Ben Lindbergh

Senior Editor

House of R

Build the Best Spider-Man Movie Draft

The ‘House of R’ crew returns to combine the best villains, mentors, and more and craft the ultimate Spider-Man movie

By Mallory Rubin, Joanna Robinson, and 1 more June 12

Video Games

Beating ‘Tears of the Kingdom’ Is Much Different Than Finishing It

Few games are as massive or as crammed with content as the newest ‘Legend of Zelda’ game, yet few make playing feel less like crossing off items on a digital to-do list

By Ben Lindbergh June 12

Five Questions About Jacob deGrom’s Season-Ending Injury

Is this the end of peak deGrom? How does this affect his Hall of Fame chances? And what does it say about MLB pitchers’ quest for endless velocity?

By Ben Lindbergh June 7

Trial By Content

The Best Spider-Man Movie

This week, Dave and Neil are joined by The Ringer’s Ben Lindbergh to debate the best Spider-Man movie! They start by recapping the results from last episode on the greatest cinematic car chase, and then discuss the inspiration for the debate, ‘Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse.’

By Dave Gonzales, Neil Miller, and 1 more June 1

The Ringer-Verse

‘The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom’ Discussion and Analysis

Ben, Justin, and Matt are back to take a deep dive into the latest ‘Zelda’ game, discussing their likes and dislikes, their hopes for future games, and more!

By Ben Lindbergh, Justin Charity, and 1 more May 31

Succession

Shiv’s Decision Defines ‘Succession’ and Fulfills the Roy Siblings’ Destiny

The ‘Succession’ series finale showed what the relationship among Shiv, Kendall, and Roman could have been. It also left no doubt about what drove Logan’s children above all else.

By Ben Lindbergh May 29

Against the Cult of “Sticking the Landing”

The ‘Succession’ finale may be great—or it may be deflating. But it likely doesn’t matter either way. A TV show is mostly remembered for what happens before the finale, not during it.

By Ben Lindbergh May 24