LoveCast The BL Podcast

2025 is already coming to a close, which means it's time to look back on another year of BL series and share which ones stuck with us the most!From a supernatural powerhouse to ensemble romcoms and everything in between... tune in to see which shows topped LoveCast's Top BLs of 2025! 🎉Did any of the shows on our lists surprise you? Be sure to leave a comment & share your top BLs of 2025 with us down below 👇00:00 Intro01:45 Alexa's # 508:15 Pixie's # 511:30 Kayla's # 517:23 Alexa's # 422:45 Pixie's # 428:06 Kayla's # 435:10 Alexa's # 339:03 Pixie's # 343:45 Kayla's # 351:29 Alexa's # 257:54 Pixie's # 201:02:18 Kayla's # 201:10:11 Alexa's # 101:17:32 Pixie's # 101:24:56 Kayla's # 101:33:47 Honorable Mentions01:40:09 Outro~Come chat with us!X: https://twitter.com/lovecastpodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lovecastpodcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/lovecastpod/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lovecastpodcastDiscord: https://discord.com/invite/ctQMu7jnFeIf you like our content, we'd love your support!LoveCast Shop: UNDER CONSTRUCTIONPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/lovecastKo-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/lovecastEditor: AlexaSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/lovecast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, our friend and fellow creator Shaqii joins us for a chat on all things ghost ships! We discuss the overall appeal of ghost shipping, some iconic ships within the BL fandom and the recent rise in discourse around if ghost shipping is actually BAD for pairs 👻How do you feel about ghost ships? Share your thoughts with us over on YouTube and our socials!Be sure to follow Shaqii's content!YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ShaqiiTwitter: https://x.com/itsshaqiiInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/itsshaqii~Come chat with us!X: https://twitter.com/lovecastpodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lovecastpodcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/lovecastpod/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lovecastpodcastDiscord: https://discord.com/invite/ctQMu7jnFeIf you like our content, we'd love your support!LoveCast Shop: UNDER CONSTRUCTIONPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/lovecastKo-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/lovecastEditor: AlexaSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/lovecast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's our final Catching Up with the BL Fandom of 2025 and boy, is it a doozy! 👀Strap in because this week, we're covering major backlash from a GL production company casting a minor opposite an adult, Oat's livestream and all of the fallout, femmephobia toward Domundi actors, Director New's responses to criticism and MORE!Share your thoughts on all of the topics we covered down below! And let us know if you want to see more of this series in season 6 of LoveCast 👇~Come chat with us!X: https://twitter.com/lovecastpodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lovecastpodcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/lovecastpod/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lovecastpodcastDiscord: https://discord.com/invite/ctQMu7jnFeIf you like our content, we'd love your support!LoveCast Shop: UNDER CONSTRUCTIONPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/lovecastKo-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/lovecastEditor: AlexaSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/lovecast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Have you ever found an obscure BL on a streaming platform you never expected? Or have you seen a creator in a completely different online space discussing BL or using BL-related terms? This week, we're taking a look at just how far Boys' Love can reach beyond our fandom niche! From the roots of BL and days of limited access for international fans, to the expanse to multiple streaming services and platforms! We're diving into it all to answer the question: Is BL moving toward becoming mainstream media?Be sure to share your thoughts on this topic with us~~Come chat with us!X: https://twitter.com/lovecastpodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lovecastpodcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/lovecastpod/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lovecastpodcastDiscord: https://discord.com/invite/ctQMu7jnFeIf you like our content, we'd love your support!LoveCast Shop: UNDER CONSTRUCTIONPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/lovecastKo-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/lovecastEditor: AlexaSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/lovecast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For this year's Halloween episode, we decided to switch up the format to focus on the show EVERYONE is talking about - Khemjira! 🕯️We're joined by our friend and interpreter, Gam, to dive into all of the supernatural, spiritual and horror elements that have come together to make Khemjira the phenomenon it has become! Are you watching Khemjira? Be sure to share your thoughts on the series with us down below 👇~Come chat with us!X: https://twitter.com/lovecastpodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lovecastpodcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/lovecastpod/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lovecastpodcastDiscord: https://discord.com/invite/ctQMu7jnFeIf you like our content, we'd love your support!LoveCast Shop: UNDER CONSTRUCTIONPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/lovecastKo-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/lovecastEditor: AlexaSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/lovecast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We've all experienced shows that have mad us angry. Whether it be writing that completely assassinates a character you loved, a plot line that completely takes you out of the story or just the entire show in and of itself 😡This week, we're sitting down to talk about some of the BLs that have made us MAD over the years. From older shows to more recent, and from big issues to small one that simply irritated us throughout viewing, we're got a range of shows on our own lists.Sharw which BLs have made you mad and why down in the comments! 👇~Come chat with us!X: https://twitter.com/lovecastpodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lovecastpodcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/lovecastpod/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lovecastpodcastDiscord: https://discord.com/invite/ctQMu7jnFeIf you like our content, we'd love your support!LoveCast Shop: UNDER CONSTRUCTIONPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/lovecastKo-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/lovecastEditor: AlexaSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/lovecast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, we're diving into the discourse around side couples, which has been ignited through a few recent series 👀We'll be discussing the role of the secondary couple and talking about why we think screen time distribution has been some a contentious point among fans. We'll also take a look at some of the shows where the discourse and fighting have been the strongest lately.How do you feel about side couples? Do you have a favorite one? Share your thoughts with us in the comments! 👇~Come chat with us!X: https://twitter.com/lovecastpodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lovecastpodcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/lovecastpod/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lovecastpodcastDiscord: https://discord.com/invite/ctQMu7jnFeIf you like our content, we'd love your support!LoveCast Shop: UNDER CONSTRUCTIONPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/lovecastKo-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/lovecastEditor: AlexaSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/lovecast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The grand gestures, the poetic language, the inherent yearning... just what is that makes historical romances so appealing? Over the last couple of years, we've seen period romances turn into a hot commodity in the BL and GL sphere. From the iconic I Feel Your Linger in the Air, to currently airing shows like Memoir of Rati and I'm the Most Beautiful Count and future releases like Love Upon a Time! Historical romances are everywhere and this week, we're chatting about just why we think that is 💖Share your favorite historical BL/GL with us!~Come chat with us!X: https://twitter.com/lovecastpodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lovecastpodcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/lovecastpod/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lovecastpodcastDiscord: https://discord.com/invite/ctQMu7jnFeIf you like our content, we'd love your support!LoveCast Shop: UNDER CONSTRUCTIONPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/lovecastKo-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/lovecastEditor: AlexaSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/lovecast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Reset had our interest from the very first cast announcement and it feels like the series flew by way too fast! ⏳We're not quite ready to say goodbye yet, so this week we're diving into all things Reset! From the lakorn style that set it apart, to Peterpan & Pond's unexpectedly electrifying chemistry, to the plot points that surprised us & more! Did you enjoy Reset? Would you want to see Pan & Pond act together again? Share your thoughts with us down below 👇~Come chat with us!X: https://twitter.com/lovecastpodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lovecastpodcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/lovecastpod/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lovecastpodcastDiscord: https://discord.com/invite/ctQMu7jnFeIf you like our content, we'd love your support!LoveCast Shop: UNDER CONSTRUCTIONPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/lovecastKo-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/lovecastEditor: AlexaSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/lovecast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A highly anticipated project three years in the making, it's hard to believe that fourteen episodes of The Next Prince have already come and gone! 👑This series was a project the whole LoveCast team was looking forward to. And we came out of the finale with a whole lot of feelings, some good and some bad. So in this week's episode, we're deep diving into The Next Prince! We'll be discussing the show's production value, the acting & chemistry between the cast members, the writing & pacing of the show and so much more.Be sure to share your thoughts about the series over on socials!~Come chat with us!X: https://twitter.com/lovecastpodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lovecastpodcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/lovecastpod/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lovecastpodcastDiscord: https://discord.com/invite/ctQMu7jnFeIf you like our content, we'd love your support!LoveCast Shop: UNDER CONSTRUCTIONPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/lovecastKo-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/lovecastEditor: AlexaSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/lovecast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After a couple week without recording a regular episode and different trips that left us a bit out of the BL loop, this week felt like the perfect time to do another installment of Catching Up with the BL Fandom!This week, we're covering some news on the two Chinese BLs that have taken the fandom by storm: Revenged Love and Desire The Series. We also take a look at the messy falling out of the leads of Unknown, the ending of a relatively new ship and even more!What BL fandoms moments did we miss that have been on your mind in the recent weeks? Be sure to share with us!~Come chat with us!X: https://twitter.com/lovecastpodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lovecastpodcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/lovecastpod/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lovecastpodcastDiscord: https://discord.com/invite/ctQMu7jnFeIf you like our content, we'd love your support!LoveCast Shop: UNDER CONSTRUCTIONPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/lovecastKo-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/lovecastEditor: AlexaSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/lovecast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, we're going to be talking about some non-BL shows that feel queer-coded, the bromance trope and when it crosses into romance and the role censorship plays in discussions around BL and queer-coding.Share your thoughts with us on socials or over on YouTube!~Come chat with us!X: https://twitter.com/lovecastpodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lovecastpodcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/lovecastpod/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lovecastpodcastDiscord: https://discord.com/invite/ctQMu7jnFeIf you like our content, we'd love your support!LoveCast Shop: UNDER CONSTRUCTIONPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/lovecastKo-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/lovecastEditor: AlexaSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/lovecast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It crazy to think about the fact that we're already HALFWAY through 2025! 😲The year has been filled with endless BL and GL so far and in this week's episode, we're taking a look back on what we've watched in the first half of this year. From some standout favorites to the shows that let us down in the end. Plus, everything we're excited about for the rest of the year!What has been your favorite AND least favorite BL/GL you've watched so far in 2025?~Come chat with us!X: https://twitter.com/lovecastpodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lovecastpodcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/lovecastpod/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lovecastpodcastDiscord: https://discord.com/invite/ctQMu7jnFeIf you like our content, we'd love your support!LoveCast Shop: UNDER CONSTRUCTIONPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/lovecastKo-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/lovecastEditor: AlexaSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/lovecast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This month would not be complete without our annual Pride episode! This year, we were super happy to have our friend Brinley join us to talk about our favorite proposal and wedding moments in QL! 💍Additionally, we spend some time talking about advocacy and the right for LGBTQ+ rights in some of the countries producing our favorite QL media. Follow Brinley's socialsYouTube: https://youtube.com/@brinleyknowles/Twitter: https://x.com/BrinleywritesTikTok: https://tiktok.com/@brinleywritesInstagram: https://instagram.com/brinleywrites/Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/brinleyknowles~Come chat with us!X: https://twitter.com/lovecastpodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lovecastpodcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/lovecastpod/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lovecastpodcastDiscord: https://discord.com/invite/ctQMu7jnFeIf you like our content, we'd love your support!LoveCast Shop: UNDER CONSTRUCTIONPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/lovecastKo-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/lovecastEditor: KaylaSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/lovecast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sometimes a fictional daddy is simply better than a real one 👀This week, we're honoring Father's Day by ranking some of our ultimate BL daddies. Featuring a list of characters who fit the definition of 'daddy' in many different ways, join us as we battle it out to find the daddiest of the BL daddies! 👨‍🍼Final ranking graphic at 1:00:19 ~Come chat with us!X: https://twitter.com/lovecastpodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lovecastpodcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/lovecastpod/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lovecastpodcastDiscord: https://discord.com/invite/ctQMu7jnFeIf you like our content, we'd love your support!LoveCast Shop: UNDER CONSTRUCTIONPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/lovecastKo-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/lovecastEditor: AlexaSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/lovecast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's time for another check-in on what's been sparking conversation in the fandom over the last month ✨This episode, we're covering some of the happenings of Songkran 2025, what GMMTV changing their artist management structure could mean for future work, currently airing show and MORE!What recent fandom happenings have peaked your interest? Share your moments with us over on YouTube or our socials~~Come chat with us!X: https://twitter.com/lovecastpodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lovecastpodcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/lovecastpod/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lovecastpodcastDiscord: https://discord.com/invite/ctQMu7jnFeIf you like our content, we'd love your support!LoveCast Shop: UNDER CONSTRUCTIONPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/lovecastKo-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/lovecastEditor: AlexaSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/lovecast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This year will mark three years since GAP first premiered, largely launching the start of the live action Girls' Love industry in Thailand and beyond!This week, taking a look at how much GL has grown since the success of GAP, as well as highlighting some area we'd love to see continued growth in. We round out the episode by sharing some of our predictions for GL and some show recs for those looking to dive deeper into Girls' Love media!Be sure to share your thoughts will us down below 👇~Come chat with us!X: https://twitter.com/lovecastpodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lovecastpodcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/lovecastpod/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lovecastpodcastDiscord: https://discord.com/invite/ctQMu7jnFeIf you like our content, we'd love your support!LoveCast Shop: UNDER CONSTRUCTIONPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/lovecastKo-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/lovecastEditor: AlexaSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/lovecast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, our friends and fellow jesters, Adam & RJ from Boys Love Boys Love on, join us for a discussion on how comedy functions in BL! From the use of sound effects & camera cuts, to unintentional vs. unintentional elements of camp, to the actors who will deliver laughs every single time and MORE! Safe to say, many laughs were shared during the conversation 😉 Be sure to share your thoughts down below 👇 ✨ Follow Boys Love Boys Love on their platforms: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheAmpliverseReactions: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNEsugGVLMQF3Fa9GpaADfQInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/boyslove.boyslove/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theampliverse ~ Come chat with us! X: https://twitter.com/lovecastpodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lovecastpodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lovecastpod/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lovecastpodcast Discord: https://discord.com/invite/ctQMu7jnFe If you like our content, we'd love your support! LoveCast Shop: UNDER CONSTRUCTION Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lovecast Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/lovecast Editor: AlexaSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/lovecast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We couldn't let the GELBOYS wave pass us by without taking some time to sit down and dive into the series 💅From the bright & captivating aesthetic, to the riveting acting performances, to how the show reminded of us our own teenage experiences and more. There's SO much to be said about what this series captured!Be sure to share your thoughts about GELBOYS down below 👇~Come chat with us!X: https://twitter.com/lovecastpodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lovecastpodcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/lovecastpod/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lovecastpodcastDiscord: https://discord.com/invite/ctQMu7jnFeIf you like our content, we'd love your support!LoveCast Shop: UNDER CONSTRUCTIONPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/lovecastKo-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/lovecastEditor: AlexaSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/lovecast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, we're playing a game based on the 'we listen and we don't judge' trend! We'll be listening to some silly & unhinged series synopses and doing our best not to judge while we try to guess the series ;)Be sure to play along with us and let us know how many series you guessed correctly 👇~Come chat with us!X: https://twitter.com/lovecastpodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lovecastpodcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/lovecastpod/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lovecastpodcastDiscord: https://discord.gg/T3DUgSZeYBIf you like our content, we'd love your support!LoveCast Shop: UNDER CONSTRUCTIONPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/lovecastKo-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/lovecastEditor: AlexaSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/lovecast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.