• 'Bridgerton' Season 4 Part 1 Reaction
    Feb 9 2026
    Dearest gentle readers, we’re back in the ton breaking down Bridgerton Season 4, Part 1, where it is at last Benedict’s moment. The forever-free-spirited second son finds his world shaken when a mysterious Lady in Silver crashes Violet’s masquerade, and suddenly settling down doesn’t seem so dreadful. We dig into Benedict’s season 3 development, first impressions of Sophie Baek, the upstairs/downstairs romance tease, and whether this love story is hitting its marks. Plus, all the juicy B-plots: Penelope’s fame (and royal scrutiny), Fran and John’s return, Eloise on the shelf, Hyacinth ready to debut, Lady Danbury itching to escape the ton, and Violet’s long-neglected garden finally getting some attention. Grab your dance card and press play. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 Std. und 5 Min.
  • LIVE Reaction to 'A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms' Pilot Episode
    Jan 19 2026
    We’re riding back into Westeros with Dunk & Egg, George R.R. Martin’s lighter, lore-rich prequel following the unlikely duo of Ser Duncan the Tall and his sharp squire, Egg—set about 90 years before Game of Thrones. We break down how this series fits between House of the Dragon and ASOIAF, dig into the three original novellas, and react to a pilot that’s surprisingly breezier (yes, including some truly unhinged Westerosi gross-out moments). From tourneys at Ashford to meta jokes, lighter music, and the birth of a legendary partnership, we wrap by picking favorite moments and deciding if we’re all in for the season ahead. Interested in checking out Eric's prior coverage of this story? Look no further: https://gameofowns.com/197 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    44 Min.
  • Percy Jackson S2: Sea of Monsters Check-In
    Jan 12 2026
    Pack your bags and prepare to set sail through the Sea of Monsters! This week, we’re returning to the world of ‘Percy Jackson,’ and catching up on all things season 2! Join hosts Pam and Micah as they share their thoughts on how they’re finding the second season of the series so far. Favorite moments, standout characters, and what we’re looking forward to on the horizon are all discussed on this week’s episode of What The Hype Podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    48 Min.
  • From the Abyss to the Basement: 'Stranger Things' Says Goodbye
    Jan 6 2026
    We’re breaking down Part Two of Stranger Things Season 5 and the very end of this epic journey. We share our initial reactions, shout out standout performances, and talk surprises before diving into the big answers: Vecna’s origins, the truth about Eleven’s powers, the Upside Down as a wormhole, and Brenner’s lasting damage. We unpack the emotional character moments (Will coming out, Dustin and Steve, Nancy finally choosing herself), the all-out final battle in the Abyss (Nancy goes Rambo, Joyce gets the kill), and the graduation-day epilogue that passes the D&D torch to the next generation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 Std. und 30 Min.
  • Pop Culture Resolutions: New Year, No Pressure
    Dec 15 2025
    What if your New Year’s resolutions were… actually fun? In our final episode of 2025, we’re talking pop culture resolutions: low-stakes, joy-first goals tied to the movies, books, games, and media we already love. No pressure, no self-optimization—just intentional leisure and a better relationship with our downtime. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 Std. und 20 Min.
  • 'Wicked: For Good' Reaction and Review
    Dec 9 2025
    Hold on to your broomsticks because this week on What The Hype we’re flying high into the world of ‘Wicked.’ Join hosts Pam and Eric, plus special guest (and ‘Wicked’ superfan) Annie Scott as they discuss the two part big screen adaptation of the hit musical. How does ‘Wicked: For Good’ stack up against its predecessor, and what were our thoughts on the additions made to the plot– including the two new songs added? What were our favorite bits across both films, and were there parts we didn’t care for? We discuss all this and much more on this week’s episode of the pod! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 Std. und 23 Min.
  • 'Stranger Things' Season 5 Part 1 Reaction
    Dec 1 2025
    Major spoiler warning for Stranger Things season 5! Stranger Things is BACK and we’re diving straight into our hottest takes on Season 5 Part 1. From the thrill of returning to Hawkins to the genuinely unexpected twists (hi, suddenly-grown Holly Wheeler), we’re breaking down everything hitting hard and everything… not so much. We get into the Wheeler house attack, the military takeover, Dustin’s grief spiral, Eleven’s training glow-up, the wild new Upside Down army base, Robin and Will’s long-overdue team-up, the kids casually kidnapping a whole family, and MAX MAX MAX. Plus Vecna’s eerie new strategy and Will’s emerging powers. We wrap with bold predictions, wormhole theories, and the early death roster (sorry in advance, Steve and Will). Let’s go back into the Upside Down. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 Std. und 21 Min.
  • Percy Jackson Season 1 Recap: Gods, Monsters, and What’s Next
    Nov 17 2025
    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/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    57 Min.