S3. Ep6. Band Candy (Spoiler)
Did Joyce and Giles have unexplored potential? Is Angel boring? Join Sarah, Tabby, and Leah as they discuss how Band Candy ties into the rest of the series. Support the show
Nov 18, 2021•40 min
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.
Last refreshed: ⓘ
Follow this podcast in the Metacast mobile app to refresh it and see new episodes.
Podcasts are better in Metacast mobile app
Don't just listen to podcasts. Learn from them with transcripts, summaries, and chapters for every episode. Skim, search, and bookmark insights. Learn more
Episodes
S3. Ep6. Band Candy (Spoiler Free)
Mr. Trick has been recruited by the Mayor and Ethan Rayne is back in town to create chaos, only this time he's targeting the adults. Join Sarah, Tabby, and Leah as they discuss themes of integrity, deception, and what it means to be a good leader. Support the show
Nov 11, 2021•1 hr 42 min
S3. Ep5. Homecoming (Spoiler)
How do the Mayor and Buffy contrast each other? Was Willow and Xander's affair a good writing choice? What does the Mayor represent in the show? And does Buffy ever tell Riley she loves him? Join Sarah, Tabby, and Leah as they discuss how this episode ties into the rest of the season and the show. Support the show
Nov 04, 2021•45 min
S3. Ep5. Homecoming (Spoiler Free)
Buffy gets dumped by Scott right before Homecoming, Willow and Xander kiss, we finally meet the Mayor of Sunnydale, and Mr. Trick has decided he wants to create a game to kill the Slayers. Whoo! Join Sarah, Tabby, and Leah as they discuss guilt, standing up for oneself, and why David Boreanaz is always half naked and panting. Support the show
Oct 28, 2021•1 hr 52 min
S3. Ep4. Beauty and the Beasts (Spoiler)
Buffy's conversations with therapists over the course of the show, the comparisons between topics of abuse in this episode and in season 6, and the question, do you hurt the ones you love? Join Sarah, Tabby, and Leah as they discuss how this episode ties into the rest of the Buffyverse. Support the show
Oct 21, 2021•49 min
S3. Ep4. Beauty and the Beasts (Spoiler Free)
An unknown creature is viciously killing students, and the Scoobies are afraid that it might be Oz, while Buffy fears that it might be a feral Angel, fresh from hell. Join Sarah, Tabby, and Leah as they discuss themes of assault, abuse, and the willingness to change. Support the show
Oct 14, 2021•1 hr 51 min
S3. Ep3. Faith, Hope & Trick (Spoiler)
Join Sarah, Tabby, & Leah as they discuss how the episode lays a foundation for the rest of the season, the metaphors of Faith vs Buffy, and the first official foreshadowing of Dawn. Support the show
Oct 07, 2021•48 min
S3. Ep3. Faith, Hope & Trick (Spoiler Free)
A new villain arrives in town, chasing Faith, a new slayer. Buffy is pursued by Scott, a normal high school kid, yet isn't quite sure that she's ready for another relationship. Oh yeah, and Angel mysteriously arrives, fresh from hell. Join Sarah, Tabby, & Leah as they discuss themes of letting go and finding a new normal. Support the show
Sep 30, 2021•1 hr 52 min
S3. Ep2. Dead Man's Party (Spoiler & Spoiler Free)
Buffy's home but nobody's talking about how they really feel...until one of Joyce's masks from the art gallery summons an army of zombies and all hell breaks loose. Join Sarah, Tabby, & Leah as they discuss communication, trauma, and one of the most hated moments of the show. Support the show
Sep 23, 2021•2 hr 33 min
S3. Ep1. Anne (Spoiler)
The character development of Chanterelle/Lily/Anne throughout the Buffyverse, the use of this episode as a back door pilot for Angel, and its importance to the rest of the series. Join Sarah, Tabby, & Leah as they discuss how this episode ties into the rest of the show. Support the show
Sep 16, 2021•43 min•Season 3Ep. 2
S3. Ep1. Anne (Spoiler Free)
Still reeling from the heartbreak of killing Angel, Buffy is isolating herself in LA while the Scoobies start their first day of school back in Sunnydale. Join Sarah, Tabby, & Leah as they discuss, identity, despair, and hope. Support the show
Sep 09, 2021•2 hr 7 min
Recap/Introducing Liz to Buffy: Season Two
If you could change one aspect of season two, what would it be? What was your favorite moment? Least favorite scene? And have you ever wished you could know the thoughts of a first time viewer? Join Sarah, Tabby, & Leah as they recap season two, and then listen to first time viewer, Liz, give her thoughts. Support the show
Sep 02, 2021•1 hr 47 min•Season 2Ep. 35
S2. Ep21/22. Becoming Part One & Two (Spoiler)
The ramifications of Willow's first spell, the correlations between the finales of season 2 & 5, and the age old question, is Spike motivated by love or obsession? Join Sarah, Tabby, & Leah for their first ever live recording, as they bring on various guests to discuss these topics and more. Support the show
Aug 26, 2021•2 hr 3 min•Season 2Ep. 34
S2. Ep22. Becoming Part Two (Spoiler Free)
Giles is being tortured, Willow attempts the restoration spell again, and Buffy must team up with Spike to take down Angelus. Join Sarah, Tabby, & Leah as they discuss the heartbreaking and epic conclusion to season two of Buffy the Vampire Slayer. Support the show
Aug 19, 2021•2 hr 45 min•Season 2Ep. 31
S2. Ep21. Becoming Part One (Spoiler Free)
Angelus makes plans to destroy the world, Willow finds the cure to restore Angel's soul, and Drusilla kills someone close to Buffy. Join Sarah, Tabby, & Leah as they discuss free will, destiny, and responsibility. Support the show
Aug 12, 2021•2 hr 16 min•Season 2Ep. 32
S2. Ep20. Go Fish (Spoiler & Spoiler Free)
The swim team wins the championship and suddenly they're given preferential treatment until something mysteriously begins to kill them all off. Join Sarah, Tabby, and Leah as they discuss athletic privilege, identity, and the toxic "win-at-all-costs" attitude that pervades to the detriment of the individual. Support the show
Aug 05, 2021•2 hr 52 min•Season 2Ep. 31
S2 Bloopers
A compilation of behind the scenes giggling, goofs, and Leah's complaining for season 2.
Jul 29, 2021•7 min•Season 2Ep. 30
S2. Ep19. I Only Have Eyes for You (Spoiler)
***Trigger Warning: Suicide, depression, & self harm*** Were there two spirits in the school? What is the significance of Jasmine in the Buffyverse? And was Angel brought forth by James? Join Sarah, Tabby, Leah, & guest Destiny for a spoiler analysis on how the episode fits in the rest of the show. Support the show
Jul 01, 2021•1 hr 7 min•Season 2Ep. 29
S2. Ep19. I Only Have Eyes for You (Spoiler Free)
***Trigger Warning: Suicide, depression, & self harm*** Sunnydale High is being haunted by ghosts with tragic pasts, Giles can't seem to let go of Jenny, and Buffy and Angel reunite in the most unexpected way. Join Sarah, Tabby, Leah, & their guest Destiny as they discuss grief, forgiveness, and letting go. Support the show
Jun 30, 2021•2 hr 9 min•Season 2Ep. 28
S2. Ep18. Killed by Death (Spoiler & Spoiler Free)
Weighed down by the guilt of Jenny Calendar's death, Buffy is hospitalized by the flu and encounters a monster from her past. Join Sarah, Tabby, & Leah as they discuss themes of abuse, death, and the frailty of humanity. Support the show
Jun 24, 2021•2 hr 13 min•Season 2Ep. 27
S2. Ep17. Passion (Spoiler)
The obsession of Angelus v. Spike, the evolving arc of Willow's obsession, and the role death plays on Buffy the Vampire Slayer. Join Sarah, Tabby, Leah, and David as they discuss how this episode ties into the rest of the show. Support the show
Jun 17, 2021•42 min•Season 2Ep. 26
S2. Ep17. Passion (Spoiler Free)
Angel's stalking Buffy, Jenny discovers the cure to restore Angelus' soul, and someone meets their end in this iconic, unforgettable episode. Join Sarah, Tabby, and Leah for their spoiler free discussion on grief, loss, and of course, passion. Support the show
Jun 10, 2021•1 hr 42 min•Season 2Ep. 24
S2. Ep16. Bewitched, Bothered and Bewildered (Spoiler)
***Trigger Warning: this episode contains topics pertaining to sexual assault*** Was Xander in control of the women's wills? How does this episode compare with season 6? Are Xander and Willow treated differently when it comes to their abuse of magic? Join Sarah, Tabby, and Leah for a spoiler discussion on how this episode ties into the rest of the show. Support the show
Jun 03, 2021•57 min•Season 2Ep. 24
S2. Ep16. Bewitched, Bothered and Bewildered (Spoiler Free)
It's Valentine's day and love is in the air...or not. After Cordelia dumps him, Xander's attempts at a love spell go awry when every girl in Sunnydale except for Cordy become obsessed with him. Join Sarah, Tabby, and Leah as they discuss love vs. obsession, mind assault, and accountability. Support the show
May 27, 2021•2 hr 5 min•Season 2Ep. 23
S2. Ep15. Phases (Spoiler)
The great injustice done to the character of Daniel Osbourne, the history of werewolves on the show, and the question of whether Buffy can ever truly have a normal life. Join Sarah, Tabby, and Leah for a spoiler filled analysis on how 'Phases' fits into the rest of the Buffyverse. Support the show
May 20, 2021•57 min•Season 2Ep. 22
S2. Ep15. Phases (Spoiler Free)
Willow is frustrated that her relationship with Oz isn't progressing physically, Cordelia is frustrated that Xander seems preoccupied with every girl other than her, Buffy is tormented by Angelus, and everyone discovers that Oz is a werewolf! Join Sarah, Tabby, and Leah as they discuss themes of men's secret lives, toxic masculinity, and how misogyny negatively affects both women and men. Support the show
May 18, 2021•2 hr 19 min•Season 2Ep. 21
S2. Ep13/14. Surprise/Innocence (Spoiler)
The parallels between seasons 2 and 5, the beginnings of Spike's jealousy over Angelus' relationship with Dru, and our first glimpse at the humanity inside evil vampires. Join Sarah, Tabby, and Leah for their spoiler-filled discussion on how Surprise/Innocence impacted the series. Support the show
May 13, 2021•1 hr 29 min•Season 2Ep. 20
S2. Ep14. Innocence Part Two (Spoiler Free)
Chivalrous Oz, Buffy power walks and chokeholds, rocket launchers, and tender car talks with Dad. Join Sarah, Tabby, and Leah for part two of their spoiler-free analysis of 'Innocence.' Support the show
May 06, 2021•1 hr 42 min•Season 2Ep. 19
S2. Ep14. Innocence Part One (Spoiler Free)
Angel is gone, Willow discovers Xander and Cordelia's secret, Jenny's true identity is unmasked, but the question is, can Buffy stop Angelus? Join Sarah, Tabby, and Leah as they discuss themes of sex, growing apart, and of course, loss of innocence. Support the show
May 04, 2021•2 hr 6 min•Season 2Ep. 18
S2. Ep13. Surprise (Spoiler Free)
Spike and Drusilla are assembling the Judge, Xander wants to make things official with Cordelia but she's not having it, Oz and Willow move forward in their relationship, Jenny has a dark secret, and Buffy and Angel finally sleep together...leading to the biggest cliff hanger we've seen yet. Join Sarah, Tabby, and Leah as they discuss themes of first love, vengeance, and living like there's no tomorrow. Support the show
Apr 29, 2021•2 hr 13 min•Season 2Ep. 17
For the best experience, listen in Metacast app for iOS or Android