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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.(00:00) Intro(13:29) Oppenheimer revisited(1:00:10) 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

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! (00:00) Intro(08:15) Opening Snapshot(22:58) 2016(32:06) Cold open(46:30) Hal works the case(53:14) A very harried Sheriff Kerry(01:01:57) Of corpses and mansions and super suits(01:17:58) Hello, Earl!(01:20:05) John (and his bird) get Lantern-napped(01:23:29) Kerry and Hal team up(01:32:41) Of Manhunters and Red Lanterns???(01:40:33) Sheriff Kerry's very wary(01:48:24) Trust is running very thin in Rushville, Nebraska(01:57:28) Enter Sinestro(02:02:08) 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

Mal and Jo are live from Oriole Park at Camden Yards to get you hyped for the things they are most looking forward to this fall season! Plus, the Voice of the Orioles, Kevin Brown joins the show! (00:00)(01:15) Fall Hype Meter(06:06) ‘Resident Evil' and ‘Whalefall'(08:47) ‘Godzilla Minus Zero'(10:54) ‘Threshing Day' and ‘A Court of Splintered Harmony'(12:58) ‘Practical Magic 2'(14:05) ‘Percy Jackson and the Olympians' Season 3(15:52) ‘The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping'(17:26) ‘Avatar: Seven Havens'(19:26) ‘Blade Runner 2099'(21:54) ‘Hope'(23:26) ‘Wicker'(27:08) ‘Dead Beat'(28:38) ‘Clayface'(30:42) ‘Wildwood'(33:07) ‘Lanterns'(35:18) ‘VisionQuest'(38:31) ‘The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power' Season 3(42:17) Kevin Brown joins the show! Hosts: Joanna Robinson and Mallory RubinGuest: Kevin BrownProducer: Carlos ChiribogaSocial: Jomi AdeniranAdditional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopowell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mal and Jo are back to dive deep into the premiere of the newest DC show, ‘Lanterns.' They talk about everything from the dynamic between Hal and John to that shocking ending! But first, they discuss all of the news that came out of D23 from the ‘X-Men' casting announcement to a ‘Star Wars: Starfighter' trailer! (00:00) Intro (04:49) Opening Snapshot (29:27) D23 check-in (47:14) 1996: Young John and the red apple (59:20) 2016: Hal and John go for a drive (01:10:47) There's hail in Rushville (01:14:11) Tacos, selfies, and urgent warnings (01:20:28) High school (football) is hell (01:29:04) Hal gets arrested, John gets laid (01:34:42) Hal meets the Macons (01:42:40) Hal interrogates Waylon the Alien (01:53:57) 2026: Back to the bleachers Hosts: Joanna Robinson and Mallory Rubin Producer: Carlos Chiriboga Production Assistant: Scott Lee Studio Production: Jacob Cornett and Jeff Jeff Shearin Social: Jomi Adeniran Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopowell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mal and Jo are back to dive deep into the ‘House of the Dragon' Season 3 finale, "The Treasons at Tumbleton." They discuss everything that happened at the Battle of Tumbleton, Rhaenyra's many mistakes, Alys's new backstory, and more! (00:00) Intro(09:57) Opening Snapshot(25:18) Opening credits(30:22) Rhaenyra learns about Aegon and Sunfyre(48:17) Baela calls out Rhaenyra(52:07) Alyn takes command of the Velaryon men(59:44) Ormund knights Daeron(01:03:16) Ulf the White goes full Ulf the Sot(01:06:39) Rhaenyra dismisses Mysaria(01:12:58) Mysaria warns Helaena(01:21:51) Alys reveals her backstory(01:31:23) Rhaenyra force-feeds Helaena(01:35:52) Rhaenyra debuts a new look(01:44:17) Gwayne hatches a plan …(01:50:41) … Which Daemon immediately rejects(01:54:56) Aegon pays a surprise visit to Harrenhal(02:00:27) Rhaenyra orders the High Septon's death(02:05:39) Rhaenyra shares the prophecy with the masses(02:11:47) The Battle of Tumbleton begins(02:20:42) Ormund is bowled over by betrayal and bowel movements(02:27:41) The human battles before the flame(02:31:28) Ulf chooses … Team Ulf(02:33:40) The fog of dragon war(02:37:52) Rhaenyra discovers Helaena's tapestry(02:42:07) Dragon math update(02:44:33) Book spoilers!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

Mal and Jo sit down with 'House of The Dragon' showrunner and Co-Creator, Ryan Condal! They discuss some of the adaptive changes made on the show, if they were tempted to keep Ormund around, the reveal of Alys's backstory, and more!(00:00) Intro(02:13) Morally Gray Characters in ‘House of the Dragon'(05:53) Aegon and Rhaenyra's Dynamic(07:31) Rhaenyra's Reign and Viserys's Legacy(11:53) What's Next for Mysaria?(14:28) Ormund's Fate(17:55) Aegon and Aemond's Relationship(20:02) The Targaryens and Their Crazy Shit(25:57) Alys Rivers's Backstory Revealed(29:25) Dragon Bonds(37:14) Halaena's Destiny and the Tapestry(42:32) Daeron's CharacteristicsHosts: 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

Chris Ryan, Mallory Rubin, and Joanna Robinson are excited to give you all of their thoughts on the final episode of ‘House of the Dragon' Season 3! They discuss Rhaenyra's speech, Ormund's fate, Ulf's betrayal, and more! (00:00) Intro (01:25) CR's recap (03:14) Overall thoughts (06:53) What's next for Rhaenyra? (19:30) Helaena's fate (26:19) Daemon and Corlys (31:35) Ormund's death and his arc (35:16) Hugh and Ulf's allegiance (40:48) Aegon and Aemond's reunion (46:52) Alys's backstory (50:00) Alyn's loyalty (54:04) Addam and Baela buckling under Rhaenyra's rule Hosts: Chris Ryan, Mallory Rubin, and Joanna Robinson Producers: Aleya Zenieris, Carlos Chiriboga, Scott Lee, and Jacob Cornett Social: Jomi Adeniran Set Production: Jonathan Ratliff and Gitu Mehra Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopowell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mal and Jo answer all of your questions about 'The Odyssey'! They discuss everything from Emily Wilson's criticisms of the movie to what Nolan-verse regulars should have been cast! Later, they each give their current rankings of Nolan's filmography.(00:00:00) Intro(00:02:26) The Odyssey Inspired Mailbag(00:59:26) The Official Nolan RankingsHosts: 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

Mal and Jo are back to dive deep into the seventh episode of ‘House of the Dragon' Season 3, "The Dragon in Winter." They discuss Helaena's dreams, a dragon ground battle, Aegon's rebirth, and more! (00:00) Intro (10:03) Opening Snapshot (23:17) Deep dive (24:48) Helaena the dreamer (51:30) The dragons dance (01:28:05) Mysaria makes her move (01:45:52) Alicent, Aemond, and Alys get weird (02:08:21) Aegon experiences a rebirth (02:20:58) Tumbleton readies for battle (02:35:52) Dragon math update (02:38:04) Book spoilers! Hosts: Joanna Robinson and Mallory Rubin Producer: Carlos Chiriboga Production Assistant: Scott Lee Studio Production: Jacob Cornett Social: Jomi Adeniran Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopowell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chris Ryan, Mallory Rubin, and Joanna Robinson are excited to give you all of their thoughts on the newest episode of ‘House of the Dragon'! They start off by decoding Helaena's visions, then get into Aemond's latest hallucinations at Harrenhal, and later rank the ferocity of the dragons that are still in play. (00:00) Intro (1:14) CR's recap (6:03) Helaena's visions and what they mean (12:11) Is Rhaenyra starting to have some doubts about the prophecy? (14:54) Mysaria and Rhaenyra's relationship (18:54) Aemond's Harrenhal vision with Alicent (22:47) Rhaenyra's plan to take out Aemond (26:13) The hierarchy of dragon superiority (34:47) Aegon and his arc this season (45:05) Hightower schemes (51:50) Fallout of the Daemon and Rhaenyra conversation (56:39) What do you want from the finale? Hosts: Chris Ryan, Mallory Rubin, and Joanna Robinson Producers: Aleya Zenieris, Carlos Chiriboga, and Scott Lee Social: Jomi Adeniran Set Production: Jonathan Ratliff and Gitu Mehra Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopowell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mal and Jo are here to dive deep into the latest Marvel movie, ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day.' They break down all of the characters that make an appearance, the themes of the movie, and what it sets up for the future of the MCU. (00:00) Intro (08:21) Opening Snapshot (29:09) Deep Dive Hosts: Joanna Robinson and Mallory Rubin Producers: Carlos Chiriboga, 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

Mal and Jo are back to dive deep into the sixth episode of ‘House of the Dragon' Season 3, "Faceless Men." They discuss the Butcher's Ball, dragon dreams, some assassination attempts, and more! (00:00) Intro (08:00) Opening Snapshot (19:12) Deep dive (19:53) The Butcher's Ball is here at last (42:11) The black council remains a dumpster fire (01:00:57) House Baratheon enters the chat (01:08:29) Ulf shares a lament with Hugh (01:12:57) Rhaenyra and Alicent discuss escapegate (01:18:55) Mysaria covers her ass (01:22:26) The gold cloaks retire (01:26:05) Alyn appeals to his father (01:29:20) Tyland, Larys, and Aegon dig the realm's shallowest grave (01:32:17) Alys ratchets up the flirting (01:35:41) Jeyne Arryn scolds Rhaena (01:38:40) It is, once again, incest o'clock (01:42:35) Gwayne arrives in Tumbleton (01:55:13) Helaena sews the future (01:58:34) Alys shows Aemond her dragon eggs (02:22:22) Rhaenyra hears petitions—and cuts her hand (02:33:38) Daemon goes undercover (02:34:04) Gwayne thwarts an assassination attempt (02:40:57) Kat rejects Hugh (02:42:14) Rhaenyra sends Alicent to Harrenhal (02:47:57) Closing shots (02:49:05) Book spoilers! Hosts: Joanna Robinson and Mallory Rubin Producer: Carlos Chiriboga Studio Production: Jacob Cornett Social: Jomi Adeniran Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopowell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chris Ryan, Mallory Rubin, and Joanna Robinson are excited to give you all of their thoughts on the newest episode of ‘House of the Dragon'! They start off by once again speculating about Corlis's well-being, then they dive into the biggest moment in this episode involving Ser Criston Cole and, finally, give us a rundown on Daenys the Dreamer. (00:00) Intro (1:13) CR's recap (5:59) Rest in Peace Criston Cole (14:01) Book Moments and How They Translate to TV (22:04) Show Moments We're Questioning (27:50) Favorite Moment of the Episode (36:01) The Throne Has Drawn Blood From Rhaenyra (38:44) More Dragon Eggs (48:15) Romance Corner (54:39) Daenys the Dreamer and Prophecy (56:57) Where Everyone Is at the End of the Episode Hosts: Chris Ryan, Mallory Rubin, and Joanna Robinson Producers: Aleya Zenieris, Carlos Chiriboga, Jamie Yukich, and Jacob Cornett Social: Jomi Adeniran Set Production: Jonathan Ratliff and Gitu Mehra Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopowell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mal and Jo are at San Diego Comic-Con 2026! They rank their favorite moments of SDCC 2026. They discuss everything from Marvel to ‘Rings of Power' and ‘Lanterns'!Hosts: Joanna Robinson and Mallory Rubin Producers: Carlos Chiriboga, Aleya Zenieris, Jon Jones, and Jamie Yukich Social: Jomi Adeniran Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopowell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mal and Jo are back to dive deep into the fifth episode of ‘House of the Dragon' Season 3, "Unbowed and Unbent." They discuss Aemond's Harrenhal dreams, Alicent's escape attempts, Criston and Gwayne's muddy campaign, and more! (00:00) Intro (03:53) Opening Snapshot (19:57) Criston and Gwayne (42:28) Ormund and Daeron (01:07:32) Aemond and Alys (01:30:46) Aegon and Larys (01:41:56) Alicent, Helaena, and Mysaria (01:59:40) The black council (02:06:57) Daemon and Rhaenyra (02:25:58) Book spoilers! Hosts: Joanna Robinson and Mallory Rubin Producers: Carlos Chiriboga and Scott Lee Studio Production: Jacob Cornett Social: Jomi Adeniran Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopowell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mal and Jo dive deep into the ‘Vampire Lestat' season finale! They discuss what worked and didn't work in this finale and share some season superlatives! (00:00) Intro (05:27) Opening Snapshot (14:03) The long-promised long table (35:09) An offal time with Louis and Armand (46:22) It's your boy, Daniel Molloy (51:03) One night only at Nicki's Tavern (55:55) The aftermath (01:02:54) Season superlatives Hosts: Joanna Robinson and Mallory Rubin Producers: Carlos Chiriboga and Scott Lee Studio Production: Jacob Cornett Social: Jomi Adeniran Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopowell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chris Ryan, Mallory Rubin, and Joanna Robinson are excited to give you all of their thoughts on the newest episode of ‘House of the Dragon'! They start off by recounting the ambitions of each of our characters currently, then dissect the complex scene between Ormund and Daeron, and speculate what we might see in the future from Alys and Aemond in Harrenhal. (00:00) Intro (00:56) CR's recap (6:19) Favorite moment of the episode (9:41) What does everyone want? (20:48) Ormund's story of Meria Martell (26:01) The Green Army Vs. the Black Army (30:44) Criston Cole reveals his true desires (35:40) The Alicent-Mysaria-Rhaenyra situation (37:47) The Murder of the gold cloaks (42:31) Halaena's own moment (47:05) Alys and Aemond's growing relationship (54:00) Rhaenyra and Joffrey (55:49) Final thoughts Hosts: Chris Ryan, Mallory Rubin, and Joanna Robinson Producers: Aleya Zenieris, Carlos Chiriboga, and Jamie Yukich Social: Jomi Adeniran Set Production: Jonathan Ratliff and Gitu Mehra Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopowell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mal and Jo defy the gods by diving deep into Christopher Nolan's latest film, ‘The Odyssey.' They break down the themes, the performances, how it fits into the rest of Nolan's filmography, and more! (00:00) Intro (04:46) Opening Snapshot (46:31) Really Defying The Gods (01:02:29) Polytropos and Xenia — A Crash Course in Greek (01:18:55) Who Lives, Who Dies, Who Tells Your Story? (01:30:59) Argos, The Boy Who Waited (01:34:32) Anyone Can Wear The Mask (01:46:22) Oh, The Telemachy (01:55:04) Nolan's First Horror Movie? (02:02:32) Nolan's First Musical? (02:11:34) A Bizarrely Unhorny 'Odyssey' (02:13:55) To The Monsters We're The Monsters Hosts: Joanna Robinson and Mallory Rubin Producers: Carlos Chiriboga, 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

Mal and Jo are back to dive deep into the fourth episode of ‘House of the Dragon' Season 3, "Tumbleton." They discuss Daemon discovering Rhaena's secret, Alyn's new responsibilities, and the rising tensions in both King's Landing and Tumbleton. (00:00) Intro (07:10) Opening Snapshot (26:44) Opening credits update (28:37) Taking over Tumbleton (34:23) Bath time with Ormund Hightower (46:35) The black council considers the Ormund conundrum (54:46) Rhaenyra seeks Ormund intel from Alicent (01:06:58) Corlys grants Alyn his seat (01:11:01) Aegon and Larys find sweet Sunfyre (01:19:59) Criston and Gwayne reach Harrenhal (01:29:43) Alyn and Rhaenyra bond (01:33:23) Aegon and Larys reach Rook's Rest (01:33:40) Turmoil in Tumbleton (01:41:11) Hugh implores Rhaenyra to send him to Tumbleton (01:42:48) Ulf's graffiti stroll (01:45:23) Kat's family appeals to Ormund (01:46:57) Rhaenyra consults Orwyle on the Faith (01:54:03) Daemon treats with Lady Jeyne (01:57:57) Daemon discovers Rhaena's secret (02:11:14) Ormund's meltdown (02:16:28) Ulf's request (02:27:36) Aegon kisses the boot (02:30:07) Daemon gifts Rhaenyra … a charred head (02:38:05) Oh boy, Helaena is pregnant (02:42:51) Ormund forces Daeron to bloody his blade (02:50:06) Book spoilers! Hosts: Joanna Robinson and Mallory Rubin Producers: Carlos Chiriboga and Scott Lee Studio Production: Jacob Cornett Social: Jomi Adeniran Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopowell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Joanna Robinson, Mallory Rubin, and special guest Van Lathan are excited to give you all of their thoughts on the newest episode of ‘House of the Dragon'! They start off with Joanna's Chris Ryan impression, get into the universal love for Daeron Targaryen, and wrap up with Team Black's interesting choice of small council.(00:00) Intro(02:51) CR's recap(05:48) Favorite moment of the episode(12:43) 'GoT' communion ritual(14:14) Ormund and Daeron's relationship(15:55) Cult of Hightower(17:30) Daeron Hightower vs. Daeron Targaryen(22:06) Ormund and the Faith(26:42) Villains in the 'Thrones' universe(30:56) Ormund Hightower vs. Tywin Lannister(35:53) Alys, the witch and queen of Harrenhal?(40:23) Criston Cole's self-reflection(47:24) Big reveal: Helaena is pregnant(52:57) Undercover boss: Aegon and Larys at Rook's Rest(54:55) Relationship between riders and dragons in this episode(59:38) Team Black's small council(01:02:46) Orwyle's character progressionHosts: Joanna Robinson, Mallory Rubin, and Van LathanProducers: Aleya Zenieris, Carlos Chiriboga, and Scott LeeSocial: Jomi AdeniranSet Production: Jonathan Ratliff and Gitu MehraAdditional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopowell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mal and Jo dive deep into ‘The Vampire Lestat' Episode 6! They also check back in on Episode 5! They discuss the introduction of Akasha, a séance, and the best song of the season so far. (00:00) Intro (05:27) Opening Snapshot (28:00) Let's begin at the end (41:10) The queen arrived! (01:00:08) “Stained Glass Eyes” (01:05:52) “Dick Salt” (working title) (01:10:31) Dan gets a suntan (01:14:49) Exorcising demons (01:21:45) Back on the bench (01:28:08) A roundup of fun and funny things (01:33:17) Book spoilers! Hosts: Joanna Robinson and Mallory Rubin Producers: Carlos Chiriboga and Scott Lee Studio Production: Jacob Cornett Social: Jomi Adeniran Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopowell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mal and Jo are back to dive deep into the third episode of ‘House of the Dragon' Season 3, “Rhaenyra Triumphant.” They break down everything from Ormund's scheming with a fake Daeron to Rhaenyra's rough first day at the office.(00:00) Intro(05:53) Opening Snapshot(25:21) Daemon forces Ormund's “surrender” [wink wink](38:04) Opening credits update(41:57) Rhaenyra begins a normal one(55:17) Rhaenyra meets “Daeron”(01:17:13) Small Councils and empty coffers(01:31:28) Rhaenyra recants her pledge to Alicent(01:41:56) Mysaria's to-do list grows(01:47:15) A frosty meeting with the High Septon(01:54:05) Corlys makes his ask(01:57:47) Seeking some midnight cuddles(01:59:27) A moon blood interruption(02:04:42) Hearing petitions(02:08:14) The Small Council continues to bicker(02:1034) Knighting the seeds(02:12:51) Alicent guides—and warns—Rhaenyra(02:15:42) A ratty dinner is served(02:21:08) Daemon shares his simple platform: We're gods(02:28:14) Corlys and Rhaenyra argue(02:34:25) The Faeron and Tumbleton reveals(02:41:19) Book spoilers!Hosts: 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

