No Longer Subtext

No Longer Subtext
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This podcast series delves into the captivating stories within queer East Asian literature. Often censored and sanitized for television and other visual media, these narratives reveal rich themes and experiences frequently left unspoken in film. Each month, hosts Arlo and Pa Ying read a novel and come together to discuss it. New episodes are released on the last Thursday of every month.

  1. JAN 29

    #15 - Betrayed again!

    Arlo and Pa Ying are discussing Peerless Vol. 3 by Meng Xi Shi. Be sure to ⁠⁠sign up for the newsletter⁠⁠ to receive future announcements, episode highlights, and behind-the-scenes content with the next episode's release.

    40 min

  2. JAN 1 · BONUS

    Bonus Episode - Now this is romantic!

    Happy New Year! In this episode, Arlo and Pa Ying continue their discussion of the third volume of Legend of Exorcism. There's a lot to unpack in this book, so as a special treat for the holidays, they decided to split this discussion into two episodes. This is part two of that discussion. Be sure to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠sign up for the newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to receive future announcements, episode highlights, and behind-the-scenes content.

    22 min

  3. 12/25/2025

    #14 - It’s just not romantic.

    It's Christmas, and it's time for another episode of No Longer Subtext! In this episode, Arlo and Pa Ying discuss the third volume of Legend of Exorcism. There's a lot to unpack in this book, so as a special treat for the holidays, they decided to split this discussion into two episodes. The second, bonus episode will be released next week on New Year's Day. Be sure to ⁠⁠⁠⁠sign up for the newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠ to receive future announcements, episode highlights, and behind-the-scenes content.

    37 min

  4. 11/27/2025

    #13 - "Maybe we should kiss again."

    Arlo and Pa Ying are discussing Peerless Vol. 2 by Meng Xi Shi. Be sure to ⁠sign up for the newsletter⁠ to receive future announcements, episode highlights, and behind-the-scenes content with the next episode's release.

    39 min

  5. 10/30/2025

    #12 - Just call him Daddy!

    Arlo and Pa Ying are discussing Peerless Vol. 1 by Meng Xi Shi. Be sure to sign up for the newsletter to receive future announcements, episode highlights, and behind-the-scenes content with the next episode's release.

    37 min

  6. 09/25/2025

    #11 - Setting the bar.

    Arlo and Pa Ying are discussing Thousand Autumns Vol. 5 by Meng Xi Shi. Be sure to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠sign up for the newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to receive future announcements, episode highlights, and behind-the-scenes content with the next episode's release!

    55 min

  7. 08/28/2025

    #10 - The dragon and phoenix.

    Arlo and Pa Ying are discussing Thousand Autumns Vol. 4 by Meng Xi Shi. Be sure to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠sign up for the newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to receive future announcements, episode highlights, and behind-the-scenes content with the next episode's release!

    27 min

  8. 07/31/2025

    #9 - A paper-thin pretense.

    Arlo and Pa Ying discuss Legend of Exorcism Vol. 2 by Fei Tian Ye Xiang. Be sure to ⁠⁠⁠sign up for the newsletter⁠⁠⁠ to receive future announcements, episode highlights, and behind-the-scenes content.

    1h 5m
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This podcast series delves into the captivating stories within queer East Asian literature. Often censored and sanitized for television and other visual media, these narratives reveal rich themes and experiences frequently left unspoken in film. Each month, hosts Arlo and Pa Ying read a novel and come together to discuss it. New episodes are released on the last Thursday of every month.

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  • Creator
    No Longer Subtext
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    18
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © No Longer Subtext
  • Show Website
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