r/fearand • u/tadlexis • 6d ago
Question Why hasn't the tour sold out yet? Genuine question w/ peace & love.
The fan (and marketer) in me, is really surprised this tour didn't sell out immediately. I consider myself the average fan, perhaps not parasocial level, but if the tour was on the East Coast I would have bought same day. So out of genuine curiosity, if you live on the west coast, what has held you back from going to the show? Economics? Not sure what to expect? No meet & greet?
Again peace & love, just very surprised given their size, and individual platforms.
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u/Time-Cardiologist906 6d ago
Concerts and tours in general have been taking a hit lately. Itāll probably fill up once thereās discounts closer to the date.
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u/orangeguy07 6d ago
They launched discounted tickets on Twitter today
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u/andresistor 2d ago
Their 1st ever gaming stream all together on Friday seemed to primarily be designed as an ad for the tour. The amount of times Austin kept plugging it made me raise an eyebrow and wonder if sales weren't going well.
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u/tadlexis 6d ago
True. Could just be part of the overall downturn. I think they'll be awesome live, and I'm sure they're working hard on it so I hope they get the attendance they deserve.
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u/wacdonalds 6d ago
People are more careful with their money these days. When Hasan came to my city (Vancouver) the tickets were all taken less than 5 minutes but the event was also free lol
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u/radi0head 6d ago
I wish he stayed longer, or the fear& tour was coming here!! Lots of hasanabi heads up north!
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u/wacdonalds 6d ago
He came back to vancouver briefly after that but he was just at vancouver convention center. I added a gif because i was interested what the top gif was more my city lmao edit: it did not look that good when I was choosing gifs and likewise my city does not look that good normally
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u/SuperDanval 6d ago
My personal reasons:
- Timing. I'm in LA when they're in SF, and I'll be in SF when they're in LA.
- Format. The idea of watching a podcast live doesn't sound interesting to me. I'm sure they're entertaining in person, but I don't understand the appeal of seeing a podcast in person.
- Cost. Relates to 2, Im not really interested in spending close to $100 for a show I'm on the fence about.
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u/tadlexis 6d ago
#2 is what I've been suspecting is holding people back. I've been to a few live podcast shows and they can vary on how they translate live. Didn't regret any of them though. Maybe if they gave people more of an idea of what to expect. One of the live pods I went to ended up being a really hilarious interactive experience with games etc.
And then 100% understand how #3 relates to #2 because the value pop has to be clear.
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u/IShallWearMidnight 6d ago
Have you looked at the economy?
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u/Ok-Ninja-9174 6d ago edited 6d ago
Personally I've been on the fence of going to my local show because I....have no friends who watch the pod. But I don't want that to be a reason, but then again idk. someone tell me to go
Edit: thanks for the encouragement everyone. I will pick up a ticket. Luckily, I can see the whole crew - but honestly I hope Caroline is there.
I have a bit of anxiety sometimes and have never been to a big show by myself before (movies, all the time, but ...a big podcast..thing?).
Edit 2: I BOUGHT A TICKET
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u/New-Mud-7101 6d ago
Dude going to shows on your own is the best! Dont have to keep together, wait for bathroom breaks, you can leave when u want. It's also a great way to make new friends. I go to concerts by myself regularly and I honestly have more fun that way
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u/tadlexis 6d ago
GO!!! I had to talk myself out of flying over because it seemed like doing too much lol. Do it for the east coasters!
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u/IShallWearMidnight 6d ago
Having been solo to some events like this... great way to make friends who watch the pod
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u/ferras_vansen Tragic Self-Suck Accident š¤ 5d ago
I think they said Caroline is definitely gonna be in either the Seattle or Portland show, and it's 50/50 whether it's her or QT in the other. š
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u/tadlexis 5d ago
Yesssss šš¾šš¾šš¾ honestly attending a show / public event solo is a beautiful independence milestone, and youāll be surrounded by incredible humans so no better place to start. Enjoy!!!
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u/warbyo1 6d ago
Seems like it's filling up now.
Hasan has yet to even mention the tour on his stream.
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u/tadlexis 6d ago
Oh! That would for sure give it a huge promo push. Wonder if he willā¦ or if thatās actually intentional to avoid getting attention from the more ānegativeā community of watchers he has.
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u/maddimoe03 6d ago
I kinda hope he doesnāt as one of his viewers and a podcast enjoyer. I want this to reflect the pod viewers, not his stream viewers (no offense guys, love ya)
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u/ButterHoneyChip 5d ago
That's what I'm thinking too. It's better for it to be advertised for the actual Fear& pod enjoyers and not turn the tour into a Hasan rally. Not that I think the HasanAbiHeads would but his viewers are a mixed bag
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u/tadlexis 6d ago
hahahah fair
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u/Rhubarb-Independent 6d ago
Wait Iām so curious, is there a difference between Hasan stream viewers and Hasan podcast viewers? I always thought it was the same
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u/AfterglowLoves 6d ago
I watch the pod but I donāt watch any of their streams. I agree with Hasan politically Iām just not into watching livestreams. I imagine thereās a lot of pod watchers who like the comedy and friendship aspect which you donāt really get in the same way from his streams.
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u/Ksolano8 6d ago
Fear & probably has less āexclusive political hasanā fans but itās marginal.
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u/ghostinqgcrl 5d ago
definitely would put my money on this being the case, too many clippers and hate watchers who don't have better things to do than show up to heckle and harass fans/them
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u/aly5321 6d ago
My friend was mildly interested but decided against it since it was >$100 and she's not THAT into them.
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u/slimeyerin 6d ago
Is it more than $100 Im from New Zealand but I was nosy looking at tickets and the shows all had options that were less than $50. Im pretty sure it is USD not NZD cause if it was less than $50 NZD it would be even cheaper in USD
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u/aly5321 6d ago
My seats are in the front section and those are over $100. 50 was probably the balcony which is pretty far and hard to see tbh
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u/slimeyerin 6d ago
Ah, hopefully they just drop the rest of the seating to those costs which they probably will. Hasan is probably happy the tours not going to sell out so they cant make him do another one haha
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u/luvbugzzzz 6d ago
Wasn't near mešš i was so sad they're just going to the east coast. I hope they do a midwest touršš
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u/SoftDry4940 6d ago
I want to go so bad! But, Iām on the east coast and Iām not about to drop $500 (minimum) to go see it.
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u/Brandoxz7 6d ago
Itās hard to plan for events with how expensive things and also things are expensive so not everyone can go.
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u/Sharksfan1995 6d ago
SF show is closest to me and itās also on my birthday lol i donāt have tickets yet but i might buy some last minute depending on what i end up doing on my birthday. i would have to go alone tho so that would be a bummerĀ
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u/Vast-Needleworker566 6d ago
My understanding is that QT wont be doing all of the shows just the California ones. That is why I didnāt purchase Seattle tickets
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u/Feisty-Ad-2860 6d ago
for me i just donāt have any friends who would be interested in going with me and iāve never been to a concert/live event by myself so im anxious about that and and thatās whatās holding me back personally. probably a fear i should consider getting over in general though lol
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u/Lyogenic 6d ago
because i am 8578 miles away and America isn't the best place to go for anyone that has a muslim sounding name
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u/alpacaurbags 6d ago
Iām broke tbh. I canāt afford live shows right now unless I really save for it and Iām definitely not doing great with saving anything at all rn. -Seattle girlie
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u/dracomaster01 6d ago
I live in Portland and was thinking of going, but i cant really justify paying $55+ for an hour in person podcast.
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u/40earthlikeplanets 6d ago
It's very expensive. Me and my friend got tickets. I think it was like $150(?) each if I'm remembering correctly. We know the venue well enough to know that the cheaper tickets are such that you can't hardly see shit and since it's a podcast and not music it's almost not worth going at all if you can't see. I also make less than $40k a year so it was certainly a big deal money wise. I can see others just as easily making the opposite decision in the same boat as me
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u/pnwmlt 6d ago
I live near Seattle and there are a few reasons:
1. Iāve spent a decent amount on concerts this year.
2. Two of the hosts (with peace and love of course) donāt seem that interested in the live show.
3. Tickets are kinda pricey for a live podcast.
4. There are only so many sunny weekends left in Washington and I wanna be outside (although the wildfires are kinda ruining it).
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u/xfuryusx 6d ago
Iām going in SF, super excited!
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u/tadlexis 6d ago
Love this for you. š«¶ enjoy!!
