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Ship TeaseWild Cards: “Just kiss a little, Max and Ellis”In this Very Special Episode of Ship Tease, Jennifer and Heather are straight-up gushing about Wild Cards and why shippers who love Castle, Bones, and The X-Files gotta watch it. This charming, trope-tastic crime dramedy follows a con artist with a heart of gold, Max Mitchell, and a grumpy-but-honorable demoted detective named Cole Ellis who are forced to work together to solve cases for various plot-related reasons. But it's no mystery to shippers that the real trick to solving any of life's dilemmas can be found in the chemistry between Max and Ellis. Show notes: Watch th...2024-09-0259 minShip TeaseMr. & Mrs. Smith, Part 2: Ship It or Skip It?Heather and Jennifer return forMr. & Mrs. Smith, Part 2 to give you the verdict on whether the show lived up to our shipping expectations. Donald Glover and Maya Erskine star as John and Jane Smith, two spies posing as a married couple for their mission, but is the chemistry enough to carry a full 8-episode season? What could the future hold of a potential season 2? Heather and Jennifer share their opinion on how the show handled the Mr. and Mrs. Smith dynamic and let viewers know if they should ship it or skip it. Show notes & recommendations d...2024-05-1243 minShip TeaseRomance Fans React to the Mr. & Mrs. Smith Trailers!If you’re a romantic suspense fan, you are probably holding your breath just like we are that the new Mr. and Mrs. Smith TV series will live up to our shipping expectations. The series, which premieres February 2 on Amazon Prime, is a reimagining of the movie starring Brad Pitt & Angelina Jolie. Donald Glover and Maya Erskine star as John and Jane Smith, two spies posing as a married couple for their mission who are maybe, just maybe, stumbling into real feelings for each other. Ahead of the show’s first 8 episodes, hosts Jennifer and Heather discussed their first impr...2024-02-0441 minShip TeaseOur Top 10 Fantasy Ships OF ALL TIME, Part 2Heather and Jennifer pay their respects to 5 more iconic ships in the conclusion to a two-part roundup of their favorite fantasy romances. Stay tuned for send-ups to the classic pairing of Buttercup and Westley in The Princess Bride, enemies-to-lovers greats Geralt and Yennefer in The Witcher, K-drama royalty Kim Shin and Eun Tak in Guardian: The Great and Lonely God (aka Goblin), and more. Couples & gifs discussed in the episode (by timestamp):01:37 - Couple #6: Frank/Karen in The Punisher11:05 - Couple #7: Geralt/Yennefer in The Witcher TV series11:15 - “Same scene, VERY different fonts” gifse...2023-06-2535 minShip TeaseOur Top 10 Fantasy Ships OF ALL TIME, Part 1What’s not to like about a good fantasy romance? There are life-or-death stakes, heightened emotions, and–above all–MAGIC. In part 1 of this 2-part recommendation roundup, Jennifer and Heather discuss 5 of their all-time favorite fantasy ships, with 5 more to follow in the next episode. Come for legendary couples like Aragorn and Arwen from the Lord of the Rings films and stay for new faves like Kaz and Inej from Leigh Bardugo’s Shadow & Bone universe, Lan and Nynaeve from the Wheel of Time TV show, and Jude and Cardan from the Cruel Prince book trilogy.Couples...2023-06-111h 01Ship TeaseLockwood & Co.: Let Locklyle Raise Your SpiritsNetflix’s supernatural thriller Lockwood & Co. delivered on every level, from its riveting ghost stories to its delicious main couple, Lucy Carlyle and Anthony Lockwood (aka Locklyle). In a world where ghosts are real and only teenagers can exorcise them, paranormal investigators Lucy and Lockwood are an unstoppable force through the first (and ultimately only) season. Given its unmistakable X-Files vibes, Jennifer knew Heather would get into the spirit of the show–and indeed she did, watching it all before this recommendation episode was even recorded. Join them as they relive some of Locklyle’s best moments.Gifs...2023-06-0455 minShip TeaseOuter Banks: Why Jiara’s Worth the WaitAnyone can enjoy Netflix’s madcap adventure series Outer Banks. For shippers, though, the slow-burn friends-to-lovers relationship between JJ Maybank and Kiara Carrera is something to savor. Heather waited a few seasons to pitch this couple to Jenn, but now the time has finally come to talk about Jiara. Because, let’s face it: That “no Pogue-on-Pogue macking” rule was made to be broken. And if you love Joey and Pacey in Dawson’s Creek, you may just find yourself hooked on JJ/Kiara too.Show notes and gifs mentioned in the episode (by timestamp):12:14...2023-05-281h 01Ship Tease8 TV Couples Who Deserved BetterShipping always involves risk. You may be invested in a will-they-or-won’t-they where the creator ultimately chooses not to go the romance route. Or maybe the creator WAS planning to pay off the relationship, but didn’t get to finish the story on their own terms. Jennifer and Heather know the pain of shipping pairings in these situations, and they have compiled a list of 10 TV couples who deserved a better ending to their story. Buckle up for rants about Criminal Minds, How I Met Your Mother, Veronica Mars, and more!Show notes & couples discussed in the...2023-05-211h 44Ship TeaseOur Top 10 Favorite Slow Burns: Nace, Chenford, and More!Slow-burn romances (where two characters take their sweet time getting together) are catnip to shippers who enjoy a buildup of anticipation before collecting their endgame. Jennifer and Heather discuss their love for the trope and share their top 10 favorite slow-burn ships, including Nancy/Ace from Nancy Drew, Tim/Lucy (aka Chenford) from The Rookie, Janine/Gregory from Abbott Elementary, Pacey/Joey from Dawson’s Creek, and many more.Show notes & couples discussed in the episode (by timestamp):15:04 - Couple #1: Janine and Gregory, Abbott Elementary17:40 - Janine/Gregory sexy dance gifsetsABBOTT EL...2023-04-301h 15Ship TeaseSeason 3 Confessions: What Recommendations Did We *Really* Take?It’s the moment of truth: How many of the TV show & book recommendations from Season 3 did Jenn and Heather *actually* take? Do they now share a few more OTPs, or nah? Find out in this Ship Tease bonus episode.If you'd like us to discuss your favorite ship next season, follow us on Twitter at @ShipTeasePod. Ships discussed in the episode (by timestamp): 01:50 - Eternals' Makkari and Druig07:50 - Nancy Drew's Nancy and Ace23:53 - Wheel of Time's Lan and Nynaeve33:20 - St...2022-11-121h 38Ship TeaseBridgerton, The Sequel: Our Kate & Anthony ReactionsEveryone on the internet seems to have an opinion about Netflix’s sensational Bridgerton series, and Heather and Jennifer are no exception. The show’s much-discussed Season 2 features Anthony Bridgerton and Kate Sharma’s slow-burn romance, but with some pretty big departures from the book that inspired it, Julia Quinn’s The Viscount Who Loved Me. In a special episode of the pod, Jennifer and Heather discuss what they loved and hated about the book-to-screen adaptation, because–shocker!—they don’t exactly see eye-to-eye…Gifs mentioned in the episode by timestamp:33:24 - Jenn recommends a TikTok by auth...2022-07-111h 10Ship TeaseThe Cleaning Lady’s Thony and Arman: So Wrong It’s RightFans of surprisingly sexy crime dramas like Good Girls and Good Behavior shouldn’t miss Fox’s under-the-radar series The Cleaning Lady. Starring Elodie Yung (a.k.a. Elektra in Daredevil) as Thony, a mom who will risk everything to save her gravely ill son, and the criminally handsome Adan Canto as a mob boss named Arman, The Cleaning Lady really shouldn’t be romantic. So why can’t Heather stop wishing for Thony and Arman to leave their lovers and rule the criminal underworld together? And does she stand any chance of getting Jenn to give the show (and the...2022-07-101h 11Ship TeaseAbbott Elementary: Gregory and Janine Get an A+ in ChemistryAbbott Elementary had the buzziest debut for a comedy in recent memory, winning viewers over with its charming documentary-style depiction of staff working at an elementary school in Philadelphia. But what captured our attention was the obvious chemistry between two teachers, bubbly Janine and a stoic new substitute teacher named Gregory. Jennifer educates Heather on their appeal and why she should head back to school for this grumpy/sunshine duo. Gifsets and videos referenced in this episode by timestamp:14:30 - Gif #1: Jim/Pam and Janine/Gregory parallels23:50 - Gif #2 - “I don’t want some...2022-06-0753 minShip TeaseUpload’s Nathan and