'Heartstopper': What's the Hype About This LGBTQ+ Netflix Dramedy?

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🗓️ 28 June 2024

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‘Heartstopper’ is a queer, British coming-of-age romantic dramedy series based on Alice Oseman’s webcomic and graphic novel of the same name. The story was loyally adapted by Netflix and became an instant hit thanks to its feel-good and unique LGBTQ storytelling. In this episode of What the Hype?!, Pam, Andrew, and Eric are joined by Andrew's boyfriend and Heartstopper superfan Pat to celebrate Pride Month and share why the novels and show are worth watching! What makes it unique compared to other queer shows and movies, and what are its contributions to the LGBTQ+ community? Plus, we discuss some ridiculous drama in the fandom and share what we hope to see for future novels and seasons. Make sure you're following us in your favorite podcast app so you never miss an episode! Visit WhatTheHypePodcast.com for more, and check out full video episodes on YouTube! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	Tell me all about your latest obsession.
0:05.0	Are you a fan got guilty pleasure?
0:08.0	Yeah, your confessions.
0:10.0	What the hype?
0:12.0	Oh, oh, oh, oh, what? What the hype? What the hype?
0:15.0	Take we from Venge then.
0:18.0	What the hype?
0:20.0	What the hype?
0:22.0	What the hype? What the hype? Welcome back to What the hype!
0:29.0	Welcome back to What the Hype Podcast and happy pride to all of you who celebrate, which should be all of you even if you're just
0:35.2	allies. Which should be all of you. That is a threat. So speaking of pride we did want to acknowledge that and celebrate that in our own special way.
0:46.2	So this week on What the Hype, we're talking about Netflix's Heartstopper, which is an adaptation of Alice Osmond's graphic novel.
0:55.0	I'm here with Andrew and Eric this week.
0:58.6	I just realized I didn't introduce myself,
1:00.4	but it's Pam, I'm back.
1:02.1	Sorry for everybody knows that voice and we also have a special
1:07.3	guest this week right Andrew we do yes and I get to intro him because he's my
1:12.3	boyfriend Pat is here.
1:14.4	Welcome, Pat making his what the hype debut.
1:17.9	Hello everyone, I'm so excited that I get to be in the trifecta of high podcasting now so this is great.
1:27.0	Oh all through yourself. I get it.
1:30.0	Yeah. Well Pat is on today not just because he's gay, but also because he is a huge heart stpper fan, like huge, huge, huge.
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