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Mal and Jo are joined by Damon Lindelof as they prepare for ‘The Mandalorian and Grogu.’ They talk about what they expect from the movie, the characters that they hope to see, and more! Plus, they draft their favorite ‘Star Wars’ duos and do a mini mailbag! (00:00) Intro (12:38) ‘The Mandalorian and Grogu’ primer (01:14:23) ‘Star Wars’ duos draft (01:40:19) Mailbag Explore the exclusive collection at Target.com Hosts: Joanna Robinson and Mallory Rubin Guest: Damon Lindelof Producers: Carlos Chiriboga and Scott Lee Studio Production: Jacob Cornett Social: Jomi Adeniran Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopowell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A dream of Nolan Spring continues! As 'The Odyssey' approaches, Mal and Jo are joined by Mina Kimes to continue their journey through Christopher Nolan’s filmography with ‘The Dark Knight.' They discuss their original experience with the movie, the influence it’s had, the story, and more! They also give out some superlatives! (00:00) Intro(08:45) ‘The Dark Knight’ revisited(45:20) Superlatives Explore the exclusive collection at Target.com Hosts: Joanna Robinson and Mallory RubinGuest: Mina KimesProducers: Carlos Chiriboga and Scott LeeStudio Production: Jacob CornettSocial: Jomi AdeniranAdditional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopowell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mal and Jo discuss the ‘Punisher: One Last Kill’ special. They break down what worked, what didn’t work, and what it means for the character going forward. Then, they go through the list of characters they think deserve their own specials.(00:00) Intro(07:48) Opening Snapshot(28:15) ‘The Punisher: One Last Kill’(48:23) MCU characters who deserve their own specials Explore the exclusive collection at Target.com Hosts: Joanna Robinson and Mallory RubinProducers: Carlos Chiriboga and Scott Lee Studio Production: Jacob CornettSocial: Jomi AdeniranAdditional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopowell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mal and Jo break down the Season 2 finale of ‘Daredevil: Born Again.’ They discuss everything, from the battle—both inside and outside the courtroom—to Matt revealing his identity. Plus, they look ahead to Season 3 and what effect this season will have on other stories in the MCU.(00:00) Intro(07:13) Opening snapshot(27:29) Episode breakdownExplore the exclusive collection at⁠ ⁠Target.com⁠Hosts: Joanna Robinson and Mallory RubinProducers: Carlos Chiriboga and Scott LeeStudio Production: Jacob CornettSocial: Jomi AdeniranAdditional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopowell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mal and Jo break down the final two episodes of ‘Star Wars: Maul—Shadow Lord’ Season 1. They talk about everything from Devon’s choice to the surprise character appearance. Plus, they discuss their overall thoughts on the season and what they want from Season 2. Later, Sam Witwer joins the pod! (00:00) Intro (10:40) Opening snapshot (37:44) Sam Witwer! Explore the exclusive collection at ⁠Target.com⁠ Hosts: Joanna Robinson and Mallory Rubin Guest: Sam Witwer Producers: Carlos Chiriboga and Scott Lee Studio Production: Jamie Yukich Social: Jomi Adeniran Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopowell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jo is joined by Rob Mahoney to talk about the penultimate episode of ‘Daredevil: Born Again’ Season 2. They discuss the episode in depth, what they think of the season so far, and what they hope happens in the finale.(00:00) Intro(05:53) Opening snapshot(17:55) ‘Daredevil: Born Again’ medium diveExplore the exclusive collection at ⁠Target.com⁠Host: Joanna RobinsonGuest: Rob MahoneyProducers: Carlos Chiriboga and Scott LeeStudio Production: Jacob CornettSocial: Jomi AdeniranAdditional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopowell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mal and Jo are back in Westeros to dive deep into the latest teaser trailer for ‘House of the Dragon’ Season 3!(00:00) Intro(06:05) Opening snapshot(14:08) Trailer breakdown(01:33:05) Book spoilers!Explore the exclusive collection at Target.comHosts: Joanna Robinson and Mallory RubinProducers: Carlos Chiriboga and Scott LeeStudio Production: Jacob CornettSocial: Jomi AdeniranAdditional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopowell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A Dream of Nolan Spring continues! Mal and Jo are back to revisit a pair of early Christopher Nolan films in ‘Following’ and ‘Insomnia.’ They discuss their relationships to both movies, how the two pieces place in his filmography, and so much more. Plus, they give out some superlatives! Intro (0:00) Opening Snapshot (6:08) Superlatives (53:40) Outro (01:41:04) Explore the exclusive collection of Target.com Hosts: Joanna Robinson and Mallory Rubin Producers: Carlos Chiriboga, Jamie Yukich, Scott Lee, and Kai Grady Studio Production: Jacob Cornett Social: Jomi Adeniran Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopowell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mal and Jo react to the new trailers for ‘The Vampire Lestat’ (a.k.a Season 3 of ‘Interview With the Vampire’) and ‘Clayface.’ Then, they dive into ‘Daredevil: Born Again’ Season 2, Episode 6. They talk about the highly anticipated arrival of Jessica Jones, Karen’s wig, shirtless Bullseye, Matt Murdock vs. Wilson Fisk, and much more! Intro (0:00) ‘The Vampire Lestat’ Trailer (8:50) ‘Clayface’ Trailer (20:17) ‘Daredevil: Born Again’ Season 2, Episode 6 (32:29) Outro (01:19:37) Explore the exclusive collection of Target.com Hosts: Joanna Robinson and Mallory Rubin Producers: Carlos Chiriboga, Jamie Yukich, Scott Lee, and Kai Grady Studio Production: Jacob Cornett Social: Jomi Adeniran Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopowell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mal and Jo discuss the first half of ‘Daredevil: Born Again’ Season 2! They talk about all of the characters and storylines that are working for them and the ones that aren’t! Plus, they hand out some midseason awards!(00:00) Intro(04:55) Opening Snapshot(30:25) Midseason Awards Explore the exclusive collection at Target.com Hosts: Joanna Robinson and Mallory RubinProducers: Carlos Chiriboga and Scott LeeStudio Production: Jacob CornettSocial: Jomi AdeniranAdditional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopowell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It’s time for a Dream of Nolan Spring! Mal and Jo continue their journey through Christopher Nolan’s filmography with ‘Memento’! They discuss how this unique film holds up on a rewatch, the influence it has had, and where it ranks among the rest of Nolan’s films. Plus, they give out some superlatives!(00:00) Intro(02:49) ‘Memento’ revisited(38:41) SuperlativesHosts: Joanna Robinson and Mallory RubinProducers: Carlos Chiriboga and Scott LeeStudio Production: Jacob CornettSocial: Jomi AdeniranAdditional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopowell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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