Best Mash Those Buttons Podcasts (2024)

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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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#384: Evo 2024 Special Round 2: The Announcements 1:31:09

1h ago1:31:09

1:31:09

In this episode we talk the announcements and reveals from Evo 2024. We got a look at Terry in Street Fighter 6, while Arcsys laid out the details of Guilty Gear Strive Season 4. Finally getting that 3v3! Oh yeah, Heihachi's back for Tekken 8. We also touch on the new developments for Granblue Fantasy and Hunter x Hunter, the introduction of Evo Eu…

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#383: Evo 2024 Special Round 1: The Event 1:46:52

11h ago1:46:52

1:46:52

Full house this week as we dig into Evo 2024! This was Mikey's first Evo, while Static was clocking in his ninth time at the event. We talked about everything from the new venue and accessibility to the highs and lows of the tournament matches. We also talk about Mikey's surprisingly good performance in Tekken using Panda, the impact of dealing wit…

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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

59:48

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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#216: The Pre-BiS Grind ft. Kaghoegaming & Killnine 2:06:29

1h ago2:06:29

2:06:29

In Warcraft Reloaded Podcast episode 216, hosts Blazzinbob and Melarina are joined by guests Kaghoe and Killnine. The episode kicks off with the team addressing listener voicemails concerning various Phase 4 issues in Season of Discovery (SoD). The discussion then shifts to the latest news: How to obtain your Onyxia attunement in Season of Discover…

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#269: The Patch 11.0 Quiz! 1:23:11

18h ago1:23:11

1:23:11

Nick, Rei, Eric, and Kura are back and with Patch 11.0 fast approaching on July 23rd, its time for a quiz to see what we all know about it! Nick begins with a slight tangent about when the end of the expansion ends technically, and then Rei talks about what she has been doing in the game. Rei talks about how the guild is getting new members applyin…

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#134: Dawntrail Story Part 1 1:09:45

3h ago1:09:45

1:09:45

We're starting out on our journey through the Dawntrail story (MSQ). We'll have plenty of spoilers for the initial city quests, and one of the starter zones here. We've also got stories to tell about the "limited supply" of infinitely reproducible digital items (another Square collaboration with question results). It looks like we're going to be un…

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

6m ago1:22:15

1:22:15

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

1:29:38

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

1:38:03

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

1:17:31

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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#215: Phase 4 Chaos ft Kippzo & Peach 3:42:19

40m ago3:42:19

3:42:19

In Warcraft Reloaded Podcast episode 215, hosts Blazzinbob and Melarina are joined by guests Kippzo and Peach (TexasTrash) for an engaging discussion. The episode begins with the hosts addressing multiple emails that cover topics such as Rune catchup mechanics, the viability of alts in Season of Discovery (SoD), the melee hunter rework, warriors ha…

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#382: Braum Enters 2XKO, Takeda Enters Mortal Kombat 1, and the Road to Evo 2024 1:16:20

1d ago1:16:20

1:16:20

This week we discuss new characters, including Braum for 2XKO, Lydia for Tekken 8, and Takeda's return for MK1. We chat about Evo 2024, touching on its record-breaking attendance, anticipated game reveals, and the overall hype surrounding the event. We also discuss a surprise fighting game mode found within DotA, and the potential broader implicati…

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

21m ago1:38:11

1:38:11

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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#214: WoW Classic Banter 2:40:12

3h ago2:40:12

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In Warcraft Reloaded Podcast episode 214, hosts Blazzinbob and Melarina are joined by guests Joardee, Mr Sully, OnlyBlackSmoke, and Winky. This special episode was recorded during a vacation in Seattle at the end of the trip. The discussion covers a wide range of WoW Classic topics, with a primary focus on the Season of Discovery and the upcoming P…

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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

1:44:05

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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#163: Time is Money, Friend 1:16:45

3d ago1:16:45

1:16:45

Nick is back with Katie once again to talk about a bit more than just the lore of World of Warcraft. Katie starts by talking about how she’s been enjoying the recent content this year including Plunderstorm. Nick complains that he bought a shirt for what was just a six week event. They then talk about the Hearthstone Anniversary event in WoW and ho…

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#268: Remix or Beta? The surprise third option! 1:00:46

