Best Mash Those Buttons Podcasts (2025)

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‘How to Train Your Dragon’ Live-Action Debate (Spoilers) and ‘Predator: Killer of Killers’ 1:07:06

2h ago1:07:06

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The Mint Boys are back, and this time they’re joined by the amazing Jessica Clemons to dive into the 'How to Train Your Dragon' live-action remake! From stunning visuals to emotional beats, they break down what worked, what didn’t, and what this means for the future of live-action adaptations. Heads up: Full spoilers ahead for the remake—skip ahead…

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'Ballerina' and Reactions to the Final ‘Superman’ Trailer | The Midnight Boys 1:45:15

1d ago1:45:15

1:45:15

The Boys are back to react to the newest release in the 'John Wick' series, ‘Ballerina.’ They then dive into the latest nerd news, the final trailer for the highly anticipated ‘Superman.’ (0:00) Intro (6:31) Spoilers ahead (8:35) Instant reactions to 'Ballerina' (1:25:19) Midnight Meter (1:29:43) Nerd News Minute: new 'Superman' trailer (1:37:59) O…

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Switch 2, ‘Mario Kart World,’ and Summer Showcase Reactions | Button Mash 1:29:12

4d ago1:29:12

1:29:12

Ben and Matt put down their Pro Controllers long enough to react to a landmark weekend in gaming. First, they discuss the launch of Nintendo’s Switch 2, their at-home experiences with the system, and whether it's worth getting now. Then they share their thoughts on ‘Mario Kart World’—as a sequel to one of the bestselling games of all time, as a rei…

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#291: Leveling, Player Housing, and Getting off the Bench 1:09:58

5d ago1:09:58

1:09:58

Nick, Rei, Eric, and Kurabara are back to talk about everything going on in World of Warcraft. First, Rei talks about struggling on Heroic Gallywix with the guild. Then, she talks about earning crests with the cap removed. She also discusses some successful pugs she worked with. Next, Eric talks about doing Mythic dungeons and bringing his tank out…

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#409: SF6 & CotW Patches, Combo Breaker 2025, and Nen x Impact Demo 1:11:18

9d ago1:11:18

1:11:18

We discuss the latest Street Fighter 6 updates, including Elena’s debut and our take on how she could shift the meta. We also break down City of the Wolves newest patch means for characters like Hotaru and Hokutomaru. From our personal Combo Breaker experiences to exclusive stories behind-the-scenes, we share what made this year’s event special. Pl…

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The Racist Movie Characters Draft | The Midnight Boys 1:49:58

10d ago1:49:58

1:49:58

The Boys are back to draft the most racist characters in film history, featuring five categories: action, comedy, Oscar, Tarantino, and wild card. (0:00) Intro (16:45) The draft (1:42:53) Outro Hosts: Van Lathan, Charles Holmes, Jomi Adeniran, and Steve Ahlman Producers: Aleya Zenieris, Jonathan Kermah, and Steve Ahlman Additional Production Suppor…

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‘Elden Ring Nightreign’ Reactions and ‘Elden Ring’ Movie News | Button Mash 1:22:13

11d ago1:22:13

1:22:13

Ben, Matt, and Steve party up for a three-person podcast about a three-player game! First, they discuss what the cancellation of Electronic Arts' Black Panther project portends for the future of superhero games and Triple-A licensed games. Then they have a spoiler-free discussion of FromSoftware's fascinating 'Elden Ring' spinoff experiment, 'Night…

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#290: 11.1.5 Reactions and 11.1.7 Expectations 1:18:01

11d ago1:18:01

1:18:01

Nick, Rei, Eric, and Kura are back to talk about what's going on in World of Warcraft. This week, Rei talks about the struggles of not being available on social media and the related etquitte. Eric talks about how the guild is struggling with a tank with limited playtime. Kura talks more about leveling his characters. Then everyone talks about bein…

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Ringer-Verse Recommends: May 2025 35:16

14d ago35:16

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It's been a busy month in nerd culture—so stacked, in fact, that some quality releases could have slipped through the cracks were it not for Ringer-Verse Recommends! Join your favorite Ringer-Verse and House of R hosts and friends as they gush about geek content in the latest installment of the monthly mini-pod about fandom favorites from TV, anime…

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The 'Last of Us' Season 2 Finale: The Gamer Guide | Button Mash 1:46:17

