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I Will Go Down With This Ship

Heather Cardona and Chelsea Moye

Dive into the captivating world of ships in media and popular culture with ”I Will Go Down With This Ship,” the podcast where developmental editor Chelsea and plot consultant Heather explore the relationships that make our hearts race. Join us as we discuss the characters we passionately ship, delve into why these pairings work (or sometimes don’t), and uncover the secrets behind their compelling dynamics. As writers ourselves, we’ll share insights on how you can apply these lessons to your own storytelling, whether you’re a budding author or a seasoned pro. Tune in for engaging discussions, expert tips, and a shared love for the ships that sail the seas of our favorite stories. Come join our chaotic crew of crack shippers, and get ready to have some serious fun with us on this journey.

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  • 19 episodes
  • Avg 4 hr 21 min
  • English
  • S2 · E8
    July 24 · 1 hr 26 min

    S2E8: Breaking Down "The Strip" - Episode 8 of Season 2 of Fallout on Amazon Prime

    Hello fellow Fallout enthusiasts and Ghoulcy shippers! Welcome back to another episode dissection here on "I Will Go Down With The Ship". Today, Heather and I (Chelsea) are diving into the season finale of Season 2 of Fallout on Amazon Prime, "The Strip". Buckle up because there’s a lot to unpack and rant about! And if you're scratching you head wondering, "Wait... what the heck happened to S2E7?!" Don't worry! We had some recording schedule hiccups, but we're going to record it, too, and it's just getting released last because it will be recorded last. Bear with us! I (Chelsea) also want to apologize for the accidental mid-season hiatus. Six months of radio silence is a long time to leave you hanging on a cliffhanger. There's no excuse other than my health falling apart, but the fallout—pun intended—is 100% on me. I’ve spent 180+ days thinking about the scenes we haven't dissected yet and it’s been eating me alive. Heather has been a literal saint waiting for me to get my act together, but chronic illness doesn't exactly check your recording schedule. I'm finally back in the chair and ready to get feral about Ghoulcy again. We have so many layers of character motivation to peel back and mirrors to find that I’ve basically been vibrating with nervous energy. You guys stayed in the comments and kept the theories alive while I was down, and I can't even tell you how much I love that. It kept me going when I couldn't even look at a screen. I’m not just back, I’m obsessed. We’re diving straight back into the wasteland to pick up exactly where we left off, and I promise the wait is going to be worth every second of the deep dives we have planned. The chemistry hasn't cooled down and neither have my crack theories. Who are you still shipping the hardest while we were gone? Tell me your latest headcannon in the comments so I can catch up on the chaos.

  • S2 · E6
    July 24 · 1 hr 24 min

    S2E6: Breaking Down "The Other Player" - Episode 6 of Season 2 of Fallout on Amazon Prime

    Welcome back, shippers, fans, and anyone left staring at their screen and screaming “WTF JUST HAPPENED?” after watching the latest from Fallout Season 2, Episode 6. We’re Heather and Chelsea, back with our infamous “I Will Go Down with the Ship” breakdown — and yeah, we just watched this episode, so buckle up for a wild, no-chill, off-the-cuff deep dive. Get ready for feelings (so many), rants, raves, predictions, and a whole lot of shipper pain.

  • S2 · E5
    February 7 · 1 hr 58 min

    S2E5: Breaking Down "The Wrangler" - Episode 5 of Season 2 of Fallout on Amazon Prime

    Welcome back, shipmates and Fallout fanatics! Grab your Nuka-Cola, get comfy, and let’s break down the absolute chaos (and shipwrecks) of episodes 4 and 5 of Fallout Season 2. I’m Chelsea, and Heather is here with me, and honestly...we have A LOT of feels, theories, and snark to spill. Also, shoutout to technical difficulties for forcing us into podcast inception: recording an episode about re-recording an episode. The second half of our two-hour Odyssey through episode 4 got yeeted into the void because Heather’s computer suddenly decided it was too full for our hot takes. So, what did we do? Smashed both the remainder of episode 4 and all of episode 5 together, which means this episode is as unfiltered, over-caffeinated, and emotional as possible.

