We're going a little deeper this week with one of the most beautiful Taiwanese films we've ever seen. We love a good throwback and Your Name Engraved Herein does not disappoint. There's a lot to unpack here - from that shower scene to Jia Han's mom not believing in love. Plus, there's a Chris Wu appearance. The big question: is it BL? Read the TIME article here: https://time.com/5922735/your-name-engraved-herein-true-story/ Grab merch now at http://shop.letstalkbl.com Comment, like & subscri...
Mar 07, 2022•41 min
Our friend, Thai teacher, and the original Team LTBL translator is back to talk all things Thai culture. Have you ever wondered if putting food on someone else's plate in Thailand will get you a side eye from someone's mom (a la Dark Blue Kiss), what phrases you'll need to actually get around in Thailand (because you should probably know more than 'I love you'), or whether or not everyone in Thailand knows who Tay Tawan is (they should), we got you. Follow William on IG & Twitter @mythaiteac...
Mar 02, 2022•1 hr 3 min•Season 2Ep. 8
Another Sunday, another BL classic. Together With Me - of MaxTul fame, if you're unfamiliar - is the show that launched a million BL journeys. From the simultaneous emotional maturity & immaturity to the best girl friends and the worst soccer rivals, we can all agree on one thing: paper airplanes have never been more romantic. Grab merch now at http://shop.letstalkbl.com Comment, like & subscribe on YouTube FOLLOW US IF YOU STILL HATE THE FACULTY OF SCIENCE SOCCER TEAM: IG: @letstalkBL T...
Feb 27, 2022•54 min
We all have one: the single most underrated BL on our list. Today we're talking about one aspect of the frequently-discussed underrated BL, view counts. From the most viewed (2gether, obviously) to the least viewed (it'll surprise you) and everything in between. So...do view counts matter to you? Grab merch now at http://shop.letstalkbl.com Comment, like & subscribe on YouTube FOLLOW US FOR THE MOMENT I NEED YOU APPRECIATION: IG: @letstalkBL Twitter: @letstalkBL TikTok: @letstalkBL...
Feb 23, 2022•1 hr 3 min•Season 2Ep. 7
The original oldie but goodie, this week we're talking SOTUS. As expected, it devolves into ship talking chaos, but we start strong with a full Kongpob pickup line appreciation segment, a Baby Off Jumpol hair discussion, and of course that tearful phone convo scene. It's the character development for us. Grab merch now at http://shop.letstalkbl.com Comment, like & subscribe on YouTube. FOLLOW US IF YOU ONLY DRINK PINK MILK FOR THE AESTHETIC: IG: @letstalkBL Twitter: @letstalkBL TikTok: @lets...
Feb 20, 2022•1 hr
We've finally done it: the most chaotic episode in LTBL history is here. You're My Sky has brought us one of the most beautifully made BLs of the year (of all time, maybe) and now it's bringing us five whole boys. Suar, Boom, Jump, Kris, and Porsche talk pinky touches, behind-the-scenes comedy, the importance of eating your veggies, and how they prepped for their very first leading roles. Grab merch now at http://shop.letstalkbl.com Comment, like & subscribe on YouTube FOLLOW US IF YOU STAN ...
Feb 16, 2022•1 hr 13 min•Season 2Ep. 6
This week marks our very first Vietnamese Series Sunday! We're talking Mr. Cinderella in all of its bad boy, good doctor, crazy ex-bf glory. It's the best BL you haven't watched yet. Just trust us on this one. Grab merch now at http://shop.letstalkbl.com Like, subscribe & comment on YouTube FOLLOW US FOR GANG BABY/TEEN/DADDY APPRECIATION POSTS: IG: @letstalkBL Twitter: @letstalkBL TikTok: @letstalkBL...
Feb 13, 2022•46 min
It's the moment DomJiw around the world have been waiting for: manager extraordinaire and all-around cutest girl in the world Alex is here to talk about how she got into artist management (truly living our dream), Ja & First's dedication to international fans (and their Google Translate struggle), and who she would rather be stuck on a desert island with. GRAB MERCH NOW: http://shop.letstalkbl.com Comment, like & subscribe on YouTube FOLLOW US FOR JAFIRST IN AMERICA DREAM FANMEET UPDATES...
Feb 09, 2022•50 min•Season 2Ep. 5
Six couples, six stories, six episodes to talk about this Sunday. We're talking Close Friend Season One in all of its cat-loving, forehead-kissing, existential-crises, letter-writing, and karate-kid-ing glory. Come for the OhmFluke, JaFirst and KimCop, and stay for the MaxNat, YoonTalay, and JimmyTommy of it all. Grab merch now at http://shop.letstalkbl.com Comment, like & subscribe on YouTube FOLLOW US FOR SUAR CARDBOARD CUTOUT UPDATES IG: @letstalkBL Twitter: @letstalkBL TikTok: @letstalkB...
Feb 07, 2022•1 hr 3 min
You wanted more ships, we're here to deliver. Let's talk about the messy world of shipping - from vocab to keeping it healthy to all of the wonderful overlap you never knew existed. Welcome to the ships extended edition episode. GRAB MERCH NOW: http://shop.letstalkbl.com Like, subscribe & comment on YouTube FOLLOW US FOR MAJOR SHIP TALKING IG: @letstalkBL Twitter: @letstalkBL TikTok: @letstalkBL...
