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Research & Respawn

Research & Respawn

By: Kit & Cody
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Join Cody (some guy) and Kit (an alleged PhD) for Research & Respawn, a podcast that aims to make academic research accessible and engaging for everyone. The podcast explores an eclectic collection of academic research, including understanding what we know about media coverage of scientific studies, the concept of happiness, the impact of media genres, genetics, and parasocial relationships. The hosts also dive into research on video games and their effects on individuals and society. Across these topics, each episode breaks down complex concepts and highlights the real-world relevance of research findings. Research & Respawn invites listeners to discover the stories behind studies and understand how research impacts our everyday lives.

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Episodes
  • Fandom in the Wild

    Fandom in the Wild
    Jun 26 2026

    Fandom turns shared love into identity, meaning, and often also into real-world coordination. This episode explores how the same machinery that produces charity, joy, and community can also generate spirals, outrage, and backlash.
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    58 mins
  • Fandom, Free/Emotional Labor, and The Hidden Work of Loving What We Love

    Fandom, Free/Emotional Labor, and The Hidden Work of Loving What We Love
    Jun 12 2026

    Today we explore the hidden work that keeps fandom communities running. From moderation to parasocial care, we unpack emotional labor in fandom and how platforms and AI are reshaping that work, often making it more intense and harder to see.
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    1 hr and 17 mins
  • Fandom 101

    Fandom 101
    May 29 2026

    This episode serves as Part 1 to our discussions of fandom. Join us for a casual overview of fandom where we will explore what fandom is, how it functions, and elements of Cody and Kit’s personal experiences in fandom.

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    1 hr and 10 mins
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