Best Dueling Decades Podcasts (2024)

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Hall of Fame: Tony Stark, Iron Man 2:25:02

1h ago2:25:02

2:25:02

We have a plan: Attack! As 'Avengers: Endgame' turns five, Mal and Jo induct Tony Stark into the ‘House of R’ Hall of Fame. They look back at Tony's most iconic moments, from his signature snark to his harrowing showdowns, and celebrate his lasting impact on the MCU. Hosts: Mallory Rubin and Joanna Robinson Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman Additional …

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‘X-Men ’97’ Episodes 4-6 Deep Dive 1:51:04

1h ago1:51:04

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"The name’s Gambit, mon ami … remember it!" Mal and Jo are back to continue their ‘X-Men ’97’ deep dive by breaking down episodes 4-6. They discuss the stakes of the show (18:30) and explain why shame plays such a key role (56:40). Plus, they cover every romance and go over all that happened in the middle three episodes (78:37). Hosts: Mallory Rubi…

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The 2024 Spring Mailbag 1:33:36

2d ago1:33:36

1:33:36

From ‘House of the Dragon’ to sci-fi on Apple TV+ and everything in between, Mal and Joanna are here to answer all of your burning questions in the 2024 spring mailbag (9:02). They give all of their updates on the Paul Hall of Fame and discuss ‘Doctor Who,’ an ideal date with Jaime Lannister, and so much more. Hosts: Mallory Rubin and Joanna Robins…

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'Invincible' Season 2 Finale and Awards 1:27:26

10d ago1:27:26

1:27:26

Mal and Jo are back to dive into Season 2 of ‘Invincible.’ They break down the finale and the season as a whole (7:39). Later, they give out some Season 2 awards (59:59). Hosts: Mallory Rubin and Joanna Robinson Associate Producer: Carlos Chiriboga Additional Production: Arjuna Ramgopal Social: Jomi Adeniran Learn more about your ad choices. Visit …

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Our Top 10 ‘Captain America: The Winter Soldier’ Moments—10 Years Later 1:58:27

13d ago1:58:27

1:58:27

Mal and Jo reveal their top 10 moments from ‘Captain America: The Winter Soldier’ in honor of its 10-year anniversary (5:48). Hosts: Mallory Rubin and Joanna Robinson Producers: Carlos Chiriboga and Isaiah Blakely Additional Production: Arjuna Ramgopal Social: Jomi Adeniran Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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2024 Spring & Summer Hype Meter 1:22:34

18d ago1:22:34

1:22:34

It's time for the seasonal tradition on ‘House of R’ in which Jo and Mal bring you their most hyped properties coming this spring and summer (10:51). From ‘Thrones’ to ‘Star Wars,’ ‘Fallout’ to even ‘Kraven,’ they bring up the most prominent things on their radar this time around! Hosts: Mallory Rubin and Joanna Robinson Senior Producer: Steve Ahlm…

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‘X-Men ’97’ Episodes 1-3 Deep Dive 2:02:50

20d ago2:02:50

2:02:50

"To Me, My X-Men!" Mal and Jo are here to dive deep into the first three episodes of ‘X-Men ’97.’ They discuss their overall thoughts on the show so far, the history of the original ‘X-Men: The Animated Series,’ and their personal histories with the X-Men (10:51). Then, they go character by character, breaking down everything that happened in the f…

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'3 Body Problem' Season 1 Deep Dive 2:44:03

1M ago2:44:03

2:44:03

It's time to leap across time and space! Mal and Jo are here to tackle the entire first season of Netflix's '3 Body Problem' (07:13). They take their deep dive character by character and analyze this stacked cast along with the show's epic story (22:44). Hosts: Mallory Rubin and Joanna Robinson Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman Additional Production: A…

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'House of the Dragon' Season 2 Dueling Trailer Breakdown: The Green Trailer and the Black Trailer 2:16:41

27d ago2:16:41

2:16:41

It's time, once again, to rally the realm with Mal and Jo as they return to give you their deep dive on the two dueling trailers for the new season of 'House of the Dragon'! They begin with the "Team Green" trailer and discuss what the schemes of Alicent Hightower, Otto Hightower, Criston Cole, and more will be (07:15). Then, they move to the "Team…

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'The Acolyte' Trailer Breakdown and 'The Three-Body Problem' Book Club 1:31:47

30d ago1:31:47

1:31:47

It's time for a jam-packed episode of ‘House of R!’ Mal and Jo break down the electrifying trailer for the new Star Wars show, 'The Acolyte' (06:12). Then they drive into their first episode of 'House of Reads,' as they enter da book club and talk about 'The Three-Body Problem' (41:53). Later they bring on Zach Kram to discuss all of the spoiler-fi…

