We’ve talked about parasocial relationships as a one-way street, but can that ever change? Is there a way for a parasocial bond to become just a regular friendship? What would that even look like?
Hear examples of how parasocial relationships became something more reciprocal, and learn whether that’s likely to be a rare event or something more commonplace.
Editorial Support by Dr. Anna Funk: @itsdrfunk.bsky.social
Music written & performed by Chris Scott: @Chrispscott
And new music written & performed by August Hotel: @augusthotel
Cover art by Liz Hand: @__ellie
See full episode transcript at www.sadiewit.com
Resources from this episode:
https://denimwrappednightmares.buzzsprout.com/
https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/articles/mark-sheppard-wife-sarah-louise-151720015.html
https://people.com/how-did-taylor-swift-and-travis-kelce-meet-8405807
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