Nora: A Match Made in (Virtual) HeavenPerfect for fans of The Office and The Good Place, the Amazon Prime TV series Upload features a perfect mix of laugh-out-loud comedy, scathing satire, and surprisingly sweet romance. Heather’s prepared to use Jennifer’s fondness for comedies to get her invested in the relationship between Nathan, an app developer starting his afterlife in a virtual heaven called Lakeview, and Nora, the “angel” who is charged with helping him adapt to his strange new reality. Could Nathan and Nora be the next Jim and Pam?Trigger warning: References to suicideGif sets and...2022-05-0159 minShip TeasePaladin’s Grace: Fake Makeouts Solve EverythingThe fantasy romance novel Paladin’s Grace by T. Kingfisher blew Jennifer away when she first read it, and now she recommends it to everyone…except for Heather, apparently! Paladin’s Grace introduces us to Stephen, a paladin who’s struggling to find a new purpose until the day a tempting woman runs into his arms and shakes up his world. Can a fake makeout solve all their problems? Survey says: Yes!Trigger warnings: View a list of trigger warnings for the Saint of Steel series via BookTriggerWarnings.com or on T. Kingfisher’s website via redwom...2022-04-101h 08Ship TeaseStarstruck: Like Notting Hill, but Funnier and SexierWhen Jessie met Tom, she thought he was an average guy, but after a one-night stand, Jessie realizes he’s a leading man of Hollywood. With these Notting Hill vibes, Heather is sure she can persuade Jennifer to cast Starstruck’s Jessie and Tom as her new favorite rom-com pairing. The biggest obstacle is Jennifer’s aversion to the celebrity trope in romance novels. Does this charming British television series have a shot of winning her over?Gifsets, videos, and interviews mentioned by timestamp:22:50 - The morning after gifset via holly-mckenzie.tumblr.com 31:00 - “You do kn...2022-04-0349 minShip TeaseWheel of Time’s Lanaeve: Love Is a Battlefield It’s the end of the world as we know it, but Lanaeve shippers are doing just fine. Jennifer is ALL IN on Amazon Prime’s TV adaptation of Robert Jordan’s epic fantasy series Wheel of Time. While the show’s plot focuses on discovering the Dragon Reborn, Jennifer only has eyes for Warder Lan Mandragoran and his reluctant ally, Nynaeve al’Meara. She feels confident she can win Heather over with this frenemies-to-lovers pairing, especially since their meet-cute involves a sexy sword fight!Videos and gifsets mentioned in the episode (by timestamp):42:06: “Love at first...2022-03-201h 38Ship TeaseNancy Drew: Nace Is on the CaseNancy’s steadily growing feelings for her friend and fellow amateur detective Ace has been one of the best parts of the CW’s Nancy Drew TV series. Can Heather use some of Nancy and Ace’s top moments to convince Jenn to pick up where she left off with the show and join the ranks of Nace Nation?Gifs mentioned in the episode (by timestamp):39:08 - nace + touch gifset via nacesource.tumblr.com 45:53 - Ace and Nancy lock eyes in front of George gifset via chris-hargreeves.tumblr.com (season 3 spoilers)65:33 - Nancy dreaming about A...2022-02-271h 21Ship TeaseThe Eternals: Our Beautiful, Beautiful DrukkariWhen Jenn walked into the theater to see Marvel’s The Eternals, she fully expected to be rooting for one couple, but when she walked out, she was committed to the scene-stealing Druig and Makkari instead. Now she’s going to do everything in her power to talk Heather into joining her on the Good Ship Drukkari…unless she already has?!Videos mentioned in the episode (by timestamp):22:30: TikTok video: Every Time Druig calls Makkari "Beautiful Makkari" (source: koodruig)37:45: Fan video: "Druig and Makkari: rewrite the stars | drukkari ♥ eternals edit" (source: manikas-whims)44:11: TikTok video: Ba...2022-02-131h 00Ship TeaseSeason 2 Confessions: What Did We Actually Watch and Read?It’s the moment of truth: How many of the TV show & book recommendations from Season 2 did Jenn and Heather *actually* take? Do they now share a few more OTPs, or nah? Find out in this Ship Tease bonus episode.Fandoms and Relationships discussed in the episode (by time stamp)02:40 - Recommendation #1: Simon/Daphne in Netflix's historical drama series Bridgerton07:35 - Recommendation #2: Lara Jean/Peter K. in Jenny Han's YA book trilogy To All the Boys I've Loved Before17:25 - Recommendation #3: Nick/Jess in Fox's comedy series New Gi...2021-08-221h 42Ship TeaseTitans: We’re Here for the Emotional PornDC’s Titans is the best superhero show you’re not watching. Why? Because Dick Grayson (aliases: Robin & Nightwing) and Kory Anders (a.k.a. Starfire) light up the screen in every scene they share. Jennifer’s hoping their undeniable chemistry will work its magic on Heather too…Gifs discussed in the episode (by time stamp)11:02 - The dark and gritty “Power/Rangers [Bootleg]” short film Heather has watched (too) many times13:30 - Jon & Sansa / Starfire & Nightwing parallels photo37:24 - “We’ll figure it out together” gif set 42:57 - Kory and Dick being ridiculously sexy in gif formJen...2021-06-211h 16Ship TeaseElite: “Nadia and Guzman Are Literal Fire”Even if a Spanish teen soap/murder mystery doesn’t sound like your usual type of television show, Netflix’s Elite may just win you over with Guzmán and Nadia’s love-hate relationship. Heather and guest host Jen Wattley came to love the pair for their similarities to Logan and Veronica of Veronica Mars, but they are willing to bet that it’s Guznadia’s hurt-comfort scenes that will lure Jennifer into the fandom...Gifs discussed in the episode (by timestamp):37:06 - Top Season 1 Guznadia moments gif set56:40 - Guzmán and Nadia’s almost-kiss...2021-06-131h 22Ship TeaseNever Have I Ever: Team Ben vs. Team Paxton (But Not Really)Never Have Jennifer and Heather Ever … loved a love triangle—until they saw Netflix’s Never Have I Ever and totally fell for Devi’s chemistry with both Ben and Paxton. They each make a case for why they favor one boy over the other for Devi in this coming-of-age dramedy. Photos and gifs discussed in the episode (by timestamp):36:45 - (Ben/Devi) - How Ben looks at Devi (“Devi exists”) https://montygreen.tumblr.com/post/618866210451456000/insp-devi-edition-x54:45 & 01:01:40 - (Paxton/Devi) - Paxton to the rescue (“You keep having to rescue me at parties.”) https://bellamyblak.tumbl...2021-05-301h 22Ship TeaseYellowstone: Ride or Die for Second-Chance RomanceYou wouldn’t guess it from the first few episodes, but Kevin Costner’s Montana-set TV show Yellowstone features an unexpectedly delightful love story. Heather makes a case for why Jennifer simply must meet Beth Dutton and Rip Wheeler, whose second-chance romance just gets better and better.Photos/Gifs discussed in the episode (by time stamp):Where to stream Yellowstone Seasons 1-3 via Good Housekeeping36:33 - Beth and Rip Season 2 promotional photos via tumblr47:30 - Forehead kisses gif set via tumblr53:00 - "Resurrection Day" gif set via tumblr Heather's list of Yellowstone's Top Beth/Rip li...2021-05-241h 07Ship TeaseGinny and Georgia: Give Me Hot People and a MysteryGuest host Saimah Haque joins Heather and Jennifer this week to pitch them on a show! Netflix's Ginny and Georgia offers a little bit of crime, a little bit of mother-daughter bonding, and a whole lot of shipping potential for single mother Georgia. However, it’s small-town restaurant owner, Joe, that catches Saimah’s eye the most!Gifs discussed in the episode (by timestamp):All of Ginny’s Suitors: Joe, Zion & Paul16:00 - Ginny and Joe's condiments/horse-named-Milkshake exchanges20:00 - Joe pours coffee for Georgia21:00 - Joe in a suit2021-05-091h 04Ship TeaseJen Deluca's Well Met: We Love One (1) PirateEverybody loves a ren faire! Or at least, that’s what Jennifer is counting on this week with her recommendation of Jen Deluca’s rom-com novel Well Met. She’s totally smitten with the romance between renaissance faire organizer Simon and first-time volunteer Emily, who plays the saucy tavern wench to his dashing pirate. Can Jennifer convince Heather to join her in crowning these two shipworthy?Photos discussed in the episode (by timestamp):17:44: Well Met cover2021-05-0246 minShip TeaseShadow & Bone: And HE’S the Sunshine One!In celebration of Netflix’s Shadow and Bone TV series, Jennifer and Heather dive into the inspiration behind it all: Leigh Bardugo’s popular Grishaverse books. Plus, Heather does her best to convince Jennifer to get on board with the Nikolai/Zoya relationship, which develops later on in