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The Vampire Journals

The Vampire Journals

By Morgan Ormond

"Earth Break" creator Morgan Ormond and "Shoe Bones" writer El Haney invite their friends to do a deep dive into each episode of "The Vampire Diaries," a supernatural teen drama on the CW from 2008 to 2016.

We bring our queer perspectives, emotional processing, and knowledge of vampire lore and literature to try and answer the question: "Is this show actually good?"

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Three Killings and a Birthday

The Vampire JournalsFeb 05, 2023

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Evil Blood Sluts at the Daddy's Dead Party

Evil Blood Sluts at the Daddy's Dead Party

In this episode, Klaus throws a "daddy's dead" party at the high school's Homecoming dance. Everyone schemes with Mikael to kill Klaus, and even though Mikael makes him cry, Klaus is still one step ahead. Allegiances change, plots thicken, and Katherine throws a wolfsbane grenade. Please subscribe and share. You can also support this podcast! Click the link below to get started. Content: The Vampire Diaries, Season 3 Episode 9: Homecoming Facebook Page: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Journals Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠   Facebook Group: ⁠⁠⁠⁠The Vampire Journals Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠ Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@JournalsPodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@JournalsPodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠ Co-host, Producer & Audio Editor: Morgan Ormond  (Twitter ⁠⁠⁠⁠@Morgan_Ormond⁠⁠⁠⁠) Co-host: El Haney Experts: Hannah Tsiopanos and Shane Ormond (FatMagicRPG and Cloud Curio) Podcast Cover Art by Bridget Woodbury (IG ⁠⁠⁠⁠@galaxybraindesign⁠⁠⁠⁠) Theme Song: "Vampire Journals" by ⁠⁠⁠⁠Astronaut Mike Dexter⁠⁠⁠⁠.
May 28, 202301:16:21
Originals: Origins
May 14, 202301:14:23
Lexi's 12 Stab Program
Apr 30, 202301:07:23
Break on Through (From the Other Side)
Apr 16, 202301:34:04
Goofy Goofy Prank Prank Klaus
Apr 01, 202301:08:28
Stefan's Murder Wall
Mar 19, 202301:10:48
Dopple Tropple
Mar 05, 202301:24:14
The Daddy
Feb 19, 202301:07:51
Three Killings and a Birthday
Feb 05, 202301:09:23
The Vampire Diaries Season 3 Predictions
Jan 08, 202312:52
Twilight Christmas Special
Dec 24, 202201:57:13
As Damon Lays Dying
Dec 11, 202201:29:25
The Moon Also Also Rises
Dec 04, 202201:19:24
Preparation Hybrid
Nov 20, 202201:09:31
A Ancient Man
Nov 12, 202201:16:36
Klaus: A Twisted F*cking Cyclepath
Oct 23, 202201:09:10
Know Thy Frenemy
Oct 09, 202201:12:17
Fang Shui
Sep 25, 202201:19:13
Dinner for Schmucks
Sep 10, 202201:11:44
Wolves Cry; Hearts Fly
Aug 27, 202201:00:60
The Daddy Issue
Aug 15, 202201:20:36
Simply Staked
Jul 24, 202201:11:14
CLEAR LIES, FULL MOON, CAN'T LOSE

CLEAR LIES, FULL MOON, CAN'T LOSE

In this episode, guest expert Rebecca Torchia helps us recap some confusing plot points: What is the moonstone and why does the Sun and Moon curse make NO SENSE? Elena is on magic house arrest while everyone is trying to figure out a way to stop her from sacrificing herself to Klaus. Meanwhile, Caroline does some werewolf aftercare for Tyler on his first night of transformation.
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Content: The Vampire Diaries, Season 2 Episode 11: By the Light of the Moon
Facebook Page: Journals Podcast Facebook Group: The Vampire Journals Podcast
Twitter: @JournalsPodcast
Instagram: @JournalsPodcast
Co-Host, Producer, and Audio Editor: Morgan Ormond (Twitter @Morgan_TheHuman)
Co-Host: El Haney
Experts: Hannah Tsiopanos and Rebecca Torchia
Podcast Cover Art by Bridget Woodbury (IG @galaxybraindesign)
Theme Song: "Vampire Journals" by Astronaut Mike Dexter.
Jul 10, 202201:10:05
Special Episode: Vampire Thanksgiving

Special Episode: Vampire Thanksgiving

In this episode, we roleplay vampires trying to get invited to a rad party. Quest Friends! Hereafter uses the roleplaying system Under the Neighborhood. This Powered by the Apocalypse TTRPG is designed to emulate adventures from cartoons like Amphibia, The Owl House, and Gravity Falls.

