Podcasts about parasocial relationships

I, Stewart Alsop, welcomed Ben Roper, CEO and founder of Play Culture, to this episode of Crazy Wisdom for a fascinating discussion. We kicked things off by diving into Ben's reservations about AI, particularly its impact on creative authenticity, before exploring his innovative project, Play Culture, which aims to bring tactical outdoor games to adults. Ben also shared his journey of teaching himself to code and his philosophy on building experiences centered on human connection rather than pure profit.Check out this GPT we trained on the conversationTimestamps00:55 Ben Roper on AI's impact on creative authenticity and the dilution of the author's experience.03:05 The discussion on AI leading to a "simulation of experience" versus genuine, embodied experiences.08:40 Stewart Alsop explores the nuances of authenticity, honesty, and trust in media and personal interactions.17:53 Ben discusses how trust is invaluable and often broken by corporate attempts to feign it.20:22 Ben begins to explain the Play Culture project, discussing the community's confusion about its non-monetized approach, leading into his philosophy of "designing for people, not money."37:08 Ben elaborates on the Play Culture experience: creating tactical outdoor games designed specifically for adults.45:46 A comparison of Play Culture's approach with games like Pokémon GO, emphasizing "gentle technology."58:48 Ben shares his thoughts on the future of augmented reality and designing humanistic experiences.1:02:15 Ben describes "Pirate Gold," a real-world role-playing pirate simulator, as an example of Play Culture's innovative games.1:06:30 How to find Play Culture and get involved in their events worldwide.Key InsightsAI and Creative Authenticity: Ben, coming from a filmmaking background, views generative AI as a collaborator without a mind, which disassociates work from the author's unique experience. He believes art's value lies in being a window into an individual's life, a quality diluted by AI's averaged output.Simulation vs. Real Experience: We discussed how AI and even some modern technologies offer simulations of experiences (like VR travel or social media connections) that lack the depth and richness of real-world engagement. These simulations can be easier to access but may leave individuals unfulfilled and unaware of what they're missing.The Quest for Honesty Over Authenticity: I posited that while people claim to want authenticity, they might actually desire honesty more. Raw, unfiltered authenticity can be confronting, whereas honesty within a framework of trust allows for genuine connection without necessarily exposing every raw emotion.Trust as Unpurchasable Value: Ben emphasized that trust is one of the few things that cannot be bought; it must be earned and is easily broken. This makes genuine trust incredibly valuable, especially in a world where corporate entities often feign trustworthiness for transactional purposes.Designing for People, Not Money: Ben shared his philosophy behind Play Culture, which is to "design for people, not money." This means prioritizing genuine human experience, joy, and connection over optimizing for profit, believing that true value, including financial sustainability, can arise as a byproduct of creating something meaningful.The Need for Adult Play: Play Culture aims to fill a void by creating tactical outdoor games specifically designed for adult minds and social dynamics. This goes beyond childlike play or existing adult games like video games and sports, focusing on socially driven gameplay, strategy, and unique adult experiences.Gentle Technology in Gaming: Contrasting with AR-heavy games like Pokémon GO, Play Culture advocates for "gentle technology." The tech (like a mobile app) supports gameplay by providing information or connecting players, but the core interaction happens through players' senses and real-world engagement, not primarily through a screen.Real-World Game Streaming as the Future: Ben's vision for Play Culture includes moving towards real-world game streaming, akin to video game streaming on Twitch, but featuring live-action tactical games played in real cities. This aims to create a new genre of entertainment showcasing genuine human interaction and strategy.Contact Information*   Ben Roper's Instagram*   Website: playculture.com

The term ‘parasocial relationship' was coined in the 1950s by American sociologists Donald Horton and Richard Wohl to describe how people connected with TV personalities at the time. Today, parasocial relationships have expanded to include celebrities, influencers, athletes – even podcast hosts! Social media in particular has taken parasocial relationships to a new level; it blows my mind how much I know about some people I've never met. In this episode, I talk all about the parasocial phenomenon: the positive and negative attributes to parasocial relationships, why we reach for them, and how they're impacting our real (two-sided) connections.Parasocial relationships aren't inherently good or bad. They're just part of modern reality. They're not going anywhere. So instead of judging them, maybe it's time we get intentional about them. How can we use parasocial connections as a bridge to community rather than replacement for it?In this episode you'll hear about:Stats to consider: 51 percent of Americans have parasocial relationships but only 16 percent actually acknowledge they're in oneHow social media changed parasocial relationships, giving us more behind-the-scene access and real-time updates about the people we followThe emotional energy we invest in parasocial relationships and how they can impact real-life friendships, causing relationship distortionHow parasocial relationships can fill emotional needs, reduce stigma, provide behavioral modeling, and form communities in marginalized groupsResources & LinksListen to Episode 104 with Sharon Walters about how to get less passive and more active on podcasts and social media; Episode 91, about how to stop dreading parties and take charge of your guest experience; Episode 38 and Episode 39, about third places; and Episode 127, which is about calling your friends.Like what you hear? Visit my website, leave me a voicemail, and follow me on Instagram and TikTok!Want to take this conversation a step further? Send this episode to a friend. Tell them you found it interesting and use what we just talked about as a conversation starter the next time you and your friend hang out!

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When an ad for a contest where the prize is a visit to the Brady Bunch house and a new personal development book collide in Elizabeth's brain, it results in an observation about perspectives and our reality today. Tune in for this episode's musings.  The Gap and The GainThe Brady Bunch Variety Hour Radiant BadassChris Martin, Creativity Coach

On this weeks KPK episode we decided to switch things up a little and have ourselves a discussion episode around the topic of kpop and creating parasocial relationships with their fans. S/O to the person who posted this question on Reddit the other day because I think its definitely an interesting topic to talk about when it comes to being a kpop fan. Don't forget to let us know what your thoughts are on this topic as well!Come Join the Discord!https://linktr.ee/kpopkimchi101?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=e6bef5ad-34ee-46a0-8d35-df5b7df11528Not What You Came For Season 7 Playlisthttps://open.spotify.com/playlist/04wACAkV3lupLb5tT3F2og?si=Rd56WsOlSbOBOqPEC-y4-w&pi=u-wIuawm-YRd6eEvergreen Terrace- No Donnie, These Men Are Nihilisthttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_wGY1i3Qx40Sleigh Bells- Badlyhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vVMTUlxRc1M Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

TEXT US, YOU WON'TThoughts??Links:Rob Scallon - How Knocked Loose creates DANGER with their guitars (w/ Isaac Hale)Jimmy Kimmel Live - Knocked Loose ft. Poppy - SuffocateJesea Lee - Why Finn McKenty quit YouTubeTIMESTAMPS(00:00) Introduction(01:30) Rob Scallon & Knocked Loose(10:30) Knocked Loose & Poppy on Jimmy Kimmel(22:40) The Rise and Meh of Finn McKenty(50:20) Hatebaiting for Fun and Profit(01:13:55) Parasocial Relationships and YouJOIN OUR DISCORD!Hit us up! -- Instagram // Email: bangeralertpodcast@gmail.comLogo and Art by Mitch WeirCONTENT ADVISORY: Explicit language, mature lyrical themesThe Banger Alert Podcast is Joe Tantalo and Mitch Weir

Kimberlyn and Leilani discuss their disappointment in discovering the seamy underbelly of celebrity, privilege, and power. Their check-ins:  Kimberlyn's New Year tarot spread gives her valuable insight for 2025; Leilani's handstand intensive is a valuable opportunity for skill development and learning from stronger members in the group.  Mentioned in the episode: Neil Gaiman, Justin Baldoni, C. S. Lewis, KSC Hatch's poem, Feet of Clay. Get exclusive content and support us on Patreon:http://www.patreon.com/WitchyWit  Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/WitchyWitPodcast  Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/Witchy_Wit  Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/3azUkFVlECTlTZQVX5jl1X?si=8WufnXueQrugGDIYWbgc3A  Apple Podcast:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/witchy-wit/id1533482466  Pandora:https://pandora.app.link/nNsuNrSKneb  Google Podcast:Witchy Wit (google.com) 

Send us a textMegan and Michelle explore parasocial relationships, stalking, mom bloggers, reality TV, stripper love, basement prisons, tradeoffs, back pain, endorphins, and eager beavers.Sources:Parasocial Interaction (Wikipedia)In Defense of Parasocial RelationshipsFriend or Faux: Are Parasocial Relationships Healthy?Too close for comfort: the pitfalls of parasocial relationshipsWhen Grown-ups Have Imaginary FriendsDo parasocial relationships fill a loneliness gap?****************Want to support Prosecco Theory?Become a Patreon subscriber and earn swag!Check out our merch, available on teepublic.com!Follow/Subscribe wherever you listen!Rate, review, and tell your friends!Follow us on Instagram!****************Ever thought about starting your own podcast? From day one, Buzzsprout gave us all the tools we needed get Prosecco Theory off the ground. What are you waiting for? Follow this link to get started. Cheers!!

0:00 - INTRO STUFF 3:45 - NELLY, SNOOP & SOULJA COON 17:55 - TRUMP'S NEW ADMINISTRATION 29:50 - PARASOCIAL RELATIONSHIPS 38:40 - TRUMP'S NEW ADMINISTRATION [cont.] 52:05 - PARASOCIAL RELATIONSHIPS [cont] 53:41 - JAKE DOOLITTLE 55:51 - DANK DEMOSS 1:08:23 - FLIGHT 5342 1:19:00 - A$AP ROCKY VS. A$AP RELLI CASE 1:29:33 - OFF FIRST LISTEN: EUSEXUA

In this Episode, We are going a bit political (we're not a Political Podcast, we promise) and dive into the changing dynamics of pop culture and politics.Exploring the role of YouTube influencers, the impact of Trump's executive orders, the backlash against woke culture, and the rise of edgy comedic commentary.Will this be a good thing or a bad thing?00:00 Intro01:10 Inauguration and Political Commentary02:40 Secret YouTube Watches05:53 Deep Dives and Obsessions17:21 Trump's Executive Orders27:25 Debating Transgender Terminology28:35 Trump's Influence on YouTube29:08 Shift in Podcast Content30:58 Rise of Right-Wing YouTubers33:59 Parasocial Relationships and Media Consumption35:26 Targeting Disaffected Young Men36:53 Creating Enemies for Attention38:15 Comedy and Edgy Conversations41:58 Political Backlash Cycles46:09 Concluding Thoughts and OutroYouTube link to this Podcast Episode:https://youtu.be/iRvV8XLWqgc#DonaldTrump #YouTubeInfluence #AmericanPolitics #WokeCulture #Podcasting #CulturalShift #ShowVsBusiness----------Show vs. Business is your weekly take on Pop Culture from two very different perspectives. Your hosts Theo and  Mr. Benja provide all the relevant info to get your week started right.Looking to start your own podcast ? The guys give their equipment google list recommendation that is updated often Sign up - https://www.showvsbusiness.com/----------Follow us on Instagram - https://instagram.com/show_vs_businessFollow us on Twitter - https://twitter.com/showvsbusinessLike us on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/ShowVsBusinessSubscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuwni8la5WRGj25uqjbRwdQ/featuredFollow Theo on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@therealtheoharvey Follow Mr.Benja on YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/@BenjaminJohnsonakaMrBenja --------

