Thomas Baudinette, Author of Boys Love Media in Thailand: Celebrity, Fans, and Transnational Asian Queer Popular Culture explores mainstreaming of queer romance in Thailand, the Philippines, and Japan. Topics include Japanese origins of Boys Love, Thai Boys Love series, and its impact on Thai consumer culture. The podcast also discusses understanding fandom, Thai BL fandom culture, and challenges to heteronormativity within Thai society.

Cultural anthropologist Dr. Thomas Baudinette discusses fetishization in Kpop fandom, exploring critical engagement vs fetishization, complexities of fan culture, and K-pop's influence on the Western music industry. The conversation highlights the need for cultural understanding and respectful representation within fandoms.