What happens when fandom crosses the line into worship? This week on Pop Culture Pastor, Dave and Cody welcome special guest DJ Dangerfield to dive into the new documentary Stans, a raw look at Eminem’s most devoted fans.
From rumors of an on-set Avengers brawl to the chaos of the Movie Game, the crew warms up with laughs before getting serious about the complicated legacy of Marshall Mathers. They explore how Eminem’s music gave voice to pain, how fans mirror his personas, and why so many are drawn to him as a surrogate figure. The conversation unpacks parasocial relationships, cultural appropriation, missing parents, trauma bonding, and the human hunger for belonging.
Is Stans a celebration of fandom or a cautionary tale of obsession? What does healthy “stan” behavior even look like? And what does it say about us when we try to become the image of our heroes?
It’s messy, it’s insightful, it’s funny—and it might make you rethink the way you connect with your favorite artists.
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