Parasocial Social Club

About Parasocial Social Club

Parasocial Social Club: For those obsessed with the power of fame, fandom, and being over-invested in total strangers. Hosts Charlie James and Jewell Karinen interview the people we all have parasocial relationships with. What’s it really like on the other side?

Publisher

Parasocial Social Club

Category

comedy · society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

27 Aug 2024

Latest episode

17 Dec 2024

Latest episodes

18 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   17 Dec 2024

   Jewell, Charlie, and Whales Several Times

   Jewell Karinen and Charlie James explore the intersection of parasocial relationships and pop culture, revealing the power of social media connections and the importance of authenticity.

2. 

   10 Dec 2024

   Akilah Hughes

   Comedian and writer Akilah Hughes shares her efforts to convince her high school to change its confederate general mascot, sparking a nuanced conversation about identity, community, and social change.

3. 

   3 Dec 2024

   Jewell & Charlie & Dads & Secret Tumblr

   Jewell Karinen and Charlie James delve into the intersection of celebrity culture, social media, and personal identity, exploring the complexities of online personas and relationships.

4. 

   26 Nov 2024

   Garrett Palm

   Garrett Palm, a talented producer, director, and actor, shares his expertise on creating engaging content and building a loyal audience through his work on Eat It or Yeet It and Agents of Travel.

5. 

   19 Nov 2024

   Charlie & Jewell plus Fandom Group Chats

   Jewell & Charlie talk about appearances. Plus fandom group chats, a Bill Burr surprise, Maria from The Bachelor, Kieran Culkin, and so much more. Subscribe to our email newsletter! parasocialsocialclub.substack.com (https://parasocialsocialclub.substack.com/) Scholarly References: - New song (https://open.spotify.com/track/79aDXRyJXBNVoakoxf3XxP?si=ceb2aa75a9a54511) from rock musician/group-chat participant Briston Maroney - Famous comedian John Mulaney (https://ohnotheydidnt.livejournal.com/129488369.html) - Writer and former Great British Bake Off contestant Ruby Tandoh on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/ruby.tandoh/) - We are so sorry Niamh Adkins (https://www.tiktok.com/@niamhadkins?lang=en) if we pronounced your name wrong - Amelia Dimoldenberg’s Chicken Shop Date episode (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eFS5vxYlfY8) with Andrew Garfield, star of America’s great fable The Social Network (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Social_Network) - Jewell’s Instagram post (https://www.instagram.com/p/zBruPRMjqr/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==) that Alexa Chung liked (I un-archived this for you guys) - Charlie’s movie recommendation A Different Man (https://letterboxd.com/film/a-different-man/) - Garrett’s life recommendation of getting involved with your local Mutual Aid org! Mutual Aid LA on Instagram (https://mutualaidla.org/get-involved/) Deepen the relationship on socials: TikTok (https://www.tiktok.com/@parasocialpodcast) Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/parasocialpodcast/) Twitter (https://x.com/parasocialpod_) YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@parasocialpodcast) Hosted by Jewell Karinen and Charlie James Produced by Garrett La Bonte. Theme by Bridey Hicks.

6. 

   12 Nov 2024

   Charlie & Jewell vs. Ellen DeGeneres

   Jewell and Charlie discuss Great British Bake Off's Nelly Ghafar, Charlie's personal beef with Ellen Degeneres, and a place you can watch oversized vehicles slam into a low bridge. Scholarly References: 1. Jewell's "wonderful D&D web series" The Party (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mLMrE2Im9vw&list=PLEse-dim8zw7iMMjbnKznRvu-zJXs0ict) 2. Charlie's "comedy online" (https://www.tiktok.com/@malecowgirl) 3. Subscribe to our email newsletter (https://parasocialsocialclub.substack.com/) on Substack!!!!! https://parasocialsocialclub.substack.com (https://parasocialsocialclub.substack.com) 4. To catch up on our "bad charismatic man" lore: Episode 1 (https://rss.com/podcasts/parasocialsocialclub/1628616/) of this podcast 5. The best Dress to Impress TikToker @66viperz99 (https://www.tiktok.com/@66viperz99) 6. The girl who burned her hair off with a curling iron on the Ellen Degeneres show (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3puKsaCnQCg) 7. Absolute icon Nelly Ghafar (https://www.instagram.com/igwithnellyy/?hl=en) from Great British Bake Off 8. The MUNA podcast Jewell can't listen to for parasocial reasons: Gayotic (https://headgum.com/gayotic-with-muna) 9. Caroline Calloway's comments (https://www.instagram.com/reel/DBFniUsPa9x/) on our Instagram post 10. YouTube channel about trucks crashing into an overpass: 11foot8+8 bridge (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mPUL2SQ77uQ) Deepen the relationship on socials: TikTok (https://www.tiktok.com/@parasocialpodcast) Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/parasocialpodcast/) Twitter (https://x.com/parasocialpod_) YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@parasocialpodcast) Parasocial Social Club podcast is hosted by Jewell Karinen and Charlie James. Produced by Garrett La Bonte. Theme by Bridey Hicks (https://linktr.ee/brideymusic).

7. 

   5 Nov 2024

   Vinny Thomas

   Vinny Thomas is an actor, writer, and comedian who you might know as OMAR in Platonic on Apple TV. He consistently blesses our For You and Explore pages with his comedy content, thank you Vinny. True Star Wars fans will recognize Vinny as Senator Jai Kell from Ashoka on Disney Plus and true NPR fans will recognize him as a writer for Wait, Wait...Don't Tell Me. Vinny's Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/vinn_ayy/), TikTok (https://www.tiktok.com/@vinn_ayy?lang=en), and Twitter (https://x.com/vinn_ayy). Scholarly References: Chappell Roan’s VMA performance of “Good Luck, Babe!” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ENzV125lWc) Jewell’s rendition (https://www.instagram.com/p/DB0I-hWJRsu/?img_index=1) of Chappell Roan’s rendition of Joan of Arc The eel pit guy on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/cowturtle9427/?hl=en) and TikTok (https://www.tiktok.com/@cowturtle) Vinny’s controversial tweet (https://x.com/vinn_ayy/status/1708707301815902703) about Jimmy Carter Vinny’s well-cited but sometimes inaccurate Wikipedia article (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vinny_Thomas) The trailer for Vinny’s new movie “You’re Cordially Invited (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cSJ7E9HUpyY)” coming out in 2025! Deepen the relationship on socials: TikTok (https://www.tiktok.com/@parasocialpodcast) Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/parasocialpodcast/) Twitter (https://x.com/parasocialpod_) YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@parasocialpodcast) Hosted by Jewell Karinen and Charlie James Produced by Garrett La Bonte. Theme by Bridey Hicks.

8. 

   29 Oct 2024

   Jewell, Charlie, and a Flour Tortilla

   Jewell & Charlie get their ten thousand steps, spot celebrities, dive deep into the social dynamics of several random Disney adults, and fight about flour tortillas. Scholarly references: HomeState Tortilla Awards and Accolades (https://www.kcrw.com/culture/shows/good-food/homestate-wins-kcrw-and-gustavos-great-tortilla-tournament) Deepen the relationship on socials: TikTok (https://www.tiktok.com/@parasocialpodcast) Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/parasocialpodcast/) Twitter (https://x.com/parasocialpod_) YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@parasocialpodcast) Hosted by Jewell Karinen and Charlie James Produced by Garrett La Bonte. Theme by Bridey Hicks.

9. 

   22 Oct 2024

   Skye Smith

   Skye Smith is an extremely talented writer and creative, known for their work as the official Lorekeeper and Story Editor for Dimension 20 on Dropout, (the streaming network formerly known as CollegeHumor). Skye has a REALLY interesting take on the parasocial phenomenon as they have experienced it from MANY angles—as a fan, as a neutral observer to colleagues and friends who have rabid fanbases, and as an object of parasocial love and fascination themself. Skye's Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/skyesmith.jpg/?hl=en), TikTok (https://www.tiktok.com/@skyesmith.jpg), and Twitter (https://x.com/skyesmithdotjpg) Hosted by Jewell Karinen and Charlie James Produced by Garrett La Bonte. Theme by Bridey Hicks. Scholarly references: Extremely low quality video of Zac Efron singing "Good Morning" (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HQih-eF9OPI) on set Skye flips off Brennan Lee Mulligan (https://x.com/dimension20show/status/1841894475469357134) in Dimension 20's Adventuring Party (Season 18, Episode 2, timestamp 11:20) Movie parody creator Caroline Klidonas on TikTok (https://www.tiktok.com/@carolineklidonas?lang=en) and Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/carolineklidonas) Fake restaurant creator Drew Talbert on TikTok (https://www.tiktok.com/@drew_talbert?lang=en) and Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/drewtalbert/?hl=en) Hayley Kiyoko's "Girls Like Girls" (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I0MT8SwNa_U) music video (prehistoric gay media) "Number One Fan" (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wqf-U_fibV0) by MUNA

10. 

