The Dark Side of Fandom Part 2: Friendship Simulator

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The Dark Side of Fandom Part 2: Friendship Simulator

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Feb 14, 2020

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In part two of our discussion on the dark side of fandom, RS Benedict talks to Tim Heiderich about parasocial relationships, Twitch streamers, Nazis, Pink Floyd's The Wall and fans who want to watch their idols burn.
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Feb 14, 2020

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