The Ringer-Verse

Weekly reactions and discussions on pop culture, video games and fandom AI summary

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The Ringer-Verse is your go-to nexus podcast feed for all things nerd culture and fandom, featuring: 'The Midnight Boys': Van Lathan, Charles Holmes, Jomi Adeniran, and Steve Ahlman react to the latest in fandom and share their instant reactions to the newest nerd culture releases, all while bringing the banter every week. 'Button Mash': Ben Lindbergh and company discuss the latest in the world of video games, from headline-making new releases, to industry trends, to game swaps and nostalgic re-plays. Follow the House of R feed for deep dives from Mal and Jo!

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We Got This Podcast Before ‘GTA VI’: The Hype-Filled Final Preview | Button Mash

2026-11-14 · 1 hr 28 min

On the last episode of Button Mash before ‘Grand Theft Auto VI’ release week, Ben brings on three ‘GTA’ experts, superfans, and community members to revel in anticipation for the biggest game of all time. GTA Wiki…
The Scarlet Witch in ‘Doomsday’? VisionQuest Post-Credits Reactions | The Midnight Boys

2026-11-12 · 43 min

The Boys are back and they’re diving straight into the ‘VisionQuest’ post-credits scene that is taking the nerd fandom by storm! They dive into the return of the Scarlet Witch in ‘Doomsday’ and what that means for the…
'VisionQuest’ Season 1 Finale Instant Reactions | The Midnight Boys

2026-11-11 · 1 hr 8 min

The Boys are back and they’re buzzing from the season finale of ‘VisionQuest’! They discuss Ultron as a character and what his motives are, how this show fits into the MCU of the past and the future, and provide their…
James Gunn Steps Down From DC, Plus ‘Godzilla Minus Zero’ | The Midnight Boys

2026-11-10 · 1 hr 52 min

The Boys are back, and there’s some big news to talk about! They discuss the newest Godzilla film: ‘Godzilla Minus Zero.’ But before that, they dive deep into the news that rocked the nerdverse this week: James Gunn…
‘The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time’ and ‘World of Warcraft: Forever’ Reactions | Button Mash

2026-11-05 · 1 hr 48 min

Ben saddles up on Epona (and his Skyborne Galestrider) to cover a couple of classics that just got fresh coats of paint, ponder the nature of nostalgia, and discuss how to update games that don't leave a lot of room for…
'VisionQuest’ Episode 7 Instant Reactions | The Midnight Boys

2026-11-04 · 1 hr 7 min

The Boys are back and they’re excited for the penultimate episode of Season 1 of ‘VisionQuest’! They get into the client and if they are someone we possibly already know from the MCU, and Vision’s journey until now,…
‘Phantom Blade Zero’ Reactions and a ‘Call of Duty’ Comeback | Button Mash

2026-11-02 · 1 hr 45 min

Ben, Steve Ahlman, and Matt James discuss ‘GTA VI’ review timing, Ben’s research on how extreme this year’s pre-‘GTA’ gaming blockbuster boss rush has been, and their spoiler-free impressions of acclaimed new action…
Ringer-Verse Recommends: October 2026

2026-10-30 · 1 hr 56 min

On this month’s Recommends, Ben brings back fellow Stephen King and Mike Flanagan enthusiast Zach Dionne to talk about how Flanagan’s new ‘Carrie’ TV series takes a fresh approach to King’s iconic tale. Then they…
‘Clayface,’ ‘You Can See Everything,’ and the final ‘Dune: Part Three’ Trailer | The Midnight Boys

2026-10-28 · 2 hr 14 min

The Boys are back, and boy do they have content for you! First, they’re tackling DC’s newest film, ‘Clayface.' Then they discuss Nathan Fielder’s buzzing new film, ‘You Can See Everything,’ and they leave you with their…
'VisionQuest’ Episodes 5-6 Instant Reactions | The Midnight Boys

2026-10-28 · 1 hr 4 min

The Boys are back and they’re diving back into ‘VisionQuest’! They discuss the development of Paladin throughout the series so far, debate whether the MCU has reached pinnacle blip fatigue, and talk family reunion…

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Oldest episode in feed: 03/2021 · over 5 years
Typical length: 1 hr 30 min
Format: Episodic Newest first, episodes stand alone

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