Becoming Buffy

The world of Sunnydale is suspiciously centered around Jonathan, Buffy and Riley (kind of?) work through some things, and the Initiative discovers a weakness in Adam's design. Join Sarah, Tabby, and Leah as they discuss themes of consent, assult, and insecurity.    Buy Becoming Buffy a Coffee  and hear spoilers for each episode!   Email: becomingbuffypodcast@gmail.com   Social Media: Find us on  I...

It's Freaky Friday over here in Sunnydale! As Buffy in Faith's body is held hostage by the Watchers, Faith in Buffy's body is ready to do some damage. Join Sarah, Tabby, & Leah as they discuss the Sartrean Look, assault, and what it means to be a Slayer.   Email us at Becomingbuffypodcast@gmail.com   @becomingbuffypodcast on Instagram @becomingbuffypodcast on  Tiktok   Support us at  Buy Me a...

Faith awakens from her coma, full of revenge, and armed with a mysterious present from the Mayor. Join Sarah, Tabby, and Leah as they discuss themes of existentialism, accepting accountability, and the impact of Sartre's Look.    Buy Becoming Buffy a Coffee  and hear spoilers for each episode!   Email: Becomingbuffypodcast@gmail.com   Social Media: Find us on  Instagram ,  Tiktok , and  Youtube  ...

Riley begins to spiral as he struggles with who to trust, while Buffy becomes the main suspect in Maggie Walsh's death. Join Sarah, Tabby, & Leah as they discuss indoctrination, individualism vs. collectivism, and the end of normalcy. Support the show   Email: Becomingbuffypodcast@gmail.com   Social Media: Find us on  Instagram ,  Tiktok , and  Youtube   Producers: Christine

Buffy and Riley's closeness cause Maggie to take extreme measures, and the Big Bad of the season is finally revealed. Join Sarah, Tabby, and Leah as they discuss mommy issues, the biggest failure of the season, and what this episode tells us about Joss Whedon.  Support the show   Email: Becomingbuffypodcast@gmail.com   Social Media: Find us on  Instagram ,  Tiktok , and  Youtube   Producers: Chris...

Giles is feeling unseen and unappreciated by the gang, giving his old nemesis Ethan Rayne a chance to swoop in and create some chaos. Join Sarah, Tabby, & Leah as they discuss themes of identity, insecurity, parenting, and shadow selves. Support the show   Email: Becomingbuffypodcast@gmail.com   Social Media:  Instagram ,  Tiktok ,  and Youtube   Producers: Christine

Forced to deal with the aftermath of "Hush," a fearful Buffy heads back to High School to stop an impending apocalypse. Join Sarah, Tabby, & Leah as they discuss themes of trauma, fear, and boundaries.  Support the show   Email: Becomingbuffypodcast@gmail.com   Social Media: Find us on  Instagram ,  Tiktok , and  Youtube   Producers: Christine

Mysterious beings take away everyone's voices, and Buffy and Riley are forced to reveal their secret identities in one of the creepiest and most iconic episodes ever. Join Sarah, Tabby, Leah, and guests Catherine and David as they discuss themes of communication, dread, and identity. Support the show   Email: Becomingbuffypodcast@gmail.com   Social Media: Instagram ,  Tiktok , and  Youtube   Produ...

Still reeling from Oz's departure, a grief-stricken Willow casts a spell that has hilarious effects on the gang. Join Sarah, Tabby, Leah, & guest Kimberly as they discuss themes of grief, healing, and support. Support the show   Email: Becomingbuffypodcast@gmail.com   Social Media: Find us on  Instagram ,  Tiktok , and  Youtube   Producers: Christine

Xander accidentally raises the vengeful spirit of the slaughtered Chumash tribe, Angel lurks without Buffy's knowledge, and the gang attempts to celebrate Thanksgiving while coming to terms with their colonial past. Join Sarah, Tabby, Leah, and guest Alexandra as they discuss colonialism, representation, and reparations in the most problematic Buffy episode ever. Support the show   Email: Becoming...

The mysterious soldiers on campus are revealed to be a government organization called the Initiative, Spike is back, and Riley discovers he has a crush on Buffy. Join Sarah, Tabby, & Leah as they discuss Riley's back story, the episode's comparison between Riley and Spike, and the rushed nature of Buffy and Riley's romance. Support the show   Email: Becomingbuffypodcast@gmail.com   Social Medi...

Oz's werewolf instincts start to affect his human life, leading to one of the most heartbreaking episodes of the show. Join Sarah, Tabby, & Leah as they discuss themes of desire, infidelity, and betrayal. Support the show   Email: Becomingbuffypodcast@gmail.com   Social Media:  Find us on  Instagram ,  Tiktok , and  Youtube   Producers: Christine

Xander's new job as a bartender goes sideways when his customers, including Buffy turn into cavemen. Join Sarah, Tabby, & Leah as they discuss the id, Veruca, Parker, and how utterly ridiculous this episode is.  Support the show   Email: Becomingbuffypodcast@gmail.com   Social Media: Find us on  Instagram ,  Tiktok , and  Youtube   Producers: Christine

It's Halloween time! The gang prepares to go to a Halloween party in a frat house, only to find themselves locked in, separated, and forced to confront their fears. Join Sarah, Tabby, & Leah as they discuss themes of identity, inaction, and isolation. Support the show   Email: Becomingbuffypodcast@gmail.com   Social Media: Find us on  Instagram ,  Tiktok  and  Youtube   Producers: Christine

With pieces used on shows such as, Pretty Little Liars, Arrow, Riverdale, The Bachelorette, Angel, and so much more, Peggy Li joins us to discuss the show that started her career: Buffy the Vampire Slayer.  Support the show   Email: Becomingbuffypodcast@gmail.com   Social Media: Find us on  Instagram ,  Tiktok , and  Youtube   Producers: Christine

Buffy gets ghosted by Parker after sleeping with him, Anya can't understand why Xander wouldn't want a relationship, and Harmony can't seem to keep the attention of her new boyfriend, Spike, who's on a mission to find the gem of Amara. Join Sarah, Tabby, & Leah as they discuss themes of honesty, manipulation, and abuse.  Support the show   Email: Becomingbuffypodcast@gmail.com   Social Media: ...

Buffy's new roommate, Kathy is driving her nuts, there's a new boy that catches Buffy's eye, and Oz shares a mysterious glance with a woman on campus....join Sarah, Tabby, & Leah as they discuss themes of stolen identity, and struggle not to discuss all the plots this episode sets up. Support the show   Email: Becomingbuffypodcast@gmail.com   Social Media: Find us on  Instagram ,  Tiktok , and...

Goodbye Sunnydale High, hello UC Sunnydale! Buffy's struggle to adjust to college life threatens her slaying abilities, and who are these masked militants roaming campus? Support the show   Email: Becomingbuffypodcast@gmail.com   Social Media: Find us on  Instagram ,  Tiktok , and  Youtube   Producers: Christine

Join us as we interview first time viewer Liz on her thoughts on season 3. Hear her discuss her predictions for season 4, and her views on the characters and their dynamics. Check out seasons 1 and 2 for our previous interviews with her. Support the show   Email: becomingbuffypodcast@gmail.com   Social Media:  Find us on  Instagram ,  Tiktok , and  Youtube   Producers: Christine

Is Buffy being consistent in 'Lies My Parents Told Me?' Would Buffy and Angel's relationship have survived if he had stayed on the show? Is Anya's death earned? Join Sarah, Tabby, Leah, & various guests for their second annual live recording of season 3. Support the show   Email: Becomingbuffypodcast@gmail.com   Social Media: Find us on  Instagram ,  Tiktok , and  Youtube   Producers: Christin...

Graduation Day is here as Buffy and the gang rally their classmates to fight back against the Mayor's ascension. Join Sarah, Tabby, & Leah as they discuss growing up and moving forward. Support the show   Email: becomingbuffypodcast@gmail.com   Social Media: Find us on  Instagram ,  Tiktok , and  Youtube   Producers: Christine

It's the night before graduation and Faith mortally wounds Angel, leaving Buffy with no other choice but to confront her. Join Sarah, Tabby, Leah, & David as they discuss Buffy's assimilation with her shadow self. Support the show   Email: Becomingbuffypodcast@gmail.com   Social Media:  Find us on  Instagram ,  Tiktok , and  Youtube   Producers: Christine

It's prom time and someone has trained hellhounds to target people in formal wear. Join Sarah, Tabby, Leah, and guest Lea Nasrallah as they discuss one of the most beloved episodes in the Buffy fandom.  Support the show   Email: Becomingbuffypodcast@gmail.com   Social Media: Find us on  Instagram ,  Tiktok , and  Youtube   Producers: Christine

College acceptance letters are in, Willow gets kidnapped by the Mayor, and Buffy is forced to make some tough decisions regarding her future. Join Sarah, Tabby, & Leah as they discuss themes of choice, consequences, and good vs. bad leadership. Support the show   Email: becomingbuffypodcast@gmail.com   Social Media: Find us on  Instagram ,  Tiktok , and  Youtube   Producers: Christine

How does Buffy's love and empathy continue on throughout the series? How does she impact Jonathan's arc in the future? Join Sarah, Tabby, & Leah as they discuss how this episode impacts the rest of the series.  Support the show   Email: becomingbuffypodcast@gmail.com   Social Media: Find us on  Instagram ,  Tiktok , and  Youtube   Producers: Christine