Truest Blood

Get your V-Day week started off right. Join co-stars Deborah Ann Woll and Kristin Bauer on February 12th as they continue to explore the True Blood universe, introducing the world of werewolves, witches, and vampire royalty. This time around, they’ll be sharing the magic behind seasons 3 and 4 bite by bite with the people who made it. Listen to Truest Blood on Max or wherever you get your podcasts. See y’all real soon!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Special guest (and adored shapeshifter) Janina Gavankar joins Deborah and Kristin this week for a momentous live episode of Truest Blood! They discuss favorite moments, spill everything about creating the podcast, and answer burning questions from fans. This live episode was recorded at the Paley Center of Media NYC for PaleyWKND on October 2nd, 2022. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

During this finale week, Deborah and Kristin break down the climax of season two “Beyond Here Lies Nothin’” written by Alexander Woo and directed by Michael Cuesta, examining the dramatic wedding for a maenad. They discuss how the show weaves in maenad mythology and speak to Maenad Maryann herself, the dazzling Michelle Forbes. Thank you for listening, Trubies! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Long live the Queen! This week, Deborah and Kristin discuss royalty, ornithology, and the joys of working with teacup humans (aka children) in “Frenzy” written by Alan Ball and directed by Daniel Minahan. And the extraordinary Rutina Wesley sits down to share everything that went into creating the beloved Tara Thorton.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Deborah and Kristin break down “New World In My View” written by Kate Barnow and directed by Adam Davidson, highlighting all the incredible work of the ensemble creating a new world in Bon Temps. And the unforgettable Jim Parrack joins to reminisce on the whirlwind romance of Hoyt and Jessica.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, a final goodbye is absolutely heartbreaking. Deborah and Kristin discuss “I Will Rise Up,” written by Nancy Oliver and directed by Scott Winant, looking at how some relationship bonds are healed, some are broken, and others are lost forever. And the faultless Allan Hyde joins from across the pond to share about his riveting work as Godric. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Deborah and Kristin break down “Timebomb”, written by Alexander Woo and directed by John Dahl, examining the radical act of peace of a 2000-year old vampire and the rules of vampire regeneration. They also sit down with the marvelous Michael McMillian who shares how our dear reverend Steve Newlin came to be. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The truth will set you free. This week, Deborah and Kristin discuss “Release Me,” written by Raelle Tucker and directed by Michael Ruscio, delving into how our characters are trapped, both emotionally and physically. Also, Mariana Klaveno sits down to spill all the stories behind playing the infamous Lorena.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Deborah and Kristin break down “Hard-Hearted Hannah,” written by Brian Buckner and directed by Michael Lehmann, exploring if ignorance really is bliss for our characters and how the truth just might hurt. And Ashley Jones, our sweet shape-shifting Daphne Landry, joins to share all about her character’s shocking twist. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A dirty mind is a terrible thing to waste. This week, Deborah and Kristin break down “Never Let Me Go”, written by Nancy Oliver and directed by John Dahl, exploring how the women of Bon Temps own their sexual power. And they reminisce with Anna Camp, discussing all things Sarah Newlin from her big hair to her infamous “holy” scene.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices