House of R
Hosted by Joanna Robinson & Mallory Rubin · 2 decoded episodes · newest Oct 5, 2026
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.
Episodes 2
- Oct 5, 2026 · 56 minTom King frames Lanterns as a story of grief and forgivenessThe finale conversation reveals how Lanterns uses noir mystery, superhero mythology, and damaged relationships to build toward hope.
- Oct 1, 2026 · 1h 37mAnthony Jeselnik makes dark speculative fiction accessibleThe conversation shows how genre fiction, audiobooks, and unexpected recommendations can open literary reading to wider audiences.