"Plenty of Days to Do Shenanigans" | Book Club | Merrick Part 3 | The Articulate Coven

In this episode of the Articulate Coven, hosts Joel and Ashley discuss their upcoming trip to New Orleans for Anne Rice's Celebration of Life, exploring the logistics and excitement surrounding the event. They delve into the themes of Anne Rice's works, particularly focusing on the book 'Merrick' and its exploration of spirits, hauntings, and character dynamics. The conversation also touches on political commentary, viewer feedback, and updates on adaptations of Rice's works. The hosts reflect on the impact of Rice's writing and the significance of her legacy, while also teasing future episodes and discussions. Thank you to Toby Krstevski Book your rooms for Anne Rice’s Celebration of Life on our room block, Sheraton Hotel New Orleans 500 Canal Street New Orleans, LA 70130 Articulate Coven Podcast Room Block: October 29 - November 1, 2025 (with ability to extend below pricing 2 days before or after) Standard King: $179 + 16.75% tax + $3 city fee per room, per night Standard 2 Double Bed $189 + 16.75% tax + $3 city fee per room, per night Link to book: https://book.passkey.com/e/51017010 If you haven’t already, please respond to our poll on whether or not you’re attending the weekend: https://www.patreon.com/posts/are-you-joining-125055937 100 episode livestream Saturday May 24th at 8pm CST, 9pm EST, 7pm Mountain Time 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, Lucia Grey, GrumpyOldBob56, Tristan Floyd and Kristi Bartels. Thank you to our Makers: Gabbi Necklen, Angela Stephenson, Mendi Raftery, Mandy Taylor, Judith Tigner, Dani Moreira, Derek Lord, Brittany Cavness, Toby Krstevski, Dorothy Johnson, Nicole Mazza, Periwinkle000, Karyn L., OnHerPeriods, Stephanie Deal, Aly Galloway, Kevin, ComixFan, Cortney, Gertzy Zee, and Tammy Issac. Thank to Children of the Millenia: Madame Mère, Catherine Thurmond, Loriann O'Malia, Donny Kanone, Rashaad Bell, Jennifer Morgan, Danielle Rupino, Jolee, Mandy B., Stephen Dean, Zach, Cassandra Silvia and Brat Prince Bran. and Our Eternal Gratitude to Queen of the Damned, Nancee Ward. Get episodes & videos on our Patreon, a week earlier than YouTube. http://articulatecoven.com/join Episode Highlights: 00:00 Introduction and Upcoming Events 03:23 Planning the New Orleans Trip 06:22 Room Block and Accommodations 09:14 Political Commentary and Due Process 12:21 Live Streaming and Community Engagement 15:27 Discussion on Anne Rice's Works 18:24 Book Club Insights and Future Plans 23:34 The Future of Mayfair Witches and Vampire Adaptations 28:52 Exploring the Book: Merrick and the Spirit World 41:16 The Quest to Raise Claudia: A Turning Point 44:44 Claudia's Choice: Love and Sacrifice 48:36 Confronting the Past: Ghosts and Regrets 51:56 The Nature of Love: Claudia's Truths 56:16 The Haunting: Louis' Struggle with Guilt 01:01:06 Anticipating the Future: New Adaptations and Reflections Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.