Beyond the BeyHive and Swifties: The heartbeat of music superfans

By Jessica Severin de Martinez,

Khaleel Rahman, Megan Fitzgerald, Meg Dalton, Catie Talarski, Chion Wolf

Published April 18, 2024 at 2:11 PM EDT

1 of 3 — "Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour" Concert Movie World Premiere

(L-R) Beyoncé Knowles-Carter and Taylor Swift attend the "Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour" Concert Movie World Premiere at AMC The Grove 14 on October 11, 2023 in Los Angeles, California.

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2 of 3 — Maverick Flood is a Beyoncé superfan based in New York who has been to 50 of her concerts around the world.

Maverick Flood is a Beyoncé superfan based in New York who has been to 50 of her concerts around the world.

Image provided by Maverick Flood

3 of 3 — Maverick Flood is a Beyoncé superfan based in New York who has been to 50 of her concerts around the world.

Maverick Flood is a Beyoncé superfan based in New York who has been to 50 of her concerts around the world.

Image provided by Maverick Flood

Beyoncé and Taylor Swift are considered to be two of the most important performers of this or any generation.

A Swiftie and a leader of the BeyHive talk about the lengths they go to to experience - and share the love - of their favorite performer.

Suggested companion episode:

'I Will Always Love You': Jada Star’s musical bond with her aunt Dolly Parton

GUESTS:

Molly Swindall: has been a Taylor Swift superfan, concertgoer, and merch collector since 2006
Maverick Flood: a Beyoncé superfan based in New York who has been to 50 of her concerts around the world (and she recognizes him!)

Jessica Severin de Martinez, Khaleel Rahman, Meg Fitzgerald, Meg Dalton, and Catie Talarski contributed to this show, with help from our intern, Sajina Shrestha.

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