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) Superlatives
Hosts: Mallory Rubin and Joanna Robinson
Producer: Carlos Chiriboga
Studio Production: Jacob Cornett
Social: Jomi Adeniran
Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopowell

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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 Spoilers
Hosts: Joanna Robinson and Mallory Rubin
Producer: Carlos Chiriboga
Studio Production: Chris Thomas and Jacob Cornett
Social: Jomi Adeniran
Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopowell

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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 Interview
Hosts: Joanna Robinson and Mallory Rubin
Guest: Andy Weir
Producer: Carlos Chiriboga
Studio Production: Chris Thomas
Social: Jomi Adeniran
Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopowell

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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 round
Hosts: Joanna Robinson and Mallory Rubin
Guest: Amanda Dobbins
Producer: Carlos Chiriboga
Studio Production: Jacob Cornett and Chris Wohlers
Social: Jomi Adeniran
Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopowell

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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 Ahlman
Producers: Aleya Zeneris, Carlos Chirigoba
Editors: Jamie Yukich, Stefano Sanchez, John Richter
Editorial: Craig Gaines, Helena Hunt, Jack McCluskey
Graphics: Neil Francisco
Studio Production: Jacob Cornett, Kevin Cureghian, Chris Thomas, Chris Wohlers
Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopowell

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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 mentions
Hosts: Joanna Robinson and Mallory Rubin
Guests: Rob Mahoney and Chris Ryan
Producers: Carlos Chiriboga, Chris Thomas, Jacob Cornett, Chris Wohlers, Kevin Cureghian, and Neil Francisco
Social: Jomi Adeniran
Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopowell

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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’ Hype
Hosts: Joanna Robinson and Mallory Rubin
Guest: Van Lathan
Producer: Carlos Chiriboga
Social: Jomi Adeniran
Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopowell

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From books to ‘A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms’ to ‘Wonder Man,’ the House of R mailbag is here. Jo and Mal answer all of your burning questions about the content you love!
(00:00) Intro
(01:21) Programming Reminders
(05:39) Is Ser Arlan an Actual Knight?
(11:23) A ‘Game of Thrones’ Movie Is in Development
(15:43) Book Recommendations - 'The Will of the Many'
(23:48) Book Recommendations - 'The Everlasting'
(25:11) Book Recommendations - 'Katabasis”'
(31:04) 2026 Book Recommendations
(39:09) Anticipated Book Adaptations
(43:28) Underrated Show or Performance
(56:12) Who Will Win ‘Survivor 50’ and Who Will Cameo on ‘White Lotus’?
(01:07:19) ‘Pride and Prejudice’ on Netflix Casting
(01:12:09) ‘The Vampire Lestat’ Coverage
(01:17:18) Would You Rather Hang Out With The Doctor or Rocky?
(01:20:35) Thoughts on the ‘Traitors’ Finale
(01:32:00) Thoughts on ‘Wonder Man’
(01:42:46) Most Exciting Thing About Joanna’s Move
Hosts: Mallory Rubin and Joanna Robinson
Producer: Carlos Chiriboga
Social: Jomi Adeniran
Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopowell

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Mal and Jo aren’t ready to leave Westeros yet! They are back to dive deep into the trailer for ‘House of the Dragon’ Season 3!
(00:00) Intro
(05:43) Opening Snapshot
(19:22) Deep dive
(01:03:45) Book spoilers!
Hosts: Mallory Rubin and Joanna Robinson
Producers: Carlos Chiriboga, Jon Jones, and Chris Thomas
Social: Jomi Adeniran
Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopowell

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Mal and Jo are back with Dunk and Egg to dive deep into the final episode of ‘A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms’ Season 1! They talk about the offers from Maekar and Lyonel, the green-apple Fossoways, and some changes from the novella. Plus, they look ahead to the future of the show!
(00:00) Intro
(05:29) Opening Snapshot
(15:30) The Laughing Storm’s offer
(50:12) Hard conversations at Baelor’s funeral
(01:03:03) Mr. and Mrs. Fossoway, of the green-apple Fossoways
(01:11:30) Maekar summons Dunk
(01:38:53) ​​Arlan’s final words
(01:55:44) Daeron crashes the wake
(02:09:02) Egg’s dark night of the silver-haired soul
(02:21:54) Dunk counters Maekar’s offer
(02:25:25) Sweetfoot returns!
(02:29:35) ‘Tales of Dunk and Egg’
(02:34:03) Book spoilers!
Hosts: Mallory Rubin and Joanna Robinson
Producers: Carlos Chiriboga and Chris Thomas
Social: Jomi Adeniran
Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopowell

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Chris Ryan, Mallory Rubin, and Joanna Robinson are back to break down ‘A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms’ Episode 6, “The Morrow.” They discuss the aftermath from the trial, Dunk and Egg beginning their adventures, and the future of the show. Plus, they talk about the ‘House of the Dragon’ Season 3 teaser.

(00:00) Intro

(1:49) CR’s recap

(5:08) Favorite moment

(12:45) War is coming

(18:49) Can this show continue beyond the text?

(24:38) Valarr Targaryen reflects on his father’s death

(30:10) Egg's future and his Targaryen roots

(34:33) Which S1 characters could return for S2?

(39:05) Dunk was never knighted

(41:38) ‘House of the Dragon’ Season 3

(48:18) Needle drop at the end of the episode

Hosts: Chris Ryan, Mallory Rubin, and Joanna Robinson

Producers: Aleya Zenieris and Carlos Chiriboga

Social: Jomi Adeniran

Lighting Director: Sarah Reddy

Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopowell

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