Podcast appearances and mentions of joanna robinson

It's been a busy month in nerd culture—so stacked, in fact, that some quality releases could have slipped through the cracks were it not for Ringer-Verse Recommends! Join your favorite Ringer-Verse and House of R hosts and friends as they gush about geek content in the latest installment of the monthly mini-pod about 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. (And yes, Ben's amateur trailers return.) Host: Ben Lindbergh Guests: Jomi Adeniran, Matt James, Steve Ahlman, Miles Surrey, Arjuna Ramgopal, Charles Holmes, Joanna Robinson, Van Lathan, and Jonathan Kermah Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman Social: Jomi Adeniran Additional Production: Arjuna Ramgopal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Joanna Robinson and Rob Mahoney pick a spot on the map as they recap the first four episodes of ‘Poker Face' Season 2. (0:00) Intro (1:21) How the second season changes the central premise for the better (14:44) Best guest star (18:49) Favorite joke (20:53) Best episode (21:55) Charlie Cale fits (24:28) Best murder (27:08) Most delightful visual (32:18) Best needle drop (34:24) Most appealing Charlie odd job (40:15) Charlie's smartest move (42:05) Charlie's dumbest move Email us! prestigetv@spotify.com Subscribe to the Ringer TV YouTube channel here for full episodes of ‘The Prestige TV Podcast' and so much more! Hosts: Joanna Robinson and Rob Mahoney Producers: Kai Grady and Donnie Beacham Jr. Additional Production Support: Justin Sayles Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Ringer's Bill Simmons is joined by Rob Mahoney to react to the Knicks-Pistons and Nuggets-Clippers playoff matchups on Thursday (2:22). Then, Bill talks with Joanna Robinson about TV shows in 2025 (48:24). Finally, legendary sportswriter Bob Ryan joins to talk about Anthony Edwards, the Celtics, and more! (01:27:00) Host: Bill Simmons Guests: Rob Mahoney, Joanna Robinson, and Bob Ryan Producers: Chia Hao Tat and Eduardo Ocampo This episode is brought to you by Degree Deodorant. Grab the original Cool Rush at Walmart or Target today. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Joanna Robinson and Rob Mahoney return to the scene of the crime to recap the fourth episode of 'Your Friends & Neighbors', including the introduction of Coop's new business partner and Mel trampolining her way through her own personal crisis. Email us! prestigetv@spotify.com Subscribe to the Ringer TV YouTube channel for full episodes of ‘The Prestige TV Podcast' and so much more! Hosts: Joanna Robinson and Rob Mahoney Producer: Kevin Pooler Additional Production Support: Justin Sayles Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Joanna Robinson and Rob Mahoney break into mansions to recap the first three episodes of ‘Your Friends and Neighbors,' the Apple TV+ series starring Jon Hamm. (0:00) Intro (1:48) What's working and what isn't (10:07) Series creator Jonathan Tropper's unique writing style (20:41) Is Coop likable? (24:21) Rob's real-life comp for Nick's faux NBA career (36:48) Why this show feels like it's from a different era (43:42) Is Jon Hamm the right actor for Coop? Email us! prestigetv@spotify.com Subscribe to the Ringer TV YouTube channel here for full episodes of ‘The Prestige TV Podcast' and so much more! Hosts: Joanna Robinson and Rob Mahoney Producers: Kai Grady and Donnie Beacham Jr. Additional Production Support: Justin Sayles Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Ringer's Bill Simmons and Joanna Robinson call Barry Manilow from a phone booth at 2 a.m. before rewatching the cult teen classic ‘Can't Hardly Wait,' starring Ethan Embry, Jennifer Love Hewitt, and Seth Green. Podcast Manager: Craig Horlbeck Video Producers: Jack Sanders and Chia Hao Tat Try Loom today, visit loom.com to get started Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bill, Jo, and Mal pack their bags to recap the Season 3 finale of ‘The White Lotus.' They discuss their instant reactions to the final episode, a few puzzling loose ends, and whether it stuck the landing (1:00). Along the way, they break down Carrie Coon's scene-stealing monologue and debate which actor is the most deserving of an Emmy (26:03). They close by reflecting on the season as a whole and looking ahead to the show's future (49:44). Email us! prestigetv@spotify.com Subscribe to the Ringer TV YouTube channel here for full episodes of ‘The Prestige TV Podcast' and so much more! Hosts: Bill Simmons, Joanna Robinson, and Mallory Rubin Producers: Kai Grady and Donnie Beacham Jr. Video Supervision: John Richter Additional Production Support: Justin Sayles Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Forward March! Join your favorite Ringer-Verse and House of R hosts and friends as they gush about geek content in the latest installment of their monthly mini-pod about fandom favorites from TV, anime, movies, video games, books, comics, and beyond that were (mostly) released recently but not yet covered in-depth on a full-length episode. This time featuring amateurish trailers! Host: Ben Lindbergh Guests: Steve Ahlman, Jomi Adeniran, Matt James, Daniel Chin, Arjuna Ramgopal, Charles Holmes, Joanna Robinson, Van Lathan, and Jonathan Kermah Producer: Carlos Chiriboga Social: Jomi Adeniran Additional Production: Arjuna Ramgopal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bill, Jo, and Mal attend the fight to recap the seventh episode of ‘The White Lotus' Season 3. They discuss whether Saxon will experience a spiritual breakthrough, which characters would be the best (and worst) hang, and season-long nitpicks (2:31). Along the way, they talk about Greg's true intentions and Rick's terrible con (30:10). Later, they close with a handful of predictions for the season finale (01:06:53). Email us! prestigetv@spotify.com Subscribe to the Ringer TV YouTube channel here for full episodes of ‘The Prestige TV Podcast' and so much more! Try Coffee mate Creamers Now: http://coffeemate.com Hosts: Bill Simmons, Joanna Robinson, and Mallory Rubin Producers: Kai Grady and Donnie Beacham Jr. Video Supervision: John Richter Additional Production Support: Justin Sayles Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

BONUS: Feels Like the First Time, Alien Edition (originally aired as two separate episodes on Patreon, presented together here with a new intro by Jenny) Join Kristin Russo and Joanna Robinson as Kristin boards Nostromo for the first time to ask important questions like "Where can I find a jumpsuit like Ripley's?" and "Where can I find a *Ripley* like Ripley?" and also "What happens to the cat?!?!?!" All these answers and more await. As you hurtle through the infinite darkness of this encore broadcast, remember: in podcasts, no one can hear you scream... Feels Like the First Time is a podcast in which the experienced (usually - but not always! - Joanna) guide the uninitiated (usually - but not always! - Kristin) through important films. Can't get enough FLTFT? This limited series began in 2020, and you can hear ALL of the episodes now in the Patron-only feed! Journey through Lord of the Rings, Mad Max, Terminator, and more with Kristin and Joanna right now, if you so please: patreon.com/bufferingcast JOIN US IN LA & BOSTON FOR UPCOMING LIVE EVENTS: bufferingcast.com/slayers MORE ON BUFFY PROM, OUR BOOK RELEASE EVENT IN TORRANCE, and NO & LOW COST TICKETS: bufferingcast.com/prom OUR BOOK! OUR BOOK! OUR BOOK IS UP FOR PRE ORDER! bufferingcast.com/book LOCATE YOUR HOSTS UPON THE INTERNET Jenny Owen Youngs | @jennyowenyoungs; jennyowenyoungs.com Kristin Russo | @kristinnoeline; kristinnoeline.com Joanna Robinson | @jowrotethis; jowrotethis.com ALL THE SHOWS WE COVER Buffering the Vampire Slayer | A Buffy the Vampire Slayer Podcast SPOTIFY • APPLE • AMAZON • YOUTUBE The eX-Files | Covering The X-Files SPOTIFY • APPLE • AMAZON • YOUTUBE Angel on Top | An Angel Podcast SPOTIFY • APPLE • AMAZON • YOUTUBE Doomcoming | A Yellowjackets Podcast SPOTIFY • APPLE • AMAZON • YOUTUBE The Boiler Room | A My So-Called Life Podcast SPOTIFY • APPLE • AMAZON • YOUTUBE Buffering: A Rewatch Adventure | @bufferingcast on socials MUSIC | Theme song and jingles composed and performed by Jenny Owen Youngs | bufferingcast.com/music PATREON | patreon.com/bufferingcast MERCH | bufferingcast.com/shop PODCAST SCHEDULE & EVENTS | bufferingcast.com/jennycalendar Produced by: Kristin Russo, Jenny Owen Youngs, and LaToya Ferguson Edited by: John Mark Nelson Logo: Kristine Thune We acknowledge that we and our team are occupying unceded and stolen lands and territories. Kristin occupies the Lenape territories of the Esopus Lenape Peoples. Jenny occupies the Wabanahkik territory of the Abenaki and Pennacook Peoples. Learn more about Land Acknowledgments + our continued anti-racist efforts at bufferingthevampireslayer.com/justkeepfighting Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The dust has settled, and the chairs are lined up. The House of Midnight members have assembled to give you their thoughts and reactions to the massive 'Doomsday' casting announcement that dropped yesterday. They break down the surprise names, as well as who is left out, which may bring hints for what's to come in the massive event from the MCU. Hosts: Van Lathan, Joanna Robinson, Charles Holmes, Jomi Adeniran, and Steve Ahlman Producers: John Richter, Steve Ahlman, Stefano Sanchez, and T Cruz Social: Jomi Adeniran Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bill Simmons, Joanna Robinson, and Sean Fennessey visit set to recap the two-episode series premiere of ‘The Studio,' the Apple TV+ comedy starring Seth Rogen. They discuss whether or not the satire will land with mainstream audiences, why the Matt Remick character is so fascinating, and the frenetic energy of its filmmaking style (1:35). Along the way, they highlight Seth Rogen's strong performance and debate what the show is trying to criticize about Hollywood (16:30). Later, they talk through how the show might calibrate its many celebrity cameos throughout the season (45:15). Email us! prestigetv@spotify.com Subscribe to the Ringer TV YouTube channel here for full episodes of ‘The Prestige TV Podcast' and so much more! Try Coffee mate Creamers Now: http://coffeemate.com Hosts: Bill Simmons, Joanna Robinson, and Sean Fennessey Producers: Kai Grady and Donnie Beacham Jr. Video Supervision: John Richter Additional Production Support: Justin Sayles Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bill, Jo, and Mal reckon with the truth to recap the sixth episode of ‘The White Lotus' Season 3. They discuss Lochy and Saxon's handsy encounter, the most depraved HBO moments over the years, and other big takeaways (2:09). Along the way, they talk about the show's many Emmy-worthy performances (41:19). Later, they close with a handful of predictions and their current death rankings (01:07:38). Email us! prestigetv@spotify.com Subscribe to the Ringer TV YouTube channel here for full episodes of ‘The Prestige TV Podcast' and so much more! Try Coffee mate Creamers Now: http://coffeemate.com Hosts: Bill Simmons, Joanna Robinson, and Mallory Rubin Producers: Kai Grady and Donnie Beacham Jr. Video Supervision: John Richter Additional Production Support: Justin Sayles Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bill, Jo, and Mal hit the dance floor to recap the fifth episode of ‘The White Lotus' Season 3. They discuss the surprising arrival of an exciting guest star, the ongoing uncertainty of which characters are in the most danger, and Jaclyn's steamy moment with the Russians (1:24). Along the way, they talk about whether or not Fabian has ulterior motives, as well as the shocking sequence between Saxon and Lochy (35:57). Later, they close with a handful of predictions (01:05:15). Email us! prestigetv@spotify.com Subscribe to the Ringer TV YouTube channel here for full episodes of ‘The Prestige TV Podcast' and so much more! Try Coffee mate Creamers Now: http://coffeemate.com Hosts: Bill Simmons, Joanna Robinson, and Mallory Rubin Producers: Kai Grady and Donnie Beacham Jr. Video Supervision: John Richter Additional Production Support: Justin Sayles Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Ringer's Bill Simmons, Mallory Rubin, and Joanna Robinson love soup, the outdoors, snow peas, and Christopher Guest's 2000 comedy classic ‘Best in Show,' with Eugene Levy, Catherine O'Hara, Parker Posey, Fred Willard, Jennifer Coolidge, Jane Lynch, John Michael Higgins, Michael McKean, and Michael Hitchcock. Subscribe to our Ringer Movies YouTube channel! Producer: Craig Horlbeck Video Producer: Chia Hao Tat, Jon Jones Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bill, Jo, and Mal escape the karmic cycle to recap the fourth episode of ‘The White Lotus' Season 3. They discuss their favorite story lines, another Gaitok fumble, and the major flaw of the episode (2:41). Along the