Still Slaying: a Buffy-verse podcast – Details, episodes & analysis

“Congratulations to the class of 1999. You all proved more or less adequate. This is a time of celebration, so sit still and be quiet.”

After numerous delays, Penny, Kara and Sam finally managed to get together to talk about this epic Season 3 finale. The trio dive deep into celebrity deaths, music festivals, pay phones, doctors of Sunnydale, collect calls, the neuroscience of pain and pleasure, HIPAA, dream logistics, our dreams for a 2024 version of Buffy, Muppet Babies, The 100 (again), Fear the Walking Dead, that kiss, the “Irish Goodbye,” how vampires do their hair, Mayor WIlkins, senior pranks, alligators, and the curse against this episode.  

Next time, get your pom poms out because we’ll be covering the 2000 competitive cheerleading movie starring Eliza Dushku, “Bring it On!” Give us a shout!

Keep Slaying!



Viewing Order for BTVS Season 4 and Angel Season 1
Buffy 4x01 - The Freshman
Angel 1x01 - City of...
Buffy 4x02 - Living Conditions
Angel 1x02 - Lonely Hearts
Buffy 4x03 - The Harsh Light Of Day
Angel 1x03 - In the Dark
Angel 1x04 - I Fall to Pieces
Buffy 4x04 - Fear Itself
Buffy 4x05 - Beer Bad
Angel 1x05 - Rm w/a Vu
Angel 1x06 - Sense and Sensitivity
Buffy 4x06 - Wild at Heart
Buffy 4x07 - The Initiative
Angel 1x07 - The Bachelor Party
Buffy 4x08 - Pangs
Angel 1x08 - I Will Remember You
Angel 1x09 - Hero
Angel 1x10 - Parting Gifts
Buffy 4x09 - Something Blue
Buffy 4x10 - Hush
Buffy 4x11 - Doomed
Angel 1x11 - Somnambulist
Angel 1x12 - Expecting
Angel 1x13 - She
Buffy 4x12 - A New Man
Buffy 4x13 - The I In Team
Buffy 4x14 - Goodbye Iowa
Angel 1x14 - I've Got You Under My Skin
Angel 1x15 - The Prodigal
Buffy 4x15 - This Year's Girl (1/2)
Buffy 4x16 - Who Are You? (2/2)
Buffy 4x17 - Superstar
Angel 1x16 - The Ring
Angel 1x17 - Eternity
Buffy 4x18 - Where the Wild Things Are
Buffy 4x19 - New Moon Rising
Angel 1x18 - Five by Five (1/2)
Angel 1x19 - Sanctuary (2/2)
Buffy 4x20 - The Yoko Factor (1/2)
Buffy 4x21 - Primeval (2/2)
Buffy 4x22 - Restless
Angel 1x20 - War Zone
Angel 1x21 - Blind Date
Angel 1x22 - To Shanshu in LA


News Links/Referenced Links
Original Trailer/WB Promo: Buffy Graduation Day Part 2 Promo

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“Orders? I don’t think I’m going to be taking any more orders.”

Welcome back, Sam! The trio gets into it about late 90s culture, yearbooks, gum, optimism and pessimism, that pink dress, the leather pants, the Mayor as father figure, The 100, changes in representation for queer characters on TV, tropes, mansplaining, sass, toxic workplaces, graduations, tanning, high school dances and hamster happiness. A wicked good time was had by all!

Check out our Facebook page for the hosts’ graduation pictures! And send in yours! 
Next time, we’ll be covering Season 3, Episode 22, “Graduation Day: Part 2,” The epic Season 3 finale.

Keep Slaying!


News Links/Referenced Links


Original Trailer/WB Promo: Buffy Graduation Day Part 1 Promo
https://www.legacy.com/news/celebrity-deaths/shannen-doherty-1971-2024-star-of-beverly-hills-90210-and-charmed/

Shannen Doherty (1971–2024), star of “Beverly Hills 90210” and “Charmed”


Let’s Be Clear podcast episode remembering Shannen Dohertyhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lets-be-clear-with-shannen-doherty/id1718531401?i=1000663641582


Juliet Landau’s movie “A Place Among the Dead” and the podcast I listened to about it. 
A Place Among The Dead - Trailer

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/navigating-narcissism-with-dr-ramani/id1629909313?i=1000628666492

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“Our love is God. Let’s go get a slushie.”

Content warning - discussions of suicide, sexual assault and violence


For this mid-season break, the Scooby Duo are joined by Jason to talk about the Gen-X classic black comedy, “Heathers.” Topics include bad boys, John Hughes films, slang, “Mean Girls,” high school, teen angst, drug abuse prevention programs, 80s nostalgia, cow tipping, bullying, sexual assault, the monocle, Christian Slater’s voice, school shootings and the #MeToo movement. 

