Vampires! We're fans and it's ruined our lives. Sort of. So we're making this podcast to dissect the lore, tropes, and motifs of our most beloved bloodsuckers. Hosted by lifelong vampire fans Chael and Tori. Join us as we discuss tropes, popular vampire media and books, and everything about the fanged undead.
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26: Vampire Book Club: The Southern Book Club's Guide to Slaying Vampires
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The Southern Book Club's Guide to Slaying Vampires In tonight’s Vampire Book Club Episode, we’re going to discuss the novel The Southern Book Club’s Guide to Slaying Vampires by Grady Hendrix. Despite the misleading title, we enjoyed it as a horror novel. We debate whether the big bad counts as a vampire, talk about what worked for us in the story,…
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Tonight, we discuss the 1979 movie Nosferatu, a “stylistic” homage to the original Nosferatu (1922), written and directed by Werner Herzog. Socials: Find us on Twitter @VampiresRuined and on Instagram @VampiresRuinedPodcast Email us at vampiresruinedmylife@gmail.com
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As you've probably noticed, we have not had a new episode in a bit. Life has gotten busy and we decided to make it official and take an official summer hiatus. You know how it is. Summer isn't a great time for vampires, the nights are just too short! We'll back in a couple months with all new episodes and we appreciate your patience. In the meantim…
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24: Buffy the Vampire Slayer (The Movie)
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Tonight, we discuss the 1992 movie Buffy the Vampire Slayer, which would go on to inspire the TV series. Socials: Find us on Twitter @VampiresRuined and on Instagram @VampiresRuinedPodcast Email us at vampiresruinedmylife@gmail.com Sources: Buffy Wiki at Fandom | https://buffy.fandom.com/wiki/Buffy_the_Vampire_Slayer_(film) Buffy Wiki at Fandom | h…
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23: Vampire Bites: The Let the Right One In TV Show (minisode)
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In this minisode, Chael tells Tori about the Let the Right One In television show, which is definitely about vampires… but not so much about the book its based on. Socials: Find us on Twitter @VampiresRuined and on Instagram @VampiresRuinedPodcast Email us at vampiresruinedmylife@gmail.com Other: Our music is edited and mixed by Vic-Ra the Neverliv…
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22: Vampire Book Club: Glass Houses (Morganville Vampires)
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Glass Houses (Book 1 of the Morganville Vampires Series) In tonight’s Vampire Book Club Episode, we’re going to discuss the YA Novel Glass Houses by Rachel Caine, the first book of the Morganville Vampire Series. Sources: Rachel Caine | Wikipedia The Morganville Vampires | Wikipedia Rachel Caine’s Website Glass Houses | Bookshop.org Socials: Find u…
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Vampire Hunter D Tonight, we’re discussing the anime OVA Vampire Hunter D (1985) and Vampire Hunter D: Bloodlust (2000). Plus we talk a lot about anime and anime conventions in this trip down memory lane. Sources: Vampire Hunter D (1985) - Wikipedia Vampire Hunter D Bloodlust - Wikipedia Socials: Find us on Twitter @VampiresRuined and on Instagram …
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Black As Night Tonight, we’re discussing the teen vampire movie Black As Night, which was released on October 1, 2021 on Prime Video by Amazon Studios. Sources: Black As Night on Amazon Prime IMDB - Black as Night Socials: Find us on Twitter @VampiresRuined and on Instagram @VampiresRuinedPodcast Email us at vampiresruinedmylife@gmail.com Other: Ou…
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Near Dark Tonight, we’re going to discuss the 1987 cult classic vampire movie Near Dark. Chael is a huge fan but Tori had never seen it before. Join us as we discuss what we liked, what we didn’t, and then let us know what you think of Near Dark! Sources: NEAR DARK OOP DOCUMENTARY Kathryn Bigelow on Near Dark Finger Lickin' Good: The Wild Wild Unde…
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18: Vampire Book Club: The Lost Girls
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Greetings, fiends! Today we have another Vampire Book Club episode where we discuss the 2021 YA Vampire Novel, The Lost Girls by Sonia Hartl. We discuss the book’s plot, characters, and somewhat unique vampire lore, as well as what we liked and what didn’t work as well. Join us! Socials: Find us on Twitter @VampiresRuined and on Instagram @Vampires…
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Greetings, fiends! Today we discuss the novel Let the Right One In by John Ajvide Lindqvist. We do a deep dive recap of the book and discuss the plot and characters, talk a little about the Swedish movie adaptation and the short story Let the Old Dreams Die. Socials: Find us on Twitter @VampiresRuined and on Instagram @VampiresRuinedPodcast Email u…
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16: I Want to Vampire (Special Crossover Episode): Salem's Lot 1979
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Salem’s Lot (1979) What happens when Tori & Chael from Vampires Ruined My Life and Tori & Nic from I Want to Rewatch do a crossover? Would you believe a dæmonic creature known as Vic-Ra the Never-Living takes over hosting duties? Find out by joining us for: I Want To Vampire! In this special crossover episode, we discuss the 1979 miniseries version…
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15: Salem's Lot (2004 Miniseries)
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There have been a few adaptations of Stephen King’s vampire novel Salem’s Lot over the years. Today, we discuss the 2004 TNT Miniseries Adaptation, starring Rob Lowe and Andre Braugher. Not going to lie, it’s kind of a mess. We discuss the story, what worked and what didn’t, and the vampire lore. Socials: Find us on Twitter @VampiresRuined and on I…
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14: AMC's Interview with the Vampire Episode 7: Sufficiently Creepy
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The finale is here! Season 1 of AMC’s Interview with the Vampire is over. So how did it end? And how are we feeling about the first season overall? Chael and Tori break down Episode 7: “The Thing Lay Still,” discuss how the finale’s “reveals” worked (or didn’t), and what they think about this television adaptation so far. Socials: Find us on Twitte…
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13: AMC's Interview with the Vampire Episode 6: Chasing Goats
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It’s the penultimate episode of AMC’s Interview with the Vampire Season 1. They’re back to vampire camp but still can’t seem to decide what tone they’re going for. Chael and Tori break down Episode 6: “Like Angels Put in Hell By God” and discuss a few theories as we head into the season finale. Socials: Find us on Twitter @VampiresRuined and on Ins…
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12: AMC's Interview with the Vampire Episode 5: Lament
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Well, that sure was an episode of the show called Interview with the Vampire. Chael and Tori sit down to try to unpack what they just watched and their feelings about Episode 5: “A Vile Hunger for Your Hammering Heart.” Join us, and then let us know your thoughts on this episode! Socials: Find us on Twitter @VampiresRuined and on Instagram @Vampire…
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11: AMC's Interview with the Vampire Episode 4: Precious Murder Baby
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Greetings, fellow vampire fans. Today, Chael and Tori, two fans of The Vampire Chronicles books, continue their discussion of the AMC Interview with the Vampire Series with Episode 4: “The Ruthless Pursuit of Blood With All A Child’s Demanding." This episode heralds the arrival of Claudia. Plus we discuss our wild theories and Rashid from the VC bo…
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10: AMC's Interview with the Vampire Episodes 2 & 3: Blood Soup
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Greetings, fellow vampire fans. Today, Chael and Tori, two fans of the Vampire Chronicles books, continue their discussion of the AMC Interview with the Vampire Series. They discuss Episode 2: “...After the phantoms of your former self” and Episode 3: “Is my very nature that of the devil?” Socials: Find us on Twitter @VampiresRuined and on Instagra…
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9: AMC's Interview with the Vampire: Pilot
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Greetings, fellow vampire fans. Today, Chael and Tori, two fans of The Vampire Chronicles books, discuss their thoughts and feelings on the pilot episode of AMC’s new Interview with the Vampire show. We didn’t hate it! But we do have quibbles and questions! We go over the plot, some of the changes, and spout some totally random theories of where th…
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Hey, hey, hey, we're back, babycakes! *ahem* I mean, uh.... Greetings, Darklings. We have returned from our seasonal slumber. Tonight, we wish to delight you with tales of the most horrible abomination: child vampires. So sit back, relax, get a goblet of wine, and listen to us discuss those tiny holy terrors. Socials: Find us on Twitter @VampiresRu…
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7: Vampire Book Club: Fevre Dream
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Good evening, Darklings. Welcome back to another meeting of our Vampire Book Club. Tonight, we discuss the 1982 novel Fevre Dream by George R.R. Martin, about a mysterious benefactor who commissions a steamboat from a struggling steamboat captain to traverse the river for his strange own purposes. Meanwhile, in New Orleans, an evil vampire with a h…
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Good evening, dark ones and those who join us in the dark. This evening, we're discussing vampire slayers and hunters. As long as there have been stories about monsters, there have been stories about heroes who fight those monsters. Vampires are no exception. Most of us here are fanged fiends who are unapologetically #TeamVampire, but even we must …
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Hello, Dark Ones and Daywalkers! Tonight, we discuss the 1998 cinematic masterpiece, BLADE, about a half-vampire (or dhampir) who hunts vampires with the help of an old mentor and a hematologist. Chael had never seen Blade, so this was her first watch, while Tori saw it when it came out and probably a few times since. We discuss the making of the m…
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Good evening, darklings! Tonight, we discuss the many diseases that may or may not have inspired vampire folklore or tales of the undead, and how those illnesses are used in modern vampire media, and some historical stories of the "undead." Socials: Find us on Twitter @VampiresRuined and on Instagram @VampiresRuinedPodcast Links and Sources: Rabies…
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3: Vampire Book Club: Vampire Breath
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Hello, darklings! In this edition of our Vampire Book Club, Chael and Tori discuss and review the classic literary work Vampire Breath, a Goosebumps book, by RL Stine. Chael is a big collector of kid lit who believes baby bats deserve good vampire reads. But does this one hold up? And what is “vampire breath” anyway? Tori and Chael discuss the book…
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Vampires… pale, undead, alluring? In our first episode, your dark hostesses discuss how they became entranced with the vampire, and why they believe others may find these creatures appealing. What draws people to creatures of the night? Why do we find them so fascinating and even, perhaps, want to join the undead ranks? Socials: Find us on Twitter …
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Darklings! Join us at the Theatres Des Vampires to watch the classic 1987 movie, The Lost Boys. Chael is a lifelong fan of this cinematic masterpiece. Tori had never seen it until now. We discuss the history of The Lost Boys, the vampire tropes it contains, and how this movie has influenced other vampire media, along with trivia and our thoughts an…
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Welcome, mortals and immortals who've come to our dark corner of the podcast world! Behold this small bite, a teaser of our upcoming podcast where we will dissect the lore, tropes, and motifs of our most beloved bloodsuckers. COMING SOON! Subscribe so you don't miss our dark debut! Find us on Social Media: Twitter: @VampiresRuined Instagram: @Vampi…
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