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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 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.
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- 2 days ago1h 34m
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 the pod to give some sci-fi/fantasy book recommendations! Intro Best Books Jo’s Read This Year A Series Affair Must-Read Authors Most Recommended House of R Classics Origin Stories Sci-fi/fantasy book recommendations with Anthony Jeselnik Jo’s Book Recommendations:- 'Everlasting' by Alix Harrow- 'Raven’s Scholar' by Antonia Hodgson- 'Dead Beat' by Leigh Bardugo- 'The Irresistible Urge to Fall for Your Enemy' by Brigitte Knightley- 'The Exquisite Torment of Loving Your Enemy' by Brigitte Knightley- 'A Court of Splintered Harmony' by Sarah J. Maas- 'Threshing Day' by Rebecca Yarros- 'Ana and Din Mysteries' Series by Robert Jackson Bennett- 'The Hierarchy' Series by James Islington- 'Scion' by James Islington- 'The Gates of Midnight' by Helene Wrecker- 'Blacktongue' Series by Christopher Buehlman- 'Piranesi' by Susanna Clarke- 'Simon Snow' Series by Rainbow Rowell- 'Swordheart' by T. Kingfisher- 'Katabasis' by R. F. Kuang- 'The Familiar' by Leigh Bardugo- 'Victorious' by V. E. Schwab- 'Bury Our Bones in the Midnight Soil' by V. E. Schwab- 'Starling House' by Alix Harrow- 'Slade House' by David Mitchell Listener Recommendations:- 'Red Rising' by Pierce Brown- 'Dungeon Crawler Carl' by Matt Dinniman- 'Gideon the Ninth' by Tamsyn Muir- 'Canon' by Paige Lewis- 'Mistborn' Series by Brandon Sanderson- 'This Kingdom Will Not Kill Me' by Robin Hobb- 'Blood Over Bright Haven' by M. L. Wang- 'Realm of the Elderlings' Series by Robin Hobb- 'The Long Wat to a Small Angry Planet' by Becky Chambers- 'Exit Party' by Emily St. John Mandel- 'Into the Blue' by Emma Brodie- 'Broken Earth' Series by N.K. Jemisin- 'The Adventures of Amina al-Sirafi' by S. A. Chakraborty- 'The Incandescent' by Emily Tesh House of R Classics:- 'The House in the Cerulean Sea' by TJ Klune- 'Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow' by Gabrielle Zevin- 'The Song of Achilles' by Madeline Miller- 'Circe' by Madeline Miller- 'All the Birds in the Sky; by Charlie Jane Anders Origin Stories:- 'Hero and the Crown' by Robin McKinley- 'Night Watch' by Sir Terry Pratchett- 'The Neverending Story' by Michael Ende- 'The Dragon Lance Chronicles' by Margaret Weis and Tracy Hickman- 'Graceling' by Kristin Cashore Host: Joanna RobinsonGuest: Anthony JeselnikProducer: Carlos ChiribogaStudio Production: Jacob CornettSocial: Jomi AdeniranAdditional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopowell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- 4 days ago2h 18m
'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 you covered. Intro Opening snapshot Deep dive “Brother, it’s all that matters.” “Don’t Think Twice, It’s All Right” “I was in jail? I was in love?” “Biggest thing to happen in this town.” “You’re real.” “I ever teach you about Einstein-Rosen bridges?” What in the Half-Blood Prince…? “I’m fearless 'cause I’m broken.” Outwit, outplay, and outlast Outro Hosts: Joanna Robinson and Mallory Rubin Producers: Jamie Yukich, Scott Lee and Aleya Zenieris Studio Production: Jacob Cornett Social: Jomi Adeniran Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopowell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- 1 weeks ago1h 44m
'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 Sinestro thoughts, and more. Intro Opening Snapshot Deep dive John gets into the panic industry Where’d you go, Bernadette? Tell no one The scene of the crime Chekhov’s bachelor pad Autopsy table for one Fortress of storage Billy, don’t be a hero Noah wants to be president? I’m sure this is fine. Don’t be that guy Self-eulogizing Outro Hosts: Joanna Robinson and Rob MahoneyProducers: Jamie Yukich and Devon BaroldiStudio Production: Jacob CornettSocial: Jomi AdeniranAdditional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopowell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- 1 weeks ago1h 44m
'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 Sinestro thoughts, and more. Intro Opening Snapshot Deep dive John gets into the panic industry Where’d you go, Bernadette? Tell no one The scene of the crime Chekhov’s bachelor pad Autopsy table for one Fortress of storage Billy, don’t be a hero Noah wants to be president? I’m sure this is fine. Don’t be that guy Self-eulogizing Outro Hosts: Joanna Robinson and Rob MahoneyProducers: Jamie Yukich and Devon BaroldiStudio Production: Jacob CornettSocial: Jomi AdeniranAdditional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopowell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- 2 weeks ago1h 26m
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 movie. They touch on their shared love of Austin Abrams, and how the filmmaking of this movie rounded out the world and added to the narrative. Intro Opening Snapshot Homework? Mallory’s Horror Movie Primer Our History with the Franchise Resident Evil: A Quick Scamper Through Raccoon City This Is So…Funny? What Makes a Good Video Game Adaptation? Austin Abrams: King of the Sphincters Without Majorly Spoiling Anything… The Bad Babies Recommend Hosts: Joanna Robinson and Mallory Rubin Producers: Scott Lee and Jamie Yukich Studio Production: Jacob Cornett Social: Jomi Adeniran Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopowell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- 2 weeks ago2h 39m
‘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 Manhunter theories surrounding the Macons in Rushville, and the complicated morals and relationships driving each character down their individual paths. Intro Opening Snapshot Kerry Joins Flashback Bangs Hall of Fame Hal’s Final (?) Lesson to John Zoe’s Final Lesson to Noah Hal and Hal and Kerry Zoe Gets Under John’s Skin Experiencing the Pleasures of the Galaxy RIP Ali-Ben John Phones Home Hal-o (It’s Like the Video Game 'Halo' but It’s Hal) Gunfight at the Rushville Motel “I Don’t Want It” Theory Corner & Comics SpoilersHosts: Joanna Robinson and Mallory RubinProducers: Carlos Chiriboga and Scott LeeStudio Production: Jacob CornettSocial: Jomi AdeniranAdditional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopowell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- 3 weeks ago2h 58m
‘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,” through Episode 22, “The Gift”). They dive deep into two of the best episodes of the series, discuss what worked so well about this stretch of episodes, and more! Plus, they give out some superlatives! Intro Opening Snapshot Our favorites: “The Body” Our favorites: “The Gift” Superlatives Hosts: Joanna Robinson and Mallory RubinProducer: Carlos ChiribogaProduction Assistant: Scott LeeStudio Production: Jacob CornettSocial: Jomi AdeniranAdditional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopowell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- 3 weeks ago2h 16m
'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 Manhunters, the growing mystery and increasingly strange events unfolding in Rushville, and the complicated dynamic between Hal Jordan and John Stewart as their relationship continues to spiral downwards—or perhaps evolve! Intro Opening snapshot Hal’s Sinestro visit continues John shops with the townies Water tower recon Bringing Kerry up to speed Lianna pays John a visit Drill-time bonding Inside Macon’s weenie Macon’s other weenie Zoe’s visit takes a turn Slaughterhouse sleuthing Hector’s gambit meets Hal’s gambit A frosty car ride homeHosts: Joanna Robinson and Mallory RubinProducers: Carlos Chiriboga and Scott LeeStudio Production: Jacob CornettSocial: Jomi AdeniranAdditional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopowell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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About House of R
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 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.
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