Lizzy and Lissa break down the hidden costs – financial and otherwise – of sports fanships. The upsides of being a sports fan can be obvious, but have you ever thought about the financial and emotional tolls that often come with fandom? From the price of tickets, jerseys, and streaming subscriptions to the time spent following games and the emotional rollercoaster of victories and losses, being a fan can add up in unexpected ways.
Main Topics
00:00 Are Sports Fanships Worth It?
01:17 Running the Numbers Segment
03:06 The Financial Costs
08:18 Emotional Costs of Sports Fandom
11:27 Fan Origin Stories
18:44 Family Dynamics
19:37 The Emotional Rollercoaster of Being a Fan
20:56 Balancing Sports with Life
22:14 Social Costs
27:05 Superstitions and Rituals
30:07 Women in Sports Fandom
37:58 20 Cents Segment
References for Statistics
https://www.rollingstone.com/culture-council/articles/data-deconstructed-1235066283/
https://www.ipsos.com/en-us/sports-key-insights-fandom-betting-media-and-more
https://www.statista.com/statistics/370560/worldwide-sports-market-revenue/
https://nypost.com/2024/08/07/sports/raging-sports-fans-watch-this-many-games-a-year/
Co-Hosts
Lizzy is a strategist, alternative investments expert, and a founding partner of Pursuit Funds. Follow Lizzy: Instagram | TikTok
Lissa is a personal finance expert and content creator. Follow Lissa: YouTube | Instagram |TikTok | LinkedIn
Credits
► Produced by Lizzy Marie and Lissa Lumutenga
► Artwork by Lizzy Marie
► Music by Lissa Lumutenga, Net Net Podcast “Theme Song”
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