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  • 1 hour 34 minutes
    The 2026 Versies Awards | House of Midnight

    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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    14 March 2026, 3:00 am
  • 1 hour 45 minutes
    The Space Movie Draft

    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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    12 March 2026, 2:29 am
  • 2 hours 51 minutes
    ‘Interstellar’ Revisited With Van Lathan | Chill Nolan Winter

    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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    7 March 2026, 1:43 am
  • 1 hour 54 minutes
    The 2026 Winter Mailbag

    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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    4 March 2026, 1:30 am
  • 1 hour 30 minutes
    ‘House of the Dragon' Season 3 Trailer Deep Dive

    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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    25 February 2026, 7:06 pm
  • 2 hours 59 minutes
    ‘A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms’ Episode 6 Deep Dive

    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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    25 February 2026, 3:12 am
  • 54 minutes 15 seconds
    ‘A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms’ Episode 6 Reactions | Talk the Thrones

    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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    23 February 2026, 3:45 am
  • 1 hour 58 minutes
    ‘Buffy the Vampire Slayer’ Season 3 Rewatch (Part 2)

    Mal and Jo are finally back in the Hellmouth! They continue their ‘Buffy the Vampire Slayer’ rewatch with the second half of Season 3!  They talk about the best fights, most dated moments, the best fits, horniest moments, and more!
    (00:00) Intro
    (03:08) Mailbag
    (05:52) Opening Snapshot
    (01:11:13) Superlatives
    Hosts: Mallory Rubin and Joanna Robinson
    Producer: Carlos Chiriboga
    Social: Jomi Adeniran
    Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopowell

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    20 February 2026, 1:32 am
  • 2 hours 53 minutes
    ‘A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms’ Episode 5 Deep Dive

    Mal and Jo are back with Dunk and Egg to dive deep into the latest episode of ‘A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms’! They talk about the brutality of the trial, the flashback, a shocking death, and much more!


    (00:00) Intro

    (03:01) Opening Snapshot

    (21:09) Pregame Warm-Ups!

    (47:23) The Trial of Seven Begins

    (01:13:56) Raiding the Redgrass Field

    (01:23:57) Rafe Enters the Chat

    (01:28:30) Dangers on the Road

    (01:40:31) A Future Planned, a Future Robbed

    (01:50:40) Is That Ser Arlan’s Music?!

    (02:11:45) Dunk Versus Aerion

    (02:26:44) Baelor—"Breakspear"—Falls

    (02:33:00) Book Spoilers!


    Hosts: Mallory Rubin and Joanna Robinson

    Producers: Carlos Chiriboga and Sarah Reddy

    Social: Jomi Adeniran

    Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopowell

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    18 February 2026, 2:32 am
  • 50 minutes 24 seconds
    ‘A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms’ Episode 5 Reactions | Talk the Thrones

    Chris Ryan, Mallory Rubin, and Joanna Robinson are back to break down ‘A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms’ Episode 5, “In the Name of the Mother.” They discuss the trial of seven, the flashback to Dunk’s youth, and the most shocking moment of the series so far.


    (00:00) Intro

    (1:05) CR’s recap

    (6:40) Favorite moment

    (8:20) Thoughts on the flashback

    (15:10) Young Dunk

    (20:06) The Redgrass Field Battlefield

    (25:56) The trial of seven

    (28:10) When did Baelor get hit?

    (33:02) Baelor’s big scene

    (44:51) What will be the aftermath?


    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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    16 February 2026, 3:45 am
  • 1 hour 57 minutes
    Our 10 Favorite Ships, Sex Scenes, and Seminal Love Stories of the Century (So Far)

    Mal and Jo celebrate another Valentine's Day together by pairing their annual V-Day Quickie with the next installment of the Best of the Century (So Far) series. Talk about a hookup! They share their favorite descriptions of love, sex scenes, surprise pairings, and more!
    (00:00) Intro
    (05:12) The Rules
    (10:38) Favorite Couple That We Actually Got
    (21:21) That's What the FanFic Is For
    (36:05) Surprise Pairing You Wound up Caring About the Most
    (43:00) No. 1 Champion Yearner
    (50:05) Passionate First Kiss
    (56:27) Hottest Sex Scene
    (01:05:57) The Sex Scene That Made You a Romantasy Fan
    (01:20:37) I Have Questions About the Physics
    (01:38:26) Most Gorgeous Description of Love
    (01:46:32) Poignant Parting
    Hosts: Mallory Rubin and Joanna Robinson
    Producer: Carlos Chiriboga
    Social: Jomi Adeniran
    Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopowell

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    13 February 2026, 1:46 am
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