Feb 02, 2022•1 hr 28 min•Season 2Ep. 4
This week on Series Sunday we're serving sugar-coated cotton candy fluff with Aoki, Ida, Hashimoto, and Aida. From rooftop lunches and homemade cupcakes to questionable tutors with poor world views, we're talking all things My Love Mix-Up (Kieta Hatsukoi). Grab merch now at http://shop.letstalkbl.com Like, comment & subscribe on YouTube FOLLOW US IF YOU WANT TO BORROW AN ERASER IG: @letstalkBL Twitter: @letstalkBL TikTok: @letstalkBL...
Jan 30, 2022•55 min
Mabuhay Philippines! James and Alli, our favorite fan hosts from Raikantopeni Philippines, are here to talk about BL culture in The Philippines, the shows and ships that changed their lives and teach us a little about the food, the people, and the language of the Philippines. Follow Raikantopeni Philippines! IG: @raikantopeniohilippines Twitter: @raikantopeniPHL Facebook: @RaikantopeniPhilippines GRAB MERCH NOW: http://shop.letstalkbl.com Like, comment & subscribe on YouTube FOLLOW US IF YOU...
Jan 26, 2022•1 hr 24 min•Season 2Ep. 3
This week's Series Sunday is here to compete for the top spot because we're talking all things Bad Buddy. From Pat, Pran, and that ending, to Ink, Pa, Wai, and Korn - there's so much to talk about. A P'Aof masterpiece if we've ever seen one. Grab merch now at http://shop.letstalkbl.com Like, subscribe & comment on YouTube FOLLOW US IF YOU'VE ALWAYS GOT PAT'S BACK IG: @letstalkBL Twitter: @letstalkBL TikTok: @letstalkBL...
Jan 24, 2022•1 hr
Ohm Pawat & Nanon Korapat (the best bad buddies of all time) are here to talk about body-slamming their bros, their growth as actors, and why we should all give Wai a little more love. We play some games and only fangirl a little. But to be fair, Nanon is our universe. GRAB MERCH NOW: http://shop.letstalkbl.com Watch, like & comment on YouTube FOLLOW US IF YOU'RE A HEALTHY BOY ENTHUSIAST IG: @letstalkBL Twitter: @letstalkBL TikTok: @letstalkBL...
Jan 19, 2022•43 min•Season 2Ep. 2
The very first Series Sunday of Season 2 is here and it's a classic. Starring THE Tay Tawan and THE New Thitipoom, Dark Blue Kiss is the comfort show of all comfort shows. With intro credits that deserve a daytime Emmy Award and honestly some of the best kisses in BL, if you haven't seen it you can't sit with us. Grab merch now at http://shop.letstalkbl.com Watch, like & comment on YouTube FOLLOW US FOR SWEET NOODLE BURNS IG: @letstalkBL Twitter: @letstalkBL TikTok: @letstalkBL...
Jan 17, 2022•54 min
Welcome to Season 2! We're kicking things off with an overview of all of the streaming platforms where you can find all of the boys and all of the series in 2022. Buckle up and get your app store ready. It's time to binge. As always, subscribe & comment on YouTube FOLLOW US FOR MORE BOYS THAT WANT TO KISS IG: @letstalkBL Twitter: @letstalkBL TikTok: @letstalkBL
Jan 12, 2022•45 min•Season 2Ep. 1
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 way more fangirling. As always, watch, comment & subscribe on YouTube FOLLOW US FOR ALL OF THE COOHEA...
Dec 15, 2021•1 hr 18 min•Season 1Ep. 27
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 & subscribe on YouTube FOLLOW US FOR BEACH TRIP TRIGGERS IG: @letstalkBL Twitter: @letstalkBL TikTok: @le...
Dec 12, 2021•40 min
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
Dec 08, 2021•1 hr 13 min•Season 1Ep. 26
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: @letstalkBL Twitter: @letstalkBL TikTok: @letstalkBL...
Dec 05, 2021•40 min
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 & subscribe on Youtube Follow Pavel, Benz & Coffee Melody: Pavel: @pavelphoom on IG, Twitter & TikTok,...
Dec 01, 2021•42 min•Season 1Ep. 25
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
Nov 28, 2021•58 min
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 @itsshaqii and subscribe to his amazing channel for the BEST reactions at youtube.com/shaqii Want to...
Nov 24, 2021•1 hr 7 min•Season 1Ep. 24
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/LTBLSummerdaze As always, you can also watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/XoCh8hnlKic FOLLOW US FOR MOUNTAIN MAKEO...
Nov 21, 2021•37 min
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 has summer, and Ayla's upcoming career as a fansite. Sorry about the chaos. Want to win a super sold ...
Nov 17, 2021•48 min•Season 1Ep. 23
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/LTBLSummerdaze FOLLOW US FOR CEASE & DESIST UPDATES IG: @letstalkBL Twitter: @letstalkBL TikTok: @letst...
Nov 14, 2021•51 min
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 & @jaestsx on Twitter Follow First @first_fh on IG & @firstfh5 Twitter Follow William @mythaiteacher on IG, Ti...
Nov 10, 2021•42 min•Season 1Ep. 22
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
Nov 07, 2021•50 min
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 Twitter Follow William @mythaiteacher on IG, TikTok & Twitter FOLLOW US FOR SLAP APPRECIATION POSTS IG: @l...
Nov 03, 2021•41 min•Season 1Ep. 21
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 BOYFRIEND BEEF POSTS IG: @letstalkBL Twitter: @letstalkBL TikTok: @letstalkBL...
Oct 31, 2021•41 min
