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May 20, 2025 67 mins

Whether you're a casual listener or a certified stan, this one's for you.

In this episode, the boys dive into the world of parasocial relationships. Chris and Ian explore the light and dark side of the topic. They discuss the range of parasocial relationship types that can exist between creators and consumers and their opinions on the matter. As always, HOIP uses music as the backbone of the episode to move through the topic.

Songs featured in this episode:

"Stan" by Eminem

"Creep" by Radiohead

"Can't Handle This" by Bo Burnham

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