Happy Halloween!!! After 8 years, I was finally to record a conversation with my friend and vampire collecting mentor Dr. J. Gordon Melton, author of The Vampire Book. You can find Dr. Melton's extensive catalog of books available at Amazon. And as always, you can find the podcast at https://thevampirehistorian.com Support the show Support the show…

In this episode I talk with Sean Rourke, host of The Vampire's Castle on YouTube, where you can also find the flip-side of this conversation. You can find Sean at http://thevampirescastle.com/ and check out his Hollywood resume at IMDB - https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0730130/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1 And as always, you can find the podcast at https://thevampi…

This episode is an interview with Brett Warren, who is releasing a series of translations of several works on historical vampire cases. Kickstarter - http://kck.st/3EyshbX Esoterica Press - https://www.facebook.com/esotericapress Support the showโดย Dax Stokes/Brett Warren

Welcome back!!! After a 2 year hiatus the podcast is back with some recorded interviews from Texas Frightmare Weekend 2022. Checkout pictures at http://thevampirehistorian.com Support the showโดย Dax Stokes

In this special Halloween episode, I talk with Dr. Joseph Laycock, Assistant Professor of Religious Studies at Texas State University about his new book, the Penguin Book of Exorcisms, as well as his works on vampires, D&D, and other aspects of religious studies. You can find all of his books at Amazon. The Vampire Historian Support the show…

In this episode, I talk with prolific author Kevin J. Anderson about his new novel "Stake," as well as his career writing for series like Star Wars, Dune, the X-Files, and more. You can find Kevin's books at https://www.wordfireshop.com/, and find out more at https://www.wordfire.com/ or https://www.facebook.com/KJAauthor. You can always find this …

In this very special episode, I virtually sat down with actor/director Juliet Landau to talk about her new film A Place Among the Dead, which will be released at the end of October. This is a shorter interview due to her busy schedule, so we mainly focus on the new film. Not much time for Buffy-talk in this episode. Be sure to check out the film la…

Welcome back to the podcast! In this episode, I virtually sit down with AP Sylvia, author of Vampires of Lore: Traits and Modern Misconceptions. You can follow his blog at https://locationsoflore.com/ and grab a copy of his book almost anywhere books are sold, or just go to Amazon. http://thevampirehistorian.com Support the show…

As usual in Texas, April showers brings May...conventions! It's con time in Texas, and this May gives us both Texas Frightmare Weekend and Fan Expo Dallas in DFW on the same weekend. Plus, later in the month we have Comicpalooza in Houston and a new Nosferatu Festival in Austin. http://www.texasfrightmareweekend.com http://www.fanexpodallas.com htt…

Happy Halloween! This episode is a short informal look at some of the recent Dracula news, mostly about books and upcoming TV shows. You can find links to everything at http://thevampirehistorian.com Support the showโดย Dax Stokes

In this episode I speak with Lawrence Burgess, theater and voice actor and host of the Dracula Podcast. You can find Lawrence at https://www.wvactors.com/ http://www.southgatemediagroup.com/Dracula-podcast/ Support the showโดย Dax Stokes/Lawrence Burgess

It's our now annual episode with 'Salem's Lot scholar Jess Peacock. Back for his third year in a row, this time we tackle the film/mini-series versions of the book. You can find Jess on Facebook at Legacy of the Marsten House. Support the showโดย Dax Stokes/Jess Peacock

In this episode, I speak with scholar Hans de Roos, who is responsible tor the 2017 book "Powers of Darkness," and organizing this years "Children of the Night Dracula Congress" in Brasov, Romania. https://dracongress.jimdo.com/ Support the showโดย Dax Stokes/Hans de Roos

In this episode, I talk with Dacre Stoker, great-grandnephew of Bram Stoker, and co-author of the new novel "Dracul," in stores today.www.dacrestoker.comthevampirehistorian.comSupport the showโดย Dax Stokes/Dacre Stoker

Happy National Comic Book Day! Last month, I attended the Dallas Comic Show in Lewisville, TX, where I had the opportunity to speak with Buffy artist Georges Jeanty and 30 Days of Night artist Ben Templesmith.Support the showโดย Dax Stokes/Georges Jeanty/Ben Templesmith

On Friday, May 4th, I spent some time walking around Texas Frightmare Weekend, meeting guests, talking to artists and vendors, and picking up some cool artwork.Links to featured guests in this episode:outofmymind.cowww.MadlyMadeCreations.comtheartoforr.comjimfergusonmakingascene.comhorrorartist.comSupport the show…

In this episode, I give a little vampire preview of Texas Frightmare Weekend 2018, coming up May 4-6 in DFW. Find out more at texasfrightmareweekend.comSupport the showโดย Dax Stokes

It's 'Salem's Lot Day, so enjoy this conversation with Jess Peacock about this important Stephen King novel.Support the showโดย Dax Stokes/Jess Peacock

This episode is a short interview with "30 Days of Night" creator Steve Niles, recorded on the floor at the Dallas Comic Show.You an find Steve at www.steveniles.comthevampirehistorian.comSupport the showโดย Dax Stokes/Steve Niles

In this episode, I sit down with travel writer Leif Pettersen to talk about his 2016 book "Backpacking with Dracula: On the Trail of Vlad the Impaler and the Vampire He Inspired."You can order the book at https://www.amazon.com/dp/1533136599/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_dp_T1_70.rzbJTG7FJ1You can also find Leif at http://leifpettersen.com/ and on Twitter @leifpe…

Today we have a crossover episode with the Howl About That Podcast. First, check out their episode about the 1992 film, "Bram Stoker's Dracula," and then listen to this discussion about vampire movies in general. Thanks to Spencer, Riley, and Xander for taking out the time for these episodes. There is one odd cut in the middle where we thought that…

On Saturday, May 6th, I attended the Texas Frightmare Weekend convention in Dallas. I was able attend the Fright Night panel, and meet director Tom Holland, along with actors William Ragsdale and Amanda Bearse. I also had a chance to speak with Udo Kier and Malcom McDowell. Rounding out the day, I spoke with a convention goer cosplaying as Vlad the…

This May is a busy one for DFW area vampire fans. Join me as I give a run down of Texas Frightmare Weekend's vampire offerings; some more information about the World Dracula Day Symposium that I'm organizing; and a new convention to Dallas, the Famous Monsters Convention.www.texasfrightmareweekend.comwww.nctc.edu/draculawww.famousmonsters.comSuppor…

Today I interviewed comic author Marv Wolfman at the North Texas Comic Book Show. Marv is the author of The Tomb of Dracula comic series that ran from 1972-1979, and is the creator of Blade, among many other important characters.Support the showโดย Dax Stokes/Marv Wolfman

A special Halloween announcement about the upcoming World Dracula Day Symposium 2017!More info at http://thevampirehistorian.com/symposiumSupport the showโดย Dax Stokes

This episode is an interview with author and film historian David J, Skal. His new book "Something in the Blood: The Untold Story of Bram Stoker" is now available - https://www.amazon.com/Something-Blood-Untold-Stoker-Dracula/dp/1631490109/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1477629975&sr=8-1&keywords=something+in+the+bloodSupport the show…

This very special episode is an extended interview with Jess Peacock, author of "Such a Dark Thing: Theology of the Vampire Narrative in Popular Culture."I highly suggest you purchase his book now if you are at all interested in the connections between vampires and Christianity in literature, television, and film.https://www.amazon.com/Such-Dark-Th…

In this episode I talk about some of the current vampire-related news, including new and upcoming books; the World Dracula Congress; the Halloween Bran Castle contest with Airbnb; the new Vampire World Documentary trailer from Father Sebastiaan; and a teaser for another Texas symposium in 2017.thevampirehistorian.comSupport the show…

In this episode, I sit down with fangsmith Father Sebastiaan for an extended interview. You can find Father Sebastiaan at www.vampireworld.com, and as always, find the podcast at thevampirehistorian.comSupport the showโดย Dax Stokes/Father Sebastiaan

Memorial Day Weekend I attended the Space City Comic Con in Houston, and had a chance to speak with actor Michael Welch from the Twilight movies, in addition to meeting a few other people.Support the showโดย The Vampire Historian

Recently, Professor Gordon Melton and I met with fang maker Father Sebastiaan in Dallas. We even attended the Vampire Salon. Here is a little recap of our evening. Support the showโดย Dax Stokes

Today I went to day one of the Dallas Comic Con Fan Days. I was able to meet James Marsters, some vampire fiction authors, and pick up a Dracula comic that I needed.Support the showโดย Dax Stokes

In this episode I talk about International Podcast Day; some of the podcasts I like, and some of the upcoming changes to the Vampire Historian podcast. Support the showโดย The Vampire Historian

This past weekend I attended Podcast Movement 2015 and had the chance to interview author Eric Nuzum. You can find Eric’s book "The Dead Travel Fast: Stalking Vampires from Nosferatu to Count Chocula" on Amazon, or visit his website at www.ericnuzum.comSupport the showโดย Dax Stokes

Happy World Dracula Day! Here is a special mini-sode of the Vampire Historian Podcast. Dracula Day Mini-sode Or, right click here for download Here are the books mentioned in the podcast: Dracula – Bram Stoker (Norton Critial Edition, Nina Auerbach and David J. Skal, eds. – includes “Dracula’s Guest”) The Historian – Elizabeth Kostova Dracula:…Supp…

Episode 5 of the Vampire Historian Podcast is now available. Listen here – Austria Meets the Vampires or, right click for an audio download In Episode 5, I discuss the first of two Serbian vampire cases from the 18th century, that of Peter Plogojowitz. The only book mentioned in this episode is: Paul Barber – Vampires,…Support the show…

A new episode of the Vampire Historian Podcast is now available. Listen here – St. George Meets the Volcano or, right click for an audio download In Episode 4, I discuss some of the interesting information surrounding the feast of St. George in Eastern Europe, and also the eruption of Mount Tambora and it’s impact on…Support the show…

The third episode of the Vampire Historian podcast is now available. Listen here – Episode 3 or, right click for an audio download In Episode 3, I discuss one of the earliest documented cases in Europe: the Shoemaker of Silesia. Also known as the Vampire of Breslau. Here are the books mentioned in the episode: Henry…Support the show…

A new episode of the Vampire Historian Podcast is now available. Listen here – Episode 2 Or, right click for an audio download In Episode 2, “The Librarian Meets the Collector,” I, the librarian, talk about the works of J. Gordon Melton, the author that has compiled some of the most important vampire reference works in…Support the show…

The first episode of the Vampire Historian Podcast is now available. Listen here – Episode 1 Or, right click here for an audio download In Episode 1, “Stoker Meets Vlad,” I discuss some of the issues dealing with the common theory that Bram Stoker based his character of Count Dracula on the real life Wallachian Prince Vladislav…Support the show…