Hype Factor: A Fantasy Critic Podcast – Details, episodes & analysis

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Hype Factor: A Fantasy Critic Podcast

Hype Factor

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Frequency: 1 episode/27d. Total Eps: 20

In this monthly podcast, Jon and Marcus discuss everything you need to know about Fantasy Critic. They breakdown the year's releases, discuss the news and predict review scores - all through a Fantasy Critic lens.

Blue Sky: @hypefactor.bsky.social

Intro/Outro Music by Zapsplat (www.zapsplat.com)

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#95
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#98
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12/09/2025
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04/06/2025
#96
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#56
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02/06/2025
#69
🇨🇦 Canada - Video Games
10/12/2024
#64

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Episode 11 - DLC

Season 1 · Episode 11

Sunday, August 31, 2025 • Duration 01:37:33

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

Follow us and send us your questions on Blue Sky: @HypeFactor.bsky.social OR on Twitter: @hypefactorfc

Intro/Outro Music by Zapsplat www.zapsplat.com

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Episode 10 - 2K Games

Season 1 · Episode 10

Monday, July 28, 2025 • Duration 01:21:38

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

Follow us and send us your questions on Blue Sky: @HypeFactor.bsky.social

Intro/Outro Music by Zapsplat www.zapsplat.com

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Episode 09 - Chatting with Kyle Stephenson

Season 1 · Episode 9

Monday, June 30, 2025 • Duration 01:39:48

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

Follow us and send us your questions on Blue Sky: @HypeFactor.bsky.social

Follow Kyle on Blue Sky: @MrKStep.bsky.social

Intro/Outro Music by Zapsplat www.zapsplat.com

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Episode 08 - Emergency Summer Game Fest Round Up

Season 1 · Episode 8

Wednesday, June 11, 2025 • Duration 01:04:31

In Episode 8, Jon and Marcus rundown all the 2025 fantasy critic relevant announcements from Summer Game Fest. GET HYPED!!!

Follow us and send us your questions on Blue Sky: @HypeFactor.bsky.social

Intro/Outro Music by Zapsplat www.zapsplat.com

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Episode 07 - Ranking Unannounced Games

Season 1 · Episode 7

Monday, May 26, 2025 • Duration 01:40:01

In Episode 7, Jon and Marcus take a stab at ranking the best options among the unannounced games on the Fantasy Critic website for the remainder of the 2025 season. They also discuss fantasy relevant news, announcements, look back at May's releases and look forward to what's coming up soon. GET HYPED!!!

Special shout out to @‪mattbrookbank.bsky.social for the topic suggestion!

Time Stamps:
0:00 - Intro
2:15 - Topic of the Month: Ranking Unannounced Games
35:45 - News/Announcements
1:02:50 - Hype Check - Looking Back & Ahead
1:19:37 - Pixel Prognostications
1:29:14 - Listener Questions
1:38:10 - Closing

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Episode 06 - Talking with the Creator of Fantasy Critic (Steve Fallon)

Season 1 · Episode 6

Monday, April 28, 2025 • Duration 01:52:54

In Episode 6, Jon and Marcus welcome Steve Fallon, the creator of Fantasy Critic. Steve lets us in on his fantasy strategies and discusses managing the site. He also sticks around to discuss Nintendo Switch 2 news, look back at April's releases and look forward to what's coming up in May. GET HYPED!!!

Time Stamps:
0:00 - Intro
1:51 - Topic of the Month: Interview with Steve Fallon
30:04 - News/Announcements
1:22:08 - Hype Check - Looking Back & Ahead
1:44:47 - Pixel Prognostications
1:49:22 - Closing

Follow us and send us your questions on Blue Sky: @HypeFactor.bsky.social

Join the Fantasy Critic Discord: https://discord.gg/wKg4zw8TZx

Intro/Outro Music by Zapsplat www.zapsplat.com

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Episode 05 - Annapurna Interactive

Season 1 · Episode 5

Monday, March 31, 2025 • Duration 01:38:03

In Episode 5, Jon and Marcus do a deep dive into indie publisher Annapurna Interactive. They also discuss fantasy relevant news, announcements, look back at March's releases and look forward to what's coming up soon. GET HYPED!!!

Time Stamps:
0:00 - Intro
3:47 - Topic of the Month: Annapurna Interactive
25:04 - News/Announcements
1:11:52 - Hype Check - Looking Back & Ahead
1:22:22 - Pixel Prognostications
1:28:14 - Listener Questions
1:35:39 - Closing

Follow us and send us your questions on Blue Sky: @HypeFactor.bsky.social

Intro/Outro Music by Zapsplat www.zapsplat.com

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Episode 04 - Let's Talk Indies

Season 1 · Episode 4

Thursday, February 27, 2025 • Duration 01:34:02

In Episode 4, Jon and Marcus get into the weeds about choosing indie games for your fantasy team. They also discuss relevant news, announcements, look back at February's releases and look forward to what's coming up soon. GET HYPED!!!

Time Stamps:
0:00 - Intro
3:01 - Topic of the Month: Indies
25:10 - News/Announcements
1:02:33 - Hype Check - Looking Back & Ahead
1:16:27 - Pixel Prognostications
1:24:11 - Listener Questions
1:31:54 - Closing

Follow us and send us your questions on Blue Sky: @HypeFactor.bsky.social

Intro/Outro Music by Zapsplat www.zapsplat.com

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Episode 03 - Navigating the Waiver Wire

Season 1 · Episode 3

Monday, January 27, 2025 • Duration 01:23:27

In Episode 3, Jon and Marcus help you navigate the Fantasy Critic waiver wire. They also discuss relevant news, announcements, look back at January's releases and do a Hype Check on what's coming up soon. GET HYPED!!!

Time Stamps:
0:00 - Intro
4:35 - Topic of the Month: Navigating the Waiver Wire
32:58 - News/Announcements
54:36 - Looking Back at January 2025
58:51 - Hype Check (Looking ahead)
1:07:42 - Pixel Prognostications
1:12:50 - Listener Questions
1:20:40 - Closing

Follow us and send us your questions on Blue Sky: @HypeFactor.bsky.social

Intro/Outro Music by Zapsplat www.zapsplat.com

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Episode 02 - The Draft

Season 1 · Episode 2

Monday, December 30, 2024 • Duration 01:23:09

In Episode 2, Jon and Marcus tell you everything you need to know about your upcoming 2025 Fantasy Critic Draft. They discuss important draft strategies, as well as review their picks for Locks, Boom or Busts, Sleepers and games to Avoid. They also take a moment to highlight upcoming games in January that have fantasy relevance. GET HYPED!!!

Blue Sky: HypeFactor.bsky.social

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