Joanna and Mal are back to talk about the latest episode of 'The Last of Us'! They take their signature deep dive and discuss this flashback-filled episode. They talk about Joel and Ellie’s trip to the museum, Eugene’s death, Ellie finding out the truth, and more!
(00:00) Intro
(18:44) Austin, 1983
(44:48) Vanilla … It’s Easier
(52:59) “All My Missing Stolen Parts”
(01:25:54) “This Is Just Too Good to Be Gone”
(01:50:04) “When the Hurricanes and Cyclones Raged”
(02:00:29) “I’m Grateful Now They’ve Left”
(02:05:35) “All the Complexities and Games”
(02:29:45) “When Wind Turned Dirt to Dust”
(02:32:34) “All the Missing Crooked Hearts”
(02:37:11) “All the Promises at Sundown”
(02:56:03) Spoilers: A Fungus Among Us
Hosts: Mallory Rubin and Joanna Robinson
Producers: Steve Ahlman and Carlos Chiriboga
Video Supervision: John Richter
Social: Jomi Adeniran
Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopal
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3:05:18
‘Andor’ Season 2, Episodes 10-12 Deep Dive
Jedha, Kyber, Erso. Mal and Jo return to recap the final three episodes of ‘Andor’ Season 2. They break down Dedra's fate, Kleya and Luthen’s backstory, the build-up to ‘Rogue One’, and more.
(00:00) Intro
(04:32) Opening Snapshot
(20:40) Lonni Shares the Endgame
(57:41) Dedra and Axis Face Off
(01:20:51) Panic at the ISB
(01:25:26) Luthen and Kleya: An Origin Story
(01:53:01) Kleya Hits the Hospital
(01:58:58) Heart Begins His Hunt
(02:04:23) Dedra Faces Krennic
(02:15:42) Kleya Signals for Help
(02:28:34) Orson and Lio!
(02:34:57) Mission Kleypossible
(02:46:28) The Not-So-Safehouse
(02:52:46) The Yavin Push Begins
(03:06:25) Reflections and Remembrances
(03:15:58) “One Single Thing Will Break the Siege”
(03:21:53) The Road to Rogue
(03:35:06) The End
Hosts: Mallory Rubin and Joanna Robinson
Producers: Steve Ahlman and Carlos Chiriboga
Social: Jomi Adeniran
Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopal
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3:51:40
'The Last of Us' Season 2, Episode 5 Deep Dive
Joanna and Mal are back to talk about the latest episode of 'The Last of Us'! They take their signature deep dive and discuss a new evolution of the Cordyceps fungus, the arrival of some familiar faces in Seattle, and a major turning point for Ellie.
(00:00) Intro
(23:01) Happy Mother’s Day
(50:16) Seattle day two
(01:02:21) "Future Days"
(01:22:31) Come and see
(01:44:55) I love you; I know
(01:57:03) A walk in the park
(02:15:14) Spores galore
(02:28:59) Present tense
(02:32:12) Spoilers: A fungus among us
Hosts: Mallory Rubin and Joanna Robinson
Producers: Steve Ahlman and Carlos Chiriboga
Video Supervision: John Richter
Social: Jomi Adeniran
Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopal
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2:47:11
‘Andor’ Season 2, Episodes 7-9 Deep Dive
The galaxy is watching! Mal and Jo to recap the seventh, eighth, and ninth episodes of ‘Andor’ Season 2. They break down what happens on Ghorman, the tragedy of Syril, Mon Mothma’s speech, Bix’s decision, and so much more.
(00:00) Intro
(05:48) Opening Snapshot
(17:08) Wilmon Brings a Mission to Yavin
(44:11) Cassian Meets a Force Healer
(01:10:17) Cass and Wil Depart, Vel Visits Bix
(1:17:37) Syril Confronts Dedra, Part 1
(01:31:26) The Ghorman Front Prepares
(1:51:43) Forces Arrive on Ghorman
(2:04:39) Taking to the Plaza
(2:26:23) Syril Confronts Dedra (Again), Part 2
(2:34:08) The Ghorman Massacre
(2:45:21) Syril vs. Cassian
(2:55:46) Escaping Ghorman
(3:01:25) The Senate Stands on Edge
(3:07:45) Mon and Bail Plot and Scheme
(3:10:42) Cassian’s Next Assignment
(3:13:28) Luthen and Mon Meet
(3:18:36) The Extraction Teams Arrive
(3:20:41) Mon Mothma Makes a Speech for the Ages
(3:32:35) Mon and Cassian Flee
(3:35:37) Bix’s Decision
Hosts: Mallory Rubin and Joanna Robinson
Producers: Steve Ahlman and Carlos Chiriboga
Social: Jomi Adeniran
Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopal
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3:53:36
'The Last of Us' Season 2, Episode 4 Deep Dive
Joanna and Mal are back to talk about the latest episode of 'The Last of Us'! They take their signature deep dive and see how Ellie and Dina are doing as they make their way through Seattle. We also get introduced to a new member of the WLF, Isaac!
(00:00) Intro
(17:20) Cold Open
(43:28) Rainbow Connection on Capitol Hill
(56:18) Take on Me
(1:26:55) If You Own Mauviel, You Use Mauviel
(1:52:38) WMAB in Seattle
(1:58:24) Dear God Help Me It’s a Crevice
(2:07:05) A Night at the Theater
(2:15:30) Did Somebody Say Nora?
(2:18:30) Spoilers: A Fungus Among Us
Hosts: Mallory Rubin and Joanna Robinson
Producers: Steve Ahlman and Carlos Chiriboga
Video Supervision: John Richter
Social: Jomi Adeniran
Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopal
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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 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.