Wasting no time at all, the chaotic-but-lovable crew of five adventurers pick right back up where they left off in the last episode. Together they investigate who might be behind the assassin master plan, fail to flirt with women, and might even find themselves at a high society ball!

(00:32) Campaign recap

(1:10) Act 1: Into the Black Rose Tavern

(55:16) Act 2: The Concordance Ball

(2:00:43) Outro

Directed by: Aleya Zenieris and Steve Ahlman

Hosted By: Steve Ahlman

Featuring: Charles Holmes, Mallory Rubin, Joanna Robinson, Van Lathan, and Jomi Adeniran

Audio Producer: Devon Baroldi

Production Support: Jacob Cornett, Ryan Todd, Chris Thomas, Scott Lee, and Kevin Cureghian

Set Design: Jonathan Ratliff

Supervising Producer: Arjuna Ramgopowell

Video Production and Editing: Aleya Zenieris and Matthew Ciampa

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The Boys return to recap yet another banger 'Lanterns' episode. The guys discuss the growing rift between Hal and John, question if the guardians can be racist, examine John’s Oedipus complex, and much more. Finally, they end the show with an update to their possible manhunter rankings.

(0:00) Intro

(3:23) Spoilers ahead

(6:00) ‘Lanterns’ Episode 4 instant reactions

(1:32:20) Outro
Hosts: Van Lathan, Charles Holmes, Jomi Adeniran, and Steve Ahlman
Producers: Devon Baroldi and Jamie Yukich
Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopowell

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Ben, Steve Ahlman, Matt James, and Lewis Gordon get together to ask: How does Capcom keep killing it? First, they run down some recent gaming news, including a lackluster Sony State of Play, a 'GTA'-driven bump in console sales, 'Star Wars Zero Company' maker Bit Reactor's furloughed workforce, the backlash to Nvidia's DLSS 5 AI upscaling tech, and two dubious arguments in legal filings by the major console manufacturers. After that, they share their reviews of 'Onimusha: Way of the Sword' and discuss Capcom's incredible run leading up to and throughout 2026, with insights from Lewis's reporting for The Ringer on the company's comeback. Finally, they provide their impressions of two other recent releases, 'Orbitals' and 'Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy.'

Read Lewis's piece here: https://www.theringer.com/2026/09/03/video-games/how-capcom-cracked-the-code-of-game-development-onimusha-resident-evil-pragmata

(0:00) Intro
(4:15) Patch Notes
(44:35) 'Onimusha: Way of the Sword' reviews
(1:03:40) Capcom's comeback
(1:13:00) 'Orbitals' and 'Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy' impressions
(1:29:00) Outro

Host: Ben Lindbergh
Guests: Steve Ahlman, Matt James, and Lewis Gordon
Producer: Devon Renaldo
Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopowell

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The Boys return to Midnight Court, and this time they’re debating which era of animated shows had the biggest cultural impact: the '80s or the '90s? It’s Van vs. everyone in this trial of wills, and here to decide which team gave the best argument is special guest judge and cartoon expert Seth Green.

(1:14) Intro

(2:25) Opening statements

(9:09) Cross-examination

(53:58) Closing statements

(1:07:57) Verdict

(1:16:00) Interview with Seth

Hosts: Van Lathan, Charles Holmes, Jomi Adeniran, and Steve Ahlman
Guest: Seth Green
Producers: Devon Baroldi and Jamie Yukich
Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopowell

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The Ringer-Verse is rolling the dice and jumping right back into its previous campaign! After a long journey, our heroes return to the mansion where it all began and discover that a new threat awaits them. They begin on their adventure by finding out who is after O’Daddy Thibodeaux, but they never forget that (1) it’s about the family they make along the way, (2) we all need a hefty queen, and (3) Mal has dark vision.
(2:39) Campaign recap
(4:38) Act 1: Return to Belvedere Manor
(1:07:48) Act 2: Into Veyrholm
(1:38:44) Outro
Directed by: Aleya Zenieris and Steve Ahlman
Hosted By: Steve Ahlman
Featuring: Charles Holmes, Mallory Rubin, Joanna Robinson, Van Lathan, and Jomi Adeniran
Audio Producer: Devon Baroldi
Production Support: Jacob Cornett, Ryan Todd, Chris Thomas, Scott Lee, and Kevin Cureghian
Set Design: Jonathan Ratliff
Supervising Producer: Arjuna Ramgopowell
Video Production and Editing: Aleya Zenieris and Matthew Ciampa

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Who says the late-summer schedule is slow? First, Ben Lindbergh talks to Ringer contributor Adam Nayman about a trio of recent big-screen releases: 'The End of Oak Street,' 'The Dog Stars,' and 'Coyote vs. Acme.' In addition to those three films, they discuss the summer box office, the year in movies as a whole, and the best live-action and animation hybrid movies. Then, Jomi Adeniran and Daniel Chin join for an animation roundup as they explore some superhero and 'Star Wars' stories that slipped through the cracks in a month headlined by 'Lanterns,' 'X-Men '97,' and 'Star Wars Zero Company.' They look at 'My Adventures With Superman' Season 3, 'Batman: Caped Crusader' Season 2, 'Batman: Knightfall Part 1: Knightfall' and 'Star Wars: Visions Presents—The Ninth Jedi.' Ben concludes with a listener recommendation and a bonus nomination.
(0:00) Intro
(8:48) ‘The End of Oak Street’
(26:57) ‘The Dog Stars’
(42:03) ‘Coyote vs. Acme’
(58:08) ‘My Adventures With Superman’ Season 3
(1:10:01) ‘Batman: Caped Crusader’
(1:16:50) ‘Batman: Knightfall Part 1: Knightfall’
(1:29:47) ‘The Ninth Jedi’
(1:47:46) Outro
Host: Ben Lindbergh
Guests: Adam Nayman, Jomi Adeniran, and Daniel Chin
Producer: Devon Renaldo
Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopowell
Studio Production: Remy Hernandez

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The Boys are back, and ‘Lanterns’ is officially picking up speed. The guys discuss the third episode’s handling of John Stewart’s arc, question how the Guardians pick the right kids, examine Bernadette’s agency in her son’s transformation, and debate whether Hal is just a dickhead.

(0:00) Intro

(13:30) Spoilers ahead

(15:27) ‘Lanterns’ Episode 3 instant reactions

(1:38:49) Outro

(1:40:15) Post-credits

Hosts: Van Lathan, Charles Holmes, Jomi Adeniran, and Steve Ahlman
Producers: Devon Baroldi and Jamie Yukich
Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopowell

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Ben, Jason Concepcion, and Jomi Adeniran rendezvous to break down the first official look at 'GTA VI' gameplay via Rockstar's Netflix release of footage from the long-awaited blockbuster. They discuss whether the trailer lived up to the hype, what they learned, and what they're still wondering about with less than three months to go until the game's November 19 release. They also get into gaming's moment in the monocultural spotlight, what a synthesis of 'GTA' and 'Red Dead Redemption' might play like, the recent Cyberleek saga, Rockstar's statement about the leaks, and more.

Host: Ben Lindbergh
Guests: Jason Concepcion and Jomi Adeniran
Producer: Devon Renaldo
Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopowell

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For the Republic! Ben, Matt James, and Steve Ahlman review the new 'XCOM'-meets-'Star Wars' turn-based tactics game, 'Zero Company.' First, they react to announcements and trailers from Gamescom Opening Night Live, and share Matt's experience with FromSoftware Switch 2 exclusive 'The Duskbloods' during its closed-network test. Then, they have an in-depth, spoiler-free discussion about 'Zero Company,' touching on the nuances of its combat system, how their playthroughs differed, where the game ranks on the pantheon of 'Star Wars' games and stories, the quality of recent 'Star Wars' games versus recent 'Star Wars' TV shows and movies, the game genres they'd most like to see a first-ever 'Star Wars' spin on, and more.

(0:00) Intro
(1:50)  Gamescom reactions
(14:28)  'The Duskbloods'
(19:34)  'Star Wars Zero Company' reviews
(1:31:14)  Outro

Host: Ben Lindbergh
Guests: Matt James and Steve Ahlman
Producer: Devon Renaldo
Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopowell

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The Boys are back, and they’re all in on ‘Lanterns.’ First, they discuss the potential of Hal Jordan’s powers; then, they speculate on who they think could be the Manhunter; and finally, they discuss how this show differs from the rest of the DC universe.

(0:00) Intro

(00:31) New York Comic-Con Announcement

(8:03) Spoilers ahead

(10:03) ‘Lanterns’ instant reactions

(1:08:14) Outro

(1:13:00) Post-credits

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

Producers: Aleya Zenieris, Devon Baroldi, and Jamie Yukich

Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopowell

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Ben and Matt James deliver their hands-on impressions of failing to play FromSoftware's 'The Duskbloods' during a disastrous network test, then react to recent news: fresh 'Grand Theft Auto VI' leaks, another live-service snafu for Sony in 'Horizon Hunters Gathering,' Dave Bautista's selection as a recast Kratos in Prime Video's 'God of War,' Disney's decision to double down on 'Kingdom Hearts,' and a sequel funded by a mysterious, rich patron. After that, Ben brings on prolific reporter Nicole Carpenter to talk about an epidemic of game cloning, the moral and legal lines between inspiration and imitation, and how the industry's copycat problem pertains to Steam sensation 'Meccha Chameleon,' Roblox smashes 'Grow a Garden' and 'Steal a Brainrot,' and 'Palworld.' Lastly, Ben brings on writer (and doctor) Rany Jazayerli to explain what it's like to give up gaming for decades before finally returning to the fold.

(00:00) Intro

(00:13) Duskbloods with Matt James

(10:11) News and More!

(48:31) Nicole Carpenter Joins

(82:31) Rany Jazayerli Joins

Host: Ben Lindbergh

Guests: Matt James, Nicole Carpenter, Rany Jazayerli

Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman

Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopowell

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