It’s finally time for Mal and Jo to venture into the Hellmouth! They start their ‘Buffy the Vampire Slayer’ rewatch with Season 1! They talk about their favorite episodes, most dated moments, the best fits, how hot Giles is, and more!
(00:00) Intro
(08:15) Opening Snapshot
(49:33) Our Favorites
(01:36:02) Favorite Line
(01:42:21) Best Villain of the Week
(01:51:24) Best Fit
(01:55:28) Favorite Episode
(01:59:25) Best Coredlia-ism
(02:02:44) Best Guest Star
(02:06:41) When Willow Cries, We Cry
(02:14:02) Best Fight Scene
(02:18:44) Horniest Moment
(02:24:07) Most 1997 Thing
(02:27:26) Cringiest Low-Budget Moment
(02:31:13) Most Creative Dusting
(02:33:20) Funniest Moment
(02:36:25) Most Emotional Moment
Hosts: Mallory Rubin and Joanna Robinson
Producers: Carlos Chiriboga, John Richter, and Chris Thomas
Social: Jomi Adeniran
Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopowell
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
--------
2:45:08
--------
2:45:08
'Alien: Earth' Episode 5 Deep Dive. Plus, Noah Hawley and Babou Ceesay
Mal, Jo, and Rob come together to dive deep into Episode 5 of ‘Alien: Earth’! First, they catch up on how Jo is liking the season so far. Then, they talk about the decision to put a mini ‘Alien’ movie inside the show, the revelations about Morrow’s history, and more. Later, Mal and Jo are joined by showrunner Noah Hawley and the actor who plays Morrow, Babou Ceesay, to talk all about this intense episode!
(00:00) Intro(09:07) Jo’s Episode 1-4 Takes(34:10) A Mini ‘Alien’ Movie in our TV Show!(59:23) Morrow’s History(01:06:48) The Boy/Petrovich Reveal(01:08:20) Please Pick the Worst Way to Die(01:29:07) Humans: We Have Some Notes(01:33:43) Aliens: We Stand in Awe(01:41:24) Noah Hawley and Babou Ceesay
Hosts: Mallory Rubin, Joanna Robinson, and Rob MahoneyGuests: Noah Hawley and Babou CeesayProducers: Carlos Chiriboga and John RichterSocial: Jomi AdeniranAdditional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopowell
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
--------
2:16:58
--------
2:16:58
‘Stranger Things’ Season 2 Revisited
Mal and Jo are back together and in Hawkins to continue their rewatch of ‘Stranger Things’ in the run-up to the fifth and final season. Next up: revisiting Season 2! They talk about their original experience with this season and hand out some superlatives!
(00:00) Intro
(08:46) Opening snapshot
(22:08) Best New Addition
(31:03) Most Important Relationship
(38:39) Funniest Moment
(42:46) Most Emotional Moment
(45:45) Scariest Moment
(54:12) Goopiest Moment
(57:51) Best Coming-of-Age Moment
(01:03:16) Award for Honoring the Nerds
(01:10:05) Ship Wars
(01:15:38) Best Quote
(01:18:03) Most Memorable Visual
(01:22:01) Favorite Pop Culture Influence
(01:24:49) Most Potent Use of ’80s Nostalgia
(01:27:59) ’80s parenting: We have some notes
(01:31:14) Sophomore slump miscalculation
(01:33:47) The Fit (or Hair) Lord of S2
(01:36:17) Best Needle Drop
(01:39:01) The Most Netflix-y Subtitle
(01:41:27) Season MVP
(01:46:33) The Most Enticing Endgame Setup
Hosts: Mallory Rubin and Joanna Robinson
Producers: Carlos Chiriboga and Jon Jones
Social: Jomi Adeniran
Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopowell
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
--------
1:57:58
--------
1:57:58
'Alien: Earth' Episode 4 Deep Dive
Mal and Rob are back to dive deep into the fourth episode of ‘Alien: Earth.’ They talk about Wendy’s new skill, Morrow and Slightly’s chats, the xenolung, and more!
(00:00) Intro(03:29) Opening Snapshot(09:34) The Opening Montage(13:09) Diagnosing Wendy(51:06) The Xenolung(57:54) Nibs’s Session With Dame Sylvia(01:04:45) Wendy Shows Hermit Her Room(01:08:02) Peter Pan Corner(01:11:52) Morrow and Slightly Have a Chat(01:18:17) Arthur Implores Dame Sylvia(01:27:35) Morrow Levels Up His Control(01:31:13) Atom Reminds Hermit Who’s in Charge(01:37:04) Boy and Wendy Have a Chat(01:45:12) Tootles Requests a New Name(01:48:25) This Poor Sheep!
Hosts: Mallory Rubin and Rob MahoneyProducers: Carlos Chiriboga and Jon JonesSocial: Jomi AdeniranAdditional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopowell
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
--------
2:00:22
--------
2:00:22
‘Peacemaker’ Season 2 Premiere Deep Dive. Plus: James Gunn!
Mal is joined by Mike Golic Jr. to dive deep(ish) into the ‘Peacemaker’ season 2 premiere! They talk about the continuity retcon, where we find all of our characters, and, of course, the orgy. Later, Mal talks to James Gunn about the show!
(00:00) Intro(07:58) Opening Snapshot(18:24) The New Opening Credits Song and Dance(25:24) The Continuity Retcon(31:15) A.R.G.U.S(41:10) The 11th Street Kids(01:05:53) Peacemaker(01:45:30) James Gunn Interview
Host: Mallory RubinGuests: Mike Golic Jr. and James GunnProducers: Carlos Chiriboga and John RichterSocial: Jomi AdeniranAdditional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopowell
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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.