In this episode of Crazy Wisdom, Stewart Alsop welcomes Christopher Canal, co-founder of Equistamp, for a deep discussion on the current state of AI evaluations (evals), the rise of agents, and the safety challenges surrounding large language models (LLMs). Christopher breaks down how LLMs function, the significance of scaffolding for AI agents, and the complexities of running evals without data leakage. The conversation covers the risks associated with AI agents being used for malicious purposes, the performance limitations of long time horizon tasks, and the murky realm of interpretability in neural networks. Additionally, Christopher shares how Equistamp aims to offer third-party evaluations to combat principal-agent dilemmas in the industry. For more about Equistamp's work, visit Equistamp.com to explore their evaluation tools and consulting services tailored for AI and safety innovation.Check out this GPT we trained on the conversation!Timestamps00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome00:13 The Importance of Evals in AI01:32 Understanding AI Agents04:02 Challenges and Risks of AI Agents07:56 Future of AI Models and Competence16:39 The Concept of Consciousness in AI19:33 Current State of Evals and Data Leakage24:30 Defining Competence in AI31:26 Equistamp and AI Safety42:12 Conclusion and Contact InformationKey InsightsThe Importance of Evals in AI Development: Christopher Canal emphasizes that evaluations (evals) are crucial for measuring AI models' capabilities and potential risks. He highlights the uncertainty surrounding AI's trajectory and the need to accurately assess when AI systems outperform humans at specific tasks to guide responsible adoption. Without robust evals, companies risk overestimating AI's competence due to data leakage and flawed benchmarks.The Role of Scaffolding in AI Agents: The conversation distinguishes between large language models (LLMs) and agents, with Christopher defining agents as systems operating within a feedback loop to interact with the world in real time. Scaffolding—frameworks that guide how an AI interprets and responds to information—plays a critical role in transforming static models into agents that can autonomously perform complex tasks. He underscores how effective scaffolding can future-proof systems by enabling quick adaptation to new, more capable models.The Long Tail Challenge in AI Competence: AI agents often struggle with tasks that have long time horizons, involving many steps and branching decisions, such as debugging or optimizing machine learning models. Christopher points out that models tend to break down or lose coherence during extended processes, a limitation that current research aims to address with upcoming iterations like GPT-4.5 and beyond. He speculates that incorporating real-world physics and embodied experiences into training data could improve long-term task performance.Ethical Concerns with AI Applications: Equistamp takes a firm stance on avoiding projects that conflict with its core values, such as developing AI models for exploitative applications like parasocial relationship services or scams. Christopher shares concerns about how easily AI agents could be weaponized for fraudulent activities, highlighting the need for regulations and more transparent oversight to mitigate misuse.Data Privacy and Security Risks in LLMs: The episode sheds light on the vulnerabilities of large language models, including shared cache issues that could leak sensitive information between different users. Christopher references a recent paper that exposed how timing attacks can identify whether a response was generated by hitting the cache or computing from scratch, demonstrating potential security flaws in API-based models that could compromise user data.The Principal-Agent Dilemma in AI Evaluation: Stewart and Christopher discuss the conflict of interest inherent in companies conducting their own evals to showcase their models' performance. Christopher explains that third-party evaluations are essential for unbiased assessments. Without external audits, organizations may inflate claims about their models' capabilities, reinforcing the need for independent oversight in the AI industry.Equistamp's Mission and Approach: Equistamp aims to fill a critical gap in the AI ecosystem by providing independent, safety-oriented evaluations and consulting services. Christopher outlines their approach of creating customized evaluation frameworks that compare AI performance against human baselines, helping clients make informed decisions about deploying AI systems. By prioritizing transparency and safety, Equistamp hopes to set a new standard for accountability in the rapidly evolving AI landscape.

It is Christmas everywhere all at once! What begins as a coffee break turns into a visit to the Time Hotel. What is this place, and how does it take the Doctor on a year-long adventure? Join us as we review Joy to the World, the 2024 Doctor Who Christmas special. The Discussing Network proudly presents Discussing Who Episode 334.  This episode is streamed live on Facebook, YouTube, and Twitch and presented in the original unedited version, hosted by Kyle Jones, Lee Shackleford, and Clarence Brown. Episode 334 It is Christmas everywhere all at once! What begins as a coffee break turns into a visit to the Time Hotel. What is this place, and how does it take the Doctor on a year-long adventure? Join us as we review Joy to the World, the 2024 Doctor Who Christmas special. The Discussing Network proudly presents Discussing Who Episode 334.  This episode is streamed live on Facebook, YouTube, and Twitch and presented in the original unedited version, hosted by Kyle Jones, Lee Shackleford, and Clarence Brown. What are your thoughts? Hit us up at hosts@discussingnetwork or @discussingwho on all the social media. We want to hear from you! Leave us a voicemail message on the Discussing Who Call Line. Dial (805)850-DWHO (3946). (Airtime and/or long-distance rates apply, if applicable.) Already following us on Facebook? Send a message there. Subscribe to Discussing Who: A Doctor Who Podcast Apple Podcasts – http://bit.ly/DiscWhoApplePodcast Podchaser – https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/discussing-who-a-doctor-who-po-15658 Become a Patreon Supporter! By becoming a Patreon, you can support the show while receiving exclusive rewards made available for Patreon Supporters.  Visit Patreon.com/DiscussingNetwork for more information, follow us on Patreon, and – should you choose – support the show. Connect via Social Media Be sure to follow us on Twitter, find us on Facebook, follow us on Instagram, and visit our website.  Join us on the new Discussing Network Facebook Group.  Visit https://facebook.com./groups/discussingnetwork Real Characters We asked ourselves and our listeners a simple but important question: What makes Doctor Who important to you? The answer now lies within the pages of Real Characters: The Psychology of Parasocial Relationships with Media Characters, by Dr. Karen Shackleford, Ph.D. (Ed.) from Fielding University Press providing insight into why we connect with fictional characters. The Doctor Changes, but the Feelings Stay the Same is the bow-tie-worthy Eleventh Chapter. Real Characters is available now on Amazon. Discussing Who: A Doctor Who Podcast Discussing Who features three friends discussing Doctor Who.  Come join the fun! Discussing Network Discussing Network is a network of podcasts covering all things geek and pop culture! Hosts Want more from the Discussing Who co-hosts? Our hosts can be found on the following: The Relativity Podcast (Lee, Clarence, & Kyle) Oz-9 (Lee, Kyle, & Shannon) Doctor Who: Podshock (Kyle & Lee) The TechPedition Podcast (Clarence) Discussing Trek: A Star Trek Discovery Podcast (Clarence & Kyle) Terminus: A Doctor Who Podcast (Nicole)

It is Christmas everywhere all at once! What begins as a coffee break turns into a visit to the Time Hotel. What is this place, and how does it take the Doctor on a year-long adventure? Join us as we review Joy to the World, the 2024 Doctor Who Christmas special. The Discussing Network proudly presents Discussing Who Episode 334.  This episode is streamed live on Facebook, YouTube, and Twitch and presented in the original unedited version, hosted by Kyle Jones, Lee Shackleford, and Clarence Brown. Episode 334 It is Christmas everywhere all at once! What begins as a coffee break turns into a visit to the Time Hotel. What is this place, and how does it take the Doctor on a year-long adventure? Join us as we review Joy to the World, the 2024 Doctor Who Christmas special. The Discussing Network proudly presents Discussing Who Episode 334.  This episode is streamed live on Facebook, YouTube, and Twitch and presented in the original unedited version, hosted by Kyle Jones, Lee Shackleford, and Clarence Brown. What are your thoughts? Hit us up at hosts@discussingnetwork or @discussingwho on all the social media. We want to hear from you! Leave us a voicemail message on the Discussing Who Call Line. Dial (805)850-DWHO (3946). (Airtime and/or long-distance rates apply, if applicable.) Already following us on Facebook? Send a message there. Subscribe to Discussing Who: A Doctor Who Podcast Apple Podcasts – http://bit.ly/DiscWhoApplePodcast Podchaser – https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/discussing-who-a-doctor-who-po-15658 Become a Patreon Supporter! By becoming a Patreon, you can support the show while receiving exclusive rewards made available for Patreon Supporters.  Visit Patreon.com/DiscussingNetwork for more information, follow us on Patreon, and – should you choose – support the show. Connect via Social Media Be sure to follow us on Twitter, find us on Facebook, follow us on Instagram, and visit our website.  Join us on the new Discussing Network Facebook Group.  Visit https://facebook.com./groups/discussingnetwork Real Characters We asked ourselves and our listeners a simple but important question: What makes Doctor Who important to you? The answer now lies within the pages of Real Characters: The Psychology of Parasocial Relationships with Media Characters, by Dr. Karen Shackleford, Ph.D. (Ed.) from Fielding University Press providing insight into why we connect with fictional characters. The Doctor Changes, but the Feelings Stay the Same is the bow-tie-worthy Eleventh Chapter. Real Characters is available now on Amazon. Discussing Who: A Doctor Who Podcast Discussing Who features three friends discussing Doctor Who.  Come join the fun! Discussing Network Discussing Network is a network of podcasts covering all things geek and pop culture! Hosts Want more from the Discussing Who co-hosts? Our hosts can be found on the following: The Relativity Podcast (Lee, Clarence, & Kyle) Oz-9 (Lee, Kyle, & Shannon) Doctor Who: Podshock (Kyle & Lee) The TechPedition Podcast (Clarence) Discussing Trek: A Star Trek Discovery Podcast (Clarence & Kyle) Terminus: A Doctor Who Podcast (Nicole)

Follow Prof G Markets: Apple Podcasts Spotify  Scott and Ed answer listener-submitted questions about everything from the origins of Ed's accent to how they feel about parasocial relationships. They address why they look similar, talk about how to maintain friendships and give tips for improving storytelling. Plus, Ed discusses how he figured out his long-term goals and Scott reveals how much he paid for his birthday party.  Order "The Algebra of Wealth," out now Subscribe to No Mercy / No Malice Follow the podcast across socials @profgpod: Instagram Threads X Reddit Follow Scott on Instagram Follow Ed on Instagram and X Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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What happens when you get brought back to life – again? What happens if this was all part of your plan all along?? Torchwood continues to make us ask difficult questions in a realm beyond traditional Doctor Who. Join us as we review They Keep Killing Suzie, Torchwood Series 1 Episode 8. The Discussing Network proudly presents Discussing Who Episode 333.  Subject matter in the Torchwood series was often intended for a more adult audience. Please be advised. This episode is streamed live on Facebook, YouTube, and Twitch and presented in the original unedited version, hosted by Kyle Jones, Lee Shackleford, and Clarence Brown. Episode 333 What happens when you get brought back to life – again? What happens if this was all part of your plan all along?? Torchwood continues to make us ask difficult questions in a realm beyond traditional Doctor Who. Join us as we review They Keep Killing Suzie, Torchwood Series 1 Episode 8. The Discussing Network proudly presents Discussing Who Episode 333.  Subject matter in the Torchwood series was often intended for a more adult audience. Please be advised. This episode is streamed live on Facebook, YouTube, and Twitch and presented in the original unedited version, hosted by Kyle Jones, Lee Shackleford, and Clarence Brown. What are your thoughts? Hit us up at hosts@discussingnetwork or @discussingwho on all the social media. We want to hear from you! Leave us a voicemail message on the Discussing Who Call Line. Dial (805)850-DWHO (3946). (Airtime and/or long-distance rates apply, if applicable.) Already following us on Facebook? Send a message there. Subscribe to Discussing Who: A Doctor Who Podcast Apple Podcasts – http://bit.ly/DiscWhoApplePodcast Spotify – http://bit.ly/DiscWhoSpotify Stitcher – http://bit.ly/DiscWhoStitcher PlayerFM – http://bit.ly/DiscWhoPlayerFM TuneIn Radio – http://bit.ly/DiscWhoTuneIn Podbean – http://bit.ly/DiscWhoPodbean Podchaser – https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/discussing-who-a-doctor-who-po-15658 Become a Patreon Supporter! By becoming a Patreon, you can support the show while receiving exclusive rewards made available for Patreon Supporters.  Visit Patreon.com/DiscussingNetwork for more information, follow us on Patreon, and – should you choose – support the show. Connect via Social Media Be sure to follow us on Twitter, find us on Facebook, follow us on Instagram, and visit our website.  Join us on the new Discussing Network Facebook Group.  Visit https://facebook.com./groups/discussingnetwork Real Characters We asked ourselves and our listeners a simple but important question: What makes Doctor Who important to you? The answer now lies within the pages of Real Characters: The Psychology of Parasocial Relationships with Media Characters, by Dr. Karen Shackleford, Ph.D. (Ed.) from Fielding University Press providing insight into why we connect with fictional characters. The Doctor Changes, but the Feelings Stay the Same is the bow-tie-worthy Eleventh Chapter. Real Characters is available now on Amazon. Discussing Who: A Doctor Who Podcast Discussing Who features three friends discussing Doctor Who.  Come join the fun! Discussing Network Discussing Network is a network of podcasts covering all things geek and pop culture! Hosts Want more from the Discussing Who co-hosts? Our hosts can be found on the following: The Relativity Podcast (Lee, Clarence, & Kyle) Oz-9 (Lee, Kyle, & Shannon) Doctor Who: Podshock (Kyle & Lee) The TechPedition Podcast (Clarence) Discussing Trek: A Star Trek Discovery Podcast (Clarence & Kyle) Terminus: A Doctor Who Podcast (Nicole)

What happens when you get brought back to life – again? What happens if this was all part of your plan all along?? Torchwood continues to make us ask difficult questions in a realm beyond traditional Doctor Who. Join us as we review They Keep Killing Suzie, Torchwood Series 1 Episode 8. The Discussing Network proudly presents Discussing Who Episode 333.  Subject matter in the Torchwood series was often intended for a more adult audience. Please be advised. This episode is streamed live on Facebook, YouTube, and Twitch and presented in the original unedited version, hosted by Kyle Jones, Lee Shackleford, and Clarence Brown. Episode 333 What happens when you get brought back to life – again? What happens if this was all part of your plan all along?? Torchwood continues to make us ask difficult questions in a realm beyond traditional Doctor Who. Join us as we review They Keep Killing Suzie, Torchwood Series 1 Episode 8. The Discussing Network proudly presents Discussing Who Episode 333.  Subject matter in the Torchwood series was often intended for a more adult audience. Please be advised. This episode is streamed live on Facebook, YouTube, and Twitch and presented in the original unedited version, hosted by Kyle Jones, Lee Shackleford, and Clarence Brown. What are your thoughts? Hit us up at hosts@discussingnetwork or @discussingwho on all the social media. We want to hear from you! Leave us a voicemail message on the Discussing Who Call Line. Dial (805)850-DWHO (3946). (Airtime and/or long-distance rates apply, if applicable.) Already following us on Facebook? Send a message there. Subscribe to Discussing Who: A Doctor Who Podcast Apple Podcasts – http://bit.ly/DiscWhoApplePodcast Spotify – http://bit.ly/DiscWhoSpotify Stitcher – http://bit.ly/DiscWhoStitcher PlayerFM – http://bit.ly/DiscWhoPlayerFM TuneIn Radio – http://bit.ly/DiscWhoTuneIn Podbean – http://bit.ly/DiscWhoPodbean Podchaser – https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/discussing-who-a-doctor-who-po-15658 Become a Patreon Supporter! By becoming a Patreon, you can support the show while receiving exclusive rewards made available for Patreon Supporters.  Visit Patreon.com/DiscussingNetwork for more information, follow us on Patreon, and – should you choose – support the show. Connect via Social Media Be sure to follow us on Twitter, find us on Facebook, follow us on Instagram, and visit our website.  Join us on the new Discussing Network Facebook Group.  Visit https://facebook.com./groups/discussingnetwork Real Characters We asked ourselves and our listeners a simple but important question: What makes Doctor Who important to you? The answer now lies within the pages of Real Characters: The Psychology of Parasocial Relationships with Media Characters, by Dr. Karen Shackleford, Ph.D. (Ed.) from Fielding University Press providing insight into why we connect with fictional characters. The Doctor Changes, but the Feelings Stay the Same is the bow-tie-worthy Eleventh Chapter. Real Characters is available now on Amazon. Discussing Who: A Doctor Who Podcast Discussing Who features three friends discussing Doctor Who.  Come join the fun! Discussing Network Discussing Network is a network of podcasts covering all things geek and pop culture! Hosts Want more from the Discussing Who co-hosts? Our hosts can be found on the following: The Relativity Podcast (Lee, Clarence, & Kyle) Oz-9 (Lee, Kyle, & Shannon) Doctor Who: Podshock (Kyle & Lee) The TechPedition Podcast (Clarence) Discussing Trek: A Star Trek Discovery Podcast (Clarence & Kyle) Terminus: A Doctor Who Podcast (Nicole)

Modern technology amplifies our fear and emotions. FOMO is on the rise. Whether you are worried about being invited to a party, checking social media, or finding it harder to make decisions. FOMO is increasingly driving our emotions and actions. It is a deeply natural feeling built into us through hundreds of thousands of years of evolution. But it hasn't kept up with our incredible pace of technological change. Part of the reason we have such a decline in mental health is we can compare ourselves to the perfect lives all around us in the digital world and feel we don't stack up. This episode will help you understand what's really going on: The evolutionary roots of FOMO How our modern world is making us anxious Why ADHD is on the rise Where to take back our focus What to celebrate and look up to. Upgrade to Premium:

YouTubers keep a lot of secrets, but that's not really my style. So last week, I asked my audience for questions that creators are typically too afraid to answer. How much does this channel make? What are my politics? And how much time do I actually spend working? In this video, my producer, Conor, and I answer all these questions and more with complete transparency. Full transcript and show notes Conor's Twitter / Instagram *** TIMESTAMPS (0:00:00) How Much Does a 100K Channel Make? (0:02:26) What Does a 100K Channel Charge for Brand Deals (0:09:25) AdSense and Brand Deals Are Overhyped (0:13:09) Pros and Cons of Talking About Politics (0:21:01) The Biggest Threat to the Channel (0:23:08) Most YouTubers Aren't As Successful As You Think (0:28:26) Downsides of Being a Parent and a YouTuber (0:33:21) How Much Does a YouTuber ACTUALLY Work? (0:38:02) Promoting Products You Don't Believe In (0:44:06) Is the Creator Economy Eating Itself? (0:49:34) Hidden Gems You Should Watch (0:55:08) Why Are YouTubers Secretive? (0:59:53) Don't Listen to This Common Growth Advice (1:04:22) How to Spot Fake Gurus (1:08:50) YouTubers Who Lie to Their Audience (1:11:20) Trends That Will Die Quickly (1:14:29) Parasocial Relationships (1:20:15) When a Channel Dies (1:22:23) How Long to Get to $8k/month in Revenue (1:24:48) Maintaining Relationships As You Get Older (1:30:11) The Right Way to Raise Prices *** RECOMMENDED NEXT EPISODE → Answering the Questions you're afraid to ask [YouTube] *** ASK CREATOR SCIENCE → Submit your question here *** WHEN YOU'RE READY

Would you want to hear the thoughts of your coworkers, friends, and family? If you could, would it be a gift, curse, or both? Torchwood continues to make us ask difficult questions in a realm beyond traditional Doctor Who. Join us as we review Greeks Bearing Gifts, Torchwood Series 1 Episode 6. The Discussing Network proudly presents Discussing Who Episode 332.  Subject matter in the Torchwood series was often intended for a more adult audience. Please be advised. This episode is streamed live on Facebook, YouTube, and Twitch and presented in the original unedited version, hosted by Kyle Jones, Lee Shackleford, and Clarence Brown. Episode 332 Would you want to hear the thoughts of your coworkers, friends, and family? If you could, would it be a gift, curse, or both? Torchwood continues to make us ask difficult questions in a realm beyond traditional Doctor Who. Join us as we review Greeks Bearing Gifts, Torchwood Series 1 Episode 6. The Discussing Network proudly presents Discussing Who Episode 332.  Subject matter in the Torchwood series was often intended for a more adult audience. Please be advised. This episode is streamed live on Facebook, YouTube, and Twitch and presented in the original unedited version, hosted by Kyle Jones, Lee Shackleford, and Clarence Brown. What are your thoughts? Hit us up at hosts@discussingnetwork or @discussingwho on all the social media. We want to hear from you! Leave us a voicemail message on the Discussing Who Call Line. Dial (805)850-DWHO (3946). (Airtime and/or long-distance rates apply, if applicable.) Already following us on Facebook? Send a message there. Subscribe to Discussing Who: A Doctor Who Podcast Apple Podcasts – http://bit.ly/DiscWhoApplePodcast Spotify – http://bit.ly/DiscWhoSpotify Stitcher – http://bit.ly/DiscWhoStitcher PlayerFM – http://bit.ly/DiscWhoPlayerFM TuneIn Radio – http://bit.ly/DiscWhoTuneIn Podbean – http://bit.ly/DiscWhoPodbean Podchaser – https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/discussing-who-a-doctor-who-po-15658 Become a Patreon Supporter! By becoming a Patreon, you can support the show while receiving exclusive rewards made available for Patreon Supporters.  Visit Patreon.com/DiscussingNetwork for more information, follow us on Patreon, and – should you choose – support the show. Connect via Social Media Be sure to follow us on Twitter, find us on Facebook, follow us on Instagram, and visit our website.  Join us on the new Discussing Network Facebook Group.  Visit https://facebook.com./groups/discussingnetwork Real Characters We asked ourselves and our listeners a simple but important question: What makes Doctor Who important to you? The answer now lies within the pages of Real Characters: The Psychology of Parasocial Relationships with Media Characters, by Dr. Karen Shackleford, Ph.D. (Ed.) from Fielding University Press providing insight into why we connect with fictional characters. The Doctor Changes, but the Feelings Stay the Same is the bow-tie-worthy Eleventh Chapter. Real Characters is available now on Amazon. Discussing Who: A Doctor Who Podcast Discussing Who features three friends discussing Doctor Who.  Come join the fun! Discussing Network Discussing Network is a network of podcasts covering all things geek and pop culture! Hosts Want more from the Discussing Who co-hosts? Our hosts can be found on the following: The Relativity Podcast (Lee, Clarence, & Kyle) Oz-9 (Lee, Kyle, & Shannon) Doctor Who: Podshock (Kyle & Lee) The TechPedition Podcast (Clarence) Discussing Trek: A Star Trek Discovery Podcast (Clarence & Kyle) Terminus: A Doctor Who Podcast (Nicole)

Would you want to hear the thoughts of your coworkers, friends, and family? If you could, would it be a gift, curse, or both? Torchwood continues to make us ask difficult questions in a realm beyond traditional Doctor Who. Join us as we review Greeks Bearing Gifts, Torchwood Series 1 Episode 6. The Discussing Network proudly presents Discussing Who Episode 332.  Subject matter in the Torchwood series was often intended for a more adult audience. Please be advised. This episode is streamed live on Facebook, YouTube, and Twitch and presented in the original unedited version, hosted by Kyle Jones, Lee Shackleford, and Clarence Brown. Episode 332 Would you want to hear the thoughts of your coworkers, friends, and family? If you could, would it be a gift, curse, or both? Torchwood continues to make us ask difficult questions in a realm beyond traditional Doctor Who. Join us as we review Greeks Bearing Gifts, Torchwood Series 1 Episode 6. The Discussing Network proudly presents Discussing Who Episode 332.  Subject matter in the Torchwood series was often intended for a more adult audience. Please be advised. This episode is streamed live on Facebook, YouTube, and Twitch and presented in the original unedited version, hosted by Kyle Jones, Lee Shackleford, and Clarence Brown. What are your thoughts? Hit us up at hosts@discussingnetwork or @discussingwho on all the social media. We want to hear from you! Leave us a voicemail message on the Discussing Who Call Line. Dial (805)850-DWHO (3946). (Airtime and/or long-distance rates apply, if applicable.) Already following us on Facebook? Send a message there. Subscribe to Discussing Who: A Doctor Who Podcast Apple Podcasts – http://bit.ly/DiscWhoApplePodcast Spotify – http://bit.ly/DiscWhoSpotify Stitcher – http://bit.ly/DiscWhoStitcher PlayerFM – http://bit.ly/DiscWhoPlayerFM TuneIn Radio – http://bit.ly/DiscWhoTuneIn Podbean – http://bit.ly/DiscWhoPodbean Podchaser – https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/discussing-who-a-doctor-who-po-15658 Become a Patreon Supporter! By becoming a Patreon, you can support the show while receiving exclusive rewards made available for Patreon Supporters.  Visit Patreon.com/DiscussingNetwork for more information, follow us on Patreon, and – should you choose – support the show. Connect via Social Media Be sure to follow us on Twitter, find us on Facebook, follow us on Instagram, and visit our website.  Join us on the new Discussing Network Facebook Group.  Visit https://facebook.com./groups/discussingnetwork Real Characters We asked ourselves and our listeners a simple but important question: What makes Doctor Who important to you? The answer now lies within the pages of Real Characters: The Psychology of Parasocial Relationships with Media Characters, by Dr. Karen Shackleford, Ph.D. (Ed.) from Fielding University Press providing insight into why we connect with fictional characters. The Doctor Changes, but the Feelings Stay the Same is the bow-tie-worthy Eleventh Chapter. Real Characters is available now on Amazon. Discussing Who: A Doctor Who Podcast Discussing Who features three friends discussing Doctor Who.  Come join the fun! Discussing Network Discussing Network is a network of podcasts covering all things geek and pop culture! Hosts Want more from the Discussing Who co-hosts? Our hosts can be found on the following: The Relativity Podcast (Lee, Clarence, & Kyle) Oz-9 (Lee, Kyle, & Shannon) Doctor Who: Podshock (Kyle & Lee) The TechPedition Podcast (Clarence) Discussing Trek: A Star Trek Discovery Podcast (Clarence & Kyle) Terminus: A Doctor Who Podcast (Nicole)

What’s on the menu? We are! The Torchwood team’s appetite for adventure continues as they face something far more evil than the latest alien menace. Yes, Torchwood continues to make us ask difficult questions in a realm beyond traditional Doctor Who. Join us as we review Countrycide Torchwood Series 1 Episode 6. The Discussing Network proudly presents Discussing Who Episode 331.  Subject matter in the Torchwood series was often intended for a more adult audience. Please be advised. This episode is streamed live on Facebook, YouTube, and Twitch and presented in the original unedited version, hosted by Kyle Jones, Lee Shackleford, and Clarence Brown. Episode 331 What’s on the menu? We are! The Torchwood team’s appetite for adventure continues as they face something far more evil than the latest alien menace. Yes, Torchwood continues to make us ask difficult questions in a realm beyond traditional Doctor Who. Join us as we review Countrycide Torchwood Series 1 Episode 6. The Discussing Network proudly presents Discussing Who Episode 331.  Subject matter in the Torchwood series was often intended for a more adult audience. Please be advised. This episode is streamed live on Facebook, YouTube, and Twitch and presented in the original unedited version, hosted by Kyle Jones, Lee Shackleford, and Clarence Brown. What are your thoughts? Hit us up at hosts@discussingnetwork or @discussingwho on all the social media. We want to hear from you! Leave us a voicemail message on the Discussing Who Call Line. Dial (805)850-DWHO (3946). (Airtime and/or long-distance rates apply, if applicable.) Already following us on Facebook? Send a message there. Subscribe to Discussing Who: A Doctor Who Podcast Apple Podcasts – http://bit.ly/DiscWhoApplePodcast Spotify – http://bit.ly/DiscWhoSpotify Stitcher – http://bit.ly/DiscWhoStitcher Google Podcasts – http://bit.ly/DiscWhoGooglePodcast PlayerFM – http://bit.ly/DiscWhoPlayerFM TuneIn Radio – http://bit.ly/DiscWhoTuneIn Podbean – http://bit.ly/DiscWhoPodbean Podchaser – https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/discussing-who-a-doctor-who-po-15658 Become a Patreon Supporter! By becoming a Patreon, you can support the show while receiving exclusive rewards made available for Patreon Supporters.  Visit Patreon.com/DiscussingNetwork for more information, follow us on Patreon, and – should you choose – support the show. Connect via Social Media Be sure to follow us on Twitter, find us on Facebook, follow us on Instagram, and visit our website.  Join us on the new Discussing Network Facebook Group.  Visit https://facebook.com./groups/discussingnetwork Real Characters We asked ourselves and our listeners a simple but important question: What makes Doctor Who important to you? The answer now lies within the pages of Real Characters: The Psychology of Parasocial Relationships with Media Characters, by Dr. Karen Shackleford, Ph.D. (Ed.) from Fielding University Press providing insight into why we connect with fictional characters. The Doctor Changes, but the Feelings Stay the Same is the bow-tie-worthy Eleventh Chapter. Real Characters is available now on Amazon. Discussing Who: A Doctor Who Podcast Discussing Who features three friends discussing Doctor Who.  Come join the fun! Discussing Network Discussing Network is a network of podcasts covering all things geek and pop culture! Hosts Want more from the Discussing Who co-hosts? Our hosts can be found on the following: The Relativity Podcast (Lee, Clarence, & Kyle) Oz-9 (Lee, Kyle, & Shannon) Doctor Who: Podshock (Kyle & Lee) The TechPedition Podcast (Clarence) Discussing Trek: A Star Trek Discovery Podcast (Clarence & Kyle) Terminus: A Doctor Who Podcast (Nicole)

What’s on the menu? We are! The Torchwood team’s appetite for adventure continues as they face something far more evil than the latest alien menace. Yes, Torchwood continues to make us ask difficult questions in a realm beyond traditional Doctor Who. Join us as we review Countrycide Torchwood Series 1 Episode 6. The Discussing Network proudly presents Discussing Who Episode 331.  Subject matter in the Torchwood series was often intended for a more adult audience. Please be advised. This episode is streamed live on Facebook, YouTube, and Twitch and presented in the original unedited version, hosted by Kyle Jones, Lee Shackleford, and Clarence Brown. Episode 331 What’s on the menu? We are! The Torchwood team’s appetite for adventure continues as they face something far more evil than the latest alien menace. Yes, Torchwood continues to make us ask difficult questions in a realm beyond traditional Doctor Who. Join us as we review Countrycide Torchwood Series 1 Episode 6. The Discussing Network proudly presents Discussing Who Episode 331.  Subject matter in the Torchwood series was often intended for a more adult audience. Please be advised. This episode is streamed live on Facebook, YouTube, and Twitch and presented in the original unedited version, hosted by Kyle Jones, Lee Shackleford, and Clarence Brown. What are your thoughts? Hit us up at hosts@discussingnetwork or @discussingwho on all the social media. We want to hear from you! Leave us a voicemail message on the Discussing Who Call Line. Dial (805)850-DWHO (3946). (Airtime and/or long-distance rates apply, if applicable.) Already following us on Facebook? Send a message there. Subscribe to Discussing Who: A Doctor Who Podcast Apple Podcasts – http://bit.ly/DiscWhoApplePodcast Spotify – http://bit.ly/DiscWhoSpotify Stitcher – http://bit.ly/DiscWhoStitcher Google Podcasts – http://bit.ly/DiscWhoGooglePodcast PlayerFM – http://bit.ly/DiscWhoPlayerFM TuneIn Radio – http://bit.ly/DiscWhoTuneIn Podbean – http://bit.ly/DiscWhoPodbean Podchaser – https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/discussing-who-a-doctor-who-po-15658 Become a Patreon Supporter! By becoming a Patreon, you can support the show while receiving exclusive rewards made available for Patreon Supporters.  Visit Patreon.com/DiscussingNetwork for more information, follow us on Patreon, and – should you choose – support the show. Connect via Social Media Be sure to follow us on Twitter, find us on Facebook, follow us on Instagram, and visit our website.  Join us on the new Discussing Network Facebook Group.  Visit https://facebook.com./groups/discussingnetwork Real Characters We asked ourselves and our listeners a simple but important question: What makes Doctor Who important to you? The answer now lies within the pages of Real Characters: The Psychology of Parasocial Relationships with Media Characters, by Dr. Karen Shackleford, Ph.D. (Ed.) from Fielding University Press providing insight into why we connect with fictional characters. The Doctor Changes, but the Feelings Stay the Same is the bow-tie-worthy Eleventh Chapter. Real Characters is available now on Amazon. Discussing Who: A Doctor Who Podcast Discussing Who features three friends discussing Doctor Who.  Come join the fun! Discussing Network Discussing Network is a network of podcasts covering all things geek and pop culture! Hosts Want more from the Discussing Who co-hosts? Our hosts can be found on the following: The Relativity Podcast (Lee, Clarence, & Kyle) Oz-9 (Lee, Kyle, & Shannon) Doctor Who: Podshock (Kyle & Lee) The TechPedition Podcast (Clarence) Discussing Trek: A Star Trek Discovery Podcast (Clarence & Kyle) Terminus: A Doctor Who Podcast (Nicole)