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'House of R' Live From SXSW 2024 1:06:47

1M ago1:06:47

1:06:47

Coming to you live from Austin, Texas, Mal and Jo dropped by SXSW 2024 for a live show of epic proportions (08:15). They also bring their classic "would you rathers" to life with some of the latest movies and TV shows (36:54). Hosts: Mallory Rubin and Joanna Robinson Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman Additional Production: Arjuna Ramgopal Social: Jomi …

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The 'Dune: Part Two' Mailbag 1:58:21

1M ago1:58:21

1:58:21

Mal and Jo return to Arrakis to answer your burning questions about the latest installment in the 'Dune' saga (08:11). From book changes to just how the heck they got off that big worm and everything in between, they are here to be your guide among the sands. Hosts: Mallory Rubin and Joanna Robinson Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman Additional Producti…

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'Dune: Part Two' Deep Dive 2:49:49

2M ago2:49:49

2:49:49

Jo and Mal begin their coverage of 'Dune: Part Two' with their classic deep dive into the massive blockbuster film that is sure to be a highlight of the year (07:32). They dive into the characters and themes with the likes of Paul, Chani, Stilgar, and more. They also attempt to see the future and predict what may happen in the third part based on t…

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Netflix’s ‘Avatar: The Last Airbender’ Winners and Losers 1:46:54

2M ago1:46:54

1:46:54

Mal and Jo are back in the world of 'Avatar' for a look at Season 1 of Netflix’s new live-action adaptation of ‘Avatar: The Last Airbender.’ They talk winners and losers as they go through four things that worked and four things that didn’t in this divisive show (17:32). Hosts: Mallory Rubin and Joanna Robinson Associate Producer: Carlos Chiriboga …

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‘The Bad Batch’ Season 3 Premiere Reactions 1:29:57

2M ago1:29:57

1:29:57

Mal is joined by Ben Lindbergh to give their reactions to the three-part premiere for the final season of ‘The Bad Batch (06:33). They dive deep with their biggest questions revolving around Project Necromancer, Omega, and Clone Force 99 (19:32). Later, they look ahead and talk about what they hope to see for the remainder of the season and how thi…

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Top 10 ‘Avatar: The Last Airbender’ Animated Moments 2:05:55

2M ago2:05:55

2:05:55

Mal and Jo are back to discuss their top 10 moments from the ‘Avatar: The Last Airbender’ animated show as they get ready for Netflix’s upcoming live-action adaptation. They go character by character, revealing their picks for their favorite moments for each—with a smuggle or two, as always. Hosts: Mallory Rubin and Joanna Robinson Associate Produc…

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Valentine's Day Quickie: F*ck/Marry/Moon Door, Top Alterna-Ships, the Romantasy Boom, and More! 1:23:52

2M ago1:23:52

1:23:52

Love is in the air! Also, a whole bunch of sex. Mal and Jo are here to have some Valentine's Day fun with another game of "F*ck/Marry/Moon Door" (05:24), as well as looking at classic alternative ships throughout stories, and even discussing the Romantasy craze going around books today. Hosts: Mallory Rubin and Joanna Robinson Senior Producer: Stev…

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Tropes Course: Golden Trios 2:02:00

2M ago2:02:00

2:02:00

They say the best things come in threes, and Joanna and Mal are here to give you their latest Tropes Course on our favorite golden and Freudian trios throughout storytelling (07:25). From 'Avatar' to 'Harry Potter' to 'Star Trek' to so much more, they break down main characters in threes and how some of the best teams bounce off of each other in so…

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The 2024 Winter Mailbag 1:55:43

3M ago1:55:43

1:55:43

From 'Dune' to dragons and everything in between, Mal and Joanna are here to answer all of your burning questions in the 2024 Winter Mailbag (08:00). they give all their updates on Cobb Vanth, '3 Body Problem' keys to success, their plans to cover 'Avatar: The Last Airbender,' and so much more. Hosts: Mallory Rubin and Joanna Robinson Senior Produc…

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‘Percy Jackson and the Olympians’ Season Finale Deep Dive 2:15:29

3M ago2:15:29

2:15:29

The Gods are among us as Joanna and Mal return to dive deep into the season finale of 'Percy Jackson and the Olympians (08:10). They take an extended look at the season's final episode and break down all of the significant story elements of the show (15:41). Later, they talk about book spoilers to see what may happen next in a potential Season 2 (0…

