School of Pop

In this solo reflection, we’re exploring how cancel culture, projection, and entitlement shape the modern fan experience.

In this solo reflection, we’re exploring how cancel culture, projection, and entitlement shape the modern fan experience. Is cancel culture really about justice — or just another performance shaped by PR spin, algorithmic outrage, and the need to pick a side? And when fans start filling in the blanks, how much of...

In this episode of School of Pop, we’re diving into the psychology behind competitive fans. From chart battles and fandom feuds to internal hierarchies and stan wars, we're looking to understand: Why do fans get so emotionally invested in wins and losses that don’t directly affect them? Why is sports fandom celebrated while pop fandom is mocked? And what happens when fan spaces become less about community and more about proving...

In this episode of School of Pop, we’re unpacking the complexities of parasocial relationships: what they are, how they form, and when they might cross a line. 
Dr. Lynn Zubernis, a clinical psychologist and university professor and a passionate fangirl. She has published seven books which celebrate the positive outcomes of being a fan, including two written with the cast of her favorite series, Supernatural. Lynn has a regular ...

From concert tickets and merch drops, being a fan is expensive! This lesson at School of Pop explores how to enjoy fandom without breaking the bank.

Kat is joined by financial educator Alejandra Rojas, who shares advice for budgeting and setting financial boundaries, and Kristal Terrell, a concert pro who drops her best savings tips for going to shows.

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From fan fiction and fan edits to AI-generated songs, this lesson at School of Pop dives into the world of fan-made creations

Kat is joined by intellectual property attorney Kirk Sigmund, who unpacks the legal myths and explains how fan creations can cross into copyright infringement. The episode also explores ethical gray areas with fan-created content.

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From heartfelt interactions to pushy crowds, this lesson at School of Pop dives into the tradition of Broadway stagedooring and how fan culture, entitlement, and social media have shaped its evolution.

Kat is joined by content creator and podcaster Jillian Hayes to explore the history, ethics, and shifting expectations around meeting performers after the curtain closes.

Plus, Kat shares real fan stories and unpacks how broader fan be...

From signs and screaming to pushy pit behavior and throwing objects onstage, this lesson at School of Pop explores the unwritten rules of concert culture and where things can go too far.

Kat is joined by concert-goer Cameron Bristow to unpack the evolution of live event etiquette and how artists and fans are pushing back on toxic trends. Plus, indie girlband Double Standard stops by for our first ever Show-and-Tell artist spotlight!

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Welcome to School of Pop, the reimagined version of what started as Fan Fave with Katrina. After two years of off and on podcasting and figuring things out, we're back with a clearer vision, a new structure, and a deeper dive into pop culture. Each season is now a "semester," and this one? We're kicking things off with a theme I’ve been wanting to explore for a long time: Fandom Ethics.

This first episode sets the stage. I’m talking...

We are SO BACK and we have a lot of catching up to do. This episode is exactly what it sounds like, a recap of pop culture things that happened while I was busy with my finals....

Topics include:

• My experience attending Hozier's Unreal Unearth Tour
• Mother's Day weekend at Walt Disney World
• 2024 Tony Nominations
• A new movie starring Nick Jonas and Paul Rudd!!!
• Dua Lipa's Future Nostalgia and Billie Eili...

Over the weekend, host Katrina had the opportunity to attend the ceremony for the 25th Mark Twain Prize for American Humor at the Kennedy Center in Washington D.C.. This year, America's top prize in comedy was given to Kevin Hart. Today's episode is all about the Mark Twain Prize and Katrina's experience attending the show.

Pop Recap topics include:

FILM

• Popeye the Sailor Man, Harold and the Purple Crayon, an...

In this episode of the Fan Fave podcast, host Katrina takes a look at all seven studio albums released by Ariana Grande and attempts to rank them based on her favorite songs. This episode is a celebration of our favorite pop girl’s discography so join in on the fun! Katrina also shares responses from Arianators who shared what their favorite Ariana album was.

Pop Recap topics include:

FILM

• SNL 1975 Update
• Casting news: Noah ...