S3. Ep18. Earshot (Spoiler)

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S3. Ep18. Earshot (Spoiler)

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May 5, 2022

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How does Buffy's love and empathy continue on throughout the series? How does she impact Jonathan's arc in the future? Join Sarah, Tabby, & Leah as they discuss how this episode impacts the rest of the series.
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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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S3. Ep21/22. Graduation Day Part One & Two (Live Spoiler): Is Buffy being consistent in 'Lies My Parents Told Me?' Would Buffy and Angel's relationship have survived if he had stayed on the show? Is Anya's death earned? Join Sarah, Tabby, Leah, & various guests for their second annual live recording of season 3. Support the show Email: Becomingbuffypodcast@gmail.com Social Media: Find us on Instagram, Tiktok, and Youtube Producers: Christine by Becoming Buffy
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S3. Ep17. Enemies (Spoiler): What would have happened if Faith was called to Sunnydale instead of Buffy? What are the parallels between this episode and 'Sanctuary' on Angel the Series? Does Buffy trust Angel? Join Sarah, Tabby, Leah, & guest David as they discuss how this episode fits into the rest of the series. Support the show Email: Becomingbuffypodcast@gmail.com Social Media: Find us on Instagram, Tiktok, and Youtube Producers: Christine by Becoming Buffy
35 min listen
S4. Ep13. The I in Team: Buffy and Riley's closeness cause Maggie to take extreme measures, and the Big Bad of the season is finally revealed. Join Sarah, Tabby, and Leah as they discuss mommy issues, the biggest failure of the season, and what this episode tells us about Joss Whedon. Support the show Email: Becomingbuffypodcast@gmail.com Social Media: Find us on Instagram, Tiktok, and Youtube Producers: Christine by Becoming Buffy
95 min listen
S3. Ep18. Earshot (Spoiler Free): After coming in contact with some bio-luminescent demon blood, Buffy gains the ability to hear the thoughts of everyone around. Join Sarah, Tabby, and Leah as they discuss themes of suicide, school shootings, and empathy. Support the show Email: becomingbuffypodcast@gmail.com Social Media: Find us on Instagram, Tiktok, and Youtube Producers: Christine by Becoming Buffy
95 min listen
S3. Ep22. Graduation Day Part Two (Spoiler Free): Graduation Day is here as Buffy and the gang rally their classmates to fight back against the Mayor's ascension. Join Sarah, Tabby, & Leah as they discuss growing up and moving forward. Support the show Email: becomingbuffypodcast@gmail.com Social Media: Find us on Instagram, Tiktok, and Youtube Producers: Christine by Becoming Buffy
108 min listen
S3. Ep21. Graduation Day Part One (Spoiler Free): It's the night before graduation and Faith mortally wounds Angel, leaving Buffy with no other choice but to confront her. Join Sarah, Tabby, Leah, & David as they discuss Buffy's assimilation with her shadow self. Support the show Email: Becomingbuffypodcast@gmail.com Social Media: Find us on Instagram, Tiktok, and Youtube Producers: Christine by Becoming Buffy
118 min listen
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S5. Ep3. The Replacement: In an attempt to separate the Slayer from her human self, the demon Toth accidentally divides Xander into two, forcing him to prove his true identity. Join Sarah, Tabby, and Leah as they discuss this season's theme of duality, what this episode says about Buffy, and whether or not Riley loves all of Buffy. Support us and Buy us a Coffee! Email: becomingbuffypodcast@gmail.com Social Media: Instagram, Tiktok, and Youtube Producers: Christine, CJ, Paul, and Kashaan by Becoming Buffy
88 min listen
S4. Ep6. Wild at Heart: Oz's werewolf instincts start to affect his human life, leading to one of the most heartbreaking episodes of the show. Join Sarah, Tabby, & Leah as they discuss themes of desire, infidelity, and betrayal. Support the show Email: Becomingbuffypodcast@gmail.com Social Media: Find us on Instagram, Tiktok, and Youtube Producers: Christine by Becoming Buffy
111 min listen
S5. Ep4. Out of My Mind: After being used as a lab rat for years, Riley's heart is about to give out, forcing Buffy to contact the Initiative for help. Join Sarah, Tabby, and Leah as they discuss the continued parallels between Spike and Riley, the downfall of the Ruffy relationship, and the not-so-subtle comparisons this episode makes to season four's "Doomed." Email: becomingbuffypodcast@gmail.com Social Media: Find us on Instagram, Tiktok, and Youtube Buy us a Coffee Producers: Christine, Paul, CJ, Kate, and Kashaan by Becoming Buffy
86 min listen
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, CJ, Paul, Kashaan, Kate, and Omri by Becoming Buffy
100 min listen
S4. Ep11. Doomed: Forced to deal with the aftermath of "Hush," a fearful Buffy heads back to High School to stop an impending apocalypse. Join Sarah, Tabby, & Leah as they discuss themes of trauma, fear, and boundaries. Support the show Email: Becomingbuffypodcast@gmail.com Social Media: Find us on Instagram, Tiktok, and Youtube Producers: Christine by Becoming Buffy
109 min listen
S4. Ep2. Living Conditions: Buffy's new roommate, Kathy is driving her nuts, there's a new boy that catches Buffy's eye, and Oz shares a mysterious glance with a woman on campus....join Sarah, Tabby, & Leah as they discuss themes of stolen identity, and struggle not to discuss all the plots this episode sets up. Support the show Email: Becomingbuffypodcast@gmail.com Social Media: Find us on Instagram, Tiktok, and Youtube Producers: Christine by Becoming Buffy
79 min listen
S4. Ep15. This Year's Girl: Faith awakens from her coma, full of revenge, and armed with a mysterious present from the Mayor. Join Sarah, Tabby, and Leah as they discuss themes of existentialism, accepting accountability, and the impact of Sartre's Look. Buy Becoming Buffy a Coffee and hear spoilers for each episode! Email: Becomingbuffypodcast@gmail.com Social Media: Find us on Instagram, Tiktok, and Youtube Producers: Christine by Becoming Buffy
105 min listen
S5. Ep5. No Place Like Home: In looking for the cause of Joyce's mysterious illness, Buffy barely walks away from a fight with an extremely strong woman and discovers that something is not right about Dawn. Join Sarah, Tabby, and Leah as they discuss themes of sisterhood, found family, and protecting innocence. Email: becomingbuffypodcast@gmail.com Social Media: Instagram, Tiktok, and Youtube Buy us a coffee! Producers: Christine, CJ, Paul, Kate, Sophie and Kashaan by Becoming Buffy
98 min listen
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S3. Ep15. Consequences (Spoiler): How does this episode kickstart Angel the Series? How do the characters change and grow through their time on both series'? Do Buffy's convictions change by the end of the show? Join Sarah, Tabby, & Leah as they discuss how this episode ties into the rest of the series. Support the show by Becoming Buffy
34 min listen
124 - Konrad Launches a Sock Business, Brooke's Comments to Jamie-Lee's Ex-GF Resurface, and There's Another Love Story to Come Out of The Bachelorette! by So Dramatic! with Megan Pustetto
42 min listen
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 by Becoming Buffy
67 min listen
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102 min listen
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 by Becoming Buffy
104 min listen
121 - Brooke Blurton Reacts To Konrad and Abbie's Hook-Up, Farmer Matty Caught CHEATING on Samantha From MAFS, Our Plan A Bachelor Revealed! by So Dramatic! with Megan Pustetto
50 min listen
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 by Becoming Buffy
83 min listen
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S3. Ep19. Choices (Spoiler Free): College acceptance letters are in, Willow gets kidnapped by the Mayor, and Buffy is forced to make some tough decisions regarding her future. Join Sarah, Tabby, & Leah as they discuss themes of choice, consequences, and good vs. bad leadership. Support the show Email: becomingbuffypodcast@gmail.com Social Media: Find us on Instagram, Tiktok, and Youtube Producers: Christine by Becoming Buffy
103 min listen
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