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  • Mal and Jo are going through their favorite speeches of the century. Listen as they struggle to narrow it down from ‘Lord of the Rings,’ ‘Game of Thrones,’ ‘Andor,’ and much more!

    (00:00) Intro(7:45) Rules(21:03) Jo’s no. 10(26:03) Mal’s no. 10(31:14) Jo’s no. 9(36:15) Mal’s no. 9(43:07) Jo’s no. 8(48:46) Mal’s no. 8(55:25) Jo’s no. 7(58:55) Mal’s no. 7(01:05:59) Jo’s no. 6(01:12:35) Mal’s no. 6(01:16:04) Jo’s no. 5(01:23:57) Mal’s no. 5(01:30:05) Jo’s no. 4(01:34:31) Mal’s no. 4(01:41:08) Jo’s no. 3(01:46:42) Mal’s no. 3(01:53:33) Jo’s no. 2(02:02:22) Mal’s no. 2(02:07:11) Jo’s no. 1(02:14:17) Mal’s no. 1(02:21:24) Honorable mentions



    Hosts: Mallory Rubin and Joanna RobinsonProducers: Carlos Chiriboga and John RichterSocial: Jomi AdeniranAdditional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopowell
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  • It’s Hot Nolan Summer! Mal and Jo are back to revisit Christopher Nolan’s first Batman movie, ‘Batman Begins.’ They discuss how the movie holds up 20 years after its release and give out some superlatives. They break down everything  from the most baffling accent to the sickest set piece and more!



    (00:00) Intro

    (06:41) ‘Batman Begins’ turns 20

    (01:00:59) Funniest line/moment

    (01:04:08) Sickest set piece

    (01:09:18) Who is the real villain of the movie?

    (01:17:04) Most exquisitely gorgeous shot

    (01:20:16) The scene you think about the most

    (01:29:13) Where would you put the one f-bomb?

    (01:32:52) Most baffling accent

    (01:35:25) Best use of a Nolanverse regular

    (01:40:41) Best stunt

    (01:44:28) Stealth MVP

    (01:50:28) Best dead wife moment

    (01:53:30) Clearest “great man” moment

    (01:56:38) Regrettably miscast and how to replace them

    (01:58:03) Most satisfying twist

    (01:59:50) Horniest moment

    (02:02:05) The line that hits the hardest

    (02:03:49) Most devastating moment

    (02:05:50) Most unforgettable Zimmerism

    (02:08:45) Never returned to the Nolanverse but should have

    (02:09:15) The most Nolan thing about this movie

    (02:10:59) What about ‘The Odyssey’ are you most hyped for?



    Hosts: Mallory Rubin and Joanna Robinson

    Producers: Carlos Chiriboga and John Richter

    Social: Jomi Adeniran

    Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopowell


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  • Let the hype flow through you! Mal and Jo are here again to get you hyped for the things they are most looking forward to this summer season!

    (00:00) Intro(01:50) ‘House of R’ Summer Lookahead(12:09) Rules(18:21) ‘Bury Our Bones in the Midnight Soil’(22:30) ‘Ironheart’(25:39) ‘I Know What You Did Last Summer’(27:56) ‘Jurassic World: Rebirth’(35:58) ‘Eyes of Wakanda’(38:16) ‘Peacemaker’ Season 2(43:23) ‘Katabasis’(48:19) ‘Squid Game’ Season 3(53:47) ‘28 Years Later’(01:00:35) ‘Alien: Earth’(01:08:27) ‘Star Trek: Strange New Words’ Season 3(01:14:31) ‘Fantastic Four: The First Steps’(01:22:03) ‘Superman’(01:29:52) Honorable Mentions

    Hosts: Mallory Rubin and Joanna RobinsonProducers: Carlos Chiriboga and John RichterSocial: Jomi AdeniranAdditional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopowell
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  • Mal and Jo are back to go through the latest installment in the John Wick universe, ‘Ballerina.’ They discuss the film’s box office results, break down what changed in the extensive reshoots, and talk about the future of the 'John Wick' franchise and whether it can survive without Keanu Reeves. Next, they each come up with five burning questions about ‘Ballerina’ and the rest of the Wickverse.

