The ‘Superman’ Deep Dive

House of R

The Ringer

Tv & Film

4.8 • 3K Ratings

🗓️ 13 July 2025

⏱️ 138 minutes

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We’ve called in the Justice Gang! Mal is joined by Van Lathan and Sean Fennessey to dive deep into James Gunn’s 'Superman.' They delve into their thoughts on the movie, James Gunn’s vision for the character, David Corenswet as Superman/Clark Kent, the heavy amount of themes in the film, the world-building of the new DCU, and more! 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. Intro (00:00)Opening Snapshot (09:53)Initial Thoughts (21:23)David Corenswet as Superman/Clark Kent (48:34)Rachel Brosnahan as Lois Lane (57:27)The Themes of 'Superman' (01:01:51)Nicholas Hoult as Lex Luthor (01:16:29)Clark’s Parents (01:29:37)Krypto! (01:44:25)Mr. Terrific and the Justice Gang (01:49:14)Jimmy Olsen and Friends (02:01:17)Post-Credit Scenes (02:06:32) Hosts: Mallory RubinGuests: Van Lathan and Sean FennesseyProducers: John Richter and Eduardo OcampoSocial: Jomi AdeniranAdditional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopowell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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0:00.0	Oh, that's my prime delivery.
0:01.6	What, already?
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0:06.2	And that's the buzz of Prime's entertainment.
0:09.0	What are we watching?
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0:13.3	John Sina as the president, and Prianka Chopra Jonas,
0:15.9	as their only hope.
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0:18.3	From fast delivery to explosive entertainment.
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0:25.2	Content includes limited ads, subscription or to renews.
0:27.5	For more information, go to Amazon.com.uk.U.K. slash Prime.
0:40.5	Greetings. Greetings.
0:42.7	And welcome to House of R.
0:46.0	A Ringerverse podcast on the Ringer Podcast Network.
0:47.4	I am Mallory Rubin. And today I have called in the justice gang.
0:53.2	Oh, wow. Van Lathen is here. Sean Fennis. the justice gang oh wow
0:54.2	van lathan is here
0:56.6	Sean Fennacy is here
0:59.2	we have gathered
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