For over a hundred years, vampires have captured our imaginations. From nineteenth century Gothic horror tales to modern stories that span across genres, we keep coming back to the vampire. The vampire can be a monster, a hero, a villain, a lover, sometimes terrifying, sometimes tragic, sometimes even sympathetic. And no matter how they change and how we change them, we never seem to lose our fascination with them. Welcome to Vampcast, a podcast with bite. I’m your host, Andrea Christine, and I’m here to chat with you about vampires in popular culture, including books, movies, TV, and more.

We’ll talk about vampire rules, themes, and how the idea of the vampire has changed over time. Vampcast launches on May 1 with discussion and review of the novel Dracula by Bram Stoker, the most famous and enduring vampire story filled with gothic terror and valiant heroes. It’s one of my favorite vampire stories, and I can’t wait to talk about it with you. New episodes of Vampcast will be released on the first and third Friday of every month. So be sure to subscribe to Vampcast wherever you get your podcasts, and join me as we explore the world of vampires from decades and even centuries past to today.

Until then, sharpen your wooden stakes, be careful who you invite inside, and don’t forget to cook with plenty of garlic.