April 8, 2025 • 27 mins
What happens when our minds fixate on an actor or band member or podcaster and we start to see things that aren’t there? When a fan feels so much closer to their idolized famous person than they really are?
AKA, What’s the deal with parasocial relationships?
Editorial Support by Dr. Anna Funk: @DrAnnaFunk
Music written & performed by Chris Scott: @Chrispscott
Cover art by Liz Hand: @__ellie
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