16d ago1:46:17

1:46:17

Ringer-Verse listeners let Ben and Daniel live, and they don't waste it! First, they give their reviews of Season 2, Episode 7, "Convergence," and then they break down the episode's departures from and additions to the game before assessing the season as a whole. Then they forecast when to expect Season 3 and what it could look like, and they concl…

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'Mission: Impossible—The Final Reckoning' Reactions | The Midnight Boys 1:27:23

16d ago1:27:23

1:27:23

'Mission: Impossible—The Final Reckoning' Reactions | The Midnight Boys The Boys are back and they’re diving into their thoughts on the final (?) installment of the franchise: ‘Mission: Impossible—The Final Reckoning.’ (0:00) Intro (10:00) Spoilers Ahead (11:56) Instant Reactions to 'Mission: Impossible—The Final Reckoning' (35:13) Criticisms of 'M…

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'The Last of Us' Season 2 Finale Reactions, Plus 'Doomsday' Delay News 1:49:26

19d ago1:49:26

1:49:26

The Midnight Boys are back to give all of their hot takes on and instant reactions to the season finale of 'The Last of Us.' They take a look at where Ellie's revenge tour leads and discuss what they can look forward to in Season 3. Later, they also react to the news of a delay to 'Avengers: Doomsday' that could clash with 'Dune,' and they talk abo…

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‘Murderbot' Check-in, Episodes 1-3 | Mint Edition 1:00:20

22d ago1:00:20

1:00:20

Jomi and Steve jump into the world of ‘Murderbot’ with instant reactions to the first three episodes! Later, the guys look at the news of Avatar, Hunger Games, and other series in fandom. (00:00) Intro (05:00) Murderbot (37:00) Nerd news Host: Jomi Adeniran and Steve Ahlman Producer: Jonathan Kermah Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopal Le…

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#408: Evo Japan Announcements, MK1 Definitive Edition, and the NRS Curse 56:07

22d ago56:07

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Evo Japan brought major news across the FGC, and we’re breaking it all down. From Virtua Fighter's long-awaited return to a surprising Street Fighter x Overwatch crossover, this episode is packed with hype and controversy. We dive deep into the MK1 “Definitive Edition” and whether it signals the end—or just another chapter—for NetherRealm. Plus, we…

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'The Last of Us' Season 2, Episode 6: The Gamer Guide. Plus, the Game's Guitarist! | Button Mash 1:38:04

23d ago1:38:04

1:38:04

Ben and Daniel "do it all over again." First, they give their reviews of Season 2's penultimate 'TLOU' episode, "The Price," and then they break down the episode's departures from and additions to the game. Then they speculate about what could be coming in the season finale and beyond. Finally, Ben talks to Chris Rondinella, the musician who perfor…

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‘Doom: The Dark Ages’ Reactions and ‘Andor’ Writer Tom Bissell | Button Mash 1:48:02

25d ago1:48:02

1:48:02

Ben, Matt, and Steve share their (non-spoiler-y) impressions of the new first-person shooter 'Doom: The Dark Ages,' focusing on the ever-evolving nature of the franchise, whether the series' latest experiments improve upon its tried-and-true formula, how they'd rank the three most recent 'Doom' games, and more. Then, Ben brings on video game writer…

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'The Last of Us' Episode 6 Reactions, Plus 'Superman' and 'Ironheart' Trailers 1:36:20

26d ago1:36:20

1:36:20

The Midnight Boys dive into Joel and Ellie’s father-daughter relationship in their instant reactions to the penultimate episode of Season 2 of ‘The Last of Us.’ Later, they turn their focus to the ‘Superman’ and ‘Ironheart’ trailers in the latest edition of Nerd News. Hosts: Charles Holmes, Jomi Adeniran, Steve Ahlman, and Van Lathan Social: Jomi A…

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Bonus Round: Evo Japan 2025 49:59

29d ago49:59

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In this Bonus Round we break down Evo Japan 2025. We chat about incredible third strike comebacks during the Cooperation Cup, along with the diversity of playstyles in both Street Fighter 6 and Tekken 8. Along with the highs came some lows, particularly those technical difficulties that interrupted several matches. We also take issue with organizer…

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'The Last of Us' Season 2, Episode 5: The Gamer Guide, and Animating 'TLOU2' | Button Mash 1:37:27

30d ago1:37:27

1:37:27

Ben and Daniel got here from Jackson just in time to talk about Episode 5, "Feel Her Love." They discuss the specifics of the action and the pivotal closing scene, then pull back a bit to comment on how the effort to adapt the game is going before forecasting what could be coming next. Then, Ben talks to longtime Naughty Dog game developer Almudena…

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Was 'Andor' a Perfect 'Star Wars' Show? ‘Andor’ Season 2 Finale Reactions | The Midnight Boys 1:57:27

1M ago1:57:27

1:57:27

The Boys are back, and they’re diving into ‘Andor’ Season 2, Episodes 10-12, the season’s final episodes. (0:00) Intro (3:30) Spoilers ahead (6:10) Initial reactions (1:43:05) Outro (1:45:26) Post-credits Hosts: Van Lathan, Charles Holmes, Jomi Adeniran, and Steve Ahlman Producers: Aleya Zenieris, Jonathan Kermah, Chris Thomas, and Steve Ahlman Add…

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‘The Last of Us’ Season 2, Episode 5 Reactions! Plus, X-Men Director News | The Midnight Boys 1:28:20

1M ago1:28:20

1:28:20

The Boys are back and they’re diving into ‘The Last of Us’ Season 2, Episode 5. They discuss Ellie and Dina’s personality differences from the game and touch on some X-Men nerd news! (0:00) Intro (8:29) Spoilers ahead (10:13) Initial reactions (1:18:52) Nerd News (1:27:07) Outro Hosts: Van Lathan, Charles Holmes, Jomi Adeniran, and Steve Ahlman Pro…

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Taste-Testing Apocalypse Food | Midnight Munchies 38:25

1M ago38:25

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In honor of ‘The Last of Us’ Season 2, we’re trying four curated apocalypse meals and ranking them from best to worst. If you have the stomach for it, come along for the journey! (0:00) Intro (1:20) Steve’s Meal (6:54) Jomi’s Meal (11:28) Charles’s Meal (17:30) Van’s Meal (26:34) Midnight Collective’s Meal (30:46) Scoring and Prize Hosts: Van Latha…

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'The Last of Us' Season 2, Episode 4: The Gamer Guide | Button Mash 59:57

1M ago59:57

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Ben and Daniel pass the halfway point of the second season as they visit Seattle and take on Episode 4, "Day One." After sharing their brief reviews of the episode, they discuss several significant changes to core characters and scenes from 'The Last of Us Part II' before wrapping up with some speculation about the structure of the remainder of the…

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The Force Arrives on ‘Andor’: Reactions to Season 2, Episodes 7-9 | The Midnight Boys 1:34:58

1M ago1:34:58

1:34:58

The Boys are back, and they’re diving into ‘Andor’ Season 2, Episodes 7-9. They discuss why these episodes feel monumental in the 'Star Wars' universe. (0:00) Intro (3:36) Spoilers ahead (6:25) Initial reactions (1:29:29) Outro Hosts: Van Lathan, Charles Holmes, Jomi Adeniran, and Steve Ahlman Producers: Aleya Zenieris, Jonathan Kermah, and Steve A…

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‘Grand Theft Auto VI’ Trailer, Details, and Delay Reactions | Button Mash 1:13:17

1M ago1:13:17

1:13:17

Ben, Matt, Jomi, and Steve join forces for an emergency reaction to the second trailer for ‘GTA VI’ and the newly announced details about the game’s plot, characters, and setting. First, they share their thoughts on how the trailer affected their overall levels of hype for the game, and then they run through some of the highlights, new revelations,…

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‘Star Wars: Tales of the Underworld’ May the Fourth Reactions | Mint Edition 1:00:42

1M ago1:00:42

1:00:42

To celebrate the 'Star Wars' holiday, Jomi and Steve are joined by Matt James to discuss the adventures of Asajj Ventress in the bite-sized animated series ‘Tales of the Underworld.’ (00:00) Intro (6:00) Spoilers ahead (20:30) The great heist adventure (54:30) Outro Hosts: Jomi Adeniran and Steve Ahlman Guest: Matt James Producer: Jonathan Kermah A…

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Talking to 'Thunderbolts*' Director Jake Schreier | The Midnight Boys 39:17

1M ago39:17

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The Boys are giving you a special interview with 'Thunderbolts*' director Jake Schreier! (0:00) Intro (0:40) Interview (33:24) Outro Hosts: Van Lathan, Charles Holmes, Jomi Adeniran, and Steve Ahlman Guest: Jake Schreier Producers: Aleya Zenieris, Jonathan Kermah, Chris Thomas, and Steve Ahlman Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopal Learn m…

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‘The Last of Us’ Season 2, Episode 4 Reactions | The Midnight Boys 1:10:46

1M ago1:10:46

1:10:46

The Boys are back and they’re diving into ‘The Last of Us’ Season 2, Episode 4. They discuss Ellie and Dina’s new relationship dynamics, as well as the things they’ve never experienced since they were born in the apocalypse. (0:00) Intro (4:00) Spoilers ahead (5:38) Initial reactions (59:30) Outro (1:02:58) Post credits Hosts: Van Lathan, Charles H…

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Reactions to 'Thunderbolts*' | The Midnight Boys 1:21:03

1M ago1:21:03

1:21:03

The Boys are back, and giving you all of their takes on the newest addition to the Marvel Cinematic Universe: 'Thunderbolts*.' (0:00) Intro (2:13) Spoilers ahead (5:15) Reactions to the film (1:08:52)Midnight Meter (1:13:30) Outro Hosts: Van Lathan, Charles Holmes, Jomi Adeniran, and Steve Ahlman Producers: Aleya Zenieris, Jonathan Kermah, Chris Th…

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#: Bonus Round: Beyond the Character Select Screen 1:09:55

1M ago1:09:55

1:09:55

In this Bonus Round we discuss the rich and often overlooked lore of fighting games. Joined by Ambie Award-winner Aaron David Harris, we explore the narrative power behind iconic characters from Street Fighter, Mortal Kombat, Tekken, and Guilty Gear. From family drama to mysterious origins, discover how story, design, and personal connection shape …

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'The Last of Us' Season 2, Episode 3: The Gamer Guide | Button Mash 1:13:12

1M ago1:13:12

1:13:12

Ben and Daniel get back on the horse and hit the road to a new destination: Episode 3, "The Path." They share their high-level reviews of the episode, consider the significant differences between how the game and show handled the aftermath of Episode 2's momentous events, and speculate about what those departures from the source material—and a nota…

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'Andor' Season 2, Episodes 4-6 Reactions | The Midnight Boys 1:22:18

1M ago1:22:18

1:22:18

The Boys are back, and they’re diving into ‘Andor’ Season 2, Episodes 4, 5, and 6! (0:00) Intro (7:16) Spoilers ahead (9:20) Reactions to the episodes (1:14:37) Outro (1:15:33) Post-credits Hosts: Van Lathan, Charles Holmes, Jomi Adeniran, and Steve Ahlman Producers: Aleya Zenieris, Jonathan Kermah, Chris Thomas, and Steve Ahlman Additional Product…

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Ringer-Verse Recommends: April 2025 35:05

1M ago35:05

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Ringer-Verse Recommends turns 1 year old! Celebrate its birthday and ring in spring with your favorite Ringer-Verse and House of R hosts and friends as they gush about geek content in the latest installment of the monthly mini-pod about fandom favorites from TV, anime, movies, video games, books, comics, and beyond that were released recently but n…

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RPG Party: ‘Clair Obscur: Expedition 33’ and ‘The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered’ | Button Mash 1:23:31

2M ago1:23:31

1:23:31

Our cup runneth over with role-playing games, so Ben and Matt James party up to tag-team two new titans of the genre. After opening banter about Nintendo Switch 2 preorders and ‘Grand Theft Auto VI’ timing, they profess their love (in spoiler-free fashion) for the new hit RPG ‘Clair Obscur: Expedition 33’ and explain why the debut game gives them h…

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‘The Last of Us Season’ 2 Episode 3 Reactions | The Midnight Boys 1:08:36

2M ago1:08:36

1:08:36

The Boys are back and they’re diving into ‘The Last of Us’ Season 2 Episode 3. They discuss Ellie’s and Dina’s travels to Seattle and how the show is starting a new plot line almost midway through the season. (0:00) Intro (7:50) Spoilers ahead (9:41) Initial reactions (22:33) Tangent 1 (29:03) Character relationships and lore (45:03) Tangent 2 (49:…

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The Switch 2, ‘Until Dawn’, and The Video Game Mid-off | Mint Edition 1:16:21

