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PODCAST

Still Slaying: a Buffy-verse podcast

Penny and Kara take you on a journey of appreciation, nostalgia and deep analysis of all things Buffy the Vampire Slayer. Currently in BTVS Season 3 and we plan to rewatch the whole series (& Angel) in chronological order. New Episodes are published on Tuesdays. Why revisit the Buffy-verse? We think the show Still Slays. Buffy is both iconoclast and icon. 25 years ago she broke new ground for women characters as superheroes and women as people by subverting tropes, using kindness as strength and

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42: “The Harsh Light of Day” (BTVS S4E3)

Still Slaying: a Buffy-verse podcast ·

2025/01/15

“Fabric Softener”The Slay Squad starts off in the 90s discussing international gains for democracy and colonization then dive into the confusion of dating when you’re young… and when you’re old. Kara, Penny and Sam offer the wisdom of their own experiences and admit to each having fallen for their own Parker. The discussion also covers the fashion, red sheets, unwanted touching, toenails, pool, vampire rules, toxic relationships, Veronica Mars, door locks, Florida, child actors, angry puppies,

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41: “Lonely Heart” (Angel S1E2)

Still Slaying: a Buffy-verse podcast ·

2025/01/08

Angel: “It’ll be out there. It’s got to keep trying to make a connection.”Cordelia: “Why?”Angel: “Because that’s what lonely people do.”Kara, Sam and Penny dive headfirst into the dating scene in 1999 Los Angeles, swapping war stories from the the trials, tribulations and dangers of dating. The trio’s conversation meanders through the episode and hits on tropes of Film Noir, pick-up lines, LGBTQ+ representation, The 100, Sex Education, Heartstopper, Squid Games, The Walking Dead, Agatha All Along,

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40: “Living Conditions” (BTVS S4E2)

Still Slaying: a Buffy-verse podcast ·

2025/01/03

“Kathy's evil. I'm an evil fighter. It's simple. I'm gonna have to kill her.”Sam joins the podcast and the trio dive head first into dorm life at UC Sunnydale. The conversation wanders through a series of topics, including gum, Cape Cod, coastal Maine and lighthouses, neurodivergent demons, aggressive milk-drinking, that Peloton commercial, the Boston Museum of Bad Art (link below), romantic gestures, NYC subways, New Orleans, Swifties, reboots, payphones, predators, aliens, and evil

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39: “City of” (Angel S1E1)

Still Slaying: a Buffy-verse podcast ·

2025/01/02

“I don't wanna share my feelings. I don't wanna open up. I wanna find the guy who killed Tina, and I wanna look him in the eye. Then I'm gonna share my feelings.”Angel arrives in Los Angeles seeking redemption for his past sins, determined to help those in need. He rescues a woman named Buffy from a group of demons, showcasing his abilities and commitment to fighting evil. Angel meets Cordelia Chase, a former Sunnydale High student now struggling in LA, who reluctantly offers him

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38: “The Freshman” (BTVS S4E1)

Still Slaying: a Buffy-verse podcast ·

2024/12/18

“I’m nice to meet.”The Scooby Duo are back and happy to be diving into the fourth season of Buffy the Vampire Slayer with “The Freshman.” We accompany Buffy through her first few days at UC Sunnydale, buying overpriced textbooks, signing up for classes, being intimidated by mean professors and annoyed by a perky roommate, and Sunday. Penny and Kara are back to their tangents like not a day has passed, including: use of cell phones in movie theaters, M. Night Shyamalan, doping in baseball, antitrust

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37: “Bring It On”

Still Slaying: a Buffy-verse podcast ·

2024/12/04

“Awesome, oh wow! Like, totally freak me out! I mean, right on!”Becky joins the Scooby Duo to dig into this competitive cheerleading film from 2000. The three touch on topics from submarine safety, Vivarin, redheads, diet culture, 2000s fashion, homophobia, the need for more of the Clovers, aging, self-image, antitrust and business ethics, superstitions, libraries, spirit fingers, and of course, cultural appropriation, white feminism and the patriarchy. Next time, we’ll be covering Season 4, Episode

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36: “Graduation Day: Part Two” (BTVS S3E22)

Still Slaying: a Buffy-verse podcast ·

2024/08/21

“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

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35: “Graduation Day: Part One” (BTVS S3E21)

Still Slaying: a Buffy-verse podcast ·

2024/07/31

“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

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34: “The Prom” (BTVS S3E20)

Still Slaying: a Buffy-verse podcast ·

2024/07/12

“The great thing about being a Slayer, kicking ass is comfort food.”Penny and Kara parse the big events of the episode as well as talking about the Backstreet Boys, The Greatest Generation, age differences in romantic relationships, prom fashion, prom music, Buffy’s fatalism, Joyce appreciation, word games, break-ups, Jonathan, Buffyverse tattoos, and personal prom stories. Check out our Facebook page for the hosts’ prom pictures! And send in your graduation pics! Next time, we’ll be covering

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33: “Choices” (BTVS S3E19)

Still Slaying: a Buffy-verse podcast ·

2024/07/03

"I know it's complicated. I'm aware that my graduation may be, among other things, posthumous. But what if I stop the Ascension. What if I capture Faith?"Back after our hiatus and really excited to discuss the final episodes of BTVS Season 3. With Choices, Kara and Penny get into it about Kerouac, the college selection process, core trauma, how much Wesley should shut up, Cordelia’s senioritis, the multiverse, and appropriate heist fashion.Next time, we’ll be covering Season 3, Episode 20, “The

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32: “Earshot” (BTVS S3E18)

Still Slaying: a Buffy-verse podcast ·

2024/05/29

“No one else exists either. Buffy is all of us. We think. Therefore, she is.”Content warning: discussion of gun violence, school shootings, and suicide If you want to skip the main discussion of the Columbine shooting, it starts at 00:04:50 and ends around 00:16:11. Additional discussion of school gun violence occurs from 01:19:38 to 01:41:56.This episode holds up remarkably well. Along with some serious messages about pain and compassion and empathy, it delivers some classic quips and hilarious

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31: “Enemies” (BTVS S3E17)

Still Slaying: a Buffy-verse podcast ·

2024/05/08

“I’ve got two words that are gonna make all the pain go away. Miniature…. Golf.”Welcoming Randy back to Still Slaying, Penny and Kara dive headfirst into this pivotal episode. The team talks through the betrayal, the performances within performances, the ongoing creepiness of older men and teenage girls, true happiness versus sexual satisfaction, parental figures, fence posts, room temperature milk, face punching, demons as regular folks, Game of Thrones, Shōgun, naivete, vampire rules, religious

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30: “Dopplegangland” (BTVS S3E16)

Still Slaying: a Buffy-verse podcast ·

2024/04/25

“I’m a blood-sucking fiend! Look at my outfit!”Glad to welcome Jim back to the podcast to dig into this somewhat lighthearted episode about the return of Vamp Willow, the team has a lot of laughs talking about evil twins, licking, pool sharks, spin-off fantasies, what it’s like to work at The Bronze, the Bechdel test, the Duvernay test, Old Yeller, and that sweater. "Look at me. I'm all fuzzy."Next time, we’ll be covering Season 3, Episode 17, “Enemies”Keep Slaying!News Links/Referenced

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29: “Consequences” (BTVS S3E15)

Still Slaying: a Buffy-verse podcast ·

2024/04/17

“First word jail. Second word bait.”With special guest, Kirk, Penny and Kara dive deep into this dark episode, watching Faith spiraling out of control in the wake of last week’s accidental murder. The three explore redemption, tragedy, addiction, emotional vulnerability, guilt, violence, the Watchers’ Council, Shōgun, the lack of diversity in Sunnydale, reboot potential, JW, Star Trek: The Next Generation, and law school exam questions. Next time, we’ll be covering Season 3, Episode 16,

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28: “Bad Girls” (BTVS S3E14)

Still Slaying: a Buffy-verse podcast ·

2024/04/10

“Whenever Giles sends me on a mission he says please, and afterwards, I get a cookie.”Kara’s back from her automotive adventures and Sam is guesting this week. The trio dig into the psychological reasons behind Faith and Buffy’s respective behavior and choices. They talk about PTSD, addiction, anger, myriad sources and signs of trauma, mirror-selves, Rick and Shane from the Walking Dead, the Kool-Aid Man, change, Zaddy Giles, comic strips, teenage girls and their capacity for meanness, Iliza

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27: “The Zeppo” (BTVS S3E13)

Still Slaying: a Buffy-verse podcast ·

2024/04/03

“There was no part of that, that wasn’t fun.”Penny makes the best of Kara’s absence this week by welcoming Steve and Jason back to the podcast to talk about this Xander POV episode. The three discuss the films of 1999, references that age well and references that age poorly, Michael Cudlitz, adults playing teenagers, bravery, zombies, bluffing, gatorade gambling, the zen of Oz, Donal Logue, teenage boys, cars, The Greatest American Hero, aging and the essence of cool.Next time, we’ll be covering

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26: “Heathers”

Still Slaying: a Buffy-verse podcast ·

2024/03/24

“Our love is God. Let’s go get a slushie.”Content warning - discussions of suicide, sexual assault and violenceFor 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

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25: “Helpless” (BTVS S3E12)

Still Slaying: a Buffy-verse podcast ·

2024/03/13

“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,

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24: “Gingerbread” (BTVS S3E11)

Still Slaying: a Buffy-verse podcast ·

2024/03/06

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

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23: “Amends” (BTVS S3E10)

Still Slaying: a Buffy-verse podcast ·

2024/02/28

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

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