Fanalytics with Mike Lewis

Higher Education Fandom and the Latest Crisis

00:00 Introduction to Fanalytics Podcast00:28 The Crisis in Higher Education01:25 Higher Education as a Fandom03:47 Impact of Government Policies on Higher Ed07:51 Foundations of University Fandom10:58 Managerial Misalignment in Universities12:02 Administrative Bloat vs. Core Fandom13:49 Political Leanings and Fandom17:34 International Students and Fandom Influence21:27 Generational Fandom and Managerialization26:31 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: @fanalyticsmikelewisTwitter: @fanalyticsmikeYouTube: @fanalyticsmikeTikTok: @fanalyticspodcast

Diagnosing and Fixing the NBA All Star Weekend

00:00 Welcome to the Fanalytics Podcast00:07 Cultural Reflections on the Super Bowl00:31 Introduction to the NBA All-Star Game00:41 The Concept and Appeal of All-Star Games01:30 History and Decline of All-Star Games03:00 Major League Baseball: The Origin of All-Star Games07:38 The NBA All-Star Game: A Look Back12:55 The Decline in Viewership17:33 NBA's Attempts to Revitalize All-Star Weekend23:59 Challenges in Motivating Modern Athletes26:05 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: @fanalyticsmikelewisTwitter: @fanalyticsmikeYouTube: @fanalyticsmikeTikTok: @fanalyticspodcast

Super Bowl 2025 and Future Fandom Insights

00:00 Welcome to the Fanalytics Podcast00:14 The Cultural Significance of the Super Bowl01:45 Key Themes of the Super Bowl03:46 The Impact of the Super Bowl on Football Teams12:17 Gambling and the Super Bowl20:07 Super Bowl Halftime Show: Evolution and Impact25:38 Advertising at the Super Bowl30:53 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: @fanalyticsmikelewisTwitter: @fanalyticsmikeYouTube: @fanalyticsmikeTikTok: @fanalyticspodcast

College Football Future Fandom and the CFP

00:00 Introduction to the College Football Playoff01:16 The Positives of the College Football Playoff01:38 Viewership and Popularity Metrics05:00 Challenges and Questions about the CFP08:33 Impact on Regular Season and Conference Realignment14:16 Long-Term Ramifications and Final Thoughts16:21 Announcement and Conclusionmore 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: @fanalyticsmikelewisTwitter: @fanalyticsmikeYouTube: @fanalyticsmikeTikTok: @fanalyticspodcast

2025 Fandom Predictions

00:00 Welcome to Fanalytics 202500:13 The Evolution of Fandom01:24 Key Forces Shaping Fandom03:27 Predictions for 202506:30 College Football Predictions10:05 Pro and College Football Viewership12:20 NBA's Struggles and Predictions16:37 Women's College Basketball Insights21:22 The Decline of Superhero Movies25:07 Netflix and WWE Partnership28:04 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: @fanalyticsmikelewisTwitter: @fanalyticsmikeYouTube: @fanalyticsmikeTikTok: @fanalyticspodcast