Grace, James and Nick are on a mission to find the best works of the fanfiction community. Join us bi-weekly as we explore a new fandoms, learn about the most popular fan couples ("Ships") and get lost down many rabbit holes along the way. Expect adult content and discussion of sexual topics throughout. Intro music by Matthew Dommett, more of his work can be found here: https://soundcloud.com/matthew-dommett
…
continue reading
We've let them cook, and here we are. This week we're talking Nosferatu, the 2024 remake that was unusually horny compared to the original. Join us as we discuss the fantastic moustache and answer hard hitting questions like: Do they make a good polycule?Did Willem Dafoe keep the cat? (yes)Is James paid per mention of the 2004 Summer Blockbuster Va…
…
continue reading
This week, for the first and likely not last time this year, we take a look into Hell to see what kind of shipping we can find for Helluva Boss. Join us as we learn about the one musical Grace likes, and answer hard hitting questions like; What did Sonic the Hedgehog do to end up in Hell?How has Nick not seen Muppet Christmas Carol??Who is the best…
…
continue reading
This week (admittedly late, blame James), we revisit the Team Fortress 2 fandom, which was a delightful exploration last time. Now that TF2 has received its first (comic) update in seven years, will we see any changes in the fandom? We also ask other hard hitting questions, like;Is the Marilyn Manson rumour from high schools across the world still …
…
continue reading

1
Something Beautiful Is Going To Happen (Its Disco Elysium Yaoi)
2:04:05
2:04:05
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
2:04:05This week, Grace is away so Nick & James are left to be unhinged about Disco Elysium. Now that Nick has beaten the game, we'll be talking spoilers pretty heavily so do bear that in mind before joining us on our journey. Join us as we gush for 50 minutes about all the choices we made in these games, the world building, and politics in general, then …
…
continue reading
I think we all knew this one was coming soon right? We've been hyped enough for Sonic 3 all the way through last year, Grace and James saw it on the opening weekend and it lived up to the expectations. Join us, as we try and explain our favourite edgelord and his love of latinas to Nick, and answer important questions like: When will we get the Mup…
…
continue reading
We're back, our haitus was slightly longer than usual because everyone got ill one week after another. This extra long episode was mostly a thinly veiled excuse to gush about Wallace & Gromit, but we do talk about other things we enjoyed last year we didn't get a chance to last year, including: The ThingWallace & GromitThe Battle of Britain(?)Walla…
…
continue reading
A brief discussion between Grace and James about what men really get up to in the bathroom. This one is pretty crude so feel free to skip if that isn't your jam. Real episode is tomorrow.
…
continue reading

1
Christmas, Easter, Winter, and Teeth Special (Rise of the Guardians)
2:02:10
2:02:10
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
2:02:10In what is almost certainly our final upload of the year, the Forecasters opt to do every seasonal episode at once by talking about the other 2012 big team up movie; Rise of the Guardians This episode marks the second time we've ever recorded with all three of us in the same room! A rare feat indeed. Join us as we figure out what we want for Christ…
…
continue reading
Hey guys, No episode today, but we're posting a bunch of stuff over December so I put this out to point people elsewhere: Today, another dramatic reading goes live on our sister podcast feed (Fanfics & Chill), which can be found on every app and website this podcast is. Part 2 will go up next week. I know The Shipping Forecast has more listeners th…
…
continue reading
This week, the Forecasters discuss the ever relevant topic of which robots we would sleep with. We also take a stab at several ethical questions (but this time for real), including: Can Yes Man from Fallout New Vegas consent?At what point does it stop being a sex toy and start being a robot? And at what point would it be cheating?How has Nick not s…
…
continue reading

1
Little Witch Academia: The Best Magical High School Setting
1:54:45
1:54:45
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:54:45This week, The Forecasters wanted something fluffy, so we head back to one of Grace and James' favourite anime; Little Witch Academia. Join us as we ask hard hitting questions, like:Were there men in this show?Is Nick a Magical Girl?Can we find a copy of Night fall? If you've got a fic you'd like us to read, send it over! Our DMs are always open an…
…
continue reading
Statement of Three British Idiots doing an internet quiz to find out which of the fourteen dark powers they would get along with best. Quiz is here if you'd like to play along https://www.quotev.com/quiz/12434405/Which-TMA-fear-could-you-be-an-avatar-of
…
continue reading
Statement of Three British Idiots as they stumble lost around an archive of mostly erotics. For our Halloween special, join us as we delve into the Magnus Archives, the first Podcast that we have covered on our Podcast! TMA has a special place in the hearts of James and Grace as its one of the first fandoms they've made fan content for themselves, …
…
continue reading

1
Resident Evil: The Search for Cool Jackets
1:49:52
1:49:52
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:49:52This week, James gets to talk about his time with Resident Evil 4, which may not be super relevant right now but its new to him and dammit thats enough! Also its a thinly veiled excuse to talk about the big lady again, and who doesn't enjoy that? Join us as we ask (and sometimes even answer) hard hitting questions, like: Can you fuck a breakfast?Is…
…
continue reading

1
Treasure Atlantis: Legend of the Lost Iron Road to Groove (animated films)
1:48:20
1:48:20
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:48:20This week, the forecasters bite off more than they can chew as they try to talk about as many late 90's early 00s traditionally animated films as they can remember. Join us as James simps unabashedly, Nick talks about his secret father figure, and Grace does her best to keep us on track! If you've got a fic you'd like us to read, send it over! Our …
…
continue reading

1
2 Les 2 Misérables: The Hugh Jackman Special
1:43:42
1:43:42
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:43:42What started as our Deadpool episode rapidly went off the rails into talking about other Hugh Jackman related projects, so join us this week as James finds a flimsy excuse to talk about the greatest film ever made: the 2004 action adventure Van Helsing. Other tangents include:Was the silver surfer good?Whats the best Les Mis song (and why is Nick w…
…
continue reading

1
Three British Idiots Talk Dirty (about Portal)
2:05:33
2:05:33
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
2:05:33We're back, and this time we're doing Science! In part two of what will presumably be one day part of a Valve Trilogy, the forecasters give headfirst into everyones favourite unethical physics laboratory, join us as we: Debate the merits of Wheatley as a tumblr sexyman Figure out exactly how sex with half these character would work Get Distracted a…
…
continue reading
This week, the chaos isn't even our fault! Last opportunity we had to sit down to record things were kicking off in the UK and honestly we wern't in the right mindset for it. So here is something we recorded a month ago, where we do some quotev quizzes to find out: What kind of Faerie we are? What is your Fursona? 10 Signs you might be a furry? And…
…
continue reading
Hey everyone, This is bonus content that didn't make it into the episode, we made Nick take a buzzfeed quiz to find out which Dead Boy Detective he is and we decided to all take part. The answers will not shock you. On the way we shill for the worlds best aquarium, this isn't even sponsored but they are very good all the same, go visit if you're ev…
…
continue reading

1
The Shipping Forecast and The Case of the Two Undead Twinks
1:43:27
1:43:27
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:43:27This week, all three of the Forecasters unite once again to talk about a topic close to our hearts; British Twinks that Solve Supernatural Mysteries. Join us in our Dead Boy Detectives episode, as Grace gets so invested in a ship that she forgets we're recording. James comes to terms with the fact he is 'The Charles' (but only in that he is posh an…
…
continue reading
This week, in our second failed attempt to get all of us in a room at the same time, Nick and James opt to do the opposite of the last episode by talking about our favourite Milves. Join us as we discuss: The chaos behind the scenesMILFsA brief lesson in norse mythologyDILFsWhy are Isekais so badly namedAny many many more things If you've got a fic…
…
continue reading
This week Grace and James, in a very late Father's Day special, take some time to answer the age old question: Who has the most daddy issues? Join us as we take unexpected tangents into real world history, James mixes up something Graces really likes with something Grace really hates, and figure out if the CEO of Red Bull writes Yaoi (probably not)…
…
continue reading

1
Ghouls Just Wanna Have Fun (Fallout)
1:33:48
1:33:48
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:33:48We interrupt our usual podcast to bring you an emergency alert, remain indoors and seek shelter from the Fallout. This week we return to the Fallout universe. Last time we did a Fallout episode we titled it "Deathclaw Underboob" because we mostly saw Deathclaw content. Now, its the Ghouls turn. This was supposed to be the Fallout TV episode, but th…
…
continue reading

1
Dungeon Meshi Part 2: Oops All Monsters
1:33:23
1:33:23
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:33:23This week, we conclude our Dungeon Meshi coverage perfectly timed with their season finale (which needless to say, we haven't seen at the time of recording). Join us as we talk about where we've been over the past month and talk about the three fics from Dungeon Meshi we read in that break. Grace takes us to a modern magic AU, where monsters are re…
…
continue reading
This week, Grace and James take some time to discuss Real Person Fics. James does know that it is RPF and not RFP, but somehow he manages to get it wrong every single time it comes up in this episode. Join us as we learn about the hottest poet of the 17th century, Emperor Nero's thirst traps, debate who to ship David Mitchell with, and many many mo…
…
continue reading

