Sean and Melanie

The Sunnydale Diaries - A Buffy the Vampire Slayer Podcast

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Watching Buffy with fresh eyes...and 25 years of baggage. The Sunnydale Diaries is a rewatch podcast with a twist: one host has loved Buffy the Vampire Slayer since the 90s, and the other is watching it for the very first time. Each week, Sean (the lifelong fan) and Melanie (the first-time viewer) revisit an episode and start by connecting its theme, or even a single scene, to their own lives, whether that’s family, relationships, eggs (yes, eggs), or the weird emotional baggage we all carry. From there, they break down what holds up, what doesn’t, and why this show still resonates decades lat...

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Episode 5 - Emily Dickinson, Pork and Beans, and Crimping Irons (Never Kill a Boy on the First Date) 28.11.2023 25:14

It's always fun when Melanie gets to do her "It was the 90s!" jingle more than once and that happens in this week's episode! Melanie and Sean describe their first dates (both memorable and not so memorable) then review the Buffy episode "Never Kill a Boy on the First Date." Melanie questions if the Master is really a threat to Sunnydale and what kind of club the Bronze actually is, considering the...

Episode 4 - A Cricket and Mayo Sandwich (Teacher’s Pet) 21.11.2023 44:45

Since the Buffy episode "Teacher's Pet" focuses on a new teacher at Sunnydale High, Melanie and Sean discuss teachers from their past: teachers who had an impact, teachers they had a crush on, and for which teachers they still hold a grudge. They also question the existence of school permanent records (has anyone actually seen theirs?) Examination of "Teacher's Pet" leaves us with some unanswered...

Episode 3 - Aquafortis and Quicksilver (The Witch) 14.11.2023 40:01

Episode 3 of "The Sunnydale Diaries" is here and all about witches! Melanie and Sean review the infamous cherries scene from "The Witches of Eastwick," the unforgettable "Top That" rap from "Teen Witch," and the eerie room of heads in "Return to Oz." While examining the Buffy episode "The Witch", Melanie shares her not-so-fond memories of driver's ed, Sean analyzes a chemical reaction, and the cor...

Episode 2 - DELiver the Rain of Toads (The Harvest) 07.11.2023 44:26

We made it to a second episode! Before discussing The Harvest, Sean and Melanie discuss their exposure to vampires in books, movies and television - everything from Once Bitten to Blade. Sean mentions his potential family connection to one of the stars of Interview with the Vampire and Melanie describes how she likes her vampires - sexy. While recapping The Harvest, they express their concerns ab...

Episode 1 - Chatter in the Caf (Welcome to the Hellmouth) 31.10.2023 38:20

In this first episode, Sean and Melanie discuss their previous exposure to Buffy, what they were doing when the show first aired, and do a deep dive into the episode Welcome to the Hellmouth. There's some falling into IMDB rabbit holes, questioning of 90s slang, and Melanie provides an interesting link between Buffy and the song Hug a Turtle. Send us your thoughts at thesunnydalediaries@gmail.com!

The Sunnydale Diaries - Trailer 24.10.2023 1:35

Welcome to The Sunnydale Diaries - a podcast where two friends watch every episode of Buffy the Vampire Slayer. Sean, who has loved Buffy the Vampire Slayer for years, and Melanie, who is yet to be convinced how great the show is, open each podcast discussing a theme central to the Buffy episode they are watching. They then walk through the Buffy episode, with some banter, sarcasm, and intriguing...