The Mainstreamification of Fandom- BONUS Episode: Paging Dr. Thomas
What happens when Boys’ Love goes mainstream? In this special bonus episode of The Yaoi Shelf, we’re joined by BL scholar Dr. Thomas Baudinette to dive deeper into the evolving landscape of BL and yaoi media. Together, we unpack how the genre has shifted from niche fandom spaces into global mainstream culture, and what that transformation means for creators, publishers, fans, and queer representation. Join hosts Author Carola and AichiYume in a fun jaunt to The Yaoi Shelf: an exploration of yaoi, shonen ai, and boy's love while discussing tropes, media criticism and more along the way. Grab a seat and get comfy, welcome to The Yaoi Shelf. Important Links: https://theyaoishelf.carrd.co/ Support The Show: patreon.com/TheYaoiShelf

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Real Person Fiction (RPF)

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The Mainstreamification of BL and Yaoi

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Jimmy O. Yang Best Jokes | Asian Food, Asian Parents & More!

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Debunking every Logical Anti LGBT argument

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The Monkees: "The Case of the Missing Monkee" REVIEW and DISCUSSION

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the Valko situation is sus

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Brennan Lee Mulligan in LA by Night

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The Problem with Ghosting Furry Conventions

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the yuri has always been doomed.

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This German Meme Compilation Had Me Crying 😂

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The Disneyfication of Warcraft

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Why Are Yaoi and Slash So Popular?

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LGBTQ+: Is visibility enough? | 13 Questions | UNBUBBLE

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Am I The Ally? | Reading Reddit Stories

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Taking a Look at "Men Writing Women"...

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Does Disney Have Same Face Syndrome Now?

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Is the AfD a threat to Germany? Mehdi Hasan & Maximilian Krah | Head to Head

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How French Do These Characters ACTUALLY Sound?

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GUESS THE CHARACTER | The Best in Jest

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