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. Buy us a Coffee! and listen to our spoiler episodes and get early access to future episodes. Email: becomingbuffypodcast@gmail.com Social Media: Instagram , Tiktok , and Youtube Producers: Christine, ...
Jul 03, 2025•1 hr 33 min•Season 7Ep. 18
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. Buy us a Coffee! and listen to our spoiler episodes and get early access to future episodes. Email: becomingbuffypodcast@gmail.com Social Media: Instagram , Tiktok , and Youtube Pro...
Jun 26, 2025•2 hr 8 min•Season 7Ep. 17
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. Buy us a Coffee! and listen to our spoiler episodes and get early access to future episodes. Email: becomingbuffypodcast@gmail.com Social Media: Instagr...
Jun 19, 2025•1 hr 30 min•Season 7Ep. 16
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. Buy us a Coffee! and listen to our spoiler episodes and get early access to future episodes. Email: becomingbuffypodcast@gmail.co...
Jun 12, 2025•1 hr 45 min•Season 7Ep. 15
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. Buy us a Coffee! and listen to our spoiler episodes and get early access to future episodes. Email: becomingbuffypodcast@gmail...
Jun 05, 2025•1 hr 33 min•Season 7Ep. 14
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, and why it should have been Buffy helping Willow. Buy us a Coffee! and listen to our spoiler episodes and ge...
May 29, 2025•2 hr 40 min•Season 7Ep. 13
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. Buy us a Coffee! and listen to our spoiler episodes and get early access to future episodes. Email: becomingbuffypodcast@gmail.com Social Media: Instagram , Tiktok...
May 22, 2025•1 hr 43 min•Season 7Ep. 12
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. Buy us a Coffee! and listen to our spoiler episodes and get early access to future episodes. Email: becomingbuffypodcast@gmail.com Social Media: Instagram , Tiktok , and Youtube Producers: Christine, Pau...
May 15, 2025•1 hr 31 min•Season 7Ep. 11
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. Buy us a Coffee! and listen to our spoiler episodes and get early access to future episodes. Email: becomingbuffypodcast@gmail.com Social Media: Instagram , Tiktok , and Youtube Producers: Christine, Paul, Kashaan, Tara...
May 08, 2025•1 hr 53 min•Season 7Ep. 10
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. Buy us a Coffee! and listen to our spoiler episodes and get early access to future episodes. Email: becomingbuffypodcast@gmail.com Social Media: Instagram , Tiktok , and Youtube Producers: Christine, Paul, Kashaan, Tara, Denise, and ...
May 01, 2025•1 hr 30 min•Season 7Ep. 9
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. Buy us a Coffee! and listen to our spoiler episodes and get early access to future episodes. Email: becomingbuffypodcast@gmail.com Social Media: Instagram , Tiktok , and Youtube Pr...
Apr 24, 2025•1 hr 15 min•Season 7Ep. 8
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. Buy us a Coffee! and listen to our spoiler episodes and get early access to future episodes. Email: becomingbuffypodcast@gmail....
Apr 17, 2025•1 hr 32 min•Season 7Ep. 7
Spike moves in with Xander, while Dawn begins to experience intense romantic feelings for another student that starts to effect all the rest of the women. Join Sarah, Tabby, Leah and guest David as they discuss the problematic cold open, the metaphorical role of the jacket, and who the "Him" of the episode really is. Buy us a Coffee! and listen to our spoiler episodes and get early access to future episodes. Email: becomingbuffypodcast@gmail.com Social Media: Instagram , Tiktok , and Youtube Pro...
Apr 10, 2025•1 hr 28 min•Season 7Ep. 6
When Anya slaughters an entire frat house, Buffy is faced with the painful decision to kill her friend. Join Sarah, Tabby and Leah as they discuss the parallels to Willow's act of vengeance against Warren, Anya (and the show's) lack of understanding of who she is, and the call back to the infamous "kick his ass" scene from season 2. Buy us a Coffee! and listen to our spoiler episodes and get early access to future episodes. Email: becomingbuffypodcast@gmail.com Social Media: Instagram , Tiktok ,...
