The Beautiful Dead

Lena opens 2022 by reviewing the reasons we know vampires are coming out of the coffin and into the spotlight, while looking ahead at what's to come for all vampire lovers. Will your favorite show have a reboot? Special guests Jeremy & Logan choose their favorite bloodsuckers, decide if they'd like to be turned and give Lena their opinions of her book. Plus, all three discuss the coming sequel...

Lena reviews the show that inspired her book and this very podcast. She's been saving this for the perfect time and she felt that wrapping up Season 1 with this one is perfect! Do you agree with her sexiness/allure rating for the vampires of True Blood???

Lena compares the incomparable Stephen King novel to the 1979 miniseries while pretending the 2004 one with Rob Lowe doesn't exist. Listen to enjoy an unfocused rambling about vampire babies, Barlow vs Marlow and the unwavering power of faith that wavers at the worst of times! 

What's coming this month and how is Lena doing? Listen to find out! 

HOLY S&*%! Curse word and spoiler alerts! Lena was so excited to cover this one since she had NO IDEA she was watching what she was watching!!!! Plus- big shout out to anyone struggling this holiday season. A few words from your host as she gets VERY REAL about mental health. 

In this episode, Lena talks to a special guest about the 1987 vampire/western/nomad film that stars a bunch a people from ALIEN and has crazy back stories. Listen to hear some teasers about future episodes and know that if you reach out to Lena with recommendations you may just get invited onto the podcast!!!!!!

Watch out, Sam & Dean - It is the episode Lena has been so excited to do!!! She discusses the vampires of the show Supernatural... and wonders how she can get her hands on all the cool weapons the British Men of Letters have! All she can say is "Carry On..."

Happy Halloween my fanged friends! Lena takes advantage of this special day to review all the variations of the famous Count. Why is Dracula so popular? Why does he continue to be a part of our everyday? Lena gives you her opinion of why the Count is recognized by all and never dies!!! 

It's a Halloween little bite and the perfect time of year for it! Pittsburgh is in the news as the 2nd BEST CITY FOR VAMPIRES! Listen to find out why. Let's go, Pittsburgh! 

In the 20th episode we continue SPOOK-TOBER with our real vampires from places like Russia, Ireland, Africa and more! Lena helps you to build a vampire-fighting kit in case a vampire comes calling from Albania or Iceland and has some apologies for you and Alexander Skarsgard (please love her). What vampire legend did YOU grow up hearing?????

Spook-tober continues with coverage of murders that mimic vampirism. Were they mentally ill or truly vampires? Lena reviews these cases one by one-- peppering in real clinical perspectives. Warning to those who are young or triggered by violence!!! 

In honor of Spook-tober, Lena continues with the real vampire knowledge you all want to know. She discusses blood-sucking creatures from the first time they were uttered to the creation of this podcast. Let Lena know if already knew all this stuff or if she managed to teach you something new!!!!! Happy Halloween Month!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Lena kicks off spooky season with a Vampire History Lesson ... all about Vlad Tepes and Countess Elizabeth Bathory. Was is it all real or just peasant gossip? Were there political motives? All we know is these two changed vampire lore forever! 

Lena covers a book for the first time on the podcast and guess what? --- its her book! Lots of spoiler alerts for this one as she talks about what vampires inspired her, why she wrote the book and all the juicy bits behind the scenes. Special appearance by her dog.

It's the 16th episode and Lena picked a gory one! From the genius and twisted mind of Tarantino comes the kind of vamp (and vamp kills) that only he could dream up. Plus announcements about upcoming spooky season episodes!

Lena gives you a quickie when she reviews the S6E3 vampire themed episode of Psych entitled "This Episode Bites". Can you catch all the undead references??

In this episode Lena gets in the back to school mode with the 2014 movie Vampire Academy. She hasn't read the book so she has lots of questions. Feel free to answer them for her! Also, hear about Lena's weekend at the convention and what's coming in October!

Lena watched all five Twilight movies this week and shares her thoughts without reservation. This episode may hold her most controversial comment BY FAR-- she can only hope to not lose listeners! Plus, hear about the new "little bites". 

Lena had so much to say about this one!!!! Plus, she had to admit to making a mistake on the previous episode. Also... listen to hear why she is so happy tonight. 

This one was recommended by a listener and Lena loved every second! Join her as she reviews the 1995 comedy with Leslie Nielsen as the titular character. It is amazing how many inside jokes you will catch if you are a vampire fan watching this film!!!!

Set in her home state....Lena reviews eight seasons of the hit show full of love lost, gained, fated, lost again, killed, revived and gained.  We have our first guest interview and more recommendations from listeners! 

After a HORRIBLE day Lena pours a glass of wine and reviews the 2021 film on Netflix- Blood Red Sky- after she was told to "just watch it". Plus, a reveal for the next episode. 

Lena reviews the 1983 film The Hunger with the incomparable David Bowie while surprising herself with how she rated the vamps in this world! Plus, upcoming convention appearances. 

On this episode Lena covers the perfect town if you're a vamp--- Barrow, Alaska where the sun doesn't come up for 30 days!! Plus, Lena reveals the one thing she cannot forgive a vampire for doing... no matter how sexy they may be! 

Lena's travels back in time to the late 80s and reviews two movies that know how to use cheesy vampire powers and terrible jokes in their favor. We all know movies that are so bad that they are good! Rockula even has a catchy soundtrack! Plus.... a new addition to the podcast where Lena admits she made a mistake!