During the inter-season break, the vampire insiders are working hard to keep the podcast fresh by doing deep dives into the episodes, chatting about other kinds of creature media and exploring the "Fan Fiction Writer's Room" in which we, with the permission of the author, read and discuss an excerpt from some terrific fan fiction. In this episode we revisit the Vampire Diaries. Today we talk about Season 2. We have lots more Interview with the Vampire content lined up to quench your Ricean...

During the inter-season break from IWTV, the vampire insiders are having conversations about the immortal universe shows and creature-related subjects.  In this episode the insiders discuss 1979's Love at First Bite. A comedy and a George Hamilton Vehicle, there isn't much good to say about this film, but it provided Marc, Joann and Kristina with a jumping off point for the third segment of this episode: a conversation about humor and camp in Interview With the Vampire. Vampire Insider...

During the inter-season break from IWTV, the vampire insiders are having conversations about the immortal universe shows and creature-related subjects.  In this episode the insiders discuss Episode 5 looking specifically at the themes of Freedom and Independence. TW: Please note that this episode contains conversations about domestic violence. Vampire Insider Writer's Room: In this episode we read an excerpt from Renaissance, an in-progress story by the author Siahatha. TW: This conversation...

During the inter-season break, the vampire insiders are working hard to keep the podcast fresh by doing deep dives into the episodes, chatting about other kinds of creature media and in today's episode we introduce a new segment "Fan Fiction Writer's Room" in which we, with the permission of the author, read and discuss an excerpt from their work. Additionally in this episode we finally fulfill Joann's wildest desires by beginning an exploration into the Vampire Diaries. Today we talk about...

The Insiders are back, rested after a month-long hiatus, and excited to discuss the Season 2 Trailer (currently available on Youtube). We missed you guys and we hope you missed us too. We'll be back next week with an all-new episode discussing Joann's real-life encounter with Damon Salvatore and his brother Stefan, as well as an in-depth discussion of 1987's The Lost Boys. Thanks for listening each week and if you are enjoying us, please share us with a friend. --- Send in a voice...

During the inter-season break, the vampire insiders are doing deep dives into the episodes, chatting about other kinds of creature media and in today's episode, we are looking hard at the 2002 film Queen of the Damned, which seems to have nothing to do with the source material except for the characters' names. From wikipedia: The vampire Lestat is awakened from decades of slumber by the sound of a hard rock band, and proceeds to take over as their lead singer. Achieving international...

During the inter-season break from IWTV, the vampire insiders are having conversations about the immortal universe shows and creature-related subjects.  In this episode the insiders discuss Episode 4 looking specifically at the theme of family. Stay tuned to the end to hear about podcast-related scheduling and news. We are so grateful that you come to listen to us each week. If you do like us, please share us with a friend. --- Send in a voice message:...

During the inter-season break from IWTV, the vampire insiders are having conversations about the immortal universe shows and creature-related subjects.  In this episode the insiders discuss Episode 3 looking specifically at the theme of nature. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/vampire-insider/message

With Joann on vacation in London and new Australian listeners finding us for the first time, we thought it would be good to repromote our very first recap/react about Episode 1. Back next week with a brand new episode deep diving into IWTV Episode 3. Welcome to the unofficial podcast after show for AMC's Interview with the Vampire.  Join Joann, Marc, and Kristina as they react to the premier episode of AMC's Interview with the Vampire Series Episode 1 "In Throes of Increasing Wonder".  If...

During the inter-season break from IWTV, the vampire insiders are having conversations about the immortal universe shows and creature-related subjects.  In this episode the insiders discuss Episode 2 looking specifically at the themes of transformation and control. Come follow us on social media! @Vampire_Insider on twitter (@kristinagenx and @marceatspeach) and Vampire Insider on Facebook and Reddit. Thank you for coming to listen to us each week.  If you do like us, please share us...

During the inter-season break from IWTV, the vampire insiders are having conversations about the immortal universe shows and creature-related subjects.  In this episode Erica Robert Pallo is back for the second of a two-parter where she goes deep with the hosts about Armand, Daniel, Armand and Daniel's book relationship and speculations about what the heck is going on with Armand, Daniel and Louis and why is this interview even happening. This is a lot of conjecture and if you haven't read...

During the inter-season break from IWTV, the vampire insiders are having conversations about the immortal universe shows and creature-related subjects.  In this episode Erica Robert Pallo is back for the first in a two-parter where she goes deep with the hosts about Armand, Daniel, Armand and Daniel's book relationship and speculations about what the heck is going on with Armand, Daniel and Louis and why is this interview even happening. This is a lot of conjecture and if you haven't read the...

During the inter-season break from IWTV, the vampire insiders are having conversations about the immortal universe shows and creature-related subjects.  In this episode, they revisit Episode 1, In Throes of Increasing Wonder through the lens of identity. This is the third and final in a multi-episode arc and focuses on the vampires Armand and Lestat. This was a really fun episode to record, so it is a bit longer than usual. Stay through the end for some silly outtakes. Thank you for coming...

During the inter-season break from IWTV, the vampire insiders are having conversations about the immortal universe shows and creature-related subjects.  In this episode, they revisit Episode 1, In Throes of Increasing Wonder through the lens of identity. This is the second in a multi-episode arc and focuses on Louis de Pointe du Lac and the various identities with which he is struggling to come to terms. Thank you for coming to listen to us each week.  If you do like us, please share us with...

During the inter-season break from IWTV, the vampire insiders are having conversations about the immortal universe shows and creature-related subjects.  In this episode, they revisit Episode 1, In Throes of Increasing Wonder through the lens of identity. This is the first in a multi-episode arc and begins with a discussion about two characters -- Daniel and Paul. Thank you for coming to listen to us each week.  If you do like us, please share us with a friend!   Find us on Twitter...

In this episode Marc and Kristina (Joann is still on a break) discuss the news about Bailey Bass' departure from the series. Please follow us on socials (search for Vampire Insider on Facebook and Reddit and we're @vampire_insider on twitter for more interaction -- we love talking to listeners. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/vampire-insider/message

During the inter-season break from IWTV, the vampire insiders are having conversations about the immortal universe shows and creature-related subjects.  In this episode, they discuss Claudia's diaries as a narrative device with special guest Erica Robert Pallo. Thank you for coming to listen to us each week.  If you do like us, please share us with a friend!   About Erica Erica Robert Pallo is a writer, media producer, library assistant, and independent scholar who loves a good story. And...

During the inter-season break from IWTV, the vampire insiders are having conversations about the immortal universe shows and creature-related subjects.  In this episode, they discuss morality and the moral conundrums at work in Interview with the Vampire and Mayfair Witches. They also ask the question: If you had to choose to be a character in one of the supernatural universes, who would it be and why and share responses from our social media followers. Thank you for coming to listen to us...

During the inter-season break from IWTV, the vampire insiders are having conversations about the immortal universe shows and creature-related subjects.  In this episode, they discuss the differences in quality between the Vampires and the Witches, whether the uneven performance of the Witches stands to hurt the Vampires or an expanded Immortal Universe in anyway, and finally they discuss the Dark Gift asking: If you were offered the dark gift, would you take it?; which universe would you...

Welcome to the unofficial podcast after show for AMC's Mayfair Witches.  Join Joann, Marc, and Kristina as they react to Episode 8 "What Rough Beast". If you haven't watched this episode yet, beware, because here be spoilers.  The Vampire Insiders are giving you their hot trash hot takes, who their stand out characters are, and what's going on in the character arcs so far.  They also include a couple of fun segments: Easter Egg of the week and a brand new segment just for the witches "witch,...

Welcome to the unofficial podcast after show for AMC's Mayfair Witches.  Join Joann, Marc, and Kristina as they react to Episode 7 "T.ssa". If you haven't watched this episode yet, beware, because here be spoilers.  The Vampire Insiders are giving you their hot trash hot takes, who their stand out characters are, and what's going on in the character arcs so far.  They also include a couple of fun segments: Easter Egg of the week and a brand new segment just for the witches "witch, please" in...

Welcome to the unofficial podcast after show for AMC's Mayfair Witches.  Join Joann, Marc, and Kristina as they react to Episode 6 "Transference". If you haven't watched this episode yet, beware, because here be spoilers.  The Vampire Insiders are giving you their hot trash hot takes, who their stand out characters are, and what's going on in the character arcs so far.  They also include a couple of fun segments: Easter Egg of the week and a brand new segment just for the witches "witch,...

Welcome to the unofficial podcast after show for AMC's Mayfair Witches.  Join Joann, Marc, and Kristina as they react to Episode 5 "The Thrall". If you haven't watched this episode yet, beware, because here be spoilers.  The Vampire Insiders are giving you their hot trash hot takes, who their stand out characters are, and what's going on in the character arcs so far.  They also include a couple of fun segments: Easter Egg of the week and a brand new segment just for the witches "witch,...

Apologies from Kristina:  I originally reposted episode 3's file with this podcast.  I've corrected the problem now.  Thanks to those of you who reached out to alert me!   Welcome to the unofficial podcast after show for AMC's Mayfair Witches.  Join Joann, Marc, and Kristina as they welcome actor and subject matter specialist Micah (@taletreading on Twitter) to discuss Episode 4: Curiouser and Curiouser.  This conversation lasted over two hours and we've curated the best of the best for your...

Welcome to the unofficial podcast after show for AMC's Mayfair Witches.  Join Joann, Marc, and Kristina as they react to the debut episode "The Dark Place". If you haven't watched this episode yet, beware, because here be spoilers.  The Vampire Insiders are giving you their hot trash hot takes, who their stand out characters are, and what's going on in the character arcs so far.  They also include a couple of fun segments: Easter Egg of the week and a brand new segment just for the witches...