Sinister. Hellfire. AllWays.

From the Salon Rouge to Transylvania! Join us for a chaotic and unpredictable episode as we discuss the expanding New Orleans goth scene, our favorite vampire tropes, and the linguistic connection between New Orleans and the land of Dracula. We also dive into our current projects, including new books and upcoming cabaret shows.Chapters00:00 - Welcome to Sinister Hellfire01:38 - Introducing the Familiar02:28 - The Salon Rouge & Jimmy the Ghost05:47 - Blood Bites: The Vampire Lestat06:45 - The Expanding New Orleans Goth Scene11:44 - Transylvania & New Orleans13:48 - Tsarina's Upcoming Shows17:01 - Rose's Academic Work & New Books21:35 - Final Thoughts & Sign Off

The candles are lit and civilization continues to decline! In this episode of Sinister Hellfire, Rose and Tsarina share their upcoming travel schedules (including a trip to Salem!), dive into "Tsarina's Velvet Coffin" for some local fashion and makeup favorites, and answer a listener's letter about a haunted apartment. Plus, special guest Tonya Brown of Aura Parlor stops by to read our auras!https://auraparlour.comChapters:00:00 - Welcome to Sinister Hellfire02:57 - Upcoming Travel & Events07:49 - Tsarina Hellfire's Velvet Coffin11:40 - Letters to the Crypt: Haunted Apartment Advice16:15 - Special Guest: Tonya Brown of Aura Parlor20:41 - Rose's Aura Reading24:55 - Tsarina's Aura Reading33:46 - Final Thoughts & Sign Off

Welcome to Sinister Hellfire! Meet your hosts, Rose and Tsarina, as they share their history in the New Orleans vampire community and set the stage for a new podcast all about vampire culture, history, and a weekly glimpse into the lives of two New Orleans vampire celebrities.00:00 - Welcome to Sinister Hellfire01:36 - Tsarina's History in the Vampire Scene03:21 - The Penetralia Project05:48 - Le Vampire Cabaret07:14 - The Origins of the Podcast & The Vampire Apothecary09:32 - Rose's Background: Scholar, Author, and Tour Guide15:26 - The Mission of Sinister Hellfire16:27 - Why We Tell Vampire Stories Today