For all those who are macabre at heart, we look for any way to make holidays spooky, and Valentine's Day is no exception! In this episode, I'm celebrating Valoween and sharing how you can enjoy it too. Plus, I delve into gothic couples in fiction that defy traditional love stories. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://jennvasquez.com/2021/01/28/macabre-ways-to-celebrate-valentines-day/ Content mentioned and/or discussed: 7 Most Iconic Goth Couples Bram Stoker's Dracula Bride of Chucky The Bride of Frankenstein Carmilla by J. Sheridan Le Fanu Crimson Peak Death by Trivia party ..read more

In honor of Edgar Allan Poe's birthday on January 19th, I'm sharing fascinating facts about the poet's life and taking a look at his presence in pop culture! This episode is also available as a blog post: http://jennvasquez.com/2019/01/16/poe-pop-culture-a-birthday-tribute-to-edgar-allan-poe/ Links to information mentioned and/or discussed: "A Dream Within a Dream" by Edgar Allan Poe Aurelio Voltaire Poe-inspired music: “Graveyard Picnic” and “The Conqueror Worm” on the album Raised by Bats The Complete Tales and Poems of Edgar Allan Poe Edgar Allan Poe’s Tales of Mystery and Madness illustrat ..read more

World Introvert Day is January 2nd! What is an introvert? In this episode I discuss introversion and my experience being an introvert, from the challenges to the positives. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://jennvasquez.com/2020/01/02/being-an-introvert-me-myself-and-the-i-word/  Links to content discussed and/or mentioned: 16Personalities.com (free personality test) How Quarantine Is Affecting This Introverted Goth Blogger (Vamp Jenn's Corner blog post) The Introvert Advantage: How to Thrive in an Extroverted World by Marti Olsen Laney, Psy.D. Introvert, Dear blog Intr ..read more

Shopping for someone with a dark side? Then take a look at this list of great gifts for the spooky soul in your life! This episode is also available as a blog post: http://jennvasquez.com/2019/12/03/7-gifts-for-the-spooky-soul-in-your-life/ Links to content mentioned and/or discussed: BlackCraft Cult D.W. Frydendall Films to Watch on Goth Day Films for the Victorian Goth Heavy Red Ipso Facto Joseph Vargo KillStar Le Queen Noire Meagan “Magpie” Rodgers Meimaro Menton3 Miss Havisham's Curiosities MM Fabrications (blog post) & official website Mothmeister Northwood Supply The Oddities Flea Ma ..read more

Find out ways you can incorporate magick, ritual and spiritual practices into your self-care routine! This episode is also available as a blog post: http://jennvasquez.com/2020/06/20/practicing-magickal-self-care/ Links and supplemental information to content mentioned or discussed: Aeclectic Tarot Alien: The Official Cookbook Creepy Concoctions from The Beetle House Cookbook blog post The Crooked Path Apothecary Dark Ambient Sound Bath blog post Deceptive Desserts: A Lady’s Guide to Baking Bad! Demure Lyfe Goddess Awakenin' The Gothic Tarot by Joseph Vargo Hype Priestess Ipso Facto Midnight L ..read more

To commemorate Anne Rice's recent 80th birthday this October, I'm talking about the author, her work and her influence on me. Plus, I include a special bonus audio clip I recorded from an event I attended where you can hear the writer herself speak about what influenced her when coming up with her vampire tales. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://jennvasquez.com/2018/11/06/author-of-honor-series-part-i/ Relevant links and information to the content discussed and/or mentioned: AMC: Anne Rice Universe Anne Rice Official Site Christopher Rice Official Site Lestat The Musical Na ..read more

Join me on a macabre journey as I discuss how countries around the world celebrate Halloween! This episode is also available as a blog post: http://jennvasquez.com/2019/09/03/celebrating-halloween-around-the-world/ Relevant links and information to the content discussed and/or mentioned: Bran Castle Derry Halloween Dracula Tours Endless Night Vampire Ball Hollywood Forever Cemetery Presents Dia de los Muertos Ken O'Malley Samhain Halloween Ireland Tour Salem Witches' Halloween Ball Spirits of Meath --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/vampjennscorner/support ..read more

For those who wish every day was Halloween, this is an episode for you! I'm celebrating the 100-day mark to October 31st early by discussing ways anyone can make Halloween a lifestyle, not just a holiday. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://jennvasquez.com/2018/04/05/best-ways-to-keep-the-halloween-spirit-alive-year-round/ Relevant links and information to content discussed and/or mentioned: Antrum: The Deadliest Movie Ever Made As Above, So Below Aurelio Voltaire & The Lair of Voltaire Gothic Homemaking series Best Music for the Halloween Season featured on Creepy Kingdo ..read more

Looking for your next spooky read? Here's a list of Top Must-Read Dark Books to satisfy any macabre soul! This episode is also available as a blog post: http://jennvasquez.com/2020/03/27/top-10-must-read-dark-books/ Relevant links and notes: The Bad Seed by William March/ The Bad Seed (1956) directed by Mervyn LeRoy The Black Arts by Richard Cavendish Drawing Blood, Exquisite Corpse and Lost Souls by Poppy Z. Brite Gothic Tales by Elizabeth Gaskell The Hangman's Daughter Tales by Oliver Potzsch "Inferno" in The Divine Comedy by Dante Alighieri  Mexican Gothic by Silvia Moreno-Garcia Pride ..read more

Dracula Day commemorates the date the classic Gothic horror novel was released! In this episode, I'm sharing some of the best ways to celebrate the occasion. I talk about books to read, films to watch, vampire haunts to visit and so much more. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://jennvasquez.com/2020/05/26/the-undead-way-to-celebrate-dracula-day/ List of topics mentioned: Alex's Bar Bran Castle My Vampire Transformation: Getting Custom Fangs by Father Sebastiaan (http://jennvasquez.com/2021/02/07/my-vampire-transformation-getting-custom-fangs-by-father-sebastiaan/) Dracula Tou ..read more