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 were grooving to music from Maggie Rogers. We also loved the Sonic film franchise and TV shows like Arcane and English Teacher.

Then, we look ahead to 2025! Topics include the next Hunger Games spinoff Sunrise on the Reaping, Grand Theft Auto 6, Yellowjackets Season 3 , the Stranger Things finale, and so much more!

Thank you to everyone for joining What the Hype?! this year! Make sure to follow us in your favorite podcast app and on YouTube. We'd also deeply appreciate a review!

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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 Murder in Small Town X (Haven't heard of it? Most of us haven't), Reality TV has provided us with an escape from our own realities. Let us know what reality TV shows we need to watch!

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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 discussion on spoiler warnings: Is there a certain amount of time you have to wait before spoiling online? And what are the best ways to avoid spoilers?

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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.Together, we chat about our must watch, can’t miss classics, and confess which Christmas movies have fallen out of favor with us personally over the years. Have we bought into the Hallmark/Netflix original holiday slates yet? And are there any other movies we only gravitate toward during the holidays even though they technically aren’t “Christmas” movies? All that and much more can be found on this week’s episode of What The Hype!

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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 over the first six seasons, reminisce on growing up karate kids, and discuss the producers' ability to transcend generations of fans. Are we team Johnny Lawrence or Team Daniel LaRusso? Cobra Kai or Miyagi-do? Do we find ourselves getting wrapped up more with the kids or the adults? Should we have seen the end of Season 6: Part 2 coming? What's it all building up to for February's grand finale? And, could there be a Mr. Miyagi spin-off series in the works?

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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, character development, romantic tension, political suppression, and more in this debrief of ‘Iron Flame.’ Soon, we’ll release a theories and predictions episode for the upcoming third installment to the series, ‘Onyx Storm.’ 

Looking for our Fourth Wing primer episode? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ughbIUCULZI 

Looking for a our smut episode? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8-aWpfPVF-s

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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 beating viewers over the head with unnecessary cameos. We address where ‘Agatha’ fits into the larger MCU story, but honestly, this is a story all its own with new characters and plenty of twists and turns along the way. We also discuss the current state of Marvel, and whether or not ‘Agatha’ represents a return to form for the MCU!

What were YOUR favorite parts of ‘Agatha All Along,’ and which Marvel property do you think we’ll see these characters in next?

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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 selling book series, which follows Claire— a World War II combat nurse who suddenly finds herself time traveling back to 18th century Scotland.

Our ‘Outlander’ newbies talk about what it’s been like watching season 1 for the first time, in addition to weighing in on Claire as a protagonist, who else is starting to stand out amongst the ensemble cast as one to keep an eye on, Claire and Jamie’s budding relationship, and much more!

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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 their impact on audiences, look at the psychological aspects of fear and the cultural significance of horror narratives, and share personal favorites. Plus, we ask if scary movies are ONLY for Halloween, and what the point of these movies are in the first place.

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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 highs and lows of con-going, and why so many people see it as an escape from reality.

We also talk about the sense of community and escape that conventions provide, as well as memorable moments from our own con trips (Warning: Do NOT touch Andrew's light saber).

Later, we chat about paying to meet and receive autographs from celebrities, and if it feels like fans are being preyed on (Don't be like Eric and take out a cash advance!). To wrap up, we share a list of tips to help you have the best con experience possible.

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