The AMPire Diaries Episode 120: The Vampire Diaries - “A Bird in a Gilded Cage”Alright, now is the time to get serious, AMPies. We’re in a post-“Downward Spiral” world after all now. Not that any of our Mystic friends seem to really care about that. Oh boy. This week, your favorite Vampire Diaries rewatch-slash-first-time watch (and still mostly sp…

The AMPire Diaries Episode 119: The Originals - “Save My Soul”HE’S HERE! A man. THE man. Finncent, no more. NOW is the time of Vincent. Oh, and Klaus has a brunch. Hopefully it doesn’t go off the rails! This week, your favorite Vampire Diaries rewatch-slash-first-time watch (and still mostly spoiler-free) combination podcast is discussing The Origi…

Cole Turner Cast Episode 11: "Everybody’s Eating"AMPies! The following podcast episode is from our joint AMPire Diaries/Angel On Top Patreon exclusive podcast, Cole Turner Cast. Please enjoy this episode (in honor of the lives of both Julian McMahon and Shannen Doherty) and peek behind the curtain of the paywall. And for those of your patrons who h…

The AMPire Diaries Episode 118: The Vampire Diaries - “The Downward Spiral”In the immortal, loud words of Max Blum: “HERE WE GO!” We know all you AMPies have missed hours-long episodes full of tangents and segues, so we decided to record one for old times sake. (And because we had plenty of technical difficulties, thankfully rectified by the magic …

The AMPire Diaries Episode 117: The Originals - “They All Asked For You”Just to be clear, AMPies: We actually recorded this episode BEFORE we recorded our “Let Her Go” (The Vampire Diaries) episode. You should note that as you hear some new, unexpectedly recurring bits we discovered in this episode after the fact. (Yeah, we repeat ourselves a lot. …

The AMPire Diaries Episode 116: The Vampire Diaries - “Let Her Go” (feat. Michael Chasin)AMPies… It’s been 84 years. Alright, maybe not that long. But it’s definitely been quite some time since our last main feed episode, and we’ve experienced some, well, changes. So, this week, your favorite Vampire Diaries rewatch-slash-first-time watch (and stil…

The AMPire Diaries Episode 115: The Originals - “I Love You, Goodbye”A goof of a man once said, “You were supposed to be my wife.” And folks, unfortunately, that day has finally come. This week, your favorite Vampire Diaries rewatch-slash-first-time watch (and mostly spoiler-free) combination podcast is discussing The Originals’ “The Devil Is Damne…

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 …

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 …

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 Diarie…

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 Origin…

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…

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 k…

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’ “Brothe…

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 s…

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 podca…

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…

The AMPire Diaries Episode 105: The Originals - “The Map of Moments”AMPies, it is Christmas in October! Jingle bells, etc. In the holiday spirit, this week, your triumphantly returned favorite Vampire Diaries rewatch-slash-first-time watch (and mostly spoiler-free) combination podcast is discussing The Originals “The Map of Moments” (Season 2, Epis…

The AMPire Diaries Episode 104: The Vampire Diaries - “I Alone”Oh, AMPies… We’re back! And better than ever. Well, maybe not. But we are back. And we are back on our Vampy D’s grind. This week, your much-awaited favorite Vampire Diaries rewatch-slash-first-time watch (and mostly spoiler-free) combination podcast is discussing The Vampire Diaries’ “…

The AMPire Diaries Episode 103: The Originals - “The Brothers That Care Forgot”Ah… Gerald, Gerald, Gerald. This week, your favorite Vampire Diaries rewatch-slash-first-time watch (and mostly spoiler-free) combination podcast is discussing The Originals’ “The Brothers That Care Forgot” (Season 2, Episode 8). Which means we’re talking:- Gerald’s play…

The AMPire Diaries Episode 102: The Vampire Diaries - “Fade Into You”Cue Linda Belcher’s Thanksgiving song, please. (KILL THE TURKEY.) Because this week, your favorite Vampire Diaries rewatch-slash-first-time watch (and mostly spoiler-free) combination podcast is discussing The Vampire Diaries’ “Fade Into You” (Season 6, Episode 8). Which means we’…

The AMPire Diaries Episode 101: The Originals - “Chasing the Devil’s Tail”And now onto 100 more episodes, AMPies. That’s right, we are (surprisingly) back for more TVD Universe talk. (TV… to talk about.) This week, your favorite Vampire Diaries rewatch-slash-first-time watch (and mostly spoiler-free) combination podcast is discussing The Originals’…

The AMPire Diaries Episode 100: The Vampire Diaries - “Do You Remember The First Time?” (feat. Michael Chasin)Honestly, we’re as surprised as you are, but this is the 100th episode of your favorite Vampire Diaries rewatch-slash-first-time watch (and mostly spoiler-free) combination podcast. LIVE. UNEDITED. And this week, we’re discussing The Vampir…

