Summary In this episode, we talk about Xander's opinion of Buffy and Riley's relationship, plastic stakes, and how Riley's just not an ambitious-turner. Thank you for listening to our discussion of Season 5, Episode 10: Into the Woods. Listen Links We have a Patreon account where you can support us and get access to all kinds of … Continue reading Episode 98: Into the Woods
Episode 97: Listening to Fear
Summary Thanks for joining us to hear us chat about teaching Dawn to talk, frolicking demons, and the disgusting snot monster from outer space. This time we're talking Season 5, Episode 9: Listening to Fear. Listen Links We have a Patreon account where you can support us and get access to all kinds of fun things! You … Continue reading Episode 97: Listening to Fear
Episode 96: Shadow
Summary In our discussion this time, we talk about Kristine Sutherland crushing it in every scene, how much we love Anya, and that damn rubber snake. We hope you enjoy! Thanks for joining us for Season 5, Episode 8: Shadow. Listen Links We have a Patreon account where you can support us and get access to all … Continue reading Episode 96: Shadow
Episode 95: Fool for Love
Summary In this episode, we talk about Cecily vs Halfrek, the dumbing down of the scoobies, and Spike's motivations for the tales he tells. Thanks for joining us while we discuss Season 5, Episode 7: Fool for Love. Listen Links We have a Patreon account where you can support us and get access to all kinds of … Continue reading Episode 95: Fool for Love
Episode 94: Family
Summary In this episode, Cory and Laine talk about how much we love this episode! We ponder if Buffy makes the right decision in who she tells, how great Anya is, and how much we love the last act of this episode!! What are your thoughts? Thank you for joining us for our discussion of … Continue reading Episode 94: Family
Episode 93: No Place Like Home
Summary In this episode, Cory and Laine talk about how frustrating we find Joyce, pronouncing the word 'monk,' and how flipping cute Giles is! Thank you for listening to our discussion of Season 5, Episode 5: No Place Like Home. Listen Links We have a Patreon account where you can support us and get access to all … Continue reading Episode 93: No Place Like Home
Episode 92: Out of My Mind
Summary For this episode of Myth Taken we talk about muppets, the beginning of the end for Riley, and of course, sodding breadboxes! Thanks for joining us for our discussion of Season 5, Episode 4: Out of My Mind. Listen Links We have a Patreon account where you can support us and get access to all kinds … Continue reading Episode 92: Out of My Mind
Episode 91: The Replacement
Summary In this episode, Laine and Cory talk about Shiny vs Schlub Xander, Giles being Giles, and where in the hell did Anya get a gun?! Thanks for joining us for this discussion of Season 5, Episode 3: The Replacement Listen Links We have a Patreon account where you can support us and get access to all … Continue reading Episode 91: The Replacement
Episode 90: Real Me
Summary We hope this episode finds you well! We get to talk about how great Giles is, how bad-mom Joyce is back, and the fine hobby of unicorn collecting. Thanks for listening to our discussion of Season 5, Episode 2: Real Me! Listen Links We have a Patreon account where you can support us and get access … Continue reading Episode 90: Real Me
Episode 89: Buffy Vs. Dracula
Summary Thanks for joining us in the new year for a new season of Buffy! We talk about how great Giles is, roof wolves, and whether this all the monks' doing. Thanks again for listening to our discussion of Season 5, Episode 1: Buffy Vs. Dracula. Listen Links We have a Patreon account where you can support … Continue reading Episode 89: Buffy Vs. Dracula
Episode 88: Season 4 Wrap Up
Summary Woohoo! Season 4 in the books! Join us for a discussion on themes and characters of the season, stats, and of course the Season 4 In Memoriam. Thanks for listening to our wrap up of Season 4 of Buffy the Vampire Slayer! Listen Links We have a Patreon account where you can support us and get … Continue reading Episode 88: Season 4 Wrap Up
Episode 87: Restless
Summary In this episode, Cory and Laine discuss the meaning of dreams, the First Slayer, and of course- The Cheese Man! Thanks for listening to our discussion on Season 4, Episode 22: Restless. Listen Links We have a Patreon account where you can support us and get access to all kinds of fun things! You can follow … Continue reading Episode 87: Restless
Episode 86: Primeval
Summary In this episode, Cory and Laine discuss rappelling, what Maggie Walsh is hiding under her coat, and the conclusion of the Initiative arc. Thanks for joining us for our discussion of Season 4, Episode 21: Primeval. Listen Links We have a Patreon account where you can support us and get access to all kinds of fun … Continue reading Episode 86: Primeval
Episode 85: The Yoko Factor
Summary On today's episode, Cory and Laine discuss Adam's surprising lack of Beatle knowledge, Giles' drunkenness (and how Cory hates it), and just how frustrating we find the hand-waviness of this episode. Thanks for listening to our discussion of Season 4, Episode 20: The Yoko Factor. Listen Links We have a Patreon account where you can support … Continue reading Episode 85: The Yoko Factor
Episode 84: New Moon Rising
Summary In this one we sip tea with Miss Edith about Oz's last time in Sunnydale, Spike and Adam, and Willow coming out to Buffy! Thanks for joining us for Season 4, Episode 19: New Moon Rising. Listen Links We have a Patreon account where you can support us and get access to all kinds of fun … Continue reading Episode 84: New Moon Rising
Episode 83: Where the Wild Things Are
Summary Thanks for joining us today as we discuss an episode we hate, but as always enjoy talking it over with each other! We talk Xander and Anya's lack of peripheral vision, Giles' singing, and a sudden appearance of vines. Thanks for listening to our discussion of Season 4, Episode 18: Where the Wild Things … Continue reading Episode 83: Where the Wild Things Are
Episode 82: Superstar
Summary Cory and Laine discuss what turns out to be a surprising favorite- Superstar! We talk proper ways to leave a coffee date, bizarro worlds, and really dumb bears. Thanks for listening to our discussion on Season 4, Episode 17: Superstar. Listen Links We have a Patreon account where you can support us and get access to … Continue reading Episode 82: Superstar
Episode 81: Special Episode 5×5 and Sanctuary
Summary In this episode, Cory and Laine discuss both episodes from Angel, 5x5 and Sanctuary! We talk about Faith's style of dancing, Buffy and Angel's argument, and just what do the initials "L. M." stand for?? Thanks for listening to our discussion of Angel Season 1, Episodes 18 and 19- Five by Five and Sanctuary! … Continue reading Episode 81: Special Episode 5×5 and Sanctuary
Episode 80: Who Are You?
Summary In this episode we discuss Baith and Fuffy, Cory's frustration with Spike, and of course, why it's wrong. Thank you for listening to our discussion of Season 4, Episode 16: Who Are You? Listen Links We have a Patreon account where you can support us and get access to all kinds of fun things! You can follow … Continue reading Episode 80: Who Are You?
Episode 79: This Year’s Girl
Summary In this episode, Cory and Laine talk about dream sequences, natural hisssstory museums, and all the Terminator references! We hope you enjoy our discussion as much as Faith enjoys a bold red lip. Thanks for listening to our discussion of Season 4, Episode 15: This Year's Girl. Listen Links We have a Patreon account where you … Continue reading Episode 79: This Year’s Girl
Episode 78: Goodbye Iowa
Summary In this episode, Laine and Cory discuss David Boreanaz's Acting School for Pain, how cute Tara and Willow are, and we spend entirely too much time talking about floppy discs. Thanks for listening to our discussion of Season 4, Episode 14: Goodbye Iowa. Listen Links We have a Patreon account where you can support us and … Continue reading Episode 78: Goodbye Iowa
Episode 77: The I in Team
Summary We're back to our episode recaps this time with talks about weird sexual euphemisms, how much Cory hates Dr. Angleman, and Riley's golden retriever energy. Thanks for listening to our discussion of Season 4, Episode 13: The I in Team. Listen Links We have a Patreon account where you can support us and get access to … Continue reading Episode 77: The I in Team
Episode 76: The Myth of Frankenstein
Summary Thanks for listening to our latest "Myth of..." episode! Laine and Cory discuss how Frankenstein was written and its influence, the many movies (both traditional and our hot takes on "modern Frankensteins"), and the themes we see echoed in our favorite show- Buffy! We'll resume our episode recap/discussion next time! We hope this little … Continue reading Episode 76: The Myth of Frankenstein
Episode 75: A New Man
Summary Thanks so much for listening to our discussion on Season 4, Episode 12: A New Man! We talk about Giles vs. Walsh, Ethan Rayne, and of course, our namesake! Listen Links We have a Patreon account where you can support us and get access to all kinds of fun things! You can follow us on Twitter or Facebook. We … Continue reading Episode 75: A New Man
Episode 74: Doomed
Summary In this episode, we talk about earthquakes, Hawaiian shirts, and the horrors of going back to high school! Thanks for listening to our discussion of Season 4, Episode 11: Doomed. Listen Links We have a Patreon account where you can support us and get access to all kinds of fun things! You can follow us on Twitter or Facebook. … Continue reading Episode 74: Doomed
Episode 73: Hush
Summary Thanks for listening to our discussion of one of the creepiest episodes of Buffy- Hush! We're excited to talk about The Gentlemen, of course, but also Buffy and Riley's first kiss, Willow and Tara's first handhold, and everyone's first instinct when the whole town loses their voices- trash can fires! Listen Links We have … Continue reading Episode 73: Hush
Episode 72: Something Blue
Summary In this episode, Cory and Laine discuss the best place to have an outdoor wedding to someone flammable, Willow's coping mechanisms, and how amazing Anya is. Thanks for listening to our discussion of Season 4, Episode 9: Something Blue. Listen Links We have a Patreon account where you can support us and get access to all … Continue reading Episode 72: Something Blue
Episode 71: Pangs
Summary In this episode, Laine and Cory discuss how sweet Anya is, the fashion of the late 90s, Angel's lurking, and of course Buffy and Spike. On a more serious note, while we discuss a fictionalized version of the Chumash, I think it's important to remember that the Chumash people are a real tribe that … Continue reading Episode 71: Pangs
Episode 70: The Initiative
Summary For this episode, Cory and Laine talk about how Forrest might be Sid the Dummy, Buffy's "cutesy klutziness," and cheese. Oh, and of course the big government lab hiding beneath Lowell house! Thanks for listening to our discussion of Season 4, Episode 7: The Initiative. Listen Links We have a Patreon account where you can support … Continue reading Episode 70: The Initiative
Episode 69: Wild at Heart
Summary This episode Cory and Laine discuss the heartbreak that is Oz and Willow's breakup, Xander's surprisingly good advice, and Buffy being an amazing friend. Thank you for listening to our discussion of Season 4, Episode 6: Wild at Heart. Listen Links We have a Patreon account where you can support us and get access to all … Continue reading Episode 69: Wild at Heart
Episode 68: Beer Bad
Summary This episode Cory and Laine discuss Xander's search for belonging, Willow and Oz's preamble to a breakup, and of course, as Willow would say, Poophead Parker. Thank you for listening to our discussion of Season 4, Episode 5: Beer Bad. Listen Links We have a Patreon account where you can support us and get access to … Continue reading Episode 68: Beer Bad
Episode 67: Fear, Itself
Summary In this episode, Cory and Laine discuss the Scoobies' fears, Power Rangers, and wittle fear demons! Thanks for listening to our discussion of Season 4, Episode 4: Fear, Itself. Listen Links We have a Patreon account where you can support us and get access to all kinds of fun things! You can follow us on Twitter or Facebook. We … Continue reading Episode 67: Fear, Itself
Episode 66: The Harsh Light of Day
Summary In this episode, Cory and Laine discuss how Buffy handles Parker, how Harmony handles Spike, and how Xander handles a juice box. Thanks for listening to our discussion of Season 4, Episode 3: The Harsh Light of Day. Listen Links We have a Patreon account where you can support us and get access to all kinds … Continue reading Episode 66: The Harsh Light of Day
Episode 65: Living Conditions
Summary In this episode, Cory and I talk about Kathy's music, Parker's flirting, and Buffy's disgusting gum habits. We also offer up some ideas of what we think might help this episode, especially the ending. Thanks for listening to our discussion of Season 4, Episode 2: Living Conditions. Listen Links We have a Patreon account where you … Continue reading Episode 65: Living Conditions
Episode 64: The Freshmen
Summary We're back with Season 4, Episode 1- The Freshmen! Cory and Laine talk about Maugham's book Of Human Bondage, our favorite Mandalorian Pedro Pascal, and take a nostalgic look back at our own high school experiences in the 90's. Thank you for listening to our discussion of Season 4, Episode 1: The Freshmen Listen … Continue reading Episode 64: The Freshmen
Episode 63: Season 3 Wrap Up
Summary In this episode, Cory and Laine go through their thoughts on weakest characters, would they change any ratings, and of course a list of the deceased. Thank you for listening to our wrap up on all of Season 3! Listen Links We have a Patreon account where you can support us and get access to all … Continue reading Episode 63: Season 3 Wrap Up
Episode 62: Graduation Day, Part 2
Summary In this episode, Cory and Laine talk about attacks with hummus, Buffy and Angel melodrama, and the whole school working together! Thanks for listening to our discussion of Season 3, Episode 22- Graduation Day, Part 2. Listen Links We have a Patreon account where you can support us and get access to all kinds of fun … Continue reading Episode 62: Graduation Day, Part 2
Episode 61: Graduation Day, Part 1
Summary In this episode, Cory and Laine discuss all the buildup Graduation Day, Part 1 brings! The Mayor threatening to eat people, the nuances of calling someone a brat, and of course the return of the Big Ole Honkin' Knife. Thanks for listening to our discussion of Season 3, Episode 21- Graduation Day, Part 1. … Continue reading Episode 61: Graduation Day, Part 1
Episode 60: The Prom
Summary In this episode, Cory and Laine discuss of one of their favorite episodes! Umbrellas, devil dogs, formal wear...what more could you ask for? 😀 Thanks for listening to our discussion of Season 3, Episode 20- The Prom. Listen Links We have a Patreon account where you can support us and get access to all kinds of … Continue reading Episode 60: The Prom
Episode 59: Choices
Summary In this episode, Cory and Laine chat about the fatherly advice from the mayor, big ole honkin' knives, and how Willow's love for books outweighs her love for self preservation. Thanks so much for listening to our discussion of Season 3, Episode 19: Choices. Listen Links We have a Patreon account where you can support us … Continue reading Episode 59: Choices
Episode 58: Earshot
Summary In this episode, Laine and Cory get into some heavy themes, (like why this episode was pushed back so far in the year), but we manage to talk about some fun stuff too. We get into Cordelia being an open book, Angel's thoughts being like a mirror, and Buffy's potion being like a lava … Continue reading Episode 58: Earshot
Episode 57: Enemies
Summary This episode Cory and Laine discuss Enemies. We talk naughty engravings, how demons get the best baritone voices, and of course Xander getting punched. Thanks for listening! Listen Links We have a Patreon account where you can support us and get access to all kinds of fun things! You can follow us on Twitter or Facebook. We also have … Continue reading Episode 57: Enemies
Episode 56: Dopplegangland
Summary Thanks for joining us! Cory and Laine get to talking about temporal folds, what makes for a "powerful Wicca," and how Willow really was the best of us. Much better than Xander. Thanks for listening to Season 3, Episode 16- Dopplegangland. Listen Links We have a Patreon account where you can support us and get access … Continue reading Episode 56: Dopplegangland
Episode 55: Consequences
Summary Thanks for joining us for our episode on Consequences. Cory and I talk about Angel and his new use of a baseball bat, the overalls of sadness, and we mourn Mr. Trick. Just a heads up, my (Laine) audio drops in volume around the 1 hour mark. I turned up the audio as far … Continue reading Episode 55: Consequences
Episode 54: Bad Girls
Summary In today's episode, we talk about Balthazar, Wesley, and badass Angel entrances. Thank you for listening to our discussion of Season 3, Episode 14: Bad Girls. Listen Links We have a Patreon account where you can support us and get access to all kinds of fun things! You can follow us on Twitter or Facebook. We also have a … Continue reading Episode 54: Bad Girls
Episode 53: The Zeppo
Summary This time we discuss one of Cory's favorite episodes- The Zeppo! We talk about the melodrama, baking cakes, and how Xander really comes into his own. Thank you for listening to our discussion of Season 3, Episode 13: The Zeppo Listen Links We have a Patreon account where you can support us and get access to … Continue reading Episode 53: The Zeppo
Episode 52: Helpless
Summary Cory and Laine discuss Zachary Kralik, defunct web browsers, and how all our father figures disappoint us in this episode. Thank you for listening to our discussion of Season 3, Episode 12: Helpless Listen Links We have a Patreon account where you can support us and get access to all kinds of fun things! You can … Continue reading Episode 52: Helpless
Episode 51: Gingerbread
Summary In this episode, Cory and Laine end up discussing a few serious things, like the Satanic Panic, the folklore behind certain stories and how real they might be, and why this episode can be hard for us to watch.And we also discuss the silly things, like, where Oz's super sniffer went, how ridiculous the … Continue reading Episode 51: Gingerbread
Episode 50: Amends
Summary In this episode, Cory and I talk about our frustrations with this episode, but also some of the really great things we get! We'd love to hear your opinions, especially since this episode seems to be pretty polarizing. So please, leave a comment or send an email- we'd love to hear from you! Thanks … Continue reading Episode 50: Amends
Episode 49: The Wish
Summary In this episode, Cory and Laine discuss all the new fun things introduced in the episode, plus a few old favorites. We get The Master! Vampire Willow! Cleveland! And of course, Anya! Thank you for listening to our discussion of Season 3, Episode 9- The Wish. Listen Links We have a Patreon account where you can … Continue reading Episode 49: The Wish