The Boys are back with more content from SDCC 2026! Van and Charles sit down with the senior curator of the upcoming Lucas Museum of Narrative Art in Los Angeles, Ryan Linkof. They discuss what the definition of ?narrative art? is and what Linkof is excited to exhibit at the new museum. Hosts: Van Lathan and Charles Holmes  Guest: Ryan Linkof Producers: Jamie Yukich, Aleya Zenieris, and Carlos Chiriboga Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopowell SUPER TROOPERS 3, only in theaters August 7. Get tickets MEOW! https://www.searchlightpictures.com/super-troopers-3#get-tickets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Fresh off their exhilarating cooperative playthrough of 'Big Walk,' Ben, Matt James, and Steve Ahlman hit the highlights of a busy week in gaming. (Is there any other kind?) First, a slightly self-loathing Ben comes clean about his purchase of a PS5 Pro. Then they share their impressions and reviews of 'Big Walk,' a co-op puzzler and potential Game of the Year candidate, as well as the long-awaited return of 2D tag-team Marvel fighting in 'Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls' and Pokémon maker Game Freak's new action-RPG, 'Beast of Reincarnation.' Finally, in honor of the 10th anniversary of 'No Man's Sky,' they share their all-time top five games that made major improvements after release, as well as the five games they wish had gotten glow-ups but never did. Intro (0:00)'Big Walk' (9:00)'Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls' (37:39'Beast of Reincarnation' reactions (57:31)Greatest gaming glow-ups (1:13:51)Outro (1:45:27) Host: Ben LindberghGuests: Matt James and Steve AhlmanProducer: Devon RenaldoAdditional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopowell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Boys are back with more content from SDCC 2026! Our very own Steve Ahlman sits down with the cast of ?My Adventures With Superman? (Ishmel Sahid, Kiana Madeira, Jack Quaid, and Alice Lee) and asks them about the upcoming season. Then Jomi and Steve talk to the showrunners of ?My Adventures With Superman? (Jake Wyatt and Brendan Clogher) to hear about what?s next in the 'My Adventures' series! (1:50) Interview with the ?My Adventures With Superman? cast (12:25) Interview with the ?My Adventures With Superman? showrunners Hosts: Jomi Adeniran and Steve Ahlman Guests: Ishmel Sahid, Kiana Madeira, Jack Quaid,  Alice Lee, Jake Wyatt, and Brendan Clogher Producers: Jamie Yukich, Aleya Zenieris, and Carlos Chiriboga Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopowell SUPER TROOPERS 3, only in theaters August 7. Get tickets MEOW! https://www.searchlightpictures.com/super-troopers-3#get-tickets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Boys are back, and they?re giving you some San Diego Comic-Con 2026 exclusive content! They first sit down with ?The Walking Dead? and ?Invincible? creator, Robert Kirkman. Then they speak to writer Cody Ziglar, who worked on projects like ?Futurama?, ?She-Hulk: Attorney at Law?, and on the Miles Morales: Spider-Man comic books. (1:45) Interview with Robert Kirkman (30:36) Interview Cody Ziglar Hosts: Van Lathan, Charles Holmes Guests: Robert Kirkman and Cody Ziglar Producers: Jamie Yukich, Aleya Zenieris, and Carlos Chiriboga Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopowell SUPER TROOPERS 3, only in theaters August 7. Get tickets MEOW! https://www.searchlightpictures.com/super-troopers-3#get-tickets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Boys are back, and they?re starting off on a tangent! They eventually give you all of their thoughts on ?House of the Dragon? Season 3, Episode 7, diving into the math behind the incest in the show and weighing who, if anyone, is fit to rule Westeros. But first, they give you their thoughts on San Diego Comic-Con 2026! (0:00) Intro (24:48) Spoilers ahead (26:52) ?House of the Dragon? Season 3, Episode 7 reactions (1:26:49) Outro Hosts: Van Lathan, Charles Holmes, Jomi Adeniran, and Steve Ahlman Producers: Aleya Zenieris, Devon Baroldi, and Jamie Yukich Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopowell SUPER TROOPERS 3, only in theaters August 7. Get tickets MEOW! https://www.searchlightpictures.com/super-troopers-3#get-tickets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Boys are back, and they?re reuniting with Peter Parker and giving you their thoughts on one of the most anticipated movies of the year: ?Spider-Man: Brand New Day.? They dive into the main plot points of the film (spoiler warning!), Spider-Man?s transformations, Tom Holland?s performance executing them, and the cameos from other Marvel characters in this film. (0:00) Intro (3:59) Spoilers ahead (6:55) ?Spider-Man: Brand New Day? instant reactions (1:44:51) Midnight Meter: ?Spider-Man: Brand New Day? (1:49:16) Outro Hosts: Van Lathan, Charles Holmes, Jomi Adeniran, and Steve Ahlman Producers: Aleya Zenieris, Devon Baroldi, and Jamie Yukich Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopowell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Yip yip! Ben Lindbergh recruits the Ringer-Verse's Team Avatar (Jomi Adeniran and Daniel Chin) to talk about a busy time for the beloved franchise. First, they discuss the new animated movie 'Avatar Aang: The Last Airbender.' Then, they give their impressions of another new release, 'Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game,' before reacting to the trailer for the forthcoming series 'Avatar: Seven Havens.' After that, Ben brings on Ringer colleagues and fellow parents Lindsay Jones and Katie Baker to talk about 'Toy Story 5,' 'Minions & Monsters,' 'Moana,' and other recent and upcoming kids' movies, along with thoughts on restricting screen time, Pixar sequels, live-action Disney adaptations, and more. (00:00) Intro (04:15) Avatar discussion (63:00) The Summer Kids' Blockbuster Battle Host:Ben Lindbergh Guests: Jomi Adeniran, Daniel Chin, Lindsay Jones, and Katie Baker Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Boys are back, and they?re starting off in the Riverlands! They give you all of their thoughts on ?House of the Dragon? Season 3, Episode 6, diving into the decisive battle between Tully, Cole, and Stark; Baela and Alyn?s changing relationship; and the mechanics of ancient dragon eggs. (0:00) Intro (10:05) Spoilers ahead (12:01) ?House of the Dragon? Season 3, Episode 6 reactions (55:51) Outro Hosts: Van Lathan, Charles Holmes, Jomi Adeniran, and Steve Ahlman Producers: Aleya Zenieris, Devon Baroldi, and Jamie Yukich Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopowell Nintendo: Power up your play with Nintendo Switch 2. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Boys are back and they are at San Diego Comic-Con 2026! They?re fresh off of the Hall H Marvel panel and here to give you all of the juicy footage drops and announcements!Hosts: Van Lathan, Charles Holmes, Jomi Adeniran, and Steve Ahlman Producers: Aleya Zenieris, Carlos Chiriboga, and Jon JonesAdditional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopowell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As Master Chief said in 2001 and 2026: "I think we're just getting started." Ben brings on Matt James for a wide-ranging discussion of recent releases. First, inspired by Christopher Nolan's 'The Odyssey,' they examine why games aren't typically made, marketed, and analyzed through an auteurist lens like other media and whether that could ever change. Then they break down their experiences with two big-name shooters, original 'Halo' remake 'Halo: Campaign Evolved' and 'Splatoon Raiders,' before sharing their impressions of indie games 'Denshattack!,' 'The Incident at Galley House,' 'Zero Parades: For Dead Spies,' 'Esoteric Ebb,' and 'Tears of Metal,' as well as Netflix's new interactive experiment, 'Unhinged.' Finally, Steve Ahlman joins to describe his experience with Valve's Steam Machine so far.Intro (0:00)Directors discussion (3:27)'Halo: Campaign Evolved' (23:20)'Splatoon Raiders' (44:27)'Denshattack!' and indie game impressions (59:37)Steam Machine reactions (1:31:14:)Outro (1:49:51)Host: Ben LindberghGuests: Matt James and Steve AhlmanProducer: Devon RenaldoAdditional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopowell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Boys are back, and they?re bringing you a special pod to go over the latest news in the MCU: the drop of the official ?Avengers: Doomsday? trailer! Plus, they give you all of the info on when and where the Midnight Boys will be at San Diego Comic-Con! (0:00) Intro (6:16) ?Avengers: Doomsday? trailer instant reactions (57:46) Outro Hosts: Van Lathan, Charles Holmes, Jomi Adeniran, and Steve Ahlman Producers: Aleya Zenieris, Devon Baroldi, and Jamie Yukich Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopowell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Boys are back, and they?re starting off with the gold cloaks! They give you all of their thoughts on ?House of the Dragon? Season 3, Episode 5, diving into Criston Cole?s monologue, Helaena?s role in the show right now, and Aegon's and Aemond?s parallel crises. (0:00) Intro (14:38) Spoilers ahead (16:21) ?House of the Dragon? Season 3, Episode 5 reactions (1:02:42) Outro Hosts: Van Lathan, Charles Holmes, Jomi Adeniran, and Steve Ahlman Producers: Aleya Zenieris and Devon Baroldi Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopowell Nintendo: Power up your play with Nintendo Switch 2. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Boys are back, and today, they?re traveling to Ithaca! They give you all of their thoughts on one of the most anticipated movies of the year, diving into the difficulties in retelling one of the oldest stories, how this was uniquely a Nolan film, and the acting performances in this star-studded film. Then they give you a little Nerd News on ?The Batman Part II.? (0:00) Intro (11:35) Spoilers ahead (15:01) ?The Odyssey? instant reactions (1:20:15) Midnight Meter: ?The Odyssey? (1:22:41) Outro (1:23:31) ?The Batman Part II? Nerd News Hosts: Van Lathan, Charles Holmes, Jomi Adeniran, and Steve Ahlman Producers: Aleya Zenieris, Devon Baroldi, and Jacob Cornett Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopowell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Boys are back, and they?re starting off in Tumbleton! They give you all of their thoughts on ?House of the Dragon? Season 3, Episode 4, diving into Daemon and Rhaena?s relationship, Rhaenyra?s waning patience, and Ormund Hightower?s schemes with Daeron. (0:00) Intro (19:15) Spoilers ahead (21:02) ?House of the Dragon? Season 3, Episode 4 reactions (1:21:17) Outro Hosts: Van Lathan, Charles Holmes, Jomi Adeniran, and Steve Ahlman Producers: Aleya Zenieris and Devon Baroldi Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopowell New 2k+ doorbells, coming to your front door Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ben brings on Polygon's Giovanni Colantonio and Oli Welsh to sum up the first half of 2026 in gaming and preview the remainder of the year. First, they discuss the odd dynamic of dire industry news coinciding with a glut of great games. Then, they each share their top 10 games of the first half of the year, and break down the differences and similarities among their respective lists. Finally, they assess the up-in-the-air race for Game of the Year, how the timing and rollout of 'Grand Theft Auto VI' could affect its fortunes, the late-summer pileup of pre-'GTA' releases, and their biggest questions about the upcoming calendar. Intro (0:00)Industry news  (3:00)Game of the Year picks (16:53)Outro (1:28:20) Host: Ben LindberghGuests: Giovanni Colantonio and Oli WelshProducer: Devon RenaldoAdditional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopowell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Boys are back, and they have a special pod for you today! They?re giving you their immediate reactions to the official ?Dune: Part 3? trailer and assess what may come from this epic conclusion of the saga. Hosts: Van Lathan, Charles Holmes, Jomi Adeniran, and Steve Ahlman Producers: Aleya Zenieris and Devon Baroldi Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopowell New 2k+ doorbells, coming to your front door Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ben brings on Sean Fennessey, host of The Big Picture and champion of physical media, to discuss Sony's announcement that it's ending production of physical discs for new PlayStation games in 2028. They get into what led to this point; the ramifications for consumers, developers, and publishers; and how the decline of physical media affects cinephiles and gamers alike. Then Matt James joins Ben to analyze Microsoft's Xbox layoff news; review the new 'Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag' remake, 'Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced'; and pick their all-time top five pirate games. Intro (0:00)Sony's big announcement (4:42) 'Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced' review (58:56) Outro (1:57:30) Host: Ben LindberghGuests: Sean Fennessey and Matt JamesProducer: Devon RenaldoAdditional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopowell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Boys are back, and they?re so in! They give you all of their thoughts on ?House of the Dragon? Season 3, Episode 3, diving into the politics of Westeros as it stands, the pressures Rhaenyra is dealing with from every direction, and the reveal of Team Black?s newest opponent on the game board. (0:00) Intro (13:49) Spoilers ahead (15:33) ?House of the Dragon? Season 3, Episode 3 reactions (1:13:02) ?Supergirl? roundup (1:24:32) Outro Hosts: Van Lathan, Charles Holmes, Jomi Adeniran, and Steve Ahlman Producers: Aleya Zenieris and Devon Baroldi Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopowell New 2k+ doorbells, coming to your front door Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Boys are back, and they?re ready to talk all things ?X-Men ?97?! They dive into how Season 2 of the highly anticipated show has started off and discuss what we might expect from the rest of it. (0:00) Intro (5:04) Spoilers ahead (7:05) ?X-Men ?97? Season 2 premiere reactions (1:03:48) Outro Hosts: Van Lathan, Charles Holmes, Jomi Adeniran, and Steve Ahlman Producers: Aleya Zenieris, Devon Baroldi, Jacob Cornett, and Jamie