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.
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Dec 11, 2023 • 2h 25min
‘Doctor Who’ Anniversary Special Part 3: "The Giggle"
Exploring the introduction of a new Doctor in 'Doctor Who', the thrilling conclusion to the 14th Doctor's battle with the toy maker, and the debut of Ncuti Gatwa as the 15th Doctor. Delving into the multiverse concept, potential crossovers, and emotional journeys of the Doctor, touching on themes of self-awareness, fear, and companionship. Unraveling the mystery of the tooth linked to the Master, teases about the holiday special with new companion Ruby Sunday and Sonic screwdriver.
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Dec 8, 2023 • 1h 53min
Our Top Five Miyazaki Films and ‘The Boy and the Heron’
Delve into the enchanting world of Hayao Miyazaki as hosts explore his newest film, 'The Boy and the Heron,' and its profound themes of loss, grief, and transformation. They passionately discuss their favorite Miyazaki films, including the emotional depth, character arcs, and moral complexities that make them timeless classics. Personal anecdotes enrich the conversation, revealing the nostalgic impact of his storytelling. Join the lively debate to uncover the top five favorites and celebrate the magic of Miyazaki's cinematic legacy.
Dec 5, 2023 • 1h 2min
'House of the Dragon' Season 2 Teaser Trailer Breakdown
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 tantalizing previews of key events.Hosts: Mallory Rubin and Joanna RobinsonAssociate Producer: Carlos ChiribogaAdditional Production: Arjuna RamgopalSocial: Jomi Adeniran Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Dec 4, 2023 • 2h 22min
‘Doctor Who’ Anniversary Special Part 2: "Wild Blue Yonder"
Delve into emotional moments and character reunions in Doctor Who. Explore the intricate dynamics between characters and their reflections. Reflect on the value of friendship and trust in facing challenges. Unravel identities and timeless truths in the Doctor's journey. Reflect on emotional connections and tributes in Doctor Who discussion.
Dec 2, 2023 • 1h 34min
House of R(ecommends) 2023 Year-End Special | House of R
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 RubinGuests: Amanda Dobbins, Rob Mahoney, Ben Lindbergh, Dave Gonzales, Zach KramSenior Producer: Steve AhlmanSocial: Jomi AdeniranAddition Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Nov 27, 2023 • 1h 48min
'Doctor Who' Anniversary Special Part 1: 'The Star Beast' Deep Dive
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 and Joanna RobinsonSenior Producer: Steve AhlmanAdditional Production: Arjuna RamgopalSocial: Jomi Adeniran Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Nov 22, 2023 • 2h 14min
The 'Doctor Who' Rewatch (Part 6): The Thirteenth Doctor
Dive into the era of the thirteenth Doctor portrayed by Jodie Whittaker. Cover Seasons 11 through 13 of 'Doctor Who'. Reflect on all the various Doctors. Anticipate David Tennant's return. Delve deep into geographical and cultural influences on the series. Explore historical figures and character developments. Analyze the evolution of the Doctor and companions. Reflect on emotional moments and iconic villains like Daleks. Discuss surprises and character impacts. Analyze the Master's character development. Reflect on the timeless child and new Doctor incarnation. Delve into character dynamics and memorable Doctor Who moments.
Nov 22, 2023 • 1h 45min
A Celebration of Scott Pilgrim
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 (1:12:27).Hosts: Mallory Rubin and Joanna RobinsonGuest: BenDavid GrabinskiAssociate Producer: Carlos ChiribogaAdditional Production: Arjuna RamgopalSocial: Jomi Adeniran Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nov 14, 2023 • 2h 34min
'The Marvels' Deep Dive
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 this latest movie.Hosts: Mallory Rubin and Joanna RobinsonSenior Producer: Steve AhlmanAdditional Production: Arjuna RamgopalSocial: Jomi Adeniran Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nov 12, 2023 • 3h 14min
'Loki' Season 2 Finale Deep Dive
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 (17:53).Host: Mallory Rubin and Joanna RobinsonSenior Producer: Steve AhlmanAdditional Production: Arjuna RamgopalSocial: Jomi Adeniran Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
