Another Bite of Twilight

Hi ABOT listeners, long time no see! This is an episode from our new podcast, Significant Lovers, that we thought you might enjoy. If you'd like to hear more from our new show, find us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon, or wherever you listen!  Here's the episode!  Mutual friends introduced Robert Pattinson and FKA Twigs to each other in 2014, and right away, the two became inseparable. Rob followed Twigs on her musical tour across Europe, and after nine months of dating, they became engaged.   But Rob's past seemed to always be lurking around the corner. The press incessantly mentioned his ex-girlfriend, Kristen Stewart, while deranged fans bullied FKA Twigs online.   As the former hosts of a Twilight podcast, we're returning to our roots this week as we tell the story of Robert Pattinson & FKA Twigs. 

We're baaack! Starting August 3rd, 2022, we're launching an all-new podcast that dives into real-life love stories throughout history and pop culture. From Old Hollywood to royalty to modern-day flings, in each episode, we're overanalyzing famous couples of all kinds. Listen to our teaser to learn more about our giveaway, which is open until our first episode, August 3rd!   Kelly Anderson and Melissa Duffy are cousins, friends, and former hosts of the Another Bite of Twilight podcast. We're so excited to be kicking off Significant Lovers and hope you will join us!   You can listen to Significant Lovers on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Sticher, and wherever you find your podcasts. Follow us on Instagram @significantlovers and email us at significantlovers@gmail.com. See you in August!

No measure of time with you will be long enough… It's the LAST episode of Another Bite of Twilight (for now…) Join us as we look back at the three and a half years of the show and all the wonderful memories we've shared. We answer listener questions, discuss even more about Robsten, and talk about our new podcast, Significant Lovers. Thank you so much to all of our listeners that have followed Another Bite of Twilight since 2018.  If you'd like to hear our bonus episodes, you can find us on Patreon here. Stay tuned for a compilation episode of the whole show, and a teaser soon for our new podcast! Can't wait to see you there.

It's our penultimate episode! Before we start crying, we're doing a collage of different Twilight topics. We read two of Bella's favorite books, Jane Eyre and Wuthering Heights, and countdown our favorite quotes in the Saga. Then Kel and Mel take a look at the Twilight Graphic Novels and share a word from...our parents!   Thank you so much to all of our listeners that have followed Another Bite of Twilight since 2018.  If you'd like to hear our bonus episodes, you can find us on Patreon here. And to get in touch, follow Kel and Mel at @anotherbiteoftwilight on Instagram and email us at anotherbiteoftwilight@gmail.com  

This is our LAST Commentary on the Commentary episode. So sad! For Breaking Dawn Part 2, Bill Condon did the DVD commentary solo. And despite watching the movie countless times by now, we found ourselves noticing and learning new things. Thank you, Bill!    And thank *you* for listening to Another Bite of Twilight. ♡ To hear bonus episodes every other Twilight Tuesday, you can find us on Patreon here. And to get in touch, follow Kel and Mel at @anotherbiteoftwilight on Instagram and email us at anotherbiteoftwilight@gmail.com  

We're finally discussing the other covens in the Twilight Saga! The Romanian, Mexican, Irish, Egyptian, Amazon, Denali, French (?), and Jame's coven, plus a few nomads. Many questions arise... like: do any of these vampires have last names? Who is this French coven that's not in the books? And will Kebi ever break free from her oppressive relationship with Amun?! 

Would Charlie Swan be as adored as he is today without Billy Burke's unforgettable portrayal? Charlie's long been a favorite character of ours, so today we're learning more about the actor who portrayed him: Billy Burke! Mel and Kel also share some bittersweet news. And we continue discussing "The Twilight Effect," Ashley Greene's podcast with her friend Melanie Howe.    Thank you for listening to Another Bite of Twilight! ♡ For more episodes, you can find us on Patreon here. 

We're back with another FanFiction episode! We had so much fun last time, and this week, Kel and Mel picked new stories to share. Some are GREAT...others maybe not so much...? Plus, Oscar's excitement and "The Twilight Effect."    Thank you for supporting our lil Twilight podcast! ♡ For more episodes, you can find us on Patreon here. 

Let Kel and Mel take you on a Twilight tour this week as we discuss the real locations and set designs of all five movies! We investigated movie by movie to figure out where the scenes were shot or how the sets were created. So if you've ever wanted to embark on your own Twilight road trip, here's all you need to know.    You can find Another Bite of Twilight on Instagram at @anotherbiteoftwilight. And for even more Twilight in your life, catch bonus episodes of the podcast on our Patreon here! 

Back in the day, if you were a Twilight fan, Comic-Con was as big as a movie premiere. It was CRAZY! This episode, we look back at all four Twilight Comic-Con appearances. Did Twilight “ruin” ComicCon? Were Robsten flirting in 2008? Did they have weird energy in 2012? Let's see…   We also talk about Ashley Greene's new podcast, The Twilight Effect. What?! Plus, Zoe Kravitz dissed Twilight, and we wonder: who is McKenzie Foy really?    For more Twilight vibes, you can find bonus episodes every other Twilight Tuesday on our Patreon here. Thank you! ♡

Just a lil' announcement that sadly, we won't have a new episode out this Twilight Tuesday. We'll have a new episode up March 1st, 2022. See you then!    Thank you so much for listening to our Twilight podcast. ♡ 

We've covered the life stories of Rob, Kristen, and Taylor before...But now we're stepping outside the core three to learn all about Nikki Reed! From creating 'Thirteen' with Catherine Hardwicke to starring in Twilight, then marrying a fellow vampire Ian Somerhalder, we take you through Nikki's very interesting life.    Thanks for listening to our Twilight podcast. ♡ We love you all! If you're looking for more episodes, catch us on Patreon! 

Happy Twilight Tuesday! This episode previously aired on November 16th, 2021 on our Patreon. We're unlocking it this week, but you can find 40+ more bonus episodes here!  Episode description from 11/21:  Kel and Mel are back together—in person—in New York City! We discuss Kristen's new movie 'Spencer' and Taylor's recent engagement. Plus, a New Moon birthday celebration! 

There were MANY Twilight parodies back in the day. People just love to make fun of those sparkly vampires! This week we look back on notable parodies from The Hillywood Show, Saturday Night Live, Jimmy Fallon, Jimmy Kimmel, Funny or Die, and more.   For more Twilight vibes, you can listen to bonus podcast episodes on Patreon here! 

Commentary on the commentary is BACK! This week we're discussing director Bill Condon's solo commentary for Breaking Dawn Part 1. Mel also reads Screen Rant's "Top 10 Cringiest Lines from Twilight" which makes us instantly defensive.    This episode is sponsored by The Pretty Cult, a handmade apparel brand of all things witchy and the occult. Our listeners get 15% with the code TWILIGHT15    Need more Twilight in your life? Find bonus episodes on Patreon here! 

When we last saw Edythe and Beau, Edythe was just about to step into the sunlight. This week, we continue reading and discussing the second half of Life and Death: Twilight Reimagined, and (spoiler) that surprise ending! Plus, we share a message from a Life and Death fan and brainstorm celestial book titles...   For more Twilight in your life, catch bonus episodes of the podcast on our Patreon here! 

We are FINALLY reviewing Life and Death: Twilight Reimagined for the first time! Yes, this book came out in 2015, but (shamefully) we hadn't read it until now. It's a gender-swapped version of Twilight, written by Stephenie Meyer. Goodbye to Edward and Bella, and hello Edythe and Beau…   Need more Twilight vibes in your life? You can find bonus episodes of our Twilight podcast on Patreon here.

Kristen Stewart is really having a moment right now! Not only is she newly engaged to Dylan Meyer but she's also in the talks for an Oscars nomination! We discuss Kristen's recent interview on the Howard Stern Show (he asks the craziest, most personal questions) and we couldn't help but wonder...since Rob is in the Academy, would he vote for Kristen?    Need more Kristen, Rob, and Twilight in your life? You can find bonus episodes of our Twilight podcast on Patreon! To contact us, email anotherbiteoftwilight@gmail.com or find us on Instagram, @anotherbiteoftwilight. ♡

The Cullens weren't the first vampires ever (or the last!), and this week we're going back in time to look at vampire legends, folklore, and history. Plus, a few werewolf origin stories and the latest Kristen Stewart news!   Need more vampires in your life? You can find bonus episodes of our Twilight podcast on Patreon! To contact us, email anotherbiteoftwilight@gmail.com or find us on Instagram, @anotherbiteoftwilight. ♡

This episode originally aired on April 21, 2020, on our Patreon. Midnight Sun had not come out yet, and it was still the height of the pandemic. We hope you enjoy this episode, unlocked for the first time for anyone to hear!  Original episode description: "In March, we asked our Instagram: 'What's one thing you never understood about the series?' So today, Kel and Mel read through the super funny and interesting questions we received, and try to figure Twilight out." 

Kel and Mel go back in time to discuss the movie trailers for all five Twilight movies. You might be thinking, “Is there really enough to talk about?” YES!! Trailers are a work of art and the way they are crafted significantly impacts how people perceive a film. The Twilight trailers are no exception!  We go into the history of movie trailers, how they're made, then rewatch the Saga's teaser and theatrical trailers. Back in the day, a new trailer was nearly as exciting as a new Twilight book or movie. Revisit the hype and over-analysis in this week's episode!    If you'd like more Twilight on your Tuesdays, subscribe to our Patreon here! We put out bonus episodes every other week. 

We're back at the Forever Twilight in Forks Festival! Kel and Mel hosted a live podcast at Forks High School. We were joined not only by an amazingly kind audience, but also Alan Mitchell, who plays Edward Cullen in the Olympic Coven cosplayers. Alan is hilarious, an astrology expert, and has such deep insights about the Twilight series!  Thank you to everyone who attended the show, and thank you to everyone listening!  This week's episode is sponsored by The Pretty Cult apparel. And you can find bonus episodes on our Patreon here! 

What was the Twilight experience like in China? France? The Netherlands? Mel & Kel go international this week as we explore the Twilight phenomenon around the world, reading listener messages and discussing book covers, translations, and more!    You can find more of our Twilight podcast with bonus episodes on Patreon. To contact us, email anotherbiteoftwilight@gmail.com 

Kel and Mel read from the pages of their tween and teen journals, back when Twilight was brand new and Kel actually called Edward "sexylicious."  From Breaking Dawn's book release to the crushing Robsten breakup, a lot happened from 2008 to 2012! This is probably or most embarrassing, cringe-worthy episode ever...But we hope you like it. ♡  You can find bonus episodes on Patreon and contact us at anotherbiteoftwilight@gmail.com 

Mel and Kel are back from summer break! We missed you all! The first *twenty minutes* of this episode, we go on a long tangent catching up. So skip that if you want to get to the Twilight! (But you'll miss us discussing scary movies, the show Lost, Aruba, etc.) This week we're finally getting into the human characters of Twilight. Charlie, Renée, Angela, Jessica, Mike, Ben, Tyler, Lauren, Eric, and even random “who??” characters like Katie Marshall. Plus, we share a sound clip from Mel's parents discussing Charlie Swan and Suki Waterhouse.   For bonus episodes every other week, you can subscribe to our Patreon here! 

There's a possibility...we're taking a little hiatus. But only for two months!    If you're looking for more episodes to listen to in the meantime, subscribe to our Patreon here! 

It's another round of Commentary on the Commentary, and this time, it's Eclipse with author Stephenie Meyer and producer Wyck Godfrey. That may seem like a random episode concept, but there's a ton of information to learn and discuss. So it would frankly be irresponsible not to cover!  Kel's sister and Mel's cousin Kaitlyn joins as our fact-checker in the corner of the room, and we hope you enjoy chirping frogs in the background! 

It's our creepiest, most f***ed up episode yet...The Volturi! Kel and Mel discuss the Saga's villains according to the Illustrated Guide (plus some research on the side). We also ponder thoughts like: who would win, the Volturi or Voldemort? And why such similar names? Would Rosalie join the Volturi if she was invited? Is there hooking up going on in the lair? So many questions... 

What influenced Stephenie Meyer when she created the Twilight Saga? Mel and Kel talk (over the phone) about the literature, music, and life events that inspired the books. Plus, Mel started reading the first chapter of Life and Death! Whaat! Tessa Violet and Lovelytheband's new music video replicates The Baseball Scene. And we discuss Stephenie's potential Twilight books in the future... 

Wish the Eclipse movie was a little longer? Well, there are six deleted scenes to watch and overanalyze with us! This week we revisit Eclipse’s deleted scenes and wonder: did they make the right call? Is it more important to be faithful to the books—or try to make a good movie? Kel & Mel also read listener messages and get sidetracked talking about The Sims!

This episode previously aired on August 4th, 2020 on our Patreon. We've never shared our secret mini-episodes with the world before, so enjoy! But just a warning: our Patreon episodes are always a bit more raw and directionless, so don't be too disturbed.  Episode description: "We're baaaack! And Happy Midnight Sun Day!! This minisode will be released on Midnight Sun's publication date, so we haven't actually read it yet. Instead, we discuss like unlikelihood of a Midnight Sun movie, our (significantly cut) interview with the Wall Street Journal, and talking to CATHERINE HARDWICKE. Plus, Taylor Lautner in the movies: natty or juice?" 

Who are Bella, Edward, and Jacob really? This week we explore the characters through astrology and Myers Briggs personality types. Kel & Mel are admittedly not astrology experts (don't hurt us!), but Mel did her research. Then Kelly uses her Myers-Briggs obsession to attempt typing each character. We take the MBTI test pretending to be Jacob… and guess the trio’s Sex and the City types! 

Last Tuesday, our Instagram account was shut down and all of our episodes briefly disappeared from Spotify, Apple Podcast, etc. We heard that tons of other Twilight fan accounts were shut down on Instagram, too. What's going on?? Is someone after us all?  Luckily (awkwardly) our account is back after lots of effort trying to get Instagram's attention. We talk about the whole situation, fandom on the internet, copyright vs. fandom, and social media on the whole. 

Jacob, Leah, Seth, Sam, Paul, Quil, Embry, Jared...We're reading the Official Illustrated Guide again and this time, it's all about the Quileute wolves. And there's so much to discuss! Who is Embry's father?? What's up with the Children of the Moon? What happens if a werewolf is stabbed in the heart? Or if a wolf is married *then* imprints? Such drama. Plus, we try to come up with a new Twilight book name...

Kel & Mel cover the Official Illustrated Guide’s chapters on vampires and the Cullen coven, sharing details left out of the books. There’s a section about vampire FLUIDS, and we wonder why didn’t Carlisle turn Elizabeth Masen into a vampire. He wasn’t into her? Other thoughts: Esme is the only Cullen without a car; Jasper is possibly more tortured than Edward; and why did Stephenie Meyer choose to make Renesmee’s birthday 9/11?

Commentary on the commentary is back! Join us as we overanalyze Rob and Kristen's conversations from the 2010's Eclipse movie commentary. Those were flirty jokes between them, right? Was Rob making fun of Taylor? Was some dialogue cut out? Plus, sound clips! ♡ 

When Dan was young he mindlessly hated the Twilight series and would routinely delete the Cullen Mii characters Mel created on the Wii. Now that we’re older, Dan has decided to give the movies a shot. He joins us to discuss Eclipse and Breaking Dawn parts 1 and 2, which he watched for the first time.   If you heard him last year, you’ll remember Dan’s a hilarious and insightful guy. Is Renesmee a parallel for the birth of Jesus?? That’s just one of the many things Dan brings up…   P.S. We recorded over Zoom so please forgive us if the audio is less than great.

We thought Twilight was over for good with the last Breaking Dawn movie... but in 2014, The Storytellers: New Voices of the Twilight Saga short films debuted. Mel and Kel discuss the seven shorts that feature characters like Alice, Jasper, Carlisle, Esme, Benjamin, Garrett, Jane, Alec, and Aro. 

We finally did it, it’s the Kristen Stewart episode! Here are over two hours to pay tribute to the Twilight Saga’s star, our leading lady, our everything. We’ll take you through Kristen’s childhood, teen years, the Twilight days, and everything she’s been up to since. Who is she as a person??? That’s what we’re trying to find out…   Instagram • Patreon 

The movies aren’t the only ones with “deleted scenes.” Stephenie Meyer has shared excerpts that she cut out of the first two Twilight books, and Kel and Mel are here to discuss! But first, we have a little debate about starting Christmas before Thanksgiving, and watch the deleted scenes we missed last episode (oops!). You’ll hear sound clips for those and then we get into the book outtakes, some of which we LOVED, some not as much. P.S. Kelly tried with minimal DIY skills to fix the sound this week, but it does sound slightly less good because we recorded over the phone. But as we’ve said…just like the first Twilight movie, we’re super low budget. ♡ Patreon | Instagram

You guys asked for it—we watched and discussed the deleted scenes in Twilight and New Moon! For each scene, we asked: should they have kept it in the movie, or was it the right choice to cut?  In this episode, you can also expect: Kelly laughing for way too long at a scene that reminded us of "The Office" and "The Room"...how the Hales are "the bad kids"...scenes *in* the movies that feel like they should have been deleted...and a review of Midnight Sun by Kelly's mom! We'll be back with Eclipse and Breaking Dawn soon, stay tuned. ♡ Patreon | Instagram

It’s the end of an era! It’s the last episode covering Midnight Sun. :( Though it’s sad, we had a lot of fun with the final chapters...Carlisle is suspected of plastic surgery. Kel & Mel rank the Cullen men. Kelly says the word “crazy” probably a hundred times. We analyze Bella’s parents and James’ classic villain monologue. Plus, Stephenie Meyer’s very interesting acknowledgments page at the end. How does Midnight Sun’s word count compare to the Bible? We’ll tell you! Patreon | Instagram

This is probably our second-to-last episode covering Midnight Sun. Nooo! In these chapters, Bella and Edward go to “the Carlisle’s house” for the first time and Edward thinks about his time apart from his father. Jasper likes being near Bella, they play baseball, and the nomads show up. Laurent has the hots for Rosalie, and Alice is a very minimal texter, it turns out!    If you're looking for more of the podcast (whoa) and Twilight-inspired playlists, check out our Patreon here!

Before we sat down to record we said, “Okay no tangents this time.” Well, there were a lot of tangents (attachment styles, birthdays, astrology, random scene in Eclipse) and it’s a long episode! But hope you enjoy. ♡ Last time we shared our dislike for Bella’s favorite candy, black licorice. Some of you defended black licorice so we decided to have a taste test on the episode! Then we get into the book: the Cullens attend funerals of the people they kill, Edward wears a perplexing sleeveless shirt, and Bella and Edward FINALLY KISS! Stay tuned to the end of the episode where we DRINK BLOOD!   If you're looking for more of the podcast (whoa) and Twilight-inspired playlists, check out our Patreon here!

It’s a long one, but this is a long book! It’s Midnight Sun season and this time, we compare a handful of passages to Twilight and see how Bella & Edward’s narration differs. Plus, we discuss Bella’s favorite candy (black licorice!??!) and Slate’s article about the hundreds of ‘murmurs’ in the Saga.   Like the first Twilight movie, we’re still super low budget and indie... but possibly the best thing you’ll ever experience!? ♡

It’s our 50th episode, wow! Take that, everyone who asked us in 2018 if we’d have enough to talk about. This week Kel & Mel continue reading Midnight Sun. ♡ Where we left off: Edward has become more and more preoccupied with Bella and despises everything Mike Newton does  We also play a voice message from our listener Kiyah!

She’s in our theme song and created arguably the best movie of all time—it’s Twilight director Catherine Hardwicke!! We talked to Catherine about her Twilight memories, inspiration, the audition tapes, and her new show ‘Don’t Look Deeper’ on Quibi. Mel lost power halfway through the interview, so don’t miss that awkward moment! It was so thrilling and such an honor to have Catherine on the show. You can see a visual version of this interview on our YouTube page! & Please excuse our DIY audio quality!

After waiting almost half our lifetimes, Twilight’s companion novel Midnight Sun is finally published! IT’S HERE! We discuss the first four chapters in this episode—“no reason to rush through the experience” as Edward says. AHHH! Plus, exciting news about Catherine Hardwicke, and we read a listener letter about Midnight Sun.

Hi guys! Today's episode is a little different than usual. We wanted to take some time to address and show our support for the recent Black Lives Matter movement and protests. These are crazy but important times, and we just felt we should speak up on it while also finding a way to tie it into our raison d'être, Twilight. Yes, we can relate it to Twilight.  We are also going on a little hiatus until August 11th. When we return, we will be ready to cover the first portion of Midnight Sun! In the meantime, we also discuss the quotes from M.S. that Stephenie Meyer has teased. Thoughts on those??  Love you all, xx. 

Yessss, we're back with another "Commentary on the Commentary", this time for New Moon with director Chris Weitz and editor Peter Lambert. Sounds like a weird thing to cover, but hear us out! There was actually so much to learn about the making of New Moon and the 'art of cinema'.  Is Chris Weitz cute? What's with his accent? Was he into Kristen Stewart? Also mentioned: the Cullens' SWIMMING POOL; forgiveness as a concept; and Kelly accidentally calls Jacob 'sexy'. 

We never thought this day would actually come. Stephenie Meyer is publishing Midnight Sun, the companion to Twilight in Edward’s perspective. WHAT?!!! This is historic! So in this week's episode, Mel and Kel discuss the new book's cover art, reveal a clip from our live reaction to it, and read excerpts from the Midnight Sun draft. We also randomly act out a scene from 'Little Women'. At the very end of the episode, we completely lose our sh*t! It's Midnight Sun!!!!