Shojo & Tell: A Manga Podcast

Shojo & Tell: A Manga Podcast

Author: Ashley McDonnell Language: English Episodes: 133
Host Ashley McDonnell invites you into a space dedicated entirely to the heartfelt, dramatic, and wonderfully complex world of shojo and josei manga in Shojo & Tell: A Manga Podcast. Each episode dives deep into a single series, from foundational classics that defined the genre to contemporary hits that are shaping its future. You’ll hear Ashley and a different guest-each a dedicated superfan-break down the stories, characters, and artistic choices that make these series resonate so powerfully. It’s less a formal review and more like the energetic, detailed conversations you’d have with a friend who loves these stories just as much as you do, full of personal insights and genuine enthusiasm. Whether you’re looking to revisit beloved titles like "Cardcaptor Sakura" or "Fushigi Yuugi" or discover newer joys such as "My Love Story!!," this podcast serves as both a celebration and a critical appreciation. The discussions capture that specific thrill of connection when a fictional world feels utterly real, making every episode a chance to geek out over the narratives that make your heart race. Tune in for thoughtful analysis, shared nostalgia, and a welcoming community built around a shared passion for these impactful stories.
Episodes
Princess Jellyfish Part 2 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:49:12
Covers volumes 9 to 17 of Princess Jellyfish by Akiko Higashimura Don your armor (read: your prettiest, frilliest dress) and get ready to defend Tsukimi and all the residents of Amamizukan from corporate kidnapper Kai Fi…
Princess Jellyfish Part 1 (with Carrie McClain) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:38:29
Covers volumes 1 to 8 of Princess Jellyfish by Akiko Higashimura Chances are you’ve heard heaps and heaps of praise bestowed upon this manga about a jellyfish otaku whose life is changed forever by a crossdresser. That p…
The Full-Time Wife Escapist (with Megan DeYarman) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:01:20
Covers all 9 volumes of The Full-Time Wife Escapist by Tsunami Umino What would it be like to get married as a job? Megan DeYarman (of The Manga Test Drive) and host Ashley dive into The Full-Time Wife Escapist’s (very g…
Fushigi Yugi Part 2 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:08:14
Covers volumes 10-18 of Fushigi Yugi by Yu Watase We’re back to talk about the strange saga of Fushigi Yugi’s ending and how Tamahome became Taka, or Taka was always Taka but he allowed Tamahome to exist, one’s a shadow,…
Fushigi Yugi Part 1 (with Caitlin Moore and Jess Tan) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:38:11
Covers volumes 1-9 of Fushigi Yugi by Yu Watase Watase’s classic stirs up a lot of feelings in this first Shojo & Tell episode to have three people voicing their opinions. The nostalgia goggles are definitely on for Ashl…
Strobe Edge (with Alyssa from Anime Intensity) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:31:12
Covers all ten volumes of Strobe Edge by Io Sakisaka First: Strobe Edge is an amazing title, and we take many opportunities to remind you of this throughout the episode. How do you not want to read a manga called Strobe…
We Were There Part 2 (with Nancy from Shojo Beat) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:08:03
Covers volumes 9-16 of We Were There by Yuki Obata Ultra super special guest Nancy Thistlethwaite, a senior editor for Viz Media’s Shojo Beat line, returns to do an in-depth character analysis of Nanami, Yano, Takeuchi,…
We Were There Part 1 (with Nancy from Shojo Beat) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:00:47
Covers volumes 1-8 of We Were There by Yuki Obata Super special guest Nancy Thistlethwaite, a senior editor for Viz Media’s Shojo Beat line, discusses the first half of the beautiful and devastating series We Were There…
Japan Trip 2018 Special [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 52:09
We’re going on a Japan trip! Ashley’s been on vacation in Japan for the past two weeks, and has gone on some manga-related adventures (and many non-manga-related adventures). She and her romantic partner/Viz Media employ…