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The Ringer-Verse

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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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What is The Ringer-Verse about?

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.

Who hosts The Ringer-Verse?

The Ringer-Verse is hosted by The Ringer. The show has published 815 episodes to date.

What has The Ringer-Verse covered recently?

Recent episodes include "Ringer-Verse Recommends: October 2026" (30 October 2026, 116 minutes), "‘Clayface,’ ‘You Can See Everything,’ and the final ‘Dune: Part Three’ Trailer | The Midnight Boys" (28 October 2026, 134 minutes), and "'VisionQuest’ Episodes 5-6 Instant Reactions | The Midnight Boys" (28 October 2026, 64 minutes).

How often does The Ringer-Verse publish?

The Ringer-Verse publishes roughly a few times a week, with episodes averaging 93 minutes across 815 episodes.

How hard is it to get booked on The Ringer-Verse?

Booking probability for The Ringer-Verse is 39%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. The Ringer-Verse requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. The Ringer-Verse's contact route on record: verified email.

About the host

The Ringer hosts The Ringer-Verse, a tv podcast with 815 episodes published.

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Recent episodes

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  • The Ringer-Verse

    Ringer-Verse Recommends: October 2026

    Oct 30, 20261h 56m

    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...

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    ‘Clayface,’ ‘You Can See Everything,’ and the final ‘Dune: Part Three’ Trailer | The Midnight Boys

    Oct 28, 20262h 14m

    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...

  • The Ringer-Verse

    'VisionQuest’ Episodes 5-6 Instant Reactions | The Midnight Boys

    Oct 28, 20261h 4m

    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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    AI Angst, ‘Final Fantasy Resonance,’ and ‘GTA III’ Turns 25 | Button Mash

    Oct 22, 20262h 4m

    Ben and Matt James break down the good, bad, and ugly of gaming’s recent reckoning with AI-driven development, decompilation, and cloning, and assess whether it will fundamentally reshape the medium’s economic and...

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    ‘VisionQuest’ Episodes 3-4 Instant Reactions | The Midnight Boys

    Oct 21, 20261h 23m

    The Boys are back and they’re jumping into the next two episodes of ‘VisionQuest’. They discuss the Vision we knew from ‘Avengers’ versus the Vision we see in this show, rate the kid-pluck level so far, and have a...

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    Metroidvania Draft, Spooky-Season Games, and 'Street Fighter' | Button Mash

    Oct 15, 20262h 21m

    To live is to pod; to pod is to live! First, Ben, Steve Ahlman, and Matt James react to the latest 'GTA VI' and 'Ocarina of Time' trailers and talk about Ben's hands-on session with the 'Ocarina' remake. Then, they...

  • The Ringer-Verse

    ‘VisionQuest’ Episodes 1-2 Instant Reactions | The Midnight Boys

    Oct 14, 20261h 18m

    The Boys are back and they’re returning to the MCU! They give you all of their thoughts on the first two episodes of ‘VisionQuest,’ diving into the new ensemble cast of Marvel AIs, the return of Ultron, and some of the...

  • The Ringer-Verse

    NYCC 2026 Recap and Reactions | The Midnight Boys

    Oct 9, 202647 min

    The Boys are back and they are coming to you from New York City! They give you their thoughts on what they’ve seen so far at NYCC 2026, including news from 'Daredevil: Born Again,' 'X-Men '97,' and the DC-Skydance...

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    Hollywood's Gaming Adaptation Feeding Frenzy, With Chris Ryan | Button Mash

    Oct 9, 20261h 28m

    Ben brings on Chris Ryan, host of The Watch, to discuss whether Hollywood has hit peak gaming adaptation. First, Chris reminisces about his gaming heyday and how his habit lapsed. Then, as Skydance consolidates its...

  • The Ringer-Verse

    ‘Lanterns’ Season 1 Finale Instant Reactions, Plus a Talk With Chris Mundy | The Midnight Boys

    Oct 5, 20262h 5m

    The Boys are back and they have new haircuts! With the end of the beloved first season of HBO’s ‘Lanterns,’ the boys are giving you a packed episode! First they discuss their thoughts on the finale and the season as a...

  • The Ringer-Verse

    ‘Star Wars: Galactic Racer,’ ‘Ace Combat 8,’ and ‘Gears of War: E-Day’ Reactions | Button Mash

    Oct 2, 20261h 40m

    Ben, Matt James, and Steve Ahlman marvel at how many good games are coming out in quick succession and wonder whether this is the best week ever for Button Mash material. Then they share their extensive, spoiler-free...

  • The Ringer-Verse

    Is Sinestro the Key to Unraveling the Biggest Mystery in 'Lanterns'?

    Oct 1, 202620 min

    The Ringer's Daniel Chin is here to breakdown Thaal Sinestro in HBO's latest DC series, 'Lanterns.' Starting with the basics, Daniel will dive into who the iconic Green Lantern villain is, what his relationships to key...

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    Ringer-Verse Recommends: September 2026

    Sep 30, 20261h 49m

    "We do not know when it will be safe to go outside. We only know that day is not this day." That's what Ben Lindbergh says to himself when he's working from home, but not when he's in studio to discuss 'Silo' and other...

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    A Chat With ‘Lanterns’ Writers Vanessa Baden Kelly and Justin Britt-Gibson | The Midnight Boys

    Sep 29, 20261h 3m

    The Boys are back, and they’re bringing you a special episode featuring ‘Lanterns’ writers/producers Vanessa Baden Kelly and Justin Britt-Gibson! Hosts: Van Lathan, Charles Holmes, Jomi Adeniran, and Steve Ahlman...

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    ‘Lanterns’ Episode 7 Instant Reactions | The Midnight Boys

    Sep 28, 20261h 22m

    The Boys are back, and they’re ready to jump into the penultimate episode of ‘Lanterns’ Season 1! They discuss the town dynamics of present-day Rushville, John’s relationship with Hal-ogram, and the color spectrum of...

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    'Control Resonant,' 'Silent Hill: Townfall,' and 'Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave' Reactions | Button Mash

    Sep 24, 20261h 47m

    Three Button Mashers (Ben Lindbergh, Matt James, and Steve Ahlman) break down three old games and three new games! First, they discuss the steps Blizzard, Bungie, and Microsoft are taking to sustain or restore interest...

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    ‘Lanterns’ Episode 6 Instant Reactions | The Midnight Boys

    Sep 21, 20261h 38m

    The Boys are back, and they’re ready to jump into ‘Lanterns’ Episode 6! They discuss how DC has changed the model with this show and if they’ll be able to keep it up, as well as John’s outfit choices this episode. They...

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    ‘Lanterns’ Episode 5 Instant Reactions | Midnight Boys

    Sep 14, 20261h 33m

    The Boys return to break down the crazy twists and turns of 'Lanterns' Episode 5, and this time they’re joined by special guest Chris Ryan! The guys and CR give their reactions to the big Manhunter reveal, discuss...

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    ‘Marvel’s Wolverine’ Deep Dive | Midnight Mash

    Sep 12, 20261h 16m

    What is this, a crossover episode? Ben brings on (most of) the Midnight Boys for a second, deeper discussion about Insomniac and Sony's new Wolverine video game for PlayStation 5. Ben, Van, Jomi, and Steve share their...

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    Nintendo Directs, 'Marvel's Wolverine,' and 'The Blood of Dawnwalker' Reactions | Button Mash

    Sep 10, 20261h 44m

    Ben, Matt James, and Polygon's Giovanni Colantonio unsheathe their adamantium takes as they tackle the week's biggest gaming stories. First, they break down Nintendo's back-to-back Directs and analyze both what was...

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