    (00:00) Intro(05:45) Opening snapshot(08:45) Box office results(25:32) What happened during the reshoots?(32:12) Our history with the Wickverse(42:38) Burning questions(43:59) Timeline continuity issues(55:43) Training dogs to attack the crotch(58:33) Is it time for the Continental to change its policies?(01:05:16) Is Evanescence's "Fight Like a Girl" the worst needle drop?(01:10:18) How much of a city in the Wickverse is made up of assassins?(01:15:42) What about the rest of the children at Hallstatt?!(01:17:15) Will the Director and Ruska Roma look to recruit at Hallstatt?(01:24:45) Accent corner with Joanna Robinson(01:28:13) Who put the hit on Eve?(01:39:35) Letter grades and final reaction

    Hosts: Mallory Rubin and Joanna RobinsonProducers: Jessie Lopez and John RichterSocial: Jomi AdeniranAdditional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopowell
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  • Mal and Jo are joined by Rob Mahoney for the ‘Mission: Impossible’ movie draft! They’ll be drafting their best Ethan Hunt, two team members, a villain, a MacGuffin, a stunt, and a device/gadget. Later, they also rank the ‘Mission: Impossible’ movies!

    (00:00) Intro

    (08:21) Rules

    (18:39) Mal Pick 1

    (21:57) Rob Pick 1

    (27:06) Jo Pick 1

    (31:00) Jo Pick 2

    (33:26) Rob Pick 2

    (35:29) Mal Pick 2

    (40:06) Mal Pick 3

    (43:06) Rob Pick 3

    (44:31) Jo Pick 3

    (47:26) Jo Pick 4

    (50:43) Rob Pick 4

    (57:31) Mal Pick 4

    (01:01:52) Mal Pick 5

    (01:07:11) Rob Pick 5

    (01:10:36) Jo Pick 5

    (01:12:42) Jo Pick 6

    (01:16:44) Rob Pick 6

    (01:19:34) Mal Pick 6

    (01:23:54) Mal Pick 7

    (01:28:55) Rob Pick 7

    (01:32:48) Jo Pick 7

    (01:37:03) Recap

    (01:39:39) Honorable Mentions

    (01:46:32) ‘Mission: Impossible’ Rankings

    (01:51:16) Outro

    Hosts: Mallory Rubin and Joanna Robinson

    Guest: Rob Mahoney

    Producers: Carlos Chiriboga and John Richter

    Social: Jomi Adeniran

    Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopal
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  • Mal and Jo are joined by ‘Andor’ showrunner Tony Gilroy! They dive into everything from the world-building and ideology of ‘Andor’ to the fate of the Maya Pei Brigade, what’s in Syril’s box, and much more!

    (00:00) Intro(05:08) Speeches and Quotes in ‘Andor’(07:16) World-Building in ‘Andor’(10:24) The Sense of Place and Ideology in ‘Andor’(15:30) Balance of Characters(21:15) Power Dynamics and How They Shift(23:32) If You Made ‘Rogue One’ After ‘Andor,’ How Would it Be Different?(25:41) Jyn and Cassian’s Relationship(26:52) Figuring Out Character Retributions(29:42) Luthen and Saw(34:35) Staying in His Five-Year Period(36:40) Taking the Ideas of ‘Andor’ and Moving Beyond It(43:39) Which Characters Will You Miss Writing For?(46:11) Cinta Kaz and Tay Kolma’s Demise(48:00) B2EMO and a Farewell Scene with Cassian(51:57) Budget Restrictions Where They Had to Get Creative(56:56) Lessons to Take from ‘Andor’(01:00:35) Syril’s Private Box and Enza(01:03:04) Did Anyone from the Maya Pei Brigade Survive?



    Hosts: Mallory Rubin and Joanna RobinsonGuest: Tony GilroyProducers: Carlos Chiriboga and John RichterSocial: Jomi AdeniranAdditional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopal
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  • From books to ‘Star Wars’ to ‘The Last of Us,’ the House of R mailbag is here. Jo and Mal are here to answer all of your burning questions about the content you love!



    (00:00) Intro

    (07:09) Book club with the Orioles

    (17:39) House of R countdowns

    (25:19) R-rated 'Star Wars' movies

    (43:49) 'Survivor 50' casting

    (52:30) 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer' reboot

    (57:37) Book recommendations

    (01:13:13) Bras and gauze in 'The Last of Us'

    (01:21:15) Food options in 'The Last of Us'

    (01:28:43) Finale reaction



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  • Mal and Jo are joined by Chris Ryan to talk about how ‘Andor’ has changed their perception of ‘Rogue One.’ Then they dive deep into the movie and talk about each moment and character through the lens of ‘Andor.’



