House of R

It’s finally time for House of Reads! Jo discusses the best books she’s read this year, the series that she’s into, her must-read authors, and more! Plus, Anthony Jeselnik joins the pod to give some sci-fi/fantasy book recommendations!

(00:00) Intro(02:46) Best Books Jo’s Read This Year(10:15) A Series Affair(17:12) Must-Read Authors(32:09) Most Recommended(44:01) House of R Classics(46:35) Origin Stories(52:17) Sci-fi/fantasy book recommendations with Anthony Jeselnik

Jo’s Book Recommendations:- 'Everlasting' by Alix Harrow- 'Raven’s Scholar' by Antonia Hodgson- 'Dead Beat' by Leigh Bardugo- 'The Irresistible Urge to Fall for Your Enemy' by Brigitte Knightley- 'The Exquisite Torment of Loving Your Enemy' by Brigitte Knightley- 'A Court of Splintered Harmony' by Sarah J. Maas- 'Threshing Day' by Rebecca Yarros- 'Ana and Din Mysteries' Series by Robert Jackson Bennett- 'The Hierarchy' Series by James Islington- 'Scion' by James Islington- 'The Gates of Midnight' by Helene Wecker- 'Blacktongue' Series by Christopher Buehlman- 'Piranesi' by Susanna Clarke- 'Simon Snow' Series by Rainbow Rowell- 'Swordheart' by T. Kingfisher- 'Katabasis' by R. F. Kuang- 'The Familiar' by Leigh Bardugo- 'Victorious' by V. E. Schwab- 'Bury Our Bones in the Midnight Soil' by V. E. Schwab- 'Starling House' by Alix Harrow- 'Slade House' by David Mitchell

Listener Recommendations:- 'Red Rising' by Pierce Brown- 'Dungeon Crawler Carl' by Matt Dinniman- 'Gideon the Ninth' by Tamsyn Muir- 'Canon' by Paige Lewis- 'Mistborn' Series by Brandon Sanderson- 'This Kingdom Will Not Kill Me' by Ilona Andrews- 'Blood Over Bright Haven' by M. L. Wang- 'Realm of the Elderlings' Series by Robin Hobb- 'The Long Way to a Small Angry Planet' by Becky Chambers- 'Exit Party' by Emily St. John Mandel- 'Into the Blue' by Emma Brodie- 'Broken Earth' Series by N.K. Jemisin- 'The Adventures of Amina al-Sirafi' by S. A. Chakraborty- 'The Incandescent' by Emily Tesh

House of R Classics:- 'The House in the Cerulean Sea' by TJ Klune- 'Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow' by Gabrielle Zevin- 'The Song of Achilles' by Madeline Miller- 'Circe' by Madeline Miller- 'All the Birds in the Sky' by Charlie Jane Anders

Origin Stories:- 'Hero and the Crown' by Robin McKinley- 'Night Watch' by Sir Terry Pratchett- 'The Neverending Story' by Michael Ende- 'The Dragon Lance Chronicles' by Margaret Weis and Tracy Hickman- 'Graceling' by Kristin Cashore

Host: Joanna RobinsonGuest: Anthony JeselnikProducer: Carlos ChiribogaStudio Production: Jacob CornettSocial: Jomi AdeniranAdditional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopowell
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Mal and Jo are back to dive deep into 'Lanterns' Episode 7. From the Halogram, to Noah Macon's ceremony and the reappearance of a significant character, your favorite Lanterns have you covered.

(00:00) Intro

(3:55) Opening snapshot

(14:50) Deep dive

(15:50) “Brother, it’s all that matters.”

(58:28) “Don’t Think Twice, It’s All Right”

(1:09:33) “I was in jail? I was in love?”

(1:29:12) “Biggest thing to happen in this town.”

(1:35:29) “You’re real.”

(1:45:59) “I ever teach you about Einstein-Rosen bridges?”

(1:52:21) What in the Half-Blood Prince…?

(2:02:00) “I’m fearless 'cause I’m broken.”

(2:09:04) Outwit, outplay, and outlast

(2:16:11) Outro

Hosts: Joanna Robinson and Mallory Rubin

Producers: Jamie Yukich, Scott Lee and Aleya Zenieris

Studio Production: Jacob Cornett

Social: Jomi Adeniran

Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopowell
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Jo is joined by Rob Mahoney to dive into Episode 6 of 'Lanterns.' Our guardians speculate about Noah Macon and his role in the story, discuss the story's shift to 2026, offer their Sinestro thoughts, and more.

(00:00) Intro(03:24) Opening Snapshot(19:42) Deep dive(29:38) John gets into the panic industry(33:32) Where’d you go, Bernadette?(38:31) Tell no one(49:15) The scene of the crime(51:35) Chekhov’s bachelor pad(01:02:31) Autopsy table for one(01:05:21) Fortress of storage(01:10:08) Billy, don’t be a hero(01:14:16) Noah wants to be president? I’m sure this is fine.(01:16:38) Don’t be that guy(01:26:05) Self-eulogizing(01:41:48) Outro

Hosts: Joanna Robinson and Rob MahoneyProducers: Jamie Yukich and Devon BaroldiStudio Production: Jacob CornettSocial: Jomi AdeniranAdditional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopowell
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Jo is joined by Rob Mahoney to dive into Episode 6 of 'Lanterns.' Our guardians speculate about Noah Macon and his role in the story, discuss the story's shift to 2026, offer their Sinestro thoughts, and more.

(00:00) Intro

(03:24) Opening Snapshot

(19:42) Deep dive

(29:38) John gets into the panic industry

(33:32) Where’d you go, Bernadette?

(38:31) Tell no one

(49:15) The scene of the crime

(51:35) Chekhov’s bachelor pad

(01:02:31) Autopsy table for one

(01:05:21) Fortress of storage

(01:10:08) Billy, don’t be a hero

(01:14:16) Noah wants to be president? I’m sure this is fine.

(01:16:38) Don’t be that guy

(01:26:05) Self-eulogizing

(01:41:48) Outro

Hosts: Joanna Robinson and Rob MahoneyProducers: Jamie Yukich and Devon BaroldiStudio Production: Jacob CornettSocial: Jomi AdeniranAdditional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopowell
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Mal and Jo bring you their thoughts on game turned horror movie, ‘Resident Evil.’ They first discuss Mal’s 40th birthday and how she bravely ventured into it by watching a horror movie. They touch on their shared love of Austin Abrams, and how the filmmaking of this movie rounded out the world and added to the narrative.

(00:00) Intro

(06:24) Opening Snapshot

(28:50) Homework?

(29:17) Mallory’s Horror Movie Primer

(34:54) Our History with the Franchise

(36:54) Resident Evil: A Quick Scamper Through Raccoon City

(37:25) This Is So…Funny?

(48:31) What Makes a Good Video Game Adaptation?

(1:03:07) Austin Abrams: King of the Sphincters

(1:12:13) Without Majorly Spoiling Anything…

(1:14:35) The Bad Babies Recommend

Hosts: Joanna Robinson and Mallory Rubin

Producers: Scott Lee and Jamie Yukich

Studio Production: Jacob Cornett

Social: Jomi Adeniran

Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopowell
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