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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!
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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!
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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.
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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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Hold onto your right hand because Laura, Pam and Micah are back at Nevermore breaking down all of the twists and turns of Season 2 of Netflix’s Wednesday. From heart-stopping twists worthy of The Tell-Tale Heart to revelations as haunting as The Raven’s refrain, the hosts unravel how it all built to an explosive finale — and cast a watchful eye toward the shadowy unknown of Season 3.
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Join Pam and Laura on this week's episode of What the Hype?! as they delve into the controversial trend of "filing the serial numbers off" of fan fiction in order to publish as original work. Some authors take issue with the mere existence of fan fiction, while others draw the line at commercial activity. Where is the line when writing fan fiction, and who gets to decide where it is?
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Micah, Eric and Pam take a nostalgic trip through the sports movies that defined our childhoods, from the backyard legends of The Sandlot to the underdog grit of Little Giants. We revisit the improbable magic of Air Bud and the big-league dreams in Rookie of the Year, then take a slam-dunk detour with Space Jam before rallying behind Team USA in Mighty Ducks 2. Along the way, we swap favorite moments, quotes, and the life lessons these films still serve up today.
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The gates of Nevermore have creaked open once again! Join Micah and Pam for this week's episode of What The Hype?! as they dodge one-eyed ravens and dive into the first four episodes of Netflix’s Wednesday Season 2. From familiar faces to intriguing new arrivals, and from shocking plot twists to tantalizing hints about what’s still to come, the hosts explore everything that makes this season’s first half so spine-tingling. The second half swoops in September 3—so make sure to get caught up now!
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Pam and Eric are back for more 40th anniversary celebration of 'Back to the Future.' This time, we're getting into parts II and III of the franchise, and its ongoing legacy. What the Hype?! Covers all things popular culture old and new, be sure to like and subscribe on our social media channels and tune in for our followup discussions covering each of the two sequels to Back to the Future!
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Welcome back to What the Hype where this week we’re celebrating San Diego Comic-Con 2025! Join hosts Pam and Eric as they break down some of the most exciting headlines that caught their eye coming out of the con this year. News stories covered include why Marvel skipped out on SDCC 2025, plus the latest first looks from ‘The Boys,’ ‘Outlander,’ ‘Project Hail Mary,’ and more!
Looking to sink your teeth into more SDCC 2025 news? Check out news hubs from Variety , Deadline , and EW for even more headlines!
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Welcome back to What The Hype, where this week we’re looking back on some of our favorite TV shows from the 90s and 2000s.Join our hosts as they reminisce on the titles that raised them, ranging from classic 90s kids hits like ‘Mighty Morphin’ Power Rangers’ and ‘All That,’ to iconic teen hits such as ‘Saved by the Bell’ and ‘The O.C.’ Why do these shows stick out as favorites from our youth, and what sort of lasting impact have they made on ourselves and on pop culture?
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This week on What The Hype?! We’re switching our Time Circuits on and chasing a lightning strike in our silver Delorean because it’s the 40th Anniversary of “Back to the Future!” Join hosts Eric and Pam as they recount their first introductions to the time travel trilogy starring Michael J. Fox and Christopher Lloyd.
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