    (00:00) Intro

    (07:21) Opening snapshot with Chris Ryan

    (50:27) Krennic comes for Galen

    (01:04:01) Cassian meets Tivik on Kafrene

    (01:10:48) Prison break: Jyn Erso

    (01:15:23) Taking Jyn to Yavin

    (01:23:21) Project: Imperial infighting

    (01:35:23) Converging on Jedha

    (01:58:07) Saw and Jyn reunite and hear Galen’s message

    (02:21:05) A change of heart on Eadu

    (02:38:28) A tense flight back to Yavin

    (02:42:13) Everyone in a position of power embarrasses themselves

    (02:56:36) Our rogues get their name

    (03:00:41) The Battle of Scarif

    (03:06:48) Cassian and Jyn versus Project Stardust

    (03:22:02) Vader chases us to 'A New Hope'



    Hosts: Mallory Rubin and Joanna Robinson

    Guest: Chris Ryan

    Producers: Jonathan Frias and Carlos Chiriboga

    Social: Jomi Adeniran

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  • Joanna and Mal are back to talk about the season two finale of ‘The Last of Us’! They take their signature deep dive and discuss this devastating episode. They talk about Ellie’s confession to Dina, a shocking death, catching up with Abby, and (most importantly) where is Shimmer!?

    (00:00) Intro

    (24:08) A night at the theater

    (35:16) Shimmer name check #1

    (01:10:59) Shimmer name check #2

    (01:23:15) It’s not our war

    (01:39:08) Is my Costco membership still good in the apocalypse?

    (01:49:56) The confusingly named Kingston Bookstore

    (02:13:01) I’m seasick just watching this

    (02:15:38) Day trip to the aquarium

    (02:32:52) Curtain call

    (02:43:30) Seattle day 1 (Again)

    (02:45:45) Spoilers: a fungus among us



    Hosts: Mallory Rubin and Joanna Robinson

    Producers: Steve Ahlman and Carlos Chiriboga

    Video Supervision: John Richter

    Social: Jomi Adeniran

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  • Joanna and Mal are back to talk about the latest episode of 'The Last of Us'! They take their signature deep dive and discuss this flashback-filled episode. They talk about Joel and Ellie’s trip to the museum, Eugene’s death, Ellie finding out the truth, and more!

    (00:00) Intro

    (18:44) Austin, 1983

    (44:48) Vanilla … It’s Easier

    (52:59) “All My Missing Stolen Parts”

    (01:25:54) “This Is Just Too Good to Be Gone”

    (01:50:04) “When the Hurricanes and Cyclones Raged”

    (02:00:29) “I’m Grateful Now They’ve Left”

    (02:05:35) “All the Complexities and Games”

    (02:29:45) “When Wind Turned Dirt to Dust”

    (02:32:34) “All the Missing Crooked Hearts”

    (02:37:11) “All the Promises at Sundown”

    (02:56:03) Spoilers: A Fungus Among Us



    Hosts: Mallory Rubin and Joanna Robinson

    Producers: Steve Ahlman and Carlos Chiriboga

    Video Supervision: John Richter

    Social: Jomi Adeniran

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  • Jedha, Kyber, Erso. Mal and Jo return to recap the final three episodes of ‘Andor’ Season 2. They break down Dedra's fate, Kleya and Luthen’s backstory, the build-up to ‘Rogue One’, and more.

    (00:00) Intro

    (04:32) Opening Snapshot

    (20:40) Lonni Shares the Endgame

    (57:41) Dedra and Axis Face Off

    (01:20:51) Panic at the ISB

    (01:25:26) Luthen and Kleya: An Origin Story

    (01:53:01) Kleya Hits the Hospital

    (01:58:58) Heart Begins His Hunt

    (02:04:23) Dedra Faces Krennic

    (02:15:42) Kleya Signals for Help

    (02:28:34) Orson and Lio!

    (02:34:57) Mission Kleypossible

    (02:46:28) The Not-So-Safehouse

    (02:52:46) The Yavin Push Begins

    (03:06:25) Reflections and Remembrances

    (03:15:58) “One Single Thing Will Break the Siege”

    (03:21:53) The Road to Rogue

    (03:35:06) The End



    Hosts: Mallory Rubin and Joanna Robinson

    Producers: Steve Ahlman and Carlos Chiriboga

    Social: Jomi Adeniran

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  • Joanna and Mal are back to talk about the latest episode of 'The Last of Us'! They take their signature deep dive and discuss a new evolution of the Cordyceps fungus, the arrival of some familiar faces in Seattle, and a major turning point for Ellie.



