Rewatchable: Buffy The Vampire Slayer

Join us as we discuss Buffy the Vampire Slayer season 5, episode 18, "Intervention" and Angel season 2, episode 18, "Dead End." Superfans: Karen and Natalie Newbies: Ariana and Mitch Fun Facts: Karen bought tea! Natalie tricked us all into loving Lindsey, a loser that can sing, oh, and Harry Styles is Natalie’s favorite celebrity of all time. In an apocalypse, Mitch would be a Pee-on and apparently Karen is evil or something. And Ariana wants it known for the record that she is not evil and defended Hufflepuffs ever at the roller rink. Buffy the Vampire Slayer season 5, episode 18, "Intervention": -Synopsis -The Problematic First Slayer is back! -But kinda, not really? It's complicated. -Death is Buffy’s gift. This is significant or something. -We do have affection for the Buffy bot, even if she does exist for some creepy reasons. -Spike is a bit of an remarkable being considering he's a vampire without a soul. -Buffy is Spike’s alarm clock. -But does she actually have any dormant feelings for

Join us as we discuss Buffy the Vampire Slayer season 5, episode 17, "Forever" and Angel season 2, episode 17, "Disharmony." Superfans: Caitlin and Maj Newbies: Kristen and Brittany Fun Facts: Kristen knows that The 100 Pops exist thanks to pictures at Wondercon. She is now on a mission to collect them all. Brittany has seen this episode of Buffy before and decided that the show was not for her. And yet, here we are. Maj watched all of 13 Reasons Why and cried a lot. Brittany had to take a break at episode 7 and then had to watch 30 Rock to lighten the mood. Caitlin is jazzed that baseball is back and just in case you missed it last year, she is a Braves fan. Buffy the Vampire Slayer season 5, episode 17, "Forever": -Synopsis -Buffy is in work-mode while trying to get through Joyce's death -Do we need dear old dad? -Willow and Xander are also dealing with this in their own way -Remember Spike and Joyce were friends -What did we think of the funeral? -Angel goes back to be with Buffy if only for

Join us as we discuss Buffy the Vampire Slayer season 5, episode 16, "The Body," and Angel season 2, episode 16, "Epiphany." Superfans: Karen and Natalie Newbies: Mitch and Ariana Fun Facts: Mitch will become a millionaire app maker, Ariana is superstitious, Natalie is going to see David Boreanaz, and Karen is pleasantly tall. Buffy the Vampire Slayer season 5, episode 16, "The Body": -Synopsis -Ariana cleans her bathroom while she watches Buffy. -This episode is rough, guys. -Do we still hate Joyce? -We talk a lot about the stylistic choices of this episode. -We all interpret the moments a little differently and come at them with our own experiences. -Mitch is regretting that time he wished Joyce dead. -Joss did such a good job of making every moment of this episode hit as hard as possible. -What did we think of the way Buffy reacted to her mother’s death? -How does Ariana feel about Buffy after this episode? -Did Buffy intentionally lie to Giles on the phone? -The fact that Dawn is not techni

Join us as we discuss Buffy the Vampire Slayer season 5, episode 15, "I Was Made to Love You," and Angel season 2, episode 15, "Reprise." Superfans: Caitlin and Maj Newbies: Brittany and Kristen Check out the Tumblr! It's updated and pretty! Fun Facts: Kristen is going to a romance book convention! Seriously, if you ever need to talk about romance novels talk to Kristen! Forget your crazy aunt's romance novels, Kristen has some new world romance for everyone. Brittany saw T2 and cannot contain her excitement. Maj is a vault of Jonny Lee Miller secrets. Maj is also getting into hockey with Donya and rooting for American teams. Caitlin got tickets to see Matilda!! Buffy the Vampire Slayer season 5, episode 15, "I Was Made to Love You": -Synopsis -Seeing Joyce's body was jarring -How did Joyce die? Was is natural or this mystery man? -"Welcome to life with Karen" -Warren, can we get a decent geeky guy who doesn't want to destroy the world in the name of sex -The way he programmed her says a lot ab

Join us as we discuss Buffy the Vampire Slayer season 5, episode 14, "Crush," and Angel season 2, episode 14, "Thin Dead Line." Superfans: Karen and Maj Newbies: Ariana and Mitch Fun Facts: Karen is not a morning person, Mitch gets creeped out by the Hunger Games, Maj is disappointed there is no gorilla love story in Kong, and Ariana is obsessed with David Boreanaz and Charisma Carpenter’s kissy-faces. Buffy the Vampire Slayer season 5, episode 14, "Crush": -Synopsis -Do we like how the characters jump from show to show? -Drusilla has magical vampire hair. -Is Xander creepy for liking that Dawn has a crush on him? -Spike gets a kick out of his little nibblet, Dawn. -Dawn is rebelling by putting herself in danger without putting herself in danger. -Is Spike really “in love” with Buffy? -Don’t mock the pomp! -But how does Buffy feel about Spike? -Why do Xander vs. the women react so differently to Spike’s crush? -Should Willow become a soul factory? -Can the bumpy guy ever get a happy ending? -Harmo

Join us as we discuss Buffy the Vampire Slayer season 5, episode 13, "Blood Ties", Angel season 2, episode 13, "Happy Anniversary." Superfans: Natalie and Caitlin Newbies: Brittany and Mitch Fun Facts: Mitch does not work at a certain place that does not give him free things. Brittany has a t-shirt, tote bag, and blanket problem. Natalie hopes that a new generation of fans rises from the ashes for all her favorite band shirts. What the hell was Glee? Was it real? Oh, right this is a Buffy podcast. Caitlin loves Gage. (More than us? Questionable.) Buffy the Vampire Slayer season 5, episode 13, "Blood Ties": -Synopsis -We continue to talk about everything EXCEPT Buffy -Everyone is weird about Dawn because they know the thing -Spike's relationship with Spike blooms -But only in a "niblet" sense -Does the inclusion of Buffy and Dawn's dad change anything? -Dawn and Spike find out that Dawn is the key! -Dawn throws and appropriate tantrum -Joyce tries to keep things normal, but nothing about this is no

Join us as we discuss Buffy the Vampire Slayer season 5, episode 12, "Checkpoint", Angel season 2, episode 12, "Blood Money." Superfans: Karen and Maj Newbies: Danielle and Kristen Fun Facts: Karen is excited to have Danielle over for a visit, Danielle tells stories of trying to get invited into Kristen and Karen's apartment, Kristen regales the podcast with tales of an epic Buffy/Angel drinking game, and Maj has begun dabbling in photography. Her first subject: the moon. Buffy the Vampire Slayer season 5, episode 12, "Checkpoint": -Synopsis -Giles wants to punch himself a Watcher... or a whole council. -Retroactive pay = awesome. -Buffy vs. the Watchers Council -Buffy's inferiority complex rears its ugly head. -The Watcher's Council review is every time a female fangirl has had to prove her loyalty through recitation of basic facts (rolls eyes). -Anya has no chill and we love her for it. -Xander is NOT useless and we aren't here for the continued jokes about it. -We've all been Matrix-ed. Dawn

Join us as we discuss Buffy the Vampire Slayer season 5, episode 11, "Triangle", Angel season 2, episode 11, "Redefinition." Superfans: Karen and Natalie Newbies: Brittany and Kristen Fun Facts: Karen wants to talk about how it is 60 degrees in February in Ohio, which is CRAZY! Brittany watched all the screeners of Feud instead of seeing Newsies because it was sold out! Also, she is not getting married. Natalie is going to see Newsies! Kristen has a Roar by Cora Carmack and she is so excited to get reading! Buffy the Vampire Slayer season 5, episode 11, "Triangle": -Even trolls get to have some fun facts! -"Hello, gay now!" -Willow's relationship should not be black and white -Her line is problematic and so are many lines of this time across TV -Anya and Willow finally face-off -Xander can't choose, which is great for the girls but not for his wrist -Let's talk about Anya's past and her creation of Olaf -Consider that Anya is older than EVERYONE (even everyone over on Angel) -The friction betwe

Join us as we embarrass ourselves LIVE and celebrate episode 200 of the podcast! Thanks for sticking around with us this long! All returning hosts: Karen, Ariana, Danielle, Donya, Caitlin, Kristen, Natalie, Brittany, Kyle Fun Facts: We all got our start on Hypable at different times, but who joined last? Who is Maj? And where is Mitch?! Two truths and a lie! Who never broke a bone? Who was proposed to by a member of the Glee gang? And who is seeing Waitress this weekend? F**k, Marry, Kill - Buffy edition: We love Buffy and Angel, but someone has to go! Angel, Liam, Angelus Giles, Ripper, Ethan Xander, Riley, Oz Cordelia, Wesley, Lindsey Angel, Spike, Buffy Buffy, Faith, Drusilla The Mayor, The Master, Glory What shows do we want to do: Downtown Abbey, of course! Hannibal, Bomb Girls, Batman Beyond, Charmed, and traumatizing animated series for seven year olds! We have a long, long list! Let's see where the next 200 episodes take us! Contact us! Emai

Join us as we discuss Buffy the Vampire Slayer season 5, episode 10, "Into the Woods" and Angel season 2, episode 10, "Reunion." Superfans: Caitlin and Maj Newbies: Mitch and Ariana Fun Facts: Mitch now owns a giant rhino, Ariana is trying to be more purposeful with her life (and succeeding!), Maj has been relistening to ASoIaF, and Caitlin is super excited about the Super Bowl. Buffy the Vampire Slayer season 5, episode 10, "Into the Woods": -Caitlin isn't so into Taylor Swift. -Joyce is okay! Are we happy about this? -Jike is not a thing. Or is it? -Is Joyce actually out of the woods now? -Is anyone sad that Riley left? -Some parts of this episode made us a little uncomfortable. -But what is Riley's problem? -Do we understand where he's coming from, though? -Why didn't Riley actually stake Spike? -Mitch maybe doesn't think Tara is evil anymore. -How do we feel about Riley leaving and Joyce being okay? -Is revenge sex in the cards for Spuffy? -How did Giles know about the vampires? -Gethan? -T

Join us as we discuss Buffy the Vampire Slayer season 5, episode 9, "Listening to Fear" and Angel season 2, episode 9, "The Trial." Superfans: Karen and Maj Newbies: Brittany and Ariana Fun Facts: Ariana suggests that we all do little things to make us feel better. One suggestion is to help out the IRC a program started by Albert Einstein that aids refugees. Brittany slept for about a 100 years and recommends you do the same. Maj had some elk in her backyard a few weeks ago! Karen has a fuzzy Chewbacca from Funko! Ariana has a Chewbacca onesie and a Chewbacca hat now! Buffy the Vampire Slayer season 5, episode 9, "Listening to Fear": -The gang needs Buffy, but are they really that helpless without her? -The self-doubt, especially in Giles, is odd -The slime aliens look like gross Kakunas -Why is the episode called, "Listening to Fear?" -Did Joyce listen to the monster or was it her brain tumor? -Riley...what...why? -Should we feel bad for Riley? -[Insert Riley appreciation here] -Will Riley's a

Join us as we discuss Buffy the Vampire Slayer season 5, episode 8, "Shadow" and Angel season 2, episode 8, "The Shroud of Rahmon." Superfans: Karen and Caitlin Newbies: Brittany and Mitch Fun Facts: Caitlin is hosting, surprising everyone except Karen! Christmas keeps going for Karen, who received an enamel pin from Brook that says, "Hello, my name is Alexander Hamilton" on it. She is trying not to cry. Mitch is not going to talk about moving, so he complains about Uncrustables. This is Brittany's 100th shownotes for podcasts! Football may tear this podcast apart. Buffy the Vampire Slayer season 5, episode 8, "Shadow": -We finally know the big bad's name -- Glory -Karen's pun is explained finally! "A GLORY-ous red dress" -Is it due time for the big bad to make her debut? -Mitch wanted to see how Dawn fits in this season and it's hard to notice that episodes are passing -We are not a huge fans of white bread -Glory is so old that she pre-dates language -Do we feel like Glory is really threateni

