Truest Blood

Special guest (and adored shapeshifter) Janina Gavankar joins Deborah and Kristin this week for a momentous live episode of Truest Blood! They discuss favorite moments, spill everything about creating the podcast, and answer burning questions from fans. This live episode was recorded at the Paley Center of Media NYC for PaleyWKND on October 2nd, 2022. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

During this finale week, Deborah and Kristin break down the climax of season two “Beyond Here Lies Nothin’” written by Alexander Woo and directed by Michael Cuesta, examining the dramatic wedding for a maenad. They discuss how the show weaves in maenad mythology and speak to Maenad Maryann herself, the dazzling Michelle Forbes. Thank you for listening, Trubies! See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

Long live the Queen! This week, Deborah and Kristin discuss royalty, ornithology, and the joys of working with teacup humans (aka children) in “Frenzy” written by Alan Ball and directed by Daniel Minahan. And the extraordinary Rutina Wesley sits down to share everything that went into creating the beloved Tara Thorton. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

This week, Deborah and Kristin break down “New World In My View” written by Kate Barnow and directed by Adam Davidson, highlighting all the incredible work of the ensemble creating a new world in Bon Temps. And the unforgettable Jim Parrack joins to reminisce on the whirlwind romance of Hoyt and Jessica. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

This week, a final goodbye is absolutely heartbreaking. Deborah and Kristin discuss “I Will Rise Up,” written by Nancy Oliver and directed by Scott Winant, looking at how some relationship bonds are healed, some are broken, and others are lost forever. And the faultless Allan Hyde joins from across the pond to share about his riveting work as Godric. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]