Let's Talk BL

It’s the Season 1 Finale of Let’s Talk BL and we’re going out with a bang. We’ve got the lovely hosts of BL After Dark, Bobby, Sammie & Lettie, to talk about the wildest BL moments of 2021 + everything we can’t wait to see in 2022. Calling all “he’s just going THROUGH something” villain apologists. This one’s for you.  See you for Season 2 in January 2022 with more guests, more jokes, and...

It's the last Series Sunday of Season 1, and it was only appropriate that we end on the highest note of all - Why R U. We talk the magic that is SaintZee (ZeeSaint? ZaintSee?), Saifah's impeccable comedy, and why Saint's bedroom eyes haunt Ayla to this day. It's the most ridiculous conversation and everything you've come to expect from LTBL. See you in Season 2! As always, watch, comment & sub...

Make it make sense. By popular request, we’re taking a deep dive into Thai Studio 411 this week to explain what’s happening in the crazy world of BL studios and artist management groups. From Copy A to SaintZee, here’s what’s happening.  As always, listen, comment & subscribe on YouTube FOLLOW US FOR GWU ALUMNI UPDATES IG: @letstalkBL Twitter: @letstalkBL TikTok: @letstalkBL

We finally joined the Quaranthings club and oh lord has it been an EXPERIENCE. This Sunday we talk all things Ju & Rocky - from the genuis set dressing, to the extra relatable "abs" moment, to (duh) that final kiss. Hugs, ketchup smiles, tears, and quarantine passes. We are so in.   As always, watch, comment & subscribe on YouTube FOLLOW US FOR FACIAL MASSAGE TIPS  IG: @letstalkB...

This week our hearts are beating like crazy and it's not due to being over-caffeinated - it's because Pavel & Benz dropped in to talk all things Coffee Melody, motorcycle photoshoots, and where to get the best free AC in Bangkok. Thanks to our resident Spider-Man Pavel, we learn a little (lot) more about their upcoming series. Spoilers...kind of? ahead.   As always, watch, comment & s...

Classic BL tropes + classic k-drama tropes = the best grown-up BL on the market. Whether you think Ji Woo is an insufferable grump or Seo Joon isn't as sincere as he seems, we can all agree on one thing: that end scene should be in a museum. As always, listen, subscribe & comment on YouTube FOLLOW US FOR MORE SEO JOON V JI WOO DEBATES IG: @letstalkBL Twitter: @letstalkBL TikTok: @letstalkBL

It's a hot take kind of Wednesday and we hope you're ready because our Gameboys Fam friend and amazing creator Shaqii is here this week to talk about all of the shows we can't wait to watch. With roughly 8,000,000 new shows coming out in the next year or so, what's on the top of our lists? You'll have to listen to find out what shows, boys, and girls we can't wait to see. Follow Shaqii on Twitter...

If a peanut butter and marshmallow fluff sandwich on white bread with the crusts cut off were a BL, it would be Cherry Magic. The sweetest Japanese BL ever made is this week's Series Sunday focus and we'll never get over Adachi and Kurosawa. That's a promise.   Want to win a super sold-out, super limited edition XIW shirt? The giveaway is open through November 30, 2021: https://bit.ly/LTBLSum...

The boys behind Singapore's first BL, Alfred Sng (a whole idol) & David Eung (the sweetest boy you've ever met), are here and trust us when we tell you that your life will never be the same. What started as a short film released in 2018 has become our current crowdfunding obsession with a 2021 series trailer that is nothing short of masterful. We're talking wildlife, whether or not Singapore h...

We're shaking up Series Sunday with a short film transformation. Today we're talking all things Summerdaze: the 2018 short film and the 2021 series trailer. Exotic locales! Top-notch production value! Tropes! Singapore's first BL (franchise?!) hit us like a ton of bricks.   Want to win a super sold out, super limited edition XIW shirt? Check the PBS-esque giveaway for details: https://bit.ly/...

It's finally here. Don't Say No Week wraps up with the boys that no one could ever deny - Ja & First. We're talking all things Ja (he can *literally* fly, btw), all things First (he's a professional athlete, btw), and all things Don't Say No. Plus, First drops a little truth bomb at the end that you do not want to miss! LTBL will never be the same.   Follow Ja @jjaajaaaa on IG & @jaes...

Part two of Don't Say No week is here with the Series Sunday we've been dying to record since episode one. We talk about how shockingly unproblematic this series is, argue over who is to blame for THAT breakup and of course declare our undying love for LeonPob.   FOLLOW US FOR SOY MILK SUPPORT POSTS  IG: @letstalkBL  Twitter: @letstalkBL  TikTok: @letstalkBL

This week is special: we're welcoming our very first girl of BL to the podcast! You know her as Anda in Don't Say No, but believe us when we tell you that you're about to fall fully in love with Rin. She talks about becoming the world's most successful BL stan, what it was like to slap Ja in the face, and making art for the whole world.   Follow Rin @riin_poriin on IG & @RiinPoriin on Twi...