Join us as we discuss Buffy the Vampire Slayer season 5, episode 7, "Fool for Love" and Angel season 2, episode 7, "Darla." Superfans: Karen and Natalie Newbies: Brittany and Kristen Fun Facts: Natalie has her Spike action figure on hand to help her get through this very important episode of Buffy. Did she mention it is her favorite? In a shocking turn of events, this is the first episode Brittany is super excited to discuss. Kristen is binging The 100 before the season 4 premiere and it is a very intense experience. In other binge watching news, Karen is watching Luke Cage and we are all concerned about her level of enthusiasm. Buffy the Vampire Slayer season 5, episode 7, "Fool for Love": -What is it about a favorite episode that gets people excited? Does it mean everything else is downhill after that? -Druspangla is not a thing. The family is called The Whirlwind. -Baby William "the bloody" is the inverse of Giles -Spike is what happens when you take a soul from someone with so much heart -

Join us as we discuss Buffy the Vampire Slayer season 5, episode 6, "Family," and Angel season 2, episode 6, "Guise Will be Guise." Superfans: Caitlin and Natalie Newbies: Mitch and Kristen Fun Facts: Mitch is moving across the country... again. Yay Mitch, but also poor Mitch. Kristen is excited for her Detroit Lions to play the Seattle Seahawks in their playoff game. Go Lions! Caitlin is rooting against Kristen and her Lions, but Kristen totally understands. Caitlin's Falcons are off this week, but she's hoping for a Seattle win for an easier road to the Superbowl. Yay sports! Natalie hasn't been to American sporting events, but she's been to a couple of ballparks, including Comerica Park with the giant sculpted Tigers outside the park. Buffy the Vampire Slayer season 5, episode 6, "Family": -Synopsis -We go on a bit of an Amy Adams tangent, but Caitlin brings it back around. -So, Buffy knows what's going on with Dawn, and she tells Giles, but decides to keep it a secret from everyone else. Th

Join us as we discuss Buffy the Vampire Slayer season 5, episode 5, "No Place Like Home," and Angel season 2, episode 5, "Dear Boy." Superfans: Karen and Maj Newbies: Ariana and Brittany Fun Facts: Karen's very good internet friend and Buffy superfan Maj is HERE! Maj fills us in on her obsession with podcasts and reveals that she once read a book series just to listen to a podcast! She also learned English when she was four by watching Cartoon Network! Oh and she's from Norway! Ariana was Natalie's secret Santa, but she isn't getting it any time soon. Karen and Brittany played charades this weekend and stake was the clue! Buffy the Vampire Slayer season 5, episode 5, "No Place Like Home": -The big Dawn reveal -- did we see it coming? -Clare Kramer (yes, from Bring it On): Who is she? -We're very...confused? -The monks played an elaborate trick with built-in memories -Teen Wolf is doing something similar! But not really -Anya and Clare are very similar, but she has a more ominous presence -Giles is

Join us as we discuss Buffy the Vampire Slayer season 5, episode 4, "Out of My Mind," and Angel season 2, episode 4, "Untouched." Superfans: Caitlin and Karen Newbies: Ariana and Mitch Fun Facts: Ariana is enjoying some peppermint hot chocolate that is not from Starbucks, Mitch cannot stop singing the praises of the White Hot Chocolate at Starbucks, Karen is back home in New York and apparently has a history of cheating as a child that she refuses to believe, and Caitlin is excited to be making ricotta cookies as soon as they finish recording. Buffy the Vampire Slayer season 5, episode 4, "Out of My Mind": -Synopsis -Thoughts on Riley. -Is Riley on his way out? -Buffy's speech at the end was definitely a highlight of this episode. -Spike most definitely wants to go back to being a full vampire. -That dream man. Did you know it wasn't real? Or did you buy into it? -Is Spuffy going to be a thing? -Has Spike been trying to get Buffy's attention this whole season? Does he have feelings? Does SHE? -

Join us as we discuss Buffy the Vampire Slayer season 5, episode 3, "The Replacement," and Angel season 2, episode 3, "First Impressions." Superfans: Karen and Deidre Newbies: Ariana and Brittany Fun Facts: Deidre is Karen's best friend and our new superfan! Deidre's cat is going crazy and has his own Instagram. Brittany forgot we were recording, but it's okay she made it happen. Ariana rewatched all of the Cordelia and Angel scenes in Buffy and appreciated their budding friendship. Buffy the Vampire Slayer season 5, episode 3, "The Replacement": -Anya and Natalie are alike, do you see it? -Xander is back in the spotlight, how do we feel about him? -Maybe we can finally get Xander to recognize his full potential! -It was interesting that no one had a problem accepting both sides of Xander -Anya has a huge issue with mortality -Where does Anya live? -This Toth guy was... useless? -Did we know that Xander was not evil? -Dawn, what do we know about her? Why don't we have any answers? -Their dynami

Join us as we discuss Buffy the Vampire Slayer season 5, episode 2, "Real Me," and Angel season 2, episode 2, "Are You Now or Have You Ever Been." Superfans: Caitlin and Karen Newbies: Kristen and Mitch Fun Facts: Kristen is not-so-excited about the snow she's expecting in Ohio, but she added to her Sven collection last night, so that's good fun. Mitch adds that he saw Sven on the new Frozen ride at Epcot. Karen got herself some yummy Buffalo mac and cheese that was almost cheese soup. And Caitlin gives us our weekly Gage update, including the fact that he has made it outside like 10 feet or so! Buffy the Vampire Slayer season 5, episode 2, "Real Me": -Synopsis -First thoughts about Dawn. We were introduced to her last episode, but now we actually meet her. -What was up with that crazy man? Does Dawn belong, or doesn't she? -Dawn's presence has affected Buffy's personality, do we like it? Or is it kinda obnoxious? -Is Dawn a character from a different Buffy-verse? Are we now in Dawn-verse? Are

Join us as we discuss Buffy the Vampire Slayer season 5, episode 1, "Buffy vs. Dracula," and Angel season 2, episode 1, "Judgement." Superfans: Caitlin and Karen Newbies: Danielle and Mitch Fun Facts: Mitch is allergic to the mold in Seattle, Caitlin is no longer super unemployed and will be teaching five classes across two separate colleges, Danielle is getting a jump start on her Oscar bait/best picture watching, and Karen is actually getting into the Christmas spirit this year but can't wear her fun Christmas sweater because it still has an electronic tag on it. Buffy the Vampire Slayer season 5, episode 1, "Buffy vs. Dracula": -Synopsis -How do we feel about this sort of gimmicky episode? Was it fun or obnoxious? -Spoiler alert, everyone pretty much enjoyed it. -Do we think Dracula will be coming back at some point, whether it's as just an appearance or as the big bad? -Anya is now a series regular. FINALLY. -But are they bringing Anya into the "series regular" fold in order to kill her off? -

Join us as we discuss Buffy the Vampire Slayer season 4, episode 21, "Primeval," and Angel season 1, episode 21, "Blind Date." Superfans: Natalie Newbies: Brittany, Kristen and Ariana Fun Facts: Brittany has found a podcast host support system over at The West Wing Weekly. Ariana saw Fantastic Beasts and is going to have a Potter themed party! Karen left Kristen all alone, BUT she did get to take down all of Halloween decorations and put up all the Christmas gear! Natalie has a hard time wrapping her head around decorating for holidays, but she is having a winter Christmas! Buffy the Vampire Slayer season 4, episode 21, "Primeval": -Two very respectful deaths are had -Umm... where do we go from here? -Buffy is very self-contained show, so this format is new -Supernatural, Once Upon a Time, Game of Thrones do this frequently -How do we feel about monsters reflecting what the characters are going through? -Did Adam ever feel like a threat? -What could have made season 4 better? -Adam and Riley chip