Becoming Buffy

After a night of comfort and connection, Buffy goes back to the vineyard and Faith leads to the Potentials into a trap. Join Sarah, Tabby, and Leah as they discuss Faith's leadership as the Slayer, the significance of Spike's speech to Buffy, and the history of the scythe. Buy us a Coffee! and listen to our spoiler episodes and get early access to future episodes.   Email: becomingbuffypodcast@gma...

Tensions are high in the aftermath of the vineyard battle as Faith attempts to raise morale and Buffy's plan for a second attack ends with everyone turning on her. Join Sarah, Tabby, Leah, and guest host, David as they discuss the need for balance between Buffy and Faith, how the show got to this moment, and the rage-inducing dialogue from the script that wasn't included in the episode.  Buy us a...

Faith arrives in Sunnydale and Buffy leads an attack agains the First Evil's newest agent, Caleb, with disastrous results. Join Sarah, Tabby, and Leah as they discuss Faith's overcorrection and what that says about her character, the religious symbolism of the vineyard, and the reason Buffy failed. Buy us a Coffee! and listen to our spoiler episodes and get early access to future episodes.   Email...

After Spike refuses to open up about his trigger, Giles teams up with Robin Wood to go behind Buffy's back and take Spike down. Join Sarah, Tabby, Leah, and guest Naj as they discuss the real villain of the episode, the racist framing of Spike vs Wood, and why this episode must be watched with Angel season 5 in mind.  Buy us a Coffee! and listen to our spoiler episodes and get early access to futu...

With the seal to the Hellmouth being opened again, Buffy must get Andrew to close it, forcing him to face the very real consequences of his actions. Join Sarah, Tabby, and Leah as they discuss 'The Merchant of Venice' and its relevance to Andrew, the brewing Spike and Wood conflict, and whether or not Buffy would have killed Andrew if necessary.    Buy us a Coffee! and listen to our spoiler episod...

With another Potential dead, Buffy forces the Scoobies to face their fears and work together while she is in a shadow world facing her own fears. Join Sarah, Tabby, and Leah as they discuss why Buffy was harsh and what she could have done better, the problematic and confusing use of Spike's coat as a symbol, and how this episode gives us a massive clue for the finale. Buy us a Coffee! and listen t...

Shockingly, Xander's date turns out to be a demon, while Buffy's date with Wood reveals that his mother was the New York Slayer that Spike killed. Join Sarah, Tabby, and Leah as they discuss the Oedipal undertones with Wood and how that relates to Spike, their mixed feelings on Buffy and Giles' argument, and their extreme frustration at how sloppy the writing has become.  Buy us a Coffee! and list...

While Buffy worries about Spike's malfunctioning chip, Giles takes the Potentials on a vision quest, Willow and Kennedy try to figure out why Willow is turning into Warren, and everyone else tries to figure out if Giles is dead. Join Sarah, Tabby, Leah, and Tony from "All Bronze, No Brains!" as they discuss the parallels between Amy and her mom, the horrible "Giles as the First" fake out, and why...

While Spike and Buffy train the Potentials, Dawn must wrestle with the idea that she might just be a Potential Slayer after all. Join Sarah, Tabby, Leah and guest Andrew, as they discuss whether it's worse to be powerless or purposeless, the sudden switch up in Buffy's feelings for Spike, and their feelings on Xander's speech to Dawn.    Buy us a Coffee! and listen to our spoiler episodes and get...

Giles and Anya set out to discover more about the First, while Buffy, Xander, and Willow set up a little show-and-tell for the Potentials. Join Sarah, Tabby, and Leah as they discuss the themes of balance, the subtle comparison between Buffy and the First, and the callbacks to previous episodes. Buy us a Coffee! and listen to our spoiler episodes and get early access to future episodes.   Email: b...

While Spike is being tortured by the First Evil, Giles arrives in Sunnydale with three Potential Slayers, and Buffy gets majorly beaten by an Uber Vampire. Join Sarah, Tabby, and Leah as they discuss Buffy's dreams, Giles being out of character, and the arrival of the Potentials. Buy us a Coffee! and listen to our spoiler episodes and get early access to future episodes.   Email: becomingbuffypodc...

While interrogating Andrew and Spike in the Summers' home, the Scoobies are attacked and the Big Bad is finally revealed. Join Sarah, Tabby, and Leah as they discuss the meaning behind Buffy and Spike's conversations, the reveal of the First evil, and Spike's shame.  Buy us a Coffee! and listen to our spoiler episodes and get early access to future episodes.   Email: becomingbuffypodcast@gmail.com...

Fresh off a night of hell, Buffy and the Scoobies investigate several disappearances, fearing that Spike maybe killing again. Join Sarah, Tabby, and Leah as they discuss the parallels to "Seeing Red," Buffy's questionable decisions, and their belief that Spike's redemption should not be tied to his feelings for Buffy.   Buy us a Coffee! and listen to our spoiler episodes and get early access to fu...

Buffy has a therapy session with a vampire in the graveyard, Willow has a conversation with a long dead friend, Dawn battles a demon to receive a message from her dead mother, and Jonathan and Andrew return to Sunnydale. Join Sarah, Tabby, and Leah as they discuss Jonathan's redemption arc, the reveal of the big bad, and their issues with the show's perception of Buffy. Buy us a Coffee! and listen...

Spike moves in with Xander, while Dawn begins to experience intense romantic feelings for another student that starts to effect all the rest of the women. Join Sarah, Tabby, Leah and guest David as they discuss the problematic cold open, the metaphorical role of the jacket, and who the "Him" of the episode really is.  Buy us a Coffee! and listen to our spoiler episodes and get early access to futu...

When Anya slaughters an entire frat house, Buffy is faced with the painful decision to kill her friend. Join Sarah, Tabby and Leah as they discuss the parallels to Willow's act of vengeance against Warren, Anya (and the show's) lack of understanding of who she is, and the call back to the infamous "kick his ass" scene from season 2.  Buy us a Coffee! and listen to our spoiler episodes and get earl...

A girl approaches Buffy on her first day as the school's guidance counselor, saying she can see the future and she knows that she's going to die. Join Sarah, Tabby and Leah as they discuss how refreshing it is to have an episode on healing, the question that Buffy will be asking herself for the remainder of the season, and whether or not Cassie is a compelling stand-alone character.   Buy us a Cof...

When Willow accidentally does a spell that prevents her friends from seeing her, the Scoobies fear that she is skinning people alive again. Join Sarah, Tabby, and Leah as they discuss the episode/season's theme of connection, the metaphor of skin and rebirth, and their agreement that Gnarl might be the creepist monster of the series.  Buy us a Coffee! and listen to our spoiler episodes and get ear...

Buffy has a vision of a girl being murdered, Anya is back to vengeance, and Spike returns--with a soul. Join Sarah, Tabby and Leah as they discuss the bizarre writing choices for Spike's re-introduction, that last scene, and the episode's lack of focus on Buffy's feelings post-Seeing Red. Buy us a Coffee! and listen to our spoiler episodes and get early access to future episodes.   Email: becoming...

New year, new season, new...school? Buffy investigates some supernatural activity at the new Sunnydale High School, Willow heals in England with Giles, and the Hellmouth begins to show its teeth. Join Sarah, Tabby, and Leah as they discuss Nietzsche, power, good and evil, and their thoughts on the last premiere of the show. Buy us a Coffee! and listen to our spoiler episodes and get early access t...

What were our overall thoughts on season 6? What would we have changed? And how do we feel about season 7 moving forward? Join Sarah, Tabby, and Leah as they conclude their recap of season 6 and prepare to enter the last season of the show. Buy us a Coffee! and listen to our spoiler episodes and get early access to future episodes.   Email: becomingbuffypodcast@gmail.com   Social Media: Instagram...

When Willow takes Giles' power, she embarks on a mission to end the world's suffering once and for all. Join Sarah, Tabby, and Leah as they discuss their thoughts on the closing out of Dark Willow's arc, the writing, and the wrap up of season 6. Buy us a Coffee! and listen to our spoiler episodes and get early access to future episodes.   Email: becomingbuffypodcast@gmail.com   Social Media: Insta...

While Buffy, Xander and Dawn race to stop Willow from killing Jonathan and Andrew, help comes from an unexpected place. Join Sarah, Tabby, and Leah as they discuss how fun it is to watch Dark Willow, the significance of Giles wielding power, and the show's hesitance to let Willow take full responsibility for her actions.   Buy us a Coffee! and listen to our spoiler episodes and get early access to...

Buffy's returning to our screens! Are we excited? Aprehensive? Both? Listen as Sarah, Tabby and Leah discuss their initial thoughts, what they would and wouldn't like to see, and whether or not they will cover the new show as a podcast.  Buy us a Coffee! and listen to our spoiler episodes and get early access to future episodes.   Email: becomingbuffypodcast@gmail.com   Social Media: Instagram , ...

With Tara dead and Buffy in the hospital, Willow takes on her dark persona in her quest for vengeance. Join Sarah, Tabby, and Leah as they discuss whether Willow's grief justifies her actions, Buffy's moral code, and the little nuances in the script that add to the episode. Buy us a Coffee! and listen to our spoiler episodes and get early access to future episodes.   Email: becomingbuffypodcast@gm...