way, they debate about a certain (potential) prosthetic and break down the scenes on the yacht (25:09). Later, they close with a handful of predictions (01:00:40). Email us! prestigetv@spotify.com Subscribe to the Ringer TV YouTube channel here for full episodes of ‘The Prestige TV Podcast' and so much more! Try Coffee mate Creamers Now: http://coffeemate.com Hosts: Bill Simmons, Joanna Robinson, and Mallory Rubin Producers: Kai Grady and Donnie Beacham Jr. Video Supervision: John Richter Additional Production Support: Justin Sayles Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sean and Amanda are joined by Joanna Robinson to tie up some loose ends from Sunday's Oscars (1:00) and to answer your mailbag questions about ‘Anora,' Sean Baker's huge night, snubs, ratings, the cultural relevance of the ceremony, and anything else you could cook up about the awards (42:00). Then, Sean is joined by returning guest Bong Joon-ho and interpreter Sharon Choi to discuss his new film ‘Mickey 17,' following up the tremendous success of ‘Parasite,' his famous storyboarding style, what he took inspiration from in the making of this movie, and more (1:30:00). Hosts: Sean Fennessey and Amanda Dobbins Guests: Bong Joon-ho and Joanna Robinson Senior Producer: Bobby Wagner Video Producers: Chia Hao Tat and Jon Jones Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

‘House of R,' ‘The Midnight Boys,' and ‘Mint Edition' unite to bring you the 2025 Versies Awards and celebrate all the highs and lows of nerd content from this last year. Witchiest Moment (06:25) We Are So Back (11:43) Most Emotionally Wrenching Moment (18:09) Most Toxic Couple Award (30:03) Best Dance Scene (35:23) Heartthrob of the Year (41:47) Best Series (49:56) Best Movie (54:03) Best Performance (58:32) Hosts: Mallory Rubin, Joanna Robinson, Van Lathan, Charles Holmes, Jomi Adeniran, and Steve Ahlman Producers: Aleya Zenieris and Jonathan Kermah Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Joanna Robinson and Rob Mahoney react to the unraveling of Tim Ratliff (6:29), Trump playing a role in this season (20:33), and Walton Goggins finally turning on the con man charm (29:36). Plus, some "nice guy" talk about Gaitok (38:53) and, with the inclusion of Parker Posey following Jennifer Coolidge, which Christopher Guest character actor do we want to see in Season 4 (50:16)? Email us! prestigetv@spotify.com Subscribe to the Ringer TV YouTube channel here for full episodes of ‘The Prestige TV Podcast' and so much more! Try Coffee mate Creamers Now: http://coffeemate.com Hosts: Joanna Robinson and Rob Mahoney Producers: Kai Grady and Donnie Beacham Jr. Video Supervision: John Richter Additional Production Support: Justin Sayles Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bill, Jo, and Mal turn in their phones to recap the third episode of ‘The White Lotus' Season 3. They discuss their biggest takeaways, which characters are most likely to die at this point, and the ominous tsunami dream sequence (8:28). Along the way, they break down the nuanced bond between Jaclyn and Laurie and whether or not Saxon is actually a virgin (33:21). Later, they close with a handful of predictions (01:04:33). Email us! prestigetv@spotify.com Subscribe to the Ringer TV YouTube channel here for full episodes of ‘The Prestige TV Podcast' and so much more! Try Coffee mate Creamers Now: http://coffeemate.com Hosts: Bill Simmons, Joanna Robinson, and Mallory Rubin Producers: Kai Grady and Donnie Beacham Jr. Video Supervision: John Richter Additional Production Support: Justin Sayles Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

BONUS: Feels Like the First Time, Indiana Jones Edition (originally aired as two separate episodes on Patreon, presented together here with a new intro by Jenny Owen Youngs) Join Kristin Russo and Joanna Robinson for Kristin's maiden voyage through the original Indiana Jones trilogy! Ride sidecar as she meets the whip, the hat, AND the leather jacket (not to mention Marion) and learns the difference between a blimp and a zeppelin. When you finish listening to this episode, you definitely WON'T be lamenting "Podcasts... why did it have to be podcasts?!" Feels Like the First Time is a podcast in which the experienced (usually - but not always! - Joanna) guide the uninitiated (usually - but not always! - Kristin) through important films. Can't get enough FLTFT? This limited series began in 2020, and you can hear ALL of the episodes now in the Patron-only feed! Journey through Lord of the Rings, Mad Max, Terminator, and more with Kristin and Joanna right now, if you so please: patreon.com/bufferingcast JOIN US IN LA & BOSTON FOR UPCOMING LIVE EVENTS: bufferingcast.com/slayers MORE ON BUFFY PROM, OUR BOOK RELEASE EVENT IN TORRANCE, and NO & LOW COST TICKETS: bufferingcast.com/prom OUR BOOK! OUR BOOK! OUR BOOK IS UP FOR PRE ORDER! bufferingcast.com/book LOCATE YOUR HOSTS UPON THE INTERNET Jenny Owen Youngs | @jennyowenyoungs; jennyowenyoungs.com Kristin Russo | @kristinnoeline; kristinnoeline.com Joanna Robinson | @jowrotethis; jowrotethis.com ALL THE SHOWS WE COVER Buffering the Vampire Slayer | A Buffy the Vampire Slayer Podcast SPOTIFY • APPLE • AMAZON • YOUTUBE The eX-Files | Covering The X-Files SPOTIFY • APPLE • AMAZON • YOUTUBE Angel on Top | An Angel Podcast SPOTIFY • APPLE • AMAZON • YOUTUBE Doomcoming | A Yellowjackets Podcast SPOTIFY • APPLE • AMAZON • YOUTUBE The Boiler Room | A My So-Called Life Podcast SPOTIFY • APPLE • AMAZON • YOUTUBE Buffering: A Rewatch Adventure | @bufferingcast on socials MUSIC | Theme song and jingles composed and performed by Jenny Owen Youngs | bufferingcast.com/music PATREON | patreon.com/bufferingcast MERCH | bufferingcast.com/shop PODCAST SCHEDULE & EVENTS | bufferingcast.com/jennycalendar Produced by: Kristin Russo, Jenny Owen Youngs, and LaToya Ferguson Edited by: John Mark Nelson Logo: Kristine Thune We acknowledge that we and our team are occupying unceded and stolen lands and territories. Kristin occupies the Lenape territories of the Esopus Lenape Peoples. Jenny occupies the Wabanahkik territory of the Abenaki and Pennacook Peoples. Learn more about Land Acknowledgments + our continued anti-racist efforts at bufferingthevampireslayer.com/justkeepfighting Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A short month yields a long list of recommendations! Join your favorite Ringer-Verse and House of R hosts and friends as they gush about geek content in the latest