Gays Gaze

This week, Erin & Erin are joined by Erica Friedman: speaker, writer, editor, and researcher of all things yuri, and the creator of ALC publishing and Yuricon. 

We discuss Erica's book, By Your Side: The First 100 Years of Yuri Anime and Manga, available now! Erica tells us about exciting current yuri series (like I'm In Love With the Villainess; She Loves To Cook, She Loves to Eat; and Birdie Wing). We talk about online fandom spaces including Erica's blog, Okazu, the oldest and most comprehensive blog on lesbian-themed Japanese cartoons, comics, and related media. Erica also tells us about their experiences with convention spaces, like Yuricon 2003 (NJ) and 2005 (Tokyo), Yaoicon, Flamecon, and other shoujo, queer, and BL conventions. 

Buy Erica's Book: https://www.yuricon.com/product/bys/

Okazu Patreon: https://patreon.com/Okazu

Okazu Blog: https://okazu.yuricon.com/

Okazu Top Yuri of 2022: https://okazu.yuricon.com/2022/12/31/okazu-top-yuri-of-2022/

Erica's Twitter: https://twitter.com/OkazuYuri

Erica's Mastodon: https://mastodon.social/@EricaFriedman

CW: suicide, death of a loved one, drug addiction, attempted sexual assault, incest, divorce, cancer, bullying

This week, we watched and read Oniisama E (Dear Brother) by Riyoko Ikeda. This 1970s drama series had us yelling "OOOH I can't stand the suffering that comes with desire!" at every twist and turn in this whirlwind plot.

We’re keeping it merry and gay as we watch the first Lifetime lesbian movie, Under the Christmas Tree (2021). How much Christmas is it giving? We'll tell you! Plus, make sure you keep your ears perked for a special surprise guest. Although, if you’re British, you can skip the outro. Happy Holidays from the Erins!

Come with us as we sample three lesbian-centric sitcom episodes. This week we’re checking out the lesbian weddings on Living Single and Friends, as well as a lesbian kiss from Roseanne. There’s a surprising amount to dig into. Twitter might be dying, but we’re not! Grab your copy of Minecraft and settle in to listen. 

CW: Parental abuse, sick/dying parent mentions, transphobia, attempted sexual assault, incest.

Happy three years of your favorite lesbian media podcast with two hosts named Erin, Gays Gaze!

We reflect on the last year, bringing you our favorite clips! We loved getting to co-host with Samantha, Katie Hoopz, Ellie, and Jenny, and we loved laughing so much with you all.

Thanks for listening, and we're excited for the next year to come! :)

Check out - 

Sammy's project: https://transcribe.ink/

Battle City Broads: https://twitter.com/battlecitybroad

This week, we talk about Dan Harmon and Justin Roiland's animated Adult Swim series, Rick and Morty. We talk about its creation, Dan Harmon's myriad scandals, and the sapphic representation, including Space Beth x Beth, and the "One Experimental Summer" comic.

We also talk about Reigen, since he won the poll. Oops.

CW: Stalking, gore, murder, cannibalism, eye horror, pet death, animal abuse. 

CW: domestic violence, sexual assault, gore, incest, pedophilia/grooming, abusive relationships, homicide, suicide, animal abuse

This week, Jenny from Battle City Broads joined us as we read the incredibly dark and gory yuri manga, Murcielago by Yoshimurakana! We talk about female assassin stereotypes, a variety of sewer monsters, and perhaps most importantly, one stone butch serial killer's quest to sleep with every MILF. 

Find Jenny on Battle City Broads here:

CW: homophobia, suicide, child abuse.