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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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All Episodes

111:48

77: Angel S1E22 “To Shanshu in LA”

Still Slaying: a Buffy-verse podcast ·

2026/04/01

“Don’t believe everything you’re foretold.”Penny, Sam and Kara come together to talk about what’s in the box. Along the way, they veer into some great tangents, including Djo, Y2K makeup and fashion trends, To Live and Die in L.A., Doctor Who, Edna Mode and the impracticality of capes, Afroman, CPTSD, queer subtext, Buffyverse alums who appear on Supernatural, bystander effect, the Universal Signal for Help, The Good Place, and binary thinking. We’re going to be on a hiatus for a few weeks

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102:16

76: Angel S1E21 “Blind Date”

Still Slaying: a Buffy-verse podcast ·

2026/03/25

“Evil white folks really do have a Mecca.”Penny and Sam have a lot of laughs digging into this Lindsey-focused episode about the struggle between morals and the pursuit of power. Along the way, the conversation ranges through computer tropes on tv, grooming, evil Sheldon Cooper, scarcity mind set, Maslow’s hierarchy of needs, redemption versus escape, law firm culture, career tracks, Andor, and heist tropes. Next time, we’ll be covering Angel season 1, episode 22, “To Shanshu in LA,” the

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101:25

75: Angel S1E20 “War Zone”

Still Slaying: a Buffy-verse podcast ·

2026/03/18

“I don't need advice from some middle-class white dude that's dead!”The Scooby Duo revel in the reveal of Gunn, and the conversation includes stubborn refusal to adopt new technologies, adults cast as teens, Percy Jackson, Los Angeles neighborhoods, conflict styles, wealth inequality, coffee trends, character resurrections, and the Satanic Panic of the 80s. Next time, we’ll be covering Angel season 1, episode 21, “Blind Date.” Keep Slaying! News Links/Referenced Links Original Trailer/WB

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108:44

74: BTVS S4E22 “Restless”

Still Slaying: a Buffy-verse podcast ·

2026/02/25

“You’re not the source of me.”It’s full spoilers for most of the episode and Penny, Kara and Becky pick apart the interrelated dream sequences of the Scooby Gang. Insecurities are explored, future events are foreshadowed, and there’s lots of cheese. The wide-ranging topics include parenting styles, unrealistic beauty standards, Moira Rose/Catherine O’Hara, Joshua Tree National Park, pillow forts, casting for the cheese man, and recurring dream images. Next time, we’ll be covering Angel, season

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119:37

73: BTVS S4E21 “Primeval”

Still Slaying: a Buffy-verse podcast ·

2026/02/18

“Xander, just because this is never gonna work there’s no need to be negative.”Penny and Sam dive into this plot and action heavy episode that wraps up most of Season 4’s stories. The conversation ranges from sadly relevant world events from the turn of the millennium, to sarcasm, favorite words, fascism, Andor, the Fourth Amendment to the United States Constitution, Privacy Laws, the outrageous cost of higher education, hangovers, bodily autonomy, heroism, extreme makeovers, Sinners, cults,

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72: BTVS S4E20 “The Yoko Factor”

Still Slaying: a Buffy-verse podcast ·

2026/02/12

“You know, for someone who's got "Watcher" on his résumé, you might want to cast an eye to the front door every now and again.”Penny and Kara fully enjoyed this Spike showcase episode as we rush toward the conclusion of this uneven season. The Scooby Duo’s conversation ranges from villains, sarcasm, toxic romance, clown pants, Angel, Riley’s need to do more reading, hubris, power dynamics, The Beatles, Charles Manson, Yoko Ono, Sean Ono and Cibo Matto. Next time, we’ll be covering Buffy season

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110:38

71: Angel S1E19 “Sancutary”

Still Slaying: a Buffy-verse podcast ·

2026/02/04

“For a taciturn shadowy guy, I've got a big mouth.”Dodie returns, and she and Penny sink their fangs into this meaty episode of pain and redemption. The conversation ranges from 12 step programs to words hurting more than fists and along the way takes some tangents into the U.S. foster care system, the unrealized Faith spinoff, Tru Calling, Dollhouse, Pluribus, and ancient pigments. Next time, we’ll be covering Buffy season 4, episode 20, “The Yoko Factor.” Keep Slaying! News Links/Referenced

