Justin Hawkins Rides Again

33: Does Fandom Ever Go Too Far?

Justin Hawkins Rides Again

Show Notes

Today is all about fans and fandom or rather I like to call them "music enthusiasts". How do you navigate this world when you start garner attention and people start becoming actual "fans" of you and your work. What are the ups and downsides to it and why is there such a negative connotation with being called a "fan" in the first place? Let's discuss.

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