The Yaoi Shelf
The Yaoi ShelfJoin 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 and get comfy, welcome to The Yaoi Shelf.
| Publishes | Monthly | Episodes | 73 | Founded | 6 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Animation & MangaLeisure | |||
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Yaoi has gone mainstream. It's never been more popular or easier to be a #fujo but is all that glitters truly gold? And what do we lose as this vibrant and diverse fandom becomes more and more part of mainstream culture? In this episode, hosts Amanda... more
In this episode, hosts Amanda and Carola break hiatus to discuss shoujo's impact on the world of BL from the good, iconic to the morally questionable.
Join hosts Author Carola and AichiYume in a fun jaunt to The Yaoi Shelf: an exploration of yaoi, ... more
In this episode, hosts Amanda and Carola discuss the longstanding BL tradition of fanfiction, how its changed over the years and some of the ways fanfic used to be written and approached.
Join hosts Author Carola and AichiYume in a fun jaunt to The ... more
In this episode of The Yaoi Shelf, hosts Amanda and Carola discuss Yaoi OVAs, their importance in BL fandom and why we don't see OVAs like we used to.Join hosts Author Carola and AichiYume in a fun jaunt to The Yaoi Shelf: an exploration of yaoi, sho... more
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- Hello, Friends!
This podcast is something I didn’t know I needed until I happened to stumble upon it. I’ve been into BL since my very early teens and being able to listen in on these conversations now (just turned thirty this year) in a sense makes me feel validated. I enjoy the topics and content matter as a fellow queer person myself. This podcast is highly entertaining and I’ve quite enjoyed it thus far.
Apple Podcasts5U.S.E..R...
United States2 years ago - <3
I shoul- no I need to learn more about (one of) my favourite thing ~✨BL✨~
Apple Podcasts5blobbis 5000
Sweden2 years ago - Intelligent discussions, highly recommended!
This podcast is excellent, definitely recommended for all serious yaoi fans who are interested in the hot topics and history of this genre. Aisha and Amanda provide intelligent discourse and mature takes on some sensitive issues that I used to mostly avoid. But surprisingly I found my views aligned with what they said and that’s what hooked me. I feel like this podcast is providing a voice for yaoi fans like me. I haven’t been able to share this hobby with many others, so this is a good way for ... more
Apple Podcasts5the nezz allnight long
Canada5 years ago - Yay
We can just say I’m obsessed
Apple Podcasts5scantly the pillager
United Kingdom6 years ago - Hello
To my fellow BL/Yaoi connoisseurs, thanks for creating this podcast.
I’ve been reading BL/Yaoi since my late 30s and now I’m in my early 40s. So, I feel extremely new to the BL/Yaoi culture, but the both of you clarified some of the things associated with enjoying this genre.
I really enjoyed the back-and-forth between the two of you and I’m looking forward to hearing future episodes of your podcast.
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Apple Podcasts5Anime5150United States6 years ago
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Apple Podcasts | #162 | United States/Leisure/Animation & Manga |
Apple Podcasts | #139 | Canada/Leisure/Animation & Manga |
Apple Podcasts | #156 | United Kingdom/Leisure/Animation & Manga |
Apple Podcasts | #82 |  Australia/Leisure/Animation & Manga |
Apple Podcasts | #16 | Sweden/Leisure/Animation & Manga |
Apple Podcasts | #17 |  United Arab Emirates/Leisure/Animation & Manga |
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What is The Yaoi Shelf about and what kind of topics does it cover?
A lively, nerdy exploration of yaoi, shonen-ai, and Boys' Love (BL) with thoughtful takes on tropes, representation, and fan culture. Episodes frequently blend media criticism with personal anecdotes, covering fan service, queer symbolism, historical roots, and evolving trends like Omegaverse, while also weighing the commercial side of BL and regional differences. The show often features academic and fan perspectives, delivering intelligent discussions balanced with humor, making it engaging for listeners who want nuanced conversations about BL across manga, anime, and fan communities. Noteworthy is the duo of hosts who bring complementary viewpoints, a willingness to tackle controversial topics, and a consistent focus on intersectional iss... more
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