In Deep Ship!

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 th...

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...

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...

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 ther...

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 h...

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...

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 thin...

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 ca...

This week, we break down the most talked-about couples from Hazbin Hotel, definitely on purpose and not because we forgot who we were talking about. We'll cover the sizzling dynamics between Husk and Angel Dust, and the steady love of Charlie and Vaggie. We discuss how this show went from crowdsourced internet darling to Amazon Prime-time feature. You might be a loser baby but that doesn&apos...

Spideypool, Spideypool, does whatever a joking bromance from 2006 turned sweeping heartmate romance does. Join us for a dive into the world of mouthy mercs, web slingers and the 'Spideypool' phenomenon. In this episode, we discuss the dynamic, hilarious, and maybe romantic relationship between Spider-Man and Deadpool. From their comic book origins to their tantalizing on-page chemistry a...

Join us for a dive into the 'Rings of Power' and the surprising ship between Galadriel and Sauron, dubbed Saurondriel or Haladriel. We will debate the pair's chemistry, key moments, and manipulation in their relationship, with Emily's strong disdain and Rachel's cautious optimism. From analyzing their meet-cute-on-a-raft to Sauron's dark propositions, they break down...

Join us for a deep dive into the world of Star Wars and it's most sensational couple: Reylo. We explore the dynamic between Rey and Kylo Ren and discuss the impact of this controversial ship on fandom, explore various fan fiction phenomena, including the significant number of published works inspired by Reylo, and explore why this pairing has sparked both admiration and backlash among fans. W...

In this debut episode of 'Ship Happens,' hosts Rachel and Emily explore the surprisingly endearing potential romance between Tina Belcher and Zeke from 'Bob's Burgers.' The sisters dive into key moments that hint at a deeper connection, discuss fan theories, and analyze why this ship has captured the imagination of the show's fandom. Tune in for a fun-filled discussio...

In this episode of the podcast, hosts Rachel and Emily discuss the fan-favorite and contentious ship of Feyre and Tamlin from 'A Court of Thorns and Roses'. They explore the dynamics of the romance, the evolution of the story across the series, fan reactions, criticisms, and the polarizing love triangle that changes in later books. Tune in for a humorous and insightful breakdown of why s...

Episodes coming this January!  Text the Ship Happens Sisters! Send us your thoughts or couples you'd like to see at shiphappenssisters@gmail.com .