Best Ashley Wright Ihler Podcasts (2024)

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It’s REAL Goopy! - Ashley and Joel Discuss “What Can the Damned Really Say to the Damned?” - IWTVS2E1 1:20:39

2M ago1:20:39

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Ashley and Joel start a new season and find a lot of sidetracks in this episode as they discuss old world vampires and 2nd draft stories. If you like Anne Rice and her vampires or witches enough to read this, then you like them enough to join our cult...I mean Discord: https://articulatecoven.com/discord If Discord isn’t your thing, we also have a …

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Ashley and Joel A all the Q’s - AC045 1:00:19

2M ago1:00:19

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Ashley and Joel answer some questions from our listeners from YouTube and Facebook as they prepare for this weekend’s S2 release. If you like Anne Rice and her vampires or witches enough to read this, then you like them enough to join our cult...I mean Discord: https://articulatecoven.com/discord If Discord isn’t your thing, we also have a Facebook…

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Ashley’s Birthday Bonus! - Ashley and Joel Discuss Pandora, the Novel - AC044 50:59

2M ago50:59

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Ashley and Joel discuss the first in the “New Tales of the Vampires” series within a series, Pandora. It’s one of Ashley’s favorite characters so it’s fitting that we drop it as a birthday bonus for Ashley’s happy day! If you like Anne Rice and her vampires or witches enough to read this, then you like them enough to join our cult...I mean Discord:…

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A Mouth Full of Akasha - Ashley and Joel’s Commentary Track for Queen of the Damned 2002 - AC043 1:57:42

2M ago1:57:42

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Ashley and Joel talk over one of the worst movies of 2002 and an alarmingly bad adapatation, Queen of the Damned (2002). We give you a play prompt several minutes into this one so come watch along with us! If you like Anne Rice and her vampires or witches enough to read this, then you like them enough to join our cult...I mean Discord: https://arti…

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Kirsten Won the Movie - Ashley and Joel Discuss "Interview with the Vampire" 1994 - AC042 2:10:46

3M ago2:10:46

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Ashley and Joel talk over one of the best movies of 1994 and a nostalgic favorite, Interview with the Vampire (1994). We give you a play prompt a few minutes into this one so come watch along with us! If you like Anne Rice and her vampires or witches enough to read this, then you like them enough to join our cult...I mean Discord: https://articulat…

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There Will Be Some A$$holery About It - Ashley and Joel Discuss “The Thing Lay Still” S1E7 IWTV Rewatch - AC041 55:56

3M ago55:56

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Ashley and Joel discuss the latest trailer for season two and the finale episode of season one. We bring our three leads their flowers and discuss their foibles. If you like Anne Rice and her vampires or witches enough to read this, then you like them enough to join our cult...I mean Discord: https://articulatecoven.com/discord If Discord isn’t you…

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I’m Very Sad About How Delicious Bacon Is - Ashley and Joel Discuss “Like Angels Put in Hell By God”, S1E6 IWTV Rewatch 1:01:38

3M ago1:01:38

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Ashley and Joel discuss the messiest of makeups and truth and fiction with the penultimate episode of IWTV season one. We talk about adaptation, strategies and speculate on what might have been. If you like Anne Rice and her vampires or witches enough to read this, then you like them enough to join our cult...I mean Discord: https://articulatecoven…

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Lestat, Lestat, Lestat, Lestat, Lestat, Lestat, Lestat, Lestat - Ashley & Joel Discuss S1E5 IWTV Rewatch & Rolin Jones Trailer - AC039 1:00:21

3M ago1:00:21

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Ashley and Joel discuss the mysteries of a new trailer and rewatch the most divisive episode of Interview with the Vampire season one. We talk about stray storylines, speculative casting and bringing the real world into our fiction. If you like Anne Rice and her vampires or witches enough to read this, then you like them enough to join our cult...I…

