Episode 42: Real Friends, Imagined Connections, and Everything In Between
Description
This episode starts with a recap of my first Vintage Boutique Clothing Exchange, a joyful mix of mimosas, shared fashion, and real-life connection, before shifting into something I’ve been thinking a lot about: parasocial relationships, those one-sided connections we form with public figures, influencers, and podcast hosts. From audio intimacy to AI-generated voices, I explore how we connect, why it matters, and what it means in a digital world.
✨ Mentioned in This Episode
Vogue: In a Celebrity Obsessed World, Have We Reached Peak Parasocial
PsyPost: Why Podcast Hosts Feel Like Friends
Harvard Health Publishing: Do Parasocial Relationships Fill a Loneliness Gap?
Stuff You Should Know: Parasocial Relationships: That Podcaster is Your Friend!
The Intersect: Inside the AI Talent Agency Launching 3,000 Podcasts Episodes a Week
🌟 Let’s Connect:
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- Facebook: @virginiacrablemarkman
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