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On this episode of The Knowledge Bar, we dive into the current world of dating from our varied perspectives. According to Pew Research, as of February 8, 2024, a quarter of all 40 year olds in the United States have never been married. For context, in 1980, that number was just 6%. Add on that the majority of single people are not actively looking for a relationship and we are left wondering: Is dating dying a slow death?

In addition to dating, Chris’s excitement for the Detroit Lions continues, we’ll talk NFL MVP, some new hobbies in the group, and the big question that is haunting us all – Kindle v Books.

What are you drinking Recommendations:

• Alex: The “Diet Dr. Kelp”
  • Sonic Cherry Limeade Drink Packet
  • Lime Spindrift
  • 2 Lime Wedges
• Chris: Angel’s Envy Finished Rye - Rum Cask
• Patrick: Store Pick Buffalo Trace
• Ethan: Amber Road
  • 1.5 oz Bourbon
  • 1 oz Aperol
  • .5 oz Lemon Juice
  • .25 oz Maple Syrup
  • 2 oz Sparkling Water

Just One More Recommendations:

Alex: Platonic (TV Series) - Apple TV+

Chris: By the Fire We Carry (Book) by Rebecca Nagle

Patrick: Jomo (App) - Time Management

Ethan: The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn (Book) by Mark Twain

Produced and Edited by Ethan Harig

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We’re taking a moment to appreciate 2024. As we cross the new year, we’re going to offer you our ‘Best of 2024’. We’re going to do this in a bit of a unique way but we hope you walk away from today’s episode with some reflection on 2024 and maybe some recommendations

Bests of 2024

Chris’s Bests of 2024

• Best Bourbon: Woodinville 8 Yr - 2024 Release
• Best Sports Moment: Lions Defeat Rams in 2024 NFL Wildcard
• Best Watch: Tudor Black Bay 58 GMT
• Best Movie: Dune, Part 2
• Best Dinner: Mink - Detroit, Michigan

Patrick’s Bests of 2024

• Best Booze Discovery: Rocket Top Rye Whiskey - Redwood Empire
• Best Travel: Ireland in June
• Best Book: A Little Life by Hanya Yanagihara
• Best ‘Watch’: Demon Slayer: Hashira Training Arc
• Best Experience with the Boys: The Bourbon Trail - Kentucky

Ethan’s Bests of 2024

• Best Experience: Across the Spider-Verse w/ Live Music
• Best Sports Moment: Elly De La Cruz’s 20-60 Season
• Best Book: Norwegian Wood by Haruki Murakami
• Best Movie: Dune Part 2
• Best Show: The Curse

Alex’s Bests of 2024

• Best Bourbon: James E Pepper Barrel Strength Decanter Bottle
• Best Sports Moment: Steph Curry’s Gold Medal Game in Olympics
• Best Movie: Ghostlight
• Best Restaurant: Dixboro Project, Ann Arbor, MI
• Best Experience: Boston Trip w/ Patrick, Fenway Park, WNDR Museum

Produced and Edited by Ethan Harig

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On this episode of The Knowledge Bar, we dive into something that everybody relates to on some level: Fandom. The rise of social media, pop sensations like Taylor Swift, and mega franchises like the Marvel Cinematic Universe have taken fandom from online chat rooms to mainstream. Join us for a conversation about the origins of fandom, how we interact with it, and where it's going.

We’ll also spend time on today’s episode comforting Chris as the Lions lose more players to injury, get Patrick’s reaction to the NYT’s Year in Photos, and celebrate the death of cord drawers.

What are you drinking Recommendations:

• Alex: Old Cockney Gin - Two James Distilling - Detroit, MI
• Chris: G4 Madeira Blanco - Destileria El Pandillo - Los Altos de Jalisco
• Patrick: Macallan 12 - The Macallan - Easter Elchies, Scotland
• Ethan: Quite Brite, Belgian (Beer) - Bells Brewing - Kalamazoo, MI

Just One More Recommendations:

• Alex: Ted Lasso (TV Series) - Apple TV
• Chris: The Mosquito Bowl: A Game of Life and Death in WWII, Buzz Bissinger (book)
• Patrick: Devil’s Bargain: Steve Bannon, Donald Trump, and the Storming of the Presidency, Joshua Green (book)
• Ethan: The Last Bronycon: A Fandom autopsy - Youtube

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The Rise of Fandom Culture

32:22
Exploring the Dynamics of Fandom

33:49
The Impact of Social Media on Fandom

42:04
Personal Experiences with Fandom

47:18
Navigating Fandom Conversations

49:30
The Psychological Benefits of Fandom

51:52
The Downsides of Fandom: Knowledge Toxicity and Exclusivity

55:39
Parasocial Relationships and Their Impact

56:58
Fandoms as Social Connections

01:02:42
The Future of Fandom: Growth and Concerns

01:07:26
Toxicity in Fandoms: A Double-Edged Sword

01:12:51
The Impact of Corporate Interests on Fandoms

01:19:49
Final Thoughts on Fandoms and Community

Produced and Edited by Ethan Harig

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