

House of R
The Ringer
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 weekly with Deep Dives into new nerd culture releases, nostalgic revisitations of their favorite tales in fandom, Tropes Course examinations, Hall of Fame inductions, Hype Meters, drafts, mailbags, watch lists, top moments countdowns, recommendations, and more.
Episodes
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Jul 1, 2024 • 1h 5min
'House of the Dragon' Season 2, Episode 3 Reactions | Talk the Thrones
Chris Ryan, Mallory Ruben, and Joanna Robinson discuss blood feuds, burned-out castles, and secret meetings in the latest episode of 'House of the Dragon'. Topics include familial tensions, strategic moves, character dynamics, power struggles, and key moments in the series.

Jun 29, 2024 • 1h 14min
Talk the Thrones Live From the El Rey Theatre | Talk the Thrones
Chris Ryan, Mallory Rubin, and Joanna Robinson convene at the El Rey Theatre in Los Angeles to discuss the latest episodes of 'House of the Dragon' as they entertain fan questions, have in-depth chats, and play fun games in this live show recorded in June.Hosts: Chris Ryan, Joanna Robinson, and Mallory RubinSenior Producer: Steve AhlmanAdditional Production: Arjuna Ramgopal, Ronak Nair Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 28, 2024 • 1h 51min
'The Acolyte' Episode 5 Deep Dive
Guest Ben Lindbergh discusses the lore of a mysterious metal that can defeat lightsabers. They explore stunts in film, character moments, unique saber fighting styles, and leadership in an intense lightsaber fight. The podcast delves into lore, themes, character incompetence, past traumas, Sith thinking, and the properties of cortosis in the Star Wars universe.

Jun 26, 2024 • 3h 39min
‘House of the Dragon’ Season 2, Episode 2 Deep Dive | House of R
Join Mal and Joanna as they deep dive into the latest drama in Dragonstone, share wig watch updates, and discuss book spoilers. Exploring intricate relationships, character dynamics, and political intrigue within House of the Dragon.

Jun 24, 2024 • 1h 3min
'House of the Dragon' Season 2, Episode 2 Reactions | Talk the Thrones
The podcast discusses the hunt for blood and cheese in Westeros, chaos erupting, the removal of characters from councils, intricate family dynamics, betrayals, emotional turmoil, political maneuvering, character motivations, vulnerability, mistaken identity, and historical references within 'House of the Dragon'

Jun 21, 2024 • 2h 4min
'The Acolyte' Episode 4 Deep Dive
Dive deep into 'The Acolyte' episode 4 with Mal and Jo, discussing best parts and challenges. Theory corner, wig watch, and more! Analysis of character dynamics, exploring OSHA's past trauma and connection to the Force. Speculation on mysterious characters and hopes for intense lightsaber action in the next episode.

Jun 19, 2024 • 3h 33min
‘House of the Dragon’ Season 2, Episode 1 Deep Dive | House of R
Dive into the Season 2 premiere of a fantasy series, analyzing the action and intrigue of the Dance of the Dragons. Explore character dynamics, alliances, betrayals, and power struggles amidst dragons and noble families. Delve into themes of duty, loyalty, and leadership, with a focus on intricate relationships and emotional moments. Uncover the significance of prophecies, character interactions, and the impact of new castles in a world filled with dragons, mysteries, and complex character motivations.

Jun 17, 2024 • 55min
'House of the Dragon' Season 2, Episode 1 Reactions | Talk the Thrones
Talk the Thrones is back! Things look pretty rough in Westeros, and Chris Ryan, Mallory Rubin, and Joanna Robinson return to break everything down! They talk about the Otto vs. Larys proxy battle, Alicent and Rhaenyra's plots and schemes, and the shocking "Blood and Cheese" death at the end of this episode!Hosts: Chris Ryan, Mallory Rubin, Joanna RobinsonProduction:Jack Wilson, Chris Wohlers, Nick Kosut, Tony Perry, Bobby Gibbons, Cory McConnell, Arjuna Ramgopal, Steve Ahlman, John Richter, Aleya Zenieris, Jomi Adeniran, Jordan Bathe, Abreanna Corrales and Yvonne Wang Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 14, 2024 • 45sec
'Talk the Thrones' Returns!
It's time to return to the Iron Throne, and 'Talk the Thrones' is back in full video pod form! Every Sunday, right after 'House of the Dragon' airs, Chris Ryan, Joanna Robinson, and Mallory Rubin will assemble to discuss the latest episode in all of its shocking wonder!Follow along now, and we'll see you in Westeros! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 14, 2024 • 2h 6min
'The Acolyte' Episode 3 Deep Dive
The Jedi might be bad, but Jo and Mal are here to talk you through it as they dive into 'The Acolyte' Episode 3 (08:13). They kick off their deep dive with the witchy origins of Mae and Osha, and pick apart the troubled past that haunts them and the Jedi (20:08). Later, they are joined by Ben Lindbergh to discuss the early 'Star Wars' lore and what it means for the rest of the season (01:43:03).Be sure to get tickets for the Ringer Residency in Los Angeles this summer!Hosts: Mallory Rubin and Joanna RobinsonGuest: Ben LindberghProducers: Steve Ahlman, John RichterAdditional Production: Arjuna RamgopalSocial: Jomi Adeniran Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices


