The Articulate Coven has made it to 100!! Thank you to each and everyone who has listened, watched, commented and shared our show over the last eight years. Our next 100 is going to come much faster now that we’re weekly year round.

I hope you enjoy this livestream recording from May 24th, 2025. And watch out for our next livestream to make sure you can join in the fun live. This wide-ranging discussion has a little something for everyone, and culminates in a rundown of some of the best cover songs The Vampire Lestat could bring us if this next season was going to be a jukebox musical.

Up next is Blackwood Farm book club discussions, and a bunch of movie nights while we wait for The Talamasca on AMC and AMC Plus. Here’s to the next 100 and beyond!

All dates are for Patron availability, regular podcast apps & YouTube has the episode a day later.

June 1st: Book Club - Blackwood Farm Part 1 - Chapter 1-10

June 8th: Movie Night - Once Bitten (1985)

June 15th: Book Club - Blackwood Farm Part 2 - Chapter 11-25

June 22nd: Movie Night - The Hunger (1983)

June 29th: Book Club - Blackwood Farm Part 3 - Chapter 26-40

July 6th: Movie Night - The Invitation (2022)

July 13th: Book Club - Blackwood Farm Part 4 - Chapter 41-52

July 20th: Movie Night - Poltergeist (1982)

NEW MERCH!! "We Will Call It Sin When We Cannot Profit From It" and "Abracasazerac" are up now! http://articulatecoven.com/merch

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Thank you to Patron, Toby Krstevski

Book your rooms for Anne Rice’s Celebration of Life on our room block, 

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Articulate Coven Podcast Room Block: October 29 - November 1, 2025 (with ability to extend below pricing 2 days before or after)

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Episode Highlights:

00:00 Introduction and Live Stream Setup

06:00 New Orleans Culture and Community

12:30 Discussion on Interview with the Vampire Adaptation

15:29 Fan Engagement and Community Support

18:28 Political Commentary and Social Issues

26:32 The Weight of Winning

28:25 Coalitions Against Fascism

29:25 The Economic Impact of Events

31:21 Immigration and Global Perspectives

32:46 Feedback on Nosferatu

35:12 Nick Cage and His Unique Career Choices

37:18 The Fascination with Serial Killers

39:20 The Dangers of Nature

41:06 The Role of Captions in Film

43:18 Exploring Literature and Film Connections

53:17 The Importance of Diverse Perspectives

55:50 Metaphors in Horror: Transformation and Identity

56:33 Theories and Speculations on Character Dynamics

01:01:24 Reunion Scenes: Reality vs. Narrative

01:03:28 The Future of the Series: Expectations and Concerns

01:06:31 The Role of Music and Performance in Storytelling

01:21:27 The Importance of Belief

01:21:57 Concerns About Musical Adaptations

01:23:21 The Role of Music in Storytelling

01:25:14 Lyrics and Their Impact

01:27:08 Influences and Inspirations in Music

01:29:10 The Relationship Between the Show and the Rice Family

01:31:29 Character Development and Story Arcs

01:32:28 Cover Songs for Lestat

01:40:27 Creating a Playlist for Lestat

01:46:19 Themes of Love and Sacrifice

01:49:53 Exploring Music and Themes in Storytelling

01:52:42 The Influence of Classical Music in Modern Rock

01:55:20 Cultural Reflections in Music and Film

02:01:33 The Importance of Community and Home

02:06:01 Transitioning to New Literary Adventures