Best Mash Those Buttons Podcasts (2025)

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‘College Football 26’ and the Return of ‘Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater,’ Plus Tony Hawk Himself! | Button Mash 1:22:09

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Ben Lindbergh and Van Lathan huddle up to discuss ‘EA Sports College Football 26,’ the sequel to last year’s bestselling comeback for the ‘College Football’ franchise, focusing on the depths of Van’s obsession, the series’ transition to an annual release schedule, and whether college basketball games will be the next to return. Then, Ben, Van, and …

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‘Superman’ Instant Reactions | The Midnight Boys 2:14:53

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Look up in the sky! The Midnight Boys are here to give their reactions to the long-awaited James Gunn–directed ‘Superman.’ They break down what they loved about the film from Lex Luthor, Krypto, and more. They also speak on how they think this entry can mark the beginning of a new DC Cinematic Universe informed by Gunn’s vision. Will the superhero …

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#411: EVO 2025 News, Guilty Gear Strive Updates, and Street Fighter 6 Swimsuits 1:15:56

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Crash and Static Gorilla dive into Evo’s record-breaking Marvel vs. Capcom 2 tournament numbers, the evolving Tekken 8 and Street Fighter 6 landscape, and what players can expect at EWC with big payouts on the line. They also cover Guilty Gear Strive’s Anime Expo panel, the Lucy reveal coming to Evo, and how Cyberpunk’s Edgerunners music will shake…

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Midnight Court: Superman vs. the Fantastic Four | The Midnight Boys 54:50

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The Boys are back in court to debate the two hottest films of the nerd universe in 2025: ‘Superman’ vs. ‘The Fantastic Four: First Steps.’ Here to decide which legal team gave the best argument is the honorable judge Sean Fennessey. (0:00) Intro (2:26) Opening Statements (8:45) Cross-Examination (44:45) Closing Statements (49:03) Verdict Hosts: Van…

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#294: Flakey Brann and Temu Tanks 1:17:01

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Nick, Rei, Eric, and Kurabara are back this week to talk about the latest news and events going on in World of Warcraft! First, Rei talks about the DISC belt from the Overcharged Delves and how it is similar to the Waist of Time. Then she talks about recent success in raiding Liberation of Undermine. They she talks about some PUGs she has run with …

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'Jurassic World' Reactions and 'Ironheart' Finale Reveal | The Midnight Boys 2:28:58

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The Boys are back to give you their reactions to 'Jurassic World: Rebirth', plus their thoughts on the 'Ironheart' season finale. They even sneak in a little bit of fresh Nerd News as well! (0:00) Intro (10:19) Spoilers ahead (11:51) Instant reactions to ‘Jurassic World: Rebirth’ (50:37) 'Jurassic World' Midnight Meter (1:08:15) Instant reactions t…

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Summer Franchise “Retooling” Draft | Mint Edition 1:20:09

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Jomi and Steve are joined by Daniel Chin and Matthew James for their Summer Franchise “Retooling” Draft! With DC, the MCU, and ‘Jurassic World’ all looking to put their pasts behind them with new films this month, they’ll be taking a look back at the movies that caused these franchises to retool. They’ll each draft one movie from each franchise’s m…

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Ringer-Verse Recommends: June 2025 33:52

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Was June slow? Not so! Let Ringer-Verse Recommends tell you what to know. Sit back and enjoy the show. Join your favorite Ringer-Verse and House of R hosts as they salute unsung nerd culture content in the latest installment of the monthly mini-pod about fandom favorites from TV, anime, movies, video games, books, comics, and beyond that were relea…

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‘Death Stranding 2' and the First Half of 2025 in Games | Button Mash 1:49:00

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Ben and Justin Charity have a spoiler-free discussion about Hideo Kojima's acclaimed PlayStation 5 sequel to 2019's 'Death Stranding,' 'Death Standing 2: On the Beach.' Then, after their brief reaction to casting news about the upcoming 'Street Fighter' film, Matt James joins to reflect on the year in gaming. The two construct joint top-10 lists of…

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'Ironheart' Episodes 1-3 and 'Fantastic Four' Final Trailer Reactions | The Midnight Boys 2:02:53

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The Midnight Boys suit up to take on the newest Disney+ show, 'Ironheart,' reacting to the big three-episode premiere and diving into how they think the character of Riri Williams is served in this opening. Later, they take a look at the final trailer for 'The Fantastic Four: First Steps' and debate how strong Johnny can be and how handsome Pedro P…

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#410: CEO 2025, Marvel Tokon, and Evo Registration Leaderboard 1:26:29

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Mr. World Wide (StaticGorilla) talks about his experiences at CEO 2025 and its return back home to Orlando. They discuss the surprise announcement of Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls made by Arc System Works, as well as EVO 2025 registration leaderboard. They talk a bit about the importance of supporting your locals, and dig into the outlook for fighti…

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James Gunn vs. Matt Reeves, Plus Superman Mailbag | The Midnight Boys 2:07:18

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The boys are back to answer your call-in questions for all things coming up in the summer of content! They discuss James Gunn, Superman, the new Batman, and much more! They also answer questions like "Is Marvel hiding 'Ironheart'?" and "What are your favorite movies, games, and comics?" Intro (0:00) Spoilers Ahead (11:02) Nerd News (11:35) Mail Bag…

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#293: The Patch 11.1.7 Quiz 1:14:55

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Nick, Rei, Eric, and Kurabara are back to talk about what is going on in World of Warcraft! This week, Patch 11.1.7 launches on June 17th, so its time for the Patch 11.1.7 Quiz! But first Rei talks about guild members demanding her time inappropriately. Then she talks about some bugs that entered the game recently related to shared quests. They als…

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#292: Horrific Visions, Dinars, and M.A.S.K.s 1:09:44

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Nick, Rei, Eric, and Kurabara are back this week to talk about what has been going on in World of Warcraft! Rei starts by talking about pugging and running mythic+ dungeons. Then Nick gets into a chat about incentives for raiding in the current game. Eric mentions that Order of Corrupted Souls has downed Heroic Gallywix, either due to a nerf to Gal…

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#231: Farewell to Azeroth: Warcraft Reloaded's Final Journey 1:55:55

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Join Blazzinbob, Buktastik and Kef for a nostalgic farewell in Episode 231 of Warcraft Reloaded. Celebrate the podcast's legacy with highlights from raid triumphs, community stories, and guest insights. Reflect on the journey, laugh at memorable moments, and look forward to a potential return with Classic+. This episode is a heartfelt 'thank you' t…

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‘How to Train Your Dragon’ Live-Action Debate (Spoilers) and ‘Predator: Killer of Killers’ 1:07:06

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The Mint Boys are back, and this time they’re joined by the amazing Jessica Clemons to dive into the 'How to Train Your Dragon' live-action remake! From stunning visuals to emotional beats, they break down what worked, what didn’t, and what this means for the future of live-action adaptations. Heads up: Full spoilers ahead for the remake—skip ahead…

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'Ballerina' and Reactions to the Final ‘Superman’ Trailer | The Midnight Boys 1:45:15

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The Boys are back to react to the newest release in the 'John Wick' series, ‘Ballerina.’ They then dive into the latest nerd news, the final trailer for the highly anticipated ‘Superman.’ (0:00) Intro (6:31) Spoilers ahead (8:35) Instant reactions to 'Ballerina' (1:25:19) Midnight Meter (1:29:43) Nerd News Minute: new 'Superman' trailer (1:37:59) O…

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Switch 2, ‘Mario Kart World,’ and Summer Showcase Reactions | Button Mash 1:29:12

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Ben and Matt put down their Pro Controllers long enough to react to a landmark weekend in gaming. First, they discuss the launch of Nintendo’s Switch 2, their at-home experiences with the system, and whether it's worth getting now. Then they share their thoughts on ‘Mario Kart World’—as a sequel to one of the bestselling games of all time, as a rei…

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#291: Leveling, Player Housing, and Getting off the Bench 1:09:58

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Nick, Rei, Eric, and Kurabara are back to talk about everything going on in World of Warcraft. First, Rei talks about struggling on Heroic Gallywix with the guild. Then, she talks about earning crests with the cap removed. She also discusses some successful pugs she worked with. Next, Eric talks about doing Mythic dungeons and bringing his tank out…

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#409: SF6 & CotW Patches, Combo Breaker 2025, and Nen x Impact Demo 1:11:18

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We discuss the latest Street Fighter 6 updates, including Elena’s debut and our take on how she could shift the meta. We also break down City of the Wolves newest patch means for characters like Hotaru and Hokutomaru. From our personal Combo Breaker experiences to exclusive stories behind-the-scenes, we share what made this year’s event special. Pl…

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The Racist Movie Characters Draft | The Midnight Boys 1:49:58

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The Boys are back to draft the most racist characters in film history, featuring five categories: action, comedy, Oscar, Tarantino, and wild card. (0:00) Intro (16:45) The draft (1:42:53) Outro Hosts: Van Lathan, Charles Holmes, Jomi Adeniran, and Steve Ahlman Producers: Aleya Zenieris, Jonathan Kermah, and Steve Ahlman Additional Production Suppor…

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‘Elden Ring Nightreign’ Reactions and ‘Elden Ring’ Movie News | Button Mash 1:22:13

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Ben, Matt, and Steve party up for a three-person podcast about a three-player game! First, they discuss what the cancellation of Electronic Arts' Black Panther project portends for the future of superhero games and Triple-A licensed games. Then they have a spoiler-free discussion of FromSoftware's fascinating 'Elden Ring' spinoff experiment, 'Night…

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#290: 11.1.5 Reactions and 11.1.7 Expectations 1:18:01

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Nick, Rei, Eric, and Kura are back to talk about what's going on in World of Warcraft. This week, Rei talks about the struggles of not being available on social media and the related etquitte. Eric talks about how the guild is struggling with a tank with limited playtime. Kura talks more about leveling his characters. Then everyone talks about bein…

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Ringer-Verse Recommends: May 2025 35:16

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It's been a busy month in nerd culture—so stacked, in fact, that some quality releases could have slipped through the cracks were it not for Ringer-Verse Recommends! Join your favorite Ringer-Verse and House of R hosts and friends as they gush about geek content in the latest installment of the monthly mini-pod about fandom favorites from TV, anime…

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The 'Last of Us' Season 2 Finale: The Gamer Guide | Button Mash 1:46:17

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Ringer-Verse listeners let Ben and Daniel live, and they don't waste it! First, they give their reviews of Season 2, Episode 7, "Convergence," and then they break down the episode's departures from and additions to the game before assessing the season as a whole. Then they forecast when to expect Season 3 and what it could look like, and they concl…

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'Mission: Impossible—The Final Reckoning' Reactions | The Midnight Boys 1:27:23

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'Mission: Impossible—The Final Reckoning' Reactions | The Midnight Boys The Boys are back and they’re diving into their thoughts on the final (?) installment of the franchise: ‘Mission: Impossible—The Final Reckoning.’ (0:00) Intro (10:00) Spoilers Ahead (11:56) Instant Reactions to 'Mission: Impossible—The Final Reckoning' (35:13) Criticisms of 'M…

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'The Last of Us' Season 2 Finale Reactions, Plus 'Doomsday' Delay News 1:49:26

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The Midnight Boys are back to give all of their hot takes on and instant reactions to the season finale of 'The Last of Us.' They take a look at where Ellie's revenge tour leads and discuss what they can look forward to in Season 3. Later, they also react to the news of a delay to 'Avengers: Doomsday' that could clash with 'Dune,' and they talk abo…

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‘Murderbot' Check-in, Episodes 1-3 | Mint Edition 1:00:20

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Jomi and Steve jump into the world of ‘Murderbot’ with instant reactions to the first three episodes! Later, the guys look at the news of Avatar, Hunger Games, and other series in fandom. (00:00) Intro (05:00) Murderbot (37:00) Nerd news Host: Jomi Adeniran and Steve Ahlman Producer: Jonathan Kermah Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopal Le…

