Just last week on the podcast, I was talking about celebrity obsession. Recently, I’ve noticed a growing trend in a specific kind of celebrity story. These stories all discuss how fans are concerned about certain celebrities. Stories about Britney Spears always pop up whenever she posts a picture on Instagram. Most of these stories always…
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The World Cup is underway, and I find it strange that people who don’t follow the sport are now big fans. I have many friends who used to play soccer, follow the British Premier League, and love the MLS. It makes sense that they’re paying attention. But why do people who know nothing about the…
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For as long as I can remember, most of the public has been obsessed with famous people. And when you throw celebrity couples into the mix, the excitement seems to grow exponentially. I’ve been around celebrities for much of my life, and I still don’t get the obsession…
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Major League Baseball is finally ready to take the field. The NBA and the NHL won’t be far behind. And while sports fans are very excited to have some of their favorite pros back in action, it will be strange. Pro sports without fans in the stands will be difficult for many…
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I’ve been a sports fan most of my life. Of course sports were more important to me when I was younger than they are today. But recently I’ve noticed something that make football fans stand out. There is something about football fans that’s different than fans of other sports…
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I’ve often wondered how people determine who to root for in college football. If you’re an alumni the choice is obvious. But after all these years living in the south the most rabid fans usually aren’t grads…
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Every year, the first week of June is an important week for me. It’s almost like a second Thanksgiving…
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We’re not talking about American Idol. We’re actually talking about meeting the people you idolize… or perhaps not meeting them…
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