Becoming Buffy

(The final bonus episode from the Scoobies' Secrets Vault. Thanks for listening!) The last spoiler episode of the entire series! Join Sarah, Tabby, and Leah as they discuss what they're excited to unpack, what they are dreading the most, and an overview on the themes of season 7. 

(A bonus episode from the Scoobies' Secrets Vault) It's 1992 and Buffy has just discovered that she has a mystical calling to slay vampires! Join Sarah, Tabby, and Leah as they discuss Joss Whedon's original script and how it differs from the director's vision, what works well in this movie and what doesn't, and all the camp goodness that happens in between.

(A bonus episode from the Scoobies' Secrets Vault) What storylines are they most excited to tackle? Which ones terrify them? Join Sarah, Tabby, and Leah as they discuss the season theme, past rewatch experiences, foreshadowing, and how they think this rewatch will change things.   

(A bonus episode from the Scoobies' Secrets Vault) A man interviews a vampire on his extraordinary un-life and search for meaning in death. Join Sarah, Tabby, and Leah as they discuss the Anne Rice, the original book, and their thoughts on the movie. 

(A bonus episode from the Scoobies' Secrets Vault) Vampires, imprinting, CGI baby, oh my! It's the final installment in the Twilight franchise and oh boy do we have thoughts. Join Sarah, Tabby, and Leah as they discuss Charlie's acceptance of all the red flags, Tabby's phobia of zippers, and the twist of that final scene.

(A bonus episode from the Scoobies' Secrets Vault) Does this episode help us be more sympathetic to Giles leaving in season 6? What dilemma is this season setting up with Ben and how is contrasted with Dawn and Buffy? Join Sarah, Tabby, and Leah as they discuss how this epsiode ties into the rest of the Buffyverse.  

(A bonus episode from the Scoobies' Secrets Vault) How does Spike and Buffy's relationship in season 6 violate Buffy's moral code? Should we feel bad for Spike in season 6? What does it say about our society that we are more willing to fix and forgive male characters than we are to female characters? Join Sarah, Tabby, and Leah as they discuss how this episode fits into the Buffyverse as a whole. ...

(A bonus episode from the Scoobies' Secrets Vault) How does the show's perception of Spike subtly shift in this episode? How does this episode and 'the Body' prepare us for season 6? Join Sarah, Tabby and Leah as they discuss how this episode ties into the rest of the Buffyverse.

(A bonus episode from the Scoobies' Secrets Vault) A wedding. Marital coitus. Surprise pregnancy. Imprinting..on a baby?? Join Sarah, Tabby, and Leah as they discuss the most unhinged Twlight movie yet!  

(A bonus episode from the Scoobies' Secrets Vault) How is Buffy never the same after this episode? How does this episode impact season 6? And what are our thoughts as we get closer to the end of the season? Join Sarah, Tabby, and Leah as they discuss how this episode fits into the rest of the Buffyverse.

(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.

(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. 

(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. 

(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!

(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.

(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.   

(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. 

(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.   

(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.

(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.

(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.  

(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.   

(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.

(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. 

(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.