installment of their monthly mini-pod about fandom favorites from TV, anime, movies, video games, books, comics, and beyond that were (mostly) released recently but not yet covered in-depth on a full-length episode. Host: Ben Lindbergh Guests: Steve Ahlman, Jomi Adeniran, Matt James, Arjuna Ramgopal, Charles Holmes, Joanna Robinson, Van Lathan Producer: Steve Ahlman Social: Jomi Adeniran Additional Production: Arjuna Ramgopal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Joanna Robinson and Rob Mahoney respond to some email theories (3:23) before analyzing the Ratliff family identity (17:13), a connection from Walton Goggins's character to ‘King Lear' (23:29), and the cracks beginning to show in the blond friend group (30:58). Plus, discussing a potential Russian connection to the hotel robbery (44:37), keeping an eye on the nice guy character, Gaitok (48:25), and talking about the strong incest vibes coming from the Ratliff kids (54:11). Email us! prestigetv@spotify.com Subscribe to the Ringer TV YouTube channel here for full episodes of ‘The Prestige TV Podcast' and so much more! Try Coffee mate Creamers Now: http://coffeemate.com Hosts: Joanna Robinson and Rob Mahoney Producers: Kai Grady and Donnie Beacham Jr. Video Supervision: John Richter Additional Production Support: Justin Sayles Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Ringer's Bill Simmons, Van Lathan, and Joanna Robinson revisit one of the most controversial Best Picture–winning films of all time, Paul Haggis's ‘Crash,' starring Don Cheadle, Matt Dillon, Thandiwe Newton, Sandra Bullock, Terrence Howard, and Michael Peña. Watch this episode on our Ringer Movies YouTube Channel! Producer: Craig Horlbeck Video Producers: Jack Sanders and Chia Hao Tat Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bill, Jo, and Mal compare biometrics to recap the second episode of ‘The White Lotus' Season 3. They discuss their favorite moments, episode MVPs, and why Walton Goggins was the standout performer (1:51). Along the way, they break down the robbery sequence and Jason Isaacs's questionable accent work (31:03). Later, they close with a handful of theories and predictions for what's next (42:49). Email us! prestigetv@spotify.com Subscribe to the Ringer TV YouTube channel here for full episodes of ‘The Prestige TV Podcast' and so much more! Try Coffee mate Creamers Now: http://coffeemate.com Hosts: Bill Simmons, Joanna Robinson, and Mallory Rubin Producers: Kai Grady and Donnie Beacham Jr. Video Supervision: John Richter Additional Production Support: Justin Sayles Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Joanna Robinson and Rob Mahoney kick off the deep dive with a breakdown of Parker Posey's and Jason Isaacs's Southern accents, the trio of blond friends, and impressions from the opening credits (4:33). Plus literary connections of characters (37:45), some Walton Goggins theories (44:16), and is a natural disaster on the horizon? (53:57) Email us! prestigetv@spotify.com Subscribe to the Ringer TV YouTube channel here for full episodes of ‘The Prestige TV Podcast' and so much more! Try Coffee mate Creamers Now: http://coffeemate.com Hosts: Joanna Robinson and Rob Mahoney Producers: Kai Grady and Donnie Beacham Jr. Video Supervision: John Richter Additional Production Support: Justin Sayles Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's time to roll the dice and begin the adventure of a lifetime with your favorite Ringer-Verse hosts as they enter the world of tabletop role-playing games! They answer the call of adventure to solve a murder and uncover a foul plot hatched by mysterious dark forces known only by a single symbol left at the crime scene. Join in for chaos and laughs as this epic journey begins. Act 1 (02:25) Act 2 (1:10:00) Act 3 (1:57:10) Directed by: Aleya Zenieris and Steve Ahlman Hosted by: Steve Ahlman Featuring: Charles Holmes, Mallory Rubin, Joanna Robinson, Van Lathan, Jomi Adeniran Audio Supervision: Jonathan Kermah Supervising Producer: Arjuna Ramgopal Additional Production: Arjuna Ramgopal, Tony Perry, Nick Kosut Motion Graphics: John Richter Audio Mixing: Steve Ahlman Video Production and Editing: Aleya Zenieris Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bill Simmons, Joanna Robinson, and Mallory Rubin head to Thailand to recap the Season 3 premiere of ‘The White Lotus.' They discuss why the Ratliff family is a perfect set of travelers for this series, the intriguing dynamic between the trio of longtime friends, and what connects this season to the previous two (1:46). Along the way, they talk through a few early theories and the major character reveal toward the end of the episode (27:08). Later, they close with a handful of predictions for what's next (01:00:18). Email us! prestigetv@spotify.com Subscribe to the Ringer TV YouTube channel here for full episodes of ‘The Prestige TV Podcast' and so much more! Try Coffee mate Creamers Now: http://coffeemate.com Hosts: Bill Simmons, Joanna Robinson, and Mallory Rubin Producer: Kai Grady and Donnie Beacham Jr. Video Supervision: John Richter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week, Dave, Neil, and Joanna debate who is the best owl in a movie or TV show (04:51). Then, they listen to listener picks and choose which one to include in the final poll before getting into Dave's eclectic owl trivia (78:28). Now it's up to you to decide! Who is the most superb owl in movies or TV? You can vote for the winner on The Ringer's X feed and in the Spotify app, where you'll find ‘Trial by Content.' The winner will be announced on the next episode! You can send your picks for the next topic and a few sentences to support your pick to ⁠TrialByContent@gmail.com⁠. You can also submit suggestions for future ‘Trial by Content' topics. Is there a great pop culture debate that you'd like us to settle? Send it on over! For a list of all the movies discussed on this week's episode and a preview of what is to come on ‘Trial by Content,' head on over to ⁠Letterboxd.com/TrialByContent⁠ and follow us there! Hosts: Dave Gonzalez, Joanna Robinson, and Neil Miller Associate Producer: Olivia Crerie Additional Production Supervision: Arjuna Ramgopal Music Credits: Devon Renaldo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome to Once More, With Spoilers, where Kristin Russo & Jenny Owen Youngs revisit every episode of Buffy the Vampire Slayer, one at a time — for the SECOND time! — this time discussing each episode