Vampire Insider: An AMC Anne Rice's Immortal Universe After Show

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 Universe thirst coming up, including a discussion next week about the role of female vampires in the show. Link below to ShowMeYourFangs (@wilsonsbabe) fine work "The Plans We Made" on AO3. The summary of this story is: Louis and Lestat try to move forward after the Mardis Gras ball ends in disaster. Or: What if Claudia's plan had failed. https://archiveofourown.org/works/43205452/chapters/108592729

29 Aug 202355min

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 Writer's Room: In this episode we read an excerpt from The Monster of My Memories, a fun and spicy in-progress story by the author GreyGiantess. Thanks to GreyGiantess for sharing this with us and allowing us to share it with you. You can find The Monster of My Memories on AO3 here: https://archiveofourown.org/works/46289707/chapters/116539471 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 with a friend!

21 Aug 202359min

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 touches on themes of domestic violence and disordered eating behaviors. Thanks to Siahatha for sharing this with us and allowing us to share it with you. You can find Renaissance on AO3 here: https://archiveofourown.org/works/48827386/chapters/123173707 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 with a friend!

14 Aug 20231h 4min

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 Season 1. We will revisit the diaries subject once a month. But don't worry! We have lots more Interview with the Vampire content lined up to quench your Ricean Universe thirst. Link below to Chimerari's FanFic on AO3 "Selling Mirrors in the City of the Blind" The Summary for this excellent short story is: Louis is a man who cannot live without illusions. https://archiveofourown.org/works/43447218

7 Aug 202351min

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.

31 Juli 20231h 4min

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 success, Lestat, having revealed the existence of vampires, taunts the others of his kind during an interview for promoting his first and only live concert. Jesse Reeves, a researcher for the paranormal studies group Talamasca, is intrigued by Lestat's lyrics after hearing one of his songs play on TV and tells the rest of the group her theory that he really is a vampire. Her mentor, David Talbot, takes her aside and tells her they know what he is and that a vampire called Marius made him. David also shows her Lestat's journal. In the journal, Lestat recalls how he was turned into a vampire by Marius and how he awoke Akasha, the first vampire, with his music. Jesse tracks Lestat down to a London vampire club called The Admiral's Arms, where he saves her and confronts her about Marius. In Los Angeles, Lestat is visited by Marius, who warns him that the other vampires will not tolerate his flamboyant public profile. He begs him to cancel his concert, which he refuses. Meanwhile, awakened Akasha, who is searching for Lestat, arrives at The Admiral's Arms. After the vampires reveal their plan to kill Lestat Akasha torches the club. Jesse arrives at Los Angeles and gives Lestat his journal and asks him to show her what being a vampire is like. Lestat scoffs at the idea, but Jesse convinces him to spend his last moments before the concert with her. Jesse later asks Lestat to turn her, telling him she wants to be with him and that she wants to know everything he does. Lestat angrily refuses, and shows her what it's like for a vampire to feed aggressively on a human. While performing at his concert in Death Valley, a group of vampires attack Lestat. With Marius' help, they both fend off most of the vampires until Akasha bursts through the stage and takes Lestat with her. Akasha brings Lestat to her new home, where the two vampires have sexual intercourse, during which time Lestat becomes spellbound by Akasha and is forced to obey her, and Akasha proclaims Lestat her new king. After the concert, Jesse is taken to the home of her aunt, Maharet, who later reveals herself to be one of the Ancient Vampires. The Ancient Vampires discuss their plans to destroy the Queen by drinking from her and draining her of her blood. However, they believe that whoever drinks the Queen's last drop will not survive. Empowered by Akasha's blood, Lestat and the Queen confront the Ancient Vampires. When they refuse to join her, Akasha then commands Lestat to kill Jesse, as The Queen sees her both as an enemy, due to being Maharet's descendant, and as food, with Akasha making an example out of her for those who dare disobey her command. After drinking Jesse's blood, Lestat comes to his senses and is released from Akasha's power. Lestat then turns on her and begins to drain Akasha's blood. With the help of the Ancients, Akasha's power diminishes. Maharet is the last to drink Akasha's blood, killing Akasha. Lestat goes to Jesse and, cradling her in his arms, gives her his blood as Maharet turns into a marble statue and "sleeps"; the new Queen of the Damned. Lestat and Jesse visit David and return Lestat's journal. Jesse offers to turn David into a vampire to which he replies he's too old for immortality. Jesse then bids David goodbye and leaves with Lestat. A few moments later, David is greeted by Marius. The film closes with Lestat and Jesse walking hand in hand, among mortals, into the night.

21 Juni 202355min

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.

13 Juni 202354min

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.

5 Juni 20231h 3min