this epic fantasy story.Gifs and photos discussed in the episode (by timestamps)33:30 - Gif set of Nikola/Zoya excerpts51:48 - Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith meme53:40 - Sujaya Dasgupta as Zoya Nazyalensky in Shadow & BoneExtra credit reading & viewing:Shadow and B...2021-04-251h 12Ship TeaseWandaVision: Romancing the (Mind) StoneHeather has been disappointed by Marvel in the past, so Jennifer knew she had her work cut out for her to convince her to watch WandaVision on Disney+. Let’s see how this goes…Gifs discussed in the episode (by timestamp)38:27: “I just feel you” gif set39:49: Infinity War improvised scene 55:20: WandaVision Episode 3 gif set Additional reading:Jennifer Proffitt’s 2014 article about Tom HiddlestonThe Black Widow/Hawkeye LiveJournal community Heather used to co-moderate is still alive and kicking. Need a refresher? Here’s every scene bet...2021-04-181h 12Ship TeaseAnne with an E: Who Doesn’t Like Shirbert?!L.M. Montgomery’s Anne of Green Gables may be a children’s book series, but we all know that Anne/Gilbert (a.k.a. Shirbert) is one of the greatest ships OF ALL TIME. The Anne with an E television adaptation understands this perfectly, as Jennifer’s about to find out...Gifs discussed in the episode (by timestamp):13:45 - Anne/Gilbert Season 3 heart eyes44:42 - The (in)famous Slate Scene50:40 - Shirbert dancing gif setFan vid recs:“Agape” by Team Hodgins“23” by blueoverme“Surrender” by Somewhere Else“Together again” by Juli Grise...2021-04-1159 minShip TeaseThe Dragon Prince: A Shipping Variety PackAnimated series are a hard sell for Heather. However, Jennifer is confident the magic, drama, and world-building of Netflix’s The Dragon Prince—not to mention the coming-of-age romance between human prince Callum and elf assassin Rayla—will be enough of a temptation to get her to try the show. Gifs and videos discussed in the episode (by timestamp):31:24 Fan video Heather watched previously49:56 The unrequited love dynamic Jennifer loves There’s magic to be found in these gifs: Other couples to enjoy on Dragon PrinceRayllum ki2021-03-281h 03Ship TeaseCrash Landing on You: Baby’s first K-dramaA perfect mix of romance, drama, action, and comedy, the popular K-drama Crash Landing on You is Heather’s latest television addiction. She’ll never know peace if she can’t manage to tempt Jennifer and guest co-host Titi to try the show and meet star-crossed lovers Yoon Se-ri and Captain Ri Jeong Hyeok. Gifs discussed in the episode:15:10 - Captain Ri and Se-ri taking care of each other 22:24 - RiRi serving looks in The Umbrella Scene 27:59 - A master class in chemistry (a.k.a RiRi in the parking garage) 44:54: Mutual pining at the clamba...2021-03-211h 15Ship TeaseNew Girl: Jake Johnson Appreciation SocietyNick Miller is the grumpy bartender we all wish we had in our lives and his romance with the simply adorkable Jess Day in New Girl is the dose of happiness we all need. While Heather loves the pairing, she’s never finished the show to see how they get their happy ending, and it’s about time.Extra credit reading:Jenn’s Shipper’s Guide to Watching New Girl for the Nick/Jess RomanceNick and Jess relationship recap (source: New Girl)Fan video: The Story of Nick and Jess (source: jessxnight)Gif set: New Girl bu...2021-03-141h 08Ship TeaseTo All the Boys I’ve Loved Before: You deserve book!Peter K.Sure, you have totally fallen for Lara Jean Song Covey and Peter Kavinsky in the To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before movies, but have you read the books by Jenny Han that started it all? Jennifer never has, despite loving the movies, and it’s time for Heather to prove that while the books aren’t necessarily better, they’re equally delightful—and required reading!The post-canon Lara Jean/Peter K fanfic you need in your life: “i knew from the first time, i’d stay for a long time” by gracelessheartlinesHeather’s love letter to the first movie: T...2021-03-081h 09Ship TeaseBridgerton: “Never read the reviews”Despite anticipating Bridgerton for months, Jennifer still hasn’t finished watching it because of a controversial scene that carried over from Julia Quinn’s historical romance novel The Duke and I. Are Simon and Daphne’s best moments enough to overcome her hesitations about the wildly popular Netflix series?Trigger warning: This episode contains discussion of sexual assault and an abusive parent.Continue reading the latest on dit:Vanity Fair on How Bridgerton Handles the Book’s Wildly Controversial ScenePop Sugar’s take: I Wanted to Root for Bridgerton’s Daphne and Simon, but Th...2021-02-281h 19Ship TeaseOur 2021 WishlistNo matter how many swoon-worthy romances they consume, Heather and Jennifer always want more. Greedy shippers that they are, they have even dared to put their 2021 wish list out into the universe...It's a very happy new year for us with these upcoming book adaptations coming to our screens:Bridgerton trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gpv7ayf_tyE The Hating Game news: https://variety.com/2020/film/global/austin-stowell-lucy-hale-mister-smith-the-hating-game-1234826960/ Shadow & Bone news: ht...2020-12-2031 minShip TeaseOur top 10 ships of 2020 If there’s one thing Jennifer and Heather can agree on, it’s that escaping into fiction has never been more necessary than in 2020. Luckily, they managed to find plenty of ships to love. In this special episode, they each weigh in on their top 5 couples of the year.There’s no question that 2020 has been a garbage fire, but here are 10 fictional couples that brought us joy...Jenn’s Top 5:#5 Jackson/Sloane in Holidate#4: Maelyn/Andrew in the novel In a Holidaze by Christina Lauren#3: Joe/Nicky in Old Guard#2: Viv/Jackson in Sex Educat...2020-11-221h 05Ship TeaseSeason 1 Confessions: What did we actually watch and read? It’s the moment of truth: How many of the TV show & book recommendations from Season 1 did Jenn and Heather *actually* take? Do they now share a few more OTPs, or nah?And because we can never stop recommending:Heather gushed about how a couple in Bitterblue by Kristin Cashore had her searching out fan fiction to get their happy ending. Luckily (after we recorded), she found out a long-awaited sequel is coming that will give her a canon happily ever after... hopefully. Feel-good fall vibes can be found with Hallmark's October Kiss. 2020-10-271h 07Ship TeaseNormal People: Caught in their orbitNormal People follows young lovers Connell and Marianne from their secret high school romance to navigating love and life in university. But since this is an established couple, does Jennifer have any hope of convincing Heather to falling for this Hulu show, based on the book by Sally Rooney? Already lost in the Marianne and Connell solar system? Get hooked on this Instagram account devoted to Connell’s Chain. Read an excerpt from Sally Rooney’s Normal People to get a taste of book-Marianne and book-Connell. Take a peek at all the secret glances between...2020-10-131h 02Ship TeaseLove, Victor: The fluffy fluff we deserveHulu’s sweet new show Love, Victor is essentially fanfic come to life, but that’s only one reason Heather’s feeling good about her odds of convincing Jennifer to give the teen rom-com a try. (Mostly it’s because Victor/Benji are completely irresistible.)Spoiler warning: Heather and Jennifer discuss some mild (very mild!) spoilers for the first couple episodes of Love, Victor.Not quite ready to go steady with Love, Victor? Let these links woo you...4 Victor/Benji-Related Reasons to Watch Love, Victor (via ShipRecced)Pore over the...2020-10-0648 minShip TeaseBeach Read: The perfect book?Jennifer describes Beach Read by Emily Henry as a nearly perfect read, but does that oversell it to Heather when she tries to convince her to fall for the rivals-next-door, Gus and January?If you need more to go on (or if you’re already obsessed with Beach Read too), check out these links:Read an excerpt from Beach Read to sample January and Gus’s chemistry (via betches.com)See how delicious the book looks paired with a cup of tea & a tiny chocolate cake (via Instagram)Discover more abou...2020-09-291h 12Ship TeaseThe Simple Wild: Grumpy hero alertFinally, a book rec! Heather’s crazy about the opposites-attract romance between city girl Calla and hot-shot pilot Jonah in K.A. Tucker’s Simple Wild series. Can she entice Jenn into a binge-read of her own?If you enjoyed this episode, go Wild with these bonus links:Learn more about the book and read an excerpt on author K.A. Tucker's websiteGet a feel for the book’s aesthetic with these pretty Tumblr gifsets:"Six other pilots available and I had to be the one to get you""You're not alone""A forever kind of thi...2020-09-2258 minShip TeaseAnna the Detective: That's the spirit!Jennifer has gone on a saga to watch the Russian supernatural mystery period drama, Anna the Detective, and wants Heather to join her. The problem is… Jennifer's already tried once before to get Heather to watch and couldn’t get her to commit to watching the show for the romance between Anna and Shtolman. Does she have a ghost of a chance this time? Continue watching to see the magic that is Anna and Shtolman:YouTube fan video #1: Анна и Штольман - Там нет меня (Анна-детективъ) by Winter SunYouTube fan video #2: Анна и Штольман Adagio by татьяна васильева2020-09-1557 minShip TeaseGood Behavior: Dysfunctional in a healthy wayYes, okay, maybe it’s morally questionable to ship a (fictional) hitman and a thief. It sure is fun, though! Obviously, Heather needed to introduce Jenn to the wonders of Letty and Javier from TNT’s Good Behavior. Obviously.If you want to be released for Good Behavior, explore the content we mentioned in the podcast: “Nitesky” by hurleybird (via YouTube) New York Times review: With ‘Good Behavior,’ Lady Mary Takes a Lowlife Turn2020-09-0851 minShip TeaseFeel Good: “Tell me something Canadian”Jennifer knows it’s a risk to recommend that Heather ship a couple who get together early on in the show’s run, but what if they’re really, really cute? Because that’s exactly the case with Mae and George in Netflix’s comedy series Feel Good.If you think you Feel Good now, watch the series trailer and check out the gifs mentioned in our conversation:Feel Good series 1 trailer (via YouTube)Gifset: “Failed version of both.” (via tumblr)Gifset: “I’ve never seen Macbeth.” (via tumblr)Gifset: “Tell me something Canadian.” (via2020-09-0156 minShip TeaseNew Amsterdam: “The fandom made me do it”Heather has no doubt that Dr. Max Goodwin and Dr. Helen Sharp (a.k.a. Sharpwin) will eventually give into the ~vibes~ between them in NBC’s medical drama New Amsterdam. But can she persuade Jennifer to hop aboard this (admittedly quite complicated) slow-burn ship?Ready to make your first appointment at New Amsterdam? 10 out of 10 doctors recommend starting here...11 Things the Sharpwin Fandom Taught Me About New Amsterdam’s Max/HelenYouTube fan vid #1: “Max & Helen || Hunger” by marts (Note: contains Season 2 spoilers)Tumblr gifset: Out-of-context Max and Helen moments that illu...2020-08-251h 09Ship TeaseSex Education: Do it for Gillian's jumpsuitsAs we’ve established, Heather has a well-documented weakness for Gillian Anderson. Can Jennifer tempt her to try the Netflix series Sex Education by making a case for the romance between Anderson’s Jean and her love interest? If not, Jennifer has a second ship in her back pocket. Want to get an A in our class? Here’s your extra credit assignment for Sex Education:"jean & jakob | sex education" by Hannah Campbell (via YouTube)"Jackson & Viv: Light me up" by Jovana90x (via YouTube)Jackson & Viv gifset (via Tumblr)2020-08-181h 00Ship TeaseThe X-Files, Part I: Can Heather make Jenn believe?Mulder and Scully are an ICONIC duo—and Heather’s all-time favorite OTP. Will Jenn take her recommendation and finally, for the love of MSR, try watching The X-Files again?Gifsets Heather alludes to in the episode:Squeeze: https://chloedeckr.tumblr.com/post/181123047802Season 1 MSR: https://lukesdanes.tumblr.com/post/189765914616/mulder-and-scully-in-the-x-files-season-1Want to experience The X-Files alongside Jenn? Check out her “Shipper Track” homework assignment.Already sold on MSR? Read “21 Times Mulder/Scully Ruined Me for All Other TV Romances” and “How to Say ‘I Love Yo...2020-08-111h 22
Ship TeaseIntroducing 'Ship Tease': You never forget your first!Do you remember the first moment you started shipping a couple for the very first time—and we mean the very first? Hosts Jennifer Proffitt and Heather Waters introduce 'Ship Tease,' a new podcast where every week they take turns recommending television, books, and movies based purely on the romance potential. Get to know the hosts and learn about their first ships!2020-08-0203 min