Haven't Met Him Yet: A Parasocial Podcast

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Haven't Met Him Yet: A Parasocial Podcast

From Beatlemania to the Swifties, the parasocial relationship is a tale as old as time. And in the age of social media (not to mention global pandemics forcing us apart), it's easier than ever to establish a one-sided connection with someone you've never met before. This show is about the joys and terrors of dedicating part of one's self to fandom, hosted by your fave former fangirl.

  1. APR 25

    LISZTOMANIA: History's First Rockstar

    Think parasocial relationships are a product of the digital age? THINK AGAIN! Franz Liszt was an 1840s icon with fans fawning over him and fighting over his every cigarette butt. Please enjoy some ranting and raving on history's first rockstar! SOURCES INCLUDE: [Franz Liszt - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Franz_Liszt#:~:text=Liszt was a prolific composer,such as poetry or art.) Franz Liszt - Compositions, Facts & Death (biography.com)“ Lisztomania: Who Was History's First Rock Star? | Goodness Exchange (goodness-exchange.com) 10 Crazy Facts About Lisztomania - Listverse Lisztomania: For the love of music - The Tufts Daily

    22 min

  2. APR 11

    BEYONCÉ: Tales from the Beyhive

    BEYONCÉ. Heard of her? Genre-defying icon? Today is B-Day on the Haven't Met Him Yet podcast. We're scratching the surface of B's lore and the hive that surrounds her. Enjoy! Research for this episode comes from: Inside the BeyHive - The Ringer Who came up with the name ‘Beyhive’ because no other cell has such a fitting name for her fans? 🐝💗 : beyonce (reddit.com) All the Times Beyonce's Beyhive Used Their Sting to Defend Their Queen (eonline.com) Why I Love Being A Beyoncé Fan (refinery29.com) BeyHive Meaning | Pop Culture by Dictionary.com And our friend, ChatGPT Also, check out the official pod playlist here! https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2vnsvNDnIl5VqY1OoeDLWU?si=cdf72d571405497b 3

    31 min

  3. APR 4

    ONE DIRECTION: The Rise & Fans of the Fab 5

    Baby, you light up my world like nobody else. The way that you flip your hair gets me overwhelmed. But when you smile at the ground, it ain't hard to tell. You don't know-ow-w. You don't know you're beautiful. And that's what makes you beautiful. 3 SOURCES INCLUDE: 23 Of The Craziest And Scariest Things One Direction Fans Have Ever Done (buzzfeed.com) Paul McCartney on The Beatles and One Direction comparisons (faroutmagazine.co.uk) Niall Horan 'afraid' to go out after being 'chased' by One Direction fans | Ents & Arts News | Sky News Harry Styles claims One Direction are 'even bigger' than The Beatles | The Independent | The Independent Ten Years of One Direction: Fans Tell the Story (billboard.com) One Direction | Members, Songs, & Facts | Britannica

    21 min

  4. MAR 28

    BEATLEMANIA (on all platforms): Fandom & Coming of Age with The Beatles

    We're back for Season 2 (on all platforms)! Fun, fun! Talking about a little-known indie band today, commonly referred to as The Beatles. Over the course of a few months in 1963, the 4 Liverpool boys went from relative obscurity to the most famous band in the world. And fans would stop at almost (seriously) nothing to get near them. Research for this episode comes from: https://www.theguardian.com/music/2013/sep/29/beatlemania-screamers-fandom-teenagers-hysteria https://groovyhistory.com/beatlemania-52-true-stories-about-the-craziest-fans-that-ever-lived/2 https://www.radiox.co.uk/artists/john-lennon/who-killed-john-lennon-the-story-of-how-the-beatle-was-murdered/ http://www.beatlesebooks.com/im-so-tired

    30 min

  5. 12/15/2023 · BONUS

    You Matter. (And Other Mental Health Stuff.)

    CW: This episode is a one-sided conversation largely centered around depression. If you need support, check out this link for various mental health hotlines across Canada and around the world. I'll be back in early 2024 with the usual parasocial programming. Until then, wishing you the nicest possible holiday season. Love you.

    18 min

  6. 06/01/2023 · BONUS

    You'll Hear Me Later.

    I'd call it a finale if it was a bit more exciting, but this is the end of Season 1! Thank you for listening. I'll talk at you soon!

    10 min

  7. 05/18/2023

    Should Family Vlogs Exist? Parasocial Relationships With Other People's Children

    Family vloggers are not a new thing. Since the dawn of YouTube, people have been uploading edited versions of their daily life to the platform, often featuring (or starring) their kids. And yeah, much of the time, they make money from it. Some of the time, it's their entire livelihood. It's often entertaining and cute and excellent escapism (I can vouch for all of this!), but is it okay? Sources referenced in this episode: Until Children Are Protected, Family Youtube Channels Should Not Exist | by Alice Lemée | Medium Why Family and Children's Youtube Channels are Problematic | Arc UNSW Student Life Family Vlog Channels Are Everything Wrong With Youtube – The Oarsman (veniceoarsman.com) I was brought up by family vloggers and it ruined my life : r/TrueOffMyChest (reddit.com)

    31 min
  8. YouTubers And Their Stalkers: Scratching The Surface Of YouTuber Fandom

    05/11/2023

    YouTubers And Their Stalkers: Scratching The Surface Of YouTuber Fandom

    I could truly talk about this forever, but today, we're dipping toes into the world of YouTube creators and their stalkers. As a long-time (literal) subscriber to many YouTube creators, I can say that I've positively benefitted from their influence. But as usual, there's a down side to it. Chances are, every YouTuber out there (especially those making a full-time income from the platform) will have at least one pathological parasocial relationship to share. If you enjoy the pod, please rate, review, & subscribe! You can find me on IG @sarahsupergr8, too. Sources referenced in this episode: How Many Videos Are Uploaded To YouTube A Day in 2023? - EarthWeb Do People Use YouTubers to Replace Real Relationships? | Psychology Today We had to call the police at 368 - YouTube I ARRESTED THE GUY WHO BROKE INTO MY HOUSE... IN MY HOUSE... - YouTube ROMAN ATWOOD WAS FORCED OFF YOUTUBE BY HORRIFYING STALKER - YouTube Christina Grimmie - Wikipedia

    28 min
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From Beatlemania to the Swifties, the parasocial relationship is a tale as old as time. And in the age of social media (not to mention global pandemics forcing us apart), it's easier than ever to establish a one-sided connection with someone you've never met before. This show is about the joys and terrors of dedicating part of one's self to fandom, hosted by your fave former fangirl.

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