Have you ever sat down to watch your favorite sickeningly sweet, fluffy comfort BL and been extremely confused when your streaming platform had it rated as PG-13 or even rated R? This week we're looking at how BL content is rated across different platforms based on each of our country's ratings systems. What is used to determined a show's rating in each of our countries? Do we think BL series automatically get rated higher simply because they're depicting LGBTQ+ relationships? What warrants an 1...
Apr 17, 2022•54 min•Season 2Ep. 18
This series has been through a lot since it was first announced. Now that it's finally here, there's so much anticipation and so many expectations that have been building over the past couple years. Before watching the first episode, we sat down to discuss our predictions for the series. We're touching on things like: potential favorite pairings, how the series may compare to the novel and how dark will it REALLY be? What predictions do you have for KinnPorsche? Check out our official LoveCast S...
Apr 10, 2022•1 hr 2 min•Season 2Ep. 17
We've been excited for Cutie Pie since we first learned about it's adaptation last year. Now that the series is FINALLY here, we're soaking up all of the Cutie Pie content we can get our hands on. So we were super excited when they amazing Maya agreed with join us for an episode, along with her co-writer, Ploy. We loved getting the screenwriters perspective on all aspects of the series. Whether is be choosing which aspects to incorporate from the novel, gushing about Poppy's impeccable comedic t...
Apr 03, 2022•1 hr 12 min•Season 2Ep. 16
Welcome to the first episode of our new series: BL 101! Throughout this series we'll be diving into all of the Boys' Love basics like: ships, directors, authors, genres, yaoi and more. We'll be giving both an educational perspective where we define and understand, as well as our fan perspective where we give recommendations and discuss. For the first episode in this series we're going all the way back to the very beginning to define BL. We also give our recommendations for good starter series, w...
Mar 27, 2022•1 hr 20 min•Season 2Ep. 15
Chap & Green, the leads of The Tuxedo, join us to chat about working on the series & so much more. From their first impressions of each other, potential future projects, favorite scenes in the show, pet discussions and so much more! It's safe to see these two cuties are now in our LoveCast Best Boys list :') Check out our official LoveCast Shop and get yourself some awesome BL merch: http://bit.ly/LoveCastShop Find us on social Twitter: https://twitter.com/lovecastpodcast Instagram: http...
Mar 20, 2022•55 min•Season 2Ep. 14
Kayla and Alexa lead this week's discussion around existing as a queer person of color in the BL fandom, specifically when it comes to addressing controversies and problematic issues that arise with actors or within series. Diving into the level of privilege one must have to be able to ignore certain controversies in the fandom and why they feel it is important to address them - especially with the platform they have within the fandom. If you’re able and interested in donating to efforts in the ...
Mar 13, 2022•59 min•Season 2Ep. 13
There are many fans of BL who are also fans of Kpop. The BL to Kpop fan pipeline (and vice versa) is something we've discussed on the podcast in the past. As fans of both forms of media, one of the best things that can happen is to see those two worlds collide. Whether is a BL actors who stans a Kpop group, covers of Kpop performances, or Kpop artists reacting to or acknowledging in BL artists, seeing two fandom worlds collide is also a fun and surreal experience. We're joined by fellow BL fan, ...
Mar 06, 2022•1 hr 9 min•Season 2Ep. 12
As people who love and enjoy fandom, it can be hard to acknowledge the darker or controversial sides of the community. But this week, we're addressing the elephant in the room and spending some time talking about delulu fans. Joined by reactor and overall BL content creator, Jordie Seay, we're getting into what it means to be a fan, how one can cross inappropriate lines as a fan and how we should handle difficult situations in fandom spaces. As the BL community continues to grow, it becomes even...
Feb 27, 2022•1 hr 11 min•Season 2Ep. 11
This week, we're delving into the weird world of BL show titles. From the constant use of 'The Series', to grammar that trips us up, to shows where the native title takes hold over the given English title - there are some... choice titles out there for Boy's Love series. We're diving into the good, the bad, and the ugly of series titles. From the beautiful and whimsical to the simple and straight up boring. BL series titles can be a whole TRIP and we're talking about it. Check out our official L...
Feb 20, 2022•45 min•Season 2Ep. 10
The month of LOOOOOOVE is upon us and in honor of Valentine's Day, we had to do an episode dedicated to some of our favorite romantic Boys' Love moments. From first kiss moments in Until We Meet Again and Dark Blue Kiss, to first touches in You're My Sky, to pretty much everything about Kieta Hatsukoi... join us as we dive into some of the BL moments that make out hearts flutter 💕 Check out our official LoveCast Shop and get yourself some awesome BL merch: http://bit.ly/LoveCastShop Find us on ...
Feb 13, 2022•50 min•Season 2Ep. 9
We sat down with the adorable cast of the Thai BL drama, You're My Sky, to get some more scoop on the series, their characters and the actors themselves. From the audition process, to training for sports scenes, to their thoughts on their characters and storylines - we're covering it all! We also got some tea on who was the biggest prankster on set and the hilarious story behind a prank gone very wrong! Join us in getting to know more about You're My Sky and the six amazing actors behind the sho...
Feb 08, 2022•1 hr 7 min•Season 2Ep. 8
This week we've delving into a heavier topic as we discuss the place of toxic behavior in BL media. Does toxic content have a place me BL media? Where do we draw the line between portraying a toxic character and romanticizing a toxic character? And why is is so important to talk about these aspects of Boys' Love content? Join us for this complex but necessary discussion on toxicity in media and how we consume it. *CONTENT WARNING* This episode contains discussions about sexual assault, rape, sui...
Jan 31, 2022•1 hr 4 min•Season 2Ep. 7
Bad Buddy Series had (most of) us in a chokehold from the very first episode... so it was only fitting that right after the finale we sat down to discuss everything we loved and didn't love about the series. Join us as we cover Ohm's acting skills, P'Aof's directing, why the writing didn't grab Pixie's attention, the OhmNanon chemistry that had the fanbase screaming for weeks, Alexa's feelings on the OST (and subsequent feelings about that Love Score by SIZZY x Nanon scene), Kayla's analysis of ...
Jan 25, 2022•1 hr 3 min•Season 2Ep. 6
Everyone's favorite PA, Heather, is back with us for another episode on our BL predictions. From a highly anticipated show potentially flopping, to GMMTV's continued growth, to a second season that we actually WANT to see? Join us for another episode of discussion around what we think we could be seeing from the BL industry in 2022. What do you think we'll be seeing from the industry throughout the next year? Check out our official LoveCast Shop and get yourself some awesome BL merch: http://bit...
Jan 16, 2022•1 hr 10 min•Season 2Ep. 5
Kayla and Alexa sit down with the adorable PavelBenz duo to pick their brains about the upcoming series; Coffee Melody. From first impressions, to set experiences, to what they had to learn in order to bring their characters to life - we're getting into all things Coffee Melody! We also loved getting to see their adorable, natural chemistry in action. Let us know in the comments which aspect of the series that you're most excited for! Check out our official LoveCast Shop and get yourself some aw...
Jan 12, 2022•36 min•Season 2Ep. 4
It's time for us to sit down and dish about which 2021 series hit for us and which we felt were a complete miss. From our individual favorites to our collective least favorites of the last year, join us while we discuss why we loved the series that we loved and why we hated certain others. Be sure to share your lists with us over on socials and let us know which of our lists resonate with you the most! Check out our official LoveCast Shop and get yourself some awesome BL merch: http://bit.ly/Lov...
Jan 11, 2022•1 hr 2 min•Season 2Ep. 3
The adorable Peterpan joins us for an episode to discuss the highly anticipated upcoming series Oh! My Sunshine Night! Starring OhmFluke, Noh Phouluang, and of course, Pan himself, the series is one we're all looking forward to in 2022! Join us as we discuss the fan theories around the romance, Pan's first impressions of OhmFluke and so much more. He even taps into some old hidden talents for us ;) Check out our official LoveCast Shop and get yourself some awesome BL merch: http://bit.ly/LoveCas...
Jan 05, 2022•54 min•Season 2Ep. 2
WE'RE BACK BABY! Season 2 is officially here! After taking a short winter break to do some podcast re-vamping and take some time off for the holidays, the new season is finally here! We have so many exciting things planned for this year, but we figured we'd start it off with the basics. It's been a whole year since we started the podcast and first introduced ourselves. In that time, Kayla has joined us as a host and the podcast has gone through a lot of changes. So we figured we'd start off the ...
Jan 04, 2022•1 hr 19 min•Season 2Ep. 1
Earlier this year, we released a nomination form for our listeners to send in their top picks for series, pairings, actors, kisses & so much more from throughout 2021. The winners are FINALLY here and we can't wait to share which nominations came out on top. Tune in with us to see if the nominations that you sent in and voted for came out with the win! Check out our official LoveCast Shop and get yourself some awesome BL merch: http://bit.ly/LoveCastShop Save $$$ Make watching BL easier with...
Dec 07, 2021•1 hr 15 min•Season 1Ep. 50
After a year filled with series postponements and delays due to the pandemic, 2022 seems to be ready to pump out ENDLESS content when it comes to BL. We sat down together with our wonderful podcast assistant, Heather, to discuss what we think we'll be seeing from Boys Love in 2022. From viewing accessibility to potential pairings to what we think will be getting a season 2 - join us as we discuss our predictions for the next year in BL! Check out our official LoveCast Shop and get yourself some ...
