Episode

Nobody Knows How to Be a Fan Anymore

Podcast: Vibe Check
Published: Jun 12, 2026
Duration seconds: 2959
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Summary

On this episode of Vibe Check, Saeed and Zach talk about fandoms and why it suddenly feels so out of control. From the origins of the word "stan" to the ways fan culture has evolved from community into something a little more obsessive, they explore how we got here, and confess some of the wild things they've done in the name of being fans.