S1. Ep4. Teacher's Pet

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10/01/20 • 106 min

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Becoming Buffy

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.

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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.

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Buffy's going on a date!! ..with...Owen? The Anointed One is about to rise in Sunnydale, and once again, Buffy finds herself struggling to maintain a normal life while also balancing her responsibilities as a slayer. Join Sarah, Tabby, and Leah for a spoiler free analysis as they discuss the effect slaying has on all Buffy's relationships, and the sacrifices she makes to keep her loved ones safe. Stick around for "Scoobies' Secrets," a spoiler analysis at the end of the podcast, for long time fans.

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