Ever wonder if Westerberg High School is also on a Hellmouth? 

Next time on Still Slaying, we’ll be talking about Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Season 3, Episode 13, “The Zeppo.” Send your thoughts to stillslayingfeedback@gmail.com

Keep Slaying!


News Links/Referenced Links


If you or someone you know is experiencing suicidal thoughts, there are many resources available. 

• Suicide Hotline in the US- Dial 988
• International Suicide Hotlines at www.opencounseling.com 
• Suicide Prevention - National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
• Suicide Prevention | CDC
• Suicide prevention
• More than 20% of teens have seriously considered suicide. Psychologists and communities can help tackle the problem

EW interview with some original cast & creators of “Heathers”: https://ew.com/article/2014/04/04/heathers-oral-history/

Original “Heathers” Trailer: https://youtu.be/KJVKh9KKiug?si=P6gSEROR0-BXx8AC  

“Heathers” TV Show Trailer: https://youtu.be/UHiQ5xyKbHU?si=wuBBR7K2R06rttLN

Article on “Heathers” TV Show being “doomed from the start”: https://www.theverge.com/2018/10/31/18048968/heathers-reboot-paramount-television-doomed-episodes-pulled-canceled-timeline
https://www.newyorker.com/culture/touchstones/an-appreciation-of-the-dark-comedy-heathers
“Heathers” Blew Up the High-School Comedy



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“It’s a game. We’re not going to play by the rules, but that doesn’t mean we’re not going to play.” 

Join the Scooby Duo to discuss this scary episode of BTVS, featuring a visit from the Watchers Council, a new villainous vamp, Buffy’s birthday tradition of gut-wrenching misery and horror. Kara and Penny cover myriad vampire conventions, ugly hats, exploitation of athletes and artists, talented character actor, Jeff Kober, the patriarchy, tropes in vampire romances and celebrate a few milestones, including our 25th episode of the podcast. 

Next time, we’ll be taking a mid-season break to cover the classic 80s black comedy “Heathers.”  


Keep Slaying!



News Links/Referenced Links

Original Trailer/WB Promo: https://youtu.be/tMNkVHSTo68?si=zLiVN6N6GoFXlNl_

https://people.com/emma-caulfield-ford-shares-multiple-sclerosis-journey-exclusive-8603319
https://www.thepopverse.com/star-trek-buffy-the-vampire-slayer-james-marsters-spike-eccc-2023

https://www.thepopverse.com/star-trek-buffy-the-vampire-slayer-james-marsters-spike-eccc-2023
https://filmschoolrejects.com/buffy-the-vampire-slayer-helpless/

https://filmschoolrejects.com/buffy-the-vampire-slayer-helpless/
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/marriage-equals/201910/do-women-really-talk-more-men

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/marriage-equals/201910/do-women-really-talk-more-men





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Content Warning: discussions of trauma, domestic violence, and transphobia

“I need to go on one of my fruitless patrols and react to some vampires.”

Kara and Penny are joined by Sam to cover yet another iconic episode of BTVS. Joyce leads the Sunnydale adults in a quest to rid the town of bad influences and the occult. The trio laugh through the darkness of MOO, censorship, mass hysteria and group think.


The wide ranging conversation covers topics as diverse as Cher, lizard brains, Lois Duncan, the Salem Witch Trials, racism in The Lion King, various Zaddies, PTSD, the Satanic Panic of the 80s, book banning, transphobia, Angel’s broodiness, concussions, and some more Joyce appreciation.


Next time, Season 3, Episode 12, “Helpless”

Keep Slaying!


News Links/Referenced Links
Original Trailer/WB Promo: Buffy Gingerbread Promo
It’s Time to Revisit the Satanic Panic
The Salem Witch Trials: Casting a Spell of Hysteria - HeinOnline Blog.
The Top Banned Books of 2023—and What’s in Store for 2024 - Lexology
A secret shelf of banned books thrives in a Texas school, under the nose of censors
https://www.forbes.com/sites/hughmcintyre/2024/01/01/cher-mixes-old-and-new-as-she-earns-several-billboard-chart-hits/?sh=34e78802cc5b
Cher lost millions from chart-topping single 'Believe' after 'stupid' error | English Movie News - Times of India
Cher's 'Believe' is UK's biggest single ever by female artist - Attitude

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Content warning: discussion of suicidality, depression andsexual assault.

“Angel, you have the power to do real good, to make amends. But if you die now, then all that you ever were was a monster.”

Kara and Penny are joined by Kelly to cover this very special Hellmouth Christmas episode that shows us some of Angelus’s backstory, brings back Jenny Calendar and blankets Sunnydale in snow in the middle of a heat wave. Join this trio as they wrestle with their complicated feelings about Angel and his evil past, wonder why Buffy owns so many coats, and for some deep Joyce appreciation.

