Episode Synopsis "The Psychology of Fandom - Why We Obsess Over Fictional Worlds"

In this episode of "So, About That...", Jordan Hora delves into the phenomenon of fandom culture. She provides an overview of significant fandoms such as Marvel, Harry Potter, BeyHive, Hillman College, and anime. Additionally, she examines the concept of “fandom” and its impact on contemporary society, tracing the journey of fandoms from small-scale communities to influential global entities. So, About That… This show is sponsored by the hit show “Frame of Reference.”⁠ ⁠ ⁠WATCH NOW HERE!⁠ The series explores the vulnerable and often hectic lives of a close knit-group of friends and provides a truthful evaluation of how fear and past misfortunes can define our present point of view. Season one is currently on Prime Video! Check out the WATZS Podcast Network ⁠HERE⁠ and drop us a line. Follow me on socials     ⁠@soaboutthatpod  ⁠     ⁠@JordanHora ⁠    ⁠ Threads: Jordan Hora⁠    ⁠ Facebook: Jordan Hora⁠    ⁠@thewatzspod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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