Apr 03, 2025•1 hr 48 min•Season 7Ep. 5
A girl approaches Buffy on her first day as the school's guidance counselor, saying she can see the future and she knows that she's going to die. Join Sarah, Tabby and Leah as they discuss how refreshing it is to have an episode on healing, the question that Buffy will be asking herself for the remainder of the season, and whether or not Cassie is a compelling stand-alone character. Buy us a Coffee! and listen to our spoiler episodes and get early access to future episodes. Email: becomingbuffyp...
Mar 27, 2025•1 hr 26 min•Season 7Ep. 4
When Willow accidentally does a spell that prevents her friends from seeing her, the Scoobies fear that she is skinning people alive again. Join Sarah, Tabby, and Leah as they discuss the episode/season's theme of connection, the metaphor of skin and rebirth, and their agreement that Gnarl might be the creepist monster of the series. Buy us a Coffee! and listen to our spoiler episodes and get early access to future episodes. Email: becomingbuffypodcast@gmail.com Social Media: Instagram , Tiktok ...
Mar 20, 2025•1 hr 26 min•Season 7Ep. 3
Buffy has a vision of a girl being murdered, Anya is back to vengeance, and Spike returns--with a soul. Join Sarah, Tabby and Leah as they discuss the bizarre writing choices for Spike's re-introduction, that last scene, and the episode's lack of focus on Buffy's feelings post-Seeing Red. Buy us a Coffee! and listen to our spoiler episodes and get early access to future episodes. Email: becomingbuffypodcast@gmail.com Social Media: Instagram , Tiktok , and Youtube Producers: Christine, Paul, Kash...
Mar 13, 2025•1 hr 24 min•Season 7Ep. 2
New year, new season, new...school? Buffy investigates some supernatural activity at the new Sunnydale High School, Willow heals in England with Giles, and the Hellmouth begins to show its teeth. Join Sarah, Tabby, and Leah as they discuss Nietzsche, power, good and evil, and their thoughts on the last premiere of the show. Buy us a Coffee! and listen to our spoiler episodes and get early access to future episodes. Email: becomingbuffypodcast@gmail.com Social Media: Instagram , Tiktok , and Yout...
Mar 06, 2025•1 hr 35 min•Season 7Ep. 1
What were our overall thoughts on season 6? What would we have changed? And how do we feel about season 7 moving forward? Join Sarah, Tabby, and Leah as they conclude their recap of season 6 and prepare to enter the last season of the show. Buy us a Coffee! and listen to our spoiler episodes and get early access to future episodes. Email: becomingbuffypodcast@gmail.com Social Media: Instagram , Tiktok , and Youtube Producers: Christine, Paul, Kashaan, Tara, Denise and Kate...
Feb 27, 2025•1 hr 19 min•Season 6Ep. 23
When Willow takes Giles' power, she embarks on a mission to end the world's suffering once and for all. Join Sarah, Tabby, and Leah as they discuss their thoughts on the closing out of Dark Willow's arc, the writing, and the wrap up of season 6. Buy us a Coffee! and listen to our spoiler episodes and get early access to future episodes. Email: becomingbuffypodcast@gmail.com Social Media: Instagram , Tiktok , and Youtube Producers: Christine, Paul, Kashaan, Tara, Denise and Kate...
Feb 20, 2025•1 hr 32 min•Season 6Ep. 22
While Buffy, Xander and Dawn race to stop Willow from killing Jonathan and Andrew, help comes from an unexpected place. Join Sarah, Tabby, and Leah as they discuss how fun it is to watch Dark Willow, the significance of Giles wielding power, and the show's hesitance to let Willow take full responsibility for her actions. Buy us a Coffee! and listen to our spoiler episodes and get early access to future episodes. Email: becomingbuffypodcast@gmail.com Social Media: Instagram , Tiktok , and Youtube...
Feb 13, 2025•1 hr 30 min•Season 6Ep. 21
Buffy's returning to our screens! Are we excited? Aprehensive? Both? Listen as Sarah, Tabby and Leah discuss their initial thoughts, what they would and wouldn't like to see, and whether or not they will cover the new show as a podcast. Buy us a Coffee! and listen to our spoiler episodes and get early access to future episodes. Email: becomingbuffypodcast@gmail.com Social Media: Instagram , Tiktok , and Youtube Producers: Christine, Paul, Kashaan, Tara, Denise, and Kate...
