the rules for parasocialism

hi n welcome to the junk room :’) as fans and journalists, we’re always sifting through the internet’s messy side table like it’s our job (it is). so pull up n strap in, this ep is about boundaries, celebrities, parasocialism and the self-policing of fandoms. meet ur hosts: junkee head of editorial: sophie hanson https://junkee.com/voices/sophie-hanson creative producer: talecia vescio https://junkee.com/voices/talecia-vescio segments within this ep of junk room are in partnership with the Australian Government wanna try get off the vapes? links to support n resources right here for ya! https://linkin.bio/junkee/ support your local quitter: vaping can impact your health and well-being dealing with cravings wanna try quit vaping with your friends? read our references: parasocial added to the dictionary: https://www.cambridge.org/news-and-insights/parasocial-is-cambridge-dictionary-word-of-the-year-2025 zendaya opting in and out of fame and visibility: https://people.com/zendaya-says-shes-disappearing-for-a-little-bit-after-busy-2026-11937938 daniel radcliffe’s single shirt era: https://www.cinemablend.com/movies/why-harry-potters-daniel-radcliffe-wore-the-same-outfit-everyday-when-struggling-with-the-paparazzi jennifer aniston’s not pregnant, she’s just fed up and iconic: https://people.com/movies/jennifer-aniston-speaks-out-against-pregnancy-rumors-and-body-shaming/ harry styles on the deuxmoi jumbotron: https://www.instagram.com/p/DWUKWv4jtAe/ are dan and phil in a relationship? well yes! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cxe_YMJ4nUs junkee media would like to acknowledge the gadigal people who for centuries have cared for and nurtured the redfern area of sydney, where we've recorded this podcast.