Episode 150 of our book read/podcast covering major topics in various fields of psychology moves us into something new, with a discussion of FAN PSYCHOLOGY! This Spring we are going to be going chapter to chapter in a book we both co-authored. Here you will find commentary, discussion, and insights on what drives fan behavior!

In this episode Daniel and Thomas discuss materialism in fandom to celebrate 150 episodes. Back to our roots, discussing our love of consumption of fan materials, collecting, and what drives people to purchase on the things they identify with.

PSD Website: ⁠https://psychosocialdistancingpodcast.com/⁠

Thomas' Webpage: ⁠https://sexography.org/⁠

Thomas' Twitter: ⁠https://twitter.com/TBrooks_SexPsy⁠

Daniel's Twitter: ⁠https://twitter.com/ScienceInChaos⁠

Intro and Outro Theme and Bias Jingle by Jordan Jones

Episode 149 of our book read/podcast covering major topics in various fields of psychology moves us into something new, with a discussion of FAN PSYCHOLOGY! This Spring we are going to be going chapter to chapter in a book we both co-authored. Here you will find commentary, discussion, and insights on what drives fan behavior!

In this episode Daniel and Thomas discuss emotions in the context of what media we consume and what groups we are apart of. We talk O.J. Simpson, Palestine and Ukraine, and Star Wars in relation to emotional states, the celebrity/reality TV environment, and how it’s all used to manipulate us into our next topic…

PSD Website: ⁠https://psychosocialdistancingpodcast.com/⁠

Thomas' Webpage: ⁠https://sexography.org/⁠

Thomas' Twitter: ⁠https://twitter.com/TBrooks_SexPsy⁠

Daniel's Twitter: ⁠https://twitter.com/ScienceInChaos⁠

Intro and Outro Theme and Bias Jingle by Jordan Jones

Episode 148 of our book read/podcast covering major topics in various fields of psychology moves us into something new, with a discussion of FAN PSYCHOLOGY! This Spring we are going to be going chapter to chapter in a book we both co-authored. Here you will find commentary, discussion, and insights on what drives fan behavior!

In this episode Daniel and Thomas discuss positive stress. What seems to be a contradiction is an important aspect of engaging with entertainment and our interests. From Internet drama to second-hand embarrassment, to edge of your seat excitement, eustress is something we all seek to some degree.

PSD Website: ⁠https://psychosocialdistancingpodcast.com/⁠

Thomas' Webpage: ⁠https://sexography.org/⁠

Thomas' Twitter: ⁠https://twitter.com/TBrooks_SexPsy⁠

Daniel's Twitter: ⁠https://twitter.com/ScienceInChaos⁠

Intro and Outro Theme and Bias Jingle by Jordan Jones

Episode 147 of our book read/podcast covering major topics in various fields of psychology moves us into something new, with a discussion of FAN PSYCHOLOGY! This Spring we are going to be going chapter to chapter in a book we both co-authored. Here you will find commentary, discussion, and insights on what drives fan behavior!

In this episode Daniel and Thomas discuss how fans escape into their interests to relieve stress and relax. We don’t have a ton to say, but chat a bit about escapism and how people be going places.

PSD Website: ⁠https://psychosocialdistancingpodcast.com/⁠

Thomas' Webpage: ⁠https://sexography.org/⁠

Thomas' Twitter: ⁠https://twitter.com/TBrooks_SexPsy⁠

Daniel's Twitter: ⁠https://twitter.com/ScienceInChaos⁠

Intro and Outro Theme and Bias Jingle by Jordan Jones

Episode 146 of our book read/podcast covering major topics in various fields of psychology moves us into something new, with a discussion of FAN PSYCHOLOGY! This Spring we are going to be going chapter to chapter in a book we both co-authored. Here you will find commentary, discussion, and insights on what drives fan behavior!

In this episode Daniel and Thomas discuss Twitch meta content (mostly Daniel as odd Internet drama is his sought novel experience), content creator terms of conditions and how all of that might fit into novel online experiences. What do you seek out? What is the line between

PSD Website: ⁠https://psychosocialdistancingpodcast.com/⁠

Thomas' Webpage: ⁠https://sexography.org/⁠

Thomas' Twitter: ⁠https://twitter.com/TBrooks_SexPsy⁠

Daniel's Twitter: ⁠https://twitter.com/ScienceInChaos⁠

Intro and Outro Theme and Bias Jingle by Jordan Jones

Episode 145 of our book read/podcast covering major topics in various fields of psychology moves us into something new, with a discussion of FAN PSYCHOLOGY! This Spring we are going to be going chapter to chapter in a book we both co-authored. Here you will find commentary, discussion, and insights on what drives fan behavior!

In this episode Daniel and Thomas discuss how belonging and engaging with others serves as a core motivator for engaging in fandom. Specifically we discuss the dual social processes of self-determination and optimal distinctiveness (belonging, but also maintaining uniqueness).

PSD Website: ⁠https://psychosocialdistancingpodcast.com/⁠

Thomas' Webpage: ⁠https://sexography.org/⁠

Thomas' Twitter: ⁠https://twitter.com/TBrooks_SexPsy⁠

Daniel's Twitter: ⁠https://twitter.com/ScienceInChaos⁠

Intro and Outro Theme and Bias Jingle by Jordan Jones

Episode 144 of our book read/podcast covering major topics in various fields of psychology moves us into something new, with a discussion of FAN PSYCHOLOGY! This Spring we are going to be going chapter to chapter in a book we both co-authored. Here you will find commentary, discussion, and insights on what drives fan behavior!

In this episode Daniel and Thomas discuss fandom identity, or identity with the group. One of the core aspects of fan psychology study which in a modern internet world fuels parasocial relationships and Internet drama.

PSD Website: ⁠https://psychosocialdistancingpodcast.com/⁠

Thomas' Webpage: ⁠https://sexography.org/⁠

Thomas' Twitter: ⁠https://twitter.com/TBrooks_SexPsy⁠

Daniel's Twitter: ⁠https://twitter.com/ScienceInChaos⁠

Intro and Outro Theme and Bias Jingle by Jordan Jones

CAPE Book free pdf: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/355466943_CAPE_A_multidimensional_model_of_fan_interest

In Print:

⁠https://www.amazon.com/CAPE-Multidimensional-Model-Fan-Interest/dp/0997628820

Episode 143 of our book read/podcast covering major topics in various fields of psychology moves us into something new, with a discussion of FAN PSYCHOLOGY! This Spring we are going to be going chapter to chapter in a book we both co-authored. Here you will find commentary, discussion, and insights on what drives fan behavior!

In this episode Daniel and Thomas discuss how fans grow through being a part of their communities. From learning about norms to engaging in better understanding themselves. In this case we are talking about Fursonas post Furry Fiesta in Dallas!

PSD Website: ⁠https://psychosocialdistancingpodcast.com/⁠

Thomas' Webpage: ⁠https://sexography.org/⁠

Thomas' Twitter: ⁠https://twitter.com/TBrooks_SexPsy⁠

Daniel's Twitter: ⁠https://twitter.com/ScienceInChaos⁠

Intro and Outro Theme and Bias Jingle by Jordan Jones

Furscience: https://furscience.com/

Down the Rabbit Hole (Youtube): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8aF2GxWi7Ag

CAPE Book free pdf: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/355466943_CAPE_A_multidimensional_model_of_fan_interest

In Print:

⁠https://www.amazon.com/CAPE-Multidimensional-Model-Fan-Interest/dp/0997628820