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068 - The Originals - Crescent City (feat. Michael Chasin) May 06, 2022

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The AMPire Diaries Episode 68: The Originals - “Crescent City” (feat. Michael Chasin) HE’S HERE. Oh yes, AMPies—it is time. Gerald time. (A phrase we surprisingly have not used before in these show notes. Wild.) And if you’re one of those people who hates that we laugh a lot on this podcast, oh boy: This is not the episode for you. It is, however, the episode where Morgan was totally stoned. (No idea what LaToya and Jill’s excuses were though. Virtual contact high?) So, heading back to NOLA this week, your favorite Vampire Diaries rewatch-slash-first-time watch (and mostly spoiler-free) combination podcast is discussing The Originals’ “Crescent City” (Season 1, Episode 13). Which means we’re talking: - Gumbo. - Rick Springfield and his importance to… all of us. - Klaus and Father Kieran’s instant friendship. - Bastianna the GOAT (“Greatest of All Time”). - Ghost tours! - Celeste the HOAT (“Hottest of All Time”). - Big Dick Oliver. - The end of an era: R.I.P. Sophie Devereaux. - Gerald, obviously. Because, again: HE’S HERE. “UNEXPECTED VISITORS” (“Crescent CIty”) Whether you’re a Vampire Diaries obsessive or newcomer, join along with hosts LaToya Ferguson (@lafergs—Vampire Diaries obsessive), Morgan Lutich (@LorganMutich—Vampire Diaries obsessive), and Jill Defiel (@jiilbobaggins—Vampire Diaries newcomer) on their new podcast journey. Most importantly, get AMPED (and horny) along with them on this journey. Ya gotta get AMPED. Become a patron! https://www.patreon.com/ampdiariespod/ Email us! theampirediariespod@gmail.com Tweet at us! @AMPDiariesPod Instagram... at us! @AMPireDiariesPod Go to our website! http://theampirediariespod.com/ The Official CW Promo for “Crescent CIty”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6NwaKSlPw04 The Mystic Falls Event of the Week for “Crescent CIty”: Joker Celeste’s conspiring against the Mikaelson clan The AMPire Diaries is now available to stream on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, and Amazon Podcasts, as well as wherever you get your podcasts. Don’t forget to rate (5 STARS, please) and review the podcast. And most importantly, don’t forget to get AMPED.

067 - The Vampire Diaries - The Devil Inside Apr 23, 2022

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The AMPire Diaries Episode 67: The Vampire Diaries - “The Devil Inside” AMPies, look! We’re finally watching The Vampire Diaries again! Yes, this week, your favorite Vampire Diaries rewatch-slash-first-time watch (and mostly spoiler-free) combination podcast is discussing The Vampire Diaries’ “The Devil Inside” (Season 5, Episode 12). Which means we’re talking: - The best friend Elena’s ever had is… Katherine Pierce? - But also… is Katherine… racist? - Limp Bizkit, of course. - The Marcel of the podcast. - Speaking of The Originals: Put Cami in The Vampire Diaries, you cowards. - Dudeidarity & Orphan Boy Manor. - Getting AMPED for Season 6. - The end of the serial killer era. R.I.P. - PUT KAT IN MORE EPISODES! LET OTHER CHARACTERS LIKE BONNIE! - Safe Space Book Club. - That Tyler/Caroline/Stefan scene… you know the one. “SEARCHING FOR THE HIGH ROAD” (“The Devil Inside”) Whether you’re a Vampire Diaries obsessive or newcomer, join along with hosts LaToya Ferguson (@lafergs—Vampire Diaries obsessive), Morgan Lutich (@LorganMutich—Vampire Diaries obsessive), and Jill Defiel (@jiilbobaggins—Vampire Diaries newcomer) on their new podcast journey. Most importantly, get AMPED (and horny) along with them on this journey. Ya gotta get AMPED. Become a patron! https://www.patreon.com/ampdiariespod/ Email us! theampirediariespod@gmail.com Tweet at us! @AMPDiariesPod Instagram... at us! @AMPireDiariesPod Go to our website! http://theampirediariespod.com/ The Official CW Promo for “The Devil Inside”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HcBM5cLG0d4 The Mystic Falls Event of the Week for “The Devil Inside”: Tyler’s unfortunate Welcome Home party The AMPire Diaries is now available to stream on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, and Amazon Podcasts, as well as wherever you get your podcasts. Don’t forget to rate (5 STARS, please) and review the podcast. And most importantly, don’t forget to get AMPED.

066 - The Originals - Dance Back From the Grave Apr 15, 2022

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The AMPire Diaries Episode 66: The Originals - “Dance Back From the Grave” Remember when we used to talk about The Vampire Diaries? That’s right, this week, your favorite Vampire Diaries rewatch-slash-first-time watch (and mostly spoiler-free) combination podcast is once again discussing The Originals. In fact, it’s The Originals’ “Dance Back From the Grave” (Season 1, Episode 12). Which means we’re of course talking: - Angel the Vampire from The WB’s Angel. - Papa Tunde. - The return of Thierry and his hat. - Who is Klaus’ speech inspiration? - PAPA TUNDE. - How REAL FRIENDS know when you’re possessed. - Morgan’s version of song lyrics. - A new Cami segment! Yay! - Who… is Marcel’s dad? - Papa. - Tunde. ALSO: - This podcast episode is dedicated to Owiso Odera. - Remember: We accidentally watched The Vampire Diaries’ “The Devil Inside” (Season 5, Episode 12) before this… which is why we have opinions on that episode. Don’t worry about it! - No snakes were harmed in the recording of this podcast. “FLASHBACKS TO 1919” (“Dance Back From the Grave”) Whether you’re a Vampire Diaries obsessive or newcomer, join along with hosts LaToya Ferguson (@lafergs—Vampire Diaries obsessive), Morgan Lutich (@LorganMutich—Vampire Diaries obsessive), and Jill Defiel (@jiilbobaggins—Vampire Diaries newcomer) on their new podcast journey. Most importantly, get AMPED (and horny) along with them on this journey. Ya gotta get AMPED. Become a patron! https://www.patreon.com/ampdiariespod/ Email us! theampirediariespod@gmail.com Tweet at us! @AMPDiariesPod Instagram... at us! @AMPireDiariesPod Go to our website! http://theampirediariespod.com/ The Official CW Promo for “Dance Back From the Grave”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YVe7M9Z_0V4 The Mystic Falls Event of the Week for “Dance Back From the Grave”: HE’S HERE (“HE,” being Papa Tunde) The AMPire Diaries is now available to stream on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, and Amazon Podcasts, as well as wherever you get your podcasts. Don’t forget to rate (5 STARS, please) and review the podcast. And most importantly, don’t forget to get AMPED.

065 - The Originals - Apres Moi Le Deluge Apr 08, 2022

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The AMPire Diaries Episode 65: The Originals - “Après Moi, Le Déluge” What’s that? A French title, you say? Well, you know what that means! It’s Originals time, baby! That’s right, this week, your favorite Vampire Diaries rewatch-slash-first-time watch(and mostly spoiler-free) combination podcast is discussing The Originals’ “Après Moi, Le Déluge” (Season 1, Episode 11). Which means we’re of course talking: - About a VERY moist episode. - Josh… We miss you. Don’t come back. - The MANY different moon movies and TV shows. What is the deal? - Getting your flops OUT of those slots! - Hitting the brakes on Gerald. - The ex from Hell… literally! - “SHE’S HERE.” - The ages of non-Original characters on The Originals. - Where did Marcel learn to apologize? - Klaus’ grandpa name. “WITCH BUSINESS” (“Après Moi, Le Déluge") (Hehe, “witchness.” Sorry, I had to. It’s me, LaToya.) Whether you’re a Vampire Diaries obsessive or newcomer, join along with hosts LaToya Ferguson (@lafergs—Vampire Diaries obsessive), Morgan Lutich (@LorganMutich—Vampire Diaries obsessive), and Jill Defiel (@jiilbobaggins—Vampire Diaries newcomer) on their new podcast journey. Most importantly, get AMPED (and horny) along with them on this journey. Ya gotta get AMPED. Become a patron! https://www.patreon.com/ampdiariespod/ Email us! theampirediariespod@gmail.com Tweet at us! @AMPDiariesPod Instagram... at us! @AMPireDiariesPod Go to our website! http://theampirediariespod.com/ The Official CW Promo for “Après Moi, Le Déluge”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JdWIoQ_PZ-k The Mystic Falls Event of the Week for “Après Moi, Le Déluge”: Gotta complete the Harvest! The AMPire Diaries is now available to stream on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, and Amazon Podcasts, as well as wherever you get your podcasts. Don’t forget to rate (5 STARS, please) and review the podcast. And most importantly, don’t forget to get AMPED.