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Speaking of Not Believing Things - Ashley & Joel Discuss “The Ruthless Pursuit of Blood With All A Child’s Demanding” IWTVS1E4 REWATCH 32:51

3M ago32:51

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Ashley and Joel disagree about the daughter as they discuss the fourth episode in their rewatch of Interview with the Vampire season one. We talk about religious backgrounds and sexual awakenings. If you like Anne Rice and her vampires or witches enough to read this, then you like them enough to join our cult...I mean Discord: https://articulatecov…

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Whose Version of This Story Did We Even Get - Ashley and Joel Discuss “Is My Very Nature That of the Devil” S1E3 IWTV REWATCH - AC037 42:00

4M ago42:00

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Ashley and Joel continue open relationships and unreliable narrators as they discuss the third episode in their rewatch of Interview with the Vampire season one. We discuss strangers and unclear narratives. If you like Anne Rice and her vampires or witches enough to read this, then you like them enough to join our cult...I mean Discord: https://art…

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I'm an Official Mess, Is What I Am - Ashley and Joel Discuss "After the Phantoms of Your Former Self" - S01E2 IWTV REWATCH - AC036 53:28

4M ago53:28

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Ashley and Joel continue their rematch of Interview with the Vampire season one and have some nits to pick. We "enjoy" a fancy dinner and debate telepathy in this episode. If you like Anne Rice and her vampires or witches enough to read this, then you like them enough to join our cult...I mean Discord: https://articulatecoven.com/discord If Discord…

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I’m a Smitten Kitten - Ashley And Joel Discuss “In Throes of Increasing Wonder” - S01E1 IWTV REWATCH - AC035 1:01:30

4M ago1:01:30

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Ashley and Joel use their good screens to begin their rewatch of Interview with the Vampire Season One. We meet Louis, Lestat, and who’s that handsome young man in the corner of the Dubai penthouse?!? If you like Anne Rice and her vampires or witches enough to read this, then you like them enough to join our cult...I mean Discord: https://articulat…

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More of a Brat Than Lestat - Ashley and Joel Discuss The Vampire Armand, the Novel - AC034 1:08:53

4M ago1:08:53

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Ashley and Joel break out their novels and reading glasses to discuss our favorite murder goblin, The Vampire Armand and his titular novel from 1998. If you like Anne Rice and her vampires or witches enough to read this, then you like them enough to join our cult...I mean Discord: https://articulatecoven.com/discord If Discord isn’t your thing, we …

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Don’t Call Me LATE! - Ashley And Joel Discuss IWTV S2 Announcement, Mayfair S2 Casting and More - AC033 53:43

5M ago53:43

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Ashley and Joel are BACK! Season 2 of the Articulate Coven is officially underway. In this episode, we discuss the IWTV S2 Release Date Announcement and all the trailers and first looks released officially so far. We also discuss casting announcements for both IWTV and Mayfair Witches, spoiler, Buffalo Bill is coming to New Orleans. First Trailer: …

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The Baby Went BLORP! - Ashley and Joel Discuss “What Rough Beast” S1E8 TMW 1:10:00

1+ y ago1:10:00

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We’re here to discuss episode eight of season one of The Mayfair Witches, the new tv series from Anne Rice’s Immortal Universe, AMC and AMC+. In this episode we discuss bad adaptations and badder ideas, secret language and secreter motivations. If you like Anne Rice and her vampires or witches enough to read this, then you like them enough to join …

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NONE OF THAT is Onscreen - Ashley and Joel Discuss Tessa S1E7 of The Mayfair Witches on AMC and AMC+ 59:17

1+ y ago59:17

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We’re here to discuss episode seven of season one of The Mayfair Witches, the new tv series from Anne Rice’s Immortal Universe, AMC and AMC+. In this episode we discuss better ideas and bad bad guys, impeccable makeup and poor hairstyles. If you like Anne Rice and her vampires or witches enough to read this, then you like them enough to join our cu…

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You’re In a Room FULL OF WITCHES And Don’t Mention it To THEM? - Ashley and Joel Discuss The Mayfair Witches S1E6 - Transference 54:56

1+ y ago54:56

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We’re here to discuss episode six of season one of The Mayfair Witches, the new tv series from Anne Rice’s Immortal Universe, AMC and AMC+. In this episode we discuss hate watching and missed opportunities, dangerous decisions and off season opportunities. If you like Anne Rice and her vampires or witches enough to read this, then you like them eno…

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Whoever Lestated Sam Should Have Lashered Jack - Ashley and Joel Discuss The Thrall S1E5 of The Mayfair Witches 54:09

1+ y ago54:09

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We’re here to discuss episode five of season one of The Mayfair Witches, the new tv series from Anne Rice’s Immortal Universe, AMC and AMC+. In this episode we discuss baffling choices and belabored connections, spoilery theories and sparkly dresses. If you like Anne Rice and her vampires or witches enough to read this, then you like them enough to…

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Above and Beyond is Probably Too Far - Ashley and Joel Discuss S1E4 of The Mayfair Witches, “Curiouser and Curiouser” 1:01:08

1+ y ago1:01:08

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We’re here to discuss episode four of season one of The Mayfair Witches, the new tv series from Anne Rice’s Immortal Universe, AMC and AMC+. In this episode we discuss renamed characters, and book nerd actors, basic cable copies and coded leadership evals. If you like Anne Rice and her vampires or witches enough to read this, then you like them eno…

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Abracasazerac - Ashley and Joel Discuss “Second Line” S1E3 of The Mayfair Witches on AMC and AMC+ 45:33

1+ y ago45:33

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We’re here to discuss episode three of season one of The Mayfair Witches, the new tv series from Anne Rice’s Immortal Universe, AMC and AMC+. In this episode we discuss test tube shots and magical systems, plot misdirects and invented characters. If you like Anne Rice and her vampires or witches enough to read this, then you like them enough to joi…

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VERY Specific Search Terms - Ashley and Joel Discuss “The Dark Place” S1E2 of The Mayfair Witches on AMC and AMC+ 54:49

1+ y ago54:49

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We’re here to discuss episode two of season one of The Mayfair Witches, the new tv series from Anne Rice’s Immortal Universe, AMC and AMC+. In this episode we discuss dead crows and dangling plot threads, changes from the source and creepy plain threesomes. If you like Anne Rice and her vampires or witches enough to read this, then you like them en…

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Gender, Mysticism and The Mayfair Witches - Dorian Discussion Club The Mayfair Witches Premier Party 1:19:04

1+ y ago1:19:04

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We’re hosting a Dorian discussion club in celebration of the premier of The Mayfair Witches, the new tv series from Anne Rice’s Immortal Universe, AMC and AMC+. In this episode we discuss gender and mysticism, gatekeepers and fictional creations escaping their creators. If you like Anne Rice and her vampires or witches enough to read this, then you…

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The House is too Hot for Long-sleeve Nightgowns! - Ashley and Joel Discuss S1E01 of Mayfair Witches on AMC and AMC+ 1:01:58

1+ y ago1:01:58

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We’re here to discuss the first episode of Mayfair Witches, the new tv series from Anne Rice’s Immortal Universe, AMC and AMC+. In this episode we discuss questionable CGI and good casting choices, creepy bosses and creepier uncles. If you like Anne Rice and her vampires or witches enough to read this, then you like them enough to join our cult...I…

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It’s Incestuwitchous - Ashley and Joel Discuss The Witching Hour, the novel - AC023 1:12:35

1+ y ago1:12:35

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We’re here to discuss the first book in Anne Rice’s Lives of the Mayfair Witches trilogy, The Witching Hour, and the continuing adventures of our favorite tragic family of witches. In this episode we discuss dark fantasies and tropes turned on their heads, incestuous witches and missing characters. If you like Anne Rice and her vampires or witches …

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Toxic Relationships - Dorian Discussion Club #2 - AC022 1:13:22

1+ y ago1:13:22

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We’re here to discuss toxic relationships, as it relates to Anne Rice’s Interview with the Vampire from AMC and AMC+, and joined by Kellie Storm to discuss her stories on Dorian. In this episode we discuss famous toxic couples, and flags that are red, evolving apart and intervening in a toxic relationship in your own life. If you like Anne Rice and…

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Adaptation and FanFiction - Dorian Discussion Club #1 - AC021 1:15:40

1+ y ago1:15:40

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We’re here to discuss fanfiction & adaptation, as it relates to Anne Rice’s Interview with the Vampire from AMC and AMC+, and joined by Brandon Chen to discuss his new story on Dorian, Interview with the Vampire: The Blood Hunter. In this episode we discuss favorite scenes, and fresh ideas, Anne’s edict against fan-fiction & the tools that Dorian o…

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I Don’t Wanna Rush, But I AM Anxious - Ashley and Joel Discuss Anne Rice’s Interview with the Vampire S01 - AC020 1:26:28

1+ y ago1:26:28

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We’re here to discuss the first season of Anne Rice’s Interview with the Vampire from AMC and AMC+, and the continuing adventures of our favorite tragic vampire family In this episode we discuss excellent fandom and saying goodbye, called shots and deep cut references. If you like Anne Rice and her vampires enough to read this, then you like them e…

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We are Officially Shooketh - Ashley and Joel Discuss “The Thing Lay Still” Anne Rice’s Interview with the Vampire S01E07 - AC019 1:15:45

1+ y ago1:15:45

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We’re here to discuss the seventh episode of Anne Rice’s Interview with the Vampire from AMC and AMC+, and the continuing adventures of our favorite tragic vampire family In this episode we discuss well laid traps and sad side pieces, the fabulous Tom Anderson and the most unreliable of all narrators. If you like Anne Rice and her vampires enough t…

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When No One Chooses You, You Have to Choose Yourself - Ashley and Joel Discuss “Like Angels Put in Hell by God” Anne Rice’s Interview with the Vampire S01E06 - AC018 1:21:11

1+ y ago1:21:11

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We’re here to discuss the sixth episode of Anne Rice’s Interview with the Vampire from AMC and AMC+, and the continuing adventures of our favorite tragic vampire family In this episode we discuss love bombing & lovely music, anonymous doctors & unbelievable coincidences. If you like Anne Rice and her vampires enough to read this, then you like them…

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The Episode that Launched 1000 Bad Takes - Ashley and Joel Discuss “A Vile Hunger for Your Hammering Heart” Anne Rice’s Interview with the Vampire S01E05 - AC017 1:23:25

1+ y ago1:23:25

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We’re here to discuss the fifth episode of Anne Rice’s Interview with the Vampire from AMC and AMC+, and the continuing adventures of our favorite tragic vampire family In this episode we discuss domestic violence and campus sexual assault, vampire therapy and broken hearts. Claudia’s Diaries contain MULTIPLE HANDWRITINGS. Gorrei on twitter was the…

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Unreliable Narrator: the TV Series - Ashley and Joel Discuss “The Ruthless Pursuit of Blood With All a Child’s Demanding” Anne Rice’s Interview with the Vampire S01E04 - AC016 1:08:28

1+ y ago1:08:28

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We’re here to discuss the fourth episode of Anne Rice’s Interview with the Vampire from AMC and AMC+, and the continuing adventures of our favorite vampire romantics. In this episode we discuss baby traps and bloody good times, sketchy attendants and stinky wakes. Rashid update, he’s in the books!!!!!! https://twitter.com/a_savagegarden/status/1581…

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You Can Do THAT on TV? - Ashley and Joel Discuss “Is My Very Nature That of a Devil” - Anne Rice’s Interview with the Vampire S01E03 - AC015 1:17:04

1+ y ago1:17:04

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We’re here to discuss the third episode of Anne Rice’s Interview with the Vampire from AMC and AMC+, and the continuing adventures of our favorite vampire romantics. In this episode we discuss abusive relationships and familial connections, backstage gossip and preternatural explanations. Ever wondered about Anne Rice’s use of the word “preternatur…

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It’s Very Much Something Hannibal Would Do - Ashley and Joel discuss “…After the Phantoms of Your Former Self” Anne Rice’s Interview with the Vampire S01E02 - AC014 1:01:52

1+ y ago1:01:52

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We’re here to discuss the second episode of Anne Rice’s Interview with the Vampire from AMC and AMC+, and the continuing adventures of our favorite vampire romantics. In this episode we discuss confusing vampire powers and dinner selections, relationship struggles and whose house is it??!?! If you like Anne Rice and her vampires enough to read this…

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Just Be Glad You Get Sam Reids A$$ - Ashley and Joel Discuss “In Throes of Increasing Wonder…” Anne Rice’s Interview with the Vampire S01E01 - AC013 1:32:57

1+ y ago1:32:57

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We’re here to discuss the pilot of Anne Rice’s Interview with the Vampire from AMC and AMC+, and the official launch of The Immortal Universe! In this episode we discuss vampire powers and casting wins, moving scenes and floating vampire asses. If you like Anne Rice and her vampires enough to read this, then you like them enough to join our cult...…

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A 17th Century Man in a 21st Century Streaming Service - Ashley and Joel Discuss the Behind the Scenes Special for Anne Rice’s Interview with the Vampire on AMC and AMC+ - AC012 47:34

2y ago47:34

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Not only a series, but a pre-premier behind the scenes special!?!?. We’re back to discuss actual TV with the Behind the Scenes special for Anne Rice’s Interview with the Vampire from AMC and AMC+ In this episode we discuss casting controversies and crossover potential, as we get our first glimpse into Anne Rice’s Immortal Universe! If you like Anne…

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A Fun Little Jaunt to Heaven and Hell - Ashley and Joel Discuss Memnoch the Devil by Anne Rice - AC011 1:03:17

2y ago1:03:17

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A whole pandemic happened and Ashley and Joel could only read one more novel. We’re back to discuss Memnoch the Devil, the fifth entry into Anne Rice’s Vampire Chronicles and perhaps the most philosophical of Anne’s first VC series. In this episode we discuss $5 words and purple prose, sexy vampires, manipulative deities, and so much more. If you l…

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Tale of the (Hot) Body Thief - Ashley and Joel Discuss The Tale of the Body Thief by Anne Rice - AC010 1:25:59

4+ y ago1:25:59

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In the time of Coronavirus, Ashley and Joel finally finished another novel. We’re back to discuss the Tale of the Body Thief, the fourth entry into Anne Rice’s Vampire Chronicles and one of the best adventure stories you’ll ever find. In this episode we discuss adaptations and broken contracts, hot old men and casting necessities, side-plots and si…

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She’s Made of Chocolate and Bronze, and I Just Want to Sop Her Up - Ashley and Joel Discuss Queen of the Damned, the movie 1:13:15

5+ y ago1:13:15

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Ashley and Joel are back again with a review/discussion of the startlingly bad 2002 film, Queen of the Damned. We cover the amazing Aaliyah, the abysmal script, the absolute minefield that is creating a “rockstar” for a movie and more in this episode. We also discuss the news of our new showrunner, Dee Johnson. If you like Anne Rice and her vampi…

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The Queen of the (Bad Word) - Ashley and Joel Discuss Queen of the Damned, the novel - AC008 55:17

5+ y ago55:17

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Ashley and Joel are back in the saddle to discuss the third Vampire Chronicle, Queen of the Damned. This sprawling historical fantasy epic leads to some great conversation about what makes Anne’s vampires stick out from the rest of the supernatural pack, and why we’re still so anxious to see and read their stories 30 years plus later. If you like A…

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SPOILER FREE (AT FIRST) Discussion of "Blood Communion" The Latest novel from Anne Rice's Vampire Chronicles - AC007 25:45

5+ y ago25:45

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Joel is running solo to discuss the latest Vampire Chronicle, Blood Communion, just out in early October 2018. Don't worry if you haven't read the book, we start off spoiler free so join us if you haven't already purchased your copy and see if this adventure is for you. If you've finished the book, like Joel, stick around for some spoiler discussio…

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Anne Rice's Vampire Chronicles (was) Coming to Hulu! Plus Discussions of Handmaid's Tale and Castle Rock adaptations on Hulu - AC006 1:25:36

6y ago1:25:36

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(Originally published in August 2018 after the announcement of Hulu's production of The Vampire Chronicles by Anne Rice. This production fell apart & eventually became AMC's adaptation.) Ashley and Joel needed to regroup more quickly than normal to discuss the announcement that Anne Rice’s Vampire Chronicles TV Series has found a home on Hulu!!! Fo…

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"Wolf-Fight the Movie" - Joel and Ashley discuss the novel "The Vampire Lestat" - AC005 1:27:07

6y ago1:27:07

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Gothic horror, philosophical debates, semi-incestous relationships...oh, and friggin' wolves. Lots of 'em. All that and more in this episode of The Articulate Coven, the unofficial podcast for Anne Rice, The Vampire Chronicles, The Vampire Lestat and the forthcoming TV series on Hulu! Ashley and Joel discuss the second novel in the Vampire Chronicl…

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Who Wants to Live Forever? - The Mummy, or Ramses the Damned - AC004 1:00:31

6+ y ago1:00:31

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In which we swap sad vampires for sexy mummies. In this episode, Ashley and Joel discuss the 1984 novel that finally gets a sequel this year from Anne and her son, Christopher, The Mummy. We discuss sexy mummies, sad fiances and elixirs of life. If you like Anne Rice, her mummies and vampires enough to read this, then you like them enough to join o…

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Vampires Don't Eat, the film Interview with the Vampire - AC003 1:13:01

7y ago1:13:01

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In this episode, Ashley and Joel discuss the film, Interview with the Vampire: the Vampire Chronicles starring Tom Cruise, Brad Pitt, Kirsten Dunst and Antonio Banderas. We also discuss some recent news on the production of the Vampire Chronicles TV series from Anne and Christopher Rice. If you like Anne Rice and her vampires enough to read this, t…

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The Eeyore of Vampires, Interview with the Vampire - The Novel - AC002 1:03:48

7y ago1:03:48

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In which we meet our hero’s beau, the saddest vampire we know. In this episode, Ashley and Joel discuss the novel that started it all (and the short story that started the novel), Interview with the Vampire. Joel and Ashley (and Anne too) are all a little ambivalent about Monsieur Point du Lac, but they all agree on Santiago. That guys a d****. If …

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Ashley, Joel and Their Favorite Vampire - AC001 44:34

7+ y ago44:34

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In which we meet our heroes and our heroes meet our anti-hero and we all dream of rockstars. In this episode, Ashley and Joel discuss how the first started reading Anne's work, how they first reacted to the news of the tv series and some of their first thoughts about where the series might go. They do the slightest of casting talk and pretty much i…

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Articulate Coven Teaser: the Unofficial Podcast for Anne Rice's Vampire Lestat 7:57

7+ y ago7:57

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The ORIGINAL Unofficial Podcast for Anne Rice's Interview with the Vampire and Anne Rice’s Immortal Universe from AMC. We'll keep you up to date with the Interview with the Vampire and Mayfair Witches TV series, as well as revisit the entire book series and the two existing films. If you're a fan of Anne, Louis, Lestat, or the Mayfair Witches, subs…

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