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Are you CURIOUS about why we think, feel, and behave the way that we do? Why Do We Do That? is a psychology podcast that deconstructs the human experience from the perspectives of social scientists, psychologists, and others that use applied psychology in their work.
Are you CURIOUS about why we think, feel, and behave the way that we do? Why Do We Do That? is a psychology podcast that deconstructs the human experience from the perspectives of social scientists, psychologists, and others that use applied psychology in their work.
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Sunday Aug 17, 2025
#068 - Sports Fandom with Dr. Daniel Wann
Sunday Aug 17, 2025
Sunday Aug 17, 2025
In this episode of the podcast, Dr. Ryan Moyer speaks with professor of psychology Dr. Daniel Wann about the psychology of sports fans.
They discuss why people are drawn to sports, how identifying with a team can shape your identity, the personal and social benefits of fandom, how team identification changes the way you think, and the creative ways fans explain heartbreak after a tough loss.
For more on Dan, visit his faculty page at www.murraystate.edu.
Why Do We Do That? is a psychology podcast that deconstructs human behavior from the perspectives of social scientists, psychologists, and others that use applied psychology in their work.

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