My Love Story!! (with the Manga Mavericks Podcast)

My Love Story!! (with the Manga Mavericks Podcast)

Author: Ashley McDonnell March 7, 2019 Duration: 1:51:47
Covers all of MY LOVE STORY!! by Kazune Kawahara and Aruko Just how subversive (or not) is this story about an unconventionally attractive hero (Takeo Gouda), his best friend (Makoto Sunakawa), and his cute girlfriend (Rinko Yamato)? What’s up with its purity politics? How does it fit into the rise of shojo with male protagonists? How pleasant is it to see a story about characters in a relationship through 97.892749%* of the story, instead of having a series of miscommunications preventing them from dating? (*This number is an estimate.) And just who IS the better boy in this beautiful manga, Takeo or Sunakawa? (Hint: It’s Sunakawa.) Shojo & Tell host Ashley discusses these topics and more with the hosts of the podcast Manga Mavericks. (This actually isn’t an episode of Shojo & Tell! It’s an episode of Manga Mavericks. If you already listened on their feed, you don’t need to listen again here!)

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.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 100

Shojo & Tell: A Manga Podcast
Podcast Episodes
Neon Genesis Evangelion: Angelic Days (with Joshua McHugh) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:29:02
This episode discusses all of NEON GENESIS EVANGELION: ANGELIC DAYS (volumes 1-6) by Fumino Hayashi. Shinji, get in the robot! Shojo & Tell host Ashley and the guy previously known as Ashley's "CYBORG 009 buddy," Josh Mc…
Miyuki-chan in Wonderland and The One I Love (with Asher Sofman) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 52:48
This episode discusses MIYUKI-CHAN IN WONDERLAND and THE ONE I LOVE by Clamp A short episode to discuss two short Clamp works. Shojo & Tell host Ashley and her husband/journey-through-all-of-Clamp-buddy Asher recognize t…
Legal Drug (with Asher Sofman) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 58:18
Covers all three volumes of LEGAL DRUG by Clamp Get ready to get high. And horny. And gay. And paid. Okay, to be honest, we're not sure what the drug is, or that it's legal, but hey, we're here to talk about it anyway. S…
The Poe Clan (with Vrai Kaiser and Megan DeYarman) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:19:24
Covers all of the original POE CLAN series by Moto Hagio It's time to talk about the gay vampires who built shojo manga. Year 24 author Moto Hagio, one of the most influential names in shojo, tells the tale of the Poe cl…
Juline Manga Discussion (with Megan DeYarman of Manga Test Drive) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:02:00
This episode discusses all volumes (1-5) of JULINE by Narumi Kakinouchi. When you think "shojo manga," you typically don't think "ninjas." But that's just a stereotype, and we're here to defy stereotypes. Shojo & Tell ho…
Cowboy Bebop Shojo Manga Discussion (with Asher Sofman) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 59:54
We discuss the two shojo manga versions of Cowboy Bebop: COWBOY BEBOP by Hajime Yatate [Sunrise staff] and COWBOY BEBOP: SHOOTING STAR by Cain Kuga Ask an anime fan above the age of 30 what their favorite anime is, and c…
The Vision of Escaflowne (with Asher Sofman) [Shonen Exception #5] [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:45:56
This episode discusses all volumes (1-8) of THE VISION OF ESCAFLOWNE by Katsu Aki THE VISION OF ESCAFLOWNE is the anime that got Shojo and Tell host Ashley into anime. It sparked one of only a handful of great obsessions…
Preview Guide 6: Lord Hades' Ruthless Marriage [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 18:49
Wondering if you should pick up LORD HADES' RUTHLESS MARRIAGE by Ueji Yuho? Ashley and Asher discuss the first volume of this new manga published by Yen Press, in which Lord Hades has been shot by one of Eros' arrows and…