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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

S6. Ep12. Doublemeat Palace

While Buffy investigates murder at her new job at the Doublemeat Palace, Amy causes Willow to relapse and Anya discusses wedding concerns with an old friend. Join Sarah, Tabby, and Leah as they discuss the show's double standard toward's Buffy's choice of a job, question the reasoning behind the "penis" monster, and slog their way through another paralysis metaphor. Buy us a Coffee! and listen to our spoiler episodes and get early access to season 6. Email: becomingbuffypodcast@gmail.com Social ...

Nov 21, 20241 hr 30 minSeason 6Ep. 12

S6. Ep11. Gone

Accidentally turned invisible by the Trio, Buffy relishes in avoiding responsibilities while Xander and Willow race to turn her back before she dies. Join Sarah, Tabby, and Leah as they discuss the show holding Buffy to a higher standard compared to its other characters, the lack of focus on other characters, and how the lack of mental health awareness is hampering the show's storytelling Buy us a Coffee! and listen to our spoiler episodes and get early access to season 6. Email: becomingbuffypo...

Nov 14, 20241 hr 18 minSeason 6Ep. 11

S6. Ep10. Wrecked

After a night of poor decisions, Buffy resolves to not sleep with Spike again while Willow experiments with dangerous magic. Join Sarah, Tabby, and Leah as they discuss Willow's breaking point, the toxic start of the Spuffy relationship, and the false idea of mutual abuse. Buy us a Coffee! and listen to our spoiler episodes and get early access to season 6. Email: becomingbuffypodcast@gmail.com Social Media: Instagram , Tiktok , and Youtube Producers: Christine, Paul, Kashaan, Katie, Tara, and K...

Nov 06, 20241 hr 18 minSeason 6Ep. 10

S6. Ep9. Smashed

Willow experiments with more extreme magics alongside a newly de-ratted Amy, while Spike discovers that his chip is no longer triggered by Buffy. Join Sarah, Tabby, Leah and guest Robbie as they discuss the continuation of the house metaphor, the missed opportunities with the Willow arc, and of course, the zipper heard 'round the world. Buy us a Coffee! and listen to our spoiler episodes and get early access to season 6. Email: becomingbuffypodcast@gmail.com Social Media: Instagram , Tiktok , an...

Oct 31, 20241 hr 52 minSeason 6Ep. 9

S6. Ep8. Tabula Rasa

In an attempt to save her relationship with Tara and help Buffy forget her resurrection trauma, Willow casts a forgetting spell that accidentally forces the whole gang to forget who they are. Join Sarah, Leah, and David as they discuss the significance of each person's identity, the throwbacks to 'Anne' and 'Restless', and the importance of Buffy's chosen name. Buy us a Coffee! and listen to our spoiler episodes and get early access to season 6. Email: becomingbuffypodcast@gmail.com Social Media...

Oct 24, 20241 hr 31 minSeason 6Ep. 8

S6. Ep7. Once More, With Feeling

A mysterious demon comes into town, causing everyone to break into song and dance while revealing their deepest, darkest fears. Join Sarah, Tabby, and Leah as they discuss the themes, metaphors and musicality of the most popular episode of show! Buy us a Coffee! and listen to our spoiler episodes and get early access to season 6. Email: becomingbuffypodcast@gmail.com Social Media: Instagram , Tiktok , and Youtube Producers: Christine, Paul, Kashaan, Tara, and Kate...

Oct 17, 20242 hr 12 minSeason 6Ep. 7

S6. Ep6. All the Way

Anya and Xander announce their engagement, Tara and Willow have a major argument over Willow's magic use, and Dawn's crush may or may not be a vampire. Join Sarah, Tabby, and guest, Andrew as they discuss the show's handling of Willow's addiction to magic, the lack of a Dawn arc, and the twist on the metaphor of vampirism. Buy us a Coffee! and listen to our spoiler episodes and get early access to season 6. Email: becomingbuffypodcast@gmail.com Social Media: Instagram , Tiktok , and Youtube Prod...

Oct 10, 20241 hr 50 minSeason 6Ep. 6

S6. Ep5. Life Serial

Unsure of where she fits in, Buffy tries out a few jobs but is repeatedly sabotaged by Warren, Jonathan, and Andrew, as they test her powers and abilities. Join Sarah, Tabby, and Leah as they discuss the themes of social construction vs individual responsibility, facing your fears, and the way the show holds Buffy to a higher standard than its other characters. Buy us a Coffee! and listen to our spoiler episodes and get early access to season 6. Email: becomingbuffypodcast@gmail.com Social Media...

Oct 03, 20241 hr 18 minSeason 6Ep. 5

S6. Ep4. Flooded

Literally flooded with money problems, Buffy attempts to get a loan from the bank that is robbed by a trio of men. Join Sarah, Tabby, and Leah as they discuss the shows' questionable use of metaphor, the symbolism of Giles confronting Willow, and the introduction of the Trio. Buy us a Coffee! and listen to our spoiler episodes and get early access to season 6. Email: becomingbuffypodcast@gmail.com Social Media: Instagram , Tiktok , and Youtube Producers: Christine, Paul, Kashaan, Tara, and Kate...

Sep 26, 20241 hr 23 minSeason 6Ep. 4

S6. Ep3. After Life

As everyone adjusts to Buffy's return to the living, something posesses the Scoobies, forcing them to realize that all is not well. Join Sarah, Tabby, and Leah as they discuss the Scoobies' selfishness, the demon's representation of Buffy's subconscious, and the shocking reveal of Buffy being in heaven. Buy us a Coffee! and listen to our spoiler episodes and get early access to season 6. Email: becomingbuffypodcast@gmail.com Social Media: Instagram , Tiktok , and Youtube Producers: Christine, Pa...

Sep 19, 20241 hr 18 minSeason 6Ep. 3

S6. Ep2. Bargaining Pt. 2

As the Helion demons terrorize Sunnydale, the Slayer emerges from her grave, disoriented and confused. Join Sarah, Tabby, and Leah as they discuss the parallels between this episode and 'The Gift', the decision to split the premiere into two parts, and the not-so-positive changes to the writing. Buy us a Coffee! and listen to our spoiler episodes and get early access to season 6. Email: becomingbuffypodcast@gmail.com Social Media: Instagram , Tiktok , and Youtube Producers: Christine, Paul, Kash...

Sep 12, 20241 hr 14 minSeason 6Ep. 2

S6. Ep1. Bargaining Pt. 1

With the Slayer dead, Giles heads back to England, demons take over Sunnydale, and Willow, Xander, Anya, and Tara secretly attempt to resurrect Buffy. Join Sarah, Tabby, and Leah as they discuss the behind the scenes changes, the season theme, and the massive tonal shift of the sixth season. Buy us a Coffee! and listen to our spoiler episodes and get early access to season 6. Email: becomingbuffypodcast@gmail.com Social Media: Instagram , Tiktok , and Youtube Producers: Christine, Paul, Kashaan,...

Sep 05, 20241 hr 18 minSeason 6Ep. 1

Introducing Liz to Buffy: Season 5

Was it surprising to find that Buffy had a little sister? Who is Liz's controversial favorite character? What moment made her cry? Join Sarah as she interviews Liz as she watches the show for the very first time! Buy us a coffee! Email: becomingbuffypodcast@gmail.com Social Media: Instagram , Tiktok , and Youtube Producers: Christine, Paul, Kashaan, and Kate...

Jun 27, 202452 min

Season 5 Spoiler Recap

Is Buffy's leap a death wish? Was Giles right to kill Ben? Do the writers view Buffy as to "pure" to get her hands dirty? Join Sarah, Tabby, and Leah as we discuss our listener's thoughts and takes, as well as analyze how this episode fits into the Buffyverse as a whole. Buy us a Coffee! Email: becomingbuffypodcast@gmail.com Social Media: Instagram , Tiktok , and Youtube Producers: Christine, Paul, Kashaan, and Kate...

Jun 20, 20241 hr 16 min

S5. Ep22. The Gift

Buffy and the gang race the clock to rescue Dawn and defeat Glory in the epic season 5 finale. Join Sarah, Tabby, and Leah as they discuss the importance of the episode's lighting, whether or not Giles' decisions are right, and of course, Buffy's gift. Buy us a Coffee! Email: becomingbuffypodcast@gmail.com Social Media: Instagram , Tiktok , and Youtube Producers: Christine, Paul, Kashaan, and Kate...

Jun 13, 20241 hr 58 minSeason 5Ep. 22

S5. Ep21. The Weight of the World

While Ben and Glory work through their newfound emotions, Willow must try to reach a catatonic Buffy and convince her not to give up. Join Sarah, Tabby, and Leah as they discuss the different decisions each character must wrestle with, the metaphor of Buffy's house and how it relates to her mental state, and the question of whether or not the Slayer wants to die. Buy us a coffee! Email: becomingbuffypodcast@gmail.com Social Media: Instagram , Tiktok , and Youtube Producers: Christine, Paul, Kash...

May 30, 20241 hr 32 min

S5. Ep20. Spiral

With the secret of Dawn being the Key now out, Buffy scrambles to keep everyone safe, yet in the end it's not enough. Join Sarah, Tabby, and Leah as they discuss the question Dawn and Ben face, the ethical and moral questions the show is bringing up for all the characters, and the use of the knights as a metaphor for destiny. Buy us a coffee! Email: becomingbuffypodcast@gmail.com Social Media: Instagram , Tiktok , and Youtube Producers: Christine, Paul, Kashaan, Kate, and Omri...

May 16, 20241 hr 19 min

S5. Ep19. Tough Love

Buffy and Ben struggle with their lives being taken over by their sisters, Tara and Willow have a major fight, a Scooby member gets their brains sucked, and Glory finally discovers who the key is. Join Sarah, Tabby, and Leah as they discuss the symbolism of Buffy dropping out of poetry class, Willow's concerning behavior, and the theme of responsbility and stepping into adulthood. Buy us a coffee! Email: becomingbuffypodcast@gmail.com Social Media: Instagram , Tiktok , and Youtube Producers: Chr...

May 02, 20241 hr 22 min

S5. Ep18. Intervention

While Buffy heads to the desert for some soul searching, Spike takes his new Buffy-bot out to play--catching the attention of Glory and her minions. Join Sarah, Tabby, Leah, and guest-host David as they discuss Buffy's over-developed sense of responsibility in contrast to the Scoobies' underdeveloped one, the show's shifted framing of Spike, and that kiss at the end... Buy us a Coffee! Email: becomingbuffypodcast@gmail.com Social Media: Instagram , Tiktok , and Youtube Producers: Christine, CJ, ...

Apr 18, 20241 hr 36 min

S5. Ep17. Forever

Feeling neglected and alone as Buffy deals with funeral arrangements, Dawn decides to take grief into her own hands and resurrect Joyce. Join Sarah, Tabby, and Leah as they discuss the episode's nods to the horror short story, 'The Monkey's Paw', Joel Gray's cameo and how his humming is foreshadowing of future events, and the importance of Angel's appearance. Buy us a coffee! Email: becomingbuffypodcast@gmail.com Social Media: Instagram , Tiktok , and Youtube Producers: Christine, CJ, Paul, Kash...

Apr 04, 20241 hr 35 min

S5. Ep16. The Body

Buffy, Dawn, and the Scoobies grapple with grief after Joyce's sudden death. Join Sarah, Tabby, Leah, and guest, David, as they discuss behind the scenes, negative space, death, and grief. *Trigger Warnings for discussion of death* Buy us a coffee! Social Media: Instagram , Tiktok , and Youtube Email: becomingbuffypodcast@gmail.com Producers: Christine, CJ, Paul, Kashaan, Kate, and Omri...

Mar 21, 20241 hr 48 min

S5. Ep15. I Was Made to Love You

A strange girl arrives in town looking for her boyfriend, only there's something about her that doesn't seem quite right...join Sarah, Tabby, and Leah as they discuss misogyny, Britney Spears, and finding fulfillment withough being in a relationship. Buy us a coffee! Email: becomingbuffypodcast@gmail.com Social Media: Instagram , Tiktok , and Youtube Producers: Christine, CJ, Paul, Kashaan, Kate, and Omri...

Mar 07, 20241 hr 23 min

S5. Ep14. Crush Ft. Naj Reactions

Dru returns to town hoping to rekindle her relationship with Spike as his obsession with Buffy escalates in a dangerous way. Join Sarah, Tabby, and guest, Naj from Najreactions as they discuss the parallels between this episode and season one's 'Angel', the nods to Shakespeare's 'Othello', and whether or not Spike can/does love Buffy. Buy us a coffee! Email: becomingbuffypodcast@gmail.com Social Media: https://www.youtube.com/@najreactions Instagram , Tiktok , and Youtube Producers: Christine, C...

Feb 22, 20241 hr 40 min

S5. Ep13. Blood Ties

It's Buffy's 20th birthday, which means something bad is about to happen! Dawn discovers she's the key, leading to a confrontation with Glory and the shocking revelation that Ben and Glory inhabit the same body. Join Sarah and Tabby as they discuss adoption, the history behind blood oaths/bonds, and the symbolism of the Key/Dawn being the color green. Email: becomingbuffypodcast@gmail.com Social Media: Instagram , Tiktok , and Youtube Buy us a coffee! Producers: Christine, CJ, Paul, Kashaan, Kat...

Feb 08, 20241 hr 18 min

S5. Ep12. Checkpoint

When the Watcher's Council refuses to share vital information about Glory unless Buffy shows that she is "qualified," Buffy makes a discovery about herself that changes everything. Join Sarah, Tabby, and Leah as they discuss the callbacks to season 3's 'Helpless', the episode's metaphor for adulthood, and the way season 5 continues to surprise us. Buy us a coffee! Email: becomingbuffypodcast@gmail.com Social Media: Instagram , Tiktok , and Youtube Producers: Christine, CJ, Paul, Kashaan, Kate, a...

Jan 25, 20241 hr 22 min

S5. Ep11. Triangle

With Buffy recovering from Riley's sudden departure, Anya and Willow are forced to face their conflict over...Xander? Join Sarah, Tabby, and Leah as they discuss the episode's handling of Buffy's grief, the parallels between Anya and Willow, and the show's tendency to pit women against each other. Buy us a coffee! Email: becomingbuffypodcast@gmail.com Social Media: Instagram , Tiktok, and Youtube Producers: Christine, CJ, Paul, Kashaan, Kate, and Omri...

Jan 11, 20241 hr 7 min

S5. Ep10. Into the Woods

Joyce's surgery is successful, and Buffy discovers Riley's infidelity, leading to him rejoining the Initiative and leaving Sunnydale for good. Join Sarah, Tabby, and Leah as they discuss internalized misogyny, the show's sloppy and inconsistent writing of Riley, and how this might be the weakest episode of season 5. Email: Becomingbuffypodcast@gmail.com Social Media: Instagram , Tiktok , and Youtube Buy us a coffee! Producers: Christine, CJ, Paul, Kashaan, Kate, and Omri...

Dec 14, 20231 hr 44 min

S5. Ep9. Listening to Fear

The tumor pressing on Joyce's brain causes her to act erratically, drawing the attention of the horrifying Queller demon. Join Sarah, Tabby, and Leah as they discuss mental health, the loss of childhood innocence, and the significance of these episode in Joyce and Buffy's relationship. Buy us a Coffee! Email: Becomingbuffypodcast@gmail.com Social Media: Instagram , Tiktok , and Youtube Producers: Christine, CJ, Kashaan, Paul, Kate, Sophie, and Jade...

Nov 30, 20231 hr 24 min

S5. Ep8. Shadow

The doctors discover Joyce has a brain tumor, Riley cheats on Buffy with a vamp, and Glory gets dangerously close to discovering that Dawn is the key. Join Sarah, Tabby, and Leah as they discuss the different ways we grieve, what constitutes cheating, and the heaviness of this arc. Buy us a Coffee! Email: Becomingbuffypodcast@gmail.com Social Media: Instagram , Tiktok , and Youtube Producers: Christine, CJ, Paul, Kashaan, Kate, and Sophie...

Nov 09, 20231 hr 22 min

S5. Ep7. Fool for Love

It's the episode you've all been waiting for! Buffy is nearly killed on a routine round in the graveyard, prompting her to seek answers from a known Slayer killer--Spike. Join Sarah, Tabby, Leah, and guests, David and Kimberly as they discuss obsession vs love, unreliable vs reliable narrators, and destructive cycles. Buy us a coffee! Social Media: Instagram , Tiktok , and Youtube Email: becomingbuffypodcast@gmail.com Producers: Christine, CJ, Paul, Kashaan, Kate, and Sophie...

Oct 26, 20231 hr 44 min
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