Fandom: What happens when you like something too much?

KUOW | By Chris Otey

Published April 24, 2014 at 11:16 AM AKDT

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Madeline Ewbank with a poster of actor Benedict Cumberbatch.

Courtesy of Madeline Ewbank

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Members of the local Everfree Northwest group call themselves "bronies." Bronies are older fans of the TV show, 'My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic.'

Courtesy of Benjamin Ruby

Hordes of screaming people bowing down before an ancient god.

This didn't happen in some ancient temple; this was a normal part of vacation for the hundreds of thousands of fans who descend for San Diego's Comic-Con every summer.

What kinds of lives do they lead? Listen to this month's podcast to find out.

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