    15 Oct 2024

    Charlie & Jewell Fight

    Jewell & Charlie mourn their favorite TikTok couple's relationship, fight about The Strokes, and whine about Mitski. Plus parasocial ethics and the latest installment of "Oops I Googled Myself." Scholarly references: TikTok icons Niamh Adkins (https://www.tiktok.com/@niamhadkins?lang=en) and Joe Ando (https://www.tiktok.com/@joeando?lang=en) Interview (https://www.papermag.com/passion-pit-bisexual-pride#rebelltitem22) with Passion Pit frontman Michael Angelakos (bi icon) Celebrity Memoir Book Club's review (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7qS_TC1Uisk) of Men Have Called Her Crazy E-commerce website that stole Jewell's face for a shower curtain (https://9u.cl/shower-curtains) (visit at your own risk) HBO docu-series Ren Faire (https://www.hbo.com/ren-faire) Deepen the relationship on socials: TikTok (https://www.tiktok.com/@parasocialpodcast) Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/parasocialpodcast/) Twitter (https://x.com/parasocialpod_) YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@parasocialpodcast) Parasocial Social Club podcast is hosted by Jewell Karinen and Charlie James. Produced by Garrett La Bonte. Theme by Bridey Hicks (https://linktr.ee/brideymusic).

11. 

    8 Oct 2024

    Colin Stanley

    Colin Stanley (@LittleVictorianBoy) is an actor, comedian, and writer who has built a huge following thanks to his absurd sketch comedy and storytelling prowess. You can also catch Colin in the corporeal plane, performing in LA and beyond. Scholarly references: Hugh Laurie's blues album (https://open.spotify.com/album/4cXN5lJTFaFFfzFWaihRfm?si=AwzB7OW6S7yHmzx7PRt04w) Suki Waterhouse (https://www.tumblr.com/aiteteteee/762119683899031552/girls-dont-want-a-bf-they-want-to-look-like-suki?source=share) before she dated Bradley Cooper & Suki Waterhouse (https://www.tumblr.com/sukiwaterhouseupdates/762478699940626432?source=share) after she dated Bradley Cooper Jewell's favorite unreleased Suki Waterhouse song (https://soundcloud.com/ah-men/stoned-suki-waterhouse?in=allie-hamilton-908181980/sets/suki-waterhouse-live&utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing) www.NFL.com The Story of Caroline Calloway and Her Ghostwriter Natalie (https://www.thecut.com/2019/09/the-story-of-caroline-calloway-and-her-ghostwriter-natalie.html) Follow @LittleVictorianBoy: https://www.tiktok.com/@littlevictorianboy (https://www.tiktok.com/@littlevictorianboy) https://www.instagram.com/littlevictorianboy/ (https://www.instagram.com/littlevictorianboy/) https://www.youtube.com/@LittleVictorianBoy (https://www.youtube.com/@LittleVictorianBoy) https://linktr.ee/littlevictorianboy (https://linktr.ee/littlevictorianboy) Hosted by Jewell Karinen and Charlie James Produced by Garrett La Bonte. Theme by Bridey Hicks.

12. 

    1 Oct 2024

    Jewell & Charlie

    Jewell Karinen and Charlie James have a little parasocial chat. Is that ok with you guys? (Chappell Roan, Kira Noir, and what happens when you see five Cold War Kids concerts in one year.) Scholarly references: The Chappell Roan TikTok (https://www.tiktok.com/@chappellroan/video/7404955808980667690?lang=en) & her Pink Pony Club music video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GR3Liudev18) Charlie's new username @malecowgirl (https://www.tiktok.com/@malecowgirl) Open Mike Eagle's Hella Personal Film Festival (https://openmikeeagle360.bandcamp.com/album/hella-personal-film-festival) Hosted by Jewell Karinen and Charlie James Produced by Garrett La Bonte. Theme by Bridey Hicks.

13. 

    24 Sept 2024

    Jess Lamworth

    Jewell and Charlie talk to artist Jess Lamworth about NBC’s Making It Season 3, going viral for her creations, and the best gelato in Los Angeles. You may have seen her work across social media where she posts creative projects like her viral “tea” shirt (tea spelt t-e-a), spaghetti tank top, and pencil skirt. You may have also seen her work as previous art director of Good Mythical Morning. Not to brag, but she is our very first reality TV contestant guest. Instagram: @jamworth (https://www.instagram.com/jamworth/) Tiktok: @jamworth (https://www.tiktok.com/@jamworth?lang=en) Website: jamworth.com (https://jamworth.com/) Gelato: Tifa (https://tifachocolateandgelato.com/) Hosted by Jewell Karinen and Charlie James Produced by Garrett La Bonte. Theme by Bridey Hicks.

14. 

    17 Sept 2024

    Skyler Seymour

    Jewell and Charlie talk to Skyler Seymour, an actor, streamer, and content creator with two feet firmly planted in the world of nerd. Sky has appeared on HBO’s Silicon Valley, or perhaps your for-you-page (especially if you’re a fan of fantasy cosplay or Magic The Gathering). https://www.instagram.com/yoskylerseymour/?hl=en (https://www.instagram.com/yoskylerseymour/?hl=en) https://www.tiktok.com/@yoskylerseymour (https://www.tiktok.com/@yoskylerseymour) https://x.com/YoSkylerSeymour (https://x.com/YoSkylerSeymour) https://www.youtube.com/@YoSkylerSeymour (https://www.youtube.com/@YoSkylerSeymour) https://www.twitch.tv/yoskylerseymour (https://www.twitch.tv/yoskylerseymour) Hosted by Jewell Karinen and Charlie James Produced by Garrett La Bonte. Theme by Bridey Hicks.

15. 

    10 Sept 2024

    Bradford Wilson

    Coming to you live from deep in Bradford Wilson's DMs, it's Parasocial Social Club. This week, we talk to Bradford Wilson, a prolific content creator who found his niche as a golf influencer. Cohost of the Group Golf Therapy podcast, and you might’ve seen him on the Netflix docu-series Full Swing. https://www.instagram.com/bradfordwilsongolf/?hl=en (https://www.instagram.com/bradfordwilsongolf/?hl=en) https://www.tiktok.com/@bradfordwilsongolf?lang=en (https://www.tiktok.com/@bradfordwilsongolf?lang=en) https://www.youtube.com/@BradfordWilsonGolf/videos (https://www.youtube.com/@BradfordWilsonGolf/videos) Hosted by Jewell Karinen and Charlie James Produced by Garrett La Bonte. Theme by Bridey Hicks.

16. 

    3 Sept 2024

    Charlie James

    For our first ever episode of Parasocial Social Club, Jewell Karinen interviews her long-time friend and co-host Charlie James, a comedian and TikToker @malecowgirl (formerly @nonbinarycowboy). Produced by Garrett La Bonte. Theme by Bridey Hicks.

17. 

    3 Sept 2024

    heyKipp

    Hosts Charlie James and Jewell Karinen interview heyKipp, an extremely talented creator who developed their audience by being very funny and chaotic while streaming game playthroughs, along with lots of other absurd stream activities. They’ve built a massive following through their Twitch channel, and have garnered millions of views on YouTube and TikTok, and hundreds of thousands of followers across platforms. https://www.twitch.tv/heykipp (https://www.twitch.tv/heykipp) https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmpTF4wMa3YEHbDAB809M8w (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmpTF4wMa3YEHbDAB809M8w) https://www.instagram.com/heykippp/?hl=en (https://www.instagram.com/heykippp/?hl=en) Produced by Garrett La Bonte. Theme by Bridey Hicks.

18. 

    27 Aug 2024

    Welcome to the Parasocial Social Club

    Introducing Parasocial Social Club - a new podcast from Charlie James and Jewell Karinen. Our first two episodes drop on September 3rd, 2024. Produced by Garrett La Bonte. Theme by Bridey Hicks.

Reach and audience

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Apple Podcasts (US)

4.9 / 5

31 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

43 ratings

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