Apátridas : um podcast sobre torcedores brasileiros que se identificam com clubes e seleções estrangeiras

Abstract

This work is an experimental project entitled “Apátridas” and it takes the form of a podcast which seeks to comprehend the origins of the feeling of belonging that Brazilian fans have towards foreign teams, even without experiencing the daily life of these teams' countries. Consisting of three episodes, the production involves participation of fans and experts. The first episode covers the stories of three fans from different regions of Brazil who share a common passion: European football. In the second episode, two characters who do not root for the Brazilian national team share their experiences and reasons for finding in foreign teams what they cannot find in it. The third and final episode features experts who discuss this little-explored phenomenon among Brazilians and answer questions about the reasons why people prefer foreign teams. To construct the theoretical framework of the work, authors who are references on the subject covered in the podcast were used such as Paulo Vinicius Coelho, Arlei Sander Damo, Stuart Hall, Luana Viana, and others. Regarding the practical part, the sources were selected through a form published on social media. The information was collected through interviews with pre-defined questions and documentary research. From the perspective of those interviewed, the media did not have as much impact on the choice of teams as originally imagined, changing the initial idea of the research.