• Episode 150: CAPE Book Club 13: Surprise! Its Capitalism
    May 8 2024

    Episode 150 of our book read/podcast covering major topics in various fields of psychology moves us into something new, with a discussion of FAN PSYCHOLOGY! This Spring we are going to be going chapter to chapter in a book we both co-authored. Here you will find commentary, discussion, and insights on what drives fan behavior!

    In this episode Daniel and Thomas discuss materialism in fandom to celebrate 150 episodes. Back to our roots, discussing our love of consumption of fan materials, collecting, and what drives people to purchase on the things they identify with.


    PSD Website: ⁠https://psychosocialdistancingpodcast.com/⁠

    Thomas' Webpage: ⁠https://sexography.org/⁠

    Thomas' Twitter: ⁠https://twitter.com/TBrooks_SexPsy⁠

    Daniel's Twitter: ⁠https://twitter.com/ScienceInChaos⁠

    Intro and Outro Theme and Bias Jingle by Jordan Jones


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    28 mins
  • Episode 149: CAPE Book Club 12: People Be Feeling Things
    May 1 2024

    Episode 149 of our book read/podcast covering major topics in various fields of psychology moves us into something new, with a discussion of FAN PSYCHOLOGY! This Spring we are going to be going chapter to chapter in a book we both co-authored. Here you will find commentary, discussion, and insights on what drives fan behavior!

    In this episode Daniel and Thomas discuss emotions in the context of what media we consume and what groups we are apart of. We talk O.J. Simpson, Palestine and Ukraine, and Star Wars in relation to emotional states, the celebrity/reality TV environment, and how it’s all used to manipulate us into our next topic…


    PSD Website: ⁠https://psychosocialdistancingpodcast.com/⁠

    Thomas' Webpage: ⁠https://sexography.org/⁠

    Thomas' Twitter: ⁠https://twitter.com/TBrooks_SexPsy⁠

    Daniel's Twitter: ⁠https://twitter.com/ScienceInChaos⁠

    Intro and Outro Theme and Bias Jingle by Jordan Jones


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    20 mins
  • Episode 148: CAPE Book Club 11: Positive Stress
    Apr 24 2024

    Episode 148 of our book read/podcast covering major topics in various fields of psychology moves us into something new, with a discussion of FAN PSYCHOLOGY! This Spring we are going to be going chapter to chapter in a book we both co-authored. Here you will find commentary, discussion, and insights on what drives fan behavior!

    In this episode Daniel and Thomas discuss positive stress. What seems to be a contradiction is an important aspect of engaging with entertainment and our interests. From Internet drama to second-hand embarrassment, to edge of your seat excitement, eustress is something we all seek to some degree.


    PSD Website: ⁠https://psychosocialdistancingpodcast.com/⁠

    Thomas' Webpage: ⁠https://sexography.org/⁠

    Thomas' Twitter: ⁠https://twitter.com/TBrooks_SexPsy⁠

    Daniel's Twitter: ⁠https://twitter.com/ScienceInChaos⁠

    Intro and Outro Theme and Bias Jingle by Jordan Jones


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    18 mins
  • Episode 147: CAPE Book Club 10: People Be Going Places
    Apr 17 2024

    Episode 147 of our book read/podcast covering major topics in various fields of psychology moves us into something new, with a discussion of FAN PSYCHOLOGY! This Spring we are going to be going chapter to chapter in a book we both co-authored. Here you will find commentary, discussion, and insights on what drives fan behavior!

    In this episode Daniel and Thomas discuss how fans escape into their interests to relieve stress and relax. We don’t have a ton to say, but chat a bit about escapism and how people be going places.


    PSD Website: ⁠https://psychosocialdistancingpodcast.com/⁠

    Thomas' Webpage: ⁠https://sexography.org/⁠

    Thomas' Twitter: ⁠https://twitter.com/TBrooks_SexPsy⁠

    Daniel's Twitter: ⁠https://twitter.com/ScienceInChaos⁠

    Intro and Outro Theme and Bias Jingle by Jordan Jones


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    15 mins
  • Episode 146: CAPE Book Club 9: Novel Experiences
    Apr 10 2024

    Episode 146 of our book read/podcast covering major topics in various fields of psychology moves us into something new, with a discussion of FAN PSYCHOLOGY! This Spring we are going to be going chapter to chapter in a book we both co-authored. Here you will find commentary, discussion, and insights on what drives fan behavior!

    In this episode Daniel and Thomas discuss Twitch meta content (mostly Daniel as odd Internet drama is his sought novel experience), content creator terms of conditions and how all of that might fit into novel online experiences. What do you seek out? What is the line between


    PSD Website: ⁠https://psychosocialdistancingpodcast.com/⁠

    Thomas' Webpage: ⁠https://sexography.org/⁠

    Thomas' Twitter: ⁠https://twitter.com/TBrooks_SexPsy⁠

    Daniel's Twitter: ⁠https://twitter.com/ScienceInChaos⁠

    Intro and Outro Theme and Bias Jingle by Jordan Jones


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    25 mins
  • Episode 145: CAPE Book Club 8: Seeking Social Balance
    Apr 3 2024

    Episode 145 of our book read/podcast covering major topics in various fields of psychology moves us into something new, with a discussion of FAN PSYCHOLOGY! This Spring we are going to be going chapter to chapter in a book we both co-authored. Here you will find commentary, discussion, and insights on what drives fan behavior!

    In this episode Daniel and Thomas discuss how belonging and engaging with others serves as a core motivator for engaging in fandom. Specifically we discuss the dual social processes of self-determination and optimal distinctiveness (belonging, but also maintaining uniqueness).


    PSD Website: ⁠https://psychosocialdistancingpodcast.com/⁠

    Thomas' Webpage: ⁠https://sexography.org/⁠

    Thomas' Twitter: ⁠https://twitter.com/TBrooks_SexPsy⁠

    Daniel's Twitter: ⁠https://twitter.com/ScienceInChaos⁠

    Intro and Outro Theme and Bias Jingle by Jordan Jones


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    25 mins
  • Episode 144: CAPE Book Club 7: Fandom and Internet Drama
    Mar 27 2024

    Episode 144 of our book read/podcast covering major topics in various fields of psychology moves us into something new, with a discussion of FAN PSYCHOLOGY! This Spring we are going to be going chapter to chapter in a book we both co-authored. Here you will find commentary, discussion, and insights on what drives fan behavior!

    In this episode Daniel and Thomas discuss fandom identity, or identity with the group. One of the core aspects of fan psychology study which in a modern internet world fuels parasocial relationships and Internet drama.

    PSD Website: ⁠https://psychosocialdistancingpodcast.com/⁠

    Thomas' Webpage: ⁠https://sexography.org/⁠

    Thomas' Twitter: ⁠https://twitter.com/TBrooks_SexPsy⁠

    Daniel's Twitter: ⁠https://twitter.com/ScienceInChaos⁠

    Intro and Outro Theme and Bias Jingle by Jordan Jones

    CAPE Book free pdf: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/355466943_CAPE_A_multidimensional_model_of_fan_interest

    In Print:

    ⁠https://www.amazon.com/CAPE-Multidimensional-Model-Fan-Interest/dp/0997628820

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    33 mins
  • Episode 143: CAPE Book Club 6: Personal Growth and the Fursona
    Mar 20 2024

    Episode 143 of our book read/podcast covering major topics in various fields of psychology moves us into something new, with a discussion of FAN PSYCHOLOGY! This Spring we are going to be going chapter to chapter in a book we both co-authored. Here you will find commentary, discussion, and insights on what drives fan behavior!

    In this episode Daniel and Thomas discuss how fans grow through being a part of their communities. From learning about norms to engaging in better understanding themselves. In this case we are talking about Fursonas post Furry Fiesta in Dallas!

    PSD Website: ⁠https://psychosocialdistancingpodcast.com/⁠

    Thomas' Webpage: ⁠https://sexography.org/⁠

    Thomas' Twitter: ⁠https://twitter.com/TBrooks_SexPsy⁠

    Daniel's Twitter: ⁠https://twitter.com/ScienceInChaos⁠

    Intro and Outro Theme and Bias Jingle by Jordan Jones

    Furscience: https://furscience.com/

    Down the Rabbit Hole (Youtube): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8aF2GxWi7Ag

    CAPE Book free pdf: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/355466943_CAPE_A_multidimensional_model_of_fan_interest

    In Print:

    ⁠https://www.amazon.com/CAPE-Multidimensional-Model-Fan-Interest/dp/0997628820

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    23 mins