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Becoming Buffy

Sarah Watson, Tabby Gibson, & Leah Gibsonbecoming-buffy.castos.com
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.
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Episodes

S4. Ep1. The Freshman

Goodbye Sunnydale High, hello UC Sunnydale! Buffy's struggle to adjust to college life threatens her slaying abilities, and who are these masked militants roaming campus? Support the show Email: Becomingbuffypodcast@gmail.com Social Media: Find us on Instagram , Tiktok , and Youtube Producers: Christine...

Jun 23, 20221 hr 30 min

Introducing Liz to Buffy: Season 3

Join us as we interview first time viewer Liz on her thoughts on season 3. Hear her discuss her predictions for season 4, and her views on the characters and their dynamics. Check out seasons 1 and 2 for our previous interviews with her. Support the show Email: becomingbuffypodcast@gmail.com Social Media: Find us on Instagram , Tiktok , and Youtube Producers: Christine...

Jun 16, 202258 min

S3. Ep21/22. Graduation Day Part One & Two (Live Spoiler)

Is Buffy being consistent in 'Lies My Parents Told Me?' Would Buffy and Angel's relationship have survived if he had stayed on the show? Is Anya's death earned? Join Sarah, Tabby, Leah, & various guests for their second annual live recording of season 3. Support the show Email: Becomingbuffypodcast@gmail.com Social Media: Find us on Instagram , Tiktok , and Youtube Producers: Christine...

Jun 09, 20221 hr 46 min

S3. Ep22. Graduation Day Part Two (Spoiler Free)

Graduation Day is here as Buffy and the gang rally their classmates to fight back against the Mayor's ascension. Join Sarah, Tabby, & Leah as they discuss growing up and moving forward. Support the show Email: becomingbuffypodcast@gmail.com Social Media: Find us on Instagram , Tiktok , and Youtube Producers: Christine...

Jun 02, 20221 hr 48 min

S3. Ep21. Graduation Day Part One (Spoiler Free)

It's the night before graduation and Faith mortally wounds Angel, leaving Buffy with no other choice but to confront her. Join Sarah, Tabby, Leah, & David as they discuss Buffy's assimilation with her shadow self. Support the show Email: Becomingbuffypodcast@gmail.com Social Media: Find us on Instagram , Tiktok , and Youtube Producers: Christine...

May 26, 20221 hr 58 min

S3. Ep20. The Prom (Spoiler Free)

It's prom time and someone has trained hellhounds to target people in formal wear. Join Sarah, Tabby, Leah, and guest Lea Nasrallah as they discuss one of the most beloved episodes in the Buffy fandom. Support the show Email: Becomingbuffypodcast@gmail.com Social Media: Find us on Instagram , Tiktok , and Youtube Producers: Christine...

May 19, 20221 hr 50 min

S3. Ep19. Choices (Spoiler Free)

College acceptance letters are in, Willow gets kidnapped by the Mayor, and Buffy is forced to make some tough decisions regarding her future. Join Sarah, Tabby, & Leah as they discuss themes of choice, consequences, and good vs. bad leadership. Support the show Email: becomingbuffypodcast@gmail.com Social Media: Find us on Instagram , Tiktok , and Youtube Producers: Christine...

May 12, 20221 hr 43 min

S3. Ep18. Earshot (Spoiler)

How does Buffy's love and empathy continue on throughout the series? How does she impact Jonathan's arc in the future? Join Sarah, Tabby, & Leah as they discuss how this episode impacts the rest of the series. Support the show Email: becomingbuffypodcast@gmail.com Social Media: Find us on Instagram , Tiktok , and Youtube Producers: Christine...

May 05, 202230 min

S3. Ep18. Earshot (Spoiler Free)

After coming in contact with some bio-luminescent demon blood, Buffy gains the ability to hear the thoughts of everyone around. Join Sarah, Tabby, and Leah as they discuss themes of suicide, school shootings, and empathy. Support the show Email: becomingbuffypodcast@gmail.com Social Media: Find us on Instagram , Tiktok , and Youtube Producers: Christine...

Apr 28, 20221 hr 35 min

S3. Ep17. Enemies (Spoiler)

What would have happened if Faith was called to Sunnydale instead of Buffy? What are the parallels between this episode and 'Sanctuary' on Angel the Series? Does Buffy trust Angel? Join Sarah, Tabby, Leah, & guest David as they discuss how this episode fits into the rest of the series. Support the show Email: Becomingbuffypodcast@gmail.com Social Media: Find us on Instagram , Tiktok , and Youtube Producers: Christine...

Apr 21, 202235 min

S3. Ep17. Enemies (Spoiler Free)

Faith & the Mayor call on a Shaman to un-soul Angel and bring back Angelus, while Giles and Buffy have their own trick up their sleeves. Join Sarah, Tabby, Leah, & their brother David as they discuss addiction, culpability, and the dangers of undercover work. Support the show

Apr 14, 20221 hr 48 min

S3. Ep16. Doppelgangland (Spoiler & Spoiler Free)

A frustrated Willow is asked to help with a spell by ex-vengeance demon, Anyanka, with interesting results. Join Sarah, Tabby, & Leah for a spoiler and spoiler free episode discussing Willow's arc, Anya's return, and the wisdom of asserting yourself. Support the show

Apr 07, 20221 hr 44 min

S3. Ep15. Consequences (Spoiler)

How does this episode kickstart Angel the Series? How do the characters change and grow through their time on both series'? Do Buffy's convictions change by the end of the show? Join Sarah, Tabby, & Leah as they discuss how this episode ties into the rest of the series. Support the show

Mar 31, 202234 min

S3. Ep15. Consequences (Spoiler Free)

Buffy wrestles with the guilt of the Deputy Mayor's death while Faith refuses to accept responsibility--leading the Watcher's Council to step in. Join Sarah, Tabby, & Leah as they discuss Utilitarianism v. Kantianism, Jungian shadow selves, and the theme of choice. Support the show

Mar 24, 20221 hr 32 min

S3. Ep14. Bad Girls (Spoiler)

How does Buffy's costuming change throughout the show? Do seasons 5 and 7 prove that Faith is right? Join Sarah, Tabby, & Leah as they discuss how this episode ties into the rest of the series. Support the show

Mar 17, 202239 min

S3. Ep14. Bad Girls (Spoiler Free)

A new bad guy, a new Watcher, and a new Buffy? Join Sarah, Tabby, & Leah as they discuss themes of moral goodness, responsibility, and sexuality. Support the show

Mar 10, 20221 hr 40 min

"Band Candy" Table Read (feat. Prophecy Girls)

Come celebrate Buffy's 25th anniversary as Sarah, Tabby, & Leah are joined by the hosts of Prophecy Girls podcast for a fun table read of "Band Candy." Support the show

Mar 07, 202258 min

S3. Ep13. The Zeppo (Spoiler)

How does Xander's character change over the series? How do Xander and Faith compare in their desire for sex and intimacy? Join Sarah, Tabby, & Leah as they discuss how this episode fits in with the rest of the series. Support the show

Mar 03, 202225 min

S3. Ep13. The Zeppo (Spoiler Free)

The world is ending yet again, only this time it's up to Xander to save the day. Join Sarah, Tabby, & Leah as they discuss themes of manhood, maturity, and humility. Support the show

Feb 24, 20221 hr 21 min

S3. Ep12. Helpless (Spoiler)

How does Giles' betrayal in season 7 compare to this one? Should the council have been more or less involved in the Slayer's life? Join Sarah, Tabby, Leah, and guest Brian Plodinec-Gibson as they discuss how this episode ties into the rest of the series. Support the show

Feb 17, 202237 min

S3. Ep12. Helpless (Spoiler Free)

It's Buffy's 18th birthday, her powers have disappeared, and the Watcher's Council makes their first appearance on the show. Join Sarah, Tabby, Leah, & guest Brian Gibson, as they discuss themes of assault, the perils of being a woman, and betrayal. TW: SA Support the show

Feb 10, 20222 hr 1 min

S3. Ep11. Gingerbread (Spoiler & Spoiler Free)

Two children are murdered, Willow is the number one suspect, and Joyce rallies the entire town against her daughter with deadly consequences. Join Sarah, Tabby, and Leah as the discuss themes of prejudice, censorship, and mob mentality. Support the show

Feb 03, 20221 hr 41 min

S3. Ep10. Amends (Spoiler)

How does Amends set up Angel's spin off in LA? Is the hilltop scene abusive? Join Sarah, Tabby, Leah & Dee as they discuss how this episode ties into the rest of the Buffyverse. Support the show

Jan 27, 20221 hr 13 min

S3. Ep10. Amends (Spoiler Free)

The ghosts of Angel's past are back to torment and haunt him, forcing him to confront the ones he's hurt. Join Sarah, Tabby, Leah, and guest Dee, as they discuss addiction, suicide, redemption, and hope. Support the show

Jan 20, 20221 hr 41 min

S3. Ep9. The Wish (Spoiler)

Was Anya's arc consistent throughout the show? Was Vamp Willow a foreshadowing of dark Willow? Join Sarah, Tabby, and Leah as they discuss the impact of this episode on the rest of the show. Support the show

Jan 13, 202246 min

S3. Ep9. The Wish (Spoiler Free)

A scorned Cordelia unknowingly makes a wish that turns Sunnydale and the entire world upside down. Join Sarah, Tabby, & Leah as they discuss themes of friendship, being careful what you wish for, and the dangers of doing life alone. Support the show

Jan 06, 20221 hr 29 min

S3. Ep8. Lovers Walk (Spoiler)

How does this episode play a role in Willow's arc? Does Spike's speech foreshadow Spuffy? Is this version of Spike better than the Spike of seasons 6 and 7? Join Sarah, Tabby, Leah, and guests Crissy and Lea, as they discuss how this episode ties into the rest of the series. Support the show

Dec 16, 20211 hr 15 min

S3. Ep8. Lovers Walk (Spoiler Free)

A heartbroken Spike is back in town, kidnapping Willow and Xander to disastrous results. Join Sarah, Tabby, Leah, and their guests, Crissy and Lea, as they discuss themes of integrity, responsibility, and being lost in love. Support the show

Dec 09, 20211 hr 50 min

S3. Ep7. Revelations (Spoiler)

The trauma of Faith, Giles' character growth, and the friendship of Faith and Angel through the series. Join Sarah, Tabby, Leah, and guest, Lea, as they discuss how this episode fits into the rest of the Buffyverse. Support the show

Dec 02, 202151 min

S3. Ep7. Revelations (Spoiler Free)

A new Watcher for Faith arrives, Willow and Xander continue to fight their feelings for each other, and Buffy's secret is finally revealed. Join Sarah, Tabby, and Leah as they discuss themes of addiction, integrity, and responsibility. Support the show

Nov 25, 20211 hr 57 min
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