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When Did Everyone Get So Parasocial?

04/02/2026 43 min
When Did Everyone Get So Parasocial?

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Episode Synopsis

From fandom ships, to dating lives, to commenting on people's body and health conditions. Being online has turned "fandom" into something more concerning. This week, Tanner discusses how parasocial relationships became normalized - and why being online has made us feel closer, louder, and more entitled than ever.
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