The AMPire Diaries

By LaToya Ferguson, Morgan Lutich, & Jill Defiel

What's The AMPire Diaries about?

A podcast about The Vampire Diaries that is part re-watch, part first-watch, and all horny for Mystic Falls and its various conspicuously attractive characters.

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The AMPire Diaries episodes:

03.29.2024
113 - The Originals - The Devil Is Damned
The AMPire Diaries Episode 113: The Originals - “The Devil Is Damned” Ah, Finncent. Ah, Freya. Ah, Elijah. This season of television really gives it all to us, doesn’t it, AMPies? And don’t even get us started on the Hayley and...
03.22.2024
112 - The Vampire Diaries - The Day I Tried to Live
The AMPire Diaries Episode 112: The Vampire Diaries - “The Day I Tried To Live” It’s Bonnie’s birthday, so naturally: She’s fulfilling a suicide pact! (Hold for applause in the form of tears.) Because this week, your favorite Vampire Diaries rewatch-slash-first-time...
02.23.2024
111 - The Originals - Sanctuary
The AMPire Diaries Episode 111: The Originals - “Sanctuary” As a wise woman once said, “Us girls gotta stick together.” And you know what? She was really onto something. So let’s get into it, girlies! This week, AMPies, your favorite Vampire...
01.26.2024
110 - The Vampire Diaries - Prayer For the Dying
The AMPire Diaries Episode 110: The Vampire Diaries - “Prayer For the Dying” AMPies, catch us outside (ESPECIALLY if you’re Luke Parker), because this week, AMPies, your favorite Vampire Diaries rewatch-slash-first-time watch (and mostly spoiler-free) combination podcast is discussing The Vampire...
12.25.2023
BONUS: The AMPire Diaries Presents… Father Kieran Konfessional (2023 Edition)
BONUS: The AMPire Diaries Presents… Father Kieran Konfessional (2023 Edition) Hark! The herald AMPies sing. Oh yes, it is that time of year again, AMPies. Please, please, please: salute. Much like Ross and Rachel once were—though that will NEVER excuse Ross...
12.08.2023
109 - The Originals - Brotherhood of the Damned (feat. Michael Chasin)
The AMPire Diaries Episode 109: The Originals - “Brotherhood of the Damned” (feat. Michael Chasin) There’s a boy on the podcast again. Sorry, I couldn’t think of anything clever this week. Because this week, your favorite Vampire Diaries rewatch-slash-first-time watch (and...
11.17.2023
108 - The Vampire Diaries - Woke Up With a Monster
The AMPire Diaries Episode 108: The Vampire Diaries - “Woke Up With a Monster” You remember how Meredith Fell was an expert on using vampire blood to cure any and all medical ailments? Caroline Forbes really should’ve gotten her second opinion...
10.27.2023
107 - The Originals - Gonna Set Your Flag on Fire
The AMPire Diaries Episode 107: The Originals - “Gonna Set Your Flag on Fire” Did someone say “bottle episode?” Well, they would be wrong because only one of the plotlines is contained in a single location. But why split hairs? Because...
10.20.2023
106 - The Vampire Diaries - Christmas Through Your Eyes
The AMPire Diaries Episode 106: The Vampire Diaries - “Christmas Through Your Eyes” You know what we could all really use, AMPies? A spooOOooky Christmas. Oh yes, ‘tis the season for everyone’s favorite holiday: Christmas in October. Because this week, your...
10.13.2023
105 - The Originals - The Map of Moments
The AMPire Diaries Episode 105: The Originals - “The Map of Moments” AMPies, it is Christmas in October! Jingle bells, etc. In the holiday spirit, this week, your triumphantly returned favorite Vampire Diaries rewatch-slash-first-time watch (and mostly spoiler-free) combination podcast is...
10.06.2023
104 - The Vampire Diaries - I Alone
The AMPire Diaries Episode 104: The Vampire Diaries - “I Alone” Oh, AMPies… We’re back! And better than ever. Well, maybe not. But we are back. And we are back on our Vampy D’s grind. This week, your much-awaited favorite Vampire...
06.30.2023
103 - The Originals - The Brothers That Care Forgot
The 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,...
06.23.2023
102 - The Vampire Diaries - Fade Into You
The 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...
06.16.2023
101 - The Originals - Chasing the Devil's Tail
The AMPire Diaries Episode 101: The Originals - “Chasing the Devil’s Tail” And now onto 100 more episodes, AMPies. That’s right, we are (surprisingly) back for more TVD Universe talk. (TV… to talk about.) This week, your favorite Vampire Diaries rewatch-slash-first-time...
05.26.2023
100 - 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)...
05.19.2023
U Talkin' TVDverse Spoilees 2 Me?: A LaToya & Morgan Exclusive (Episode 99 Bonus Clip)
During the intro for Episode 99 (The Originals, "Wheel Inside the Wheel"), LaToya and Morgan got to talking about their respective thoughts on their Originals Season 2 and Season 3 viewings, respectively. They went on to talk spoilers for both...
05.19.2023
099 - The Originals - Wheel Inside the Wheel
The 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,...
04.29.2023
098 - The Vampire Diaries - The More You Ignore Me, The Closer I Get (feat. Michael Chasin)
The AMPire Diaries Episode 98: The Vampire Diaries - “The More You Ignore Me, The Closer I Get” (feat. Michael Chasin) No Bonnie, no Kai… some worries? As always, you’ll just have to listen to your AMPie Queens and resident boy,...
04.21.2023
097 - The Originals - Red Door
The AMPire Diaries Episode 97: The Originals - “Red Door” Does anyone else have the musical stylings of Tracy Chapman stuck in their head? No? Just us? Alright then. Well, this week, your favorite Vampire Diaries rewatch-slash-first-time watch (and mostly spoiler-free)...
04.15.2023
096 - The Vampire Diaries - The World Has Turned and Left Me Here
The AMPire Diaries Episode 96: The Vampire Diaries - “The World Has Turned and Left Me Here” Alright, AMPies. If you’ve been following along on social media, you’ll know that this particular episode’s lateness was the result of technical difficulties: hard...
03.31.2023
095 - The Originals - Live and Let Die
The AMPire Diaries Episode 95: The Originals - “Live and Let Die” Nothing like an ice cold beer… right, Cami? This week, your favorite Vampire Diaries rewatch-slash-first-time watch (and mostly spoiler-free) combination podcast is discussing The Originals’ “Live and Let Die”...
03.24.2023
094 - The Vampire Diaries - Black Hole Sun
The 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...
03.17.2023
093 - The Originals - Every Mother's Son (feat. Michael Chasin)
The AMPire Diaries Episode 93: The Originals - “Every Mother’s Son” (feat. Michael Chasin) Let’s talk about BOYS, BA-BY! This week, your favorite Vampire Diaries rewatch-slash-first-time watch (and mostly spoiler-free) combination podcast is discussing The Originals’ “Every Mother’s Son” (Season 2,...
03.10.2023
092 - The Vampire Diaries - Welcome to Paradise
The 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...
03.03.2023
091 - The Originals - Alive and Kicking
The 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...
02.25.2023
090 - The Vampire Diaries - Yellow Ledbetter
The 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...
02.17.2023
089 - The Originals - Rebirth
The 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...
02.10.2023
088 - The Vampire Diaries - I'll Remember
The AMPire Diaries Episode 88: The Vampire Diaries - “I’ll Remember” What’s that sound, AMPies? That’s the sound of your AMPie Queens chanting “SEASON 6! SEASON 6! SEASON 6!” Finally, The AMPire Diaries have made it to the Promised Land–and we’re...
12.25.2022
BONUS: The AMPire Diaries Presents… Father Kieran Konfessional
BONUS: The AMPire Diaries Presents… Father Kieran Konfessional Hello, AMPies! With The Vampire Diaries (Season 5) and The Originals (Season 1) coverage completed and your AMPie Queens taking a much-needed break (at least on the feed, not so much behind the...
12.16.2022
087 - 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...
12.09.2022
086 - 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...
11.18.2022
085 - The Vampire Diaries - Promised Land
The AMPire Diaries Episode 85: The Vampire Diaries - “Promised Land” Do you hear the yammering, AMPies? Honestly, it’s pretty hard to miss. Unless you’re the townspeople of Mystic Falls, it seems. So this week, your favorite Vampire Diaries rewatch-slash-first-time watch...
11.11.2022
084 - The Originals - The Battle of New Orleans
The AMPire Diaries Episode 84: The Originals - “The Battle of New Orleans” Cami Lovers, once again, this episode may not be for you… But please, listen anyway! (We may not love her, but we do love you.) This week, your...
10.31.2022
Cole Turner Cast - 004 - All Halliwell's Eve (feat. Jill Defiel) (PATREON RE-RELEASE)
Cole Turner Cast Episode 4: “You Should Spend Halloween With Family” AMPies! The following podcast episode is from our joint AMPire Diaries/Angel On Top Patreon exclusive podcast, Cole Turner Cast. Please enjoy this spooky episode and peek behind the curtain of...
10.28.2022
083 - The Vampire Diaries - What Lies Beneath
The AMPire Diaries Episode 83: The Vampire Diaries - “What Lies Beneath” Never have I ever… Not read the show notes! (This is clearly a test. If you do not acknowledge these show notes, we’ll know which of you AMPies...
09.30.2022
082 - The Originals - A Closer Walk With Thee
The AMPire Diaries Episode 82: The Originals - “A Closer Walk With Thee” Welcome to Klaus ‘Cast! The only podcast all about Klaus Mikaelson, the best character of the Vampire Diaries Universe! The podcast that has never said a bad word...
09.29.2022
CANCEL CORNER: Lea Michele (BONUS -- From the Vault)
AMPies, if you remember back in Season 2 of The AMPire Diaries, there was a moment (in Episode 22)where co-host Morgan learned many, many bad things about Lea Michele in real-time. In the episode itself, those moments were edited out...
09.11.2022
081 - The Vampire Diaries - Man on Fire
The 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’...
09.03.2022
080 - The Originals - An Unblinking Death
The 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...
08.27.2022
079 - The Vampire Diaries - Resident Evil
The 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...
08.13.2022
078 - The Originals - The Big Uneasy
The 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...
07.30.2022
077 - The Vampire Diaries - Rescue Me
The 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...
07.23.2022
076 - 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)...
07.09.2022
075 - The Originals - Moon Over Bourbon Street
The 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...
07.02.2022
074 - The Originals - Farewell to Storyville
The 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...
06.17.2022
073 - The Vampire Diaries - Gone Girl
The 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...
06.10.2022
BTS: The AMPire Diaries' New Originals Theme (The AMPire Diaries Episode 72 Bonus Clip)
BONUS: Behind the Scenes: The AMPire Diaries' New Originals Theme If you’ve listened to episode 72 (“Le Grand Guignol”) of the podcast, then you know that your AMPie Queens have created a brand new theme for their Originals coverage. In this...
06.10.2022
072 - The Originals - Le Grand Guignol
The 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...
06.04.2022
071 - The Vampire Diaries - No Exit
The 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....
05.27.2022
070 - The Originals - Long Way Back From Hell
The 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,...

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The AMPire Diaries episodes:

113 - The Originals - The Devil Is Damned

112 - The Vampire Diaries - The Day I Tried to Live

111 - The Originals - Sanctuary

110 - The Vampire Diaries - Prayer For the Dying

BONUS: The AMPire Diaries Presents… Father Kieran Konfessional (2023 Edition)

109 - The Originals - Brotherhood of the Damned (feat. Michael Chasin)

108 - The Vampire Diaries - Woke Up With a Monster

107 - The Originals - Gonna Set Your Flag on Fire

106 - The Vampire Diaries - Christmas Through Your Eyes

105 - The Originals - The Map of Moments

104 - The Vampire Diaries - I Alone

103 - The Originals - The Brothers That Care Forgot

102 - The Vampire Diaries - Fade Into You

101 - The Originals - Chasing the Devil's Tail

100 - The Vampire Diaries - Do You Remember the First Time? (feat. Michael Chasin)

U Talkin' TVDverse Spoilees 2 Me?: A LaToya & Morgan Exclusive (Episode 99 Bonus Clip)

099 - The Originals - Wheel Inside the Wheel

098 - The Vampire Diaries - The More You Ignore Me, The Closer I Get (feat. Michael Chasin)

097 - The Originals - Red Door

096 - The Vampire Diaries - The World Has Turned and Left Me Here

095 - The Originals - Live and Let Die

094 - The Vampire Diaries - Black Hole Sun

093 - The Originals - Every Mother's Son (feat. Michael Chasin)

092 - The Vampire Diaries - Welcome to Paradise

091 - The Originals - Alive and Kicking

090 - The Vampire Diaries - Yellow Ledbetter

089 - The Originals - Rebirth

088 - The Vampire Diaries - I'll Remember

BONUS: The AMPire Diaries Presents… Father Kieran Konfessional

087 - The Vampire Diaries - Home (feat. Michael Chasin) (Season 5 Finale)

086 - The Originals - From a Cradle to a Grave (Season 1 Finale)

085 - The Vampire Diaries - Promised Land

084 - The Originals - The Battle of New Orleans

Cole Turner Cast - 004 - All Halliwell's Eve (feat. Jill Defiel) (PATREON RE-RELEASE)

083 - The Vampire Diaries - What Lies Beneath

082 - The Originals - A Closer Walk With Thee

CANCEL CORNER: Lea Michele (BONUS -- From the Vault)

081 - The Vampire Diaries - Man on Fire

080 - The Originals - An Unblinking Death

079 - The Vampire Diaries - Resident Evil

078 - The Originals - The Big Uneasy

077 - The Vampire Diaries - Rescue Me

076 - The Vampire Diaries - While You Were Sleeping (feat. Michael Chasin)

075 - The Originals - Moon Over Bourbon Street

074 - The Originals - Farewell to Storyville

073 - The Vampire Diaries - Gone Girl

BTS: The AMPire Diaries' New Originals Theme (The AMPire Diaries Episode 72 Bonus Clip)

072 - The Originals - Le Grand Guignol

071 - The Vampire Diaries - No Exit

070 - The Originals - Long Way Back From Hell