web02.fireside.fm Fri, 01 May 2026 16:58:36 -0500 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) Vampires Ruined My Life - Episodes Tagged with “Vampire” https://vampiresruinedmylife.fireside.fm/tags/vampire Wed, 22 Feb 2023 03:00:00 -0800 Vampires! We're fans and it's ruined our lives. Sort of. So we're making this podcast to dissect the lore, tropes, and motifs of our most beloved bloodsuckers. Hosted by lifelong vampire fans Chael and Tori. Join us as we discuss tropes, popular vampire media and books, and everything about the fanged undead. en episodic Taking a Bite Out of Undead Media Vampires Ruined My Life Vampires! We're fans and it's ruined our lives. Sort of. So we're making this podcast to dissect the lore, tropes, and motifs of our most beloved bloodsuckers. Hosted by lifelong vampire fans Chael and Tori. Join us as we discuss tropes, popular vampire media and books, and everything about the fanged undead. yes Vampires Ruined My Life vampiresruinedmylife@gmail.com Episode 21: 21: Vampire Hunter D https://vampiresruinedmylife.fireside.fm/21 984aa2de-94c6-4abe-82e5-88e6b4e210b0 Wed, 22 Feb 2023 03:00:00 -0800 Vampires Ruined My Life full Vampires Ruined My Life 51:14 no <p><em>Vampire Hunter D</em></p> <p>Tonight, we’re discussing the anime OVA Vampire Hunter D (1985) and Vampire Hunter D: Bloodlust (2000). Plus we talk a lot about anime and anime conventions in this trip down memory lane.</p> <p><em><strong>Sources:</strong></em></p> <p><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vampire_Hunter_D_(1985_film)">Vampire Hunter D (1985) - Wikipedia&nbsp;</a></p> <p><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vampire_Hunter_D:_Bloodlust">Vampire Hunter D Bloodlust - Wikipedia</a></p> <p><strong>Socials:</strong></p> <p>Find us on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/vampiresruined">@VampiresRuined</a> and on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/vampiresruinedpodcast/">@VampiresRuinedPodcast</a></p> <p>Email us at <a href="mailto:vampiresruinedmylife@gmail.com">vampiresruinedmylife@gmail.com</a></p> <p><strong>Other:</strong></p> <p>Our music is edited and mixed by Vic-Ra the Neverliving, and includes:</p> <ul> <li>“Dark Halloween Night” by Chase Alan Willis</li> <li>“Toccata and Fugue in D Minor” by Johann Sebastian Bach and performed by Kevin MacLeod</li> </ul> <p>This episode of <em>Vampires Ruined My Life</em> was recorded on February 12, 2023.</p> <p>It was released on Wednesday, February 22, 2023.</p> Vampire Hunter D, vampire, anime, vampire anime Vampire Hunter D

Tonight, we’re discussing the anime OVA Vampire Hunter D (1985) and Vampire Hunter D: Bloodlust (2000). Plus we talk a lot about anime and anime conventions in this trip down memory lane.

Sources:

Vampire Hunter D (1985) - Wikipedia 

Vampire Hunter D Bloodlust - Wikipedia

Socials:

Find us on Twitter @VampiresRuined and on Instagram @VampiresRuinedPodcast

Email us at vampiresruinedmylife@gmail.com

Other:

Our music is edited and mixed by Vic-Ra the Neverliving, and includes:

  • “Dark Halloween Night” by Chase Alan Willis
  • “Toccata and Fugue in D Minor” by Johann Sebastian Bach and performed by Kevin MacLeod

This episode of Vampires Ruined My Life was recorded on February 12, 2023.

It was released on Wednesday, February 22, 2023.

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Tonight, we’re discussing the anime OVA Vampire Hunter D (1985) and Vampire Hunter D: Bloodlust (2000). Plus we talk a lot about anime and anime conventions in this trip down memory lane.

Sources:

Vampire Hunter D (1985) - Wikipedia 

Vampire Hunter D Bloodlust - Wikipedia

Socials:

Find us on Twitter @VampiresRuined and on Instagram @VampiresRuinedPodcast

Email us at vampiresruinedmylife@gmail.com

Other:

Our music is edited and mixed by Vic-Ra the Neverliving, and includes:

  • “Dark Halloween Night” by Chase Alan Willis
  • “Toccata and Fugue in D Minor” by Johann Sebastian Bach and performed by Kevin MacLeod

This episode of Vampires Ruined My Life was recorded on February 12, 2023.

It was released on Wednesday, February 22, 2023.

]]> Episode 16: 15: Salem's Lot (2004 Miniseries) https://vampiresruinedmylife.fireside.fm/16 8749acbd-a3e4-4728-9cab-daa3819f38d3 Wed, 23 Nov 2022 03:00:00 -0800 Vampires Ruined My Life full Vampires Ruined My Life 1:04:12 no <p>There have been a few adaptations of Stephen King’s vampire novel <em>Salem’s Lot</em> over the years. Today, we discuss the 2004 TNT Miniseries Adaptation, starring Rob Lowe and Andre Braugher. Not going to lie, it’s kind of a mess. We discuss the story, what worked and what didn’t, and the vampire lore.</p> <p><strong>Socials:</strong></p> <p>Find us on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/vampiresruined">@VampiresRuined</a> and on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/vampiresruinedpodcast/">@VampiresRuinedPodcast</a></p> <p>Email us at <a href="mailto:vampiresruinedmylife@gmail.com">vampiresruinedmylife@gmail.com</a></p> <p><strong>Other:</strong></p> <p>Our music is edited and mixed by Vic-Ra the Neverliving, and includes:</p> <ul> <li>“Dark Halloween Night” by Chase Alan Willis</li> <li>“Toccata and Fugue in D Minor” by Johann Sebastian Bach and performed by Kevin MacLeod</li> </ul> <p>This episode of <em>Vampires Ruined My Life</em> was recorded on March 27, 2022.</p> <p>It was released on Wednesday, November 23, 2022.</p> salem's lot, stephen king, vampires, vampire tv There have been a few adaptations of Stephen King’s vampire novel Salem’s Lot over the years. Today, we discuss the 2004 TNT Miniseries Adaptation, starring Rob Lowe and Andre Braugher. Not going to lie, it’s kind of a mess. We discuss the story, what worked and what didn’t, and the vampire lore.

Socials:

Find us on Twitter @VampiresRuined and on Instagram @VampiresRuinedPodcast

Email us at vampiresruinedmylife@gmail.com

Other:

Our music is edited and mixed by Vic-Ra the Neverliving, and includes:

  • “Dark Halloween Night” by Chase Alan Willis
  • “Toccata and Fugue in D Minor” by Johann Sebastian Bach and performed by Kevin MacLeod

This episode of Vampires Ruined My Life was recorded on March 27, 2022.

It was released on Wednesday, November 23, 2022.

]]> There have been a few adaptations of Stephen King’s vampire novel Salem’s Lot over the years. Today, we discuss the 2004 TNT Miniseries Adaptation, starring Rob Lowe and Andre Braugher. Not going to lie, it’s kind of a mess. We discuss the story, what worked and what didn’t, and the vampire lore.

Socials:

Find us on Twitter @VampiresRuined and on Instagram @VampiresRuinedPodcast

Email us at vampiresruinedmylife@gmail.com

Other:

Our music is edited and mixed by Vic-Ra the Neverliving, and includes:

  • “Dark Halloween Night” by Chase Alan Willis
  • “Toccata and Fugue in D Minor” by Johann Sebastian Bach and performed by Kevin MacLeod

This episode of Vampires Ruined My Life was recorded on March 27, 2022.

It was released on Wednesday, November 23, 2022.

]]> Episode 7: 6: Vampire Slayers https://vampiresruinedmylife.fireside.fm/7 a3072542-dab4-45bc-b340-6c8e8e16c5a8 Wed, 22 Dec 2021 01:00:00 -0800 Vampires Ruined My Life full Vampires Ruined My Life 1:05:32 no <p>Good evening, dark ones and those who join us in the dark. This evening, we're discussing vampire slayers and hunters. As long as there have been stories about monsters, there have been stories about heroes who fight those monsters. Vampires are no exception. Most of us here are fanged fiends who are unapologetically #TeamVampire, but even we must admit sometimes vampires go too far and must be stopped. So join us as we discuss some favorite and notable vampire hunters and slayers and why we can appreciate them. </p> <p><br></p> <p><strong>Socials:</strong></p> <p>Find us on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/vampiresruined" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">@VampiresRuined</a> and on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/vampiresruinedpodcast/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">@VampiresRuinedPodcast</a></p> <p><strong>Links and Sources:</strong></p> <p><a href="https://www.nationalgeographic.co.uk/history-and-civilisation/2019/10/how-did-18th-century-vampire-hunters-identify-undead-blood-and" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">How did 18th-century vampire hunters identify the undead? Blood and fingernails. By Oscar Urbiola</a> - National Geographic</p> <p><a href="https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/VampireHunter" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">TVTropes: Vampire Hunters</a></p> <p><a href="https://vampirediaries.fandom.com/wiki/Vampire_Hunter" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Vampire Diaries Fan Wiki: Vampire Hunters</a></p> <p><a href="https://countduckula.fandom.com/wiki/Count_Duckula" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Count Duckula Fandom Wiki</a></p> <p><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anita_Blake:_Vampire_Hunter" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Anita Blake: Vampire Hunter - Wikipedia</a></p> <p><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abraham_Van_Helsing" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Abraham Van Helsing - Wikipedia</a></p> <p><a href="https://anchor.fm/iwanttorewatch/episodes/Patreon-Holiday-Bonus-Scoobynatural-e1annf8" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">I Want to Rewatch: Scoobynatural</a> [Podcast]</p> <p><a href="https://www.patreon.com/iwtrw" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">I Want to Rewatch Patreon</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.twitch.tv/moonmoonjamboree" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Chael's Twitch Channel </a></p> <p>Our music is edited and mixed by Vic-Ra the Neverliving, and includes:</p> <ul> <li>“Dark Halloween Night” by Chase Alan Willis</li> <li>“Toccata and Fugue in D Minor” by Johann Sebastian Bach and performed by Kevin MacLeod</li> </ul> <p>This episode of <em>Vampires Ruined My Life</em> was edited by <a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/lazynproductions/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Lazy N Productions</a>.</p> vampires, btvs, vampire slayers, vampire tropes, vampire Good evening, dark ones and those who join us in the dark. This evening, we're discussing vampire slayers and hunters. As long as there have been stories about monsters, there have been stories about heroes who fight those monsters. Vampires are no exception. Most of us here are fanged fiends who are unapologetically #TeamVampire, but even we must admit sometimes vampires go too far and must be stopped. So join us as we discuss some favorite and notable vampire hunters and slayers and why we can appreciate them. 


Socials:

Find us on Twitter @VampiresRuined and on Instagram @VampiresRuinedPodcast

Links and Sources:

How did 18th-century vampire hunters identify the undead? Blood and fingernails. By Oscar Urbiola - National Geographic

TVTropes: Vampire Hunters

Vampire Diaries Fan Wiki: Vampire Hunters

Count Duckula Fandom Wiki

Anita Blake: Vampire Hunter - Wikipedia

Abraham Van Helsing - Wikipedia

I Want to Rewatch: Scoobynatural [Podcast]

I Want to Rewatch Patreon

Chael's Twitch Channel 

Our music is edited and mixed by Vic-Ra the Neverliving, and includes:

  • “Dark Halloween Night” by Chase Alan Willis
  • “Toccata and Fugue in D Minor” by Johann Sebastian Bach and performed by Kevin MacLeod

This episode of Vampires Ruined My Life was edited by Lazy N Productions.

]]> Good evening, dark ones and those who join us in the dark. This evening, we're discussing vampire slayers and hunters. As long as there have been stories about monsters, there have been stories about heroes who fight those monsters. Vampires are no exception. Most of us here are fanged fiends who are unapologetically #TeamVampire, but even we must admit sometimes vampires go too far and must be stopped. So join us as we discuss some favorite and notable vampire hunters and slayers and why we can appreciate them. 


Socials:

Find us on Twitter @VampiresRuined and on Instagram @VampiresRuinedPodcast

Links and Sources:

How did 18th-century vampire hunters identify the undead? Blood and fingernails. By Oscar Urbiola - National Geographic

TVTropes: Vampire Hunters

Vampire Diaries Fan Wiki: Vampire Hunters

Count Duckula Fandom Wiki

Anita Blake: Vampire Hunter - Wikipedia

Abraham Van Helsing - Wikipedia

I Want to Rewatch: Scoobynatural [Podcast]

I Want to Rewatch Patreon

Chael's Twitch Channel 

Our music is edited and mixed by Vic-Ra the Neverliving, and includes:

  • “Dark Halloween Night” by Chase Alan Willis
  • “Toccata and Fugue in D Minor” by Johann Sebastian Bach and performed by Kevin MacLeod

This episode of Vampires Ruined My Life was edited by Lazy N Productions.

]]> Episode 5: 4: Diagnosis: Vampire? https://vampiresruinedmylife.fireside.fm/5 ecdf20da-5479-4fa0-bb86-e2c9628aeba0 Wed, 24 Nov 2021 01:00:00 -0800 Vampires Ruined My Life full Vampires Ruined My Life 57:54 no <p>Good evening, darklings! Tonight, we discuss the many diseases that may or may not have inspired vampire folklore or tales of the undead, and how those illnesses are used in modern vampire media, and some historical stories of the "undead."&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Socials:</strong></p> <p>Find us on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/vampiresruined">@VampiresRuined</a> and on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/vampiresruinedpodcast/">@VampiresRuinedPodcast</a></p> <p><strong>Links and Sources:</strong></p> <p><a href="https://theconversation.com/rabies-horrifying-symptoms-inspired-folktales-of-humans-turned-into-werewolves-vampires-and-other-monsters-125672">Rabies' horrifying symptoms inspired folktales of humans turned into werewolves, vampires and other monsters | <em>The Conversation</em></a></p> <p><a href="https://www.science.org/content/article/were-vampires-rabid">Were Vampires Rabid? | <em>Science</em></a></p> <p><a href="https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/porphyria/symptoms-causes/syc-20356066">Porphyria - Symptoms and causes | <em>Mayo Clinic</em></a></p> <p><a href="https://theconversation.com/vampire-myths-originated-with-a-real-blood-disorder-140830">Vampire myths originated with a real blood disorder | <em>The Conversation</em></a></p> <p><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tuberculosis">Tuberculosis | <em>Wikipedia</em></a></p> <p><a href="https://www.history.com/news/the-last-american-vampire">The Last American Vampire | <em>History.com</em></a></p> <p><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_England_vampire_panic">New England vampire panic | <em>Wikipedia</em></a></p> <p><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mercy_Brown_vampire_incident">Mercy Brown vampire incident | <em>Wikipedia</em></a></p> <p><a href="https://www.livescience.com/24374-vampires-real-history.html">Vampires: The Real History | <em>Live Science</em></a></p> <p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z_7s5pE2bSU"><em>How a 19th Century Disease Panic Created "Vampires"</em></a> (video)</p> <p><a href="https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/0738726486"><em>Vampires Through the Ages: Lore &amp; Legends of the World's Most Notorious Blood Drinkers</em> by Brian Righi | Amazon.com</a></p> <p><a href="https://anchor.fm/iwanttorewatch/episodes/Season-2--Episode-7-3-etkhb1">"3" | Season 2, Episode 7 | <em>I Want To Rewatch: An X-Files Podcast</em></a></p> <p>Our music is edited and mixed by Vic-Ra the Neverliving, and includes:</p> <ul> <li>“Dark Halloween Night” by Chase Alan Willis</li> <li>“Toccata and Fugue in D Minor” by Johann Sebastian Bach and performed by Kevin MacLeod</li> </ul> <p>Thank you for listening!&nbsp;</p> vampires, vampire lore, vampire myths, vampire Good evening, darklings! Tonight, we discuss the many diseases that may or may not have inspired vampire folklore or tales of the undead, and how those illnesses are used in modern vampire media, and some historical stories of the "undead." 

Socials:

Find us on Twitter @VampiresRuined and on Instagram @VampiresRuinedPodcast

Links and Sources:

Rabies' horrifying symptoms inspired folktales of humans turned into werewolves, vampires and other monsters | The Conversation

Were Vampires Rabid? | Science

Porphyria - Symptoms and causes | Mayo Clinic

Vampire myths originated with a real blood disorder | The Conversation

Tuberculosis | Wikipedia

The Last American Vampire | History.com

New England vampire panic | Wikipedia

Mercy Brown vampire incident | Wikipedia

Vampires: The Real History | Live Science

How a 19th Century Disease Panic Created "Vampires" (video)

Vampires Through the Ages: Lore & Legends of the World's Most Notorious Blood Drinkers by Brian Righi | Amazon.com

"3" | Season 2, Episode 7 | I Want To Rewatch: An X-Files Podcast

Our music is edited and mixed by Vic-Ra the Neverliving, and includes:

  • “Dark Halloween Night” by Chase Alan Willis
  • “Toccata and Fugue in D Minor” by Johann Sebastian Bach and performed by Kevin MacLeod

Thank you for listening! 

]]> Good evening, darklings! Tonight, we discuss the many diseases that may or may not have inspired vampire folklore or tales of the undead, and how those illnesses are used in modern vampire media, and some historical stories of the "undead." 

Socials:

Find us on Twitter @VampiresRuined and on Instagram @VampiresRuinedPodcast

Links and Sources:

Rabies' horrifying symptoms inspired folktales of humans turned into werewolves, vampires and other monsters | The Conversation

Were Vampires Rabid? | Science

Porphyria - Symptoms and causes | Mayo Clinic

Vampire myths originated with a real blood disorder | The Conversation

Tuberculosis | Wikipedia

The Last American Vampire | History.com

New England vampire panic | Wikipedia

Mercy Brown vampire incident | Wikipedia

Vampires: The Real History | Live Science

How a 19th Century Disease Panic Created "Vampires" (video)

Vampires Through the Ages: Lore & Legends of the World's Most Notorious Blood Drinkers by Brian Righi | Amazon.com

"3" | Season 2, Episode 7 | I Want To Rewatch: An X-Files Podcast

Our music is edited and mixed by Vic-Ra the Neverliving, and includes:

  • “Dark Halloween Night” by Chase Alan Willis
  • “Toccata and Fugue in D Minor” by Johann Sebastian Bach and performed by Kevin MacLeod

Thank you for listening! 

]]> Episode 3: 1: The Allure of the Vampire https://vampiresruinedmylife.fireside.fm/3 3a3f94bf-29a0-4031-9ae9-6c43d6bb8ee1 Wed, 27 Oct 2021 01:00:00 -0700 Vampires Ruined My Life full Vampires Ruined My Life 46:36 no <p>Vampires… pale, undead, alluring?</p> <p>In our first episode, your dark hostesses discuss how they became entranced with the vampire, and why they believe others may find these creatures appealing. What draws people to creatures of the night? Why do we find them so fascinating and even, perhaps, want to join the undead ranks?</p> <p><strong>Socials:</strong></p> <p>Find us on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/vampiresruined">@VampiresRuined</a> and on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/vampiresruinedpodcast/">@VampiresRuinedPodcast</a></p> <p><strong>Research &amp; Sources:</strong></p> <ul> <li><a href="https://youtu.be/Qc93hC9WAfo">Dracula: The First Modern Vampire | Monstrum</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Vampire-Book-Encyclopedia-Undead/dp/157859281X/ref=sr_1_1?crid=37RZYAX27MV77">The Vampire Book: The Encyclopedia of the Undead</a> by J. Gordon Melton</li> </ul> <p>Our music is edited and mixed by Vic-Ra the Neverliving, and includes:</p> <ul> <li>“Dark Halloween Night” by Chase Alan Willis</li> <li>“Toccata and Fugue in D Minor” by Johann Sebastian Bach and performed by Kevin MacLeod</li> </ul> <p>This episode of <em>Vampires Ruined My Life</em> was produced and edited by Lazy N Productions.</p> vampires, vampire podcast, vampire Vampires… pale, undead, alluring?

In our first episode, your dark hostesses discuss how they became entranced with the vampire, and why they believe others may find these creatures appealing. What draws people to creatures of the night? Why do we find them so fascinating and even, perhaps, want to join the undead ranks?

Socials:

Find us on Twitter @VampiresRuined and on Instagram @VampiresRuinedPodcast

Research & Sources:

Our music is edited and mixed by Vic-Ra the Neverliving, and includes:

  • “Dark Halloween Night” by Chase Alan Willis
  • “Toccata and Fugue in D Minor” by Johann Sebastian Bach and performed by Kevin MacLeod

This episode of Vampires Ruined My Life was produced and edited by Lazy N Productions.

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In our first episode, your dark hostesses discuss how they became entranced with the vampire, and why they believe others may find these creatures appealing. What draws people to creatures of the night? Why do we find them so fascinating and even, perhaps, want to join the undead ranks?

Socials:

Find us on Twitter @VampiresRuined and on Instagram @VampiresRuinedPodcast

Research & Sources:

Our music is edited and mixed by Vic-Ra the Neverliving, and includes:

  • “Dark Halloween Night” by Chase Alan Willis
  • “Toccata and Fugue in D Minor” by Johann Sebastian Bach and performed by Kevin MacLeod

This episode of Vampires Ruined My Life was produced and edited by Lazy N Productions.

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