Dear Vampire Diaries

Dear Podcast Listener,

APRIL FOOLS!!!!

We have a special bonus episode for you! It’s a throwback to Brigid's third grade budding love of vampires... And perhaps Stefan's love of bunnies...

Sincerely,

Brigid & Grace

-Credits-

Thank you to Patrick Hornig for our theme song!

All quotes taken from:

How, James. (1979). Bunnicula, A Rabbit Tale of Mystery. Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing Division. 

Editing by Brigid

Artwork by Nikki and Grace

Special thank you to Alan Daniel (who illustrated the Bunnicula image) - see cover of Bunnicula Strikes Again!

Dear listeners,

In answer to our bonus ep about episode 13 of Season 2, we sat down to discuss our findings from the Twitter & Instagram polls.

To respond to our discussion: 

Twitter: @dearvampdiaries

Instagram: @dearvampdiaries

or

@itsmeanusha

or email us long-form at: [email protected]

Sincerely,

Brigid & Anusha

Dear Podcast Listener,

Welcome to The Dinner Party!

You know that old question "If you could invite anyone to dinner, alive or dead, which Elijah would you choose?" We'd gladly have him over no matter his dagger-status. 

Sincerely,

Brigid, Mary Beth, & Anusha

- Follow the pod - 

@dearvampdiaries on Twitter and Instagram 

Email us at [email protected]

Anusha on Instagram (spoiler alert for future seasons of TVD) @itsmeanusha

Sensitive themes include: gaslighting, roofie-ing someone against their will, self-harm and suicide, abusive relationship dynamics

We want safety for you. Sending you much care <3

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

Dear Podcast Listener,

Welcome to Crying Wolf!

The only thing we're crying about is how Caroline lost her phone for this whole. episode. And when Matt will bring the condiments over to our table. 

Sincerely,

Brigid, Bryan, & Anusha

- Follow the pod - 

@dearvampdiaries on Twitter and Instagram 

Email us at [email protected]

Anusha on Instagram (spoiler alert for future seasons of TVD) @itsmeanusha

Sensitive themes include: torture, roofie-ing someone against their will, abusive relationship dynamics

We want safety for you. Sending you much care <3

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

Dear listeners,

Does Elena have "Daddy Issues" as the title of episode 13 of Season 2 implies? To respond go to: 

Twitter: @dearvampdiaries

Instagram: @dearvampdiaries

or

@itsmeanusha

or email us long-form at: [email protected]

Sincerely,

Brigid & Anusha

Dear Podcast Listener,

Welcome to Daddy Issues!

Ew is that seriously this episode's name?! It's almost as gross as John himself. 

Sincerely,

Brigid, Mary Beth, & Anusha

- Follow the pod - 

@dearvampdiaries on Twitter and Instagram 

Email us at [email protected]

Anusha on Instagram (spoiler alert for future seasons of TVD) @itsmeanusha

Sensitive themes include: torture, abusive relationship dynamics

We want safety for you. Sending you much care <3

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

Dear Podcast Listener,

Welcome to The Descent!

Happy New Year! Ready to get bummed? It's a long day's journey into night in this one... but undoubtedly one of the most beautiful episodes of The Vampire Diaries yet. 

Sincerely,

Brigid, Mary Beth, & Anusha

Find Anusha on Instagram (spoiler alert for future seasons of TVD): @itsmeanusha

Sensitive themes include: existential crises, grief & caretaking of a sick loved one

We want safety for you. Sending you much care <3

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

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

-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 listeners,

We will be returning for the rest of Season 2 on January 27th. In the meantime, please enjoy this embarrassing Christmas diddy. 

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! 

Sincerely,

the Dear Vampire Diaries Cast

-Credits-

Editing by Brigid

Artwork by Nikki

- Follow the pod - 

@dearvampdiaries on Twitter and Instagram 

Email us at [email protected]

Dear listeners,

Please welcome Anusha to our pod fam! With a background in international human rights law and super TVD fandom, Anusha lends an eloquent, intelligent voice to our deeper discussions of the themes of the Vampire Diaries. She also conducts polls (spoiler alert for those who haven't seen the whole series!) on her instagram: @itsmeanusha

This episode, however, is spoiler-free to where we're currently at in Season 2. 

We welcome a new recurring segment in this introduction and interview with Anusha, as well as explore how she started watching TVD, and why it stands out from other vampire media. We hope you enjoy! We certainly had a blast! 

Sincerely,

Dear Vampire Diaries cast

Dear Podcast Listener,

Welcome to By The Light of the Moon! 

If only this episode was as romantic as it sounds... Join us as we cringe about Tyler's journey and Damon and Alaric's choices in this ep.

Sincerely,

Brigid & Christina

Sensitive themes include: drugging/poisoning someone's drink against their consent, grooming, unwanted advances

We want safety for you. Sending you much care <3

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]