Amanda Lopata & Katie Shinn

How've You Not Heard of This

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Join best friends, Katie and Amanda, as they dive into their many obsessions on their captivating podcast, "How've You Not Heard of This".  Katie, former English Professor turned overcommitted school volunteer, is an avid lover of stories and reality television. Amanda, former business woman and current TikTok deep diver, loves rabbit holes and delving into conspiracy theories.   A podcast match made in heaven, these two unearth relevant trends in media, explore how reality TV serves as a reflection of our contemporary culture, and ask each other, "How've You Not Heard of This".  Whether they'...

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Jun 11, 2026

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Episodes

Surprise! We're Back! 11.06.2026

Send us Fan Mail Surprise! We are back! On today’s episode, we wrap up season 5 and give a preview of what’s to come. We begin with our life updates, followed by Amanda’s review of Backrooms and Katie’s breakdown of Summer House Season 10. Amanda learns all about Scamanda and Wes, and we break down the insane fallout of this scandal. We finish up with our favorite book of the year, Caro Claire Bur...

The Blair Witch Project 30.10.2025

Send us Fan Mail On today’s episode, we revisit a 90s horror classic, The Blair Witch Project. This was a fun a spooky watch with a lot of lore to discuss. We dive into the casting and production of this indie classic, and break down our theories on the terrifying ending. After the Blair Witch, we discuss the high points of Real Housewives of Salt Lake City this season, and we end with a brief cha...

Taylor Swift and The Life of a Showgirl 15.10.2025

Send us Fan Mail On today’s episode, we spend an hour and 45 minutes discussing Taylor Swift and her 12th studio album, The Life of a Showgirl. Spoiler, we love it. If you’re too cool to enjoy this album, honestly, we are just sad for you. LET US CONVINCE YOU OF ITS BRILLIANCE.  Thanks for listening! We'd love it if you'd rate, review, and share with a friend!  Follow us on Instagram: @h...

Breaking Dawn Part 2 08.10.2025

Send us Fan Mail On today’s episode, we cover the last installment of the Twilight Saga. This has been one of our favorite deep dives, but this was not our favorite movie. We discuss Bella’s life as a vampire and her questionable parenting choices. We continue to love Charlie, we hate Jacob less, and we are forever team Edward. We end by ranking our favorite characters and discuss the franchise as...

Breaking Dawn Part 1 02.10.2025

Send us Fan Mail Ok today’s episode, we are back with the utterly unhinged fourth installment of the Twilight franchise. And Amanda has thoughts. We’ve got blood, we’ve got babies, we’ve got enemy werewolf gangs. We ALSO have a lot of vampire medical questions. This is a wild ride - enjoy! Thanks for listening! We'd love it if you'd rate, review, and share with a friend!  Follow us on In...

Twilight Eclipse 24.09.2025

Send us Fan Mail On today’s episode….we keep cruising through the Twilight Saga and experience Eclipse. We recap this movie with laughter and cringing, and we love every insane moment of it. Enjoy!! TEAM EDWARD. TEAM JACOB PLEASE FOLLOW LINK ABOVE TO TEXT AMANDA IMMEDIATELY. Thanks for listening! We'd love it if you'd rate, review, and share with a friend!  Follow us on Instagram: @hynho...

Twilight New Moon 22.09.2025

Send us Fan Mail On today’s episode, we are right back in it with the Twilight Saga New Moon. Amanda learns all about the werewolves and the Vulturi, and we officially declare ourselves team Vampire. Enjoy!!! Thanks for listening! We'd love it if you'd rate, review, and share with a friend!  Follow us on Instagram: @hynhot_podcast Add us on Good Reads: Amanda's goodreads & Katie...

TWILIGHT 19.09.2025

Send us Fan Mail On today’s episode, we are unhinged because Amanda watched Twilight. We laughed until we cried, and we recapped Amanda’s reactions to this truly epic (but tragic) film. The pod starts with some random chit chat, but ends with the most hysterical giggles we’ve ever had. We hope you enjoy!  Thanks for listening! We'd love it if you'd rate, review, and share with a friend! ...

Our Return to the Pod 12.09.2025

Send us Fan Mail On today’s episode, we are FINALLY back with some current topics, including our reactions and reflections on this week’s shocking political violence. We discuss how we are coping with the craziness of the world around us and talk about some things that can help us feel better. We also hit on some fun things, like Frankie Paul as Bachelorette, the insanity of Netflix’s High School...

Everything and Nothing 07.03.2025

Send us Fan Mail On today’s episode, we recap the last few months of life and talk about our recent trip to Italy! Then, we discuss the Oscars, aging, rap feuds, and the evolution of thoughts on Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni. We end with some good and bad news and our predictions for the Traitors finale! Thanks for listening! We'd love it if you'd rate, review, and share with a friend!...

Drones, AI, and What Made Us Happy This Year 19.12.2024

Send us Fan Mail On today’s episode, we begin with life updates and discuss Amanda’s recent medical mystery. Next, of course we contemplate this month’s viral and unsettling drone sightings and Amanda presents TikTok’s various theories. We discuss the United Healthcare murder before a full on spiral about AI and the new Google Super Computer. Finally, we spread light and love with The Ultimatum (N...

RHOBH "Grace Time is Over" 22.11.2024

Send us Fan Mail On today’s episode, we have a delightfully scattered recap of the Beverly Hills season 14 premiere. We discuss the Kyle and Dorit feud, we laugh at the shocking behind the scenes revival of Kathy Hilton, and most importantly, we break down Dorit’s surrealist party look. We end with a brief recap of OC and Salt Lake, with some Bachelor drama on the side. We also get a special cameo...

