The Ringer-Verse

Welcome to the Wasteland—and farewell, for now! Ben Lindbergh and Van Lathan reunite, hug, and hold hands as they discuss the eighth and last episode of 'Fallout' Season 2, "The Strip." First, they share their thoughts on what a season finale should accomplish and whether they found "The Strip" satisfying. Then they catch up with the core characters one more time, break down the hardest-hitting emotional moments, and discuss several loose ends before speculating on the direction of the series in Season 3. After that, Ben chats with 'Fallout' cocreator and co-showrunner Geneva Robertson-Dworet about the finale and the future of the show. Finally, Ben brings on the lead creative designer of 'Fallout: New Vegas,' Obsidian Entertainment creative director John Gonzalez, to talk about how the show handled its source material, the potential and peril of game adaptations, and the finer points of storytelling in open-world games.

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Intro (0:00)Review of the finale (2:14)The Ghoul and House (15:20)Coop and Barb (23:27)Maximus (26:58)Lucy and Hank (35:20)The Vaulties (56:13)Post-credits scene (1:02:37)Interview with Geneva Robertson-Dworet (1:11:19)Interview with John Gonzalez (1:21:20)Outro (1:54:11)

Host: Ben LindberghGuests: Van Lathan, Geneva Robertson-Dworet, and John GonzalezProducer: Devon RenaldoAdditional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopowell
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The Boys are back, and they’re diving into ‘Game of Thrones’ lore in this episode!

They touch on Egg’s family lineage while also contemplating what each of them would’ve done if they were in Dunk’s shoes.

(0:00) Intro

(6:16) Spoilers ahead

(8:10) ‘A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms’ Episode 3 reactions

(1:09:12) Outro

(1:13:11) Post Credits

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

Producers: Aleya Zenieris and Devon Baroldi

Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopowell
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New year, new recommendations! First, Ben and Daniel Chin suppress their rage and bloodlust long enough to discuss the sequel to '28 Years Later,' focusing on the franchise's unpredictable appeal, what makes the new movie so special, and (in a clearly indicated closing spoiler section) what they'd be excited to see in the final film of the trilogy. After that, other Ringer-Verse hosts, friends, and listeners salute unsung releases to cap off another monthly roundup of fandom favorites from TV, anime, movies, video games, books, comics, and beyond that were released recently but not yet covered in-depth on a full-length episode.Host: Ben LindberghGuests: Daniel Chin, Steve Ahlman, Arjuna Ramgopowell, Devon Renaldo, and Matt JamesSenior Producer: Steve Ahlman
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Who says the year is starting slowly? In Patch Notes, Ben and Matt break down the release of hot-button free-to-play shooter 'Highguard,' the latest signs of decline at Ubisoft, and highlights from Microsoft's Xbox Developer Direct. Then they go on a Side Quest to discuss Matt's panic purchase of a gaming PC before reaching their Main Quest: spoiler-free recommendations for four indie gems from January (their Game of the Young Year, 'Cairn,' plus 'Mio: Memories in Orbit,' 'TR-49,' and 'Perfect Tides: Station to Station'). After that, they play Mash or Pass with new big-screen adaptation 'Return to Silent Hill.' Finally, Ben brings on gaming YouTube legend Markiplier to discuss his horror adaptation: the self-financed film ‘Iron Lung.’

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Patch Notes: ‘Highguard' launch, Ubisoft restructuring and Xbox (4:06) Side Quest: Matt James is a PC gamer! (22:08) Main Quest: January Gems (26:32) 'Cairn' (28:53) 'Mio: Memories in Orbit' (40:45) 'TR-49' (43:53) Perfect Tides: ’Station to Station' (45:41)Mash or Pass: 'Return to Silent Hill' (49:03) The Markiplier Interview (01:02:31)

Host: Ben LindberghGuest: Matt James and MarkiplierProducer: Devon RenaldoAdditional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopowell
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You always end up back where you started … and this week Van Lathan ends up back on Button Mash as he and Ben Lindbergh break down the penultimate episode of ‘Fallout’ Season 2, “The Handoff.” After sharing their overall review, they consider Steph’s backstory, catch up with the core characters, and assess how several storylines could come together in the finale. Along the way, they contemplate Canadian heritage, the Ghoul’s accent, and whom they would want with them on a Wasteland journey.

Intro (0:00)Reactions to “The Handoff” (6:00)The Ghoul’s Accent (14:47)Steph’s Backstory (18:06)Betty and Other Wild Cards (26:48)Lucy and Hank (37:46)Coop, Maximus and Thaddeus (52:43)Outro (1:20:02)

Host: Ben LindberghGuest: Van LathanProducer: Devon RenaldoAdditional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopowell
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