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'Lego Batman,' 'Forza Horizon,' 'Mixtape,' 'Subnautica,' and 'Yoshi' Reactions | Button Mash
21/05/2026 | 1h 46 mins.
No 'GTA' trailer? No problem! Ben Lindbergh, Matt James, and Steve Ahlman dissect five big games you can play today. While steering clear of spoilers, they explore how ‘Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight’ expands on the Lego gaming formula and draws on decades of the Caped Crusader’s past; whether ‘Forza Horizon 6’ delivers on the hype surrounding the series’ visit to Japan; why ‘Mixtape’ touched a nerve in the gaming community; whether ‘Subnautica 2’ demands a deep dive in early access; and whether ‘Yoshi and the Mysterious Book’ can restore the Switch 2’s momentum after Nintendo announced a new price hike.

Intro (0:00)

‘Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight’ review (4:54)

First thoughts on ‘Forza Horizon’ (33:34)

Reactions to ‘Mixtape’ (1:01:23)

‘Subnautica’ deep dive (1:25:05)

‘Yoshi and the Mysterious Book’ takes (1:33:09)

Outro (1:43:16)

Host: Ben Lindbergh

Guests: Matt James and Steve Ahlman

Producer: Devon Renaldo

Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopowell

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‘The Boys’ Series Finale Reactions | The Midnight Boys
21/05/2026 | 1h 57 mins.
The Boys are back, and this time they’re saying goodbye to one of the most iconic comic book adaptations of the past decade, Prime Video’s ‘The Boys.’ They debate whether the show’s finale stuck the landing and share their thoughts on the ending of each beloved character. Then, to wrap up the podcast, the guys share their reactions to the recent ‘Lanterns’ trailer and discuss whether this newest edit enhanced or dampened their expectations.(0:00) Intro(10:46) Spoilers ahead(13:01) ‘The Boys’ series finale reactions(1:36:40) Nerd News: ‘Lanterns’ trailer(1:54:15) OutroHosts: Van Lathan, Charles Holmes, Jomi Adeniran, and Steve AhlmanProducers: Jamie Yukich and Devon BaroldiAdditional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopowell
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‘The Boys’ Penultimate Episode Reactions | The Midnight Boys
14/05/2026 | 1h 13 mins.
The Boys are back, and they’re here to talk about the penultimate episode of the five-season long show ‘The Boys.’ They dive into how this episode is setting up the finale and what it might mean for the characters we’ve spent so much time with.

(0:00) Intro

(6:23) Spoilers ahead

(7:49) ‘The Boys’ Season 5 Episode 7 reactions

(1:04:42) Nerd News: ‘The Odyssey’ and Lupita Nyong'o

(1:09:50) Outro

Hosts: Van Lathan, Charles Holmes, Jomi Adeniran, and Steve Ahlman

Producers: Aleya Zenieris and Devon Baroldi

Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopowell
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‘The Punisher: One Last Kill’ and ‘Mortal Kombat II’ Reactions | The Midnight Boys
13/05/2026 | 1h 3 mins.
The Boys are back, and they’re here to talk about the newest addition to the Disney+ MCU, ‘The Punisher: One Last Kill.’ Then they dive into ‘Mortal Kombat II’ with a surprise guest, ESPN’s David Dennis Jr., making an appearance to comment on #CookieGate.

(0:00) Intro

(7:58) Spoilers ahead

(10:48) ‘The Punisher: One Last Kill’ reactions

(37:57) Midnight Meter: ‘The Punisher: One Last Kill’

(40:54) ‘Mortal Kombat II’ reactions

(55:36) Midnight Meter: ‘Mortal Kombat II’

(59:28) Outro

Hosts: Van Lathan, Charles Holmes, Jomi Adeniran, and Steve Ahlman

Guest: David Dennis Jr.

Producers: Aleya Zenieris and Devon Baroldi

Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopowell
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'Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight' Gameplay Preview | Button Mash
12/05/2026 | 32 mins.
Ben Lindbergh and Steve Ahlman sit down and chat about the extended sneak preview they got of the latest from TT Games, 'Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight'! They touch on and highlight its mix of classic Lego humor and Arkham-inspired gameplay, open-world Gotham, character-driven mechanics, and the celebration of Batman lore.

Host: Ben Lindbergh

Guest: Steve Ahlman

Producers: Devon Renaldo and Steve Ahlman
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About The Ringer-Verse

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. 'Mint Edition': Steve, Jomi, and Jessica Clemons gather every other week to share their unique takes on the movies and shows that are animating the fandom. 'Button Mash': Ben Lindbergh and Jessica discuss the latest in the world of video games, from headline-making new releases, to industry trends, to game swaps and nostalgic re-plays. 'Splash Page': Jessica breaks down the latest Easter eggs and theories from all of your favorite content. Not sure if that was a Mephisto reference in the latest 'Loki' episode? Wondering what exactly that post-credits scene means? Eager to know how a new trailer sets up your most anticipated release of the season? Jessica will answer all of those questions and more in her video podcasts. Follow the new House of R feed for deep dives from Mal and Jo!

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