Mutant Frenemy: A Joss Whedon Podcast

Mutant Frenemy: A Joss Whedon Podcast

The podcast that's maybe a little too obsessed with the Whedonverse

Episodes

Class Protectors

May 16, 2018 • 42 mins
It’s #WhedonverseWednesday, and this week I’m joined by Philip Ellis and Slayerfest98’s Ian Carlos. Forthe second part of our chat, we talked reboots, remakes and representation.   
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3 Slayers, No Waiting

May 9, 2018 • 35 mins
It's #WhedonverseWednesday, and this week I'm joined by Philip Ellis and Slayerfest98's Ian Carlos. We talked Buffy's impact on pop culture, our favourite episodes and a little of Joss's run on X-Men. 
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Mighty Morphin' Vampire Slayers: Jeff Pruitt Interview

May 2, 2018 • 26 mins
It's #WhedonverseWednesday and this week I'm joined by Jeff Pruitt, the incredible stunt coordiantor from Buffy The Vampire Slayer. Jeff had lots of great behind the scenes stories, and talked about stunts, the legacy of Buffy and how he went from Power Rangers to Vampire Slayers. 
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Roots in the Community - Mark Sheppard at MCM Birmingham

April 11, 2018 • 34 mins
It's #WhedonverseWednesday and this week I've got a treat for you! My wonderful friends at Geeky Brummie shared their audio of Mark Sheppard's press panel from MCM Birmingham. He talks what it means to be a geek, his dislike of the term 'fan', and his experiences working on some of the biggest sci-fi shows around. 
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The Mad Woman in the Attic - Sierra

March 21, 2018 • 19 mins
It's #WhedonverseWednesday, and this week I'm exploring Sierra and the theme of female mental illness in Dollhouse.
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Just Jossing - Joss and TV Tropes

March 7, 2018 • 26 mins
It's #WhedonverseWednesday and David Whitney returns to discuss Joss, tropes and both meanings of 'Jossed'. 
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Much Ado About Something

February 21, 2018 • 34 mins
It's #WhedonverseWednesday and this week, we're going highbrow. I'm joined by David Whitney to discuss Joss Whedon's film of Much Ado About Nothing. Can you really make a movie in your house over 12 days?   You can check out Dave’s cosplay on Facebook at Aces ‘N’ Armor Cosplay, or follow him on Twitter at @DWhit3187, or on Instagram at @acesnarmor.
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Buffy and the Bad Boyfriend Bin

February 14, 2018 • 39 mins
It's #WhedonverseWednesday, and today I've got a Valentine's special for you. I have a gang of gorgeous guests who are going to help me settle the age old Buffy debate; which Buffy boyfriend was the best, and which should be cast out for all time? Let's settle this thing.  You can check out Dave’s cosplay on Facebook at Aces ‘N’ Armor Cosplay, or follow him on Twitter at @DWhit3187, or on Instagram at @acesnarmor. Read Emily’s exce...
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Going to the Special Hell: Who is Shepherd Book?

February 7, 2018 • 35 mins
It's #WhedonverseWednesday, and this week David Whitney returns to discuss Shepherd Book, the Shepherd's Tale and Book's mysterious back story. Warning. spoilers in the episode for the comic if you haven't read it.  You can check out Dave’s cosplay on Facebook at Aces ‘N’ Armor Cosplay, or follow him on Twitter at @DWhit3187, or on Instagram at @acesnarmor.
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The Path Not Chosen: DarkSlayers, Shadow Selves and Souls

January 24, 2018 • 24 mins
It's #WhedonversWednesday! This week, I'm exploring the idea of the path not chosen in Buffy, and looking into the mirroring of Buffy and Faith, and Angel and Spike. 
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What Can I Watch After Whedon?

January 17, 2018 • 30 mins
It's #WhedonverseWednesday! This week, I'm flying solo, but never fear, as I'm here with a whole of lot suggestions for you. In researching this podcast, I am forever finding people talking about how much they miss shows like Buffy and Firefly and that they don't know what to watch that might fill that void. This week, I have a whole heap of recommendations from you, including shows with similar themes, Joss's own influences and wh...
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Future Slayer - Fray

January 10, 2018 • 37 mins
It's #WhedonverseWednesday, and this week, we're talking about Joss's first foray into creating comics. Fray tells the story of a Slayer in the distant future.  I'm joined by Keith Bloomfield to discuss the comic series and it's correlation to Whedon's later work.  Keith Bloomfield is a filmmaker, movie buff and comic collector. Follow him on Twitter @hardluck_hotel. 
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Dress With Some Slink - Firefly Cosplay

January 3, 2018 • 26 mins
It's #WhedonverseWednesday and this week, I'm joined by Laura and David to talk cosplay from Firefly. 
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My Hat Has a Cow

December 27, 2017 • 49 mins
GuestEmily Jayne HallsworthEmily is a blogger, YouTuber and digital content guru. She once wrote for Syfy about the style of Buffy The Vampire Slayer. Her specialist subjects are Buffy's haircuts, building a colourful wardrobe and slaying in style.Emily (@neverwearsblack) on Twitter Never Wears Black - YouTubeneverwearsblack.com Emily (@neverwearsblack) • Instagram photos and videos It's #WhedonverseWednesday and it's time to get...
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It's A Wonderful Life (Unless You're Angelus)

December 20, 2017 • 38 mins
GuestDavid WhitneyDavid Whitney is George's very understanding fiancé. He is a cosplayer and full-time nerd. His specialist subjects are X-Men comics, Gundam robots and how to deal with a Whedon obsessed partner.David Whitney (@DWhit3187) | TwitterAces 'N Armor Cosplay - Home | Facebook David Whitney (@acesnarmor) • Instagram photos and videos It's #WhedonverseWednesday and it's my last episode before Christmas! This week, David Wh...
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Wales Comic Con Buffy Panel - Saturday

December 13, 2017 • 46 mins
Full Buffy panel, raw and unedited, from Wales Comic Con, with Kristine Sutherland and Nicholas Brendon.
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Wales Comic Con Buffy Panel - Sunday

December 13, 2017 • 25 mins
Full Buffy panel, raw and unedited.
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Wales Comic Con with Kristine Sutherland and Nicholas Brendon

December 13, 2017 • 28 mins
It's #WhedonverseWednesday! Last weekend, I went to Wales Comic Con and managed to get into the Buffy the Vampire Slayer panel on both days, with Kristine Sutherland and Nicholas Brendon. They talked about the legacy of Buffy the Vampire Slayer, their favourite villains, the impact of The Body and finally settled that all important question: Angel or Spike?This week's episode has some highlights from the panels, and I managed to gr...
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Get You A Watcher

December 6, 2017 • 52 mins
GuestPhilip EllisPhilip Ellis is a journalist, a writer and a Buffy the Vampire Slayer scholar. His writing credits include the Huffington Post, Teen Vogue, INTO, Imperica and Style Birmingham. His specialist subjects are culture, technology, and why Cordelia Chase is the perfect human.Philip Ellis (@Philip_Ellis) on TwitterPhilip Ellis - the United Kingdom | about.meIt's #WhedonverseWednesday and this week, Philip Ellis returns to...
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Can't Stop The Signal

November 29, 2017 • 32 mins
GuestLaura KingLaura is a cosplayer, seamstress and Firefly superfan. Her specialist subjects include dealing with excessively fluffy dresses, teaching yourself costume making and fictional engines.Mossflower Cosplay - Home | Facebook mossflower (@mossflowercosplay) • Instagram photos and videos It's #WhedonverseWednesday! This week, I was joined by cosplayer, seamstress and Firefly fan, Laura King to talk the movement that inspire...
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