Episode 89

full
Published on:

10th Mar 2025

Mardi Gras Forever! - Articulate Coven Live Q&A

Ashley & Joel talk about health updates, the highs & lows of Anne Rice adaptations, and the rapidly changing media landscape as they host their first ever live Q&A.

The Greatest Heel Turn Metaphor ever: https://youtu.be/OeUZI5RnYGg?si=wYA3Z2SM7votmlLF

What's next?

3/16/25 Merrick Book Club Part 1 Chapter 1-6

3/23/25 Movie Night: Dracula’s Daughter (1936)

3/30/25 Merrick Book Club Part 2 Chapter 7-12

4/6/25 Movie Night: The Witch (2015)

4/13/25 Merrick Book Club Part 3 Chapter 13-19

4/20/25 Movie Night: Poor Things (2023)

4/27/25 Merrick Book Club Part 4 Chapter 20-25

5/4/25 Movie Night: Nosferatu (1922) & (2024)

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 Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/articulatecoven/ 

If Facebook isn’t your thing, we also have a Discord: https://articulatecoven.com/discord or follow us on Threads, TikTok or Instagram @articulatecovenpod


Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Technical Setup

01:07 Aging and Self-Confidence

02:25 Health Updates and Medical Insights

05:25 Lifestyle Choices and Health

08:25 Community Engagement and Audience Interaction

11:13 Upcoming Projects and Filming Locations

13:24 Current Shows and Recommendations

15:34 Exploring New Shows and Performances

19:45 The Evolution of Television Storytelling

25:07 Adapting Classic Stories for Modern Audiences

29:24 The Future of Media and Creative Control

36:42 The Impact of Leadership in Creative Industries

44:33 The Future of Anne Rice Adaptations

46:15 The Impact of Audience Engagement

48:15 Critique of Current Adaptations

50:21 The Importance of Creative Direction

52:14 Exploring Character Development

54:20 The Evolution of Storytelling in Adaptations

56:14 Anticipating Future Productions

58:10 The Role of Marketing in Success

01:00:17 Reflections on Television Quality

01:02:18 The Legacy of Wrestling in Pop Culture

01:08:39 Unresolved Plot Threads

01:11:38 Narrative Control and Publishing Dynamics

01:14:47 The Role of Music in Storytelling

01:18:21 Exploring Alternate Histories and Fictional Universes

01:22:24 Upcoming Shows and Personal Favorites

01:30:56 Looking Ahead: Future Projects and Hopes

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

Thank you to our Fledglings: Sharlien, Gaica, Amiee DiBrango, Heather Heise, Mel Rosina, Sarah Louise, Mimi, Holly Robertson, The Shermanator, Casey Forester, Natalie Perkins, Lucia Grey & GrumpyOldBob56.

Thank you to our Makers: Gabbi Necklen, Angela Stephenson, Mendi Raftery, Brat Prince Bran, Mandy Taylor, Judith Tigner, Dani Moreira, Derek Lord, Brittany Cavness, Toby Krstevski, Dorothy Johnson, Nicole Mazza, Periwinkle000, Karyn L., OnHerPeriods, Stephanie Deal, Aly Galloway, Kevin, ComixFan, Cortney and GertyZee.

Thank to Children of the Millenia: Madame Mère, Catherine Thurmond, Loriann O'Malia, Donny Kanone, Rashaad Bell, Jennifer Morgan, Danielle Rupino, Jolee and MandyB

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

Get episodes & videos on our Patreon, a week earlier than YouTube. http://articulatecoven.com/join 

Next Episode All Episodes Previous Episode

Listen for free

Show artwork for The Articulate Coven: Anne Rice’s Interview with the Vampire & Immortal Universe After Show

About the Podcast

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!

Join us, if you would travel the Savage Garden as one of the Coven of the Articulate!
Support This Show

About your hosts

Joel Sharpton

Profile picture for Joel Sharpton
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

Profile picture for Ashley Wright Ihler
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.