In Episode 16, Jon and Marcus preview the 2026 fantasy critic draft and provide their locks, booms or busts, sleepers and games to avoid. GET HYPED!!!

Time Stamps:
1:53 - Topic of the Month: 2026 Draft Preview

1:20:18 - Hype Check

1:35:40 - Pixel Prognostications

1:41:28 - Closing

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In Episode 15, Jon and Marcus wrap up the 2025 fantasy critic season. They also discuss news and look back at December's releases. GET HYPED!!!

Time Stamps:
2:30 - Topic of the Month: 2025 Season Wrap Up

54:57 - News/Announcements

1:11:32 - Hype Check - Looking Back

1:19:54 - Closing

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In Episode 14, Jon and Marcus discuss their gaming histories and talk about what kinds of games they're into lately. As always, they also discuss news, look back at November's releases and look forward to what's coming up. GET HYPED!!!

Time Stamps:
2:14 - Topic of the Month: Getting to Know Us

49:05 - News/Announcements

1:16:00 - Hype Check - Looking Back & Ahead

1:33:13 - Pixel Prognostications

1:39:10 - Listener Questions

1:43:40 - Closing

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In Episode 13, Jon and Marcus bring on Dan from Canada to talk about Critics Royale and the Fantasy Critic Super League. He also sticks around to discuss news, look back at October's releases and look forward to what's coming up. GET HYPED!!!

Time Stamps:
0:00 - Intro

1:59 - Topic of the Month: Interview with Dan from Canada

36:43 - News/Announcements

1:09:50 - Hype Check - Looking Back & Ahead

1:41:59 - Pixel Prognostications

1:51:17 - Listener Questions

1:56:32 - Closing

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In Episode 12, Jon and Marcus welcome Carpool Gaming's Sean Capri to chat Fantasy Critic. Sean gets into how he builds his fantasy teams and the role fantasy critic can play within an online community. He also sticks around to discuss news, look back at September's releases and look forward to what's coming up. GET HYPED!!!

Time Stamps:
0:00 - Intro

2:35 - Topic of the Month: Interview with Sean Capri

25:46 - News/Announcements

59:29 - Hype Check - Looking Back & Ahead

1:27:07- Pixel Prognostications

1:43:49 - Listener Questions

1:50:39 - Closing

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In Episode 11, Jon and Marcus dig deep into DLC and attempt to answer whether they are worth adding to your roster. They also discuss fantasy relevant news, announcements, look back at August's releases and look forward to what's coming up soon. GET HYPED!!!

Time Stamps:
0:00 - Intro
12:15 - Topic of the Month: DLC
36:02 - News/Announcements
1:09:27 - Hype Check - Looking Back & Ahead
1:25:38 - Pixel Prognostications
1:35:16 - Closing

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In Episode 10, Jon and Marcus do a deep dive into publisher, 2K Games. They also discuss fantasy relevant news, announcements, look back at July's releases and look forward to what's coming up soon. GET HYPED!!!

Time Stamps:
0:00 - Intro
9:33 - Topic of the Month: 2K Games
29:00 - News/Announcements
46:49 - Hype Check - Looking Back & Ahead
1:04:08 - Pixel Prognostications
1:14:00 - Listener Questions
1:19:38 - Closing

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In Episode 9, Jon and Marcus welcome SixOneIndie co-founder and co-host of The Trophy Room: A PlayStation Podcast, Kyle Stephenson to chat Fantasy Critic. Kyle dives into his hands on experiences at SGF and how he chooses indies for his fantasy critic teams. He also sticks around to discuss news, look back at June's releases and look forward to what's coming up in July. GET HYPED!!!

Time Stamps:
0:00 - Intro
2:18 - Topic of the Month: Interview with Kyle Stephenson
33:36 - News/Announcements
56:07 - Hype Check - Looking Back & Ahead
1:26:11 - Pixel Prognostications
1:35:02 - Closing

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