Best FIC Productions Podcasts (2024)

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Ghouls Just Wanna Have Fun (Fallout) 1:33:48

4d ago1:33:48

1:33:48

We 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…

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Dungeon Meshi Part 2: Oops All Monsters 1:33:23

18d ago1:33:23

1:33:23

This 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…

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RPF: Real Fiction Persons 1:26:48

2M ago1:26:48

1:26:48

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…

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The Shortest King (Dungeon Meshi Pt1) 1:38:50

2M ago1:38:50

1:38:50

This 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…

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Beige Romance 1:25:00

3M ago1:25:00

1:25:00

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…

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The Farscape Interlude 18:16

3M ago18:16

18:16

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…

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The Fics We Read In The Shadows 1:26:51

3M ago1:26:51

1:26:51

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…

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The Forecasters Practice Self Care 1:12:22

3M ago1:12:22

1:12:22

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…

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The Quest to Smooch Dystopian Idris Elba 1:30:16

4M ago1:30:16

1:30:16

Wake 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 …

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Valentine's Day Special: Pornhub Insights 48:03

4M ago48:03

48:03

Happy 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…

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Sheer Cardassian Rizz 1:32:04

4M ago1:32:04

1:32:04

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…

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The Chat Shitting Forecast: Christmas 47:02

5M ago47:02

47:02

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 …

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The Shipping Forecast: The Next Generation 1:26:06

5M ago1:26:06

1:26:06

Its 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…

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Episode 146: A Study in Fic – Demonology and the Tri-Phasic Model of Trauma, Part 2 2:46:25

5M ago2:46:25

2:46:25

Our very special “Study in Fic” series continues, where a fanfic is given the book club treatment. Fox Estacado and Charles join first time-readers, Topher and Sofia, to discuss chapters 5-10 of the Good Omens fic, Demonology and the Tri-phasic Model of Trauma: An Integrative Approach, written by Nnm. Shownotes, contact details, and credits below. …

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The True Meaning of Christmas 2:05:49

6M ago2:05:49

2:05:49

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…

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Is God Benevolent, and other fandom topics (Good Omens Part 2) 1:41:54

6M ago1:41:54

1:41:54

This 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 …

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Good Omens: Combining Fashion with Blasphemy 1:36:35

7M ago1:36:35

1:36:35

This 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…

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The Monster Human Romance Special (Part 2) 1:34:14

7M ago1:34:14

1:34:14

Monster 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…

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The Monster/Human Romance Special (Part One) 1:53:01

8M ago1:53:01

1:53:01

The 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…

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Fire Emblem p2: Three Houses, Two Fics, One Cup (of Coffee) 1:36:21

8M ago1:36:21

1:36:21

Our 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 …

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Episode 145: A Study in Fic – Demonology and the Tri-Phasic Model of Trauma, Part 1 1:47:13

8M ago1:47:13

1:47:13

In a very special “Study in Fic” series, where a fanfic is given the book club treatment, Fox Estacado, and guests, Charles, Mickey, Topher, and Sofia discuss the first 4 chapters of the Good Omens fic, Demonology and the Tri-phasic Model of Trauma: An Integrative Approach, written by Nnm. Shownotes, contact details, and credits below. Subscribe: A…

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(Rune Factory) I'm here to Bang Anime Milves and Grow Turnips 1:13:29

9M ago1:13:29

1:13:29

This 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…

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Fire Emblem Three Houses (Part 1): A Faculty of Milves 1:34:15

9M ago1:34:15

1:34:15

This 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, …

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Which Dragon? 5:19

9M ago5:19

5:19

Ahead of Sundays episode, James poses an important moral quandry...

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Yuri on Ice Part 2: Figureskater Butt Illumination 1:31:48

10M ago1:31:48

1:31:48

Hey 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…

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Yuri on Ice Part 1: See you Skate Cowboy 1:44:04

10M ago1:44:04

1:44:04

This 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 …

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Spy X Family 2: Feng Shui for Sigma Males 1:32:19

11M ago1:32:19

1:32:19

We'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…

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Chaos 3: The Better Love Languages 1:16:00

11M ago1:16:00

1:16:00

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 …

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Shipping X Forecast 1:25:30

12M ago1:25:30

1:25:30

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 …

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Team Fortress Part 2: RIP Nick's Laptop 1:32:48

12M ago1:32:48

1:32:48

This 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…

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Team Fortress Part 1: Meet the Forecasters 1:37:04

1y ago1:37:04

1:37:04

This week, The forecasters put on their best RED outfits and infiltrate Valves Headquarters to ask them hard hitting questions, like "How does it feel to still be the best team shooter, even after 16 years?" and "why don't you like 3s?". We also read about the time Spy became a sexy Octopus, an unbreakable love affair that all began with a 'your mu…

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Episode 144: The BTS Not-hiatus and Indigo 1:07:25

1y ago1:07:25

1:07:25

B, MK, and finnagain talk about being BTS fans while the group is on “break” and discuss favourite tracks from RM’s solo album Indigo. Segment timestamps: 0:01:21 Fans on “Break” 0:20:09 Indigo, the Album 0:22:54 Change Pt. 2 0:31:47 All day (with Tablo) 0:37:36 Lonely 0:45:35 Closer (with Paul Blanco, Mahalia) 0:57:56 Wild Flower (with Youjeen) Sh…

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Avatar Part 2: Into the Zuko Verse 1:29:15

1y ago1:29:15

1:29:15

This week, we pick our favourite Avatar-fics to talk about... All of which are Sokka X Zuko, but instead of sending one of us home to change, we carried on. Join us as we discuss how Sean Connery should have just done the helicopter to evade Russian submarines, learn where babies don't come from, and the difficulties of love when you have face blin…

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Avatar Part 1: Everything Changed when the Zutara Shippers Attacked 1:51:55

1y ago1:51:55

1:51:55

This week, the forcasters embark on a journey to master the four elements of shipping. We'll look at Avatar and a little bit of Korra (and a tiny bit of Dragon Prince). Join us as we James simps for Kuvira, Grace wonders if she would love Zuko if he were a Moth, and Nick is taught something about himself by Aavaros. We're here every other Sunday, a…

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Episode 143: 221B Con 2023 1:43:20

1y ago1:43:20

1:43:20

In which we share recordings of drunken shenanigans at the recent 221B Con in Atlanta, GA. Warning for lots of inebriation and laughter as we talk about con and attempt to record a few Drunk Fandom of Interest segments, with varying degrees of success. Segment timestamps: 0:00:09 Editor’s note 0:01:22 Host: Welcome to 221B Con 0:19:01 Drunker Than …

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Mass Effect Part 2: We'll Bang Ok? 1:27:34

1y ago1:27:34

1:27:34

Good, you opened this message. This isn't The Shipping Forecast. They're busy tending to what's left of their fragile sexuality. So you survived our last review of our favourite fanfiction. You're not as weak as I thought. But never forget that your best is good enough and we appreciate you. Now an entire fandom is dying because you lacked the stre…

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The Orgasm Super cut (1-3) 2:02:53

1y ago2:02:53

2:02:53

Hey guys, I'm afraid our real lives got in the way of putting up an episode this week, so instead here is some bonus content; over on our other channel (Fanfics and Chill) we've been reading a fic called Silently, on the Blink of Orgasm by Thealmightytim. We're about a third of the way through, but here are our first three episodes, and if you enjo…

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S4E5 - Mass Effect Part 1: I'm Commander Shepard And This is My Favourite Podcast On The Citadel 1:55:29

1y ago1:55:29

1:55:29

In the year 2023, explorers on Archive of Our Own discovered the remains of an ancient hornyposting civilization. In the decades that followed, these mysterious tags revealed startling new fetishes, enabling travel to the furthest shitposts. The basis for this incredible technology was a force that controlled the very fabric of space and time They …

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Episode 142: All Along the Watchalong 1:52:31

1y ago1:52:31

1:52:31

Three Patch Podcast Presents: Episode 142, All Along the Watchalong In which a COVID watchalong crew talk about the three year (and counting!) adventure that has been watching all fifteen seasons of Supernatural. What makes good watchalong material? What goes into successful and fun watchalongs? And, Elinor Gray and JL discuss the femlock theatrica…

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S4E4 - Wednesday Part 2: Oops All Wenclair 1:30:30

1+ y ago1:30:30

1:30:30

This week, despite all the hype for big women last episode, this week they all fall for three fics about the greatest dynamic of all: The grumpy one is soft for the sunshine one. Nick tells us about how his own love life mirrors Wednesday's, James explains what happens when your truth serum goes wrong, and Grace manages to sneak in a fic about a 10…

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S4E3 - Wednesday Part 1: They Woe Roommates 1:34:29

1+ y ago1:34:29

1:34:29

This week, we throw away all our colourful clothing and attend our favourite Magic School for Goths. Join us in our cursed journey, as we weigh up who is best to date Wednesday, write the best Hallmark Christmas film, and unapologetically simp for Larissa Weems. We're here every other Sunday, and on alternating Fridays come listen to our other show…

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Episode 141: Community and Connection 1:22:36

1+ y ago1:22:36

1:22:36

In which we discuss the ways fandom communities change over time, and how we connect with fandom friends over long distances. Also, Lorrie discusses her decades long friendship with beloved author Judy Blume, what that relationship taught her about building relationships with content creators, and also Lorrie’s appearance in the upcoming documentar…

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S4E2 - Doctor Who Part 2: Goo Snake 1:15:24

1+ y ago1:15:24

1:15:24

This week, The forcasters tell us about the three fics they took home to read from the Doctor Who fandom; Grace manages to find romance even during the heat death of the universe, Nick commandeers a pirate vessel with the help of everyones favourite potato warlord, and James finds out just how difficult it is to maintain a harem of Timelords. Fics …

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S4E1 - Doctor Who Part 1: Dalek X Dalek 1:32:18

1+ y ago1:32:18

1:32:18

We're back, and we've come full circle. This week the forecasters return to the Doctor Who fandom* in an attempt to redeem their pilot episode, now that James Nick and Grace have three years of podcasting experience, will this be a better episode than when they first covered Doctor Who? Only one way to find out! *Don't worry, we haven't run out of …

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Episode 140: Sherlock Holmes in the Public Domain (Finally!) 55:18

1+ y ago55:18

55:18

In which we discuss Sherlock Holmes in the public domain and what this means for creators. EarlGreyTea68 provides context and perspectives from a legal point of view, and Songlin221 roasts the Arthur Conan Doyle Estate. Shownotes, contact details, and credits below. Subscribe: Apple Podcast | Android | RSS FULL SHOWNOTES Songlin221 at Twitter and A…

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Episode 139: 10th Anniversary! 4:29:10

1+ y ago4:29:10

4:29:10

In which we celebrate TEN YEARS of podcasting with discussions of fanworks, a Setlock reunion, drunk podcast history, lots of memories, and the very best of our top ten lists over the years. Segment timestamps: 0:00:25 Host Opening 0:27:41 Interstitial: Fox 0:30:02 Celebration of Ten Years of Fanworks 1:08:06 Interstitial: Sus 1:10:03 Setlock Reuni…

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Christmas Special: The Waifu Show and Tell Episode 2:04:03

1+ y ago2:04:03

2:04:03

Today, we wrap up the year by each bringing a fic from a fandom we enjoyed this year but didn't have a chance to talk about properly: Grace, after gaining a crush on multiple characters, takes us to the Wednesday series and tells us about The Addamsation of Enid Sinclair by whitebeltwriter. James, the weeb that he is, takes us for a quick look at t…

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2 Sonic 2 Hedgehog (four in total) 1:35:54

1+ y ago1:35:54

1:35:54

This week we rush to the finish line, of both the year and our last round of fic reviews for the year. In today's episode, James reviews a fic that takes us back to the edgy days of the mid 2000s, to explore the moral dilemma on everyone's minds: "What would happen if Sonic the Hedgehog had a Death Note?". Nick takes us back to the fanfiction trope…

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Episode 138: Enola Holmes 2 43:47

1+ y ago43:47

43:47

In which we squee over Enola Holmes 2, alongside some perfectly sound analysis of the plot and mystery, and share our personal fandom highlights from 2022. Segment timestamps: 0:00:33 Host Opening 0:07:46 Enola Holmes 2: Introducing the Client 0:13:55 Investigate the Crime Scene: The Case 0:15:56 SPOILER ZONE!!! 0:32:56 Predictions for Enola Holmes…

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Sonic Part 1: Gotta Fic Fast 1:36:49

1+ y ago1:36:49

1:36:49

This week, The forecasters attempt to break the sound barrier by reading as much Sonic fanfiction as they can. Its.. actually more wholesome than we expected. As always feel free to reach out to us on twitter @theshipforecast, our tumblr we are The Shipping Forecasters or contact us the old fashioned way, at thefanshippingforecast@gmail.com. We're …

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