2M ago1:16:21

1:16:21

In this Mint Edition and Button Mash crossover, the guys talk all things Nintendo Switch 2! Later, the guys get into the latest video game to movie adaptation, 'Until Dawn' and more (31:00). Hosts: Jomi Adeniran and Steve Ahlman Guest: Ben Lindbergh Producer: Jonathan Kermah Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopal Learn more about your ad ch…

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'The Last of Us' Season 2, Episode 2: The Gamer Guide | Button Mash 1:24:59

2M ago1:24:59

1:24:59

How did Sunday's major moment compare to the video game version? Did [redacted] hit as hard the second time around? And what might some significant changes from ‘The Last of Us Part II’ portend for the rest of the season? Ben and Daniel break down the big twist and the consequential second episode’s other developments from a ‘TLOU’ player’s perspec…

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'Andor' Season 2, Episodes 1-3 Reactions | The Midnight Boys 1:29:45

2M ago1:29:45

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The Boys are back and they’re diving into 'Andor' Season 2 head first! Hosts: Van Lathan, Charles Holmes, Jomi Adeniran, and Steve Ahlman Producers: Aleya Zenieris, Jonathan Kermah, and Steve Ahlman Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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#289: The Patch 11.1.5 Quiz 1:08:09

2M ago1:08:09

1:08:09

Nick, Rei, Eric, and Kurabara are back to talk about what's going on in World of Warcraft! This week, with Patch 11.1.5 coming out on April 22nd, we take the Patch 11.1.5 quiz. But first, Rei talks about pugging and dealing with people joking too hard in groups. Eric updates us on how his warlock is doing with the off-hand Rei made him. And Kura ta…

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The Big Moment Reactions: The Last of Us Season 2 Episode 2 | The Midnight Boys 1:10:37

2M ago1:10:37

1:10:37

The Boys are here to talk about Season 2, Episode 2 of ‘The Last of Us.’ The episode is one of the most shocking episodes of television we’ve seen in a while! Intro (0:00) Spoilers ahead (3:43) Initial reactions (5:07) The big moment (10:46) The aftermath (37:29) Hosts: Van Lathan, Charles Holmes, Jomi Adeniran, and Steve Ahlman Producers: Aleya Ze…

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#288: Don't Stand in the DDOS 1:03:36

2M ago1:03:36

1:03:36

Nick, Rei, Eric, and Kurabara are back to talk about World of Warcraft. Rei talks about some bugs that have been making it hard to play her Shaman. They she talks about accepting new applicants to the guild, and then they talk about how Parse Culture is affecting the game. Eric talks about his affliction warlock and getting Rei to level inscription…

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#287: Bye Bye Gallywix, Hello Blizzcon! 59:39

2M ago59:39

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Nick, Rei, Eric, and Kurabara are back to talk about what has been going on in World of Warcraft! After Nick mentions the recent Blizzcon announcement, Rei talks about PUG players getting all the loot and leaving. She also talks about some of the bugs she has been experiencing. Eric talks about how the guild has been progressing, getting past Rik R…

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Reactions to Sinners | The Midnight Boys 1:09:49

2M ago1:09:49

1:09:49

The Boys are back to give you all of their thoughts on Ryan Coogler’s latest film, ‘Sinners.’ Intro (0:00) Spoilers Ahead (2:08) Initial Reactions (5:40) Character Analysis (13:23) Nitpicks (45:47) Midnight Meter (58:58) Hosts: Van Lathan, Charles Holmes, Jomi Adeniran, and Steve Ahlman Producers: Aleya Zenieris, Jonathan Kermah, Jon Jones, and Ste…

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#407: Evo Japan Entry, CotW Character Showcase, and Tekken 8 in Shambles 53:04

2M ago53:04

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Lots happening in the FGC right now. We have Evo Japan registration numbers rolling in and showing another huge turnout for Street Fighter 6. We discuss why that could be, and also talk registration numbers for other games. We dig into the character showcase for City of the Wolves, and also discuss the current community feelings around the game and…

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'The Last of Us' Season 2 Premiere: The Gamer Guide | Button Mash 1:28:13

2M ago1:28:13

1:28:13

Ben and Daniel Chin begin their weekly Button Mash breakdowns of 'The Last of Us' Season 2 from the perspective of longtime 'The Last of Us' players. First, they describe their experiences with the games, recap the biggest changes Season 1 made to the original 'The Last of Us,' and discuss why 'The Last of Us Part II' poses a greater adaptation cha…

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