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 watch (and mostly spoiler-free) combination podcast is discussing The Vampire Diaries’ “The Day I Tried To Live” (Season 6, Episode 13). Which means we’re talking:

- Unpacking the Enzo vortex, featuring Sarah Salvatore (legit).

- Kai… with feelings?

- Jeremy needing limits. DO NOT give him that pill.

- Caroline’s deep dark truth.

- Twin. Pretty weird, huh?

- Protecting Television’s Melinda Clarke at all costs.

- Fic and counter-fic.

- Sometimes Stefan Salvatore is just Paul Wesley.

- Preventing another “Bloodletting” from happening... all inside of Liv’s dorm room.

- Remembering (?) the Season 4 finale of The Vampire Diaries.

- Dave from Happy Endings.

And you’ll never guess WHO’S with Jeremy.

“HAPPY BIRTHDAY, BONNIE” (“The Day I Tried To Live”)

Whether you’re a Vampire Diaries obsessive or newcomer, join along with hosts LaToya Ferguson (@lafergs—Vampire Diaries obsessive), Morgan Lutich (@LorganMutich—Vampire Diaries obsessive), and Jill Defiel (@jiilbobaggins—Vampire Diaries newcomer) on their new podcast journey. Most importantly, get AMPED (and horny) along with them on this journey. Ya gotta get AMPED.

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The Official CW Promo for “The Day I Tried To Live”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4DvFdOahufA

The Mystic Falls Event of the Week for “The Day I Tried To Live”: Bonnie’s birthday :(

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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 Diaries rewatch-slash-first-time watch (and mostly spoiler-free) combination podcast is discussing The Originals’ “Sanctuary” (Season 2, Episode 12). Which means we’re talking:

- SHE'S HERE. (For real this time.)

- Tender-loving neck snaps.

- The elf inside.

- Bayou Bitches.

- The sapphic energy of skipping rocks.

- Feminism Day: Asylum. GIRL POWER!

- A classic Jill Defiel "ENOUGH."

- REALLY bad accent work.

- Just how hot Finncent is. (Spoiler alert: It’s pretty dang hot.)

- Being even hornier for the pairing of Rebekah/Klaus.

“THE GIRL IN BLACK” (“Sanctuary”)

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The Official CW Promo for “Sanctuary”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q3wgdv1t0iQ

The Mystic Falls Event of the Week for “Sanctuary”: Like we said, Feminism Day: Asylum (also: prelude to a wolfie wedding)

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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 Diaries’ “Prayer For the Dying” (Season 6, Episode 12). Which means we’re talking (and “horning” through):

- A "fun" time of an episode.

- Luke's dumb little face.

- Another hot daddy antagonist.

- New LaToya Delena rant just dropped.

- Things that make us 12 years old (and cry like little 12 year olds). You know, like SNICK.

- IS this a good Tyler Lockwood episode?

- The hunt for a non-white “Colin Phelps.”

- Reclaiming January 6.

- Stelena asking each other, “Are you stupid?”

- Luke: The Surefire Winner of the Merge.

- Bill Defiel.

- Which Jenner is “Pepsi?”

- Liz Forbes: Steroline Warrior.

“THE MERGE” (“Prayer For the Dying”)

Whether you’re a Vampire Diaries obsessive or newcomer, join along with hosts LaToya Ferguson (@lafergs—Vampire Diaries obsessive), Morgan Lutich (@LorganMutich—Vampire Diaries obsessive), and Jill Defiel (@jiilbobaggins—Vampire Diaries newcomer) on their new podcast journey. Most importantly, get AMPED (and horny) along with them on this journey. Ya gotta get AMPED.

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The Official CW Promo for “Prayer For the Dying”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hVFhUVefMpc

The Mystic Falls Event of the Week for “Prayer For the Dying”: THE DANG MERGE, BABY

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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 sleeping with another woman, like, an hour later—we are on an AMPire Diaries break. But you know who’s not on a break? You know who never sleeps? Musical artist P!NK. No, fuck. Wait. We meant to say The Originals character Father Kieran. Sure, he’s dead now. But he’s gone but not forgotten. And have you seen how hot Todd Stashwick is on Star Trek: Picard? Come on. Which is why it’s time for 2023’s much-anticipated Father Kieran Konfessional episode!

What started as a way to gain intel from the AMPie Diaries’ Patreon (subscribe today!) Discord about whether they wanted to “SMASH” or “PASS” on The Originals’ Father Kieran ([email protected]) has now become a totally legit way for your AMPie Queens to absolve our AMPies of their sins. And trust us—y’all do a lot of sinning. Baby Jesus would be so proud of us.

***IMPORTANT BUT WEIRD TECHNOLOGY WARNING*** So, as you might notice as you listen, originally, this episode was somewhat marred by LaToya’s actual mic not being on up top. (So instead, you got computer audio.) But then, through the power of her amazing post-production skills, she was able to fix the issue… to the point that it never really sounded like there was an issue at all. But prior to that fix, LaToya had to edit in a bit. So please, just accept the bit.

***HORNY WARNING*** Oh yeah, we’re still naughty here. Merry Christmas, ya filthy animals.

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 mostly spoiler-free) combination podcast is discussing The Originals’ “Brotherhood of the Damned” (Season 2, Episode 11). Which means we’re talking:

- Jill hot takes are BACK.

- Hey, did you know Aiden's a wolf?

- Daniel Sharman as Kol. Let’s discuss.

- Some brand new boy insights.

- [email protected] NOT [email protected].

- Cami's thesis. We're... intrigued?

- Did you hear about Aiden? He's a werewolf.

- We, unfortunately, have to thank Thomas Jefferson.

- COULD Klaus have ended the war?

- Tatia, is it?

“FAMILY IS WHO YOU FIGHT FOR” (“Brotherhood of the Damned”)

Whether you’re a Vampire Diaries obsessive or newcomer, join along with hosts LaToya Ferguson (@lafergs—Vampire Diaries obsessive), Morgan Lutich (@LorganMutich—Vampire Diaries obsessive), and Jill Defiel (@jiilbobaggins—Vampire Diaries newcomer) on their new podcast journey. Most importantly, get AMPED (and horny) along with them on this journey. Ya gotta get AMPED.

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The Official CW Promo for “Brotherhood of the Damned”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jUuyEztEE74

The Mystic Falls Event of the Week for “Brotherhood of the Damned”: The Great War (heard of it?)... and Carillon Eve

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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 from her… Ah, this week, AMPies, your favorite Vampire Diaries rewatch-slash-first-time watch (and mostly spoiler-free) combination podcast is discussing The Vampire Diaries’ “Woke Up With a Monster” (Season 6, Episode 11). Which means we’re talking:

- #DirectorPaul, Take 2, obviously. But also: #Kainapped.

- PUT TYLER ON. (And maybe TAKE CAROLINE OFF. Just this once.)

- Jill’s got a cold in this episode, be nice to her.

- All of Enzo’s different motivations for the Sarah Salvatore-Nelson saga.

- The Liv/Tyler (not to be confused with Liv Tyler) dilemma.

- Hair. No, not the musical. The body part.

- What is the Surge status in the COLD DRINKS machine?

- We relive the most horrific scene in TVD history.

- 30 days ‘til the next celestial event? Sounds fake.

- TVD finally breaks Jill, as it does us all.

The Scorpion King.

- Tehe… NEW BIT JUST DROPPED.

And please, please, please don’t forget that it’s time. It’s [email protected] time. Confess your sins, AMPies.

“CONTROLLING YOUR MAGIC” ← seriously? do better, gang… (“Woke Up With a Monster”)

Whether you’re a Vampire Diaries obsessive or newcomer, join along with hosts LaToya Ferguson (@lafergs—Vampire Diaries obsessive), Morgan Lutich (@LorganMutich—Vampire Diaries obsessive), and Jill Defiel (@jiilbobaggins—Vampire Diaries newcomer) on their new podcast journey. Most importantly, get AMPED (and horny) along with them on this journey. Ya gotta get AMPED.

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The Official CW Promo for “Woke Up With a Monster”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wUWCt_meYDk

The Mystic Falls Event of the Week for “Woke Up With a Monster”: cOnTrOlLiNg YoUr MaGiC (and a lil’ road trip to Duke)

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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 this week, your favorite Vampire Diaries rewatch-slash-first-time watch (and mostly spoiler-free) combination podcast is discussing The Originals’ “Gonna Set Your Flag on Fire” (Season 2, Episode 10). Which means we’re talking:

- Cami doing… good? No, not just “one good point”... Good.

- How this is a CLASSIC Lyle & Nickerson ep.

- “The Loving Dad” Mikey Mike.

- Unwanted feelings of sympathy for Jackson + ideas on some new ways for Hayley to bully a man who loves her.

- Jill/Freya is gonna be a Fast Burn. (Much like it will be for Freya/Hot Topic.)

- We are BEGGING Marcel to show Davina Kol’s Hamlet lesson.

- ANOTHER incredible Mikaelson performance, courtesy of Black Rebekah (clumsy portmanteau pending).

- Limiting our gag noises because of Jill’s upset tummy.

- Highly-anticipated JILL RANKINGS.

- Poor Kol, facing the Konsequences of his acKtions. 🙁

- Mentally dabbing.

“WHEN TWO SIDES COLLIDE” (“Gonna Set Your Flag On Fire”)

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The Official CW Promo for “Gonna Set Your Flag On Fire”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=obHaZa44JdY

The Mystic Falls Event of the Week for “Gonna Set Your Flag On Fire”: The meeting of the two sides (and Finncent’s magical trap as a result)

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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 favorite Vampire Diaries rewatch-slash-first-time watch (and mostly spoiler-free) combination podcast is discussing The Vampire Diaries’ “Christmas Through Your Eyes” (Season 6, Episode 10). Which means we’re talking:

- Whose eyes, exactly?

- Being along for Enzo's inscrutable ride.

- Luke going back outside.

- “Psychapath,” Australian for “psychopath.”

- Really, the pure force that is Luke Parker.

- Being a high school freshman.

- Missed connections with Kai and Tyler.

- "Sociopathic Ryan Reynolds"... and Jill's thoughts on that. (If you want more Ryan Reynolds talk and Jill lore on the subject, our Patreon is where it’s at.)

- Damon hiding objects.

- The difference between Kai Parker and Cole Turner. (And if you want more where that came from, our Patreon is where Cole Turner Cast is at.)

- The last time Mayor Dad (R.I.P.) tried.

- Caroline's dad (R.I.H.) being gay, of course.

- MONKEY'S PAW.

- We still want Eric Dane on this show.

- #1 Delena shipper, Caroline Forbes.

- The voice of reason, Jeremy Gilbert.

- Ric's (?) gun.

And speaking of our Patreon, to our AMPie patrons: We hope you enjoy our bonus clips from this episode. Because nothing says The AMPire Diaries like tangents about Mario Kart characters and Cole Turner interacting with other sexy villains/anti-heroes.

“ALL ALONE ON CHRISTMAS” (“Christmas Through You”)

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The Official CW Promo for “Christmas Through Your Eyes”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T9dAvULAnb8

The Mystic Falls Event of the Week for “Christmas Through Your Eyes”: Mystic Falls Tree Lighting Ceremony

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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 discussing The Originals “The Map of Moments” (Season 2, Episode 9). Which means we’re talking:

- Which two things can Jill remember?

- “The Originals: The Awakening,” brought to you by… We wanna say… Target?

- Brooke Dubeck from The Other Two.

- Mikaelson sibling birth order AND Mikaelson Pokemon classification.

- A double ah-ooga.

- D.A.D.D.

- The racial implications of making grilled cheese.

- Miss June. Remember her?

- Stanning Yusuf Gatewood.

- Davina seeing Kol’s true face. (By the way: Daviney 4 Eva.)

- Dirtbag behavior in Dirtbag City.

“A HOLIDAY REUNION” (“The Map of Moments”)

Whether you’re a Vampire Diaries obsessive or newcomer, join along with hosts LaToya Ferguson (@lafergs—Vampire Diaries obsessive), Morgan Lutich (@LorganMutich—Vampire Diaries obsessive), and Jill Defiel (@jiilbobaggins—Vampire Diaries newcomer) on their new podcast journey. Most importantly, get AMPED (and horny) along with them on this journey. Ya gotta get AMPED.

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The Official CW Promo for “The Map of Moments”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L6VEcggZjbU

The Mystic Falls Event of the Week for “The Map of Moments”: A Mikaelson Family Christmas In Arkansas

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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 Diaries rewatch-slash-first-time watch (and mostly spoiler-free) combination podcast is discussing The Vampire Diaries’ “I Alone” (Season 6, Episode 9… nice). Which means we’re talking:

- Jill has a question. A good one.

- Finally going Full Enzo.

- You'll NEVER guess who Jill loves.

- Bonnie Bennett misery porn.

- What Liz Forbes can and can’t tell Damon about Caroline.

- Jeremy is... right?

- How hot Klaus is in The Originals Season 3.

- What Stefan and Matt have in common.

- We’re get one step closer to real-life Phone Booth.

- Giuseppe's milkshakes.

- Official confirmation that gin is an evil person's drink.

- American Idol.

- Boy Industries.

Please note that this episode of the podcast was recorded back in early July. Wow. A whole lifetime ago. LaToya wasn’t even writing about The O.C. for Episodic Medium yet. By the way: https://episodicmedium.substack.com/s/the-oc-classic

“A DEAL WITH THE DEVIL” (“I Alone”)

Whether you’re a Vampire Diaries obsessive or newcomer, join along with hosts LaToya Ferguson (@lafergs—Vampire Diaries obsessive), Morgan Lutich (@LorganMutich—Vampire Diaries obsessive), and Jill Defiel (@jiilbobaggins—Vampire Diaries newcomer) on their new podcast journey. Most importantly, get AMPED (and horny) along with them on this journey. Ya gotta get AMPED.

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The Official CW Promo for “I Alone”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F73ge4ygEwA

The Mystic Falls Event of the Week for “I Alone”: A “Salvatore” family reunion and (failing in) getting Bonnie Back home

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