This week, we’re back breaking down Part 2 of the Summer House reunion, from Amanda and West’s apology tour to Ciara continuing to be the only sane person in the room. But the conversation quickly spirals into something bigger: why has everyone become so intensely parasocial?From fans dissecting Ariana Grande’s tour behavior, to Phoebe Bridgers implementing a no-phone policy at her shows, to the internet’s latest obsession with treating celebrities like fictional characters instead of actual people, we’re unpacking how fandom culture has completely warped audience behavior. Plus, why people project onto reality TV casts like they personally know them, the rise of performative outrage, and why boundaries between creators and audiences seem thinner than ever.---Stream Hannah's album, PHASES!Watch Emily's Short Film, All We Were!Emily's Substack: third martini thoughts---Emily's Captivation: ObsessedHannah's Captivation: Eternal Sunshine TourShop CLEARSTEM and 15% off with the code GALSGUIDE at checkout---Welcome to The Gal’s Guide — a weekly dating and lifestyle podcast created to empower radical self-love and bold relationships. Join us, long-distance best friends Hannah Adams and Emily Aleece Burton, for amusing and vulnerable conversations with insightful guests as we cover topics like love and dating to your own self-love, healing, spirituality, and always remembering the importance of gal pals. Want to request a topic or work with us? Send us an email at [email protected] or visit us on our website at thegalsguidepod.com---FOLLOW US!Instagram: @thegalsguidepodTikTok: @thegalsguideEmily: @emilyaleeceHannah: @hannahadamsmillerAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy