Dear Vampire Diaries

Dear podcast listener,

Welcome to Before Sunset!

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Sincerely,

Deanna & Brigid

You can find out more about Deanna and her work at https://www.deannakoretsky.com/

This episode contains a conversation that touches on torture, abusive relationships, and racism.

We want safety for you. 

If you need help please consider the resources below and take care. 

Suicide prevention resources: https://www.cdc.gov/suicide/resources/index.html 

Info on grooming: https://www.rainn.org/news/grooming-know-warning-signs 

https://www.preventingexploitationtoolkit.org.uk/home/what-is-exploitation/grooming/ 

https://caage.org/help-for-victims-of-adult-grooming/

https://womenagainstcrime.com/how-to-identify-grooming-and-what-to-do-if-you-see-it/ 

United States:

https://www.thehotline.org/

“Internet usage can be monitored and is impossible to erase completely. If you’re concerned your internet usage might be monitored, call us at 800.799.SAFE (7233)”

Canada:

https://www.sheltersafe.ca/ 

https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/health-promotion/stop-family-violence/services.html 

UK

https://www.nationaldahelpline.org.uk/ 

https://www.survivorsuk.org/ways-we-can-help/#section-1 

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Music by Patrick Hornig

Thank you to HBO Max, NBC Peacock, and the CW for our source. 

Editing by Brigid

Artwork by Nikki

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Dear podcast listener,

Welcome to Do Not Go Gentle!

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Sincerely,

Anusha & Brigid

Find Anusha at itsmeanusha on Instagram

This episode contains a conversation that touches on torture, drug addiction, eugenics/genocide, and racism.

We want safety for you. 

If you need help please consider the resources below and take care. 

Suicide prevention resources: https://www.cdc.gov/suicide/resources/index.html 

Info on grooming: https://www.rainn.org/news/grooming-know-warning-signs 

https://www.preventingexploitationtoolkit.org.uk/home/what-is-exploitation/grooming/ 

https://caage.org/help-for-victims-of-adult-grooming/

https://womenagainstcrime.com/how-to-identify-grooming-and-what-to-do-if-you-see-it/ 

United States:

https://www.thehotline.org/

“Internet usage can be monitored and is impossible to erase completely. If you’re concerned your internet usage might be monitored, call us at 800.799.SAFE (7233)”

Canada:

https://www.sheltersafe.ca/ 

https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/health-promotion/stop-family-violence/services.html 

UK

https://www.nationaldahelpline.org.uk/ 

https://www.survivorsuk.org/ways-we-can-help/#section-1 

-Credits-

Music by Patrick Hornig

Thank you to HBO Max and the CW for our source. 

Editing by Brigid

Artwork by Nikki

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Dear podcast listener,

We are back! Welcome to 2026. Thank you to our amazing listeners who wrote in. If you'd like to include you in a potential future mailbag too, let us know if we can read your email on the pod: [email protected]

If you'd like to support our work, please consider donating to our pod so we can keep going! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dearvamps 
If you'd like to learn more about the incredible Janelle Gray, visit www.janellegray.com. 

Sincerely,

Janelle & Brigid

This episode contains conversations that touch on toxic relationships, gaslighting, the Confederacy, adoption, and complex parental/family issues.

We want safety for you. 

If you need help please consider the resources below and take care. 

Suicide prevention resources: https://www.cdc.gov/suicide/resources/index.html 

Info on grooming: https://www.rainn.org/news/grooming-know-warning-signs 

https://www.preventingexploitationtoolkit.org.uk/home/what-is-exploitation/grooming/ 

https://caage.org/help-for-victims-of-adult-grooming/

https://womenagainstcrime.com/how-to-identify-grooming-and-what-to-do-if-you-see-it/ 

United States:

https://www.thehotline.org/

“Internet usage can be monitored and is impossible to erase completely. If you’re concerned your internet usage might be monitored, call us at 800.799.SAFE (7233)”

Canada:

https://www.sheltersafe.ca/ 

https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/health-promotion/stop-family-violence/services.html 

UK

https://www.nationaldahelpline.org.uk/ 

https://www.survivorsuk.org/ways-we-can-help/#section-1 

-Credits-

Music by Patrick Hornig

Thank you to HBO Max and the CW for our source. 

Editing by Brigid

Artwork by Nikki

- Follow the pod - 

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Dear podcast listener,

Welcome to Heart of Darkness!

If you'd like to support our work, please consider donating to our pod so we can keep going! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dearvamps 

Sincerely,

Janelle & Brigid

This episode contains conversations that touch on torture.

We want safety for you. 

If you need help please consider the resources below and take care. 

Suicide prevention resources: https://www.cdc.gov/suicide/resources/index.html 

Info on grooming: https://www.rainn.org/news/grooming-know-warning-signs 

https://www.preventingexploitationtoolkit.org.uk/home/what-is-exploitation/grooming/ 

https://caage.org/help-for-victims-of-adult-grooming/

https://womenagainstcrime.com/how-to-identify-grooming-and-what-to-do-if-you-see-it/ 

United States:

https://www.thehotline.org/

“Internet usage can be monitored and is impossible to erase completely. If you’re concerned your internet usage might be monitored, call us at 800.799.SAFE (7233)”

Canada:

https://www.sheltersafe.ca/ 

https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/health-promotion/stop-family-violence/services.html 

UK

https://www.nationaldahelpline.org.uk/ 

https://www.survivorsuk.org/ways-we-can-help/#section-1 

-Credits-

Music by Patrick Hornig

Thank you to HBO Max and the CW for our source. 

Editing by Brigid

Artwork by Nikki

- Follow the pod - 

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Dear podcast listener,

Welcome to The Murder of One! Please excuse our audio issues.

If you'd like to support our work, please consider donating to our pod so we can keep going! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dearvamps 

Brigid's mic had some issues on this one, it's not your earphones. Sorry for the intermittent clicking! 

Sincerely,

Christina & Brigid

This episode contains conversations that touch on torture.

We want safety for you. 

If you need help please consider the resources below and take care. 

Suicide prevention resources: https://www.cdc.gov/suicide/resources/index.html 

Info on grooming: https://www.rainn.org/news/grooming-know-warning-signs 

https://www.preventingexploitationtoolkit.org.uk/home/what-is-exploitation/grooming/ 

https://caage.org/help-for-victims-of-adult-grooming/

https://womenagainstcrime.com/how-to-identify-grooming-and-what-to-do-if-you-see-it/ 

United States:

https://www.thehotline.org/

“Internet usage can be monitored and is impossible to erase completely. If you’re concerned your internet usage might be monitored, call us at 800.799.SAFE (7233)”

Canada:

https://www.sheltersafe.ca/ 

https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/health-promotion/stop-family-violence/services.html 

UK

https://www.nationaldahelpline.org.uk/ 

https://www.survivorsuk.org/ways-we-can-help/#section-1 

-Credits-

Music by Patrick Hornig

Thank you to HBO Max and the CW for our source. 

Editing by Brigid

Artwork by Nikki

- Follow the pod - 

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Dear listeners,

Happy Holidaaaaays! Please consider donating to our pod so we can keep going! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dearvamps 

Sincerely,

DVD Cast

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Editing by Brigid

Artwork by Nikki

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Welcome to an all-TVDU-spoiler-INCLUSIVE conversation with the incredible Dr. Kendra R. Parker! If you are doing a spoiler-free re-watch, come back and listen to this episode once you've consumed all eight seasons of The Vampire Diaries.

You can find out more about Kendra's work at her website: 

If you'd like to support the podcast's work, please consider donating to our pod so we can keep going! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dearvamps 

Sincerely,

Brigid

Thank you to HBO Max and the CW for our source material. 

Editing by Brigid

Artwork by Nikki

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Dear podcast listener,

Welcome to Break On Through! 

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Brigid's mic had some issues on this one, it's not your earphones. Sorry for the intermittent clicking! 

Sincerely,

Gaby & Brigid

This episode contains conversations that touch on predatory/grooming behavior, suicide, disordered eating, restraining orders, and sexual assault. 

We want safety for you. 

If you need help please consider the resources below and take care. 

Suicide prevention resources: https://www.cdc.gov/suicide/resources/index.html 

Info on grooming: https://www.rainn.org/news/grooming-know-warning-signs 

https://www.preventingexploitationtoolkit.org.uk/home/what-is-exploitation/grooming/ 

https://caage.org/help-for-victims-of-adult-grooming/

https://womenagainstcrime.com/how-to-identify-grooming-and-what-to-do-if-you-see-it/ 

United States:

https://www.thehotline.org/

“Internet usage can be monitored and is impossible to erase completely. If you’re concerned your internet usage might be monitored, call us at 800.799.SAFE (7233)”

Canada:

https://www.sheltersafe.ca/ 

https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/health-promotion/stop-family-violence/services.html 

UK

https://www.nationaldahelpline.org.uk/ 

https://www.survivorsuk.org/ways-we-can-help/#section-1 

-Credits-

Music by Patrick Hornig

Thank you to HBO Max and the CW for our source. 

Editing by Brigid

Artwork by Nikki

- Follow the pod - 

@dearvampdiaries on Twitter and Instagram 

Email us at [email protected]

Dear podcast listener,

Welcome to 1912! 

If you'd like to support our work, please consider donating to our pod so we can keep going! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dearvamps 

For more about Janelle: https://janellegray.wixsite.com/janelle , https://janellegray.wixsite.com/allagrayarea and https://www.echoesofthestruggle.com/ 

Sincerely,

Janelle & Brigid

This episode contains conversations that touch on grooming, disordered eating, restraining orders, and sexual assault. 

We want safety for you. 

If you need help please consider the resources below and take care. 

Suicide prevention resources: https://www.cdc.gov/suicide/resources/index.html 

Info on grooming: https://www.rainn.org/news/grooming-know-warning-signs 

https://www.preventingexploitationtoolkit.org.uk/home/what-is-exploitation/grooming/ 

https://caage.org/help-for-victims-of-adult-grooming/

https://womenagainstcrime.com/how-to-identify-grooming-and-what-to-do-if-you-see-it/ 

United States:

https://www.thehotline.org/

“Internet usage can be monitored and is impossible to erase completely. If you’re concerned your internet usage might be monitored, call us at 800.799.SAFE (7233)”

Canada:

https://www.sheltersafe.ca/ 

https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/health-promotion/stop-family-violence/services.html 

UK

https://www.nationaldahelpline.org.uk/ 

https://www.survivorsuk.org/ways-we-can-help/#section-1 

-Credits-

Music by Patrick Hornig

Thank you to HBO Max and the CW for our source. 

Editing by Brigid

Artwork by Nikki

- Follow the pod - 

@dearvampdiaries on Twitter and Instagram 

Email us at [email protected]

Dear podcast listener,

Welcome to All My Children! 

If you'd like to support our work, please consider donating to our pod so we can keep going! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dearvamps 

For more about Janelle: https://janellegray.wixsite.com/janelle , https://janellegray.wixsite.com/allagrayarea and https://www.echoesofthestruggle.com/ 

Citations for this episode: 

Hudson, Dale M. Vampires, Race, and Transnational Hollywoods. Edinburgh, UK: Edinburgh University Press Ltd, 2018.

Hughey, Matthew W. “Cinethetic Racism: White Redemption and Black Stereotypes in ‘Magical Negro’ Films.” Social Problems 56, no. 3 (2009): 543–77. https://doi.org/10.1525/sp.2009.56.3.543.

Sincerely,

Janelle & Brigid

This episode contains conversations that touch on death of a parent, racism, and kidnapping. 

We want safety for you. 

If you need help please consider the resources below and take care. 

Suicide prevention resources: https://www.cdc.gov/suicide/resources/index.html 

Info on grooming: https://www.rainn.org/news/grooming-know-warning-signs 

https://www.preventingexploitationtoolkit.org.uk/home/what-is-exploitation/grooming/ 

https://caage.org/help-for-victims-of-adult-grooming/

https://womenagainstcrime.com/how-to-identify-grooming-and-what-to-do-if-you-see-it/ 

United States:

https://www.thehotline.org/

“Internet usage can be monitored and is impossible to erase completely. If you’re concerned your internet usage might be monitored, call us at 800.799.SAFE (7233)”

Canada:

https://www.sheltersafe.ca/ 

https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/health-promotion/stop-family-violence/services.html 

UK

https://www.nationaldahelpline.org.uk/ 

https://www.survivorsuk.org/ways-we-can-help/#section-1 

-Credits-

Music by Patrick Hornig

Thank you to HBO Max and the CW for our source. 

Editing by Brigid

Artwork by Nikki

- Follow the pod - 

@dearvampdiaries on Twitter and Instagram 

Email us at [email protected]