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School of Pop

Welcome to School of Pop, where curiosity meets pop culture! Join Katrina Monroe, your host and study buddy, as she explores the stories, trends, and cultural shifts that define entertainment. Each "semester" takes a deep dive into a new "course", featuring interviews with experts, industry professionals, and passionate fans. This season, we"re exploring the ethics of fan culture, unpacking the behaviors, boundaries, and unspoken rules that shape modern fandoms. New episodes drop every Tuesday,

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00:43:35

Final Exam: Reflecting on Fandom Ethics

School of Pop ·

2025/08/08

In this season finale, we’re unpacking what it really means to be an “ethical fan” today, and how the system around fandom often makes that harder than it should be. From the rise of the “respectable fan” to the quiet pressures of celebrity worship, this finale takes a look at the systems, marketing and cultural expectations that shape how fans behave — and how they’re perceived. We’re asking tough questions about performance, proximity and power in order to name the dynamics that often go

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00:59:36

The Perfect Celebrity: A Reflection on Cancel...

School of Pop ·

2025/07/29

In this solo reflection, we’re exploring how cancel culture, projection, and entitlement shape the modern fan experience.In this solo reflection, we’re exploring how cancel culture, projection, and entitlement shape the modern fan experience. Is cancel culture really about justice — or just another performance shaped by PR spin, algorithmic outrage, and the need to pick a side? And when fans start filling in the blanks, how much of our disappointment comes from the gap between who we thought an

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00:31:47

Fan vs Fan: Why Are Fandoms So Competitive?

School of Pop ·

2025/07/15

In this episode of School of Pop, we’re diving into the psychology behind competitive fans. From chart battles and fandom feuds to internal hierarchies and stan wars, we're looking to understand: Why do fans get so emotionally invested in wins and losses that don’t directly affect them? Why is sports fandom celebrated while pop fandom is mocked? And what happens when fan spaces become less about community and more about proving you're the best?Dr. Courtney Plante, a social psychologist and

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00:56:21

Parasocial Relationships: When Fandom Becomes Personal

School of Pop ·

2025/07/09

In this episode of School of Pop, we’re unpacking the complexities of parasocial relationships: what they are, how they form, and when they might cross a line. Dr. Lynn Zubernis, a clinical psychologist and university professor and a passionate fangirl. She has published seven books which celebrate the positive outcomes of being a fan, including two written with the cast of her favorite series, Supernatural. Lynn has a regular column in Psychology Today on the science of fandom, has written for

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00:54:57

Field Trip: Roots Picnic and Governors Ball

School of Pop ·

2025/07/01

Join Kat Monroe on School of Pop's very first field trip!!! We're headed to Philadelphia and New York for a special recap on two music festivals - Roots Picnic and Governors Ball.

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00:54:59

Fan Finances: How to Enjoy What You Love Without...

School of Pop ·

2025/05/13

From concert tickets and merch drops, being a fan is expensive! This lesson at School of Pop explores how to enjoy fandom without breaking the bank. Kat is joined by financial educator Alejandra Rojas, who shares advice for budgeting and setting financial boundaries, and Kristal Terrell, a concert pro who drops her best savings tips for going to shows.Follow School of Pop:Class Notes: https://schoolofpop.substack.comPop Recap: https://poprecap.beehiiv.comFollow Alejandra Rojas:Brown Way To Money

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00:42:46

Fan Creations: What's legal? What's ethical?

School of Pop ·

2025/05/06

From fan fiction and fan edits to AI-generated songs, this lesson at School of Pop dives into the world of fan-made creationsKat is joined by intellectual property attorney Kirk Sigmund, who unpacks the legal myths and explains how fan creations can cross into copyright infringement. The episode also explores ethical gray areas with fan-created content. Follow School of Pop:Class Notes: https://schoolofpop.substack.com Pop Recap: https://poprecap.beehiiv.comChapters: 00:00 Intro02:30 School

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01:06:17

Broadway Stagedooring: Have Things Gone Too Far?

School of Pop ·

2025/04/29

From heartfelt interactions to pushy crowds, this lesson at School of Pop dives into the tradition of Broadway stagedooring and how fan culture, entitlement, and social media have shaped its evolution.Kat is joined by content creator and podcaster Jillian Hayes to explore the history, ethics, and shifting expectations around meeting performers after the curtain closes.Plus, Kat shares real fan stories and unpacks how broader fan behaviors across TV, music, and sports reflect similar patterns.Follow

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01:04:54

Concert Etiquette: The Dos and Don'ts of Live Events

School of Pop ·

2025/04/22

From signs and screaming to pushy pit behavior and throwing objects onstage, this lesson at School of Pop explores the unwritten rules of concert culture and where things can go too far.Kat is joined by concert-goer Cameron Bristow to unpack the evolution of live event etiquette and how artists and fans are pushing back on toxic trends. Plus, indie girlband Double Standard stops by for our first ever Show-and-Tell artist spotlight!Follow on School of Pop:

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00:21:59

Orientation: What does it mean to be a fan?

School of Pop ·

2025/04/22

Welcome to School of Pop, the reimagined version of what started as Fan Fave with Katrina. After two years of off and on podcasting and figuring things out, we're back with a clearer vision, a new structure, and a deeper dive into pop culture. Each season is now a "semester," and this one? We're kicking things off with a theme I’ve been wanting to explore for a long time: Fandom Ethics.This first episode sets the stage. I’m talking about why the show has changed, what School of Pop

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00:01:14

School of Pop: Season 1 Trailer

School of Pop ·

2025/04/18

Welcome to School of Pop's semester on Fandom Ethics!

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01:02:58

Lollapalooza 2024 Recap

School of Pop ·

2024/08/25

In this episode of Fan Fave, host Katrina talks all about her experience attending the Lollapalooza music festival in Chicago. Listen to hear about her favorite performances and lessons learned.

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00:33:22

Inside Out 2

School of Pop ·

2024/06/25

In this episode of the Fan Fave podcast, host Katrina shares her thoughts about the newest Pixar movie, Inside Out 2! Plus, a Pop Recap all about Aaron Tveit and Jojo's return to the Moulin Rouge, Universal Orlando's Epic Universe - Dark Universe updates, the Kennedy Center's Gospel Symphony Celebration for Richard Smallwood and the Pop 2000 Tour featuring Chris Kirkpatrick, BBMAK, O-Town, Ryan Cabrera and LFO.

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00:46:13

2024 Tony Awards Recap

School of Pop ·

2024/06/18

The greatest night in theater has come and gone! Join Fan Fave host Katrina in a recap of the night's best and worst moments. Plus, a Pop Recap talking about the rise of Chappell Roan, new Taylor Swift discourse, All Things Go NYC vs MD, Ben Platt's residency at the Palace Theater, the I Got Away tour, WNBA games and more!

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00:43:47

Merrily We Rolling Stones

School of Pop ·

2024/06/04

In this episode of Fan Fave, Katrina shares her thoughts on Merrily We Roll Along on Broadway AND her experience seeing The Rolling Stones in concert on their Hackney Diamonds tour. Plus, a Pop Recap featuring a *SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT* and Katrina's thoughts on Tiana's Bayou Adventure and The Last Dinner Party.

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00:56:57

Pop Culture Finals

School of Pop ·

2024/05/28

We are SO BACK and we have a lot of catching up to do. This episode is exactly what it sounds like, a recap of pop culture things that happened while I was busy with my finals....Topics include: My experience attending Hozier's Unreal Unearth Tour Mother's Day weekend at Walt Disney World 2024 Tony Nominations A new movie starring Nick Jonas and Paul Rudd!!! Dua Lipa's Future Nostalgia and Billie Eilish's Hit Me Hard and Soft Saturday Night Live Season 49 Finale

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00:24:05

The Tortured Poets Department!!!

School of Pop ·

2024/04/23

This week's episode, host Katrina shares her thoughts on Taylor Swift's 11th studio album The Tortured Poets Department! Plus, an overview of trending topics that include Rachel Zegler's broadway debut, seeing Spider-Man 2 in theaters, Inside Out 2's focus group, the All Things Go music festival, and Travis Kelce's Are You Smarter Than a Celebrity.

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00:47:05

Magcon: Where Are They Now???

School of Pop ·

2024/04/16

In this episode of the Fan Fave podcast, Katrina takes a trip down memory lane to talk about the odd era of Magcon. Why? This week marks 10 years since the group of internet stars called the tour quits and went their separate ways. Some went on to live quieter lives, while others are still big names. In this episode, Katrina answers the question...where are the original Magcon members now???POP RECAP TOPICS INCLUDE: Film CinemaCon Now You See Me 3 Theater ART Gatsby casting announcement How to

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00:44:35

Black Country Music: A Brief History Lesson

School of Pop ·

2024/04/09

This week's episode is all about Beyoncé's Cowboy Carter and the history of black country music. Host Katrina highlights stories of black country music artists, including trailblazers from the past, like DeFord Bailey, Ray Charles, Charley Pride and Linda Martell, and hitmakers of the present and future, from Mickey Guyton to Tanner Adell. Katrina also shares her thoughts in general on the Cowboy Carter project as a country music fan.POP RECAP TOPICS INCLUDE: FILM Timothee Chalamet and Warner

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00:37:43

The 25th Mark Twain Prize for American Humor: Kevin Hart

School of Pop ·

2024/03/26

Over the weekend, host Katrina had the opportunity to attend the ceremony for the 25th Mark Twain Prize for American Humor at the Kennedy Center in Washington D.C.. This year, America's top prize in comedy was given to Kevin Hart. Today's episode is all about the Mark Twain Prize and Katrina's experience attending the show.Pop Recap topics include: FILM Popeye the Sailor Man, Harold and the Purple Crayon, and live action remakes Aaron Taylor Johnson's day as James Bond The

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