Nov 28, 2021•1 hr 7 min•Season 1Ep. 49
Finding his fame through the role of the incredibly relatable Karl in Gaya Sa Pelikula, Paolo Pangilinan has had a whirlwind of a year establishing himself as a force to be reckoned with when it comes to LGBTQ+ individuals in the industry. From his advocacy work, to his acting career, to working his way through med school, this man is truly doing it ALL and we were so excited to have to opportunity to sit down and talk to him about some of the amazing work he's doing. Touching on everything from...
Nov 21, 2021•1 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 48
We finally had the opportunity to sit down with Gameplay for an interview that made us laugh until our cheeks were hurting! From his cat's love of pain, to Jeff Satur not being able to cook, to the best way to confront a ghost, we covered it ALL! And of course, we also spent time talking about his projects Ingredients and Love With Benefits, and what we can expect from him in 2022! Let us know what your favorite Gameplay story from the interview was! Check out our official LoveCast Shop and get ...
Nov 14, 2021•1 hr 21 min•Season 1Ep. 47
Like many countries, Korean BL exploded on to the scene in 2020. Something we'd all been hoping to see for a long, loong time finally became a reality. And as Korean drama fans overall, we wanted to sit down and talk about what the rise of Korean BL means for the BL industry AND the K-drama industry. Who better to join our discussion then one of the members of the popular K-drama podcast Dramas Over Flowers - Paroma! We talk queer representation, the quality of Korean BLs, the emerging idol to B...
Nov 07, 2021•50 min•Season 1Ep. 46
Halloween may be over, but we have still have an extra TREAT for you guys! During our October YouTube live, we sat down and talked all things supernatural BL. To keep the Halloween spirit going for just a few more days, we're re-releasing the episode early. From our favorite dramas to our favorite supernatural beings and everything in between, join us in our ~spooky~ discussion on all things supernatural in Boys Love! Check out our official LoveCast Shop and get yourself some awesome BL merch: h...
Nov 05, 2021•58 min•Season 1Ep. 45
As another series from the infamous mind of author MAME came to a close, we knew we had to sit down and do a deep dive episode to work through all of our feelings about this show. And who better to join us then the internet's favorite BL reactor and content creator - Revil! So sit down as we discuss all things Don't Say No. From the spicy scenes to the secondary couple to the dreaded episode 11 curse, we cover it all and we do not hold back our honest feelings. What did YOU think about Don't Say...
Oct 31, 2021•1 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 44
He stole everyone's heart as one half of the MarkOuWen pairing in 'Love Is Sciene?' and now Lin Yu is here to steal the hearts of the LoveCast team. We sat down with him to discuss the pressures of coming from a performing arts family, working with Anderson Cheng, his adorable cat and so much more. If Lin Yu hadn't already captured your heart... we promise this interview will do the trick! HUGE thanks to our translator Sasha for helping the interview to run seamlessly! You can find her on Fiverr...
Oct 24, 2021•53 min•Season 1Ep. 43
We all gushed at the opportunity to sit down with Rachel Coates who plays the iconic Alex in Pearl Next Door. Let's just say, there's definitely a reason she's the internet's girl crush. We talked filming with Adrianna and Iana, her favorite Pearl Next Door memes and she even sang a snippet from one of her unreleased songs for us! If you weren't already crushing on Rachel like us, this interview will definitely bring you on board ;) LoveCast x GagaOOLala Giveaway Enter to WIN: https://bit.ly/ENT...
Oct 17, 2021•59 min•Season 1Ep. 42
We've talked about our favorite characters in BL, it's only fair that we spend some time talking about our least favorite characters. From evil ex-girlfriends to toxic parents to characters that are just plain badly written — we'll be discussing them all. And to make it even better... we'll be doing it all while tipsy! So grab your favorite drink, sit back and join us as we dive into our most HATED characters in Boys Love! Make watching BL easier with NordVPN 👉 https://go.nordvpn.net/aff_c?offe...
Oct 10, 2021•1 hr 4 min•Season 1Ep. 41
We sat down with the main cast of Love Area The Series to discuss everything about the show. From the auditioning process to what they like and dislike about their characters to who they would choose between Valen and Nont. They even give us an idea of what we can expect from part 2 of the series, which will be coming to Gagaoolala for international fans SOON. And of course, we have to give the biggest shoutout to Pak for translating during the interview, it was really an incredible feat and we ...
Oct 03, 2021•56 min•Season 1Ep. 40
We sat down with Kych Minemoto, who plays the iconic Achilles in the Gameboys franchise, to talk about his character, filming Gameboys the Movie, the Achilles/Terrence/Wesley love triangle and sooo much more. We even came up with some wild plot ideas for season 3 of Gameboys... you don't wanna miss them ;) Make watching BL even easier with NordVPN 👉 https://go.nordvpn.net/aff_c?offer_id=612&aff_id=62331&url_id=14830 Support us Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lovecast Ko-Fi: https://ko-...
Sep 26, 2021•57 min•Season 1Ep. 39
