Normal Gossip Anne Rice's Email With A Vampire with Mike Rugnetta
Nov 19, 2025
Mike Rugnetta, a writer and host of the podcast Never Post, brings his flair for storytelling to the table. He shares wild tales from a vampire ball in New Orleans, where he explores the striking Anne Rice fandom. Get ready for gossip about lavish guests at an Airbnb, mysterious characters like the elusive Gabriel, and the captivating emails that spark romance. The atmosphere of New Orleans, combined with a blend of goth culture and intimate encounters, makes for a lively discussion that will leave you intrigued.
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Gossip As Professional Tool
- Mike describes preferring narrow, professional gossip tied to understanding coworkers rather than personal friend gossip.
- He treats gossip as functional information needed to work effectively in collaborative, emotional environments.
Sauce Stolen By Entitled Guests
- Mike Rugnetta recalls cooking sauce all day for a birthday weekend and watching wealthy guests serve themselves enormous portions.
- The rich couple's behavior — bringing dogs to a no-dog Airbnb and hoarding food — became the lasting memory of the trip.
New Goths Finding Their Tribe
- Thomas and Lydia move to New Orleans as goth fans and initially struggle with grad school and jobs.
- They bond with Marcus and Michelle, who introduce them to the Anne Rice fandom and goth social scene.
