Haven't Met Him Yet: A Parasocial Podcast

By Sarah

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 esta... more

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The podcast currently has 15 episodes available.

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April 25, 2024LISZTOMANIA: 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
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22min
April 11, 2024BEYONCÉ: 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
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31min
April 04, 2024ONE 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
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22min
March 28, 2024 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
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31min
December 15, 2023 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.
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19min
June 01, 2023 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!
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11min
May 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)
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32min
May 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
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29min
April 18, 2023 I Want To Start A Prince Tribute Band (Even Though Prince Would Hate That)
Join me as I talk to myself from the comfort of my dog's bed about my past obsession with Hilary Duff and my very current desire to start a Prince tribute band. It's an off-the-cuff, unscripted, unplanned episode!
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22min
April 11, 2023 The Power of “Swifties”: Toxicity and Triumphs of the Taylor Swift Fandom
Swiftie or not, this episode dissects the Taylor Swift fandom and asks the eternal question: does this fandom need to calm down? And the answer, as usual, is... maybe. Mostly no. But kind of, yes. It depends. Please enjoy.
Sources references in this episode:
Taylor Swift fandom: Toxic or harmless? - YouTube
The Carefully Crafted Narrative of Taylor Swift | Video Essay - YouTube
Taylor Swift: Rewriting Her Narrative | Video Essay - YouTube
A Demographic Deep Dive Into the Taylor Swift Fandom (morningconsult.com)
The unbearable whiteness of Taylor Swift’s fandom (mic.com)
Taylor Swift on Instagram: “I’m writing this post about the upcoming midterm elections on November 6th, in which I’ll be voting in the state of Tennessee. In the past…”
The Taylor Swift effect: Nashville sounds off on singer's political endorsements | Taylor Swift | The Guardian
Taylor Swift's Fans Are Toxic - Popdust
Taylor Swift Fans Admit They’re to Blame for Fandom Bullying (morningconsult.com)
Are Taylor Swift, Kanye West at fault for what toxic fans do? (usatoday.com)
It’s Official: Taylor’s Iconic Secret Sessions Are Now A Tradition (umusic.co.nz)
Taylor Swift Desperately Asked Dozens of People to Keep 1 Secret (cheatsheet.com)
Taylor Swift's Biggest Easter Eggs From Over the Years - Taylor Swift Midnights New Album (lofficielusa.com)
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41min

FAQs about Haven't Met Him Yet: A Parasocial Podcast:

How many episodes does Haven't Met Him Yet: A Parasocial Podcast have?

The podcast currently has 15 episodes available.