064 - The Vampire Diaries - 500 Years of Solitude (feat. Jenny Owen Youngs) Apr 02, 2022

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The AMPire Diaries Episode 64: The Vampire Diaries - “500 Years of Solitude” (TVD 100) (feat. Jenny Owen Youngs) You didn’t ask for this… AMPies, it is time. It has been two years of The AMPire Diaries and 100 episodes of The Vampire Diaries. So you just knew your AMPie queens—aka “The Bad Girls of Podcasting”—had to have on a special guest. That’s right, special guest and contest winner, Lil’ Jenny Owen Youngs (@jennyowenyoungs). So like we said, this week, your favorite Vampire Diaries rewatch-slash-first-time watch (and mostly spoiler-free) combination podcast is discussing The Vampire Diaries’ “500 Years of Solitude” (Season 5, Episode 11—the ONE-HUNDREDTH episode). Which means: - Please ignore everything drunk LaToya said about werewolf rules early on in the episode. - Your AMPie queens are fighting. It also means we’re talking: - Smallville ship names. - Those sPoOkY Travelers. - Mermaids the TV series. - Matt Donovan's fuck prowess. - fatherkieran1@gmail.com… again. - A lot of visual bits. - Meryl Streep's daughters. - The best AMPire Diaries bits from over the years. - What Amara doesn't know. - Jenny's thoughts on Rebekah Mikaelson. - Who Jill’s favorite TVD character is. “FLASHBACKS TO KATHERINE'S EARLY LIFE” (“500 Years of Solitude”) Whether you’re a Vampire Diaries obsessive or newcomer, join along with hosts LaToya Ferguson (@lafergs—Vampire Diaries obsessive), Morgan Lutich (@LorganMutich—Vampire Diaries obsessive), and Jill Defiel (@jiilbobaggins—Vampire Diaries newcomer) on their new podcast journey. Most importantly, get AMPED (and horny) along with them on this journey. Ya gotta get AMPED. Become a patron! https://www.patreon.com/ampdiariespod/ Email us! theampirediariespod@gmail.com Tweet at us! @AMPDiariesPod Instagram... at us! @AMPireDiariesPod Go to our website! http://theampirediariespod.com/ The Official CW Promo for “500 Years of Solitude”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ELBANFUZz0 The Mystic Falls Event of the Week for “500 Years of Solitude”: The death of Katherine Pierce The AMPire Diaries is now available to stream on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, and Amazon Podcasts, as well as wherever you get your podcasts. Don’t forget to rate (5 STARS, please) and review the podcast. And most importantly, don’t forget to get AMPED.

063 - The Originals - The Casket Girls Mar 25, 2022

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The AMPire Diaries Episode 63: The Originals - “The Casket Girls” WHAT’S UP, FELLOW FEMINISTS? This week, your favorite Vampire Diaries rewatch-slash-first-time watch (and mostly spoiler-free) combination podcast is discussing The Originals’ “The Casket Girls” (Season 1, Episode 10). (We’re so close to The Vampire Diaries’ 100th episode. Can you taste it? It tastes like New Orleans gumbo.) Which means we’re of course talking: - GASLIGHT: Father Kieran trying to keep his niece from finding out about magic. - GATEKEEP: Marcel keeping his best friend (hat wearing variety) imprisoned so he doesn’t have to admit he was tricked. - GIRLBOSS: Bex has a whole HOLIDAY dedicated to how much she loves Girl Power, and she is not shy about reminding everyone. - Elijah’s Vampire Diary. - Timlin’s triumphant return. - Sophie’s got a shovel! (Steven Tyler cadence? Sure.) - We love Gay Josh and we don’t care who knows! - We kiss our sponsorship deal with Fiji Water GOODBYE. “TAKING BACK POWER” (“The Casket Girls”) Whether you’re a Vampire Diaries obsessive or newcomer, join along with hosts LaToya Ferguson (@lafergs—Vampire Diaries obsessive), Morgan Lutich (@LorganMutich—Vampire Diaries obsessive), and Jill Defiel (@jiilbobaggins—Vampire Diaries newcomer) on their new podcast journey. Most importantly, get AMPED (and horny) along with them on this journey. Ya gotta get AMPED. Casket Girls HISTORY: https://gonola.com/things-to-do-in-new-orleans/history/the-casket-girls-wives-for-french-new-orleans Become a patron! https://www.patreon.com/ampdiariespod/ Email us! theampirediariespod@gmail.com Tweet at us! @AMPDiariesPod Instagram... at us! @AMPireDiariesPod Go to our website! http://theampirediariespod.com/ The Official CW Promo for “The Casket Girls”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xwb7byiv73w The Mystic Falls Event of the Week for “The Casket Girls”: A parade in Feminist Bex’s honor The AMPire Diaries is now available to stream on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, and Amazon Podcasts, as well as wherever you get your podcasts. Don’t forget to rate (5 STARS, please) and review the podcast. And most importantly, don’t forget to get AMPED.

062 - The Vampire Diaries - 50 Shades of Grayson Mar 20, 2022

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The AMPire Diaries Episode 62: The Vampire Diaries - “Fifty Shades of Grayson” GOT MILK? (This will make sense when you listen to the episode, AMPies. Or if you just look a little lower on these show notes.) This week, your favorite Vampire Diaries rewatch-slash-first-time watch (and mostly spoiler-free) combination podcast is discussing The Vampire Diaries’ “Fifty Shades of Grayson” (Season 5, Episode 10—the NINETY-NINTH episode). Which means we’re talking: - The chaotic himbo revelation that is Lorenzo “Enzo” St. John. - How much Grayson Gilbert SUUUUUUCKED. (And NOT in a sexy way.) - Our favorite child, Renesme, and her whole deal. - Elena Gilbert’s Daddy Issues. - SCIENCE. - Grace and Frankie plotlines. - Nina Dobrev’s Got Milk? campaign, a thing that thankfully exists. Fall Out Boy should do a TVD album, right? - Kale. Yes, the vegetable. - Jill’s prediction for the HUNDREDTH episode of The Vampire Diaries. “DAMON’S PAST RETURNS TO HAUNT HIM” (“Fifty Shades of Grayson”) Whether you’re a Vampire Diaries obsessive or newcomer, join along with hosts LaToya Ferguson (@lafergs—Vampire Diaries obsessive), Morgan Lutich (@LorganMutich—Vampire Diaries obsessive), and Jill Defiel (@jiilbobaggins—Vampire Diaries newcomer) on their new podcast journey. Most importantly, get AMPED (and horny) along with them on this journey. Ya gotta get AMPED. Become a patron! https://www.patreon.com/ampdiariespod/ Email us! theampirediariespod@gmail.com Tweet at us! @AMPDiariesPod Instagram... at us! @AMPireDiariesPod Go to our website! http://theampirediariespod.com/ The Official CW Promo for “Fifty Shades of Grayson”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sm8Jupz4dH4 The Mystic Falls Event of the Week for “Fifty Shades of Grayson”: Elena being kidnapped and experimented on by her father’s pupil (as well as her childhood memories of her father, the titular Grayson, doing the same dang thing) The AMPire Diaries is now available to stream on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, and Amazon Podcasts, as well as wherever you get your podcasts. Don’t forget to rate (5 STARS, please) and review the podcast. And most importantly, don’t forget to get AMPED.

061 - The Originals - Reigning Pain in New Orleans Mar 04, 2022

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The AMPire Diaries Episode 61: The Originals - “Reigning Pain in New Orleans” AMPies, welcome to KIERAN-CAST. This week, your favorite Vampire Diaries rewatch-slash-first-time watch (and mostly spoiler-free) combination podcast is discussing The Originals’ “Reigning Pain in New Orleans” (Season 1, Episode 9). Which means we’re talking: - Sophie not being in the midseason finale? Yikes… - You can’t tell us that Hayley HASN’T kissed a girl. - Jill & Morgan vs. Klaus. - The hottest character on The Originals. - fatherkieran1@gmail.com. - “Better to have smashed and been passed on, than never to have smashed at all…” - Our “Choose Your Own Adventure” fanfiction. - Two Non-Duds: Josh and Diego. “NEW ALLIANCES ARE FORMED” (“Reigning Pain in New Orleans”) Whether you’re a Vampire Diaries obsessive or newcomer, join along with hosts LaToya Ferguson (@lafergs—Vampire Diaries obsessive), Morgan Lutich (@LorganMutich—Vampire Diaries obsessive), and Jill Defiel (@jiilbobaggins—Vampire Diaries newcomer) on their new podcast journey. Most importantly, get AMPED (and horny) along with them on this journey. Ya gotta get AMPED. Become a patron! https://www.patreon.com/ampdiariespod/ Email us! theampirediariespod@gmail.com Tweet at us! @AMPDiariesPod Instagram... at us! @AMPireDiariesPod Go to our website! http://theampirediariespod.com/ The Official CW Promo for “Reigning Pain in New Orleans” :https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b7xXVrfY The Mystic Falls Event of the Week for “Reigning Pain in New Orleans”: Josh hides behind a car The AMPire Diaries is now available to stream on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, and Amazon Podcasts, as well as wherever you get your podcasts. Don’t forget to rate (5 STARS, please) and review the podcast. And most importantly, don’t forget to get AMPED.

