Becoming Buffy
A podcast discussing the themes, metaphors, and symbolism in the hit TV show, "Buffy the Vampire Slayer." Join sisters Sarah, Tabby, and Leah as they dissect the show with a spoiler-free analysis for new watchers, and also a spoiler-filled analysis for long time fans.
Episodes
Get in the Christmas spirit as Tabby discusses her hatred for "Bro Sci-fi," Leah rages about war movies, Sarah shares controversial dislikes such as Star Wars and Gilmore Girls, and Tony confesses to the movie that permanently scared and scarred him. Whether you're full of Christmas candy and pie, or stepping outside for a holiday breather, enjoy the passionate opinions and scalding take...
While we eagerly wait for news about the Buffy Revival, Sarah, Tabby, and Leah share what they've been watching, as well as a few recommendations for Spooky Season. Listen now to hear their thoughts on Avatar the Last Airbender, The Haunting of Hill House, Midnight Mass, Sinners, Death Becomes Her, and more!
Casting, leaks, interviews, theories, pictures, and a finished pilot! Join Sarah, Tabby, and Leah as they discuss everything they know about the new Buffy Revival, what they to see in the series, and a possible plot leak for the pilot.
Sarah, Tabby, and Leah answer listener's questions, share their thoughts on season seven, and discuss the podcast's impact and its future. Watch part of the video footage from the episode here on Youtube:https://youtu.be/O1wefK4y8Sg
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Buffy makes her final stand against the First Evil, rallying the Scoobies and Potentials, and changing the Slayer line and world for good. Join Sarah, Tabby, and Leah for one last time as they discuss the finale of Buffy the Vampire Slayer.
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After rescuing Faith and the Potentials with her new weapon, Buffy joins the rest of the Scoobies as they research the origins of the mystical scythe. Join Sarah, Tabby, and Leah as they discuss the show's refusal to acknowledge the damage done in Empty Places, the ways this episode could have been more efficient with its time, and of course, the return of Angel.
After a night of comfort and connection, Buffy goes back to the vineyard and Faith leads to the Potentials into a trap. Join Sarah, Tabby, and Leah as they discuss Faith's leadership as the Slayer, the significance of Spike's speech to Buffy, and the history of the scythe.
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Tensions are high in the aftermath of the vineyard battle as Faith attempts to raise morale and Buffy's plan for a second attack ends with everyone turning on her. Join Sarah, Tabby, Leah, and guest host, David as they discuss the need for balance between Buffy and Faith, how the show got to this moment, and the rage-inducing dialogue from the script that wasn't included in the episode.
...Faith arrives in Sunnydale and Buffy leads an attack agains the First Evil's newest agent, Caleb, with disastrous results. Join Sarah, Tabby, and Leah as they discuss Faith's overcorrection and what that says about her character, the religious symbolism of the vineyard, and the reason Buffy failed.
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After Spike refuses to open up about his trigger, Giles teams up with Robin Wood to go behind Buffy's back and take Spike down. Join Sarah, Tabby, Leah, and guest Naj as they discuss the real villain of the episode, the racist framing of Spike vs Wood, and why this episode must be watched with Angel season 5 in mind.
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With the seal to the Hellmouth being opened again, Buffy must get Andrew to close it, forcing him to face the very real consequences of his actions. Join Sarah, Tabby, and Leah as they discuss 'The Merchant of Venice' and its relevance to Andrew, the brewing Spike and Wood conflict, and whether or not Buffy would have killed Andrew if necessary.
With another Potential dead, Buffy forces the Scoobies to face their fears and work together while she is in a shadow world facing her own fears. Join Sarah, Tabby, and Leah as they discuss why Buffy was harsh and what she could have done better, the problematic and confusing use of Spike's coat as a symbol, and how this episode gives us a massive clue for the finale.
Shockingly, Xander's date turns out to be a demon, while Buffy's date with Wood reveals that his mother was the New York Slayer that Spike killed. Join Sarah, Tabby, and Leah as they discuss the Oedipal undertones with Wood and how that relates to Spike, their mixed feelings on Buffy and Giles' argument, and their extreme frustration at how sloppy the writing has become.
While Buffy worries about Spike's malfunctioning chip, Giles takes the Potentials on a vision quest, Willow and Kennedy try to figure out why Willow is turning into Warren, and everyone else tries to figure out if Giles is dead. Join Sarah, Tabby, Leah, and Tony from "All Bronze, No Brains!" as they discuss the parallels between Amy and her mom, the horrible "Giles as the First" fake out...
While Spike and Buffy train the Potentials, Dawn must wrestle with the idea that she might just be a Potential Slayer after all. Join Sarah, Tabby, Leah and guest Andrew, as they discuss whether it's worse to be powerless or purposeless, the sudden switch up in Buffy's feelings for Spike, and their feelings on Xander's speech to Dawn.
Giles and Anya set out to discover more about the First, while Buffy, Xander, and Willow set up a little show-and-tell for the Potentials. Join Sarah, Tabby, and Leah as they discuss the themes of balance, the subtle comparison between Buffy and the First, and the callbacks to previous episodes.
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While Spike is being tortured by the First Evil, Giles arrives in Sunnydale with three Potential Slayers, and Buffy gets majorly beaten by an Uber Vampire. Join Sarah, Tabby, and Leah as they discuss Buffy's dreams, Giles being out of character, and the arrival of the Potentials.
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While interrogating Andrew and Spike in the Summers' home, the Scoobies are attacked and the Big Bad is finally revealed. Join Sarah, Tabby, and Leah as they discuss the meaning behind Buffy and Spike's conversations, the reveal of the First evil, and Spike's shame.
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Fresh off a night of hell, Buffy and the Scoobies investigate several disappearances, fearing that Spike maybe killing again. Join Sarah, Tabby, and Leah as they discuss the parallels to "Seeing Red," Buffy's questionable decisions, and their belief that Spike's redemption should not be tied to his feelings for Buffy.
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Buffy has a therapy session with a vampire in the graveyard, Willow has a conversation with a long dead friend, Dawn battles a demon to receive a message from her dead mother, and Jonathan and Andrew return to Sunnydale. Join Sarah, Tabby, and Leah as they discuss Jonathan's redemption arc, the reveal of the big bad, and their issues with the show's perception of Buffy.
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