Summary: <br> This is Part 1 of a two-part episode. Part 2 is free to all paid subscribers over at <a class="_4X_-components-SimpleRichTextEditor-components-LinkSpan--linkSpan" href="http://www.patreon.com/posts/47520795">www.patreon.com/posts/47520795</a>. Become a paid subscriber for $5/month over at<a class="_4X_-components-SimpleRichTextEditor-components-LinkSpan--linkSpan" href="https://www.patreon.com/champagnesharks"> patreon.com/champagnesharks</a> and get access to the entire archive of subscriber-only episodes, the Discord voice and chat server for patrons, detailed show notes for certain episodes, and our newsletter.<br> <br> <br> <br> This episode is hosted by Trevor. Today we have Colin Broadmoor to talk about his new article <a class="_4X_-components-SimpleRichTextEditor-components-LinkSpan--linkSpan" href="https://bloodknife.com/fandom-hungry-ghosts-late-capital/">The Hungry Ghost of Late Capitalism</a>, fandom in general and how capital and empire have weaponized fandom to push the narrative of buying their brand as an act of identity. Colin is a contributing editor & cyber-culture analyst for <a class="_4X_-components-SimpleRichTextEditor-components-LinkSpan--linkSpan" href="https://bloodknife.com/">Blood Knife Magazine</a> . Blood Knife Magazine is a digital magazine about cyberpunk, sci-fi, horror, neon, knives, blood, and capitalism.<br> <br> <br> <br> Co-produced & edited by Aaron C. Schroeder / Pierced Ears Recording Co, Seattle WA (<a class="_4X_-components-SimpleRichTextEditor-components-LinkSpan--linkSpan" href="http://www.piercedearsrec.com/">www.piercedearsrec.com</a>). Opening theme composed by T. Beaulieu. Closing theme composed by Dustfingaz (<a class="_4X_-components-SimpleRichTextEditor-components-LinkSpan--linkSpan" href="https://www.youtube.com/user/TheRazhu">https://www.youtube.com/user/TheRazhu</a>_)<br>