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  • S2 · E4
    February 7 · 1 hr 31 min

    S2E4: Breaking Down "The Demon in the Snow" - Episode 4 of Season 2 of Fallout on Amazon Prime

    Welcome back, y’all! It’s Heather and Chelsea from “I Will Go Down With This Ship,” and this time, we’re cracking open Season 2, Episode 4 of Fallout (“The Demon in the Snow”). If you love shenanigans, wild theories, shipping fuel, Easter eggs, and all those juicy character moments, you are 100% in the right place. And don’t worry; whether you’re new, a lazy gamer (respect), a die-hard shipper, or here for the analysis, we’ve got something for everyone. So kick back, grab a snack (maybe not one of those jelly cakes, though 🤢), and let’s jump right in!

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  • S2 · E3
    February 2 · 1 hr 38 min

    S2E3: Breaking Down "The Profligate" - Episode 3 of Season 2 of Fallout on Amazon Prime

    Welcome, fellow shippers and Fallout fans! Heather and Chelsea here from I Will Go Down With This Ship, back and ready to break down every awkward, hilarious, gut-wrenching detail from episode three of season two of Fallout. Grab your Nuka-Cola, get comfy, and let’s dive deep into the wild relationship dynamics, morality debates, world-building and more. We’re here to dissect, analyze, and fangirl (and boy) out loud. And this week, kudos to Cuddlefish for leaving a huge, thoughtful comment—we love this kind of community engagement and fan theories. So before the full recap, we’re diving into audience questions, sparring about ship wars, and asking if Max will ever just catch a break.

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  • S2 · E2
    January 22 · 1 hr 37 min

    S2E2: Breaking Down "The Golden Rule" - Episode 2 of Season 2 of Fallout on Amazon Prime

    Welcome back, shippers and Vault dwellers! If you're here, you probably just finished Episode 2 of Fallout's latest season and are dying to talk about all the feels, drama, and epic moments. You're in the right place. Heather and Chelsea are on deck to break down "The Golden Rule," an episode that took us from laughing our butts off with vault shenanigans to ugly crying over fridge moments (seriously, did anyone not cry?!). So, grab your Nuka-Cola and prepare for a super detailed, super shipper-centric journey through all things Fallout Episode 2. No holding back here: let’s get into all the juicy, heartbreaking, and hilarious bits, character by character and scene by scene.

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  • S1 · E9
    Sep 14, 2024 · 1 hr 9 min

    Fandom Friday: Interview with Ghoulcy Fanfic Author Kaylene

    Join us for an exclusive interview with Kaylene, the creative mind behind the popular Ghoulcy fanfic “Ruined” on AO3. In this episode, Kaylene, also known as dovah_kulaas, shares her incredible journey from her early days on deviantART and fanfiction.net to becoming a Ghoulcy fanfic favorite on AO3. Learn how she balances her life as a vet tech with her passion for writing, and hear about her very first fanfic project. Whether you’re a longtime fan of “Ruined” or new to Kaylene’s work, this episode offers a deeper look into the person behind the fic. Don’t miss it!

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  • S1 · E3
    Jul 17, 2024 · 1 hr 52 min

    S1E3: Breaking Down "The Head" - Episode 3 of Fallout on Amazon Prime

    Welcome back to I Will Go Down With This Ship! In Episode 3, Heather and Chelsea dive into complex character motives, incredible writing setups, and fallout of key events. Don't miss this one and share your thoughts below!

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  • S1 · E1
    Jul 3, 2024 · 57 hr 14 min

    S1E1: Breaking Down "The End" - Episode 1 of Fallout on Amazon Prime

    Join us for our first official episode of I Will Go Down With This Ship! We dive into the complex dynamics of Fallout, especially between Cooper and Lucy. (Not to mention some of our fears regarding things the writers might do in the future.) Don’t forget to comment and share!

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  • #1
    Jun 9, 2024 · 15 min

    I Will Go Down With This Ship: Introductions

    In this introductory episode, hosts Heather and Chelsea introduce themselves and explain the concept and purpose of their podcast. They discuss what shipping is and the difference between canon and crackships. Chelsea and Heather also share some of their favorite ships currently and from their history of fandom involvement. They preview that their first season's focus will be on analyzing the relationship between the Ghoul and Lucy from the Fallout series.

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