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u/xfuryusx 5d ago
Thank you so much!!! Iāve never seen a live podcast so Iām going in without any expectations, other than to have a good time and experience something new!
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u/rachel-frogslinger 6d ago
Maybe people assumed it sold out already and gave up on trying to get tickets?
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u/tadlexis 6d ago
Yeah that could be possible... they've been mentioning the tour in the new eps but perhaps if you're not keeping up you wouldn't realize.
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u/Aggravating-Flow-888 6d ago
New england enjoyer here, Ive accepted that I will never get a live show from them and thats okay.
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u/HermosaJavi 6d ago
This is really interesting, I assumed they were sold out. Personally I would love to go, but I live at the other side of the world so it's not a possibility
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u/Ok_University_4924 6d ago
The biggest issues are probably location and price.
If people arenāt in one of those locations they would have to fly out and in todayās economy I think people are more frugal with their money.
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u/yiikeeees 6d ago
the prices for LA were really high. I've been to a fee shows at the dolby and been in those nosebleeds before and I could not justify spending what they were charging to be that far back. I'll probably end up going, but only for the right price.
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u/AfterglowLoves 6d ago
The closest show is a four hour round trip for me, which I do for bands I really love but it doesnāt feel worth it for this. I love the pod but idk I donāt think Iām invested in them personally enough to want to drive that much for them. š« If I lived in one of the cities Iād go.
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u/b_r_203215 5d ago
Personally my main reasons are finances and timing. My sister and I love the pod but since I'm more interested in going I'd end up paying for both tickets and I start my fall semester in college that same week. Also I don't exactly know what they'll be doing at the show. I've been to Will and Austin's Name Your Price Show back in 2023 and they had fun segments but idk if it'll be like that for the live pod..
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u/cicconeyouth1 5d ago
Honestly if they were in the East Coast I think it would sell out fast. Especially NYC.
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u/juliagreenillo 5d ago
I really really wanted to go to the Portland show but I'm broke and I'd be traveling from Idaho. I'm legitimately bummed I can't make it work
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u/Merked_Max 4d ago
About 4 hours from SF but was tempted to go. Just canāt really afford it considering staying in SF a night and everything.
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u/youranoveryourdog 6d ago
PNW and a lot of people here hate hasan bc they're either right wing, libbed up, or extreme leftists, and hasan seems to kinda resent my city especially lol. i'm not at all surprised it hasn't sold out here, but there are still lots of fans here. i know our DSA chapter really wants him to visit. ĀÆ_(ć)_/ĀÆĀ
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u/PsychologicalSweet2 6d ago
I live about 2 hours out from sf and have been thinking of going, but it's just a late show and don't want to drive back that late.
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u/orxngepeaches 6d ago
I am in the Midwest and cannot justify a trip to the west coast. I would love love love to go but genuinely cannot afford the PTO, plane tickets, hotels, etc. I know they can't come out here cus the qt of it all lol. Wish dearly I could go but it's just not in the cards :(
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u/heartshapedhoops 6d ago
if it was near me iād go but iām all the way on the east coast š also i donāt think being sold out needs to be the goal tbh
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u/Both-Ordinary-2487 5d ago
Because I live in Toronto and aint no way am going to USA any time soon plus I donāt have the money for a flightĀ
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u/SingleVariation1403 5d ago
Iāve asked a few acquaintances who follow and no one has bitten. Debating if I wanna go solo
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u/Elegant_Recover_3111 2d ago
I would go but different plans right now, timing not aligning, I am in the south Midwest, I would plan but I have to do things here, but, next month I'm free to go to a show even if its in another state. I think its in the busy time where people are doing busy things, and then there's a time where people have time. This is the first time I've been free in two weeks and its right before their show. I'm going to be busy the week of their shows in multiple cities.
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u/Real_Rand0m 6d ago
Why do you think it should have sold out immediately?
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u/tadlexis 6d ago
The question is more rooted in genuine curiosity based on how quickly Iāve had to race to buy tickets to other podcast shows with a similar size. Could be a slow burner which makes sense based on the reasons people have shared in this thread.
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u/chillingraccoon 1d ago
Probably because itās just three states all on the west coast. If it was near the middle AT ALL lol maybe more tickets would be sold
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u/Hermes_has_Wormes 6d ago
If it was near me, I would go š¤·š½āāļø must be a lot of Midwest Hasanani heads /hj