Hype Factor: A Fantasy Critic Podcast

Hype Factor
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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.socialIntro/Outro Music by Zapsplat (www.zapsplat.com)

  1. 4D AGO

    Episode 17 - Tier List of Hidden Gems

    In Episode 17, Jon and Marcus prepare a tier list for A WHOLE BUNCH of games likely to be available in your leagues. As always, they also discuss news, look back at January's releases and look forward to what's coming up. GET HYPED!!!  Time Stamps: 6:46 - Topic of the Month: Tier List of Hidden Gems 1:37:06 - News/Announcements 1:49:18 - Hype Check - Looking Back 1:51:42 - Pixel Prognostications  1:58:02 - Closing Follow us and send us your questions on Blue Sky: @HypeFactor.bsky.social Intro/Outro Music by Zapsplat www.zapsplat.com

    2h 1m

  2. JAN 2

    Episode 16 - 2026 Draft Preview

    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 Follow us and send us your questions on Blue Sky: @HypeFactor.bsky.social Intro/Outro Music by Zapsplat www.zapsplat.com

    1h 45m

  3. 12/17/2025

    Episode 15 - 2025 Season Wrap Up

    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 Follow us and send us your questions on Blue Sky: @HypeFactor.bsky.social Intro/Outro Music by Zapsplat www.zapsplat.com

    1h 27m

  4. 11/24/2025

    Episode 14 - Getting to Know Us

    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 Follow us and send us your questions on Blue Sky: @HypeFactor.bsky.social Intro/Outro Music by Zapsplat www.zapsplat.com

    1h 47m

  5. 10/27/2025

    Episode 13 - Critics Royale w/ Dan from Canada

    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 Follow us and send us your questions on Blue Sky: @HypeFactor.bsky.social Follow Dan on Blue Sky: @fielderschoice9.bsky.social Intro/Outro Music by Zapsplat www.zapsplat.com

    2 hr

  6. 09/26/2025

    Episode 12 - The One with Sean Capri

    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 Follow us and send us your questions on Blue Sky: @HypeFactor.bsky.social Check out Carpool Gaming at https://carpoolgaming.com and follow Sean on Blue Sky: @cpgsean.bsky.social Intro/Outro Music by Zapsplat www.zapsplat.com

    1h 56m

  7. 08/31/2025

    Episode 11 - DLC

    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

    1h 38m

  8. 07/28/2025

    Episode 10 - 2K Games

    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

    1h 22m
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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.socialIntro/Outro Music by Zapsplat (www.zapsplat.com)

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