A parasocial relationship is a one-sided connection where someone feels an imagined personal bond with a public figure. This week, the docs explore the research behind why these relationships form and the different ways we experience them. They also delve into real-life cases where fans crossed boundaries, causing harm to content creators.Related past episodes:Crazy in Love: ErotomaniaAssassinationsThe Violence of Sports FandomStalking: The Crime of the 90'sYou can find all of our resources on our website: https://www.la-not-so-confidential.com/  L.A. Not So Confidential is proud to be part of the Crawlspace Media Network

Torchwood encounters faeries who protect a young girl named Jasmine, but are they what they seem? The team learns that some forces are beyond their control, even before they begin. Can you save someone who doesn’t want to be saved? Torchwood continues to make us ask difficult questions in a realm beyond traditional Doctor Who. Join us as we review Small Worlds, Torchwood Series 1 Episode 5. The Discussing Network proudly presents Discussing Who Episode 330.  Subject matter in the Torchwood series was often intended for a more adult audience. Please be advised. This episode is streamed live on Facebook, YouTube, and Twitch and presented in the original unedited version, hosted by Kyle Jones, Lee Shackleford, and Clarence Brown. Episode 330 Torchwood encounters faeries who protect a young girl named Jasmine, but are they what they seem? The team learns that some forces are beyond their control, even before they begin. Can you save someone who doesn’t want to be saved? Torchwood continues to make us ask difficult questions in a realm beyond traditional Doctor Who. Join us as we review Small Worlds, Torchwood Series 1 Episode 5. The Discussing Network proudly presents Discussing Who Episode 330.  Subject matter in the Torchwood series was often intended for a more adult audience. Please be advised. This episode is streamed live on Facebook, YouTube, and Twitch and presented in the original unedited version, hosted by Kyle Jones, Lee Shackleford, and Clarence Brown. What are your thoughts? Hit us up at hosts@discussingnetwork or @discussingwho on all the social media. We want to hear from you! Leave us a voicemail message on the Discussing Who Call Line. Dial (805)850-DWHO (3946). (Airtime and/or long-distance rates apply, if applicable.) Already following us on Facebook? Send a message there. Subscribe to Discussing Who: A Doctor Who Podcast Apple Podcasts – http://bit.ly/DiscWhoApplePodcast Spotify – http://bit.ly/DiscWhoSpotify Stitcher – http://bit.ly/DiscWhoStitcher Google Podcasts – http://bit.ly/DiscWhoGooglePodcast PlayerFM – http://bit.ly/DiscWhoPlayerFM TuneIn Radio – http://bit.ly/DiscWhoTuneIn Podbean – http://bit.ly/DiscWhoPodbean Podchaser – https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/discussing-who-a-doctor-who-po-15658 Become a Patreon Supporter! By becoming a Patreon, you can support the show while receiving exclusive rewards made available for Patreon Supporters.  Visit Patreon.com/DiscussingNetwork for more information, follow us on Patreon, and – should you choose – support the show. Connect via Social Media Be sure to follow us on Twitter, find us on Facebook, follow us on Instagram, and visit our website.  Join us on the new Discussing Network Facebook Group.  Visit https://facebook.com./groups/discussingnetwork Real Characters We asked ourselves and our listeners a simple but important question: What makes Doctor Who important to you? The answer now lies within the pages of Real Characters: The Psychology of Parasocial Relationships with Media Characters, by Dr. Karen Shackleford, Ph.D. (Ed.) from Fielding University Press providing insight into why we connect with fictional characters. The Doctor Changes, but the Feelings Stay the Same is the bow-tie-worthy Eleventh Chapter. Real Characters is available now on Amazon. Discussing Who: A Doctor Who Podcast Discussing Who features three friends discussing Doctor Who.  Come join the fun! Discussing Network Discussing Network is a network of podcasts covering all things geek and pop culture! Hosts Want more from the Discussing Who co-hosts? Our hosts can be found on the following: The Relativity Podcast (Lee, Clarence, & Kyle) Oz-9 (Lee, Kyle, & Shannon) Doctor Who: Podshock (Kyle & Lee) The TechPedition Podcast (Clarence) Discussing Trek: A Star Trek Discovery Podcast (Clarence & Kyle) Terminus: A Doctor Who Podcast (Nicole)

Torchwood encounters faeries who protect a young girl named Jasmine, but are they what they seem? The team learns that some forces are beyond their control, even before they begin. Can you save someone who doesn’t want to be saved? Torchwood continues to make us ask difficult questions in a realm beyond traditional Doctor Who. Join us as we review Small Worlds, Torchwood Series 1 Episode 5. The Discussing Network proudly presents Discussing Who Episode 330.  Subject matter in the Torchwood series was often intended for a more adult audience. Please be advised. This episode is streamed live on Facebook, YouTube, and Twitch and presented in the original unedited version, hosted by Kyle Jones, Lee Shackleford, and Clarence Brown. Episode 330 Torchwood encounters faeries who protect a young girl named Jasmine, but are they what they seem? The team learns that some forces are beyond their control, even before they begin. Can you save someone who doesn’t want to be saved? Torchwood continues to make us ask difficult questions in a realm beyond traditional Doctor Who. Join us as we review Small Worlds, Torchwood Series 1 Episode 5. The Discussing Network proudly presents Discussing Who Episode 330.  Subject matter in the Torchwood series was often intended for a more adult audience. Please be advised. This episode is streamed live on Facebook, YouTube, and Twitch and presented in the original unedited version, hosted by Kyle Jones, Lee Shackleford, and Clarence Brown. What are your thoughts? Hit us up at hosts@discussingnetwork or @discussingwho on all the social media. We want to hear from you! Leave us a voicemail message on the Discussing Who Call Line. Dial (805)850-DWHO (3946). (Airtime and/or long-distance rates apply, if applicable.) Already following us on Facebook? Send a message there. Subscribe to Discussing Who: A Doctor Who Podcast Apple Podcasts – http://bit.ly/DiscWhoApplePodcast Spotify – http://bit.ly/DiscWhoSpotify Stitcher – http://bit.ly/DiscWhoStitcher Google Podcasts – http://bit.ly/DiscWhoGooglePodcast PlayerFM – http://bit.ly/DiscWhoPlayerFM TuneIn Radio – http://bit.ly/DiscWhoTuneIn Podbean – http://bit.ly/DiscWhoPodbean Podchaser – https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/discussing-who-a-doctor-who-po-15658 Become a Patreon Supporter! By becoming a Patreon, you can support the show while receiving exclusive rewards made available for Patreon Supporters.  Visit Patreon.com/DiscussingNetwork for more information, follow us on Patreon, and – should you choose – support the show. Connect via Social Media Be sure to follow us on Twitter, find us on Facebook, follow us on Instagram, and visit our website.  Join us on the new Discussing Network Facebook Group.  Visit https://facebook.com./groups/discussingnetwork Real Characters We asked ourselves and our listeners a simple but important question: What makes Doctor Who important to you? The answer now lies within the pages of Real Characters: The Psychology of Parasocial Relationships with Media Characters, by Dr. Karen Shackleford, Ph.D. (Ed.) from Fielding University Press providing insight into why we connect with fictional characters. The Doctor Changes, but the Feelings Stay the Same is the bow-tie-worthy Eleventh Chapter. Real Characters is available now on Amazon. Discussing Who: A Doctor Who Podcast Discussing Who features three friends discussing Doctor Who.  Come join the fun! Discussing Network Discussing Network is a network of podcasts covering all things geek and pop culture! Hosts Want more from the Discussing Who co-hosts? Our hosts can be found on the following: The Relativity Podcast (Lee, Clarence, & Kyle) Oz-9 (Lee, Kyle, & Shannon) Doctor Who: Podshock (Kyle & Lee) The TechPedition Podcast (Clarence) Discussing Trek: A Star Trek Discovery Podcast (Clarence & Kyle) Terminus: A Doctor Who Podcast (Nicole)

In this episode, Elizabeth talks to Nick Taylor-Vaisey, a journalist for Politico who works on the Ottawa Playbook, a free daily morning newsletter decoding Canadian politics. Nick and Elizabeth discuss the role of newsletters in curating information in a high-choice media environment and the way journalism has adapted to becoming digital. They discuss newsletters as a form of political information sharing and how this type of media can facilitate a direct relationship between author and reader. Elizabeth and Nick close out the show by chatting about the different reasons that individuals might subscribe to a political newsletter,  the role of news aggregators in curating information, and what it's like to work in the Ottawa “fishbowl”.Additional Resources:To learn more about the high-choice media environment, check out Wonks and War Rooms' first episode: The High-Choice Media Environment with Jane Lytvynenko.Nick mentions how newsletters are an old medium that are being updated to stay fresh and trendy. For some background on the history of the newsletter, consult The Newsletter Boom, 300 Years before Substack.Nick provides examples of how the unmediated and relational nature of newsletters allows him to cultivate a direct relationship with his subscribers. For an academic perspective on this, consult: Email Newsletters and the Changing Journalist-Audience Relationship. Elizabeth and Nick talk about how audiences are increasingly seeking out journalists' opinions on the news. For an example of this, consult The Rise of the Talking Journalist: Human Voice, Engagement, and Trust in Live Journalism Performance.Elizabeth and Nick discuss the parasocial relationship between the author and reader, for more details on parasocial relationships, check out the Wonks and War Rooms episode on Parasocial Relationships with T.X. WatsonElizabeth also mentions the blurring of the boundaries between political journalist and political pundit or social media influencer or columnist or opinion writer.  For more information about the difference between journalism and punditry, consult the article: Are pundits journalists?ContributorsHost: Elizabeth DuboisResearch Lead: Mykenzie BarreraTranscript: Michelle Rodrigues Audio Editing: Ayman NaciriTranslation: Els Thant & Helena LegaultPublishing and Promotion: Helena Legault Producer: Michelle Hennessey Check out www.polcommtech.ca for annotated transcripts of this episode in English and French.

Would you betray your friends to save a loved one? How far is too far? Torchwood continues to make us ask difficult questions in a realm beyond traditional Doctor Who. Join us as we review Cyberwoman, Torchwood Series 1 Episode 4. The Discussing Network proudly presents Discussing Who Episode 329.  Subject matter in the Torchwood series was often intended for a more adult audience. Please be advised. This episode is streamed live on Facebook, YouTube, and Twitch and presented in the original unedited version, hosted by Kyle Jones, Lee Shackleford, and Clarence Brown. Episode 329 Would you betray your friends to save a loved one? How far is too far? Torchwood continues to make us ask difficult questions in a realm beyond traditional Doctor Who. Join us as we review Cyberwoman, Torchwood Series 1 Episode 4. The Discussing Network proudly presents Discussing Who Episode 329.  Subject matter in the Torchwood series was often intended for a more adult audience. Please be advised. This episode is streamed live on Facebook, YouTube, and Twitch and presented in the original unedited version, hosted by Kyle Jones, Lee Shackleford, and Clarence Brown. What are your thoughts? Hit us up at hosts@discussingnetwork or @discussingwho on all the social media. We want to hear from you! Leave us a voicemail message on the Discussing Who Call Line. Dial (805)850-DWHO (3946). (Airtime and/or long-distance rates apply, if applicable.) Already following us on Facebook? Send a message there. Subscribe to Discussing Who: A Doctor Who Podcast Apple Podcasts – http://bit.ly/DiscWhoApplePodcast Spotify – http://bit.ly/DiscWhoSpotify Stitcher – http://bit.ly/DiscWhoStitcher Google Podcasts – http://bit.ly/DiscWhoGooglePodcast PlayerFM – http://bit.ly/DiscWhoPlayerFM TuneIn Radio – http://bit.ly/DiscWhoTuneIn Podbean – http://bit.ly/DiscWhoPodbean Podchaser – https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/discussing-who-a-doctor-who-po-15658 Become a Patreon Supporter! By becoming a Patreon, you can support the show while receiving exclusive rewards made available for Patreon Supporters.  Visit Patreon.com/DiscussingNetwork for more information, follow us on Patreon, and – should you choose – support the show. Connect via Social Media Be sure to follow us on Twitter, find us on Facebook, follow us on Instagram, and visit our website.  Join us on the new Discussing Network Facebook Group.  Visit https://facebook.com./groups/discussingnetwork Real Characters We asked ourselves and our listeners a simple but important question: What makes Doctor Who important to you? The answer now lies within the pages of Real Characters: The Psychology of Parasocial Relationships with Media Characters, by Dr. Karen Shackleford, Ph.D. (Ed.) from Fielding University Press providing insight into why we connect with fictional characters. The Doctor Changes, but the Feelings Stay the Same is the bow-tie-worthy Eleventh Chapter. Real Characters is available now on Amazon. Discussing Who: A Doctor Who Podcast Discussing Who features three friends discussing Doctor Who.  Come join the fun! Discussing Network Discussing Network is a network of podcasts covering all things geek and pop culture! Hosts Want more from the Discussing Who co-hosts? Our hosts can be found on the following: The Relativity Podcast (Lee, Clarence, & Kyle) Oz-9 (Lee, Kyle, & Shannon) Doctor Who: Podshock (Kyle & Lee) The TechPedition Podcast (Clarence) Discussing Trek: A Star Trek Discovery Podcast (Clarence & Kyle) Terminus: A Doctor Who Podcast (Nicole)

What would you do if you found a device that lets you view events in the past? What if you saw something you shouldn’t see? Would you use it for gain? For revenge or retribution? If so, at what cost? Join us as we review Ghost Machine, Torchwood Series 1 Episode 3. The Discussing Network proudly presents Discussing Who Episode 328.  Subject matter in the Torchwood series was often intended for a more adult audience. Please be advised. This episode is streamed live on Facebook, YouTube, and Twitch and presented in the original unedited version, hosted by Kyle Jones, Lee Shackleford, and Clarence Brown. Episode 328 What would you do if you found a device that lets you view events in the past? What if you saw something you shouldn’t see? Would you use it for gain? For revenge or retribution? If so, at what cost? Join us as we review Ghost Machine, Torchwood Series 1 Episode 3. The Discussing Network proudly presents Discussing Who Episode 328.  Subject matter in the Torchwood series was often intended for a more adult audience. Please be advised. This episode is streamed live on Facebook, YouTube, and Twitch and presented in the original unedited version, hosted by Kyle Jones, Lee Shackleford, and Clarence Brown. What are your thoughts? Hit us up at hosts@discussingnetwork or @discussingwho on all the social media. We want to hear from you! Leave us a voicemail message on the Discussing Who Call Line. Dial (805)850-DWHO (3946). (Airtime and/or long-distance rates apply, if applicable.) Already following us on Facebook? Send a message there. Subscribe to Discussing Who: A Doctor Who Podcast Apple Podcasts – http://bit.ly/DiscWhoApplePodcast Spotify – http://bit.ly/DiscWhoSpotify Stitcher – http://bit.ly/DiscWhoStitcher Google Podcasts – http://bit.ly/DiscWhoGooglePodcast PlayerFM – http://bit.ly/DiscWhoPlayerFM TuneIn Radio – http://bit.ly/DiscWhoTuneIn Podbean – http://bit.ly/DiscWhoPodbean Podchaser – https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/discussing-who-a-doctor-who-po-15658 Become a Patreon Supporter! By becoming a Patreon, you can support the show while receiving exclusive rewards made available for Patreon Supporters.  Visit Patreon.com/DiscussingNetwork for more information, follow us on Patreon, and – should you choose – support the show. Connect via Social Media Be sure to follow us on Twitter, find us on Facebook, follow us on Instagram, and visit our website.  Join us on the new Discussing Network Facebook Group.  Visit https://facebook.com./groups/discussingnetwork Real Characters We asked ourselves and our listeners a simple but important question: What makes Doctor Who important to you? The answer now lies within the pages of Real Characters: The Psychology of Parasocial Relationships with Media Characters, by Dr. Karen Shackleford, Ph.D. (Ed.) from Fielding University Press providing insight into why we connect with fictional characters. The Doctor Changes, but the Feelings Stay the Same is the bow-tie-worthy Eleventh Chapter. Real Characters is available now on Amazon. Discussing Who: A Doctor Who Podcast Discussing Who features three friends discussing Doctor Who.  Come join the fun! Discussing Network Discussing Network is a network of podcasts covering all things geek and pop culture! Hosts Want more from the Discussing Who co-hosts? Our hosts can be found on the following: The Relativity Podcast (Lee, Clarence, & Kyle) Oz-9 (Lee, Kyle, & Shannon) Doctor Who: Podshock (Kyle & Lee) The TechPedition Podcast (Clarence) Discussing Trek: A Star Trek Discovery Podcast (Clarence & Kyle) Terminus: A Doctor Who Podcast (Nicole)

Today we discuss how parasocial relationships are impacting influencers and their followers alike. Keep the conversation going on our Instagram @accordingtwo. Follow us on Instagram: According Two: @accordingtwo Megan Stitz: @megan_marie32 Ciera Stitz: @ciera_jo --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/according-two/support

It’s Gwen Cooper’s first day on the job as a member of Torchwood.  What possibly could go wrong?? Join us as we review Day One, Torchwood Series 1 Episode 2. The Discussing Network proudly presents Discussing Who Episode 327.  Subject matter in the Torchwood series was often intended for a more adult audience. Please be advised. This episode is streamed live on Facebook, YouTube, and Twitch and presented in the original unedited version, hosted by Kyle Jones, Lee Shackleford, and Clarence Brown. Episode 327 It’s Gwen Cooper’s first day on the job as a member of Torchwood.  What possibly could go wrong?? Join us as we review Day One, Torchwood Series 1 Episode 2. The Discussing Network proudly presents Discussing Who Episode 327.  Subject matter in the Torchwood series was often intended for a more adult audience. Please be advised. This episode is streamed live on Facebook, YouTube, and Twitch and presented in the original unedited version, hosted by Kyle Jones, Lee Shackleford, and Clarence Brown. What are your thoughts? Hit us up at hosts@discussingnetwork or @discussingwho on all the social media. We want to hear from you! Leave us a voicemail message on the Discussing Who Call Line. Dial (805)850-DWHO (3946). (Airtime and/or long-distance rates apply, if applicable.) Already following us on Facebook? Send a message there. Subscribe to Discussing Who: A Doctor Who Podcast Apple Podcasts – http://bit.ly/DiscWhoApplePodcast Spotify – http://bit.ly/DiscWhoSpotify Stitcher – http://bit.ly/DiscWhoStitcher Google Podcasts – http://bit.ly/DiscWhoGooglePodcast PlayerFM – http://bit.ly/DiscWhoPlayerFM TuneIn Radio – http://bit.ly/DiscWhoTuneIn Podbean – http://bit.ly/DiscWhoPodbean Podchaser – https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/discussing-who-a-doctor-who-po-15658 Become a Patreon Supporter! By becoming a Patreon, you can support the show while receiving exclusive rewards made available for Patreon Supporters.  Visit Patreon.com/DiscussingNetwork for more information, follow us on Patreon, and – should you choose – support the show. Connect via Social Media Be sure to follow us on Twitter, find us on Facebook, follow us on Instagram, and visit our website.  Join us on the new Discussing Network Facebook Group.  Visit https://facebook.com./groups/discussingnetwork Real Characters We asked ourselves and our listeners a simple but important question: What makes Doctor Who important to you? The answer now lies within the pages of Real Characters: The Psychology of Parasocial Relationships with Media Characters, by Dr. Karen Shackleford, Ph.D. (Ed.) from Fielding University Press providing insight into why we connect with fictional characters. The Doctor Changes, but the Feelings Stay the Same is the bow-tie-worthy Eleventh Chapter. Real Characters is available now on Amazon. Discussing Who: A Doctor Who Podcast Discussing Who features three friends discussing Doctor Who.  Come join the fun! Discussing Network Discussing Network is a network of podcasts covering all things geek and pop culture! Hosts Want more from the Discussing Who co-hosts? Our hosts can be found on the following: The Relativity Podcast (Lee, Clarence, & Kyle) Oz-9 (Lee, Kyle, & Shannon) Doctor Who: Podshock (Kyle & Lee) The TechPedition Podcast (Clarence) Discussing Trek: A Star Trek Discovery Podcast (Clarence & Kyle) Terminus: A Doctor Who Podcast (Nicole)

A few weeks ago, Dave Grohl fans woke up to find an oddly worded post on Dave's Instagram account announcing that he'd fathered a child “outside of” his 20+ year marriage. Rough confession from the Nicest Guy in Rock. In the midst of our current societal moment when this type of admission gets you “canceled” and our parasocial relationships are out of control, our massive Dave Grohl fan, Elizabeth, breaks down her thoughts on the matter and whether it's really any of our business.  Radiant BadassChris Martin, Creativity Coach

In Episode 378 of Friends Talking Nerdy, Professor Aubrey and Tim the Nerd dive into a fascinating discussion on the complex relationship between fans and celebrities, prompted by the Psychology Today article “Fans And Celebrities: Where Should The Boundary Be?” by Dr. Lynn Zubernis. They explore how fans can sometimes overstep boundaries and the challenges celebrities face in maintaining their personal space in the public eye. Later, Tim the Nerd shares his excitement and thoughts on attending WWE's Monday Night Raw at the Moda Center on September 16th, 2024. He gives a recap of the show and his impressions of some of WWE's biggest stars, including CM Punk, Rhea Ripley, and Bianca Belair. Fans of wrestling and psychology won't want to miss this one! As always, we wish to thank Christopher Lazarek for his wonderful theme song. Head to his ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for information on how to purchase his EP, Here's To You, which is available on all digital platforms. Head to our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Linktree⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠for more information on where to find us online.

