Vamp Jenn's Corner Jennifer Vasquez

In this episode, I'm taking a look back at my spooky adventures in 2022! Join me as I talk about the dark creators I interviewed, events I covered, and share other highlights and recommendations from the year. Merry Gothmas, Happy Holidays and Happy New Year! This episode is also available as a blog post: http://jennvasquez.com/2021/12/20/my-macabre-adventures-in-2021-a-year-in-review/

Links to content mentioned and/or discussed:

Adrienne LaVey

A Time of Shadows

Beetle House LA

Dia de los Muertos at Hollywood Forever

Dita Von Teese’s Valentine’s Day Burlesque Show

Eclipsed Emporium

Edward Transylvania

FeedSpot's 70 Best Macabre Podcasts 

Fuschia Phlox

Goth Night at Mirus Gallery

Halloween Horror Nights

In Isolation

Midnight Syndicate "Bloodlines"

Midsummer Scream

The Mystic Museum 90s Slashers Experience

The Sixth Chamber "Red Death Masquerade"

Vampira Diaries Book Review

Wikka






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We're celebrating the 2022 Halloween season on this episode of Vamp Jenn's Corner! I talk about where you can still shop for Halloween goods, my costume predictions, and scary haunts and events. Plus, I read an excerpt from a classic horror tale.

Links and references to the content discussed:

Delusion

Halloween Guide 2022

House of Spirits: A Haunted Cocktail Soiree

Inside Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios Hollywood

The Raven by Edgar Allan Poe

Top Los Angeles Halloween Haunts


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Frankenstein Day is August 30th and commemorates Mary Shelley's birthday and her classic gothic horror novel, Frankenstein. I share interesting facts about the author and tips on the best ways to celebrate the holiday. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://jennvasquez.com/2018/08/27/how-to-throw-a-frankenstein-day-bash/

Links to content mentioned and/or discussed:

12 Unusual Facts About Mary Shelley

Bride of Frankenstein Cocktail

Fantasy & World Music by the Fiechters

Frankenstein the Cocktail

Freaky Frankenstein Cocktail

Frankenstein Halloween Cocktail

Freaky Frankenstein Cocktail

How to Throw a Frankenstein Day Bash

Midnight Syndicate: Monsters of Legend

Midsummer Scream 2022

The Real-Life Places That Inspired Frankenstein (Smithsonian)

Sour Frankenstein Cocktail




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It's been 60 years since the passing of Marilyn Monroe and, in this episode, I'm commemorating the icon's memory. I talk about my visit to an exhibit at The Hollywood Museum, which showcases the actress's personal possessions and other memorabilia from her life. Plus, I share details about what happened during the 50th anniversary memorial service I attended and more. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://jennvasquez.com/2018/05/30/remembering-marilyn-monroe/

Links to content mentioned and/or discussed:

Blonde by Joyce Carol Oates

Blonde (Netflix Film)

The Hollywood Museum

Kissed by Marilyn Monroe Wines

Marilyn Monroe official website

Marilyn: The Passion and the Paradox by Lois Banner

Marilyn Remembered Fan Club

Marilyn Wines


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To celebrate the halfway to Halloween mark taking place between April 30 and May 1, I'm discussing the pagan roots of the dates, Walpurgis Night. Plus, I get into the half-o-ween spirit by sharing places to shop for macabre goods, costume predictions, upcoming events and more. Get ideas and inspiration for how to prepare for this spooky season! This episode is also available as a blog post: http://jennvasquez.com/2021/07/23/100-days-til-halloween-guide/

Relevant links and content:

Endless Night

The Glass Coffin

Halloween Fiend PDX

Halloween Happy

Halloween Horror Nights

Jade the Libra

The Lair of Voltaire

LeeAnna Vamp

Michelle Halloween

Midsummer Scream

Mr. & Mrs. Halloween

The Mystic Museum

Spooky Little Halloween

The Spooky Vegan

Tours and Events "Dracula" Tour

VampFangs

Visit London

Walpurgis Night






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For all those who are macabre at heart, we look for any way to make holidays spooky, and Valentine's Day is no exception! In this episode, I'm celebrating Valoween and sharing how you can enjoy it too. Plus, I delve into gothic couples in fiction that defy traditional love stories. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://jennvasquez.com/2021/01/28/macabre-ways-to-celebrate-valentines-day/

Content mentioned and/or discussed:

7 Most Iconic Goth Couples

Bram Stoker's Dracula

Bride of Chucky

The Bride of Frankenstein

Carmilla by J. Sheridan Le Fanu

Crimson Peak

Death by Trivia party game

"Eleonora" by Edgar Allan Poe

Freddy Vs. Jason

Friday the 13th: Horror at Camp Crystal Lake board game

Gods of Jade and Shadow by Silvia Moreno-Garcia 

The Lair of Voltaire Gothic Homemaking

Lovecraftian Mansions of Madness mystery game

"Macabre Valentine" Spotify playlist by Vamp Jenn

My Bloody Valentine

The Nightmare Before Christmas Monopoly

The Nightmare Before Dinner cookbook by Zach Neil

The Sleeping Beauty series by Anne Rice

Horrified: Universal Monsters Board Game 

Wuthering Heights by Emily Bronte


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