The AMPire Diaries Episode 114: The Vampire Diaries - “Stay” AMPies, we’re saying two goodbyes this week: one devastating, sad goodbye and one goofy-ass goodbye (as a treat). Because this week, your favorite Vampire Diaries rewatch-slash-first-time watch (and mostly spoiler-free) combination podcast is discussing The Vampire Diaries’ “Stay” (Season 6, Episode 14). Which means we’re talking: - This being “a funny episode.” (Please, send all complaints on that front to Miss Morgan Lutich.) - It’s ALSO a Valentine’s Day episode. (Yeah, seriously.) - #ByeJereBear. - Jill prepares for her end-of-th ..read more

The AMPire Diaries Episode 113: The Originals - “The Devil Is Damned” Ah, Finncent. Ah, Freya. Ah, Elijah. This season of television really gives it all to us, doesn’t it, AMPies? And don’t even get us started on the Hayley and Marcel messsaround. Or… do get us started. Because this week, your favorite Vampire Diaries rewatch-slash-first-time watch (and mostly spoiler-free) combination podcast is discussing The Originals’ “The Devil Is Damned” (Season 2, Episode 13). Which means we’re talking: - IS the Devil damned? - Which Mikaelson siblings we're shipping this week. - The Elf. (We really go ..read more

The AMPire Diaries Episode 112: The Vampire Diaries - “The Day I Tried To Live” It’s Bonnie’s birthday, so naturally: She’s fulfilling a suicide pact! (Hold for applause in the form of tears.) Because this week, your favorite Vampire Diaries rewatch-slash-first-time watch (and mostly spoiler-free) combination podcast is discussing The Vampire Diaries’ “The Day I Tried To Live” (Season 6, Episode 13). Which means we’re talking: - Unpacking the Enzo vortex, featuring Sarah Salvatore (legit). - Kai… with feelings? - Jeremy needing limits. DO NOT give him that pill. - Caroline’s deep dark truth ..read more

The AMPire Diaries Episode 111: The Originals - “Sanctuary” As a wise woman once said, “Us girls gotta stick together.” And you know what? She was really onto something. So let’s get into it, girlies! This week, AMPies, your favorite Vampire Diaries rewatch-slash-first-time watch (and mostly spoiler-free) combination podcast is discussing The Vampire Diaries’ “Sanctuary” (Season 2, Episode 12). Which means we’re talking: - SHE'S HERE. (For real this time.) - Tender-loving neck snaps. - The elf inside. - Bayou Bitches. - The sapphic energy of skipping rocks. - Feminism Day: Asylum. GIRL POWER ..read more

The AMPire Diaries Episode 110: The Vampire Diaries - “Prayer For the Dying” AMPies, catch us outside (ESPECIALLY if you’re Luke Parker), because this week, AMPies, your favorite Vampire Diaries rewatch-slash-first-time watch (and mostly spoiler-free) combination podcast is discussing The Vampire Diaries’ “Prayer For the Dying” (Season 6, Episode 12). Which means we’re talking (and “horning” through): - A "fun" time of an episode. - Luke's dumb little face. - Another hot daddy antagonist. - New LaToya Delena rant just dropped. - Things that make us 12 years old (and cry like little 12 year old ..read more

BONUS: The AMPire Diaries Presents… Father Kieran Konfessional (2023 Edition) Hark! The herald AMPies sing. Oh yes, it is that time of year again, AMPies. Please, please, please: salute. Much like Ross and Rachel once were—though that will NEVER excuse Ross sleeping with another woman, like, an hour later—we are on an AMPire Diaries break. But you know who’s not on a break? You know who never sleeps? Musical artist P!NK. No, fuck. Wait. We meant to say The Originals character Father Kieran. Sure, he’s dead now. But he’s gone but not forgotten. And have you seen how hot Todd Stashwick is on Sta ..read more

The AMPire Diaries Episode 109: The Originals - “Brotherhood of the Damned” (feat. Michael Chasin) There’s a boy on the podcast again. Sorry, I couldn’t think of anything clever this week. Because this week, your favorite Vampire Diaries rewatch-slash-first-time watch (and mostly spoiler-free) combination podcast is discussing The Originals’ “Brotherhood of the Damned” (Season 2, Episode 11). Which means we’re talking: - Jill hot takes are BACK. - Hey, did you know Aiden's a wolf? - Daniel Sharman as Kol. Let’s discuss. - Some brand new boy insights. - fatherkieran1@gmail.com NOT fatherkieran ..read more

The AMPire Diaries Episode 108: The Vampire Diaries - “Woke Up With a Monster” You remember how Meredith Fell was an expert on using vampire blood to cure any and all medical ailments? Caroline Forbes really should’ve gotten her second opinion from her… Ah, this week, AMPies, your favorite Vampire Diaries rewatch-slash-first-time watch (and mostly spoiler-free) combination podcast is discussing The Vampire Diaries’ “Woke Up With a Monster” (Season 6, Episode 11). Which means we’re talking: - #DirectorPaul, Take 2, obviously. But also: #Kainapped. - PUT TYLER ON. (And maybe TAKE CAROLINE OFF. J ..read more

The AMPire Diaries Episode 107: The Originals - “Gonna Set Your Flag on Fire” Did someone say “bottle episode?” Well, they would be wrong because only one of the plotlines is contained in a single location. But why split hairs? Because this week, your favorite Vampire Diaries rewatch-slash-first-time watch (and mostly spoiler-free) combination podcast is discussing The Originals’ “Gonna Set Your Flag on Fire” (Season 2, Episode 10). Which means we’re talking: - Cami doing… good? No, not just “one good point”... Good. - How this is a CLASSIC Lyle & Nickerson ep. - “The Loving Dad” Mikey Mik ..read more

The AMPire Diaries Episode 106: The Vampire Diaries - “Christmas Through Your Eyes” You know what we could all really use, AMPies? A spooOOooky Christmas. Oh yes, ‘tis the season for everyone’s favorite holiday: Christmas in October. Because this week, your favorite Vampire Diaries rewatch-slash-first-time watch (and mostly spoiler-free) combination podcast is discussing The Vampire Diaries’ “Christmas Through Your Eyes” (Season 6, Episode 10). Which means we’re talking: - Whose eyes, exactly? - Being along for Enzo's inscrutable ride. - Luke going back outside. - “Psychapath,” Australian for ..read more