Anyone who’s ever been a real fan will know what it feels like to long for something – to meet a celebrity, for tickets to a gig, to own that rare collectible. In so many ways, fandom promises to make life better. But these promises can also draw attention to the shortcomings we feel in our lives. In this episode, we ask: what’s the deal with fandom and longing? We explore how celebrities can seem both like us and superhuman at the same time. We reflect on how classical music fandom cou...