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'Percy Jackson' Finale Preview With Writer Daphne Olive 1:21:14

3M ago1:21:14

1:21:14

Joanna is joined by 'Percy Jackson' staff writer Daphne Olive in the lead-up to this week's season finale. They discuss the evolution of the show, fate, interpreting the Greek gods, and how mythology influences us all! Host: Joanna Robinson Guest: Daphne Olive Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman Additional Production: Arjuna Ramgopal Social: Jomi Adenira…

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‘Percy Jackson and the Olympians’ Episodes 5, 6, and 7 Reactions 1:48:47

3M ago1:48:47

1:48:47

The House of R has now returned to talk about the last three episodes of ‘Percy Jackson and the Olympians’ (08:43). They begin their deep dive with the continued godly quest of Percy and his friends (14:40). Later, they dive into their book section of the pod to talk about possible future spoilers as well as comparisons to the books (96:15). Hosts:…

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The 2024 Hype Draft 2:05:53

3M ago2:05:53

2:05:53

Mal and Jo are set to draft their most hyped things of 2024! They are also joined by Sean Fennessey and Ben Lindbergh to add to the fun and discuss what they are most looking forward to in 2024 (25:04). Hosts: Mallory Rubin and Joanna Robinson Guests: Ben Lindbergh and Sean Fennessey Associate Producer: Carlos Chiriboga Social: Jomi Adeniran Additi…

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'Echo' Deep Dive 2:05:08

3M ago2:05:08

2:05:08

It's time to join Mal and Jo for the first Marvel endeavor of 2024 in the form of ‘Echo’ (10:13). They take on the entire season drop and get into what made the show work and not work for them (28:32). Later, they break down easter eggs and much more. Hosts: Mallory Rubin and Joanna Robinson Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman Additional Production: Arju…

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‘Percy Jackson and the Olympians’ Episodes 3 and 4 Deep Dive 2:28:52

4M ago2:28:52

2:28:52

Mal and Jo are here to dive into Episodes 3 and 4 of 'Percy Jackson and the Olympians.' They begin with their initial thoughts on these two episodes and the general reviews the show has gotten (8:20). Then they dive into each episode, discussing the journey we’re on with each character, new characters that appear, and much more (20:09). Later on th…

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‘Doctor Who’ Christmas Special: “The Church on Ruby Road” 1:52:57

4M ago1:52:57

1:52:57

Mal and Jo are back to discuss “The Church on Ruby Road,” this year’s ‘Doctor Who’ Christmas special, and how it stacks up against the show’s holiday specials of years past (6:41). Then they dive deep into the episode that introduces the series’ newest companion, Ruby Sunday (18:03). Hosts: Mallory Rubin and Joanna Robinson Producer: Kai Grady Addi…

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'Percy Jackson and the Olympians' Episodes 1 & 2 Deep Dive 2:03:05

4M ago2:03:05

2:03:05

We just need some more wine. Mal and Jo are here to dive into the first two episodes of 'Percy Jackson and the Olympians' (07:20). After their initial impressions, they delve into their thoughts on Percy and the many characters and lore that stem from this beloved book series (16:22). Later, they also dive into book spoilers to see what may come ah…

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Top 10 Moments of 2023 1:51:52

4M ago1:51:52

1:51:52

As the year comes to a close, Mal and Jo look at their top 10 moments of 2023, and talk about their favorite shows, movies, and pieces of IP! Hosts: Joanna Robinson and Mallory Rubin Associate Producer: Carlos Chiriboga Social: Jomi Adeniran Addition Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adch…

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‘Doctor Who’ Anniversary Special Part 3: "The Giggle" 2:24:49

5M ago2:24:49

2:24:49

It is time to introduce a new doctor and the ‘House of R’ is here to guide you through the third special of ‘Doctor Who,’ titled "The Giggle" (07:47). They take a look at the thrilling conclusion of the 14th doctor as he faces off against the toy maker, as well as the introduction of Ncuti Gatwa as the 15th doctor (23:42). Hosts: Mallory Rubin and …

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Our Top Five Miyazaki Films and ‘The Boy and the Heron’ 1:52:48

5M ago1:52:48

1:52:48

A grey heron told once me that Mal and Jo are here to talk all things Miyazaki! They start by discussing Hayao Miyazaki’s newest film, ‘The Boy and the Heron.’ They talk about the themes, the world, and why this was such a personal film for Miyazaki (9:42). Later, they put together a list of their top five Miyazaki films and discuss how each one ha…

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'House of the Dragon' Season 2 Teaser Trailer Breakdown 1:02:08

5M ago1:02:08

1:02:08

Mal and Jo return to Westeros to highlight the seven most exciting things in the first trailer for 'House of the Dragon' Season 2. They start by parsing a thematic declaration, a glimpse of the North, and some intriguing leers and battle snapshots. Then, in the final third of the pod, they dive into book-spoiler territory to discuss some tantalizin…

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‘Doctor Who’ Anniversary Special Part 2: "Wild Blue Yonder" 2:21:39

5M ago2:21:39

2:21:39

Jo and Mal are back to venture into the "Wild Blue Yonder" for the second 60th ‘Doctor Who’ anniversary special (06:48). Then they dive deep into the episode that brings back one of the most emotional and impactful episodes of the series yet (19:11). Hosts: Mallory Rubin and Joanna Robinson Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman Additional Production: Arjun…

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House of R(ecommends) 2023 Year-End Special | House of R 1:33:31

5M ago1:33:31

1:33:31

Mal and Jo are joined by a bunch of Ringer regulars to bring you this year's House of Recommends and give you some great content to consume during the holiday season that you may have missed this year and beyond. Hosts: Joanna Robinson and Mallory Rubin Guests: Amanda Dobbins, Rob Mahoney, Ben Lindbergh, Dave Gonzales, Zach Kram Senior Producer: St…

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'Doctor Who' Anniversary Special Part 1: 'The Star Beast' Deep Dive 1:48:00

5M ago1:48:00

1:48:00

The time lord is upon us and so are Jo and Mal to dive into the first of three ‘Doctor Who’ 60th anniversary specials (05:00). They dive into the episode as the face of the tenth doctor returns, but the beginning of the fourteenth doctor is upon us. Come join the pod for reunions, redemptions, and even adorable Meep (15:13). Hosts: Mallory Rubin an…

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The 'Doctor Who' Rewatch (Part 6): The Thirteenth Doctor 2:14:24

5M ago2:14:24

2:14:24

The Time Lord has come in the form of Jodie Whittaker, so Joanna and Mal are here to dive deep into the era of the thirteenth Doctor. They cover Seasons 11 through 13 of the beloved BBC series in Part 6 of their 'Doctor Who' Viewing Guide (9:54). Then, they have some superlatives for all the Doctors they’ve covered as they look forward to David Ten…

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A Celebration of Scott Pilgrim 1:45:15

5M ago1:45:15

1:45:15

When I'm around you, I kind of feel like I'm on drugs. Mal and Jo are back to talk about ‘Scott Pilgrim Takes Off.’ They discuss Scott, Ramona, and all the returning characters in this new show, as well as their love for the 2010 movie, ‘Scott Pilgrim Vs. the World’ (7:09). Later, Joanna interviews the writer of the show, BenDavid Grabinski (1:12:2…

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'The Marvels' Deep Dive 2:34:08

5M ago2:34:08

2:34:08

This pod will go higher, further, and faster and dive deep into 'The Marvels.' Mal and Jo are here to give you their thoughts on the latest MCU team-up film (06:43). Later, they dive in character by character and talk about Captain Marvel (30:48), Ms. Marvel (46:52), and Monica Rambeau (1:40:54) as they examine each character's journey throughout t…

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'Loki' Season 2 Finale Deep Dive 3:13:34

6M ago3:13:34

3:13:34

It's all glory with this podcast as Joanna and Mal are here to dive deep into the thrilling conclusion of Loki Season 2! They take a look at their opening snapshot and give their overall impressions of the finale (08:43). Then they dive into their scene-by-scene breakdown of this hour-long conclusion and all of the character beats that they loved (…

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'Loki' Season 2, Episode 5 Deep Dive 2:11:53

6M ago2:11:53

2:11:53

Joanna is joined by Dave Gonzales to tackle the penultimate episode of 'Loki' Season 2! They break down their initial thoughts on what happens to Loki when he time slips through dying timelines in an attempt to rescue his friends (07:33). Then they dive deep into the episode itself and examine all of the emotional beats that bring Mobius, OB, and S…

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A Celebration of 'Invincible' 2:00:48

6M ago2:00:48

2:00:48

We do love your mother, but she’s more like a … a pet to us. 'Invincible' is back and so are Jo and Mal, who are suiting up to soar into Amazon Prime's bloody adaptation. First, they discuss Invincible's comic book origins and role in the superhero critique era (11:00). Then, they revisit some of Season 1's most memorable highlights (43:00). Finall…

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'Loki' Season 2, Episode 4 Deep Dive 2:34:43

6M ago2:34:43

2:34:43

It's time for another deep dive into ‘Loki’ Season 2! Mal and Jo are back to discuss Episode 4, “Heart of the TVA” (7:57). They talk about the debate between Loki and Sylvie, Victor Timely’s fate, and one of the most gruesome scenes in the history of the MCU (13:10). Hosts: Mallory Rubin and Joanna Robinson Associate Producer: Carlos Chiriboga Addi…

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The 'Doctor Who' Rewatch (Part 5): The Twelfth Doctor 2:27:03

6M ago2:27:03

2:27:03

The Time Lord has come in the form of Peter Capaldi, so Joanna and Mal are here to dive deep into the era of the twelfth Doctor. They cover Seasons 8 through 10 of the beloved BBC series in Part 5 of their 'Doctor Who' Viewing Guide (8:43). Hosts: Mallory Rubin and Joanna Robinson Associate Producer: Carlos Chiriboga Additional Production: Arjuna R…

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'Loki' Season 2, Episode 3 Deep Dive 2:44:50

6M ago2:44:50

2:44:50

It's time for another deep dive into ‘Loki’ Season 2! Mal and Jo are back to discuss Episode 3, “1893” (13:08). They talk about some questionable decisions being made by Loki and Mobius, discuss the horny motivations of Miss Minutes, and even sprinkle in a little Midwest geography talk (33:47). Hosts: Mallory Rubin and Joanna Robinson Associate Pro…

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Did ‘Daryl Dixon’ Reanimate 'The Walking Dead'? 1:47:29

6M ago1:47:29

1:47:29

Mal is joined by Ben Lindbergh to discuss ‘The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon’ Season 1. They start by talking about the state of the ‘Walking Dead’ franchise, their history with it, and whether this show could be a good reentry point for people (8:17). Then, they dip into the season by talking about Daryl and the new supporting characters, the show’s n…

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'Loki' Season 2, Episode 2 Deep Dive 2:34:23

6M ago2:34:23

2:34:23

This pod has got some nerve! Mal is joined by special guest host Rob Mahoney to dive deep into the second episode of 'Loki' (08:54). They discuss the stunning performances and dangerous developments at the TVA, as well as predict which characters may be more than meets the eye. Host: Mallory Rubin Guest: Rob Mahoney Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman Ad…

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Our Favorite MCU Memories and Moments 42:09

7M ago42:09

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To celebrate the release of our cohost Joanna Robinson's new book, 'MCU: The Reign of Marvel Studios,' we assembled our own team of Ringer Avengers to relive their favorite moments from the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Whether or not your top moment made the list, you'll find something in 'MCU' that helps you better understand how these stories came …

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'Loki' Season 2, Episode 1 Deep Dive 2:34:22

7M ago2:34:22

2:34:22

There is no flaw in this logic: It's time for a deep dive! Mal and Jo are back at the TVA to bring you their deep dive into the Season 2 premiere of 'Loki' (10:37). They take a look at the rocking premiere and what Loki and the TVA need to face in this new adventure (23:11). Hosts: Mallory Rubin and Joanna Robinson Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman Add…

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'Ahsoka' Finale Deep Dive 3:18:47

7M ago3:18:47

3:18:47

Today, victory is theirs! Join Mal and Jo as they dive deep into the eighth episode of 'Ahsoka' to chase the Eye of Sion and parse the finale's action, character beats, and trade-offs. Later, Ben joins to delve into the Mortis gods lore and what it might mean for the future of 'Star Wars.' Be sure to check out the first-ever 'Ringer-Verse' live sho…

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The House of R Hall of Fame: Loki 2:05:24

7M ago2:05:24

2:05:24

This pod is burdened with glorious purpose! It is time for Mal and Jo to usher you into House of R's first Hall of Fame episodes and its first inductee Loki of the MCU. They break down the character and history of Loki not only in film but in all of mythology (05:31) and how it informs his place in pop culture. Later, they each give out their own s…

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‘Ahsoka’ Episode 7 Deep Dive 2:41:34

7M ago2:41:34

2:41:34

You thought they were dead? Well, Mal and Jo are back to dive deep into the latest episode of ‘Ahsoka’ (06:56). They talk about everything that goes on in this thrilling episode leading up to the finale next week (12:54). Later they are joined by Ben to discuss the lore between Anakin and Thrawn (02:04:37) and so much more. Hosts: Mallory Rubin and…

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