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