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97:24

70: Angel S1E18 “Five by Five”

Still Slaying: a Buffy-verse podcast ·

2026/01/28

“I hate failure when there's no one else to blame it on.”Sam and Penny revel in the chaos of Faith in Los Angeles, appreciating the fashion, anger, sultriness, violence, anger and darkness while finding their way to a discussion of buses, danceclubs, what makes a great villain great, the depiction of lawyers, Christian Kane’s music, urban fantasy, torture, 24, Criminal Minds, Veronica Mars, and the Stanford Prison Experiment. Next time, we’ll be covering Angel season 1, episode 19,

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116:01

69: BTVS S4E19 “New Moon Rising”

Still Slaying: a Buffy-verse podcast ·

2026/01/21

"Talk later. Stealthy escape now." The Scooby Duo, Penny and Kara get political discussing this landmark episode and its themes of bigotry, anarchy and identity. The conversation stretches and bends to include moon phases, bi-erasure, coming out, words, Bigotry, Oz love, fatphobia, Guillermo del Toro’s Frankenstein, mature and healthy breakups, Anarchism, great on-screen villains, fantasy casting for Iceman in the MCU, leather pants and coats, and the Breakfast of Champions. Next time we’ll be

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114:46

68: Angel S1E16 & 17 “The Ring” and “Eternity.”

Still Slaying: a Buffy-verse podcast ·

2026/01/06

"Well, judging by the outfit, I guess it's safe to come in. Evil Angel never would have worn those pants."Penny, Sam and Kara find plenty to entertain them in these two episodes showing Angel really getting out into the community. The Slay Squad reminisces about the color of office equipment in the 80s and 90s, “Gladiator,” Lilah Morgan, Heated Rivalry, the Buffy reboot, Interview with a Vampire, Good Will Hunting, Oz, business suits, safari fantasies, Tivo, Angel’s curse, vampire biology,

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91:26

67: BTVS S4E17&18, “Superstar” and “Where the Wild...

Still Slaying: a Buffy-verse podcast ·

2025/12/31

CW: Discussion of rape. “Did anyone else feel way too tall? I felt *way* too tall.” Penny and Becky enjoy the silliness of Superstar, diving into Mary Sues and FanFic, alternate realities, wish fulfillment, Penny incorrectly remembers Newton’s Laws (she was actually talking about the Law of Conservation of Energy and the Law of Conservation of Mass), the plusses and minuses of Riley, Danny Strong, Chess on Broadway, Gilmore Girls, The Matrix, Wild Wild West, The Pitt, high heels, band names,

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132:12

66: BTVS S4E16, “Who Are You?”

Still Slaying: a Buffy-verse podcast ·

2025/12/24

CW: Discussion of sexual topics and rape.“Because it's wrong.” Penny and Sam and Dina welcome Dina to Still Slaying and the trio get nostalgic about the TV landscape at the turn of the millennium. The wide-ranging discussion touches on The X-files, future robot selves, trauma, stevedores, porn stereotypes, queer subtext (and text), whether we would have sex with a clone of ourself, masturbation as healthcare, Stranger Things, heteronormativity, Heated Rivalry and the progress in queer

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114:50

65: BTVS S4E15, “This Year’s Girl”

Still Slaying: a Buffy-verse podcast ·

2025/12/04

“That was the funnest coma ever.”Penny and Kara welcome the return of Faith, diving into her psyche, her fashion, and her motivations as well as snakes, dream sequences, surveillance, order and chaos, freedom and responsibility, purpose and leadership, fashion hits and misses, and dated technology. Next time we’ll be talking about Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Season 1, Episode 15, “Who Are You.” Keep Slaying! News Links/Referenced Links Original Episode

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64: Angel S1E15 “The Prodigal”

