A Girl, A Guy & A Buffy Podcast

A Girl, A Guy & A Buffy Podcast

A podcast hosted by two old friends who love the television show Buffy the Vampire Slayer and can’t stop talking about this seminal series and its impact.

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May 6, 2025 20 mins

Kate and Charles discuss their favorite moments between Joyce, Buffy, and Dawn Summers in this Small Bites episode. Joyce, Buffy, and Dawn often feel the most relatable during their authentic family moments. 

 

Spoiler alert: the entire “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” series will be discussed. 

This episode was produced by Kate Balzer and Charles Swint. Edited by Jeremy Williams. 

 

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Kate and Charles discuss the Summers women and the dynamics of their relationships. They particularly delve into the dynamics between Joyce and Buffy and Buffy and Dawn and wonder about who really takes on the role of mother. 

 

Spoiler alert: the entire “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” series will be discussed. 

This episode was produced by Kate Balzer and Charles Swint. Edited by Jeremy Williams. 

 

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In this Small Bites episode, Kate Balzer and Charles Swint have fun discussing which Buffy the Vampire Slayer characters are most likely to become a parent and why and what kind of parent they would be. 

 

Spoiler alert: the entire “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” series will be discussed. 

This episode was produced by Kate Balzer and Charles Swint. Edited by Jeremy Williams. 

 

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Kate Balzer and Charles Swint discuss what family looks like in Buffy the Vampire Slayer, its importance in the series, and how it prioritizes chosen family over biological family. 

 

Spoiler alert: the entire “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” series will be discussed. 

This episode was produced by Kate Balzer and Charles Swint. Edited by Jeremy Williams. 

 

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December 10, 2024 72 mins

Kate Balzer and Charles Swint are joined by a special guest clinical social worker and therapist, Jenna Gould, LMSW. Together, we break down the complex relationships we have been discussing all season long.

 

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If you or someone you know needs help with a mental health issue or need sexual assault resources please contact:

https://www.claritycounselingatlanta.com/

https://rainn.org/

 

Book Referenced:

Wired For Love

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December 3, 2024 20 mins

In this episode of Small Bites, Kate Balzer and Charles Swint discuss the missed romantic connections in the Buffyverse. 

 

Spoiler alert: the entire “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” series will be discussed. 

 

This episode was produced by Kate Balzer and Charles Swint. Edited by Jeremy Williams. 

 

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In part two of dissecting Buffy Summer’s romantic relationships, Kate Balzer and Charles Swint discuss her relationships with Riley Finn and Spike. They continue to explore the ups and downs of Buffy’s primary relationships through a modern lens. 

 

Spoiler alert: the entire “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” series will be discussed. 

 

This episode was produced by Kate Balzer and Charles Swint. Edited by Jeremy Williams. 

 

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In the first part of this two-part episode, Kate Balzer and Charles Swint tackle Buffy Summer’s primary romantic relationships through a modern lens and how that might change their perspectives on her relationships. Part one focuses on her relationship with Angel and a brief discussion of Parker Abrams. 

Spoiler alert: the entire “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” series will be discussed. 

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In this episode of Small Bites, Kate Balzer and Charles Swint dig into Spike’s attraction (and obsession) with slayers and how it evolved over the years, culminating in his relationship with Buffy Summers. 

 

Spoiler alert: the entire “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” series will be discussed. 

This episode was produced by Kate Balzer and Charles Swint. Edited by Jeremy Williams. 

 

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In the second part of this two-part discussion, Kate Balzer and Charles Swint continue to delve into William/Spike’s romantic relationships, tackling his relationship with Buffy Summers. This discussion focuses on the relationship primarily from Spike’s perspective. Content warning: This episode contains discussion of sexual assault and toxic relationships.

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Kate Balzer and Charles Swint break down the major romantic relationships of William/Spike and wonder if he will always be doomed in love. The first part of this two-part discussion focuses primarily on William/Spike’s relationships with Cecily/Halfrek and Drusilla. Content warning: This episode contains discussion of toxic relationships.

Spoiler alert: the entire “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” series will be discussed. 

 

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October 15, 2024 16 mins

In this Small Bites episode, Kate Balzer and Charles Swint continue the conversation about Xander Harris’ romantic relationships and his attraction (and attractiveness) to demons. 

 

Spoiler alert: the entire “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” series will be discussed. 

This episode was produced by Kate Balzer and Charles Swint. Edited by Jeremy Williams. 

 

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October 8, 2024 58 mins

Kate Balzer and Charles Swint delve into Xander’s romantic relationships (and brief liaisons), his traumatic childhood, and how that impacted his romantic relationships. 

 

Spoiler alert: the entire “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” series will be discussed. 

Content warning: This episode contains discussion of adverse childhood experiences such as parental neglect, alcoholism, emotional and physical abuse, and divorce. 

 

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In the first Small Bites episode of season three, Kate Balzer and Charles Swint talk about the impact of queer storylines and characters on the series and pop culture and television in general. They debate what BTVS did well and what the show could have done better. 

 

Spoiler alert: the entire “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” series will be discussed. 

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Kate Balzer and Charles Swint discuss the Buffy the Vampire Slayer character Willow Rosenberg, her primary romantic relationships, and whether or not her coming out as gay impacted television storytelling. 

Spoiler alert: the entire “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” series will be discussed. 

 

This episode was produced by Kate Balzer and Charles Swint. Edited by Jeremy Williams. 

 

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June 4, 2024 12 mins

In this episode of Small Bites, Kate and Charles hit Atlanta Comic Con!

Spoiler alert: The entire Buffy the Vampire Slayer series will be discussed.

 

 

This episode was produced by Kate Balzer and Charles Swint. Edited by Jeremy Williams. 

 

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In this episode, Kate and Charles discuss fandoms, especially Buffy's fandom, and how the fans continue to breathe life into the series.

Spoiler alert: The entire Buffy the Vampire Slayer series will be discussed.

 

 

This episode was produced by Kate Balzer and Charles Swint. Edited by Jeremy Williams. 

 

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May 21, 2024 21 mins

In this episode of Small Bites, we list some of our favorite acts to play The Bronze. 

Spoiler alert: The entire Buffy the Vampire Slayer series will be discussed.

This episode was produced by Kate Balzer and Charles Swint. Edited by Jeremy Williams. 

 

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In this episode, Kate and Charles discuss Buffy the Vampire Slayer's music, from the onscreen bands at the Bronze to the haunting melodies of the series' musical score. Don't worry we talk about "Once More With Feeling" too.

Spoiler alert: The entire Buffy the Vampire Slayer series will be discussed.

 

This episode was produced by Kate Balzer and Charles Swint. Edited by Jeremy Williams. 

 

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In this episode of Small Bites, we explore 1990's fashion and give you a glimpse of our personal styles.

Spoiler alert: The entire Buffy the Vampire Slayer series will be discussed.

 

This episode was produced by Kate Balzer and Charles Swint. Edited by Jeremy Williams. 

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