Yukich Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopowell New 2k+ doorbells, coming to your front door Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It?s an animated TV spree! Ben brings on Jomi Adeniran, Steve Ahlman, and Daniel Chin to talk about several animated shows that premiered or concluded in June, including ?My Adventures With Superman,? ?The Legend of Vox Machina,? ?Adventure Time: Side Quests,? and ?Among Us.? They break down DC?s animation expansion, preview a bunch of Batman shows, and compare and contrast DC and Marvel?s animated efforts. Also, Jomi tees off on and crashes out about Season 2 of Netflix?s live-action ?Avatar: The Last Airbender.? Then, Charles Holmes joins for an anime segment featuring Season 1 of the fantasy series ?Witch Hat Atelier,? and Ben closes with a few non-nerd-culture recommendations. (00:00) Intro(02:35) Jomi, Daniel, and Steve join(17:49) 'Joker: Laugh Riot'(21:38) 'Batman: Knightfall'(32:09) 'X-Men 97'(35:24) 'Legend of Vox Machina'(41:21) 'Among Us'(44:26) 'Adventure Time: Side Quests'(53:03) Netflix's 'Avatar: The Last Airbender'(65:48) Charles joins for 'Witch Hat Atelier'(01:35:00) Ben's final recs Host: Ben LindberghGuests: Jomi Adeniran, Steve Ahlman, Daniel Chin, and Charles HolmesSenior Producer: Steve Ahlman Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopowell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Boys are back and they?re returning to the Red Keep! They give you all of their thoughts on ?House of the Dragon? Season 3, Episode 2 and go over where all of our main players stand by the end of it. (0:00) Intro (7:34) Spoilers ahead (9:52) ?House of the Dragon? Season 3, Episode 2 reactions (58:33) Outro Hosts: Van Lathan, Charles Holmes, Jomi Adeniran, and Steve Ahlman Producers: Aleya Zenieris and Devon Baroldi Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopowell New 2k+ doorbells, coming to your front door Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Boys are back and ready to dive into the DCU. They discuss their reactions to DC?s newest film: ?Supergirl.? (0:00) Intro (12:50) Spoilers ahead (14:24) Instant reactions to ?Supergirl? (1:17:36) ?Supergirl? Midnight Meter (1:19:13) Outro (1:20:14) Post credits Hosts: Van Lathan, Charles Holmes, Jomi Adeniran, and Steve Ahlman Producers: Aleya Zenieris and Devon Baroldi Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopowell The Ringer is committed to responsible trading. Please visit https://fanduel.com/predicts to learn more about the resources and helpline. New 2k+ doorbells, coming to your front door Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ben, Matt James, Steve Ahlman, and Rob Mahoney plug in their trident controllers for a four-player, 30th-anniversary celebration of a classic console from their youth, the Nintendo 64. First, in Patch Notes, they play a guessing game about what 'Grand Theft Auto VI' will cost as preorders begin, discuss whether the price is wrong for Valve's Steam Machine, and react to reports about upcoming Xbox layoffs and studio closures. Then they play "Mash or Pass?" with Nintendo's Switch 2 ?Star Fox' remake and ?The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales,' and they share what they want and expect from the upcoming ?Ocarina of Time' remake. Finally, they assess the N64's legacy and draft their favorite N64 games across several genres. Intro (0:00)Patch Notes (5:00)Mash or Pass?: 'Star Fox? (27:23)Mash or Pass?: 'The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales? (35:26)'Ocarina of Time' remake predictions (38:41)N64 Draft (47:48)Outro (2:07:13) Host: Ben LindberghGuests: Matt James, Steve Ahlman, and Rob MahoneyProducer: Devon RenaldoAdditional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopowell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Boys are back and they?re returning to Westeros! They give you all of their thoughts on the long-awaited Season 3 premiere and get into the pluck we?re already seeing this season. (0:00) Intro (8:01) Spoilers ahead (11:21) ?House of the Dragon? Season 3 premiere reactions (1:20:49) Outro Hosts: Van Lathan, Charles Holmes, Jomi Adeniran, and Steve Ahlman Producers: Aleya Zenieris and Devon Baroldi Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopowell New 2k+ doorbells, coming to your front door Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Boys are back, and so is Peter Parker! They give their takes on the newest ?Spider-Man: Brand New Day? trailer and speculate on who we might be seeing from the larger MCU come late July. (0:00) Intro (19:51) Trailer Midnight Meter Hosts: Van Lathan, Charles Holmes, Jomi Adeniran, and Steve Ahlman Producers: Aleya Zenieris and Devon Baroldi Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopowell New 2k+ doorbells, coming to your front door Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Boys are back, and to prepare for the premiere of Season 3 of ?House of the Dragon,? they?re bringing you their ?Game of Thrones? Draft, featuring five categories: hero, villain, dragon, episode, and wild card. (0:00) Intro (14:13) ?Game of Thrones? Draft (1:21:56) Outro Hosts: Van Lathan, Charles Holmes, Jomi Adeniran, and Steve Ahlman Producers: Aleya Zenieris and Devon Baroldi Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopowell New 2k+ doorbells, coming to your front door The Ringer is committed to responsible trading. Please visit https://fanduel.com/predicts to learn more about the resources and helpline. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Boys are back, and they?re here to discuss Steven Spielberg?s highly anticipated new film. They dive into how Spielberg chose to personify extraterrestrials, Emily Blunt?s performance, and the state of working in Hollywood today. (0:00) Intro (6:57) Spoilers ahead (13:20) ?Disclosure Day? reactions (1:12:30) Disclosure Day? Midnight Meter (1:13:49) Outro (1:14:57) Post Credits Hosts: Van Lathan, Charles Holmes, Jomi Adeniran, and Steve Ahlman Producers: Aleya Zenieris and Devon Baroldi Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopowell The Ringer is committed to responsible trading. Please visit https://fanduel.com/predicts to learn more about the resources and helpline. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After being bombarded by gaming news at Sony's PlayStation State of Play, Summer Game Fest, the Xbox Games Showcase, and beyond, Ben, Steve Ahlman, and Matt James get together to analyze the biggest game announcements and trailers. First, they discuss some major themes and takeaways from the week, including the onslaught of releases in store before 'GTA VI' and the industry's about-face on live-service games and console exclusivity. Then, they focus on how hype-worthy each event was and assess what they saw (and in some cases, played) of heavy hitters such as 'God of War Laufey,' 'Marvel's Wolverine,' 'Resident Evil Veronica,' 'Star Wars: Galactic Racer,' 'Final Fantasy VII Revelation,' 'Halo: Campaign Evolved,' 'Gears of War: E-Day,' and many more.Host: Ben LindberghGuests: Matt James and Steve AhlmanSenior Producer: Steve AhlmanAdditional Production: Arjuna Ramgopowel Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Boys are back, and this time they?re giving their reactions to the newest movie iteration of Van?s most beloved IP: ?Masters of the Universe.' Then, they jump into the latest nerd news, breaking down Tom Holland?s recent comments about making 'Spider-Man' after working with Christopher Nolan. (00:00) Intro (10:03) Spoilers ahead (11:30) ?Masters of the Universe? reactions (1:12:32) Nerd News (1:20:19) Outro Hosts: Van Lathan, Rob Mahoney, Steve Ahlman, and Charles HolmesProducers: Jamie Yukich and Devon BaroldiAdditional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopowell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In a departure from the typical "Recommends" format, Ben Lindbergh brings on 'Vulture' TV critic and 'TV Is Good' cohost Kathryn VanArendonk for a wide-ranging discussion centered on a sci-fi/fantasy pairing of 'Outlander' (which just concluded an eight-season Starz run), 'For All Mankind' (which just wrapped its fifth season of six on Apple TV), and their respective spinoffs (especially 'Star City,' which just premiered). They start by assessing how much the shows have in common, what sets them apart, and how they reflect TV trends, before diving deeper into each franchise, first in a high-level way and then (with warnings) by reacting to the latest seasons. (00:00) Intro (04:14) Kathryn VanArendonk Joins (15:39) 'Outlander' (38:29) 'Outlander' Spoilers (48:18) 'For All Mankind' (65:03) 'For All Mankind' Spoilers (78:25) 'Star City' Host: Ben Lindbergh Guest: Kathryn VanArendonk Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ben, Matt James, and Steve Ahlman earn a license to podcast about two early Game of the Year candidates: '007: First Light' and 'Mina the Hollower.' First, in Patch Notes, they discuss the future of 'Destiny' and Bungie after the end of development on the almost decade-old 'Destiny 2,' and what the huge hikes in the price of Valve's Steam Deck portend for the Steam Machine, the current console generation, and the future of gaming. Then, they share their spoiler-free reviews of 'First Light,' James Bond's long-awaited return to gaming at the hands of 'Hitman' maker IO Interactive, and the much-anticipated 8-bit homage 'Mina,' from the makers of 'Shovel Knight.'Intro (0:00)Reactions to ?Destiny 2? ending (1:28)Steamdeck price increases! (14:32)?First Light? review (32:22)?Mina the Hollower? reactions (1:05:04)Outro (1:33:37)Host: Ben LindberghGuests: Matt James and Steve AhlmanProducer: Devon RenaldoAdditional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopowell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Boys are back, and they?re here to discuss Amazon Prime?s newest show: ?Spider-Noir?! Then, they spend some time brainstorming what other Spider-verse characters they?d like to see have their own show. (0:00) Intro (15:04) Spoilers ahead (19:40) ?Spider-Noir? premiere reactions (1:01:57) Brainstorming Spider-Man shows (1:15:22) Outro Hosts: Van Lathan, Jomi Adeniran, and Steve Ahlman Producers: Aleya Zenieris, Steve Ahlman, and Jamie Yukich Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopowell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Boys are back, and they?re here to discuss the newest addition to the Disney+ ?Star Wars? universe: ?The Mandalorian and Grogu?! Then they give you their thoughts on where the movie ranks among other ?Star Wars? films. (0:00) Intro (5:39) Spoilers ahead (7:21) ?The Mandalorian and Grogu? reactions (1:21:38) Midnight Meter: ?The Mandalorian and Grogu? (1:28:50) ?Star Wars? film rankings (1:39:20) Outro Hosts: Van Lathan, Charles Holmes, Jomi Adeniran, and Steve Ahlman Guest: Joanna Robinson Producers: Aleya Zenieris and Devon Baroldi Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopowell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

No 'GTA' trailer? No problem! Ben Lindbergh, Matt James, and Steve Ahlman dissect five big games you can play today. While steering clear of spoilers, they explore how ?Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight? expands on the Lego gaming formula and draws on decades of the Caped Crusader?s past; whether ?Forza Horizon 6? delivers on the hype surrounding the series? visit to Japan; why ?Mixtape? touched a nerve in the gaming community; whether ?Subnautica 2? demands a deep dive in early access; and whether ?Yoshi and the Mysterious Book? can restore the Switch 2?s momentum after Nintendo announced a new price hike. Intro (0:00) ?Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight? review (4:54) First thoughts on ?Forza Horizon? (33:34) Reactions to ?Mixtape? (1:01:23) ?Subnautica? deep dive (1:25:05) ?Yoshi and the Mysterious Book? takes (1:33:09) Outro (1:43:16) Host: Ben Lindbergh Guests: Matt James and Steve Ahlman Producer: Devon Renaldo Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopowell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Boys are back, and this time they?re saying goodbye to one of the most iconic comic book adaptations of the past decade, Prime Video?s ?The Boys.? They debate whether the show?s finale stuck the landing and share their thoughts on the ending of each beloved character. Then, to wrap up the podcast, the guys share their reactions to the recent ?Lanterns? trailer and discuss whether this newest edit enhanced or dampened their expectations.(0:00) Intro(10:46) Spoilers ahead(13:01) ?The Boys? series finale reactions(1:36:40) Nerd News: ?Lanterns? trailer(1:54:15) OutroHosts: Van Lathan, Charles Holmes, Jomi Adeniran, and Steve AhlmanProducers: Jamie Yukich and Devon BaroldiAdditional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopowell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Boys are back, and they?re here to talk about the penultimate episode of the five-season long show ?The Boys.? They dive into how this episode is setting up the finale and what it might mean for the characters we?ve spent so much time with. (0:00) Intro (6:23) Spoilers ahead (7:49) ?The Boys? Season 5 Episode 7 reactions (1:04:42) Nerd News: ?The Odyssey? and Lupita Nyong'o (1:09:50) Outro Hosts: Van Lathan, Charles Holmes, Jomi Adeniran, and Steve Ahlman Producers: Aleya Zenieris and Devon Baroldi Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopowell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Boys are back, and they?re here to talk about the newest addition to the Disney+ MCU, ?The Punisher: One Last Kill.? Then they dive into ?Mortal Kombat II? with a surprise guest, ESPN?s David Dennis Jr., making an appearance to comment on #CookieGate. (0:00) Intro (7:58) Spoilers ahead (10:48) ?The Punisher: One Last Kill? reactions (37:57) Midnight Meter: ?The Punisher: One Last Kill? (40:54) ?Mortal Kombat II? reactions (55:36) Midnight Meter: ?Mortal Kombat II? (59:28) Outro Hosts: Van Lathan, Charles Holmes, Jomi Adeniran, and Steve Ahlman Guest: David Dennis Jr. Producers: Aleya Zenieris and Devon Baroldi Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopowell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ben Lindbergh and Steve Ahlman sit down and chat about the extended sneak preview they got of the latest from TT Games, 'Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight'! They touch on and highlight its mix of classic Lego humor and Arkham-inspired gameplay, open-world Gotham, character-driven mechanics, and the celebration of Batman lore. Host: Ben Lindbergh Guest: Steve Ahlman Producers: Devon Renaldo and Steve Ahlman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It has begun! Ben brings back OG cohost Jessica Clemons for a flawless game adaptation discussion. First they react to Nintendo?s announcement of a ?Star Fox 64? remake for Switch 2 and the internet?s notes on the game?s character redesigns. Then they talk ?MKII?: their disagreement about the 2021 reboot, their overall impressions of the sequel, their takes on what worked well and what didn?t, their review of Karl Urban?s portrayal of Johnny Cage, and more, plus a spoiler section with thoughts on specific plot points, their expectations for the next movie, which ?MK? characters they?d still like to see on-screen, and the box office battle between ?Mortal Kombat? and the upcoming ?Street Fighter? film.(00:00) Intro(1:52) ?Star Fox 64? remake for Switch 2 announcement(8:00) ?Mortal Kombat II? reactions(24:55) Karl Urban as Johnny Cage(46:12) Spoiler section!(55:47) ?MK? characters we'd like to see on-screen(58:02) ?Mortal Kombat? vs. ?Street Fighter? at the box office(1:02:38 OutroHost: Ben LindberghGuest: Jessica ClemonsProducers: Devon Baroldi and Chris SuttonAdditional Production Supervision: Arjuna Ramgopowell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Boys are back, and they are filling you in on their final thoughts on ?Daredevil: Born Again? Season 2. Then they dive into the penultimate episode of ?The Boys? and discuss how fans are reacting to the new ?The Odyssey? trailer. (0:00) Intro (27:56) Spoilers ahead (29:22) ?Daredevil: Born Again? Season 2 finale reactions (1:11:14) ?The Boys? Season 5, Episode 6 reactions (1:23:21) ?Daredevil: Born Again? Midnight Meter (1:24:53) Nerd News: The ?Odyssey? trailer reactions (1:45:27) Outro Hosts: Van Lathan, Charles Holmes, Jomi Adeniran, and Steve Ahlman Producers: Aleya Zenieris and Devon Baroldi Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopowell and Jacob Cornett Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ben Lindbergh, Steve Ahlman, and Matt James assess their hype levels for several recently announced release dates for upcoming games and video game movies, react to the ?Resident Evil? teaser, and share their thoughts on Microsoft?s Game Pass price cut and Xbox brand rehabilitation. Then they review Sony?s new PS5-exclusive rogue-like shooter ?Saros? and compare it to its predecessor ?Returnal.? Finally, they play Mash or Pass with four other new games: ?Vampire Crawlers,? ?Invincible VS,? ?Tides of Tomorrow,? and ?Aphelion? (plus ?Rage Quit? rants about a ?Battlefield? movie and rolling credits too early). (00:00) Intro(1:14) Upcoming games and video game movies (11:54) ?Resident Evil? teaser(17:16) ?Battlefield? rage quit (22:12) Microsoft?s Game Pass price cut(28:15) 'Saros' review(51:54) Rolling credits rage quit (56:38) Mash or Pass Host: Ben LindberghGuests: Steve Ahlman and Matt JamesProducers: Devon Renaldo and Chris SuttonAdditional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopowell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In a one-month deviation from the typical "Recommends" format, Ben Lindbergh forms a coalition of co-hosts with Jomi Adeniran and Daniel Chin for a full-episode discussion of ?Invincible? Season 4: the overall arc of the show, the season?s lows and lofty highs, the audience's enthusiasm, deviations from the source material, favorite moments and casting decisions, the spoiler-free long-term outlook for the series, Mark?s close calls, Paul?s spaghetti, and so much more. Host: Ben LindberghGuests:  Jomi Adeniran and Daniel ChinProducer: Devon RenaldoAdditional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopowell, Stefan Anderson, and Jacob Cornett Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Boys are back, and they?re here to talk about the newest trailer of the highly anticipated trailer of ?House of the Dragon? Season 3.' Then they give you all of their thoughts on Season 5, Episode 5 of ?The Boys,? and finally they bring you an interview with the creator of 'The Comic Shop? web series, Cheyenne Ewulu. (0:00) Intro (1:27) Midnight Mud (19:27) ?House of the Dragon? Season 3 trailer reactions (26:36) ?Gen V? Nerd News (35:57) ?Daredevil? Nerd News (39:20) ?The Boys? Season 5, Episode 5 reactions (1:05:29) Cheyenne Ewulu interview (1:27:39) Outro Hosts: Van Lathan, Charles Holmes, Jomi Adeniran, and Steve Ahlman Guest: Cheyenne Ewulu Producers: Aleya Zenieris and Devon Baroldi Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopowell and Jacob Cornett Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Boys are back, and they?re here