4d ago1:00:46

1:00:46

Nick, Rei, Eric, and Kurabara are back to talk about what’s been going on in World of Warcraft lately. First, Rei talks about bringing an underleveled character through some mythic dungeons and struggling with the carry. This leads to a discussion about people who buy carries or even buy whole accounts for the achievements and mounts they may have …

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#381: M. Bison Impressions, Dual Rulers Teaser, and Esports World Cup 1:04:58

7d ago1:04:58

1:04:58

We kick off with an in-depth discussion about M. Bison's performance in Street Fighter 6, touching on his strengths and potential weaknesses. We then shift gears to talk about the new Guilty Gear Strive Dual Rulers teaser trailer revealed at Anime Expo, discussing potential new characters and story directions. We also cover Agent Smith being added …

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

5d ago1:29:51

1:29:51

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

9d ago1:40:04

1:40:04

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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#133: The Dawn of Dawntrail 1:21:40

9d ago1:21:40

1:21:40

The wait is finally over! This is a no-spoilers episode, we're still unpacking our entry into Dawntrail after the early access period and first launch day. There's a bunch to discuss and unpack, from graphics to glamours to the (relatiely) smooth launch. Some discussion about story structure and presentation, but reall, no spoilers! Pan is overly c…

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

10d ago1:35:18

1:35:18

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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#213: Season of Discovery is Back! ft Simonize & Vendetta 2:31:14

11d ago2:31:14

2:31:14

In Warcraft Reloaded Podcast episode 213, Blazzinbob and Melarina are joined by guests SimonizeShow and Vendetta__tv for an in-depth discussion about the Season of Discovery (SoD). The episode starts with a listener's discord question about world buffs, discussing the pros and cons of obtaining them and the challenges of their unreliability on less…

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#380: 2XKO Alpha Lab, Evo Breaks Records, and CEO 2024 Recap 1:21:07

11d ago1:21:07

1:21:07

We kick off this episode with an overview of the upcoming 2XKO Alpha Lab. We discuss the introduction of new features like the 'Pulse' variation, which includes auto combos for beginner players. We dissect the recent EVO 2024 registration numbers, highlighting the significant participation and the games making waves. Furthermore, CEO 2024 gets reca…

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

12d ago1:26:06

1:26:06

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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Ringer-Verse Recommends: June 2024 24:55

15d 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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‘The Boys’ Season 4, Episode 5 and ‘The Acolyte’ Episode 5 Instant Reactions | The Midnight Boys 1:46:21

17d ago1:46:21

1:46:21

The Midnight Boys kick things off with a discussion on the latest episode of ‘The Boys,’ focusing on Hughie and his father and much more (08:15). Then the guys dive into the latest episode of ‘The Acolyte’ and react to the reveal of the masked villain (52:40). Later, listen to Nerd News Minute as the Boys react to the latest pictures of James Gunn’…

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#212: SoD P4, Too Much Content? ft TableSlam , IAmLubes & Arcos 2:51:23

17d ago2:51:23

2:51:23

In Warcraft Reloaded Podcast episode 212, Blazzinbob is joined by guests TableSlam, IAmLubes, and Arcos. The episode begins with a discussion on the pros and cons of world buffs and the potential issues they might cause. The news segment covers a variety of updates: Midsummer Arrives in Cataclysm Classic: The event guide for Midsummer in Cataclysm …

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The Summer Content Road Trip | Mint Edition 1:06:22

18d ago1:06:22

1:06:22

Grab your snacks and queue up your playlists! Steve and Jomi are joined by Jessica Clemons and Daniel Chin to go on the ultimate journey with a Summer Road Trip Draft. Picking between characters from ‘The Boys,’ ‘House of the Dragon,’ ‘Acolyte,’ ’The Bear,’ and ‘Deadpool & Wolverine,’ our crew will look to assemble the perfect cast to ride across t…

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#379: When’s Mahvel?! Marvel vs Capcom Fighting Collection and Bison Character Breakdown 1:19:51

18d ago1:19:51

1:19:51

We dive deep into the exciting announcement of Marvel vs. Capcom 2's return and discuss the major features of the upcoming Marvel vs. Capcom fighting collection. We also explore the newest addition to Street Fighter 6, M. Bison, highlighting his gameplay mechanics and the character breakdown shared by the developers. Alongside this, we shine a spot…

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‘House of the Dragon’ Season 2, Episode 2 Reactions | The Midnight Boys 1:13:24