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#408: Evo Japan Announcements, MK1 Definitive Edition, and the NRS Curse 56:07

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Evo Japan brought major news across the FGC, and we’re breaking it all down. From Virtua Fighter's long-awaited return to a surprising Street Fighter x Overwatch crossover, this episode is packed with hype and controversy. We dive deep into the MK1 “Definitive Edition” and whether it signals the end—or just another chapter—for NetherRealm. Plus, we…

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'The Last of Us' Season 2, Episode 6: The Gamer Guide. Plus, the Game's Guitarist! | Button Mash 1:38:04

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Ben and Daniel "do it all over again." First, they give their reviews of Season 2's penultimate 'TLOU' episode, "The Price," and then they break down the episode's departures from and additions to the game. Then they speculate about what could be coming in the season finale and beyond. Finally, Ben talks to Chris Rondinella, the musician who perfor…

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‘Doom: The Dark Ages’ Reactions and ‘Andor’ Writer Tom Bissell | Button Mash 1:48:02

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Ben, Matt, and Steve share their (non-spoiler-y) impressions of the new first-person shooter 'Doom: The Dark Ages,' focusing on the ever-evolving nature of the franchise, whether the series' latest experiments improve upon its tried-and-true formula, how they'd rank the three most recent 'Doom' games, and more. Then, Ben brings on video game writer…

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'The Last of Us' Episode 6 Reactions, Plus 'Superman' and 'Ironheart' Trailers 1:36:20

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The Midnight Boys dive into Joel and Ellie’s father-daughter relationship in their instant reactions to the penultimate episode of Season 2 of ‘The Last of Us.’ Later, they turn their focus to the ‘Superman’ and ‘Ironheart’ trailers in the latest edition of Nerd News. Hosts: Charles Holmes, Jomi Adeniran, Steve Ahlman, and Van Lathan Social: Jomi A…

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Bonus Round: Evo Japan 2025 49:59

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In this Bonus Round we break down Evo Japan 2025. We chat about incredible third strike comebacks during the Cooperation Cup, along with the diversity of playstyles in both Street Fighter 6 and Tekken 8. Along with the highs came some lows, particularly those technical difficulties that interrupted several matches. We also take issue with organizer…

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'The Last of Us' Season 2, Episode 5: The Gamer Guide, and Animating 'TLOU2' | Button Mash 1:37:27

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Ben and Daniel got here from Jackson just in time to talk about Episode 5, "Feel Her Love." They discuss the specifics of the action and the pivotal closing scene, then pull back a bit to comment on how the effort to adapt the game is going before forecasting what could be coming next. Then, Ben talks to longtime Naughty Dog game developer Almudena…

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Was 'Andor' a Perfect 'Star Wars' Show? ‘Andor’ Season 2 Finale Reactions | The Midnight Boys 1:57:27

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The Boys are back, and they’re diving into ‘Andor’ Season 2, Episodes 10-12, the season’s final episodes. (0:00) Intro (3:30) Spoilers ahead (6:10) Initial reactions (1:43:05) Outro (1:45:26) Post-credits Hosts: Van Lathan, Charles Holmes, Jomi Adeniran, and Steve Ahlman Producers: Aleya Zenieris, Jonathan Kermah, Chris Thomas, and Steve Ahlman Add…

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‘The Last of Us’ Season 2, Episode 5 Reactions! Plus, X-Men Director News | The Midnight Boys 1:28:20

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The Boys are back and they’re diving into ‘The Last of Us’ Season 2, Episode 5. They discuss Ellie and Dina’s personality differences from the game and touch on some X-Men nerd news! (0:00) Intro (8:29) Spoilers ahead (10:13) Initial reactions (1:18:52) Nerd News (1:27:07) Outro Hosts: Van Lathan, Charles Holmes, Jomi Adeniran, and Steve Ahlman Pro…

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Taste-Testing Apocalypse Food | Midnight Munchies 38:25

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In honor of ‘The Last of Us’ Season 2, we’re trying four curated apocalypse meals and ranking them from best to worst. If you have the stomach for it, come along for the journey! (0:00) Intro (1:20) Steve’s Meal (6:54) Jomi’s Meal (11:28) Charles’s Meal (17:30) Van’s Meal (26:34) Midnight Collective’s Meal (30:46) Scoring and Prize Hosts: Van Latha…

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'The Last of Us' Season 2, Episode 4: The Gamer Guide | Button Mash 59:57

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Ben and Daniel pass the halfway point of the second season as they visit Seattle and take on Episode 4, "Day One." After sharing their brief reviews of the episode, they discuss several significant changes to core characters and scenes from 'The Last of Us Part II' before wrapping up with some speculation about the structure of the remainder of the…

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The Force Arrives on ‘Andor’: Reactions to Season 2, Episodes 7-9 | The Midnight Boys 1:34:58

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The Boys are back, and they’re diving into ‘Andor’ Season 2, Episodes 7-9. They discuss why these episodes feel monumental in the 'Star Wars' universe. (0:00) Intro (3:36) Spoilers ahead (6:25) Initial reactions (1:29:29) Outro Hosts: Van Lathan, Charles Holmes, Jomi Adeniran, and Steve Ahlman Producers: Aleya Zenieris, Jonathan Kermah, and Steve A…

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‘Grand Theft Auto VI’ Trailer, Details, and Delay Reactions | Button Mash 1:13:17

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Ben, Matt, Jomi, and Steve join forces for an emergency reaction to the second trailer for ‘GTA VI’ and the newly announced details about the game’s plot, characters, and setting. First, they share their thoughts on how the trailer affected their overall levels of hype for the game, and then they run through some of the highlights, new revelations,…

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‘Star Wars: Tales of the Underworld’ May the Fourth Reactions | Mint Edition 1:00:42

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To celebrate the 'Star Wars' holiday, Jomi and Steve are joined by Matt James to discuss the adventures of Asajj Ventress in the bite-sized animated series ‘Tales of the Underworld.’ (00:00) Intro (6:00) Spoilers ahead (20:30) The great heist adventure (54:30) Outro Hosts: Jomi Adeniran and Steve Ahlman Guest: Matt James Producer: Jonathan Kermah A…

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Talking to 'Thunderbolts*' Director Jake Schreier | The Midnight Boys 39:17

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The Boys are giving you a special interview with 'Thunderbolts*' director Jake Schreier! (0:00) Intro (0:40) Interview (33:24) Outro Hosts: Van Lathan, Charles Holmes, Jomi Adeniran, and Steve Ahlman Guest: Jake Schreier Producers: Aleya Zenieris, Jonathan Kermah, Chris Thomas, and Steve Ahlman Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopal Learn m…

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‘The Last of Us’ Season 2, Episode 4 Reactions | The Midnight Boys 1:10:46

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The Boys are back and they’re diving into ‘The Last of Us’ Season 2, Episode 4. They discuss Ellie and Dina’s new relationship dynamics, as well as the things they’ve never experienced since they were born in the apocalypse. (0:00) Intro (4:00) Spoilers ahead (5:38) Initial reactions (59:30) Outro (1:02:58) Post credits Hosts: Van Lathan, Charles H…

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Reactions to 'Thunderbolts*' | The Midnight Boys 1:21:03

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The Boys are back, and giving you all of their takes on the newest addition to the Marvel Cinematic Universe: 'Thunderbolts*.' (0:00) Intro (2:13) Spoilers ahead (5:15) Reactions to the film (1:08:52)Midnight Meter (1:13:30) Outro Hosts: Van Lathan, Charles Holmes, Jomi Adeniran, and Steve Ahlman Producers: Aleya Zenieris, Jonathan Kermah, Chris Th…

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Bonus Round: Beyond the Character Select Screen 1:09:55

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In this Bonus Round we discuss the rich and often overlooked lore of fighting games. Joined by Ambie Award-winner Aaron David Harris, we explore the narrative power behind iconic characters from Street Fighter, Mortal Kombat, Tekken, and Guilty Gear. From family drama to mysterious origins, discover how story, design, and personal connection shape …