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

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

By: The Articulate Coven Ashley and Joel
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 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! Join us, if you would travel the Savage Garden as one of the Coven of the Articulate!Copyright 2024 Two Guys and a Rogue Network Art Literary History & Criticism
Episodes
  • "I Probably Wouldn't Let the Dog Lick My Face, Bennings!" | The Queen & "The Thing" (1982) | Movie Night | The Articulate Coven

    "I Probably Wouldn't Let the Dog Lick My Face, Bennings!" | The Queen & "The Thing" (1982) | Movie Night | The Articulate Coven
    Dec 23 2025

    Be the King of YOUR Krewe! Lestat was King of Mardi Gras in 1940, and you'll be the King of the Krewe anytime you're wearing our newest design. The Articulate Coven Merch store is open until January 6th, and orders start shipping on January 12th. Celebrate your favorite vampire all Carnivale season. https://articulatecoven.com/merch

    In this episode, Ashley & Joel are joined by the Queen of the Damned herself, the CHIEF of our Patrons, Nancee Ward. We discuss one of her favorite movies, The Thing (1982) by John Carpenter. We talk about isolation, mistrust, misinformation & much, MUCH more. You Patrons, stick around for the Articulate Coven: Afterlife where we cover Welcome to Derry Episode 5!

    Next week, the holidays bring us our special OVERSTUFFED stocking of a Patron feature episode featuring discussions with many of our Children of the Millenia Patrons!

    Support the channel & get everything we do early & ad-free at ArticulateCoven.com/join Get info on our live events, Halloween 2026 and 2027 in New Orleans at ArticulateCoven.com/events

    UPCOMING SCHEDULE - All dates are for Patron releases:

    Dec. 24th: Patron Feature Episode Part 1 with the Children of the Millenia

    Dec. 25th: Patron Feature Episode Part 2 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

    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, Jess Coulson, K, Spence, Tommy Sweeny, Chris, WtchTrials, Marlen LaBianco, Frogrem, Tania, mcwhit, Jessi Jay, Debbie Gloom, Nicole P, Jesse Tovar, Amanda Salmans and John Allyn Cayard.

    Thank you to our Makers: Heather Heise, Gabbi Necklen, Mendi Raftery, Mel Rosina, 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.

    Chapters

    00:00 Introduction of Guests and Show Format

    06:42 Personal Connections to Anne Rice's Works

    12:27 The Role of Adaptations in Understanding Literature

    18:42 The Significance of the Score in 'The Thing'

    21:35 Comparative Analysis of 'The Thing' and Other Works

    24:36 Final Thoughts on 'The Thing' and Its Legacy

    26:08 The Desperation of Survival

    26:39 Gender Dynamics in Crisis

    27:48 Trust and Paranoia Among Men

    29:09 The Impact of COVID Denial

    30:41 Prequel Perspectives: The Thing

    31:40 The Art of Practical Effects

    33:42 Body Horror and Its Legacy

    36:20 The Stakes of Isolation

    37:28 The Role of Substance Use

    37:57 Wilford Brimley: A Timeless Presence

    39:42 Blair's Calculations...
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    1 hr and 19 mins
  • "First of All Pish, and Also, Posh!" | Tier Listing the Vampire Chronicles & Mayfair Witches Novels | The Articulate Coven

    "First of All Pish, and Also, Posh!" | Tier Listing the Vampire Chronicles & Mayfair Witches Novels | The Articulate Coven
    Dec 16 2025

    In this episode, Ashley & Joel make you all very mad, as they tier list the Vampire Chronicles & Mayfair Witches novels from Anne Rice. The beauty is, you get to tell us all the ways we're wrong in the comments! Don't miss out on this week's Articulate Coven Afterlife, where we discuss Welcome to Derry Episode 4. 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. 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, 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.

    Support the channel & get everything we do early & ad-free at ArticulateCoven.com/join

    Get info on our live events, Halloween 2026 and 2027 in New Orleans at ArticulateCoven.com/events
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    1 hr and 14 mins
  • "I Think We're Both Gonna Lose Our WGA Benefits" | Pitching the Next Immortal Universe Series | The Articulate Coven

    "I Think We're Both Gonna Lose Our WGA Benefits" | Pitching the Next Immortal Universe Series | The Articulate Coven
    Dec 9 2025

    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.

    Support the channel & get everything we do early & ad-free at ArticulateCoven.com/join

    Get info on our live events, Halloween 2026 and 2027 in New Orleans at ArticulateCoven.com/events

    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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    53 mins
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