The Televoid Podcast

The AMPire Diaries Episode 1: “Pilot” | “The Night of the Comet”

And so it begins: The AMPire Diaries. Naturally, it begins with the first two episodes of The Vampire Diaries, “Pilot” (Season 1, Episode 1) and “The Night of the Comet” (Season 1, Episode 2). It also begins (at least in these show notes) with the opening loglines for the official CW synopses for these episodes:

“DESIRE, HEARTBREAK, ENVY, REDEMPTION, FEAR, AND RAGE, BEGINS NOW” (“Pilot”)

“ELENA MEETS DAMON AND LEARNS ABOUT STEFAN'S PAST LOVE” (“The Night of the Comet”)

The more AMPED logline this time around? It’s gotta go to “Pilot.”

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 along with them on this journey. You just might learn something about yourself in the process.

The Official CW Promo for “Pilot”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y5t1V8XG_JE

The Mystic Falls Event of the Week for “Pilot”: A back to school thing at the Falls

The Official CW Promo for “The Night of the Comet”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qm8LRsgXb7s

The Mystic Falls Event of the Week for “The Night of the Comet”: The Night of the Comet Festival

Introduction: The Televoid presents… The AMPire Diaries

“We know the risk, but we have to podcast…” (or some variation of that intro that will be constantly botched in the actual podcast… and I’m sorry for that — xoxo, Gossip Fergs)

Welcome to The AMPire Diaries: The Televoid’s Official Vampire Diaries recap and rewatch podcast. Hosted by longtime Vampire Diaries fans LaToya Ferguson (@lafergs) and Morgan Lutich (@LorganMutich), alongside first-time viewer Jill Defiel (@jiilbobaggins), The AMPire Diaries is all about The Vampire Diaries… and getting absolutely AMPED to watch and talk about it. Yep, that’s the pun we went with.

Based on no evidence but our own opinions on our conversations during these podcast episodes, this is the only Vampire Diaries podcast where you can find in-depth critical discussion AND completely unhinged horniness about the series. That’s right: One second we’re talking about race or consent or mental illness in The Vampire Diaries, then the next, we’re talking about our crushes or who we really want to smooch in The Vampire Diaries. If you have layers, then this is the Vampire Diaries podcast for you.

In fact, here is what you can expect of the podcast, according to all three of the hosts:

LaToya, who is probably the least correct, says, “1/3 horniness, 1/3 bits, and 1/3 intelligent conversation about TVD.”

Jill says, “25% bits, 25% intelligent convo, 50% horny.”

And Morgan, who is probably the most correct, says, “40% horny, 10% unrelated pop culture, 30% bits, 20% discussions about the episodes.”

For the next few weeks, we will be dropping two episodes of The AMPire Diaries a week — dissecting two Vampires Diaries episodes per AMPire Diaries episode — before (hopefully) settling into a more chill groove of one episode a week. (Heads up: We pretty much recorded all of Season 1 and, while currently in-progress, probably all of Season 2 in a quarantine vacuum.)

In pretty much most of these episodes, we don’t properly plug things like iTunes ratings (5 stars, please) or where to find the podcast… but if you are listening to this podcast, you probably already know where and how to do all that. The AMPire Diaries: We won’t insult your intelligence.

(P.S. The AMPire Diaries' theme song is "More Whiskey" by Tendinite.)

It might still technically be spring, but we decided to put the call out to Summer Girls everywhere a little bit early and come out of hibernation. We're back -- again! Join your hosts @maurae and @lafergs as we discuss Raising Dad and the era-appropriate cameo episode starring LFO's Rich Cronin. Join us in discussing the influence of BBMak on the culture, Academy Award Winner Brie Larson's early disinterest in teen heartthrobs, and why casting Kat Dennings has always proven a good choice.

AS REFERENCED IN THE EPISODE:

THEME/TOO MANY COOKS: https://bit.ly/3bcTy2f

THEME SONG: https://bit.ly/2XLbP2w

YOUNG BRIE LARSON: https://eonli.ne/2XJKDRW

OUR EPISODE OF SABRINA: http://bit.ly/TTV-E037

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STAY TUNED! Even MORE unreleased episodes are on their way.

Into every generation a set of iconic twins is born: two girls in all the world, a chosen two. Unfortunately, the viewing audiences for The CW's Ringer disagreed and this show was swiftly cancelled after only one delightfully campy season. Get ready for us to make a strong argument why that was a huge mistake. Join your hosts @maurae and @lafergs as we talk about the perfect follow-up to our coverage of FPJ's star vehicle, Sarah Michelle Gellar's double roles as Bridget and Siobhan, along with plenty of digressions into basically every major dual role-based piece of media for the past ten years.

AS REFERENCED IN THE EPISODE:

MIRRORS, SYMBOLISM: https://i.imgur.com/C4gnYvY.mp4

GUN/HERMES SCARF DRAWER: https://i.imgur.com/bDPIRsM.mp4

TINY MAN ON THE STREET: https://i.imgur.com/NKN2M7H.mp4

AWFUL TAINTED LOVE: https://youtu.be/P8KnabjQKmw

HALLWAY CCTV SCENE: https://i.imgur.com/uNcgeW4.mp4

PLOT RECAP BY FBI AGENT: https://i.imgur.com/y2wOyUg.mp4

H20 JUST ADD WATER TIK TOKS: https://youtu.be/Gzs8s6ZVa2U

OUR H20 JUST ADD WATER EP: http://bit.ly/TTV-E032

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Time to wrap up our coverage of the second half of the season long chaos that took place on The Real World/Road Rules Challenge: The Inferno. Join your hosts @maurae and @lafergs as they finish the discussion talking about explosive tempers, our never-ending mutual hatred of Julie, and our new campaign to retroactively award CT an Emmy for the scene where he confronts Leah about her being sent to the Inferno.

AS REFERENCED IN THE EPISODE:

CT/LEAH BLOW UP: https://youtu.be/kcEgzvsNby8?t=889

CT/SHANE INFERNO: https://youtu.be/2V_lKLMT-8w?t=1481

JULIE WANTS TO FIGHT CORAL: https://youtu.be/iZDzZPUWdEE?t=945

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Time to turn up the heat and stoke some superficial rivalries! We revisited The Real World/Road Rules Challenge where it, arguably, started going off the rails: The Inferno. Join your hosts @maurae and @lafergs as they start the discussion of our favorite cast members' origins, the stupid hot nature of a thick Boston accent, and what exactly constitutes attempted murder.

AS REFERENCED IN THE EPISODE:

THE FULL CAST: http://thechallenge.wikia.com/wiki/The_Inferno

CORAL AND MIKE ORIGINS: https://youtu.be/16a7w2NLYaM

JULIE ATTEMPTS TO KILL VERONICA: https://youtu.be/GE8Ab1A3Cp0

DAVID'S ACCENT: https://youtu.be/VG088PKLr1E?t=6m9s

TRISHELLE: https://bit.ly/2CBlzU2

DARRELL VS. BRAD: https://youtu.be/Vc_5sgzMtvQ

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STAY TUNED! More new and previously unreleased episodes will be dropping next month.

Surfs up and we're back out catching waves. We revisit the delightfully soapy North Shore and watch their series finale. Join your hosts @maurae and @lafergs as they discuss the financials behind night club ownership, the benefits of eloping, and a twist ending that might be one of the wildest moments covered on the podcast.

AS REFERENCED IN THE EPISODE:

GABE LOOKING TERRIBLE: https://i.imgur.com/quSkCPG.png

LEVERAGE SONGS ARE BETTER: https://youtu.be/s199JqJusGI

THE DUDE IN THE BUSHES THOUGH: https://i.imgur.com/bZYnMDD.jpg

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STAY TUNED! More previously unreleased episodes will be dropping throughout the next few weeks.

Yes, that's right. We returned to the scene of the crime. Literally, a building was burned down and a very serious actor was injured by falling plaster debris! Also Paris Hilton's entire existence is basically a felony. Join your hosts @maurae and @lafergs as they return to look again at MTV's Movie Life: House of Wax to discuss why the Padalecki hate has ceased, a reminder of what an alpha male is, and how this show is the perfect encapsulation of the 2000s.

AS REFERENCED IN THE EPISODE:

PARIS HILTON'S REAL VOICE: https://youtu.be/ZqqAkp8zKp8

PARIS' VOICE AT THE PARTY: https://youtu.be/TBGdcqzKtlY?t=690

PARIS' VOICE MAKING BREAKFAST: https://youtu.be/TBGdcqzKtlY?t=1270

CHAD'S FREAKOUT: https://youtu.be/TBGdcqzKtlY?t=4527

PARIS' VOICE AT THE FLEA MARKET: https://youtu.be/TBGdcqzKtlY?t=5747

CLASH AT DEMONHEAD'S BLACK SHEEP: https://youtu.be/jtrmWnFAHYE

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STAY TUNED! More previously unreleased episodes will be dropping throughout the next few weeks.

We're back, babyyy! Jumping out of the frying pan and into the fire, we're starting off with the aptly titled Freddie Prinze Jr. vehicle, #Freddie! Join your hosts @maurae and @lafergs as we discuss 2000s chef comedies, classism, and the avian flu.

AS REFERENCED IN THE EPISODE:

SHE'S ALL THAT - HACKY SACK SCENE: https://youtu.be/nb_-LuaT03k

KITCHEN CONFIDENTIAL: https://youtu.be/3uXv0anYsMU

HOUSE OF WAX: https://youtu.be/TBGdcqzKtlY

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STAY TUNED! Previously unreleased episodes are on their way.

We took another stroll through the WB archives of forgotten one-season gems and watched all of #BlackSash! Join your hosts @maurae and @lafergs as we discuss martial arts, Evanescence needle drops, and the benefits of channeling your inner rage into powerful lesbian energy.

AS REFERENCED IN THE EPISODE:

EVENT TELEVISION: https://youtu.be/I4bR-p1X46s

EVERY FRAME A PAINTING ON JACKIE CHAN: https://youtu.be/Z1PCtIaM_GQ

MISSY IN THE TUB: https://imgur.com/rbohnqX

GAYYYYY: http://bit.ly/2FDtf6C

DAMON & ELENA'S FOUNDER'S DAY DANCE: https://youtu.be/9ot5Ezkz0lM

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