Still Slaying: a Buffy-verse podcast ·

2025/11/12

“What we once were informs all that we have become. The same love will infect our hearts, even if they no longer beat. Simple death won't change that.”Penny and Sam dig into the meaning of the word, “prodigal” and the parable of The Prodigal Son, with some diversions into webcams, relative height on screen, vampire mental health, gender roles, vampire jazz hands, mayoral fashion choices, fire safety, and daddy issues. Next time we’ll be talking about Buffy Season 4, Episode 15, “This Year’s

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63: Angel S1E14 “I’ve Got You Under My Skin”

Still Slaying: a Buffy-verse podcast ·

2025/11/05

“I am Ethros. I corrupted the spirits of men before they had speech to name me.”Trigger Warning: discussion of domestic abuse and childhood trauma Penny and Sam dive into this tale of exorcism with a twist. The wide ranging conversation touches on infomercials, TV advertising, grief, insecurity, our potential careers as exorcists, faith, sociopathy, misogyny, teacher burnout, “emotion mind,” demon therapy, creepy dolls, magic box retail, and sociopathy and psycopathy. Next time we’ll

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62: “Goodbye, Iowa” (BTVS S4E14)

Still Slaying: a Buffy-verse podcast ·

2025/10/01

“Poor Buffy. Your life resists all things average.”Penny and Sam discuss this plot development heavy episode of Riley’s world being turned upside down. The conversation ranges far and wide, covering Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein, La Croix, child vampires, 3.5 inch floppy disks, swearing in other languages, the likelihood that the basement smells pretty bad, Sunnydale’s real estate market, drug withdrawals, menopause and hormone replacement therapy, and narcissism. Next time we’ll be talking about

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165:20

61: “K-POP DEMON HUNTERS”

Still Slaying: a Buffy-verse podcast ·

2025/09/24

“That’s the funny thing about hope. Nobody else gets to decide if you feel it. That choice belongs to you.”Penny, Kara and Karen celebrate all things HUNTR/X, talking through the three main characters, the allure of the Saja Boys, the powerful draw of the music, the fun choreography, finding community through shared fandom, inspiring creativity in fans, the deeper meanings hidden behind the bright colors and banging tunes and the power of love in original content. The discussion touches on

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146:54

60: “The I in Team” (BTVS S4E13)

Still Slaying: a Buffy-verse podcast ·

2025/09/17

"If you think that's enough to kill me, you really don't know what a Slayer is. Trust me when I say you're gonna find out."Penny, Becky and Steve joyfully dive into this heel turn episode, they learn that words can be hard, recall some iconic news items about The Sims and Diddy before he was Diddy, and Becky’s childhood dinner with Al Gore. The discussion goes on to include Jiffy Pop, knee replacement, Yahoo Groups, queer representation through the years, Maggie Walsh’s voyeurism, team dynamics,

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142:05

59: “A New Man” (BTVS S4E12)

Still Slaying: a Buffy-verse podcast ·

2025/09/10

“What am I? I'm an unemployed librarian with a tendency to get knocked on the head.”Penny, Kara, and Dodie revel in the silliness of this mid-season romp: a rare episode focusing on Giles. The trio talk about the cruelty of Maggie Walsh, Giles’s mid-life crisis, men feeling intimidated by powerful women, shiny shirts, measuring tapes, hiking metaphors, the male gaze, daddy issues and daddy issues tropes and pop psychology, “nice guys,” Barbie and Ken, Taylor and Travis, how “Travis Swift” would be

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119:06

58: “Expecting” and “She” (Angel S1E12 and E13)

Still Slaying: a Buffy-verse podcast ·

2025/09/03

Content Warning: Discussion of volence against women in many forms, including sexual violence, forced pregnancy and birth, ….. “Oh, and Baudelaire was actually a little taller and a lot drunker than he's depicted here.” The Scooby Duo gets into some of the serious issues raised in these two episodes. They have the “serious” conversation about exploitation of women and personal thoughts on current events in the US up top. If you’d like to skip to the fun stuff, jump to the 39 minute mark. Then the

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