Best Maeve Fitzgerald Podcasts (2024)

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Talking TED LASSO & All the 'Ships 1:10:33

3y ago1:10:33

1:10:33

Like Ted, we here at Talking 'Ship believe in communism, Rom-Communism that is. That's why this week we're talking about an unlikely pairing that just somehow makes sense: sports shows & TV romance. Ted Lasso really does it all. It makes us literally laugh out loud, it breaks down toxic masculinity, it inspires straight men to go to therapy and it …

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Rory & Jess: Talking "Gilmore Girls" (Part I) 1:06:15

3y ago1:06:15

1:06:15

Are you into a dude with strong lurking energy? Is the girl you like obsessed with her mom? Do you find yourself falling for somebody despite everyone in your life (except a grumpy diner owner) telling you not to?! Well, you may be in a Rory/Jess situation, and honestly, we relate. In this episode, co-hosted by Katie Buderwitz, we discuss "Rory and…

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Maeve & Otis: Talking "Sex Education" 48:12

3y ago48:12

48:12

We're biking through the autumnal leaves of Moordale this week as we talk 'ship about our favorite mismatched high school couple, Maeve and Otis of Sex Education. Does this "mean girl" and "sensitive guy" combination make for insane chemistry or years of miscommunication? What do Maeves and Otis's look like in our real lives and what are the frustr…

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The 50 Most Iconic Moments of TV Romance (Part II) 2:04:56

3y ago2:04:56

2:04:56

Nobody is more patient than a TV 'shipper who's used to waiting seasons & seasons for their OTP to finally get together. Well 'shippers, the wait is over. We're running to The Empire State Building, driving from New York City, planning the heist, breaking out the guitar, and defusing bombs... because the top 25 Most Iconic Moments of TV romance are…

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The 50 Most Iconic Moments of TV Romance (Part I) 1:50:14

3y ago1:50:14

1:50:14

Like all the most iconic episodes of TV history, this is a two-parter! This is our "Niagra" Part 1, our "The One With Ross's Wedding" Part 1. We're 50 episodes in and we're celebrating while also bringing you drama, discoveries, twists, and most importantly... a list. We at Talking 'Ship are big fans of List Culture, and through it was finally fine…

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Hot Girl Summer TV Recap 1:09:23

3y ago1:09:23

1:09:23

Summer break is over and the pod is BACK from hiatus for a classic Season 2 upgrade. We've got slightly better haircuts, we've figured out the pacing of the writing, our characters are more developed, and we're safely secured on a network so the drama is getting juicier. Not all of that really applies here, but start looking out for it, shows love …

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The LGBTQIA+ Relationships on TV That Shaped Us (Mailbag Episode) 1:24:55

3y ago1:24:55

1:24:55

Unlike major corporations, we DON'T turn away from Pride on July 1st. Happy (slightly belated) Pride everyone. It may technically be July, but during 🏳️‍🌈 June 🏳️‍🌈 we opened the DMs to friends and listeners about your favorite LGBTQIA+ characters and relationships from TV and how they impacted you. Today we talk ‘ship about Queer as Folk, Will and…

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Callie & Arizona: Talking "Grey's Anatomy" Dating & Discovering Your Queerness 58:32

3y ago58:32

58:32

BREATHE (2am) everybody, because we FINALLY made our way to Seattle Grace… we’re talking Grey’s Anatomy and our favorite good women in a storm. This week we’re discussing bisexual icon, and TV’s longest-standing LGBTQIA character, Callie Torres and her relationship with Arizona Robbins. CALZONA most definitely faces some ups and downs on this show …

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'Ship Talking "The Bold Type" + Our Hopes & Predictions for the Final Season 1:19:23

3y ago1:19:23

1:19:23

Let’s catch up with the ladies of “The Bold Type” (throwback to season 1), no, but really in this episode, we’re recapping the love lives of Jane, Sutton, and Kat as we enter The Bold Type’s fifth and final season. This episode is co-hosted by Megan’s own fashion closet of best friends and Bold Type fanatics who go off about our undying love for Sa…

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Marge & Homer: Talking "The Simpsons" w/ MIKE REISS 1:03:10

3+ y ago1:03:10

1:03:10

LEGENDS only this week. We're talking America's longest-standing TV couple: Marge and Homer Simpson, with legendary producer, writer, and showrunner of the Simpsons, MIKE REISS. We discuss why he feels the show has been successful for so long, the "rules" behind writing a couple for 30+ seasons on the air, and what is at the core of their relations…

