Episode 5: “#TeamRiprien” (with Tongayi Chirisa)

The time has come for Lasher to enter this world – and the thirteenth witch is the doorway. This week, host Amy Nicholson breaks down the season finale of Mayfair Witches, titled “What Rough Beast,” with none other than Jack Huston, who plays our demonic diva, Lasher. There is so much for Amy and Jack to discuss about this finale, including the pros and cons of fire breath murder, mystical pregnancies, and the messiness of this Mayfair family tree. Amy asks about Jack’s unique perspective as a Lasher apologist and together they welcome our new favorite tiny character into the Mayfair universe…See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Our Mayfair witches are tumbling toward their destiny. This week, host Amy Nicholson talks about Episode 7, “Tessa,” with two people at the center of these ancient prophecies. First, Amy sits down with Madison Wolfe, who plays Tessa Mayfair, to learn how she turns on the power of glamour. They discuss the downsides of being chronically online and why Tessa is such an empowering character to play. Then, Amy is joined by series co-creator, Michelle Ashford, who shares why it is so important to learn your family history – warts and all. Plus, Michelle reveals her tips on how to cast two types of alt-right-witch-hunter-bros. Spoiler alert: the key ingredient is sweat. Lots of sweat.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week, host Amy Nicholson unpacks Episode 6, “Transference,” with not one but ~two~ witches: Hannah Alline, who plays our ye olde witch Suzanne Mayfair, and Dylan Bauer, the professional magic consultant we’ve been hearing about all season. Dylan shares his thoughts on the state of modern day witchcraft and how the real history of witch hunting in 17th century Scotland informed this pivotal episode, while Hannah reflects on the magic of walking into the Scotland set and why Suzanne keeps getting the short end of the stick. And together, Amy, Hannah, and Dylan ponder life’s big questions, like: did they have oat milk in the 1600s?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

A word to the wise: Don’t die in the Mayfair house. This week, host Amy Nicholson talks about Episode 5, “The Thrall,” with Tongayi Chirisa, who plays Ciprien Grieve – the man with a thousand gloves. Amy and Tongayi talk about everything from breakfast in bed to supernatural love triangles (are you #Team Riprien of #TeamLowan?) to why crows are mocking him from outside his window. And while they dissect this episode’s Groundhog Day-like ghost story, they reflect on why we don’t need to be so afraid of life’s unexplainable mysteries.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

There’s no party like an Uncle Cortland party. And fair warning, you might be exposed to some risqué snake content that you didn’t ask for but are getting anyway! In this episode, host Amy Nicholson welcomes the master of ceremonies himself – Harry Hamlin, who plays Cortland Mayfair. Together, they unpack Episode 4 of Mayfair Witches, “Curiouser and Curiouser,” and Harry tries to convince Amy that Cortland is actually a softie. Plus, Harry shares the extensive research he did to get into character, which – spoiler alert – includes a retired surfer bar, Tennessee Williams, and reptile auditions.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Have you ever been skivered by a boar? Do you enjoy saying the word “skivered”? Host Amy Nicholson sits down with Axelle Carolyn, director of Mayfair Witches Episode 3 “Second Line,” to get to the bottom of this boar threat. Together, they dissect the latest episode, corporate witches, and our societal fear of death. We also get all the behind-the-scenes details from filming this episode’s New Orleans funeral procession, which Axelle calls one of the best nights of her life.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Even though things are looking bleak for Rowan, never fear: this week, we have our witchy Mayfair matriarch on the pod! Annabeth Gish, who plays Deirdre Mayfair, and showrunner Esta Spalding join host Amy Nicholson to talk about petty spells, ancestral memory, and episode two’s gutting cliffhanger. And we learn that Esta and Annabeth aren’t just colleagues; like the Mayfairs, they’re also mystically connected through the maternal line.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Host Amy Nicholson is joined by Mayfair Witches showrunner Esta Spalding and star Alexandra Daddario (Rowan Mayfair). Esta and Alexandra unpack the first episode of the series and reflect on how horror is a real response to the world we live in today. Plus, Amy gets their read on all things witches – yes, including the Wicked Witch of the West – and together they coin a term for that moment when you vanquish your enemies with supernatural powers.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Prepare yourself – there’s magic ahead. Join the coven and subscribe to the The AMC Mayfair Witches Podcast, the official companion podcast to AMC's adaptation of the spellbinding Anne Rice trilogy, Lives of the Mayfair Witches. Each week, host Amy Nicholson (critic, writer, and witch-in-training) will dive deep into the latest episode of the series with the writers, actors, and directors who summon it to life. And who knows, maybe she’ll even talk with a real witch. The first podcast episode drops on January 8 after Mayfair Witches debuts on AMC and AMC+.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Naomi bids farewell to season one with some heavy hitters — actor Assad Zaman (The Vampire Armand), showrunner Rolin Jones and executive producer Mark Johnson. Plus, many listener voicemails! Then Naomi sits down with Alexandra Daddario who stars in Mayfair Witches, the next title in Anne Rice’s Immortal Universe coming soon to AMC.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.