Keywords
parasocial relationships, intimacy, media celebrity, fan dynamics, one-sided relationships
Summary
Dr. Sparks and crew look into the concept of parasocial relationships, explaining how fans develop a one-sided intimacy with media celebrities, feeling as if they know them personally despite the lack of reciprocal interaction.
Have a topic suggestion? Email us at thedocanalyzesanything@gmail.com !

Keywords parasocial relationships, intimacy, media celebrity, fan dynamics, one-sided relationships Summary Dr. Sparks and crew look into the concept of parasocial relationships, explaining how fans develop a one-sided intimacy with media celebrities, feeling as if they know them personally despite the lack of reciprocal interaction. Have a topic suggestion? Email us at thedocanalyzesanything@gmail.com !

TDAA Episode 23 | Why do we feel like we "know" celebrities?

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Welcome to The Doc Analyzes Anything — the podcast where curiosity meets chaos (with a touch of credentials). Join Dr. Steve Sparks, BCBA-D, along with Kyle Steury (BCBA) and Brad Clements (actual veterinarian, occasional philosopher) as they take stabs at analyzing all kinds of human behavior — from the quirky to the downright confusing - using science and behavior analysis as their basis.

Ever wonder why people clap when a plane lands? Or why your uncle insists on shouting during Zoom calls? We don’t have all the answers... but we’re happy to pretend we do.

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Driven by nonsense.
Occasionally about cats.

Disclaimer time: Remember, we’re here for curiosity and conversation, not clinical consultation. We break down behavior the best we can from a deterministic, science‑based perspective for education and, more importantly, entertainment purposes only. Nothing you hear should be taken as personal advice, diagnosis, or treatment — so relax, enjoy the analysis, and consult a qualified professional for any individual concerns.

Subscribe, laugh, and learn something weird — because The Doc Analyzes Anything. Literally. Anything.

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The Doc Analyzes Anything Welcome to The Doc Analyzes Anything — the podcast where curiosity meets chaos (with a touch of credentials). Join Dr. Steve Sparks, BCBA-D, along with Kyle Steury (BCBA) and Brad Clements (actual veterinarian, occasional philosopher) as they take stabs at analyzing all kinds of human behavior — from the quirky to the downright confusing - using science and behavior analysis as their basis. Ever wonder why people clap when a plane lands? Or why your uncle insists on shouting during Zoom calls? We don’t have all the answers... but we’re happy to pretend we do. Powered by science. Driven by nonsense. Occasionally about cats. Disclaimer time: Remember, we’re here for curiosity and conversation, not clinical consultation. We break down behavior the best we can from a deterministic, science‑based perspective for education and, more importantly, entertainment purposes only. Nothing you hear should be taken as personal advice, diagnosis, or treatment — so relax, enjoy the analysis, and consult a qualified professional for any individual concerns. Subscribe, laugh, and learn something weird — because The Doc Analyzes Anything. Literally. Anything.

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