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From Speaking of Psychology

Encore: The psychology of sports fans, with Daniel Wann, PhD

Published
August 19, 2026
Length
41:35

Audio is streamed from the publisher.

Show notes

Are you a sports superfan? Or do you wonder what’s driving the superfans in your life? Daniel Wann, PhD, of Murray State University, talks about why being a fan is usually good for people’s mental health, how they choose the teams they root for, why some are fair-weather fans while others love to cheer for the underdog, how fandom is changing among younger people, and whether a crowd of supportive fans can affect the outcome of a game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices