Wingmen Show
Wingmen Show
Drew Brown and Paul Thompson
Why Watching Sports Makes People Happy
29 minutes Posted Jul 7, 2026 at 10:00 pm.
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Sent us text! We would love to hear from you! Why does a championship win feel like you flew the final mission yourself? In Episode 255, Commander Drew and Dr. Paul break down the real psychology behind sports fandom—and why it's anything but "just a game." When your team wins, your brain reacts as if you won: self-esteem climbs, mood lifts, and life feels more meaningful. A major U.K. study of more than 7,000 people found that attending live sports measurably boosts life satisfaction ...