Welcome back to What The Hype where this week we’ll be diving into ‘Percy Jackson and the Olympians’ ahead of the season 2 release on Disney+! 

Pam and Micah are joined by special guest and friend of the show, Mike Schubert of ‘The Newest Olympian’ podcast. Together they discuss their Percy Jackson origin stories, what they loved about season one of the hit Disney+ adaptation, what they’re looking forward to in season 2, and much more!

Where you can find Mike online:

https://www.thenewestolympian.com/

https://www.schub.es/

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Struggling to find things to binge with family and friends over the holiday season? If so, we’ve got you covered on this week’s What The Hype!

Join hosts Eric and Pam as they share a few recommendations they think would make for perfect watching material after your Thanksgiving feast, or even in that lull between Christmas and New Years. In addition to sharing some television and movie titles they think you’ll love, the hosts also each bring a bonus game recommendation to the table so you’ll have plenty of entertainment options to consider!

Television/Movie titles mentioned in this episode: ‘Psyche’ (2006), ‘Julie and the Phantoms’ (2020), ‘Nonnas’ (2025), ‘Kpop Demon Hunters’ (2025)

Games mentioned in this episode: Codenames ONLINE! (https://codenames.game/), Skribbl! (https://skribbl.io/), Trial By Trolley

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From mall rats to mind flayers, we’re catching up on Stranger Things Seasons 3 and 4 before Season 5 drops! Eric, Laura, Micah, and Pam relive the Starcourt Mall chaos, decode Russian radio signals, and try to avoid getting trapped in Vecna’s curse. Bring your Eggos and emotional support walkman - it’s getting weird in Hawkins.

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Grab your garlic and your pitchforks - we’re talking all about classic monsters in our final spooky season episode of the year! This week, Eric, Laura, and Micah look back at Universal’s horror icons, from Frankenstein and The Wolf Man to The Blob. We swap favorite adaptations, confess which monsters we secretly root for, and even build our dream monster team-up. It’s creepy, it’s campy, and it’s full of nostalgia.

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This week, we’re diving deep into the twisted, brilliant mind of the King of Horror himself: Stephen King. From Carrie (which almost ended up in the trash) to The Shining, Misery, and It, we’re exploring what makes a King book so unmistakably King. We share our first introductions to his work, favorite stories, and why his film adaptations are some of the best (and occasionally weirdest) out there. Long live the King!

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It’s spooky season, and this week we're getting real about what scares us most. From creepy childhood stories to jump scares we’ll never forgive, we’re breaking down why being scared is actually… kind of fun. Join Laura, Eric, and Micah for a frightfully good time!

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Grab your sequins and feather boas and prepare to take a dive into Taylor Swift’s ‘The Life of a Showgirl’!

On this episode of What the Hype, Pam is joined by her brother (and fellow Swiftie), Sergio to offer up our immediate initial thoughts on Taylor Swift’s twelfth studio album.

Did the dream team of Martin, Shelback, and Swift live up to the hype, and are we pleased with the sound of the album overall? Plus, we give our thoughts on why we think reviews are mixed among fans, and share our top five tracks off the album!

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We’re heading back to Hawkins! In this episode, we revisit the first two seasons of Stranger Things—from Demogorgons and the Upside Down to Eggo waffles and Steve Harrington’s hair. Join us as we recap the biggest twists, character arcs, and 80s nostalgia that made the show a phenomenon, all to get ready for the long-awaited Season 5. Stay tuned for our upcoming episode where we'll be recapping seasons 3 and 4!

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Join Pam and Laura as they recap and react to the first 6 episodes of 'Outlander: Blood of My Blood' on Starz. So far, we're FULL of questions and excitement about the connections being made to the main 'Outlander' series. How will 'Blood of My Blood' ultimately explain the connection between the ending of 'Outlander' season 7?

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Join Pam and Laura on this week’s episode of What the Hype as we recap the 2025 Emmy Awards. What were the most memorable moments of the night and who won big are discussed. Plus, the hosts talk favorites among the series nominated this year, and which shows they’ll be looking forward to checking out as a result of TV’s biggest night!

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