Summary Thanks for joining us for our discussion of this unique episode! Four different major storylines (and four different writers to go with it), some pretty intense horror elements, and for the first time- no Xander. We'd love to hear your thoughts! Listen Links We have a Patreon account where you can support us and get access … Continue reading Episode 144: Conversations with Dead People →

Summary Come join us in discussing this episode of Buffy! We talk about Spike's current role, Dawn and Buffy's relationship, and ahhhh…RJ! This is a weird (but honestly still pretty fun!) episode and we're glad to have you join us. Listen Links We have a Patreon account where you can support us and get access to all … Continue reading Episode 143: Him →

Summary Another great episode as we keep trekking through Season 7! We talk Aud to Anyanka to Anya, the infamous argument ("It is always different!"), and of course, being His Misses. Thank you for listening, we really hope you enjoy! Listen Links We have a Patreon account where you can support us and get access to all … Continue reading Episode 142: Selfless →

Summary Wow did we love this episode! We really enjoyed the discussion and hope you do too. We end up talking about the show really finding the character of Dawn this season, how real of a character Cassie feels, and just how much this episode really gets to us. Thank you so much for listening! … Continue reading Episode 141: Help →

Summary In this episode, we talk about how fun it is to pose Dawn, how scary Gnarl is, and how this episode has the vibes of a Season 3 episode and we love it for that! Thank you for joining us, and thanks for listening! Listen Links We have a Patreon account where you can support us … Continue reading Episode 140: Same Time, Same Place →

Summary In this episode, we check in with little Rocky, who is doing just fine, talk about how much we love Dawn, and how Anya's yearning for the side of good again. We're enjoying Season 7 and our discussions about it so far, and we just want to say thank you so much for listening … Continue reading Episode 139: Beneath You →

Summary For this episode, we talk about the intro of Robin Wood, the new Sunnydale High, and the fun of the First. It's Season 7, Episode 1, "Lessons." 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 138: Lessons →

Summary We talk about where this season ends up in our ratings (ratings end around the 9:45 min mark, if you don't want all the numbers and averages talk), we mourn the fallen, and nerd out about Buffy with both Star Wars and Star Trek. Thank you so much for listening to our Season 6 … Continue reading Episode 137: Season 6 Wrap-Up →

Summary In this episode, we talk about Clippy making a comeback, how it really HAS been Agatha all along, and really get in our feelings about the finale of Season 6, Episode 22: Grave. 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 136: Grave →

Summary In this episode, we talk about the nature of "Dark Willow," Selena Gomez memes, and driving just by gesturing emphatically! Thanks for listening to our discussion of Season 6, Episode 21: Two to Go. 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 135: Two to Go →

Summary In this episode, we find out that Cory has a great Doofenshmirtz impression, we hate puritanical ideas around sex, and we looove Emma Caulfield's performance. Listen 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 threadless shop here! … Continue reading Episode 132: Entropy →

Summary In this episode, we talk about new writers and directors, the return of the human tire fire that is Hank Summers, and THAT DANG ENDING! Listen 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 threadless shop here! … Continue reading Episode 131: Normal Again →

Summary Join us as we talk about how much we love Clem, lots of scenes around formal wear, and how much Emma Caulfield really sells her love and heartbreak. Listen 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 130: Hells Bells →

Summary Join us as we talk about the return of Riley, tv jingles that never leave our brains, and the reveal of The Doctor (but you know, not *that* Doctor). Thanks for listening to our discussion of Season 6, Episode 15: As You Were. Listen We have a Patreon account where you can support us and get access … Continue reading Episode 129: As You Were →

Summary Please come join us for our most parent-y discussion yet! Cory campaigns for justice for Sophie, Laine *definitely* knows how to pronounce "anachronism," and we love how fierce Tara is in this one. Thanks for listening to our discussion of Season 6, Episode 14: Older and Far Away. Listen Links We have a Patreon account where … Continue reading Episode 128: Older and Far Away →

Summary In this episode we're feeling the weird wibbly-wobbliness of time as we discuss multiple great performances this episode, SMG's apparent hate of this episode in particular, and of course, the prevalence of swing in the late 90s, If you or anyone you know is dealing with sexual assault, please seek help by calling the … Continue reading Episode 127: Dead Things →

Summary We discuss lots in this episode- Soylent green, Amy's villain origin story, and of course Buffy going to work! Thanks for joining us for this discussion of Season 6, Episode 12: Doublemeat Palace. 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 126: Doublemeat Palace →

Summary In this episode we discuss Willow's detective skills, the significance of getting bangs, and weird ear waggles. Also, just an upfront warning that we get into the Spike and Buffy dynamics pretty heavily in this one, and just want anyone who struggles with that may want to avoid this one. Take care of yourself … Continue reading Episode 125: Gone →

Summary We'll be up front- we hated this one! But we got to record together in the same room, so at least we had a great time talking about it! The sound quality is a little wonky on this one, unfortunately, but it will be back to normal for the next one. We talk our … Continue reading Episode 124: Wrecked →

Summary We talk about how no one is mad at Willow after forcing them re-remember every movie they've ever seen, the finer points of Kenner Star Wars collectibles, and the benefits of landline telephones. We hope you enjoy, and as always, thanks for listening to Season 6, Episode 9, "Smashed." Listen Links We have a Patreon account … Continue reading Episode 123: Smashed →

Summary We talk about the silly monster of the week (he's a card shark, y'all. 'cause he's a..he's a shark), the devastation Michelle Branch brings, and the choices characters make. But it's a fun one anyway, we promise! Thank you for joining us for this discussion of Season 6, Episode 8: Tabula Rasa. Listen Links … Continue reading Episode 122: Tabula Rasa →

Summary The musical episode is finally here! It has us discussing way too many musicals, Buffy's depression, Giles' inane reasons for leaving, and of course, all the songs! Thank you for joining us for this discussion of Season 6, Episode 7: Once More, With Feeling. Listen Links We have a Patreon account where you can support us … Continue reading Episode 121: Once More, With Feeling →

Summary In this one, we talk about the Scoobies falling for their own round-robin tricks, Dawn canonically being a centaur, and we debate what is and isn't "too much magic." It's time for Season 6, Episode 6, "All the Way." Thanks for listening! Listen Download: Episode 120 - All the Way Play: Links We have … Continue reading Episode 120: All The Way →

Summary We're discussing the concept of Black and White magic within the Buffyverse in this sort-of crossover episode with our other podcast (New World Witchery) where we discuss the etymology and history of the concept of Black and White magic. Thanks for listening! Listen Download: Episode 119 - The Myth of Black and White Magic … Continue reading Episode 119: The Myth of Black and White Magic →

Summary Hello and thanks for listening to our discussion of Life Serial! We talk about the Trio, how Moonraker really was inexcusable, and how capable we find Buffy this episode (and how happy that makes us!). Listen Download: Episode 118 - Life Serial Links We have a Patreon account where you can support us and get access … Continue reading Episode 118: Life Serial →

Summary In this episode, we're talking about Mmmmm'Fashnik, the Trio, and FULL. COPPER. REPIPES! Thank you for joining us for our discussion of Season 6, Episode 4: Flooded. 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 Facebook. We also have … Continue reading Episode 117: Flooded →

Summary This episode, we've got warp effects, Evil Dead-esque zooms, and fun pyrotechnics! And best of all, we ended up really loving this one. We hope you enjoy our discussion of Season 6, Episode 3: After Life. Thanks for listening! Listen Links We have a Patreon account where you can support us and get access to all … Continue reading Episode 116: After Life →

Summary Hello and thanks for joining us for the second part of the Buffy Season 6 premier!  We talk about Willow and her trajectory this season, how much we hate the bikers, and how much we love a good manwich. Thanks for listening to our discussion of Season 6, Episode 2: Bargaining Part 2. Listen … Continue reading Episode 115: Bargaining Part 2 →

Summary In this episode, we really get into the characters and their motivations, the bikers (booo), Dawn's character (yaaay!), and the cinematic masterpiece that is The Mummy. We hope you enjoy this episode, and thank you so much for listening to our discussion of Season 6, Episode 1: Bargaining Part 1. Listen Links We have … Continue reading Episode 114: Bargaining Part 1 →

Summary In this episode, we talk about the Myth of the Robot in literature, television, and movies.  We talk about Asimov's Laws of Robotics, Metropolis to Blade Runner, and then of course the robots we've known and loved in the Buffyverse. Thanks for listening! Listen Links We have a Patreon account where you can support us and … Continue reading Episode 112: The Myth of the Robot →

Summary Hello everyone! Here is our Season 5 wrap up episode. We talk about where the season ranks overall for us, character arcs, strongest (and weakest) characters, and moving into season 6. Thank you for listening! Listen Links We have a Patreon account where you can support us and get access to all kinds of fun things!  … Continue reading Episode 111: Season 5 Wrap Up →

Summary In this episode, Cory and Laine discuss the end of Season Five. In this one, we talk about how much we love helpful Anya, Spike's vulnerability, and Buffy's gift. Thank you for listening to our discussion of Season 5, Episode 22: The Gift Listen Links We have a Patreon account where you can support us and … Continue reading Episode 110: The Gift →

Summary In this episode, Cory and Laine talk about Ben's panic room, how great Willow is this episode, and how there may be some connection between Glory and Ben. Thanks for joining us for our discussion of Season 5, Episode 21: The Weight of the World. Listen Links We have a Patreon account where you can support … Continue reading Episode 109: The Weight of the World →

Summary Join Cory and Laine as we discuss Spike's driving, the Knights' larping, and Giles' impaling! Thank you for listening to our discussion of Season 5, Episode 20: Spiral. 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 … Continue reading Episode 108: Spiral →

Summary For this episode, Laine and Cory talk about sibling dynamics, Tara and Willow's first big fight, and bags of knives! Thanks for listening to our discussion of Season 5, Episode 19: Tough Love. 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 107: Tough Love →

Summary In this episode, we discuss the introduction of the Buffy-bot, the mystical nature of the hokey pokey, and- OF COURSE- the limp and broken body of Bob Barker. Thank you for listening to our discussion of Season 5, Episode 18: Intervention. Listen Links We have a Patreon account where you can support us and get access … Continue reading Episode 106: Intervention →

Summary In this episode, Cory and Laine have fun talking about Beetlejuice rants, swooning over Angel, and crying over Giles' choice of records. We hope you enjoy! Thanks for listening to our discussion of Season 5, Episode 17: Forever. Listen Links We have a Patreon account where you can support us and get access to all kinds … Continue reading Episode 105: Forever →

Summary Ok, here it is y'all. Our discussion of The Body. We discuss grief and loneliness, how accurate this all feels, and the amazing acting all around. We of course love this episode, but it is a heavy one. We hope we did it justice. Thank you for listening to our discussion of Season 5, … Continue reading Episode 104: The Body →

Summary This episode, Cory and Laine talk April's programming, Anya getting into bitcoin, and how much we love Xander/Buffy heart-to-hearts! Not to mention the introduction to Warren, the Buffybot, and to "the body" this episode too. Thanks for joining us for our discussion of Season 5, Episode 15: I Was Made To Love You. Listen … Continue reading Episode 103: I Was Made To Love You →

Summary In this episode, we discuss the Bronze revamp (no pun intended), Ben's motives, and the return of Miss Edith!!! Thanks for listening to our discussion of Season 5, Episode 14: Crush. 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 … Continue reading Episode 102: Crush →

Summary In this episode, we talk about Dawn's ability to hide in trashcans, Xander's weird take on his crush-status, and how sometimes Cory and I prove that we've been friends for waaaay too long! Thanks for joining us for our discussion of Season 5, Episode 13: Blood Ties. Listen Links We have a Patreon account where you … Continue reading Episode 101: Blood Ties →

Summary Look at that! It's our 100th episode! Thank you so much for being here with us, no matter if it was from episode zero or just last month- we appreciate you. In this episode, we talk about the hatred this show has for professors, how frustrating we find the Watcher's Council, and how intimidating … Continue reading Episode 100: Checkpoint →