Blood, Books, and Babble: A Vampire Chronicles Podcast

*PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS EPISODE CONTAINS TRIGGER WARNINGS FOR HEAVY TOPICS OF DISCUSSION, INCLUDING SA*This week on Blood, Books, and Babble, Becky, Mariam, and Grace are breaking down the power dynamics and vampiric turnings in The Vampire Chronicles universe!This episode we are specifically focusing on Lestat's turning and the "cycle of trauma" that affects his future fledglings, such as Claudia and David Talbot.Follow us on social media and join the conversation!Bluesky: thethreebbbs.bluesky.socialTwitter/X: TheThreeBBBsInstagram: bloodbooksandbabble As always, thank you for listening!

Join us for our part II of “Nickistat vs. Loustat”! For the end of Pride Month, we are discussing the fandom’s favorite couple, Louis and Lestat.We dissect the infamous couple’s flaws and strengths in The Vampire Chronicles novels as well as AMC’s television series. Although it is apparent that Louis and Lestat love one another, we explore whether or not Louis and Lestat actually understand each other.Our host Grace reads “the reunion scene” from Anne Rice’s “Interview with the Vampire" novel and compares it to Louis and Lestat’s reunion in the season two finale. Mariam also reads Lestat’s letter to Louis from season two and we discuss why it was so important to the couple. When and why did Lestat write it for Louis? How does Lestat’s love for Louis tie back into his relationship with Nicki?HAPPY PRIDE MONTH from us at Blood, Books, and Babble!Follow us on social media and join the conversation!Bluesky: thethreebbbs.bluesky.socialTwitter/X: TheThreeBBBsInstagram: bloodbooksandbabble

*PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS EPISODE CONTAINS TRIGGER WARNINGS FOR HEAVY TOPICS OF DISCUSSION, INCLUDING SU*CIDE, DEPRESSION, SA, ETC.*During the month of June, we are comparing and contrasting Lestat’s two ultimate love stories in The Vampire Chronicles: Nicolas de Lenfent and Louis de Pointe du Lac. Starting off with “Nickistat”, we read and dissect three important scenes in Nicolas and Lestat’s love story from The Vampire Lestat novel, including how they met, how they were separated, and where it all went wrong.We also discuss how Lestat never fully stops grieving for Nicki after his death and is haunted by his love for Nicki for the rest of his immortal life.BONUS: Take a shot every time Grace cries in this episode!Stay tuned for part II coming out June 27th!Happy Pride Month from us at Blood, Books, and Babble! “Be all the beautiful things you are, and be them without apology… for all eternity.”Follow us on social media and join the conversation!Bluesky: thethreebbbs.bluesky.socialTwitter/X: TheThreeBBBsInstagram: bloodbooksandbabble

Welcome to part two/the conclusion of our discussion of "The Trial Episode" (Interview with the Vampire season 2 episode 7)!Join us as Grace reads the trial from Louis's point of view in Anne Rice's novel Interview with the Vampire and Becky reads the trial from Lestat's point of view in The Vampire Lestat. Mariam, Grace, and Becky go on note the striking similarities and differences between the scene in the TV show and the novels.Did Claudia forgive Lestat in the last moments before her death? How did Lestat ultimately rescue Louis from his possible death and was he able to communicate to Louis in any way? We deep dive into the answers we theorize will be revealed in season 3.Follow us on social media and join the conversation!Bluesky: thethreebbbs.bluesky.socialTwitter/X: TheThreeBBBsInstagram: bloodbooksandbabble

Join us as we deep dive into AMC's Interview with the Vampire's season 2 episode 7, "I Could Not Prevent It" ... AKA "The Trial Episode"!We talk theories and opinions about Claudia and Louis's trial and whether Lestat willingly played a hand in the prosecution of his own husband and daughter... We even discuss the hand that Louis himself played in Claudia's death.How did Armand "persuade" Lestat to participate in the trial? Is there more to the story that we are missing? What are Rolin and the IWTV team hiding?Follow us on social media and join the conversation!Bluesky: thethreebbbs.bluesky.socialTwitter/X: TheThreeBBBsInstagram: bloodbooksandbabble

Join us for the conclusion of our conversation on Interview with the Vampire season 3 production and "fandom struggles"!For part III, we talk about the end of "Vampchella 2025", including our host Mariam's own experience meeting Sam Reid!We then go on to discuss possible Emmy nominations for the cast of AMC's IWTV series and how we think the new Talamasca series will tie into future plans with IWTV.Follow us on social media for future updates and more content!Bluesky: thethreebbbs.bluesky.socialTwitter/X: TheThreeBBBsInstagram: bloodbooksandbabble

This week's episode, we continue our conversation on production of AMC's Interview with the Vampire season 3!We then interrupt our regularly scheduled programming to discuss toxicity within the IWTV fandom and take some time to discuss how the fandom could improve overall and choose to spread kindness. (This is something we have wanted to talk about for a long time and we felt it was necessary with the current state of the fandom. Take care of yourselves and enjoy! We appreciate you all for listening.)Follow us on social media for future updates and more content!Bluesky: thethreebbbs.bluesky.socialTwitter/X: TheThreeBBBsInstagram: bloodbooksandbabble

This week, Becky, Mariam, and Grace discuss their thoughts on production of AMC's Interview with the Vampire season 3!Just in time before the IWTV Press Tour (April 4th-9th), we chat about specific characters and scenes that we hope to see versus what we think the IWTV Team will actually feature in the third season of the television show. We also debate the pros and cons of what we know so far for the upcoming Immortal Universe series, The Talamasca.Get drunk with Grace and join us for a good time!!!Follow us on social media for future updates and more content!Bluesky: thethreebbbs.bluesky.socialTwitter/X: TheThreeBBBsInstagram: bloodbooksandbabble

What is YOUR favorite Vampire Chronicles ship? Is it romantic or platonic?In this week's episode, Grace breaks down her love of Lesmand for us and Becky shares her thoughts on her favorite ship, Lesvid. We go on to discuss why some of the deepest and most important relationships in The Vampire Chronicles are actually not romantic, but a different kind of love.Follow us on social media for more updates!Bluesky: thethreebbbs.bluesky.socialTwitter/X: TheThreeBBBsInstagram: bloodbooksandbabble

Welcome back for episode 10 of "Blood, Books, & Babble" and the continued conversation of Amadeo/Arun/Armand!Is Armand truly his history he has endured? Becky, Mariam, and Grace deep dive into Armand's time in Venice, Italy with his maker Marius de Romanus and discuss his internal conflict surrounding religion. Why was Marius hesitant to give Armand "The Dark Gift"? Mariam, Grace, and Becky each share their thoughts on how they interpreted Armand's relationships throughout his 500 long years of existence...Grab a snack, a drink, and join us! The Armand Discussion Pt. II is HERE!Follow us on social media for more updates!Bluesky: thethreebbbs.bluesky.socialTwitter/X: TheThreeBBBsInstagram: bloodbooksandbabble

Continuing our "in depth character conversations," Becky, Grace, and Mariam are talking about the one and only... The Vampire Armand!We analyze the beloved character and break down his emotions surrounding his past and dark relationships. Why does he act and react the way he does? Why did Anne write a book from his perspective and how is it interpreted by fans of The Vampire Chronicles?Follow us on social media for more updates!Bluesky: thethreebbbs.bluesky.socialTwitter/X: TheThreeBBBsInstagram: bloodbooksandbabble

The awaited Great Gabrielle Debate is here! As promised, Grace, Becky, and Mariam will be debating their thoughts on Gabrielle de Lioncourt and why we think she was or was not a good mother to Lestat. Tune in to find out why Grace is on the defense of Gabrielle and why Becky chooses the side of prosecution. Bonus: How does Anne Rice's The Sleeping Beauty Trilogy erotica tie into The Vampire Chronicles? Follow us on social media for more updates! Bluesky: thethreebbbs.bluesky.social Twitter/X: TheThreeBBBs Instagram: bloodbooksandbabble

The conclusion to "The Lestat Discussion" is here! PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS EPISODE CONTAINS TRIGGER WARNINGS FOR HEAVY TOPICS OF DISCUSSION, SUCH AS SA, SU*CIDE, ETC. This episode, Becky, Mariam, and Grace focus on Lestat's turning by the vampire Magnus and how his mind changes after having The Dark Gift forced upon him. We analyze how Lestat's turning influences his behavior and relationships throughout the novels, including Queen of the Damned and The Prince Lestat Trilogy. We go on to highlight on Lestat's fear of the afterlife, from The Witch's Place to Memnoch The Devil. You can also tune in for some bonus Lesdaughter (Lestat and Claudia) parellels! Follow us on our social media for more updates! Bluesky: thethreebbbs.bsky.social Twitter/X: TheThreeBBBs Instagram: bloodbooksandbabble

Happy New Year and welcome back for part II of "The Lestat Discussion"! PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS EPISODE CONTAINS TRIGGER WARNINGS FOR HEAVY TOPICS OF DISCUSSION, SUCH AS SA, SU*CIDE, ETC. Join us as we carry on our conversation from our previous episode about Lestat's human life! In this episode, we primarily focus on his passionate and complicated relationship with Nicolas de Lenfent, his childhood friend and first love, and go on to discuss his trauma surrounding Magnus and his turning. Mariam and Grace also share their theories for AMC's upcoming season 3, which involve Magnus, Lestat's father, and Gabrielle. You won't want to miss another segment of "Grace's Tin Foil Hat Time"! Follow us on our social media for more updates! Bluesky: thethreebbbs.bsky.social Twitter/X: TheThreeBBBs Instagram: bloodbooksandbabble

Merry Christmas from us at Blood, Books, and Babble! As a gift from us to you, we wanted to discuss everyone's favorite character (well... our favorite character at least) and start off at the root of it all: Lestat's human life. We discuss how Lestat's human years shaped him and how it has affected his vampirism, from the abuse he endured at home to his relationship with his mother, Gabrielle. We will also share our own thoughts on how we think AMC's IWTV writers will tackle TVL and what we want to see/expect to see in upcoming season 3. Have a very merry Lioncourt... that's not so merry indeed. Stay tuned for part II of our Vampire Lestat discussion, coming out on January 10th, 2025! Follow us on our social media for more updates! Bluesky: thethreebbbs.bsky.social Twitter/X: TheThreeBBBs Instagram: bloodbooksandbabble