Advertisement

Why do we like having shared experiences?

Many people across the country have been tuning into The Traitors each week since it returned for...

Share this article

17.03 10 Sep 2026


Why do we like having shared experiences?


Listen to this episode


Share this article

17.03 10 Sep 2026


Many people across the country have been tuning into The Traitors each week since it returned for its second season at Slane Castle.

The show has quickly become a hot topic of conversation, popping up in friend groups, workplaces and coffee shops alike.

But, why do we enjoy that shared experience of following the same TV show or sporting event as others?

Professor of Psychiatry at Trinity College Dublin, Brendan Kelly, joins Shane and Ciara to explore the psychology behind it...


Read more about

The Hard Shoulder

Related Episodes

Jennifer Zamperelli on keeping...

00:07:43

Jennifer Zamperelli on keeping children's activities within your budget!

The Hard Shoulder

00:07:43


Sport with John Duggan: Irish...

00:04:21

Sport with John Duggan: Irish Open Day One

The Hard Shoulder

00:04:21


Do we need inheritance tax ref...

00:10:51

Do we need inheritance tax reforms?

The Hard Shoulder

00:10:51


Harry Styles announces Croke P...

00:04:23

Harry Styles announces Croke Park gigs!

The Hard Shoulder

00:04:23