Best Red Basket Podcasts (2026)

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Preacher’s Christmas Scripture Reading 10:36

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8d ago10:36

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Send us a text In this special episode, Preacher reads the Christmas story directly from the Bible—from prophecy to the manger and the visit of the wise men. Scripture passages: Micah 5:2 • Isaiah 7:14 Matthew 1:18–25 Luke 2:1–7 • Luke 2:8–14 • Luke 2:15–20 Matthew 2:1–12 Support the show Season 1 Activity Book on AMAZON FREE- Season 1 Activity Boo…

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Rocks for Christmas Part 2 18:56

3d ago18:56

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Send us a text It’s too cold for our regular campfire, so Preacher’s invited the whole buckaroo gang inside to sip cocoa and get cozy by the fireplace. In this episode, Preacher shares a Christmas from long ago—one where all he got was a bag of rocks… or so he thought. This is the final chapter in Preacher's Christmas story, but be sure to come bac…

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Rocks for Christmas Part 1 17:17

12d ago17:17

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Send us a text It’s too cold for our regular campfire, so Preacher’s invited the whole buckaroo gang inside to sip cocoa and get cozy by the fireplace. In this episode, Preacher shares a Christmas from long ago—one where all he got was a bag of rocks… or so he thought. This is the first of a 2-part Christmas story, so be sure to come back for the n…

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Fistful of Flakes 13:40

2M ago13:40

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Send us a text Well howdy, buckaroos! Grab yourselves a s'more, get cozy in your blankets, cuz I've got a tasty tale for y'all tonight. If you remember, God helped our friends, the Israelites, escape the Egyptian cowboys chasin' after them. They made it out of the Red Sea and set up camp in the desert. And after their long journey, they started get…

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The Good, the Bad, and the Red Sea 17:42

2M ago17:42

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Send us a text Episode Title: The Good, the Bad, and the Red Sea (with Captain C) Howdy, Buckaroos! Grab a seat by the fire, because tonight, we're diving into one of the biggest, most exciting rescues in history! This week, Preacher welcomes a very special guest: his old friend, the seasoned sailor, Captain Charles "C" Shanty! After a fun, nautica…

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Horimiya Manga Discussion, Part 1 (with Caitlin Moore) [Shonen Exception #6] 1:22:30

3M ago1:22:30

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Finally, we're here to talk about the shonen elephant in the shojo room: Horimiya. Look at almost any list of "best shojo anime," and you're bound to see Horimiya near the top of it. But, just so we're all clear: Horimiya isn't a shojo series. It is, however, a very good shonen romance series. Shojo & Tell host Ashley and Anime News Network and Ani…

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The Malificent Ten 15:39

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Send us a text Well howdy, buckaroos! Welcome back, pull up a stump, and grab a s'more. I hope you're all warmed up and ready for a tale that'll make your spurs jingle. Last time, we talked about Moses and that mysterious blazin' bush. Tonight, we're ridin' right into the heart of the showdown, when Moses and his brother Aaron confronted the toughe…

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The Blazin' Bush 10:43

4M ago10:43

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Send us a text Now one day, Moses was out watchin’ his sheep near a mighty big mountain, just mindin’ his business, hummin’ a tune or countin’ clouds, when he saw somethin’ stranger than a cowboy trying to milk a pig. Something that didn't quite add up. He saw a bush — on fire — blazin' like this here campfire. But the leaves on this bush weren't b…

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Buckaroo in a Basket 10:36

5M ago10:36

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Send us a text But this new sheriff, the new Pharaoh that is, well he came along and didn’t remember Joseph — the one who’d saved Egypt from starvation years back. Nope, this Pharaoh got nervous seein’ how mighty the Israelites were gettin'. So he made 'em slaves. Worked 'em like worn-out plow mules. But still they grew. Why? 'Cause God was with ‘e…

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Mermaid Scales and the Town of Sand Manga Discussion (with Asher Sofman) 51:52

6M ago51:52

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Get ready to go to the beach in this emotionally affecting, short josei series. Mermaid Scales and the Town of Sand by Yoko Komori follows Tokiko, a sixth grader whose parents are recently separated; as a result, she moves with her dad from Tokyo to the small beach town where her mother grew up where legends of merfolk are still honored. As she gra…

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Snow White with the Red Hair Manga Discussion Part 2 (with Asher Sofman) 2:13:23

7M ago2:13:23

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Ashley and Asher are back to discuss volumes 11 through 20 of Snow White with the Red Hair, and they have a lot more to say this time (most of it is still some variation of "they're so cute!"). The Ashes talk about new characters (Hisame, the Bergat brothers, Lilias folks), the overarching plots (Izana's coronation, Lilias part 2, Sereg assassinati…

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Ep. 16 - Joey & the Honest Herd 12:24

6M ago12:24

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Send us a text Last time, we heard how Joey got himself into a mighty powerful spot down in Egypt. And a heap of years went by since the king had that dream about the cows and remember Joey told him they needed to start setting food aside. Our story picks up when people started runnin' out of food. Support the show Season 1 Activity Book on AMAZON …

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Ep. 15 - Jailhouse Joey 11:44

7M ago11:44

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Send us a text Tonight, we're gonna saddle up and ride back to the story of our friend, Joseph. Now, last time, we left poor Joey in a mighty tough spot, didn't we? Can anyone remember what happened to him, even though he didn't do a lick of wrong? Support the show Season 1 Activity Book on AMAZON FREE- Season 1 Activity Book (Digital Download)…

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Ep.14 - Joseph and the Rocky Road 12:14

7M ago12:14

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Send us a text Well howdy there, lil’ buckaroos! Pull up your blankets, grab a marshmallow or two, and gather 'round the fire. Tonight I got a story that’s chilled with truth and topped with faith. But first, I got a question... Support the show Season 1 Activity Book on AMAZON FREE- Season 1 Activity Book (Digital Download)…

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Ep.13 - The Favored Son and the Bitter Bunch 10:01

7M ago10:01

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Send us a text Israel had quite a few buckaroos of his own. 12 to be exact, but they didn't all get along. See one of the younger brothers, the one named Joseph, he got along really well with his Pa, but that made the other brothers mighty jealous. And when his pa gave Joseph a special gift, a coat that was stitched up like a prairie sunset—reds, b…

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Easter Sunday 11:35

8M ago11:35

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Send us a text So you see, little buckaroos, Easter is about more than just bunnies and eggs. It's about the most amazing thing that ever happened. Jesus, God's own Son, He died for us, but death couldn't hold Him down! He rose again, conquerin' the darkest night and bringin' the light of hope and new life for everyone. That's the real story of Eas…

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Good Friday 12:13

8M ago12:13

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Send us a text And that, my young'uns, is the story of Good Friday. It's a story of sacrifice and love, of pain and hope. It reminds us that even when things seem their darkest, the Big Bossman's always got a plan. He's always there to mend our broken fences, to heal our wounds, and to lead us back to the home on the range. Support the show Season …

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Palm Sunday 8:45

9M ago8:45

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Send us a text Howdy buckaroos! Pull up them blankets and get real close. Tonight, I want to tell ya a story about my best friend. Now, this ain't some high noon showdown or cowboys fighting over birthright, but it’s about somethin’ far more important. And this story begins on a dusty trail. Support the show Season 1 Activity Book on AMAZON FREE- S…

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Ep. 12 - New Name, Old Brother 11:55

9M ago11:55

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Send us a text Welcome back, buckaroos! Gather 'round the fire. Preacher's got a good one for you tonight, a tale of two brothers. It's the story of Jacob, a fella who was runnin' from his past and finally ready to face the consequences of his actions. Support the show Season 1 Activity Book on AMAZON FREE- Season 1 Activity Book (Digital Download)…

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Josee, the Tiger and the Fish Discussion (crossover with Shoujo Sundae) 2:14:37

10M ago2:14:37

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Welcome to the special collaboration episode between Ashley of Shojo & Tell and Chika and Giana of Shoujo Sundae (hereby dubbed the "shojo trio"). In this episode, we talk everything Josee, the Tiger and the Fish: the animated movie version (amazing!), the manga (basically the same as the movie but taking things at your own pace can be helpful!), t…

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Ep. 11 - Cowboy Dreamin' 10:17

9M ago10:17

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Send us a text Welcome back buckaroos! It's so good to be back round the campfire with y'all! I hope you're excited for tonight's story, it's a real dream come true! So grab your cocoa and s’mores, I’m gonna tell you about our cowboy, Jacob, that was on the run from his brother. Support the show Season 1 Activity Book on AMAZON FREE- Season 1 Activ…

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Ep. 10 - Birthright Blues 11:53

10M ago11:53

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Send us a text Howdy, buckaroos! Gather 'round, pull them blankets tight. It's dark, real dark, and I gotta be sure it's really you sittin' there, 'cause this here tale's got more cases of mistaken identity than a blindfolded bronco in a rodeo. It's a story 'bout two brothers, a stolen birthright, and a whole heap of family drama. Now, let me see y…

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Snow White with the Red Hair Manga Discussion Part 1 (with Asher Sofman) 1:33:28

10M ago1:33:28

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There are few contemporary shojo manga that are more popular and beloved that Sorata Akizuki's wholesome fairy-tale-inspired story Snow White with the Red Hair. The protagonist, Shirayuki, has apple-red hair that attracts attention from unsavory characters and noble princes alike, and the story follows her as she becomes a court herbalist and a wor…

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Ep. 9 - The Rebekah Roundup 11:26

10M ago11:26

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Send us a text Howdy, buckaroos! Gather 'round, snuggle up in your blankets, grab some cocoa, cuz I’ve good one for you tonight! Remember our cowboy, Abraham and his wife Sarah? Last campfire, we talked about the 3 cowboys that visited them and told Sarah she’d be havin’ a baby. Well that lil buckaroo grew up into a fine young man and it was about …

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Ep. 8 - Granny's Havin' a Baby 12:23

10M ago12:23

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Send us a text Howdy, buckaroos! Welcome back to another night 'round the campfire. Last time, we talked about Abram and Lot, and how Abram chose peace over a bigger piece of the pie, or in his case, a bigger piece of land. Now, before we dive into tonight's tale, I've got a surprise for y'all, and a special guest! Support the show Season 1 Activit…

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Ep. 7 - Cow-town Showdown 11:56

10M ago11:56

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Send us a text Howdy, buckaroos! Gather 'round the fire, tonight's story is a cow-town showdown, but it ain't about gunslingers or cattle rustlers. It's about two fellas, Abram and Lot, and a lesson about what happens when we let greed get the better of us. Support the show Season 1 Activity Book on AMAZON FREE- Season 1 Activity Book (Digital Down…

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Ep. 6 - Tower of Baboons 12:34

10M ago12:34

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Send us a text Howdy, young buckaroos! Gather 'round the fire, closer now, and listen to Preacher tell a tale, a story from the Good Book. This one's about a time long ago, way back when folks got a hankerin' to build somethin' mighty grand. Support the show Season 1 Activity Book on AMAZON FREE- Season 1 Activity Book (Digital Download)…

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Ep. 5 - Noah's Floatin' Barn 11:33

10M ago11:33

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Send us a text Well, howdy little buckaroos and cowgirls! Gather 'round the fire, 'cause ol' Preacher's got a story for ya tonight. A story 'bout a fella named Noah, and a flood that was wetter than a hound dog in a rainstorm. Support the show Season 1 Activity Book on AMAZON FREE- Season 1 Activity Book (Digital Download)…

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Ep. 4 - Cain and Abel 10:04

10M ago10:04

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Send us a text Howdy, buckaroos! Gather 'round close tonight, 'cause this here tale ain't for the faint of heart. It's a story about jealousy, anger, and the consequences of makin' wrong choices. Remember our outlaws, Adam and Eve? Well, they had themselves a couple of young'uns, Cain and Abel. Support the show Season 1 Activity Book on AMAZON FREE…

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Ep. 3 - Eden's Outlaws 9:16

10M ago9:16

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Send us a text Well, buckaroos and buckarettes, gather 'round close. Tonight's tale ain't a happy one. It's about how the first cowboy and cowgirl, Adam and Eve, got themselves into a heap of trouble, and became Eden's outlaws. Support the show Season 1 Activity Book on AMAZON FREE- Season 1 Activity Book (Digital Download)…

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Ep. 2 - The First Cowboy and Cowgirl 9:11

11M ago9:11

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Send us a text Howdy, partners! Welcome back to Holy Smoke. Last time, we heard about how the Big Bossman built the first homestead, the most beautiful land you ever did see. Now, let's mosey on over to Eden Ranch, where the first cowboy and cowgirl were livin' it up. Support the show Season 1 Activity Book on AMAZON FREE- Season 1 Activity Book (D…

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Ep. 1 - The First Homestead 10:07

11M ago10:07

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Send us a text Howdy, buckaroos! Gather 'round the campfire, snuggle up in your blankets, and get ready for a tale that'll tickle your ears and warm your hearts. Tonight, I'm gonna tell you about the first homestead, the grandest ranch you ever could imagine. Support the show Season 1 Activity Book on AMAZON FREE- Season 1 Activity Book (Digital Do…

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My Love Mix-Up! Manga Discussion (with novelist Megan Frampton) 1:20:57

12M ago1:20:57

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This episode discusses all 9 volumes of the My Love Mix-Up! manga by Wataru Hinekure and Aruko, and contains comparisons between it and the Japanese live-action adaptation. My Love Mix-Up! (not to be mixed up with Aruko's other work, My Love Story!! .... deep sigh) tells the story of Sota Aoki, a seemingly happy-go-lucky boy who has a crush on a fe…

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Mars Manga Discussion (Pt. 2) [with Lucy of CLAMPcast in Wonderland] 1:37:44

1y ago1:37:44

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This episode discusses MARS volumes 9-15 and the prequel story, "Horse with No Name" How many suicide attempts can happen close to Kira and Rei? How many car crashes and motorcycle accidents? Shojo & Tell host Ashley and CLAMPcast in Wonderland co-host Lucy are back to discuss the second half of the melodrama MARS by Fuyumi Soryo, and their biggest…

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Mars Manga Discussion (Pt. 1) [with Lucy of CLAMPcast in Wonderland] 1:39:25

1y ago1:39:25

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This episode discusses volumes 1-8 of MARS by Fuyumi Soryo. We continue our melodrama mood with the late 1990s/early 2000s series, MARS. Kira Aso is a quiet girl who loves to paint. Rei is a bad boy who loves to race motorcycles. Naturally they fall in love, and all the dark secrets come out about them both. Shojo & Tell host Ashley and Clampcast i…

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Hot Gimmick Second Half (Pt. 2) Discussion (with Naja B. of Blerdy Otome) 1:44:54

1y ago1:44:54

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This episode discusses the second half (volumes 7–12) of Hot Gimmick by Miki Aihara. Oh, so you thought the first half of Hot Gimmick contained the worst of the problematic hot trash? Think again. Shojo & Tell host Ashley and Naja of Blerdy Otome are back to talk about this wild, wild ending to a wild, wild series where all the content warnings app…

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Hot Gimmick First Half (Pt. 1) Discussion (with Naja B. of Blerdy Otome) 1:52:26

1+ y ago1:52:26

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This episode discusses the first half (volumes 1-6) of Hot Gimmick by Miki Aihara It's here. It's finally here. Shojo & Tell host Ashley has been trying to make this episode happen for at least two years. And now, here we are. We're talking about the first half of Hot Gimmick, aka, Hot Trash, aka Hot Mess. Seriously: Content warning for basically e…

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Neon Genesis Evangelion: Angelic Days (with Joshua McHugh) 1:29:02

1+ y ago1:29:02

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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 McHugh, delve into this version of the beloved series Neon Genesis Evangelion, which is an alternate universe of the video game Neon…

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Miyuki-chan in Wonderland and The One I Love (with Asher Sofman) 52:48

1+ y ago52:48

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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 that hentai Miyuki-chan was perhaps.... just not at all for them. And also isn't meant to be taken seriously anyway. Which is good,…

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Legal Drug (with Asher Sofman) 58:18

2y ago58:18

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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. Shojo & Tell host Ashley and her husband Asher continue their Clamp journey with Legal Drug, which is technically complete, in the …

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The Poe Clan (with Vrai Kaiser and Megan DeYarman) 1:19:24

2y ago1:19:24

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Covers all of the original The 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 clan, a group composed of immortal vampirnella who turn the young siblings, Edgar and Marybelle, into one of their kind. Edgar t…

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Juline Manga Discussion (with Megan DeYarman of Manga Test Drive) 1:02:00

2y ago1:02:00

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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 host Ashley and Megan DeYarman, of the sites Manga Test Drive and Renaissance Josei, talk about Juline, a manga series from animator…

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Cowboy Bebop Shojo Manga Discussion (with Asher Sofman) 59:54

2y ago59:54

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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 chances are high they'll say Cowboy Bebop. The music, the animation, the mood — it's iconic. And then there are the two shojo manga…

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The Vision of Escaflowne (with Asher Sofman) [Shonen Exception #5] 1:45:56

2y ago1:45:56

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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 in Ashley's life. It's probably the reason this podcast exists at all. Katsu Aki's shonen manga version of the story is..... not …

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Preview Guide 6: Lord Hades' Ruthless Marriage 18:49

2y ago18:49

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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 thus is fated to fall in love. But not without a lot of hijinks happening first, harem manga style. This is a short review of Lor…

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Sacrificial Princess and the King of Beasts Pt. 2 (with Mackenzie of Mac Loves Manga) 1:50:17

2+ y ago1:50:17

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This episode discusses volumes 8–15 of Sacrificial Princess and the King of Beasts by Yu Tomofuji. Sariphi has gone from ritual sacrifice to acting queen, but she's still working to gain the respect of members of beastkind. In this episode about the back half of Tomofuji's series, Mackenzie from Mac Loves Manga and Shojo and Tell host Ashley break …

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Sacrificial Princess and the King of Beasts Pt. 1 (with Mackenzie of Mac Loves Manga) 1:39:45

2+ y ago1:39:45

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This episode discusses volumes 1–7 of Sacrificial Princess and the King of Beasts by Yu Tomofuji. Sariphi goes from ritual sacrifice to acting queen consort in the span of only a few volumes. The real problem? She's a human living among beastkind, hiding the secret of the part-human beast king while trying to win over the hearts and minds of people…

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Codename: Sailor V (with Honey and Vixen) 1:25:10

2+ y ago1:25:10

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Discusses all of the manga Codename: Sailor V by Naoko Takeuchi. Before there was Sailor Moon, there was Sailor V. Or... maybe? Is that how the timeline lines up? Well, anyway. We're continuing our journey with the Sailor Guardians by discussing the prequel/sequel/???? to Sailor Moon, which is all about Minako/Sailor Venus. Minako superfans Honey a…

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Sailor Moon Pt. 2 (with Anne LaRose, creator of Shojo Power) 1:29:14

2+ y ago1:29:14

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This episode discusses the second half of the Sailor Moon manga by Naoko Takeuchi. We're back to talk about the Infinity, Dream, and Stars arcs of the beloved Sailor Moon series. Now that all the Sailor Guardians are here, Shojo & Tell host Ashley and Anne LaRose, who runs the Shojo Power blog analyzing Sailor Moon, reveal their vastly different fa…

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Sailor Moon Pt. 1 (with Anne LaRose, creator of Shojo Power) 1:28:46

2+ y ago1:28:46

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This episode discusses the first half of the Sailor Moon manga by Naoko Takeuchi. It's our 100th main episode(!!), so we finally suck it up and cover one of the biggest shojo series of all time: Sailor Moon. To start off, Shojo & Tell host Ashley makes a shocking confession, which Anne LaRose, who runs the site Shojo Power dedicated to analyzing Sa…