Vamp Jenn's Corner

Frankenstein Day is August 30th and commemorates Mary Shelley's birthday and her classic gothic horror novel, Frankenstein. I share interesting facts about the author and tips on the best ways to celebrate the holiday. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://jennvasquez.com/2018/08/27/how-to-throw-a-frankenstein-day-bash/

Links to content mentioned and/or discussed:

12 Unusual Facts About Mary Shelley

Bride of Frankenstein Cocktail

Fantasy & World Music by the Fiechters

Frankenstein the Cocktail

Freaky Frankenstein Cocktail

Frankenstein Halloween Cocktail

Freaky Frankenstein Cocktail

How to Throw a Frankenstein Day Bash

Midnight Syndicate: Monsters of Legend

Midsummer Scream 2022

The Real-Life Places That Inspired Frankenstein (Smithsonian)

Sour Frankenstein Cocktail

It's been 60 years since the passing of Marilyn Monroe and, in this episode, I'm commemorating the icon's memory. I talk about my visit to an exhibit at The Hollywood Museum, which showcases the actress's personal possessions and other memorabilia from her life. Plus, I share details about what happened during the 50th anniversary memorial service I attended and more. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://jennvasquez.com/2018/05/30/remembering-marilyn-monroe/

Links to content mentioned and/or discussed:

Blonde by Joyce Carol Oates

Blonde (Netflix Film)

The Hollywood Museum

Kissed by Marilyn Monroe Wines

Marilyn Monroe official website

Marilyn: The Passion and the Paradox by Lois Banner

Marilyn Remembered Fan Club

Marilyn Wines

To celebrate the halfway to Halloween mark taking place between April 30 and May 1, I'm discussing the pagan roots of the dates, Walpurgis Night. Plus, I get into the half-o-ween spirit by sharing places to shop for macabre goods, costume predictions, upcoming events and more. Get ideas and inspiration for how to prepare for this spooky season! This episode is also available as a blog post: http://jennvasquez.com/2021/07/23/100-days-til-halloween-guide/

Relevant links and content:

Endless Night

The Glass Coffin

Halloween Fiend PDX

Halloween Happy

Halloween Horror Nights

Jade the Libra

The Lair of Voltaire

LeeAnna Vamp

Michelle Halloween

Midsummer Scream

Mr. & Mrs. Halloween

The Mystic Museum

Spooky Little Halloween

The Spooky Vegan

Tours and Events "Dracula" Tour

VampFangs

Visit London

Walpurgis Night

For all those who are macabre at heart, we look for any way to make holidays spooky, and Valentine's Day is no exception! In this episode, I'm celebrating Valoween and sharing how you can enjoy it too. Plus, I delve into gothic couples in fiction that defy traditional love stories. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://jennvasquez.com/2021/01/28/macabre-ways-to-celebrate-valentines-day/

Content mentioned and/or discussed:

7 Most Iconic Goth Couples

Bram Stoker's Dracula

Bride of Chucky

The Bride of Frankenstein

Carmilla by J. Sheridan Le Fanu

Crimson Peak

Death by Trivia party game

"Eleonora" by Edgar Allan Poe

Freddy Vs. Jason

Friday the 13th: Horror at Camp Crystal Lake board game

Gods of Jade and Shadow by Silvia Moreno-Garcia 

The Lair of Voltaire Gothic Homemaking

Lovecraftian Mansions of Madness mystery game

"Macabre Valentine" Spotify playlist by Vamp Jenn

My Bloody Valentine

The Nightmare Before Christmas Monopoly

The Nightmare Before Dinner cookbook by Zach Neil

The Sleeping Beauty series by Anne Rice

Horrified: Universal Monsters Board Game 

Wuthering Heights by Emily Bronte

In honor of Edgar Allan Poe's birthday on January 19th, I'm sharing fascinating facts about the poet's life and taking a look at his presence in pop culture! This episode is also available as a blog post: http://jennvasquez.com/2019/01/16/poe-pop-culture-a-birthday-tribute-to-edgar-allan-poe/

Links to information mentioned and/or discussed:

"A Dream Within a Dream" by Edgar Allan Poe

Aurelio Voltaire Poe-inspired music: “Graveyard Picnic” and “The Conqueror Worm” on the album Raised by Bats

The Complete Tales and Poems of Edgar Allan Poe

Edgar Allan Poe’s Tales of Mystery and Madness illustrated by Gris Grimly

Extraordinary Tales film (2015)

The Poe Museum

The Raven movie (2012)

The Raven's Tale by Cat Winters

Shadow of the Raven by Nox Arcana

The Simpsons "Treehouse of Horror" episode (aired October 1990)

The Witchery Arts shop

World Introvert Day is January 2nd! What is an introvert? In this episode I discuss introversion and my experience being an introvert, from the challenges to the positives. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://jennvasquez.com/2020/01/02/being-an-introvert-me-myself-and-the-i-word/ 

Links to content discussed and/or mentioned:

16Personalities.com (free personality test)

How Quarantine Is Affecting This Introverted Goth Blogger (Vamp Jenn's Corner blog post)

The Introvert Advantage: How to Thrive in an Extroverted World by Marti Olsen Laney, Psy.D.

Introvert, Dear blog

IntrovertDay.org

MBTIonline.com (Myers Briggs Test Indicator)

PersonalityHacker.com

Quiet Revolution blog

Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can’t Stop Talking by Susan Cain

The Secret Lives of Introverts by Jenn Granneman

Shopping for someone with a dark side? Then take a look at this list of great gifts for the spooky soul in your life! This episode is also available as a blog post: http://jennvasquez.com/2019/12/03/7-gifts-for-the-spooky-soul-in-your-life/

Links to content mentioned and/or discussed:

BlackCraft Cult

D.W. Frydendall

Films to Watch on Goth Day

Films for the Victorian Goth

Heavy Red

Ipso Facto

Joseph Vargo

KillStar

Le Queen Noire

Meagan “Magpie” Rodgers

Meimaro

Menton3

Miss Havisham's Curiosities

MM Fabrications (blog post) & official website

Mothmeister

Northwood Supply

The Oddities Flea Market (blog post) & official website

Rick “Dienzo” Blanco

Shane Izykowski

Top 10 Halloween Books

Top 10 Must-Read Dark Books

VampFangs

Vampire Vineyards

Vampire Wine Tasting Review

Wendy Lee Gadzuk

The Witchery Arts

Find out ways you can incorporate magick, ritual and spiritual practices into your self-care routine! This episode is also available as a blog post: http://jennvasquez.com/2020/06/20/practicing-magickal-self-care/

Links and supplemental information to content mentioned or discussed:

Aeclectic Tarot

Alien: The Official Cookbook

Creepy Concoctions from The Beetle House Cookbook blog post

The Crooked Path Apothecary

Dark Ambient Sound Bath blog post

Deceptive Desserts: A Lady’s Guide to Baking Bad!

Demure Lyfe

Goddess Awakenin'

The Gothic Tarot by Joseph Vargo

Hype Priestess

Ipso Facto

Midnight Light book

Pretty Spirits

The Necronomnomnom: Recipes and Rites from the Lore of H. P. Lovecraft

Seance at Ipso Facto blog post

Sui Generis Magicka (also includes links to Dark Ambient Sound Bath and Coven of Ashes)

"Tarot and Oracle Decks Created For and By Black People" article

Witches Brew

Witch Walk 

To commemorate Anne Rice's recent 80th birthday this October, I'm talking about the author, her work and her influence on me. Plus, I include a special bonus audio clip I recorded from an event I attended where you can hear the writer herself speak about what influenced her when coming up with her vampire tales. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://jennvasquez.com/2018/11/06/author-of-honor-series-part-i/

Relevant links and information to the content discussed and/or mentioned:

AMC: Anne Rice Universe

Anne Rice Official Site

Christopher Rice Official Site

Lestat The Musical

NaNoWriMo.org

Vampire Lestat Fan Club

Join me on a macabre journey as I discuss how countries around the world celebrate Halloween! This episode is also available as a blog post: http://jennvasquez.com/2019/09/03/celebrating-halloween-around-the-world/

Relevant links and information to the content discussed and/or mentioned:

Bran Castle

Derry Halloween

Dracula Tours

Endless Night Vampire Ball

Hollywood Forever Cemetery Presents Dia de los Muertos

Ken O'Malley Samhain Halloween Ireland Tour

Salem Witches' Halloween Ball

Spirits of Meath