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, Hype Meters, drafts, mailbags, watch lists, top moments countdowns, recommendations, and more.
Latest episodes
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1 h 41
‘Clayface,’ ‘Wicker,’ and ‘Wildwood’
It’s a mini movie marathon on House of R! Mal and Jo discuss ‘Clayface,’ ‘Wicker,’ and ‘Wildwood.’ They talk about what they enjoyed about each of these new releases, the themes of…
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1 h 48
‘VisionQuest’ Episodes 3-4 Deep Dive
Mal and Jo are back in the mind space to dive deep into ‘VisionQuest’ Episodes 3 and 4. They break down the introduction of Jocasta, Ultron’s turn, Paladin’s backstory, and more! P…
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2 h 26
‘VisionQuest’ Episodes 1-2 Deep Dive
Mal and Jo are back to dive deep into the premiere episodes of ‘VisionQuest.’ They break down the show’s attempts to remind everyone of Vision’s story, the introduction of a new ve…
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2 h 19
‘WandaVision’ Revisited
Mal and Jo revisit ‘WandaVision’ in the run-up to ‘VisionQuest.’ They talk about what they loved about the show, its place in the history of the MCU, and the show’s most important…
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2 h 19
‘Lanterns’ Episode 8 Deep Dive
Mal and Jo are back to dive deep into the ‘Lanterns’ season finale, "Dirt and Stars." They talk about the reveal of who killed Hal, Sinestro’s failed manipulation attempts, John’s…
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53 min
‘Lanterns’ Season Finale Breakdown With Tom King
Mal and Jo sit down with 'Lanterns' cocreator Tom King to discuss the season finale! They ask him about some of the big reveals from the episode, the creative decisions in this sea…
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1 h 34
Best Sci-Fi Fantasy Books With Anthony Jeselnik | House of Reads
It’s finally time for House of Reads! Jo discusses the best books she’s read this year, the series that she’s into, her must-read authors, and more! Plus, Anthony Jeselnik joins th…
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2 h 18
'Lanterns' Episode 7 Deep Dive
Mal and Jo are back to dive deep into 'Lanterns' Episode 7. From the Halogram, to Noah Macon's ceremony and the reappearance of a significant character, your favorite Lanterns have…
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1 h 44
'Lanterns' Episode 6 Deep Dive
Jo is joined by Rob Mahoney to dive into Episode 6 of 'Lanterns.' Our guardians speculate about Noah Macon and his role in the story, discuss the story's shift to 2026, offer their…
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1 h 26
House of HorroR: Resident Evil
Mal and Jo bring you their thoughts on game turned horror movie, ‘Resident Evil.’ They first discuss Mal’s 40th birthday and how she bravely ventured into it by watching a horror m…
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2 h 39
‘Lanterns’ Episode 5 Deep Dive
Mal and Jo dive deep into Episode 5 of ‘Lanterns’ as the action ramps up heading into the final stretch of the season!They break down the pivotal chaos that ensues, the latest Manh…
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2 h 58
‘Buffy the Vampire Slayer’ Season 5 Rewatch (Part 2)
Mal and Jo are back in Spike’s crypt to continue their ‘Buffy the Vampire Slayer’ rewatch! This time, they’re breaking down the second half of Season 5 (Episode 11, “Triangle,” thr…
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2 h 16
'Lanterns' Episode 4 Deep Dive
Mal and Jo jump right into another deep dive on Episode 4 of 'Lanterns,' and somehow we’re already halfway through Season 1! They break down some major theories surrounding the Man…
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2 h 11
‘Buffy the Vampire Slayer’ Season 5 Rewatch (Part 1)
Mal and Jo are finally back in Sunnydale to continue their ‘Buffy the Vampire Slayer’ rewatch! This time, they’re breaking down the first half of Season 5 (through Episode 10, “Int…
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2 h 22
‘Lanterns’ Episode 3 Deep Dive
Mal and Jo are back to dive deep into "OutKast," the third episode of ‘Lanterns.’ They talk about the reveal of John’s origin story, his parents’ deal with the Guardians, John’s in…
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1 h 53
'Oppenheimer' With Sean Fennessey | Nolan Revisited
Mal and Jo sit down with Ringer guest Sean Fennessey! They discuss the special Orioles moment for Mal and Jo this past weekend, go into a general discussion about 'Oppenheimer' to…
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2 h 16
‘Lanterns’ Episode 2 Deep Dive
Mal and Jo are back to dive deep into the second episode of ‘Lanterns,’ “Trust Fall.” They talk about everything from Hal’s detective work to our first look at Sinestro! (00:00) In…
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58 min
The 2026 Fall Hype Meter Live from Oriole Park at Camden Yards
Mal and Jo are live from Oriole Park at Camden Yards to get you hyped for the things they are most looking forward to this fall season! Plus, the Voice of the Orioles, Kevin Brown…
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2 h 06
‘Lanterns’ Episode 1 Deep Dive. Plus, X-Men Casting and More D23 News
Mal and Jo are back to dive deep into the premiere of the newest DC show, ‘Lanterns.’ They talk about everything from the dynamic between Hal and John to that shocking ending! But…
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3 h 05
'House of the Dragon’ Season 3, Episode 8 Deep Dive
Mal and Jo are back to dive deep into the ‘House of the Dragon’ Season 3 finale, "The Treasons at Tumbleton." They discuss everything that happened at the Battle of Tumbleton, Rhae…