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The Vampire Historian Podcast is a discussion of the vampire in history, folklore, literature, television and film.


    • Oct 31, 2020 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 25m AVG DURATION
    • 36 EPISODES


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    Interview with Joseph Laycock

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2020 46:59


    In this special Halloween episode, I talk with Dr. Joseph Laycock, Assistant Professor of Religious Studies at Texas State University about his new book, the Penguin Book of Exorcisms, as well as his works on vampires, D&D, and other aspects of religious studies. You can find all of his books at Amazon.The Vampire Historian 

    Interview with Kevin J. Anderson

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2020 42:55


    In this episode, I talk with prolific author Kevin J. Anderson about his new novel "Stake," as well as his career writing for series like Star Wars, Dune, the X-Files, and more. You can find Kevin's books at https://www.wordfireshop.com/, and find out more at https://www.wordfire.com/ or https://www.facebook.com/KJAauthor.You can always find this podcast at https://thevampirehistorian.com/ 

    Interview with Juliet Landau

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2020 13:26


    In this very special episode, I virtually sat down with actor/director Juliet Landau to talk about her new film A Place Among the Dead, which will be released at the end of October. This is a shorter interview due to her busy schedule, so we mainly focus on the new film. Not much time for Buffy-talk in this episode.Be sure to check out the film later this month. All of the dates and links to buy tickets for the shows that Juliet mentions can be found in one place. Right here - https://www.modernfilms.com/aplaceamongthedeadYou can also find her on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/juliet_landau/ and Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/julietlandauofficialDon't forget to follow the podcast wherever you find your podcasts, and on FB and Instagram, and at http://thevampirehistorian.com

    Interview with AP Sylvia

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2020 67:31


    Welcome back to the podcast! In this episode, I virtually sit down with AP Sylvia, author of Vampires of Lore: Traits and Modern Misconceptions. You can follow his blog at https://locationsoflore.com/ and grab a copy of his book almost anywhere books are sold, or just go to Amazon.http://thevampirehistorian.com 

    May in Texas 2019

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2019 9:32


    As usual in Texas, April showers brings May...conventions! It's con time in Texas, and this May gives us both Texas Frightmare Weekend and Fan Expo Dallas in DFW on the same weekend. Plus, later in the month we have Comicpalooza in Houston and a new Nosferatu Festival in Austin.http://www.texasfrightmareweekend.comhttp://www.fanexpodallas.comhttp://www.comicpalooza.comhttp://nosferatufestival.com

    Halloween 2018-Dracula News!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2018 14:33


    Happy Halloween! This episode is a short informal look at some of the recent Dracula news, mostly about books and upcoming TV shows. You can find links to everything at http://thevampirehistorian.com

    Conversation with Lawrence Burgess

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2018 62:50


    In this episode I speak with Lawrence Burgess, theater and voice actor and host of the Dracula Podcast. You can find Lawrence athttps://www.wvactors.com/http://www.southgatemediagroup.com/Dracula-podcast/

    'Salem's Lot Day 2018 with Jess Peacock

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2018 61:23


    It's our now annual episode with 'Salem's Lot scholar Jess Peacock. Back for his third year in a row, this time we tackle the film/mini-series versions of the book. You can find Jess on Facebook at Legacy of the Marsten House.

    Interview with Hans de Roos

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2018 32:37


    In this episode, I speak with scholar Hans de Roos, who is responsible tor the 2017 book "Powers of Darkness," and organizing this years "Children of the Night Dracula Congress" in Brasov, Romania.https://dracongress.jimdo.com/

    Interview with Dacre Stoker

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2018 53:55


    In this episode, I talk with Dacre Stoker, great-grandnephew of Bram Stoker, and co-author of the new novel "Dracul," in stores today. www.dacrestoker.com thevampirehistorian.com

    Short Interviews with Georges Jeanty and Ben Templesmith

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2018 11:06


    Happy National Comic Book Day! Last month, I attended the Dallas Comic Show in Lewisville, TX, where I had the opportunity to speak with Buffy artist Georges Jeanty and 30 Days of Night artist Ben Templesmith.

    Texas Frightmare Weekend 2018

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2018 10:46


    On Friday, May 4th, I spent some time walking around Texas Frightmare Weekend, meeting guests, talking to artists and vendors, and picking up some cool artwork. Links to featured guests in this episode: outofmymind.co www.MadlyMadeCreations.com theartoforr.com jimfergusonmakingascene.com horrorartist.com

    TFW 2018 Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2018 9:11


    In this episode, I give a little vampire preview of Texas Frightmare Weekend 2018, coming up May 4-6 in DFW. Find out more at texasfrightmareweekend.com

    'Salem's Lot Day with Jess Peacock

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2017 25:40


    It's 'Salem's Lot Day, so enjoy this conversation with Jess Peacock about this important Stephen King novel.

    Interview with Steve Niles

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2017 12:48


    This episode is a short interview with "30 Days of Night" creator Steve Niles, recorded on the floor at the Dallas Comic Show. You an find Steve at www.steveniles.com thevampirehistorian.com

    Interview with Leif Pettersen

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2017 48:23


    In this episode, I sit down with travel writer Leif Pettersen to talk about his 2016 book "Backpacking with Dracula: On the Trail of Vlad the Impaler and the Vampire He Inspired." You can order the book at https://www.amazon.com/dp/1533136599/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_dp_T1_70.rzbJTG7FJ1 You can also find Leif at http://leifpettersen.com/ and on Twitter @leifpettersen

    Howl About That Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2017 50:01


    Today we have a crossover episode with the Howl About That Podcast. First, check out their episode about the 1992 film, "Bram Stoker's Dracula," and then listen to this discussion about vampire movies in general. Thanks to Spencer, Riley, and Xander for taking out the time for these episodes. There is one odd cut in the middle where we thought that the weather sirens were going off, so I apologize for the quick edit. You can find them at howlaboutthat.com.

    Texas Frightmare Weekend

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2017 19:39


    On Saturday, May 6th, I attended the Texas Frightmare Weekend convention in Dallas. I was able attend the Fright Night panel, and meet director Tom Holland, along with actors William Ragsdale and Amanda Bearse. I also had a chance to speak with Udo Kier and Malcom McDowell. Rounding out the day, I spoke with a convention goer cosplaying as Vlad the Impaler from the 1992 "Bram Stoker's Dracula."

    May in DFW: Texas Frightmare Weekend, World Dracula Day Symposium, and Famous Monsters Convention

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2017 12:17


    This May is a busy one for DFW area vampire fans. Join me as I give a run down of Texas Frightmare Weekend's vampire offerings; some more information about the World Dracula Day Symposium that I'm organizing; and a new convention to Dallas, the Famous Monsters Convention. www.texasfrightmareweekend.com www.nctc.edu/dracula www.famousmonsters.com

    Interview with Marv Wolfman

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2017 17:32


    Today I interviewed comic author Marv Wolfman at the North Texas Comic Book Show. Marv is the author of The Tomb of Dracula comic series that ran from 1972-1979, and is the creator of Blade, among many other important characters.

    Halloween Announcement

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2016 7:42


    A special Halloween announcement about the upcoming World Dracula Day Symposium 2017! More info at http://thevampirehistorian.com/symposium

    Interview with David J. Skal

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2016 54:58


    This episode is an interview with author and film historian David J, Skal. His new book "Something in the Blood: The Untold Story of Bram Stoker" is now available - https://www.amazon.com/Something-Blood-Untold-Stoker-Dracula/dp/1631490109/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1477629975&sr=8-1&keywords=something+in+the+blood

    Interview with Jess Peacock

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2016 82:39


    This very special episode is an extended interview with Jess Peacock, author of "Such a Dark Thing: Theology of the Vampire Narrative in Popular Culture." I highly suggest you purchase his book now if you are at all interested in the connections between vampires and Christianity in literature, television, and film. https://www.amazon.com/Such-Dark-Thing-Theology-Narrative/dp/1620327198/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1477369279&sr=8-1&keywords=such+a+dark+thing

    October 2016 News & Updates

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2016 7:57


    In this episode I talk about some of the current vampire-related news, including new and upcoming books; the World Dracula Congress; the Halloween Bran Castle contest with Airbnb; the new Vampire World Documentary trailer from Father Sebastiaan; and a teaser for another Texas symposium in 2017. thevampirehistorian.com

    Interview with Father Sebastiaan

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2016 35:39


    In this episode, I sit down with fangsmith Father Sebastiaan for an extended interview. You can find Father Sebastiaan at www.vampireworld.com, and as always, find the podcast at thevampirehistorian.com

    Space City Comic Con with Michael Welch

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2016 13:25


    Memorial Day Weekend I attended the Space City Comic Con in Houston, and had a chance to speak with actor Michael Welch from the Twilight movies, in addition to meeting a few other people.

    The Scholars Meet the Fangsmith

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2016 6:59


    Recently, Professor Gordon Melton and I met with fang maker Father Sebastiaan in Dallas. We even attended the Vampire Salon. Here is a little recap of our evening.

    Fan Days Episode

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2015 8:04


    Today I went to day one of the Dallas Comic Con Fan Days. I was able to meet James Marsters, some vampire fiction authors, and pick up a Dracula comic that I needed.

    Podcast Day & News

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2015 8:36


    In this episode I talk about International Podcast Day; some of the podcasts I like, and some of the upcoming changes to the Vampire Historian podcast.

    Interview with Eric Nuzum

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2015 15:35


    This past weekend I attended Podcast Movement 2015 and had the chance to interview author Eric Nuzum. You can find Eric's book "The Dead Travel Fast: Stalking Vampires from Nosferatu to Count Chocula" on Amazon, or visit his website at www.ericnuzum.com

    World Dracula Day – Mini-sode

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2015 4:47


    Happy World Dracula Day! Here is a special mini-sode of the Vampire Historian Podcast. Dracula Day Mini-sode Or, right click here for download Here are the books mentioned in the podcast: Dracula – Bram Stoker (Norton Critial Edition, Nina Auerbach and David J. Skal, eds. – includes “Dracula's Guest”) The Historian – Elizabeth Kostova Dracula:…

    Austria Meets the Vampires

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2015 6:12


    Episode 5 of the Vampire Historian Podcast is now available. Listen here – Austria Meets the Vampires or, right click for an audio download In Episode 5, I discuss the first of two Serbian vampire cases from the 18th century, that of Peter Plogojowitz. The only book mentioned in this episode is: Paul Barber – Vampires,…

    St. George Meets the Volcano

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2015 11:26


    A new episode of the Vampire Historian Podcast is now available. Listen here – St. George Meets the Volcano or, right click for an audio download In Episode 4, I discuss some of the interesting information surrounding the feast of St. George in Eastern Europe, and also the eruption of Mount Tambora and it's impact on…

    The Shoemaker Meets…Death

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2015 6:24


    The third episode of the Vampire Historian podcast is now available. Listen here – Episode 3 or, right click for an audio download In Episode 3, I discuss one of the earliest documented cases in Europe: the Shoemaker of Silesia. Also known as the Vampire of Breslau. Here are the books mentioned in the episode: Henry…

    The Librarian Meets the Collector

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2015 6:20


    A new episode of the Vampire Historian Podcast is now available. Listen here – Episode 2 Or, right click for an audio download In Episode 2, “The Librarian Meets the Collector,” I, the librarian, talk about the works of J. Gordon Melton, the author that has compiled some of the most important vampire reference works in…

    Stoker Meets Vlad

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2015 13:13


    The first episode of the Vampire Historian Podcast is now available. Listen here – Episode 1 Or, right click here for an audio download In Episode 1, “Stoker Meets Vlad,” I discuss some of the issues dealing with the common theory that Bram Stoker based his character of Count Dracula on the real life Wallachian Prince Vladislav…

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