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We explore obsessive celebrity worship, parasocial relationships and digital intimacy. Each episode centres on a cultural icon or phenomenon—ranging from The Hunger Games, erotic fiction, 2010s YouTubers and (of course) Taylor Swift—to unpack how the media we consumed, particularly during our formative years, shaped our desires, ideals, ... more

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Latest Episodes

🎶 Don’t stop believin’ 🎶

Our magical guest Maria leads the conversation on Glee. We get into what it means to be an intense and off-putting teen, balancing educational moments with realistic character development in television, and the heartbreak ... more

🌠 Kiss me, beneath the milky twilight 🌠

Our astounding guests Andrene and Joel (from Rewind Rewatch podcast) lead the conversation on She’s All That. We talk about the damaging 90s romcom tropes, how that period laid the foundation for the fraught... more

✨ thank u, next ✨

TW: eating disorders

Our lovely guest Lillie leads the conversation on Ariana Grande. We get into the long term impact of child stardom, the era of Tumblr ‘thinspo’ and the double standards in considering women’s personal lives an... more

🍮Thank you for being a friend 🍮

Our marvellous guest Mandy Kaplan (from Make Me a Nerd podcast) leads the conversation on The Golden Girls. We get into whether the Golden Girls was borne from genuine interest in telling the stories of older ladies... more

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Recent Guests

Lillie Rohan
Entertainment journalist and TikToker
News With Lils
Episode: Ep 21. Ariana Grande ft. Lillie Rohan aka @newswithlils
Mandy Kaplan
Writer and performer, host of Make Me a Nerd
Make Me a Nerd / Mandy Kaplan
Episode: Ep 20. The Golden Girls ft. Mandy Kaplan (of Make Me A Nerd podcast)
V Arrow
Co-host of This Week in Fandom History
This Week in Fandom History
Episode: Ep 19. Stranger Things ft. This Week in Fandom History
Emily Jaye
Co-host of This Week in Fandom History
This Week in Fandom History
Episode: Ep 19. Stranger Things ft. This Week in Fandom History
Crystal Watanabe
Editor; admin of The Mentalist subreddit; Rom Com Detectives co-host
Rom Com Detectives
Episode: Ep 18. The Mentalist ft. Crystal Watanabe (aka @pikkotheeditor from Rom Com Detectives)
Amy Daroukakis
Global cultural strategist, founder of Culture Connectors
Culture Connectors
Episode: Ep 17. Oh the Places You'll Go! by Dr. Seuss ft. Amy Daroukasis of Culture Connectors
Isabella Charlton
Actress, comedian, and lawyer introduced as guest
Freelance/Comedy
Episode: Ep 16. David Letterman ft. Isabella Charlton (@isabellaiscomedy)
Michael Smith
Host of You Wanted a Hit! podcast
You Wanted a Hit!
Episode: Ep 15. Beastie Boys ft. Michael Smith (of @ywahpod)
Neoshia Roemer
Law professor and self-described fangirl, connoisseur of television; discussed as a guest on the episode
Law professor, consultant, podcaster
Episode: Ep 14. The X Files ft. Neoshia Roemer

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 27 ratings
  • Fun listen

    Unbelievable banter this innit

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Combat to easy
    United States9 months ago
  • 🚨new favorite podcast alert

    LOVE. What an INSANELY good listen. I could listen to this queen yap all day. I love the premise regarding parasociality but also she manages to weave in such funny stories and serious conversations throughout the whole thing. Can’t wait for episode 2.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Daniaps505
    United States10 months ago
  • Amazing podcast!!

    Absolutely amazing podcast! There’s so much depth in the analysis but made so listen-able by the amazing host! Would highly recommend everyone to subscribe!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SleepyGracchus
    Netherlands10 months ago

Listeners Say

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Thoughtful, nuanced discussions about fandom and parasocial bonds.
Cherished for balancing nostalgia with critical analysis.
High-quality guests who bring unique insider perspectives.
Vivid storytelling with witty yet sharp cultural critique.

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Ep 19. Stranger Things ft. This Week in Fandom History
Q: Was there anything that didn't sit right with you regarding the plot or production, and did that affect how you engaged with the show?
The guests discuss moments of frustration with maturation and plot choices, such as season five reception and the handling of certain character arcs, but emphasize that fandom persists because the core mystery and character journeys remain compelling and open to interpretation.
Ep 13. Vince Gilligan ft. Julia Makhalova Chi of Next in Culture
Q: Vince Gilligan's catalogue, the place that his work has taken in culture today, how do you think it's shaping current Hollywood?
It's shaping Hollywood by proving that creator-driven, high-value storytelling can redefine what television can be, encouraging more ambitious, human-centric narratives and a respect for ambiguity in audiences.
Ep 21. Ariana Grande ft. Lillie Rohan aka @newswithlils
Q: When did you get into Ariana Grande as an artist?
I was into her before her debut album, connected with her Tumblr era, and followed her growth from Nickelodeon through to major stardom; the fandom Memories from Tumblr and early YouTube culture hooked me.
Ep 21. Ariana Grande ft. Lillie Rohan aka @newswithlils
Q: Let's start at the beginning. Would you like to introduce yourself?
Sure. I'm Lillie, an entertainment journalist by trade and I live in London; I talk about pop culture a lot.
Ep 18. The Mentalist ft. Crystal Watanabe (aka @pikkotheeditor from Rom Com Detectives)
Q: Can you walk us through how you escalated interactions with cast members and built your Reddit/Discord communities around the show?
She describes reaching out to cast members via a contact website, guiding them through AMAs with Zoom tutorials, and then leveraging these interactions to build a sustained online presence that culminated in organized Reddit AMAs and a thriving fan community.

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The show investigates obsessive celebrity worship, parasocial bonds, and digital intimacy by unpacking cultural phenomena and iconic figures. Across episodes, conversations center on fandom dynamics, the ethics and psychology of parasocial relationships, and how media consumption shapes identity, desires, and social expectations. Hosts and guests blend personal anecdotes with cultural critique, often highlighting how access to celebrities, two-screen viewing, and creator monetization have redefined fan culture and public discourse. Notable threads include comparisons across fandom eras, the tension between admiration and critique, and the evolution of authenticity, fame, and branding in the attention economy.

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1. Lillie Rohan
2. Mandy Kaplan
3. V Arrow
4. Emily Jaye
5. Crystal Watanabe
6. Amy Daroukakis
7. Isabella Charlton
8. Michael Smith

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