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Mal and Jo are back to continue their ‘Buffy the Vampire Slayer’ rewatch!  This time they’re breaking down the second half of Season 4. They talk about the best moments from all your favorite characters, the best fight scenes, the best fits, and more!(00:00) Intro(07:28) Opening Snapshot(52:02) SuperlativesHosts: Mallory Rubin and Joanna RobinsonProducer: Carlos ChiribogaStudio Production: Jonathan FriasSocial: Jomi AdeniranAdditional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopowell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mal and Jo are back to break down the first two episodes of ‘Star Wars: Maul—Shadow Lord.’ They talk about their favorite moments and characters from the show so far, where we are in the timeline, and where they think the show will go from here.(00:00) Intro(05:20) Mini Maul DiveHosts: Mallory Rubin and Joanna RobinsonProducer: Carlos ChiribogaStudio Production: Jacob Cornett, Chris ThomasSocial: Jomi AdeniranAdditional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopowell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mal and Jo have enrolled in UC Sunnydale and are ready to continue their ‘Buffy the Vampire Slayer’ rewatch!  This time they’re breaking down the first half of Season 4 (through to Episode 12, “New Man”). They talk about the new and returning characters, the college setting, and the lack of a “big bad.” Plus, they give out some superlatives!(00:00) Intro(04:38) Opening Snapshot(48:50) SuperlativesHosts: Mallory Rubin and Joanna RobinsonProducer: Carlos ChiribogaStudio Production: Jacob CornettSocial: Jomi AdeniranAdditional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopowell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mal and Jo share their thoughts on the ‘Daredevil: Born Again’ Season 2 premiere. They talk about what they liked, what they didn’t like and what they hope comes from the rest of the season. Then, they discuss the ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ and ‘Dune: Part Three’ trailers!(00:00) Intro(04:42) ‘Daredevil: Born Again’(45:09) ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’(01:18:23) ‘Dune: Part Three’(01:59:22) ‘Dune’ Book SpoilersHosts: Joanna Robinson and Mallory RubinProducer: Carlos ChiribogaStudio Production: Chris Thomas and Jacob CornettSocial: Jomi AdeniranAdditional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopowell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Amaze! Amaze! Mal and Jo hop aboard the Hail Mary and head to Tau Ceti to dive deep into ‘Project Hail Mary.’ They talk about everything they loved about the movie and break down some of the adaptation choices from the book. Then they are joined by the author of ‘Project Hail Mary,’ Andy Weir!(00:00) Intro(05:51) Opening Snapshot(26:01) Deep Dive(01:54:56) Andy Weir InterviewHosts: Joanna Robinson and Mallory RubinGuest: Andy WeirProducer: Carlos ChiribogaStudio Production: Chris ThomasSocial: Jomi AdeniranAdditional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopowell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mal and Jo are joined by Amanda Dobbins to continue Space Month! This time, they’re revisiting ‘The Martian’ in preparation for ‘Project Hail Mary.’ They discuss their overall thoughts on the movie, whether they could survive alone on Mars, who the least believable NASA employee is, and more!(00:00) Intro(04:07) Opening Snapshot(22:58) Tier 1: A mostly responsible discussion(01:21:59) Tier 2: Rapid-fire Martian morality/survival test(01:45:26) Tier 3: Bonus unhinged space roundHosts: Joanna Robinson and Mallory RubinGuest: Amanda DobbinsProducer: Carlos ChiribogaStudio Production: Jacob Cornett and Chris WohlersSocial: Jomi AdeniranAdditional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopowell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

