories and Questions | The Midnight Boys
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The Boys are here to deliver all of their thoughts on 'Severance' Season 2, including the character progression from the previous season and their conspiracy theories on the show lore. Hosts: Van Lathan, Charles Holmes, Jomi Adeniran, and Steve Ahlman Producers: Aleya Zenieris and Steve Ahlman Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopal Learn mo…
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Ben Lindbergh and Meg Rowley banter about Meg’s positional power rankings progress and discuss why MLB is “evaluating” its Diversity Pipeline Program, then for the first time in a while answer listener emails (15:35) about how baseball would be different if swinging hard caused more serious injuries, a high-elevation league/division, inter-game pen…
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‘Harley Quinn,’ Looney Toons, and the Importance of Animation! | Mint Edition
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Jomi and Steve are back with their reactions to the season finale of ‘Harley Quinn’ (11:30). Then, the guys get into ‘Looney Toons: The Day the Earth Blew Up’ and Warner Bros.’ business practices with the Looney Toons as a whole (35:00). Hosts: Jomi Adeniran and Steve Ahlman Producer: Jonathan Kermah Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopal L…
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Effectively Wild Episode 2298: The 2025 Preseason Predictions Game
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Ben Lindbergh, Meg Rowley, and FanGraphs authors Michael Baumann and Ben Clemens play “College Baseball Player or Musician Who’s Performing at Sea.Hear.Now 2025” (4:53), and then explain the third annual preseason predictions game (11:53) and make 10 bold predictions apiece (18:57) about baseball in 2025, to be voted on by listeners. Audio intro: T…
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Effectively Wild Episode 2297: Shocked and a Paul
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Ben Lindbergh and Meg Rowley banter about the opening series of the regular season in Japan, then (10:55) discuss the removal (and eventual restoration) of a page about Jackie Robinson on the Department of Defense website, before (39:53) bantering further about breakouts, how player heights dropped (or didn’t!) after players were measured more accu…
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The Punisher Returns! Daredevil: Born Again Episode 4 | The Midnight Boys
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The Boys are back to discuss all things ‘Daredevil: Born Again’ Episode 4. They dive into the arrival of The Punisher in the series and how the show compares to the original Netflix show. Hosts: Van Lathan, Charles Holmes, Jomi Adeniran, and Steve Ahlman Producers: Aleya Zenieris, Jonathan Kermah, and Steve Ahlman Additional Production Support: Arj…
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Effectively Wild Episode 2296: Season Preview Series: Yankees and White Sox
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Ben Lindbergh and Meg Rowley banter about completing the season preview series, then preview the 2025 New York Yankees (7:48) with Gary Phillips of the New York Daily News, and the 2025 Chicago White Sox (1:04:41) with Sox Machine’s James Fegan. 2025 EW Season Preview Series AL BALCHWATHBOSCLEHOUNYYDETLAATBRKCRSEATORMINTEX NL ATLCHCARIMIACINCOLNYMM…
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'Invincible' Season 3 Finale + 'Novocaine' and Jack Quaid | Mint Edition
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Today, Steve and Jomi immerse themselves in an epic 'Invincible' Season 3 finale and share their thoughts on Mark’s battle with Conquest, the Invincible War, and much more (07:00)! Later, the guys are joined by Jack Quaid, star of 'Novocaine' and 'The Boys'! The trio discuss the most gruesome scenes in 'Novocaine,' Quaid’s role as Hughie, and more …
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Effectively Wild Episode 2295: Only the Best Breakout Picks
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Ben Lindbergh and Meg Rowley banter about Jacob deGrom dialing down the velo, the Cardinals signing their first free agent of the offseason, David Robertson still being available, the underrated career of Yasmani Grandal, the latest New Era cap confusion, follow-ups on several recent topics, and the newly jacked Mr. Met. Then (57:22) they talk to R…
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Did the MCU Do White Tiger Dirty? Daredevil: Born Again Episode 3 | The Midnight Boys
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The Boys are back to discuss all things 'Daredevil: Born Again' Episode 3. They dive into White Tiger’s character arc and give the MCU a few ideas for alternate story lines. Hosts: Van Lathan, Charles Holmes, Jomi Adeniran, and Steve Ahlman Producers: Aleya Zenieris, Jonathan Kermah, and Steve Ahlman Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopal L…
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Effectively Wild Episode 2294: Season Preview Series: Dodgers and Rockies
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Ben Lindbergh and Meg Rowley banter about a surprising amount of Mo Vaughn content, a rash of spring injuries (including Gerrit Cole‘s Tommy John surgery and other Yankees ailments), the latest A’s and Rays woes, and more. Then they preview the 2025 Los Angeles Dodgers (26:11) with The Athletic’s Fabian Ardaya, and the 2025 Colorado Rockies (1:34:0…
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Effectively Wild Episode 2293: Impossible Sliders and Extremely Slow Curves
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Ben Lindbergh and Meg Rowley banter about a baseball flub in medical procedural The Pitt, Lawrence Butler’s extension, Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s lofty contract target, how the ball moves differently in the Cactus League, and the value of variety in pitch selection, followed by Stat Blasts (49:20) about the WAR values of letters in player names, the b…
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Effectively Wild Episode 2292: Season Preview Series: Braves and Marlins
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Ben Lindbergh and Meg Rowley banter about a fresh wave of “breakout candidate” crimes, Jerry Dipoto’s latest Meg-maddening comments, the rise of the “kick change,” how ball/strike calls differ from other boundary calls, Barry Bonds’s comments about Shohei Ohtani, and more. Then they preview the 2025 Atlanta Braves (50:56) with 92.9 The Game’s Grant…
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‘Split Fiction’ Reactions and Our Top Five Couch Co-Op Games, Plus Josef Fares | Button Mash
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Ben, Matt James, and Steve Ahlman step into their simulators and share their spoiler-free reviews of Hazelight's latest co-op opus, ‘Split Fiction.’ After discussing the highs and lows of the genre-bending adventure, they name their all-time favorite local co-op games (01:28). Finally, Ben talks to Hazelight founder and ‘Split Fiction’ director Jos…
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Effectively Wild Episode 2291: Season Preview Series: Phillies and Guardians
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Ben Lindbergh and Meg Rowley banter about whether the challenge system will inevitably pave the way for full ABS, the degrees of difficulty for two-way Travis Hunter vs. two-way Shohei Ohtani, and (very briefly) reinstating Pete Rose. Then they preview the 2025 Philadelphia Phillies (36:58) with The Athletic’s Matt Gelb, and the 2025 Cleveland Guar…
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The 2025 Versies Awards | The Ringer-Verse
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‘House of R,’ ‘The Midnight Boys,’ and ‘Mint Edition’ unite to bring you the 2025 Versies Awards and celebrate all the highs and lows of nerd content from this last year. Witchiest Moment (06:25) We Are So Back (11:43) Most Emotionally Wrenching Moment (18:09) Most Toxic Couple Award (30:03) Best Dance Scene (35:23) Heartthrob of the Year (41:47) B…
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Daredevil: Born Again Episodes 1 and 2 Reaction | The Midnight Boys
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The Boys are back to give all of their thoughts on the first two episodes of Daredevil: Born Again seven years after the original Daredevil series ended. Hosts: Van Lathan, Charles Holmes, Jomi Adeniran, and Steve Ahlman Producers: Aleya Zenieris, Jonathan Kermah, Jessie Lopez, and Steve Ahlman Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopal Learn m…
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Effectively Wild Episode 2290: Season Preview Series: Diamondbacks and Nationals
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Ben Lindbergh and Meg Rowley banter about the balletic strikeout celebrations of Rockies reliever Jefry Yan, Terry Francona’s selective opposition to ABS this spring, how frequently potential game-ending strikeouts will get challenged, and baseball in Season 2 of Poker Face. Then they preview the 2025 Arizona Diamondbacks (36:00) with The Arizona R…
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Franchise Speed Dating: Playing Five Famous Series for the First Time | Button Mash
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Ben and Matt discuss Matt’s spoiler-free impressions of ‘Avowed,’ the ‘Elden Ring Nightreign’ network test, and news about layoffs and closures affecting ‘Marvel Rivals’ and ‘Wonder Woman’ (10:00). Then Ben looks for love in the latest installments of long-running video game franchises that he’s never previously played—‘Dynasty Warriors,’ ‘Sniper E…
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Effectively Wild Episode 2289: Season Preview Series: Mets and Angels
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Ben Lindbergh and Meg Rowley banter about some members of last year’s Yankees and Dodgers still sniping about the World Series, Max Scherzer’s objection to the challenge system, how ABS has broadly been received so far, and assorted tactical considerations concerning when to challenge. Then they preview the 2025 New York Mets (29:08) with The […]…
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A short month yields a long list of recommendations! Join your favorite Ringer-Verse and House of R hosts and friends as they gush about geek content in the latest installment of their monthly mini-pod about fandom favorites from TV, anime, movies, video games, books, comics, and beyond that were (mostly) released recently but not yet covered in-de…
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Daredevil: Born Again: 12 Important Questions | The Midnight Boys
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The Boys are back to talk about all things Daredevil before Daredevil: Born Again comes out on Disney+ (12:17). They then discuss rumors of Lucasfilm’s president stepping down this year (1:32:30). Hosts: Van Lathan, Charles Holmes, Jomi Adeniran, and Steve Ahlman Producers: Aleya Zenieris, Jonathan Kermah, and Steve Ahlman Additional Production Sup…
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Effectively Wild Episode 2288: Season Preview Series: Red Sox and Athletics
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Ben Lindbergh and Meg Rowley banter about whether certain injuries can improve players, old-but-good guys not getting gigs, the offensive disparity between the Grapefruit and Cactus Leagues, and Bryce Harper’s Phanatic tattoo. Then they preview the 2025 Boston Red Sox (31:16) with The Boston Globe’s Alex Speier, and the 2025 Sacramento Athletics (1…
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Mega Animation Check-In ('Spider-Man,' 'Invincible,' 'Harley Quinn') | Mint Edition
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Jomi and Steve are back and ready to dive into all things animation! To kick things off, the guys react to Season 1 of ‘Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man’ (02:00). Then, the guys check in on ‘Invincible’ Season 3 (25:00), followed by ‘Harley Quinn’ Season 5 (36:30). Later, the guys react to Nickelodeon’s announcement of ‘Avatar: Seven Havens’ (…
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Nerd News: Andor Season 2 Trailer Reaction, Plus DC News | The Midnight Boys
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The Boys are back for a very special Nerd News episode! They share their reactions to the trailer for the highly anticipated Season 2 of Disney+’s Andor. They then discuss the most recent DC release schedule news. Hosts: Van Lathan, Charles Holmes, Jomi Adeniran, and Steve Ahlman Producers: Aleya Zenieris, Jonathan Kermah, and Steve Ahlman Addition…
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