The Ringer-Verse is your go-to nexus podcast feed for all things nerd culture and fandom, featuring:
'The Midnight Boys': Van Lathan, Charles Holmes, Jomi Adeniran, and Steve Ahlman react to the latest in fandom and share their instant reactions to the newest nerd culture releases, all while bringing the banter every week.
'Button Mash': Ben Lindbergh and company discuss the latest in the world of video games, from headline-making new releases, to industry trends, to game swaps and nostalgic re-plays.
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Latest episodes
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‘Marvel’s Wolverine’ Deep Dive | Midnight Mash
#22 trending · TV & Film
What is this, a crossover episode? Ben brings on (most of) the Midnight Boys for a second, deeper discussion about Insomniac and Sony's new Wolverine video game for PlayS
Sep 12 1 h 16 min
Nintendo Directs, 'Marvel's Wolverine,' and 'The Blood of Dawnwalker' Reactions | Button Mash
Ben, Matt James, and Polygon's Giovanni Colantonio unsheathe their adamantium takes as they tackle the week's biggest gaming stories. First, they break down Nintendo's ba
Sep 10 1 h 44 min
RingerQuest: The Encounter at San Veyre!
Wasting no time at all, the chaotic-but-lovable crew of five adventurers pick right back up where they left off in the last episode. Together they investigate who might b
Sep 9 2 h 03 min
‘Lanterns’ Episode 4 Instant Reactions | Midnight Boys
The Boys return to recap yet another banger 'Lanterns' episode. The guys discuss the growing rift between Hal and John, question if the guardians can be racist, examine J
Sep 7 1 h 36 min
'Onimusha: Way of the Sword' Reactions and Capcom's Career Year | Button Mash
Ben, Steve Ahlman, Matt James, and Lewis Gordon get together to ask: How does Capcom keep killing it? First, they run down some recent gaming news, including a lackluster
Sep 4 1 h 35 min
Midnight Court: '80s vs. '90s Animated Series With Guest Judge Seth Green! | Midnight Boys
The Boys return to Midnight Court, and this time they’re debating which era of animated shows had the biggest cultural impact: the '80s or the '90s? It’s Van vs. everyone
Sep 3 1 h 35 min
RingerQuest: The Adventure Continues!
The Ringer-Verse is rolling the dice and jumping right back into its previous campaign! After a long journey, our heroes return to the mansion where it all began and disc
Sep 2 1 h 36 min
Ringer-Verse Recommends: August 2026
Who says the late-summer schedule is slow? First, Ben Lindbergh talks to Ringer contributor Adam Nayman about a trio of recent big-screen releases: 'The End of Oak Street
Sep 1 1 h 55 min
‘Lanterns’ Episode 3 Instant Reactions | Midnight Boys
The Boys are back, and ‘Lanterns’ is officially picking up speed. The guys discuss the third episode’s handling of John Stewart’s arc, question how the Guardians pick the
Ben, Jason Concepcion, and Jomi Adeniran rendezvous to break down the first official look at 'GTA VI' gameplay via Rockstar's Netflix release of footage from the long-awa
Aug 27 1 h 11 min
'Star Wars Zero Company' Instant Reactions | Button Mash
For the Republic! Ben, Matt James, and Steve Ahlman review the new 'XCOM'-meets-'Star Wars' turn-based tactics game, 'Zero Company.' First, they react to announcements an
Aug 26 1 h 34 min
‘Lanterns’ Episode 2 Instant Reactions | The Midnight Boys
The Boys are back, and they’re all in on ‘Lanterns.’ First, they discuss the potential of Hal Jordan’s powers; then, they speculate on who they think could be the Manhunt
Aug 24 1 h 35 min
'GTA' Leaks, Copycat Clones, and How to Get Back Into Gaming | Button Mash
Ben and Matt James deliver their hands-on impressions of failing to play FromSoftware's 'The Duskbloods' during a disastrous network test, then react to recent news: fres
Aug 21 2 h 08 min
‘Lanterns’ Series Premiere Instant Reactions | The Midnight Boys
The Boys return to discuss the first episode of DC’s newest show, 'Lanterns.' They examine the show’s gruffer, jaded version of Hal Jordan, debate whether or not Lanterns
Aug 17 1 h 21 min
'X-Men' Cast Reveal and D23 2026 Reactions | The Midnight Boys
The Boys are back and they’re giving you all of their thoughts on D23 2026!
Hosts: Van Lathan, Charles Holmes, Jomi Adeniran, and Steve Ahlman
Producers: Aleya Zenieris
Aug 15 54 min
'Marvel's Wolverine' and 'Star Wars Zero Company' Hands-On Previews | Button Mash
The X-Men meet 'Star Wars,' and Ben Lindbergh meets Matt James as Button Mash sets the stage for two of late summer's highest-profile video games, 'Marvel's Wolverine' an
Aug 13 1 h 33 min
'X-Men ’97' Season 2 Finale Instant Reactions, Plus Rob Liefeld! | Midnight Boys
The Boys are back to chat about all things 'X-Men ’97'! In the first half of this jumbo-sized episode, they share their thoughts on the 'X-Men ’97' Season 2 finale and th
Aug 13 2 h 59 min
‘House of the Dragon’ Season 3 Finale Instant Reactions | The Midnight Boys
The Boys are back, blond, and excited to give you all of their thoughts on the ‘House of the Dragon’ Season 3 finale! They wrap up an exceptional summer of ‘House of the
Aug 10 1 h 31 min
The Lucas Museum of Narrative Art at Comic-Con 2026 | The Midnight Boys
The Boys are back with more content from SDCC 2026! Van and Charles sit down with the senior curator of the upcoming Lucas Museum of Narrative Art in Los Angeles, Ryan Li
Aug 8 13 min
'Big Walk,' 'Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls,' and 'Beast of Reincarnation' Reactions. Plus, the Greatest Gaming Glow-Ups. | Button Mash
Fresh off their exhilarating cooperative playthrough of 'Big Walk,' Ben, Matt James, and Steve Ahlman hit the highlights of a busy week in gaming. (Is there any other kin
Aug 8 1 h 48 min
Chart positions
Where The Ringer-Verse ranks today in each Apple Podcasts chart (US, Sep 12, 2026).
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Been binge listening for a few days now. Love the chemistry and conversation, Chuck is a hater but he always takes time and makes his arguments very sound. It’s a great listen.
Not a hater11 · Jul 2024
One of my fave podcasts because the relationship y'all have with each other puts a smile on my face and a giggle in my soul. Plus, I've learned a lot about nerd stuff. I'm even reading Dune! 🙌
mickimpls · May 2024
Found the podcast relatively recently from the Ahsoka show but Oh My GIF, I laughed out loud more than I have more than any other media in a long time. Van is as funny and as good of a story teller as he is a reviewer. Even when he goes off on a tangent and has to get wrestled back to the task at hand it’s guaranteed to be a good time. This is clearly a group that loves media and nerdy pop culture , loves to dissect the media they love and will give things a fair shake.
I try to only listen to episodes that cover what media I’ve already consumed but the chemistry of the cast makes this one of the highlights of all of my podcasts. It really feels like hanging out with friends.
Tigershark999 · Mar 2024
Have been listening to this podcast since it first came out and always look forward to the midnight boys’ instant reactions. Lately they seem disappointed in everything but hopefully will get back on track. Maybe adding some categories like the rewatchables would keep them from devolving into arguments? Will keep listening!
KatyShamburger · Nov 2023
I’ve listened to the midnight boys since the beginning and loved it but it has been getting harder and harder to listen to as a woman. At some point they got too comfortable and started the locker room talk. Ten minutes on chest booty and Sydney Sweeney’s boobs? I’ve heard about porn and erections on multiple episodes now and I’m over them digging into Steve and jomi’s sex lives. Van is getting offensive. Y’all think it’s funny to rib them but as a woman it is really dehumanizing.
Reign it in a little or hire a woman who can tell you when you cross the line but I signed up for comic book lore, not being objectified every single episode
Lizard819 · Aug 2024
For a podcast ostensibly about celebrating nerd culture, Charles spends nearly every moment of every show in the role of bitter contrarian. If you want to spend a few hours of your week listening to negative vitriol, this is the show and critic for you. The overarching theme of every take coming from Charles is “why are you spending any time watching these shows/movies/games.”
Ol’Prospector · Jun 2024
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