The Macademia Nuts
We’re media academics who chat about pop culture, media industries, news, and pretty much all things media
The Macademia Nuts
Episode 0055: Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce, and Other Parasocial Relationships
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David Morris, Ph.D.; Alec Tefertiller, Ph.D., & Lindsey Maxwell, Ph.D.
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Season 2
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Episode 55
This week’s hot story is the potential relationship between Taylor Swift and NFL player Travis Kelce, dubbed “Traylor.” The Nuts discuss the gossip, the social metrics, the ratings, and the lonely lives of superstars. Alec and Lindsey make bold predictions about the length of the relationship. Other topics include Cameo, comic cons, and the price of interacting with a celebrity, other parasocial interactions, and the rise of creators on video apps. Finally, Lindsey and Alec introduce David to Blippi.