Hype Factor: A Fantasy Critic Podcast

In Episode 20, Jon and Marcus are joined by HikarW (aka Matt) to discuss the process of creating his incredible 2026 Fantasy Critic Draft Guide. He also sticks around to discuss news, look back at April's releases and look forward to what's coming up. GET HYPED!!! Time Stamps:0:00 - Intro1:22 - Topic of the Month: Interview with HikarW31:00 - News/Announcements59:49 - Hype Check - Looking Back & Ahead 1:13:44 - Pixel Prognostications 1:24:40 - ClosingFollow us and send us your questions on Blue Sky: @HypeFactor.bsky.social or on Twitter: @hypefactorfcPodcast Art by the amazing Eric Gilles: https://linktr.ee/MrTheHumanIntro/Outro Music by Zapsplat www.zapsplat.com

In Episode 19, Jon and Marcus bring on Garret Bland of the RPG Cave to talk about his history with Fantasy Critic and how he values & chooses RPGs for his team. He also sticks around to discuss news, look back at March's releases and look forward to what's coming up. GET HYPED!!! Time Stamps:0:00 - Intro1:50 - Topic of the Month: Interview with Garret35:38 - News/Announcements1:06:42 - Hype Check - Looking Back & Ahead 1:27:17 - Pixel Prognostications 1:45:14 - Closing Follow us and send us your questions on Blue Sky: @HypeFactor.bsky.social or on Twitter: @hypefactorfcFind Garret on Blue Sky: @blandexplosion.bsky.socialPodcast Art by the amazing Eric Gilles: https://linktr.ee/MrTheHumanIntro/Outro Music by Zapsplat www.zapsplat.com

In Episode 18, Jon and Marcus chat about what determines how much they bid on games. As always they also discuss news, look back at February's releases and look forward to what's coming up. GET HYPED!!! Time Stamps:0:00 - Intro1:01 - Topic of the Month: Budget Management34:52 - News/Announcements1:07:12 - Hype Check - Looking Back & Ahead 1:22:44 - Pixel Prognostications 1:32:00 - ClosingFollow us and send us your questions on Blue Sky: @HypeFactor.bsky.social or on Twitter: @hypefactorfcIntro/Outro Music by Zapsplat www.zapsplat.com

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 Gems1:37:06 - News/Announcements1:49:18 - Hype Check - Looking Back1:51:42 - Pixel Prognostications 1:58:02 - ClosingFollow us and send us your questions on Blue Sky: @HypeFactor.bsky.socialIntro/Outro Music by Zapsplat www.zapsplat.com

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 - Hype Check1:35:40 - Pixel Prognostications1:41:28 - ClosingFollow us and send us your questions on Blue Sky: @HypeFactor.bsky.socialIntro/Outro Music by Zapsplat www.zapsplat.com

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/Announcements1:11:32 - Hype Check - Looking Back1:19:54 - ClosingFollow us and send us your questions on Blue Sky: @HypeFactor.bsky.socialIntro/Outro Music by Zapsplat www.zapsplat.com

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 Us49:05 - News/Announcements1:16:00 - Hype Check - Looking Back & Ahead 1:33:13 - Pixel Prognostications 1:39:10 - Listener Questions1:43:40 - ClosingFollow us and send us your questions on Blue Sky: @HypeFactor.bsky.socialIntro/Outro Music by Zapsplat www.zapsplat.com

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 - Intro1:59 - Topic of the Month: Interview with Dan from Canada36:43 - News/Announcements1:09:50 - Hype Check - Looking Back & Ahead 1:41:59 - Pixel Prognostications 1:51:17 - Listener Questions1:56:32 - ClosingFollow us and send us your questions on Blue Sky: @HypeFactor.bsky.socialFollow Dan on Blue Sky: @fielderschoice9.bsky.socialIntro/Outro Music by Zapsplat www.zapsplat.com

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 - Intro2:35 - Topic of the Month: Interview with Sean Capri25:46 - News/Announcements59:29 - Hype Check - Looking Back & Ahead 1:27:07- Pixel Prognostications 1:43:49 - Listener Questions1:50:39 - ClosingFollow us and send us your questions on Blue Sky: @HypeFactor.bsky.socialCheck out Carpool Gaming at https://carpoolgaming.com and follow Sean on Blue Sky: @cpgsean.bsky.socialIntro/Outro Music by Zapsplat www.zapsplat.com    

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 - Intro12:15 - Topic of the Month: DLC36:02 - News/Announcements1:09:27 - Hype Check - Looking Back & Ahead 1:25:38 - Pixel Prognostications1:35:16 - ClosingFollow us and send us your questions on Blue Sky: @HypeFactor.bsky.social OR on Twitter: @hypefactorfcIntro/Outro Music by Zapsplat www.zapsplat.com    

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 - Intro9:33 - Topic of the Month: 2K Games29:00 - News/Announcements46:49 - Hype Check - Looking Back & Ahead 1:04:08 - Pixel Prognostications1:14:00 - Listener Questions1:19:38 - ClosingFollow us and send us your questions on Blue Sky: @HypeFactor.bsky.socialIntro/Outro Music by Zapsplat www.zapsplat.com    

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 - Intro2:18 - Topic of the Month: Interview with Kyle Stephenson33:36 - News/Announcements56:07 - Hype Check - Looking Back & Ahead 1:26:11 - Pixel Prognostications1:35:02 - ClosingFollow us and send us your questions on Blue Sky: @HypeFactor.bsky.socialFollow Kyle on Blue Sky: @MrKStep.bsky.socialIntro/Outro Music by Zapsplat www.zapsplat.com    

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 Zapsplat www.zapsplat.com    

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 - Intro2:15 - Topic of the Month: Ranking Unannounced Games35:45 - News/Announcements1:02:50 - Hype Check - Looking Back & Ahead 1:19:37 - Pixel Prognostications1:29:14 - Listener Questions1:38:10 - Closing 

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 - Intro1:51 - Topic of the Month: Interview with Steve Fallon30:04 - News/Announcements1:22:08 - Hype Check - Looking Back & Ahead 1:44:47 - Pixel Prognostications1:49:22 - ClosingFollow us and send us your questions on Blue Sky: @HypeFactor.bsky.socialJoin the Fantasy Critic Discord: https://discord.gg/wKg4zw8TZxIntro/Outro Music by Zapsplat www.zapsplat.com    

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 - Intro3:47 - Topic of the Month: Annapurna Interactive25:04 - News/Announcements1:11:52 - Hype Check - Looking Back & Ahead 1:22:22 - Pixel Prognostications1:28:14 - Listener Questions1:35:39 - ClosingFollow us and send us your questions on Blue Sky: @HypeFactor.bsky.socialIntro/Outro Music by Zapsplat www.zapsplat.com   

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 - Intro3:01 - Topic of the Month: Indies25:10 - News/Announcements1:02:33 - Hype Check - Looking Back & Ahead 1:16:27 - Pixel Prognostications1:24:11 - Listener Questions1:31:54 - ClosingFollow us and send us your questions on Blue Sky: @HypeFactor.bsky.socialIntro/Outro Music by Zapsplat www.zapsplat.com   

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 - Intro4:35 - Topic of the Month: Navigating the Waiver Wire32:58 - News/Announcements54:36 - Looking Back at January 202558:51 - Hype Check (Looking ahead)1:07:42 - Pixel Prognostications1:12:50 - Listener Questions1:20:40 - ClosingFollow us and send us your questions on Blue Sky: @HypeFactor.bsky.socialIntro/Outro Music by Zapsplat www.zapsplat.com  

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.socialIntro/Outro Music by Zapsplat www.zapsplat.com  

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 Zapsplat www.zapsplat.com