The AMPire Diaries

The AMPire Diaries Episode 31: “Break On Through” | “The Murder of One” Happy New Year, AMPies: We are back, BABY! New Year, new us? Nah, not really. But we do have a new episode of The AMPire Diaries for you and a new Patreon. You know you love it. Especially since we’re discussing “Break On Through” (Season 3, Episode 17) and “The Murder of One” (Season 3, Episode 18). Here is what we’re talking to kick off 2021: - The lack of crows in “The Murder of One.” - Finn’s great taste in women. - Morgan’s Michael Chasin impression. - Herbs, herbs, all type of herbs. - THE TREES. - Love. - The Chad and Dana of this podcast. - Alaric’s manifesto. - The key to Jeremy’s haircuts. - The Torkelsons. - The Mikaelsons and product placement. - Bonnie/Klaus. - Swallowing pills. - Matt Donovan’s seduction style. - Justin Theroux in Charlie’s Angels: Full Throttle. (Oh yes, we do impressions.) - SAGE. SAGE. SAGE. - A lot of other stuff that just sounds like nonsense written out. This is the first episode we did over Zoom. There were some kinks, audio-wise (as it was the first and last we recorded over Zoom), but in case you wanted to hear us reacting to things you can’t see: Well, this episode has that! It also has LaToya almost spoiling something huge, which is just good old-fashioned AMPire DIaries for you. “FAMILY HISTORIES” (“Break On Through”) “SAVIOR OF THE CURSED AND THE DAMNED” (“The Murder of One”) The more AMPED logline this time around? Um… “SAVIOR OF THE CURSED AND THE DAMNED” is just doing so much. “The Murder of One” definitely wins here. Whether you’re a Vampire Diaries obsessive or newcomer, join along with hosts LaToya Ferguson (@lafergs—Vampire Diaries obsessive), Morgan Lutich (@LorganMutich—Vampire Diaries obsessive), and Jill Defiel (@jiilbobaggins—Vampire Diaries newcomer) on their new podcast journey. Most importantly, get AMPED (and horny) along with them on this journey. Ya gotta get AMPED. Become a patron! https://www.patreon.com/ampdiariespod Email us! [email protected] Tweet at us! @AMPDiariesPod Instagram... at us! @AMPireDiariesPod Go to our website! http://theampirediariespod.com/ The Official CW Promo for “Break On Through”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d-4G2zxmBA8 The Mystic Falls Event of the Week for “Break On Through”: The Wickery Bridge Restoration. The Official CW Promo for “The Murder of One”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7TlS43by_5k The Mystic Falls Event of the Week for “The Murder of One”: Off to kill an Original... The AMPire Diaries is now available to stream on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, and Amazon Podcasts, as well as wherever you get your podcasts. Don’t forget to rate (5 STARS, please) and review the podcast. And most importantly, don’t forget to get AMPED.

The AMPire Diaries Episode 30: “All My Children” | “1912” (feat. Michael Chasin) Happy holidays, sisters… er… AMPies! As promised, The second of two new AMPire Diaries episodes is finally here. Now—with the help of our resident boy, Michael Chasin (@MichaelChasin)—we’re discussing “All My Children” (Season 3, Episode 15) and “1912” (Season 3, Episode 16). And guess what we’re talking: - Sage and being horny for Sage. You were all warned. - Esther Mikaelson saying "sister." - Elijah, man. - Mystic Falls honeypots. - A potential Tyler/Klaus "draw-off" for Caroline's affections. - "Finnheads" aka "Feds.” - Why you should call Jill "insane.” - "The Mike Boys." - The trees. - The titular 1912. - Team Matt… and Elena? - Vampire diaries and Damon’s crow. - What exactly do Rebekah and Finn know about the 20th century….? - Um, about those Ric restraining orders... - Friday Night Lights. - Nancy Drew point and click games. - Charlie's Angels. - Going ring crazy. - Big eyes, baby. And don’t forget about our survey. AMPies, your AMPie Queens need to figure out how to move forward to simultaneously cover both The Vampire Diaries and The Originals—and to figure out that whole Patreon thing—and you hold the key to such discovery. Unlike an episode of The AMPire Diaries, this survey won’t take long at all: https://tinyurl.com/ampiesurvey “A FLIP OF THE COIN” (“All My Children”) “THE MURDER MYSTERY DEEPENS” (“1912”) The more AMPED logline this time around? Considering it took a second to remember what coin was being flipped and the fact that the chance of the show’s logline mentioning a “murder mystery” ever again is pretty slim, it’s gotta go to “1912.” Whether you’re a Vampire Diaries obsessive or newcomer, join along with hosts LaToya Ferguson (@lafergs—Vampire Diaries obsessive), Morgan Lutich (@LorganMutich—Vampire Diaries obsessive), and Jill Defiel (@jiilbobaggins—Vampire Diaries newcomer) on their new podcast journey. Most importantly, get AMPED (and horny) along with them on this journey. Ya gotta get AMPED. Email us! [email protected] Tweet at us! @AMPDiariesPod Instagram... at us! @AMPireDiariesPod Go to our website! http://theampirediariespod.com/ The Official CW Promo for “All My Children”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fhSiBw7uA4Y The Mystic Falls Event of the Week for “All My Children”: A happy death day to the Mikaelson children. The Official CW Promo for “1912”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BDYEW2XzGwA The AMPire Diaries is now available to stream on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, and Amazon Podcasts, as well as wherever you get your podcasts. The first 10 episodes (including the introduction episode) of The AMPire Diaries are also still available to stream over on the podcast feed for LaToya’s TV podcast with Maura Kate Elliott, The Televoid. Don’t forget to rate (5 STARS, please) and review the podcast. And most importantly, don’t forget to get AMPED.

The AMPire Diaries Episode 29: “Bringing Out The Dead” | “Dangerous Liaisons” Happy holidays, AMPies! The first of two new AMPire Diaries episodes is finally here. First up, we’re discussing “Bringing Out The Dead” (Season 3, Episode 13) and “Dangerous Liaisons” (Season 3, Episode 14). And guess what we’re talking: - "Bringing Out The Dead" unofficial tile, which is "Bros Before Hos." - Klaus’ coffin haircuts, or “coffin cuts.” - How you spell “liaison.” - The fact that Caroline still can't change, even if she tries. - Meredith Fell, "The Manic Pixie Death Doctor" of Mystic Falls. - What’s going on with those Abby/Bonnie and Bill/Caroline stories, and is it good? - A—not to be mistaken with “The”—dinner party. - The emotion of “piss baby.” - Spicy Klaroline takes on both sides of the aisle. - The feature film Life Itself. - The Mikaelsons, which is officially their name now. - The Final Destination film series. - Alfred Hitchcock. - The Jeremy of the Mikaelson family. - Klaus’ horse drawing, FINALLY. - The Original “Karen”: Esther Mikaelson. And don’t forget about our survey. AMPies, your AMPie Queens need to figure out how to move forward to simultaneously cover both The Vampire Diaries and The Originals—and to figure out that whole Patreon thing—and you hold the key to such discovery. Unlike an episode of The AMPire Diaries, this survey won’t take long at all: https://tinyurl.com/ampiesurvey “A FAMILY DINNER” (“Bringing Out The Dead”) “SOME ENCHANTED EVENING” (“Dangerous Liaisons”) The more AMPED logline this time around? “Dangerous Liaisons,” easily… and not just because we discuss musical theatre during the “1912” part of the next episode of AMPire Diaries (which should also be available RIGHT NOW). Whether you’re a Vampire Diaries obsessive or newcomer, join along with hosts LaToya Ferguson (@lafergs—Vampire Diaries obsessive), Morgan Lutich (@LorganMutich—Vampire Diaries obsessive), and Jill Defiel (@jiilbobaggins—Vampire Diaries newcomer) on their new podcast journey. Most importantly, get AMPED (and horny) along with them on this journey. Ya gotta get AMPED. Email us! [email protected] Tweet at us! @AMPDiariesPod Instagram... at us! @AMPireDiariesPod Go to our website! http://theampirediariespod.com/ The Official CW Promo for “Bringing Out The Dead”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MVurWZibjCY The Mystic Falls Event of the Week for “Bringing Out The Dead”: A (but not the titular) dinner party. The Official CW Promo for “Dangerous Liaisons”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7RWjsEhXtFA The Mystic Falls Event of the Week for “Dangerous Liaisons”: The Mikaelson family ball. The AMPire Diaries is now available to stream on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, and Amazon Podcasts, as well as wherever you get your podcasts. The first 10 episodes (including the introduction episode) of The AMPire Diaries are also still available to stream over on the podcast feed for LaToya’s TV podcast with Maura Kate Elliott, The Televoid. Don’t forget to rate (5 STARS, please) and review the podcast. And most importantly, don’t forget to get AMPED.

The AMPire Diaries Episode 28: “Our Town” | “The Ties That Bind” AMPies, we’ve done done it now. We’ve broken the 3-hour-mark seal. Finally. Thanks a bunch, 15-minute intro (that was, of course, cut down from 30 minutes). And thanks a bunch to the episode we’re discussing this week, which are “Our Town” (Season 3, Episode 11) and “The Ties That Bind” (Season 3, Episode 12). We’re talking: - Karate Morgan. - The Gilbert ring possibly running low on batteries. - Those flimsy ass hybrids. - Coffin math. - Once again: Give us that call sheet. - Morgan v. Meredith: Dawn of “Oh No” - Daniel the weirdly blond hybrid. - Still being a Bositive podcast. - Which Fell is the best Fell. - Klaroline. - The Phantom of the Opera. - Dracula 2000 and its big twist. - Race in The Vampire Diaries. - Who has more friends: Klaus or Stefan? - Our plans to move into our own old witch house. - MTV Movie Life: House of Wax. - Incest in pop culture. And of course, our survey. AMPies, your AMPie Queens need to figure out how to move forward to simultaneously cover both The Vampire Diaries and The Originals--and to figure out that whole Patreon thing--and you hold the key to such discovery. Unlike an episode of The AMPire Diaries, this survey won’t take long at all: https://tinyurl.com/ampiesurvey “BIRTHDAYS AND GOOD-BYES” (“Our Town”) “PERSIA WHITE GUEST STARS AS BONNIE'S MOTHER” (“The Ties That Bind”) The more AMPED logline this time around? First of all, much like last week’s “Homecoming” logline served as a reminder that My Morning Jacket performing on The Vampire Diaries was actually a big deal, this week’s “The Ties That Bind” logline does the same thing for Persia White’s guest starring spot. (And her being a big deal is something we discuss in the episode.) But when you’re talking the pureness of getting amped, this week’s trophy goes to “Our Town.” Whether you’re a Vampire Diaries obsessive or newcomer, join along with hosts LaToya Ferguson (@lafergs—Vampire Diaries obsessive), Morgan Lutich (@LorganMutich—Vampire Diaries obsessive), and Jill Defiel (@jiilbobaggins—Vampire Diaries newcomer) on their new podcast journey. Most importantly, get AMPED (and horny) along with them on this journey. Ya gotta get AMPED. Email us! [email protected] Tweet at us! @AMPDiariesPod Instagram... at us! @AMPireDiariesPod Go to our website! http://theampirediariespod.com/ The Official CW Promo for “Our Town”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wcdMRPi_CcI The Mystic Falls Event of the Week for “Our Town”: Caroline’s 18th birthday and the Wickery Bridge Restoration Fundraiser. The Official CW Promo for “The Ties That Bind”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nzf23QWuqAc The Mystic Falls Event of the Week for “The Ties That Bind”: Bonnie and Abby’s family reunion. The AMPire Diaries is now available to stream on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, and Amazon Podcasts, as well as wherever you get your podcasts. The first 10 episodes (including the introduction episode) of The AMPire Diaries are also still available to stream over on the podcast feed for LaToya’s TV podcast with Maura Kate Elliott, The Televoid. Don’t forget to rate (5 STARS, please) and review the podcast. And most importantly, don’t forget to get AMPED.

