Episodes

  • Dramione (Harry Potter) - "I will always covet more of you"
    Jul 7 2025

    Boil, boil, we're ready for some trouble. 😈 Today we delve into the popular yet controversial Harry Potter ship: Dramione, the fanfic-driven romance between Draco Malfoy and Hermione Granger. We'll dig into the origins, criticisms, and fan fiction adaptations of this ship to explore how Dramione transcends the original books to become a fan favorite, despite its problematic roots and the perpetual Harry Potter controversies. With mentions of popular fanfictions, Tom Felton's charisma, and the ship's irresistible tropes like enemies-to-lovers, they dissect why Dramione captivates so many fans.

    Today's cover art is by an unknown (to us) artist. Our quote this week comes from Remain Nameless by HeyJude19.

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    1 hr and 11 mins
  • The Hayffie Hunger Games Extravaganza
    Jun 24 2025

    The odds are in your favor today, as we dig into two controversial couples from the Hunger Games universe. Join us as we delve into 'Hayffie' — the ship between Haymitch Abernathy and Effie Trinket from the Hunger Games. The episode explores the dynamics between the two characters, discussing their contrasting personalities, shared trauma and potential romantic connections, in canon and through fan fiction. We decide if there's any legs in the source material or if the ship is just based on the chemistry between Woody Harrelson and Elizabeth Banks, whose off-screen rapport fueled the Hayffie ship in the fan community. For a rare double helping from the same IP, we explore the forbidden romance between Coriolanus Snow and Sejanus.

    This week's art is by @lycheepoo. See more of their work.

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    1 hr and 7 mins
  • CaitVi (Arcane) - “Ready to get your hands dirty, cupcake?”
    Jun 9 2025

    Reluctant partners to lovers? Immersion into a vast and storied world? And a big, metal fist? Count us in. Dive into the sizzling chemistry, the intricate backstories, and the dramatic plot twists of Arcane and Piltover's Finest: Caitlin and Vi. Join us as we break down their shipping journey from League of Legends Champions to the beloved TV series, touching on pivotal scenes and fan fiction that bring this ship to life.

    This week's art is by @luneillusoire. Find more of their work.

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    1 hr and 15 mins
  • Steddie (Stranger Things) - "You Got this One Big Boy"
    May 26 2025

    Explore the pairing that turned a fandom 'upside down.' Emily and Rachel dive into the unexpected yet fan-favorite ship of Steve and Eddie from Stranger Things. The podcast explores the dynamics between the two characters, how fan fiction has elevated their relationship, and the themes and tropes found in these fan-created stories. They discuss notable scenes, the chemistry (or lack thereof) on screen, and how the fandom has interpreted and expanded their connection through creative storytelling. Amid the discussion, they touch on the competitive nature of shipping wars and the broader impact of fan fiction on pop culture.

    Today's art is by @stervrucht. Find more of their work.

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    59 mins
  • YenRalt - "I Love What You Are"
    May 12 2025

    Dive into the steamy and contentious romance of Geralt and Yennefer from The Witcher series. Join us as we explore the magical entanglements, personal traumas, and rocky history that define this iconic couple. But wait—could Geralt’s true love actually be another, like a beloved bard perhaps? Tune in for a fun, insightful debate packed with video game, TV show, and book references, all while the hosts navigate fan opinions and spicy scenes.

    Today's art is by @zuyuancesar. Find more of their work on Instagram.

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    1 hr and 2 mins
  • Priestbag - "It'll pass."
    Apr 21 2025

    Hotbag? FleaPriest? What ever you call this couple, they still sizzle. In this episode, we're talking Fleabag and Hot Priest from 'Fleabag' by Phoebe Waller-Bridge. We'll break down memorable moments, such as the tension-filled first meeting at Fleabag's family dinner scene and the intimate, moving moments between the characters. The hosts debate whether the relationship was genuine love or self-sabotage, exploring different perspectives from fan discussions online. They also touch on the broader themes of personal growth and the struggles of maintaining faith and devotion. With a heaping helping of Andrew Scott fangirl-ing. The episode concludes with their individual opinions on the pairing, their OTP scores, and reflections on the bittersweet nature of the relationship.

    Who we're shipping this week? Linus and Arthur from the House at the Cerulean Sea by TJ Klune.

    Our fan art this week is by @ratsandlillies.art. Find more of their work at their website.

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    1 hr
  • Gelphie - "What is this Feeling?"
    Apr 7 2025

    Let's pop the bubble on Oz's hottest fan ship. This week, we dive into the fabulous world of Wicked and it's two leading ladies: Elphaba and Glinda (Gelphie). We'll cover how the two opposites attracted, if they cross the finish line of the the enemies to friends to lovers arc and why this couple captures fan imaginations. We'll recount top moments and what the fandom thinks of these two Shiz students.


    This week's art is by @starenflugart. Find more of their art on Tumblr.

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    1 hr
  • Nandermo - “You Belong with Us.”
    Mar 24 2025

    Grab your creepy paper, we’re diving deep into the fan-favorite duo, Nandor and Guillermo, from the mockumentary series 'What We Do in the Shadows.' We explore the onscreen chemistry that captured fans’ imagination, how this grew into one of the internet’s most popular ships, and whether the writers baited fans with hints these two were OTP. They also discuss what makes this couple so captivating and why their eventual lack of romantic closure left a lot to be desired. Tune in for a thorough analysis, some humor, and a lot of vampiric nonsense.

    This week's art is by @ferskenri. See more of their art on Tumblr.

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    51 mins