This week, Deborah and Kristin chat with Bon Temp’s favorite sheriff — Chris Bauer who played the hilarious Andy Bellefleur. They touch on how Andy’s addiction storyline paralleled Chris’s own life, representing the audience’s thoughts through Andy, and being a part of the brilliant Merlotte’s human crew. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

To jump start season 6, Deborah and Kristin are joined by one of their top five favorite actors/characters from the show — Ryan Kwanten who played the lovable Jason Stackhouse! They dive into everything from Jason’s physicality, finding the character beyond his looks, and playing one of the lasting humans of the show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode, Deborah and Kristin wrap up season 5 recounting Sookie’s life over the season’s full 11 days. And they are also joined by the baddest of bad girls, Valentina Cervi. They dive into the details behind creating Salome Agrippa and her wildly memorable arc as the season’s fierce antagonist. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week, Deborah and Kristin welcome Janina Gavankar who played the bold shapeshifting Luna Garza for the full season 5 breakdown! Together, they dive into their favorite moments, season highlights, and share behind-the-scenes stories.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode, Deborah and Kristin chat with the mesmerizing Lucy Griffiths who played vampire Nora Gainesborough! She shares her experience joining as the new girl, developing Nora into the Lilith worshipping zealot, and filming her death scene. Deborah and Kristin also dive into the lore of mythology’s most infamous “bad girls”. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week, Deborah and Kristin welcome the leader of the almighty Authority, Chris Meloni who played the presidential Roman Zimojic. He shares all the bloody secrets filming in the Authority lair and what scene had him laughing hysterically. Deborah and Kristin also give us insight into the incredible CGI artistry on True Blood. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this inaugural episode, Deborah and Kristin give us an epic overview of all the happenings of season 5. They also sit down with everyone’s favorite werewolf Alcide Herveaux, played by the wonderful Joe Manganiello. He shares his story of joining the established cast and how he changed the tide for Alcide by bucking the friendship storyline originally laid out and leaning into being a romantic interest. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Guess who’s back?! Join co-stars Deborah Ann Woll and Kristin Bauer as they dive back into Bon Temps, covering seasons 5 & 6. They’ll break down the major highlights from these seasons and speak to some of your favorite actors from the show. Be sure to subscribe and join us on October 7th for the first bite into the season. Listen to Truest Blood wherever you get your podcasts. See y’all real soon! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this finale episode, Deborah and Kristin sit down with the inimitable Fiona Show who portrayed wiccan coven leader Marnie Stonebrook. She shares all the details behind her experience embodying a powerful medium and joining the series as season 4’s main antagonist. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week, Deborah and Kristin are strolling down memory lane of season 4, sharing all their favorite moments, personal highlights and behind the scenes stories. They also deep dive into the myths and lore behind vampire origins and other fantastic creatures. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode, Deborah and Kristin welcome Jessica Tuck who portrayed badass American Vampire League spokeswoman and undercover Authority spy Nan Flanagan. She shares her wild journey going from recurring character to season regular and discusses how she found the all the layers beneath Nan’s tough exterior.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week, Deborah and Kristin conjure up a magical conversation with Kevin Alejandro, who delivered an inspiring performance as the witch, Jesus Velasquez. He sheds light on his familial ties to magic itself and describes what it was like creating the heart-wrenching love story of Jesus and Lafayette. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Deborah and Kristin are launching the Season 4 review with a conversation featuring one of show’s finest directors, Scott Winant! In this episode, he provides valuable insights into the highlights and challenges of overseeing a production like True Blood. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Deborah and Kristin wrap up season 3 by welcoming their first werewolf! Brit Morgan bares her fangs and shares all about her experience playing troubled werewolf Debbie Pelt and what it’s like working with animal co-stars.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week, Deborah and Kristin are letting you in on their perspective shooting season 3. They cover everything from their favorite moments, personal highlights, and how they prepare as actors before stepping on set. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode, Deborah and Kristin are talking about villains! And not just any villain, the bad boy of season 3 King Russell Edgington, the Vampire King of Mississippi. The phenomenal Denis O’Hare is here to spill all the royal secrets behind his portrayal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week, it’s all about fashion! Deborah and Kristin sit down with Audrey Fisher, the show’s costume designer for all seven seasons. As the artistic mind behind every piece of clothing you saw on screen, she has all the ornate details behind creating your characters’ favorite looks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In the inaugural episode of the season, Deb and Kristin, alongside guest host Janina Gavankar, welcome actor Todd Lowe, who played the beloved Terry Bellefleur to dive into season 3. This episode was recorded live at Monsterpalooza in Pasadena, CA and features questions from True Blood fans themselves.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Get your V-Day week started off right. Join co-stars Deborah Ann Woll and Kristin Bauer on February 12th as they continue to explore the True Blood universe, introducing the world of werewolves, witches, and vampire royalty. This time around, they’ll be sharing the magic behind seasons 3 and 4 bite by bite with the people who made it. Listen to Truest Blood on Max or wherever you get your podcasts. See y’all real soon!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Special guest (and adored shapeshifter) Janina Gavankar joins Deborah and Kristin this week for a momentous live episode of Truest Blood! They discuss favorite moments, spill everything about creating the podcast, and answer burning questions from fans. This live episode was recorded at the Paley Center of Media NYC for PaleyWKND on October 2nd, 2022. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

During this finale week, Deborah and Kristin break down the climax of season two “Beyond Here Lies Nothin’” written by Alexander Woo and directed by Michael Cuesta, examining the dramatic wedding for a maenad. They discuss how the show weaves in maenad mythology and speak to Maenad Maryann herself, the dazzling Michelle Forbes. Thank you for listening, Trubies! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Long live the Queen! This week, Deborah and Kristin discuss royalty, ornithology, and the joys of working with teacup humans (aka children) in “Frenzy” written by Alan Ball and directed by Daniel Minahan. And the extraordinary Rutina Wesley sits down to share everything that went into creating the beloved Tara Thorton.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, Deborah and Kristin break down “New World In My View” written by Kate Barnow and directed by Adam Davidson, highlighting all the incredible work of the ensemble creating a new world in Bon Temps. And the unforgettable Jim Parrack joins to reminisce on the whirlwind romance of Hoyt and Jessica.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, a final goodbye is absolutely heartbreaking. Deborah and Kristin discuss “I Will Rise Up,” written by Nancy Oliver and directed by Scott Winant, looking at how some relationship bonds are healed, some are broken, and others are lost forever. And the faultless Allan Hyde joins from across the pond to share about his riveting work as Godric. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.