Anne is a PhD student who is investigating what she calls ‘fan commentary’ podcasts. She tells the story of how she started listening to them, what appealed to her about undertaking higher research on the topic and what it means to be a fan.
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Full episode transcriptScreenshot of editing timeline in Ferrite Recording StudioGetting into Podcasts 00:00
Harry PotterPotterCast (referred to mistakenly as Pottermore in the conversation)MuggleCastFreiburg im Breisgau, GermanyTransmedia storytellingChumcastParasocial interactionThe McElroy FamilyThe BestiesDefining Fandom 08:40
J.J. AbramsFan studiesGift economyFanzineGilmore GuysUnboxingFrom Fan to Aca-fan 12:30
FANGASMPost-feminismCultural studiesGender studiesTwilight (novel series)FriendsAudio commentary (e.g. DVDs)Formalism (literature)AristotlePlatoChoosing Case Studies 20:51
British studiesNarrativePodcast Studies: The Podacademics NetworkAmerican studiesLiterary studies/criticismPopular cultureFawlty TowersThe Fawlty Towers PodcastSupernaturalGilmore GirlsAnalysing Audio 28:36
SitcomIdentity and Habits as a Listener 32:49
Hannah McGregorThoughts on Podcast Discovery 41:44
MimesisPodnewsLong tailThe PhD Journey Ahead 45:23