1
The Shortest King (Dungeon Meshi Pt1)
1:38:50
1:38:50
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:38:50This week, the forecasters get into Dungeon Meshi/Delicious in Dungeon. We came for the fantastic autistic representation and Marcille/Fallin, and while we found that, we also found a surprising amount of thirst for all three foot seven of Chilchuk Tims. If that sounds fun, settle in and have a listen. If you've got a fic you'd like us to read, sen…
…
continue reading
Please sing the title to "Bad Romance", thanks. This week, against all odds, we have assembled a Part Two episode for What We Do In The Shadows. Join us at we talk about our favourite fics: James unlocks a secret OTP he didn't know he could want or like in 'I Love You, Colin Robinson'. Nick goes back in time to read Arthur Conan Doyle's very own WW…
…
continue reading
Hey everyone, If you listened to our last episode, you'll know Grace's Internet cut out halfway through recording and Nick and I had no idea when she would be back. So we did the only thing we could: immediately derail the episode to talk about the one topic Grace won't let us cove; beloved and frankly top tier Sci-fi series Farscape. If you'd like…
…
continue reading
This week, the Forecasters venture into the dark corners of the world where only dark horrors lurk. A place so evil that few speak its name. Staten Island. Join us, as we figure out once and for all who is the responsible adult of the three presenters, everyone tries their hand at a sketchy accent, and we take a look at the What We Do In the Shadow…
…
continue reading
Its that time again! Real life has got in the way of us doing a normal episode, so we're recording just generally chatting in the meantime! Join us as we look at fics written about the exciting new Wonka lore, find our Car-sonas, and learn just how deep the Magnus Carlsen rabbit hole really goes... Back to Cyberpunk fics soon, we promise…
…
continue reading

1
The Quest to Smooch Dystopian Idris Elba
1:30:16
1:30:16
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:30:16Wake the fuck up Samurai, we've got fics to read This week, we try and success in Night City in the only way we know how; by trying to find fix-it fics where the world isn't quite as bleak! If you want to come chat to us, you can find us on Tumblr as the-shipping-forecasters . On Twitter @Theshipforecast, Instagram/Threads @fanficsandchill, and on …
…
continue reading

1
Valentine's Day Special: Pornhub Insights
48:03
48:03
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
48:03Happy Romance Day Today, after four years of making fun of Grace for her kinks, Nick and James (mostly James) spent an hour revealing they know more than is healthy about the website Pornhub.com and its prominent figures. We talk about the delightful stats presented by https://www.pornhub.com/insights/ mostly focusing on the 2023 wrap up. Back to t…
…
continue reading
Captains Log, Stardate -360700.94. We have returned to AO3 to stock up on spicy non-human romance stories. Grace, having been freshly introduced to Star Trek has jumped right into the deep end of Garashir. Nick ever fond of the classics, has brought us some Spirk love, and gives us some Vulcan Rizz along the way. James got his wish from the last ep…
…
continue reading
By popular demand, we have Banter episodes! This week, we catch up about new years gifts and the horrors that come with them, and then do quizzes Back to the fics next Sunday! If you want to come chat to us, you can find us on Tumblr as the-shipping-forecasters . On Twitter @Theshipforecast, Instagram/Threads @fanficsandchill, and on Linkedin (yes …
…
continue reading

1
The Shipping Forecast: The Next Generation
1:26:06
1:26:06
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:26:06Its time. I don't know who let him do this, or how Grace's arm was twisted into it, but James has been allowed to talk about Star Trek. If you thought Nick wasn't normal about trains, you've clearly not asked James which is his favourite Enterprise (its the NX-01, but Sisko is my favourite captain). Join us as Grace, Nick and Mostly James talk abou…
…
continue reading
In our final episode of the year, we attempt to narrow down the true meaning of Christmas. Join us as we banish Mambo Number 5 to the Christmas Dimension, fail to decide our ship of the year, and find out about all the people who like BDSM Santa. We'll be back next year... If you want to come chat to us, you can find us on Tumblr as the-shipping-fo…
…
continue reading

1
Is God Benevolent, and other fandom topics (Good Omens Part 2)
1:41:54
1:41:54
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:41:54This week, we continue to cope with the Good Omens finale by reviewing fics we can substitute for the ending until season three comes by. We also answer some pretty heavy questions, like "Would you kick David Tennant out of bed if he was wearing crocs?", "Can an Angel and a Demon make love without exploding?" and of course "Is God Benevolent?" All …
…
continue reading

1
Good Omens: Combining Fashion with Blasphemy
1:36:35
1:36:35
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:36:35This week, we talk about David Tennants other major work this year, as James Nick and Grace discuss season 2 of Good Omens... And somewhat bizarrely keep returning to spoil Emperor's New Groove. For our international listeners, a Roadman is a fairly common UK stereotype: https://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=Roadman If you want to come ch…
…
continue reading

1
The Monster Human Romance Special (Part 2)
1:34:14
1:34:14
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:34:14Monster Love Special 2: 30 Foot Long After spending two weeks in the forest that is Ao3 looking for Bigfoot (and by Bigfoot, we mean fics we like) and we have returned with not three but FIVE fics we loved enough to talk about them (because James is indecisive!) So come join us around this metaphorical camp fire as we tell you four tall tales about…
…
continue reading

1
The Monster/Human Romance Special (Part One)
1:53:01
1:53:01
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:53:01The Monster Love Special This week, join us as we divert from our usual format to answer the demanding questions of the modern age, like "Is Bigfoot real?", "Is Bigfoot hot?" and "Do vampires even count as monsters for the purpose of monster/human relationships?" All this and more (incluing our top five sexiest monsters), in tonights Shipping Forec…
…
continue reading

1
Fire Emblem p2: Three Houses, Two Fics, One Cup (of Coffee)
1:36:21
1:36:21
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:36:21Our long awaited Fire Emblem second half is here! Join the forecasters as we talk about our favourite fics of the FE3H fandom. Grace, ever soft for edgelords, joins Felix and Sylvain in a coffee shop AU (our first Coffee Shop this year!), and throws us a twist none of us saw coming! Then James does his best to do justice to the longest fic we have …
…
continue reading

1
(Rune Factory) I'm here to Bang Anime Milves and Grow Turnips
1:13:29
1:13:29
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:13:29This week, join us for a semi-Chaos episode. Nick is out of town, so Grace and James have done a mini episode on Rune Factory. This episode was recorded in the mirror universe too, because Grace is the organised one today! Join us as we answer important questions, like: Who are our favourite Waifus of Games 1-5?Why pumpkins aren't what they seem?Wh…
…
continue reading

1
Fire Emblem Three Houses (Part 1): A Faculty of Milves
1:34:15
1:34:15
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:34:15This week, James takes the Forecasters to enroll in our second high school of the year, this time in the land of Fodlan. We answer hard hitting questions, like "can the church truly be evil if the pope is built like a Pixar mum?", "just how many is too many shipping options?" and "how the fuck isn't Claude bi? Just look at him!" All this and more, …
…
continue reading
Ahead of Sundays episode, James poses an important moral quandry...
…
continue reading

1
Yuri on Ice Part 2: Figureskater Butt Illumination
1:31:48
1:31:48
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:31:48Hey there, bit of an odd one this week. We recorded the episode live, since we happened to all be in the same place for the first time in three years. And while I think it came out pretty well, it was also a bit drier than our usual content (I guess it was harder to talk over each other in one place!) So, to balance out the more serious reviews, th…
…
continue reading

1
Yuri on Ice Part 1: See you Skate Cowboy
1:44:04
1:44:04
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:44:04This week, we prepare for the end of winter by getting comfy with some ice cold Yaoi. Join Grace as she explains one of the most popular M/M anime pairings of all time to two hetrosexual males who do not know what a triple salchow is, but goddamn will they try their best. We're here every other Sunday, and on alternating Fridays come listen to our …
…
continue reading

1
Spy X Family 2: Feng Shui for Sigma Males
1:32:19
1:32:19
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:32:19We're back! After a whimsical side mission we have returned to Operation: Fics. This week, Grace goes on a cruise and discovers a new OTP. Nick proves something we always suspected; that world peace can be achieved through sufficiently delicious baked goods. And James, wishing for an early winter in this summer heat, reads about the Forger family's…
…
continue reading
This week, it turns out its actually Grace that keeps us from being completely unhinged. We've had to change our schedule at short notice and as is tradition Nick and James are left to their own devices. We recorded this in one go and two beers in, theres a lot of incoherant rambling so I don't blame you if you want to skip this one, but if you do …
…
continue reading
This week, our mission is to infiltrate the Spy X Family fandom, by blending in at Ao3 and reading some of the most wholesome Loid/Yor fluff we can. Join us, for what might be our most hetrosexual episode yet! We're here every other Sunday, and on alternating Fridays come listen to our other show; Fanfics & Chill, where we read a whole fic! If you …
…
continue reading

1
Team Fortress Part 2: RIP Nick's Laptop
1:32:48
1:32:48
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:32:48This week, we mourn a frenemy that has been with us since the very beginning, Nick's laptop. Which gave up midway through the episode and so we had to record it all over again! But the show must go on, and Nick's laptop wouldn't want us to linger. Join us as we talk about our favourite TF2 fics. Grace stares into the Abyss that is the mind of the P…
…
continue reading