19d ago1:13:24

1:13:24

Tap in as the Midnight Boys react to another loaded episode of 'HotD'! Today’s episode topics include Otto's ousting (14:53), Aemond’s mommy issues (28:33), Ser Criston Cole screwing his way to the top (31:26), and, of course, the battle of the twins (53:46). Hosts: Charles Holmes, Van Lathan, Jomi Adeniran, and Steve Ahlman Producers: Aleya Zenier…

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#132: Riding to Dawntrail 1:16:42

22d ago1:16:42

1:16:42

We're back! Dawntrail is so close! Kristen went to Japan, Lili has been streaming, and Pan doesn't understand what a horse girl is, on multiple levels. We've got the last few updates of our Endwalk, discussion about preparing for the new expansion, and thoughts about how the mog coin to kupo nut exchange rate in the Companion app. Okay, not so much…

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Nintendo News and 'Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree' Impressions | Button Mash 1:10:21

22d ago1:10:21

1:10:21

Ben, Steve Ahlman, and Matt James discuss the biggest news from this week's Nintendo Direct (including a 'Legend of Zelda' with playable Zelda and proof of life for 'Metroid Prime 4'), gaming's suddenly stacked release schedule for the rest of 2024, and what the Switch 2's launch lineup could look like. Then they reflect on the legacy of 'Elden Rin…

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'The Boys' Ep. 4 and 'The Acolyte' Ep. 4 Reactions | The Midnight Boys 1:24:28

24d ago1:24:28

1:24:28

The Supes and the Jedi battle it out, and the Midnight Boys are here to break it all down! First, jump into the messy drama of 'The Boys' and see what the boys think about Homelander confronting his past (06:50). Then, see how strong the force is with the latest episode of 'The Acolyte' and how the mystery unfolds (53:57). Hosts: Charles Holmes, Va…

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#267: Beta Season! Remix Season! 1:16:13

1M ago1:16:13

1:16:13

Nick, Rei, Kura, and Eric are back this week to talk about what they’ve been doing in WoW! In this case, they’ve all been splitting their time between The War Within Beta and the Mists of Pandaria Remix. First, Rei talks about raiders that struggle comprehending loot rules that have been the same. She also talks about players who were struggling to…

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#378: 2XKO Event in Berlin, Guilty Gear Anime, and EWC's Effect on the FGC 1:14:01

26d ago1:14:01

1:14:01

In this episode of Double Tap, we discussed various updates and events around the fighting games community, including a surprise influencer event for 2XKO in Berlin and the early release of DNF Duel's latest patch. Crashtag shared his experience of the event, where he played with many talented players and discussed footsies in tag games. We also to…

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#211: Phase 4 is Coming! ft Hammerdance & SanMedina 2:18:23

25d ago2:18:23

2:18:23

In Warcraft Reloaded Podcast episode 211, Blazzinbob is joined by guests Hammerdance and SanMedina. The episode kicks off with the hosts addressing listener questions from Discord about world buffs in Season of Discovery, providing insights and opinions on this popular topic. The news segment covers a wide range of updates for Season of Discovery P…

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‘House of the Dragon’ Season 2 Premiere Instant Reactions | The Midnight Boys 1:14:24

1M ago1:14:24

1:14:24

Listen as the Midnight Boys break down Season 2, Episode 1 of ‘House of the Dragon’ like only they know how. Along the way, the guys discuss whether the show leans toward Team Green or Team Black. They then, of course, get into the chaos that came with Blood and Cheese. Later, the Midnight Meter is broken out to officially score this loaded season …

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#266: What Do We Want? BORK! When Do We -- BORK! 1:23:06

26d ago1:23:06

1:23:06

The raid team is going through the Awakened raids and one step closer to getting completion for Heroic! Not much on the front for Remix as a guild but there are a handful going hard be it for the Bronze or Transmogs, or getting stuck on Durumu… Crisp joined in tonight in place of Nick and his focus has been mainly on Cata Classic and ready to be su…

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‘Inside Out 2’ with Director Kelsey Mann + The Pixar Tier Rankings | Mint Edition 1:20:04

1M ago1:20:04

1:20:04

Steve and Jomi are back and ready to go on a journey with their emotions in reaction to Disney Pixar’s latest ‘Inside Out 2’ (02:00). The guys are joined by director of the film Kelsey Mann later to get some insight into how the film came together, things that didn’t make the final cut, and much more (27:00). Later, Jomi and Steve share their tier …

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