to talk about the new musical biopic ?Michael.' Then, they jump into the latest nerd news: The release of the ?Clayface? trailer and their reactions to the ?Mando & Grogu? clip. (0:00) Intro (5:23) ?Michael? Reactions (59:50) ?Michael? Midnight Meter (1:04:43) ?Clayface? Trailer Reactions (1:11:40) ?Mando & Grogu? Clip Reactions (1:18:34) Outro Hosts: Van Lathan, Charles Holmes, Jomi Adeniran, and Steve Ahlman Producers: Aleya Zenieris and Devon Baroldi Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopowell and Jacob Cornett Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Boys are back, and they?re diving straight into ?The Boys? Season 5, Episode 4, discussing the political elements of the season, speculating about characters we may see again down the road, and talking about Homelander?s god complex. Then they check in on ?Daredevil: Born Again? and catch up with Matt Murdock and Jessica Jones, who makes a surprise cameo in Episode 6. (0:00) Intro (8:50) ?The Boys? Season 5, Episode 4 reactions (41:43) ?Daredevil: Born Again? Season 2 check-in (1:22:53) Outro Hosts: Van Lathan, Charles Holmes, Jomi Adeniran, and Steve Ahlman Producers: Aleya Zenieris and Devon Baroldi Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopowell and Jacob Cornett Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ben Lindbergh, Matt James, and Joshua Rivera join forces to share their spoiler-free reviews of three hot new IPs from international game developers: Capcom's sci-fi thriller 'Pragmata,' and indie debuts 'Mouse: P.I. for Hire' and 'Replaced.' They play "Mash or Pass?" and provide their ratings for each game on the Mash Meter, while marveling at Capcom's comeback, lamenting the decline of single-player first-person shooters, and pondering whether pixel art is a personality. (00:00) Intro (05:07) Pragmata (46:18) Mouse P.I. For Hire (65:56) Replaced Host: Ben Lindbergh Guests: Matt James, Joshua Rivera Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Our boys return to break down The Boys, Season 5, Episode 3. They discuss the incredible coincidence of Homeland?s godly hallucinations happening this week of all weeks, and break down the nuances of his epic father-son face-off with Ryan. Then, the guys share their instant reactions to Kristoffer Borgli?s 'The Drama.'(0:00) Intro(7:25) Spoilers ahead(8:37) ?The Boys? Season 5, Episode 3 instant reactions(56:30) ?The Drama? reactionsHosts: Van Lathan, Charles Holmes, Jomi Adeniran, and Steve AhlmanProducers: Jamie Yukich and Devon BaroldiAdditional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopowell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The boys are back to talk about? ?The Boys!? They dive into the premiere of the final season and discuss the pursuit to finally kill Homelander. Then they give you a little Nerd News and talk about the ?The Punisher: One Last Kill? trailer. (0:00) Intro (12:06) Spoilers ahead (13:47) ?The Boys? Season 5 premiere instant reactions (49:23) ?The Punisher: One Last Kill? trailer reactions Hosts: Van Lathan, Charles Holmes, Jomi Adeniran, and Steve Ahlman Producers: Aleya Zenieris and Devon Baroldi Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopowell and Jacob Cornett Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Boys are back with guest Rob Mahoney and they?re diving into the newest Nintendo film, ?The Super Mario Galaxy Movie.? They then bring you the latest in nerd news and discuss the trailer for ?Supergirl.? And if you stay until the end, we have a treat: a lively debate on the philosophy of the ?Star Wars? universe. (0:00) Intro (11:01) Spoilers Ahead (11:33) ?The Super Mario Galaxy Movie? Instant Reactions (48:25) Midnight Meter (57:01) ?Supergirl? Trailer Reactions (1:05:58) Outro (1:09:07) Post Credits Hosts: Van Lathan, Charles Holmes, Jomi Adeniran, and Rob Mahoney Producers: Aleya Zenieris and Devon Baroldi Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopowell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ben and Charles Pulliam-Moore of The Verge hop in the warp pipe to discuss the latest Mario movie: how the sequel compares to its predecessor, how it does and doesn?t adapt the ?Galaxy? games, the divide between critical reaction and popular appeal, Nintendo?s cinematic ambitions and the prospect of an NCU, how the movie connects to the Switch 2?s lineup, and a few observations (in a special spoiler section of the episode) about specific cameos and reveals. Intro (0:00)First thoughts on ?The Super Mario Galaxy Movie? (2:45)NCU potential (27:20)?Super Mario Galaxy Movie? spoilers and observations (59:06)Outro (1:18:53) Host: Ben LindberghGuest: Charles Pulliam-MooreProducer: Devon RenaldoAdditional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopowell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices