Hype Podcast looks back at the year that was, with our 2016 in review special covering Fantastic Beasts, Hamilton, Rogue One, The 100, Gilmore Girls, and more.

How We Hype:
– Marama has been watching The Lady in the Van and Sully because, er, Christmas.
– We discuss our go-to holiday movies.
– After our contentious discussion last time, Pam weighs in on Rogue One.
– Plus, we have an EIGHT BOOK GIVEAWAY! Listen to our reviews on this episode, and then enter the giveaway below. Reminder that winners must have a mailing address in the USA, UK, or Canada.

2016 In Review/2017 In Preview:
– We pick the best movies, TV shows, albums, and books of the year.
– We try to remember the biggest entertainment stories, but mostly fail.
– What were the biggest letdowns?
– A mini In Memoriam for the amazing people we lost in 2016.
– Favourite Hype moments include Selina’s interview with Alex Vlahos and Pam’s with Bradley James.
– Our most anticipated movies of 2017.
– We take a minute to muse on the changing nature of fandom, and it’s not all positive.
– Fandom resolutions!
– Plus, live on air: Which Love Actually guy is your soulmate, and which Love Actually character are you?
– Listener feedback covers diversity in media, crackpot theories, and a Harry Potter puzzler.
– Happy New Year! We’ll see you in 2017!

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