Episode 119

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6th Oct 2025

"I'm Not the Only One Here Who Remembers It Fondly" | OTHER Vampire Fiction that Ashley & Joel Love | The Articulate Coven

Ashley & Joel have loved Lestat & Anne Rice's vampires for decades, but that's just ONE of the many vampire worlds they've found solace in over the years. In this episode, Joel and Ashley explore a variety of themes surrounding vampires in literature and media, touching on personal experiences with college, activism, and the impact of various vampire stories.

They discuss the differences between Stephen King's and Anne Rice's portrayals of vampires, nostalgia for young adult horror, and the cultural significance of series like Buffy the Vampire Slayer and True Blood. The conversation also delves into the unique elements of the Necroscope series and the influence of Blade, while acknowledging the importance of community and activism in today's society.

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Works discussed in this episode:

By Stephen King

Salem’s Lot

The Night Flyer

Popsie

American Vampire Comic

The Last Vampire/Thirst Series by Christopher Pike

Dracula by Bram Stoker

Midnight Mass from Mike Flanagan

Buffy the Vampire Slayer Film and TV series

Sookie Stackhouse Mysteries by Charlaine Harris

Hemlock Grove

Anita Blake Series by Laurell K. Hamilton

https://www.typelit.io

https://draculadaily.com

Anno Dracul by Kim Newman

Vampire Hunter D

The Necroscope Series by Brian Lumley

The Blade Trilogy

Marvel Zombies on Disney+

The Walking Dead Comic

Invincible Comic

Saga Comic


What's Next for the Articulate Coven?

October 12th: Anne Rice Biographical Discussion

October 19th: Ranking Anne Rice's Vampires

October 26th: Talamasca: The Secret Order Episode 1 & 2


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Chapters

00:00 Navigating College and Career Choices

02:57 Reflections on Higher Education and Generational Changes

06:01 Activism and Community Engagement

09:42 Exploring Vampire Literature

12:40 Stephen King's Vampire Stories

15:33 The Impact of Christopher Pike

18:27 Midnight Mass and Religious Themes

21:29 Buffy the Vampire Slayer: A Cultural Phenomenon

25:00 Nostalgia for Buffy and the Watchers

28:34 True Blood: A Dive into Sookie Stackhouse

32:35 The Allure of Vampire Literature

39:46 Anita Blake: A New Kind of Vampire Hunter

44:42 Classic Literature and Modern Adaptations

45:40 Exploring Alternate Histories in Vampire Literature

48:11 Anime and Its Influence on Vampire Culture

49:49 The Necroscope Series: A Unique Take on Vampires

53:00 The Evolution of Vampire Stories in Modern Media

01:00:04 Comic Books and Their Impact on Storytelling

01:02:07 Anticipating Future Vampire Narratives

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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 and from the show runner and executive producer, Esta Spalding. 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.