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The Articulate Coven: Anne Rices Interview with the Vampire & Immortal Universe After ShowUnofficial Podcast & Community for Anne Rice's Interview with the Vampire, Mayfair Witches and Immortal Universe from AMC Author: The Articulate Coven, Ashley and Joel
The unofficial podcast and fan community for Anne Rice's Interview with the Vampire, Anne Rices Mayfair Witches, Anne Rices Talamasca & Anne Rices Immortal Universe as brought to you by AMC. Anne Rice's Vampire Lestat and his Coven of the Articulate are some of the most loved vampires in literary history. This show covers the books, the films and the ongoing tv series from AMC, Anne and Christopher Rice that gives us a peak at their world. Well cover the Interview with the Vampire series starring Jacob Anderson, Sam Reid and from creator and show runner, Rolin Jones. Well also cover the Mayfair Witches series starring Alexandra Daddaro, Jack Huston, Tongaya Charisa and from the show runner and executive producer, Esta Spalding. As well as whatever other Anne Rice created properties AMC wants to produce in the future! Join us, if you would travel the Savage Garden as one of the Coven of the Articulate! Language: en Genres: After Shows, Arts, Books, TV & Film Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it Trailer: |
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15 Years from the Audacity | Book Club: Merrick Part 1 by Anne Rice | The Articulate Coven
Episode 91
Monday, 24 March, 2025
In this episode of the Articulate Coven, hosts Joel and Ashley delve into Anne Rice's 'Merrick', exploring the nuances of the book, the characters, and the implications of the possible TV adaptations. They discuss their experiences with the audiobook, the significance of characters like David Talbot and Aaron Lightner, and the complexities of Merrick's character.If you like Anne Rice and her vampires or witches enough to read this, then you like them enough to join our cult...I mean Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/articulatecoven/ If Facebook isn’t your thing, we also have a Discord: https://articulatecoven.com/discord or follow us on Threads, Bluesky, TikTok or Instagram @articulatecovenpodThis episode & all of our videos are made possible by our Patrons.Thank you to our Fledglings: Sharlien, Gaica, Amiee DiBrango, Heather Heise, Mel Rosina, Sarah Louise, Mimi, Holly Robertson, The Shermanator, Casey Forester, Natalie Perkins, Lucia Grey and GrumpyOldBob56.Thank you to our Makers: Gabbi Necklen, Angela Stephenson, Mendi Raftery, Brat Prince Bran, Mandy Taylor, Judith Tigner, Dani Moreira, Derek Lord, Brittany Cavness, Toby Krstevski, Dorothy Johnson, Nicole Mazza, Periwinkle000, Karyn L., OnHerPeriods, Stephanie Deal, Aly Galloway, Kevin, ComixFan, Cortney, Gertzy Zee, and Tammy Issac.Thank to Children of the Millenia: Madame Mère, Catherine Thurmond, Loriann O'Malia, Donny Kanone, Rashaad Bell, Jennifer Morgan, Danielle Rupino, Jolee, Mandy B. and Stephen Dean.and Our Eternal Gratitude to Queen of the Damned, Nancee Ward.Get episodes & videos on our Patreon, a week earlier than YouTube. http://articulatecoven.com/join Chapters00:00 Introduction to the Articulate Coven03:36 Exploring the Book: Merrick06:32 Character Connections and Development09:38 The Talamasca and Its Role12:37 David Talbot's Journey15:27 Themes of Love and Loss18:38 The Witch of Indoor and Biblical References27:09 The Witch of Endor and Saul's Downfall29:04 David's Immortal Hubris30:29 Reflections on Youth and Audacity31:04 Merrick's Character and Alcoholism31:51 The Concept of La Mystère34:06 Retconning the Mayfair Witches35:03 Merrick's Connection to David37:11 Aaron Lightner's Importance40:18 The Complexity of Relationships42:34 David's Struggles with Desire45:10 Vampirism and Spirituality49:39 Exploring Voodoo and Religious Symbolism53:04 Exploring Complex Relationships55:17 The Power of Voodoo and Spirituality56:12 The Talamasca and Secrets of the Supernatural01:00:12 The Haunting of Claudia and the Nature of Spirits01:03:14 New Orleans: A Love Letter in Literature01:06:18 Moral Ambiguities and the Nature of Evil01:10:15 Looking Ahead: Future Discussions and Themes
