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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

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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