Raina & Stevie welcome Viktor Devonne for some much needed education on The Simpsons. Specifically, Marge & Homer and #relationshipgoals. The Simpsons: They're Just People!  Questions, comments, concerns? Hit us up on Twitter @defendyourship, or email us at [email protected].

Ringing in 2021 the same way we ended last year - getting real about Lord of the Rings. This time we're talking about hobbits: how much we love them, and how disappointing the movies were. Featuring Caitlin with an army of quotes, and Betty Brash, who really really really loves hobbits.  Questions, comments, concerns? Hit us up on Twitter @defendyourship, or email us at [email protected].

At the close of the year, we gathered our friends (from a distance) to discuss my favorite thing in the world - The Lord of the Rings. Because we know everyone always could stand to hear more about The Lord of the Rings. With us are Caitlin and Betty Brash to discuss linguistics, hobbits, and simping for Sauron.  Questions, comments, concerns? Hit us up on Twitter @defendyourship, or email us at [email protected].

Mutants. Private islands. Connected bedrooms. It's time to talk about Jean Grey, Cyclops, and Wolverine. Also Emma Frost - it's a party! Featuring Maggie McMuffin, who is now billed as a recurring character on this podcast.  Content Warnings: Discussions of polyamory at varying levels of health and success.  Questions, comments, concerns? Hit us up on Twitter @defendyourship, or email us at [email protected]. And don't forget to venmo Maggie @lastchancedancer!

This week we welcome Henry from the wonderful podcast It Came From a Monster Movie to teach us all about the Godzilla fandom and its woes.  Content Warning: Discussion of racism and colourism in fandom. The hosts and guest on this episode are white.  Questions, comments, concerns? Hit us up on Twitter @defendyourship, or email us at [email protected]. 

Get ready for a live reading of a brand new fanfiction! You'll never guess who it's about. I'll tell you: Spiderman, and J. Jonah Jameson. They're kissing, just get over it. Featuring America Online as our treasured guest.  Content Warning: A live reading of an erotic fanfiction, misuse of web, minor discussion of age gap relationship in fandom.  Want to rant to us about your favorite ship? Follow us on Twitter @defendyourship, or email us at [email protected].

Welcome to Season 2! Just in time to sooth your wrinkled brain from the doldrums of election night. Stevie & Raina welcome back Maggie McMuffin to discuss Paradise Kiss in all its haute couture teen glory. What's it like to revisit your favorite teen manga as a Grown Up (TM)? You're about to find out.  Content Warnings: Discussion of rape and sexual assault. Also discussions of misguided teenage expectations for romance.  Want to rant to us about your favorite ship? Reach out on Twitter @defendyourship, or email us at [email protected].

A quick announcement from Raina & Stevie. We will be taking a season break, and hopefully see you again soon.  Keep getting wrecked in a good way!

Welcome to our final episode of Season 1! Today we have the fantastic DJ Stormageddon discussing everything he loves about Mass Effect and gaming fandom. Specifically, Kaidan Alenko and Commander Shepherd. Bonus topics include: video game modding as fandom, and how much we love beards.  Content Warnings: Discussion of gender in Mass Effect and Mass Effect fandom, which often relies on male/female as differentiators.  Have any ideas for what you'd like to hear in our next season? Would you like to be a guest and share your ship? Reach out to us on Twitter @defendyourship, or email us at [email protected]. 

This week Raina and Stevie talk through their favorite iconic animes, courtesy of Gainax and Studio Trigger (complete with Gainax ending).  Follow us on Twitter @defendyourship or email us at [email protected]!