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10th Nov 2025

"Can We JUST Let a Smart Woman Live?" | Talamasca Episode 4 | The Articulate Coven

In this episode of the Articulate Coven, Ashley and Joel discuss their recent trip to New Orleans, the complexities of character motivations in the Talamasca series, and audience feedback on the show. They explore the significance of the Talamasca, the evolution of characters like Guy and Helen, and the themes of trust and betrayal. The hosts also share their excitement for future adaptations and the potential directions the series may take. 

In this episode, the conversation delves into the intriguing dynamics of vampire lore, focusing on characters like Jasper and Raglan James. The hosts explore themes of revenge, the significance of ancient vampire blood, and the complexities of vampire society, including the establishment of a vampire hotel. They also discuss the medical examiner's investigation and the quest for truth led by Helen, culminating in a thrilling narrative filled with betrayal and unexpected twists.

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Chapters

00:00 Preparing for the Trip: The Struggles of Packing

03:20 Time Traveling to New Orleans: A Fan Gathering

10:14 The Articulate Coven: Introduction and Future Adaptations

15:58 Talamasca: Exploring the New Series

22:28 Feedback and Reactions: Audience Perspectives

25:27 Spy Dynamics: Analyzing Character Choices

25:54 Unraveling the Truth

30:03 Character Depth and Relationships

35:00 Helen's Quest for Identity

40:02 Vampire Lore and Revenge

44:50 The Intrigue of the Vampire Hotel

49:59 Raglan James and the Chaos of Deals

51:05 The Medical Examiner's Investigation

52:10 Helen's Mission and Abigail's Revelation

53:36 Raglan James and His Manipulations

55:53 Jasper's Role and the Vampire Blood

01:00:29 Doris's Daring Moves

01:04:33 The Ancient Vampire and Jasper's Actions

01:06:40 Future Implications and Character Dynamics

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The Articulate Coven: Anne Rice’s Interview with the Vampire & Immortal Universe After Show
Unofficial Podcast & Community for Anne Rice's Interview with the Vampire, Mayfair Witches and Immortal Universe from AMC
The unofficial podcast and fan community for Anne Rice's Interview with the Vampire, Anne Rice’s Mayfair Witches, Anne Rice’s Talamasca & Anne Rice’s Immortal Universe as brought to you by AMC.

Anne Rice's Vampire Lestat and his Coven of the Articulate are some of the most loved vampires in literary history. This show covers the books, the films and the ongoing tv series from AMC, Anne and Christopher Rice that gives us a peak at their world. We’ll cover the Interview with the Vampire series starring Jacob Anderson, Sam Reid and from creator and show runner, Rolin Jones. We’ll also cover the Mayfair Witches series starring Alexandra Daddaro, Jack Huston, Tongaya Charisa, as well as whatever other Anne Rice created properties AMC wants to produce in the future!

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Joel Sharpton

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FROM HIS BEGINNINGS IN SMALL-MARKET RADIO WHERE HE STARTED IN 2004, and hosted a weekday show on Retro Radio, the Peach 99.3, to his burgeoning podcast empire and production service, Pro Podcasting Services, and the 1000+ blog entries he's written in between, Joel's never had a problem getting his message across.

Now Owner/Chief Editing Officer of ProPodcastingServices.com Joel is helping podcasters, authors and more spread their messages and amplify their voices. Joel has had the opportunity to speak at several podcast conferences from coast to coast about producing, editing, and voice over work. He has also spoken at high schools and colleges with young entrepreneurs interested in these fields as well as small business lunch and learn events.

Father of four and the lucky husband of one, Joel loves discussing his kids and wife with anyone who will listen. With the family, he likes discussing Marvel Superheroes, great music and whatever the latest project is he's hatched in the studio.

An NBA fan since birth, an Apple user since 2008, blogger since 2003, and podcaster since 2012, Joel is an open book, mostly now in audio form.

Ashley Wright Ihler

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Ashley is a proud nerd, happy to be living in this timeline where she gets new Star Wars, Marvel, Game of Thrones, and Vampire Chronicles content all at the same time! This truly IS a magical place. When not snuggled under a comfy blanket with Maggie and Gomez (the goodest dogs in the world), Ashley can be found making merry with her awesome husband Brett at the Joint Theatre and Coffeehouse where she performs professionally with the Joint Venture and Improv Little Rock during weekly comedy improv shows. She also dabbles in stand up and would have a blog if she weren't such a procrastinator.