What the Hype?! Pop Culture Podcasting
What The Hype?! is the class you always wanted, but were never offered in school! Each week, a panel of pop culture junkies educate each other on today’s biggest books, shows, movies, and more. No matter your experience, there’s something for everyone. Total Noob? We'll educate you on why the fandom took off and what makes someone a true fan! Already an expert? We’ll just see about that! Our subsequent episodes will take you on a deep dive and really test your stan-hood! And, if you’re somewhere in the middle, teetering on the edge of fandom, we’ll show you What The Hype is all about!
Episodes
June 27, 2025 • 89 mins
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 ver...
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June 20, 2025 • 45 mins
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...
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June 13, 2025 • 76 mins
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!
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June 9, 2025 • 107 mins
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.
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May 30, 2025 • 91 mins
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?...
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May 23, 2025 • 82 mins
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 ...
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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!
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May 9, 2025 • 83 mins
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...
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May 2, 2025 • 81 mins
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?
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April 25, 2025 • 55 mins
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!
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April 14, 2025 • 80 mins
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.
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April 11, 2025 • 73 mins
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 w...
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April 11, 2025 • 74 mins
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.
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April 7, 2025 • 55 mins
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!
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April 5, 2025 • 85 mins
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 cov...
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March 28, 2025 • 68 mins
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 li...
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March 21, 2025 • 52 mins
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 ...
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March 14, 2025 • 52 mins
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 Song...
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March 3, 2025 • 76 mins
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 f...
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February 28, 2025 • 58 mins
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...
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