Fan Loyalty, Dopamine, and Why Sticking With Your Team Feels So Good! Week 7 Recap

What makes being a sports fan feel so addictive? In this episode of Off the Bench London, hosts Malcolm “The Milkman” Noel and Scott “The Visionary” Hohn dive deep into fan loyalty, the dopamine rush of watching your team win, and why staying loyal through the tough years hits differently when your team finally turns things around.

From the Eagles and Bengals to the Blue Jays’ World Series run, this episode explores how fandom builds community, fuels culture, and even mirrors real life — loyalty, hope, and heartbreak included.

Topics Covered:

• How one player can change a team’s entire culture
• The psychology behind fan loyalty and “hope dopamine”
• Why losing seasons make winning feel better
• How the Blue Jays’ run is uniting Canadian fans
• The truth about “bandwagon” vs. “ride or die” fans

Recorded live at The Club House, London, Ontario — where football, friendship, and pints collide.

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