Episode 5: Darkside

As much as we’d like to believe that fandom is all supporting each other’s nerdy interests, that’s not always the case. What are some of the pitfalls of fandom? And which are specific to SPN Family? Let’s find out.   Support the show on Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/in_defense_of_fandom   Thanks to the voices you heard in this episode (in order of appearance): Chris Scott: @Chrispscott Cassie Scott: @itscassiescott Shawn Taylor: https://www.shawntaylor.net/bio Dani: @lotrspnfangirl  Marie: @maryturner_ Lizlee: @lizleeships Scout: @scoutstiel Jen (Wayward Photog): @WaywardCoug Valerie: @valderie Editorial Support by Dr. Anna Funk: @DrAnnaFunk Music written & performed by Chris Scott: @Chrispscott Cover art by Liz: @__ellie   Links to full transcripts are available at www.sadiewit.com   Additional Links of Interest:  The Happiness Lab Podcast: https://pca.st/xbvh6s2f Youtube on Parasocial Relationships: https://youtu.be/8FJEtCvb2Kw Kelly Marie Tran story: https://variety.com/2018/biz/news/star-wars-kelly-marie-tran-leaves-social-media-harassment-1202830892/   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices