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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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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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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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136:42

57: “Somnambulist” (Angel S1E11)

Still Slaying: a Buffy-verse podcast ·

2025/08/20

“My glamorous LA life, I get to make the coffee and chain the boss to the bed. I've got to join a union.”It’s the return of the Scooby Duo as Penny and Kara lament that we only got one episode of Jeremy Renner’s Penn. They discuss serial killers, serial killer movies and tropes, vampire sluts, the myriad uses of holy water, Black Cat Appreciation Day, rooms full of crazy, big boards, the best ways to ease civilians into the world of vampires and demons, survival, and “daddy issues.” Next time,

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56: “Doomed” (BTVS S4E11)

Still Slaying: a Buffy-verse podcast ·

2025/08/01

“It's the end of the world. Everyone dies. It's rather important, really.”Penny, Kara, Sam, and Steve dive into this nostalgic episode where the Scoobies go back to high school. The discussion starts with the Y2K phenomenon and winds through the episode, touching on Spike’s chemistry with everyone, Giles’s failings, Forrest’s jealousy, mansplaining, dorm hygiene, the horrifying prospect of naked limbo, Supernatural, and The Boys. Next time we’ll be talking about Angel, Season 1, Episode 11,

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55: “Sinners” (2025)

Still Slaying: a Buffy-verse podcast ·

2025/07/26

“Blues wasn't forced on us like that religion. Nah, son, we brought that with us from home. It's magic what we do. It's sacred... and big.”Penny, Sam, Kara and Jason revel in the artistic and box office success of Ryan Coogler’s genre defying tale of family, fellowship, music, and freedom. The discussion ranges from the serious to the silly, with stops along the way for auteur theory, sports metaphors, representation, all art is political, zombie movies, sundown towns, the Tulsa Massacre/Black

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54: “Hush” (BTVS S4E10)

Still Slaying: a Buffy-verse podcast ·

2025/07/16

“Can't even shout, can't even cry / The gentlemen are coming by / Looking in windows, knocking on doors / They need to take seven and they might take yours / Can't call to mom, Can't say a word / You're gonna die a-screaming but you won't be heard.”Penny, Sam and Jim dive deep for this iconic and critically acclaimed episode about communication. Things get political, but the trio also find plenty of time for fun and monster appreciation. Topics include pet communication, the evolution of human

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146:34

53: “Something Blue” (BTVS S4E9)

Still Slaying: a Buffy-verse podcast ·

2025/07/09

“This is the crack team that foils my every plan? I am deeply shamed.”Dodie returns and she, Penny, and Sam have a lot of fun with this lighter episode. Of course, they veer into some tangents, including Mars lander errors, the allure of bad boys, the historical origin of picnics, the emotional pitfalls of adolescence, grief and healing, the practical aspects of chaining up a vampire in your home, age differences in relationships, veterans benefits, vampires on fictional vampires, Mystery

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156:02

52: “Hero” (Angel S1E9) and “Parting Gifts” (Angel...

Still Slaying: a Buffy-verse podcast ·

2025/07/02

"I'm gonna thrash you within an inch of your life. And then I'm gonna take that inch!"Penny, and Sam are joined by Becky to mourn the passing of Doyle, celebrate the arrival of Wesley and talk about the political metaphor of The Scourge. The tangents are many, including Sam’s prankishness (challenge accepted), fascism, the patriarchy, House of the Dragon, nonprofit brooding, addiction, Colin Robinson and “What We Do In The Shadows,” celebrity sightings, Ed McMahon Next time, we’ll be covering

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127:45

51: “I Will Remember You” (Angel S1E8)

Still Slaying: a Buffy-verse podcast ·

2025/06/25

“Batten down the hatches. Here comes Hurricane Buffy.”Penny, Kara and Sam are joined by Dodie this week to find the light in the sadness of this iconic crossover episode. The four find plenty to laugh about, including fashion, clocks, Lois Lane, alternate universes, free will, snail mail, the butterfly effect, time loop stories, regret, quippy dialogue on other shows, sewers, possible career paths for Angel, and pure speculation about the reboot. Next time, we’ll be covering Angel Season 1,

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194:04

50: “The Bachelor Party” (Angel S1E7) and “Pangs...

Still Slaying: a Buffy-verse podcast ·

2025/06/18

“Over bickering and confusion, I'll take pie.” The Slay Squad returns from hiatus with a double episode - Sam, Kara and Penny dig into this pair of episodes that each address the cultural clashes in very different contexts. The trio digress for some tangents as usual, like parental advice not to take drugs from a stranger, boring dates, general appreciation for the men of Angel, Rachel Dolezal, vampire eyesight, Aragorn, symbolic cannibalism, patriarchy (as always), Dickensian orphanhood, vampire

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49: “The Initiative” (BTVS S4E7)

Still Slaying: a Buffy-verse podcast ·

2025/04/02

“I've seen honest faces before. They usually come attached to liars.”Penny, Kara and Sam have almost too much fun discussing this pivotal episode where secrets are revealed, hair is pulled and everyone talks about cheese. The trio indulge in many tangents, including international travel, dating strategies, Rosencrantz and Guildenstern, clumsiness, rape culture, Matilda, fashion trials and tribulations, character likeability, shoes in bed, and how Kara’s cat doesn’t like it when she

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117:18

48: “Wild at Heart” (BTVS S4E6)

Still Slaying: a Buffy-verse podcast ·

2025/03/26

“My whole life... I've never loved anything else.”Nobody’s favorite episode, but absolutely critical to plot and character development. Penny and Kara dig into the heartbreak of it all, while still finding plenty of time for 90s nostalgia and tangent topics like toothpaste flavors, “The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari,” lust, dating options for Giles, the puzzling allure of “Entourage,” daughters of Presidents, intimacy coordinators, identity as a concept, plantar warts, and of course, the patriarchy

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47: “Sense and Sensitivity” (Angel S1E6)

Still Slaying: a Buffy-verse podcast ·

2025/03/09

Content Warning: discussion of police brutality, acts of violence, and racism “No, I don't think 'urgh' is the magic word, if one would *call* it a word. And even then it's certainly not a magic one."The Scooby Duo rip into this episode that plays police brutality and sensitivity training for laughs. Kara’s background as a prosecutor really comes in handy illuminating some of the realities of the criminal justice system. The wide ranging tangents include: infomercials, Mad Men,

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134:33

46: “Rm w/a Vu” (Angel S1E5)

Still Slaying: a Buffy-verse podcast ·

2025/03/01

Content Warning: discussion of domestic abuse and abusive relationships.“The man doesn’t have a mirror. Like it would kill him to not see himself?”Penny, Sam and returning guest Becky go deeper than they anticipated about this relatively lighthearted Cordelia-focused episode about the difficulties of finding an affordable unhaunted apartment in Los Angeles. The trio cover a range of topics, as usual, such as classified ads in newspapers, the history of the word “Bitch,” the demon economy, demon law

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128:23

45: “Beer Bad” (BTVS S4E5)

Still Slaying: a Buffy-verse podcast ·

2025/02/19

“Giles, don't make Cave-Slayer unhappy.”The Scooby Duo is back and revels in this silly episode, with topics ranging from running into exes, the evolutionary purpose of beauty, elitism, Xander’s Hogwarts house, Freudian psychology, consent, Wedding Crashers, Xander’s best moments, aspirational hair, nasty cocktails, and reboot news. Next time, we’ll be covering Angel, Season 1, Episode 5, “Rm w/a Vu.”Keep Slaying!News Links/Referenced LinksOriginal Trailer/WB Promo: Buffy “Beer Bad” Original

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44: “Fear, Itself” (BTVS S4E4)

Still Slaying: a Buffy-verse podcast ·

2025/02/07

“Oh, yeah? Well... so's your face!”Things are a bit lighter this week for the Slay Squad as they accompany the scoobies to a Frat House Halloween Party. This is Sunnydale, so the party is upended by an accidentally invited demon. Penny and Kara power through some tech problems to discuss the spooky antics of Gachnar. The conversation topics include Fight Club, the Yankees, confidence, cultural appropriation, the lack of diversity in Sunnydale, sidekicks, Halloween, and fear, fear and more

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186:39

43: “In the Dark” and “I Fall to Pieces” (Angel S1E3...

Still Slaying: a Buffy-verse podcast ·

2025/01/27

Content Warning: Discussion of torture and violence against women in many forms, including sexual violence, stalking, dometic and intimate partner violence and rape culture.“I don't know about you, but I had a nice day. You know, except for the bulk of it where I was nearly tortured to death.”Slay Squad is doubling down on the quest for redemption this week and covering two episodes at once. Penny and Sam dig into these dark stories of violence with as much good cheer as possible, enjoying the

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