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We all admire athletes in one way or another. It's their drive, their public image, their physical ability, whatever it may be. In this episode we talk specifically about how people idolize martial artists and fighters.  We discuss the different ways people live vicariously through athletes, and the reasons behind the infatuation. There's so much emotion when we root for an athlete or sports team. How much do we want to be them? A regular MMA fan may be drawn to a fighter for different reasons than a martial arts practitioner. Additionally, sports cultures manifests vicariousness in various ways. Who do you live vicariously through? Let's break it down.