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We discuss camera movements and blocking choices, our wish for one more platonic couple at the end, and how happy we were to see Faith and "the Mayor" interacting again. Oh yeah, and we have a cool scythe now!
It's time for mommy and other mommy to fight about parenting styles and eat a blooming onion for emotional support
What is the best way to break into a winery? Let's find out!
His eye...poops...out...the stone?
We are as gods!
Who wants a kiss?
Who wants a kiss?
Who wants a kiss?
Dawn gets a stinky glow-up!
Two enter. One leaves. Thunderdome Library.
Where does he get his jerkins?
That'll do, pig.
Summary Thanks for joining us to discuss how The First is Perry the Platypus of evil, lots of body shaming and how we're over it, and finally Spike's reveal as a killer this episode. Listen Links We have a Patreon account where you can support us and get access to all kinds of fun things! You can … Continue reading Episode 145: Sleeper →
Summary Thanks for joining us for our discussion of this unique episode! Four different major storylines (and four different writers to go with it), some pretty intense horror elements, and for the first time- no Xander. We'd love to hear your thoughts! Listen Links We have a Patreon account where you can support us and get access … Continue reading Episode 144: Conversations with Dead People →
Summary Come join us in discussing this episode of Buffy! We talk about Spike's current role, Dawn and Buffy's relationship, and ahhhh…RJ! This is a weird (but honestly still pretty fun!) episode and we're glad to have you join us. Listen Links We have a Patreon account where you can support us and get access to all … Continue reading Episode 143: Him →
Summary Another great episode as we keep trekking through Season 7! We talk Aud to Anyanka to Anya, the infamous argument ("It is always different!"), and of course, being His Misses. Thank you for listening, we really hope you enjoy! Listen Links We have a Patreon account where you can support us and get access to all … Continue reading Episode 142: Selfless →
Summary Wow did we love this episode! We really enjoyed the discussion and hope you do too. We end up talking about the show really finding the character of Dawn this season, how real of a character Cassie feels, and just how much this episode really gets to us. Thank you so much for listening! … Continue reading Episode 141: Help →
Summary In this episode, we talk about how fun it is to pose Dawn, how scary Gnarl is, and how this episode has the vibes of a Season 3 episode and we love it for that! Thank you for joining us, and thanks for listening! Listen Links We have a Patreon account where you can support us … Continue reading Episode 140: Same Time, Same Place →
Summary In this episode, we check in with little Rocky, who is doing just fine, talk about how much we love Dawn, and how Anya's yearning for the side of good again. We're enjoying Season 7 and our discussions about it so far, and we just want to say thank you so much for listening … Continue reading Episode 139: Beneath You →
Summary For this episode, we talk about the intro of Robin Wood, the new Sunnydale High, and the fun of the First. It's Season 7, Episode 1, "Lessons." Listen Links We have a Patreon account where you can support us and get access to all kinds of fun things! You can follow us on Twitter or Facebook. We also have … Continue reading Episode 138: Lessons →
Summary We talk about where this season ends up in our ratings (ratings end around the 9:45 min mark, if you don't want all the numbers and averages talk), we mourn the fallen, and nerd out about Buffy with both Star Wars and Star Trek. Thank you so much for listening to our Season 6 … Continue reading Episode 137: Season 6 Wrap-Up →
Summary In this episode, we talk about Clippy making a comeback, how it really HAS been Agatha all along, and really get in our feelings about the finale of Season 6, Episode 22: Grave. Listen Links We have a Patreon account where you can support us and get access to all kinds of fun things! You can … Continue reading Episode 136: Grave →
Summary In this episode, we talk about the nature of "Dark Willow," Selena Gomez memes, and driving just by gesturing emphatically! Thanks for listening to our discussion of Season 6, Episode 21: Two to Go. Listen Links We have a Patreon account where you can support us and get access to all kinds of fun things! You … Continue reading Episode 135: Two to Go →
Summary This is a long one, but we had so much to talk about! We really enjoyed this one (with a few notable exceptions) because of fast pacing, interesting character moments, and fantastic acting all around. Thanks for listening to our discussion of Season 6, Episode 20: Villains. Listen Links We have a Patreon account where you … Continue reading Episode 134: Villains →
Summary As I'm sure you somewhat assumed, this episode is a heavy one. Of course we try to find the fun where we can (we really love the Willow/Dawn/Tara scene!) but we also try to take the serious stuff seriously and treat it with the sensitivity it needs. That said, we tried hard to not … Continue reading Episode 133: Seeing Red →
