S3 Episode 5: You Don’t Actually Know Them: Parasocial Relationships

In this episode of “No Shade, All Tea’s” Season 3, host Dr. Nancy DiTunnariello talks with Dr. Tiffany Mohr about society’s obsession with celebrity, and the role of public relations in parasocial relationships.

Show Info:

• Host: Dr. Nancy DiTunnariello, [e-mail]
• Production: The Bolt Productions
• Intro/Outro Arrangement & Audio Editor: Courtney Lemkin
• Chief Audio Editor: Elizabeth Petrillo
• Show Linktree: https://linktr.ee/_NoShadeAllTea_
• Logo: Toni Sanchez Pop Art

Guest Info:

• Guest: Dr. Tiffany Mohr
• Title: Assistant Professor
• Instagram: @mohr8861

Research Sources:

• Davey, A. L. (2016). How to leverage parasocial interaction to create a loyal following. Retrieved from https://www.tintup.com/blog/parasocial-interaction/.
• Giles, D., & Maltby J. (2006). Praying at the altar of the stars. Retrieved from https://www.researchgate.net/publication/242475256_Praying_at_the_altar_of_the_stars
• Marshall, D. (2022). What we learned from ‘Harry and Meghan,’ part one. Retrieved from https://www.nytimes.com/2022/12/08/arts/television/harry-meghan-netflix.html