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Welcome to ‘House of R,’ where Mallory Rubin and Joanna Robinson explore your favorite fictional universes with their signature Deep Dives into everything from ‘Game of Thrones’ to ‘Star Wars,’ ‘The Lord of the Rings’ to Marvel, and beyond. Whether they’re parsing mythology, story themes, and character arcs or tracing influences across decades of fantasy and sci-fi stories, Jo and Mal will be here with Deep Dives into new nerd culture releases, nostalgic revisitations of their favorite tales in fandom, Hype Meters, drafts, mailbags, watch lists, top moments countdowns, recommendations, and more.
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- 2 days ago1h 26m
House of HorroR: Resident Evil
Mal and Jo bring you their thoughts on game turned horror movie, ‘Resident Evil.’ They first discuss Mal’s 40th birthday and how she bravely ventured into it by watching a horror movie. They touch on their shared love of Austin Abrams, and how the filmmaking of this movie rounded out the world and added to the narrative. Intro Opening Snapshot Homework? Mallory’s Horror Movie Primer Our History with the Franchise Resident Evil: A Quick Scamper Through Raccoon City This Is So…Funny? What Makes a Good Video Game Adaptation? Austin Abrams: King of the Sphincters Without Majorly Spoiling Anything… The Bad Babies Recommend Hosts: Joanna Robinson and Mallory Rubin Producers: Scott Lee and Jamie Yukich Studio Production: Jacob Cornett Social: Jomi Adeniran Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopowell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- 6 days ago2h 39m
‘Lanterns’ Episode 5 Deep Dive
Mal and Jo dive deep into Episode 5 of ‘Lanterns’ as the action ramps up heading into the final stretch of the season!They break down the pivotal chaos that ensues, the latest Manhunter theories surrounding the Macons in Rushville, and the complicated morals and relationships driving each character down their individual paths. Intro Opening Snapshot Kerry Joins Flashback Bangs Hall of Fame Hal’s Final (?) Lesson to John Zoe’s Final Lesson to Noah Hal and Hal and Kerry Zoe Gets Under John’s Skin Experiencing the Pleasures of the Galaxy RIP Ali-Ben John Phones Home Hal-o (It’s Like the Video Game 'Halo' but It’s Hal) Gunfight at the Rushville Motel “I Don’t Want It” Theory Corner & Comics SpoilersHosts: Joanna Robinson and Mallory RubinProducers: Carlos Chiriboga and Scott LeeStudio Production: Jacob CornettSocial: Jomi AdeniranAdditional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopowell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- 1 weeks ago2h 58m
‘Buffy the Vampire Slayer’ Season 5 Rewatch (Part 2)
Mal and Jo are back in Spike’s crypt to continue their ‘Buffy the Vampire Slayer’ rewatch! This time, they’re breaking down the second half of Season 5 (Episode 11, “Triangle,” through Episode 22, “The Gift”). They dive deep into two of the best episodes of the series, discuss what worked so well about this stretch of episodes, and more! Plus, they give out some superlatives! Intro Opening Snapshot Our favorites: “The Body” Our favorites: “The Gift” Superlatives Hosts: Joanna Robinson and Mallory RubinProducer: Carlos ChiribogaProduction Assistant: Scott LeeStudio Production: Jacob CornettSocial: Jomi AdeniranAdditional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopowell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- 1 weeks ago2h 16m
'Lanterns' Episode 4 Deep Dive
Mal and Jo jump right into another deep dive on Episode 4 of 'Lanterns,' and somehow we’re already halfway through Season 1! They break down some major theories surrounding the Manhunters, the growing mystery and increasingly strange events unfolding in Rushville, and the complicated dynamic between Hal Jordan and John Stewart as their relationship continues to spiral downwards—or perhaps evolve! Intro Opening snapshot Hal’s Sinestro visit continues John shops with the townies Water tower recon Bringing Kerry up to speed Lianna pays John a visit Drill-time bonding Inside Macon’s weenie Macon’s other weenie Zoe’s visit takes a turn Slaughterhouse sleuthing Hector’s gambit meets Hal’s gambit A frosty car ride homeHosts: Joanna Robinson and Mallory RubinProducers: Carlos Chiriboga and Scott LeeStudio Production: Jacob CornettSocial: Jomi AdeniranAdditional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopowell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- 2 weeks ago2h 11m
‘Buffy the Vampire Slayer’ Season 5 Rewatch (Part 1)
Mal and Jo are finally back in Sunnydale to continue their ‘Buffy the Vampire Slayer’ rewatch! This time, they’re breaking down the first half of Season 5 (through Episode 10, “Into the Woods”). They talk about an incredible Spike episode, say goodbye to Riley, discuss the introduction of Dawn, and more! Plus, they give out some superlatives! Intro Opening Snapshot Our favorite: S5E7, “Fool for Love” Superlatives Hosts: Joanna Robinson and Mallory RubinProducer: Carlos ChiribogaProduction Assistant: Scott LeeStudio Production: Jacob CornettSocial: Jomi AdeniranAdditional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopowell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- 2 weeks ago2h 22m
‘Lanterns’ Episode 3 Deep Dive
Mal and Jo are back to dive deep into "OutKast," the third episode of ‘Lanterns.’ They talk about the reveal of John’s origin story, his parents’ deal with the Guardians, John’s interview, and more! Intro Opening snapshot John’s interview begins The Ring chooses John Sr. Bernadette makes a bargain with the Guardians John’s Gray Wolf mission Bernadette and John Sr. form a plan Lianna inserts the Hal wedge John learns his path Shooting lessons John’s long walk home John learns the truth John’s discharge John’s test arrives Junior Rapid-fire theory and comics spoilers corner Hosts: Joanna Robinson and Mallory RubinProducer: Carlos ChiribogaProduction Assistant: Scott LeeStudio Production: Jacob CornettSocial: Jomi AdeniranAdditional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopowell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- 3 weeks ago1h 53m
'Oppenheimer' With Sean Fennessey | Nolan Revisited
Mal and Jo sit down with Ringer guest Sean Fennessey! They discuss the special Orioles moment for Mal and Jo this past weekend, go into a general discussion about 'Oppenheimer' to prime up the conversation, and then proceed to dive into each of their 15 superlative picks for the film. Intro Oppenheimer revisited SuperlativesHosts: Joanna Robinson and Mallory RubinProducers: Carlos Chiriboga and Scott LeeStudio Production: Jacob CornettSocial: Jomi AdeniranAdditional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopowell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- 3 weeks ago2h 16m
‘Lanterns’ Episode 2 Deep Dive
Mal and Jo are back to dive deep into the second episode of ‘Lanterns,’ “Trust Fall.” They talk about everything from Hal’s detective work to our first look at Sinestro! Intro Opening Snapshot 2016 Cold open Hal works the case A very harried Sheriff Kerry Of corpses and mansions and super suits Hello, Earl! John (and his bird) get Lantern-napped Kerry and Hal team up Of Manhunters and Red Lanterns??? Sheriff Kerry’s very wary Trust is running very thin in Rushville, Nebraska Enter Sinestro Rapid-fire Theory and Comic Spoilers Corner Hosts: Joanna Robinson and Mallory RubinProducer: Carlos ChiribogaProduction Assistant: Scott LeeStudio Production: Jacob CornettSocial: Jomi AdeniranAdditional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopowell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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About House of R
Welcome to ‘House of R,’ where Mallory Rubin and Joanna Robinson explore your favorite fictional universes with their signature Deep Dives into everything from ‘Game of Thrones’ to ‘Star Wars,’ ‘The Lord of the Rings’ to Marvel, and beyond. Whether they’re parsing mythology, story themes, and character arcs or tracing influences across decades of fantasy and sci-fi stories, Jo and Mal will be here with Deep Dives into new nerd culture releases, nostalgic revisitations of their favorite tales in fandom, Hype Meters, drafts, mailbags, watch lists, top moments countdowns, recommendations, and more.
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