Chris Ryan, Mallory Rubin, and Joanna Robinson are excited to give you all of their thoughts on the newest episode of ‘House of the Dragon'! They start off by dissecting the immense pressure on Rhaenyra's shoulders in this episode, then get into the stereotypes of the Targaryen madness, and finally help us answer the biggest question of the episode: Was Daeron Targaryen, in fact, well met?(00:00) Intro(01:36) CR's recap(04:19) Is this the best episode of ‘House of the Dragon'?(10:14) The pressures of the crown(13:50) The humor in this episode(16:54) Targaryen lineage and the madness(22:32) Matt Smith's performance in this episode(25:16) Daemon and Rhaenyra speak of the future(27:18) Seeking counsel from Alicent(31:50) Viserys's complicated legacy(35:12) Have we seen the real Daeron?(40:55) Corlys and the issue of bastards(45:54) Rhaenyra sucks at diplomacy(49:34) The scheming of Ormund Hightower(50:57) Westeros Geography Corner Part 2(53:25) Hunting for the usurpers(57:14) The Faith and the queenHosts: Chris Ryan, Mallory Rubin, and Joanna RobinsonProducers: Aleya Zenieris, Carlos Chiriboga, and Jamie YukichSocial: Jomi AdeniranSet Production: Jonathan Ratliff and Gitu MehraAdditional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopowell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mal and Jo are back to dive deep into the second episode of ‘House of the Dragon' Season 3, ”Queen's Landing.” They break down everything from Aemond's arrival at Harrenhal to Rhaenyra's arrival at King's Landing. (00:00) Intro (06:39) Opening Snapshot (20:57) Opening Credits Check-in (23:11) Mopping Up the Gullet (27:55) Rhaenyra Receives Jace's Body (45:09) Rhaena and Sheepstealer Return to the Vale (54:04) A Post-Fishfeed Musical Interlude (01:04:14) Daemon and Alys Say an Ominous Farewell (01:16:49) The Search for Corlys (01:29:26) Aegon and Larys Make Their Escape (01:33:40) Alicent Springs Into Action (01:44:23) Aemond Takes Harrenhal—At a Cost (01:51:05) Daemon Shares Choice Words With the Seeds and Mysaria (02:00:29) Daemon Reminds Rhaenyra of Their Purpose (02:06:56) The Blacks Fly to King's Landing (02:09:48) Taking the Red Keep (02:18:00) Rhaenyra Takes a Head—and a Throne (02:31:08) Book Spoilers! Explore the exclusive collection at ⁠Target.com.⁠ Hosts: Joanna Robinson and Mallory Rubin Producers: Carlos Chiriboga and Scott Lee Studio Production: Jacob Cornett Social: Jomi Adeniran Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopowell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mal and Jo dive deep into ‘The Vampire Lestat' Episode 4! They discuss Lestat's shower of blood, Armand's attempts to apologize to Daniel, Louis's discussions with Regina, and more!(00:00) Intro(04:20) Opening Snapshot(16:01) Hey, Big Bus! A.k.a., the Marginal Mystery Tour(33:56) Sloppy thirds for the Vampire Bourdain(57:00) Devil's Minion(01:00:57) Armand takes the 12 steps to the blood shower(01:02:29) “Big Boss”(01:06:02) Louis and Regina—men will do anything other than go to therapy(01:11:22) An assassination attempt and a record deal(01:19:04) Book spoilers!Explore the exclusive collection at ⁠Target.com⁠Hosts: 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

