Bad Influence, Ep. 2: #Crush — The Dark Side of Online Obsession

When a teenage influencer sparks an online crush, the line between fan and follower blurs—and the fallout turns dark. In Episode 2 of Bad Influence, we dive into the story of Piper Rockelle’s fanbase, the parasocial relationships that formed around her, and how social media culture can turn a harmless hashtag into a breeding ground for manipulation, exploitation, and obsession. From devoted fans to overstepping boundaries, we explore the dangers of influencer culture when young creators are at the center of it all. Trigger Warnings: Discussion of grooming, online exploitation, and predatory behavior. Want access to our first 45 episodes? Grab em here! We've made them available for free to anyone who signs up! Remember, these episodes were recorded when we had no idea what we were doing, so just keep that in mind. The audio isn't the quality we would want to put out now, but the cases are on point! Visit killerqueens.link/og to download and binge all the archived episodes today! Hang with us: Follow Us on Instagram Like Us on Facebook Join our Case Discussion Group on Facebook Get Killer Queens Merch Bonus Episodes Support Our AMAZING Sponsors: HelloFresh: Sign up for HelloFresh at http://hellofresh.com/QUEENS10FM and get 10 free meals with a free item for life. GhostBed: Go to GhostBed.com/queens and use promo code QUEENS for an extra 25% off their already-reduced prices. goPure: Get 25% Off @goPure with code QUEENS at https://www.gopurebeauty.com/queens #goPurepod  Chewy: Save $20 on your first order and get free shipping by going to chewy.com/queens.  © 2025 Killer Queens Podcast. All Rights ReservedAudio Production by Wayfare RecordingMusic provided by Steven TobiLogo designed by Sloane Williams of The Sophisticated Crayon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices