6 Best Parasocial Podcasts

1. STAN

Play
Apple Episodes
You think you could be besties with Hailey Bieber? Cute. We explore obsessive celebrity worship, parasocial relationships and digital intimacy. Each episode centres on a cultural icon or phenomenon—ranging from The Hunger Games , erotic fiction, 2010s YouTubers and (of course) Taylor Swift—to unpack how the media we consumed, particularly during our formative years, shaped our desires, ideals, and sense of self. Tangents Include: Why we expect celebrities to be moral compasses, activists and entrepreneurs The deification and subsequent 'dethroning' of women in media (e.g...more Producer/Network contactusstanpod
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Recent Guests Ilissa, Michelle +10 more
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 15 Avg Length 58 min Format Long form Get Email Contact Get access to full database of 2.7M podcastsCreate podcast lists, export in spreadsheet or CSV file with email contacts and start your podcast outreach in minutes.Sign Up for Free with Email Continue with Google

2. BETH'S DEAD

Play
Apple Episodes
Beth's Dead is a new kind of true crime podcast. Brought to you by Armchair Expert's Monica Padman, and Nobody's Listening, Right? this limited mystery series explores what happens when parasocial relationships go terribly wrong. As Monica interviews her favorite podcasters, Elizabeth Laime and Andy Rosen, about why they shut down their mini podcasting empire years ago, a story unfolds that is so shocking and creepy, it's hard to believe. That's when Monica takes on the role of a real-life Nancy Drew, setting out to get answers and to unravel a mystery they thought was long behind them...more Hosts Monica Padman, Elizabeth Laime, Andy Rosen
Email ****@gmail.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 50k-250k
Recent Guests Monica, Elizabeth +1 more
Apple Rating 3.8/5Apple Reviews 3.2K Avg Length 33 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

3. Parasocial Social Club

Play
Apple Spotify Episodes
Parasocial Social Club: For those obsessed with the power of fame, fandom, and being over-invested in total strangers. Hosts Charlie James and Jewell Karinen interview the people we all have parasocial relationships with. What's it really like on the other side?more Hosts Charlie James, Jewell Karinen
Producer/Network Parasocial Social Club
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 33 Avg Length 73 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

4. The Parasocial Room

Play
Apple Episodes
Two friends, two realities, one relationship.Come in, take a seat.Join hosts Sarah and Paula as they discuss the universe, one parasocial relationship at a time, with some special guests along the way.Follow our Room on all the socials: Tiktok @theparasocialpodcastInstagram @theparasocialpodcastOr if you want to stay longer the extras: Tiktok @itstheparapodPatreon/Theparasocialroompodcastmore Hosts Sarah Attoe, Paula
Producer/Network Lotus Artist Management
Email ****@gmail.com
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 1 Avg Length 63 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

5. Parasocial

Play
Apple Spotify Episodes
Friends and obsessives Eve and Ksenia examine the parasocial relationships that define our weeks, months, and lives. Each episode is a lighthearted yet profound look into the prominent(ish) figures who have been living in our heads rent free and what they can teach us about culture, relationships, and our own selves.Music by Ewan Fraser Cover art by Anna Covell Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.more Hosts Eve Webster, Ksenia
Producer/Network ECW podcasts
Recent Guest Dolly Alderton
Avg Length 62 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

6. Haven't Met Him Yet: A Parasocial Podcast

Play
Apple Spotify Episodes
From Beatlemania to the Swifties, the parasocial relationship is a tale as old as time. And in the age of social media (not to mention global pandemics forcing us apart), it's easier than ever to establish a one-sided connection with someone you've never met before. This show is about the joys and terrors of dedicating part of one's self to fandom, hosted by your fave former fangirl.more Producer/Network Sarah
Email ****@gmail.com
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 1 Avg Length 24 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact