Becoming Buffy

What is a Slayer? Who is this Master dude? More importantly, who is this tall, mysterious "friend," that's following Buffy? And what exactly is the Bronze, anyway? Join Sarah, Tabby, and Leah for their spoiler free analysis of the pilot episode of "Buffy the Vampire Slayer." Don't forget to stick around to the end for "Scoobies' Secrets," a spoiler-filled analysis of the episode, for long time fans of the show!

Buffy's making attempts at a normal life by joining the cheerleading squad, Xander's making attempts to tell Buffy how he feels about her, and someone is making attempts on all the cheerleaders' lives! Join Sarah, Tabby, and Leah as they discuss (spoiler free) the themes and metaphors of parental pressure and control, vs. a teen's desire to be their own person. Stick around for "Scoobies' Secrets" at the end of the podcast, a spoiler-filled analysis of how this episode fits into the rest of the series.

Sarah, Tabby, and Leah introduce themselves and explain their love for the television show, "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" and why they are passionate about starting a podcast that discusses and dissects the themes, metaphors, and symbolism of Buffy.

The Master is trying to escape, Jesse has been kidnapped, and apparently vampires have glowing nails? But none of that matters because the dark, handsome stranger is back and this time, with a name...Angel! Join Sarah, Tabby, and Leah for a spoiler free analysis of the second episode of "Buffy the Vampire Slayer," and if you want to know spoilers for the rest of the show, stick around to the end for the spoiler-filled analysis, "Scoobies' Secrets."

A beloved science teacher is murdered and Xander, along with every other boy in school, seems completely infatuated with the attractive but deadly new substitute. Join Sarah, Tabby, and Leah as they discuss how hook up culture, abuse of power, and toxic masculinity play a role in distorting a teen's view of himself and others. Don't forget to stick around for "Scoobies' Secrets," a spoiler-full analysis of the episode at the end of the podcast.