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Facebook Page: Journals Podcast   Facebook Group: The Vampire Journals Podcast

Twitter: @JournalsPodcast

Instagram: @JournalsPodcast

Game Master and Editor: Kyle Decker

Vampire Jeremy (VampJer2000): Morgan Ormond  (Twitter @Morgan_TheHuman)

Vampire Scooter: El Haney

Vampire Corvina: Hannah Tsiopanos

Vampire Coach: Bridget Woodbury

Podcast Cover Art by Bridget Woodbury (IG @galaxybraindesign)

Theme Song: "Vampire Journals" by Astronaut Mike Dexter.

Jun 26, 202201:27:04
Bartering & Martyring
Jun 14, 202201:17:23
Katerina's Past and Elena's Future
May 29, 202201:17:01
Rose, but also Elijah
May 15, 202201:12:51
Vampire: The Masquerade (Party)
May 01, 202201:13:03
Plan Saw Trap
Apr 17, 202201:05:46
I Can't Believe Tyler is a Werewolf
Apr 03, 202201:09:09
Memory and Shame
Mar 20, 202201:11:21
Bad Mood Rising
Mar 06, 202201:05:36
The Strong Lads and Lasses of this Brave New World
Feb 20, 202201:03:14
Hello John, Goodbye John

Hello John, Goodbye John

In this episode, Katherine causes some doppleganger shenanigans, girl-bossing a Love MLM. Stefan and Elena set boundaries while Damon spirals from getting rejected by two women with the same face. Meanwhile, Caroline is about to embark on a killer side story of her own.
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Content: The Vampire Diaries, Season 2 Episode 1: The Return
Facebook Page: Journals Podcast Facebook Group: The Vampire Journals Podcast
Twitter: @JournalsPodcast
Instagram: @JournalsPodcast
Co-Host, Producer, and Audio Editor: Morgan Ormond (Twitter @Morgan_TheHuman)
Co-Host: El Haney
Experts: Hannah Tsiopanos and Bridget Woodbury
Podcast Cover Art by Bridget Woodbury (IG @galaxybraindesign)
Theme Song: "Vampire Journals" by Astronaut Mike Dexter.
Feb 06, 202201:06:59
Love Hard Opening Blooper Reel

Love Hard Opening Blooper Reel

El practices some Sex and the City openings.
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Content: Love Hard
Facebook Page: Journals Podcast Facebook Group: The Vampire Journals Podcast
Twitter: @JournalsPodcast
Instagram: @JournalsPodcast
Co-Host, Producer, and Audio Editor: Morgan Ormond (Twitter @Morgan_TheHuman)
Co-Host: El Haney
Experts: Hannah Tsiopanos and Bridget Woodbury
Podcast Cover Art by Bridget Woodbury (IG @galaxybraindesign)
Jan 02, 202208:18
Love Hard Christmas Special

Love Hard Christmas Special

In this episode, we watched the new Christmas movie "Love Hard" starring Nina Dobrev. 

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Content: Love Hard Facebook Page: Journals Podcast   

Facebook Group: The Vampire Journals Podcast 

Twitter: @JournalsPodcast 

Instagram: @JournalsPodcast 

Co-Host, Producer, and Audio Editor: Morgan Ormond  (Twitter @Morgan_TheHuman) 

Co-Host: El Haney Experts: Hannah Tsiopanos and Bridget Woodbury 

Podcast Cover Art by Bridget Woodbury (IG @galaxybraindesign) 

Theme Song: "Vampire Journals" by Astronaut Mike Dexter.

Dec 21, 202101:25:06
The Vampire Diaries Season 2 Predictions
Dec 19, 202111:21
Season 1 Finale! More Founder's Days!
Dec 15, 202101:20:50
Isobel (aka Jenny From the L-Word)

Isobel (aka Jenny From the L-Word)

In this episode, Isobel makes her debut and boy does she stir the pot. A few of Uncle John's secrets are revealed. Our guest Rebecca Torchia questions why Elena is writing down every single thing that happens. And the tomb vamps start ramping up their villainous plot for the season finale!
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Content: The Vampire Diaries, Episode 21: Isobel
Facebook Page: Journals Podcast Facebook Group: The Vampire Journals Podcast
Twitter: @JournalsPodcast
Instagram: @JournalsPodcast
Co-Host, Producer, and Audio Editor: Morgan Ormond (Twitter @Morgan_TheHuman)
Co-Host: El Haney
Experts: Hannah Tsiopanos and Bridget Woodbury
Special Guest: Rebecca Torchia
Podcast Cover Art by Bridget Woodbury (IG @galaxybraindesign)
Theme Song: "Vampire Journals" by Astronaut Mike Dexter.
Dec 03, 202101:00:05
So Much Blood, So Many Brothers
Nov 21, 202101:14:22
Miss Mystic, Thralled: Listener Strikes Back
Nov 06, 202157:20
Under Pressure
Oct 24, 202158:39
Let the Copyright Infringement In
Oct 10, 202159:13
Ankles Dot Government
Sep 26, 202158:46
INTRODUCING: SHOE BONES
Sep 16, 202101:48
The Real Housewives of Mystic Falls
Sep 12, 202159:44
Episode 15 Promo: Real Housewives Edition Sneak Peek
Sep 06, 202104:40
Fool Me, Brusbands
Aug 29, 202159:30
Honeypot Hat Trick
Aug 15, 202154:55
Mr. Sandman, Dream Me a Decade Dance
Aug 01, 202154:24
Blood(transporting a minor across state)lines
Jul 18, 202101:05:35
The Yearning Point
Jul 04, 202159:35
Episode 10 Promo: The Tastening
Jun 27, 202102:01
Matt Davis: The Never-ending Story of Why This Guy Sucks
Jun 20, 202159:44
Special Episode 9.5 Promo
Jun 13, 202106:17
History Repeating
Jun 06, 202154:30
Episode 9 Promo: AH-LAH-RICK
May 30, 202103:08
Episode 8 Bonus Content!

Episode 8 Bonus Content!

Sometimes episodes are just too dang long! Here are some clips cut from Episode 8, "We Stan-pire This Vampire."

Facebook Page: Journals Podcast   Facebook Group: The Vampire Journals Podcast

Twitter: @JournalsPodcast

Instagram: @JournalsPodcast

Host, Producer, and Audio Editor: Morgan Ormond  (Twitter @Morgan_TheHuman)

Experts: Hannah Tsiopanos (IG @wednesdaythebat) and Bridget Woodbury

Podcast Cover Art by Bridget Woodbury (IG @galaxybraindesign)

Theme Song: "Vampire Journals" by Astronaut Mike Dexter.

May 28, 202109:27
We Stan-pire This Vampire
May 23, 202156:54
Episode 8 Promo: Lexi is Best Wingwoman
May 17, 202101:55
Vicki's Hickey
May 09, 202151:55
Episode 7 Promo: The Spirit of Halloween

Episode 7 Promo: The Spirit of Halloween

Next week, The Vampire Diaries does Halloween! Join us to hear our expert in Halloween culture talk shop.

Starring your host: Morgan Ormond

Along with our experts: Hannah Tsiopanos and Bridget Woodbury

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May 03, 202102:12
Lost Vampire Metaphor
Apr 25, 202151:56
The Vampire Journal's Cut of the Post-Snyder Cut: Vampire Weakened
Apr 11, 202151:43
Episode 5 Promo: Taking Back Our Vampire Narrative

Episode 5 Promo: Taking Back Our Vampire Narrative

After watching all 4 hours of the Snyder Cut right before recording, you have this and much more to look forward to in next week's episode!

Starring your host: Morgan Ormond

Along with our experts: Hannah Tsiopanos and Bridget Woodbury

Apr 04, 202102:17
More Like Family LIES
Mar 28, 202145:27
Episode 3 Bonus Content!

Episode 3 Bonus Content!

Sometimes episodes are just too dang long! Here are some clips cut from Episode 3, "Air Blood: Vampire Tight End."

Facebook Page: Journals Podcast   Facebook Group: The Vampire Journals Podcast

Twitter: @JournalsPodcast

Instagram: @JournalsPodcast

Host, Producer, and Audio Editor: Morgan Ormond  (Twitter @Morgan_TheHuman)

Experts: Hannah Tsiopanos (IG @wednesdaythebat) and Bridget Woodbury

Podcast Cover Art by Bridget Woodbury (IG @galaxybraindesign)

Theme Song: "Evil Rising." Credit: https://www.FesliyanStudios.com Background Music

Mar 24, 202107:05
Air Blood: Vampire Tight End
Mar 15, 202145:17
Bite of the Comet
Feb 28, 202144:37
The Pilot Episode of the Pilot Episode

The Pilot Episode of the Pilot Episode

In this episode, Vicky is the real MVP, Stefan is a big ole meanie, and things like fog, crows, and cap-sleeves are IN SEASON.

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Content: The Vampire Diaries, Episode 1: Pilot

Facebook Page: Journals Podcast   Facebook Group: The Vampire Journals Podcast

Twitter: @JournalsPodcast

Instagram: @JournalsPodcast

Co-Host, Producer, and Audio Editor: Morgan Ormond  (Twitter @Morgan_TheHuman)

Co-Host: El Haney

Experts: Hannah Tsiopanos (IG @wednesdaythebat) and Bridget Woodbury

Podcast Cover Art by Bridget Woodbury (IG @galaxybraindesign)

Theme Song: "Evil Rising." Credit: https://www.FesliyanStudios.com Background Music

Feb 15, 202148:29
The Vampire Journals Trailer

The Vampire Journals Trailer

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Feb 14, 202100:59