060 - The Vampire Diaries - The Cell Feb 26, 2022

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The AMPire Diaries Episode 60: The Vampire Diaries - “The Cell” AMPies, it’s that time again: It’s flashback time. (Cue Jill quitting the podcast.) Some might even call it himbo time. (Okay, Jill’s back.) That is right, AMPies—this week, your favorite Vampire Diaries rewatch-slash-first-time watch (and mostly spoiler-free) combination podcast is discussing The Vampire Diaries’ “The Cell” (Season 5, Episode 9). Which means we’re talking: - #FreeAaron. - The reveal of said himbo. - Big Johnny Energy. - The real Doogie. - A Caroline/Stefan/Katherine messaround. - The explicit version of the song "Family Tree." - The return of Cancel Corner. - NINA. - Morgan's Bravo brain poisoning. - Julian McMahon. Again. “FLASHBACKS TO A DARK TIME IN DAMON'S LIFE” (“The Cell”) Whether you’re a Vampire Diaries obsessive or newcomer, join along with hosts LaToya Ferguson (@lafergs—Vampire Diaries obsessive), Morgan Lutich (@LorganMutich—Vampire Diaries obsessive), and Jill Defiel (@jiilbobaggins—Vampire Diaries newcomer) on their new podcast journey. Most importantly, get AMPED (and horny) along with them on this journey. Ya gotta get AMPED. Become a patron! https://www.patreon.com/ampdiariespod/ Email us! theampirediariespod@gmail.com Tweet at us! @AMPDiariesPod Instagram... at us! @AMPireDiariesPod Go to our website! http://theampirediariespod.com/ The Official CW Promo for “The Cell”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L0HTDdHgtwU The Mystic Falls Event of the Week for “The Cell”: Flashbacks to the Augustine society in the 1950s (and to “a dark time in Damon’s life”) + Stefan’s therapy session The AMPire Diaries is now available to stream on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, and Amazon Podcasts, as well as wherever you get your podcasts. Don’t forget to rate (5 STARS, please) and review the podcast. And most importantly, don’t forget to get AMPED.

059 - The Originals - The River in Reverse Feb 19, 2022

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The AMPire Diaries Episode 59: The Originals - “The River in Reverse” AMPires, you already know what it is. This week, your favorite Vampire Diaries rewatch-slash-first-time watch (and mostly spoiler-free) combination podcast is discussing The Originals’ “The River in Reverse” (Season 1, Episode 8). Which means we’re talking: - Celeste... Hello. - The Mikaelsons and their Viking feelings. - Baby nemeses. - The Rodney Dangerfield (and Jabberjaw) of the TVD-verse. - Kenneth Branagh, of course. - Father Kieran's vibes. (Email us at fatherkieran1@gmail.com!) - Which Succession and Sopranos characters the characters on The Originals are. - Cami's Memento disease. - Who Diego fucking? - I Think You Should Leave with Klaus Mikaelson. - Happy… ugh, Honda Days. “THE FIRST BATTLE OF THE WAR” (“The River in Reverse”) Whether you’re a Vampire Diaries obsessive or newcomer, join along with hosts LaToya Ferguson (@lafergs—Vampire Diaries obsessive), Morgan Lutich (@LorganMutich—Vampire Diaries obsessive), and Jill Defiel (@jiilbobaggins—Vampire Diaries newcomer) on their new podcast journey. Most importantly, get AMPED (and horny) along with them on this journey. Ya gotta get AMPED. Become a patron! https://www.patreon.com/ampdiariespod/ Email us! theampirediariespod@gmail.com Tweet at us! @AMPDiariesPod Instagram... at us! @AMPireDiariesPod Go to our website! http://theampirediariespod.com/ The Official CW Promo for “The River in Reverse”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LWHeQ9oR0JY The Mystic Falls Event of the Week for “The River in Reverse”: The Gang Tries to Kill Klaus Mikaelson The AMPire Diaries is now available to stream on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, and Amazon Podcasts, as well as wherever you get your podcasts. Don’t forget to rate (5 STARS, please) and review the podcast. And most importantly, don’t forget to get AMPED.

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