New Psych and Stuff Podcast Episode: The Psychology of Cheeseheads (w/Dr. Havard, Dr. Trail, and Dr. Mansfield)

In this episode of Psychology and Stuff, host Dr. Alison Jane Martingano sits down with experts in sports commerce, marketing, and management,  Dr. Cody Havard, Dr. Galen Trail, and Dr. Aaron Mansfield, to explore how fandom shapes people’s lives. From tailgates rituals to deep rivalries, they discuss how fandom impacts emotional well-being, social ties, and community identity. They discuss how sports teams become part of an individual’s identity, and the creation of networks and social connections that come from being a fan. With the NFL Draft coming to the Green Bay area this week, the guests also highlight the Packers as an example of how deeply woven a team can be within a community, as the Packers foster loyalty, identity, and connection, in addition to giving back through different initiatives and community donations. You can listen to this latest episode by clicking here.

Psych and Stuff is a psychology podcast recorded at Phoenix Studios at the University of Wisconsin – Green Bay. Psych and Stuff is hosted by Dr. Alison Jane Martingano, Assistant Psychology Professor. Follow the podcast here and connect with the podcast on Instagram and Facebook.