House of R and The Midnight Boys team up to bring you the 2026 Versies Awards and celebrate all the highs and lows of fandom content from 2025. Intro (00:00)Best Visuals (04:52)Best Line (12:35)Best Character (19:19)Saddest Moment (26:10)Best Music (34:15)Best New Character (42:35)Best Director (49:03)Best Showrunner (53:28)Best Movie Performance (56:48)Best Show Performance (01:02:14)Best Movie (01:14:29)Best Show (01:21:13)Hosts: Mallory Rubin, Van Lathan, Joanna Robinson, Charles Holmes, Jomi Adeniran, and Steve AhlmanProducers: Aleya Zeneris, Carlos ChirigobaEditors: Jamie Yukich, Stefano Sanchez, John RichterEditorial: Craig Gaines, Helena Hunt, Jack McCluskeyGraphics: Neil FranciscoStudio Production: Jacob Cornett, Kevin Cureghian, Chris Thomas, Chris WohlersAdditional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopowell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mal and Jo are joined by Rob Mahoney and Chris Ryan for the Space Movie Draft! They’ll be drafting space saviors, visual splendor, space horror, first contact, space connections, and a wild card! (00:00) Intro(04:50) Opening Snapshot(26:09) Jo's no. 1 pick(28:59) Chris's no. 1 pick(33:13) Mal's no. 1 pick(37:18) Rob's no. 1 pick(39:54) Rob's no. 2 pick(41:26) Mal's no. 2 pick(43:47) Chris's no. 2 pick(47:34) Jo's no. 2 pick(49:14) Jo's no. 3 pick(53:41) Chris's no. 3 pick(55:50) Mal's no. 3 pick(58:03) Rob's no. 3 pick(59:33) Rob's no. 4 pick(01:01:28) Mal's no. 4 pick(01:04:27) Chris's no. 4 pick(01:08:55) Jo's no. 4 pick(01:10:11) Jo's no. 5 pick(01:13:27) Chris's no. 5 pick(01:16:16) Mal's no. 5 pick(01:17:38) Rob's no. 5 pick(01:18:35) Rob's no. 6 pick(01:21:07) Mal's no. 6 pick(01:22:13) Chris's no. 6 pick(01:25:26) Jo's no. 6 pick(01:27:54) Honorable mentionsHosts: Joanna Robinson and Mallory RubinGuests: Rob Mahoney and Chris RyanProducers: Carlos Chiriboga, Chris Thomas, Jacob Cornett, Chris Wohlers, Kevin Cureghian, and Neil FranciscoSocial: Jomi AdeniranAdditional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopowell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It’s Chill Nolan Winter! Mal and Jo are joined by Van Lathan to continue their journey through Christopher Nolan’s filmography with ‘Interstellar.’ They discuss their original experience with the movie, the influence it’s had, the story, and more! Plus, they give out some superlatives!(00:00) Intro(17:46) Opening Snapshot(01:00:49) Funniest Line(01:06:17) Sickest Set Piece(01:12:33) Who Is the REAL Villain of This Movie?(01:18:11) Most Exquisitely Gorgeous Shot(01:26:57) The Scene You Think About the Most(01:35:18) Where Would You Put the F-Bomb(01:42:29) Best Use of a Nolan-Verse Regular(01:48:20) Stealth MVP(01:53:17) Best Dead Wife Moment(01:56:19) Clearest “Great Man” Moment(02:01:13) Who Was Miscast and How Would You Replace Them?(02:09:35) Horniest Moment(02:14:18) The Line That Hits the Hardest(02:21:19) Most Devastating Moment(02:29:23) Most Unforgettable Zimmerism(02:34:13) Actor Who Should Have Returned to the Nolan-Verse(02:36:44) The Most Nolan Thing About This Movie(02:42:05) ‘The Odyssey’ HypeHosts: Joanna Robinson and Mallory RubinGuest: Van LathanProducer: Carlos ChiribogaSocial: Jomi AdeniranAdditional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopowell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

From books to ‘A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms’ to ‘Wonder Man,’ the House of R mailbag is here. Jo and Mal answer all of your burning questions about the content you love!(00:00) Intro(01:21) Programming Reminders(05:39) Is Ser Arlan an Actual Knight?(11:23) A ‘Game of Thrones’ Movie Is in Development(15:43) Book Recommendations - 'The Will of the Many'(23:48) Book Recommendations - 'The Everlasting'(25:11) Book Recommendations - 'Katabasis”'(31:04) 2026 Book Recommendations(39:09) Anticipated Book Adaptations(43:28) Underrated Show or Performance(56:12) Who Will Win ‘Survivor 50’ and Who Will Cameo on ‘White Lotus’?(01:07:19) ‘Pride and Prejudice’ on Netflix Casting(01:12:09) ‘The Vampire Lestat’ Coverage(01:17:18) Would You Rather Hang Out With The Doctor or Rocky?(01:20:35) Thoughts on the ‘Traitors’ Finale(01:32:00) Thoughts on ‘Wonder Man’(01:42:46) Most Exciting Thing About Joanna’s MoveHosts: Mallory Rubin and Joanna RobinsonProducer: Carlos ChiribogaSocial: Jomi AdeniranAdditional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopowell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mal and Jo aren’t ready to leave Westeros yet! They are back to dive deep into the trailer for ‘House of the Dragon’ Season 3!(00:00) Intro(05:43) Opening Snapshot(19:22) Deep dive(01:03:45) Book spoilers!Hosts: Mallory Rubin and Joanna RobinsonProducers: Carlos Chiriboga, Jon Jones, and Chris ThomasSocial: Jomi AdeniranAdditional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopowell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mal and Jo are back with Dunk and Egg to dive deep into the final episode of ‘A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms’ Season 1! They talk about the offers from Maekar and Lyonel, the green-apple Fossoways, and some changes from the novella. Plus, they look ahead to the future of the show!(00:00) Intro(05:29) Opening Snapshot(15:30) The Laughing Storm’s offer(50:12) Hard conversations at Baelor’s funeral(01:03:03) Mr. and Mrs. Fossoway, of the green-apple Fossoways(01:11:30) Maekar summons Dunk(01:38:53) ​​Arlan’s final words(01:55:44) Daeron crashes the wake(02:09:02) Egg’s dark night of the silver-haired soul(02:21:54) Dunk counters Maekar’s offer(02:25:25) Sweetfoot returns!(02:29:35) ‘Tales of Dunk and Egg’(02:34:03) Book spoilers!Hosts: Mallory Rubin and Joanna RobinsonProducers: Carlos Chiriboga and Chris ThomasSocial: 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 to break down ‘A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms’ Episode 6, “The Morrow.” They discuss the aftermath from the trial, Dunk and Egg beginning their adventures, and the future of the show. Plus, they talk about the ‘House of the Dragon’ Season 3 teaser. (00:00) Intro (1:49) CR’s recap (5:08) Favorite moment (12:45) War is coming (18:49) Can this show continue beyond the text? (24:38) Valarr Targaryen reflects on his father’s death (30:10) Egg's future and his Targaryen roots (34:33) Which S1 characters could return for S2? (39:05) Dunk was never knighted (41:38) ‘House of the Dragon’ Season 3 (48:18) Needle drop at the end of the episode Hosts: Chris Ryan, Mallory Rubin, and Joanna Robinson Producers: Aleya Zenieris and Carlos Chiriboga Social: Jomi Adeniran Lighting Director: Sarah Reddy Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopowell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mal and Jo are finally back in the Hellmouth! They continue their ‘Buffy the Vampire Slayer’ rewatch with the second half of Season 3!  They talk about the best fights, most dated moments, the best fits, horniest moments, and more!(00:00) Intro(03:08) Mailbag(05:52) Opening Snapshot(01:11:13) SuperlativesHosts: Mallory Rubin and Joanna RobinsonProducer: Carlos ChiribogaSocial: Jomi AdeniranAdditional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopowell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mal and Jo are back with Dunk and Egg to dive deep into the latest episode of ‘A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms’! They talk about the brutality of the trial, the flashback, a shocking death, and much more! (00:00) Intro (03:01) Opening Snapshot (21:09) Pregame Warm-Ups! (47:23) The Trial of Seven Begins (01:13:56) Raiding the Redgrass Field (01:23:57) Rafe Enters the Chat (01:28:30) Dangers on the Road (01:40:31) A Future Planned, a Future Robbed (01:50:40) Is That Ser Arlan’s Music?! (02:11:45) Dunk Versus Aerion (02:26:44) Baelor—"Breakspear"—Falls (02:33:00) Book Spoilers! Hosts: Mallory Rubin and Joanna Robinson Producers: Carlos Chiriboga and Sarah Reddy 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 back to break down ‘A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms’ Episode 5, “In the Name of the Mother.” They discuss the trial of seven, the flashback to Dunk’s youth, and the most shocking moment of the series so far. (00:00) Intro (1:05) CR’s recap (6:40) Favorite moment (8:20) Thoughts on the flashback (15:10) Young Dunk (20:06) The Redgrass Field Battlefield (25:56) The trial of seven (28:10) When did Baelor get hit? (33:02) Baelor’s big scene (44:51) What will be the aftermath? Hosts: Chris Ryan, Mallory Rubin, and Joanna Robinson Producers: Aleya Zenieris and Carlos Chiriboga Social: Jomi Adeniran Lighting Director: Sarah Reddy Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopowell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mal and Jo celebrate another Valentine's Day together by pairing their annual V-Day Quickie with the next installment of the Best of the Century (So Far) series. Talk about a hookup! They share their favorite descriptions of love, sex scenes, surprise pairings, and more!