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March 28, 2025

'Sunrise on the Reaping' Review: This Haymitch 'Hunger Games' Prequel…

In our third and final Hunger Games episode (for now!), Andrew, Pam, and Eric review the second prequel in The Hunger Games series, 'Sunrise on the Reaping' starring Haymitch Abernathy. All of us are very impressed by how Suz...

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March 21, 2025

Would We Survive in 'The Hunger Games'?

In this week's What the Hype?!, we continue to celebrate the release of the second Hunger Games spinoff, Sunrise on the Reaping(Don't worry, no spoilers until next week)! Andrew, Pam, and Eric chat about how they would fare i...

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March 14, 2025

'The Hunger Games': Is There Still a Place For Dystopian Novels in 20…

With the release of the second Hunger Games spinoff Sunrise on the Reaping on the way, What the Hype?! looks back on the original trilogy by Suzanne Collins! What made the series work in the first place, and can readers still...

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March 4, 2025

'The White Lotus': Why This HBO Drama Has Blown Up, and Season 3 Theo…

Hear no evil. See no evil. Speak no evil. Well, we're a podcast, so no dice on that last one. On this week's episode of What They Hype?!, Micah and Laura are dodging monkeys and monitor lizards, as they dive deep into Season ...

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Feb. 28, 2025

Nintendo Switch: Why It's Nintendo's Best, and Our Switch 2 Wishlist

As the Nintendo Switch turns 8 years old, Andrew, Laura, and friend of the show Marc discuss what has made Nintendo's latest console its best selling home system ever! From our favorite games to its unique features, we share ...

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Feb. 21, 2025

'Cobra Kai Never Dies': Fighting Over the Series Finale

We’re heading back to the Valley for our second episode of ‘Cobra Kai!’ Join hosts Micah and Pam as they break down their thoughts on the final four episodes of ‘Cobra Kai’ season 6. How did we feel about the overarching them...

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Feb. 14, 2025

Cozy Video Games: Why These Hits Will Lower Your Blood Pressure

Kick back and relax during these crazy times with cozy video games! Eric, Andrew, Micah, and guest co-host Meg discuss their favorite video games that they can play and relax with for hours and hours. The panel introduce each...

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Feb. 7, 2025

'Onyx Storm' Review: Discussing Andarna, The Isles, and THOSE Twists

The third book in the Fourth Wing series, 'Onyx Storm,' is also the fastest-selling adult novel in 20 years! Andrew, Laura, and Pam discuss the threequel's biggest twists and turns, including what we learn about Andarna, Xade...

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Jan. 30, 2025

'Outlander' season 7: Does it live up to the hype?

With ‘Outlander’ season 7 officially in the can, Laura and Pam reconvene to talk about the season as a whole.Where does this newest crop of episodes stand up in comparison to past seasons, and did the show suffer from the lon...

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Jan. 17, 2025

'Skeleton Crew': Why This Star Wars TV Show Is Another Galactic Hit

In this new episode fresh off the heels of the latest live-action Star Wars show, Micah and Eric are feeling all of the feels for the characters and their journey home. ‘Skeleton Crew’ made these two 80’s kids remember what i...

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Jan. 10, 2025

'Onyx Storm' Predictions: What Should We Expect in the 'Fourth Wing' …

In our first episode of 2025, we're looking at one of the most anticipated books of the year: Book 3 in the Fourth Wing Empyrean series, Onyx Storm! Laura and Pam are joined by Karly from the Dear Fantasy Reader Podcast to ma...

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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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