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The AMPire Diaries120 - The Vampire Diaries - A Bird in a Gilded CageThe AMPire Diaries Episode 120: The Vampire Diaries - “A Bird in a Gilded Cage”
Alright, now is the time to get serious, AMPies. We’re in a post-“Downward Spiral” world after all now. Not that any of our Mystic friends seem to really care about that. Oh boy. This week, your favorite Vampire Diaries rewatch-slash-first-time watch (and still mostly spoiler-free) combination podcast is discussing The Vampire Diaries “A Bird in a Gilded Cage” (Season 6, Episode 17). Which means we’re talking:
- You know, it really is silly to get mad about things that haven’t even happened yet…
- …except for in our case...
2025-08-081h 36
The AMPire Diaries118: The Vampire Diaries - “The Downward Spiral”The AMPire Diaries Episode 118: The Vampire Diaries - “The Downward Spiral”
In the immortal, loud words of Max Blum: “HERE WE GO!” We know all you AMPies have missed hours-long episodes full of tangents and segues, so we decided to record one for old times sake. (And because we had plenty of technical difficulties, thankfully rectified by the magic of EDITING.) That’s because your favorite Vampire Diaries rewatch-slash-first-time watch (and still mostly spoiler-free) combination podcast is discussing The Vampire Diaries’ “The Downward Spiral” (Season 6, Episode 16). Which means we’re talking:
- The lyrical content of 3LW’s musical oeuvre.
- “SARAH'S LIFE IS I...
2025-07-061h 56
The AMPire Diaries117 - The Originals - They All Asked For YouThe AMPire Diaries Episode 117: The Originals - “They All Asked For You”
Just to be clear, AMPies: We actually recorded this episode BEFORE we recorded our “Let Her Go” (The Vampire Diaries) episode. You should note that as you hear some new, unexpectedly recurring bits we discovered in this episode after the fact. (Yeah, we repeat ourselves a lot. Sue us!) Anyway, this week, your favorite Vampire Diaries rewatch-slash-first-time watch (and still mostly spoiler-free) combination podcast is FINALLY discussing The Originals’ “They All Asked For You” (Season 2, Episode 15). Which means we’re talking:
- JAZZ is back on the menu, AMPies.
- Klaus...
2025-06-201h 12
Smash HitSmash Season 1, Episode 10 - "Understudy" with Morgan Lutich from The AMPire DiariesMargaret is joined by Morgan Lutich from The AMPire Diaries to break down one of Smash’s most chaotic episodes yet. From Karen’s ongoing incompetence (she doesn’t know what “downstage” is?!) to Ivy being robbed of another Marilyn number, they unpack what still works, what’s aged poorly, and why we keep coming back to this beautiful mess.
They get into Derek and Ivy’s mysteriously serious relationship, Julia’s endless meltdowns, the underrated Tom sauna number, and the unforgettable early 2010s fashion choices.
Plus: Morgan’s Undiscovered pick is AMC’s Interview with the Vampire—a g...
2025-04-3045 min
The AMPire Diaries115 - The Originals - I Love You, GoodbyeThe AMPire Diaries Episode 115: The Originals - “I Love You, Goodbye”
A goof of a man once said, “You were supposed to be my wife.” And folks, unfortunately, that day has finally come. This week, your favorite Vampire Diaries rewatch-slash-first-time watch (and mostly spoiler-free) combination podcast is discussing The Originals’ “The Devil Is Damned” (Season 2, Episode 14). Which means we’re talking:
- Saying hello and goodbye to "Marcel & Gia."
- Gerald still not beating the virgin allegations.
- Morgan's Reddit problem.
- Bridezilla Klaus on HIS special day.
- Freya remaining our favorite freak bitch.
- Being mermaid friends, even with a recasting...
2024-05-311h 32
The AMPire Diaries114 - The Vampire Diaries - StayThe AMPire Diaries Episode 114: The Vampire Diaries - “Stay”
AMPies, we’re saying two goodbyes this week: one devastating, sad goodbye and one goofy-ass goodbye (as a treat). Because this week, your favorite Vampire Diaries rewatch-slash-first-time watch (and mostly spoiler-free) combination podcast is discussing The Vampire Diaries’ “Stay” (Season 6, Episode 14). Which means we’re talking:
- This being “a funny episode.” (Please, send all complaints on that front to Miss Morgan Lutich.)
- It’s ALSO a Valentine’s Day episode. (Yeah, seriously.)
- #ByeJereBear.
- Jill prepares for her end-of-the-season dissertation on Enzo's inscrutable plan.
- Our goodbye to (real) weed on TVD.
- B...
2024-05-241h 30The AMPire Diaries103 - The Originals - The Brothers That Care ForgotThe AMPire Diaries Episode 103: The Originals - “The Brothers That Care Forgot”
Ah… Gerald, Gerald, Gerald. This week, your favorite Vampire Diaries rewatch-slash-first-time watch (and mostly spoiler-free) combination podcast is discussing The Originals’ “The Brothers That Care Forgot” (Season 2, Episode 8). Which means we’re talking:
- Gerald’s playing the long game, babyyy! (This is what happens when Jill gets her hands on the episode description doc.)
- Did Oliver... die… offscreen? (See what we mean?)
- “Always and Forever” alts.
- The “You Were Supposed To Be My Wife” Clause.
- Elijah, you doing okay, pal?
- Our new enemy: Spotify Podcasts.
...
2023-06-301h 51The AMPire Diaries102 - The Vampire Diaries - Fade Into YouThe AMPire Diaries Episode 102: The Vampire Diaries - “Fade Into You”
Cue Linda Belcher’s Thanksgiving song, please. (KILL THE TURKEY.) Because this week, your favorite Vampire Diaries rewatch-slash-first-time watch (and mostly spoiler-free) combination podcast is discussing The Vampire Diaries’ “Fade Into You” (Season 6, Episode 8). Which means we’re talking:
- The classic party game: Taylor Swift or Alexandra Daddario?
- Again, we learn what vampire blood CAN heal.
- Our favorite bits, because we are nothing if not obsessed with ourselves.
- PUT LIAM ON.
- How we would act if we were in a friend group with Liv.
- Morgan dunks...
2023-06-231h 38The AMPire Diaries100 - The Vampire Diaries - Do You Remember the First Time? (feat. Michael Chasin)The AMPire Diaries Episode 100: The Vampire Diaries - “Do You Remember The First Time?” (feat. Michael Chasin)
Honestly, we’re as surprised as you are, but this is the 100th episode of your favorite Vampire Diaries rewatch-slash-first-time watch (and mostly spoiler-free) combination podcast. LIVE. UNEDITED. And this week, we’re discussing The Vampire Diaries’ “Do You Remember The First Time?” (Season 6, Episode 7). Which means we’re talking:
- The DeLeNa rAiNkIsS.
- What CAN’T vampire blood do?
- Puking AND choking.
- Morgan’s Medicine.
- Ian doing really good acting… and, um, other things about Ian.
- LaToya Googles "doctor stuff...
2023-05-262h 06The AMPire Diaries099 - The Originals - Wheel Inside the WheelThe AMPire Diaries Episode 99: The Originals - “Wheel Inside the Wheel”
FINALLY, your AMPie Queens have come back… to pod. (Well, we recorded this a while ago, but just go with it._ So let’s just get right back into it, shall we? This week, your favorite Vampire Diaries rewatch-slash-first-time watch (and mostly spoiler-free) combination podcast is discussing The Originals’ “Wheel Inside the Wheel” (Season 2, Episode 6). Which means we’re talking:
- Jill's new friend.
- As always, the ‘k’ is silent... but it's there.
- Hayley was supposed to be his wife.
- What does Mikey Mike (not in this episode) expect...
2023-05-192h 06
The AMPire Diaries094 - The Vampire Diaries - Black Hole SunThe AMPire Diaries Episode 94: The Vampire Diaries - “Black Hole Sun”
BEANS FOR THREE!!! (Oh yeah, I’ll have what she’s having.) Things are heating up in 1994 land, AMPies. Because this week, your favorite Vampire Diaries rewatch-slash-first-time watch (and mostly spoiler-free) combination podcast is discussing The Vampire Diaries’ “Black Hole Sun” (Season 6, Episode 4). Which means we’re talking:
- Are Jill and Morgan still mad at Steve?
- Michael Imperioli Salvatore.
- Twin rules about lying and telling the truth.
- Throuple vibes are off the charts.
- Yung Forbes.
- Dead Wife Behavior.
- GETCHA HEAD IN THE GAME.
- #DamonsW...
2023-03-241h 49The AMPire Diaries092 - The Vampire Diaries - Welcome to ParadiseThe AMPire Diaries Episode 92: The Vampire Diaries - “Welcome to Paradise”
ELENA IS FINALLY ELENA AGAIN, AND HER FRIENDS! ARE! SICK OF IT! (Except for Tyler, the only good boy.) So this week, your favorite Vampire Diaries rewatch-slash-first-time watch (and mostly spoiler-free) combination podcast is discussing The Vampire Diaries’ “Welcome to Paradise” (Season 6, Episode 3). Which means we’re talking:
- HE’S HERE.
- Wow, our friends are idiots.
- Jay, Matt’s BEST FRIEND.
- Revisiting Season 1 via Jill’s recent rewatch.
- When was Morgan’s last big spoiler?
- BEANS. Yes, more bean discussion.
- Seriously, our friends were NOT lis...
2023-03-102h 03
The AMPire Diaries091 - The Originals - Alive and KickingThe AMPire Diaries Episode 91: The Originals - “Alive and Kicking”
Welcome back to The Mikey Mike and Finn Show! (*APPLAUSE*) We’re back in the NOLA groove, baby. And this week, your favorite Vampire Diaries rewatch-slash-first-time watch (and mostly spoiler-free) combination podcast is discussing The Originals’ “Alive and Kicking” (Season 2, Episode 2). Which means we’re talking:
- This being a little bitch-heavy episode.
- Who do you kill first: Mikey Mike or Esther?
- She’s just a kid… and life is a nightmare.
- Elijah White Fang'ing young Marcel, as Klaus hadn’t heard of co-parenting yet.
- The last TVD character y...
2023-03-031h 37The AMPire Diaries090 - The Vampire Diaries - Yellow LedbetterThe AMPire Diaries Episode 90: The Vampire Diaries - “Yellow Ledbetter”
Just call us Bojack Horseman, because: WE MADE IT TO THE NINETIES, BITCHES! (That we did so on Episode 90 of the podcast—not counting the brief glimpse in Episode 88—is truly a crazy random happenstance.) This week, your favorite Vampire Diaries rewatch-slash-first-time watch (and mostly spoiler-free) combination podcast is discussing The Vampire Diaries’ “Yellow Ledbetter” (Season 6, Episode 2). Which means we’re finally talking:
- THE GOOD LOBOTOMY. It’s here, folks.
- Eating your damn beans.
- Bonnie and Damon making ‘90s Purgatory look GOOD.
- Loving flashbacks… when they’re actually a clip show...
2023-02-252h 08The AMPire Diaries089 - The Originals - RebirthThe AMPire Diaries Episode 89: The Originals - “Rebirth”
AMPies, The Originals Season 1 may have been messy (and, well, bad), but we are FINALLY covering Season 2! Get into it. Because this week, your favorite Vampire Diaries rewatch-slash-first-time watch (and mostly spoiler-free) combination podcast is discussing The Originals’ “Rebirth” (Season 2, Episode 1). Which means we’re talking:
- Our thoughts on New Finn, New Kol, and New Esther. Get ready, sisters.
- Grey Damon and so many stars and shows of “his” era.
- Our public apology to Thierry, who may have been… talented?
- Going all-in on Artist Klaus.
- Real Estate Dealz.
- NO. THRUS...
2023-02-172h 03The AMPire Diaries087 - The Vampire Diaries - Home (feat. Michael Chasin) (Season 5 Finale)The AMPire Diaries Episode 87: The Vampire Diaries - “Home” (feat. Michael Chasin)
We’ve (alongside the boy, Michael Chasin—@MichaelChasin) come to the end, our AMPie friends. The end of our TVD Season 5 coverage and our regular episode drops for 2022. We’ve come a long, long way together. Through the hard times and the good. We’ve got to celebrate Season 5, baby. (And dunk on it where it’s appropriate.) We have to praise it (and again, dunk on it) like we should. This week, your favorite Vampire Diaries rewatch-slash-first-time watch (and mostly spoiler-free) combination podcast is discussing The Vampire Diaries’ “Home...
2022-12-162h 09The AMPire Diaries086 - The Originals - From a Cradle to a Grave (Season 1 Finale)The AMPire Diaries Episode 86: The Originals - “From a Cradle to a Grave”
AMPies (and SISTERS), take heed: THE TINY MENACE IS HERE! Yes, it is season finale time (Originals-style) and time to really get this Nola party started. This week, your favorite Vampire Diaries rewatch-slash-first-time watch (and mostly spoiler-free) combination podcast is discussing The Originals’ “From a Cradle to a Grave” (Season 1, Episode 22). Which means we’re talking:
- ATTENTION: Welcome to The Originals, Hayley Marshall!
- AMPie Queen cry counts and on-pod crying.
- SEE YA, NIECE DENISE. You will not be missed.
- Morgan finally fills in the blanks s...
2022-12-091h 34
The AMPire Diaries081 - The Vampire Diaries - Man on FireThe AMPire Diaries Episode 81: The Vampire Diaries - “Man on Fire”
Someone needs to give Enzo a hug. SOMEONE. ANYONE. Please? This week, your favorite Vampire Diaries rewatch-slash-first-time watch (and mostly spoiler-free) combination podcast is discussing The Vampire Diaries’ “Man on Fire” (Season 5, Episode 19). Which means we’re talking:
- Tyler is lookin’ around… NOT asking questions.
- Enzo's not-so-old bitch.
- The ghost of Carol Lockwood.
- Five Dads Down.
- Put Townhouse Bar in your vampire diary.
- DRAZI, BABYY!!!
- Once again, racism on The Vampire Diaries.
- DOES Ian have beautiful eyes?
- You just can’t flop Enzo.
- Wre...
2022-09-112h 01
The AMPire Diaries080 - The Originals - An Unblinking DeathThe AMPire Diaries Episode 80: The Originals - “An Unblinking Death”
Hey AMPies, you’ve heard of a Shock Jock but a Shock DOC? It’s a whole thing! So this week, your favorite Vampire Diaries rewatch-slash-first-time watch (and mostly spoiler-free) combination podcast is discussing The Originals’ “An Unblinking Death” (Season 1, Episode 19). Which means we’re talking:
- Father Kieran, sexy even in death.
- R.I.P. Eve, who WASN’T a ghost and didn’t activate shit.
- We’re revoking Cami’s non-existent medical license.
- Our undying love for Genevieve.
- Klaus being the voice of reason, for once.
- Conversation...
2022-09-041h 42The AMPire Diaries079 - The Vampire Diaries - Resident EvilThe AMPire Diaries Episode 79: The Vampire Diaries - "Resident Evil"
AMPies—to quote Elena Gilbert, HE’S HERE! For real this time. And Markos is… scary? (“Scary.”) This week, your favorite Vampire Diaries rewatch-slash-first-time watch (and mostly spoiler-free) combination podcast is discussing The Vampire Diaries’ “Resident Evil” (Season 5, Episode 18). Which means we’re talking:
- How many times do we have to watch Matt lose his sister?
- PRANKS.
- Paul’s directorial debut! #DirectorPaul
- The treatment of Bonnie Bennett and other Black characters in the TVD-verse.
- “The mates from Denver deserve their due.”
- Liz Forbes + Diego OTP.
- Morgan and Jill’s...
2022-08-272h 19The AMPire Diaries078 - The Originals - The Big UneasyThe AMPire Diaries Episode 78: The Originals - “The Big Uneasy”
Alright, AMPies, we are back on our Originals grind, and we are… confused. Oh man are we confused. Why? Well, listen and find out. Because this week, your favorite Vampire Diaries rewatch-slash-first-time watch (and mostly spoiler-free) combination podcast is discussing The Originals’ “The Big Uneasy” (Season 1, Episode 18). Which means we’re talking:
- Unfortunately, not The Big Easy (only on USA Network).
- The staircase, not to be confused with HBO Max’s The Staircase.
- When the TVD-verse goes a thousand miles a minute... and not in the good way.
- Mama G. M...
2022-08-132h 03The AMPire Diaries077 - The Vampire Diaries - Rescue MeThe AMPire Diaries Episode 77: The Originals - “Rescue Me”
AMPies—HE’S HERE. Sort of. Oh yeah, we saw the back of Markos the Traveler, so obviously, there’s a LOT to unpack. Lots of play-by-play action for this reveal. Yes, this week, your favorite Vampire Diaries rewatch-slash-first-time watch (and mostly spoiler-free) combination podcast is discussing The Vampire Diaries’ “Rescue Me” (Season 5, Episode 17). Which means we’re talking:
- Be silent. Be still. Be Markos. Be still.
- Our undying love for the Very Dead Tom Avery.
- Varying Delena opinions.
- Some valid concerns about Jeremy Gilbert’s well-being…
- …but ZERO sympathy f...
2022-07-301h 43The AMPire Diaries076 - The Vampire Diaries - While You Were Sleeping (feat. Michael Chasin)The AMPire Diaries Episode 76: The Vampire Diaries - “While You Were Sleeping” (feat. Michael Chasin)
AMPies, we (and the boy, Michael Chasin—@MichaelChasin) are back on out Vampy Ds grind. That’s right, your favorite Vampire Diaries rewatch-slash-first-time watch (and mostly spoiler-free) combination podcast is discussing The Vampire Diaries’ (huzzah!) “While You Were Sleeping” (Season 5, Episode 16). Which means we’re talking:
- "The Worst Person to Watch TV With"... Jill Defiel!
- Luke, who is here… and is two things.
- How the hell are Liv and Bonnie NOT gay?
- Elena showing solidarity for our final official SICKO CAST.
- Enzo's weird fuc...
2022-07-232h 05The AMPire Diaries075 - The Originals - Moon Over Bourbon StreetThe AMPire Diaries Episode 75: The Originals - “Moon Over Bourbon Street”
AMPies, it is time for a new era of The Originals. The FACTION era. (Is that catchy? Hopefully. There’s no Rebekah.) This week, your favorite Vampire Diaries rewatch-slash-first-time watch (and mostly spoiler-free) combination podcast is discussing The Originals’ “Moon Over Bourbon Street” (Season 1, Episode 17). Which means we’re talking:
- Klaus’ paintings strike again.
- Genevieve manifesting her crush’s attentions.
- Genevieve’s Child Crew.
- The unfairness of Diego’s ENTIRE life.
- The Great Gerald Debate rages on.
- Cami getting a good scene!!!
- Jensen Ackles.
- JOSH...
2022-07-091h 52The AMPire Diaries074 - The Originals - Farewell to StoryvilleThe AMPire Diaries Episode 74: The Originals - “Farewell to Storyville”
Alright, it’s time for this week’s contractually-obligated podcast episode. (Look, Claire Holt’s not the only one we can make contract jokes about.) It’s also time for: The Trial of Rebekah Mikaelson. That’s right, this week, your favorite Vampire Diaries rewatch-slash-first-time watch (and mostly spoiler-free) combination podcast is discussing The Originals’ “Farewell to Storyville” (Season 1, Episode 16). Which means we’re accidentally doing two intros and talking:
- LaToya crying at a Klaus horse. (Obviously, Jill wrote this.)
- Jill’s great ass and great hypocrisy. (Jill wrote this… and then LaT...
2022-07-021h 52The AMPire Diaries073 - The Vampire Diaries - Gone GirlThe AMPire Diaries Episode 73: The Vampire Diaries - “Gone Girl”
Alright, AMPies: SICKO CAST TIME! (If you know, you know.) It’s also, unfortunately, time to say goodbye to the Petrova Girls. (Please cue the Gilmore Girls theme. But in Bulgarian.) It is, however—and fortunately—also time to say goodbye to Dr. Wes Maxfield. Bye, bitch! Yes, this week, your favorite Vampire Diaries rewatch-slash-first-time watch (and mostly spoiler-free) combination podcast is discussing The Vampire Diaries’ “Gone Girl” (Season 5, Episode 15). Which means we’re talking:
- The titular Gone Girlz.
- The culmination of one of our greatest bits, at least on our end...
2022-06-171h 27
The AMPire Diaries072 - The Originals - Le Grand GuignolThe AMPire Diaries Episode 72: The Originals - “Le Grand Guignol”
AMPies, Klaus still wants to kill his baby sister, and considering the fact that we learn in this episode that he was nice to her once? It’s kind of a big deal! That’s right, this week, your favorite Vampire Diaries rewatch-slash-first-time watch (and mostly spoiler-free) combination podcast is discussing (and butchering the pronunciation of) The Originals’ “Le Grand Guignol” (Season 1, Episode 15). Which means we’re talking:
- The fact that LaToya and Morgan are officially FED UP with French words.
- HE’S HERE. And he’ll definitely go to the papers if...
2022-06-101h 37
The AMPire Diaries071 - The Vampire Diaries - No ExitThe AMPire Diaries Episode 71: The Vampire Diaries - “No Exit”
AMPies, we are back on our Vampy Ds bullshit and we are back with all of our boys. Our boys and our terrible, just plain awful Elena Gilbert impersonator. (Seriously, shame on all of our Mystic Falls friends. Even Jeremy, who’s not our friend—in fact, we don’t even mention him when we’re talking about how all of them should know better—but should definitely know when his sister is not his sister.) Yes, this week, your favorite Vampire Diaries rewatch-slash-first-time watch (and mostly spoiler-free) combination podcast is discussing...
2022-06-042h 09The AMPire Diaries070 - The Originals - Long Way Back From HellThe AMPire Diaries Episode 70: The Originals - “Long Way Back From Hell”
BUZZ BUZZ! Yellowjackets stans rejoice! Before Ashley Lyle and Bart Nickerson gave us Gay Coach Josh, they gave us a deeply spooky episode of The Originals! This week, your favorite Vampire Diaries rewatch-slash-first-time watch (and mostly spoiler-free) combination podcast is discussing The Originals’ “Long Way Back From Hell” (Season 1, Episode 14). Which means we’re talking:
- AmbuLAnce (now streaming on Peacock) spoilers.
- Yellowjackets spoilers.
- Unabashed love for Celeste and Genevive.
- Craisins.
- Quality Law & Order riffs.
- Eat your heart out, American Horror Story: Asylum!
- Who does i...
2022-05-271h 41The AMPire Diaries069 - The Vampire Diaries - Total Eclipse of the Heart (feat. Michael Chasin)The AMPire Diaries Episode 69: The Vampire Diaries - “Total Eclipse of the Heart” (feat. Michael Chasin)
NICE. No, it’s not time for “Hollywood Facts,” it’s time for the 69th (again, nice) episode of The AMPire Diaries. This week, your favorite Vampire Diaries rewatch-slash-first-time watch (and mostly spoiler-free) combination podcast is discussing The Vampire Diaries’ “Total Eclipse of the Heart” (Season 5, Episode 13). Which means we’re talking:
- R.I.P. Legacies, unfortunately.
- R.I.P. to the horsey, also unfortunately.
- “COOL GIRL” LIV: SHE’S HERE.
- The Damon of the pod, the Stefan of the pod, and the Elena of the...
2022-05-202h 06The AMPire Diaries068 - The Originals - Crescent City (feat. Michael Chasin)The AMPire Diaries Episode 68: The Originals - “Crescent City” (feat. Michael Chasin)
HE’S HERE. Oh yes, AMPies—it is time. Gerald time. (A phrase we surprisingly have not used before in these show notes. Wild.) And if you’re one of those people who hates that we laugh a lot on this podcast, oh boy: This is not the episode for you. It is, however, the episode where Morgan was totally stoned. (No idea what LaToya and Jill’s excuses were though. Virtual contact high?) So, heading back to NOLA this week, your favorite Vampire Diaries rewatch-slash-first-time watch (and mostly spoil...
2022-05-072h 25The AMPire Diaries067 - The Vampire Diaries - The Devil InsideThe AMPire Diaries Episode 67: The Vampire Diaries - “The Devil Inside”
AMPies, look! We’re finally watching The Vampire Diaries again! Yes, this week, your favorite Vampire Diaries rewatch-slash-first-time watch (and mostly spoiler-free) combination podcast is discussing The Vampire Diaries’ “The Devil Inside” (Season 5, Episode 12). Which means we’re talking:
- The best friend Elena’s ever had is… Katherine Pierce?
- But also… is Katherine… racist?
- Limp Bizkit, of course.
- The Marcel of the podcast.
- Speaking of The Originals: Put Cami in The Vampire Diaries, you cowards.
- Dudeidarity & Orphan Boy Manor.
- Getting AMPED for Season 6.
- The end of...
2022-04-232h 38The AMPire Diaries066 - The Originals - Dance Back From the GraveThe AMPire Diaries Episode 66: The Originals - “Dance Back From the Grave”
Remember when we used to talk about The Vampire Diaries? That’s right, this week, your favorite Vampire Diaries rewatch-slash-first-time watch (and mostly spoiler-free) combination podcast is once again discussing The Originals. In fact, it’s The Originals’ “Dance Back From the Grave” (Season 1, Episode 12). Which means we’re of course talking:
- Angel the Vampire from The WB’s Angel.
- Papa Tunde.
- The return of Thierry and his hat.
- Who is Klaus’ speech inspiration?
- PAPA TUNDE.
- How REAL FRIENDS know when you’re possessed.
- Morgan...
2022-04-151h 55The AMPire Diaries065 - The Originals - Apres Moi Le DelugeThe AMPire Diaries Episode 65: The Originals - “Après Moi, Le Déluge”
What’s that? A French title, you say? Well, you know what that means! It’s Originals time, baby! That’s right, this week, your favorite Vampire Diaries rewatch-slash-first-time watch(and mostly spoiler-free) combination podcast is discussing The Originals’ “Après Moi, Le Déluge” (Season 1, Episode 11). Which means we’re of course talking:
- About a VERY moist episode.
- Josh… We miss you. Don’t come back.
- The MANY different moon movies and TV shows. What is the deal?
- Getting your flops OUT of those slots!
- Hitting...
2022-04-081h 55The AMPire Diaries064 - The Vampire Diaries - 500 Years of Solitude (feat. Jenny Owen Youngs)The AMPire Diaries Episode 64: The Vampire Diaries - “500 Years of Solitude” (TVD 100) (feat. Jenny Owen Youngs)
You didn’t ask for this… AMPies, it is time. It has been two years of The AMPire Diaries and 100 episodes of The Vampire Diaries. So you just knew your AMPie queens—aka “The Bad Girls of Podcasting”—had to have on a special guest. That’s right, special guest and contest winner, Lil’ Jenny Owen Youngs (@jennyowenyoungs). So like we said, this week, your favorite Vampire Diaries rewatch-slash-first-time watch (and mostly spoiler-free) combination podcast is discussing The Vampire Diaries’ “500 Years of Solitude” (Season 5, Episode 11—the ONE-HUNDRED...
2022-04-022h 48The AMPire Diaries063 - The Originals - The Casket GirlsThe AMPire Diaries Episode 63: The Originals - “The Casket Girls”
WHAT’S UP, FELLOW FEMINISTS? This week, your favorite Vampire Diaries rewatch-slash-first-time watch (and mostly spoiler-free) combination podcast is discussing The Originals’ “The Casket Girls” (Season 1, Episode 10). (We’re so close to The Vampire Diaries’ 100th episode. Can you taste it? It tastes like New Orleans gumbo.) Which means we’re of course talking:
- GASLIGHT: Father Kieran trying to keep his niece from finding out about magic.
- GATEKEEP: Marcel keeping his best friend (hat wearing variety) imprisoned so he doesn’t have to admit he was tricked.
- GIRLBOSS: Bex has a...
2022-03-251h 32The AMPire Diaries062 - The Vampire Diaries - 50 Shades of GraysonThe AMPire Diaries Episode 62: The Vampire Diaries - “Fifty Shades of Grayson”
GOT MILK? (This will make sense when you listen to the episode, AMPies. Or if you just look a little lower on these show notes.) This week, your favorite Vampire Diaries rewatch-slash-first-time watch (and mostly spoiler-free) combination podcast is discussing The Vampire Diaries’ “Fifty Shades of Grayson” (Season 5, Episode 10—the NINETY-NINTH episode). Which means we’re talking:
- The chaotic himbo revelation that is Lorenzo “Enzo” St. John.
- How much Grayson Gilbert SUUUUUUCKED. (And NOT in a sexy way.)
- Our favorite child, Renesme, and her whole deal.
- Elena Gilb...
2022-03-201h 46The AMPire Diaries061 - The Originals - Reigning Pain in New OrleansThe AMPire Diaries Episode 61: The Originals - “Reigning Pain in New Orleans”
AMPies, welcome to KIERAN-CAST. This week, your favorite Vampire Diaries rewatch-slash-first-time watch (and mostly spoiler-free) combination podcast is discussing The Originals’ “Reigning Pain in New Orleans” (Season 1, Episode 9). Which means we’re talking:
- Sophie not being in the midseason finale? Yikes…
- You can’t tell us that Hayley HASN’T kissed a girl.
- Jill & Morgan vs. Klaus.
- The hottest character on The Originals.
- fatherkieran1@gmail.com.
- “Better to have smashed and been passed on, than never to have smashed at all…”
- Our “Choose Your Own Adv...
2022-03-051h 41The AMPire Diaries060 - The Vampire Diaries - The CellThe AMPire Diaries Episode 60: The Vampire Diaries - “The Cell”
AMPies, it’s that time again: It’s flashback time. (Cue Jill quitting the podcast.) Some might even call it himbo time. (Okay, Jill’s back.) That is right, AMPies—this week, your favorite Vampire Diaries rewatch-slash-first-time watch (and mostly spoiler-free) combination podcast is discussing The Vampire Diaries’ “The Cell” (Season 5, Episode 9). Which means we’re talking:
- #FreeAaron.
- The reveal of said himbo.
- Big Johnny Energy.
- The real Doogie.
- A Caroline/Stefan/Katherine messaround.
- The explicit version of the song "Family Tree."
- The return of Cancel Cor...
2022-02-261h 44The AMPire Diaries059 - The Originals - The River in ReverseThe AMPire Diaries Episode 59: The Originals - “The River in Reverse”
AMPires, you already know what it is. This week, your favorite Vampire Diaries rewatch-slash-first-time watch (and mostly spoiler-free) combination podcast is discussing The Originals’ “The River in Reverse” (Season 1, Episode 8). Which means we’re talking:
- Celeste... Hello.
- The Mikaelsons and their Viking feelings.
- Baby nemeses.
- The Rodney Dangerfield (and Jabberjaw) of the TVD-verse.
- Kenneth Branagh, of course.
- Father Kieran's vibes. (Email us at fatherkieran1@gmail.com!)
- Which Succession and Sopranos characters the characters on The Originals are.
- Cami's Memento disease.
- Who Diego fu...
2022-02-191h 54The AMPire Diaries058 - The Vampire Diaries - Dead Man on CampusThe AMPire Diaries Episode 58: The Vampire Diaries - “Dead Man on Campus”
Nothing will stop the Bad Girls of Podcasting from barreling through the TVD Universe—not even Jill’s violent hatred of Klaus! (No, Klaus is not in this episode of The Vampire Diaries. And yet.) This week, your favorite Vampire Diaries rewatch-slash-first-time watch (and mostly spoiler-free) combination podcast is discussing The Vampire Diaries’ “Dead Man on Campus” (Season 5, Episode 8). And you just know that discussion which will also include:
- Gregor!Matt—hot or not?
- Our favorite Spike Jonze joint: Creating Mikael Mikaelson.
- A defense of just replying wi...
2022-02-121h 52The AMPire Diaries057 - The Originals - BloodlettingThe AMPire Diaries Episode 57: The Originals - “Bloodletting”
Jill’s. Breaking. Point. Has. Officially. Arrived. Welcome to our most anti-Klaus (and possibly most anticipated) episode yet! This week, your favorite Vampire Diaries rewatch-slash-first-time watch (and mostly spoiler-free) combination podcast is discussing The Originals’ “Bloodletting” (Season 1, Episode 7). So you know that means we’re talking… Wait, actually—you should just listen to see where this one goes.
“A BLAST FROM THE PAST” (“Bloodletting”)
Whether you’re a Vampire Diaries obsessive or newcomer, join along with hosts LaToya Ferguson (@lafergs—Vampire Diaries obsessive), Morgan Lutich (@LorganMutich—Vampire Diaries obsessive), and Jill Defiel (@jiilbobaggins—Vampire Diaries ne...
2022-02-051h 46The AMPire Diaries056 - The Vampire Diaries - Death and the MaidenThe AMPire Diaries Episode 56: The Vampire Diaries - “Death and the Maiden”
AMPies! Welcome back to our (unfortunately) final episode of Qetsiyah Cast! This week, your favorite Vampire Diaries rewatch-slash-first-time watch (and mostly spoiler-free) combination podcast is discussing The Vampire Diaries’ “Death and the Maiden” (Season 5, Episode 7). So you just know we’re talking:
- The Official Jill Defiel D-Wanting List.
- Special candies. Wait… What show is this?
- #Doppelpalooza vs. Troppelganger.
- Jill’s grudge against Philly (but not “Motown Philly”).
- “PUT CAROLINE ON!” (Possibly on Qetsiyah?)
- The Stefan/Damon/Elena trio dynamic… but in a disappointed way.
- Celest...
2022-01-291h 28The AMPire Diaries055 - The Originals - Fruit of the Poisoned TreeThe AMPire Diaries Episode 55: The Originals - “Fruit of the Poisoned Tree”
AMPies! We’re almost at Jill’s breaking point. (If you know, you know.) But THIS week, your favorite Vampire Diaries rewatch-slash-first-time watch (and mostly spoiler-free) combination podcast is discussing The Originals’ “Fruit of the Poisoned Tree” (Season 1, Episode 6). And that also means talk of:
- Weird editing, because we are a serious podcast that discusses the art of television.
- Poetry, which LaToya definitely explained during this recording, even though it somehow didn’t make the final cut.
- What they be saying in the church. (“Forgive Me” versus “Bless...
2022-01-221h 39
The AMPire Diaries054 - The Vampire Diaries - Handle with CareThe AMPire Diaries Episode 54: The Vampire Diaries - “Handle With Care”
Welcome back to Qetsiyah Cast! Your favorite Vampire Diaries rewatch-slash-first-time watch (and mostly spoiler-free) combination podcast is discussing The Vampire Diaries “Handle With Care” (Season 5, Episode 6), which will also include talk of:
- What’s really it doing?
- Christy Carlson Romano.
- Gatekeeping the D.
- Damon being a Film Bro.
- Season 5 > Season 4.
- Flip phones and knock knock jokes.
- A timeless classic, “The Monster Mash.”
- Christopher Nolan’s “Kennett.”
- Confirming that we are a PRO pineapple on pizza podcast.
- John Cena.
- Our favorite Greek a...
2022-01-162h 12
The AMPire Diaries053 - The Originals - Sinners and SaintsThe AMPire Diaries Episode 53: The Originals - “Sinners and Saints”
Remember our big hiatus? Well, please treat yourself to our first recording back after a few months of very necessary breath-catching. That’s right, your favorite Vampire Diaries rewatch-slash-first-time watch (and mostly spoiler-free) combination podcast is BACK, baby (or, more accurately, we WERE back) for a discussion of The Originals’ “Sinners and Saints” (Season 1, Episode 5) which will also include:
- Lots of gushing about missing each other.
- Lots of gushing about missing The Originals.
- Lots of gushing about 8 months ago Sophie Devereaux.
- The Good Book (aka the Bible). Hear...
2022-01-091h 58The AMPire Diaries052 - The Vampire Diaries - Monster's BallThe AMPire Diaries Episode 52: The Vampire Diaries - “Monster’s Ball”
Welcome to Qetsiyah Cast! Your favorite Vampire Diaries rewatch-slash-first-time watch (and mostly spoiler-free) combination podcast is horny, and you know what that means: We’re taking some time to honor the baddest bitch of all during our discussion of The Vampire Diaries’ “Monster’s Ball” (Season 5, Episode 5). That also includes:
- Your hosts celebrating the fact that they do not want to throw up anymore this season.
- The return of Spoiler Apology Corner (feat. LaToya Ferguson)
- An Oscar award-winning performance from LaToya.
- The return of the titular vampire...
2021-12-182h 29The AMPire Diaries051 - The Originals - Girl in New OrleansThe AMPire Diaries Episode 51: The Originals - “Girl in New Orleans”
Cami fans… this episode may not be one of your most loved. This week, your favorite Vampire Diaries rewatch-slash-first-time watch (and mostly spoiler-free) combination podcast—fueled by Brother’s Bond Bourbon—watched The Originals’ “Girl in New Orleans” (Season 1, Episode 4). So, you know we’re talking:
- Cami’s… political leanings.
- FIDDLE TALK.
- The show over-explaining some parts and simply not explaining others at all.
- Emily’s love interests on Pretty Little Liars.
- LaToya explains Tell Me A Story Season 2 (again).
- More FIDDLE TALK.
- More of Cami’s… politica...
2021-12-112h 22The AMPire Diaries050 - The Vampire Diaries - For Whom the Bell TollsThe AMPire Diaries Episode 50: The Vampire Diaries - “For Whom the Bell Tolls”
Who’s ready to cry? That’s right—we are! As you can hear, your favorite Vampire Diaries rewatch-slash-first-time watch (and mostly spoiler-free) combination podcast is getting SAD this week as we discuss “For Whom The Bell Tolls” (Season 5, Episode 4). So you know we’ll be talking:
- No thoughts, only bells.
- This episode… and trying NOT to cry.
- Car Boyz. *guitar riff*
- The White Nonsense Gene.
- After We Collided (The After Series) (a thing LaToya did not see and does not care for).
- LaToya’s G...
2021-12-031h 50The AMPire Diaries049 - The Originals - Tangled Up in BlueThe AMPire Diaries Episode 49: The Originals - “Tangled Up in Blue”
Tangled up in blue? More like… Well, you have to listen to the episode to hear the very good joke that follows. And this week, your favorite Vampire Diaries rewatch-slash-first-time watch (and mostly spoiler-free) combination podcast is back in NOLA for more of Season 1 of The Originals, with the aforementioned “Tangled Up in Blue” (Season 1, Episode 3). So, you know we’re talking:
- Dr. Chase Meridian.
- Coughing in each other's mouths.
- The true patron saint of this podcast.
- gay (and Gay) characters in the TVD-verse.
- Thierry's ha...
2021-11-202h 13
The AMPire Diaries048 - The Vampire Diaries - Original Sin (feat. Michael Chasin)The AMPire Diaries Episode 48: The Vampire Diaries - “Original Sin” (feat. Michael Chasin)
Resident boy, Michael Chasin has RETURNED to discuss possibly the most iconic TVD flashback ever to grace our screens. That’s right! Your favorite Vampire Diaries rewatch-slash-first-time watch (and mostly spoiler-free) combination podcast is taking a little trip back in time. Where and when you might ask? Well, we’ll get into it this week during our discussion of “Original Sin” (Season 5, Episode 3) which will also include:
- An earnest “Thank You” to Paul Wesley.
- The superiority of Season 5 over Season 4.
- ANCIENT.
- GREECE.
- 2,000 YEARS AGO.
- Thi...
2021-11-051h 58
The AMPire Diaries047 - The Originals - Always and Forever | House of the Rising Son (Season 1 Premiere)The AMPire Diaries Episode 47: The Originals - “Always and Forever” | “House of the Rising Son”
Would you look at that? “The Bad Girls of Podcasting” are starting their coverage of the very first Vampire Diaries spin-off, The Originals. That’s right, your favorite Vampire Diaries rewatch-slash-first-time watch (and mostly spoiler-free) combination podcast is now also an Originals rewatch-slash-first-time watch (and mostly spoiler-free) combination podcast. This week, we watched “Always and Forever” (Season 1, Episode 1) and “House of the Rising Son” (Season 1, Episode 2). So that means we are talking:
- Klaus, the littlest bitch.
- Agnes, this bitch.
- Sabine, that bitch.
- Katie, a snitching a...
2021-10-312h 33The AMPire Diaries046 - The Vampire Diaries - I Know What You Did Last Summer | True Lies (Season 5 Premiere)The AMPire Diaries Episode 46: The Vampire Diaries - “I Know What You Did Last Summer” | “True Lies”
We are back and better (?) than ever, baby! It’s the triumphant return of your favorite Vampire Diaries rewatch-slash-first-time watch (and mostly spoiler-free) combination podcast, and this week, “The Bad Girls of Podcasting” have begun Season 5 of The Vampire Diaries. We watched “I Know What You Did Last Summer” (Season 5, Episode 1) and “True Lies” (Season 5, Episode 2), so that means we are talking:
- The feature film True Lies, which this podcast episode is longer than (even with commercials on FX).
- Why does this show hate Tyler L...
2021-10-234h 19
The AMPire Diaries045 - GraduationThe AMPire Diaries Episode 45: “Graduation”
This week on your favorite Vampire Diaries rewatch-slash-first-time watch (and mostly spoiler-free) combination podcast, “The Bad Girls of Podcasting” watched “Graduation” (Season 4, Episode 23). That means we’re talking:
- Our collective relief over being done with this season.
- Our Season 5 anticipation.
- Mystic Falls High School's Class Protector Award.
- Bonnie's permanent suffering.
- THE BEST NEEDLE DROP.
- Stefan's 17th high school graduation.
- Our favorite ruined town events.
- Elena's best friends.
- “The Triple Widow” Jeremy Gilbert.
- Of himbos and fuccbois.
- Sketch comedy.
- A new OTP has entered the chat.
- The Te...
2021-05-222h 27
The AMPire Diaries044 - She's Come Undone | The Walking DeadThe AMPire Diaries Episode 44: “She’s Come Undone” | “The Walking Dead”
This week on your favorite Vampire Diaries rewatch-slash-first-time watch (and mostly spoiler-free) combination podcast, “The Bad Girls of Podcasting” watched “She’s Come Undone” (Season 4, Episode 21) and “The Walking Dead” (heard of it? … Season 4, Episode 22). So that means we are talking:
- Ugh. Galen Vaughn.
- RELEASE THE NICHOLSON TAKES.
- Like… Why is Silas SO MEAN to Caroline?
- Klaus' baby.
- Bonnie/Rebekah/Matt. AKA the dream team. AKA “The Sadness Collective.”
- Jessica Rothe (come on the pod).
- Final Girl Candice Accola.
- Our love of moms, including Liz Forbes.
...
2021-05-223h 02The AMPire Diaries043 - Pictures of You | The Originals (feat. Michael Chasin)The AMPire Diaries Episode 43: “Pictures of You” | “The Originals” (feat. Michael Chasin)
This week, the ladies—and token boy, Michael Chasin (@MichaelChasin)—of your favorite Vampire Diaries rewatch-slash-first-time watch (and mostly spoiler-free) combination podcast are the happiest they’ve been all season with “Pictures of You” (Season 4, Episode 19) and “The Originals” (Season 4, Episode 20). That means we’re talking:
- SAT scores.
- What exactly was the show trying to do with April?
- The Best Actors of TVD: Boy Edition
- Klaus’ greatest adversary: someone cool.
- Jill’s pregnancy soapbox.
- MARCEL!
- Boy Corner: Boy Quarter Edition.
“PROM NIGHT IN MYSTIC FALLS” (“Pictu...
2021-05-104h 07The AMPire Diaries042 - Because the Night | American GothicThe AMPire Diaries Episode 42: “Because the Night” | “American Gothic”
This week, your favorite Vampire Diaries rewatch-slash-first-time watch (and mostly spoiler-free) combination podcast is on the road with “Because the Night” (Season 4, Episode 17) and “American Gothic” (Season 4, Episode 18). That means we’re talking:
- Lexi’s triumphant return.
- Silas and Qetsiyah’s story (for the millionth time).
- Silas’s (hot) true face.
- What is this season… about?
- How one might go about getting Exactly Twelve Witches.
- Spartacus: Blood and Sand’s Jai Courtney.
- Does humanity-free Elena… make sense? (No.)
- Gellin’ WITH Magellan! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PcS_HkQlZEo
...
2021-04-303h 28The AMPire Diaries041 - Stand By Me | Bring It OnThe AMPire Diaries Episode 41: “Stand By Me” | “Bring It On”
This week, your favorite Vampire Diaries rewatch-slash-first-time watch (and mostly spoiler-free) combination podcast is continuing on our Vampire Diaries Season 4 journey with “Stand By Me” (Season 4, Episode 15) and “Bring It On” (Season 4, Episode 16). That means we’re talking:
- Viewer entitlement.
- The end of the P’s. (R.I.P…. P’s.)
- Our favorite Army Wife RETURNS.
- Hey… Matt… buddy… are you okay?
- Tyler Lockwood, voicemail king.
- Good at acting: Nina Dobrev.
- The TVD x Fast franchise crossover fanfic we need.
- S Club 7.
- Backdoor pilots.
- And of co...
2021-04-232h 44The AMPire Diaries040 - Into the Wild | Down the Rabbit HoleThe AMPire Diaries Episode 40: “Into the Wild” | “Down the Rabbit Hole”
This week, your favorite Vampire Diaries rewatch-slash-first-time watch (and mostly spoiler-free) combination podcast is continuing on our Vampire Diaries Season 4 journey with “Into the Wild” (Season 4, Episode 13) and “Down the Rabbit Hole” (Season 4, Episode 14). That means:
- We open with… Diego Luna.
- This season’s Mary Sue.
- “Fountain of Cure.”
- Trevino deserves better than what the show does for Tyler.
- Someone who ISN’T JILL is sick of flashbacks!!
- Morgan’s mic drop.
- Stunning accent work.
- Scar Club.
“MYSTERIOUS ISLAND” (“Into the Wild”)
“CHARLIE BEWLEY FROM ‘TWILI...
2021-04-172h 38The AMPire Diaries039 - Catch Me If You Can | A View to a KillThe AMPire Diaries Episode 39: “Catch Me If You Can” | “A View to a Kill”
This week, your favorite Vampire Diaries rewatch-slash-first-time watch (and mostly spoiler-free) combination podcast is continuing on our Vampire Diaries Season 4 journey with “Catch Me If You Can” (Season 4, Episode 11) and “A View to Kill” (Season 4, Episode 12). That means we’re talking:
- How Jill would’ve reacted to Season 4 had she watched it live.
- The new meaning of “ACAB.”
- The Atticus Shane of this podcast.
- Steven.
- Everyone’s favorite (?) ship: Kennett.
- Ally McBeal, the show we’d rather be podcasting about.
“A NEW DANGER” (“Catch Me If Yo...
2021-04-102h 57The AMPire Diaries038 - O Come, All Ye Faithful | After School Special (feat. Michael Chasin)The AMPire Diaries Episode 38: “O Come, All Ye Faithful” | “After School Special” (feat. Michael Chasin)
This week, your favorite Vampire Diaries rewatch-slash-first-time watch (and mostly spoiler-free) combination podcast is continuing on our Vampire Diaries Season 4 journey with “O Come, All Ye Faithful” (Season 4, Episode 9), “After School Special” (Season 4, Episode 10), and The AMPire Diaries’ resident boy, Michael Chasin (@MichaelChasin). That means we’re talking:
- THE INFAMOUS TANK TOP.
- Meeting Bonnie’s Dad.
- Michael Chasin’s sire bond takes.
- Bonnie…. are you okay?
- The number 12 being VERY specific.
- The return of “d-d-dead wife.”
- Morgan... is very much Not Okay.
- The Trus...
2021-04-043h 14The AMPire Diaries037 - My Brother's Keeper | We'll Always Have Bourbon StreetThe AMPire Diaries Episode 37: “My Brother’s Keeper” | “We’ll Always Have Bourbon Street”
Alright, AMPies. We’re finally doing this. This week, your favorite Vampire Diaries rewatch-slash-first-time watch (and mostly spoiler-free) combination podcast is continuing on our Vampire Diaries Season 4 journey with “My Brother’s Keeper” (Season 4, Episode 7) and “We’ll Always Have Bourbon Street” (Season 4, Episode 8).
You know what episodes these are. And if you don’t, go ahead and look them up. You’ve been warned.
Whether you’re a Vampire Diaries obsessive or newcomer, join along with hosts LaToya Ferguson (@lafergs—Vampire Diaries obsessive), Morgan Lutich (@LorganMutich—Vampire Diaries obses...
2021-03-273h 58The AMPire Diaries036 - The Killer | We All Go A Little Mad SometimesThe AMPire Diaries Episode 36: “The Killer” | “We All Go A Little Mad Sometimes”
AMPies, we’ve been warning you… Season 4 has arrived, which also means the arrival of loooong episodes. The latest episode of The AMPire Diaries is here: And look, it is LONG. This week, your favorite Vampire Diaries rewatch-slash-first-time watch (and mostly spoiler-free) combination podcast is continuing on our Vampire Diaries Season 4 journey with “The Killer” (Season 4, Episode 5) and “We All Go A Little Mad Sometimes” (Season 4, Episode 6). That means we’re talking:
- The Atlanta Woods, Italy.
- Has anyone seen Rebekah?
- The desperation of wishing Atticus Shane was more...
2021-03-194h 28The AMPire Diaries035 - The Rager | The FiveThe AMPire Diaries Episode 35: “The Rager” | “The Five”
Alright, AMPies. You’ve waited patiently—well, maybe not “patiently,” but you have waited—and now the latest episode of The AMPire Diaries is here. This week, your favorite Vampire Diaries rewatch-slash-first-time watch (and mostly spoiler-free) combination podcast is continuing on our Vampire Diaries Season 4 journey with “The Rager” (Season 4, Episode 3) and “The Five” (Season 4, Episode 4). That means we’re talking:
- Does Tyler Lockwood deserve rights?
- Getting edged by movies.
- The Sisterhood of the Australian Mermaid Curse (aka H2O: Just Add Water).
- KEG. STANDS.
- LaToya and Morgan discuss Angel. (Befor...
2021-03-123h 32The AMPire Diaries034 - Growing Pains | Memorial (Season 4 Premiere)The AMPire Diaries Episode 34: “Growing Pains” | “Memorial”
AMPies, we are in Season 4 of The Vampire Diaries now. Please clap. And guess what? We recorded these episodes—“Growing Pains” (Season 4, Episode 1) and “Memorial” (Season 4, Episode 2)—during one of those “fun” Los Angeles heatwaves, so please bear with us as you listen to the heat seep into our brains in real time. So, what are our soup brains talking this week? Well...
- "Heightened."
- The "jacked little boy" image that haunts Morgan.
- Damo reaching critical piss baby levels.
- T-Klaus, aka the horniest we’ve been since Sage.
- Punch cards.
- The TVD cast as K...
2021-02-273h 00The AMPire Diaries033 - Before Sunset | The Departed (Season 3 Finale)The AMPire Diaries Episode 33: “Before Sunset” | “The Departed” (feat. Michael Chasin)
AMPies, it is here. We finally have a new (and of course, quite long) episode for you. And what do you know? It’s the Season 3 finale! *airhorn sound* Finally, we are discussing—with the help of resident boy, Michael Chasin (@MichaelChasin)—“Before Sunset” (Season 3, Episode 21) and “The Departed” (Season 3, Episode 22). But what exactly are we talking?
Look, it’s a long episode that’s been a long time coming: We talk about A LOT.
“A DAY WITHOUT A VAMPIRE” (“Before Sunset”)
“THE SECRET HERO” (“The Departed”)
The more AMPED logline this time around? Honestly...
2021-02-123h 40The AMPire Diaries032 - Heart of Darkness | Do Not Go GentleThe AMPire Diaries Episode 32: “Heart of Darkness” | “Do Not Go Gentle”
AMPies, we have a new (very long) episode for you!!! And we are discussing (at length) “Heart of Darkness” (Season 3, Episode 19) and “Do Not Gentle” (Season 3, Episode 20). More specifically, here’s what we’re talking:
- The worst thing a white woman can say over and over again. (Spoiler alert: It’s “sisters.”)
- Jill's true Klaus feelings.
- The one-seasons ABC series Selfie.
- Our desire to have Rebekah attend a high school dance.
- Rose, baby!
- Our old friend, Bloodybecky.
- The podcast’s #1 Jeremy stan.
- No more bits, starting in...
2021-01-303h 36
The AMPire Diaries001 - The AMPire Diaries: Legacies - We're Not Worthy (PATREON PREVIEW)The AMPire Diaries: Legacies Episode 1: “We're Not Worthy” (PATREON PREVIEW)
***SPOILER WARNING*** This is a spoiler-filled discussion of Legacies Season 3, Episode 1, “We’re Not Worthy.” We discuss spoilers from the entire runs of The Vampire Diaries, The Originals, and Legacies. Long story short: This is NOT a Jill-safe episode. Nor are these Jill-safe notes. Leave if you must!
“Only AMPies can pull the sword from the stone.”
AMPies, Legacies has returned for its third season, and your AMPie Queens, LaToya Ferguson (@lafergs) and Morgan Lutich (@LorganMutich), are here to discuss it week-to-week. Joining them in this journey is none other than The AMPir...
2021-01-231h 16The AMPire Diaries031 - Break On Through | The Murder of OneThe AMPire Diaries Episode 31: “Break On Through” | “The Murder of One”
Happy New Year, AMPies: We are back, BABY! New Year, new us? Nah, not really. But we do have a new episode of The AMPire Diaries for you and a new Patreon. You know you love it. Especially since we’re discussing “Break On Through” (Season 3, Episode 17) and “The Murder of One” (Season 3, Episode 18). Here is what we’re talking to kick off 2021:
- The lack of crows in “The Murder of One.”
- Finn’s great taste in women.
- Morgan’s Michael Chasin impression.
- Herbs, herbs, all type of herbs.
- THE TRE...
2021-01-233h 01The AMPire Diaries030 - All My Children | 1912 (feat. Michael Chasin)The AMPire Diaries Episode 30: “All My Children” | “1912” (feat. Michael Chasin)
Happy holidays, sisters… er… AMPies! As promised, The second of two new AMPire Diaries episodes is finally here. Now—with the help of our resident boy, Michael Chasin (@MichaelChasin)—we’re discussing “All My Children” (Season 3, Episode 15) and “1912” (Season 3, Episode 16). And guess what we’re talking:
- Sage and being horny for Sage. You were all warned.
- Esther Mikaelson saying "sister."
- Elijah, man.
- Mystic Falls honeypots.
- A potential Tyler/Klaus "draw-off" for Caroline's affections.
- "Finnheads" aka "Feds.”
- Why you should call Jill "insane.”
- "The Mike Boys."
- The trees.
- T...
2020-12-242h 54The AMPire Diaries029 - Bringing Out The Dead | Dangerous LiaisonsThe AMPire Diaries Episode 29: “Bringing Out The Dead” | “Dangerous Liaisons”
Happy holidays, AMPies! The first of two new AMPire Diaries episodes is finally here. First up, we’re discussing “Bringing Out The Dead” (Season 3, Episode 13) and “Dangerous Liaisons” (Season 3, Episode 14). And guess what we’re talking:
- "Bringing Out The Dead" unofficial tile, which is "Bros Before Hos."
- Klaus’ coffin haircuts, or “coffin cuts.”
- How you spell “liaison.”
- The fact that Caroline still can't change, even if she tries.
- Meredith Fell, "The Manic Pixie Death Doctor" of Mystic Falls.
- What’s going on with those Abby/Bonnie and Bill/Caroline st...
2020-12-243h 15The AMPire Diaries028 - Our Town | The Ties That BindThe AMPire Diaries Episode 28: “Our Town” | “The Ties That Bind”
AMPies, we’ve done done it now. We’ve broken the 3-hour-mark seal. Finally. Thanks a bunch, 15-minute intro (that was, of course, cut down from 30 minutes). And thanks a bunch to the episode we’re discussing this week, which are “Our Town” (Season 3, Episode 11) and “The Ties That Bind” (Season 3, Episode 12). We’re talking:
- Karate Morgan.
- The Gilbert ring possibly running low on batteries.
- Those flimsy ass hybrids.
- Coffin math.
- Once again: Give us that call sheet.
- Morgan v. Meredith: Dawn of “Oh No”
- Daniel the weirdly b...
2020-12-103h 07The AMPire Diaries027 - Homecoming | The New DealThe AMPire Diaries Episode 27: “Homecoming” | “The New Deal”
Oh, AMPies. It’s that time again—time for a new episode. And this week, it’s all about “Homecoming” (Season 3, Episode 9—not a decade dance) and “New Deal” (Season 3, Episode 10). So here is what we’re talking, baby:
- For Morgan's sake, please don't cancel Katherine Pierce.
- My Morning Jacket.
- Quentin Tarantino.
- Why LaToya can't watch the classic television series E.R.
- “Daddy D.”
- Team Dummy.
- Who should kiss Bonnie? (Spoiler alert: Not Jeremy.)
- Reassessing "Miss Mystic Falls."
- Who is the Spike of TVD? (Spoiler alert: Not Damon...
2020-12-042h 59The AMPire Diaries026 - Ghost World | Ordinary PeopleThe AMPire Diaries Episode 26: “Ghost World” | “Ordinary People”
AMPies, assuming you even read these show notes (and you should, as they are great), I (hi, it’s LaToya) need to let you know that I am so exhausted—as you can probably tell from the fact that I am dropping this episode at 3 a.m. on a Friday night/Saturday morning. So I’m just gonna get right to it. This week’s episode is all about “Ghost World” (Season 3, Episode 7) and “Ordinary People” (Season 3, Episode 8) , and here is what we’re talking:
- Jeremy's body.
- Damon saying "spitroasted.”
- Righteous piss baby Alaric...
2020-11-212h 49The AMPire Diaries025 - The Reckoning | Smells Like Teen Spirit (feat. Michael Chasin)The AMPire Diaries Episode 25: “The Reckoning” | “Smells Like Teen Spirit” (feat. Michael Chasin)
AMPies, we know you know what time it is. Finally, we’ve reached Morgan’s favorite episode of the series, and finally, we’ve reached senior year for our friends at Mystic Falls High School. And we did both with the help of our resident boy, Michael Chasin (@MichaelChasin). Yes, this week is “The Reckoning” (Season 3, Episode 5) and “Smells Like Teen Spirit” (Season 3, Episode 6) , so why not take a gander at what we’re talking about:
- That very recent time LaToya accidentally had (but no longer has) Damon's Season 3 ha...
2020-11-112h 37The AMPire Diaries024 - The End of the Affair | Disturbing BehaviorThe AMPire Diaries Episode 24: “The End of the Affair” | “Disturbing Behavior”
AMPies, the time has finally come on this Vampire Diaries rewatch-slash-first-time watch (and mostly spoiler-free) combination podcast. We have finally gotten to the point in our recordings where we’ll be lucky if we don’t cross the three-hour threshold. And the crazy part? Not even our most bits! We really talk about the show this podcast is about! Guess “The End of the Affair” (Season 3, Episode 3) and “Disturbing Behavior” (Season 3, Episode 4) really do just hit different… even if Jill doesn’t necessarily agree.
So, why is this episode so long? Well, this week...
2020-11-062h 50The AMPire Diaries023 - The Birthday | The Hybrid (Season 3 Premiere)The AMPire Diaries Episode 23: “The Birthday” | “The Hybrid”
And now, AMPies, we are on to the next when it comes to The Vampire Diaries. That’s right: It’s the Season 3 premiere, so we are moving along on this Vampire Diaries rewatch-slash-first-time watch (and mostly spoiler-free) combination podcast, with “The Birthday” (Season 3, Episode 1) and “The Hybrid” (Season 3, Episode 2).
Now, I bet you’re wondering what we’re talking about this week. Well...
- Our podcast being fake news. (Sorry.)
- Damon's Hair: A National Concern.
- FINALLY, Ric drinking with his students.
- How's Ric’s been holding up. (Spoiler alert: Not well.)
- 7th He...
2020-10-282h 24The AMPire Diaries022 - The Sun Also Rises | As I Lay Dying (Season 2 Finale)The AMPire Diaries Episode 22: “The Sun Also Rises” | “As I Lay Dying”
AMPies, it’s here: It’s the Season 2 finale of The Vampire Diaries (and The AMPire Diaries… duh). Yes, we are moving along on this Vampire Diaries rewatch-slash-first-time watch (and mostly spoiler-free) combination podcast, with “The Sun Also Rises” (Season 2, Episode 21) and “As I Lay Dying” (Season 2, Episode 22). Tears for years, y’all. But also some patented AMPie Queen stupidity.
So, what are we talking this week?
- The cancelation of one Miss Lea Michele. Sort of.
- Klaus’ old coffin trick.
- Morgan calls Jeremy and Bonnie "lovers."
- The return of V...
2020-10-132h 10The AMPire Diaries021 - Klaus | The Last DayThe AMPire Diaries Episode 21: “Klaus” | “The Last Day”
After celebrating Morgan’s birth, we are finally moving along on this Vampire Diaries rewatch-slash-first-time watch (and mostly spoiler-free) combination podcast, AMPies, with “Klaus” (Season 2, Episode 19) and “The Last Day” (Season 2, Episode 20). Klaus is finally, truly here, and in the past, we thought he would overtake Tyler as Jill’s “guy!” We were wrong… and you can hear that here!
But what else are we talking this week?
- Has Jill turned a corner on flashbacks? (No.)
- Morgan and LaToya’s Andie Star love.
- The Originals, the series.
- More about what Morgan spoiled la...
2020-10-072h 22The AMPire Diaries020 - Know Thy Enemy | The Last DanceThe AMPire Diaries Episode 20: “Know Thy Enemy” | “The Last Dance”
🎵Oh, where oh where can my baby be?🎵
AMPies! It is time to move along on this Vampire Diaries rewatch-slash-first-time watch (and mostly spoiler-free) combination podcast, so this week, we’re talking “Know Thy Enemy” (Season 2, Episode 17) and “The Last Dance” (Season 2, Episode 18). Which means we’ve finally met Klaus. Sort of. It’s a whole thing. As is the big mistake—HUGE—Morgan makes during this episode.
What are we talking this week? Let’s see:
- A little bit of Pearl Jam, as a treat. (For the whole meal, listen to this week’s b-b-b...
2020-09-222h 14The AMPire Diaries019 - The Dinner Party | The House Guest (feat. Michael Chasin)The AMPire Diaries Episode 19: “The Dinner Party” | “The House Guest” (feat. Michael Chasin)
Hey yo, AMPies! As we move along on this Vampire Diaries rewatch-slash-first-time watch (and mostly spoiler-free) combination podcast, we’re talking “The Dinner Party” (Season 2, Episode 15—LaToya’s favorite episode) and “The House Guest” (Season 2, Episode 16). And we’re doing it… with a boy. That’s right, friend of the show and resident boy Michael Chasin (@MichaelChasin) is back. (Which, of course, means “Boy Corner” is back.)
This week, we’re talking:
- Jill v. Flashbacks: Dawn of Meanness.
- They were really building up that anticipation for Klaus, weren’t they?
- Morgan...
2020-09-162h 16The AMPire Diaries018 - Daddy Issues | Crying WolfThe AMPire Diaries Episode 18: “Daddy Issues” | “Crying Wolf”
AMPies! Moving along on this Vampire Diaries rewatch-slash-first-time watch (and mostly spoiler-free) combination podcast, we’re talking about “Daddy Issues” (Season 2, Episode 13) and “Crying Wolf” (Season 2, Episode 14).
And when we say we’re talking, we mean we’re talking a lot about:
- Does Jules… um… Does Jules wanna get wolfy with Tyler?
- “Bad Plan Steve.”
- Television's Stephen Amell (AKA “Mr. Arrow”).
- Morgan's stance on seeing people make out.
- Jill gets real about Jeremy.
- Actually, we all get kind of real about Jeremy.
- Team Stefan/Caroline finally gets a little love on the...
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The AMPire Diaries017 - By the Light of the Moon | The SacrificeThe AMPire Diaries Episode 17: “By the Light of the Moon” | “The Descent”
Hey, hey, hey, AMPies! Moving along on this Vampire Diaries rewatch-slash-first-time watch (and mostly spoiler-free) combination podcast, we’re talking about “By the Light of the Moon” (Season 2, Episode 11) and “The Descent” (Season 2, Episode 12).
We get quite rowdy in this episode, and this week, we’re talking:
- Jill’s #1 boy, Tyler Lockwood.
- The years in which cast members were born.
- Jill’s #1 boy, Tyler Lockwood.
- Elijah saying “hey.”
- Lauren Cohan… good at acting? (Yes.)
- The Trevino Train vs. The Roerig… Rickshaw
- Jill’s #1 boy, Tyler Lockwood.
...
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The AMPire Diaries016 - Katerina | The SacrificeThe AMPire Diaries Episode 16: “Katerina” | “The Sacrifice”
Dear AMPies: LET MEN HAVE CHEST HAIR! Wait. Sorry. That demand was for The CW. Let’s try this again…
Dear AMPies: LET’S GET THIS D. What “D,” exactly? Well, that’s up for interpretation, according to this episode of The AMPire Diaries. And Moving along on this Vampire Diaries rewatch-slash-first-time watch (and mostly spoiler-free) combination podcast, we’re talking “Katerina” (Season 2, Episode 9) and “The Sacrifice” (Season 2, Episode 10).
This week, we’re talking:
- How much Jill hated these episodes but especially “Katerina.”
And that’s it. That’s the most pressing matter.
“KATHERINE’S PAST IS REVEALED”...
2020-08-212h 07The AMPire Diaries015 - Masquerade | Rose (feat. Michael Chasin)The AMPire Diaries Episode 15: “Masquerade” | “Rose” (feat. Michael Chasin)
Let’s go, AMPies. Moving along on this Vampire Diaries rewatch-slash-first-time watch (and mostly spoiler-free) combination podcast, we’re talking “Masquerade” (Season 2, Episode 7) and “Rose” (Season 2, Episode 8). And we’re doing so with The AMPire Diaries’ resident boy, Michael Chasin (@MichaelChasin), making his official return to the podcast. Yes, he brings “Boy Corner” back.
This week, we’re talking:
- The Trevino Train. Choo choo.
- Dick Lockwood’s masquerade-based legacy.
- Can human children… kill Katherine?
- “The gayest scene we’ve had on the show so far.”
- Katherine’s Elena impression.
- Jill’s revulsion whe...
2020-08-042h 18The AMPire Diaries014 - Kill or Be Killed | Plan BThe AMPire Diaries Episode 14: “Kill or Be Killed” | “Plan B”
AMPies, we’re moving along on this Vampire Diaries rewatch-slash-first-time watch (and mostly spoiler-free) combination podcast to talk about “Kill or Be Killed” (Season 2, Episode 5) and “Plan B” (Season 2, Episode 6). Two episodes that absolutely rock… and roll. What, exactly do we talk about in this week’s episode? A lot of things, but most importantly, this is officially the episode where Jill declares her undying love to her boy (she calls him “my boy”), her man (she calls him “my man”): Tyler Lockwood.
Also, we finally take things easy on Damo this week. (Sort of.)
“MA...
2020-07-292h 09The AMPire Diaries013 - Bad Moon Rising | Memory LaneThe AMPire Diaries Episode 13: “Bad Moon Rising” | “Memory Lane”
Yo, AMPies! We’re keeping it moving on on this Vampire Diaries rewatch-slash-first-time watch (and mostly spoiler-free) combination podcast, with “Bad Moon Rising” (Season 2, Episode 3) and “Memory Lane” (Season 2, Episode 4). This honestly might be my (hey, it’s LaToya!) favorite episode of the podcast yet. This week, we’re talking:
- Morgan’s dad and the people and things he likes.
- Our ultimate goal to be the least listened to podcast ever.
- Caroline's Ed Hardy shirt in “Bad Moon Rising.”
- “BEAUTIFUL ANTEBELLUM ARCHITECTURE."
- Just how fake of a name is “Vanessa Monroe?”
...
2020-07-232h 00The AMPire Diaries012 - The Return | Brave New World (Season 2 Premiere)The AMPire Diaries Episode 12: “The Return” | “Brave New World” (Season 2 Premiere)
AMPies—it’s Season 2, baby! That’s right, moving along on this Vampire Diaries rewatch-slash-first-time watch (and mostly spoiler-free) combination podcast, we’re finally watching LaToya’s favorite season! In this supersized AMPire Diaries episode, we’re talking about “The Return” (Season 2, Episode 1) and “Brave New World” (Season 2, Episode 2). Why, exactly, is it supersized? Well, we’ve gotta talk:
- Who’s hotter: Elena or Katherine?
- Vampire blood sciences.
- Do we hate Bonnie yet?
- Why is being mean to Damo soooo funny?
- Which Sex and the City characters represent Ka...
2020-07-152h 21The AMPire Diaries011 - Isobel | Founder's Day (Season 1 Finale)The AMPire Diaries Episode 11: “Isobel” | “Founder’s Day” (Season 1 Finale)
Hello, AMPies! This week in this horny Vampire Diaries rewatch-slash-first-time watch (and mostly spoiler-free) combination podcast, we’re talking “Isobel” (Season 1, Episode 21) and the misplaced apostrophe-loving “Founder’s Day” (Season 1, Episode 22). The latter is, of course, the Season 1 finale of The Vampire Diaries, so you know this is a Very Special Episode. In this episode alone, your favorite hosts:
- Continue to pretend that they know anything about The L-Word
- Delve deeper into “ThE gILbErT cHaRm”
- Give The Vampire Diaries a new name, thus allowing at least one of your hosts to further a...
2020-07-071h 41The AMPire Diaries010 - Miss Mystic Falls | Blood BrothersThe AMPire Diaries Episode 10: “Miss Mystic Falls” | “Blood Brothers”
Moving along on this Vampire Diaries rewatch-slash-first-time watch (and mostly spoiler-free) combination podcast, we’re talking about “Miss Mystic Falls” (Season 1, Episode 19) and “Blood Brothers” (Season 1, Episode 20). This time around, the gals are talkin’ “ThE gILbErT cHaRm,” loving one trash man, how “Miss Mystic Falls” is like HBO’s Run, GIUSEPPE, and the Buffy the Vampire Slayer episode “Amends.” See? A lot of Vampire Diaries talk.
ALSO: LaToya and Morgan end up potentially getting both themselves and the podcast canceled in this episode. Please stick around to the end to see if they convince you not to cancel...
2020-06-301h 41The AMPire Diaries009 - Let The Right One In | Under Control (feat. Michael Chasin)The AMPire Diaries Episode 9: “Let The Right One In” | “Under Control” (feat. Michael Chasin)
Moving along on this Vampire Diaries rewatch-slash-first-time watch (and mostly spoiler-free) combination podcast, we’re talking about “Let The Right One In” (Season 1, Episode 17) and “Under Control” (Season 1, Episode 18). The AMPire Diaries’ resident boy, Michael Chasin, makes his official debut on the podcast as a guest, and thus marks the start of several brand new bits, such as: teen death wish rankings, “slurp,” and what will now be known as “Boy Corner.”
“STEFAN, DAMON, ALARIC AND ELENA AGAINST TOMB VAMPIRES” (“Let The Right One In”)
“UNCLE JOHN AND HIS DARK SECRETS” (“Under Con...
2020-06-301h 50The AMPire Diaries008 - A Few Good Men | There Goes the NeighborhoodThe AMPire Diaries Episode 8: “A Few Good Men” | “There Goes the Neighborhood”
Moving along on this Vampire Diaries rewatch-slash-first-time watch (and mostly spoiler-free) combination podcast, we’re talking about “A Few Good Men” (Season 1, Episode 15) and “There Goes the Neighborhood” (Season 1, Episode 16). And boy do we have some questions. Would John Goodman make a good Giuseppe Salvatore? Who is “Bloodybecky”? Does Shay Mitchell have Canadian energy? Is Raising Helen a movie that exists? Did Damon “Damo” Salvatore and Carol “Carol” Lockwood have sex? Also, LaToya, Morgan, and Jill prepare for the “full Boy Time” that will be Episode 9.
“MOTHERS, BACHELORS AND BLOOD” (“A Few Good Men”)
“A NEW...
2020-06-301h 50The AMPire Diaries007 - Children of the Damned | Fool Me OnceThe AMPire Diaries Episode 7: “Children of the Damned” | “Fool Me Once”
Moving along on this Vampire Diaries rewatch-slash-first-time watch (and mostly spoiler-free) combination podcast, we’re talking about “Children of the Damned” (Season 1, Episode 13) and “Fool Me Once” (Season 1, Episode 14). LaToya is possibly now Jeremy Gilbert’s #1 fan, Jill just keeps hating on flashbacks, and The Vampire Diaries says the words “leverage” and “doppelganger” for the very first time. Plus, stick around until the very end (meaning, past the end theme) of the podcast for a special treat.
“A BLAST FROM THE PAST” (“Children of the Damned”)
“SECRETS OF THE TOMB” (“Fool Me Once”)
The more AMPED...
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The AMPire Diaries006 - Bloodlines | UnpleasantvilleThe AMPire Diaries Episode 6: “Bloodlines” | “Unpleasantville”
Moving along on this Vampire Diaries rewatch-slash-first-time watch (and mostly spoiler-free) combination podcast, we’re talking about “Bloodlines” (Season 1, Episode 11) and “Unpleasantville” (Season 1, Episode 12). Is Morgan also Jeremy Gilbert’s #1 fan? Was Elena wearing a Bump It? Are the Salvatore brothers really brothers? Are the hosts of this podcast idiots? Tune in to hear a resounding “YES!” to all of these questions and more.
“STEFAN UNCOVERS A STARTLING CLUE TO THE PAST” (“Bloodlines”)
“50s DANCE THAT WILL LEAVE YOU BREATHLESS” (“Unpleasantville”)
The more AMPED logline this time around? Honestly, neither are all that AMPED… which is ridiculous, because both of these...
2020-06-302h 03The AMPire Diaries005 - History Repeating | The Turning PointThe AMPire Diaries Episode 5: “History Repeating” | “The Turning Point”
Moving along on this Vampire Diaries rewatch-slash-first-time watch (and mostly spoiler-free) combination podcast, it’s now time for a little bit of “History Repeating” (Season 1, Episode 9) and “The Turning Point” (Season 1, Episode 10). Not only does this episode of The AMPire Diaries feature a message from your hosts from the future/present—because we recorded this episode back in April—it also has tangents about who on the podcast is Lea Michele’s #1 fan (back in April, of course), the constant disappointment of J.K. Rowling, and whether to watch Teen Wolf or not.
There is also so...
2020-06-301h 54The AMPire Diaries004 - Haunted | 162 CandlesThe AMPire Diaries Episode 4: “Haunted” | “162 Candles”
Moving along on this Vampire Diaries rewatch-slash-first-time watch (and mostly spoiler-free) combination podcast, it’s now time for some “Haunted” (Season 1, Episode 7) and “162 Candles” (Season 1, Episode 8). Vicki has a vampire costume and Stefan has a friend—both big moments in the series. Here are The CW’s official loglines for these episodes:
“A HALLOWEEN VICKI CAN SINK HER TEETH INTO” (“Haunted”)
“A HAPPY BIRTHDAY THAT WILL END IN TRAGEDY” (“162 Candles”)
The more AMPED logline this time around? Well, while “162 Candles” is quite honest, it’s gotta go to “Haunted” for the pun.
Whether you’re a Vampire Diaries obsessive or newcomer, join a...
2020-06-301h 26The AMPire Diaries003 - You're Undead to Me | Lost GirlsThe AMPire Diaries Episode 3: “You’re Undead to Me” | “Lost Girls”
Moving along on this Vampire Diaries rewatch-slash-first-time watch (and mostly spoiler-free) combination podcast, it’s now time for some “You’re Undead to Me” (Season 1, Episode 5) and “Lost Girls” (Season 1, Episode 6). Elena finds out the truth about vampires, Vicki becomes a vampire, and we also learn about Katherine from 1864 (who was, you guessed it, a vampire). Here are The CW’s official loglines for these episodes:
“NOTHING HURTS MORE, THAN THE TRUTH” (“You’re Undead to Me”)
“THE TRUTH CAN BE VERY, VERY DEADLY” (“Lost Girls”)
The more AMPED logline this time around? It’s gotta go to...
2020-06-301h 03The AMPire Diaries002 - Friday Night Bites | Family TiesThe AMPire Diaries Episode 2: “Friday Night Bites” | “Family Ties”
Moving along on this Vampire Diaries rewatch-slash-first-time watch (and mostly spoiler-free) combination podcast, it’s now time for some “Friday Night Bites” (Season 1, Episode 3) and “Family Ties” (Season 1, Episode 4). You gotta love puns, but you’ve also gotta love The CW’s official loglines for these episodes:
“MYSTIC FALLS IS ROCKED BY VIOLENCE” (“Friday Night Bites”)
“YOU'RE INVITED TO A PARTY TO DIE FOR” (“Family Ties”)
The more AMPED logline this time around? It’s gotta go to “Family Ties.”
Whether you’re a Vampire Diaries obsessive or newcomer, join along with hosts LaToya Ferguson (Vampire Diaries ob...
2020-06-3058 minThe AMPire Diaries001 - Pilot | The Night of the CometThe AMPire Diaries Episode 1: “Pilot” | “The Night of the Comet”
And so it begins: The AMPire Diaries. Naturally, it begins with the first two episodes of The Vampire Diaries, “Pilot” (Season 1, Episode 1) and “The Night of the Comet” (Season 1, Episode 2). It also begins (at least in these show notes) with the opening loglines for the official CW synopses for these episodes:
“DESIRE, HEARTBREAK, ENVY, REDEMPTION, FEAR, AND RAGE, BEGINS NOW” (“Pilot”)
“ELENA MEETS DAMON AND LEARNS ABOUT STEFAN'S PAST LOVE” (“The Night of the Comet”)
The more AMPED logline this time around? It’s gotta go to “Pilot.”
Whether you’re a Vampire Diaries obsessive or newcom...
2020-06-3056 minThe AMPire Diaries000 - Welcome to The AMPire Diaries...Introduction: The AMPire Diaries
“We know the risk, but we have to podcast…” (or some variation of that intro that will be constantly botched in the actual podcast… and I’m sorry for that — xoxo, Gossip Fergs)
Welcome to The AMPire Diaries, a Vampire Diaries recap and rewatch podcast. Hosted by longtime Vampire Diaries fans LaToya Ferguson and Morgan Lutich alongside first-time viewer Jill Defiel, The AMPire Diaries is all about The Vampire Diaries… and getting absolutely AMPED to watch and talk about it. Yep, that’s the pun we went with.
Based on no evidence but our own opinions on our conversat...
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