Chris Ryan, Mallory Rubin, and Joanna Robinson are primed and ready to give you all of their thoughts on the newest episode of ‘House of the Dragon'! They start off with a very helpful, and beautiful, map of Westeros and touch on where all our characters are currently. Then they dive into the epic throne room scene, Aemond in Harrenhal, and the wonderful adventures of Aegon and Larys.(00:00) Intro(01:27) CR's Recap(07:00) Westeros Geography Corner(14:00) The Movements of the New Dragon Riders(15:54) Alys the Witch and Harrenhal(24:19) Aemond in Harrenhal(25:00) Rhaenyra and the Throne Room(28:08) A Brief History of Otto Hightower(31:56) Rhaenyra's Public Test(33:57) Aegon and Larys on the Road(34:38) Alicent is Going Through It(37:13) Corlys and His Remaining Family(38:13) The Reactions to Jace's death(40:40) The Prophecy and the Targaryen Lineage(44:14) The Mysaria Dynamic(47:12) Where Does Aegon Go From Here?Hosts: Chris Ryan, Mallory Rubin, and Joanna RobinsonProducers: Aleya Zenieris, Carlos Chiriboga, and Scott LeeSocial: Jomi AdeniranSet Production: Jonathan Ratliff and Gitu MehraAdditional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopowell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We've come to pod for the dragon queen! Mal and Jo are back to dive deep into the premiere episode of ‘House of the Dragon' Season 3, ”Salt and Sea, Fire and Blood.” They break down everything from the Battle of the Gullet to Aemond and Alicent's relationship.(00:00) Intro (07:19) Opening Snapshot (19:09) Rhaena claims Sheepstealer in the Vale(32:02) Aemond learns that Aegon has fled(33:25) Aegon and Larys are taken prisoner(39:43) Rhaenyra shares the news of Alicent's visit(49:14) Aemond confronts Alicent(58:46) The winter wolves arrive(01:07:25) Criston and Gwayne continue their Philosophy courses(01:18:37) The Dragonseeds camp at Harrenhal(01:24:29) Alicent writes a letter(01:29:32) Corlys attempts to make peace with Alyn(01:32:57) The Triarchy arrives(01:38:26) Ormund Hightower enters the chat(01:49:57) It's Incest O'Clock for Aemond and Alicent(01:56:56) Jace imprisons his own mother(02:10:02) The Battle of the Gullet(02:21:41) Book spoilers!Explore the exclusive collection at ⁠Target.com.⁠Hosts: Joanna Robinson and Mallory RubinProducers: Carlos Chiriboga and Scott LeeStudio Production: Jacob Cornett and Jamie YukichSocial: Jomi AdeniranAdditional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopowell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mal and Jo dive deep into ‘The Vampire Lestat' Episode 3! They discuss Lestat's history with Nicki and Magnus, Louis's revenge against Bruce, how Lestat tricked Daniel, and more!(00:00) Intro(03:32) Opening Snapshot(14:11) Sofia, Lestat, and the vanishing Toronto skyline(16:58) An interview with a vampire(33:23) Darling Nicki(46:01) Pop-up video: Magnus(56:42) Nicki, Round 2(01:09:57) Louis, Bruce, Claudia, Lestat, and Magnus(01:23:15) “Loneliness” and silence(01:26:29) Vampires Anonymous(01:27:52) Book spoilersExplore the exclusive collection at ⁠Target.com.⁠Hosts: 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

Chris Ryan, Mallory Rubin, and Joanna Robinson are back and ready to talk all things Westeros! They jump right into breaking down ‘House of the Dragon' Season 3, Episode 1. They discuss the Battle of the Gullet, get into Alicent and Aemond's heated talk, and end with what we all need: a little dragon math to know which dragons are with which people. (00:00) Intro(01:18) CR's recap(06:09) Favorite moment of the episode(14:41) Pace of the show(18:49) The Battle of the Gullet(24:55) Rhaena and Sheepstealer(28:40) What were Jace's motivations?(32:32) Corlys Velaryon and his family(36:47) Who won the Battle of the Gullet?(39:20) Alicent and Aemond's relationship(44:33) Divisions inside Team Green and Team Black(47:28) Alys the witch and the Isle of Faces(49:23) What is Daemon up to?(51:33) What is Criston Cole up to?(56:37) Episode 1: Dragon math Hosts: Chris Ryan, Mallory Rubin, and Joanna RobinsonProducers: Aleya Zenieris, Carlos Chiriboga, and Scott LeeSocial: Jomi AdeniranSet Production: Jonathan Ratliff and Gitu MehraAdditional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopowell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hot Nolan Summer is back! As ‘The Odyssey' approaches, Mal and Jo are joined by Erik Voss to continue their journey through Christopher Nolan's filmography with ‘The Dark Knight Rises.' They discuss its strengths and weaknesses, how it compares to the rest of the ‘Dark Knight' trilogy, and—of course—all things Bane!(00:00) Intro(06:55) ‘The Dark Knight Rises' revisited(01:12:03) SuperlativesExplore the exclusive collection at Target.com.Hosts: Joanna Robinson and Mallory RubinGuest: Erik VossProducers: Carlos Chiriboga and Scott LeeStudio Production: Jacob CornettSocial: Jomi AdeniranAdditional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopowell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mal and Jo dive deep into ‘The Vampire Lestat' Episode 2! They discuss everything from the complicated relationship between Lestat and Gabriella to how the show is different from the book so far! Plus, they have a big announcement! (00:00) Intro(02:48) Big announcement(08:25) Opening Snapshot(29:20) Deep dive(01:47:41) Book spoilers Explore the exclusive collection at ⁠Target.com.⁠ orioles.com/houseofr Hosts: Joanna Robinson and Mallory RubinProducers: Carlos Chiriboga and Scott LeeStudio Production: Jacob Cornett and ​​Jamie YukichSocial: Jomi AdeniranAdditional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopowell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mal and Jo are back to dive deep into Steven Spielberg's newest movie, ‘Disclosure Day'! They discuss some of the best and most baffling moments from the movie and break down how it fits in Spielberg's filmography.(00:00) Intro(07:48) Opening Snapshot(31:08) Deep DiveExplore the exclusive collection at ⁠Target.com⁠Hosts: 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

Mal and Jo dive deep into the premiere episode of ‘The Vampire Lestat.' They discuss all of the characters (both new and returning from ‘Interview with the Vampire') and break down everything from Lestat being the show's new narrator to how the show is adapting Anne Rice's novel.(00:00) Intro(05:50) Remembering Anthony Head(15:39) Quick Facts(21:41) Opening Snapshot(42:28) The Auction(48:04) Detroit, Night 1(01:12:27) The C-ntessa vs. the Useful Idiot(01:23:45) Montreal(01:31:19) Dracula's daughter and vampons(01:39:01) Detroit, Night 2(01:44:57) Baby Jenks on the ceiling(01:48:05) Immortal properties(01:54:19) After-party on the Asshole Floor(02:00:50) A hotel in Windsor, Canada(02:03:11) Book spoilers!Explore the exclusive collection at ⁠Target.com⁠Hosts: 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

Jo is joined by Hrishikesh Hirway and Jessica McKenna to celebrate the greatest fictional musical acts in movies and TV. They hand out awards for the best songs, performances, band names, and more, plus a quick check-in on the upcoming season of ‘The Vampire Lestat.' (00:00) Intro (05:45) Lestat Lestat Lestat Lestat (25:03) Fictional Bands Hall of Fame (01:30:26) The Potential Nominees Explore the exclusive collection at ⁠⁠Target.com⁠⁠ Host: Joanna Robinson Guest: Hrishikesh Hirway and Jessica McKenna Producers: Cameron Dinwiddie and Scott Lee Studio Production: Jacob Cornett Social: Jomi Adeniran Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopowell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mal and Jo are here again to get you hyped for the things they are most looking forward to this summer season!(00:00) Intro(06:44) Rules refresher(13:46) 2026 Summer Hype Meter(15:35) ‘Heartstopper Forever'(17:42) 'Coyote vs. Acme'(20:59) Assorted Books Roundup(23:40) ‘Toy Story 5'(30:53) ‘Supergirl'(36:43) 'Disclosure Day'(42:06) 'The Death of Robin Hood'(47:08) 'Lanterns'(50:46) 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day'(55:13) 'House of the Dragon' Season 3(01:00:12) 'The Vampire Lestat'(01:07:37) 'The Odyssey'(01:15:56) Honorable mentionsExplore the exclusive collection at Target.comHosts: 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