(00:00) Intro(05:12) The Rules(10:38) Favorite Couple That We Actually Got(21:21) That's What the FanFic Is For(36:05) Surprise Pairing You Wound up Caring About the Most(43:00) No. 1 Champion Yearner(50:05) Passionate First Kiss(56:27) Hottest Sex Scene(01:05:57) The Sex Scene That Made You a Romantasy Fan(01:20:37) I Have Questions About the Physics(01:38:26) Most Gorgeous Description of Love(01:46:32) Poignant PartingHosts: Mallory Rubin and Joanna RobinsonProducer: Carlos ChiribogaSocial: Jomi AdeniranAdditional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopowell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mal and Jo are back with Dunk and Egg to dive deep into the latest episode of ‘A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms’! They talk about the trial of seven, Raymun getting knighted, and Baelor's decision to join Dunk's side.(00:00) Intro(06:25) Opening Snapshot(17:47) Dunk awaits his judgment(51:46) Baelor gives Egg some tough love(01:13:40) Baelor counsels Dunk(01:36:33) Dunk demands trial by combat. Aerion ups the ante.(01:49:30) The Fossoways side with Dunk(01:58:36) Daeron the Drunken. Daeron the Dreamer.(02:09:29) Dunk, like Jo, is always thinking of puppets(02:16:49) Steely Pate gives Dunk his shield and some encouragement(02:26:57) Dunk meets his side(02:34:24) Ser Steffon (Stevron?) flips(02:38:37) Raymun asks for his knighthood(02:52:25) The seven theory redux(03:01:06) Dunk appeals to the crowd(03:14:29) Baelor Breakspear does his best Oberyn impression(03:25:02) Book spoilers!Hosts: Mallory Rubin and Joanna RobinsonProducer: Carlos ChiribogaSocial: Jomi AdeniranAdditional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopowell and Jacob Cornett Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chris Ryan, Mallory Rubin, and Joanna Robinson are back to break down ‘A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms’ Episode 4, “Seven.” They discuss Daeron’s dream, the teams for the trial of seven, and the knighting of Raymun Fossoway. Plus, did Aerion have a point? (00:00) Intro (1:47) CR’s recap (5:06) Favorite moment (9:25) Did Aerion have a point? (13:24) Daeron’s dream (18:11) Recruiting the teams for the trial (28:14) The knighting of Raymun Fossoway (34:37) Egg and Baelor supporting Dunk Hosts: Chris Ryan, Mallory Rubin, and Joanna Robinson Producers: Aleya Zenieris and Carlos Chiriboga Social: Jomi Adeniran Lighting Director: Sarah Reddy Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopowell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mal and Jo are back with Dunk and Egg to dive deep into the latest episode of ‘A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms’! They talk about Dunk and Egg’s morning routines, the cruelty of Aerion, and the reveal of Egg’s identity.(00:00) Intro(04:49) Opening Snapshot(30:26) Two Tickets to the Egg and Thunder Show, Please!(52:40) Ser Robyn Rhysling and His Walking Stick Interrupt(01:09:33) Morning Chores and Sewing Lessons(01:22:47) Top Chef: Ashford Meadow(01:29:45) The Day’s Jousting Commences(01:45:00) Plummer Reveals His Match-Fixing Scheme(01:53:30) Aerion Brightflame Challenges Ser Humfrey Hardyng(02:09:35) Three-Fingered Alice’s Song(02:17:11) Market Town Prophecies(02:24:58) Raymun Serves Cider and Spills Targ Tea(02:34:50) Aerion Attacks Tanselle. Dunk Responds.(02:51:40) Egg’s Identity Is Revealed(02:58:16) Book Spoilers!Hosts: Mallory Rubin and Joanna RobinsonProducer: Carlos ChiribogaSocial: Jomi AdeniranAdditional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopowell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices