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Welcome to Bloodlines and Backdrops, The Vampire Diaries rewatch with receipts! **Bonus EP Interview w/ Zach Roerig at the Lockwood Mansion** This podcast offers more than just a rewatch; it invites you to share in the Vampire Stalker experience with us. Throughout each episode, we journey down memory lane, highlighting connections to Covington and sharing behind-the-scenes insights! Zach sat down with Bloodlines & Backdrops during TVD Fan Appreciation weekend at the Lockwood mansion to talk about filming days and the unnecessary Matt Donovan hate! This was Zach's first time agreeing to a podcast interview, and we felt truly honored to be the first to have him on! 🥹 Watch the full episode here ⬇️ YouTube If you’re listening, tell us what you think using #bloodlinesandbackdrops New episodes air on Thursdays at 8 PM EST (just like when TVD was on air!) #bloodlinesandbackdrops #vampirediaries #tvd #covingtonga #filminglocations #mysticfalls #tvdpodcast

Welcome to Bloodlines and Backdrops, the for The Vampire Diaries, rewatch with receipts! **S1E13 CHILDREN OF THE DAMNED** This podcast offers more than just a rewatch; it invites you to share in the Vampire Stalker experience with us. The past hangs over Mystic Falls like fog. It never settles, just drifts… waiting for the right night to slip back in and change everything. And tonight feels like one of those nights. In Children of the Damned, the consequences of Mystic Falls’ history finally step into the present. Long-buried secrets surface, decades-old choices collide with current loyalties, and the lines between right and wrong grow even harder to see. Throughout each episode, we journey down memory lane, highlighting connections to Covington and sharing behind-the-scenes insights! Watch the full episode here ⬇️ YouTube If you’re listening, tell us what you think using #bloodlinesandbackdrops Instagram TikTok New episodes air on Thursdays at 8 PM EST (just like when TVD was on air!) #bloodlinesandbackdrops #vampirediaries #tvd #covingtonga #filminglocations #mysticfalls #tvdpodcast

Welcome to Bloodlines and Backdrops, the for The Vampire Diaries, rewatch with receipts! **S1E12 UNPLEASANTVILLE** This podcast offers more than just a rewatch; it invites you to share in the Vampire Stalker experience with us. We're heading back to Mystic Falls High for the one thing this town absolutely cannot handle: a school dance without drama and death. Unpleasantville is one of those episodes where every single character makes at least one questionable decision — and we are here to discuss all of them. Throughout each episode, we journey down memory lane, highlighting connections to Covington and sharing behind-the-scenes insights! Watch the full episode here ⬇️ YouTube If you’re listening, tell us what you think using #bloodlinesandbackdrops Instagram TikTok New episodes air on Thursdays at 8 PM EST (just like when TVD was on air!) #bloodlinesandbackdrops #vampirediaries #tvd #covingtonga #filminglocations #mysticfalls #tvdpodcast

Welcome to Bloodlines and Backdrops, the for The Vampire Diaries, rewatch with receipts! **BONUS Interview w/ John Gilbert** This podcast offers more than just a rewatch; it invites you to share in the Vampire Stalker experience with us. We were so stoked to sit down with John Gilbert, the lead stunt double for Paul Wesley throughout all eight seasons of The Vampire Diaries. John is a seasoned SAG-AFTRA stuntman from Wilmington, North Carolina, with credits spanning film and TV — including Stranger Things, Black Adam, The Resident, First Kill, The Summer I Turned Pretty, and more. Learn more about John and his work here: https://johngilbertstunts.com/ Throughout each episode, we journey down memory lane, highlighting connections to Covington and sharing behind-the-scenes insights! Watch the full episode here ⬇️ YouTube If you’re listening, tell us what you think using #bloodlinesandbackdrops Instagram TikTok Facebook New episodes air on Thursdays at 8 PM EST (just like when TVD was on air!) #bloodlinesandbackdrops #vampirediaries #tvd #covingtonga #filminglocations #mysticfalls #tvdpodcast

Welcome to Bloodlines and Backdrops, the for The Vampire Diaries, rewatch with receipts! **Season 1, Episode 11 - Bloodlines** This podcast offers more than just a rewatch; it invites you to share in the Vampire Stalker experience with us. Episode 11, Bloodlines! We’re talking sketchy road trips, witches with a grudge, journals full of secrets, and a twist that changes everything Elena thought she knew. Oh—and there’s a new face in town, but something tells us she’s not just here for the history project. Buckle up, besties. This one’s messy. Throughout each episode, we journey down memory lane, highlighting connections to Covington and sharing behind-the-scenes insights! Brothers’ Bond Moment The Bloodline Recipe (official from Brother’s Bond Bourbon): * 1 oz Brother’s Bond Straight Bourbon Whiskey * 0.5 oz Liber & Co. Blood Orange Syrup * 0.5 oz Grapefruit Juice * 0.5 oz Campari (floated on top) * Shake the bourbon, syrup, and grapefruit juice for 5–10 seconds. Strain into a glass packed with crushed ice. Drizzle the Campari over the top and garnish with a blood orange slice. Tag us! Use #BloodlinesAndBackdrops and tag @brothersbondbourbon on Instagram or TikTok. If you’re listening, tell us what you think using #bloodlinesandbackdrops New episodes air on Thursdays at 8 PM EST (just like when TVD was on air!) #bloodlinesandbackdrops #vampirediaries #tvd #covingtonga #filminglocations #mysticfalls #tvdpodcast

Welcome to Bloodlines and Backdrops, the for The Vampire Diaries, rewatch with receipts! **Season 1, Episode 10 - The Turning Point** This podcast offers more than just a rewatch; it invites you to share in the Vampire Stalker experience with us. Today we’re diving into episode 10: The Turning Point! Caroline gets kidnapped, Damon gets shot up by wooden bullets, and Elena finally finds out what those fangs do. So grab your bourbon because we’re heading into the turning point of Season 1. Throughout each episode, we journey down memory lane, highlighting connections to Covington and sharing behind-the-scenes insights! Brother Bond Moment - RYE & SHINE Ingredients: * 4 oz cold brew coffee (unsweetened)

 * 1.5 oz Brothers Bond Rye

 * 1 oz vanilla sweet cream cold foam (store-bought or homemade)

 * Optional: dash of maple syrup or coffee liqueur for sweetness

 * Ice

 Instructions: 1. Fill a glass with ice and pour in the cold brew.

 2. Add Brothers Bond Rye and stir gently.

 3. Top with sweet cream cold foam—it should float right on top.

 4. Garnish with a dusting of cocoa or nutmeg if you’re feeling dramatic.
 Make the drink and tag @brothersbondbourbon on Instagram or TikTok. Watch the full episode here ⬇️ YouTube If you’re listening, tell us what you think using #bloodlinesandbackdrops New episodes air on Thursdays at 8 PM EST (just like when TVD was on air!)

Welcome to Bloodlines and Backdrops, the for The Vampire Diaries, rewatch with receipts! **Season 1, Episode 9 - History Repeating** This podcast offers more than just a rewatch; it invites you to share in the Vampire Stalker experience with us. Today we’re diving into season one episode nine: History Repeating. Bonnie’s witch powers are leveling up, Grams is out here dropping ancestral truth bombs, and somehow the most dangerous thing in this episode is a crystal. Throughout each episode, we journey down memory lane, highlighting connections to Covington and sharing behind-the-scenes insights! Today, we’re keeping it simple. We’re just gonna pour one out for Lexi. Bourbon, straight up! And if you pour one out? Tag us! Use #BloodlinesAndBackdrops and tag @brothersbondbourbon on Instagram or TikTok. Watch the full episode here ⬇️ YouTube Check out Violet’s channel The Fan Girl Podcast If you’re listening, tell us what you think using #bloodlinesandbackdrops New episodes air on Thursdays at 8 PM EST (just like when TVD was on air!)

Welcome to Bloodlines and Backdrops, the for The Vampire Diaries, rewatch with receipts! **Season 1, Episode 8 - 162 Candles** This podcast offers more than just a rewatch; it invites you to share in the Vampire Stalker experience with us. Today, we’re talking about 162 Candles. This is the episode that teaches us the most dangerous thing you can do in Mystic Falls is… love somebody. Throughout each episode, we journey down memory lane, highlighting connections to Covington and sharing behind-the-scenes insights! Today, we’re keeping it simple. We’re just gonna pour one out for Lexi. Bourbon, straight up! And if you pour one out? Tag us! Use #BloodlinesAndBackdrops and tag @brothersbondbourbon on Instagram or TikTok. Watch the full episode here ⬇️ YouTube If you’re listening, tell us what you think using #bloodlinesandbackdrops Instagram TitTok Facebook New episodes air on Thursdays at 8 PM EST (just like when TVD was on air!) #bloodlinesandbackdrops #vampirediaries #tvd #covingtonga #filminglocations #mysticfalls #tvdpodcast

Welcome to Bloodlines and Backdrops, the for The Vampire Diaries, rewatch with receipts! **Season 1, Episode 7 - Haunted** This podcast offers more than just a rewatch; it invites you to share in the Vampire Stalker experience with us. This is the episode where everything starts to unravel. Vicki’s hunger is growing, Stefan’s control is cracking, and Elena’s finally realizing that loving Stefan is gonna come with a body count! Throughout each episode, we journey down memory lane, highlighting connections to Covington and sharing behind-the-scenes insights! Witch, Please” Whiskey Sour Ingredients: • 2 oz Brothers Bond Bourbon • 1 oz lemon juice • ¾ oz pomegranate syrup* • ½ oz aquafaba (vegan egg white alternative) or egg white Instructions: 1. Add bourbon, lemon juice, syrup, and aquafaba to a shaker. 2. Dry shake (no ice) for about 15 seconds to build foam. 3. Add ice and shake again until chilled. 4. Strain into a coupe or rocks glass. Tag us both if you make the drink! Watch the full episode here ⬇️ YouTube If you’re listening, tell us what you think using #bloodlinesandbackdrops Instagram TikTok Facebook New episodes air on Thursdays at 8 PM EST (just like when TVD was on air!).

Welcome to Bloodlines and Backdrops, the for The Vampire Diaries, rewatch with receipts! **Season 1, Episode 6 - Lost Girls** This podcast offers more than just a rewatch; it invites you to share in the Vampire Stalker experience with us. This episode has it all: flashbacks, fire, emotional breakdowns, surprise vampire transitions, and Katherine freakin' Pierce!!!  Elena’s connecting the dots, Vicki’s barely hanging on, and Damon? Oh, he’s in full chaos mode —  and we can’t blame him.  Throughout each episode, we journey down memory lane, highlighting connections to Covington and sharing behind-the-scenes insights! The Petrova Sting Ingredients: - 2 oz Brothers Bond Rye - ¾ oz fresh lemon juice - ½ oz hot honey (2 parts honey, 1 part hot water, dash of hot sauce) - ¼ oz ginger liqueur (optional) Instructions: Shake all ingredients with ice, strain over fresh ice in a rocks glass, and enjoy the burn. Tag us both if you make the drink! Watch the full episode here ⬇️ YouTube If you’re listening, tell us what you think using #bloodlinesandbackdrops Instagram TikTok Facebook New episodes air on Thursdays at 8 PM EST (just like when TVD was on air!).

Welcome to Bloodlines and Backdrops, The Vampire Diaries, rewatch with receipts! **Season 1, Episode 5 - You’re Undead to Me** This podcast offers more than just a rewatch; it invites you to share in the Vampire Stalker experience with us. In this weeks episode, Damon is rotting in a basement, Stefan is running out of excuses so he tries to buy her love with food, and we meet Tiki’s granddad who’s about to figuratively blow shit up, while Bonnie is literally, blowing shit up! Let’s just say… this is the episode where things start to click — and everyone may not make  it out. Throughout each episode, we journey down memory lane, highlighting connections to Covington and sharing behind-the-scenes insights! Front Porch Memory * 2 oz Brothers Bond Rye * 0.75 oz fresh lemon juice * 0.5 oz peach syrup * 0.25 oz simple syrup * Dash of bitters (optional) Instructions: ​Shake all ingredients with ice until cold.​Strain into a rocks glass over fresh ice.​Garnish with a lemon twist or peach wedge Tag us both if you make the drink! Watch the full episode here ⬇️ YouTube If you’re listening, tell us what you think using #bloodlinesandbackdrops Instagram TikTok Facebook New episodes air on Thursdays at 8 PM EST (just like when TVD was on air!).

Welcome to Bloodlines and Backdrops, The Vampire Diaries, rewatch with receipts! **Season 1, Episode 4 - Family Ties** This podcast offers more than just a rewatch; it invites you to share in the Vampire Stalker experience with us. This weeks episode has shady reporters, old money drama, a Founders Party with way too much tension, and one very magical candle moment with Bonnie we’ve been waiting for. Throughout each episode, we journey down memory lane, highlighting connections to Covington and sharing behind-the-scenes insights! Compel Me Later. 1 oz Brothers Bond Bourbon ½ oz peach liqueur ½ oz freshly squeezed lemon juice 1 dash Angostura bitters (optional)- 3–4 oz chilled champagne or prosecco Garnish: peach slice, lemon twist, or a sprig of mint (optional) Instructions: 1. Add bourbon, peach liqueur, lemon juice, and bitters to the shaker with ice. 2. Shake well and strain into a coupe or flute glass. 3. Top slowly with chilled champagne or prosecco. 4. Garnish with a peach slice or lemon twist.  Tag us both if you make the drink! Watch the full episode here ⬇️ YouTube If you’re listening, tell us what you think using #bloodlinesandbackdrops Instagram TikTok Facebook New episodes air on Thursdays at 8 PM EST (just like when TVD was on air!).

Welcome to Bloodlines and Backdrops,The Vampire Diaries, rewatch with receipts! **Season 1, Episode 3 - Friday Night Bites** This podcast offers more than just a rewatch; it invites you to share in the Vampire Stalker experience with us. In this episode, Mystic Falls turns up the tension with football tryouts, dinner party drama, and of course, another “animal attack.” Bonnie’s intuition is fired up, and Stefan’s too good to be true act is starting to unravel. Throughout each episode, we journey down memory lane, highlighting connections to Covington and sharing behind-the-scenes insights! Additionally, we will feature our favorite Brothers Bond Bourbon recipe to pair with each week’s episode while we rewatch it. Watch the full episode here ⬇️ YouTube This week, we’re serving up a Lime Game Time Shandy — a twist on the version you’ll find on the Brothers Bond Website Lime Game Time Shandy * 1 oz Brother’s Bond Bourbon * 1 oz  lime juice * 0.5 oz Agave * Top with your favorite Mexican lager (I’m using Modelo) Tag us both if you make the drink! If you’re listening, tell us what you think using #bloodlinesandbackdrops Instagram TikTok Facebook New episodes air on Thursdays at 8 PM EST (just like when TVD was on air!).

Welcome to Bloodlines and Backdrops, The Vampire Diaries, rewatch with receipts! **Season 1, Episode 2 - Night of the Comet** This podcast offers more than just a rewatch; we want to share in the Vampire Stalker experience with you! This episode delves into the first time The Vampire Diaries was filmed in Covington. We also have a behind-the-scenes conversation with actress Beth Keener Dent, who plays the scene opener in this episode, also known as a midnight snack for Damon! Throughout each episode, we journey down memory lane, highlighting connections to Covington and sharing behind-the-scenes insights! Additionally, we will feature our favorite Brothers Bond Bourbon recipe to pair with each week’s episode while we rewatch it. If you’re listening, we’d love to hear your thoughts! Use the hashtag #bloodlinesandbackdrops to share. To see the receipts, check out our YouTube channel and follow us on Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook! You can find Beth Keener Dent on IMDb. New episodes air on Thursdays at 8 PM EST, just like when The Vampire Diaries was on air!

Welcome to Bloodlines and Backdrops, The Vampire Diaries rewatch with receipts! S1E1 -The Pilot! This podcast is about more than a rewatch; it is a chance for us to share the Vampire Stalker experience with you. In this episode, you’ll get to know your host, the late bloomer Vampire Stalker, Amber JaNae, and this week's co-host, the original Vampire Stalker herself, Jessica Lowery. Jessica discusses the birth of Vampire Stalkers and Mystic Falls Tours, the early days of seeing the cast, and how things started to change when the vampires took over their small town! Amber and Jessica journey down memory lane, recap The Pilot, connect to Covington, and share their receipts! The podcast will feature our favorite Brothers Bond Bourbon recipe to pair with each week's episode while re-watching it! This week's drink is “Hello Brother,” an official Brothers Bond recipe. Tag us both if you make the drink! If you’re listening, tell us what you think using #bloodlinesandbackdrops To see the receipts ⬇️ instagram TikTok YouTube New episodes air on Thursdays at 8 PM EST (just like when TVD was on air!).