Mal and Jo are joined by Jason Mantzoukas to talk about Season 1 of ‘Spider-Noir.' Plus, Jason talks about ‘Frieren: Beyond Journey's End' and ‘The Apothecary Diaries' as well as some other recommendations he has for Mal and Jo!(00:00) Intro(16:48) ‘Spider-Noir'(01:24:07) Mantzoukas RecommendsExplore the exclusive collection at ⁠Target.com⁠Hosts: Joanna Robinson and Mallory RubinGuest: Jason MantzoukasProducers: Carlos Chiriboga and Scott LeeStudio Production: Jacob CornettSocial: Jomi AdeniranAdditional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopowell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A Dream of Nolan Spring continues! As ‘The Odyssey' approaches, Mal and Jo are joined by author R. F. Kuang to continue their journey through Christopher Nolan's filmography with ‘Tenet.' They discuss their original experiences with the movie, debate where it stands among the rest of Nolan's films, and more! Plus, they take a more in-depth look at what to expect from ‘The Odyssey.' (00:00) Intro(04:39) Opening Snapshot(09:05) ‘Tenet' revisited(01:07:43) Superlatives(01:47:28) ‘The Odyssey' hype Explore the exclusive collection at Target.com Hosts: Joanna Robinson and Mallory RubinGuest: R. F. KuangProducers: Carlos Chiriboga and Scott LeeStudio Production: Jacob CornettSocial: Jomi AdeniranAdditional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopowell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

‘Star Wars' is back in theaters and Mal and Jo are here to dive deep into the newest installment of the franchise, ‘The Mandalorian and Grogu!' They break down what worked, what didn't work, and—of course—all things Grogu! Plus, they try some of Grogu's favorite blue cookies!(00:00) Intro(07:25) Opening Snapshot(43:35) Deep Dive(01:23:09) Blue Cookie Taste TestHosts: 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

Dig deep! Ahead of the finale, Tyson Apostol and Riley McAtee of The Pod Has Spoken join Mal and Jo to raise a toast to the highlights from Season 50 so far and pitch their ideas for the future of ‘Survivor.' Mal and Jo also bring Tyson and Riley into the nerd-verse for some fictional universe mash-ups. (00:00) Intro (04:07) ‘Survivor' check-in (01:24:54) ‘Survivor' enters the nerd-verse Hosts: Joanna Robinson and Mallory Rubin Guests: Tyson Apostol and Riley McAtee Producers: Carlos Chiriboga and Scott Lee Studio Production: Chris Thomas Social: Jomi Adeniran Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopowell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mal and Jo are joined by Damon Lindelof as they prepare for ‘The Mandalorian and Grogu.' They talk about what they expect from the movie, the characters that they hope to see, and more! Plus, they draft their favorite ‘Star Wars' duos and do a mini mailbag! (00:00) Intro (12:38) ‘The Mandalorian and Grogu' primer (01:14:23) ‘Star Wars' duos draft (01:40:19) Mailbag Explore the exclusive collection at Target.com Hosts: Joanna Robinson and Mallory Rubin Guest: Damon Lindelof Producers: Carlos Chiriboga and Scott Lee Studio Production: Jacob Cornett Social: Jomi Adeniran Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopowell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A dream of Nolan Spring continues! As 'The Odyssey' approaches, Mal and Jo are joined by Mina Kimes to continue their journey through Christopher Nolan's filmography with ‘The Dark Knight.' They discuss their original experience with the movie, the influence it's had, the story, and more! They also give out some superlatives! (00:00) Intro(08:45) ‘The Dark Knight' revisited(45:20) Superlatives Explore the exclusive collection at Target.com Hosts: Joanna Robinson and Mallory RubinGuest: Mina KimesProducers: Carlos Chiriboga and Scott LeeStudio Production: Jacob CornettSocial: Jomi AdeniranAdditional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopowell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mal and Jo discuss the ‘Punisher: One Last Kill' special. They break down what worked, what didn't work, and what it means for the character going forward. Then, they go through the list of characters they think deserve their own specials.(00:00) Intro(07:48) Opening Snapshot(28:15) ‘The Punisher: One Last Kill'(48:23) MCU characters who deserve their own specials Explore the exclusive collection at Target.com Hosts: Joanna Robinson and Mallory RubinProducers: Carlos Chiriboga and Scott Lee Studio Production: Jacob CornettSocial: Jomi AdeniranAdditional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopowell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices