Val welcomes filmmaker and paranormal investigator Dash Kwiatkowski to the studio for a heart-felt chat about disappearing queer stories, how their project, Liminal, subverts the corporate model for “ghost shows,” and the swamp ape in Florida is getting away with the perfect crime. You can find Dash on socials @dashkwiatkowski and @dash.liminal on Tik Tok. and find everything Liminal (including where to watch) via their linktree: linktr.ee/liminaltv Also, if you're into niche-interest docs, the competitive barbershop film, "American Harmony" is a must-watch.
Val awakens after a short siesta and a romp in Ocean City, MD before sitting down with her first guest of season 2: Mike Michaelangelo St. Michaels. Seemingly a regular human Executive Business Managerial Consultive Supervisor, Mike's hobby is what brings him to the show: proving the existence of Bigfoot via Bible verse. But Val gets hung up on the fact that despite being in the presence of a vampire (a podcast hostess vampire, at that), Mike does not believe in such creatures of the night. Thanks to Josh Admire for being our guest! He would like our listeners to check out his wife's book of collected poems "Mother Viper" set to come out in Fall 2025. Follow her Insta @SavannahCooperPoet. Follow Josh Admire on Insta too, and see him in some local theater shows: @JoshuAdmire
JOIN THE PATREON FOR COOL PERKS LIKE LIVE SHOWS! In this special LIVE show edition of The Vampire Talk Show, Kelore-X97E portals into the studio and chats with Val about the Lemurian people, pyramids, and silent discos. Thanks to Sybil Eerie for being our guest today. Find all her things here
Get stickers, tarot readings, movie reviews, and live episodes when you join the Patreon! Dawn, the spirit of a ghost light, floats into the studio and talks with Val about theater etiquette, strange units of measurement, and the immortal bard. Thanks to Emily Hoffman for being our guest today! You can follow them on all the socials @mothmanbelievesinu and check out liminal.earth for a plethora of weird stories.
Val tunes in an old radio and picks up her guest: The Hat Man. Part shadow person, all creepy, The Hat Man and Val discuss a Hat Man diet of thought forms, mac and cheese, and the power of memory. Thanks to Douglas Fisher for being our guest today! Follow him on X: @metron2001 and Instagram: @scarborough_gatekeeper
JOIN THE VAMPIRE TALK SHOW PATREON FOR AWESOME PERKS! Val climbs off of her environmental soap box to chat with author and tarot reader, Allison Gunn. They discuss Allison’s book, Nowhere, professional weirdoism, and stalker tarot cards. Allison Gunn is a researcher, author, and tarot reader based out of West Virginia with a penchant for all things whimsical and strange. Her debut horror novel, Nowhere, follows a family whose own tragedy takes a back seat as strange disappearances rip their community as well as their safety to pieces. Inspired by Appalachian and fae folklore, Nowhere is now available for pre-order through Simon & Schuster. Find Allison in all the places here: https://linktr.ee/GunnAndPen Pre-order Nowhere now! https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Nowhere
Val celebrates her Death Day with good friend (maybe?), Agatha the Witch. But Agatha has a bone to pick with Val. They discuss the finer points of addiction, Aggie's familiar, Coal, and her brief stint as a Halloween postcard model. Support, rate, and review the show! Become a Patreon member and receive some spooky perks!
Val has a delightful chat with Pandersera, a Twitch-streaming musician/tarot card reader/artist/Interdimensional Priestess of the Cosmic Shamanism. They discuss mer-people, UFOs, the joy of sound, and they are not above a name drop or two. Pandersera can be found in all these places: Youtube Twitch Bandcamp
Eustice, the son of Nessie, hangs out in a kiddie pool in the studio and chats with his mom’s friend, Val. They talk about hush-hush vacations spots, daddy issues, and what it’s like to grow up with a famous mother. Thanks to Tom McKivergan for being our guest! Support, rate, and review the show!
Val appeases the keyboard phantom from last week's episode in the proper telling of the Legend of Wizard Clip in this first-ever minisode. Sources: The Strange Story of Harper's Ferry, with Legends of the Surrounding Country by Joseph Barry Copyright 1903 The deed referenced in the above account. The Mystery of the Wizard Clip (Smithfield, W. Va.) A Monograph by Joseph Finotti publication year 1879
Val gets her nerd on with author and liminal librarian, Courtney Block. They discuss Midwest Boo Fest, Courtney’s new book, haunted libraries and, a real paranormal experience happens live on the mic to the point that Val freaks out a little. Also, check out the mini-sode coming out this Monday about the ghost story Val sort of tells (because she can’t remember too well, poor old thing) during her chat with Courtney. Stories are important, and getting them right, equally important. And a BONUS episode! YAY! Follow Courtney on Instagram @liminal.librarian Support, subscribe, rate, and review! PLEASE.
Billy Andromeda, aspiring social media influencer from another galaxy, chats with Val about the finer points of influencing, his rough go at Area 51, and fires shots at metal singer and past guest, Lily Andromeda. Support, like, and subscribe to The Vampire Talk Show!
Clyde, the sleep paralysis demon (more accurately, Ali’s SPD), was snagged last minute for the show. He and Val discuss the particulars of Clyde’s job, the use of the term “Old Hag,” and how far a demon has to go in order to preserve their client list. Thanks to Taylor Martin for being our guest! Find him in a variety of performances this summer at the ACT Black Box Studio in Downtown Hagerstown, MD. Visit www.actforall.org for more information.
Val is back in action albeit with a rough voice to bring you her interview with none other than Stacey the Nightcrawler! They talk about the early 2000s, fashion, and the dangers of mixing tacos and Zima. Thanks to Jo for being our guest! Support, like, and subscribe to The Vampire Talk Show!If you have a bit of gossip, a missed connection, or personals ad to share with the show, please email thevampiretalkshow@gmail.com or slide into my DMS on Twitter, Facebook, Insta, or Tik Tok!
Val was quite pleased to welcome Sybil Eerie of the Spectral Sybil Show on the podcast to talk about ghost relationships, old birds, and cheeky characters from the virtual void. Thanks to Sybil Eerie for being our guest today. Find all her things here Support, like, subscribe, and rate The Vampire Talk Show
In this first-ever live episode for Blood Oath Initiate Patreon Members, Val catches up with a very old friend, Wilomena "Willie" Tumbleforth (Noelle) from the outer range of the Fae Realm. They discuss what's currently in season at the farm, where Diet Coke comes from, and ghoul math. Thanks to Noelle for being our guest tonight! She is 1/2 of the hosts from The Quite Unusual Podcast. Support, like, subscribe, and rate The Vampire Talk Show
Val had the distinct pleasure of catching up with her old friend, Jeremiah, the Loveland Frogman of Ohio. A little hot under the non-existent collar, Jeremiah fumes about frog legs as a delicacy, movies that cause pangs of hunger, and how much fame can be a pain in the ass. Thanks to Evan Faber for being our guest! Support, like, subscribe, and rate The Vampire Talk Show
Jamie Nash stops by the studio to talk about his new audio drama podcast, Black Velvet Fairies and other projects he has done in and around Maryland. They also cover what it would take to lure Jamie into the fairy realm and about a couple haunted places in Hagerstown, MD. Find Jamie on Twitter/X as @Jamie_Nash and Black Velvet Fairies wherever you get your podcasts.
Val reconnects with an old bridge-and-tunnel buddy from the Pine Barrens, The Jersey Devil (Tom McKivergan). They discuss the upside of flight, how much they hate leprechauns, and reminisce about the days of the spiritualist movement. Support the podcast by liking, subscribing, reviewing, and joining the Patreon.
Val has one of the most in-demand cryptids on the planet on her show. Steve Squatch divulges all the little secrets of the Squatch clan, throws shade at a few well-known entities, and brings awareness to the masses about the LGBTQ side of the Squatches. Ken Boggle has been studying, reading, and using the Tarot for more than 30 years, traveling all over the world for his clients. Many even say that he has helped them change their lives. His direct, intense, and entertaining approach to Tarot has garnered the respect of not only his clients, but all those who have followed his career. Watch him on the hit paranormal TV show Living for the Dead on Hulu and Disney Plus. Support the podcast by liking, subscribing, reviewing, and joining the Patreon.