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Max & Zoey & Simon: Talking "Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist" and Romantic Indecision 56:56

3+ y ago56:56

56:56

What vibe are you bringing into #shotgirlsummer “I’m Yours” or “I Want You to Want Me”, which would make YOU sweat through your peter pan collar? This week we’re talking about Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist and the love triangle between Max, Zoey, and Simon. We’ll discuss the pros of a Max who’s gonna be, gonna be, the guy who’s by your side in life…

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Logan & Veronica: Talking "Veronica Mars" and Epic Love 1:18:46

3+ y ago1:18:46

1:18:46

No one writes songs about the loves that come easy but they sure do make podcasts about their favorite broody couples from crime-riddled Southern California fan-favorite TV shows. This week on Talking ‘Ship, we’re discussing Veronica and Logan from Veronica Mars and their EPIC love in all its spanning years and continents glory… and its lives ruine…

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Ben & Leslie: Talking "Parks and Rec" and Partners Who Support Your Career 1:08:33

3+ y ago1:08:33

1:08:33

We love you and we like you and we’re so excited for you to listen to this episode. This week we’re talking ‘ship about one of our favorite couples of all time: Ben Wyatt and Leslie Knope of “Parks and Recreation”. We’re sharing how refreshing it was to see a career-oriented, dorky, capable woman like Leslie be celebrated, how meaningful it was to …

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Randall & Beth: Talking "This Is Us" and THAT Fight 1:08:38

3+ y ago1:08:38

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We're talking THE fight... THAT one.... the BIG one. With Randall and Beth, we're specifically talking about the fight they have in Season 3, Episode 17, but we'd argue every couple has THAT fight. This week we'll break down how our beloved Randall and Beth got to this dramatic college-drama-class style sight, we'll each take a side and attempt to …

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Buffy & Angel: Talking "BTVS" and Relationships That Can't Possibly End Well 51:21

3+ y ago51:21

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In every generation there is a chosen one. Or at least there is a choice… #TEAMANGEL or #TEAMSPIKE. This episode is the first in our trilogy of Buffy the Vampire Episodes in which we take on one of the greatest television love triangles of all time. Today’s discussion is all about everyone’s favorite older “man”, Angel. We tackle what we stan about…

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TV Characters Who'd Kill the Dating Game in 2021 w/ Matchmaker April Davis 55:11

3+ y ago55:11

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We spend hours analyzing the compatibility of fictional characters, but this week we talk to a woman who analyzes compatibility professionally. We’re joined by president and CEO of LUMA Luxury Matchmaking, April Davis to talk about the myths and realities that us romantics believe in finding a match, what actually goes into compatibility, how the p…

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Wanda & Vision: Talking "WandaVision", Grief, Loss, + the Best and Worst of MCU Romance 48:55

3+ y ago48:55

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“What is love if not grief persevering?” and what is a love for TV romance if not finding it EVEN in the depths of the MCU?! In this episode we’re diving into Marvel’s Wanda Vision and talking about Wanda Maximoff and Vision … the synthezoid. While it may seem like Marvel and TV-romance don’t mix, in this episode, we break down how Wanda, much like…

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Flea & Priest: Talking "Fleabag" and Soulmates You Can't Be With 56:23

3+ y ago56:23

56:23

Love isn’t something that weak people do, and this episode is all you strong, loud-mouthed, big feeling, jumpsuit-wearing romantics out there because we’re talking Flea and Hot Priest from Fleabag. Join us for a discussion on soulmates, how to know when you should walk away from someone you love, and how loving vulnerably is maybe the bravest thing…

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Nick & Jess: Talking "New Girl" and Falling for a Friend 53:09

3+ y ago53:09

53:09

Who's that girl? IT'S ALL OF US. If you tell us you haven't fallen for someone in your friend group before, we're putting Julius Pepperwood on the case because we think you're lying. In this episode, we're talking about the ultimate falling-for-a-friend TV 'ship, Nick Miller and Jessica Day of New Girl. We discuss how to know if you have real feeli…

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Rue & Jules: Talking "Euphoria" and That All-Consuming First Love 54:13

3+ y ago54:13

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HBO’s Euphoria made us terrified of teenagers, tempted to put glitter on our face and traumatized by the memory of how hard it is to be in love for the first time. Among other things, Rue and Jules grapple with addiction, depression, bigotry, violence, and manipulation… plus they have a shitty prom. However, at the core of their relationship, they …

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Daphne & Simon: Talking "Bridgerton" and the Fantasy of Taming a Fuqboi 47:37

3+ y ago47:37

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If you’ve been listening to that Vitamin String Quartet cover of “Wildest Dreams” on repeat, inviting your Hinge dates to “promenade”, or convincing yourself that the guy who “doesn’t do commitment” will change for you…. this episode is for you. In this episode, we’re joined by returning contributor, Katie Buderwitz! Talking ‘Ship is back this week…

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Are You #TeamMichael or #TeamRafael? 49:12

3+ y ago49:12

49:12

In this season finale episode instead of leaving you with a kidnapped child, shot husband, he’s-back-from-the-dead cliffhanger… we’re wrapping up loose ends. We’ll be answering your questions, covering all the topics we haven’t yet, and of course, we’re breaking down what it really says about your view on romance if you are Team Michael or if you a…

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Jane and Michael: "I Guess Our Moment's Passed" (Part IV) 47:32

3+ y ago47:32

47:32

It’s been years, but we’re still a little mad at The CW for putting us through the emotional turmoil we’ll be unpacking this episode. *SPOILERS AHEAD* This week on Talking Ship we’re dropping our phones, falling to our knees, and breaking out the wine to discuss Michael’s death… and Michael’s return. We’ll get into second chances and what it takes …

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Jane and Michael "Go Have Sex, Jane!" (Part III) 54:52

3+ y ago54:52

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Maybe it takes accidental insemination, a kidnapped baby, and uncovering a crime lord in order to develop excellent communication with your partner… or maybe we can find another way. This episode is all about Jane and Michael’s INCREDIBLE COMMUNICATION skills as they navigate married life, co-parenting, and YES… HAVING SEX. We’ll discuss the four f…

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Jane & Michael: "I'm In Love With You Both" (Part II) 54:32

3+ y ago54:32

54:32

Even if you’ve never felt like Jane Villanueva, juggling two men who not only want to take her to brunch, but want to raise a child with her… we guarantee you’ve been in a love triangle before. This episode we discuss the Michael-Jane-Rafael love triangle, why she falls for each of them, and what we can learn from how they handle it. We’ll talk abo…

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Talking TED LASSO & All the 'Ships 1:10:33

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Rory & Jess: Talking "Gilmore Girls" (Part I) 1:06:15

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Maeve & Otis: Talking "Sex Education" 48:12

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The 50 Most Iconic Moments of TV Romance (Part II) 2:04:56

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The 50 Most Iconic Moments of TV Romance (Part I) 1:50:14

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Hot Girl Summer TV Recap 1:09:23

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The LGBTQIA+ Relationships on TV That Shaped Us (Mailbag Episode) 1:24:55

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Callie & Arizona: Talking "Grey's Anatomy" Dating & Discovering Your Queerness 58:32

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'Ship Talking "The Bold Type" + Our Hopes & Predictions for the Final Season 1:19:23

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Marge & Homer: Talking "The Simpsons" w/ MIKE REISS 1:03:10

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Max & Zoey & Simon: Talking "Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist" and Romantic Indecision 56:56

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Logan & Veronica: Talking "Veronica Mars" and Epic Love 1:18:46

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Ben & Leslie: Talking "Parks and Rec" and Partners Who Support Your Career 1:08:33

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Randall & Beth: Talking "This Is Us" and THAT Fight 1:08:38

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Buffy & Angel: Talking "BTVS" and Relationships That Can't Possibly End Well 51:21

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TV Characters Who'd Kill the Dating Game in 2021 w/ Matchmaker April Davis 55:11

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Wanda & Vision: Talking "WandaVision", Grief, Loss, + the Best and Worst of MCU Romance 48:55

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Flea & Priest: Talking "Fleabag" and Soulmates You Can't Be With 56:23

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Nick & Jess: Talking "New Girl" and Falling for a Friend 53:09

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Rue & Jules: Talking "Euphoria" and That All-Consuming First Love 54:13

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Daphne & Simon: Talking "Bridgerton" and the Fantasy of Taming a Fuqboi 47:37

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Are You #TeamMichael or #TeamRafael? 49:12

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Jane and Michael: "I Guess Our Moment's Passed" (Part IV) 47:32

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Jane and Michael "Go Have Sex, Jane!" (Part III) 54:52

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Jane & Michael: "I'm In Love With You Both" (Part II) 54:32

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