Best Haji Podcasts (2025)

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December '25 Reverse Harem Romance Novel of the Month: Three to Fall by Elle Thorpe 1:20:55

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Welcome to the Delusional Boyfriend Book Club! This week we are talking about Three to Fall by Elle Thorpe. This why-choose romance pushes relationships to the breaking point and finally resolves the mystery from the first volume of the trilogy! Did this ending satisfy you? Tell us below. Join us every month for episodes covering romance novels, bl…

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December '25 BL Manga of the Month: Mobsters in Love 23:51

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Welcome back to the Delusional Boyfriend Book Club! This month, we’re reviewing Mobsters in Love by Chiyoko Origami—a gritty BL manga where loyalty, crime, and romance collide. If you’re into mafia drama, forbidden love, and dangerous men with soft spots, this is the story for you. Join us every month for episodes covering romance novels, BL manhwa…

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MLS Cup Final, World Cup Draw, 26th Man...Aliens!!?! 1:07:57

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Jason and the Rodius got together for a very special holiday/alien edition of The Best Soccer Show. The boys talked about MLS Cup, discussed the USMNT draw and World Cup warmup schedule, and pondered some roster choices for head coach Mauricio Pochettino. 🔗 SUPPORT THE SHOW! Get exclusive bonus content and help us keep the mics on by joining our Pa…

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December '25 BL Anime of the Month: Alien Stage 1:06:55

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Welcome back to the Delusional Boyfriend Book Club! This month, we’re diving into Alien Stage—a bold and heartbreaking animated series about survival, performance, and the cost of love in a world where everything is on display. If you’re into dystopian futures, tragic soulmates, and gut-punch storytelling, as well as bits of doomed yaoi and yuri...…

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November '25 BL Manhwa of the Month: Can’t Think Straight 21:03

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Welcome back to the Delusional Boyfriend Book Club! This episode, we’re talking about Can’t Think Straight—a chaotic, slow-burn BL manhwa about clashing personalities, messy love, and the thin line between rivalry and attraction. If you’re into opposites attract, comedic tension, and characters who can’t admit their feelings, this one’s a must-read…

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World Cup Draw Talk, USMNT Year In Review 1:05:40

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Jason and Jared are back after a short break to talk about the most important things in American soccer. Things like: The World Cup draw. Kevin Hart. Eli Manning. The Village People. What the f**k? (and will Jason be there?) The year that was for the USMNT. Did Poch fix the culture? Who made move into Poch's team for 2026. There's a lot more in thi…

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November '25 Reverse Harem Romance Novel of the Month: Torn in Two by Elle Thorpe 1:13:43

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Welcome back to the Delusional Boyfriend Book Club! This month, we’re diving into Torn in Two by Elle Thorpe—the second volume in the Saint View Slayers vs. Sinners trilogy. This read is packed with dark romance, dangerous choices, and dirty why-choose dynamics. Read along with us every month as we cover a new BL anime, BL manga, BL manhwa, or reve…

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November '25 BL Manga of the Month: The Dragon’s Betrothed 22:59

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Welcome back to the Delusional Boyfriend Book Club! This month, we’re diving into The Dragon’s Betrothed—a magical BL manga filled with ancient curses, forbidden romance, and a dragon groom you can’t help but fall for. If you’re into fantasy, folklore, fated mates, and strangers-to-lovers energy with a mythical twist, this one’s for you. Read along…

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The Conversation: From Taliban morality police to suspected UK war crimes 31:07

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AAN authors discuss three in depth reports: Kate Clark on what has changed in the year since the introduction of the ‘Vice and Virtue’ law in Afghanistan, Roxanna Shapour discusses a survey on men's views about the restrictions on women and finally, Rachel Reid gives a glimpse into her forthcoming report on alleged war crimes by British special for…

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MLS Just Made A HUGE Calendar Move With Jonathan Tannenwald 1:14:25

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Major League Soccer is completely changing its schedule! 🤯 The league's owners have officially voted to transition MLS to a summer-to-spring calendar starting in 2027, aligning with most of the world's top leagues. What does this massive shift mean for the American game, player transfers, the playoffs, and the fan experience? On this episode, we br…

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November '25 BL Anime of the Month: Twittering Birds Never Fly by Kou Yoneda 1:33:35

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Welcome back to the Delusional Boyfriend Book Club! This month, I’m joined by Val from Girls, Gays, Anime as we dive into Twittering Birds Never Fly—a dark, beautifully twisted BL anime.. With its mafia drama, this one’s a must-watch if you’re into yakuza BL, enemies-to-lovers tension, or broken men trying to find connection. Read along with us eve…

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Are blood feuds on the way out? A special report from Khost province 37:20

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Blood feuds have long been a feature of Afghan society, claiming countless lives and perpetuating conflict that sometimes spans generations. In recent decades, however, this has shifted, particularly as a young Afghans have begun to question tribal traditions. Original research by AAN’s Sharif Akram in Khost province suggests that this shift in soc…

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November USMNT Roster Review 1:18:39

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Mauricio Pochettino is a mystery wrapped inside a riddle buried in a lemon. Can we figure out what the hell he's doing with this November USMNT roster? Listen and find out. If you want to join the Besties community and get access to things like The Best Soccer Show Newlywed Game that got mentioned in the episode, go to patreon.com/thebestsoccershow…

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Awakening Beyond 3D: David Hulse on Ascension, Lightworkers & the Shift into 5D Consciousness. 31:36

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Have you ever felt like you don’t quite fit in, like you see and feel the world differently from those around you? You’re not alone. Many awakened souls are realizing they didn’t come here to conform. They came here to remember who they are. But in a world filled with illusion, programming, and separation, it’s easy to lose connection with that dee…

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October '25 Reverse Harem Romance Novel of the Month: Wife Number One by Elle Thorpe 1:12:27

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Welcome back to the Delusional Boyfriend Book Club! This month, we’re talking about Wife Number One by Elle Thorpe—a steamy, why choose romance about cults, betrayal, and breaking free from a life you never chose. If you’re into found family, multiple love interests, and murder mysteries, this one’s for you. Read along with us every month as we cov…

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TBSS Q&A Special: MLS Cup Playoffs, USMNT, And Blind Ranking American Soccer Stadiums 1:16:53

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With a lull between USMNT camps, Jason and Jared hit the pod to take questions from the Besties. There's talk about MLS, the USMNT player pool, and more. Then Jared throws Jason 8 iconic American soccer stadiums and forces him to rank them blind. This is a classic TBSS: A little bit of bullshit, plenty of soccer, and some laughs. If you want to joi…

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October '25 BL Manhwa of the Month: The Black Mirror by Muhwa & Sugeun 41:37

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Welcome back to the Delusional Boyfriend Book Club! This month, we’re talking about The Black Mirror—a spoooooky BL about revenge, second chances, and embracing your inner darkness. With its eerie mix of trauma, mystery, and twisted attraction, this one’s perfect if you’re into dark romance, childhood-friends-to-strangers-to-lovers, or supernatural…

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Postgame Show: USMNT Beats Australia On Haji And Roldan's Big Night 1:07:22

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Jason and Jared went live at the final whistle of the USMNT's 2-1 win over Australia to talk about the good and the bad from the second game of the October international window. The boys breakdown the strong performances and biggest questions from the match and talk about what it all means for the World Cup preparations. Make sure you subscribe to …

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USMNT v. Ecuador Preview, Nagbe The Great, The Jeff Cunningham Game 1:16:07

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We're back, just days ahead of the USMNT friendly against Ecuador. Jason and Jared have thoughts on the lineup for the USA against La Tri and talk about what they want to see out of the Americans under Mauricio Pochettino in the match. Then the guys spend some time celebrating the career of Darlington Nagbe, an underappreciated player who ranks amo…

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October ’25 BL Manga of the Month: Love in Limbo by Haji 28:51

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Welcome back to the Delusional Boyfriend Book Club! For October’s BL Manga of the Month, Courtney is diving into Love in Limbo — a story about second chances, death, and the unexpected tenderness that blooms in the afterlife. Set in a world between life and death, Love in Limbo follows two souls as they search for meaning in the in-between. Their g…

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October ’25 BL Anime of the Month: Given by Natsuki Kizu 58:00

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Welcome back to the Delusional Boyfriend Book Club! For October’s BL Anime of the Month, Courtney and Val are tuning into Given — a soulful story about music, grief, and falling in love when you least expect it. With emotional performances, raw vulnerability, and a soundtrack that lingers long after the credits roll, Given proves that sometimes, lo…