Post Election Reflections and a Podcast PIVOT 21.11.2024

Send us Fan Mail On today’s episode, we catch up on what we’ve been up to and why we’ve been on a podcast pause. Amanda recaps the congressional hearing about aliens and UFOs, Katie talks about an asteroid and briefly catches us up on Housewives news. Finally, we ruminate on our thoughts and feelings post-election, and let you all in on where we are heading next! PIVOT! Thanks for listening! We&ap...

Love is Blind and Golden Bachelorette 09.10.2024

Send us Fan Mail On today’s episode, we begin with Amanda’s recap of The Golden Bachelorette. Joan and her suitors are giving us ALL of the feels this season. We love them all! Next, we turn to a dating show that feels a little bit less hopeful. We discuss the first installment of Love is Blind DC, and wow. These episodes were a little bit of a slog, and the resulting couples feel questionable at...

HYNHOTopics (Space, Chappell Roan, The Idea of You, & The Menendez Brothers) 04.10.2024

Send us Fan Mail Today’s episode is……a lot! We begin with some rumors about space before deep diving the recent chatter around Chappell Roan. Is this Gen Z icon a great example for those struggling with mental health, or does she need to toughen up? We have thoughts! We discuss the various books that have wrecked us, and focus on Amanda’s recent binge read, “The Idea of You.” Finally, we break dow...

HYNHOTrueCrime 25.09.2024

Send us Fan Mail On today’s episode, we talk true crime. We begin with a scientific update on the mysterious disappearance of Malaysian Airlines flight 370. Did someone finally crack the case!?! Next, Katie and Amanda each deep dive a case from their home state that keeps them up at night. We transition into talk about the ethics of true crime, and Katie gives an update nobody needed about Scott P...

Mormon Wives and MomTok Influencers 18.09.2024

Send us Fan Mail On today’s episode, we deep dive Hulu’s “The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives,” which leads to a broader conversation about the world of online Momfluencers. We dissect how these women and their families make their money, and the impact this social media movement has on influencers and audiences alike. Thanks for listening! We'd love it if you'd rate, review, and share with...

HYNHOTopics (summer break, trad wives, etc.) 11.09.2024

Send us Fan Mail We are back with Season 4!!! Fresh off summer break and fully immersed in the stress of fall, we spend this episode updating each other on all we did, saw, read, and enjoyed over our break. We also discuss various pop culture controversies. From Trad Wives to celebrity apologies, we are back in business. We finish with an update on Amanda’s prolonged Draco Malfoy deep dive. Let th...

The Finale about Finales, Sharks, TikTok, and True Crime! 18.06.2024

Send us Fan Mail On today’s episode, we are finally back to wrap up season 3! We begin with a Bravo roundup and discuss the finale episodes of The Valley, Vanderpump, and Summer House. And man, the vibes are dark. Next, we discuss our favorite movie of the year - the Netflix gem “Under Paris.” We cannot recommend this one enough, but we are more terrified of sharks than ever. After A LOT of shark...

GroupMe Etiquette, Kim K Complaints, and Ocean Currents 08.05.2024

Send us Fan Mail On today’s episode, we are worn out and the conversation matches our vibe! We begin with neighborhood GroupMe dynamics and move on to our Met Gala commentary, which mostly centers around Kim Kardashian and her toxic impact on body image. We get so mad at Kim that we go down the path of exploring her many lawsuits and public missteps. Next, a foray into climate change and ocean cur...

Productive But Sad - a TTPD Deep Dive 26.04.2024

Send us Fan Mail On today’s episode, we talk about Taylor Swift. And that’s about it. We give our review of “The Tortured Poet’s Department.” Spoiler, we love it. We discuss the critical reviews, our favorite and least favorite songs, and have a general conversation about Taylor Swift and her place in the zeitgeist.  Thanks for listening! We'd love it if you'd rate, review, and share wit...

Exploring Accents, Unplanned Conversations, and Necessary Recommendations 24.04.2024

Send us Fan Mail On today's episode, it's a real grab-bag of content. We start with more conversation about Hilaria, accents, Bon Jovi, and Bachelor updates. Katie discusses her brief foray back onto Instagram and the depression that ensued. Next, Amanda is here with some hard-hitting questions, like, is LALA a grifter?! We also rewind to 2006 and discuss Survivor Season 13 and the seaso...

Taylor Swift, An Important Science Briefing, and How We REALLY Feel About Kids’ Sports 18.04.2024

Send us Fan Mail On today’s episode, we begin with breaking science news! Get ready. The Cicadas are coming, and you might soon regret your recent cat purchase. We deep dive our kids and their lack of sports intensity, and we discuss the insane pay gap between male and female athletes. Next, a brief conversation about Beyonce’s “Cowboy Carter,” and her foray into country music. Finally, we analyze...

The Art of Grifting, The Death of the Internet, and Octopus Babies 11.04.2024

Send us Fan Mail On today’s episode, we hear about Amanda’s eclipse experience in the path of totality, and we discuss the moon, the ocean, and what’s new in French shark films. Next, we explore the fascinating world of grifters and self-help gurus. We also deep dive a totally plausible internet conspiracy theory and discuss some deeply questionable relationship advice. Finally, we wrap with some...

Conspiracies and Other Concerns 03.04.2024

Send us Fan Mail On today's episode, we start with a Kate Gate follow up, and immediately dive into some other things that have Katie concerned these days. Next, Amanda takes us through her recent TikTok content about momfluencers. There's no tv talk this week, just some good old fashioned unhinged laughter... mostly about robots. Plus, fashion problems and finally, what's really go...

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