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S6. Ep14. Older and Far Away

12 december 2024 | 102 min

As everyone gathers to celebrate Buffy's birthday, a lonely Dawn makes a wish to a vengeance demon--trapping both the Scoobies and guests in the Summers' home. Join Sarah, Tabby, Leah, and guest Andrew as they discuss the missed potential and sloppy writing of the episode, the beacon of hope that is Tara, and how nice it is to have a happy ending.

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S6. Ep13. Dead Things

5 december 2024 | 106 min

When the Trio accidentally kills Katrina in an attempt to make her their sex slave, they frame Buffy for the murder, leading to one of the darkest episodes of the show. Join Sarah, Tabby, Leah, and guest David as they discuss the idea of Spike representing Buffy's shadow side, the show's sudden clarity when it comes to rape, and its subversive portrayal of the toxic side of nerd culture.

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S6. Ep12. Doublemeat Palace

21 november 2024 | 90 min

While Buffy investigates murder at her new job at the Doublemeat Palace, Amy causes Willow to relapse and Anya discusses wedding concerns with an old friend. Join Sarah, Tabby, and Leah as they discuss the show's double standard toward's Buffy's choice of a job, question the reasoning behind the "penis" monster, and slog their way through another paralysis metaphor.

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S6. Ep11. Gone

14 november 2024 | 78 min

Accidentally turned invisible by the Trio, Buffy relishes in avoiding responsibilities while Xander and Willow race to turn her back before she dies. Join Sarah, Tabby, and Leah as they discuss the show holding Buffy to a higher standard compared to its other characters, the lack of focus on other characters, and how the lack of mental health awareness is hampering the show's storytelling

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S6. Ep10. Wrecked

6 november 2024 | 78 min

After a night of poor decisions, Buffy resolves to not sleep with Spike again while Willow experiments with dangerous magic. Join Sarah, Tabby, and Leah as they discuss Willow's breaking point, the toxic start of the Spuffy relationship, and the false idea of mutual abuse.

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S6. Ep9. Smashed

31 oktober 2024 | 112 min

Willow experiments with more extreme magics alongside a newly de-ratted Amy, while Spike discovers that his chip is no longer triggered by Buffy. Join Sarah, Tabby, Leah and guest Robbie as they discuss the continuation of the house metaphor, the missed opportunities with the Willow arc, and of course, the zipper heard 'round the world.

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S6. Ep8. Tabula Rasa

24 oktober 2024 | 91 min

In an attempt to save her relationship with Tara and help Buffy forget her resurrection trauma, Willow casts a forgetting spell that accidentally forces the whole gang to forget who they are. Join Sarah, Leah, and David as they discuss the significance of each person's identity, the throwbacks to 'Anne' and 'Restless', and the importance of Buffy's chosen name.

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S6. Ep7. Once More, With Feeling

17 oktober 2024 | 132 min

A mysterious demon comes into town, causing everyone to break into song and dance while revealing their deepest, darkest fears. Join Sarah, Tabby, and Leah as they discuss the themes, metaphors and musicality of the most popular episode of show!

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S6. Ep6. All the Way

10 oktober 2024 | 110 min

Anya and Xander announce their engagement, Tara and Willow have a major argument over Willow's magic use, and Dawn's crush may or may not be a vampire. Join Sarah, Tabby, and guest, Andrew as they discuss the show's handling of Willow's addiction to magic, the lack of a Dawn arc, and the twist on the metaphor of vampirism.

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S6. Ep5. Life Serial

3 oktober 2024 | 78 min

Unsure of where she fits in, Buffy tries out a few jobs but is repeatedly sabotaged by Warren, Jonathan, and Andrew, as they test her powers and abilities. Join Sarah, Tabby, and Leah as they discuss the themes of social construction vs individual responsibility, facing your fears, and the way the show holds Buffy to a higher standard than its other characters.

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S6. Ep4. Flooded

26 september 2024 | 83 min

Literally flooded with money problems, Buffy attempts to get a loan from the bank that is robbed by a trio of men. Join Sarah, Tabby, and Leah as they discuss the shows' questionable use of metaphor, the symbolism of Giles confronting Willow, and the introduction of the Trio.

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S6. Ep3. After Life

19 september 2024 | 78 min

As everyone adjusts to Buffy's return to the living, something posesses the Scoobies, forcing them to realize that all is not well. Join Sarah, Tabby, and Leah as they discuss the Scoobies' selfishness, the demon's representation of Buffy's subconscious, and the shocking reveal of Buffy being in heaven.

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S6. Ep2. Bargaining Pt. 2

12 september 2024 | 74 min

As the Helion demons terrorize Sunnydale, the Slayer emerges from her grave, disoriented and confused. Join Sarah, Tabby, and Leah as they discuss the parallels between this episode and 'The Gift', the decision to split the premiere into two parts, and the not-so-positive changes to the writing.

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S6. Ep1. Bargaining Pt. 1

5 september 2024 | 78 min

With the Slayer dead, Giles heads back to England, demons take over Sunnydale, and Willow, Xander, Anya, and Tara secretly attempt to resurrect Buffy. Join Sarah, Tabby, and Leah as they discuss the behind the scenes changes, the season theme, and the massive tonal shift of the sixth season.

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Introducing Liz to Buffy: Season 5

27 juni 2024 | 52 min

Was it surprising to find that Buffy had a little sister? Who is Liz's controversial favorite character? What moment made her cry? Join Sarah as she interviews Liz as she watches the show for the very first time!

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Season 5 Spoiler Recap

20 juni 2024 | 76 min

Is Buffy's leap a death wish? Was Giles right to kill Ben? Do the writers view Buffy as to "pure" to get her hands dirty? Join Sarah, Tabby, and Leah as we discuss our listener's thoughts and takes, as well as analyze how this episode fits into the Buffyverse as a whole.

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S5. Ep22. The Gift

13 juni 2024 | 118 min

Buffy and the gang race the clock to rescue Dawn and defeat Glory in the epic season 5 finale. Join Sarah, Tabby, and Leah as they discuss the importance of the episode's lighting, whether or not Giles' decisions are right, and of course, Buffy's gift.

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S5. Ep21. The Weight of the World

30 maj 2024 | 92 min

While Ben and Glory work through their newfound emotions, Willow must try to reach a catatonic Buffy and convince her not to give up. Join Sarah, Tabby, and Leah as they discuss the different decisions each character must wrestle with, the metaphor of Buffy's house and how it relates to her mental state, and the question of whether or not the Slayer wants to die.

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S5. Ep20. Spiral

16 maj 2024 | 79 min

With the secret of Dawn being the Key now out, Buffy scrambles to keep everyone safe, yet in the end it's not enough. Join Sarah, Tabby, and Leah as they discuss the question Dawn and Ben face, the ethical and moral questions the show is bringing up for all the characters, and the use of the knights as a metaphor for destiny.

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S5. Ep19. Tough Love

2 maj 2024 | 82 min

Buffy and Ben struggle with their lives being taken over by their sisters, Tara and Willow have a major fight, a Scooby member gets their brains sucked, and Glory finally discovers who the key is. Join Sarah, Tabby, and Leah as they discuss the symbolism of Buffy dropping out of poetry class, Willow's concerning behavior, and the theme of responsbility and stepping into adulthood.

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S5. Ep18. Intervention

18 april 2024 | 96 min

While Buffy heads to the desert for some soul searching, Spike takes his new Buffy-bot out to play--catching the attention of Glory and her minions. Join Sarah, Tabby, Leah, and guest-host David as they discuss Buffy's over-developed sense of responsibility in contrast to the Scoobies' underdeveloped one, the show's shifted framing of Spike, and that kiss at the end...

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S5. Ep17. Forever

4 april 2024 | 95 min

Feeling neglected and alone as Buffy deals with funeral arrangements, Dawn decides to take grief into her own hands and resurrect Joyce. Join Sarah, Tabby, and Leah as they discuss the episode's nods to the horror short story, 'The Monkey's Paw', Joel Gray's cameo and how his humming is foreshadowing of future events, and the importance of Angel's appearance.

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S5. Ep16. The Body

21 mars 2024 | 108 min

Buffy, Dawn, and the Scoobies grapple with grief after Joyce's sudden death. Join Sarah, Tabby, Leah, and guest, David, as they discuss behind the scenes, negative space, death, and grief.

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S5. Ep15. I Was Made to Love You

7 mars 2024 | 83 min

A strange girl arrives in town looking for her boyfriend, only there's something about her that doesn't seem quite right...join Sarah, Tabby, and Leah as they discuss misogyny, Britney Spears, and finding fulfillment withough being in a relationship.

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S5. Ep14. Crush Ft. Naj Reactions

22 februari 2024 | 100 min

Dru returns to town hoping to rekindle her relationship with Spike as his obsession with Buffy escalates in a dangerous way. Join Sarah, Tabby, and guest, Naj from Najreactions as they discuss the parallels between this episode and season one's 'Angel', the nods to Shakespeare's 'Othello', and whether or not Spike can/does love Buffy.

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S5. Ep13. Blood Ties

8 februari 2024 | 78 min

It's Buffy's 20th birthday, which means something bad is about to happen! Dawn discovers she's the key, leading to a confrontation with Glory and the shocking revelation that Ben and Glory inhabit the same body. Join Sarah and Tabby as they discuss adoption, the history behind blood oaths/bonds, and the symbolism of the Key/Dawn being the color green.

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S5. Ep12. Checkpoint

25 januari 2024 | 82 min

When the Watcher's Council refuses to share vital information about Glory unless Buffy shows that she is "qualified," Buffy makes a discovery about herself that changes everything. Join Sarah, Tabby, and Leah as they discuss the callbacks to season 3's 'Helpless', the episode's metaphor for adulthood, and the way season 5 continues to surprise us.

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S5. Ep11. Triangle

11 januari 2024 | 67 min

With Buffy recovering from Riley's sudden departure, Anya and Willow are forced to face their conflict over...Xander? Join Sarah, Tabby, and Leah as they discuss the episode's handling of Buffy's grief, the parallels between Anya and Willow, and the show's tendency to pit women against each other.

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S5. Ep10. Into the Woods

14 december 2023 | 104 min

Joyce's surgery is successful, and Buffy discovers Riley's infidelity, leading to him rejoining the Initiative and leaving Sunnydale for good. Join Sarah, Tabby, and Leah as they discuss internalized misogyny, the show's sloppy and inconsistent writing of Riley, and how this might be the weakest episode of season 5.

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S5. Ep9. Listening to Fear

30 november 2023 | 84 min

The tumor pressing on Joyce's brain causes her to act erratically, drawing the attention of the horrifying Queller demon. Join Sarah, Tabby, and Leah as they discuss mental health, the loss of childhood innocence, and the significance of these episode in Joyce and Buffy's relationship.

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S5. Ep8. Shadow

9 november 2023 | 82 min

The doctors discover Joyce has a brain tumor, Riley cheats on Buffy with a vamp, and Glory gets dangerously close to discovering that Dawn is the key. Join Sarah, Tabby, and Leah as they discuss the different ways we grieve, what constitutes cheating, and the heaviness of this arc.

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S5. Ep7. Fool for Love

26 oktober 2023 | 104 min

It's the episode you've all been waiting for! Buffy is nearly killed on a routine round in the graveyard, prompting her to seek answers from a known Slayer killer--Spike. Join Sarah, Tabby, Leah, and guests, David and Kimberly as they discuss obsession vs love, unreliable vs reliable narrators, and destructive cycles.

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S5. Ep6. Family

12 oktober 2023 | 114 min

Tara's family appears on the eve of her birthday, threatening to reveal her secret if she doesn't come home with them, while Glory plans an attack against the Slayer. Join Sarah, Tabby, Leah, and guest Catherine, as they discuss found-family, shame culture, and coming out.

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S5. Ep5. No Place Like Home

28 september 2023 | 98 min

In looking for the cause of Joyce's mysterious illness, Buffy barely walks away from a fight with an extremely strong woman and discovers that something is not right about Dawn. Join Sarah, Tabby, and Leah as they discuss themes of sisterhood, found family, and protecting innocence.

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S5. Ep4. Out of My Mind

14 september 2023 | 86 min

After being used as a lab rat for years, Riley's heart is about to give out, forcing Buffy to contact the Initiative for help. Join Sarah, Tabby, and Leah as they discuss the continued parallels between Spike and Riley, the downfall of the Ruffy relationship, and the not-so-subtle comparisons this episode makes to season four's "Doomed."

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S5. Ep3. The Replacement

31 augusti 2023 | 88 min

In an attempt to separate the Slayer from her human self, the demon Toth accidentally divides Xander into two, forcing him to prove his true identity. Join Sarah, Tabby, and Leah as they discuss this season's theme of duality, what this episode says about Buffy, and whether or not Riley loves all of Buffy.

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S5. Ep2. Real Me

17 augusti 2023 | 83 min

A new vampire gang takes out the local magic store owner, giving Giles an idea for a business venture, while Buffy becomes increasingly frustrated with the immaturity of her sister, Dawn. Join Sarah, Tabby, and guest host, Crissy, as they discuss girl-boss Harmony, Dawn's interesting perspective, and who this episode is really trying to tell us about.

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S5. Ep1. Buffy vs. Dracula

3 augusti 2023 | 93 min

Dracula shows up in Sunnydale with his sights set on Buffy, yet even she is not able to resist his charms. Join Sarah, Tabby, and Leah as they discuss the changes to season 5, the hints to Buffy's dark roots, and whether or not this opener sucks. (ha ha)

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Introducing Liz to Buffy: Season 4

29 juni 2023 | 50 min

Back for her annual recap, new watcher, Liz, fills us in on her thoughts for season 4. Listen now to hear her discuss her feelings on Riley, Anya, Spike, as well as her predictions for season 5.

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S4. Ep22. Restless (Live Spoiler/Recap)

15 juni 2023 | 93 min

It's our 3rd annual spoiler recap! Our favorite episode where we're joined by our listeners to discuss the season and the finale in full spoiler-y detail. Join Sarah, Tabby, and Leah as they discuss Xander's fears in "Restless" and how they foreshadow "Hells Bells," Willow's descent into vengeance, Giles' mysogynistic roots, and the history of the First Slayer.

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S4. Ep22. Restless

1 juni 2023 | 109 min

Journey through the minds of each of the Scoobies, as they face their fears and battle the First Slayer. Join Sarah, Tabby, and Leah as they discuss the complex, intriguing, and sometimes confusing dream episode, discussing themes of existentialism, feminism, and even racism.

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S4. Ep21. Primeval

18 maj 2023 | 82 min

Realizing that Spike is the reason for the rift in their relationship, the Scoobies call upon the power of the First Slayer in an effort to defeat Adam. Join Sarah, Tabby, and Leah as they discuss the resolution to the Initiative arc, the final culmination of the masculine vs. feminine theme, and how each member's aspect relates to Buffy.

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S4. Ep20. The Yoko Factor

4 maj 2023 | 80 min

Having teamed up with Adam, Spike begins to manipulate the Scoobies to turn them on one another, while a jealous Riley squares off with Angel. Join Sarah, Tabby, Leah, and guest, Crissy as they discuss honesty, jealousy, and the marks of a healthy relationship.

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S4. Ep19. New Moon Rising

20 april 2023 | 109 min

The return of Oz forces the Scoobies to evaluate their feelings, as Willow must choose between Tara and Oz, Riley must choose between Buffy and the Initiative, and Buffy must decide whether or not to tell Riley about Angel. Join Sarah, Tabby, Leah, and guest host, David, as they discuss themes of bigotry, prejudice, and the show's sticky use of metaphor when portraying marginalized people groups.

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S4. Ep18. Where the Wild Things Are

6 april 2023 | 116 min

Riley and Buffy can't seem to keep their hands off of each other, Anya's frustrated and confused as to why Xander doesn't want sex, and a frat party turns into an orgy. Join Sarah, Tabby, Leah, and guest hosts David and Catherine as they discuss sex, rage, and purity culture.

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S4. Ep17. Superstar

23 mars 2023 | 91 min

The world of Sunnydale is suspiciously centered around Jonathan, Buffy and Riley (kind of?) work through some things, and the Initiative discovers a weakness in Adam's design. Join Sarah, Tabby, and Leah as they discuss themes of consent, assult, and insecurity.

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S4. Ep16. Who Are You?

9 mars 2023 | 110 min

It's Freaky Friday over here in Sunnydale! As Buffy in Faith's body is held hostage by the Watchers, Faith in Buffy's body is ready to do some damage. Join Sarah, Tabby, & Leah as they discuss the Sartrean Look, assault, and what it means to be a Slayer.

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S4. Ep15. This Year's Girl

23 februari 2023 | 105 min

Faith awakens from her coma, full of revenge, and armed with a mysterious present from the Mayor. Join Sarah, Tabby, and Leah as they discuss themes of existentialism, accepting accountability, and the impact of Sartre's Look.

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