Eva Oh invites 'M', a fan of #teakink - onto the Podcast. Eva's been curious about why you have been interested in the podcast as much as you have, and even though it turns out to be a little bit of an awkward episode hearing about herself - M's kindness and eloquence reveals a lot about the impact that #teakink has been able to have, what insights are possible through it and it lays a lot of groundwork on what more #teakink could become in time to come. Thanks 'M'! Watch on YouTube: https://youtube.com/evaoh More on Eva Oh: https://eva-oh.com HIGHLIGHTS: Here are the timestamps for the episode. On some podcast players you should be able to click the timestamp to jump to that time. (00:00) - Welcome. What is #teakink (00:18) - Eva Oh Invites M, a Listener of #teakink - onto #teakink (01:30) - How M Found Me (02:20) - Getting Feedback on How I Communicate (04:20) - How has #teakink Impacted M? (06:20) - Questioning Priorities and Values (09:24) - Learning About Dominatrices (11:25) - M's Favourite Episode (14:50) - Parasocial Relationships and Podcast Hosts (16:10) - Why I Did This Episode (16:40) - I Want to be a Resource (20:25) - Making Sex Workers Visible (28:10) - M Introduces Herself - Research, Japan, Investment Banking (37:15) - Writing Women's Stories (39:50) - M's Experience with Kink and Hentai (46:45) - Different Times for Monogomy and Non-Monogamy (47:30) - What is Shareable About #teakink?

We stop outside the Blue Box and into the Torchwood Institute to begin our reviews of Torchwood. Join us as we review Everything Changes, Torchwood Series 1 Episode 1. The Discussing Network proudly presents Discussing Who Episode 326.  Subject matter in the Torchwood series was often intended for a more adult audience. Please be advised. This episode is streamed live on Facebook, YouTube, and Twitch and presented in the original unedited version, hosted by Kyle Jones, Lee Shackleford, and Clarence Brown. Episode 326 We stop outside the Blue Box and into the Torchwood Institute to begin our reviews of Torchwood. Join us as we review Everything Changes, Torchwood Series 1 Episode 1. The Discussing Network proudly presents Discussing Who Episode 326.  Subject matter in the Torchwood series was often intended for a more adult audience. Please be advised. This episode is streamed live on Facebook, YouTube, and Twitch and presented in the original unedited version, hosted by Kyle Jones, Lee Shackleford, and Clarence Brown. What are your thoughts? Hit us up at hosts@discussingnetwork or @discussingwho on all the social media. We want to hear from you! Leave us a voicemail message on the Discussing Who Call Line. Dial (805)850-DWHO (3946). (Airtime and/or long-distance rates apply, if applicable.) Already following us on Facebook? Send a message there. Subscribe to Discussing Who: A Doctor Who Podcast Apple Podcasts – http://bit.ly/DiscWhoApplePodcast Spotify – http://bit.ly/DiscWhoSpotify Stitcher – http://bit.ly/DiscWhoStitcher Google Podcasts – http://bit.ly/DiscWhoGooglePodcast PlayerFM – http://bit.ly/DiscWhoPlayerFM TuneIn Radio – http://bit.ly/DiscWhoTuneIn Podbean – http://bit.ly/DiscWhoPodbean Podchaser – https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/discussing-who-a-doctor-who-po-15658 Become a Patreon Supporter! By becoming a Patreon, you can support the show while receiving exclusive rewards made available for Patreon Supporters.  Visit Patreon.com/DiscussingNetwork for more information, follow us on Patreon, and – should you choose – support the show. Connect via Social Media Be sure to follow us on Twitter, find us on Facebook, follow us on Instagram, and visit our website.  Join us on the new Discussing Network Facebook Group.  Visit https://facebook.com./groups/discussingnetwork Real Characters We asked ourselves and our listeners a simple but important question: What makes Doctor Who important to you? The answer now lies within the pages of Real Characters: The Psychology of Parasocial Relationships with Media Characters, by Dr. Karen Shackleford, Ph.D. (Ed.) from Fielding University Press providing insight into why we connect with fictional characters. The Doctor Changes, but the Feelings Stay the Same is the bow-tie-worthy Eleventh Chapter. Real Characters is available now on Amazon. Discussing Who: A Doctor Who Podcast Discussing Who features three friends discussing Doctor Who.  Come join the fun! Discussing Network Discussing Network is a network of podcasts covering all things geek and pop culture! Hosts Want more from the Discussing Who co-hosts? Our hosts can be found on the following: The Relativity Podcast (Lee, Clarence, & Kyle) Oz-9 (Lee, Kyle, & Shannon) Doctor Who: Podshock (Kyle & Lee) The TechPedition Podcast (Clarence) Discussing Trek: A Star Trek Discovery Podcast (Clarence & Kyle) Terminus: A Doctor Who Podcast (Nicole)

We return to the Twelfth Doctor’s Era to finish our review of Series 9. What did we think of the finale, and how does this review take us back to the beginning of this podcast?  Join us as we review Hell Bent, Doctor Who Series 9 Episode 12. The Discussing Network proudly presents Discussing Who Episode 325. This episode is streamed live on Facebook, YouTube, and Twitch and presented in the original unedited version, hosted by Kyle Jones, Lee Shackleford, and Clarence Brown. Episode 325 We return to the Twelfth Doctor’s Era to finish our review of Series 9. What did we think of the finale, and how does this review take us back to the beginning of this podcast?  Join us as we review Hell Bent, Doctor Who Series 9 Episode 12. The Discussing Network proudly presents Discussing Who Episode 325. This episode is streamed live on Facebook, YouTube, and Twitch and presented in the original unedited version, hosted by Kyle Jones, Lee Shackleford, and Clarence Brown. What are your thoughts? Hit us up at hosts@discussingnetwork or @discussingwho on all the social media. We want to hear from you! Leave us a voicemail message on the Discussing Who Call Line. Dial (805)850-DWHO (3946). (Airtime and/or long-distance rates apply, if applicable.) Already following us on Facebook? Send a message there. Subscribe to Discussing Who: A Doctor Who Podcast Apple Podcasts – http://bit.ly/DiscWhoApplePodcast Spotify – http://bit.ly/DiscWhoSpotify Stitcher – http://bit.ly/DiscWhoStitcher Google Podcasts – http://bit.ly/DiscWhoGooglePodcast PlayerFM – http://bit.ly/DiscWhoPlayerFM TuneIn Radio – http://bit.ly/DiscWhoTuneIn Podbean – http://bit.ly/DiscWhoPodbean Podchaser – https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/discussing-who-a-doctor-who-po-15658 Become a Patreon Supporter! By becoming a Patreon, you can support the show while receiving exclusive rewards made available for Patreon Supporters.  Visit Patreon.com/DiscussingNetwork for more information, follow us on Patreon, and – should you choose – support the show. Connect via Social Media Be sure to follow us on Twitter, find us on Facebook, follow us on Instagram, and visit our website.  Join us on the new Discussing Network Facebook Group.  Visit https://facebook.com./groups/discussingnetwork Real Characters We asked ourselves and our listeners a simple but important question: What makes Doctor Who important to you? The answer now lies within the pages of Real Characters: The Psychology of Parasocial Relationships with Media Characters, by Dr. Karen Shackleford, Ph.D. (Ed.) from Fielding University Press providing insight into why we connect with fictional characters. The Doctor Changes, but the Feelings Stay the Same is the bow-tie-worthy Eleventh Chapter. Real Characters is available now on Amazon. Discussing Who: A Doctor Who Podcast Discussing Who features three friends discussing Doctor Who.  Come join the fun! Discussing Network Discussing Network is a network of podcasts covering all things geek and pop culture! Hosts Want more from the Discussing Who co-hosts? Our hosts can be found on the following: The Relativity Podcast (Lee, Clarence, & Kyle) Oz-9 (Lee, Kyle, & Shannon) Doctor Who: Podshock (Kyle & Lee) The TechPedition Podcast (Clarence) Discussing Trek: A Star Trek Discovery Podcast (Clarence & Kyle) Terminus: A Doctor Who Podcast (Nicole)

Have you ever felt disappointed or upset when your favorite influencer or celebrity made a mistake? In today's digital age, it's easier than ever to form deep connections with people we've never met in person. Parasocial relationships, these one-sided bonds we develop with celebrities, influencers, or fictional characters, can be both rewarding and challenging.In this episode we: Define parasocial relationships and explore the psychological factors that contribute to their formationDiscuss the positive and negative impacts of parasocial relationshipsProvide tips on how to navigate parasocial relationships in a healthy and balanced wayHit our Homegirl Hotline…we'd love to hear from you! Call or Text us at (310) 363-1067 for advice, to share the things you're proud of, or any gems you think we'd enjoy. Watch video on YoutubeSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-black-girl-bravado1502/donationsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On this episode of the Feelings Check-In, Deana and Natasha discuss the anxiety leading up to a trip to Singapore for Token2049, the gift of female friendships, how friendships evolve as you get older and become more time-poor, and how Instagram fosters parasocial relationships and unhealthy friendship habits. Subscribe to the Boys Club newsletter here! 

Emily Layden joins me to talk about her new contemporary fiction novel Once More From The Top!  We dive into her inspiration for the book, and our shared obsession with the many facets of fame.Once More From The Top SynopsisEveryone in America knows Dylan Read, or at least has heard her music. Since releasing her debut album her senior year of high school, Dylan's spent fifteen years growing up in the public eye. She's not only perfected her skills when it comes to lyrics and melody; she's also learned how to craft a public narrative that satisfies her fans, her label, and the media. In the circles of fame and celebrity in which she now travels, the careful maintenance of Dylan Read pop star is often more important than the songs themselves.And so lots of people think they understand everything about Dylan Read. But what no one knows is the part of her origin story she has successfully kept hidden: her childhood best friend Kelsey vanished the year before Dylan became famous. Now, as Dylan's at the height of her career, Kelsey's body is found at the bottom of their hometown lake—forcing Dylan to reckon with their shared past, her friend's influence on her music, and whether there's more to their story than meets the eye.

Get ready for some sister philosophizing! This week, Olivia and Emily discuss parasocial relationships and their connection to film and television. The sisters explore the definition of parasocial relationships and how they have been present throughout history. They also discuss the positive and negative aspects of parasocial relationships, including the potential for loneliness alleviation and the dangers of obsession and stalking. Olivia confesses that she often forms parasocial relationships with celebrities and musicians, while Emily reveals that she doesn't have parasocial relationships with celebrities. They explore the reasons behind their different perspectives and they discuss the overall impact of social media and media consumption on the development of parasocial relationships. Are you more of an Olivia or an Emily?Follow our instagram and jump into the conversation: Instagram: @sistersandthestarsEmail: sistersandthestars@gmail.com

Listen to Episode 2 of Girl Whatever where Blake and Chris discuss parasocial relationships and whether you have one! Maybe even with us! Who knows! Follow us: linktr.ee/girlwhatever

We're talking about parasocial relationships, celebrity sightings, and Chappell Roan. The internet is discoursing after some recent statements from Chappell, and we decided to join the conversation! How should we interact with the people whose work we know and like? Is the grocery store different than after an event? What if we're really nice? Mentioned in the episode: Chappell's written statement - https://www.instagram.com/p/C_CGxsrP4Bc/?igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== The 'random lady' video (+ other commentary) - https://www.instagram.com/p/C-8gBcpS1O0/?igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== Commentary from another musician, which also includes the streams chart we mention - https://open.substack.com/pub/elizamclamb/p/the-eeriness-of-fame?r=6hnwv&utm_medium=ios

What are THOSE!? Oenone shares some troubling news about the return of heeled trainers... Once we spiritually recovered, we dived into Chappell Roan's frustration at "creepy" fans, to investigate what exactly do celebs owe us. Should we feel offended, or commend her for setting a boundary? We also speak about our favourite 30-something marketing hot-mess, Emily, who is still in Paris. Why do people hate her? And finally Beth wrote an opinion piece about moving out of London and in with her parents, and it pushed A LOT of people's buttons online. We debrief on why the conversation around living in London and renting is so charged.Head over to our Instagram and TikTok pages @everythingiscontentpod for memes, discussions and chats - we'd love to know what you think! Have you subscribed? We would love it if you did!—COLIN WALSH: KalaKASUO ISHIGURO: The Remains of the Day VOGUE: Spanx founder Sarah Blakely wants you to run in (sneaker) heelsINTERVIEW MAGAZINE: Charli XCX Tells Us What's Really Going On Down ThereCHAPPELL ROANTHE GUARDIAN: Emily in Paris: this whirlwind of nonsense is basically a story told with dolls by a childINEWS: At 31, I'm moving in with my parents – I feel a failure but it's the right choiceHOLLYWOOD REPORTER: Sydney Sweeney on Fame, Hollywood Fakery and the Pressure of Paying the Billshttps://www.arts-emergency.org/—Follow us on Instagram:@everythingiscontentpod @beth_mccoll @ruchira_sharma@oenone Photography: Rebecca Need-Meenar Artwork: Joe Gardner Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lynzee and James catch up on Dead Dead Demon and have a long conversation about navigating toxic fandom discourse.

A new series discussing important topics within the Audiobook Community. Today our roundtable includes Narrators Sean Crisden, Ali Dane, Oscar Reyes, Michelle Sparks, Shiloh James and Viviana, Enchantress Of Books and we're discussing Para-social Relationships and Boundaries. This was a great conversation with a LOT of important information. Visit this episode's landing page over at Viviana, Enchantress of Books to learn more about what we discussed and each roundtable member. Viviana, Enchantress of Books: https://www.vivianaenchantressofbooks.com/2024/07/audiobook-lovin-podcast-s5-ep-25-you.html Support the podcast by becoming a patreon at https://www.patreon.com/AudiobookLovin or Buy Me A Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/enchantresspr Subscribe to newsletter here: eepurl.com/cD_VHX Subscribe & Listen on: Audible: https://adbl.co/3lbkxl2 Amazon Prime Music: https://amzn.to/32xUgaA Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3L3Nf25 Spotify: https://spoti.fi/38l1odY Pandora: https://www.pandora.com/podcast/audiobook-lovin-pocast/PC:1001022570 Soundcloud: https://bit.ly/AudiobookLovinSoundcloud iHeart Radio Podcast: https://ihr.fm/38qaZ31 We hope you have enjoyed this production of The Audiobook Lovin' Podcast. Host: Viviana Izzo Podcast Intro & Outro: Shiloh James & Viviana Izzo Editor: Gabriella Bojorge This has been an Audiobook Lovin' production Copyright 2017 by Viviana Izzo, Enchantress of Books. Production Copyright 2017 by Audiobook Lovin'. Audiobook Lovin' Series, The Audiobook Lovin Podcast is a division of Viviana, Enchantress of Books. Please visit Viviana, Enchantress of Books to learn more about the Audiobook Lovin' Series. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, modified, copied, distributed, repackaged, shared, displayed, revealed, extracted, emailed, transmitted, sold or otherwise transferred, conveyed or used, in a manner inconsistent with the Agreement, or rights of the copyright owner. You shall not redistribute, repackage, transmit, assign, sell, broadcast, rent, share, lend, modify, extract, reveal, adapt, edit, sub-license or otherwise transfer the Content. You are not granted any synchronization, public performance, promotional use, commercial sale, resale, reproduction or distribution rights for the Content. For permission requests, please visit Viviana, Enchantress of Books for more information.

In this episode, we explore how parasocial relationships can impact your side hustle. Learn how to cultivate and leverage these relationships—ethically—to build a loyal audience and drive business growth. Side Hustle School features a new episode EVERY DAY, featuring detailed case studies of people who earn extra money without quitting their job. This year, the show includes free guided lessons and listener Q&A several days each week. Show notes: SideHustleSchool.com Email: team@sidehustleschool.com Be on the show: SideHustleSchool.com/questions Connect on Instagram: @193countries Visit Chris's main site: ChrisGuillebeau.com Read A Year of Mental Health: yearofmentalhealth.substack.com If you're enjoying the show, please pass it along! It's free and has been published every single day since January 1, 2017. We're also very grateful for your five-star ratings—it shows that people are listening and looking forward to new episodes.

Booster Gold: There are rumors going around that Kumail Nanjiani could be Booster Gold and Mike has concerns. Gen Z Boss In A Mini: In this pre-Trump was almost assassinated world we lived in while recording this, this was the biggest thing on the Internet. COSTCO GUYS: We fall down the Internet hole go through the cycle of hate to love of AJ and Big Justice, THE COSTCO GUYS. FUCK YOU WATCH THIS!, THE BEAR!, CHILDISH GAMBINO!, LITHONIA!, NOBODY GIVES A FUCK!, DISABILITY PRIDE MONTH!, LET'S GET IT STARTED!, SHOOTING!, VAXXED!?, BOOSTER GOLD!, DC COMICS!, RUMORS!, KUMAIL NANJIANI!, THE WALKING DEAD!, PEDRO PASCAL!, THE LAST OF US!, BLUE BEETLE!, GLEN POWELL!, MONKEY'S PAW!, DANNY MCBRIDE!, GIRL BOSS!, PROJECT MANAGER!, HR!, EMAIL JOBS!, DANCE!, CHANT!, VIRAL!, GEN Z BOSS IN A MINI!, ITTY BITTY TITTIES AND A BOB!, 5 FOOT 3 AND AN ATTITUDE!, SECRET PRODUCT AND A TRENCH!, NEW FRANK GREEN AND A TRENCH!, STANLEY BOTTLE!, FAKE TAN HANDS AND A HOOP!, FREAK IN THE SHEETS AND A CALCULATOR!, RALPH GREEN SWEATS AND A LOAF!, SCRUNCHIE ON THE WRIST AND A CONNIE!, COSTCO GUYS!, AJ!, BIG JUSTICE!, SAM'S CLUB GUYS!, BOOM!, RAP!, FLUORIDE STARE!, FATHER AND ON!, FYP!, PARASOCIAL RELATIONSHIPS!, DOUBLE CHUNK CHOCOLATE COOKIES!, JACKULA'S CASTLE!, SEAFOOD!, TIKTOK WEIRDOS!, ORGANIC!, LEAN INTO IT!, SELF AWARENESS!, PISS ON THE PLANE!, AMERICAN AIRLINES!, URINAL TROUGH!, ARRESTED!  You can find the videos from this episode at our Discord RIGHT HERE!

Presidential Debate: The world watches as two of the oldest men in the world play out the US Presidential Debate. Dr. DisRespect: Beloved stupid looking guy that was banned from Twitch a few years ago is outed for inappropriate conversation with minors. News Goofs: A gamer travels to New Jersey to attack someone with a hammer and a security guard gets fired live on the news. Also porch pirates have a knife fight over a package. FUCK YOU WATCH THIS!, THE BEAR!, ESPRESSO!, SABRINA CARPENTER!, SONG OF THE SUMMER!, COMEDIANS LEFT IN LAS VEGAS!, GATEKEEP!, NINTENDO!, WRITER!, UP DOWN LEFT RIGHT!, KONAMI CODE!, ONE DIRECTION!, WHITE RAPPER!, MAXTHADEMON!, IAN!, YACHTY!, STOMP!, ENTRANCE!, PIG!, A QUIET PLACE DAY ONE!, MICHAEL SARNOSKI!, INDIE!, BIDEN!, TRUMP!, PRESIDENTIAL DEBATE!, WORLD STAR EDIT!, ASYLUM!, SIDE WOLFS!, GOLF ARGUMENT!, ELDER CARE!, CHILD CARE!, SUNDOWNING!, NEXT DAY!, DIFFERENT PERSON!, GO CRAZY!, THE VISIT!, SUN'S DOWN I'M DOWNS!, LATE DAY CONFUSION!, AMERICAN PIE!, AI! COVER!, OBAMA!, DR DISRESPECT!, TWITCH!, BAN!, MINOR!, 17 YEAR OLD!, INAPPROPRIATE!, SETTLEMENT!, PARASOCIAL RELATIONSHIPS!, BRAIN ROT!, 11 YEAR OLD!, GYAT!, LADY TEACHERS!, ENTITLED!, ELDEN RING MUSIC!, FORBODING!, MANDARIN!, VIDEO GAME ATTACK!, NEW JERSEY!, FLORIDA!, EDWARD KANG!, ARCHEAGE!, REED RICHARDS!, SECURITY GUARD!, FIRED!, UNIFORM!, SCOOTERS!, FIGHT!, ATTACK!, GOFUNDME!, RENT!, BILLS!, TEXAS!, PERCY PAYNE!, CLEVELAND BROWNS!, BABY LEO!, SAD!, DEPRESSING!, WORK UNTIL YOU DIE!, PORCH PIRATES!, DUELING!, KNIFE!, FEDEX!  You can find the videos from this episode at our Discord RIGHT HERE!

Hey, friends! It's Chalene here, and in today's Lifer Update, we're diving into the world of hair annoyances (yes, my own hair dramas included) and the complex maze of parasocial relationships in social media. Ever feel like you know someone just through their posts? We're unpacking how that shapes our minds and the odd, sometimes taxing, dynamics of our social media connections. Join me for a candid chat on all this and more. Thanks for keeping me company on The Chalene Show!   Check out this episode:Heidi D'Amelio — Charli & Dixie's Mom — On Parenting Fundamentals In A Social Media Driven World - 713   Join the all-new Phase It Up!! ➜ Go to Phaseitup.com   Thank you to our Sponsor!!! Organifi!!! Go to Organifi.com/chalene  and Use the Code CHALENE for 20% off all products!   New customers get 15% off ALL Lume products and 40% off their Starter Pack, too! Use code CHALENE  at LumeDeodorant.com   We would love to hear from you! Leave your questions or messages for Chalene RIGHT HERE   To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to thechaleneshow@gmail.com and mention The Chalene Show   Join our awesome PodSquad on Facebook here!    Sign Up For MY WEEKLY NEWSLETTER     Links You May Want to Check out: Be sure to check out the Push Journals and Notebooks!! Go to PushJournal.com Join the InstaClubHub to go deep in learning all the latest tips and strategies to Instagram growth and engagement! InstaClubHub.com Check out all the Discounts and some of Chalene's favorite things at Chalene.com/Deals Send Chalene a text message at  (619) 500-4819 Connect with me on your fav social platform: Instagram: www.Instagram.com/ChaleneJohnson    Facebook: www.Facebook.com/Chalene    TikTok: @chaleneOfficial Twitter: www.Twitter.com/ChaleneJohnson  

Parasocial relationships are fascinating and it turns out Chuck knows what it's like from both sides. Listen in today to your old friends. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.