The Articulate Coven

Ashley Wright Ihler and Joel Sharpton

The unofficial podcast and fan community for Anne Rice's Interview with the Vampire, the Vampire Chronicles, and The Mayfair Witches as brought to you by AMC. Anne Rice's Vampire Lestat and his Coven of the Articulate are some of the most loved vampires in literary history. This show covers the books, the films and the forthcoming tv series from AMC, Anne and Christopher Rice that gives us a peak at their world. We’ll cover the Interview with the Vampire series starring Jacob Anderson, Sam Reid, Bailey Bass and from creator and show runner, Rolin Jones. We’ll also cover the Mayfair Witches series starring Alexandra Daddaro, Jack Huston, Tongaya Charisa and from the show runner and executive producer, Esta Spalding. As well as whatever other Anne Rice created properties AMC wants to produce in the future! Join us, if you would travel the Savage Garden as one of the Coven of the Articulate!
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Articulate Coven Teaser: the Unofficial Podcast for Anne Rice's Vampire Lestat
Jan 7 2017
Articulate Coven Teaser: the Unofficial Podcast for Anne Rice's Vampire Lestat
Launching soon! The Unofficial Podcast for Anne Rice's Vampire Lestat and the Vampire Chronicles. We'll keep you up to date with the Interview with the Vampire and Mayfair Witches TV series, as well as revisit the entire book series and the two existing films. If you're a fan of Anne, Lestat, or the Mayfair Witches, subscribe today, share the show with your friends and get ready to join the Articulate Coven on Facebook at ( and online at (
Tale of the (Hot) Body Thief - Ashley and Joel Discuss The Tale of the Body Thief by Anne Rice - AC010
Mar 25 2020
Tale of the (Hot) Body Thief - Ashley and Joel Discuss The Tale of the Body Thief by Anne Rice - AC010
In the time of Coronavirus, Ashley and Joel finally finished another novel. We’re back to discuss the Tale of the Body Thief, the fourth entry into Anne Rice’s Vampire Chronicles and one of the best adventure stories you’ll ever find. In this episode we discuss adaptations and broken contracts, hot old men and casting necessities, side-plots and side-pieces, and so much more. In case you actually listened to our COVID-19 intro, then you might want to see this video of my son putting on 60 t-shirts: ( you like Anne Rice and her vampires enough to read this, then you like them enough to join our cult...I mean Facebook group: ( you hear from us again, wash your damn hands and read Memnoch the Devil!
She’s Made of Chocolate and Bronze, and I Just Want to Sop Her Up - Ashley and Joel Discuss Queen of the Damned, the movie
Feb 21 2019
She’s Made of Chocolate and Bronze, and I Just Want to Sop Her Up - Ashley and Joel Discuss Queen of the Damned, the movie
Ashley and Joel are back again with a review/discussion of the startlingly bad 2002 film, Queen of the Damned. We cover the amazing Aaliyah, the abysmal script, the absolute minefield that is creating a “rockstar” for a movie and more in this episode. We also discuss the news of our new showrunner, Dee Johnson. ​ ​Give us your feedback by email at articulatecoven@gmail.com or join our discussion on Facebook! And if you’re enjoying our coven, invite your Anne Rice and Lestat loving friends to join us as well.​ (
The Queen of the (Bad Word) - Ashley and Joel Discuss Queen of the Damned, the novel - AC008
Feb 5 2019
The Queen of the (Bad Word) - Ashley and Joel Discuss Queen of the Damned, the novel - AC008
Ashley and Joel are back in the saddle to discuss the third Vampire Chronicle, Queen of the Damned. This sprawling historical fantasy epic leads to some great conversation about what makes Anne’s vampires stick out from the rest of the supernatural pack, and why we’re still so anxious to see and read their stories 30 years plus later.Join us on Facebook at: ( a review in Apple Podcasts if you’re loving the show and come back soon to hear our discussion of the Queen of the Damned film starring Aaliyah.
SPOILER FREE (AT FIRST) Discussion of "Blood Communion" The Latest novel from Anne Rice's Vampire Chronicles - AC007
Oct 5 2018
SPOILER FREE (AT FIRST) Discussion of "Blood Communion" The Latest novel from Anne Rice's Vampire Chronicles - AC007
Joel is running solo to discuss the latest Vampire Chronicle, Blood Communion, just out in early October 2018. Don't worry if you haven't read the book, we start off spoiler free so join us if you haven't already purchased your copy and see if this adventure is for you. If you've finished the book, like Joel, stick around for some spoiler discussion (all as the preamble to our eventual full episode when the fanbase at large has caught up). It's a short one, (both the book and this episode) but there's meat (or at least a lot of blood) in this one. Join our Facebook group to continue the discussion at ( share the show with all your Anne Rice/Lestat loving friends!
Anne Rice's Vampire Chronicles is Coming to Hulu! Plus Discussions of Handmaid's Tale and Castle Rock adaptations on Hulu - AC006
Aug 23 2018
Anne Rice's Vampire Chronicles is Coming to Hulu! Plus Discussions of Handmaid's Tale and Castle Rock adaptations on Hulu - AC006
Ashley and Joel needed to regroup more quickly than normal to discuss the announcement that Anne Rice’s Vampire Chronicles TV Series has found a home on Hulu!!! Follow the progress on the series over the last two years with these linked stories. ( ( ( hear Ashley and Joel’s thoughts on Handmaid’s Tale and Castle Rock from Hulu, two very different adaptations of great literature. What can they tell us about what we’ll see for Lestat and our vampires? From 32 minutes on, Ashley and Joel go into SPOILERS for Handmaid’s Tale season one and two. At 48 minutes it’s SPOILERS for Castle Rock season one through episode 6, The Filter. If you’re loving Castle Rock and looking for King connections, check out the Castle Rock Zone Podcast from our friends at Golden Spiral Media. (
"Wolf-Fight the Movie" - Joel and Ashley discuss the novel "The Vampire Lestat" - AC005
Jul 19 2018
"Wolf-Fight the Movie" - Joel and Ashley discuss the novel "The Vampire Lestat" - AC005
Gothic horror, philosophical debates, semi-incestous relationships...oh, and friggin' wolves. Lots of 'em. All that and more in this episode of The Articulate Coven, the unofficial podcast for Anne Rice, The Vampire Chronicles, The Vampire Lestat and the forthcoming TV series on Hulu! Ashley and Joel discuss the second novel in the Vampire Chronicles, The Vampire Lestat. Join us at ArticulateCoven.com or on Facebook by searching for the Articulate Coven group.
Who Wants to Live Forever?: The Mummy, or Ramses the Damned - AC004
Nov 11 2017
Who Wants to Live Forever?: The Mummy, or Ramses the Damned - AC004
In which we swap sad vampires for sexy mummies.  In this episode, Ashley and Joel discuss the 1984 novel that finally gets a sequel this year from Anne and her son, Christopher, The Mummy. We discuss sexy mummies, sad fiances and elixirs of life. If you're a fan of Anne, Lestat or Ramses and crew, subscribe today, share the show with your friends and get ready to join the Articulate Coven on Facebook at ( and online at (
Vampires Don't Eat, the film Interview with the Vampire - AC003
Aug 2 2017
Vampires Don't Eat, the film Interview with the Vampire - AC003
In this episode, Ashley and Joel discuss the film, Interview with the Vampire: the Vampire Chronicles starring Tom Cruise, Brad Pitt, Kirsten Dunst and Antonio Banderas. We also discuss some recent news on the production of the Vampire Chronicles TV series from Anne and Christopher Rice. Find all our episodes at ( and join our coven on Facebook:  (
The Eeyore of Vampires, Interview with the Vampire - The Novel - AC002
Apr 9 2017
The Eeyore of Vampires, Interview with the Vampire - The Novel - AC002
In which we meet our hero’s beau, the saddest vampire we know.  In this episode, Ashley and Joel discuss the novel that started it all (and the short story that started the novel), Interview with the Vampire. Joel and Ashley (and Anne too) are all a little ambivalent about Monsieur Point du Lac, but they all agree on Santiago. That guys a d****. Join us at ( or on Facebook by searching for Articulate Coven.
Ashley, Joel and Their Favorite Vampire - AC001
Mar 8 2017
Ashley, Joel and Their Favorite Vampire - AC001
In which we meet our heroes and our heroes meet our anti-hero and we all dream of rockstars. In this episode, Ashley and Joel discuss how the first started reading Anne's work, how they first reacted to the news of the tv series and some of their first thoughts about where the series might go. They do the slightest of casting talk and pretty much ixnay the ockstaray. Join us at ( or on Facebook by searching for Articulate Coven.
Articulate Coven Teaser: the Unofficial Podcast for Anne Rice's Vampire Lestat
Jan 7 2017
Articulate Coven Teaser: the Unofficial Podcast for Anne Rice's Vampire Lestat
Launching soon! The Unofficial Podcast for Anne Rice's Vampire Lestat and the Vampire Chronicles. We'll keep you up to date with the Interview with the Vampire and Mayfair Witches TV series, as well as revisit the entire book series and the two existing films. If you're a fan of Anne, Lestat, or the Mayfair Witches, subscribe today, share the show with your friends and get ready to join the Articulate Coven on Facebook at ( and online at (