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  • 1 hour 43 minutes
    What Went Wrong With Captain America: Brave New World | The Midnight Boys

    The Boys are back to give you their honest reactions to the long-awaited Captain America: Brave New World (06:12). They discuss the film’s ambitions and how they didn’t stick the landing on a lot of those goals.


    Hosts: Van Lathan, Charles Holmes, Jomi Adeniran, and Steve Ahlman

    Producers: Aleya Zenieris, Jonathan Kermah, and Steve Ahlman

    Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopal

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    15 February 2025, 2:13 am
  • 1 hour 37 minutes
    Super Bowl Trailers and News + The 'Invincible' Season 3 Premiere | Mint Edition

    Jomi and Steve are back for super episode of Mint Edition in celebration of both the Super Bowl and the ‘Invincible’ season 3 premiere! First, the guys are joined by Jessica Clemens to react to some of their favorite Super Bowl trailers and Kendrick Lamar’s halftime show (9:00). Then, the trio reacts to the three episode premiere of ‘Invincible’ season 3 (50:30)! And later, Steve and Jomi interview ‘Invincible’ cast members Steven Yeun, Gillian Jacobs, J. K. Simmons, and Jason Mantzoukas (1:06:30)!


    Hosts: Jomi Adeniran and Steve Ahlman

    Guests: Jessica Clemons, Steven Yeun, Gillian Jacobs, J. K. Simmons, and Jason Mantzoukas

    Producer: Jonathan Kermah

    Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopal

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    11 February 2025, 1:09 am
  • 1 hour 17 minutes
    What If Avengers: Infinity War Had an All-Black Cast? | The Midnight Boys

    The Boys are back with another Black Recast, but this time for 'Avengers: Infinity War.' They take us through their choices for the roles of the OG Avengers (12:18), the new Avengers (28:40), the Guardians (42:27), and the villains and supporting cast (58:17).


    Hosts: Van Lathan, Charles Holmes, Jomi Adeniran, and Steve Ahlman

    Producers: Aleya Zenieris, Jonathan Kermah, and Steve Ahlman

    Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopal

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    7 February 2025, 11:00 am
  • 1 hour 25 minutes
    'Kingdom Come: Deliverance II' and a Quarter Century of 'The Sims' | Button Mash

    Ben, Steve Ahlman, and Matt James banter about whether the console wars are over and whether 'Marvel Rivals' will keep the crown that 'Overwatch' once wore. Then (19:50) they give their spoiler-free reviews of the immense, fascinating, and frustrating action RPG 'Kingdom Come: Deliverance II.' After that, Julianna Ress and Khal Davenport join Ben to reminisce about 'The Sims' and reflect on the franchise's legacy on its 25th anniversary (48:30).


    Host: Ben Lindbergh

    Guests: Steve Ahlman, Matt James, Julianna Ress, and Khal Davenport

    Producer: Devon Renaldo

    Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopal

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    6 February 2025, 12:47 am
  • 44 minutes 52 seconds
    Can the Fantastic Four Save the MCU? Fantastic Four: First Steps Trailer Reaction | The Midnight Boys

    The Boys are back to react to the official trailer for the long-awaited 'Fantastic Four: First Steps,' the latest addition to the Marvel Cinematic Universe.


    Hosts: Van Lathan, Charles Holmes, Jomi Adeniran, and Steve Ahlman

    Producers: Aleya Zenieris, Jonathan Kermah, and Steve Ahlman

    Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopal

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    5 February 2025, 1:13 am
  • 27 minutes 40 seconds
    Ringer-Verse Recommends: January 2025

    New year, new recommendations! Join the Ringer-Verse and House of R crews as they gush about geek content in the latest installment of their monthly mini-pod about fandom favorites from TV, anime, movies, video games, books, comics, and beyond that were (mostly) released recently but not yet covered in-depth on a full-length episode.


    Host: Ben Lindbergh

    Guests: Mallory Rubin, Steve Ahlman, Jomi Adeniran, Matt James, Arjuna Ramgopal, Johnathan Kermah, Charles Holmes

    Producer: Steve Ahlman

    Social: Jomi Adeniran

    Additional Production: Arjuna Ramgopal

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    1 February 2025, 11:00 am
  • 57 minutes 20 seconds
    ‘Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man’ + the State of Marvel Animation | Mint Edition

    Jomi and Steve are back and swinging with their thoughts on the premiere of ‘Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man’ on Disney+. Along the way, they discuss Hudson Thames’s comment about “wokeness,” the show’s theme music, and much more!


    Hosts: Jomi Adeniran and Steve Ahlman

    Producer: Jonathan Kermah

    Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopal

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    31 January 2025, 10:23 pm
  • 1 hour 45 minutes
    ‘Mythic Quest’ and Our Favorite Fiction About Video Games, Plus Ashly Burch | Button Mash

    Ben and Jomi discuss their mutual affection for the Apple TV+ comedy ‘Mythic Quest,’ examine what makes the series stand out, and react to its return for a fourth season. Then they name their top five movies, TV shows, and novels about video games, game development, or gaming culture (1:20). After that, they talk to Ashly Burch, a prominent video game voice actor, ‘Mythic Quest’ costar, and writer/director/producer of ‘Mythic Quest’ and spinoff ‘Side Quest,’ about making both series, her prolific career, and the evolution of the games industry (1:09:00).


    Host: Ben Lindbergh

    Guests: Jomi Adeniran and Ashly Burch

    Producer: Devon Renaldo

    Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopal

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    30 January 2025, 11:00 am
  • 1 hour 17 minutes
    Midnight Family Court: The Fight for Batman | Midnight Boys

    The Boys are back with another Midnight Family Court, this time over who should gain custody of Batman—Matt Reeves or James Gunn (04:39)—with the Honorable Judge Chris Ryan serving the court. Later, they dive into the new trailer for the newest Ryan Coogler film, 'Sinners' (54:49).


    Hosts: Van Lathan, Charles Holmes, Jomi Adeniran, and Steve Ahlman

    Guest: Chris Ryan

    Producers: Aleya Zenieris, Jonathan Kermah, and Steve Ahlman

    Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopal

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    30 January 2025, 12:00 am
  • 1 hour 35 minutes
    Is 'Wicked' Actually Good? | The Midnight Boys

    The Boys may be late, but they are here to bring you all of their opinions of ‘Wicked’ (7:07). They give out their awards (1:05:18) for best song and maybe even give it their own rendition.


    Hosts: Van Lathan, Charles Holmes, Jomi Adeniran, and Steve Ahlman

    Producers: Aleya Zenieris, Jonathan Kermah, and Steve Ahlman

    Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopal

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    23 January 2025, 1:10 am
  • 1 hour 18 minutes
    The 2025 Confidence Pool (TV Edition) Plus Creature Comandos's Dean Lorey | Mint Edition

    Jomi and Steve are joined by Daniel Chin for part two of their 2025 confidence pool! This episode focuses on TV shows with high anticipation. Later, Jomi interviews 'Creature Commandos' and 'Harley Quinn" Season 5 show runner Dean Lorey!


    Hosts: Jomi Adeniran and Steve Ahlman

    Guests: Daniel Chin and Dean Lorey

    Producer: Jonathan Kermah

    Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopal

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    18 January 2025, 7:00 pm
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