‘Beth’s Dead’ Sparked Discussion About Parasocial Nature of Podcasts
It’s almost too easy to form a parasocial relationship with a podcast. After all, these folks are speaking directly into…
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Parasocial is named as Cambridge Dictionary Word of the Year
Katy Prickett and Mousumi Bakshi Getty Images Millions of fans relate to Taylor Swift’s confessional lyrics about dating, heartbreak and…
Cambridge Dictionary Names ‘Parasocial’ 2025 Word of the Year
Cambridge Dictionary defines “Parasocial” as “involving or relating to a connection that someone feels between themselves and a famous person…
Emily Ratajkowski on ‘Too Much’ and Parasocial Relationships
SPOILER ALERT: This interview contains spoilers for “Too Much.” Emily Ratajkowski has returned to acting after making headlines in 2023…