From throwing popcorn and water bottles at players to running onto the court, we’ve seen some bad behaviors from fans of late. Outside of those incidents there’s actually a lot of good that comes from being a sports fan including health, psychological benefits and more. Larry Olmsted, author of Fans: How Watching Sports Makes Us Happier, Healthier, and More Understanding joins the pod to talk about all the good benefits that come from being a sports fan… and if you’re like me, you’ll feel a lot less guilty about those afternoons spent on the couch watching your team play.
