The Vampire Historian

Happy Halloween!!! After 8 years, I was finally to record a conversation with my friend and vampire collecting mentor Dr. J. Gordon Melton, author of The Vampire Book. You can find Dr. Melton's extensive catalog of books available at Amazon. And as always, you can find the podcast at https://thevampirehistorian.com Support the show Support the show

In this episode I talk with Sean Rourke, host of The Vampire's Castle on YouTube, where you can also find the flip-side of this conversation. You can find Sean at http://thevampirescastle.com/ and check out his Hollywood resume at IMDB - https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0730130/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1 And as always, you can find the podcast at https://thevampirehistorian.com Support the show

This episode is an interview with Brett Warren, who is releasing a series of translations of several works on historical vampire cases. Kickstarter - http://kck.st/3EyshbX Esoterica Press - https://www.facebook.com/esotericapress Support the show

Welcome back!!! After a 2 year hiatus the podcast is back with some recorded interviews from Texas Frightmare Weekend 2022. Checkout pictures at http://thevampirehistorian.com Support the show

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 Support the show

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/ Support the show

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/aplaceamongthedead You can also find her on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/juliet_landau/ and Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/julietlandauofficial Don't forget to follow the podcast wherever you find your podcasts, and on FB and Instagram, and at http://thevampirehistorian.com Support the show

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 Support the show

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.com http://www.fanexpodallas.com http://www.comicpalooza.com http://nosferatufestival.com Support the show

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 Support the show

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

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. Support the show

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/ Support the show

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.comthevampirehistorian.comSupport the show

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.Support the show

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.cowww.MadlyMadeCreations.comtheartoforr.comjimfergusonmakingascene.comhorrorartist.comSupport the show

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.comSupport the show

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

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.comthevampirehistorian.comSupport the show

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.rzbJTG7FJ1You can also find Leif at http://leifpettersen.com/ and on Twitter @leifpettersenSupport the show