Welcome back to A Podcask of Amontillado, where we delve into the dark, dreadful, and terrifying parts of the world.

Vampires have always been a stand-in for sex. Then after a particular Interview, they became a stand-in for LGBTQI+ desires. Join Erin & Gary as they talk with author Michael G. Williams about this change, discuss the history of vampire fiction, how it parallells with the queer experience, and ask the important question about vampires . . . how gay are they? (SO VERY GAY)

Dracula eBook

Anne Rice on Cruise as Lestat

The Trevor Project

Matthew Shepard Foundation

Opening and closing music is “Softly Shall You Sleep,” by Valentine Wolfe.

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