Happy Halloween! In honor of spooky szn we're taking on the original ghost boyfriend: P'Med (a.k.a. ghost Singto) and He's Coming to Me. The ghosts take center stage in this one with Jeng (Gunsmile) & Ngoon (Ampere) and Ohm Pawat makes us feel all of the feelings. Maybe he's born with it - maybe he's on a date with his ghost boyfriend in the mall. It's just so good. FOLLOW US FOR GHOST BOYFRIE...

If you love chaos and getting caught up in behind-the-scenes stories, this episode is for you. We're joined by the cast and writer/director of Innocent the Series, Blake, Ason & Maxine. From developing visually stunning and culturally deep scenes to joining the ranks of Taiwan's popular BLs, we cover just about everything that Innocent delivers. Watch Innocent the Series NOW on GagaOOLaLa! Fol...

This week on Series Sunday we're talking about the best little Taiwanese BL of 2021 - Innocent the Series. A part of GagaOOLala's Queer Up the Volume, this short series packs a ton of love, laughs, drama, and culture in just four episodes. And if you've ever wondered whether a side couple with just five minutes of screen time can make your heart sing, the answer is definitely yes. Oh, and we're de...

Talk about making an impression: this week we're joined by Run, who made his BL debut in TharnType as the K-Pop idol hopeful who sang and danced his way into our hearts. Since then, he's taken the lead in Second Chance the Series, continued to sing (this time with his brother!), and even started screenwriting. Not only is he mind-blowingly multitalented, he's also just really, really fun. As usual...

We're finally taking on TharnType, and it's just as chaotic as you would imagine. MewGulf, Kaownah, JaFirst, and all of the boys in between - there's a lot to unpack here. This show was an absolute phenomenon and had an immense impact on the BL community internationally. Was it the show or the moment? What led to TharnType domination? It's that MewGulf magic, obviously. Thank you for coming to my...

สวัสดีค่ะ! Hopefully you're ready for the sweetest interview of all time, because this week we're chatting with a boy we truly can't say no to - Smart Chisanupong (Don't Say No, 2021)! Smart talks Leon & Pob, hanging out with P'Ja & P'First, and acting with Pobjer the cat. Our favorite guest host (& friend!) William is also back this week for live translations & some Thai slang tea...

This week's Series Sunday is all about the cutest cuddlers in BL: Aaron Lai & Hank Wang. We get controversial from time to time (one of us did not care for this BL), but there's one aspect we can all agree on: that Wayne Song cameo was EVERYTHING. FOLLOW US FOR CUTE BOY APPRECIATION POSTS IG: @letstalkBL Twitter: @letstalkBL TikTok: @letstalkBL

Are you ready for some hot takes? We're talking the most overrated and underrated BLs out there, and we've brought in an expert. TikTok creator and Gen Y aficionado Tarah joins us for a truly controversial episode. FOLLOW US FOR CUTE BOY APPRECIATION POSTS IG: @letstalkBL Twitter: @letstalkBL TikTok: @letstalkBL

The chaotic, perfect, absolute experiential vehicle for KimCop is taking center stage on this episode of Series Sundays. Public confessions, mystical visions of the future, and the introduction of DunBas. This show has everything. Because we're dedicated to staying on brand, we immediately devolve into hysterics and non-sensical timelines. Needless to say, we can't wait for Gen Y S2. FOLLOW US IF...

Gameboys week comes to an end on Let's Talk BL and we're going out with a bang. Elijah Canlas (a.k.a. the whole world's baby boy, a.k.a. Cairo) and Direk Perci Intalan share behind-the-scenes stories, talk taking Gameboys to the international stage, and time travel secrets.   Want to win a super awesome GAMEBOYS X BUNSO t-shirt?  Click here to enter: https://bit.ly/2YCIXMm

Gameboys week continues! Request after request rolled in for this Series Sunday, and we are here to deliver. We're talking Gameboys The Movie, and to make things extra special we've brought in an expert. Our very first Series Sunday guest host is Miggy Jimenez, but you probably know him better as Wesley - the best friend turned love rival turned Gameboys Alt Casanova. We're talking OSTs, on-set ch...

Part one of Gameboys week is starting off strong with everyone's favorite love rival (well, he's Ayla's favorite love rival at the very least) Kyle Velino. We're talking sports dreams - ball is life - and Gameboys gratitude with the man who brought Terrence to life.