    (00:00) Intro

    (23:01) Happy Mother’s Day

    (50:16) Seattle day two

    (01:02:21) "Future Days"

    (01:22:31) Come and see

    (01:44:55) I love you; I know

    (01:57:03) A walk in the park

    (02:15:14) Spores galore

    (02:28:59) Present tense

    (02:32:12) Spoilers: A fungus among us



    Hosts: Mallory Rubin and Joanna Robinson

    Producers: Steve Ahlman and Carlos Chiriboga

    Video Supervision: John Richter

    Social: Jomi Adeniran

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  • The galaxy is watching! Mal and Jo to recap the seventh, eighth, and ninth episodes of ‘Andor’ Season 2. They break down what happens on Ghorman, the tragedy of Syril, Mon Mothma’s speech, Bix’s decision, and so much more.



    (00:00) Intro

    (05:48) Opening Snapshot

    (17:08) Wilmon Brings a Mission to Yavin

    (44:11) Cassian Meets a Force Healer

    (01:10:17) Cass and Wil Depart, Vel Visits Bix

    (1:17:37) Syril Confronts Dedra, Part 1

    (01:31:26) The Ghorman Front Prepares

    (1:51:43) Forces Arrive on Ghorman

    (2:04:39) Taking to the Plaza

    (2:26:23) Syril Confronts Dedra (Again), Part 2

    (2:34:08) The Ghorman Massacre

    (2:45:21) Syril vs. Cassian

    (2:55:46) Escaping Ghorman

    (3:01:25) The Senate Stands on Edge

    (3:07:45) Mon and Bail Plot and Scheme

    (3:10:42) Cassian’s Next Assignment

    (3:13:28) Luthen and Mon Meet

    (3:18:36) The Extraction Teams Arrive

    (3:20:41) Mon Mothma Makes a Speech for the Ages

    (3:32:35) Mon and Cassian Flee

    (3:35:37) Bix’s Decision



    Hosts: Mallory Rubin and Joanna Robinson

    Producers: Steve Ahlman and Carlos Chiriboga

    Social: Jomi Adeniran

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  • Joanna and Mal are back to talk about the latest episode of 'The Last of Us'! They take their signature deep dive and see how Ellie and Dina are doing as they make their way through Seattle. We also get introduced to a new member of the WLF, Isaac!

    (00:00) Intro

    (17:20) Cold Open

    (43:28) Rainbow Connection on Capitol Hill

    (56:18) Take on Me

    (1:26:55) If You Own Mauviel, You Use Mauviel

    (1:52:38) WMAB in Seattle

    (1:58:24) Dear God Help Me It’s a Crevice

    (2:07:05) A Night at the Theater

    (2:15:30) Did Somebody Say Nora?

    (2:18:30) Spoilers: A Fungus Among Us



    Hosts: Mallory Rubin and Joanna Robinson

    Producers: Steve Ahlman and Carlos Chiriboga

    Video Supervision: John Richter

    Social: Jomi Adeniran

    Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopal
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  • It’s time to enter the void as Mal and Jo return to break down the latest entry in the MCU! They discuss each character getting their moment to shine, share their thoughts on the action sequences, and get into the effects this has on the larger universe.



    (00:00) Intro

    (03:50) Opening Snapshot

    (09:29) Critical/Audience Reaction

    (15:44) Is Marvel Back?

    (36:02) Deep (Medium) Dive

    (53:22) The Vault Fight Sequence

    (01:00:23) Thoughts on Taskmaster

    (01:06:50) Inside Yelena’s Memory

    (01:12:16) Another Iconic MCU Elevator Scene

    (01:23:56) Congressman Bucky Barnes?

    (01:49:38) The Battle of One Block of New York

    (01:57:26) Mid- and Post-Credit Scenes



    Hosts: Mallory Rubin and Joanna Robinson

    Producers: John Richter and Mike Wargon

    Social: Jomi Adeniran

    Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopal
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  • There’s a storm brewing on Ghorman, and Mal and Jo are back to break it all down! They recap the fourth, fifth, and sixth episodes of ‘Andor’ Season 2, including the various happenings on Coruscant, the Ghorman heist, ISB espionage, Saw Gerrera’s return, and so much more.



