Fandom Unpacked
Fandom has long been the heartbeat of in-person sports, music, and entertainment experiences, with modern fans organizing and sharing their love (or despair) across hundreds of different platforms. Fandom Unpacked is a 30-minute ask-me-anything style series where we aim to understand the power of modern fandom by engaging with some of the brightest minds in sports and entertainment. We pose a series of questions to our guests to gain insight into the shape of fandom in their industry, inviting our audience to join in on the fun by participating in our bi-monthly livestreams. Register at https://situationlive.com/fan.
Podcasting since 2024 • 20 episodes
Fandom Unpacked
Latest Episodes
You Had To Be There: Randy Weiner on Making Immersive Experiences Fans Can’t Quit
What happens when a show stops asking you to watch and starts inviting you to be seen? We sit down with impresario Randy Weiner, the creative force behind Sleep No More, Queen of the Night, The Box, and the new Phantom Masquerade, to explore ho...
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Season 1
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Episode 20
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42:15
Making the Point: How Loyalty Programs Strengthen Live Entertainment
Want to see how a loyalty program actually moves behavior without feeling transactional? We sit down with Katie Dalton, president of Audience Rewards, to unpack the mechanics that turn a thrilling night out into a habit fans can’t wait to repea...
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Season 1
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Episode 19
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32:01
Fandom on the Field: How Sports Move the Masses
What makes someone stick with a team through losing seasons, changing conferences, and shifting media deals? We dig into the core of modern fandom with Clinical Assistant Professor of Sport Management at the University of Michigan and co-owner ...
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Season 1
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Episode 18
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38:41
From the NBA and Cirque to Iconic Venues: Fandom from Every Angle
How can physical spaces enhance rather than simply contain fan experiences? Kristina Heney, EVP of Marketing at Oak View Group, takes us on a fascinating journey through the evolution of fan-venue relationships, drawing from her remarkable care...
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Season 1
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Episode 17
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34:49
How Feld Entertainment Keeps Audiences Coming Back, Generation After Generation
What does it take to create extraordinary family entertainment that spans generations? Jim Moseley, VP of Event Marketing and Sales, Northeast, for Feld Entertainment, pulls back the curtain on how iconic brands like Disney on Ice, Monster Jam,...
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Season 1
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Episode 16
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33:26