‘Superman’ Instant Reactions | The Midnight Boys

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🗓️ 11 July 2025

⏱️ 131 minutes

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Look up in the sky! The Midnight Boys are here to give their reactions to the long-awaited James Gunn–directed ‘Superman.’ They break down what they loved about the film from Lex Luthor, Krypto, and more. They also speak on how they think this entry can mark the beginning of a new DC Cinematic Universe informed by Gunn’s vision. Will the superhero genre be saved by the Man of Steel? The Midnight Boys are here to find out. Also, The Ringer-Verse is going to Comic-Con! We'll be hosting our very own panel at 6 p.m. PT on Thursday, July 24, at Grand 10 & 11, Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina for all badge holders. (0:00) Intro (4:44) Comic-Con Announcement! (9:04) Spoilers ahead (11:49) Instant reactions to ‘Superman’ (1:52:18) Midnight Meter (2:03:33) Outro (2:04:12) Post credits Hosts: Van Lathan, Charles Holmes, Jomi Adeniran, and Steve Ahlman Producers: Aleya Zenieris and Jade Whaley Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopowell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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0:50.9	podcast fee for all things fandom.
0:53.1	We are Steve, the architect, almond, the builder, and tinker of things.
0:56.3	We are.
0:56.9	Jomey, the explainer at dinner on.
0:58.1	You've got questions.
0:58.9	He's got answers.
0:59.7	We are, old man, van.
1:01.1	He of the receding resurgent hairline, Coke, baby, Chuck, the 24-carriced closer.
1:07.2	It was on display again as we washed the shit
1:11.7	out of Jomi and Steve.
1:16.6	I will say Jomey, how are you
1:18.6	a week later?
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