#ltbkpod

[some-october-in-the-future]

I have never in my life seen Due South but after listening to @ltbkpod’s episode on it I’ve spent the past day going through all of @cesperanza’s Due South fic and I’m having a blast

#due south #ltbkpod #fanfic #fraser/kowalski #text #I also love shows/fic set in Chicago so #fraser/rayk

[ltbkpod]

The LTBK Discord is live!

Come join us and chat about all things fandom. We're new to Discord so we don't really know what we're doing, but we're excited to talk to you all!

-M&K

#ltbkpod #discord

[redgoldblue]

Listened to the @ltbkpod ep on McDanno weeks ago and I’m STILL obsessed with the fact that the actual literal living together. the fact that the show ends with them living together for no given reason. that didn’t even come up till the last two minutes. I simply cannot think of any better testimony for the insane level of queer subtext in that thar ship

#hawaii five 0 #mcdanno #mine #let the boys kiss #for no given reason WHILE DANNY IS STILL PAYING FOR HIS OWN APARTMENT #his rent becomes the tax for not sucking it up and just telling Steve he doesn’t want to move out #not that Steve’s any better #I know using the term otp in its technical original meaning is outdated now but they ARE my otp #unfortunately #(s/h is creeping up there but they’re gonna need to live in my head a few years longer to have a real shot at the title) #and sometimes I simply have to take a step back and view it with an objective eye #and every time I do that I come away feeling even more insane about it

[johannadc]

There's a relatively new podcast called "Let the Boys Kiss" (@ltbkpod) that covers queer ships in various fandoms. Episode 7 (April 9) was about Johnlock, but of most interest to me is the latest episode, 8 (April 23), linked above. It's about "Ships We're Not Covering", and about 5 minutes and 40 seconds in, they start discussing Mystrade.

Short version: They don't get it. "I don't remember them interacting much" says one. Well, true, but when has that prevented imagination and shipping? "I feel like their only bond is that they're, like, the keepers of Sherlock." That's the starting point, yes.

Then they call Lestrade an idiot and point out Mycroft's lack of interest in human connection. Which leads them to finally getting to the point: "Maybe Lestrade is the one who breaks down all his walls." Yes! They think that's sweet but have nothing else to say about it.

I wish I'd written that essay I'm still envisioning about the appeal of the ship. Instead, I'll just say I'm glad other people have plenty still to say about it.

#mystrade #Mycroft Holmes x Greg Lestrade #queer shipping

[ltbkpod]

Episode Fanfic Reference

Here is a link to every fic we've discussed on the pod:

Ep 1 - Stucky: Mistake on the Part of Nature by idiopathicsmile

Ep 2 - FinnPoe: the coat thief by Gretahs

Ep 3 - LOTR: Cabbages and Kings by Mickleditch (Merry/Pippen)

Ep 3 - LOTR: Finding Comfort by scarletjedi (Gimli/Legolas)

Ep 3 - LOTR: On the Cold Hill Side by marycrawford (Gimli/Legolas)

Ep 3 - LOTR: Lords of Misrule by FabulaRasa (Gimli/Legolas)

Ep 4 - Ineffable Husbands: i'd like for you and i to go romancing by dollsome

Ep 5 - Grindeldore: Relationship Counselling by Anonymous

Ep 6 - Hannigram: La Maison Rouge by Randstad

Ep 7 - JohnLock: The Internet Is Not Just For Porn by cyerus

Ep 9 - Cherik: Order Up by ikeracity

Ep 10 - Leverage OT3: your body is a war zone but you are not a ruin by postcardmystery

Ep 10 - Leverage OT3: the warmth of your doorways by gyzym

Ep 10 - Leverage OT3: safe as houses by thecanaryfalls

Ep 10 - Leverage OT3: The Not Your Teaching Tool Job by BlackEyedGirl

Ep 11 - 00Q: Synchronicity by stereobone

Ep 13 - Sterek: Lock All The Doors Behind You by entanglednow

Ep 14 - Comedies: Anniversary by Desdemon (Nick/Schmidt)

Ep 14 - Comedies: My Gay Jungle Fever by typicrobots (JD/Turk)

Ep 15 - McDanno: Love's a Battlefield (and the Navy Did Not Train Steve for This Shit) by cyerus

Ep 16 - Kirk/Spock: Translating Ennoia by WerewolvesAreReal

Ep 17 - Buddie: a leaf falls on loneliness by iimpossible_things

Ep 18 - Nygmobblepot: flowers grow out of my grave (grave, grave) by CallicoKitten

Ep 19 - Starsky/Hutch: Blue by molo (esteefee)

Ep 20 - 80s Action Movies: My Word Is My Bond (But So Are These Handcuffs) by SirRobin126 (Midnight Run)

Ep 20 - 80s Action Movies: Probably Safer Together and Fabulous Face by fakebodies (Thunderbolt and Lightfoot)

Ep 21-24 - Destiel: Dean Doesn't Listen to Eurythmics by Annie D (scaramouche)

Ep 21-24 - Destiel: things happen (they do, they do, and they do) by sobsicles

Ep 21-24 - Destiel: according to all known laws of life by sobsicles

Ep 26 - SamBucky: warm blood (feels good, i can't control it anymore) by notcaycepollard

Ep 26 - SamBucky: just won't do right by glittercake

Ep 27 - Loki/Mobius: Compliments? That's suspicious by Ijustlikereadingcutefics

Ep 28 - Top Gun: people like us. by Skyuni123 (Rooster/Hangman, Iceman/Maverick)

Ep 28 - Top Gun: Men Like Us by DancingDisaster (Rooster/Hangman, Iceman/Maverick)

Ep 29 - Blackbeard/Stede: Close Quarters by FortinbrasFTW

Ep 31 - Cowboys: Northward Drive by Keiko Kirin (sakana17) (Red River)

Ep 31 - Cowboys: Blood and Whiskey by astolat (Tombstone)

Ep 32 - Kirk/Spock Kelvin: The Genetic Soap Opera (or, One of the Less Dignified Royal Weddings) by waketosleep

Ep 32 - Kirk/Spock Kelvin: a sequence that you never learned by annataylor

Ep 33 - Black Sails: Nature's Delight by Fyre (Flint/Thomas)

Ep 33 - Black Sails: Until death it is all life. by Craftnarok (Flint/Silver)

Ep 34 - Captain Marvel/Maria Rambeau: flying homeward down your highway by gdgdbaby

Ep 35 - Leverage ot3: the war outside our door keeps raging on by spinninginfinity

Ep 35 - Loki/Mobius: out of focus/eye to eye by markofalover

Ep 35 - BlackBonnet: Impulsivity and Authenticity by Skrifores

Ep 35 - Ineffable Husbands: Drinking Buddies and Diaries by dove_dove

Ep 36 - Due South: Locked Room Puzzle by Speranza (Fraser/RayK)

Ep 36 - Due South: All We Gotta Do is Be Brave and Be Kind by spuffyduds (Fraser/RayV)

#fanfic #ltbkpod #reference

[ltbkpod]

#let the boys kiss #ltbkpod #just gauging interest

[ltbkpod]

We've got another Let the Girls Kiss this week! In light of the recent release of the MCU's The Marvels we're taking a look back at 2019's Captain Marvel and the Top Gun-laden vibes of Carol Danvers/Maria Rambeau.

#ltbkpod #let the boys kiss #let the girls kiss #captain marvel #the marvels #mcu #femslash #carol danvers #maria rambeau #carol danvers/maria rambeau

[ltbkpod]

Episode 28: Top Gun - Iceman/Maverick & Hangster

It was one of the biggest movies of 2022, but does Top Gun: Maverick's Hangster hold up the legacy of Iceman/Maverick from the original Top Gun? We discuss both movies, explore both ships, and complain about the recurring beach jeans.

#ltbkpod #let the boys kiss #top gun #top gun: maverick #iceman #maverick #hangman #rooster #hangster #fanfiction

[ltbkpod]

Episode 30 - Cowboys

Howdy Partners! In this episode we're looking at a number of homoerotic - or purportedly homoerotic - cowboy movies ranging from 1948 to the present (many thanks to our listeners for their suggestions!). Timestamps are approximate: 2:00 - Red River 14:50 - Johnny Guitar 29:55 - Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid 40:50 - Young Guns 48:50 - Tombstone 1:11:55 - Brokeback Mountain

#ltbkpod #let the boys kiss #cowboys #westerns #homoerotic cowboys #homoerotic westerns #fanfiction #fandom #podcast episode #red river #johnny guitar #butch cassidy and the sundance kids #young guns #tombstone #brokeback mountain

[ltbkpod]

Whoops!

So you may have noticed we missed our March episode. Here's what happened: We lost a portion of one of the audio files and weren't able to fix it. We'll get back on schedule and release an episode mid-May. Thanks for your patience!

#ltbkpod #let the boys kiss #whoops! #sorry #thanks for your patience!

[ltbkpod]

Episode 27: Marvel Cinematic Universe - Loki/Mobius

We continue to explore the MCU with Loki and Mobius from Loki. Is this another example of queer cannon that is somehow also queer baiting?

#let the boys kiss #ltbkpod #loki #mobius #mcu #marvel cinematic universe #time husbands

[ltbkpod]

Episode 26: Marvel Cinematic Universe - SamBucky

We're back babyyyyyy! To kick off Season 2 we're returning to the Marvel Cinematic Universe to discuss SamBucky from The Falcon and the Winter Soldier.

#ltbkpod #let the boys kiss #MCU #marvel cinematic universe #sambucky #the falcon and the winter soldier #Bucky Barnes #sam wilson #fanfiction #fandom culture

[ltbkpod]

We’re coming back!

Thanks to everyone who filled out our poll! The results are in: 

The most popular option was regular, but less frequent episodes so that is what we’ll be doing. Look out for our next release on 07/15/22.

M&K

#let the boys kiss #ltbkpod

[ltbkpod]

We know we said this episode would be out in January 2024, but we couldn't wait either. As a holiday surprise, here is the much requested ship update episode a little early. We're covering 4 ships from shows (Leverage, Loki, Our Flag Means Death, and Good Omens) that have had new seasons since we originally discussed them.

If you want to skip around here are the (approximate) time stamps:

1:15 - The Leverage OT3 (Hardison/Eliot/Parker)

28:25 - Mobius/Loki from Loki

47:55 - Edward "Blackbeard" Teach/Stede "The Gentleman Pirate" Bonnet from Our Flag Means Death

1:16:40 - The Ineffable Husbands (Crowley/Aziraphale) from Good Omens

#ltbkpod #let the boys kiss #ship updates #leverage #leverage ot3 #loki #mobius/loki #our flag means death #edward teach #stede bonnet #ed/stede #good omens #ineffable husbands #crowley/aziraphale

[ltbkpod]

Episode 31: Star  Trek Kelvin Timeline - Kirk/Spock

We discuss Kirk and Spock from the Kelvin timeline Star Trek Films (Star Trek (2009); Star Trek: Into Darkness; and Star Trek Beyond). Kelsey suffers.

#ltbkpod #let the boys kiss #star trek kelvin timeline #fanfiction #fandom #podcast episode #Kirk/Spock #star trek 2009 #star trek 09 #star trek into darkness #star trek beyond #jj abrams

[ltbkpod]

Episode 29: Our Flag Means Death - Edward Teach/Stede Bonnet

It's part 1 of our gay pirates mini-series! In this episode we discuss Edward "Blackbeard" Teach and Stede "The Gentleman Pirate" Bonnet from HBO's Our Flag Means Death.

#let the boys kiss #ltbkpod #gay pirates #our flag means death #ofmd #fanfiction #edward teach #stede bonnet #blackbeard #the gentleman pirate #ofmd stede #ofmd blackbeard