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The Daily Hustle: Afghans who fled the Iran-Israel war 15:37

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In this episide of the The Daily Hustle, we hear from an Afghan who had to flee Iran when conflict between Israel and Iran escalated in June 2025. The Iranian government’s drive to deport Afghans had already accelerated the pace of ‘returns’. However, for Afghans who had lived through years of conflict in their own country, the ominous drums of war…

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Losing His Immunity: Former Afghan MP Haji Zaher extradited to US on drug charges 26:42

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In this episode we look at the dramatic fall of Haji Abdul Zaher Qadir, once a powerful Afghan commander and politician, who is now facing drug trafficking charges in the United States, after being arrested at a hotel in Nairobi, Kenya, in April 2025. Haji Zaher, as he’s best known, was a prominent police commander and parliamentarian and was accus…

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The Daily Hustle: How to get a national ID card in Afghanistan if you’re a Kuchi 10:09

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The Daily Hustle is our series of first-person accounts by one Afghan about one aspect of their daily life, as they adjust to Taliban rule. In this episode, we hear from a woman who, though born and raised in Pakistan, was forced to leave. As part of the wave of mass deportations and expulsions, she suddenly found herself in Afghanistan – a country…

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The Conversation: Authors discuss the best of AAN’s reports 25:44

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Every month AANCast dives into some of our longer reports, to give you a flavour of our in-depth reporting, in discussion with a range of authors. In this episode, we’re looking what to expect from the arrest warrants from the International Criminal Court for two Taliban for the international crime of gender persecution, with Rachel Reid and Ehsan …

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Comparing Pulisic's Start To The Best Ever By Americans In Europe 1:09:03

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JASON AND JARED ARE IN THE BUILDING. This week, we're talking about Christian Pulisic's hot start for AC Milan and seeing how it compares to the best ever by Americans in Europe. Stay tuned for names like Wegerle, Wynalda, Dempsey, and Beasley. Note: This show was recorded on Tuesday, September 30, ahead of the drop of the October USMNT roster. Mak…

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September '25 Reverse Harem of the Month: Rebel Heart by Elle Thorpe 47:36

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For September’s Reverse Harem of the Month, host Courtney and cohost Phoebe are wrapping up Elle Thorpe’s Saint View Rebels trilogy with its explosive finale: Rebel Heart. This final chapter brings justice, cements relationships, and even gifts us with a few found family babies—making it a heartfelt, fiery conclusion for fans of the series. New boo…

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Pulisic On Fire, Reyna Stalled Out, Comparing 2026 Rosters, Soccer Gear For Sale 1:19:49

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THE BOYS ARE HERE. After a solo-Jason opening to the show, Jared jumps into the show to talk about Christian Pulisic's fire run of form and Gio Reyna's situation at Gladbach. The boys compare their 2026 World Cup roster picks to Doug McIntyre's Fox Sports list and then dive into a patented Best Soccer Show game as Jared quizzes Jason on the price o…

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Sept ‘25 Bonus BL Manga: Black Blood by Hayate Kuku 58:35

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Welcome back to the Delusional Boyfriend Book Club! This month’s bonus episode features special guest Jessica from @cozywulfereads as we dive into the BL manga Black Blood by Hayate Kuku. On a futuristic space station, a botanist and a cyborg form an unlikely bond that grows into a tender and unexpected romance. Join us as we explore how love can t…

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September ’25 BL Manhwa of the Month: Boss, Bxtch, Baby! by Dacto 38:38

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Welcome back to the Delusional Boyfriend Book Club! This month’s BL Manhwa of the Month is Boss, Bxtch, Baby! by Dacto. Hojin Koo is drowning in debt when a group of suited strangers saves him—only to reveal his rescuer is a former one-night stand with a bold offer: be his personal plaything for a year, and his debt is gone. At first, Hojin is just…

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USMNT Vibe Check, Americans In Champions League, Blind Ranking Old School Soccer Blogs 1:13:03

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Jason and Jared are back. This week, the boys work through new info about the behind-the-scenes vibes of Mauricio Pochettino's USMNT from Doug McIntyre's story at Fox Sports, discuss the showings of Americans in the UEFA Champions League, ponder updating their 23-man rosters if the World Cup started today, and remember old school soccer blogs as Ja…

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August '25 BL Manhwa of the Month: Miscreants and Mayhem by Brothers Without a Tomorrow 29:26

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Welcome back to the Delusional Boyfriend Book Club! This month, I’m joined by a non-fujoshi friend to dive into our August '25 BL Manhwa of the Month: Miscreants and Mayhem by Brothers Without a Tomorrow—a stepdad/stepson BL so unhinged it might be the freakiest story we’ve read yet. Read along with us every month as we cover a new BL anime, BL man…

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Good Vibes Win Over Japan, Picking A World Cup 23 RIGHT NOW 1:12:06

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Jason and Jared are celebrating the win over Japan and what it means for the progress of the USMNT. The win feels good, but the real intrigue is in Pochettino's roster for the October friendlies. Off of the September window the boys pick their *right now* 23-man rosters for the World Cup. Lots of disagreement in there, including around a couple of …

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September ’25 BL Manga of the Month: Happy Crappy Life by Harada 41:25

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Welcome back to the Delusional Boyfriend Book Club! For September’s BL Manga of the Month, Courtney is reading Happy Crappy Life—a messy, darkly funny romance about bad habits, bad decisions, and the chaotic push-and-pull between two neighbors who share way too much in common. Courtney breaks down Harada’s sharp artwork, the raw dynamic between Kas…

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September '25 BL Anime of the Month: Heaven Official’s Blessing by Mo Xiang Tong Xiu 49:12

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Welcome back to the Delusional Boyfriend Book Club! For September’s BL Anime of the Month, Courtney and Val are watching Heaven Official’s Blessing (Tian Guan Ci Fu)—a fantasy romance filled with gods, ghosts, and a love that endures across lifetimes. The story follows Xie Lian, a crown prince who has fallen from grace, and Hua Cheng, the Ghost Kin…

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Picking An XI For USMNT v. South Korea, Suarez And Messi Break Bad, Jared Guesses Lower Division Badges 1:14:57

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Jason and Jared are back to get into the big things in American soccer. Those things are, according to them: 1. Picking a starting XI for the USMNT friendly against South Korea on Saturday. 3-5-2? 4-3-3? 2. Inter Miami's nonsense in Seattle and whether Luis Suarez should be banned from Major League Soccer for spitting on that guy. 3. Jared guessing…

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Mauricio Pochettino's Weirdo USMNT Roster 1:12:17

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Jason and Jared discuss Mauricio Pochettino's really weird USMNT roster for the upcoming September friendlies. What the hell is going on? Make sure you subscribe to get the video version of the show and to get notified when the live episodes are going down. The show is always better when you can see our beautiful faces. Thanks for your support! Ple…

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August ’25 Reverse Harem of the Month: Rebel Obsession by Elle Thorpe 1:03:56

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Welcome back to the Delusional Boyfriend Book Club! For August’s Reverse Harem of the Month, host Courtney is joined once again by romance novel cohost Phoebe to dive into the wild second book of Elle Thorpe’s Saint View Rebels trilogy: Rebel Obsession. Picking up right where the first book’s cliffhanger left us reeling, Rebel Obsession cranks up t…

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Paxten's Move, MLS Transfers, Berman Out, Leagues Cup, USMNT Tag Teams 1:08:52

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Let's GO. Jason and Jared with a special guest appearance by Jonanthan Taylor Tannenwald talking: Paxten Aarsonson's move to Colorado MLS Transfers of Note Why Jessica Berman needs to go Leagues Cup and why it's good or...not USMNT players in Europe and the start to their seasons Gio Reyna's situation as maybe Gladbach is in play? USMNT player who …

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Son To LAFC, Mueller To Vancouver, Blind Ranking Predicted Best Seasons For Americans In Europe 1:16:01

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Jason and Jared talking about Son's big move to LAFC, Mueller's big move to Vancouver, and then Jared blind ranks "Who Will Have The Best Season In Europe" with 15 USMNT players. Stay tuned till the end... Make sure you subscribe to get the video version of the show and to get notified when the live episodes are going down. The show is always bette…

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August '25 BL Manga of the Month: Lullaby of the Dawn by Ichika Yuno 28:50