    (00:00) Intro

    (03:20) Opening Snapshot

    (13:22) Dreaming of Dr. Gorst

    (26:49) A Home-cooked Meal and a Debate About Protection

    (38:11) Luthen Inserts His Wedge

    (01:02:54) Goodbye, Gorst

    (01:05:53) Syril Settles in Among the Spiders

    (01:21:00) The Ghorman Front Recruits Syril

    (01:34:40) Varian Skye Heads to Ghorman

    (01:45:55) Both Sides Ready for the Transport Theft

    (01:54:00) Sending in Vel and Cinta

    (02:10:21) Another Lively Day of ISB Meetings and Senate Vote Whipping

    (02:21:14) The Bug Heist

    (02:37:40) Wilmon Brings Saw Gerrera a Gift

    (02:48:44) The Rhydonium Extraction



    Hosts: Mallory Rubin and Joanna Robinson

    Producers: John Richter and Kai Grady

    Editor: Cameron Dinwiddie

    Social: Jomi Adeniran

    Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopal
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  • It may be three months later in Jackson, but Joanna and Mal are back to talk about the latest episode of 'The Last of Us'! They take their signature deep dive and see what happens to the town of Jackson in the wake of the devastating attack. We see how Ellie is recovering and will be determined to get justice.



    (00:00) Intro

    (13:02) Cold Open

    (29:54) Three Months Later

    (51:54) Meanwhile, at Miller Manor

    (1:11:13) 'Sorry I Fucked Up Your Revenge Plan' Cookies

    (1:20:28) Now What?

    (1:29:39) You Wanna Know How I Got These Scars?

    (1:36:17) Pre-Trial With Captain Wyoming

    (1:38:52) The Council Meeting With the United Colors of Flannel

    (2:01:47) They Should be Building that Wall

    (2:08:31) Some Anti-Converse Propaganda

    (2:14:23) Craig Mazin Threw a Funeral for Us … Thanks?

    (2:17:15) Road Trip

    (2:21:22) Sleepover

    (2:24:14) Road Trip: The Sequel

    (2:25:11) Sightseeing

    (2:28:23) Spores Galore

    (2:29:03) Spoilers: A Fungus Among Us



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  • 'Andor' is back, and so are Mal and Jo! These rebels break down everything in the first three episodes, from Cassian's mission, to a wedding on Chandrila to Syril and Dedra's relationship.

    (00:00) Intro
    (05:33) Opening Snapshot
    (17:05) Theft of the TIE Avenger
    (37:48) Cassian Meets the Maya Pei Brigade
    (46:44) The Brigade Fractures
    (51:30) Hiding Out with Our Ferrix Found Family
    (01:02:10) The Empire Arrives
    (01:12:10) Fleeing Mina-Rau
    (01:30:14) A Chandi Wedding: Day One
    (01:50:45) A Chandi Wedding: Day Two
    (02:12:02) A Chandi Wedding: Day Three
    (02:27:19) Krennic’s Secret Meeting at the Maltheen Divide
    (02:37:40) Back at the ISB and the Bureau of Standards
    (02:40:42) The Spinoff We Need: Eedy, Dedra, and Syril
    (02:49:08) Easter Eggs

    Hosts: Mallory Rubin and Joanna Robinson
    Producer: Steve Ahlman
    Editor: Cameron Dinwiddie
    Video Supervision: John Richter
    Social: Jomi Adeniran
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  • Jo and Mal are back to talk about the incredible yet devastating second episode of 'The Last of Us' Season 2. They dive deep into the Battle of Jackson, a major character death, and what it all means going forward!

    (00:00) Intro
    (06:52) Opening Snapshot
    (35:18) Deep Dive
    (35:57) Abby’s Dream
    (48:47) The Salt Lake Crew
    (58:18) Party (Emotional) Hangover
    (01:09:31) General Tommy Takes Over
    (01:14:22) 7-Eleven and Weed!
    (01:20:32) Here Comes the Horde
    (01:40:40) Battle of Jackson
    (01:52:12) Fore!
    (02:31:22) Spores Galore
    (02:33:21) Spoilers: A Fungus Among Us

    Hosts: Mallory Rubin and Joanna Robinson
    Producers: Steve Ahlman and Carlos Chiriboga
    Video Supervision: John Richter
    Social: Jomi Adeniran
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  • The Devil has returned, and he brought two of his friends with him. Mal and Jo return to break down the Season 1 finale of 'Daredevil: Born Again' (05:12). They dive into the elements that made this finale great and discuss the return of Frank Castle, Karen adding a spark, and what they would like to see from the next season, coming soon.

    Hosts: Mallory Rubin and Joanna Robinson
    Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman
    Video Supervision: John Richter
    Social: Jomi Adeniran
    Addition Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopal and Oscar De La Luz
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