Feb 10, 2025•29 min•Season 6Ep. 21
With Tara dead and Buffy in the hospital, Willow takes on her dark persona in her quest for vengeance. Join Sarah, Tabby, and Leah as they discuss whether Willow's grief justifies her actions, Buffy's moral code, and the little nuances in the script that add to the episode. Buy us a Coffee! and listen to our spoiler episodes and get early access to future episodes. Email: becomingbuffypodcast@gmail.com Social Media: Instagram , Tiktok , and Youtube Producers: Christine, Paul, Kashaan, Denise, Ta...
Feb 06, 2025•1 hr 38 min•Season 6Ep. 20
Willow and Tara are reunited, Buffy closes in on the Trio, Spike crosses a line, and a member of the Scoobies gets killed by Warren. Join Sarah, Tabby, and Leah as they discuss reactions and behind the scenes, parallels between Spike and Warren, and how this is the most controversial episode of the show. Buy us a Coffee! and listen to our spoiler episodes and get early access to future episodes. Email: becomingbuffypodcast@gmail.com Social Media: Instagram , Tiktok , and Youtube Producers: Chris...
Jan 30, 2025•1 hr 54 min•Season 6Ep. 19
After being hurt by Xander and Buffy, Anya and Spike seek solace in one another with devastating results. Join Sarah, Tabby, Leah, and Naj as they discuss Buffy and Xander's honesty, the missed opportunities with Anya's reservations about Xander, and....the return of judgemental Xander. Buy us a Coffee! and listen to our spoiler episodes and get early access to future episodes. Email: becomingbuffypodcast@gmail.com Social Media: Instagram , Tiktok , and Youtube Producers: Christine, Paul, Kashaa...
Jan 23, 2025•1 hr 41 min•Season 6Ep. 18
When Buffy gets stung by a demon, she begins to experience vivid hallucinations of being in a mental asylum that make her believe that Sunnydale and all her friends are make believe. Join Sarah, Tabby, and Leah as they discuss the different theories on the ending of the episode, the important use of light and color, and how this episode might just be our favorite of the season. Buy us a Coffee! and listen to our spoiler episodes and get early access to future episodes. Email: becomingbuffypodcas...
Jan 16, 2025•1 hr 38 min•Season 17Ep. 6
Anya and Xander's wedding is threatened when a mysterious old man claims to be Xander from the future. Join Sarah, Tabby, and Leah as they discuss the excellent build up to this episode, the surprisingly mature conversation between Buffy and Spike, and how Xander has never been more sympathetic or relatable. Buy us a Coffee! and listen to our spoiler episodes and get early access to future episodes. Email: becomingbuffypodcast@gmail.com Social Media: Instagram , Tiktok , and Youtube Producers: C...
Jan 09, 2025•1 hr 43 min•Season 6Ep. 16
A married Riley Finn returns to Sunnydale to enlist Buffy's help in finding the mysterious "Doctor" while Xander and Anya stress about their upcoming wedding. Join Sarah, Tabby, Leah, and guest host Ruth as they discuss the completion of the Riley/Spike parallels, how Riley's role on the show both helps and hinders this episode, and our collective sigh of relief at the ending. Buy us a Coffee! and listen to our spoiler episodes and get early access to future episodes. Email: becomingbuffypodcast...
Dec 19, 2024•1 hr 49 min•Season 6Ep. 15
As everyone gathers to celebrate Buffy's birthday, a lonely Dawn makes a wish to a vengeance demon--trapping both the Scoobies and guests in the Summers' home. Join Sarah, Tabby, Leah, and guest Andrew as they discuss the missed potential and sloppy writing of the episode, the beacon of hope that is Tara, and how nice it is to have a happy ending. Buy us a Coffee! and listen to our spoiler episodes and get early access to future episodes. Email: becomingbuffypodcast@gmail.com Social Media: Insta...
Dec 12, 2024•1 hr 42 min•Season 6Ep. 14
When the Trio accidentally kills Katrina in an attempt to make her their sex slave, they frame Buffy for the murder, leading to one of the darkest episodes of the show. Join Sarah, Tabby, Leah, and guest David as they discuss the idea of Spike representing Buffy's shadow side, the show's sudden clarity when it comes to rape, and its subversive portrayal of the toxic side of nerd culture. Buy us a Coffee! and listen to our spoiler episodes and get early access to season 6. Email: becomingbuffypod...
Dec 05, 2024•1 hr 46 min•Season 6Ep. 13
