In this final episode, Sam talks about the history of parasocial relationships from Elvis to Taylor Swift!

Episode 5

Have you ever felt like you knew your favorite celebrity, actor, musician, movie star, etc., like they are your best friend? That feeling of connection is called a "parasocial relationship", where one side of the relationship is more invested in it and aware of it than the other side. Follow along with host Sam Erikson in this limited series when he explores parasocial relationships, how they affect us, and how they influence our daily lives.

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Episode 5

Episode 5