Truest Blood

This week, it’s all about the art of observation. Deborah and Kristin discuss “Shake and Fingerpop”, written by Allan Ball and directed by Michael Lehmann. They sit down with lead camera operator Simon Jayes, who shares all about the wild life behind a True Blood camera. And they also dive deep with cinematographer Romeo Tirone to understand the keen eyes behind creating the right mood of a scene through perfect lighting and camera movement.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information...

And seem a saint, when most I play the devil. In this third episode, Deborah and Kristin break down “Scratches,” written by Raelle Tucker and directed by Scott Winant. They analyze where our characters fall on the blurred lines of “good” and “evil.” And writer Raelle Tucker speaks on her inspiration for writing True Blood episodes and her background that informs some of the season’s main players.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices...

This week, Deborah and Kristin analyze “Keep This Party Going,” written by Brian Buckner and directed by Michael Lehmann. They observe how our dear denizens of Bon Temps, try as they might, just can’t outrun their pasts. And they sit down with director Michael Lehmann to share the process of bringing True Blood episodes to life. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this premiere episode of season two, Deborah and Kristin break down “Nothing But the Blood,” written by Alex Woo and directed by Daniel Minahan. They discuss the idea of found family amongst our characters and speak to a very special member of the True Blood bloodline – Bill Compton himself, Stephen Moyer! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Co-stars and hosts Kristin Bauer and Deborah Ann Woll are back — and even more bloody — for Season 2 of Truest Blood! Join them as they share more behind the scenes stories and speak to some of the season’s key players including Rutina Weasley, Anna Camp, and Bill Compton himself — Stephen Moyer! Your Fellowship is requested each week as they sink their fangs into the series episode by episode. Listen to Truest Blood on HBO Max or wherever you get your podcasts...

During this finale week, Deborah and Kristin wrap up season 1 discussing episode 12 “You’ll Be the Death of Me,” written by Raelle Tucker and directed by Alan Ball. They examine all the second chances presented to our heroes, and their new beginnings. They also round out the season diving into the secrets behind fangs and sit down with the show’s incomparable showrunner, Alan Ball. Thank you for listening, Trubies! Y’all come back now ya hear! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information...

In this penultimate episode of season 1, Deborah and Kristin break down episode 11 “To Love is to Bury,” written and directed by Nancy Oliver. They explore what everyone is willing to overlook in the name of love and take a closer look at newborn vampires. They also sit a spell with the talented Michael Raymond James, who portrays Rene Lenier, our hard working family man … with a deadly pastime.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices...

This week, Deborah and Kristin groove to the rhythm of episode 10 “I Don’t Wanna Know,” written by Chris Offut and directed by Scott Winant. They discuss the hard truths that the Bon Temps residents have to face as plot lines come to a head. They also sit down with the Bon Temps bar owner himself, Sam Trammell, who discusses what makes Sam Merlotte such an enticing mystery man.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Deborah and Kristin dig into the minds of the dangerous denizens involved in all the Bon Temps drama of episode 9 “Plaisir D’Amour,” written by Brian Buckner and directed by Anthony Hemingway. They speak with Carrie Preston, who plays Arlene Fowler, to get the human perspective amongst all the supernatural. And they also hear from special effects foreman, Michael Arbogast, who shares his insight into all the blood. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information...

This week, Deborah and Kristin break down episode eight “Fourth Man in the Fire,” written by Alex Woo and directed by Michael Lehman. They dive deep into a state of delusion and analyze our characters’ deeply rooted fantasies. They also speak with everyone’s favorite “non-cool” vampire, Stephen Root, to discuss all things Eddie Fournier. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices