Podcast|Minty’s Fangirl Corner — Let’s Talk About Different Webtoon Platforms!

Hello, my BAYOG lovelies~ It’s Minty again!~ Remember when I started my solo side podcast Minty’s Fangirl Corner? Yeah, I forgot too LOL Well, actually I’d just been super busy. Originally I meant to do like 1-2 episodes a month, but I haven’t been able to record and upload any new episodes [since March]. Again, I had a family emergency and had to go into sudden hiatus…and then I just got super busy from real life stuff. However, I should now be able to record more often and more comfortably (without fear of being loud and waking people in the house up). Anyway, I was finally able to record and upload Episode 2! (ಥωಥ) I’m still getting used to podcasting and winging it though haha. I did try my best to make it a bit more legit with intro/outro music now as well~ hehe~

For Episode 2, I decided to talk about the different webtoon platforms I like and use: [LINE Webtoon], [Tapas], [Tappytoon], [Pocket Comics], [Manta], [Lezhin Comics], and [Copin Comics]~ Y’all know I am BAYOG’s Webtoon Trash Queen. I’ve been reading webtoons for yearsssss~ Y’all also know that I use just about every major platform, and I’m always keeping an eye out on different platforms and series~ For this episode I basically gave a bit of a rundown on some of my thoughts, likes, and dislikes with these platforms. I also mentioned a couple series that I’ve read or am currently reading as well~

You can listen to Episode 2 of Minty’s Fangirl Corner on [ Anchor] or [Spotify]! Also, y’all… use my code (THIT6420) if you’re interested in using Tapas!~ 😀 You get ink, I get ink, everybody is happy!~

Listen to Episode 2 | Let’s Talk About Different Webtoon Platforms on Spotify:

Listen to Episode 2 | Let’s Talk About Different Webtoon Platforms on Anchor:

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I know, ~30 minutes seems pretty long for a solo podcast episode. In my defense, I was going over multiple platforms and listing some of my reads… Haha~ Honestly, I do plan on doing a more in depth comparison and discussion in a blog post sometime in the future (when I’m not lazy). Because I do find it an interesting topic, and I’m fascinated by this growth of popularity of Korean manhwa/webtoons, but also Asian media in general. We’ve come a long way since my childhood in the 90s and early 2000s. Until then though, you can listen to my little discussion~ Anyway, what are your favorite platforms? What series are you reading or recommend? Got anything you’d like to hear me talk about? Let me know in the comments, my socials, or the BAYOG Discord server! Stay safe, take care, and have a wonderful day fam!

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Stay safe and healthy out there, y’all.

BLACK LIVES MATTER

AS A GROUP OF BIPOC, BAYOG strongly stands with Black Lives Matter. We are all too familiar with the racism that we, our friends, and family have faced on a daily basis. Every life is precious. However, as BIPOC, we also recognize that black people are a group of people that face extreme racism and at a higher risk for their safety. We’ve individually done several donations. Of course, donations to support the cause and support change isn’t the only thing needed. Support for the cause and change also requires conversation and understanding. Make sure to have those conversations. Please remember to be an active supporter, be it through donations, sharing information, and/or conversations and speaking up.

If you can, please consider donating. I’ve donated more than once as well. For one of my donations, I donated through the BTS ARMY x BLM project. I recommend that if you’re unsure of where to donate. This is because the donation will be split amongst several different non-profit organizations. Of course, you can also choose a specific organization(s) if you wish as well. You can find that [HERE].

You can also check out the following:

• http://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co
• http://blackliveswillalwaysmatter.carrd.co
• http://saytheirnames.carrd.co

STOP ASIAN HATE

As an Asian-American, racism, xenophobia, and hate crimes against AAPI isn’t new. It’s always been around. Unfortunately, misinformation and the pandemic has caused an insane surge in racism and xenophobia. There has also been an insane rise in hate crimes. More recently, we’re seeing a surge of hate crimes against the Asian elderly. Particularly in the California and New York areas. Some cases even leading to injuries and even death. The sad thing is that many cases do not get alot of attention, or are just looked passed. It breaks my heart and is cause for concern since it affects our community. Since some of the BAYOG Crew (including myself) are Asian-Americans ourselves, I wanted to use our small platform to help in anyway. Hate, racism, and xenophobia is an ugly thing. We’re friends, in the same community, and against the same social injustices. So be kind and let’s fight these things together.

You can also check the following for more information, ways to help, & to donate:

• http://hateisavirus.org
• https://gofundme.com/AAPI
• http://advancingjustice-aajc.org
• [Donate to Different Organizations to Support AAPI Communities]
• https://anti-asianviolenceresources.carrd.co
• https://stopasianhate.carrd.co/

Please report hate crimes at Stop AAPI Hate:

• http://stopaapihate.org

Volunteer
You can see if your community has a volunteer chaperone or neighborhood watch/patrol program.
Some examples:

• Compassion in Oakland @ Oakland, California| http://compassioninoakland.org
• Safe Walks @ NYC, New York| https://safewalx.com/en/welcome
• Guardian Angels| http://guardianangels.org/volunteer
  They’re well known patrol volunteers in NYC, but they do have other branches too.

Volunteer at any other organizations that provide assistance to Asian-Americans; Particularly the elderly.
Some examples:

• Heart of Dinner @ NYC, New York| https://www.heartofdinner.org/
  An organization that supports local businesses and provides meals and care packages to the Asian elderly in NYC.