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No Longer Subtext

This podcast series delves into the captivating stories within queer East Asian literature. Often censored and sanitized for television and other visual media, these narratives reveal rich themes and experiences frequently left unspoken in film. Each month, hosts Arlo and Pa Ying read a novel and come together to discuss it. New episodes are released on the last Thursday of every month.

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  1. 26

    Pride Bonus Episode - To be seen is to be loved.

    In celebration of Pride, Arlo and Pa Ying discuss the manga Touch Within the Abyss.Be sure to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠sign up for the newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to receive future announcements, episode highlights, and behind-the-scenes content with the next episode's release. Arlo and Pa Ying are only discussing the manga Touch Within the Abyss. We do not claim ownership of this title, its content, or official art. Please support the original release.

  2. 25

    Pride Bonus Episode - Finding community, yourself, and love.

    In celebration of Pride, Arlo and Pa Ying discuss the manga adaptation of Until I Meet My Husband, the memoir of gay activist Ryousuke Nanasaki.Ryousuke Nanasaki is a prominent Japanese LGBTQ+ activist, author, and entrepreneur. Born in Hokkaido, Japan, in 1987, he received national attention by holding Japan’s first religiously recognized same-sex wedding ceremony at a Buddhist temple in 2016. Be sure to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠sign up for the newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to receive future announcements, episode highlights, and behind-the-scenes content with the next episode's release. Arlo and Pa Ying are only discussing the manga Until I Meet My Husband. We do not claim ownership of this title, its content, or official art. Please support the original release.

  3. 24

    #19 - A monk, a ghost, and a dragon.

    Arlo and Pa Ying welcome their first guest, Mollie—a friend, professor, and librarian—to discuss Copper Coins Vol. 1 by Mu Su Li.Be sure to ⁠⁠⁠⁠sign up for the newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠ to receive future announcements, episode highlights, and behind-the-scenes content with the next episode's release. Arlo and Pa Ying are only discussing the novel Copper Coins. We do not claim ownership of this title, its content, or official art. Please support the original release.

  4. 23

    #18 - We don't want it to be over!

    Arlo and Pa Ying are discussing Peerless Vol. 5 by Meng Xi Shi. Be sure to ⁠⁠⁠sign up for the newsletter⁠⁠⁠ to receive future announcements, episode highlights, and behind-the-scenes content with the next episode's release. Arlo and Pa Ying are only discussing the novel Peerless. We do not claim ownership of this title, its content, or official art. Please support the original release.

  5. 22

    #17 - We tried. We don't like him.

    Arlo and Pa Ying are discussing Legend of Exorcism Vol. 4 by Fei Tian Ye Xiang. Be sure to ⁠⁠⁠⁠sign up for the newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠ to receive future announcements, episode highlights, and behind-the-scenes content with the next episode's release. Arlo and Pa Ying are only discussing the novel Legend of Exorcism. We do not claim ownership of this title, its content, or official art. Please support the original release.

  6. 21

    Bonus Episode - Omega Wolf x Alpha Bunny

    Arlo and Pa Ying are discussing Sating the Wolf by Troy Arukuno. Be sure to ⁠⁠⁠⁠sign up for the newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠ to receive future announcements, episode highlights, and behind-the-scenes content with the next episode's release. Arlo and Pa Ying are only discussing the manga Sating the Wolf. We do not claim ownership of this title, its content, or official art. Please support the original release.

  7. 20

    #16 - I took that personally.

    Arlo and Pa Ying are discussing Peerless Vol. 4 by Meng Xi Shi. Be sure to ⁠⁠⁠sign up for the newsletter⁠⁠⁠ to receive future announcements, episode highlights, and behind-the-scenes content with the next episode's release. Arlo and Pa Ying are only discussing the novel Peerless. We do not claim ownership of this title, its content, or official art. Please support the original release.

  8. 19

    Valentine’s Bonus Episode - Romance, fluff, & an AU!

    Happy Valentine's Day! In this episode, Arlo and Pa Ying discuss Surge Towards You, a sports-themed omegaverse manhwa by Cheongyeon. Be sure to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠sign up for the newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to receive future announcements, episode highlights, and behind-the-scenes content. Arlo and Pa Ying are only discussing the webcomic Surge Towards You. We do not claim ownership of this title, its content, or official art. Please support the original release.

  9. 18

    #15 - Betrayed again!

    Arlo and Pa Ying are discussing Peerless Vol. 3 by Meng Xi Shi. Be sure to ⁠⁠sign up for the newsletter⁠⁠ to receive future announcements, episode highlights, and behind-the-scenes content with the next episode's release. Arlo and Pa Ying are only discussing the novel Peerless. We do not claim ownership of this title, its content, or official art. Please support the original release.

  10. 17

    Bonus Episode - Now this is romantic!

    Happy New Year! In this episode, Arlo and Pa Ying continue their discussion of the third volume of Legend of Exorcism. There's a lot to unpack in this book, so as a special treat for the holidays, they decided to split this discussion into two episodes. This is part two of that discussion.Be sure to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠sign up for the newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to receive future announcements, episode highlights, and behind-the-scenes content. Arlo and Pa Ying are only discussing the novel Legend of Exorcism. We do not claim ownership of this title, its content, or official art. Please support the original release.

  11. 16

    #14 - It’s just not romantic.

    It's Christmas, and it's time for another episode of No Longer Subtext! In this episode, Arlo and Pa Ying discuss the third volume of Legend of Exorcism. There's a lot to unpack in this book, so as a special treat for the holidays, they decided to split this discussion into two episodes. The second, bonus episode will be released next week on New Year's Day.Be sure to ⁠⁠⁠⁠sign up for the newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠ to receive future announcements, episode highlights, and behind-the-scenes content. Arlo and Pa Ying are only discussing the novel Legend of Exorcism. We do not claim ownership of this title, its content, or official art. Please support the original release.

  12. 15

    #13 - "Maybe we should kiss again."

    Arlo and Pa Ying are discussing Peerless Vol. 2 by Meng Xi Shi. Be sure to ⁠sign up for the newsletter⁠ to receive future announcements, episode highlights, and behind-the-scenes content with the next episode's release. Arlo and Pa Ying are only discussing the novel Peerless. We do not claim ownership of this title, its content, or official art. Please support the original release.

  13. 14

    #12 - Just call him Daddy!

    Arlo and Pa Ying are discussing Peerless Vol. 1 by Meng Xi Shi. Be sure to sign up for the newsletter to receive future announcements, episode highlights, and behind-the-scenes content with the next episode's release. Arlo and Pa Ying are only discussing the novel Peerless. We do not claim ownership of this title, its content, or official art. Please support the original release.

  14. 13

    #11 - Setting the bar.

    Arlo and Pa Ying are discussing Thousand Autumns Vol. 5 by Meng Xi Shi. Be sure to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠sign up for the newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to receive future announcements, episode highlights, and behind-the-scenes content with the next episode's release! Arlo and Pa Ying are only discussing the novel Thousand Autumns. We do not claim ownership of this title, its content, or official art. Please support the original release.

  15. 12

    #10 - The dragon and phoenix.

    Arlo and Pa Ying are discussing Thousand Autumns Vol. 4 by Meng Xi Shi. Be sure to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠sign up for the newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to receive future announcements, episode highlights, and behind-the-scenes content with the next episode's release! Arlo and Pa Ying are only discussing the novel Thousand Autumns. We do not claim ownership of this title, its content, or official art. Please support the original release.

  16. 11

    #9 - A paper-thin pretense.

    Arlo and Pa Ying discuss Legend of Exorcism Vol. 2 by Fei Tian Ye Xiang. Be sure to ⁠⁠⁠sign up for the newsletter⁠⁠⁠ to receive future announcements, episode highlights, and behind-the-scenes content. Arlo and Pa Ying are only discussing the novel Legend of Exorcism. We do not claim ownership of this title, its content, or official art. Please support the original release.

  17. 10

    #8 - Atlas breaks his silence.

    Arlo and Pa Ying discuss Legend of Exorcism Vol. 1 by Fei Tian Ye Xiang. Be sure to ⁠⁠sign up for the newsletter⁠⁠ to receive future announcements, episode highlights, and behind-the-scenes content. Arlo and Pa Ying are only discussing the novel Legend of Exorcism. We do not claim ownership of this title, its content, or official art. Please support the original release.

  18. 9

    #7 - We got a pregnant man!

    Arlo and Pa Ying discuss The Disabled Tyrant's Beloved Pet Fish Vol. 4 by Xue Shan Fei Hu. Be sure to ⁠sign up for the newsletter⁠ to receive future announcements, episode highlights, and behind-the-scenes content. Arlo and Pa Ying are only discussing the novel The Disabled Tyrant's Beloved Pet Fish. We do not claim ownership of this title, its content, or official art. Please support the original release.

  19. 8

    Bonus Episode - Yanshen and Matchablossom

    This bonus episode includes an outtake from Arlo and Pa Ying's discussion of Thousand Autumns Vol. 3 by Meng Xi Shi. Be sure to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠sign up for the newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to receive future announcements, episode highlights, and behind-the-scenes content with the next episode's release! Arlo and Pa Ying are only discussing the novel Thousand Autumns and the anime series Sk8 the Infinity. We do not claim ownership of this title, its content, or official art. Please support the original release.

  20. 7

    #6 - Anthropomorphic creatures, TBIs & toxic masculinity, oh my!

    Arlo and Pa Ying are discussing Thousand Autumns Vol. 3 by Meng Xi Shi. Be sure to ⁠⁠⁠⁠sign up for the newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠ to receive future announcements, episode highlights, and behind-the-scenes content with the next episode's release! Arlo and Pa Ying are only discussing the novel Thousand Autumns. We do not claim ownership of this title, its content, or official art. Please support the original release.

  21. 6

    #5 - Foundation shattering.

    Arlo and Pa Ying discuss Thousand Autumns Vol. 2 by Meng Xi Shi. Be sure to ⁠⁠⁠sign up for the newsletter⁠⁠⁠ to receive future announcements, episode highlights, and behind-the-scenes content with the next episode's release! Arlo and Pa Ying are only discussing the novel Thousand Autumns. We do not claim ownership of this title, its content, or official art. Please support the original release.

  22. 5

    Bonus Episode - We're still talking about Yan Wushi.

    Bonus Episode: While recording Episode #4, Arlo and Pa Ying continue to discuss Thousand Autumns Vol. 1 by Meng Xi Shi. Be sure to sign up for the newsletter to receive future announcements, episode highlights, and behind-the-scenes content.Arlo and Pa Ying are only discussing the novel Thousand Autumns. We do not claim ownership of this title, its content, or official art. Please support the original release.

  23. 4

    #4 - I was promised a pregnant man!

    Arlo and Pa Ying discuss The Disabled Tyrant's Beloved Pet Fish Vol. 3 by Xue Shan Fei Hu. Be sure to sign up for the newsletter to receive future announcements, episode highlights, and behind-the-scenes content. Arlo and Pa Ying are only discussing the novel The Disabled Tyrant's Beloved Pet Fish. We do not claim ownership of this title, its content, or official art. Please support the original release.

  24. 3

    #3 - New trope: hurt/aftercare

    Arlo and Pa Ying discuss Thousand Autumns Vol. 1 by Meng Xi Shi. Be sure to ⁠⁠sign up for the newsletter⁠⁠ to receive future announcements, episode highlights, and behind-the-scenes content with the next episode's release! Arlo and Pa Ying are only discussing the novel Thousand Autumns. We do not claim ownership of this title, its content, or official art. Please support the original release.

  25. 2

    #2 - This Prince is SHAMELESS.

    Arlo and Pa Ying discuss The Disabled Tyrant's Beloved Pet Fish Vol. 2 by Xue Shan Fei Hu. Be sure to ⁠sign up for the newsletter⁠ to receive future announcements, episode highlights, and behind-the-scenes content with the next episode's release! Arlo and Pa Ying are only discussing the novel The Disabled Tyrant's Beloved Pet Fish. We do not claim ownership of this title, its content, or official art. Please support the original release.

  26. 1

    #1 - He's in love with the fish!

    Arlo and Pa Ying discuss The Disabled Tyrant's Beloved Pet Fish Vol. 1 by Xue Shan Fei Hu. Be sure to sign up for the newsletter to receive future announcements, episode highlights, and behind-the-scenes content with the next episode's release! Arlo and Pa Ying are only discussing the novel The Disabled Tyrant's Beloved Pet Fish. We do not claim ownership of this title, its content, or official art. Please support the original release.

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This podcast series delves into the captivating stories within queer East Asian literature. Often censored and sanitized for television and other visual media, these narratives reveal rich themes and experiences frequently left unspoken in film. Each month, hosts Arlo and Pa Ying read a novel and come together to discuss it. New episodes are released on the last Thursday of every month.

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