Fandom Profiles: Philadelphia Sports

26/11/2024 57 min Episodio 15

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Episode Synopsis

Our fun and engaging interview with author and podcaster Sean Selby covers the complex and exciting history of sports in the great city of Philadelphia as examined in Sean's new book No One Likes Us, But We DO Care: The Anatomy of the Philadelphia Sports Fan. Sean's book is a passionate and intelligent analysis of a unique sports fandom in which he strikes a fine balance between the competitive and human aspects of professional sports. We discuss the importance of family and other significant personal relationships, the role of shared passion for sports, manifestations of humanity and empathy in the competitive arena and many other topics. You'll love this one.