Episode 131

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8th Dec 2025

"I Think We're Both Gonna Lose Our WGA Benefits" | Pitching the Next Immortal Universe Series | The Articulate Coven

In this episode, Ashley & Joel do Mark Johnson's work for him & break the stories for the next couple of Immortal Universe TV series from AMC & AMC+. Whether we're close on the future of the Immortal Universe or not, you know we'll be right here discussing it all with you. Don't miss out on this week's Articulate Coven Afterlife, where we discuss Welcome to Derry Episode 3. Get everything we do early & ad-free, INCLUDING the Afterlife Segments by joining the Coven at ArticulateCoven.com/join

UPCOMING SCHEDULE - All dates are for Patron releases:

Dec 14th: Tier Ranking the Vampire Chronicles & Lives of the Mayfair Witches Novels

Dec. 21st: The Queen & The Thing (1982) with Nancee Ward

Dec. 24th: Patron Feature Episode with the Children of the Millenia

Jan. 4th, 2026: Prince Lestat Part 1 - Opening through Chapter 10.

Jan. 11th: Prince Lestat Part 2

Jan. 18th: Prince Lestat Part 3

Jan. 25th: Prince Lestat Part 4 & Conclusion

Feb. 1st - IWTV Episode 1 & 2 Rewatch

Feb. 8th - IWTV Episode 3 & 4 Rewatch

Feb. 15th - IWTV Episode 5 & 6 Rewatch

Feb. 22nd - IWTV Episode 7 Rewatch

Mar. 1st - IWTV Episode 201 & 202 Rewatch

March 8th - IWTV Episode 203 & 204 Rewatch

March 15th - IWTV Episode 205 & 206 Rewatch

March 22nd - IWTV Episode 207 Rewatch

March 29th - IWTV Episode 208 Rewatch

This episode & all of our videos are made possible by our Patrons.

Thank you to our Fledglings: Amiee DiBrango, Sharlien, Lara, Gaica, Keryn L., Mimi, The Shermanator, GrumpyOldBob56, Tauni theMostlyHarmless, Zaila, Tristan Floyd, Jamie Moore, Caleb Smith, Amber Dawn Jennings, Yali, Julie, Claire Punke, Rose, Tammy Hawkridge, Timea Kolárovská, Elizabeth Wilson, Linda, m5713m, Leo Abrantes, Kelsey, Danni Phantom, Holly Butcher, Olivia, Jess Coulson, K, Spence, Tommy Sweeny, Chris, WtchTrials, Marlen LaBianco, Frogrem, Clarissa Notini, Tania, Catnip, mcwhit, Jessi Jay, John Allyn Cayard and Debbie Gloom.

Thank you to our Makers: Heather Heise, Gabbi Necklen, Mendi Raftery, Mel Rosina, Stephanie Deal, Mandy Taylor, Dani Rodriguez, Angela Stephenson, Dorothy Johnson, Holly Robertson, Sarah Louise, Brittany Cavness, Toby Krstevski, Meera S., Nicole Mazza, Kelly W., Aly Galloway, Danielle Rupino, OnHerPeriods, Kevin, ComixFan, Lucia Grey, Cortney, GertyZee, Casey Forester, Dani Dunziellas, Jessica Sargent, Katen, Michelle Smith, Mélissa Bouchard, Kimbra Quezergue, Toni Ann, Tamika T, Michelle, Jessica Owens, Andrea and Janeka Rector.

Thank you to Children of the Millenia: Jennifer Morgan, Brat Prince Bran, Derek Lord, Catherine Thurmond, Jolee, Mandy B., Stephen Dean, Zach, Kristi Bartels, Cassandra Silvia, Tanea, Patrick Garrone, Natalie W, Jane Prust, James Blanton and Kayla Schneider.

and Our Eternal Gratitude to Queen of the Damned, Nancee Ward.

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Chapters

00:00 The Rise of Media Consolidation

02:52 Exploring the Immortal Universe

06:35 Pitching Night Island

09:33 The Dynamics of Armand and Daniel

12:43 The Concept of a New Series

15:34 Marius and His Story

18:34 The Future of the Immortal Universe

25:51 Exploring Storytelling Techniques

30:53 Character Development and Cliffhangers

32:04 Tales of the Talamasca Concept

36:47 AMC's Future and Content Strategy

40:36 Exciting Announcements and Fan Reactions

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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.