feed01.fireside.fm Wed, 03 Dec 2025 21:27:57 -0600 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) Vampires Ruined My Life https://vampiresruinedmylife.fireside.fm Wed, 03 Dec 2025 19:24:45 -0800 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. en © 2025 Vampires Ruined My Life episodic Taking a Bite Out of Undead Media Vampires Ruined My Life 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. yes Vampires Ruined My Life vampiresruinedmylife@gmail.com https://feeds.fireside.fm/vampiresruinedmylife/rss Episode 31: Talamasca: The Secret Order https://vampiresruinedmylife.fireside.fm/31 926ced67-c697-4b13-96a0-8a71ce05d572 Wed, 03 Dec 2025 06:00:00 -0800 Vampires Ruined My Life full Vampires Ruined My Life Tori tells Chael about AMC's "Anne Rice" adjacent show, Talamasca: The Secret Order 1:05:42 yes Tori tells Chael about AMC's "Anne Rice" adjacent show, Talamasca: The Secret Order, which she watched in its entirety. She explains what they did well, where they missed, how the Talamasca works in the Anne Rice bookverse, and also how she would have done it using the same characters and a similar premise. Contact: </strong></p><p>Find us on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/vampiresruinedpodcast/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">⁠⁠@VampiresRuinedPodcast⁠⁠</a> and now Bluesky: <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/vampiresruined.bsky.social" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">vampiresruined.bsky.social</a></p><p>Email us at <a href="mailto:vampiresruinedmylife@gmail.com" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">⁠⁠vampiresruinedmylife@gmail.com⁠⁠</a> </p><p><br /></p><p>Our music is edited and mixed by Vic-Ra the Neverliving, and includes:</p><ul><li><p>“Dark Halloween Night” by Chase Alan Willis</p></li><li><p>“Toccata and Fugue in D Minor” by Johann Sebastian Bach and performed by Kevin MacLeod</p><p><br /></p></li></ul><p>This episode of <em>Vampires Ruined My Life</em> was recorded in November 2025. </p><p>It was released on Wednesday, December 3, 2025. </p> talamasca, amc, anne rice, talamaca the secret order, vampire tv, vampire television, vampires, witches Tori tells Chael about AMC's "Anne Rice" adjacent show, Talamasca: The Secret Order, which she watched in its entirety. She explains what they did well, where they missed, how the Talamasca works in the Anne Rice bookverse, and also how she would have done it using the same characters and a similar premise.

Contact:

Find us on Instagram ⁠⁠@VampiresRuinedPodcast⁠⁠ and now Bluesky: vampiresruined.bsky.social

Email us at ⁠⁠vampiresruinedmylife@gmail.com⁠⁠ 


Our music is edited and mixed by Vic-Ra the Neverliving, and includes:

  • “Dark Halloween Night” by Chase Alan Willis

  • “Toccata and Fugue in D Minor” by Johann Sebastian Bach and performed by Kevin MacLeod


This episode of Vampires Ruined My Life was recorded in November 2025.

It was released on Wednesday, December 3, 2025.

]]> Tori tells Chael about AMC's "Anne Rice" adjacent show, Talamasca: The Secret Order, which she watched in its entirety. She explains what they did well, where they missed, how the Talamasca works in the Anne Rice bookverse, and also how she would have done it using the same characters and a similar premise.

Contact:

Find us on Instagram ⁠⁠@VampiresRuinedPodcast⁠⁠ and now Bluesky: vampiresruined.bsky.social

Email us at ⁠⁠vampiresruinedmylife@gmail.com⁠⁠ 


Our music is edited and mixed by Vic-Ra the Neverliving, and includes:

  • “Dark Halloween Night” by Chase Alan Willis

  • “Toccata and Fugue in D Minor” by Johann Sebastian Bach and performed by Kevin MacLeod


This episode of Vampires Ruined My Life was recorded in November 2025.

It was released on Wednesday, December 3, 2025.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/0QH_Y47F+9hLuyh7f ]]> Episode 30: Nosferatu (2024) https://vampiresruinedmylife.fireside.fm/30 703e2c6d-2dfe-4cb2-842a-921fe0075e39 Wed, 19 Nov 2025 03:00:00 -0800 Vampires Ruined My Life full Vampires Ruined My Life 1:46:25 no <p>Tori and Chael are joined by special guests, horror gurus, and friends of the podcast Ariana and Lin, to discuss Robert Eggers&#39; 2024 remake of Nosferatu. </p><p><br></p><p>You can find Lin on Chael&#39;s other podcast, <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/once-upon-a-rewatch/id1553803675" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Once Upon a Rewatch.</a> And check out her Youtube Channel <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@thehorrordiner" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Spooky Pie&#39;s Horror Diner</a>, where she discusses all manner of horror media. </p><p><br></p><p><strong>Contact: </strong></p><p>Find us on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/vampiresruinedpodcast/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠⁠⁠@VampiresRuinedPodcast⁠⁠⁠</a> and now Bluesky: <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/vampiresruined.bsky.social" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠vampiresruined.bsky.social⁠</a></p><p>Email us at <a href="mailto:vampiresruinedmylife@gmail.com" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠⁠⁠vampiresruinedmylife@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠</a> </p><p><br></p><p>Our music is edited and mixed by Vic-Ra the Neverliving, and includes:</p><ul><li><p>“Dark Halloween Night” by Chase Alan Willis</p></li><li><p>“Toccata and Fugue in D Minor” by Johann Sebastian Bach and performed by Kevin MacLeod</p><p><br></p></li></ul><p>This episode of <em>Vampires Ruined My Life</em> was recorded in January 2025. </p><p>It was released on Wednesday, November 19, 2025. </p><p>(The epic gap there is 100% Tori&#39;s fault, sorry! Life got WEIRD. We appreciate your patience.)</p> nosferatu, nosferatu 2024, vampire movies, vampires Tori and Chael are joined by special guests, horror gurus, and friends of the podcast Ariana and Lin, to discuss Robert Eggers' 2024 remake of Nosferatu.


You can find Lin on Chael's other podcast, Once Upon a Rewatch. And check out her Youtube Channel Spooky Pie's Horror Diner, where she discusses all manner of horror media.


Contact:

Find us on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠@VampiresRuinedPodcast⁠⁠⁠ and now Bluesky: ⁠vampiresruined.bsky.social⁠

Email us at ⁠⁠⁠vampiresruinedmylife@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠ 


Our music is edited and mixed by Vic-Ra the Neverliving, and includes:

  • “Dark Halloween Night” by Chase Alan Willis

  • “Toccata and Fugue in D Minor” by Johann Sebastian Bach and performed by Kevin MacLeod


This episode of Vampires Ruined My Life was recorded in January 2025.

It was released on Wednesday, November 19, 2025.

(The epic gap there is 100% Tori's fault, sorry! Life got WEIRD. We appreciate your patience.)

]]> Tori and Chael are joined by special guests, horror gurus, and friends of the podcast Ariana and Lin, to discuss Robert Eggers' 2024 remake of Nosferatu.


You can find Lin on Chael's other podcast, Once Upon a Rewatch. And check out her Youtube Channel Spooky Pie's Horror Diner, where she discusses all manner of horror media.


Contact:

Find us on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠@VampiresRuinedPodcast⁠⁠⁠ and now Bluesky: ⁠vampiresruined.bsky.social⁠

Email us at ⁠⁠⁠vampiresruinedmylife@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠ 


Our music is edited and mixed by Vic-Ra the Neverliving, and includes:

  • “Dark Halloween Night” by Chase Alan Willis

  • “Toccata and Fugue in D Minor” by Johann Sebastian Bach and performed by Kevin MacLeod


This episode of Vampires Ruined My Life was recorded in January 2025.

It was released on Wednesday, November 19, 2025.

(The epic gap there is 100% Tori's fault, sorry! Life got WEIRD. We appreciate your patience.)

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/0QH_Y47F+2GW-51at ]]> Episode 29: 28: Renfield https://vampiresruinedmylife.fireside.fm/29 eef7e4df-f3e6-444e-a128-f5151840c05b Wed, 02 Apr 2025 03:00:00 -0700 Vampires Ruined My Life full Vampires Ruined My Life 55:56 no <p>Tonight, we discuss the movie Renfield, a humorous splatter horror film about Dracula's sidekick. Starring Nicholas Hoult, Nicolas Cage, and Awkwafina. </p><p><br /></p><p><strong>Contact: </strong></p><p>Find us on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/vampiresruinedpodcast/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">⁠⁠@VampiresRuinedPodcast⁠⁠</a> and now Bluesky: <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/vampiresruined.bsky.social" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">vampiresruined.bsky.social</a></p><p>Email us at <a href="mailto:vampiresruinedmylife@gmail.com" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">⁠⁠vampiresruinedmylife@gmail.com⁠⁠</a> </p><p><br /></p><p>Our music is edited and mixed by Vic-Ra the Neverliving, and includes:</p><ul><li><p>“Dark Halloween Night” by Chase Alan Willis</p></li><li><p>“Toccata and Fugue in D Minor” by Johann Sebastian Bach and performed by Kevin MacLeod</p><p><br /></p></li></ul><p>This episode of <em>Vampires Ruined My Life</em> was recorded in January 2025. </p><p>It was released on Wednesday, April 2, 2025. </p> renfield, renfield movie, vampire movie, vampires Tonight, we discuss the movie Renfield, a humorous splatter horror film about Dracula's sidekick. Starring Nicholas Hoult, Nicolas Cage, and Awkwafina.


Contact:

Find us on Instagram ⁠⁠@VampiresRuinedPodcast⁠⁠ and now Bluesky: vampiresruined.bsky.social

Email us at ⁠⁠vampiresruinedmylife@gmail.com⁠⁠ 


Our music is edited and mixed by Vic-Ra the Neverliving, and includes:

  • “Dark Halloween Night” by Chase Alan Willis

  • “Toccata and Fugue in D Minor” by Johann Sebastian Bach and performed by Kevin MacLeod


This episode of Vampires Ruined My Life was recorded in January 2025.

It was released on Wednesday, April 2, 2025.

]]> Tonight, we discuss the movie Renfield, a humorous splatter horror film about Dracula's sidekick. Starring Nicholas Hoult, Nicolas Cage, and Awkwafina.


Contact:

Find us on Instagram ⁠⁠@VampiresRuinedPodcast⁠⁠ and now Bluesky: vampiresruined.bsky.social

Email us at ⁠⁠vampiresruinedmylife@gmail.com⁠⁠ 


Our music is edited and mixed by Vic-Ra the Neverliving, and includes:

  • “Dark Halloween Night” by Chase Alan Willis

  • “Toccata and Fugue in D Minor” by Johann Sebastian Bach and performed by Kevin MacLeod


This episode of Vampires Ruined My Life was recorded in January 2025.

It was released on Wednesday, April 2, 2025.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/0QH_Y47F+M6s1FS7K ]]> Episode 28: 27: Vampire Book Club: Bloodsucking Fiends https://vampiresruinedmylife.fireside.fm/28 b99ef0cc-b226-43e3-9dab-393c20953698 Wed, 08 Jan 2025 03:00:00 -0800 Vampires Ruined My Life full Vampires Ruined My Life 1:03:25 no <p><em>Bloodsucking Fiends: A Love Story</em> by Christopher Moore</p> <p><br /></p> <p>In tonight’s Vampire Book Club Episode, we’re going to discuss the humorous vampire novel <em>Bloodsucking Fiends </em>by Christopher Moore. Tori loved this book in the 90s and is excited, Chael had never read it before. We discuss what we loved and what we didn’t and go through most of the plot. The Vampire Chronicles come up a lot as well as this was the basis of a lot of inspiration for the vampire lore. </p> <p><br /></p> <p><strong>Sources: </strong></p> <p><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bloodsucking_Fiends" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Bloodsucking Fiends - Wikipedia</a></p> <p><br /></p> <p><strong>Socials: </strong></p> <p>Find us on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/vampiresruinedpodcast/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠@VampiresRuinedPodcast⁠</a></p> <p>And now BlueSky: <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/vampiresruined.bsky.social" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://bsky.app/profile/vampiresruined.bsky.social</a></p> <p>Email us at <a href="mailto:vampiresruinedmylife@gmail.com" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠vampiresruinedmylife@gmail.com⁠</a> </p> <p><br /></p> <p><strong>Other:</strong> </p> <p>Our music is edited and mixed by Vic-Ra the Neverliving, and includes:</p> <ul> <li>“Dark Halloween Night” by Chase Alan Willis<br /></li> <li>“Toccata and Fugue in D Minor” by Johann Sebastian Bach and performed by Kevin MacLeod<br /></li> </ul> <p>This episode of <em>Vampires Ruined My Life</em> was recorded in November 2024. </p> <p>It was released on Wednesday, January 8, 2025. </p> Bloodsucking Fiends: A Love Story by Christopher Moore


In tonight’s Vampire Book Club Episode, we’re going to discuss the humorous vampire novel Bloodsucking Fiends by Christopher Moore. Tori loved this book in the 90s and is excited, Chael had never read it before. We discuss what we loved and what we didn’t and go through most of the plot. The Vampire Chronicles come up a lot as well as this was the basis of a lot of inspiration for the vampire lore. 


Sources: 

Bloodsucking Fiends - Wikipedia


Socials: 

Find us on Instagram ⁠@VampiresRuinedPodcast⁠

And now BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/vampiresruined.bsky.social

Email us at ⁠vampiresruinedmylife@gmail.com⁠ 


Other: 

Our music is edited and mixed by Vic-Ra the Neverliving, and includes:

  • “Dark Halloween Night” by Chase Alan Willis
  • “Toccata and Fugue in D Minor” by Johann Sebastian Bach and performed by Kevin MacLeod

This episode of Vampires Ruined My Life was recorded in November 2024. 

It was released on Wednesday, January 8, 2025. 

]]> Bloodsucking Fiends: A Love Story by Christopher Moore


In tonight’s Vampire Book Club Episode, we’re going to discuss the humorous vampire novel Bloodsucking Fiends by Christopher Moore. Tori loved this book in the 90s and is excited, Chael had never read it before. We discuss what we loved and what we didn’t and go through most of the plot. The Vampire Chronicles come up a lot as well as this was the basis of a lot of inspiration for the vampire lore. 


Sources: 

Bloodsucking Fiends - Wikipedia


Socials: 

Find us on Instagram ⁠@VampiresRuinedPodcast⁠

And now BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/vampiresruined.bsky.social

Email us at ⁠vampiresruinedmylife@gmail.com⁠ 


Other: 

Our music is edited and mixed by Vic-Ra the Neverliving, and includes:

  • “Dark Halloween Night” by Chase Alan Willis
  • “Toccata and Fugue in D Minor” by Johann Sebastian Bach and performed by Kevin MacLeod

This episode of Vampires Ruined My Life was recorded in November 2024. 

It was released on Wednesday, January 8, 2025. 

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/0QH_Y47F+C06WBF0U ]]> Episode 27: 26: Vampire Book Club: The Southern Book Club's Guide to Slaying Vampires https://vampiresruinedmylife.fireside.fm/27 55354837-4413-41cb-b9ca-542fa831c8af Wed, 30 Oct 2024 03:00:00 -0700 Vampires Ruined My Life full Vampires Ruined My Life 1:05:53 no <p><em>The Southern Book Club's Guide to Slaying Vampires </em></p> <p><br /></p> <p>In tonight’s Vampire Book Club Episode, we’re going to discuss the novel <em>The Southern Book Club’s Guide to Slaying Vampires</em> 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, and what did not. </p> <p><br /></p> <p><strong>Sources: </strong></p> <p><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Southern_Book_Club%27s_Guide_to_Slaying_Vampires" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Book’s Wikipedia Page </a></p> <p><br /></p> <p><strong>Socials: </strong></p> <p>Find us on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/vampiresruinedpodcast/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@VampiresRuinedPodcast</a></p> <p>Email us at <a href="mailto:vampiresruinedmylife@gmail.com" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">vampiresruinedmylife@gmail.com</a> </p> <p><br /></p> <p><strong>Other:</strong> </p> <p>Our music is edited and mixed by Vic-Ra the Neverliving, and includes:</p> <ul> <li><p>“Dark Halloween Night” by Chase Alan Willis</p> </li> <li><p>“Toccata and Fugue in D Minor” by Johann Sebastian Bach and performed by Kevin MacLeod</p> <p><br /></p> </li> </ul> <p>This episode of <em>Vampires Ruined My Life</em> was recorded in September 2024. </p> <p>It was released on Wednesday, October 30, 2024.  </p> The Southern Book Club's Guide to Slaying Vampires, vampires, vampire books, vampire novel, vampire book club 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, and what did not. 


Sources: 

The Book’s Wikipedia Page 


Socials: 

Find us on Instagram @VampiresRuinedPodcast

Email us at vampiresruinedmylife@gmail.com 


Other: 

Our music is edited and mixed by Vic-Ra the Neverliving, and includes:

  • “Dark Halloween Night” by Chase Alan Willis

  • “Toccata and Fugue in D Minor” by Johann Sebastian Bach and performed by Kevin MacLeod


This episode of Vampires Ruined My Life was recorded in September 2024. 

It was released on Wednesday, October 30, 2024.  

]]> 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, and what did not. 


Sources: 

The Book’s Wikipedia Page 


Socials: 

Find us on Instagram @VampiresRuinedPodcast

Email us at vampiresruinedmylife@gmail.com 


Other: 

Our music is edited and mixed by Vic-Ra the Neverliving, and includes:

  • “Dark Halloween Night” by Chase Alan Willis

  • “Toccata and Fugue in D Minor” by Johann Sebastian Bach and performed by Kevin MacLeod


This episode of Vampires Ruined My Life was recorded in September 2024. 

It was released on Wednesday, October 30, 2024.  

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/0QH_Y47F+0eTogM79 ]]> Episode 26: 25: Nosferatu - 1979 https://vampiresruinedmylife.fireside.fm/26 2a3b7bca-8050-4314-99e0-249e34703274 Wed, 17 Apr 2024 03:00:00 -0700 Vampires Ruined My Life full Vampires Ruined My Life 1:03:05 no <p>Tonight, we discuss the 1979 movie <em>Nosferatu, </em>a “stylistic” homage to the original Nosferatu (1922), written and directed by Werner Herzog.</p> <p><br></p> <p><strong>Socials: </strong></p> <p>Find us on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/vampiresruined">⁠@VampiresRuined⁠</a> and on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/vampiresruinedpodcast/">⁠@VampiresRuinedPodcast⁠</a></p> <p>Email us at <a href="mailto:vampiresruinedmylife@gmail.com">⁠vampiresruinedmylife@gmail.com⁠</a> </p> nosferatu, nosferatu 1979, vampire movies, vampires 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 

]]> 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 

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/0QH_Y47F+gLnvUJyy ]]> Episode 24: 24: Buffy the Vampire Slayer (The Movie) https://vampiresruinedmylife.fireside.fm/24 eaab3858-e27c-4250-8cb7-8df3d5de5be0 Wed, 19 Apr 2023 03:00:00 -0700 Vampires Ruined My Life full Vampires Ruined My Life 55:11 no <p>Tonight, we discuss the 1992 movie <em>Buffy the Vampire Slayer, </em>which would go on to inspire the TV series. </p> <p><br></p> <p><strong>Socials: </strong></p> <p>Find us on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/vampiresruined">@VampiresRuined</a> and on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/vampiresruinedpodcast/">@VampiresRuinedPodcast</a></p> <p>Email us at <a href="mailto:vampiresruinedmylife@gmail.com">vampiresruinedmylife@gmail.com</a> </p> <p><br></p> <p><strong>Sources: </strong></p> <p>Buffy Wiki at Fandom | <a href="https://buffy.fandom.com/wiki/Buffy_the_Vampire_Slayer_(film)">https://buffy.fandom.com/wiki/Buffy_the_Vampire_Slayer_(film)</a></p> <p>Buffy Wiki at Fandom | <a href="https://buffy.fandom.com/wiki/Buffy_the_Vampire_Slayer_(novel)">https://buffy.fandom.com/wiki/Buffy_the_Vampire_Slayer_(novel)</a></p> <p>AV Club Joss Whedon | <a href="https://www.avclub.com/joss-whedon-1798208181">https://www.avclub.com/joss-whedon-1798208181</a></p> <p>I’ll Always Love the Original Buffy the Vampire Slayer | <a href="https://www.theatlantic.com/culture/archive/2022/07/buffy-the-vampire-slayer-movie-joss-whedon/671005/">https://www.theatlantic.com/culture/archive/2022/07/buffy-the-vampire-slayer-movie-joss-whedon/671005/</a></p> <p><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20160412083950/https://www.cise.ufl.edu/cgi-bin/cgiwrap/hsiao/buffy/get-archive?date=19990117">https://web.archive.org/web/20160412083950/https://www.cise.ufl.edu/cgi-bin/cgiwrap/hsiao/buffy/get-archive?date=19990117</a></p> <p><br></p> <p><strong>Other: </strong></p> <p>Our music is edited and mixed by Vic-Ra the Neverliving, and includes:</p> <ul> <li><p>“Dark Halloween Night” by Chase Alan Willis</p> </li> <li><p>“Toccata and Fugue in D Minor” by Johann Sebastian Bach and performed by Kevin MacLeod</p> </li> </ul> <p>This episode of Vampires Ruined My Life was recorded on Saturday, April 8, 2023. </p> <p>It was released on Wednesday, April 19, 2023. </p> btvs, buffy the vampire slayer, buffy movie, btvs movie, vampire movie, vampires 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 | https://buffy.fandom.com/wiki/Buffy_the_Vampire_Slayer_(novel)

AV Club Joss Whedon | https://www.avclub.com/joss-whedon-1798208181

I’ll Always Love the Original Buffy the Vampire Slayer | https://www.theatlantic.com/culture/archive/2022/07/buffy-the-vampire-slayer-movie-joss-whedon/671005/

https://web.archive.org/web/20160412083950/https://www.cise.ufl.edu/cgi-bin/cgiwrap/hsiao/buffy/get-archive?date=19990117


Other: 

Our music is edited and mixed by Vic-Ra the Neverliving, and includes:

  • “Dark Halloween Night” by Chase Alan Willis

  • “Toccata and Fugue in D Minor” by Johann Sebastian Bach and performed by Kevin MacLeod

This episode of Vampires Ruined My Life was recorded on Saturday, April 8, 2023.

