Still Slaying: a Buffy-verse podcast

Penny and Kara take you on a journey of appreciation, nostalgia and deep analysis of all things Buffy the Vampire Slayer. Currently in BTVS Season 3 and we plan to rewatch the whole series (& Angel) in chronological order. New Episodes are published on Tuesdays. Why revisit the Buffy-verse? We think the show Still Slays. Buffy is both iconoclast and icon. 25 years ago she broke new ground for women characters as superheroes and women as people by subverting tropes, using kindness as strength and love as power. The cheeky vibe of the show provides a campy canvas for exploring some deep themes about trauma, societal ills and human nature all while delivering its signature witty dialogue. BTVS remains relevant and held in high critical regard 25 years later. For first time watchers of the series we try to avoid too many spoilers until the end of the podcast so it’s easy to skip. You can be a part of the discussion: Send us a text or voice message at stillslayingfeedback@gmail.com or comment at facebook.com/groups/podcastica and we'll respond on the air. Follow us on Instagram @stillslayingcast We're Podcastica, and we've been doing episode-by-episode deep dives into amazing TV shows for over a decade now. Check out our other shows at Podcastica.com.

Episodes

54: “Hush” (BTVS S4E10)

July 16, 2025 • 189 mins

“Can't even shout, can't even cry / The gentlemen are coming by / Looking in windows, knocking on doors / They need to take seven and they might take yours / Can't call to mom, Can't say a word / You're gonna die a-screaming but you won't be heard.” Penny, Sam and Jim dive deep for this iconic and critically acclaimed episode about communication. Things get political, but the trio also find plenty of time for fun and monster appre...

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53: “Something Blue” (BTVS S4E9)

July 8, 2025 • 146 mins

“This is the crack team that foils my every plan? I am deeply shamed.” Dodie returns and she, Penny, and Sam have a lot of fun with this lighter episode. Of course, they veer into some tangents, including Mars lander errors, the allure of bad boys, the historical origin of picnics, the emotional pitfalls of adolescence, grief and healing, the practical aspects of chaining up a vampire in your home, age differences in relationships...

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52: “Hero” (Angel S1E9) and “Parting Gifts” (Angel S1E10)

July 2, 2025 • 156 mins

"I'm gonna thrash you within an inch of your life. And then I'm gonna take that inch!" Penny, and Sam are joined by Becky to mourn the passing of Doyle, celebrate the arrival of Wesley and talk about the political metaphor of The Scourge. The tangents are many, including Sam’s prankishness (challenge accepted), fascism, the patriarchy, House of the Dragon, nonprofit brooding, addiction, Colin Robinson and “What We Do In The Shadow...

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51: “I Will Remember You” (Angel S1E8)

June 24, 2025 • 127 mins

“Batten down the hatches. Here comes Hurricane Buffy.” Penny, Kara and Sam are joined by Dodie this week to find the light in the sadness of this iconic crossover episode. The four find plenty to laugh about, including fashion, clocks, Lois Lane, alternate universes, free will, snail mail, the butterfly effect, time loop stories, regret, quippy dialogue on other shows, sewers, possible career paths for Angel, and pure speculation ...

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50: “The Bachelor Party” (Angel S1E7) and “Pangs (BTVS S4E8)

June 18, 2025 • 194 mins

“Over bickering and confusion, I'll take pie.” The Slay Squad returns from hiatus with a double episode - Sam, Kara and Penny dig into this pair of episodes that each address the cultural clashes in very different contexts. The trio digress for some tangents as usual, like parental advice not to take drugs from a stranger, boring dates, general appreciation for the men of Angel, Rachel Dolezal, vampire eyesight, Aragorn, symbolic...

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49: “The Initiative” (BTVS S4E7)

April 1, 2025 • 135 mins

“I've seen honest faces before. They usually come attached to liars.” Penny, Kara and Sam have almost too much fun discussing this pivotal episode where secrets are revealed, hair is pulled and everyone talks about cheese. The trio indulge in many tangents, including international travel, dating strategies, Rosencrantz and Guildenstern, clumsiness, rape culture, Matilda, fashion trials and tribulations, character likeability, shoe...

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48: “Wild at Heart” (BTVS S4E6)

March 25, 2025 • 119 mins

“My whole life... I've never loved anything else.” Nobody’s favorite episode, but absolutely critical to plot and character development. Penny and Kara dig into the heartbreak of it all, while still finding plenty of time for 90s nostalgia and tangent topics like toothpaste flavors, “The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari,” lust, dating options for Giles, the puzzling allure of “Entourage,” daughters of Presidents, intimacy coordinators, ide...

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47: “Sense and Sensitivity” (Angel S1E6)

March 9, 2025 • 116 mins

Content Warning: discussion of police brutality, acts of violence, and racism “No, I don't think 'urgh' is the magic word, if one would *call* it a word. And even then it's certainly not a magic one." The Scooby Duo rip into this episode that plays police brutality and sensitivity training for laughs. Kara’s background as a prosecutor really comes in handy illuminating some of the realities of the criminal justice system. The wid...

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46: “Rm w/a Vu” (Angel S1E5)

February 28, 2025 • 136 mins

Content Warning: discussion of domestic abuse and abusive relationships. “The man doesn’t have a mirror. Like it would kill him to not see himself?” Penny, Sam and returning guest Becky go deeper than they anticipated about this relatively lighthearted Cordelia-focused episode about the difficulties of finding an affordable unhaunted apartment in Los Angeles. The trio cover a range of topics, as usual, such as classified ads in ne...

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45: “Beer Bad” (BTVS S4E5)

February 18, 2025 • 130 mins

“Giles, don't make Cave-Slayer unhappy.” The Scooby Duo is back and revels in this silly episode, with topics ranging from running into exes, the evolutionary purpose of beauty, elitism, Xander’s Hogwarts house, Freudian psychology, consent, Wedding Crashers, Xander’s best moments, aspirational hair, nasty cocktails, and reboot news. Next time, we’ll be covering Angel, Season 1, Episode 5, “Rm w/a Vu.” Keep Slaying! News Links/...

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44: “Fear, Itself” (BTVS S4E4)

February 6, 2025 • 139 mins

“Oh, yeah? Well... so's your face!” Things are a bit lighter this week for the Slay Squad as they accompany the scoobies to a Frat House Halloween Party. This is Sunnydale, so the party is upended by an accidentally invited demon. Penny and Kara power through some tech problems to discuss the spooky antics of Gachnar. The conversation topics include Fight Club, the Yankees, confidence, cultural appropriation, the lack of diversity ...

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43: “In the Dark” and “I Fall to Pieces” (Angel S1E3 and E4)

January 27, 2025 • 188 mins

Content Warning: Discussion of torture and violence against women in many forms, including sexual violence, stalking, dometic and intimate partner violence and rape culture. “I don't know about you, but I had a nice day. You know, except for the bulk of it where I was nearly tortured to death.” Slay Squad is doubling down on the quest for redemption this week and covering two episodes at once. Penny and Sam dig into these dark stor...

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42: “The Harsh Light of Day” (BTVS S4E3)

January 14, 2025 • 142 mins

“Fabric Softener” The Slay Squad starts off in the 90s discussing international gains for democracy and colonization then dive into the confusion of dating when you’re young… and when you’re old. Kara, Penny and Sam offer the wisdom of their own experiences and admit to each having fallen for their own Parker. The discussion also covers the fashion, red sheets, unwanted touching, toenails, pool, vampire rules, toxic relationships, ...

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41: “Lonely Heart” (Angel S1E2)

January 7, 2025 • 156 mins

Angel: “It’ll be out there. It’s got to keep trying to make a connection.” Cordelia: “Why?” Angel: “Because that’s what lonely people do.” Kara, Sam and Penny dive headfirst into the dating scene in 1999 Los Angeles, swapping war stories from the the trials, tribulations and dangers of dating. The trio’s conversation meanders through the episode and hits on tropes of Film Noir, pick-up lines, LGBTQ+ representation, The 100, Sex ...

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40: “Living Conditions” (BTVS S4E2)

January 3, 2025 • 146 mins

“Kathy's evil. I'm an evil fighter. It's simple. I'm gonna have to kill her.” Sam joins the podcast and the trio dive head first into dorm life at UC Sunnydale. The conversation wanders through a series of topics, including gum, Cape Cod, coastal Maine and lighthouses, neurodivergent demons, aggressive milk-drinking, that Peloton commercial, the Boston Museum of Bad Art (link below), romantic gestures, NYC subways, New Orleans, Swi...

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39: “City of” (Angel S1E1)

January 2, 2025 • 113 mins

“I don't wanna share my feelings. I don't wanna open up. I wanna find the guy who killed Tina, and I wanna look him in the eye. Then I'm gonna share my feelings.” Angel arrives in Los Angeles seeking redemption for his past sins, determined to help those in need. He rescues a woman named Buffy from a group of demons, showcasing his abilities and commitment to fighting evil. Angel meets Cordelia Chase, a former Sunnydale High studen...

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38: “The Freshman” (BTVS S4E1)

December 17, 2024 • 123 mins

“I’m nice to meet.” The Scooby Duo are back and happy to be diving into the fourth season of Buffy the Vampire Slayer with “The Freshman.” We accompany Buffy through her first few days at UC Sunnydale, buying overpriced textbooks, signing up for classes, being intimidated by mean professors and annoyed by a perky roommate, and Sunday. Penny and Kara are back to their tangents like not a day has passed, including: use of cell phon...

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37: “Bring It On”

December 4, 2024 • 145 mins

“Awesome, oh wow! Like, totally freak me out! I mean, right on!” Becky joins the Scooby Duo to dig into this competitive cheerleading film from 2000. The three touch on topics from submarine safety, Vivarin, redheads, diet culture, 2000s fashion, homophobia, the need for more of the Clovers, aging, self-image, antitrust and business ethics, superstitions, libraries, spirit fingers, and of course, cultural appropriation, white femin...

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36: “Graduation Day: Part Two” (BTVS S3E22)

August 20, 2024 • 151 mins

“Congratulations to the class of 1999. You all proved more or less adequate. This is a time of celebration, so sit still and be quiet.”After numerous delays, Penny, Kara and Sam finally managed to get together to talk about this epic Season 3 finale. The trio dive deep into celebrity deaths, music festivals, pay phones, doctors of Sunnydale, collect calls, the neuroscience of pain and pleasure, HIPAA, dream logistics, our dreams fo...

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35: “Graduation Day: Part One” (BTVS S3E21)

July 30, 2024 • 144 mins

“Orders? I don’t think I’m going to be taking any more orders.”Welcome back, Sam! The trio gets into it about late 90s culture, yearbooks, gum, optimism and pessimism, that pink dress, the leather pants, the Mayor as father figure, The 100, changes in representation for queer characters on TV, tropes, mansplaining, sass, toxic workplaces, graduations, tanning, high school dances and hamster happiness. A wicked good time was had by ...

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Episodes

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52: “Hero” (Angel S1E9) and “Parting Gifts” (Angel S1E10)

51: “I Will Remember You” (Angel S1E8)

50: “The Bachelor Party” (Angel S1E7) and “Pangs (BTVS S4E8)

49: “The Initiative” (BTVS S4E7)

48: “Wild at Heart” (BTVS S4E6)

47: “Sense and Sensitivity” (Angel S1E6)

46: “Rm w/a Vu” (Angel S1E5)

45: “Beer Bad” (BTVS S4E5)

44: “Fear, Itself” (BTVS S4E4)

43: “In the Dark” and “I Fall to Pieces” (Angel S1E3 and E4)

42: “The Harsh Light of Day” (BTVS S4E3)

41: “Lonely Heart” (Angel S1E2)

40: “Living Conditions” (BTVS S4E2)

39: “City of” (Angel S1E1)

38: “The Freshman” (BTVS S4E1)

37: “Bring It On”

36: “Graduation Day: Part Two” (BTVS S3E22)

35: “Graduation Day: Part One” (BTVS S3E21)

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54: “Hush” (BTVS S4E10)

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