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Welcome back to the Delusional Boyfriend Book Club! For August’s BL Manga of the Month, Courtney is diving into Lullaby of the Dawn—a haunting, beautifully drawn fantasy romance about devotion, destiny, and the unspoken cost of survival.When young priest Elva is introduced to a boy named Alto, what begins as a sacred duty turns into something far m…

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August '25 BL Anime of the Month: Classmates by Asumiko Nakamura 56:02

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Welcome back to the Delusional Boyfriend Book Club! For August’s BL Anime of the Month, Courtney and Val are switching gears with Classmates (Doukyuusei)—a quiet, heartfelt slice-of-life about two boys who find an unexpected connection during high school choir practice.When a shy honor student gets tutoring help from a free-spirit, their bond grows…

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From Slam Dunks to Soul Connections: How a Rising Basketball Star Found His True Calling in Twin Flame Coaching 31:12

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What do you do when everything you’ve worked for suddenly disappears? At just 19, Aria’s dream of being a professional basketball player ended with a career-stopping injury. But instead of giving up, his healing journey led him to energy work, spiritual awakening, and the twin flame path, shifting him from outer success to inner purpose. In this ep…

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Leagues Cup? Matt Turner, Johnny 5, MLS 3.0 And Blind Ranking Americans Who Didn't Make It To Europe 1:21:49

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Jason. Jared. El DeBarge. The BSS Boys are back to talk about the League Cup (Jared isn't impressed), Matt Turner's potential return to MLS and New England, Johnny Cardoso taking the number 5 shirt at Atletico Madrid (EL DEBARGE VOICE: "Who's Johnny?"), MLS 3.0, and blind ranking American players who never left North America. Whew. It's a lot. VINT…

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July '25 Reverse Harem of the Month: Rebel Revenge by Elle Thorpe 1:05:23

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July '25 Reverse Harem of the Month: Rebel Revenge by Elle Thorpe Welcome back to the Delusional Boyfriend Book Club! For July’s Reverse Harem Romance Novel of the Month, host Courtney is joined once again by romance novel cohost Phoebe to dive into the gritty beginning of Elle Thorpe’s Saint View Rebels trilogy: Rebel Revenge. Set in the same brut…

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Mr. A’s Farm: Bonus BL Manhwa Breakdown with Jazzy from One Piece of Trash 1:38:37

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Welcome back to the Delusional Boyfriend Book Club! In this month’s bonus episode, Courtney is joined by special guest Jazzy from the One Piece of Trash Podcast to dive into one of the wildest BL manhwas we've tackled yet: Mr. A’s Farm by Nachioboy. What begins as a quiet visit to an off-the-grid farm quickly unravels into a full-blown fever dream—…

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The Best USMNT XI Of All-Time, Finding A Place For Gio 1:19:17

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Jason. Rodius. A classic edition of The Best Soccer Show. The boys get into a discussion about the best all-time eleven for the USMNT based on a team sent to Jason by soccer journalist Brian Straus. Then, some thoughts on Gio Reyna. Lots of thoughts, actually. There's some heat to the thoughts. Hot thoughts. Make sure you subscribe to get the video…

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From Pain to Purpose: Haji Basim’s Journey with Sacred Music and Spiritual Awakening 17:36

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Are you feeling disconnected from yourself, your purpose, or your voice? In a world filled with noise, it’s easy to lose the healing power of real sound… the kind that reaches your soul. In this episode of Into the Light, our guest is Haji Basim, an award-winning musician, yogi, and master of 11 instruments, who knows what it means to feel lost. Fr…

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S4 E2: Micro Joys, Macro Feels 29:33

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We’re back with life updates and more convo. Grace has been juggling summer parenting, and Qua is balancing work and school, and one of our friends just had a baby shower—which got us thinking: baby shower for the first, baby sprinkle for the second? We also review the Russ drama, and Indigenous researchers are important. Then we shift into a real …

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July '25 BL Manhwa of the Month: Shutline by Kyou 51:08

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Welcome back to the Delusional Boyfriend Book Club! This month for our manhwa, we’re diving into Shutline by Kyou—a dark, action-packed BL about Shin, a slick scam artist who sets his sights on Jake, a shady man with secrets of his own. What starts as a con quickly spirals into a tangled mess of lies, revenge, and unexpected romance. To survive—and…