Before the Avengers, Marvel’s original superhero team, the Fantastic Fou, set the stage for the Marvel Universe as we know it. In this episode, we break down the team’s wild origin story, iconic powers, and their evolution from comic book legends to upcoming MCU headliners. With Pedro Pascal, Vanessa Kirby, Joseph Quinn, and Ebon Moss-Bachrach set to play the team, we discuss what this reboot means for Marvel’s future, why past versions flopped, and how Doctor Doom might still loom large even if...
Jun 27, 2025•1 hr 30 min
Before Wednesday Season 2 drops on Netflix, we’re diving into everything you need to know about the hit series, from its Tim Burton-led TV debut to its deep roots in 'The Addams Family' legacy. We recap Season 1’s plot, highlight standout moments, and break down why Nevermore Academy had us hooked from the jump. Plus, we share our first reactions to the newly released opening scene of Season 2 and discuss what we’re most excited to see next, like the return of Pugsley, the arrival of Grandmama, ...
Jun 20, 2025•46 min
This week’s episode is all about celebrating some of our favorite TV and movie dads! What makes these father figures so loveable? How did they navigate life’s challenges and conflicts? What valuable lessons did they teach us? Join Micah, Eric, and Pam for a special Father’s Day pod! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 13, 2025•1 hr 16 min
Happy Pride, y’all! The topic for this week’s “What the Hype?!” discussion is, Pop Culture Pride! How do movies and TVs handle representation of LGBTQIA+ individuals, and historically what has changed since the film industry started? Join Eric, Laura, Pamela and special guest Robert for their insights, opinions and laughs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 09, 2025•1 hr 48 min
Season 2 of HBO Max's 'The Last of Us' is proving controversial for fans of the game and show alike. We break down the season and highlight the areas we loved, but don't shy away from talking about what the show was missing. Should the Ellie/Abby dynamic have been more front and center this season to help viewers understand why they need to care about Abby? Or was it important to give Ellie a full season to cover her emotional arc? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 30, 2025•1 hr 32 min
Welcome back to What The Hype! This week, the gang’s all here to break down the most exciting tidbits of television news to come out of the 2025 Upfront Presentations. Don’t know what the Upfronts are? Don’t worry– we’ll clue you in! Fandoms and television news discussed on this week’s episode include: Mike Schur’s ‘The Dig,’ ‘Game of Thrones’ spinoff ‘A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms,’ ‘Bridgerton’ season 4, ‘The Pitt,’ ‘Spider-Man Noir,’ ‘Daredevil: Born Again,’ ‘Wednesday’ season 2, and more! L...
May 23, 2025•1 hr 22 min
We asked for feedback, and you provided! Join Laura, Pam, Eric and Micah for a very special What the Hype?!! mailbag episode, featuring feedback from you, the listener, regarding any of the pop culture properties we’ve covered on the show! And ones you love that you want us to chat about! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 16, 2025•1 hr 28 min
In time for Mother's Day, we’re diving deep into the beloved world of Gilmore Girls! From the fast-talking charm of Lorelai and Rory to the quirky, cozy vibe of Stars Hollow, we’re celebrating everything that made the series a fan favorite. We break down our favorite Gilmore Girls characters, debate the ultimate question—Dean, Jess, or Logan?—and revisit unforgettable side characters like Kirk, Paris, and Miss Patty. Plus, we share our honest thoughts on the Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life rev...
May 09, 2025•1 hr 24 min
Hello again, you! Join Micah, Pam and Laura as they recap the fifth and final season of Netflix’s hit psychological thriller ‘You’! What in the world is going on with the Lockwood family? Is Kate to blame for “activating” Joe? On the scale of Beck to Love, where does Bronte fall? Were the ghosts of girlfriends past too much for Joe? And were we satisfied with the ending? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 02, 2025•1 hr 22 min
Hello you. This week on What The Hype we’re taking a dive into Netflix’s ‘You’ ahead of the premiere of the psychological thriller’s fifth and final season. Join. Pam, Laura and Micah as they reminisce on the past four seasons of the series and get to the bottom of just what makes Netflix’s ‘You’ so addicting. Plus, we’re sharing what tops our list as the wildest thing Joe Goldberg has done on the show! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 25, 2025•56 min
Join us this week to hear our panel's instant reaction to the premiere episode of 'The Last of Us' season 2. We're fresh off the first episode of the first season, so check out our immediate impressions for how the second season is shaping up! We talk about changes from the game story so far, as well as what to expect in the weeks ahead. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 15, 2025•1 hr 20 min
HEAVY SPOILER WARNING for the upcoming events of season 2. Eric, Laura, and Chelsea are back to theorize about how the next season may change up the order of events presented in the game to strategically ingratiate the audience with certain... complex characters. Will we get another departure episode that fits perfectly in the original story like 'Long, Long Time' in season 1? And where oh where will they cut the story to make us wait for the rest of the story? Learn more about your ad choices. ...
