The Yaoi Shelf

The Yaoi Shelf

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The Yaoi Shelf episodes

  • How We Used to Keep Up with BL News with Special Guest: Tylor Starr

    In the Season 6 Finale, hosts Amanda and Carola are joined by BL Industry Legend: Tylor Starr! We'll cover keeping up with BL news past, present and future!

    Join hosts Author Carola and AichiYume in a fun jaunt to The Yaoi Shelf: an exploration of yaoi, shonen ai, and boy's love while discussing tropes, media criticism and more along the way.

    Grab a seat and get comfy, welcome to The Yaoi Shelf.

    Tylor's Links:

    Twitter: https://x.com/hoshitylor

    BluPetal: https://linktr.ee/blupetal

    To Be a Contributor: [email protected]


    Important Links: https://theyaoishelf.carrd.co/

    Support The Show: patreon.com/TheYaoiShelf

    Our 18+ Discord: https://discord.gg/xTjVvf4E4X

    Support The Hosts as Writers:

    Amanda’s AO3: https://archiveofourown.org/users/AichiYume/works

    Carola’s Book: Getbook.at/ChangeofHeartBL

    1 hr 32 min
  • Fanservice & Queerbaiting

    In this month's episode, Amanda and Carola discuss the somewhat controversial topic of fanservice and queerbaiting when it comes to BL, queer media, fandom and more.

    Join hosts Author Carola and AichiYume in a fun jaunt to The Yaoi Shelf: an exploration of yaoi, shonen ai, and boy's love while discussing tropes, media criticism and more along the way. Grab a seat and get comfy, welcome to The Yaoi Shelf.

    Important Links: https://theyaoishelf.carrd.co/Support The Show: patreon.com/TheYaoiShelfOur 18+ Discord: https://discord.gg/xTjVvf4E4X

    Support The Hosts as Writers:

    Amanda’s AO3: https://archiveofourown.org/users/AichiYume/works

    Carola’s Book:

    Getbook.at/ChangeofHeartBL

    2 hr 29 min
  • The Summer Hikaru Died Special & The Bury Your Gays Trope

    Join hosts Author Carola and AichiYume in a fun jaunt to The Yaoi Shelf: an exploration of yaoi, shonen ai, and boy's love while discussing tropes, media criticism and more along the way. Grab a seat and get comfy, welcome to The Yaoi Shelf.

    In this month’s episode and in honor of the Halloween Season, hosts Amanda and Carola, discuss the hit horror series The Summer Hikaru Died by Mokumokuren, thoughts on the series and the pervasive Bury Your Gays Trope in media. 

    Important Links: https://theyaoishelf.carrd.co/

    Support The Show: patreon.com/TheYaoiShelf

    Our 18+ Discord: https://discord.gg/xTjVvf4E4X


    Support The Hosts as Writers: 

    Amanda’s AO3:https://archiveofourown.org/users/AichiYume/works

    Carola’s Book: Getbook.at/ChangeofHeartBL


    3 hr 1 min
  • Sexual Politics- What Gets to be BL with Dr. Khursten Santos

    In this month's episode, hosts Amanda and Carola are joined by BL academic superstar: Dr. Khursten Santos! We'll discuss the BL Odo, Dr. Khursten's research and what exactly gets to be BL?

    Join hosts Author Carola and AichiYume in a fun jaunt to The Yaoi Shelf: an exploration of yaoi, shonen ai, and boy's love while discussing tropes, media criticism and more along the way. Grab a seat and get comfy, welcome to The Yaoi Shelf.

    Important Links: https://theyaoishelf.carrd.co/

    Our 18+ Discord: https://discord.gg/xTjVvf4E4X

    Support The Show: patreon.com/TheYaoiShelf


    Dr. Khursten's Article: https://www.academia.edu/44338160/The_Bitches_of_Boys_Love_comics_the_Pornographic_Response_of_Japans_rotten_women

    Follow Dr. Khursten:

    https://x.com/khursten

    https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:wmveyvulbgjwoj6w5yha64rh

    1 hr 59 min
  • The Katekyo! (Private Teacher!) Special

    In this episode of The Yaoi Shelf, hosts Amanda and Carola discuss Katekyo! (Private Teacher!) by the manga legend Moegi Yuu!

    Join hosts Author Carola and AichiYume in a fun jaunt to The Yaoi Shelf: an exploration of yaoi, shonen ai, and boy's love while discussing tropes, media criticism and more along the way. Grab a seat and get comfy, welcome to The Yaoi Shelf.Important Links: https://theyaoishelf.carrd.co/Support The Show: patreon.com/TheYaoiShelf

    2 hr 16 min
  • The SasuNaru Birthday Special

    Join hosts Author Carola and AichiYume in a fun jaunt to The Yaoi Shelf: an exploration of yaoi, shonen ai, and boy's love while discussing tropes, media criticism and more along the way. Grab a seat and get comfy, welcome to The Yaoi Shelf.

    In this month's episode, hosts Amanda and Carola celebrate their birthday month by discussing the pairing that kicked off the fujin journey for so many: SasuNaru! Important Links: https://theyaoishelf.carrd.co/Support The Show: patreon.com/TheYaoiShelf

    2 hr 21 min
  • The Women Who Created BL

    In this month's episode, join hosts Amanda and Carola as they celebrate Pride Month by discussing BL's female roots, the women who helped create the art form and how a very decidedly female origin molded BL into what it is!

    Join hosts Author Carola and AichiYume in a fun jaunt to The Yaoi Shelf: an exploration of yaoi, shonen ai, and boy's love while discussing tropes, media criticism and more along the way. Grab a seat and get comfy, welcome to The Yaoi Shelf.


    Important Links: https://theyaoishelf.carrd.co/


    Our 18+ Discord Server: https://discord.gg/xTjVvf4E4X


    Support The Show: patreon.com/TheYaoiShelf

    2 hr 33 min
  • Queering Shonen Anime and Manga

    In this episode of The Yaoi Shelf, hosts Amanda and Carola will discuss queering shonen anime and manga, queer theory and why so many of our favorite pairings come from decidedly non-BL series.

    Important Links: https://theyaoishelf.carrd.co/

    Support The Show: patreon.com/TheYaoiShelf

    Discord: https://discord.gg/xTjVvf4E4X

    2 hr 2 min
  • Gay Sports Anime and Manga

    In this episode of The Yaoi Shelf, join hosts Amanda and Carola as they discuss the emotional highs and turbulent lowers of sports anime that feels a little too queer not to notice! Join hosts Author Carola and AichiYume in a fun jaunt to The Yaoi Shelf: an exploration of yaoi, shonen ai, and boy's love while discussing tropes, media criticism and more along the way. Grab a seat and get comfy, welcome to The Yaoi Shelf.Important Links: https://theyaoishelf.carrd.co/Support The Show: patreon.com/TheYaoiShelfDiscord: https://discord.gg/xTjVvf4E4X

    2 hr 15 min
  • BL Misogyny

    In this episode, join hosts Amanda and Carola in a discussion about misogyny in the BL fandom and in BL works, how to best combat it and the importance of dialectics in fan communities.


    Join hosts Author Carola and AichiYume in a fun jaunt to The Yaoi Shelf: an exploration of yaoi, shonen ai, and boy's love while discussing tropes, media criticism and more along the way. Grab a seat and get comfy, welcome to The Yaoi Shelf.
    Important Links: https://theyaoishelf.carrd.co/

    Our 18+ Discord: https://discord.gg/xTjVvf4E4X

    Support The Show: patreon.com/TheYaoiShelf

    2 hr 21 min

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Join hosts AuthorCarola and AichiYume in a fun jaunt to The Yaoi Shelf: an exploration of yaoi, shonen ai, and boy's love while discussing tropes, media criticism and more along the way. Grab a seat…