2025 Fandom Predictions

Higher Education Fandom and the Latest Crisis

00:00 Introduction to Fanalytics Podcast 00:28 The Crisis in Higher Education 01:25 Higher Education as a Fandom 03:47 Impact of Government Policies on Higher Ed 07:51 Foundations of University Fandom 10:58 Managerial Misalignment in Universities 12:02 Administrative Bloat vs. Core Fandom 13:49 Political Leanings and Fandom 17:34 International Students and Fandom Influence 21:27 Generational Fandom and Managerialization 26:31 Final Thoughts on Higher Education   Fanalytics is a part of the Professors.fm podcast network - making sense of the world with top scholars.   Check out more Fanalytics content at fandomanalytics.com and fanalytics.substack.com.    And make sure to follow us on social!  Instagram: @fanalyticsmikelewis Twitter: @fanalyticsmike YouTube: @fanalyticsmike TikTok: @fanalyticspodcast

Diagnosing and Fixing the NBA All Star Weekend

00:00 Welcome to the Fanalytics Podcast 00:07 Cultural Reflections on the Super Bowl 00:31 Introduction to the NBA All-Star Game 00:41 The Concept and Appeal of All-Star Games 01:30 History and Decline of All-Star Games 03:00 Major League Baseball: The Origin of All-Star Games 07:38 The NBA All-Star Game: A Look Back 12:55 The Decline in Viewership 17:33 NBA's Attempts to Revitalize All-Star Weekend 23:59 Challenges in Motivating Modern Athletes 26:05 Conclusion and Where to Find More Fanalytics is a part of the Professors.fm podcast network - making sense of the world with top scholars.   Check out more Fanalytics content at fandomanalytics.com and fanalytics.substack.com.    And make sure to follow us on social!  Instagram: @fanalyticsmikelewis Twitter: @fanalyticsmike YouTube: @fanalyticsmike TikTok: @fanalyticspodcast

Super Bowl 2025 and Future Fandom Insights

00:00 Welcome to the Fanalytics Podcast 00:14 The Cultural Significance of the Super Bowl 01:45 Key Themes of the Super Bowl 03:46 The Impact of the Super Bowl on Football Teams 12:17 Gambling and the Super Bowl 20:07 Super Bowl Halftime Show: Evolution and Impact 25:38 Advertising at the Super Bowl 30:53 Concluding Thoughts on the Super Bowl and NFL Fandom Fanalytics is a part of the Professors.fm podcast network - making sense of the world with top scholars.   Check out more Fanalytics content at fandomanalytics.com and fanalytics.substack.com.    And make sure to follow us on social!  Instagram: @fanalyticsmikelewis Twitter: @fanalyticsmike YouTube: @fanalyticsmike TikTok: @fanalyticspodcast

College Football Future Fandom and the CFP

00:00 Introduction to the College Football Playoff 01:16 The Positives of the College Football Playoff 01:38 Viewership and Popularity Metrics 05:00 Challenges and Questions about the CFP 08:33 Impact on Regular Season and Conference Realignment 14:16 Long-Term Ramifications and Final Thoughts 16:21 Announcement and Conclusion more content at fanalytics.substack.com Fanalytics is a part of the Professors.fm podcast network - making sense of the world with top scholars.   Check out more Fanalytics content at fandomanalytics.com and fanalytics.substack.com.    And make sure to follow us on social!  Instagram: @fanalyticsmikelewis Twitter: @fanalyticsmike YouTube: @fanalyticsmike TikTok: @fanalyticspodcast

2025 Fandom Predictions

00:00 Welcome to Fanalytics 2025 00:13 The Evolution of Fandom 01:24 Key Forces Shaping Fandom 03:27 Predictions for 2025 06:30 College Football Predictions 10:05 Pro and College Football Viewership 12:20 NBA's Struggles and Predictions 16:37 Women's College Basketball Insights 21:22 The Decline of Superhero Movies 25:07 Netflix and WWE Partnership 28:04 Warhammer: The Next Big Fandom? 31:44 Conclusion and Summary Fanalytics is a part of the Professors.fm podcast network - making sense of the world with top scholars.   Check out more Fanalytics content at fandomanalytics.com and fanalytics.substack.com.    And make sure to follow us on social!  Instagram: @fanalyticsmikelewis Twitter: @fanalyticsmike YouTube: @fanalyticsmike TikTok: @fanalyticspodcast