fandom
A Deep Dive Into the Voyeuristic World of ‘Big Brother’ Superfans
The fandom is closer to that of a sports team than of a reality TV show.
how 'twilight' changed fan culture forever
As the film adaptation of 'Twilight' turns 10, the impact of the teen vampire phenomenon on fan culture is still evident today.
How Much Influence an Artist's Politics Really Have on Their Fans
Taylor Swift, Stormzy, and Kanye West fans on what it's like when your favourite musician takes a political stand – and what it means for you.
We Asked People How Their Musical Idols Disappointed Them
“Guilty pleasure or not, I refuse to listen to this one singer, because he allegedly beat up my friend.”
The Trials and Tribulations of Stanning a Failure
What does it mean to be obsessed with a pop star who failed to hugely succeed, just like I was with Natalia Kills?
Heartbreaking Photos of Crushed Collingwood Fans
Tears on the Northside in the aftermath of the AFL Grand Final.
The Internet Ruins Everything, Including Our Sweet Boy, Toad
On this Friday's Waypoint Radio, we get into the big topics: Mario's Nipples, Harry Potter fandom, and yes, Toad.
Inside the Weird Online World of People Who Love to Hate the Duggars
Most aren't even religious, but they're obsessed with famous Christian mega-families.
10 Questions You Always Wanted to Ask a K-Pop Fan
We want to be part of the K-pop phenomenon too, so we asked a fan to initiate us into a BTS fandom.
Why Fans Want to Tell the ‘Jailey’ Engagement Story So Badly
Justin Bieber and Hailey Baldwin's honeymoon stage will live on forever through the choose-your-own-adventure of Instagram standom.
Four Years In, the Quest to Uncover the "Real" Version of 'Dark Souls II'
When FromSoftware admitted to rebooting 'Dark Souls II' midway through development, it sent some players on a journey that still continues.
Meeting The Teenagers Who Still Stan My Chemical Romance
Being a super-fan of a band who broke up five years ago is a unique situation, but one that persists with MCR.