It was released on Wednesday, April 19, 2023.

]]> 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 | https://buffy.fandom.com/wiki/Buffy_the_Vampire_Slayer_(novel)

AV Club Joss Whedon | https://www.avclub.com/joss-whedon-1798208181

I’ll Always Love the Original Buffy the Vampire Slayer | https://www.theatlantic.com/culture/archive/2022/07/buffy-the-vampire-slayer-movie-joss-whedon/671005/

https://web.archive.org/web/20160412083950/https://www.cise.ufl.edu/cgi-bin/cgiwrap/hsiao/buffy/get-archive?date=19990117


Other: 

Our music is edited and mixed by Vic-Ra the Neverliving, and includes:

  • “Dark Halloween Night” by Chase Alan Willis

  • “Toccata and Fugue in D Minor” by Johann Sebastian Bach and performed by Kevin MacLeod

This episode of Vampires Ruined My Life was recorded on Saturday, April 8, 2023.

It was released on Wednesday, April 19, 2023.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/0QH_Y47F+4jCCiwqE ]]> Episode 23: 23: Vampire Bites: The Let the Right One In TV Show (minisode) https://vampiresruinedmylife.fireside.fm/23 94b3f6f3-60f9-430f-8e90-490e147855f3 Wed, 29 Mar 2023 03:00:00 -0700 Vampires Ruined My Life full Vampires Ruined My Life 22:51 no <p>In this minisode, Chael tells Tori about the <em>Let the Right One In</em> television show, which is definitely about vampires… but not so much about the book its based on. </p> <p>Socials: </p> <p>Find us on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/vampiresruined">@VampiresRuined</a> and on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/vampiresruinedpodcast/">@VampiresRuinedPodcast</a></p> <p>Email us at <a href="mailto:vampiresruinedmylife@gmail.com">vampiresruinedmylife@gmail.com</a> </p> <p>Other: </p> <p>Our music is edited and mixed by Vic-Ra the Neverliving, and includes:</p> <ul> <li><p>“Dark Halloween Night” by Chase Alan Willis</p> </li> <li><p>“Toccata and Fugue in D Minor” by Johann Sebastian Bach and performed by Kevin MacLeod</p> </li> </ul> <p>This episode of Vampires Ruined My Life was recorded on March 18, 2023. </p> <p>It was released on Wednesday, March 29, 2023. </p> <p><br></p> LTROI, LTROI tv show, vampire tv, vampires, vampire television 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 Neverliving, and includes:

  • “Dark Halloween Night” by Chase Alan Willis

  • “Toccata and Fugue in D Minor” by Johann Sebastian Bach and performed by Kevin MacLeod

This episode of Vampires Ruined My Life was recorded on March 18, 2023. 

It was released on Wednesday, March 29, 2023. 


]]> 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 Neverliving, and includes:

  • “Dark Halloween Night” by Chase Alan Willis

  • “Toccata and Fugue in D Minor” by Johann Sebastian Bach and performed by Kevin MacLeod

This episode of Vampires Ruined My Life was recorded on March 18, 2023. 

It was released on Wednesday, March 29, 2023. 


]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/0QH_Y47F+j-XwXvjf ]]> Episode 22: 22: Vampire Book Club: Glass Houses (Morganville Vampires) https://vampiresruinedmylife.fireside.fm/22 81a50d00-6ec1-4d03-aa52-65b65033436a Wed, 15 Mar 2023 03:00:00 -0700 Vampires Ruined My Life full Vampires Ruined My Life 1:05:44 no <p><em>Glass Houses (Book 1 of the Morganville Vampires Series)</em></p> <p>In tonight’s Vampire Book Club Episode, we’re going to discuss the YA Novel <em>Glass Houses</em> by Rachel Caine, the first book of the <em>Morganville Vampire Series</em>.</p> <p><strong>Sources:</strong></p> <p><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rachel_Caine"><u>Rachel Caine | Wikipedia&nbsp;</u></a></p> <p><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Morganville_Vampires"><u>The Morganville Vampires | Wikipedia</u></a></p> <p><a href="https://rachelcaine.com/"><u>Rachel Caine’s Website</u></a></p> <p><a href="https://bookshop.org/p/books/glass-houses-rachel-caine/16668594?ean=9780451219947"><u>Glass Houses | Bookshop.org</u></a></p> <p><strong>Socials:</strong></p> <p>Find us on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/vampiresruined"><u>@VampiresRuined</u></a> and on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/vampiresruinedpodcast/"><u>@VampiresRuinedPodcast</u></a></p> <p>Email us at <a href="mailto:vampiresruinedmylife@gmail.com"><u>vampiresruinedmylife@gmail.com</u></a></p> <p><strong>Other:</strong></p> <p>Our music is edited and mixed by Vic-Ra the Neverliving, and includes:</p> <ul> <li>“Dark Halloween Night” by Chase Alan Willis</li> <li>“Toccata and Fugue in D Minor” by Johann Sebastian Bach and performed by Kevin MacLeod</li> </ul> <p>This episode of <em>Vampires Ruined My Life</em> was recorded on March 4, 2023.</p> <p>It was released on Wednesday, March 15, 2023.</p> 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 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 Neverliving, and includes:

  • “Dark Halloween Night” by Chase Alan Willis
  • “Toccata and Fugue in D Minor” by Johann Sebastian Bach and performed by Kevin MacLeod

This episode of Vampires Ruined My Life was recorded on March 4, 2023.

It was released on Wednesday, March 15, 2023.

]]> 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 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 Neverliving, and includes:

  • “Dark Halloween Night” by Chase Alan Willis
  • “Toccata and Fugue in D Minor” by Johann Sebastian Bach and performed by Kevin MacLeod

This episode of Vampires Ruined My Life was recorded on March 4, 2023.

It was released on Wednesday, March 15, 2023.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/0QH_Y47F+_Qbx4DQY ]]> Episode 21: 21: Vampire Hunter D https://vampiresruinedmylife.fireside.fm/21 984aa2de-94c6-4abe-82e5-88e6b4e210b0 Wed, 22 Feb 2023 03:00:00 -0800 Vampires Ruined My Life full Vampires Ruined My Life 51:14 no <p><em>Vampire Hunter D</em></p> <p>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.</p> <p><em><strong>Sources:</strong></em></p> <p><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vampire_Hunter_D_(1985_film)"><u>Vampire Hunter D (1985) - Wikipedia&nbsp;</u></a></p> <p><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vampire_Hunter_D:_Bloodlust"><u>Vampire Hunter D Bloodlust - Wikipedia</u></a></p> <p><strong>Socials:</strong></p> <p>Find us on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/vampiresruined"><u>@VampiresRuined</u></a> and on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/vampiresruinedpodcast/"><u>@VampiresRuinedPodcast</u></a></p> <p>Email us at <a href="mailto:vampiresruinedmylife@gmail.com"><u>vampiresruinedmylife@gmail.com</u></a></p> <p><strong>Other:</strong></p> <p>Our music is edited and mixed by Vic-Ra the Neverliving, and includes:</p> <ul> <li>“Dark Halloween Night” by Chase Alan Willis</li> <li>“Toccata and Fugue in D Minor” by Johann Sebastian Bach and performed by Kevin MacLeod</li> </ul> <p>This episode of <em>Vampires Ruined My Life</em> was recorded on February 12, 2023.</p> <p>It was released on Wednesday, February 22, 2023.</p> Vampire Hunter D, vampire, anime, vampire anime 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 @VampiresRuinedPodcast

Email us at vampiresruinedmylife@gmail.com

Other:

Our music is edited and mixed by Vic-Ra the Neverliving, and includes:

  • “Dark Halloween Night” by Chase Alan Willis
  • “Toccata and Fugue in D Minor” by Johann Sebastian Bach and performed by Kevin MacLeod

This episode of Vampires Ruined My Life was recorded on February 12, 2023.

It was released on Wednesday, February 22, 2023.

]]> 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 @VampiresRuinedPodcast

Email us at vampiresruinedmylife@gmail.com

Other:

Our music is edited and mixed by Vic-Ra the Neverliving, and includes:

  • “Dark Halloween Night” by Chase Alan Willis
  • “Toccata and Fugue in D Minor” by Johann Sebastian Bach and performed by Kevin MacLeod

This episode of Vampires Ruined My Life was recorded on February 12, 2023.

It was released on Wednesday, February 22, 2023.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/0QH_Y47F+kEG9gXKK ]]> Episode 20: 20: Black As Night https://vampiresruinedmylife.fireside.fm/20 292ed44d-dd36-4201-a8f6-7fb108e2ab69 Wed, 08 Feb 2023 03:00:00 -0800 Vampires Ruined My Life full Vampires Ruined My Life 1:00:31 no <p><em>Black As Night</em></p> <p>Tonight, we’re discussing the teen vampire movie <em>Black As Night, </em>which was released on October 1, 2021 on Prime Video by Amazon Studios.</p> <p><em><strong>Sources:</strong></em></p> <p><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Black-As-Night-Asjha-Cooper/dp/B09FWX2S9N"><u>Black As Night on Amazon Prime</u></a></p> <p><a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt13372884/"><u>IMDB - Black as Night&nbsp;</u></a></p> <p><strong>Socials:</strong></p> <p>Find us on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/vampiresruined"><u>@VampiresRuined</u></a> and on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/vampiresruinedpodcast/"><u>@VampiresRuinedPodcast</u></a></p> <p>Email us at <a href="mailto:vampiresruinedmylife@gmail.com"><u>vampiresruinedmylife@gmail.com</u></a></p> <p><strong>Other:</strong></p> <p>Our music is edited and mixed by Vic-Ra the Neverliving, and includes:</p> <ul> <li>“Dark Halloween Night” by Chase Alan Willis</li> <li>“Toccata and Fugue in D Minor” by Johann Sebastian Bach and performed by Kevin MacLeod</li> </ul> <p>This episode of <em>Vampires Ruined My Life</em> was recorded on January 1, 2023. It was released on Wednesday, February 8, 2023.</p> 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:

Our music is edited and mixed by Vic-Ra the Neverliving, and includes:

  • “Dark Halloween Night” by Chase Alan Willis
  • “Toccata and Fugue in D Minor” by Johann Sebastian Bach and performed by Kevin MacLeod

This episode of Vampires Ruined My Life was recorded on January 1, 2023. It was released on Wednesday, February 8, 2023.

]]> 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:

Our music is edited and mixed by Vic-Ra the Neverliving, and includes:

  • “Dark Halloween Night” by Chase Alan Willis
  • “Toccata and Fugue in D Minor” by Johann Sebastian Bach and performed by Kevin MacLeod

This episode of Vampires Ruined My Life was recorded on January 1, 2023. It was released on Wednesday, February 8, 2023.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/0QH_Y47F+-lOD0I_m ]]> Episode 19: 19: Near Dark https://vampiresruinedmylife.fireside.fm/19 b2dd84b9-3cad-4310-b7fc-ff89028ebfa3 Wed, 25 Jan 2023 03:00:00 -0800 Vampires Ruined My Life full Vampires Ruined My Life 1:00:23 no <p><em><strong>Near Dark</strong></em></p> <p>Tonight, we’re going to discuss the 1987 cult classic vampire movie <em>Near Dark.</em> 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 <em>Near Dark!</em></p> <p><em><strong>Sources:</strong></em></p> <p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nE_25Sx5w70"><u>NEAR DARK OOP DOCUMENTARY</u></a></p> <p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0te1pmD7BNM"><u>Kathryn Bigelow on Near Dark</u></a></p> <p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RLwaEYZTr84"><u>Finger Lickin' Good: The Wild Wild Underworld of Near Dark</u></a> by Video Nasty for Studio Canal UK</p> <p><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Near_Dark"><u>Near Dark | Wikipedia</u></a></p> <p><a href="https://www.slashfilm.com/767486/year-of-the-vampire-near-dark-is-a-western-horror-that-reworks-the-captivity-narrative/"><u>Year of the Vampire: Near Dark is a Western Horror that Reworks the Captivity Narrative</u></a></p> <p><a href="https://anchor.fm/iwanttorewatch/"><u>I Want to Rewatch - Tori's other podcast where they watch Millennium starring Lance Henriksen&nbsp;</u></a></p> <p><strong>Socials:</strong></p> <p>Find us on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/vampiresruined"><u>@VampiresRuined</u></a> and on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/vampiresruinedpodcast/"><u>@VampiresRuinedPodcast</u></a></p> <p>Email us at <a href="mailto:vampiresruinedmylife@gmail.com"><u>vampiresruinedmylife@gmail.com</u></a></p> <p><strong>Other:</strong></p> <p>Our music is edited and mixed by Vic-Ra the Neverliving, and includes:</p> <ul> <li>“Dark Halloween Night” by Chase Alan Willis</li> <li>“Toccata and Fugue in D Minor” by Johann Sebastian Bach and performed by Kevin MacLeod</li> </ul> <p>This episode of <em>Vampires Ruined My Life</em> was recorded on December 11, 2022.</p> <p>It was released on Wednesday, January 25, 2023.</p> 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 Underworld of Near Dark by Video Nasty for Studio Canal UK

Near Dark | Wikipedia

Year of the Vampire: Near Dark is a Western Horror that Reworks the Captivity Narrative

I Want to Rewatch - Tori's other podcast where they watch Millennium starring Lance Henriksen 

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 Neverliving, and includes:

  • “Dark Halloween Night” by Chase Alan Willis
  • “Toccata and Fugue in D Minor” by Johann Sebastian Bach and performed by Kevin MacLeod

This episode of Vampires Ruined My Life was recorded on December 11, 2022.

It was released on Wednesday, January 25, 2023.

]]> 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 Underworld of Near Dark by Video Nasty for Studio Canal UK

Near Dark | Wikipedia

Year of the Vampire: Near Dark is a Western Horror that Reworks the Captivity Narrative

I Want to Rewatch - Tori's other podcast where they watch Millennium starring Lance Henriksen 

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 Neverliving, and includes:

  • “Dark Halloween Night” by Chase Alan Willis
  • “Toccata and Fugue in D Minor” by Johann Sebastian Bach and performed by Kevin MacLeod

This episode of Vampires Ruined My Life was recorded on December 11, 2022.

It was released on Wednesday, January 25, 2023.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/0QH_Y47F+T0jIT4A1 ]]> Episode 18: 18: Vampire Book Club: The Lost Girls https://vampiresruinedmylife.fireside.fm/18 aed85940-faeb-4fc2-a1c7-265eccff4528 Wed, 14 Dec 2022 03:00:00 -0800 Vampires Ruined My Life full Vampires Ruined My Life 57:50 no <p>Greetings, fiends! Today we have another Vampire Book Club episode where we discuss the 2021 YA Vampire Novel, <em>The Lost Girls</em> 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!</p> <p><strong>Socials:</strong></p> <p>Find us on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/vampiresruined"><u>@VampiresRuined</u></a> and on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/vampiresruinedpodcast/"><u>@VampiresRuinedPodcast</u></a></p> <p>Email us at <a href="mailto:vampiresruinedmylife@gmail.com"><u>vampiresruinedmylife@gmail.com</u></a></p> <p><strong>Other:</strong></p> <p>Our music is edited and mixed by Vic-Ra the Neverliving, and includes:</p> <ul> <li>“Dark Halloween Night” by Chase Alan Willis</li> <li>“Toccata and Fugue in D Minor” by Johann Sebastian Bach and performed by Kevin MacLeod</li> </ul> <p>This episode of <em>Vampires Ruined My Life</em> was recorded on December 3, &nbsp;2022.</p> <p>It was released on Wednesday, December 14, 2022.</p> <p><strong>Resources:</strong></p> <p><a href="https://soniahartl.com/"><u>Sonia Hartl | Website</u></a></p> <p><a href="https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-lost-girls-a-vampire-revenge-story-sonia-hartl/15929786?ean=9781645673149"><u>The Lost Girls | Bookshop.org</u></a></p> 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 @VampiresRuinedPodcast

Email us at vampiresruinedmylife@gmail.com

Other:

Our music is edited and mixed by Vic-Ra the Neverliving, and includes:

  • “Dark Halloween Night” by Chase Alan Willis
  • “Toccata and Fugue in D Minor” by Johann Sebastian Bach and performed by Kevin MacLeod

This episode of Vampires Ruined My Life was recorded on December 3,  2022.

It was released on Wednesday, December 14, 2022.

Resources:

Sonia Hartl | Website

The Lost Girls | Bookshop.org

]]> 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 @VampiresRuinedPodcast

Email us at vampiresruinedmylife@gmail.com

Other:

Our music is edited and mixed by Vic-Ra the Neverliving, and includes:

  • “Dark Halloween Night” by Chase Alan Willis
  • “Toccata and Fugue in D Minor” by Johann Sebastian Bach and performed by Kevin MacLeod

This episode of Vampires Ruined My Life was recorded on December 3,  2022.

It was released on Wednesday, December 14, 2022.

Resources:

Sonia Hartl | Website

The Lost Girls | Bookshop.org

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/0QH_Y47F+KK_wNtig ]]> Episode 17: 17: Let the Right One In https://vampiresruinedmylife.fireside.fm/17 132c34c1-a2e8-4801-80c7-dfde3ebfeccd Wed, 07 Dec 2022 03:00:00 -0800 Vampires Ruined My Life full Vampires Ruined My Life 1:52:17 no <p>Greetings, fiends! Today we discuss the novel <em>Let the Right One In </em>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 <em>Let the Old Dreams Die.</em></p> <p><strong>Socials:</strong></p> <p>Find us on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/vampiresruined"><u>@VampiresRuined</u></a> and on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/vampiresruinedpodcast/"><u>@VampiresRuinedPodcast</u></a></p> <p>Email us at <a href="mailto:vampiresruinedmylife@gmail.com"><u>vampiresruinedmylife@gmail.com</u></a></p> <p><strong>Other:</strong></p> <p>Our music is edited and mixed by Vic-Ra the Neverliving, and includes:</p> <ul> <li>“Dark Halloween Night” by Chase Alan Willis</li> <li>“Toccata and Fugue in D Minor” by Johann Sebastian Bach and performed by Kevin MacLeod</li> </ul> <p>This episode of <em>Vampires Ruined My Life</em> was recorded on February 21, 2022.</p> <p>It was released on Wednesday, December 7, 2022.</p> <p><strong>Sources:</strong></p> <p><a href="https://bookshop.org/p/books/let-the-right-one-in-john-ajvide-lindqvist/12274190"><u>Let the Right One In | Bookshop.org</u></a></p> <p><a href="https://bookshop.org/p/books/let-the-old-dreams-die-stories-john-ajvide-lindqvist/12345538"><u>Let the Old Dreams Die | Bookshop.org</u></a></p> 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 us at vampiresruinedmylife@gmail.com

Other:

Our music is edited and mixed by Vic-Ra the Neverliving, and includes:

  • “Dark Halloween Night” by Chase Alan Willis
  • “Toccata and Fugue in D Minor” by Johann Sebastian Bach and performed by Kevin MacLeod

This episode of Vampires Ruined My Life was recorded on February 21, 2022.

It was released on Wednesday, December 7, 2022.

Sources:

Let the Right One In | Bookshop.org

Let the Old Dreams Die | Bookshop.org

]]> 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 us at vampiresruinedmylife@gmail.com

Other:

Our music is edited and mixed by Vic-Ra the Neverliving, and includes:

  • “Dark Halloween Night” by Chase Alan Willis
  • “Toccata and Fugue in D Minor” by Johann Sebastian Bach and performed by Kevin MacLeod

This episode of Vampires Ruined My Life was recorded on February 21, 2022.

It was released on Wednesday, December 7, 2022.

Sources:

Let the Right One In | Bookshop.org

Let the Old Dreams Die | Bookshop.org

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/0QH_Y47F+aZ_5WtPa ]]> Episode 16: 15: Salem's Lot (2004 Miniseries) https://vampiresruinedmylife.fireside.fm/16 8749acbd-a3e4-4728-9cab-daa3819f38d3 Wed, 23 Nov 2022 03:00:00 -0800 Vampires Ruined My Life full Vampires Ruined My Life 1:04:12 no <p>There have been a few adaptations of Stephen King’s vampire novel <em>Salem’s Lot</em> 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.</p> <p><strong>Socials:</strong></p> <p>Find us on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/vampiresruined"><u>@VampiresRuined</u></a> and on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/vampiresruinedpodcast/"><u>@VampiresRuinedPodcast</u></a></p> <p>Email us at <a href="mailto:vampiresruinedmylife@gmail.com"><u>vampiresruinedmylife@gmail.com</u></a></p> <p><strong>Other:</strong></p> <p>Our music is edited and mixed by Vic-Ra the Neverliving, and includes:</p> <ul> <li>“Dark Halloween Night” by Chase Alan Willis</li> <li>“Toccata and Fugue in D Minor” by Johann Sebastian Bach and performed by Kevin MacLeod</li> </ul> <p>This episode of <em>Vampires Ruined My Life</em> was recorded on March 27, 2022.</p> <p>It was released on Wednesday, November 23, 2022.</p> salem's lot, stephen king, vampires, vampire tv 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 Instagram @VampiresRuinedPodcast

Email us at vampiresruinedmylife@gmail.com

Other:

Our music is edited and mixed by Vic-Ra the Neverliving, and includes:

  • “Dark Halloween Night” by Chase Alan Willis
  • “Toccata and Fugue in D Minor” by Johann Sebastian Bach and performed by Kevin MacLeod

This episode of Vampires Ruined My Life was recorded on March 27, 2022.

It was released on Wednesday, November 23, 2022.

]]> 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 Instagram @VampiresRuinedPodcast

Email us at vampiresruinedmylife@gmail.com

Other:

Our music is edited and mixed by Vic-Ra the Neverliving, and includes:

  • “Dark Halloween Night” by Chase Alan Willis
  • “Toccata and Fugue in D Minor” by Johann Sebastian Bach and performed by Kevin MacLeod

This episode of Vampires Ruined My Life was recorded on March 27, 2022.

It was released on Wednesday, November 23, 2022.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/0QH_Y47F+U1DVdqxm ]]> Episode 15: 14: AMC's Interview with the Vampire Episode 7: Sufficiently Creepy https://vampiresruinedmylife.fireside.fm/15 cfae243f-c55c-40f9-8321-a4634af9bd74 Wed, 09 Nov 2022 03:00:00 -0800 Vampires Ruined My Life full Vampires Ruined My Life 1:15:11 no <p>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.&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Socials:</strong></p> <p>Find us on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/vampiresruined"><u>@VampiresRuined</u></a> and on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/vampiresruinedpodcast/"><u>@VampiresRuinedPodcast</u></a></p> <p>Email us at <a href="mailto:vampiresruinedmylife@gmail.com"><u>vampiresruinedmylife@gmail.com</u></a></p> <p><strong>Other:</strong></p> <p>Our music is edited and mixed by Vic-Ra the Neverliving, and includes:</p> <ul> <li>“Dark Halloween Night” by Chase Alan Willis</li> <li>“Toccata and Fugue in D Minor” by Johann Sebastian Bach and performed by Kevin MacLeod</li> </ul> <p>This episode of <em>Vampires Ruined My Life</em> was recorded on Sunday, November 6, 2022 at 11 am.</p> <p>It was released on Wednesday, November 9, 2022.</p> <p>Tori had a few audio issues and had to re-record a few bits, which is why there’s some audio weirdness in a few places.</p> <p>"Sufficiently creepy" is a thing Anderson says that we totally failed to mention in the episode. I guess this is our version of an easter egg. ;)&nbsp;</p> 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 Twitter @VampiresRuined and on Instagram @VampiresRuinedPodcast

Email us at vampiresruinedmylife@gmail.com

Other:

Our music is edited and mixed by Vic-Ra the Neverliving, and includes:

  • “Dark Halloween Night” by Chase Alan Willis
  • “Toccata and Fugue in D Minor” by Johann Sebastian Bach and performed by Kevin MacLeod

This episode of Vampires Ruined My Life was recorded on Sunday, November 6, 2022 at 11 am.

It was released on Wednesday, November 9, 2022.

Tori had a few audio issues and had to re-record a few bits, which is why there’s some audio weirdness in a few places.

"Sufficiently creepy" is a thing Anderson says that we totally failed to mention in the episode. I guess this is our version of an easter egg. ;) 

]]> 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 Twitter @VampiresRuined and on Instagram @VampiresRuinedPodcast

Email us at vampiresruinedmylife@gmail.com

Other:

Our music is edited and mixed by Vic-Ra the Neverliving, and includes:

  • “Dark Halloween Night” by Chase Alan Willis
  • “Toccata and Fugue in D Minor” by Johann Sebastian Bach and performed by Kevin MacLeod

This episode of Vampires Ruined My Life was recorded on Sunday, November 6, 2022 at 11 am.

It was released on Wednesday, November 9, 2022.

Tori had a few audio issues and had to re-record a few bits, which is why there’s some audio weirdness in a few places.

"Sufficiently creepy" is a thing Anderson says that we totally failed to mention in the episode. I guess this is our version of an easter egg. ;) 

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/0QH_Y47F+NUdrlRaj ]]> Episode 14: 13: AMC's Interview with the Vampire Episode 6: Chasing Goats https://vampiresruinedmylife.fireside.fm/14 0bbcc1d6-159e-49e3-a280-1b574a8cea8a Wed, 02 Nov 2022 03:00:00 -0700 Vampires Ruined My Life full Vampires Ruined My Life 59:43 no <p>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.</p> <p><strong>Socials:</strong></p> <p>Find us on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/vampiresruined"><u>@VampiresRuined</u></a> and on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/vampiresruinedpodcast/"><u>@VampiresRuinedPodcast</u></a></p> <p>Email us at <a href="mailto:vampiresruinedmylife@gmail.com"><u>vampiresruinedmylife@gmail.com</u></a></p> <p><strong>Other:</strong></p> <p>Our music is edited and mixed by Vic-Ra the Neverliving, and includes:</p> <ul> <li>“Dark Halloween Night” by Chase Alan Willis</li> <li>“Toccata and Fugue in D Minor” by Johann Sebastian Bach and performed by Kevin MacLeod</li> </ul> <p>This episode of <em>Vampires Ruined My Life</em> was recorded on Sunday, October 30, 2022 at 10 am.</p> <p>It was released on Wednesday, November 2, 2022.</p> <p>Tori had some issues with her mic this episode that she’s still trying to troubleshoot, so sorry for the less-than-stellar audio.</p> amc iwtv, interview with the vampire, vampire tv, vampires 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 Instagram @VampiresRuinedPodcast

Email us at vampiresruinedmylife@gmail.com

Other:

Our music is edited and mixed by Vic-Ra the Neverliving, and includes:

  • “Dark Halloween Night” by Chase Alan Willis
  • “Toccata and Fugue in D Minor” by Johann Sebastian Bach and performed by Kevin MacLeod

This episode of Vampires Ruined My Life was recorded on Sunday, October 30, 2022 at 10 am.

It was released on Wednesday, November 2, 2022.

Tori had some issues with her mic this episode that she’s still trying to troubleshoot, so sorry for the less-than-stellar audio.

]]> 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 Instagram @VampiresRuinedPodcast

Email us at vampiresruinedmylife@gmail.com

Other:

Our music is edited and mixed by Vic-Ra the Neverliving, and includes:

  • “Dark Halloween Night” by Chase Alan Willis
  • “Toccata and Fugue in D Minor” by Johann Sebastian Bach and performed by Kevin MacLeod

This episode of Vampires Ruined My Life was recorded on Sunday, October 30, 2022 at 10 am.

It was released on Wednesday, November 2, 2022.

Tori had some issues with her mic this episode that she’s still trying to troubleshoot, so sorry for the less-than-stellar audio.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/0QH_Y47F+sohSXD65 ]]> Episode 13: 12: AMC's Interview with the Vampire Episode 5: Lament https://vampiresruinedmylife.fireside.fm/13 cae7ca2c-45f4-4bf6-8d41-0deb1ecb96a9 Wed, 26 Oct 2022 03:00:00 -0700 Vampires Ruined My Life full Vampires Ruined My Life 1:00:42 no <p>Well, that sure was an episode of the show called <em>Interview with the Vampire. </em>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!</p> <p><strong>Socials:</strong></p> <p>Find us on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/vampiresruined"><u>@VampiresRuined</u></a> and on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/vampiresruinedpodcast/"><u>@VampiresRuinedPodcast</u></a></p> <p>Email us at <a href="mailto:vampiresruinedmylife@gmail.com"><u>vampiresruinedmylife@gmail.com</u></a></p> <p><strong>Other:</strong></p> <p>Our music is edited and mixed by Vic-Ra the Neverliving, and includes:</p> <ul> <li>“Dark Halloween Night” by Chase Alan Willis</li> <li>“Toccata and Fugue in D Minor” by Johann Sebastian Bach and performed by Kevin MacLeod</li> </ul> <p>This episode of <em>Vampires Ruined My Life</em> was recorded on Sunday, October 23, 2022 at 3 pm.</p> <p>It was released on Wednesday, October 26, 2022.</p> 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 @VampiresRuinedPodcast

Email us at vampiresruinedmylife@gmail.com

Other:

Our music is edited and mixed by Vic-Ra the Neverliving, and includes:

  • “Dark Halloween Night” by Chase Alan Willis
  • “Toccata and Fugue in D Minor” by Johann Sebastian Bach and performed by Kevin MacLeod

This episode of Vampires Ruined My Life was recorded on Sunday, October 23, 2022 at 3 pm.

It was released on Wednesday, October 26, 2022.

]]> 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 @VampiresRuinedPodcast

Email us at vampiresruinedmylife@gmail.com

Other:

Our music is edited and mixed by Vic-Ra the Neverliving, and includes:

  • “Dark Halloween Night” by Chase Alan Willis
  • “Toccata and Fugue in D Minor” by Johann Sebastian Bach and performed by Kevin MacLeod

This episode of Vampires Ruined My Life was recorded on Sunday, October 23, 2022 at 3 pm.

It was released on Wednesday, October 26, 2022.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/0QH_Y47F+PHcQ93Jw ]]> Episode 12: 11: AMC's Interview with the Vampire Episode 4: Precious Murder Baby https://vampiresruinedmylife.fireside.fm/12 94dcf9b1-e45f-4422-8c5a-78582840a5b9 Wed, 19 Oct 2022 03:00:00 -0700 Vampires Ruined My Life full Vampires Ruined My Life 1:06:01 no <p>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 books!</p> <p><strong>Socials:</strong></p> <p>Find us on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/vampiresruined"><u>@VampiresRuined</u></a> and on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/vampiresruinedpodcast/"><u>@VampiresRuinedPodcast</u></a></p> <p>Email us at <a href="mailto:vampiresruinedmylife@gmail.com"><u>vampiresruinedmylife@gmail.com</u></a></p> <p><strong>Other:</strong></p> <p>Our music is edited and mixed by Vic-Ra the Neverliving, and includes:</p> <ul> <li>“Dark Halloween Night” by Chase Alan Willis</li> <li>“Toccata and Fugue in D Minor” by Johann Sebastian Bach and performed by Kevin MacLeod</li> </ul> <p>This episode of <em>Vampires Ruined My Life</em> was recorded on Sunday, October 16, 2022 at 11 am.</p> <p>It was released on Wednesday, October 19, 2022.</p> 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 books!

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 Neverliving, and includes:

  • “Dark Halloween Night” by Chase Alan Willis
  • “Toccata and Fugue in D Minor” by Johann Sebastian Bach and performed by Kevin MacLeod

This episode of Vampires Ruined My Life was recorded on Sunday, October 16, 2022 at 11 am.

It was released on Wednesday, October 19, 2022.

]]> 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 books!

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 Neverliving, and includes:

  • “Dark Halloween Night” by Chase Alan Willis
  • “Toccata and Fugue in D Minor” by Johann Sebastian Bach and performed by Kevin MacLeod

This episode of Vampires Ruined My Life was recorded on Sunday, October 16, 2022 at 11 am.

It was released on Wednesday, October 19, 2022.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/0QH_Y47F+sQkehUn4 ]]> Episode 11: 10: AMC's Interview with the Vampire Episodes 2 & 3: Blood Soup https://vampiresruinedmylife.fireside.fm/11 ad72c8ef-5b10-4e6f-8ebf-204c7ebf2cc9 Wed, 12 Oct 2022 03:00:00 -0700 Vampires Ruined My Life full Vampires Ruined My Life 59:59 no <p>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?”</p> <p><strong>Socials:</strong></p> <p>Find us on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/vampiresruined"><u>@VampiresRuined</u></a> and on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/vampiresruinedpodcast/"><u>@VampiresRuinedPodcast</u></a></p> <p>Email us at <a href="mailto:vampiresruinedmylife@gmail.com"><u>vampiresruinedmylife@gmail.com</u></a></p> <p><strong>Other:</strong></p> <p>Our music is edited and mixed by Vic-Ra the Neverliving, and includes:</p> <ul> <li>“Dark Halloween Night” by Chase Alan Willis</li> <li>“Toccata and Fugue in D Minor” by Johann Sebastian Bach and performed by Kevin MacLeod</li> </ul> <p>This episode of <em>Vampires Ruined My Life</em> was recorded on Sunday, October 9, 2022 at 10 am.</p> <p>It was released on Wednesday, October 12, 2022 and edited by Tori.&nbsp;</p> <p>Just a note: while editing this episode, I realized I complained a lot about "the editing" in episode 2. I was mostly talking about story/script editing, not the actual video editing, although I do wonder if the first scene is some kind of holdover from something that was cut.&nbsp;</p> 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 Instagram @VampiresRuinedPodcast

Email us at vampiresruinedmylife@gmail.com

Other:

Our music is edited and mixed by Vic-Ra the Neverliving, and includes:

  • “Dark Halloween Night” by Chase Alan Willis
  • “Toccata and Fugue in D Minor” by Johann Sebastian Bach and performed by Kevin MacLeod

This episode of Vampires Ruined My Life was recorded on Sunday, October 9, 2022 at 10 am.

It was released on Wednesday, October 12, 2022 and edited by Tori. 

Just a note: while editing this episode, I realized I complained a lot about "the editing" in episode 2. I was mostly talking about story/script editing, not the actual video editing, although I do wonder if the first scene is some kind of holdover from something that was cut. 

]]> 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 Instagram @VampiresRuinedPodcast

Email us at vampiresruinedmylife@gmail.com

Other:

Our music is edited and mixed by Vic-Ra the Neverliving, and includes:

  • “Dark Halloween Night” by Chase Alan Willis
  • “Toccata and Fugue in D Minor” by Johann Sebastian Bach and performed by Kevin MacLeod

This episode of Vampires Ruined My Life was recorded on Sunday, October 9, 2022 at 10 am.

It was released on Wednesday, October 12, 2022 and edited by Tori. 

Just a note: while editing this episode, I realized I complained a lot about "the editing" in episode 2. I was mostly talking about story/script editing, not the actual video editing, although I do wonder if the first scene is some kind of holdover from something that was cut. 

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/0QH_Y47F+b_0HwSMO ]]> Episode 10: 9: AMC's Interview with the Vampire: Pilot https://vampiresruinedmylife.fireside.fm/10 bfbcc3ac-0086-46d0-b401-2cba56f7cbd3 Sun, 02 Oct 2022 09:00:00 -0700 Vampires Ruined My Life full Vampires Ruined My Life 1:13:00 no <p>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 the show might be going since it’s so different from the books. Join us, and then let us know what you think!</p> <p><strong>Socials:</strong></p> <p>Find us on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/vampiresruined"><u>@VampiresRuined</u></a> and on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/vampiresruinedpodcast/"><u>@VampiresRuinedPodcast</u></a></p> <p>Email us at <a href="mailto:vampiresruinedmylife@gmail.com"><u>vampiresruinedmylife@gmail.com</u></a></p> <p><strong>Other:</strong></p> <p>Our music is edited and mixed by Vic-Ra the Neverliving, and includes:</p> <ul> <li>“Dark Halloween Night” by Chase Alan Willis</li> <li>“Toccata and Fugue in D Minor” by Johann Sebastian Bach and performed by Kevin MacLeod</li> </ul> <p>This episode of <em>Vampires Ruined My Life</em> was edited by Tori very quickly on Sunday, October 2 after recording late the night before.</p> <p>Quick Correction: We call the showrunner "Rolin James" a few times. His name is "Rolin Jones." Tori's bad! She knew his name, she just kept saying it wrong.&nbsp;</p> amc iwtv, interview with the vampire, vampire tv, vampires 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 the show might be going since it’s so different from the books. Join us, and then let us know what you think!

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 Neverliving, and includes:

  • “Dark Halloween Night” by Chase Alan Willis
  • “Toccata and Fugue in D Minor” by Johann Sebastian Bach and performed by Kevin MacLeod

This episode of Vampires Ruined My Life was edited by Tori very quickly on Sunday, October 2 after recording late the night before.

Quick Correction: We call the showrunner "Rolin James" a few times. His name is "Rolin Jones." Tori's bad! She knew his name, she just kept saying it wrong. 

]]> 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 the show might be going since it’s so different from the books. Join us, and then let us know what you think!

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 Neverliving, and includes:

  • “Dark Halloween Night” by Chase Alan Willis
  • “Toccata and Fugue in D Minor” by Johann Sebastian Bach and performed by Kevin MacLeod

This episode of Vampires Ruined My Life was edited by Tori very quickly on Sunday, October 2 after recording late the night before.

Quick Correction: We call the showrunner "Rolin James" a few times. His name is "Rolin Jones." Tori's bad! She knew his name, she just kept saying it wrong. 

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/0QH_Y47F+HWJlg008 ]]> Episode 9: 8: Child Vampires https://vampiresruinedmylife.fireside.fm/9 38a70c70-df1a-407a-bb8d-46faa3e5a1a3 Wed, 28 Sep 2022 03:00:00 -0700 Vampires Ruined My Life full Vampires Ruined My Life 55:19 no <p>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.&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Socials:</strong></p> <p>Find us on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/vampiresruined"><u>@VampiresRuined</u></a> and on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/vampiresruinedpodcast/"><u>@VampiresRuinedPodcast</u></a></p> <p>Email us at <a href="mailto:vampiresruinedmylife@gmail.com"><u>vampiresruinedmylife@gmail.com</u></a></p> <p><strong>Links and Sources:</strong></p> <p><a href="https://bookshop.org/books/interview-with-the-vampire-claudia-s-story/9780316176361"><u>Interview with the Vampire: Claudia’s Story by Ashley Marie Witter and Anne Rice</u></a></p> <p><a href="https://trueblood.fandom.com/wiki/Alexander_Drew"><u>Alexander Drew - True Blood Wiki</u></a></p> <p><a href="https://www.shmoop.com/study-guides/literature/salems-lot"><u>Shmoop: ‘Salem’s Lost Study Guide</u></a></p> <p><a href="https://scholarworks.gvsu.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1979&amp;context=theses"><u>Innocent No More: How Child Vampires Challenge the Social</u> <u>Narrative of Childhood</u></a></p> <p><em>And our own brains, which is why we get things wrong ;)</em></p> <p>Also, this was recorded a while ago, before Baby Colin was a thing on <em>What We Do In the Shadows, </em>which is why he doesn't get a mention.&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>And the Rest:</strong></p> <p>Our music is edited and mixed by Vic-Ra the Neverliving, and includes:</p> <ul> <li>“Dark Halloween Night” by Chase Alan Willis</li> <li>“Toccata and Fugue in D Minor” by Johann Sebastian Bach and performed by Kevin MacLeod</li> </ul> <p>This episode of <em>Vampires Ruined My Life</em> was edited by Tori (with some unofficial advice &amp; help from Lazy N Productions - thank you, dude!)</p> vampires, child vampires, vampire lore, 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 @VampiresRuined and on Instagram @VampiresRuinedPodcast

Email us at vampiresruinedmylife@gmail.com

Links and Sources:

Interview with the Vampire: Claudia’s Story by Ashley Marie Witter and Anne Rice

Alexander Drew - True Blood Wiki

Shmoop: ‘Salem’s Lost Study Guide

Innocent No More: How Child Vampires Challenge the Social Narrative of Childhood

And our own brains, which is why we get things wrong ;)

Also, this was recorded a while ago, before Baby Colin was a thing on What We Do In the Shadows, which is why he doesn't get a mention. 

And the Rest:

Our music is edited and mixed by Vic-Ra the Neverliving, and includes:

  • “Dark Halloween Night” by Chase Alan Willis
  • “Toccata and Fugue in D Minor” by Johann Sebastian Bach and performed by Kevin MacLeod

This episode of Vampires Ruined My Life was edited by Tori (with some unofficial advice & help from Lazy N Productions - thank you, dude!)

]]> 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 @VampiresRuined and on Instagram @VampiresRuinedPodcast

Email us at vampiresruinedmylife@gmail.com

Links and Sources:

Interview with the Vampire: Claudia’s Story by Ashley Marie Witter and Anne Rice

Alexander Drew - True Blood Wiki

Shmoop: ‘Salem’s Lost Study Guide

Innocent No More: How Child Vampires Challenge the Social Narrative of Childhood

And our own brains, which is why we get things wrong ;)

Also, this was recorded a while ago, before Baby Colin was a thing on What We Do In the Shadows, which is why he doesn't get a mention. 

And the Rest:

Our music is edited and mixed by Vic-Ra the Neverliving, and includes:

  • “Dark Halloween Night” by Chase Alan Willis
  • “Toccata and Fugue in D Minor” by Johann Sebastian Bach and performed by Kevin MacLeod

This episode of Vampires Ruined My Life was edited by Tori (with some unofficial advice & help from Lazy N Productions - thank you, dude!)

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/0QH_Y47F+UYiytllc ]]> Episode 8: 7: Vampire Book Club: Fevre Dream https://vampiresruinedmylife.fireside.fm/8 4010d637-3243-4bd2-b4cf-6f38265caae7 Wed, 12 Jan 2022 01:00:00 -0800 Vampires Ruined My Life full Vampires Ruined My Life 1:28:18 no <p>Good evening, Darklings. Welcome back to another meeting of our Vampire Book Club. Tonight, we discuss the 1982 novel <em>Fevre Dream</em> 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 horde of vampire cohorts lurks at a plantation home, killing indiscriminately.</p> <p>Join us for a breakdown and discussion of this vampire novel!</p> <p>Also, this is our last episode of Season 1. Please subscribe, rate, and review on your favorite podcast app so you know when we return, or follow us on social media for updates. And if you want to suggest books, movies, tv shows, or topics for episodes to us, you can reach out to us on Twitter or Instagram anytime!</p> <p>We will return with Season 2 before too many suns have set.</p> <p><strong>Socials:</strong></p> <p>Find us on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/vampiresruined"><u>@VampiresRuined</u></a> and on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/vampiresruinedpodcast/"><u>@VampiresRuinedPodcast</u></a></p> <p><strong>Links and Sources:</strong></p> <p><a href="https://bookshop.org/books/fevre-dream/9780553577938"><u>Fevre Dream by George R.R. Martin&nbsp;</u></a></p> <p>Our music is edited and mixed by Vic-Ra the Neverliving, and includes:</p> <ul> <li>“Dark Halloween Night” by Chase Alan Willis</li> <li>“Toccata and Fugue in D Minor” by Johann Sebastian Bach and performed by Kevin MacLeod</li> </ul> <p>This episode of <em>Vampires Ruined My Life</em> was edited by <a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/lazynproductions/">Lazy N Productions</a>.</p> grrm, george rr martin, fevre dream, vampire books, vampire book club, vampires, vampire novel 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 horde of vampire cohorts lurks at a plantation home, killing indiscriminately.

Join us for a breakdown and discussion of this vampire novel!

Also, this is our last episode of Season 1. Please subscribe, rate, and review on your favorite podcast app so you know when we return, or follow us on social media for updates. And if you want to suggest books, movies, tv shows, or topics for episodes to us, you can reach out to us on Twitter or Instagram anytime!

We will return with Season 2 before too many suns have set.

Socials:

Find us on Twitter @VampiresRuined and on Instagram @VampiresRuinedPodcast

Links and Sources:

Fevre Dream by George R.R. Martin 

Our music is edited and mixed by Vic-Ra the Neverliving, and includes:

  • “Dark Halloween Night” by Chase Alan Willis
  • “Toccata and Fugue in D Minor” by Johann Sebastian Bach and performed by Kevin MacLeod

This episode of Vampires Ruined My Life was edited by Lazy N Productions.

]]> 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 horde of vampire cohorts lurks at a plantation home, killing indiscriminately.

Join us for a breakdown and discussion of this vampire novel!

Also, this is our last episode of Season 1. Please subscribe, rate, and review on your favorite podcast app so you know when we return, or follow us on social media for updates. And if you want to suggest books, movies, tv shows, or topics for episodes to us, you can reach out to us on Twitter or Instagram anytime!

We will return with Season 2 before too many suns have set.

Socials:

Find us on Twitter @VampiresRuined and on Instagram @VampiresRuinedPodcast

Links and Sources:

Fevre Dream by George R.R. Martin 

Our music is edited and mixed by Vic-Ra the Neverliving, and includes:

  • “Dark Halloween Night” by Chase Alan Willis
  • “Toccata and Fugue in D Minor” by Johann Sebastian Bach and performed by Kevin MacLeod

This episode of Vampires Ruined My Life was edited by Lazy N Productions.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/0QH_Y47F+3eoty3H0 ]]> Episode 7: 6: Vampire Slayers https://vampiresruinedmylife.fireside.fm/7 a3072542-dab4-45bc-b340-6c8e8e16c5a8 Wed, 22 Dec 2021 01:00:00 -0800 Vampires Ruined My Life full Vampires Ruined My Life 1:05:32 no <p>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 admit sometimes vampires go too far and must be stopped. So join us as we discuss some favorite and notable vampire hunters and slayers and why we can appreciate them.&nbsp;</p> <p><br></p> <p><strong>Socials:</strong></p> <p>Find us on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/vampiresruined"><u>@VampiresRuined</u></a> and on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/vampiresruinedpodcast/"><u>@VampiresRuinedPodcast</u></a></p> <p><strong>Links and Sources:</strong></p> <p><a href="https://www.nationalgeographic.co.uk/history-and-civilisation/2019/10/how-did-18th-century-vampire-hunters-identify-undead-blood-and"><u>How did 18th-century vampire hunters identify the undead? Blood and fingernails. By Oscar Urbiola</u></a> - National Geographic</p> <p><a href="https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/VampireHunter"><u>TVTropes: Vampire Hunters</u></a></p> <p><a href="https://vampirediaries.fandom.com/wiki/Vampire_Hunter"><u>Vampire Diaries Fan Wiki: Vampire Hunters</u></a></p> <p><a href="https://countduckula.fandom.com/wiki/Count_Duckula"><u>Count Duckula Fandom Wiki</u></a></p> <p><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anita_Blake:_Vampire_Hunter"><u>Anita Blake: Vampire Hunter - Wikipedia</u></a></p> <p><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abraham_Van_Helsing"><u>Abraham Van Helsing - Wikipedia</u></a></p> <p><a href="https://anchor.fm/iwanttorewatch/episodes/Patreon-Holiday-Bonus-Scoobynatural-e1annf8"><u>I Want to Rewatch: Scoobynatural</u></a><u> [Podcast]</u></p> <p><a href="https://www.patreon.com/iwtrw"><u>I Want to Rewatch Patreon</u></a></p> <p><a href="https://www.twitch.tv/moonmoonjamboree"><u>Chael's Twitch Channel&nbsp;</u></a></p> <p>Our music is edited and mixed by Vic-Ra the Neverliving, and includes:</p> <ul> <li>“Dark Halloween Night” by Chase Alan Willis</li> <li>“Toccata and Fugue in D Minor” by Johann Sebastian Bach and performed by Kevin MacLeod</li> </ul> <p>This episode of <em>Vampires Ruined My Life</em> was edited by <a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/lazynproductions/">Lazy N Productions</a>.</p> vampires, btvs, vampire slayers, vampire tropes, vampire 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 admit sometimes vampires go too far and must be stopped. So join us as we discuss some favorite and notable vampire hunters and slayers and why we can appreciate them. 


Socials:

Find us on Twitter @VampiresRuined and on Instagram @VampiresRuinedPodcast

Links and Sources:

How did 18th-century vampire hunters identify the undead? Blood and fingernails. By Oscar Urbiola - National Geographic

TVTropes: Vampire Hunters

Vampire Diaries Fan Wiki: Vampire Hunters

Count Duckula Fandom Wiki

Anita Blake: Vampire Hunter - Wikipedia

Abraham Van Helsing - Wikipedia

I Want to Rewatch: Scoobynatural [Podcast]

I Want to Rewatch Patreon

Chael's Twitch Channel 

Our music is edited and mixed by Vic-Ra the Neverliving, and includes:

  • “Dark Halloween Night” by Chase Alan Willis
  • “Toccata and Fugue in D Minor” by Johann Sebastian Bach and performed by Kevin MacLeod

This episode of Vampires Ruined My Life was edited by Lazy N Productions.

]]> 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 admit sometimes vampires go too far and must be stopped. So join us as we discuss some favorite and notable vampire hunters and slayers and why we can appreciate them. 


Socials:

Find us on Twitter @VampiresRuined and on Instagram @VampiresRuinedPodcast

Links and Sources:

How did 18th-century vampire hunters identify the undead? Blood and fingernails. By Oscar Urbiola - National Geographic

TVTropes: Vampire Hunters

Vampire Diaries Fan Wiki: Vampire Hunters

Count Duckula Fandom Wiki

Anita Blake: Vampire Hunter - Wikipedia

Abraham Van Helsing - Wikipedia

I Want to Rewatch: Scoobynatural [Podcast]

I Want to Rewatch Patreon

Chael's Twitch Channel 

Our music is edited and mixed by Vic-Ra the Neverliving, and includes:

  • “Dark Halloween Night” by Chase Alan Willis
  • “Toccata and Fugue in D Minor” by Johann Sebastian Bach and performed by Kevin MacLeod

This episode of Vampires Ruined My Life was edited by Lazy N Productions.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/0QH_Y47F+7d_QG7yi ]]> Episode 6: 5: Blade https://vampiresruinedmylife.fireside.fm/6 88fcee46-a89a-41bd-b966-fa02efb6929e Wed, 08 Dec 2021 01:00:00 -0800 Vampires Ruined My Life full Vampires Ruined My Life 1:16:00 no <p>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 movie and the cast of characters, as well as the vampire tropes in Blade and how those same tropes appear in other vampire media.&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Socials:</strong></p> <p>Find us on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/vampiresruined"><u>@VampiresRuined</u></a> and on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/vampiresruinedpodcast/"><u>@VampiresRuinedPodcast</u></a></p> <p><strong>Links and Sources:</strong></p> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/blade-started-a-revolution-was-abandoned-by-marvel-1135703/"><u>What Happened to Blade? By Richard Newby&nbsp;</u></a></li> <li><a href="https://ew.com/comic-con/2018/07/16/blade-oral-history-wesley-snipes/"><u>Blade oral history: Wesley Snipes and the cast look back at a modern cult classic</u></a> by Leah Greenblatt</li> <li><a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0120611/"><u>IMDB: Blade (1998)&nbsp;</u></a></li> <li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Renfield"><u>Wikipedia: Renfield&nbsp;</u></a></li> <li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blade_(film)"><u>Wikipedia: Blade</u></a></li> <li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n0bHUagDe6Q"><u>Child Logic Labs: Blade (1998) Original Deleted Ending</u></a> [Video]</li> <li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W36TrP7S3dg"><u>Child Logic Labs: Blade (1998) Behind The Scenes [Design Looks]</u></a> [Video]</li> <li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RJtgwNvbD_w"><u>Child Logic Labs: Blade (1998) Behind the Scenes [Cult of Blade]</u></a> [Video]</li> <li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TyIT7n1Z8xA"><u>Child Logic Labs Blade (1998) Behind the Scenes [Origins from Comics to Screen]</u></a> [Video]</li> </ul> <p>Our music is edited and mixed by Vic-Ra the Neverliving, and includes:</p> <ul> <li>“Dark Halloween Night” by Chase Alan Willis</li> <li>“Toccata and Fugue in D Minor” by Johann Sebastian Bach and performed by Kevin MacLeod</li> </ul> <p>This episode of <em>Vampires Ruined My Life</em> was edited by Lazy N Productions.</p> blade, wesley snipes, vampire movies, vampire film, vampires 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 movie and the cast of characters, as well as the vampire tropes in Blade and how those same tropes appear in other vampire media. 

Socials:

Find us on Twitter @VampiresRuined and on Instagram @VampiresRuinedPodcast

Links and Sources:

Our music is edited and mixed by Vic-Ra the Neverliving, and includes:

  • “Dark Halloween Night” by Chase Alan Willis
  • “Toccata and Fugue in D Minor” by Johann Sebastian Bach and performed by Kevin MacLeod

This episode of Vampires Ruined My Life was edited by Lazy N Productions.

]]> 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 movie and the cast of characters, as well as the vampire tropes in Blade and how those same tropes appear in other vampire media. 

Socials:

Find us on Twitter @VampiresRuined and on Instagram @VampiresRuinedPodcast

Links and Sources:

Our music is edited and mixed by Vic-Ra the Neverliving, and includes:

  • “Dark Halloween Night” by Chase Alan Willis
  • “Toccata and Fugue in D Minor” by Johann Sebastian Bach and performed by Kevin MacLeod

This episode of Vampires Ruined My Life was edited by Lazy N Productions.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/0QH_Y47F+iXi34cNv ]]> Episode 5: 4: Diagnosis: Vampire? https://vampiresruinedmylife.fireside.fm/5 ecdf20da-5479-4fa0-bb86-e2c9628aeba0 Wed, 24 Nov 2021 01:00:00 -0800 Vampires Ruined My Life full Vampires Ruined My Life 57:54 no <p>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."&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Socials:</strong></p> <p>Find us on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/vampiresruined">@VampiresRuined</a> and on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/vampiresruinedpodcast/">@VampiresRuinedPodcast</a></p> <p><strong>Links and Sources:</strong></p> <p><a href="https://theconversation.com/rabies-horrifying-symptoms-inspired-folktales-of-humans-turned-into-werewolves-vampires-and-other-monsters-125672">Rabies' horrifying symptoms inspired folktales of humans turned into werewolves, vampires and other monsters | <em>The Conversation</em></a></p> <p><a href="https://www.science.org/content/article/were-vampires-rabid">Were Vampires Rabid? | <em>Science</em></a></p> <p><a href="https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/porphyria/symptoms-causes/syc-20356066">Porphyria - Symptoms and causes | <em>Mayo Clinic</em></a></p> <p><a href="https://theconversation.com/vampire-myths-originated-with-a-real-blood-disorder-140830">Vampire myths originated with a real blood disorder | <em>The Conversation</em></a></p> <p><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tuberculosis">Tuberculosis | <em>Wikipedia</em></a></p> <p><a href="https://www.history.com/news/the-last-american-vampire">The Last American Vampire | <em>History.com</em></a></p> <p><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_England_vampire_panic">New England vampire panic | <em>Wikipedia</em></a></p> <p><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mercy_Brown_vampire_incident">Mercy Brown vampire incident | <em>Wikipedia</em></a></p> <p><a href="https://www.livescience.com/24374-vampires-real-history.html">Vampires: The Real History | <em>Live Science</em></a></p> <p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z_7s5pE2bSU"><em>How a 19th Century Disease Panic Created "Vampires"</em></a> (video)</p> <p><a href="https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/0738726486"><em>Vampires Through the Ages: Lore &amp; Legends of the World's Most Notorious Blood Drinkers</em> by Brian Righi | Amazon.com</a></p> <p><a href="https://anchor.fm/iwanttorewatch/episodes/Season-2--Episode-7-3-etkhb1">"3" | Season 2, Episode 7 | <em>I Want To Rewatch: An X-Files Podcast</em></a></p> <p>Our music is edited and mixed by Vic-Ra the Neverliving, and includes:</p> <ul> <li>“Dark Halloween Night” by Chase Alan Willis</li> <li>“Toccata and Fugue in D Minor” by Johann Sebastian Bach and performed by Kevin MacLeod</li> </ul> <p>Thank you for listening!&nbsp;</p> vampires, vampire lore, vampire myths, vampire 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' horrifying symptoms inspired folktales of humans turned into werewolves, vampires and other monsters | The Conversation

Were Vampires Rabid? | Science

Porphyria - Symptoms and causes | Mayo Clinic

Vampire myths originated with a real blood disorder | The Conversation

Tuberculosis | Wikipedia

The Last American Vampire | History.com

New England vampire panic | Wikipedia

Mercy Brown vampire incident | Wikipedia

Vampires: The Real History | Live Science

How a 19th Century Disease Panic Created "Vampires" (video)

Vampires Through the Ages: Lore & Legends of the World's Most Notorious Blood Drinkers by Brian Righi | Amazon.com

"3" | Season 2, Episode 7 | I Want To Rewatch: An X-Files Podcast

Our music is edited and mixed by Vic-Ra the Neverliving, and includes:

  • “Dark Halloween Night” by Chase Alan Willis
  • “Toccata and Fugue in D Minor” by Johann Sebastian Bach and performed by Kevin MacLeod

Thank you for listening! 

]]> 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' horrifying symptoms inspired folktales of humans turned into werewolves, vampires and other monsters | The Conversation

Were Vampires Rabid? | Science

Porphyria - Symptoms and causes | Mayo Clinic

Vampire myths originated with a real blood disorder | The Conversation

Tuberculosis | Wikipedia

The Last American Vampire | History.com

New England vampire panic | Wikipedia

Mercy Brown vampire incident | Wikipedia

Vampires: The Real History | Live Science

How a 19th Century Disease Panic Created "Vampires" (video)

Vampires Through the Ages: Lore & Legends of the World's Most Notorious Blood Drinkers by Brian Righi | Amazon.com

"3" | Season 2, Episode 7 | I Want To Rewatch: An X-Files Podcast

Our music is edited and mixed by Vic-Ra the Neverliving, and includes:

  • “Dark Halloween Night” by Chase Alan Willis
  • “Toccata and Fugue in D Minor” by Johann Sebastian Bach and performed by Kevin MacLeod

Thank you for listening! 

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/0QH_Y47F+_JoN77h9 ]]> Episode 4: 3: Vampire Book Club: Vampire Breath https://vampiresruinedmylife.fireside.fm/4 16abb294-fee0-441c-b1d8-357d03cc04a7 Wed, 10 Nov 2021 01:00:00 -0800 Vampires Ruined My Life full Vampires Ruined My Life 41:30 no <p>Hello, darklings! In this edition of our Vampire Book Club, Chael and Tori discuss and review the classic literary work <em>Vampire Breath, </em>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?</p> <p>Tori and Chael discuss the book, plus their own childhood reading habits, and the fact that they both spent their childhoods in search of the paranormal...</p> <p><strong>Socials:</strong></p> <p>Find us on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/vampiresruined"><u>@VampiresRuined</u></a> and on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/vampiresruinedpodcast/"><u>@VampiresRuinedPodcast</u></a></p> <p><strong>Links and Sources:</strong></p> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Vampire-Breath-Classic-Goosebumps-21/dp/0545298377/"><u>Vampire Breath by RL Stine&nbsp;</u></a></li> <li><a href="https://goosebumps.fandom.com/wiki/Vampire_Breath"><u>Goosebump’s Fandom Wiki Page for Vampire Breath</u></a></li> </ul> <p>Our music is edited and mixed by Vic-Ra the Neverliving, and includes:</p> <ul> <li>“Dark Halloween Night” by Chase Alan Willis</li> <li>“Toccata and Fugue in D Minor” by Johann Sebastian Bach and performed by Kevin MacLeod</li> </ul> <p>This episode of <em>Vampires Ruined My Life</em> was edited by Lazy N Productions.</p> vampire breath, rl stine, goosebumps, vampires, vampire books, kidlit 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, plus their own childhood reading habits, and the fact that they both spent their childhoods in search of the paranormal...

Socials:

Find us on Twitter @VampiresRuined and on Instagram @VampiresRuinedPodcast

Links and Sources:

Our music is edited and mixed by Vic-Ra the Neverliving, and includes:

  • “Dark Halloween Night” by Chase Alan Willis
  • “Toccata and Fugue in D Minor” by Johann Sebastian Bach and performed by Kevin MacLeod

This episode of Vampires Ruined My Life was edited by Lazy N Productions.

]]> 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, plus their own childhood reading habits, and the fact that they both spent their childhoods in search of the paranormal...

Socials:

Find us on Twitter @VampiresRuined and on Instagram @VampiresRuinedPodcast

Links and Sources:

Our music is edited and mixed by Vic-Ra the Neverliving, and includes:

  • “Dark Halloween Night” by Chase Alan Willis
  • “Toccata and Fugue in D Minor” by Johann Sebastian Bach and performed by Kevin MacLeod

This episode of Vampires Ruined My Life was edited by Lazy N Productions.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/0QH_Y47F+hwM6WcL3 ]]> Episode 2: 2: The Lost Boys https://vampiresruinedmylife.fireside.fm/2 178573ee-40a0-48d6-9711-729ab4a1fd7e Wed, 27 Oct 2021 01:00:00 -0700 Vampires Ruined My Life full Vampires Ruined My Life 1:47:36 no <p>Darklings! Join us at the Theatres Des Vampires to watch the classic 1987 movie, <em>The Lost Boys. </em>Chael is a lifelong fan of this cinematic masterpiece. Tori had never seen it until now.</p> <p>We discuss the history of <em>The Lost Boys,</em> the vampire tropes it contains, and how this movie has influenced other vampire media, along with trivia and our thoughts and impressions.</p> <p><strong>Socials:</strong></p> <p>Find us on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/vampiresruined"><u>@VampiresRuined</u></a> and on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/vampiresruinedpodcast/"><u>@VampiresRuinedPodcast</u></a></p> <p><strong>Links &amp; Resources:</strong></p> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.thelist.com/94950/things-lost-boys-notice-adult/"><u>"Things in the The Lost Boys You Only Notice As an Adult" - The List</u></a></li> <li><a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt15721204/"><u>Minty Comedic Arts "10 things You Didn't Know About Lost Boys"&nbsp;</u></a></li> <li><a href="https://www.looper.com/81725/untold-truth-lost-boys/"><u>"The Untold Truth of The Lost Boys" - Looper</u></a></li> <li><a href="https://fashionfollower.com/the-lost-boys-film-costumes/"><u>The Lost Boys Film Costumes</u></a></li> <li><a href="https://www.santacruz.org/lostboys/"><u>The Lost Boys Filming Locations</u></a></li> <li><a href="https://archive.today/20140316095210/http://www.santacruzpl.org/history/articles/116/"><u>Serial Murders in Santa Cruz County</u></a> by Sharon Yamanaka</li> </ul> <p>Our music is edited and mixed by Vic-Ra the Neverliving, and includes:</p> <ul> <li>“Dark Halloween Night” by Chase Alan Willis</li> <li>“Toccata and Fugue in D Minor” by Johann Sebastian Bach and performed by Kevin MacLeod</li> </ul> <p>This episode of <em>Vampires Ruined My Life</em> was edited by Lazy N Productions.</p> 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 and impressions.

Socials:

Find us on Twitter @VampiresRuined and on Instagram @VampiresRuinedPodcast

Links & Resources:

Our music is edited and mixed by Vic-Ra the Neverliving, and includes:

  • “Dark Halloween Night” by Chase Alan Willis
  • “Toccata and Fugue in D Minor” by Johann Sebastian Bach and performed by Kevin MacLeod

This episode of Vampires Ruined My Life was edited by Lazy N Productions.

]]> 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 and impressions.

Socials:

Find us on Twitter @VampiresRuined and on Instagram @VampiresRuinedPodcast

Links & Resources:

Our music is edited and mixed by Vic-Ra the Neverliving, and includes:

  • “Dark Halloween Night” by Chase Alan Willis
  • “Toccata and Fugue in D Minor” by Johann Sebastian Bach and performed by Kevin MacLeod

This episode of Vampires Ruined My Life was edited by Lazy N Productions.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/0QH_Y47F+kV2-kh6i ]]> Episode 3: 1: The Allure of the Vampire https://vampiresruinedmylife.fireside.fm/3 3a3f94bf-29a0-4031-9ae9-6c43d6bb8ee1 Wed, 27 Oct 2021 01:00:00 -0700 Vampires Ruined My Life full Vampires Ruined My Life 46:36 no <p>Vampires… pale, undead, alluring?</p> <p>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?</p> <p><strong>Socials:</strong></p> <p>Find us on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/vampiresruined"><u>@VampiresRuined</u></a> and on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/vampiresruinedpodcast/"><u>@VampiresRuinedPodcast</u></a></p> <p><strong>Research &amp; Sources:</strong></p> <ul> <li><a href="https://youtu.be/Qc93hC9WAfo"><u>Dracula: The First Modern Vampire | Monstrum</u></a></li> <li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Vampire-Book-Encyclopedia-Undead/dp/157859281X/ref=sr_1_1?crid=37RZYAX27MV77"><u>The Vampire Book: The Encyclopedia of the Undead</u></a> by J. Gordon Melton</li> </ul> <p>Our music is edited and mixed by Vic-Ra the Neverliving, and includes:</p> <ul> <li>“Dark Halloween Night” by Chase Alan Willis</li> <li>“Toccata and Fugue in D Minor” by Johann Sebastian Bach and performed by Kevin MacLeod</li> </ul> <p>This episode of <em>Vampires Ruined My Life</em> was produced and edited by Lazy N Productions.</p> vampires, vampire podcast, vampire 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 @VampiresRuined and on Instagram @VampiresRuinedPodcast

Research & Sources:

Our music is edited and mixed by Vic-Ra the Neverliving, and includes:

  • “Dark Halloween Night” by Chase Alan Willis
  • “Toccata and Fugue in D Minor” by Johann Sebastian Bach and performed by Kevin MacLeod

This episode of Vampires Ruined My Life was produced and edited by Lazy N Productions.

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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 @VampiresRuined and on Instagram @VampiresRuinedPodcast

Research & Sources:

Our music is edited and mixed by Vic-Ra the Neverliving, and includes:

  • “Dark Halloween Night” by Chase Alan Willis
  • “Toccata and Fugue in D Minor” by Johann Sebastian Bach and performed by Kevin MacLeod

This episode of Vampires Ruined My Life was produced and edited by Lazy N Productions.

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