Megan DeYarman's guest appearances

Megan DeYarman

Shojo & Tell: A Manga Podcast

Fushigi Yugi

Caitlin Moore

Ashley Hawkins

Alex Yates

Asher Sofman

Kimlinh Tran

Laura Spicer

Anna Neatrour

Carrie McClain

Jess Tan

Jacob Chapman

Loyola Rankin

Rose Bridges

Amelia Cook

Marion Bea

OwlTail

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 good) takes on alternatives to traditional marriage, family generally, and employment in particular (scheduling out twice-monthly hug dates may not be as weird and emotionless as it seems!). Plus, there’s plenty of gushing about the respectful representation of older virgins, a nice in-depth character walkthrough of the main cast (Mikuri, Hiramasa, Kazami, Yuri), and a helpful quiz to figure out what job Mikuri should be pursuing with her psychology degree. EPISODE CHAPTER TIME CODES  Intro: 0:00 to 5:19 SPOILERS AFTER 5:19 Character walkthrough: 5:30 to 21:15 Proverbs: 21:16 to 23:45 Alternative relationship structures: 23:45 to 29:45 Alternative business ideas: 29:45 to 35:10 Alternative family structures: 35:10 to 38:10 Art corner: 38:10 to 42:35 Quiz: 42:35 to 50:00 Shipping corner: 50:00 to 57:30 Final thoughts/outro: 57:30 to end  LINKS  This series is available from Kodansha USA This manga was the basis for a very popular drama in Japan that, at the time of this podcast episode’s publication, isn’t available in English. But you can watch a trailer from the TBS Company (with subtitles) here. Also you may remember some “koi dance” videos from a few years ago. Those were based on the ED for the above-mentioned drama. Definitely check out this one done by folks working at the American Embassy in Japan for Christmas 2016. If you don’t like reading manga digitally, tell Kodansha which of their digital-first initiatives you’d like to see in print via this survey. (Be sure to include The Full-Time Wife Escapist!) Mitsurou Kubo (creator of Yuri on Ice) Tokyo Tarareba Girls is a Kodansha digital-first series that is now getting a print run. Volume 1 came out recently. Listen to our episode about this amazing Akiko Higashimura work (creator of Princess Jellyfish). Quiz: This quiz will show you the job that best fits your work style (Quartz at Work) Outro song: “Koi” by Gen Hoshino  SOCIAL  Read Megan’s manga reviews on The Manga Test Drive Follow Megan on Twitter @brainchild129 Follow Shojo &amp; Tell on Twitter @shojoandtell Follow Shojo &amp; Tell on Instagram Follow Ashley on Twitter @AshMcD00  Comments, questions, concerns? Want to tell us how cute you think Mikuri and Hiramasa are? Have suggestions for the show? Email shojoandtell [at] gmail.com or simply leave a comment on the episode page.

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 good) takes on alternatives to traditional marriage, family generally, and employment in particular (scheduling out twice-monthly hug dates may not be as weird and emotionless as it seems!). Plus, there’s plenty of gushing about the respectful representation of older virgins, a nice in-depth character walkthrough of the main cast (Mikuri, Hiramasa, Kazami, Yuri), and a helpful quiz to figure out what job Mikuri should be pursuing with her psychology degree. EPISODE CHAPTER TIME CODES <ul> <li>Intro: 0:00 to 5:19</li> <li>SPOILERS AFTER 5:19</li> <li>Character walkthrough: 5:30 to 21:15</li> <li>Proverbs: 21:16 to 23:45</li> <li>Alternative relationship structures: 23:45 to 29:45</li> <li>Alternative business ideas: 29:45 to 35:10</li> <li>Alternative family structures: 35:10 to 38:10</li> <li>Art corner: 38:10 to 42:35</li> <li>Quiz: 42:35 to 50:00</li> <li>Shipping corner: 50:00 to 57:30</li> <li>Final thoughts/outro: 57:30 to end</li> </ul> LINKS <ul> <li><a href="https://kodanshacomics.com/series/full-time-wife-escapist/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">This series is available from Kodansha USA</a></li> <li>This manga was the basis for a very popular drama in Japan that, at the time of this podcast episode’s publication, isn’t available in English. <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NTYKSUVFLdI" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">But you can watch a trailer from the TBS Company (with subtitles) here.</a></li> <li>Also you may remember some “koi dance” videos from a few years ago. Those were based on the ED for the above-mentioned drama. <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0zH2UPYeJME" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Definitely check out this one done by folks working at the American Embassy in Japan for Christmas 2016</a>.</li> <li>If you don’t like reading manga digitally, <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeHzCoGZ5cgofE-0d9fQ6kfC9psn-1EU4bKLngm_fSpcvl40Q/viewform" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">tell Kodansha which of their digital-first initiatives you’d like to see in print via this survey.</a> (Be sure to include The Full-Time Wife Escapist!)</li> <li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mitsurou_Kubo" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mitsurou Kubo (creator of Yuri on Ice)</a></li> <li>Tokyo Tarareba Girls is a Kodansha digital-first series that is now getting a print run. Volume 1 came out recently. <a href="https://www.shojoandtell.com/tararebagirls" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Listen to our episode about this amazing Akiko Higashimura work (creator of Princess Jellyfish).</a></li> <li><a href="https://work.qz.com/1232843/this-job-quiz-will-show-you-the-career-that-best-fits-your-work-style/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Quiz: This quiz will show you the job that best fits your work style (Quartz at Work)</a></li> <li>Outro song: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jhOVibLEDhA" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">“Koi” by Gen Hoshino</a></li> </ul> SOCIAL <ul> <li><a href="https://mangatestdrive.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Read Megan’s manga reviews on The Manga Test Drive</a></li> <li><a href="https://twitter.com/brainchild129" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Follow Megan on Twitter @brainchild129</a></li> <li><a href="https://twitter.com/shojoandtell" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Follow Shojo &amp; Tell on Twitter @shojoandtell</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/shojoandtell/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Follow Shojo &amp; Tell on Instagram</a></li> <li><a href="https://twitter.com/ashmcd00" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Follow Ashley on Twitter @AshMcD00</a></li> </ul> Comments, questions, concerns? Want to tell us how cute you think Mikuri and Hiramasa are? Have suggestions for the show? Email shojoandtell [at] <a href="http://gmail.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">gmail.com</a> or simply leave a comment on <a href="http://www.shojoandtell.com/wifeescapist" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">the episode page</a>.

The Full-Time Wife Escapist (with Megan DeYarman)

Covers all 6 volumes of THE KEY TO THE KINGDOM by Kyoko Shitou Megan and Ashley discuss a very underappreciated title published by the now-defunct CMX. Many comparisons to The Vision of Escaflowne are made as discussions about dragons and fate ensue. Are the dragons a metaphor for nuclear weapons? Do Gaius and Badd have a thing for each other? Just what kind of leader is Asta, anyway? Why the heck did you never hear about this gorgeous manga?! All your pressing questions about just what the heck the Key to the Kingdom even is will be answered here. LINKS  The Key to the Kingdom is out of print, but you can still get it from resellers If you've never seen the amazing The Vision of Escaflowne, it was recently added to Crunchyroll Dragons as metaphor for nukes Quiz: Like a Boss! What Type of Boss Are You? [Staples] Other works translated/adapted by Sheldon Drzka Outro Song: “Like Swimming” by Broke For Free, a really awesome electronic music producer your should support!  SOCIAL  Read Megan's manga reviews on Manga Test Drive Follow Megan on Twitter @brainchild129 Follow Shojo &amp; Tell on Twitter @shojoandtell Follow Shojo &amp; Tell on Instagram Follow Ashley on Twitter @AshMcD00  Comments, questions, concerns? Want to gush about your OTP and favorite series? Have suggestions for the show? Email shojoandtell [at] gmail.com or simply leave a comment on the episode page.

Covers all 6 volumes of THE KEY TO THE KINGDOM by Kyoko Shitou Megan and Ashley discuss a very underappreciated title published by the now-defunct CMX. Many comparisons to The Vision of Escaflowne are made as discussions about dragons and fate ensue. Are the dragons a metaphor for nuclear weapons? Do Gaius and Badd have a thing for each other? Just what kind of leader is Asta, anyway? Why the heck did you never hear about this gorgeous manga?! All your pressing questions about just what the heck the Key to the Kingdom even is will be answered here. LINKS <ul> <li>The Key to the Kingdom is out of print, <a href="https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-key-to-the-kingdom-volume-1-kyoko-shitou/1103948914?ean=9781401213930" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">but you can still get it from resellers</a></li> <li>If you've never seen the amazing The Vision of Escaflowne, <a href="http://www.crunchyroll.com/the-vision-of-escaflowne" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">it was recently added to Crunchyroll</a></li> <li><a href="https://motherboard.vice.com/en_us/article/43xkeb/game-of-thrones-dragons-arent-nukes-theyre-an-air-force" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dragons as metaphor for nukes</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.staples.com/sbd/cre/tech-services/explore-tips-and-advice/tech-articles/like-a-boss-what-type-of-boss-are-you-quiz.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Quiz: Like a Boss! What Type of Boss Are You? [Staples]</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/people.php?id=58634" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Other works translated/adapted by Sheldon Drzka</a></li> <li>Outro Song: <a href="https://brokeforfree.bandcamp.com/album/leaf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">“Like Swimming” by Broke For Free, a really awesome electronic music producer your should support!</a></li> </ul> SOCIAL <ul> <li><a href="https://mangatestdrive.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Read Megan's manga reviews on Manga Test Drive</a></li> <li><a href="https://twitter.com/brainchild129" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Follow Megan on Twitter @brainchild129</a></li> <li><a href="https://twitter.com/shojoandtell" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Follow Shojo &amp; Tell on Twitter @shojoandtell</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/shojoandtell/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Follow Shojo &amp; Tell on Instagram</a></li> <li><a href="https://twitter.com/ashmcd00" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Follow Ashley on Twitter @AshMcD00</a></li> </ul> Comments, questions, concerns? Want to gush about your OTP and favorite series? Have suggestions for the show? Email shojoandtell [at] <a href="http://gmail.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">gmail.com</a> or simply leave a comment on <a href="http://www.shojoandtell.com/keytothekingdom" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">the episode page</a>.

The Key to the Kingdom (with Megan DeYarman)