Who knew that a show about magical ponies could turn into a hotbed of academic research. From the personality of the brony herd to the classical roots of Equestrian mythology, theses are being churned out and peer reviewed articles published at a furious rate. Come meet some of the researchers studying the pony phenomenon, and learn what is being discovered.

Recorded in the Hall of Sun on Friday, August 1st, 2014 at BronyCon 2014.

About BronyCon: Based in Baltimore, Md., BronyCon is the premiere convention for My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic fans of all ages. Last year’s event drew more than 9,600 attendees from all seven continents.This year’s event, scheduled for Aug. 7-9, 2015 at the Baltimore Convention Center, is expected to trump that figure. The convention features special guests, diverse programming, and a multi-night music festival. For more information, check out bronycon.org.

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