During the intro for Episode 99 (The Originals, "Wheel Inside the Wheel"), LaToya and Morgan got to talking about their respective thoughts on their Originals Season 2 and Season 3 viewings, respectively. They went on to talk spoilers for both seasons, plus the rest of The Vampire Diaries and some Legacies. Enjoy this spoiler-ful bonus clip.…

The AMPire Diaries Episode 99: The Originals - “Wheel Inside the Wheel”FINALLY, your AMPie Queens have come back… to pod. (Well, we recorded this a while ago, but just go with it._ So let’s just get right back into it, shall we? This week, your favorite Vampire Diaries rewatch-slash-first-time watch (and mostly spoiler-free) combination podcast is …

The AMPire Diaries Episode 98: The Vampire Diaries - “The More You Ignore Me, The Closer I Get” (feat. Michael Chasin)No Bonnie, no Kai… some worries? As always, you’ll just have to listen to your AMPie Queens and resident boy, Michael Chasin (@MichaelChasin, to find out. Because this week, your favorite Vampire Diaries rewatch-slash-first-time wat…

The AMPire Diaries Episode 97: The Originals - “Red Door”Does anyone else have the musical stylings of Tracy Chapman stuck in their head? No? Just us? Alright then. Well, this week, your favorite Vampire Diaries rewatch-slash-first-time watch (and mostly spoiler-free) combination podcast is discussing The Originals’ “Red Door” (Season 2, Episode 5)…

The AMPire Diaries Episode 96: The Vampire Diaries - “The World Has Turned and Left Me Here”Alright, AMPies. If you’ve been following along on social media, you’ll know that this particular episode’s lateness was the result of technical difficulties: hard drive failure JUST before we could export the episode, spending hundreds of dollars to recover…

The AMPire Diaries Episode 95: The Originals - “Live and Let Die”Nothing like an ice cold beer… right, Cami? This week, your favorite Vampire Diaries rewatch-slash-first-time watch (and mostly spoiler-free) combination podcast is discussing The Originals’ “Live and Let Die” (Season 2, Episode 4). Which means we’re talking:- Cami’s Ice Cold Beer Mon…

The AMPire Diaries Episode 94: The Vampire Diaries - “Black Hole Sun” BEANS FOR THREE!!! (Oh yeah, I’ll have what she’s having.) Things are heating up in 1994 land, AMPies. Because this week, your favorite Vampire Diaries rewatch-slash-first-time watch (and mostly spoiler-free) combination podcast is discussing The Vampire Diaries’ “Black Hole Sun”…

The AMPire Diaries Episode 93: The Originals - “Every Mother’s Son” (feat. Michael Chasin)Let’s talk about BOYS, BA-BY! This week, your favorite Vampire Diaries rewatch-slash-first-time watch (and mostly spoiler-free) combination podcast is discussing The Originals’ “Every Mother’s Son” (Season 2, Episode 3). Which means we’re talking:- Birds and L…

The AMPire Diaries Episode 92: The Vampire Diaries - “Welcome to Paradise” ELENA IS FINALLY ELENA AGAIN, AND HER FRIENDS! ARE! SICK OF IT! (Except for Tyler, the only good boy.) So this week, your favorite Vampire Diaries rewatch-slash-first-time watch (and mostly spoiler-free) combination podcast is discussing The Vampire Diaries’ “Welcome to Para…

The AMPire Diaries Episode 91: The Originals - “Alive and Kicking”Welcome back to The Mikey Mike and Finn Show! (*APPLAUSE*) We’re back in the NOLA groove, baby. And this week, your favorite Vampire Diaries rewatch-slash-first-time watch (and mostly spoiler-free) combination podcast is discussing The Originals’ “Alive and Kicking” (Season 2, Episod…

The AMPire Diaries Episode 90: The Vampire Diaries - “Yellow Ledbetter” Just call us Bojack Horseman, because: WE MADE IT TO THE NINETIES, BITCHES! (That we did so on Episode 90 of the podcast—not counting the brief glimpse in Episode 88—is truly a crazy random happenstance.) This week, your favorite Vampire Diaries rewatch-slash-first-time watch (…

The AMPire Diaries Episode 89: The Originals - “Rebirth”AMPies, The Originals Season 1 may have been messy (and, well, bad), but we are FINALLY covering Season 2! Get into it. Because this week, your favorite Vampire Diaries rewatch-slash-first-time watch (and mostly spoiler-free) combination podcast is discussing The Originals’ “Rebirth” (Season 2…

The AMPire Diaries Episode 88: The Vampire Diaries - “I’ll Remember”What’s that sound, AMPies? That’s the sound of your AMPie Queens chanting “SEASON 6! SEASON 6! SEASON 6!” Finally, The AMPire Diaries have made it to the Promised Land–and we’re not talking Markos-based episodes, baby. We’re talking Season 6 of The Vampire Diaries. Yes, this week, …

BONUS: The AMPire Diaries Presents… Father Kieran KonfessionalHello, AMPies! With The Vampire Diaries (Season 5) and The Originals (Season 1) coverage completed and your AMPie Queens taking a much-needed break (at least on the feed, not so much behind the scenes), there was obviously only one way The AMPire Diaries could officially close out 2022. …

The AMPire Diaries Episode 87: The Vampire Diaries - “Home” (feat. Michael Chasin)We’ve (alongside the boy, Michael Chasin—@MichaelChasin) come to the end, our AMPie friends. The end of our TVD Season 5 coverage and our regular episode drops for 2022. We’ve come a long, long way together. Through the hard times and the good. We’ve got to celebrate …

The AMPire Diaries Episode 86: The Originals - “From a Cradle to a Grave”AMPies (and SISTERS), take heed: THE TINY MENACE IS HERE! Yes, it is season finale time (Originals-style) and time to really get this Nola party started. This week, your favorite Vampire Diaries rewatch-slash-first-time watch (and mostly spoiler-free) combination podcast is di…

The AMPire Diaries Episode 85: The Vampire Diaries - “Promised Land”Do you hear the yammering, AMPies? Honestly, it’s pretty hard to miss. Unless you’re the townspeople of Mystic Falls, it seems. So this week, your favorite Vampire Diaries rewatch-slash-first-time watch (and mostly spoiler-free) combination podcast is discussing The Vampire Diaries…

The AMPire Diaries Episode 84: The Originals - “The Battle of New Orleans”Cami Lovers, once again, this episode may not be for you… But please, listen anyway! (We may not love her, but we do love you.) This week, your favorite Vampire Diaries rewatch-slash-first-time watch (and mostly spoiler-free) combination podcast is discussing The Originals’ “…

Cole Turner Cast Episode 4: “You Should Spend Halloween With Family”AMPies! The following podcast episode is from our joint AMPire Diaries/Angel On Top Patreon exclusive podcast, Cole Turner Cast. Please enjoy this spooky episode and peek behind the curtain of the paywall. And for those of your patrons who have already listened to the episode, plea…

The AMPire Diaries Episode 83: The Vampire Diaries - “What Lies Beneath” Never have I ever… Not read the show notes! (This is clearly a test. If you do not acknowledge these show notes, we’ll know which of you AMPies don’t read them. We’re making a list.) Wow, what an original game. This week, your favorite Vampire Diaries rewatch-slash-first-time …

The AMPire Diaries Episode 82: The Originals - “A Closer Walk With Thee”Welcome to Klaus ‘Cast! The only podcast all about Klaus Mikaelson, the best character of the Vampire Diaries Universe! The podcast that has never said a bad word about Klaus Mikaelson! This week, your favorite Vampire Diaries rewatch-slash-first-time watch (and mostly spoiler-…

AMPies, if you remember back in Season 2 of The AMPire Diaries, there was a moment (in Episode 22)where co-host Morgan learned many, many bad things about Lea Michele in real-time. In the episode itself, those moments were edited out to keep the flow of the episode. But now, in honor of Morgan's birthday, you can finally listen to those moments as …

The AMPire Diaries Episode 81: The Vampire Diaries - “Man on Fire” Someone needs to give Enzo a hug. SOMEONE. ANYONE. Please? This week, your favorite Vampire Diaries rewatch-slash-first-time watch (and mostly spoiler-free) combination podcast is discussing The Vampire Diaries’ “Man on Fire” (Season 5, Episode 19). Which means we’re talking:- Tyler…

The AMPire Diaries Episode 80: The Originals - “An Unblinking Death”Hey AMPies, you’ve heard of a Shock Jock but a Shock DOC? It’s a whole thing! So this week, your favorite Vampire Diaries rewatch-slash-first-time watch (and mostly spoiler-free) combination podcast is discussing The Originals’ “An Unblinking Death” (Season 1, Episode 19). Which me…

The AMPire Diaries Episode 79: The Vampire Diaries - "Resident Evil"AMPies—to quote Elena Gilbert, HE’S HERE! For real this time. And Markos is… scary? (“Scary.”) This week, your favorite Vampire Diaries rewatch-slash-first-time watch (and mostly spoiler-free) combination podcast is discussing The Vampire Diaries’ “Resident Evil” (Season 5, Episode…

The AMPire Diaries Episode 78: The Originals - “The Big Uneasy”Alright, AMPies, we are back on our Originals grind, and we are… confused. Oh man are we confused. Why? Well, listen and find out. Because this week, your favorite Vampire Diaries rewatch-slash-first-time watch (and mostly spoiler-free) combination podcast is discussing The Originals’ “…

The AMPire Diaries Episode 77: The Originals - “Rescue Me” AMPies—HE’S HERE. Sort of. Oh yeah, we saw the back of Markos the Traveler, so obviously, there’s a LOT to unpack. Lots of play-by-play action for this reveal. Yes, this week, your favorite Vampire Diaries rewatch-slash-first-time watch (and mostly spoiler-free) combination podcast is discu…