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.

  1. 24 Jul

    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.

  2. 24 Jul

    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.

  3. 7 Feb

    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.

  4. 7 Feb

    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!

  5. 2 Feb

    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.

  6. 22 Jan

    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.

  7. 28/12/2025

    S2E1: Breaking Down "The Innovator" - Episode 1 of Season 2 of Fallout on Amazon Prime

    Welcome back to “I Will Go Down With the Ship!” Join us for deep Fallout Season 2 theories, ship talk, and fun recaps. Drop your thoughts and share with fellow fans!

  8. 30/10/2024 ·  Bonus

    S1 Bonus Episode: Chelsea Talks Rip and Beth as Yellowstone is Set to Return Next Week

    Dive into Yellowstone's captivating world and explore the intense bond between Rip and Beth. Share your thoughts and theories in the comments!

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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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  • Creator
    Heather Cardona and Chelsea Moye
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    19
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2024 All rights reserved.
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