A parasocial relationship is a one-sided connection where someone feels an imagined personal bond with a public figure. This week, the docs explore the research behind why these relationships form and the different ways we experience them. They also delve into real-life cases where fans crossed boundaries, causing harm to content creators. Related past episodes: <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/84-crazy-in-love-erotomania/id1293032240?i=1000543614994" target="_blank">Crazy in Love: Erotomania</a> <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/ie/podcast/107-assassinations/id1293032240?i=1000577206192" target="_blank">Assassinations</a> <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/nz/podcast/51-the-violence-of-sports-fandom/id1293032240?i=1000488578081" target="_blank">The Violence of Sports Fandom</a> <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/25-stalking-the-crime-of-the-90s/id1293032240?i=1000445980880" target="_blank">Stalking: The Crime of the 90's</a> You can find all of our resources on our website: <a href="https://www.la-not-so-confidential.com/" target="_blank">https://www.la-not-so-confidential.com/</a>    L.A. Not So Confidential is proud to be part of the <a href="https://crawlspace-media.com/" target="_blank">Crawlspace Media Network</a>

A parasocial relationship is a one-sided connection where someone feels an imagined personal bond with a public figure. This week, the docs explore the research behind why these relationships form and the different ways we experience them. They also...

196. Crossing the Line: The Dark Side of Parasocial Relationships