with spoilers! It is TIME for BUFFY and ANGEL to KISS!! TWICE!!! Which means it is *also* time for Joanna Robinson to guest host with us! We will discuss the first kiss, which ends in Angel throwing himself out the bedroom window. We will discuss the drama that ensues, which ends in Angel being thrown out of the living room window. And we will discuss the final kiss, which ends in Angel feeling that kind of pain that can only come from being a vampire in love with a giant-cross wearing vampire Slayer — that burning, searing, sizzling kind of D E S I R E and P A S S I O N. Yes, it is Season 1, Episode 7, "Angel." So happy to be here with you all. JOIN US IN LA & BOSTON FOR UPCOMING LIVE EVENTS: bufferingcast.com/slayers MORE ON BUFFY PROM, OUR BOOK RELEASE EVENT IN TORRANCE, and NO & LOW COST TICKETS: bufferingcast.com/prom OUR BOOK! OUR BOOK! OUR BOOK IS UP FOR PRE ORDER! bufferingcast.com/book LOCATE YOUR HOSTS UPON THE INTERNET Jenny Owen Youngs | @jennyowenyoungs; jennyowenyoungs.com Kristin Russo | @kristinnoeline; kristinnoeline.com Joanna Robinson | @jowrotethis; jowrotethis.com Buffering: A Rewatch Adventure | @bufferingcast on socials MUSIC | Theme song and jingles composed and performed by Jenny Owen Youngs | bufferingcast.com/music PATREON | patreon.com/bufferingcast MERCH | bufferingtcast.com/shop PODCAST SCHEDULE & EVENTS | bufferingcast.com/jennycalendar Produced by: Kristin Russo, Jenny Owen Youngs, and LaToya Ferguson Edited by: John Mark Nelson Logo: Kristine Thune We acknowledge that we and our team are occupying unceded and stolen lands and territories. Kristin occupies the Lenape territories of the Esopus Lenape Peoples. Jenny occupies the Wabanahkik territory of the Abenaki and Pennacook Peoples. Learn more about Land Acknowledgments + our continued anti-racist efforts at bufferingthevampireslayer.com/justkeepfighting Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The marvelous finale of COPPOLA MONTH finds veteran GMs Bryan Cogman (Game of Thrones), Drew McWeeny (The Hip Pocket, The Last '80s Newsletter You'll Ever Need) and Joanna Robinson (The Ringer) ranking picks #12 to #1 on the single, definitive, ranking of the 24 feature films of FRANCIS FORD COPPOLA! Become a Booster and hear the rest of "Kraven On My Mind" by visiting www.patreon.com/screendrafts Next week: the INTERNET HORROR Draft, with Elric Kane & Rebekah McKendry

IMPORTANT!! This feed will be retiring on March 12, 2025. Buffering the Vampire Slayer will be airing exclusively in one public feed moving forward. To continue listening to our coverage of Buffy, simply follow the link below and subscribe on the podcatcher of your choice. SUBSCRIBE BY MARCH 12TH: bufferingcast.com/buffy Welcome to Once More, With Spoilers, where Kristin Russo & Jenny Owen Youngs revisit every episode of Buffy the Vampire Slayer, one at a time — for the SECOND time! — this time discussing each episode with spoilers! It is TIME for BUFFY and ANGEL to KISS!! TWICE!!! Which means it is *also* time for Joanna Robinson to guest host with us! We will discuss the first kiss, which ends in Angel throwing himself out the bedroom window. We will discuss the drama that ensues, which ends in Angel being thrown out of the living room window. And we will discuss the final kiss, which ends in Angel feeling that kind of pain that can only come from being a vampire in love with a giant-cross wearing vampire Slayer — that burning, searing, sizzling kind of D E S I R E and P A S S I O N. Yes, it is Season 1, Episode 7, "Angel." So happy to be here with you all. JOIN US IN LA & BOSTON FOR UPCOMING LIVE EVENTS: bufferingcast.com/slayers MORE ON BUFFY PROM, OUR BOOK RELEASE EVENT IN TORRANCE, and NO & LOW COST TICKETS: bufferingcast.com/prom OUR BOOK! OUR BOOK! OUR BOOK IS UP FOR PRE ORDER! bufferingcast.com/book LOCATE YOUR HOSTS UPON THE INTERNET Jenny Owen Youngs | @jennyowenyoungs; jennyowenyoungs.com Kristin Russo | @kristinnoeline; kristinnoeline.com Joanna Robinson | @jowrotethis; jowrotethis.com Buffering: A Rewatch Adventure | @bufferingcast on socials MUSIC | Theme song and jingles composed and performed by Jenny Owen Youngs | bufferingcast.com/music PATREON | patreon.com/bufferingcast MERCH | bufferingtcast.com/shop PODCAST SCHEDULE & EVENTS | bufferingcast.com/jennycalendar Produced by: Kristin Russo, Jenny Owen Youngs, and LaToya Ferguson Edited by: John Mark Nelson Logo: Kristine Thune We acknowledge that we and our team are occupying unceded and stolen lands and territories. Kristin occupies the Lenape territories of the Esopus Lenape Peoples. Jenny occupies the Wabanahkik territory of the Abenaki and Pennacook Peoples. Learn more about Land Acknowledgments + our continued anti-racist efforts at bufferingthevampireslayer.com/justkeepfighting Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sean and Amanda dig into ‘The Brutalist' (with spoilers!)—the text, the reception, the performances, the score, its awards chances, its lasting presence in the American film canon, and everything in between (1:00). Then, they're joined by Joanna Robinson to weigh in on the Best Picture race and rank all 10 films nominated for the award based on their current chances to win the race (1:31:00). Hosts: Sean Fennessey and Amanda Dobbins Guest: Joanna Robinson Senior Producer: Bobby Wagner Video Producer: Jack Sanders Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week, Dave, Neil, and Joanna debate the best Sundance debut! They each reveal their top three choices and discuss listener picks to create the final poll (5:49). Later, they check in on the movies they're hearing about from this year's Sundance and give out some awards (1:09:21). Now it's up to you to decide! What is the best Sundance debut? You can vote for the winner on The Ringer's X feed and in the Spotify app, where you'll find ‘Trial by Content.' The winner will be announced on the next episode! You can send your picks for the next topic and a few sentences to support your pick to ⁠TrialByContent@gmail.com⁠. You can also submit suggestions for future ‘Trial by Content' topics. Is there a great pop culture debate that you'd like us to settle? Send it on over! For a list of all the movies discussed on this week's episode and a preview of what is to come on ‘Trial by Content,' head on over to ⁠Letterboxd.com/TrialByContent⁠ and follow us there! Hosts: Dave Gonzales, Joanna Robinson, and Neil Miller Associate Producer: Carlos Chiriboga Additional Production Supervision: Arjuna Ramgopal Music Credits: Devon Renaldo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Join us in Brewton Stew-dios as Screen Drafts Legends Ryan Marker and Billy Ray Brewton competitively collaborate in ranking the 7 best non-Francis / non-Sofia films released by Francis Ford Coppola's company, AMERICAN ZOETROPE. Next week: FRANCIS FORD COPPOLA SUPER DRAFT: PART TWO with Drew McWeeny, Bryan Cogman, and Joanna Robinson! Become a Screen Drafts Booster and get LOADS of bonus material! www.patreon.com/screendrafts

Kristin Russo and Joanna Robinson rewatch all 19 glorious episode of My So-Called Life, one at a time, spoiler free. Re-airing here in the Buffering: Rewatch feed to celebrate the show's 30th Anniversary with special introductions ft. Jenny Owen Youngs! This podcast originally aired on February 6, 2020. Do any human beings ever realize perfect television while they watch it--every, every minute? Somehow we are here, at the final episode of My So-Called Life. Brian is going to write a letter, Jordan is going to hang out with Patty, we are going to remember all the flannel of episodes gone by, and of course, WE ARE ALL GOING TO CRY BECAUSE WE WANT AND FOREVER NEED MORE OF THIS SHOW!!! Thank you for having a time with us! Here we go into Episode 19: In Dreams Begin Responsibilities IN EPISODE LINKS All bonus episodes can be found in The Boiler Room Feed SPOTIFY • APPLE • AMAZON • YOUTUBE JOIN US ON SUNDAYS FOR OUR MY SO-CALLED LIVE WATCHES! https://www.patreon.com/collection/677602 OUR BOOK! OUR BOOK! OUR BOOK IS UP FOR PRE ORDER! bufferingcast.com/book LOCATE YOUR HOSTS UPON THE INTERNET Kristin Russo | @kristinnoeline; kristinnoeline.com Joanna Robinson | @jowrotethis; jowrotethis.com Jenny Owen Youngs | @jennyowenyoungs; jennyowenyoungs.com Buffering: A Rewatch Adventure | @bufferingcast on socials MUSIC | Theme song composed and performed by Chris Farren; Best Use of Flannel jingle by Lauren Klein PATREON | patreon.com/bufferingcast MERCH | bufferingcast.com/shop PODCAST SCHEDULE | bufferingcast.com/jennycalendar Produced by: Kristin Russo and Joanna Robinson Edited & Mixed by: Lauren Klein and Kristin Russo Logo: Devan Power We acknowledge that we and our team are occupying unceded and stolen lands and territories. Kristin occupies the Lenape territories of the Esopus Lenape Peoples. Jenny occupies the Wabanahkik territory of the Abenaki and Pennacook Peoples. Learn more about Land Acknowledgments + our continued anti-racist efforts at bufferingthevampireslayer.com/justkeepfighting Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Dave, Neil, and Joanna debate Willem Dafoe's best performance! They each reveal their top three choices and discuss listener picks to create the final poll (13:08). Later, they play a trivia game (1:08:25), and give out some awards (1:21:44). Now it's up to you to decide! What is Willem Dafoe's best performance? You can vote for the winner on The Ringer's X feed and in the Spotify app, where you'll find ‘Trial by Content.' The winner will be announced on the next episode! You can send your picks for the next topic and a few sentences to support your pick to ⁠TrialByContent@gmail.com⁠. You can also submit suggestions for future ‘Trial by Content' topics. Is there a great pop culture debate that you'd like us to settle? Send it on over! For a list of all the movies discussed on this week's episode and a preview of what is to come on ‘Trial by Content,' head on over to ⁠Letterboxd.com/TrialByContent⁠ and follow us there! Hosts: Dave Gonzales, Joanna Robinson, and Neil Miller Associate Producer: Carlos Chiriboga Additional Production Supervision: Arjuna Ramgopal Music Credits: Devon Renaldo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Joanna Robinson and Sean Fennessey grab their tape recorders to revisit the ‘Twin Peaks' pilot episode, “Northwest Passage.” They discuss what the series represents in David Lynch's storied catalog of works, the mystery crime drama's somewhat surprising level of mainstream popularity, and their personal history with the show (5:49). Along the way, they dive into Kyle MacLachlan's role as Agent Dale Cooper (33:56). Later, they unpack the unforgettable final moments of the episode and the flawed international version of the episode (48:12). Email us! prestigetv@spotify.com Subscribe to the Ringer TV YouTube channel here for full episodes of ‘The Prestige TV Podcast' and so much more! Hosts: Joanna Robinson and Sean Fennessey Producers: Kai Grady and Donnie Beacham Jr. Additional Production Support: Justin Sayles Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kristin Russo and Joanna Robinson rewatch all 19 glorious episode of My So-Called Life, one at a time, spoiler free. Re-airing here in the Buffering: Rewatch feed to celebrate the show's 30th Anniversary with special introductions ft. Jenny Owen Youngs! This podcast originally aired on January 30, 2020. It's the penultimate episode of My So-Called Life, and what better way to celebrate than by finding a pair of handcuffs in Patty and Graham's bed! Let's talk about who the episode tops are, what we think of Patty's origami, and our new ship of... Brian and Rayanne?! It's the one from Danielle's perspective, Episode 18: Weekend! JOIN US ON SUNDAYS FOR OUR MY SO-CALLED LIVE WATCHES! https://www.patreon.com/collection/677602 OUR BOOK! OUR BOOK! OUR BOOK IS UP FOR PRE ORDER! bufferingcast.com/book LOCATE YOUR HOSTS UPON THE INTERNET Kristin Russo | @kristinnoeline; kristinnoeline.com Joanna Robinson | @jowrotethis; jowrotethis.com Jenny Owen Youngs | @jennyowenyoungs; jennyowenyoungs.com Buffering: A Rewatch Adventure | @bufferingcast on socials MUSIC | Theme song composed and performed by Chris Farren; Best Use of Flannel jingle by Lauren Klein PATREON | patreon.com/bufferingcast MERCH | bufferingcast.com/shop PODCAST SCHEDULE | bufferingcast.com/jennycalendar Produced by: Kristin Russo and Joanna Robinson Edited & Mixed by: Lauren Klein and Kristin Russo Logo: Devan Power We acknowledge that we and our team are occupying unceded and stolen lands and territories. Kristin occupies the Lenape territories of the Esopus Lenape Peoples. Jenny occupies the Wabanahkik territory of the Abenaki and Pennacook Peoples. Learn more about Land Acknowledgments + our continued anti-racist efforts at bufferingthevampireslayer.com/justkeepfighting Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joanna Robinson and Rob Mahoney play the