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Fanatics

The Rise of Fanatics: An examination of how “fan” culture evolved for the best

15 September 20225 min read
Fanatics have become a growing presence in our society, and with that presence comes a rise in extremism. Today we will examine how fanatics...
Illustration of a brain emitting red zigzag lines toward two slouched figures—one by a declining bar graph and thumbs-down icon, the other by a thumbs-up and heart—highlighting the psychological impact of toxic sports media on mental health and emotions.

The Scientific Impact of Constant Sports Negativity on Fan Behavior

18 July 20269 min read

Discover the psychological impact of toxic sports media on fan behavior and learn actionable steps to protect your mental health from online rage bait.

A mural shows a bomb made from clustered smartphones, with small people clinging to the phones. At the top, a bomb fuse is depicted; to the right are a Wi-Fi symbol and a heart—hinting at digital obsessions like why is ESPN losing viewers.

Why ESPN Viewers Are Dropping: A Deep Dive

20 December 20259 min read
Why is ESPN losing viewers? Read a data-driven investigation into audience drops, rights deals, and what ESPN must change to win them back.