The AMPire Diaries Episode 27: “Homecoming” | “The New Deal” Oh, AMPies. It’s that time again—time for a new episode. And this week, it’s all about “Homecoming” (Season 3, Episode 9—not a decade dance) and “New Deal” (Season 3, Episode 10). So here is what we’re talking, baby: - For Morgan's sake, please don't cancel Katherine Pierce. - My Morning Jacket. - Quentin Tarantino. - Why LaToya can't watch the classic television series E.R. - “Daddy D.” - Team Dummy. - Who should kiss Bonnie? (Spoiler alert: Not Jeremy.) - Reassessing "Miss Mystic Falls." - Who is the Spike of TVD? (Spoiler alert: Not Damon.) - How it’s three seasons into this show and Bonnie doesn't have a house. - Give us the call sheet. We want that call sheet. - Klaus’ type. - Free will: Good or bad? - Class discussion (or lack thereof) in teen dramas from this era, and generational wealth in TVD. - Jeremy Gilbert vs. Dawn Summers. - "The only good thing Jeremy has ever done." - Jill - Torrey DeVitto and Army Wives. - Ric's broken ring. There might also be a surprise segment in this episode… but you gotta listen to a good portion of this nearly three-hour (only 49 seconds shy of that distinction) episode to find out. You also gotta listen to hear the wildest Jill rankings ever, especially because my (LaToya here!) mic falls over during it. That’s how wild it is. “ROCK BAND My Morning Jacket PERFORMS” (“Homecoming”) “A REASON TO FEEL GUILTY” (“The New Deal”) The more AMPED logline this time around? Technically, it should be “The New Deal,” but “Homecoming” invokes the fact that My Morning Jacket is just casually part of this episode—something we discuss at length in this episode. “Homecoming,” it is. Whether you’re a Vampire Diaries obsessive or newcomer, join along with hosts LaToya Ferguson (@lafergs—Vampire Diaries obsessive), Morgan Lutich (@LorganMutich—Vampire Diaries obsessive), and Jill Defiel (@jiilbobaggins—Vampire Diaries newcomer) on their new podcast journey. Most importantly, get AMPED (and horny) along with them on this journey. Ya gotta get AMPED. Email us! [email protected] Tweet at us! @AMPDiariesPod Instagram... at us! @AMPireDiariesPod Go to our website! http://theampirediariespod.com/ The Official CW Promo for “Homecoming”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fi3fJyckxZs The Mystic Falls Event of the Week for “Homecoming”: Mystic Falls High School Homecoming/Mikael’s “wake.” The Official CW Promo for “The New Deal”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bP5QUcgb6VM The Mystic Falls Event of the Week for “The New Deal”: Jeremy’s failed intervention? That My Morning Jacket Rolling Stone Interview: https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/my-morning-jacket-perform-on-vampire-diaries-65686/ The AMPire Diaries is now available to stream on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, and Amazon Podcasts, as well as wherever you get your podcasts. The first 10 episodes (including the introduction episode) of The AMPire Diaries are also still available to stream over on the podcast feed for LaToya’s TV podcast with Maura Kate Elliott, The Televoid. Don’t forget to rate (5 STARS, please) and review the podcast. And most importantly, don’t forget to get AMPED.

Happy Thanksgiving, AMPies! Now a little over a month after we recorded this, our second-ever mailbag episode, it is finally here for your listening consumption. As always, this is an overly-long chaotic discussion about all things Vampire Diaries… and other things. ***AUDIO WARNING*** None of us sound great on this episode, audio-wise—for reasons LaToya and Jill still don’t quite understand—but Morgan especially doesn’t sound great—for reasons we all understand and have since fixed. I (LaToya) did my best to make this sound as good as it could—along with the help of friend of the pod, Jenny Owen Youngs (@jennyowenyoungs)—so please, keep that in mind as (or if) you listen. ***SPOILER WARNING*** Based on where we were in our recording schedule as of the time of this recording, this episode features spoilers up to “We’ll Always Have Bourbon Street” (Season 4, Episode 8). It also references bits that haven’t yet appeared on the podcast yet (like LaToya’s amazing NASA joke). You have been warned.

The AMPire Diaries Episode 26: “Ghost World” | “Ordinary People” AMPies, assuming you even read these show notes (and you should, as they are great), I (hi, it’s LaToya) need to let you know that I am so exhausted—as you can probably tell from the fact that I am dropping this episode at 3 a.m. on a Friday night/Saturday morning. So I’m just gonna get right to it. This week’s episode is all about “Ghost World” (Season 3, Episode 7) and “Ordinary People” (Season 3, Episode 8) , and here is what we’re talking: - Jeremy's body. - Damon saying "spitroasted.” - Righteous piss baby Alaric Saltzman. - Caroline doing God's work (dunking on Jeremy). - These rude ass characters talking while Bonnie does a spell. - Jill's ghost trust issues. - The mythology of the Originals. - The AMPire Diaries Episode 5. - CAVE BOYS. - Fred Dick's revenge. - Slimer. - The Michael J. Fox series Spin City. - Good boy Mason Lockwood’s favorite show, The Vampire Diaries. - The Roxie Hart to Katherine’s Velma Kelly. - Jill finally gets one of Morgan and LaToya's TV references. - Klaus Mikaelson and his ChalkZone. - Elena leaving Rebekah to sob openly in the Salvatore living room (lol). - This possibly being our final episode of the podcast. And yes, before you tweet or email us, I know I forgot one Jeremy/Caroline interaction. Back in Season One, before Duke’s party. (A reminder: Read these show notes so you can know if we address something we forgot to address on the pod proper. Because we do that often!) “SPIRITS AT THE NIGHT OF ILLUMINATION” (“Ghost World”) “ORIGINAL PEOPLE ORIGINAL FAMILY” (“Ordinary People”) The more AMPED logline this time around? Well, “Ghost World” is definitely the dorkier one, because it mentions the Night of Illumination, which is a pretty dorky town event. Looks like “Ordinary People” wins by default. Whether you’re a Vampire Diaries obsessive or newcomer, join along with hosts LaToya Ferguson (@lafergs—Vampire Diaries obsessive), Morgan Lutich (@LorganMutich—Vampire Diaries obsessive), and Jill Defiel (@jiilbobaggins—Vampire Diaries newcomer) on their new podcast journey. Most importantly, get AMPED (and horny) along with them on this journey. Ya gotta get AMPED. Email us! [email protected] Tweet at us! @AMPDiariesPod Instagram... at us! @AMPireDiariesPod Go to our website! http://theampirediariespod.com/ The Official CW Promo for “Ghost World”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F7ZxGJKcWUY The Mystic Falls Event of the Week for “Ghost World”: The Night of Illumination (aka Illumination Night). The Official CW Promo for “Ordinary People”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nHVZ07m9lic The Mystic Falls Event of the Week for “Ordinary People”: VIking times. The AMPire Diaries is now available to stream on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, and Amazon Podcasts, as well as wherever you get your podcasts. The first 10 episodes (including the introduction episode) of The AMPire Diaries are also still available to stream over on the podcast feed for LaToya’s TV podcast with Maura Kate Elliott, The Televoid. Don’t forget to rate (5 STARS, please) and review the podcast. And most importantly, don’t forget to get AMPED.

The AMPire Diaries Episode 25: “The Reckoning” | “Smells Like Teen Spirit” (feat. Michael Chasin) AMPies, we know you know what time it is. Finally, we’ve reached Morgan’s favorite episode of the series, and finally, we’ve reached senior year for our friends at Mystic Falls High School. And we did both with the help of our resident boy, Michael Chasin (@MichaelChasin). Yes, this week is “The Reckoning” (Season 3, Episode 5) and “Smells Like Teen Spirit” (Season 3, Episode 6) , so why not take a gander at what we’re talking about: - That very recent time LaToya accidentally had (but no longer has) Damon's Season 3 hair. (The issue has since been corrected, but it happened.) - R.I.P. Dana and Chad. - Morgan flexing her TV knowledge. - The TVD cast in The Fast and The Furious movies. - Leverage, and we don’t mean the TNT series. - Boy-on-boy crime. - Damo and Kathy's Big Adventure. - “The Widow” Jeremy Gilbert’s ever-growing body. - Elena's list of best friends. - Michael Bay's The Island. - Our best Klaus impressions. - The debut of "Tybrid” and the power of coked up Tybrid. - The Original Witch and how it’s kinda strange she continues to not have a name... - The Sun and the Moon curse remaining the Prank Sinatra of all curses. - Wasilewski Swag. - Ric training Elena to become Buffy-meets-Xena. - Those sad as heck Donovan kids. - The secret Mystic Falls drug empire. - Vikings! - The Mandy Moore feature film classic 47 Meters Down. - Something called “the sire bond”? ("It's really rare.") - Mason! - Steven! - Simping for Klaus. - The most shocking BOY CORNER yet. - Jill's Season 3 predictions. And yes, we literally blank on Stephen Amell being on both The Vampire Diaries and New Girl in this episode, despite discussing it when he originally showed up on The Vampire Diaries. “A SENIOR PRANK NIGHT TO DIE FOR” (“The Reckoning”) “WELCOME BACK SENIORS” (“Smells Like Teen Spirit”) The more AMPED logline this time around? First of all, let me just get on my soapbox about this being the second time “...TO DIE FOR” has been used for one of these loglines. Come on, be more original, CW. And I’ll stay on my soapbox to address the fact that last week, we dealt with a logline that was just “FAMILY TIES,” long after already having a TVD episode titled “Family Ties.” Come on. Okay, off the soapbox now. And duh, of course it’s “The Reckoning.” Whether you’re a Vampire Diaries obsessive or newcomer, join along with hosts LaToya Ferguson (@lafergs—Vampire Diaries obsessive), Morgan Lutich (@LorganMutich—Vampire Diaries obsessive), and Jill Defiel (@jiilbobaggins—Vampire Diaries newcomer) on their new podcast journey. Most importantly, get AMPED (and horny) along with them on this journey. Ya gotta get AMPED. Email us! [email protected] Tweet at us! @AMPDiariesPod Instagram... at us! @AMPireDiariesPod Go to our website! http://theampirediariespod.com/ The Official CW Promo for “The Reckoning”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yu9_zbh8eSs The Mystic Falls Event of the Week for “The Reckoning”: Mystic Falls HIgh School’s Senior Prank Night. The Official CW Promo for “Smells Like Teen Spirit”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gKdvg8dp6rw The Mystic Falls Event of the Week for “Smells Like Teen Spirit”: Mystic Falls High School’s Spirit Squad Back-to-School Bonfire. (You know, the “back to school thing at the Falls” from the series pilot.) The AMPire Diaries is now available to stream on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, and Amazon Podcasts, as well as wherever you get your podcasts. The first 10 episodes (including the introduction episode) of The AMPire Diaries are also still available to stream over on the podcast feed for LaToya’s TV podcast with Maura Kate Elliott, The Televoid. Don’t forget to rate (5 STARS, please) and review the podcast. And most importantly, don’t forget to get AMPED.

