00:00 Introduction to Fanalytics Podcast

00:28 The Crisis in Higher Education

01:25 Higher Education as a Fandom

03:47 Impact of Government Policies on Higher Ed

07:51 Foundations of University Fandom

10:58 Managerial Misalignment in Universities

12:02 Administrative Bloat vs. Core Fandom

13:49 Political Leanings and Fandom

17:34 International Students and Fandom Influence

21:27 Generational Fandom and Managerialization

26:31 Final Thoughts on Higher Education

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00:00 Welcome to the Fanalytics Podcast

00:07 Cultural Reflections on the Super Bowl

00:31 Introduction to the NBA All-Star Game

00:41 The Concept and Appeal of All-Star Games

01:30 History and Decline of All-Star Games

03:00 Major League Baseball: The Origin of All-Star Games

07:38 The NBA All-Star Game: A Look Back

12:55 The Decline in Viewership

17:33 NBA's Attempts to Revitalize All-Star Weekend

23:59 Challenges in Motivating Modern Athletes

26:05 Conclusion and Where to Find More

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00:00 Welcome to the Fanalytics Podcast

00:14 The Cultural Significance of the Super Bowl

01:45 Key Themes of the Super Bowl

03:46 The Impact of the Super Bowl on Football Teams

12:17 Gambling and the Super Bowl

20:07 Super Bowl Halftime Show: Evolution and Impact

25:38 Advertising at the Super Bowl

30:53 Concluding Thoughts on the Super Bowl and NFL Fandom

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00:00 Introduction to the College Football Playoff

01:16 The Positives of the College Football Playoff

01:38 Viewership and Popularity Metrics

05:00 Challenges and Questions about the CFP

08:33 Impact on Regular Season and Conference Realignment

14:16 Long-Term Ramifications and Final Thoughts

16:21 Announcement and Conclusion

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00:00 Welcome to Fanalytics 2025

00:13 The Evolution of Fandom

01:24 Key Forces Shaping Fandom

03:27 Predictions for 2025

06:30 College Football Predictions

10:05 Pro and College Football Viewership

12:20 NBA's Struggles and Predictions

16:37 Women's College Basketball Insights

21:22 The Decline of Superhero Movies

25:07 Netflix and WWE Partnership

28:04 Warhammer: The Next Big Fandom?

31:44 Conclusion and Summary

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00:00 Introduction to Fanalytics Podcast

00:19 Recap of Previous Episode

00:27 Top Fandom Events and People of 2024: Numbers 5 to 1

02:31 Political Endorsements and Fandom

05:21 Paris Olympics Controversy

08:18 World Series Viewership Analysis

12:47 Caitlin Clark's Impact on Women's Basketball

19:43 Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson: The Biggest Fandom Event

24:33 Key Lessons from 2024 Fandom Events

30:41 Looking Ahead to 2025 Predictions

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00:00 Welcome to the Fanalytics Podcast

00:07 Top 10 Fandom Events of 2024: Introduction

01:16 Joe Rogan and Donald Trump: A Cultural Realignment

04:50 Deadpool and Wolverine: The Power of Established IP

08:11 NFL Quarterback Strategies: Cowboys vs. Steelers

12:25 Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift: A Cultural Unifier

15:15 The Costco Guys: Viral Fame in the Social Media Era

19:17 Recap and Conclusion: Fandom Events 10 through 6

22:38 Closing Remarks and Where to Find More Content

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00:00 Introduction to the Biggest Boxing Event of the Year

01:05 Boxing Legends: Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul

03:02 The Marketing Genius of Jake Paul

04:53 Mike Tyson: From Bad Guy to Hero

06:10 Social Media Influence and Audience Reach

08:37 Challenges and Future of Boxing

15:56 The Spectacle vs. Legitimate Competition

17:36 Conclusion and Future Predictions

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00:00 Welcome to Fanalytics Podcast

00:04 Introduction to Today's Topic: Major League Baseball

00:21 Comparing MLB and WNBA Fandom

01:50 Strengths of Baseball: A Historical Perspective

03:02 Local Attendance: MLB's Stronghold

07:41 National Viewership: A Decline in Popularity

21:09 Financial Health of MLB

24:59 Conclusion and Future Outlook

26:26 Upcoming Episodes and Closing Remarks

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00:00 Welcome to the Fanalytics Podcast

00:11 The WNBA: A Mixed Story

00:36 The Importance of the WNBA in 2024

01:21 Challenges and Media Coverage

02:33 Fandom and Financial Concerns

03:50 Key Questions About the WNBA

05:26 The Caitlin Clark Effect

06:12 Social Justice vs. Sports League

17:50 Media Attention and Marketing Challenges

19:05 Olympic Snub and NBA Frustrations

20:54 Rivalry and League Dynamics

21:44 Megan Rapinoe's Controversy

23:07 WNBA's Business and Fandom

25:39 International Potential and Challenges

26:42 Fandom Politics and Future Directions

31:20 Concluding Thoughts and Future Topics

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