"I Don't Recall There Being Buttholes" | Joel's Birthday Bash Livestream | The Articulate Coven

In this lively conversation, hosts Joel and Ashley celebrate Joel's birthday while reflecting on personal stories, their experiences in theater, and the influence of Anne Rice on their lives. They discuss the challenges of live streaming, the impact of Airbnb on communities, and the importance of service jobs in shaping character. The conversation culminates in a reaction to a teaser for an upcoming series, exploring themes of masculinity and the beloved character Lestat. What's Next for the Articulate Coven? All dates are for Patron availability, regular podcast apps & YouTube has the episode a day later. September 28th: New Orleans: Ashley & Joel Style October 5th: OTHER Favorite Vampire Literature October 12th: Anne Rice Biographical Discussion October 19th: Ranking Anne Rice's Vampires October 26th: Talamasca: The Secret Order Episode 1 Make sure you've got your Articulate Coven Merch for the trip to New Orleans! http://articulatecoven.com/merch If you like Anne Rice and her vampires or witches enough to read this, then you like them enough to join our cult...I mean Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/articulatecoven/ If Facebook isn’t your thing, we also have a Discord: https://articulatecoven.com/discord or follow us on Threads, Bluesky, TikTok or Instagram @articulatecovenpod This episode & all of our videos are made possible by our Patrons. Thank you to our Fledglings: Sharlien, Gaica, Amiee DiBrango, Heather Heise, Mel Rosina, Sarah Louise, Mimi, Holly Robertson, The Shermanator, Casey Forester, Natalie Perkins, GrumpyOldBob56, Tristan Floyd, Kristi Bartels, Mélissa Bouchard, Amber Dawn Jennings, Yali, Josephine, Claire Punke, Rose, Tammy Hawkridge, Timea Kolárovská and Courtney H. Thank you to our Makers: Gabbi Necklen, Angela Stephenson, Mendi Raftery, Mandy Taylor, Judith Tigner, Dani Moreira, Derek Lord, Danielle Rupino, Brittany Cavness, Toby Krstevski, Dorothy Johnson, Nicole Mazza, Periwinkle000, Karyn L., OnHerPeriods, Stephanie Deal, Aly Galloway, Kevin, ComixFan, Cortney, Gertzy Zee, Dani Dunziellas, Katen, Michelle Smith, Jessica Sargent, Lucia Grey, Patrick Garrone, Kimbra Quezergue. Toni Ann and Tamika T. Thank you to Children of the Millenia: Madame Mère, Catherine Thurmond, Loriann O'Malia, Donny Kanone, Jennifer Morgan, Jolee, Mandy B., Stephen Dean, Zach, Cassandra Silvia, Brat Prince Bran, Tanea, Natalie W, Jane Prust and Victoria Morrison. and Our Eternal Gratitude to Queen of the Damned, Nancee Ward. 00:00 Birthday Celebrations and Personal Reflections 02:41 Theater Life and Night Owl Struggles 05:44 Technical Difficulties and Live Streaming Challenges 08:09 Anne Rice: A Personal Connection to Vampires 11:02 Memories of College and Musical Performances 14:09 The Influence of Anne Rice on Creativity 16:57 Community Engagement and Future Plans 24:46 The Airbnb Boom and Its Impact 29:06 Passive Income and Real Estate Ethics 30:52 The Role of Mentorship in Youth Development 35:44 The Importance of Service Jobs 42:07 Lestat: A Flawed Character and His Appeal 47:24 Teaser Reactions and Anticipation for the Series 50:58 Celebrating Creative Collaborations 53:51 Exploring Character Depths 56:54 The Intricacies of Relationships 01:00:06 Thematic Elements in Storytelling 01:03:41 Blood and Its Symbolism 01:09:47 Anticipating Future Developments 01:13:07 Community Engagement and Future Projects 01:18:39 Humor and True Crime Interests 01:20:47 Generational Perspectives on True Crime 01:21:34 Podcast Updates and Vampire Tour Details 01:24:20 Exploring New Orleans Attractions 01:29:42 Navigating New Orleans: Tips and Tricks 01:38:40 Final Thoughts and Future Plans Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.