164: Vampires & ‘Only Lovers Left Alive’ (Myth Movie Night)

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Since we’ve watched Amanda’s favorite vampire movie, it seemed like a good time to submerge ourselves in all things vampire. We touch on the vast history of vampire folklore and tradition, then dive into some of our favorite examples of vampire media. </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">This week, Amanda recommends</span> <a href= "https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/8459594-blood-bones-and-butter"> <span style="font-weight: 400;">Blood, Bones, and Butter</span></a> <span style="font-weight: 400;">by Gabrielle Hamilton and</span> <a href= "https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/42505353-burn-the-ice?from_search=true&qid=O60CeAsTts&rank=1"> <span style="font-weight: 400;">Burn the Ice</span></a> <span style="font-weight: 400;">by Kevin Alexander. </span></p> <p><em><span style="font-weight: 400;">Content Warning:</span></em> <span style="font-weight: 400;">This episode contains conversations about suicide, death, physical assault, child endangerment/death, miscarriage, body horror, mentions of racism and anti-Semitism, and prejudice based on congenital disorders. </span></p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Sponsors</strong></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">-</span> <a href= "http://calm.com/spirits"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Calm</span></a> <span style= "font-weight: 400;">is the #1 app to help you reduce your anxiety and stress and help you sleep better. Get 25% off a Calm Premium subscription at</span> <a href= "http://calm.com/spirits"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">calm.com/spirits</span></a><span style= "font-weight: 400;">.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">-</span> <a href= "http://thirdlove.com/spirits"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">ThirdLove</span></a> <span style= "font-weight: 400;">is on a mission to find a perfect bra for everyone. Get 15% off your first order at</span> <a href= "http://thirdlove.com/spirits"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">thirdlove.com/spirits</span></a><span style= "font-weight: 400;">.</span></p> <p><span style="font-we