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, 2024•1 hr 30 min•Season 6Ep. 12
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, 2024•1 hr 18 min•Season 6Ep. 11
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, 2024•1 hr 18 min•Season 6Ep. 10
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, 2024•1 hr 52 min•Season 6Ep. 9
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, 2024•1 hr 31 min•Season 6Ep. 8
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, 2024•2 hr 12 min•Season 6Ep. 7
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, 2024•1 hr 50 min•Season 6Ep. 6
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, 2024•1 hr 18 min•Season 6Ep. 5
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, 2024•1 hr 23 min•Season 6Ep. 4
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, 2024•1 hr 18 min•Season 6Ep. 3
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, 2024•1 hr 14 min•Season 6Ep. 2
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, 2024•1 hr 18 min•Season 6Ep. 1
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, 2024•52 min
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, 2024•1 hr 16 min
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, 2024•1 hr 58 min•Season 5Ep. 22
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, 2024•1 hr 32 min
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, 2024•1 hr 19 min
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, 2024•1 hr 22 min
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, 2024•1 hr 36 min
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, 2024•1 hr 35 min
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, 2024•1 hr 48 min
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, 2024•1 hr 23 min
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, 2024•1 hr 40 min
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, 2024•1 hr 18 min
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, 2024•1 hr 22 min
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, 2024•1 hr 7 min
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, 2023•1 hr 44 min
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, 2023•1 hr 24 min
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, 2023•1 hr 22 min
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, 2023•1 hr 44 min