The AMPire Diaries Episode 24: “The End of the Affair” | “Disturbing Behavior” AMPies, the time has finally come on this Vampire Diaries rewatch-slash-first-time watch (and mostly spoiler-free) combination podcast. We have finally gotten to the point in our recordings where we’ll be lucky if we don’t cross the three-hour threshold. And the crazy part? Not even our most bits! We really talk about the show this podcast is about! Guess “The End of the Affair” (Season 3, Episode 3) and “Disturbing Behavior” (Season 3, Episode 4) really do just hit different… even if Jill doesn’t necessarily agree. So, why is this episode so long? Well, this week, we’re talking: - Morgan almost doxxing herself. - Australia’s H2O: Just Add Water. - The Chicago—a magical place—tourism montage that wasn't. - LaToya and Morgan's new shared wife, Rebekah. - Damo the scamp. - 1920s Stefan and his boys. - The Katherine Heigl vehicle Jenny's Wedding. - Macklemore & Ryan Lewis' "Same Love"/Mary Lambert's "She Keeps Me Warm." - Stefan and Klaus' enemies-to-lovers origin story. - SO. MANY. JILL TAKES. - Did, um, Damon go to Kohl's? - Stefan finally saying “YA DUMPED.” - We shame our country but not for the very specific reason you think because this was recorded in the past. - The return of Feminist King Klaus. - But also the Yikes O’Clock nature of Klaus. - The 2020 vibes of Rebekah. - TVD’s weird gay jokes. And every off-putting, off-the-mark thing about the Bill Forbes story. - Taking a beat. - "The Other Side." - "THE DARKNESS IS HERE." - Damon/Caroline. Again. Sorry. - Seriously, how bored is Katherine? - Morgan's “hottest” “take" yet: her three favorite Original siblings. - We remember that "Fuck Rankings" are a thing, kind of. Also, apologies in advance for the clinking sound of the ice in my (hey, it’s me, LaToya!) drink during the episode intro, but I think it adds character! Plus, I think I should be allowed to keep the sound in after cutting the intro down to, like, five minutes down from the original 50 minutes—as a treat! (Don’t worry though: You’ll get to hear our 30-minute, kinda earnest discussion on cinema in the new future. And our Stumptown eulogy.) “THE ROARING TWENTIES” (“The End of the Affair”) “FAMILY TIES” (“Disturbing Behavior”) The more AMPED logline this time around? Sorry, Alex P. Keaton—gotta go with “The End of the Affair.” Whether you’re a Vampire Diaries obsessive or newcomer, join along with hosts LaToya Ferguson (@lafergs—Vampire Diaries obsessive), Morgan Lutich (@LorganMutich—Vampire Diaries obsessive), and Jill Defiel (@jiilbobaggins—Vampire Diaries newcomer) on their new podcast journey. Most importantly, get AMPED (and horny) along with them on this journey. Ya gotta get AMPED. Email us! [email protected] Tweet at us! @AMPDiariesPod Instagram... at us! @AMPireDiariesPod Go to our website! http://theampirediariespod.com/ The Official CW Promo for “The End of the Affair”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IilCss99Jt0 The Mystic Falls Event of the Week for “The End of the Affair”: The Roaring Twenties. The Official CW Promo for “Disturbing Behavior”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JOi0gBWBqS4 The Mystic Falls Event of the Week for “Disturbing Behavior”: The Founders’ Potluck (aka Mystic Falls Chili Day). The AMPire Diaries is now available to stream on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, and Amazon Podcasts, as well as wherever you get your podcasts. The first 10 episodes (including the introduction episode) of The AMPire Diaries are also still available to stream over on the podcast feed for LaToya’s TV podcast with Maura Kate Elliott, The Televoid. Don’t forget to rate (5 STARS, please) and review the podcast. And most importantly, don’t forget to get AMPED.

The AMPire Diaries Episode 23: “The Birthday” | “The Hybrid” And now, AMPies, we are on to the next when it comes to The Vampire Diaries. That’s right: It’s the Season 3 premiere, so we are moving along on this Vampire Diaries rewatch-slash-first-time watch (and mostly spoiler-free) combination podcast, with “The Birthday” (Season 3, Episode 1) and “The Hybrid” (Season 3, Episode 2). Now, I bet you’re wondering what we’re talking about this week. Well... - Our podcast being fake news. (Sorry.) - Damon's Hair: A National Concern. - FINALLY, Ric drinking with his students. - How's Ric’s been holding up. (Spoiler alert: Not well.) - 7th Heaven. Mmmmm, 7th Heaven. - “Mr. Klaus.” - Elena's elusive birthday cake. - Podcast ads. - Jeremy and the internet. - “The Trio of Idiots.” - Vicki's vest (and I’m not talking about Morgan’s mic). - Jill's fave bits from our podcast. - Elena’s 18th birthday. - Morgan's 19th birthday. - A DROP IN THE OCEAN. “A NOT SO HAPPY BIRTHDAY” (“The Birthday”) “THE NEW ORDER” (“The Hybrid”) The more AMPED logline this time around? Come on: Neither are too AMPED honestly, so “The Birthday” wins this one by default. Whether you’re a Vampire Diaries obsessive or newcomer, join along with hosts LaToya Ferguson (@lafergs—Vampire Diaries obsessive), Morgan Lutich (@LorganMutich—Vampire Diaries obsessive), and Jill Defiel (@jiilbobaggins—Vampire Diaries newcomer) on their new podcast journey. Most importantly, get AMPED (and horny) along with them on this journey. Ya gotta get AMPED. Email us! [email protected] Tweet at us! @AMPDiariesPod Instagram... at us! @AMPireDiariesPod Go to our website! http://theampirediariespod.com/ The Official CW Promo for “The Birthday”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yYfshtCWLD4 The Mystic Falls Event of the Week for “The Birthday”: Elena’s 18th birthday party. The Official CW Promo for “The Hybrid”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WcDxSqSeFMo The Mystic Falls Event of the Week for “The Hybrid”: The Idiot Trio’s road trip. LaToya’s nerdy plug: https://www.indiewire.com/2020/06/doctor-who-hbo-max-bbc-america-tennant-smith-whittaker-virtual-panel-1234569519/ The AMPire Diaries is now available to stream on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, and Amazon Podcasts, as well as wherever you get your podcasts. The first 10 episodes (including the introduction episode) of The AMPire Diaries are also still available to stream over on the podcast feed for LaToya’s TV podcast with Maura Kate Elliott, The Televoid. Don’t forget to rate (5 STARS, please) and review the podcast. And most importantly, don’t forget to get AMPED.

The AMPire Diaries Episode 22: “The Sun Also Rises” | “As I Lay Dying” AMPies, it’s here: It’s the Season 2 finale of The Vampire Diaries (and The AMPire Diaries… duh). Yes, we are moving along on this Vampire Diaries rewatch-slash-first-time watch (and mostly spoiler-free) combination podcast, with “The Sun Also Rises” (Season 2, Episode 21) and “As I Lay Dying” (Season 2, Episode 22). Tears for years, y’all. But also some patented AMPie Queen stupidity. So, what are we talking this week? - The cancelation of one Miss Lea Michele. Sort of. - Klaus’ old coffin trick. - Morgan calls Jeremy and Bonnie "lovers." - The return of Vicki's vest. - How Morgan has broken LaToya's brain by doing this podcast. - Quarries… They have rocks, right? - "There all is aching." - How this is a pro-drinking podcast. - Matt's very cool jacket... and less cool home life. - What Jill thinks Klaus and Elijah's siblings are like. - Boys punching walls. - John Gilbert, possibly being good. - The Originals as a sitcom. - Good boys talking about being good boys. - Greta Martin, Cool Girl. - Klaus saying “goddesses.” - Bonnie saying “phesmatos, bitch.” - Jill talking to Past Jill. - BIRDY, BABY. - The best friendship of Tyler and Elena. - Gone With The Wind and if we should do a commentary episode where we watch all 1,000 hours of Gone With The Wind. - don't_cry_out_loud.mp3 - Us drinking more. - tHE gILberT cHaRm. - Jill’s wishes for Season 3 of The Vampire Diaries. - And our crushes for the entire season. “THE SACRIFICE RITUAL BEGINS” (“The Sun Also Rises”) “THE BOND BETWEEN BROTHERS” (“As I Lay Dying”) The more AMPED logline this time around? Come on: You totally read “THE SACRIFICE RITUAL BEGINS” in Klaus’ accent. Sounds AMPED to me. Whether you’re a Vampire Diaries obsessive or newcomer, join along with hosts LaToya Ferguson (@lafergs—Vampire Diaries obsessive), Morgan Lutich (@LorganMutich—Vampire Diaries obsessive), and Jill Defiel (@jiilbobaggins—Vampire Diaries newcomer) on their new podcast journey. Most importantly, get AMPED (and horny) along with them on this journey. Ya gotta get AMPED. Email us! [email protected] Tweet at us! @AMPDiariesPod Instagram... at us! @AMPireDiariesPod Go to our website! http://theampirediariespod.com/ The Official CW Promo for “The Sun Also Rises”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ce6W5Gr9_X8 The Mystic Falls Event of the Week for “The Sun Also Rises”: The ritual to break the Sun and the Moon Curse. The Official CW Promo for “As I Lay Dying”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zGq9JHA0_Qw The Mystic Falls Event of the Week for “As I Lay Dying”: Gone With The Wind, because this is the South. The AMPire Diaries is now available to stream on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, and Amazon Podcasts, as well as wherever you get your podcasts. The first 10 episodes (including the introduction episode) of The AMPire Diaries are also still available to stream over on the podcast feed for LaToya’s TV podcast with Maura Kate Elliott, The Televoid. Don’t forget to rate (5 STARS, please) and review the podcast. And most importantly, don’t forget to get AMPED.

BONUS: The White Male Canon (Episode 21 Bonus Clip) With no boy around to rein us in, your AMPie Queens become misandrists during this particular bonus clip. Don’t worry, though: It all ends up circling back to The Vampire Diaries, which is actually impressive for a bonus clip. Especially one that comes for Citizen Kane the way that this one does.

BONUS: Teenage Bounty Hunters: The Game Show (Episode 21 Bonus Clip) Well, we recorded this clip during a glorious time when Netflix hadn’t yet canceled Teenage Bounty Hunters, which is why you can hear joy in our voices during this. You (and Jill) should definitely still watch the show though. And Morgan’s going to tell you why! SPOILER WARNING: We do a little spoilage for the series once it comes to Morgan’s ace in the hole. So, you’ve been warned.

The AMPire Diaries Episode 21: “Klaus” | “The Last Day” After celebrating Morgan’s birth, we are finally moving along on this Vampire Diaries rewatch-slash-first-time watch (and mostly spoiler-free) combination podcast, AMPies, with “Klaus” (Season 2, Episode 19) and “The Last Day” (Season 2, Episode 20). Klaus is finally, truly here, and in the past, we thought he would overtake Tyler as Jill’s “guy!” We were wrong… and you can hear that here! But what else are we talking this week? - Has Jill turned a corner on flashbacks? (No.) - Morgan and LaToya’s Andie Star love. - The Originals, the series. - More about what Morgan spoiled last week. - Morgan's Ric/Damo fanfic. - The Sun and the Moon curse… being the ultimate Prank Sinatra. - A Series of Unfortunate Events. - Pivoting to becoming a "flashbacks and Jeremy" podcast. - The "many" emotions of Klaus. - The possibility that the Martins totally played themselves. - Elijah’s war on books. - Should Elena have rights? - Much like Ben, Trevino is back! (This is a play on words based on the 2018 film Ben Is Back.) - What Jill used to think about Tyler Lockwood. - Morgan's thoughts on the great outdoors. - Damon's time management skills. - And even hybrids! “KNOW THY ENEMY” (“Klaus”) “NEVER IS A VERY LONG TIME” (“The Last Day”) The more AMPED logline this time around? Well, since the logline for “Klaus” is literally just the title of an episode that just happened (“Know Thy Enemy,” Season 2, Episode 17), it’s automatically out of the running. “The Last Day” wins this round by default. Whether you’re a Vampire Diaries obsessive or newcomer, join along with hosts LaToya Ferguson (@lafergs—Vampire Diaries obsessive), Morgan Lutich (@LorganMutich—Vampire Diaries obsessive), and Jill Defiel (@jiilbobaggins—Vampire Diaries newcomer) on their new podcast journey. Most importantly, get AMPED (and horny) along with them on this journey. Ya gotta get AMPED. Email us! [email protected] Tweet at us! @AMPDiariesPod Instagram... at us! @AMPireDiariesPod Go to our website! http://theampirediariespod.com/ The Official CW Promo for “Klaus”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pTv5CfD4KDo The Mystic Falls Event of the Week for “Klaus”: Flashbacks to 1492 The Official CW Promo for “The Last Day”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VbGP-6XVAWw The Mystic Falls Event of the Week for “The Last Day”: Um… Well… Elena’s last day as an alive person The AMPire Diaries is now available to stream on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, and Amazon Podcasts, as well as wherever you get your podcasts. The first 10 episodes (including the introduction episode) of The AMPire Diaries are also still available to stream over on the podcast feed for LaToya’s TV podcast with Maura Kate Elliott, The Televoid. Don’t forget to rate (5 STARS, please) and review the podcast. And most importantly, don’t forget to get AMPED.

BONUS: Jeremy (But Not The One You're Thinking Of) (Episode 20 Bonus Clip) AMPies, if you have listened to this week’s AMPire Diaries episode, then you know that Morgan had to cut out her rant about the band Pearl Jam. But don’t worry: That rant is now here, in b-b-b-bonus clip form. So please listen as Morgan takes a firm stance against Pearl Jam, Eddie Vedder, and the song “Jeremy”... while defending The Vampire Diaries’ Jeremy in the process?!? Also, listen as Morgan makes LaToya start crying over said firm stance. As for Jill? Well, come on: Do you really think Jill would have strong feelings about Pearl Jam either way?

The AMPire Diaries Episode 20: “Know Thy Enemy” | “The Last Dance” 🎵Oh, where oh where can my baby be?🎵 AMPies! It is time to move along on this Vampire Diaries rewatch-slash-first-time watch (and mostly spoiler-free) combination podcast, so this week, we’re talking “Know Thy Enemy” (Season 2, Episode 17) and “The Last Dance” (Season 2, Episode 18). Which means we’ve finally met Klaus. Sort of. It’s a whole thing. As is the big mistake—HUGE—Morgan makes during this episode. What are we talking this week? Let’s see: - A little bit of Pearl Jam, as a treat. (For the whole meal, listen to this week’s b-b-b-bonus clip.) - Alaric!Klaus, aka the aforementioned “a whole thing.” - Jill’s current frustrations at this point in Season 2—and it’s not the flashbacks and lack of Tyler. - The need for a Jenna/Matt support group. - John Gilbert: Cuck. - Our transparent attempt to court fans of The L-Word. - FINALLY, THE MOONSTONE IN THE SOAP DISH - The rising supremacy of Team Caroline/Stefan (in LaToya’s mind). Maddox, the show’s first white witch. - Nina Dobrev's sneaky Canadian accent. - Carol Lockwood and Liz Forbes’ worst town cover-up ever yet. - Old. Witch. House. - The Fast & Furious franchise. - The long-awaited reveal of "The Gilbert Charm." - A new podcast game called "The Klaus I Know." - The Dana (and Chad!) Diaries. - AMC original series. - The feature film Jackie. (Justice for Jackie!) - That time Stefan slapped Jeremy. - TOUT. “HIDE IN PLAIN SIGHT” (“Know Thy Enemy”) “DANCING WITH DANGER” (“The Last Dance”) The more AMPED logline this time around? Much like the episode itself, gotta say, the logline for “The Last Dance” is far more AMPED than the one for “Know Thy Enemy.” Plus: puns! Whether you’re a Vampire Diaries obsessive or newcomer, join along with hosts LaToya Ferguson (@lafergs—Vampire Diaries obsessive), Morgan Lutich (@LorganMutich—Vampire Diaries obsessive), and Jill Defiel (@jiilbobaggins—Vampire Diaries newcomer) on their new podcast journey. Most importantly, get AMPED (and horny) along with them on this journey. Ya gotta get AMPED. Email us! [email protected] Tweet at us! @AMPDiariesPod Instagram... at us! @AMPireDiariesPod Go to our website! http://theampirediariespod.com/ The Official CW Promo for “Know Thy Enemy”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4t7lep_6VCM The Mystic Falls Event of the Week for “Know Thy Enemy”: The Mystic Falls Historical Society/Miranda Sommers-Gilbert Scholarship Fund… thing The Official CW Promo for “The Last Dance”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n7OusEb7Teg The Mystic Falls Event of the Week for “The Last Dance”: Mystic Falls High’s ‘60s Decade Dance The “Lawnmower Scene” from Mad Men: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iI2A8bQv2xA The AMPire Diaries is now available to stream on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, and Amazon Podcasts as well as wherever you get your podcasts. The first 10 episodes (including the introduction episode) of The AMPire Diaries are also still available to stream over on the podcast feed for LaToya’s TV podcast with Maura Kate Elliott, The Televoid. Don’t forget to rate (5 STARS, please) and review the podcast. And most importantly, don’t forget to get AMPED.

BONUS: Vibe Check (Episode 19 Bonus Clip) Just when you thought you couldn’t get enough of The AMPire Diaries, The AMPire Diaries decided to give you another b-b-b-bonus clip! And this time, we’re doing a vibe check. Specifically, a vibe check on how Jill is feeling about the show so far, but we also talk about how Morgan and LaToya are currently feeling at this point in their rewatch. Because here’s the thing: While we’re reaching the end of The Vampire Diaries Season 2 in our release schedule, we’ve just started Season 4 in our viewing schedule. Don’t worry, no spoilers—just vibes, baby. We also address the Jeremy thing, because yes, we know we’ve been mean.

The AMPire Diaries Episode 19: “The Dinner Party” | “The House Guest” (feat. Michael Chasin) Hey yo, AMPies! As we move along on this Vampire Diaries rewatch-slash-first-time watch (and mostly spoiler-free) combination podcast, we’re talking “The Dinner Party” (Season 2, Episode 15—LaToya’s favorite episode) and “The House Guest” (Season 2, Episode 16). And we’re doing it… with a boy. That’s right, friend of the show and resident boy Michael Chasin (@MichaelChasin) is back. (Which, of course, means “Boy Corner” is back.) This week, we’re talking: - Jill v. Flashbacks: Dawn of Meanness. - They were really building up that anticipation for Klaus, weren’t they? - Morgan and LaToya are really dumb. - Boy stuff. - Which TVD character is "the most goth bitch on the planet.” - The one thing girls want. - Things to jot down in our own vampire diaries. AND: What exactly was in Honoria Fell's diary? - Elijah v. Books: Dawn of Oldness. - The humanity switch as a depression metaphor, an actually serious conversation. - TVD’s affinity for flamethrowers. - Mystic Falls High School’s likability rankings. - AT&T tablets… we want them. - Which TVD characters we're most similar to. - Who was less wrong: Doc Martin or the wolves? (Just kidding. Of course it was Doc Martin.) - The Mystic Grill's money problems. - The intricacies of Nina Dobrev playing Elena and Nina Dobrev playing Katherine playing Elena. - What dat vamp blood taste like, baby? “STEFAN TELLS ELENA ABOUT HIS DARKEST DAYS” (“The Dinner Party”) “A NIGHT OF CONFESSIONS” (“The House Guest”) The more AMPED logline this time around? Hey, it’s true, “The House Guest” really is “A NIGHT OF CONFESSIONS”... and more AMPED. Whether you’re a Vampire Diaries obsessive or newcomer, join along with hosts LaToya Ferguson (@lafergs—Vampire Diaries obsessive), Morgan Lutich (@LorganMutich—Vampire Diaries obsessive), and Jill Defiel (@jiilbobaggins—Vampire Diaries newcomer) on their new podcast journey. Most importantly, get AMPED (and horny) along with them on this journey. Ya gotta get AMPED. Email us! [email protected] Tweet at us! @AMPDiariesPod Go to our website! http://theampirediariespod.com/ The Official CW Promo for “The Dinner Party”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WKee0khiar0 The Mystic Falls Event of the Week for “The Dinner Party”: The titular dinner party The Official CW Promo for “The House Guest”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A5QvJ2PXqR4 The Mystic Falls Event of the Week for “The House Guest”: Live music at The Bronze… er… Mystic Grill The AMPire Diaries is now available to stream on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Stitcher, as well as wherever you get your podcasts. The first 10 episodes (including the introduction episode) of The AMPire Diaries are also still available to stream over on the podcast feed for LaToya’s TV podcast with Maura Kate Elliott, The Televoid. Don’t forget to rate (5 STARS, please) and review the podcast. And most importantly, don’t forget to get AMPED.

BONUS: The VirtNet Diaries (Episode 18 Bonus Clip) Just when you thought you couldn’t get enough of The AMPire Diaries, The AMPire Diaries decided to give you a b-b-b-bonus clip! Because Episode 18 (covering “Daddy Issues” and “Crying Wolf”) just wasn’t long enough. In that episode, Morgan brought up a book series from James Dashner, author of the Maze Runner book series. Well, in this bonus clip, Morgan does a deep dive into these books, while LaToya and Jill… well, they just listen. We know, we know: You didn’t ask for this. (Unless you’ve listened to Episode 18 already. Then you get the joke we just made there.)

The AMPire Diaries Episode 18: “Daddy Issues” | “Crying Wolf” AMPies! Moving along on this Vampire Diaries rewatch-slash-first-time watch (and mostly spoiler-free) combination podcast, we’re talking about “Daddy Issues” (Season 2, Episode 13) and “Crying Wolf” (Season 2, Episode 14). And when we say we’re talking, we mean we’re talking a lot about: - Does Jules… um… Does Jules wanna get wolfy with Tyler? - “Bad Plan Steve.” - Television's Stephen Amell (AKA “Mr. Arrow”). - Morgan's stance on seeing people make out. - Jill gets real about Jeremy. - Actually, we all get kind of real about Jeremy. - Team Stefan/Caroline finally gets a little love on the podcast. - We’re sorry for being so mean about Jeremy. - The Vampire Diaries prequel ideas. - The similarities between Kevin Williamson and Julie Plec’s The Vampire Diaries and Donald Glover’s Atlanta. - Jill takes on Stelena. - Elena’s new role as Prank Sinatra. - Elijah's pen name, which actually segues into this episode’s BONUS clip. - And last but certainly not least, Action News’ Andie Star. “CHOOSING SIDES” (“Daddy Issues”) “SECRETS AND LIES” (“Crying Wolf”) The more AMPED logline this time around? Somehow, “SECRETS AND LIES” hadn’t been used before, but regardless, it’s not all that AMPED. “Daddy Issues” it is. Whether you’re a Vampire Diaries obsessive or newcomer, join along with hosts LaToya Ferguson (@lafergs—Vampire Diaries obsessive), Morgan Lutich (@LorganMutich—Vampire Diaries obsessive), and Jill Defiel (@jiilbobaggins—Vampire Diaries newcomer) on their new podcast journey. Most importantly, get AMPED (and horny) along with them on this journey. Ya gotta get AMPED. Email us! [email protected] Tweet at us! @AMPDiariesPod Go to our website! http://theampirediariespod.com/ The Official CW Promo for “Daddy Issues”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jJ5H-JE-1_E The Mystic Falls Event of the Week for “Daddy Issues”: Kidnapping and torturing Caroline Forbes :( The Official CW Promo for “Crying Wolf”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4PDxmLBRNGI The Mystic Falls Event of the Week for “Crying Wolf”: HIGH TEA The AMPire Diaries is now available to stream on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Stitcher, as well as wherever you get your podcasts. The first 10 episodes (including the introduction episode) of The AMPire Diaries are also still available to stream over on the podcast feed for LaToya’s TV podcast with Maura Kate Elliott, The Televoid. Don’t forget to rate (5 STARS, please) and review the podcast. And most importantly, don’t forget to get AMPED.

The AMPire Diaries Episode 17: “By the Light of the Moon” | “The Descent” Hey, hey, hey, AMPies! Moving along on this Vampire Diaries rewatch-slash-first-time watch (and mostly spoiler-free) combination podcast, we’re talking about “By the Light of the Moon” (Season 2, Episode 11) and “The Descent” (Season 2, Episode 12). We get quite rowdy in this episode, and this week, we’re talking: - Jill’s #1 boy, Tyler Lockwood. - The years in which cast members were born. - Jill’s #1 boy, Tyler Lockwood. - Elijah saying “hey.” - Lauren Cohan… good at acting? (Yes.) - The Trevino Train vs. The Roerig… Rickshaw - Jill’s #1 boy, Tyler Lockwood. - 'Dana Is The New Tiki.' - Woof Gang. - The Florida Truck. - And of course, Jill’s #1 boy, Tyler Lockwood. Also, stick around for a post-credits scene—if you want to hear more from resident boy, Michael Chasin (@MichaelChasin), that is. “TYLER FACES HIS FIRST TRANSFORMATION” (“By the Light of the Moon”) “DOOM, GLOOM AND PERSONAL GROWTH” (“The Descent”) The more AMPED logline this time around? The logline for “The Descent” totally just steals a line of dialogue from Damon… and for that, we are reminded that cheaters always win. “The Descent” wins this week. Whether you’re a Vampire Diaries obsessive or newcomer, join along with hosts LaToya Ferguson (@lafergs—Vampire Diaries obsessive), Morgan Lutich (@LorganMutich—Vampire Diaries obsessive), and Jill Defiel (@jiilbobaggins—Vampire Diaries newcomer) on their new podcast journey. Most importantly, get AMPED (and horny) along with them on this journey. Ya gotta get AMPED. Email us! [email protected] Tweet at us! @AMPDiariesPod Go to our website! http://theampirediariespod.com/ The Official CW Promo for “By the Light of the Moon”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q6nwJXfuOAc The Mystic Falls Event of the Week for “By the Light of the Moon”: Tyler’s first werewolf transformation :( The Official CW Promo for “The Descent”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0UC9TDj5i80 The Mystic Falls Event of the Week for “The Descent”: Mystic Falls High School’s Booster Club Barbecue The AMPire Diaries is now available to stream on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Stitcher, as well as wherever you get your podcasts. The first 10 episodes (including the introduction episode) of The AMPire Diaries are also still available to stream over on the podcast feed for LaToya’s TV podcast with Maura Kate Elliott, The Televoid. Don’t forget to rate (5 STARS, please) and review the podcast. And most importantly, don’t forget to get AMPED.

The AMPire Diaries Episode 16: “Katerina” | “The Sacrifice” Dear AMPies: LET MEN HAVE CHEST HAIR! Wait. Sorry. That demand was for The CW. Let’s try this again… Dear AMPies: LET’S GET THIS D. What “D,” exactly? Well, that’s up for interpretation, according to this episode of The AMPire Diaries. And Moving along on this Vampire Diaries rewatch-slash-first-time watch (and mostly spoiler-free) combination podcast, we’re talking “Katerina” (Season 2, Episode 9) and “The Sacrifice” (Season 2, Episode 10). This week, we’re talking: - How much Jill hated these episodes but especially “Katerina.” And that’s it. That’s the most pressing matter. “KATHERINE’S PAST IS REVEALED” (“Katerina”) “JEREMY MAKES A DANGEROUS MISTAKE” (“The Sacrifice”) The more AMPED logline this time around? LOL, let’s give Jeremy a win this time. He’ll need it after this episode. (We are… not kind.) “The Sacrifice,” it is. Whether you’re a Vampire Diaries obsessive or newcomer, join along with hosts LaToya Ferguson (@lafergs—Vampire Diaries obsessive), Morgan Lutich (@LorganMutich—Vampire Diaries obsessive), and Jill Defiel (@jiilbobaggins—Vampire Diaries newcomer) on their new podcast journey. Most importantly, get AMPED (and horny) along with them on this journey. Ya gotta get AMPED. Email us! [email protected] Tweet at us! @AMPDiariesPod Go to our website! http://theampirediariespod.com/ The Official CW Promo for “Katerina”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qbrXd33WNz0 The Mystic Falls Event of the Week for “Katerina”: The Katerina Petrova Diaries The Official CW Promo for “The Sacrifice”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=18_5OvTkATk The Mystic Falls Event of the Week for “The Sacrifice”: To Richmond, VA, however far that is The AMPire Diaries is now available to stream on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Stitcher, as well as wherever you get your podcasts. The first 10 episodes (including the introduction episode) of The AMPire Diaries are also still available to stream over on the podcast feed for LaToya’s TV podcast with Maura Kate Elliott, The Televoid. Don’t forget to rate (5 STARS, please) and review the podcast. And most importantly, don’t forget to get AMPED.

Hello, AMPies! This week in this horny Vampire Diaries rewatch-slash-first-time watch (and mostly spoiler-free) combination podcast, we’re dropping two new episodes! First up is this, our first-ever mailbag episode, with questions, comments, and concerns from our beautiful AMPies. As always, this is an overly-long chaotic discussion about all things Vampire Diaries. (Later today, you’ll get also get the highly-anticipated 16th episode of The AMPire Diaries, covering “Katerina” and “The Sacrifice.”) ***SPOILER WARNING*** This episode has vague spoilers for the rest of Season 2, as well as Season 3 of The Vampire Diaries. Mostly about the names of people who Damo hooks up with moving forward… but we also bring up “Klaroline” (if you know, you know) pretty early on. So proceed with caution, AMPies. ***DUMMY WARNING*** So, naturally, we didn’t realize until the editing process that maybe we (okay, me—it’s me, LaToya) shouldn’t have said the full names of AMPies on the pod… so please excuse the jerkiness of editing after saying our AMPies' first names.

The AMPire Diaries Episode 15: “Masquerade” | “Rose” (feat. Michael Chasin) Let’s go, AMPies. Moving along on this Vampire Diaries rewatch-slash-first-time watch (and mostly spoiler-free) combination podcast, we’re talking “Masquerade” (Season 2, Episode 7) and “Rose” (Season 2, Episode 8). And we’re doing so with The AMPire Diaries’ resident boy, Michael Chasin (@MichaelChasin), making his official return to the podcast. Yes, he brings “Boy Corner” back. This week, we’re talking: - The Trevino Train. Choo choo. - Dick Lockwood’s masquerade-based legacy. - Can human children… kill Katherine? - “The gayest scene we’ve had on the show so far.” - Katherine’s Elena impression. - Jill’s revulsion when it comes to even the idea of Bonnie and Jeremy together. - Our eulogy for Aimee Bradley. - The official introduction of a new segment called, “Who wants The D?” - Plans C through Z. - Teen Wolf, the motion picture! - More about how much we love Mason Lockwood, even though he’s dead.. - Why it’s actually good to gaslight Tyler… - Wait, what kind of phone can you Bing things on? - WHO ARE THE ORIGINALS?!? - Elijah, a man among boys. - Some scene with Damon and Elena. Whatever. (Wink wink.) Also, LaToya and Morgan do accents. Jill and Michael… do not. “DEATH AT THE MASQUERADE BALL” (“Masquerade”) “AN ANCIENT PRESENCE IN MYSTIC FALLS ” (“Rose”) The more AMPED logline this time around? Considering our two male leads could also count as “an ancient presence” and the deaths at the Masquerade Ball have still got us AMPED, gotta go with “Masquerade.” Whether you’re a Vampire Diaries obsessive or newcomer, join along with hosts LaToya Ferguson (@lafergs—Vampire Diaries obsessive), Morgan Lutich (@LorganMutich—Vampire Diaries obsessive), and Jill Defiel (@jiilbobaggins—Vampire Diaries newcomer) on their new podcast journey. Most importantly, get AMPED (and horny) along with them on this journey. Ya gotta get AMPED. Email us! [email protected] Tweet at us! @AMPDiariesPod Go to our website! http://theampirediariespod.com/ The Official CW Promo for “Masquerade”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E0LPhqs50b4 The Mystic Falls Event of the Week for “Masquerade”: Mystic Falls Masquerade Ball The Official CW Promo for “Rose”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H9_zQA0y9tQ The Mystic Falls Event of the Week for “Rose”: Elena’s kidnapping! The AMPire Diaries is now available to stream on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Stitcher, as well as wherever you get your podcasts. The first 10 episodes (including the introduction episode) of The AMPire Diaries are also still available to stream over on the podcast feed for LaToya’s TV podcast with Maura Kate Elliott, The Televoid. Don’t forget to rate (5 STARS, please) and review the podcast. And most importantly, don’t forget to get AMPED.

The AMPire Diaries Episode 14: “Kill or Be Killed” | “Plan B” AMPies, we’re moving along on this Vampire Diaries rewatch-slash-first-time watch (and mostly spoiler-free) combination podcast to talk about “Kill or Be Killed” (Season 2, Episode 5) and “Plan B” (Season 2, Episode 6). Two episodes that absolutely rock… and roll. What, exactly do we talk about in this week’s episode? A lot of things, but most importantly, this is officially the episode where Jill declares her undying love to her boy (she calls him “my boy”), her man (she calls him “my man”): Tyler Lockwood. Also, we finally take things easy on Damo this week. (Sort of.) “MASON’S PAST IS REVEALED ” (“Kill or Be Killed”) “KATHERINE CHOOSES A NEW VICTIM” (“Plan B”) The more AMPED logline this time around? Katherine’s new victim, baby! Gotta go with “Plan B.” Whether you’re a Vampire Diaries obsessive or newcomer, join along with hosts LaToya Ferguson (@lafergs—Vampire Diaries obsessive), Morgan Lutich (@LorganMutich—Vampire Diaries obsessive), and Jill Defiel (@jiilbobaggins—Vampire Diaries newcomer) on their new podcast journey. Most importantly, get AMPED (and horny) along with them on this journey. Ya gotta get AMPED. Email us! [email protected] Tweet at us! @AMPDiariesPod Go to our website! http://theampirediariespod.com/ The Official CW Promo for “Kill or Be Killed”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ht-1FlohnnA The Mystic Falls Event of the Week for “Kill or Be Killed”: Mystic Falls' Historical Society Volunteer Day The Official CW Promo for “Plan B”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gAPI8WuSpAo The Mystic Falls Event of the Week for “Plan B”: Preparation for the Masquerade Ball LaToya Interviews Charisma Carpenter for Slayerfest ‘98: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/ianxcarlosgmailcom/slayerfest-98/e/68813370 The AMPire Diaries is now available to stream on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Stitcher, as well as wherever you get your podcasts. The first 10 episodes (including the introduction episode) of The AMPire Diaries are also still available to stream over on the podcast feed for LaToya’s TV podcast with Maura Kate Elliott, The Televoid. Don’t forget to rate (5 STARS, please) and review the podcast. And most importantly, don’t forget to get AMPED.

The AMPire Diaries Episode 13: “Bad Moon Rising” | “Memory Lane” Yo, AMPies! We’re keeping it moving on on this Vampire Diaries rewatch-slash-first-time watch (and mostly spoiler-free) combination podcast, with “Bad Moon Rising” (Season 2, Episode 3) and “Memory Lane” (Season 2, Episode 4). This honestly might be my (hey, it’s LaToya!) favorite episode of the podcast yet. This week, we’re talking: - Morgan’s dad and the people and things he likes. - Our ultimate goal to be the least listened to podcast ever. - Caroline's Ed Hardy shirt in “Bad Moon Rising.” - “BEAUTIFUL ANTEBELLUM ARCHITECTURE." - Just how fake of a name is “Vanessa Monroe?” - The Sun and the Moon Curse! - Who do we want to smooch more? Zach Roerig or Michael Trevino? - Does Stefan know the risk? Does he have to know her? - Wait, a Smart Guy reboot starring which character?!? - Elena + Tyler = Best Friends - Did the Confederacy win? No? Still lost? Okay. - Jill’s ranking of the Twilight movies. - Jill’s war on flashbacks. - When you want to date someone... do you let them kidnap you? Also, see if you can spot where we went on (and I removed) a tangent about The CW's Reign. And make sure to listen to the closing theme, because it is very, very special. “STEFAN FACES A NEW DANGER” (“Bad Moon Rising”) “DAMON MAKES A DANGEROUS ENEMY” (“Memory Lane”) The more AMPED logline this time around? Honestly? They’re kind of the same thing? But “a new danger” seems more troubling, so “Bad Moon Rising” it is. Whether you’re a Vampire Diaries obsessive or newcomer, join along with hosts LaToya Ferguson (@lafergs—Vampire Diaries obsessive), Morgan Lutich (@LorganMutich—Vampire Diaries obsessive), and Jill Defiel (@jiilbobaggins—Vampire Diaries newcomer) on their new podcast journey. Most importantly, get AMPED (and horny) along with them on this journey. Ya gotta get AMPED. The Official CW Promo for “Bad Moon Rising”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xX49zH2qoTE The Mystic Falls Event of the Week for “Bad Moon Rising”: The road trip to Duke University and hangin’ at the swimmin’ hole The Official CW Promo for “Memory Lane”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=To_kcBAIjnM The Mystic Falls Event of the Week for “Memory Lane”: Jenna’s barbecue Tyler’s Shorts in “Bad Moon Rising”: https://imgur.com/xygWHDS Gossip Girl Goes Guitar Hero: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4WDeofZqqIA The AMPire Diaries is now available to stream on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Stitcher, as well as wherever you get your podcasts. The first 10 episodes (including the introduction episode) of The AMPire Diaries are also still available to stream over on the podcast feed for LaToya’s TV podcast with Maura Kate Elliott, The Televoid. Don’t forget to rate (5 STARS, please) and review the podcast. And most importantly, don’t forget to get AMPED.

The AMPire Diaries Episode 12: “The Return” | “Brave New World” (Season 2 Premiere) AMPies—it’s Season 2, baby! That’s right, moving along on this Vampire Diaries rewatch-slash-first-time watch (and mostly spoiler-free) combination podcast, we’re finally watching LaToya’s favorite season! In this supersized AMPire Diaries episode, we’re talking about “The Return” (Season 2, Episode 1) and “Brave New World” (Season 2, Episode 2). Why, exactly, is it supersized? Well, we’ve gotta talk: - Who’s hotter: Elena or Katherine? - Vampire blood sciences. - Do we hate Bonnie yet? - Why is being mean to Damo soooo funny? - Which Sex and the City characters represent Katherine, Pearl, Anna, and Emily. (Call us, Julie Plec.) - “Doppelganger,” “heightened,” and the moonstone! - Steve the Squirrel Eater. - “Emo Little Bitch” t-shirts: Yay or Nay? - Jacked Jeremy. - The fact that Jill actually wrote this season of The Vampire Diaries. - Morgan's apology to Jeremy Gilbert stans. - The elephant in the room when it comes to Damo and Caroline... - HOT TAKES!!! - Morgan and LaToya's friendship origin story. - LaToya's mortality. - The burden of not spoiling Jill, despite the fact that she wrote this season of television. - And that’s just a taste of it. “KATHERINE RETURNS WITH A VENGEANCE” (“The Return”) “THE CARNIVAL FROM HELL” (“Brave New World”) The more AMPED logline this time around? Katherine. Returns. With. A. Vengeance. “The Return,” it is. Whether you’re a Vampire Diaries obsessive or newcomer, join along with hosts LaToya Ferguson (@lafergs—Vampire Diaries obsessive), Morgan Lutich (@LorganMutich—Vampire Diaries obsessive), and Jill Defiel (@jiilbobaggins—Vampire Diaries newcomer) on their new podcast journey. Most importantly, get AMPED (and horny) along with them on this journey. Ya gotta get AMPED. The Official CW Promo for “The Return”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V6-mlanxVI8 The Mystic Falls Event of the Week for “The Return”: Dick Lockwood’s Funeral The Official CW Promo for “Brave New World”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3cOK2jGypvg The Mystic Falls Event of the Week for “Brave New World”: Mystic Falls High School Carnival The AMPire Diaries is now available to stream on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Stitcher, as well as wherever you get your podcasts. The first 10 episodes (including the introduction episode) of The AMPire Diaries are also still available to stream over on the podcast feed for LaToya’s TV podcast with Maura Kate Elliott, The Televoid. Don’t forget to rate (5 STARS, please) and review the podcast. And most importantly, don’t forget to get AMPED.

The AMPire Diaries Episode 11: “Isobel” | “Founder’s Day” (Season 1 Finale) Hello, AMPies! This week in this horny Vampire Diaries rewatch-slash-first-time watch (and mostly spoiler-free) combination podcast, we’re talking “Isobel” (Season 1, Episode 21) and the misplaced apostrophe-loving “Founder’s Day” (Season 1, Episode 22). The latter is, of course, the Season 1 finale of The Vampire Diaries, so you know this is a Very Special Episode. In this episode alone, your favorite hosts: - Continue to pretend that they know anything about The L-Word - Delve deeper into “ThE gILbErT cHaRm” - Give The Vampire Diaries a new name, thus allowing at least one of your hosts to further appreciate the show (It’s LaToya, as she only likes shows with “town” in the title now.) - Question why they love this Confederate-loving show so much - Say a lot of other stuff they don’t want to spoil in the show notes - Look back on some of their favorite episodes and needle drops from The Vampire Diaries Season 1 And you can probably guess it, but… They’re already AMPED for Season 2. “ISOBEL RETURNS TO MYSTIC FALLS” (“Isobel”) “THIS IS JUST THE BEGINNING, WITH AN ENDING THAT WILL LEAVE YOU HANGING” (“Founder’s Day”) The more AMPED logline this time around? Honestly, considering the whole Confederacy thing mentioned here and in this AMPire Diaries episode, the “Founder’s Day” logline has kind of ended up disqualifying itself. So, “Isobel” is more amped by default. Whether you’re a Vampire Diaries obsessive or newcomer, join along with hosts LaToya Ferguson (@lafergs—Vampire Diaries obsessive), Morgan Lutich (@LorganMutich—Vampire Diaries obsessive), and Jill Defiel (@jiilbobaggins—Vampire Diaries newcomer) on their new podcast journey. Most importantly, get AMPED (and horny) along with them on this journey. Ya gotta get AMPED. The Official CW Promo for “Isobel”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_mIFFskeqrE The Mystic Falls Event of the Week for “Isobel”: The Founder’s Day Parade The Official CW Promo for “Founder’s Day”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OLjudQl0cjM The Mystic Falls Event of the Week for “Founder’s Day”: Founder’s Day. Duh. The AMPire Diaries is now available to stream on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Stitcher, as well as wherever you get your podcasts. The first 10 episodes (including the introduction episode) of The AMPire Diaries are also still available to stream over on the podcast feed for LaToya’s TV podcast with Maura Kate Elliott, The Televoid. Don’t forget to rate (5 STARS, please) and review the podcast. And most importantly, don’t forget to get AMPED.

The AMPire Diaries Episode 10: “Miss Mystic Falls” | “Blood Brothers” Moving along on this Vampire Diaries rewatch-slash-first-time watch (and mostly spoiler-free) combination podcast, we’re talking about “Miss Mystic Falls” (Season 1, Episode 19) and “Blood Brothers” (Season 1, Episode 20). This time around, the gals are talkin’ “ThE gILbErT cHaRm,” loving one trash man, how “Miss Mystic Falls” is like HBO’s Run, GIUSEPPE, and the Buffy the Vampire Slayer episode “Amends.” See? A lot of Vampire Diaries talk. ALSO: LaToya and Morgan end up potentially getting both themselves and the podcast canceled in this episode. Please stick around to the end to see if they convince you not to cancel them. “A GALA SO BLOODY, YOU'LL BE WEARING RED” (“Miss Mystic Falls”) “THE HATRED BEGINS, IN THE PAST” (“Blood Brothers”) The more AMPED logline this time around? HOLY SHIT, “Miss Mystic Falls” is absolutely AMPED. Whether you’re a Vampire Diaries obsessive or newcomer, join along with hosts LaToya Ferguson (Vampire Diaries obsessive), Morgan Lutich (Vampire Diaries obsessive), and Jill Defiel (Vampire Diaries newcomer) on their new podcast journey. Most importantly, get AMPED (and horny) along with them on this journey. Ya gotta get AMPED. The Official CW Promo for “Miss Mystic Falls”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=czyfAttVfi0 The Mystic Falls Event of the Week for “Miss Mystic Falls”: Miss Mystic Falls The Official CW Promo for “Blood Brothers”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DiHCE8cSKiQ The Mystic Falls Event of the Week for “Blood Brothers”: 1864, a very good year… yet again

The AMPire Diaries Episode 9: “Let The Right One In” | “Under Control” (feat. Michael Chasin) Moving along on this Vampire Diaries rewatch-slash-first-time watch (and mostly spoiler-free) combination podcast, we’re talking about “Let The Right One In” (Season 1, Episode 17) and “Under Control” (Season 1, Episode 18). The AMPire Diaries’ resident boy, Michael Chasin, makes his official debut on the podcast as a guest, and thus marks the start of several brand new bits, such as: teen death wish rankings, “slurp,” and what will now be known as “Boy Corner.” “STEFAN, DAMON, ALARIC AND ELENA AGAINST TOMB VAMPIRES” (“Let The Right One In”) “UNCLE JOHN AND HIS DARK SECRETS” (“Under Control”) The more AMPED logline this time around? It’s got to go to the more AMPED episode, “Let The Right One In.” Whether you’re a Vampire Diaries obsessive or newcomer, join along with hosts LaToya Ferguson (Vampire Diaries obsessive), Morgan Lutich (Vampire Diaries obsessive), and Jill Defiel (Vampire Diaries newcomer) on their new podcast journey. Most importantly, get AMPED (and horny) along with them on this journey. Ya gotta get AMPED. The Official CW Promo for “Let The Right One In”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=16PSoZxg8bg The Mystic Falls Event of the Week for “Let The Right One In”: The rescue mission for Stefan The Official CW Promo for “Under Control”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kBlzrI0UjMc The Mystic Falls Event of the Week for “Under Control”: Founders' Day Kick-off Party

The AMPire Diaries Episode 8: “A Few Good Men” | “There Goes the Neighborhood” Moving along on this Vampire Diaries rewatch-slash-first-time watch (and mostly spoiler-free) combination podcast, we’re talking about “A Few Good Men” (Season 1, Episode 15) and “There Goes the Neighborhood” (Season 1, Episode 16). And boy do we have some questions. Would John Goodman make a good Giuseppe Salvatore? Who is “Bloodybecky”? Does Shay Mitchell have Canadian energy? Is Raising Helen a movie that exists? Did Damon “Damo” Salvatore and Carol “Carol” Lockwood have sex? Also, LaToya, Morgan, and Jill prepare for the “full Boy Time” that will be Episode 9. “MOTHERS, BACHELORS AND BLOOD” (“A Few Good Men”) “A NEW START” (“There Goes the Neighborhood”) The more AMPED logline this time around? Mothers and bachelors and blood—oh my! “A Few Good Men” is truly AMPED. Whether you’re a Vampire Diaries obsessive or newcomer, join along with hosts LaToya Ferguson (Vampire Diaries obsessive), Morgan Lutich (Vampire Diaries obsessive), and Jill Defiel (Vampire Diaries newcomer) on their new podcast journey. Most importantly, get AMPED (and horny) along with them on this journey. Ya gotta get AMPED. The Official CW Promo for “A Few Good Men”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XG57RikHqtg The Mystic Falls Event of the Week for “A Few Good Men”: Mystic Falls Annual Founder’s Day Fundraiser Silent Auction Bachelor Raffle (yes, that is the official title) The Official CW Promo for “There Goes the Neighborhood”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mI-EdL1cytY The Mystic Falls Event of the Week for “There Goes the Neighborhood”: A normal teen double date and adults getting lit “A Few Good Men” Deleted Kelly Donovan Scenes: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8-FtR_0EyvA Playboy’s Miss June 1972: http://www.playmates.com/debbie-davis

The AMPire Diaries Episode 7: “Children of the Damned” | “Fool Me Once” Moving along on this Vampire Diaries rewatch-slash-first-time watch (and mostly spoiler-free) combination podcast, we’re talking about “Children of the Damned” (Season 1, Episode 13) and “Fool Me Once” (Season 1, Episode 14). LaToya is possibly now Jeremy Gilbert’s #1 fan, Jill just keeps hating on flashbacks, and The Vampire Diaries says the words “leverage” and “doppelganger” for the very first time. Plus, stick around until the very end (meaning, past the end theme) of the podcast for a special treat. “A BLAST FROM THE PAST” (“Children of the Damned”) “SECRETS OF THE TOMB” (“Fool Me Once”) The more AMPED logline this time around? Again, neither are all that AMPED… But my imagined cadence for “SECRETS OF THE TOMB” comes from this Key & Peele sketch (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GxjNOv5QPzM), specifically once it gets to Passion of the Christ. So it wins on that alone. Whether you’re a Vampire Diaries obsessive or newcomer, join along with hosts LaToya Ferguson (Vampire Diaries obsessive), Morgan Lutich (Vampire Diaries obsessive), and Jill Defiel (Vampire Diaries newcomer) on their new podcast journey. Most importantly, get AMPED (and horny) along with them on this journey. Ya gotta get AMPED. The Official CW Promo for “Children of the Damned”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MoDOj6DceQU The Mystic Falls Event of the Week for “Children of the Damned”: 1864, a very good year The Official CW Promo for “Fool Me Once”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1CNWn_dF9Og The Mystic Falls Event of the Week for “Fool Me Once”: Duke’s party Vulture’s “This Week in Comedy Podcasts” feature: https://www.vulture.com/2020/06/this-week-in-comedy-podcasts-a-couples-therapy-revolution.html Comedy Bang! Bang! + “A MAN’S GRAVE”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OLwtBSxKWAM

The AMPire Diaries Episode 6: “Bloodlines” | “Unpleasantville” Moving along on this Vampire Diaries rewatch-slash-first-time watch (and mostly spoiler-free) combination podcast, we’re talking about “Bloodlines” (Season 1, Episode 11) and “Unpleasantville” (Season 1, Episode 12). Is Morgan also Jeremy Gilbert’s #1 fan? Was Elena wearing a Bump It? Are the Salvatore brothers really brothers? Are the hosts of this podcast idiots? Tune in to hear a resounding “YES!” to all of these questions and more. “STEFAN UNCOVERS A STARTLING CLUE TO THE PAST” (“Bloodlines”) “50s DANCE THAT WILL LEAVE YOU BREATHLESS” (“Unpleasantville”) The more AMPED logline this time around? Honestly, neither are all that AMPED… which is ridiculous, because both of these episodes are AMPED. But “Unpleasantville” wins by default. Whether you’re a Vampire Diaries obsessive or newcomer, join along with hosts LaToya Ferguson (Vampire Diaries obsessive), Morgan Lutich (Vampire Diaries obsessive), and Jill Defiel (Vampire Diaries newcomer) on their new podcast journey. Most importantly, get AMPED (and horny) along with them on this journey. Ya gotta get AMPED. The Official CW Promo for “Bloodlines”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CBwAISt3bWw The Mystic Falls Event of the Week for “Bloodlines”: Damon kidnapping Elena and taking her across state lines The Official CW Promo for “The Turning Point”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DHzqiKv14xM The Mystic Falls Event of the Week for “The Turning Point”: Mystic Falls High’s ‘50s Decade Dance LaToya’s tweet to friend of the show Michael Chasin: https://twitter.com/lafergs/status/1249144182415020033

The AMPire Diaries Episode 5: “History Repeating” | “The Turning Point” Moving along on this Vampire Diaries rewatch-slash-first-time watch (and mostly spoiler-free) combination podcast, it’s now time for a little bit of “History Repeating” (Season 1, Episode 9) and “The Turning Point” (Season 1, Episode 10). Not only does this episode of The AMPire Diaries feature a message from your hosts from the future/present—because we recorded this episode back in April—it also has tangents about who on the podcast is Lea Michele’s #1 fan (back in April, of course), the constant disappointment of J.K. Rowling, and whether to watch Teen Wolf or not. There is also some conversation about these two episodes of The Vampire Diaries. “STEFAN LEARNS THE REASON DAMON RETURNED TO MYSTIC FALLS” (“History Repeating”) “STEFAN AND DAMON HAVE SOME NEW COMPETITION” (“The Turning Point”) The more AMPED logline this time around? “History Repeating” has the more “dun dun DUN…” logline, so it’s gotta be the more AMPED one. Whether you’re a Vampire Diaries obsessive or newcomer, join along with hosts LaToya Ferguson (Vampire Diaries obsessive), Morgan Lutich (Vampire Diaries obsessive), and Jill Defiel (Vampire Diaries newcomer) on their new podcast journey. Most importantly, get AMPED (and horny) along with them on this journey. Ya gotta get AMPED. The Official CW Promo for “History Repeating”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zWwvu2G3TWc The Mystic Falls Event of the Week for “History Repeating”: The Slumber Party Seance The Official CW Promo for “The Turning Point”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eSHFJPmsegQ The Mystic Falls Event of the Week for “The Turning Point”: Career Night

The AMPire Diaries Episode 4: “Haunted” | “162 Candles” Moving along on this Vampire Diaries rewatch-slash-first-time watch (and mostly spoiler-free) combination podcast, it’s now time for some “Haunted” (Season 1, Episode 7) and “162 Candles” (Season 1, Episode 8). Vicki has a vampire costume and Stefan has a friend—both big moments in the series. Here are The CW’s official loglines for these episodes: “A HALLOWEEN VICKI CAN SINK HER TEETH INTO” (“Haunted”) “A HAPPY BIRTHDAY THAT WILL END IN TRAGEDY” (“162 Candles”) The more AMPED logline this time around? Well, while “162 Candles” is quite honest, it’s gotta go to “Haunted” for the pun. Whether you’re a Vampire Diaries obsessive or newcomer, join along with hosts LaToya Ferguson (Vampire Diaries obsessive), Morgan Lutich (Vampire Diaries obsessive), and Jill Defiel (Vampire Diaries newcomer) on their new podcast journey. Most importantly, get AMPED (and horny) along with them on this journey. Ya gotta get AMPED. The Official CW Promo for “Haunted”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uv3MgO5wuOo The Mystic Falls Event of the Week for “Haunted”: The Mystic Falls High School Halloween party The Official CW Promo for “162 Candles”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WBmlCQIYZHg The Mystic Falls Event of the Week for “162 Candles”: Caroline’s party at the Mystic Grill and Stefan’s birthday

The AMPire Diaries Episode 3: “You’re Undead to Me” | “Lost Girls” Moving along on this Vampire Diaries rewatch-slash-first-time watch (and mostly spoiler-free) combination podcast, it’s now time for some “You’re Undead to Me” (Season 1, Episode 5) and “Lost Girls” (Season 1, Episode 6). Elena finds out the truth about vampires, Vicki becomes a vampire, and we also learn about Katherine from 1864 (who was, you guessed it, a vampire). Here are The CW’s official loglines for these episodes: “NOTHING HURTS MORE, THAN THE TRUTH” (“You’re Undead to Me”) “THE TRUTH CAN BE VERY, VERY DEADLY” (“Lost Girls”) The more AMPED logline this time around? It’s gotta go to the one without the unnecessary comma. So, “Lost Girls.” Whether you’re a Vampire Diaries obsessive or newcomer, join along with hosts LaToya Ferguson (Vampire Diaries obsessive), Morgan Lutich (Vampire Diaries obsessive), and Jill Defiel (Vampire Diaries newcomer) on their new podcast journey. Most importantly, get AMPED (and horny) along with them on this journey. Ya gotta get AMPED. The Official CW Promo for “You’re Undead to Me”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HDYiVdq_Z0k The Mystic Falls Event of the Week for “You’re Undead to Me”: The Sexy Suds Car Wash The Official CW Promo for “Lost Girls”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qgmlHjyD06E The Mystic Falls Event of the Week for “Lost Girls”: 1864 flashbacks and Vicki making the vampire transition

The AMPire Diaries Episode 2: “Friday Night Bites” | “Family Ties” Moving along on this Vampire Diaries rewatch-slash-first-time watch (and mostly spoiler-free) combination podcast, it’s now time for some “Friday Night Bites” (Season 1, Episode 3) and “Family Ties” (Season 1, Episode 4). You gotta love puns, but you’ve also gotta love The CW’s official loglines for these episodes: “MYSTIC FALLS IS ROCKED BY VIOLENCE” (“Friday Night Bites”) “YOU'RE INVITED TO A PARTY TO DIE FOR” (“Family Ties”) The more AMPED logline this time around? It’s gotta go to “Family Ties.” Whether you’re a Vampire Diaries obsessive or newcomer, join along with hosts LaToya Ferguson (Vampire Diaries obsessive), Morgan Lutich (Vampire Diaries obsessive), and Jill Defiel (Vampire Diaries newcomer) on their new podcast journey. Most importantly, get AMPED (and horny) along with them on this journey. Ya gotta get AMPED. The Official CW Promo for “Friday Night Bites”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rPPlUfGlMCU The Mystic Falls Event of the Week for “Friday Night Bites”: The Mystic Falls High Timberwolves vs. Central High Lions football game The Official CW Promo for “Family Ties”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wxTiect388w The Mystic Falls Event of the Week for “Family Ties”: Mystic Falls’ annual Founders’ Party

The AMPire Diaries Episode 1: “Pilot” | “The Night of the Comet” And so it begins: The AMPire Diaries. Naturally, it begins with the first two episodes of The Vampire Diaries, “Pilot” (Season 1, Episode 1) and “The Night of the Comet” (Season 1, Episode 2). It also begins (at least in these show notes) with the opening loglines for the official CW synopses for these episodes: “DESIRE, HEARTBREAK, ENVY, REDEMPTION, FEAR, AND RAGE, BEGINS NOW” (“Pilot”) “ELENA MEETS DAMON AND LEARNS ABOUT STEFAN'S PAST LOVE” (“The Night of the Comet”) The more AMPED logline this time around? It’s gotta go to “Pilot.” Whether you’re a Vampire Diaries obsessive or newcomer, join along with hosts LaToya Ferguson (Vampire Diaries obsessive), Morgan Lutich (Vampire Diaries obsessive), and Jill Defiel (Vampire Diaries newcomer) on their new podcast journey. Most importantly, get AMPED along with them on this journey. You just might learn something about yourself in the process. The Official CW Promo for “Pilot”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y5t1V8XG_JE The Mystic Falls Event of the Week for “Pilot”: A back to school thing at the Falls The Official CW Promo for “The Night of the Comet”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qm8LRsgXb7s The Mystic Falls Event of the Week for “The Night of the Comet”: The Night of the Comet Festival

Introduction: The AMPire Diaries “We know the risk, but we have to podcast…” (or some variation of that intro that will be constantly botched in the actual podcast… and I’m sorry for that — xoxo, Gossip Fergs) Welcome to The AMPire Diaries, a Vampire Diaries recap and rewatch podcast. Hosted by longtime Vampire Diaries fans LaToya Ferguson and Morgan Lutich alongside first-time viewer Jill Defiel, The AMPire Diaries is all about The Vampire Diaries… and getting absolutely AMPED to watch and talk about it. Yep, that’s the pun we went with. Based on no evidence but our own opinions on our conversations during these podcast episodes, this is the only Vampire Diaries podcast where you can find in-depth critical discussion AND completely unhinged horniness about the series. That’s right: One second we’re talking about race or consent or mental illness in The Vampire Diaries, then the next, we’re talking about our crushes or who we really want to smooch in The Vampire Diaries. If you have layers, then this is the Vampire Diaries podcast for you. In fact, here is what you can expect of the podcast, according to all three of the hosts: LaToya, who is probably the least correct, says, “1/3 horniness, 1/3 bits, and 1/3 intelligent conversation about TVD.” Jill says, “25% bits, 25% intelligent convo, 50% horny.” And Morgan, who is probably the most correct, says, “40% horny, 10% unrelated pop culture, 30% bits, 20% discussions about the episodes.” For the next few weeks, we will be dropping two episodes of The AMPire Diaries a week — dissecting two Vampires Diaries episodes per AMPire Diaries episode — before (hopefully) settling into a more chill groove of one episode a week. (Heads up: We pretty much recorded all of Season 1 and, while currently in-progress, probably all of Season 2 in a quarantine vacuum.) In pretty much most of these episodes, we don’t properly plug things like iTunes ratings (5 stars, please) or where to find the podcast… but if you are listening to this podcast, you probably already know where and how to do all that. The AMPire Diaries: We won’t insult your intelligence. (P.S. The AMPire Diaries' theme song is "More Whiskey" by Tendinite.)