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Dec. 20, 2024

What We're Hyped For in 2025: Hunger Games, Stranger Things, Yellowja…

In our final episode of the year, the What the Hype?! team looks at other fandoms we adored in 2024 with the goal being to share the ones we haven't spoken about yet. We were addicted to games like Balatro and WWE 2k24, and w...

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Dec. 13, 2024

Reality Television: Escaping Our Own Realities With These Shows

In our penultimate episode of the year, Andrew, Laura, Eric, and Micah look at their favorite reality TV shows over the years, which ones they miss, and what keeps them coming back for more mess. From RuPaul's Drag Race to Mu...

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Dec. 6, 2024

What are the Best 'Spoiler Warning' Rules? And More Listener Feedback

In What the Hype?!'s first listener feedback episode, our amazing audience shares what THEY have been most hyped about in 2024! We then get to feedback about the episodes we have released thus far, and wrap up with a discussi...

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Nov. 29, 2024

Christmas Movies: The Holiday Classics That Keep Us Coming Back

Get ready to make your lists and check ’em twice! This week on What The Hype, the gang’s all here (a true Christmas miracle!) and we’re kicking off the season a bit early by talking about our favorite holiday movie classics.T...

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Nov. 22, 2024

'Cobra Kai': What's the Hype Around Netflix's Karate Hit?

Turn up Peter Cetera on your 1947 Ford Super Deluxe Convertible and tighten your black belt, because this week we’re talking all about the hit Netflix series Cobra Kai! Micah and Pam dive into the storylines and characters ov...

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Nov. 15, 2024

Diving into ‘Iron Flame’ (Empyrean Series, Book 2)

This episode contains major spoilers for ‘Fourth Wing’ and ‘Iron Flame’ by Rebecca Yarros. In our last ‘Empyrean’ episode, we got a ‘Fourth Wing’ primer, but now we are fully up to speed on all our reading! We talk s*x scenes...

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Nov. 9, 2024

'Agatha All Along': Reviewing Season 1 of the Witchy and Wonderful Ma…

Join us for a stroll down the witch’s road to unpack the latest Marvel Television series ‘Agatha All Along.’ In a refreshing move for Marvel, ‘Agatha All Along’ is simultaneously part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe without ...

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Nov. 1, 2024

'Outlander': What's the Hype Around This Time Traveling Series?

Calling all Sassenachs! This week on What The Hype, we’re diving into the world of ‘Outlander’! Join Pam, Laura, and Micah as they break down the basics of this beloved television series adaptation of Diana Gabaldon’s best se...

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Oct. 25, 2024

Scary Movies: Digging Up their Purpose, Thrills, and Psychological Im…

It's Spooky Szn! We're celebrating by diving into the world of Halloween movies! We're exploring the thrill of fear, our earliest memories of scary films, and the evolution of horror as a genre. We celebrate iconic films and ...

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Oct. 18, 2024

Pop Culture Conventions Help us Escape Reality (But Please Bring Deod…

This week, What the Hype?! looks at the vibrant world of pop culture conventions! Tapping into our personal experiences attending cons like SDCC, NYCC, Harry Potter fan events, Star Wars Celebration, WonderCon, we share the h...

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Oct. 11, 2024

'Heartstopper': Reviewing Season 3, and How The LGBTQ Series Has Matu…

In our second What the Hype?! on Heartstopper, the hosts react to season 3 of the Netflix graphic novel-to-TV series! We look at Heartstopper's character development, how the show has matured, and its balance between happines...

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Oct. 4, 2024

Banned Books: Why These Stories Are The Most Important of All

Grab your pitch forks because in this episode of What the Hype?!, we're looking at why Banned Books deserve ALL the attention! We discuss the significance of Banned Books Week, explore the reasons behind book censorship and i...

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Sept. 27, 2024

Music Biopics: What's the Hype, and How Honest Are They?

In this week's episode of What the Hype?!, we're looking at music biopics! From Elton John to Whitney Houston to Queen to a forthcoming biopic about Britney Spears, these films give us inside-looks at lives of artists who we ...

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Sept. 20, 2024

'Survivor': Why This Long-Running Reality Series Still Burns Bright

Grab your torches and dip them into the fire because on this week’s episode of What They Hype?! we’re talking all about Survivor! Join Micah, Andrew and friend of the show Christine Riccio as we dive into what's made Survivor...

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Sept. 13, 2024

‘Beetlejuice’: What’s the Hype For This Spooky, Campy Classic?

It's showtime! Spooky szn is here and we're excited to kick it off with 'Beetlejuice Beetlejuice,' but first we need to explain the hype behind the 1988 original. We surprise even ourselves when we realize what a cultural tou...

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Sept. 6, 2024

'Reputation': How Taylor Swift's Edgy Album Stands Out Amongst the Re…

Baby, let the games begin! This week on What The Hype, Pam (our resident Swiftie) is joined by Andrew, Eric, and special guest, Meg, to talk about Taylor Swift’s ‘Reputation!’ In an effort to better understand Swift’s sixth s...

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Aug. 30, 2024

'Ghostbusters': Why This Sci-Fi Series Withstands the Test of Time

The supernatural comedy from 1984 starring Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd and Harold Ramis has stood the test of time. While some things (the proton pack) aged more well than others (Dr. Pete Venkman), this episode is devoted to ex...

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Aug. 23, 2024

'Fourth Wing': What's the Hype About This Viral, Dragon-Led Fantasy S…

Dragons, Magic, Romance, oh Gods! Andrew and Pam introduce the Fourth Wing series to fandom newbies Laura and Eric, and the panel discuss why the first two books in the Empyrean series have gone viral online. We catch those w...

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Aug. 16, 2024

Song of the Summer: 2024's Highlights, and How Hits Are Made

Pam and Andrew welcome special guest and fellow podcaster Kaylan (host of Long Live Taylor Podcast ) to talk about the annual pop cultural event that is the Song of the Summer. Together, they run through the history of the co...

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Aug. 9, 2024

'House of the Dragon' Season 2: Worthy of a Queen?

On this week’s episode, Micah, Eric and Laura return to Westeros to discuss the hype around Season 2 of House of the Dragon. We connect the threads between the first two seasons of Game of Thrones and the first two seasons of...

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Aug. 2, 2024

Disney's Pixar: What's the Hype About This Game-Changing Studio, and …

Turn on your favorite lamp and keep an eye on your favorite toys, because this week we're discussing the wonderful world of Pixar! 'Toy Story' was the very first feature-length computed animated film, and it changed Hollywood...

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July 26, 2024

'The Boys': Breaking Down Season 4 of Amazon's Super Hero Dramedy

Now that season 4 of ‘The Boys’ has wrapped, Laura, Eric, and Andrew come together to recap, review, analyze, and make season 5 predictions! Is Butcher still in there, or has he gone full Kessler? Will Ambrosius see her reven...

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July 19, 2024

Let’s Talk About Smut, Baby!

Things are heating up on What The Hype as we dive into the world of smut in romance and romantasy! This week, Laura and Pam are joined by special guest and romance author, Jennifer Hennessy (‘Degrees of Engagement’), to discu...

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July 12, 2024

'House of the Dragon': What's the Hype About This 'Game of Thrones' P…

On this week’s episode, Micah, Eric and Laura soar into Westeros to discuss the hype around HBO’s hit series House of the Dragon. Taking place 100 years after the unification of the Seven Kingdoms but nearly 200 years before ...

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