Welcome to ‘House of R,’ where Mallory Rubin and Joanna Robinson explore your favorite fictional universes with their signature Deep Dives into everything from ‘Game of Thrones’ to ‘Star Wars,’ ‘The Lord of the Rings’ to Marvel, and beyond. Whether they’re parsing mythology, story themes, and character arcs or tracing influences across decades of fantasy and sci-fi stories, Jo and Mal will be here weekly with Deep Dives into new nerd culture releases, nostalgic revisitations of their favorite tales in fandom, Tropes Course examinations, Hall of Fame inductions, Hype Meters, drafts, mailbags, watch lists, top moments countdowns, recommendations, and more.
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The unknown ahead gets even more clear! Jo and Mal are here to take you deep into the bowels of Middle-earth with their dive into the fourth episode of ‘Rings of Power.’ They begin their deep dive with a look at Galadriel and Elrond and some zombies (18:47), along with a lively introduction of the beloved Tom Bombadil (53:54). Later, they have an extensive Wig Watch and talk their best conspiracy theories (01:52:29).
Hosts: Mallory Rubin and Joanna Robinson
Producer: Steve Ahlman
Video Editor: Stefano Sanchez
Additional Production: Arjuna Ramgopal and T Cr...
Episode • 6 September 2024 • 2h, 10m and 13s
The journey is best not ventured alone. Thankfully Jo and Mal are here to answer all of your burning questions about this upcoming season of 'The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power.' Join them as they discuss meet-cutes, who might become a ring wraith, and even a little talk of Dante.
Hosts: Mallory Rubin and Joanna Robisnon
Producers: Steve Ahlman
Video Editor: Stefano Sanchez
Additional Production: Arjuna Ramgopal
Social: Jomi Adeniran
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Episode • 4 September 2024 • 1h, 39m and 33s
Mal and Jo are back in Middle-earth for ‘Rings of Power’ Season 2. They start by talking about their overall impressions of the first three episodes (06:28). Then, they dive helms deep into the episodes by discussing each character and story line—from the elves in Lindon to the dwarves of Khazad-dûm (13:59).
Hosts: Mallory Rubin and Joanna Robisnon
Producers: Carlos Chiriboga and John Richter
Additional Production: Arjuna Ramgopal
Social: Jomi Adeniran
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Episode • 31 August 2024 • 3h, 5m and 47s
It’s time to go back to Middle-earth! Mal and Jo (Have you heard of ’em, lad?) get ready for ‘Rings of Power’ Season 2 by going through their favorite moments from Season 1 (06:43).
Hosts: Mallory Rubin and Joanna Robinson
Producers: Carlos Chiriboga and John Richter
Additional Production: Arjuna Ramgopal
Social: Jomi Adeniran
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Episode • 27 August 2024 • 1h, 47m and 12s
The season is upon us to celebrate the hype of fall! Mal and Jo jump in to make their picks for all the latest fandom outings that you just can't miss (06:39).
Hosts: Mallory Rubin and Joanna Robinson
Producers: Steve Ahlman and John Richter
Additional Production: Arjuna Ramgopal
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Episode • 20 August 2024 • 1h, 15m and 52s
I did not think they would be so eager to pod. Mal and Jo are back to send off Season 2 of 'House of the Dragon' properly! They offer up their season awards, including Most Improved Character, Best Set Piece, the Season MVP, and much more (09:33). Then they answer your burning questions with an ‘HOTD’ mailbag (01:04:31). Later, they go into their heavy book-spoiler section and look ahead to what may happen next season (01:24:39).
Hosts: Mallory Rubin and Joanna Robinson
Producers: Steve Ahlman and John Richter
Additional Production: Arjuna Ramgopal
Episode • 15 August 2024 • 2h, 51m and
They're about to make a name for themselves, here! Mal and Jo put their claws on and dive into the success and fun of 'Deadpool & Wolverine'! They dive into their opening snapshot and issue their favorite things that came out of the summer's billion-dollar blockbuster (10:51). Later, they hand out some awards for the film (01:05:07) before discussing the state of the MCU after Comic-Con and D23 (01:09:03).
Hosts: Mallory Rubin and Joanna Robinson
Producers: Steve Ahlman and John Richter
Additional Production: Arjuna Ramgopal
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Episode • 13 August 2024 • 1h, 56m and 40s
To war then! The Season 2 finale is over, and Mal and Jo are here to give you their thoughts on the exciting season ending (08:24). After giving their overall impressions, they break down each scene, including some of the most pivotal ones, such as:
Episode • 7 August 2024 • 3h, 55m and 25s
The season finale of 'House of the Dragon' is here, and Chris Ryan, Joanna Robinson, and Mallory Rubin are here to give you their instant reactions to all of the drama in Westeros. From Ulf's courtly faux pas to Daemon coming through in Harrenhal to another unexpected reunion, 'Talk the Thrones' will be there!
Hosts: Chris Ryan, Joanna Robinson, and Mallory Rubin
Production: Jack Wilson, Felipe Guilhermino, Nick Kosut, Tony Perry, Bobby Gibbons, John Richter, Ryan Todd, Chia Hao, Aleya Zenieris, Arjuna Ramgopal, Steve Ahlman, Jomi Adeniran, Abreanna Corrales...
Episode • 5 August 2024 • 1h, 30m and 33s
The banners have been raised, and Mal and Jo are here to take you along for another deep dive into 'House of the Dragon,' beginning with their opening snapshot and the lore of dragon claiming (08:06). Then they dive scene by scene into the seventh episode, featuring the Red Sowing, Oscar Tully and Daemon's negotiations in the Riverlands, and Corlys's less-than-great parenting (30:20). Later, Jo gets an exclusive interview with Ulf himself: Tom Bennett (03:09:18). Then they bring their predictions to the book-spoiler section and discuss what may happen in the season finale (03:31:04).
Hosts: Mallory Rubin...
Episode • 31 July 2024 • 3h, 46m and 6s
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