ball game to recap the Season 2 premiere of ‘Severance.' They start by briefly looking back at the first season, before discussing some behind-the-scenes context on the three-year hiatus between seasons, their anticipation for its return, and how they felt about the first episode back (2:53). Along the way, they theorize on the introduction of Miss Huang, and the truth behind Helly's identity (41:03). Later, they talk through how the final shot of the episode potentially reveals something about the mysterious macrodata refinement process (59:43). Email us! prestigetv@spotify.com Subscribe to the Ringer TV YouTube channel here for full episodes of ‘The Prestige TV Podcast' and so much more! Hosts: Joanna Robinson and Rob Mahoney Producers: Kai Grady and Donnie Beacham Jr. Additional Production Support: Justin Sayles Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kristin Russo and Joanna Robinson rewatch all 19 glorious episode of My So-Called Life, one at a time, spoiler free. Re-airing here in the Buffering: Rewatch feed to celebrate the show's 30th Anniversary with special introductions ft. Jenny Owen Youngs! This podcast originally aired on January 23, 2020. Angela is "totally over" Jordan Catalano and what's more, she's high as a kiiiiite she just miiiiiight stop to check you out NA NA NA NA!!! It is the episode that takes us on a ride through the lens of Brian's camcorder and into the backseat of Jordan's car, and oh how we ALL wish we could rewind the tape... but alas, we cannot. Goodbye to clocks ticking, everyone, because here we are at Episode 17: Betrayal. *sob* JOIN US ON SUNDAYS FOR OUR MY SO-CALLED LIVE WATCHES! https://www.patreon.com/collection/677602 OUR BOOK! OUR BOOK! OUR BOOK IS UP FOR PRE ORDER! bufferingcast.com/book LOCATE YOUR HOSTS UPON THE INTERNET Kristin Russo | @kristinnoeline; kristinnoeline.com Joanna Robinson | @jowrotethis; jowrotethis.com Jenny Owen Youngs | @jennyowenyoungs; jennyowenyoungs.com Buffering: A Rewatch Adventure | @bufferingcast on socials MUSIC | Theme song composed and performed by Chris Farren; Best Use of Flannel jingle by Lauren Klein PATREON | patreon.com/bufferingcast MERCH | bufferingcast.com/shop PODCAST SCHEDULE | bufferingcast.com/jennycalendar Produced by: Kristin Russo and Joanna Robinson Edited & Mixed by: Lauren Klein and Kristin Russo Logo: Devan Power We acknowledge that we and our team are occupying unceded and stolen lands and territories. Kristin occupies the Lenape territories of the Esopus Lenape Peoples. Jenny occupies the Wabanahkik territory of the Abenaki and Pennacook Peoples. Learn more about Land Acknowledgments + our continued anti-racist efforts at bufferingthevampireslayer.com/justkeepfighting Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joanna Robinson and Rob Mahoney work the overnight shift at the emergency room to recap the two-episode premiere of ‘The Pitt,' the Max original series from much of the creative team behind ‘ER.' They discuss it as a spiritual successor to the popular '90s drama, their relationship with the medical procedural genre, and how its high-concept premise is executed (1:35). Along the way, they talk through their favorite and least favorite characters so far (24:15). Later, they consider whether the barrier to entry is too high for the show to widely catch on (36:31). Email us! prestigetv@spotify.com Subscribe to the Ringer TV YouTube channel here for full episodes of ‘The Prestige TV Podcast' and so much more! Hosts: Joanna Robinson and Rob Mahoney Producers: Kai Grady and Donnie Beacham Jr. Additional Production Support: Justin Sayles Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sean and Amanda are joined by ‘House of R' host Joanna Robinson to react to the 2025 Golden Globes, an up-and-down award show highlighted by strong performances from Brady Corbet's ‘The Brutalist' and Jacques Audiard's ‘Emilia Pérez.' They also discuss the movies they were surprised performed weaker on the evening, like ‘Anora,' ‘Conclave,' and ‘Wicked.' Finally, they evaluate the entertainment of the broadcast and host Nikki Glaser. Hosts: Sean Fennessey and Amanda Dobbins Guest: Joanna Robinson Senior Producer: Bobby Wagner Video Producer: Jack Sanders Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kristin Russo and Joanna Robinson rewatch all 19 glorious episode of My So-Called Life, one at a time, spoiler free. Re-airing here in the Buffering: Rewatch feed to celebrate the show's 30th Anniversary with special introductions ft. Jenny Owen Youngs! This podcast originally aired on December 19, 2019. It is 1995... and no one told Jordan! As we enter into a brand new year we get an *incredible* gym scene between Rayanne and Sharon, a tutoring match up for the ages with the infamous Brain Krakow, and a stuffed bear making the rounds at Liberty High. On a more serious note, Rickie seeks support and safety after being left behind by his family, and finds some of it in Mr. Katimsky. We also have a heaping serving of Brad Pitt?? It's Episode 16: Resolutions! EPISODE WITH INGRID MICHAELSON https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/pdst.fm/e/chrt.fm/track/FGADCC/traffic.megaphone.fm/SBP1749154282.mp3?updated=1723662239 JOIN US ON SUNDAYS FOR OUR MY SO-CALLED LIVE WATCHES! https://www.patreon.com/collection/677602 OUR BOOK! OUR BOOK! OUR BOOK IS UP FOR PRE ORDER! bufferingcast.com/book LOCATE YOUR HOSTS UPON THE INTERNET Kristin Russo | @kristinnoeline; kristinnoeline.com Joanna Robinson | @jowrotethis; jowrotethis.com Jenny Owen Youngs | @jennyowenyoungs; jennyowenyoungs.com Buffering: A Rewatch Adventure | @bufferingcast on socials MUSIC | Theme song composed and performed by Chris Farren; Best Use of Flannel jingle by Lauren Klein PATREON | patreon.com/bufferingcast MERCH | bufferingcast.com/shop PODCAST SCHEDULE | bufferingcast.com/jennycalendar Produced by: Kristin Russo and Joanna Robinson Edited & Mixed by: Lauren Klein and Kristin Russo Logo: Devan Power We acknowledge that we and our team are occupying unceded and stolen lands and territories. Kristin occupies the Lenape territories of the Esopus Lenape Peoples. Jenny occupies the Wabanahkik territory of the Abenaki and Pennacook Peoples. Learn more about Land Acknowledgments + our continued anti-racist efforts at bufferingthevampireslayer.com/justkeepfighting Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Green light! Ben and Daniel Chin discuss the second season of ‘Squid Game,' focusing on how the streaming phenomenon follows up its first act without the element of surprise, its new spin on the formula from the sensational Season 1, and the future of the franchise. Then, they react to the third and final season of ‘What If…?', breaking down the highs and lows of the latest set of episodes, how the whole series excelled and disappointed, and its MCU legacy (43:49). Finally, the Ringer-Verse and ‘House of R' crews give gifts of nerd-culture content in the latest installment of 'Ringer-Verse Recommends,' their monthly mini-pod about 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 (1: 10: 37). Host: Ben Lindbergh Guests: Daniel Chin, Mallory Rubin, Joanna Robinson, Steve Ahlman, Jomi Adeniran, Matt James, Arjuna Ramgopal, Van Lathan, and Zach Kram Producer: Carlos Chiriboga Social: Jomi Adeniran Additional Production: Arjuna Ramgopal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kristin Russo and Joanna Robinson rewatch all 19 glorious episode of My So-Called Life, one at a time, spoiler free. Re-airing here in the Buffering: Rewatch feed to celebrate the show's 30th Anniversary with special introductions ft. Jenny Owen Youngs! This podcast originally aired on December 19, 2019. Rickie is homeless for the holidays, Jordan is lighting candles, Juliana Hatfield is here, and Joanna straight-up *sobs* during our discussion of this episode because... woof. It's a beautiful, heart-wrenching, holiday-themed journey. Let's put all of our ornaments in our hair and close out 2024 with Episode 15: So-Called Angels. SUPPORT LGBTQ YOUTH Ali Forney Center: https://www.aliforneycenter.org/ Hetrick-Martin Institute: https://hmi.org/ New Alternatives: https://www.newalternativesnyc.org/ Additional Resources: Trevor Project: https://www.thetrevorproject.org/ Trans Lifeline: https://www.translifeline.org/ JOIN US ON SUNDAYS FOR OUR MY SO-CALLED LIVE WATCHES! https://www.patreon.com/collection/677602 OUR BOOK! OUR BOOK! OUR BOOK IS UP FOR PRE ORDER! bufferingcast.com/book LOCATE YOUR HOSTS UPON THE INTERNET Kristin Russo | @kristinnoeline; kristinnoeline.com Joanna Robinson | @jowrotethis; jowrotethis.com Jenny Owen Youngs | @jennyowenyoungs; jennyowenyoungs.com Buffering: A Rewatch Adventure | @bufferingcast on socials MUSIC | Theme song composed and performed by Chris Farren; Best Use of Flannel jingle by Lauren Klein PATREON | patreon.com/bufferingcast MERCH | bufferingcast.com/shop PODCAST SCHEDULE | bufferingcast.com/jennycalendar Produced by: Kristin Russo and Joanna Robinson Edited & Mixed by: Lauren Klein and Kristin Russo Logo: Devan Power We acknowledge that we and our team are occupying unceded and stolen lands and territories. Kristin occupies the Lenape territories of the Esopus Lenape Peoples. Jenny occupies the Wabanahkik territory of the Abenaki and Pennacook Peoples. Learn more about Land Acknowledgments + our continued anti-racist efforts at bufferingthevampireslayer.com/justkeepfighting Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sean starts the episode with a monologue about the up-and-down state of the movie release calendar after a handful of extremely disappointing movies like ‘Kraven the Hunter,' ‘Mufasa: The Lion King,' and ‘Lord of the Rings: The War of Rohirrim' hit theaters recently, before they give way to stronger films like ‘The Brutalist,' ‘Nosferatu,' ‘A Complete Unknown,' ‘Babygirl,' and more (1:00). Then, he's joined by Joanna Robinson to talk about the winners and losers, broadly, of the year in movies (6:00). They then share their latest Best Picture power rankings (1:08:00). Finally, Sean is joined by ‘Nickel Boys' director RaMell Ross to discuss the revolutionary style and vision of the film, adapting Colson Whitehead's novel, his path to becoming an artist, and more (1:25:00). Host: Sean Fennessey Guests: Joanna Robinson and RaMell Ross Senior Producer: Bobby Wagner Video Producer: Jack Sanders Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sean remarks on the release of the Oscars shortlists in below-the-line categories, international features, and documentary features, before discussing his five most underseen movies of 2024 (1:00). Then, he's joined by a rotating cast of Ringer colleagues to discuss each of their favorite underseen movies of the year (40:00). Finally, he's joined by James Cameron and Gale Anne Hurd to discuss the 40th anniversary of ‘Terminator' (1:59:00). Among other things, the three talk about the challenge of getting it made before their careers had really taken off, the filmmaking style, shooting on location in L.A., and the prescience of the story. Host: Sean Fennessey Guests: Chris Ryan, Mallory Rubin, Charles Holmes, Yasi Salek, Joanna Robinson, Rob Mahoney, Amanda Dobbins, James Cameron, and Gale Anne Hurd Senior Producer: Bobby Wagner Video Producer: Jack Sanders Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's time for a House of Midnight like no other! The entire Ringer-Verse crew gathers to discuss the bewildering ‘Kraven the Hunter' and take a look at all the Sony ‘Spider-Man' films to determine the major takeaways in this wild cinematic universe. Hosts: Van Lathan, Mallory Rubin, Joanna Robinson, Charles Holmes, Jomi Adeniran, and Steve Ahlman Producers: Steve Ahlman, John Richter, Aleya Zenieris, and Cameron Dinwiddie Social: Jomi Adeniran Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sean is joined Joanna Robinson and Rob Mahoney to run through five of their favorite individual performances from the year in acting (1:00) before discussing Marielle Heller's ‘Nightbitch,' the story of a stay-at-home mom—played by Amy Adams—who is experiencing the normal stresses of motherhood and life while undergoing a more surreal transformation (43:00). Then, they select which 10 performances they would include if they were tasked with building the Amy Adams Hall of Fame (1:04:00). Finally, Sean is joined by Pablo Larraín to discuss ‘Maria,' the third film in his recent trilogy about misunderstood and highly successful and famous women (1:54:00). The two discuss Angelina Jolie's performance at the center of the movie, the unique challenges of portraying something as ineffable as opera singing, and how Larraín decides which moments to home in on when creating these works of historical fiction. Host: Sean Fennessey Guests: Rob Mahoney, Joanna Robinson, and Pablo Larraín Senior Producer: Bobby Wagner Video Producer: Jack Sanders Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices