Big Bad Vampire Diary Podcast

Happy Christmas, Happy New Year

Mon, 02 Feb 2026 12:00:00 GMT

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!

This week's episode covers Christmas and a little bit more. Gifts, food, and the absolute worst party guests ever.

Thank you so much for sticking with me! Y'all are the absolute best!!

Siece Campbell's Analog bag concept on TikTok

Jenedy Paige's favorite journals

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Tell Me A Story

Mon, 12 Jan 2026 12:00:00 GMT

Okay, for real this time...

We have a special guest on the pod today, one of my best friends, Arlem Hawks! She gives some insight into storytelling and why writers do what they do.

Arlem Hawks on instagram and arlemhawks.com

The Honours of the Table series Arlem hosted

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Accessorize or Die

Thu, 16 Oct 2025 16:08:48 GMT

We're BAAACK!!!

This time, vampires aren't the ones sparkling. It's the bijouterie they wear. This week highlights the iconic accessories featured throughout TVDU. Which ones are your favorites and which ones would collect dust in our wardrobes?

Peggy Li jewelry

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In The Beginning

Wed, 03 Sep 2025 22:22:44 GMT

Where did we come from and where do we go? (Where did we come from, Cotton-eyed Joe?) This week, we're breaking down the pilot that started it all and discussing whether it checked all the boxes that a pilot should as well as who won the show for us. (Damon, right?)

Doppelgänger theory

Count On Me by Mat Kearney

Launch Party Sept 6 in Eaton, CO from 230-5p MT!!

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Fashion Evolution--Hello Sister

Mon, 25 Aug 2025 11:00:00 GMT

A special guest on our show this week--Moriah Hummer in all her wonder and glory!! She shares with us her keen fashion eye as we dive into the evolution of the Elena's wardrobe throughout the show, what it means, and where it fell flat.

Moriah and Heck Yeah Moto Club on IG

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Deep Dive: The Wild Donovan

Mon, 18 Aug 2025 11:00:00 GMT

Birthday girl Victoria Donovan is in the spotlight this week! We're chatting about who would be her bestie, what we find in her purse on a random Tuesday, and who could also play this in this role.

Anniversary TikTok

Lessons Learned episode

Naya Rivera Legs for Dayzzz

Perfume and more from McMillan Studios

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Magical Mystical Babies

Mon, 11 Aug 2025 11:00:00 GMT

The surprise pregnancy trope is rough. Especially when it happens with a species who literally can't. Today we dive into the circumstances of these mystical babies coming into existence. Which songs would be included on Hayley's labor playlist? Which was Caroline's best parental line?

Pressure by the cast of Smash

Mikaelson Baby TikTok

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Mud Man... I'll Pass

Mon, 04 Aug 2025 11:00:00 GMT

Ever had a hankering to jump into a mud pit? Not me, Legacies villain or not. This week, we're highlighting arguably the weirdest antagonist in TVDU, what makes him so, and which muscles he overworks at the gym.

Spartan Races

John Mulaney on 13 year olds

Launch Party Sept 6 in Colorado!!

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Snatch Eat Erase

Mon, 28 Jul 2025 16:43:47 GMT

A vampire's gotta eat and what better way than Snatch Eat Erase? Between satiating their appetites, keeping a low profile, and maintain the food supply, what do they have to lose? Bless Damon for teaching us about it!

TW: ED 11:47-12:24

Mentioned research article

University of Pittsburgh Medical Center resources

Ntl Assn of ANAD resources

NIMH resources

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Actors On The Outside

Mon, 21 Jul 2025 11:00:00 GMT

Have you ever gone on a deep dive of what movies your TVD favorites are also in? That's what we're doing today: breaking the fourth wall, babyyy! Which performances were iconic, which ones I'm gonna pass on, and whether they deserved awards for the roles they've taken on.

I'm Upset by Drake

Love Don't Die by The Fray

Somebody To Love by Justin Bieber

Just A Dream by Nelly

Here Comes the Boom (Nelly version)

Nina and Ian (Somer-handler?? hahahahaha) winning Favorite On-Screen Chemistry

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Klaroline: Yes or No?

Mon, 14 Jul 2025 11:00:00 GMT

Of all the ships on this show, this might be the one that the people wanted the most. And yet, no dice. Do you have a piece of your heart missing, as well?

Insta post about This Violent Light by Bree Wilde

Candice King Podcast Interview about Klaroline

Pro Klamille TikTok

Sassy Gay Friend YouTube vids

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The Book Was Better?

Tue, 08 Jul 2025 03:15:45 GMT

Today's episode explores the idea that "the book was better." Is it always? What makes it better or worse? Well shall see, won't we?

TW: SA (Tyler Smallwood mentioned 14:37-14:55)

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On Location: Salvatore Boarding House

Tue, 24 Jun 2025 02:41:19 GMT

In honor of family vacay season in the US, we're touring the Salvatore Boarding House. The history of this building and the things it's seen are WILD and I'm happy that you've come for an extended stay!

Michael Trevino interview on Directionally Challenged

Salvatore Boarding House layout

Sweet Home Salvatore AirBnb

Feeling Epic in Mystic Falls AirBnb

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Deep Dive: Elena Gilbert

Tue, 17 Jun 2025 05:14:08 GMT

HBD to our favorite Cancer baby! Elena Gilbert is in the spotlight this week and we're discussing her best moments, her darkest hours, and the fact that Nina Dobrev blew this performance outta the water!

Crowns of Nyasia series by Carissa Broadbent

Body-snatching Katherine TikTok

Timeless by James TW

Couples that never were TikTok

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Mikaelson Father's Day

Mon, 09 Jun 2025 11:00:00 GMT

Happy Father's Day, one and all! This week, we're discussing the fathers in the Mikaelson family line: which one is our favorite, what silly gifts we could get them for this special occasion, and what' they'd say to each other if they really could. As long as no one calls me "boy"...

Luke Cook -- Be cringe TikTok

Heck Yeah Motorcycle Club

The River by Chely Wright

Custom songs for loved ones (or not) by Songfinch

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She's A Vampire

Tue, 03 Jun 2025 04:02:18 GMT

What would we be like if we were vampires? Would be become better versions of ourselves like Caroline, or be completely insufferable like "newborn" Elena? Today, we're speaking in hypotheticals about me being a vampire and asking the important questions!

Who turned me??

Auntie Bex--did she need sleep?

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Stars Hollow and Mystic Falls--Hello Sister

Tue, 27 May 2025 21:50:49 GMT

How exactly are the boys of Mystic Falls like the boys of Stars Hollow? To help answer this question, we have our creative director Annie on the show this week!

Check out our other favorite shows Michael Scott Podcast Company (Apple Podcasts and Spotify) and Gilmore To Say: A Gilmore Girls Podcast (Apple Podcasts and Spotify)

A little taste of our favorite bands

Airborne Toxic Event--A Certain Type of Girl

The Starting Line--Best of Me

Taylor Swift--The Black Dog

Crave restaurant

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Gemini Season

Wed, 21 May 2025 05:06:48 GMT

Happy birthday season to all my Gemini babies! Diving into who's a Gemini and who else is a gemini. IYKYK

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Hello Sister--Alli

Wed, 14 May 2025 04:55:11 GMT

A little treat for you TVDU babies.

Alli is our very first guest and we're making a new episode today and is it **unhinged** and absolutely delightful!

Covergirl (not Maybelline #smh) Exhibitionist mascara is my ultimate favorite!!

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Hello Mother

Mon, 05 May 2025 11:00:00 GMT

Happy Mother's Day!

Of all of the TVDU mothers, who was your favorite and what would you get her for this special occasion? Let's chat about it!

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Truest Villain

Tue, 29 Apr 2025 02:09:38 GMT

Out of the two Salvatore brothers, which one is the best (read: worst) villain? Today, I will be presenting the argument that Stefan is the winner of this competition.

Do you agree? Or am I completely wrong? Let me know--bigbadvampirediarypod@gmail.com and you can win points for your points!

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Season 4: Fun Run Race for The Cure

Tue, 22 Apr 2025 04:40:04 GMT

Retroactive continuity, Vampire Elena, and the saddest death to date.

Breaking down Season 4 in all its glory today, highs and lows and everything in between.

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Michael Scott Podcast Company--Ted Lasso Season 3 breakdown

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Dating: Please Advise

Tue, 15 Apr 2025 05:23:45 GMT

Anyone else thinking that dating to find your person is garbage? Well, don't fret because it's hard for our TVD friends, too!

Dating advice, good and bad, and some date ideas can be found herein :)

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Devrie Brynn TikTok

Good Hang with Amy Poehler and Ike Barinholtz

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Nostalgic 90s

Mon, 07 Apr 2025 11:00:00 GMT

Set the scene: Eyebrows are thin and the vibe is grungy. We're taking a roadtrip into the 90s to see how Bamon and Kai fared retroactively. Got your Zima stocked? Because we may be here for a while. *Cue Collective Soul*

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Outrageous Rolling Stone article

Destiny's Child on tour with Britney Spears

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Kiss and Tell

Mon, 31 Mar 2025 11:00:00 GMT

Kisses are the start of all the best things. Who's your favorite TVDU first kiss? What's the story behind your own?

We're hear to kiss and tell about the best ones today!

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Lesson Learned

Mon, 24 Mar 2025 11:00:00 GMT

That one time my mom accidentally told my sister was dead because she misspoke.

TVDU offers valuable life lessons that we should all heed.

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We Vibe

Mon, 17 Mar 2025 11:00:00 GMT

One of these things is a lot like the other. And that's why we love our favorite characters!

What do you have in common with the TVDU players?

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Forces of Nature

Mon, 10 Mar 2025 11:00:00 GMT

From Qetsiyah to Bonnie, witches have used the cosmos to channel power and bind spells for millennia. What causes these phenomena? What is the most ominous of those featured? Do you believe we *actually* landed on the moon? Join me on a deep dive of the celestial events channeled by our favorite witches from this universe.

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Road to Redemption

Mon, 03 Mar 2025 12:00:00 GMT

Ever wonder why our favorite villains are the way that they are? Or why you tend to root for some and not others? From Katherine and Klaus, to Damon and Stefan, who can we see seeking their own redemption story? We're talking about the black cats of Mystic Falls this week, which ones we'd pit against one another in a fight ring, and placing bets on who would win.

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On Location: Mystic Grill

Mon, 24 Feb 2025 14:00:00 GMT

Picture this: You're at the Mystic Grill. Will you choose a booth inside or patio seating? Would you rather have a drink with Damon and Alaric or Caroline and Elena?

This week, we're discussing just how central the Grill is for the residents of Mystic Falls, who regularly frequented the bar, and why bartenders didn't stick around.

Let's blow this place sky high, yeah?

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Lover of Love Letters

Mon, 17 Feb 2025 14:00:00 GMT

Dearest friends of the pod,

Between Klaus and Caroline, Hayley and Hope, or Elena and herself, whose letter do you prefer the most?

Let's chat about all the mail exchanged over the course of our favorite shows, feel the feels with our favorite characters, and consider the power of the written word.

Sincerely, Meghan

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Deep Dive: Tyler Lockwood

Mon, 10 Feb 2025 23:35:33 GMT

Happy birthday to our favorite Lockwolf!

We're doing a bit of deep dive on Tyler Lockwood, perhaps the least well-known of our Mystic Falls friend group. Do we love him or hate him? Or something in between maybe?

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Who am I and why are we here?

Mon, 03 Feb 2025 14:00:00 GMT

Have you ever started down a path and wondered how you got there? In the episode, I explain my journey with this podcast, share a little bit more about me, and explain just how deeply TVDU has infiltrated my life.

-My quirky ability to absorb pop culture and regurgitate it is astounding.

-How often do I cry about fictional characters? Pretty often and I will NOT apologize for it.

-Do I hope to become more like Damon in all the best ways? Of course I do! (Doesn't everyone?)

Welcome, friends. :)

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Bamon--BFFs Babyyy

Mon, 03 Feb 2025 14:00:00 GMT

Fixating on best friendships is a thing I do always (and jumping into a series if I catch even a whiff of sexual tension). Bonnie and Damon are no exception. A true enemies to lovers trope with quite the age gap and her parents certainly doesn't approve. Sounds like the perfect coupling.

Let's dive into their relationship with a fine-toothed comb and see what fuels this unlikely duo! Pancakes, perhaps?

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Vampire: The Myth, The Legend

Mon, 03 Feb 2025 14:00:00 GMT

Have you ever wondered where the sharp teeth and the bloodthirsty appetites came from? I did a little deep dive for you and we get into the nitty gritty of vampire lore over the last 150 years. From Dracula to Buffy to the Salvatore brothers, we have it covered, so let's jump in!

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Rip Your Stupid Heart Out

Mon, 03 Feb 2025 14:00:00 GMT

Happy Valentine's Day! Who's ready to have their hearts ripped out? How about we just talk about our beloved characters utilizing this method of murder?

This episode features our favorite Original vampires as well as our friends in Mystic Falls and whether or not their carry wet ones in their pockets for when the occasion arises.

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Dearly Departed

Mon, 03 Feb 2025 14:00:00 GMT

Dearly Departed, we are gathered here today to get through this episode called The Departed. S3E22 is jam-packed with collective indecision, chuckle-worthy Damon moments, and more Klaus Mikaelson that we'd prefer at the moment and we're here to chat about it all!

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Welcome to the Big Bad Vampire Diary podcast!

Sat, 28 Dec 2024 03:33:23 GMT

Yoo hoo! Anybody home? Big, bad vampire lover out here! Will you invite me in? *crosses fingers*

Join me on Mondays in the new year to chit chat about all the goings-on in our beloved Mystic Falls, VA. Follow the podcast on Instagram @bigbadvampirediarypod to find updates and submit your thoughts to be shared!

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