Published by Sarah Watson, Tabby Gibson, & Leah Gibson
A podcast discussing the themes, metaphors, and symbolism in the hit TV show, "Buffy the Vampire Slayer." Join sisters Sarah, Tabby, and Leah as they dissect the show with a spoiler-free analysis for new watchers, and also a spoiler-filled analysis for long time fans.
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(A bonus episode from the Scoobies' Secrets Vault) How does this episode prepare us for the events of season 6? Is 'Seeing Red' out of character for Spike? What is the significance of the room under Spike's crypt? Join Sarah, Tabby, and guest Naj as they discuss how this episode ties into the rest of the Buffyverse.
36 min
(A bonus episode from the Scoobies' Secrets Vault) Is this the most pivotal Dawn-centric episode until season 7? Does Willow's altercation with Glory fuel her desire to pursue stronger magic? Join Sarah and Tabby as they discuss how this episode ties into the rest of the Buffyverse.
32 min
(A bonus episode from the Scoobies' Secrets Vault) How does 'Checkpoint' prepare us for the themes of power in season 7? Is Buffy hardened by power by the end of the show? Join Sarah, Tabby, and Leah as they discuss how this episode ties into the rest of the Buffyverse.
28 min
(A bonus episode from the Scoobies' Secrets Vault) With Sarah out of commission due to strep, Tabby and Leah brave her notes to bring you a highly unorthodox spoiler episode. Listen to hear them discuss Leah's hatred for the Hulk, the foreshadowing of "Sophie's Choice", the Trolley Problem, and so much more!
1 hr 14 min
(A bonus episode from the Scoobies' Secrets Vault) Victoria's back seeking vengeance--who will save Bella?! Will it be celibate-but-ready-for-marriage Edward? Or will it be hot-ripped-and horny Jacob? Join Sarah, Tabby, and Leah as they discuss the third installment in the Twilight series.
39 min
(A bonus episode from the Scoobies' Secrets Vault) Why is Buffy not being able to cry significant? What is the purpose of Riley coming back in 'As You Were'? Join Sarah, Tabby, and Leah as they discuss how this episode fits into the rest of the Buffyverse.
29 min
(A bonus episode from the Scoobies' Secrets Vault) How does Riley and Xander's characterization change between this episode and the next? What is Ben's purpose in season 5? And how does Joyce's speech to Buffy, foreshadow 'The Gift' and even season 6? Join Sarah, Tabby, and Leah as they discuss how this episode ties into the rest of the series.
31 min
(A bonus episode from the Scoobies' Secrets Vault) How does this episode foreshadow season 6? What happened to Xander calling out Riley in "Into the Woods?" And how is Spike's gradual escalation towards Buffy, a concerning pattern that the show doesn't always take seriously? Join Sarah, Tabby, and Leah as they discuss how this episode ties into the rest of the Buffyverse.
42 min
(A bonus episode from the Scoobies' Secrets Vault) What episode proves that Spike is lying about Nikki Wood? Is it fair to compare Spike and Angel? Join Sarah, Tabby, and Leah as they discuss how this episode ties into the rest of the Buffyverse.
41 min
(A bonus episode from the Scoobies' Secrets Vault) Is Tara inconsistent with her use of magic? How does Tara grow over the course of the next 2 seasons? Whatever happened to Miss Kitty Fantastico? How does this episode pave the way for the next one? Join Sarah, Tabby, and Leah as they discuss how this episode ties into the rest of the series.
38 min
(A bonus episode from the Scoobies' Secrets Vault) Did the monk's inadvertently cause Joyce's brain aneurysm? What is the significance of color in this season? What is the Biblical symbolism of season 5? Join Sarah, Tabby, and Leah as they discuss how this episode ties into the rest of the series.
33 min
(A bonus episode from the Scoobies' Secrets Vault) How does this episode foreshadow Riley's departure in "Into the Woods?" How is the show inconsistent in its criticism of Buffy? Join Sarah, Tabby, and Leah as they discuss how this episode fits into the series as a whole.
43 min
(A bonus episode from the Scoobies' Secrets Vault) How do the parallels between Riley and Spike in season 4, continue into this season? How to Xander and Riley mirror one another? Ultimately, why did Buffy and Riley break up? Join Sarah, Tabby, and Leah as they discuss how this episode ties into the rest of the series.
40 min
(A bonus episode from the Scoobies' Secrets Vault) How do Dawn and Glory reflect Buffy this season? Why is Dawn one of the most hated TV characters of all time? And how does this episode lead up to the climactic finale, "The Gift?" Join Sarah, Tabby, Leah, and guest host, Crissy, as they discuss how this episode fits into the rest of the series.
35 min
(A bonus episode from the Scoobies' Secrets Vault) How does Riley's arc fit in with the themes of season 5? What plot point are we most excited to talk about this season? Join Sarah, Tabby, and Leah as they discuss how this episode foreshadows season 5 and the rest of the series.
1 hr 1 min
(A bonus episode from the Scoobies' Secrets Vault) The second addition to the Twilight Saga, "New Moon" brings the focus onto Werewolves, as Edward breaks up with Bella due to his fear over her safety. Lonely and depressed, Bella seeks solace in Jacob, who is experiencing a few changes of his own...Join Sarah, Tabby, and Leah as they discuss their thoughts on vampires vs. werewolves, Edward vs. Jacob, and the interesting addition of the Volturi
14 min
(A bonus episode from the Scoobies' Secrets Vault) How does season 4 start to shift the perception of vampires as victims? Why does Xander like Riley more than Buffy's other boyfriends? And does this episode begin Riley's insecurities towards Buffy or were they always there? Join Sarah, Tabby, Leah, and Crissy as they discuss how this episode fits into the rest of the series.
1 hr 30 min
(A bonus episode from the Scoobies' Secrets Vault) It's the tale as old as time! Awkward, ordinary Bella Swan meets hunky, brooding vampire dreamboat Edward Cullen, and Leah's here to tell you all about it. Join us as Twi-hard Leah leads Twilight newbies, Tabby and Sarah through every cringy, can't-look-away moment! Find out who Stephanie Meyer had in mind when she wrote Edward, how this movie reflects its cultural landscape, and what Sarah and Tabby really think of the movie.
35 min
(A bonus episode from the Scoobies' Secrets Vault) Should Oz have come back in the series? Was Kennedy necessary as Willow's love interest in season 7? And a discussion of Tara's storyline throughout the series. Join Sarah, Tabby, and Leah as they discuss how this episode fits into the rest of the show.
34 min
(A bonus episode from the Scoobies' Secrets Vault) Has Xander grown in the past 4 seasons? How does this episode foreshadow Spike and Anya for the later seasons? And is what Xander did in this episode considered cheating? Join Sarah, Tabby, and Leah as they discuss how this episode fits into the Buffyverse as a whole.