Apr 11, 2025•1 hr 13 min
Micah and Laura come together after having a couple of days to take in the finale. We're doing a deep dive analysis of each principal character, and trying to draw theories and interpretations from the mind of Mike White. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 11, 2025•1 hr 14 min
Micah and Laura hop on late this Sunday evening to react to the season 3 finale of Max's 'The White Lotus.' Who lives, who dies, and who is transformed at the end of their stay in Thailand? Listen to hear which of our theories panned out, which didn't, and be sure to tune in for our deep dive analysis of season 3 coming soon! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 07, 2025•56 min
SPOILER WARNING! When you’re lost in the darkness… tune in to What the Hype?! Today’s episode will begin our coverage of MAX’s “The Last of Us,” which has its Season 2 premiere on Sunday April 13. In this episode, the hosts recap the events of Season 1, as well as the video game on which it’s based. Excitingly, hosts Laura and Eric are joined by Chelsea Hopkins, and the whole panel has a lot to say. Chelsea and Eric previously covered Season 1 of the HBO show on their special event podcast, “Tha...
Apr 05, 2025•1 hr 26 min
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 Suzanne Collins wove together a compelling new story that adds a lot to the characters who we adore. We breakdown the overall arc of the book, the new and old characters we're introduced to, what else we would like to see Collins right about in future books, and so much more. T...
Mar 28, 2025•1 hr 8 min
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 if they were reaped for one of the Games, and what they would do in order to survive. Then, we take a look at who fans want to see portray a younger Haymitch, and do some fancasting of our own. Next week will be our Sunrise on the Reaping review, so get reading! Learn more ab...
Mar 21, 2025•52 min
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 tolerate dystopian fiction given all that's going on in the world? We also share what we'd like to see in the Haymitch-led spinoff which arrives March 18, and look back on the first spinoff, The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes. Stay tuned for two more Hunger Games-themed epi...
Mar 14, 2025•52 min•Ep. 41
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 3 of the hit HBO TV series, The White Lotus. Join them as they explore the intricate dynamics and relationships of the hotel's guests and its staff. Micah and Laura discuss popular fan theories around who the floating body belongs to and who (or what) pulled the trigger. Is ...
Mar 04, 2025•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 40
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 what's made it special, and what Nintendo needs to do with the Switch 2 when it releases later in 2025. Plus, we look at the Nintendo Switch's top-selling games, which we would bring to a desert island, and why the video game maker needs to give us games with Wario, Metroid,...
Feb 28, 2025•59 min•Ep. 39
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 theme of redemption? Are we satisfied with the way the series left things off for all our favorite characters? Plus, where does the ‘Karate Kid’ franchise go from here? All that and more is discussed on the latest episode of What The Hype! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...
Feb 21, 2025•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 38
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 other to Animal Crossing, Stardew Valley, Mini Motorways, A Link to the Past, The Sims, and more! We discuss the elements in them that help us lower our blood pressure, and what we look for in these types of games. Follow What the Hype?! in your favorite podcast app and on ...
Feb 14, 2025•57 min•Ep. 37
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, Xaden's family, the Isles, and what those cliffhangers at the end might really mean! Later in the episode we talk about the highly-anticipated Fourth Wing TV show, and when we can expect Rebecca Yarros to publish Book 4 in the series. Don't forget to follow What the Hype?! in yo...
Feb 07, 2025•56 min•Ep. 36
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 long wait between parts one and two? Which story arcs were hits (and misses), which characters are we gravitating toward, and much more is discussed on this week’s episode of What The Hype. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 30, 2025•1 hr 13 min
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 it felt like to be a kid again. And with a pirate captain and a pirate droid by their side, the main characters of the show all shine brightly throughout the whole season. What does Jude Law’s “Jod” owe to another Disney pirate captain? What, if anything, would we want out of...
Jan 17, 2025•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 34
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 make predictions about Onyx Storm, due out on January 21. We discuss what the real story with Violet's dad might be, Violet's second signet, who the dark wielder is with the long silver braid, Venin scribes, and so much more! You shouldn't listen to this episode unless you've ...
Jan 10, 2025•1 hr 7 min
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 S...
Dec 20, 2024•55 min•Ep. 32
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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 13, 2024•53 min•Ep. 31
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? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 06, 2024•54 min•Ep. 30
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 t...
Nov 29, 2024•1 hr•Ep. 29
