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July 31, 2024 48 mins

Cary has words with Dr Ted Turnau, academic, author and fanboy. What does it mean to be a fan, dress up and go to conventions? Is it a form of religion or a rival faith? And what happened with those guys who collected My Little Ponies? Is it high time we learned to Love Thy Nerd? https://lovethynerd.com And check out Oasis of the Imagination: https://amzn.to/4cMxURZ Imagination Manifesto https://amzn.to/4bPaERZ and The Pop Culture Parent https://amzn.to/4bVOptD

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