Part 1 of 2! We hope you all had a happy Valentines Day, or at least a better time than Buffy did this episode... because we have an EVIL ANGEL ALERT! In this episode, Stasch and Jess are joined by Dean! Spike and Drusilla are excited to see Angelus... or Drusilla is anyways. Xander, Willow, and Cordy have quite the scene. Poor Buffy. That curse was rude. Spike is mad that Angel didn't kill the Slayer. Angel isn't here to kill, Angel is here to hurt. Buffy is having a ROUGH time. Relatable. Gile...
Feb 15, 2023•1 hr 10 min•Season 1Ep. 24
Guest Appearance! In this episode, Stasch and Jess are joined by Chelsea to discuss Season 2 episode 13 "Surprise". However, it is no surprise that Spike and Drusilla have RETURNED! Teenage girls always share. If you can't say the word sex, maybe don't have it. Xander is not worried about hiding his relationship with Cordelia. Spike isn't interested in sticking around town. Jenny's secret is OUT! But Stasch doesn't care. Jenny is a bad liar. Watching someone sleep would be weird; Jess didn't get...
Feb 03, 2023•1 hr 47 min•Season 1Ep. 23
Happy New Year!! In this episode, Stasch and Jess are joined by Katie again! Which is the only thing about this episode that isn't GROSS! [ding] Nobody likes Bad Eggs. Stasch doesn't know about mirrors. Xander and Coderlia sitting in a... closet... alright. Xandelia 5ever. Willow is not down with Sex Ed. Buffy isn't in class, Giles doesn't see eggs. Buffy and Angel are wildly hormonal. Katie's mom was watching Buffy behind her back, maybe. No more science substitutes. Cordelia is motivated.... t...
Jan 11, 2023•1 hr 9 min•Season 1Ep. 22
Guest Episode Alert!!! In this episode, Stasch and Jess are joined by Sandra from Story Darlings Podcast! She has seen as much Buffy as Stasch. There's a reference Xander makes that nobody knows. RIP John Ritter. Everyone is on drugs. But those pizzas were reaaaallly good. Jenny and Giles reunite! Angel is a little Meh, but it's probably just because his hand hurts. Stasch didn't want Ted to be evil, bummer for him. Xander is not good at keeping his relationship with Cordelia on the down low. Bu...
Dec 28, 2022•1 hr 18 min•Season 1Ep. 21
Care for a review of "What's My Line?" What if we gave you Part one AND part two? In this episode, Stasch and Jess talk about a double feature episode where we meet KENDRA THE VAMPIRE SLAYER and Oz finally meets Willow! Yay! But before that, Spike hires the Order of Taraka and Dru tells the future. Angel wants a real date, but Buffy likes to skate so she doesn't wait for him. What is Oz supposed to try? Jess really, really hates bugs, and Stasch doesn't like the police lady. Stasch called Xander...
Dec 15, 2022•1 hr 37 min•Season 1Ep. 20
GUEST EPISODE ALERT! In this episode, Stasch and Jess are joined by the one and only Kyle from Buffy Gays! Giles has some unexpected visitors from his experimental years. Who even is Amy Yip? Everyone knows about blood night, and oh hey; Angel exists. Willow is the ultimate shipper. "It's a first edition." How is Cordelia still allowed to drive? Ethan is sadly so hung up on Giles. Giles has to confess the details of his past to Buffy. EVERYONE wants Giles. Angel saves the day, and it is confirme...
Nov 30, 2022•1 hr 38 min•Season 1Ep. 19
GUESTLESS EPISODE ALERT! In this Episode, Jess has clarifications and Stasch has a band name. Then, Buffy's jealousy over Angel is almost as tiresome as Xander's jealousy over Buffy, but Giles got cool because he had a date. There's some Marie Antoinette trivia for you, and we love Cordelia's take on world history. Who is this Ford kid? Romance novels are all about miscommunication, and Angel is a Liar. RUDE! Buffy and Angel have a dramatic standoff. MONSTER TRUCKS! Diego was the worst. Angel is...
Nov 16, 2022•1 hr 30 min•Season 1Ep. 18
No Trick, all Treat! This episode is about HALLOWEEN, arguably one of Jess' favorite episodes of all time, and Jess and Stasch are joined by Sam - Halloween Extraordinaire. There's romance, there's amnesia, there's a new theory that Spike has killed the two dumbest Slayers of all time! Willow saves the day, and learns early in life about the downsides to being the sober one taking care of all her drunk friends. But did she die? We're not certain. Oz is BACK and as besotted as ever. WHO IS THAT G...
Oct 31, 2022•1 hr 22 min•Season 1Ep. 17
GUESTLESS EPISODE ALERT! In this epsiode, Jess and Stasch are guestless for the first time this season. cue sad music Did Willow really know what she was talking about? She wins this episode either way. Stasch is bad with faces. Cordelia's boyfriend is super sus, and his friend is super problematic. Why is Superpowerless Giles training Super Buffy? Angel has the emotional maturity of a teen. Xander gets in trouble for crashing, but Buffy and Cordelia are in worse trouble. How did Angel get in?! ...
Oct 19, 2022•1 hr 10 min•Season 1Ep. 16
GUEST EPISODE! In this episode, Stasch and Jess are joined by another Buffy newbie, Sami! Sunnydale High is probably the best school to go to at present. Nobody eats twinkies like Xander. Buffy looks amazing this episode. We see Joyce for a very quick second. Stasch let's out some spoilers. Willow has the best costume. Reese's Peanut Butter Cups. IDK could be a band name. Oz is gonna be Stasch's favorite character. This episode felt very Season 1. Willow has grown so much. There's some political...
Oct 05, 2022•1 hr 14 min•Season 1Ep. 15
GUEST EPISODE ALERT! In this episode Stasch and Jess are joined by Chelsea again! Yay! Stasch hates this episode title. Chelsea doesn't say banging and she can say actor normally. Enter Spike! Zippos are cool. Don't light fields on fire. Sheila is a ditcher, the Bronze is a bar. Giles says Buffy has to fight alone, until later. Buffy got blamed for the old science building burning down. Willow does math on Angel's dating history. Spike wants Drusilla to eat something. Parent teacher conferences ...
Sep 22, 2022•1 hr 12 min•Season 1Ep. 14
GUEST APPEARANCE ALERT! In this episode, Stasch and Jess are joined by Rayne again! Yay! They do NOT stay on task. Jess first considered this a zombie episode but Stasch confirms it's more like an abomination (Frankenstein Monster). Mummies are less cool, and Rayne isn't a fan of the modern vampire. Was bringing back Daryl a bad choice? Was it morally wrong? Cordelia got kidnapped almost too much. Chris is Dave 2.0! Jenny and Giles are adorable. Stasch has no idea what is coming up. Along with B...
Sep 07, 2022•1 hr 36 min•Season 1Ep. 13
GUEST EPSIODE ALERT! For this episode, Stasch and Jess are joined by Katie! Buffy is a real Bitka. Willow and Xander have some uncomfortable scenes that Jess pretends didn't happen. Cordelia is a true friend and has clearly grown. We want to hear more about Ms. Calendar going to burning man. Giles probably does too, but he really believes in these kids. Angel is officially in the credits and has also grown as a character. Kids need sledgehammers to work out their issues. There's some personal st...
Aug 24, 2022•1 hr 5 min•Season 1Ep. 12
SURPRISE!!! In this BONUS episode, Stasch and Jess talk all things Season One. They rank all 12 episodes from least favorite to most favorite and throw out their favorite lines from each. The Poll Results are IN! Find out what we think and what our listeners think about all the characters. Shoutout to Angel's social skills and all the other fun comments we received. Jess Apologizes for forgetting Dr. Gregory, he was such a major loss. Amber maybe died. Then there's a three part POP QUIZ! Actual ...
Aug 17, 2022•1 hr 12 min
GUEST APPEARANCE ALERT! In this episode, Stasch and Jess are joined by Dean! The podcast was almost taken over by Star Wars... but not quite! Giles was not on point this episode, and kind of sithy. Xander doesn't take rejection well, but who does. The friend zone decidedly exists. Willow convinced Buffy to die. RIP Kevin; Cordelia's one true love. Welcome back Ms. Techno-Pagan! We missed you! Was that Nessie or a creature from Jumanji? (Or maybe even Audrey II?) Was Angel looking at Xander's nec...
Aug 10, 2022•1 hr 30 min•Season 1Ep. 11
CORDELIA ALERT! In this episode, everyone is afraid of an invisible girl... except the FBI. Have A Nice Summer means we're not friends. Mitch is gross, and so is Harmony. Cordelia has some hidden depth and Buffy feels reminiscent about her popular days. Everything is relatable. Giles should stay out of the cafeteria. Xander's family doesn't even have a stove. Snyder doesn't like the word 'sue'. There's some physics, there's some growth, and there's a reason Gym Was Cancelled. Contact Us: GymsCan...
Jul 27, 2022•1 hr 4 min•Season 1Ep. 10
FEAR!! In this episode, Stasch and Jess discuss all the things that fill Buffy and and her friends with terror. There's a little boy named Billy with an intense past. Buffy actually goes to class! And we finally meet her dad. Eventually. Buffy becomes a vampire and the Master is free. Cordelia is afraid of being... ugly? Buffy's Mom is the real MVP. There's some deep moments, some heroics, and there's a reason Gym Was Cancelled. Contact Us: GymsCancelledPod@gmail.com https://twitter.com/GymCance...
Jul 13, 2022•1 hr 4 min•Season 1Ep. 9
GUEST APPEARANCE ALERT! In this Episode, Stasch and Jess are joined by Rayne! Stasch still doesn't know what anointed means and he misses Bob-o. Rayne loves Giles smirking. If you hear something in a locker room where you're alone, and nobody answers when you call out 'who's there'.... just leave. Buffy is doing great. Buffy has a new history teacher, and why was Sid in class? Good teachers are the best. Willow is helping out, and the group is developing. Snyder keeps popping up. There's specula...
Jun 29, 2022•1 hr 34 min•Season 1Ep. 8
CYBER DANGER! In this episode, Stasch and Jess discuss Willow's seemingly first encounter with the dangers of the internet, and Giles' seemingly first encounter with a woman. There is so much tension! There is some comparison to how the internet has changed, and some surprises on how advanced technology was in '97. RIP Dave, but not Fritz. Robot demons are cool. What's up with the dude in Beijing? There's some love for techno pagans, and there's a reason Gym Was Cancelled Contact Us: GymsCancell...
Jun 15, 2022•1 hr 5 min•Season 1Ep. 7
ANGEL ALERT! In this episode, Buffy is attacked by the three, and Angel helps her out. There's a Peter Parker moment between the Master and the Anointed one. Gasp! Angel is a vampire. But Stasch is not surprised. Darla propositions Angel while Cordelia wears an ugly ass dress. Jess and Willow are super here for Bangel, Stasch, Giles and Xander... not so much. All characters not presumed dead from episode 1 return! Darla dies, which is fine by everyone except the Master. There's a couple rounds o...
Jun 01, 2022•52 min•Season 1Ep. 6
ZOO DAY! Xander and some jerk kids get possessed by hyenas. Willow's got the hots for Xander and Stasch is not here for that. Angel is old and Jess is a hypocrite but she owns it. Stasch appreciates the dodge ball scene. RIP Herbert. Detective Buffy to the rescue. Things get super dark. Stasch loves Willow. There's a random family. Red Pandas are basically raccoons. Cordelia is a no show. RIP Bob-o. Google doesn't exist yet. Kyle kinda looks like Paul Rudd. Jess hates this episode. Stasch has a ...
May 18, 2022•59 min•Season 1Ep. 5
GUEST APPEARANCE ALERT! In this epsiode, Jess and Stasch are joined by their first guest.. Chelsea! There's some immediate Owen animosity... some Owenimosity. Theres no love for Cafeteria food. The five just haven't died yet. Xander slut shames Buffy who is bored on her date but Angel is jealous (And Jess likes his face). Willow and Xander are the real MVPs. Giles chills with dead people and doesn’t have a cell phone. Stasch appreciates Cordelia. There's an Anointed Twist! A lot of Master Hate, ...
May 04, 2022•1 hr 10 min•Season 1Ep. 4
Teacher Appreciation Week! In this epsiode, Stasch and Jess talk about Season 1 epsiode 4 "Teacher's Pet". They talk pretty heavily on the puffed up teenage boy trope. Stasch coins the perfect name: Vampirine. Jess hates bugs and older women who prey on younger boys (also gender swapped versions). Ms. French is secretly adorable. Giles is excited that bad things are happening. Willow supports abstinence. Stasch and Jess also take time to reflect on all the amazing teachers who helped them become...
Apr 20, 2022•54 min•Season 1Ep. 3
Witchcraft, Parenting Challenges and Cheerleaders... oh my! In this episode, Stasch and Jess talk about Season 1 Episode 3 "The Witch". Cordelia epitomizes shallow stereotypes and Xander learns what a first alternate is. How crazy was that body swap?! Also they talk about sports... to the best of their ability... and how words can hurt people. More 90s talk and some elaboration on character development. Giles is wonderful. There's love, there's laughter, and there's a reason Gym Was cancelled. C...
Apr 06, 2022•52 min•Season 1Ep. 2
Episode 1. Where Stasch and Jess discuss... Episodes 1 and 2!? (gasp). They also cover all the characters they've met so far, analyze the real life moments, and talk about the 90s. Were there drug references? We're not sure. Stasch makes some predictions (including that Buffy might... slay some vampires...) and Jess notices some super minor inconsequential details that she has to bring up. There's love, there's laughter, and Gym Was Cancelled. DISCLAIMER: Jess in her excitement to talk about the...
Mar 23, 2022•50 min•Season 1Ep. 1
Meet Stasch and Jess! Just a couple of nerdy adults, who both have no idea what they're doing. They both may be new to podcasting but Jess is NOT new to talking about Buffy the Vampire Slayer in great analytical detail and Stasch is always down for a good discussion of any kind. 'But wait,' you may be thinking, 'I've never seen a single episode of Buffy the Vampire Slayer!' Guess what? Neither has Stasch! They are offering you a chance to participate in a watch-along spoiler-free adventure with ...
Mar 23, 2022•23 min
