In this conversation, Joel and Ashley discuss the Mayfair SDCC Comic Con panel from 2024. They talk about the new information revealed about the upcoming season of the show and their excitement for it. They also discuss the involvement of the showrunner and the references to the books in the panel. They mention the introduction of new characters and the potential for a crossover with other soap operas. Overall, they express their increased interest and anticipation for the upcoming season. Chapters 00:00 New Season, New Settings 01:00 Introducing New Characters 04:16 The Track of the Lasher Novel 06:02 Half the Season in New Orleans, Half in Scotland 10:55 Anne Rice Fan and Parisian Ashes 14:30 Beginning of the Talamasca and Mayfair's 19:32 The Witchiness of New Orleans If you like Anne Rice and her vampires or witches enough to read this, then you like them enough to join our cult...I mean Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/articulatecoven/   If Facebook isn’t your thing, we also have a Discord: https://articulatecoven.com/discord or follow us on Threads, TikTok or Instagram @articulatecovenpod This episode & all of our videos are made possible by our Patrons. Thank you to our Fledglings: Sharlien Tempest, Gaica, Amiee DiBrango, Stephanie Hensley, Heather Heise, Lara, Mel Rosina, & Tamara Moore. Thank you to our Makers: Gabbi Necklen, Jennifer Morgan, Angela Stephenson, Mendi Raftery, Brat Prince Bran, Mandy Taylor, Judith Tigner and Dani Moreira. Thank to Child of the Millenia, Madame Mère and Our Eternal Gratitude to Queen of the Damned, Nancee Ward. Get our videos early & full reaction videos & help support the show by joining our Patreon! http://articulatecoven.com/join   If you haven't seen it, check out our discussion of the Interview with the Vampire SDCC Panel already available!