Next time, Season 3, Episode 11, “Gingerbread”


Keep Slaying!


News Links/Referenced Links
Buffy Amends Promo
https://youtu.be/nMPATaVvjpg

1-800 Collect Buffy the Vampire Slayer Let Them Eat Stake Sweepstakes commercial (1997)


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“I wish Buffy Summers had never come to Sunnydale.”

Be careful what you wish for, especially if you are making that wish to a stranger with a pretty necklace.


Kara and Penny are joined by Jim again to cover this iconic alternate timeline episode. Join this trio to relive the ups and downs of Dark Willow, the return of the Master, the introduction of Anya, Giles without tweed, the puppy, and army Barbie Buffy. So many tangents are followed.


Next time, Season 3, Episode 10, “Amends”


Watch “Extraordinary” on Hulu/Disney+.


Keep Slaying!


News Links/Referenced Links
Original Trailer/WB Promo: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=anCO0Enyazs


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Original Trailer/WB Promo: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lVxQLQouZEA

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“Do you have any of those little marshmallows?”

Our favorite platinum punk agent of chaos stumbles drunkenly through town, sharing his tale of woe with all. Penny and Kara are joined by Jim to convene a meeting of the Spike Appreciation Society. The trio highlight the many ways James Marsters delivers the impossible and improbable by making everyone love and hate and love to hate Spike. His visit to the Hellmouth is brief, but the destructive impact ripples for the rest of the season.

How do you think a pair of vampires traveled from California to Brazil?

Next time, Season 3, Episode 9, “The Wish”

Keep Slaying!



News Links/Referenced Links

3 Female TV Executives Plan to Create Cable Channel for Women - The New York Times
https://www.nytimes.com/1998/11/24/us/gates-gives-millions-to-seattle-libraries.html

Gates Gives Millions To Seattle Libraries - The New York Times
https://www.slashfilm.com/1493512/buffy-the-vampire-slayer-spike-james-marsters-joss-whedon-sex-pistols/

James Marsters Schooled Joss Whedon On Punk Rock History While Creating Buffy's Spike
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Z_8WVXHX9A#t=8m40s

James Marsters & Juliet Landau at Toronto's Fan Expo - Aug 25, 2012

James Marsters on working with Charisma Carpenter! #shorts #short #buffy#buffythevampireslayer

Cat People (1982) - Trailer HD 1080p

Sid And Nancy | Official Trailer | Starring Gary Oldman

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“Remember to use your I Statements.”


Kara and Penny are joined by Steve from Panels to Pixels to pull apart this plot-critical episode about trust, betrayal and deception. The trio talks about making sure your TV crushes are age appropriate, interventions, Princess Diana, the curse, fighting styles, how insecurity and trauma affects our favorite characters’ behavior, Xander’s pros and cons, the spectrum of rule followers, sexy Tai Chi, onion kisses, comparisons of sub-par and dated CGI, and reboot rumors.

Fill in the blanks: “We’re Buffy the Vampire Slayer fans, of course we “________.”

Errata: Steve says that the total population of living veterans and active service members is 3% of the US population, but it is actually 7%.

Next time, Season 3, Episode 8, “Lover’s Walk.”


Keep Slaying!





News Links/Referenced Links


Find Steve at Panels to Pixels podcast at https://piratecorpsentertainment.com/

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https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/lifestyle/arts/hinton-battle-dead-tony-winner-the-wiz-actor-1235811408/

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/lifestyle/arts/hinton-battle-dead-tony-winner-the-wiz-actor-1235811408/
https://screenrant.com/buffy-vampire-slayer-sarah-michelle-gellar-david-boreanaz-prom-reaction/

https://screenrant.com/buffy-vampire-slayer-sarah-michelle-gellar-david-boreanaz-prom-reaction/

Original Trailer/WB Promo: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=anCO0Enyazs

TPN’s Buffy Guide video for S3E7: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w9pLdVFuVP8

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“Something’s Weird.” “Something’s Not?”

This iconic episode is a fan favorite and routinely is included on lists of top 10 Buffy episodes.


Join us for an especially nostalgic trip to the 90s to ruminate on our own teen foibles, “Joyles” shipping, the appeal of bad boys, the cultural impact of Gap khaki ads, wondering what teenage Ripper would have listened to in the 90s, feathered coats, cultural appropriation, the connection between Ethan Rayne and candy, and yes, some light objectification of Anthony Stewart Head and David Boreanaz.


Next time, Season 3, Episode 7, “Revelations”


Send us pictures of your favorite Buffy merch or fan art! Or pictures of your pop culture “Nerdaments” and we’ll post them on Instagram.


Keep Slaying!

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