Hype Factor: A Fantasy Critic Podcast
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.
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Intro/Outro Music by Zapsplat (www.zapsplat.com)
Episodes
17 episodes
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!!! ...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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2:01:08
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 Preview1:20:18 - Hy...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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1:44:36
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 Up54:57 - News/Annou...
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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1:26:31
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!!!
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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1:46:34
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!!!&n...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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2:00:23
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, loo...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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1:55:54
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...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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1:37:33
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:0:0...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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1:21:38
Episode 09 - Chatting with Kyle Stephenson
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...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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1:39:48
Episode 08 - Emergency Summer Game Fest Round Up
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.socialIntro/Outro Music by Zapspl...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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1:04:31
Episode 07 - Ranking Unannounced Games
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 rele...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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1:40:01
Episode 06 - Talking with the Creator of Fantasy Critic (Steve Fallon)
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...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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1:52:54
Episode 05 - Annapurna Interactive
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!!! T...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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1:38:03
Episode 04 - Let's Talk Indies
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!!! ...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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1:34:02
Episode 03 - Navigating the Waiver Wire
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:<...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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1:23:27
Episode 02 - The Draft
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 ...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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1:23:09
Episode 01 - The Basics of Fantasy Critic
In this episode Jon and Marcus tell you everything you need to know about how Fantasy Critic works, including scoring, drafting, the waiver wire and common rule variations.Blue Sky: HypeFactor.bsky.socialIntro/Outro Music by Zap...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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