The Yaoi Shelf

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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 and get comfy, welcome to The Yaoi Shelf.

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

    07/12/2025

    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: info@blupetal.net 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

    1h 31m
  2. Fanservice & Queerbaiting

    10/11/2025

    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

    2h 28m
  3. The Summer Hikaru Died Special & The Bury Your Gays Trope

    13/10/2025

    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

  4. 14/09/2025

    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

    1h 59m

  5. 17/08/2025

    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

    2h 15m
  6. The SasuNaru Birthday Special

    14/07/2025

    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

    2h 21m
  7. The Women Who Created BL

    16/06/2025

    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

    2h 32m
  8. Queering Shonen Anime and Manga

    05/05/2025

    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

    2h 2m
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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 and get comfy, welcome to The Yaoi Shelf.

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  • Creator
    The Yaoi Shelf
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2025
  • Episodes
    69
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © The Yaoi Shelf
  • Show Website
    The Yaoi Shelf

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