Joanna and Mal are back to talk about the latest episode of 'The Last of Us'! They take their signature deep dive and see how Ellie and Dina are doing as they make their way through Seattle. We also get introduced to a new member of the WLF, Isaac!
(00:00) Intro
(17:20) Cold Open
(43:28) Rainbow Connection on Capitol Hill
(56:18) Take on Me
(1:26:55) If You Own Mauviel, You Use Mauviel
(1:52:38) WMAB in Seattle
(1:58:24) Dear God Help Me It’s a Crevice
(2:07:05) A Night at the Theater
(2:15:30) Did Somebody Say Nora?
(2:18:30) Spoilers: A Fungus Among Us
Hosts: Mallory Rubin and Joanna Robinson
Producers: Steve Ahlman and Carlos Chiriboga
Video Supervision: John Richter
Social: Jomi Adeniran
Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopal
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2:36:07
‘Thunderbolts*’ Deep Dive
It’s time to enter the void as Mal and Jo return to break down the latest entry in the MCU! They discuss each character getting their moment to shine, share their thoughts on the action sequences, and get into the effects this has on the larger universe.
(00:00) Intro
(03:50) Opening Snapshot
(09:29) Critical/Audience Reaction
(15:44) Is Marvel Back?
(36:02) Deep (Medium) Dive
(53:22) The Vault Fight Sequence
(01:00:23) Thoughts on Taskmaster
(01:06:50) Inside Yelena’s Memory
(01:12:16) Another Iconic MCU Elevator Scene
(01:23:56) Congressman Bucky Barnes?
(01:49:38) The Battle of One Block of New York
(01:57:26) Mid- and Post-Credit Scenes
Hosts: Mallory Rubin and Joanna Robinson
Producers: John Richter and Mike Wargon
Social: Jomi Adeniran
Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopal
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2:09:28
‘Andor’ Season 2, Episodes 4-6 Deep Dive
There’s a storm brewing on Ghorman, and Mal and Jo are back to break it all down! They recap the fourth, fifth, and sixth episodes of ‘Andor’ Season 2, including the various happenings on Coruscant, the Ghorman heist, ISB espionage, Saw Gerrera’s return, and so much more.
(00:00) Intro
(03:20) Opening Snapshot
(13:22) Dreaming of Dr. Gorst
(26:49) A Home-cooked Meal and a Debate About Protection
(38:11) Luthen Inserts His Wedge
(01:02:54) Goodbye, Gorst
(01:05:53) Syril Settles in Among the Spiders
(01:21:00) The Ghorman Front Recruits Syril
(01:34:40) Varian Skye Heads to Ghorman
(01:45:55) Both Sides Ready for the Transport Theft
(01:54:00) Sending in Vel and Cinta
(02:10:21) Another Lively Day of ISB Meetings and Senate Vote Whipping
(02:21:14) The Bug Heist
(02:37:40) Wilmon Brings Saw Gerrera a Gift
(02:48:44) The Rhydonium Extraction
Hosts: Mallory Rubin and Joanna Robinson
Producers: John Richter and Kai Grady
Editor: Cameron Dinwiddie
Social: Jomi Adeniran
Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopal
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2:57:53
'The Last of Us' Season 2, Episode 3 Deep Dive
It may be three months later in Jackson, but Joanna and Mal are back to talk about the latest episode of 'The Last of Us'! They take their signature deep dive and see what happens to the town of Jackson in the wake of the devastating attack. We see how Ellie is recovering and will be determined to get justice.
(00:00) Intro
(13:02) Cold Open
(29:54) Three Months Later
(51:54) Meanwhile, at Miller Manor
(1:11:13) 'Sorry I Fucked Up Your Revenge Plan' Cookies
(1:20:28) Now What?
(1:29:39) You Wanna Know How I Got These Scars?
(1:36:17) Pre-Trial With Captain Wyoming
(1:38:52) The Council Meeting With the United Colors of Flannel
(2:01:47) They Should be Building that Wall
(2:08:31) Some Anti-Converse Propaganda
(2:14:23) Craig Mazin Threw a Funeral for Us … Thanks?
(2:17:15) Road Trip
(2:21:22) Sleepover
(2:24:14) Road Trip: The Sequel
(2:25:11) Sightseeing
(2:28:23) Spores Galore
(2:29:03) Spoilers: A Fungus Among Us
Hosts: Mallory Rubin and Joanna RobinsonSenior Producer: Steve AhlmanVideo Supervision: John RichterSocial: Jomi AdeniranAddition Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopal
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2:44:33
'Andor' Season 2, Episodes 1-3 Deep Dive
'Andor' is back, and so are Mal and Jo! These rebels break down everything in the first three episodes, from Cassian's mission, to a wedding on Chandrila to Syril and Dedra's relationship.
(00:00) Intro
(05:33) Opening Snapshot
(17:05) Theft of the TIE Avenger
(37:48) Cassian Meets the Maya Pei Brigade
(46:44) The Brigade Fractures
(51:30) Hiding Out with Our Ferrix Found Family
(01:02:10) The Empire Arrives
(01:12:10) Fleeing Mina-Rau
(01:30:14) A Chandi Wedding: Day One
(01:50:45) A Chandi Wedding: Day Two
(02:12:02) A Chandi Wedding: Day Three
(02:27:19) Krennic’s Secret Meeting at the Maltheen Divide
(02:37:40) Back at the ISB and the Bureau of Standards
(02:40:42) The Spinoff We Need: Eedy, Dedra, and Syril
(02:49:08) Easter Eggs
Hosts: Mallory Rubin and Joanna Robinson
Producer: Steve Ahlman
Editor: Cameron Dinwiddie
Video Supervision: John Richter
Social: Jomi Adeniran
Addition Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopal
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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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