Buffy the Serial Podslayer
267 episodes - English - Latest episode: 11 months ago - ★★★★ - 7 ratingsBob and Chelsea, two longtime fans, review and discuss their takes on every episode of Buffy the Vampire Slayer.
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Episodes
Episode 4.12 - A New Man
April 20, 2018 14:20 - 21 minutes - 21 MBGiles has a bad day, instead of Buffy on her birthday. This is a very brief discussion between Chelsea and Bob on this episode.
Episode 4.11 - Doomed
April 13, 2018 14:16 - 31 minutes - 30.3 MBIs the world doomed or just the chemistry between Buffy and Riley? Chelsea and Bob explore the answers to those questions.
Episode 4.10 - Hush
April 06, 2018 14:09 - 58 minutes - 57.6 MBChelsea and Bob break down one of the most well thought of episodes, not just in Buffy lore, but in TV history. How will it rank?
Episode 4.9 - Something Blue
March 30, 2018 13:57 - 44 minutes - 44.8 MBMagic again goes awry to hilarious consequences. Chelsea and Bob breakdown some interesting chemistry amongst characters.
Episode 4.8 - Pangs
March 23, 2018 13:37 - 46 minutes - 46 MBThis thought provoking, funny, and political Thanksgiving episode is only mildly ruined by a shoehorned appearance by Angel. Chelsea and Bob discuss the discussion in the episode, and talk about what Thanksgiving means to them.
Episode 4.7 - The Initiative
March 16, 2018 13:33 - 31 minutes - 30.2 MBThe question on nobody's mind was "what is up with this Riley guy, I need to know more", yet that is the question answered. Chelsea and Bob breakdown an episode that has some nice moments, but suffers from Riley fatigue, in fatigues.
Episode 4.6 - Wild at Heart
March 09, 2018 14:30 - 37 minutes - 36.2 MBWhen a cast member leaves suddenly from a show, sometimes the episodes that announce their departure are hurried messes of plot. Chelsea and Bob discuss why this episode is the quintessential example of that.
Episode 4.5 - Beer Bad
March 02, 2018 14:16 - 49 minutes - 47.5 MBFirst of all, beer is most definitely not bad, but this is not the finest of Buffy episodes. Chelsea and Bob get into it, in a throwback to when Buffy was still finding itself and was very mockable.
Episode 4.4 - Fear Itself
February 23, 2018 14:12 - 39 minutes - 36.2 MBChelsea and Bob are a little split on this Halloween episode. Is the throway fun make for a really good episode or one to be thrown away. There is also a lot of diversion into personal Halloween celebration preferences.
Episode 4.3 - The Harsh Light of Day
February 16, 2018 14:01 - 32 minutes - 30.5 MBChelsea and Bob explore and episode that has some tough scenes for Buff, but reintroduces some all time great characters.
Episode 4.2 - Living Conditions
February 09, 2018 14:06 - 29 minutes - 27.9 MBChelsea and Bob get into the roommate from hell scenario and there is a serious question as to whether this episode is better than a bad roomate.
Episode 4.1 - The Freshman
February 02, 2018 14:01 - 44 minutes - 42.5 MBSeason 4 kicks of with maybe a bit of a whimper, so Chelsea and Bob talk about as much about their showing up at college experiences as the episode.
Episode 3.22 - Graduation Day Part 2
January 26, 2018 14:19 - 48 minutes - 42.8 MBThe second half of the season finale to season three is discussed by Chelsea and Bob, with a wrap up/review of the season and preview of season four.
Episode 3.21 - Graduation Day Part 1
January 19, 2018 14:16 - 47 minutes - 44.1 MBThe first portion of the season three finale is broken down by Chelsea and Bob
Episode 3.20 - The Prom
January 12, 2018 13:00 - 41 minutes - 38.8 MBThis was a fun episode to discuss as the prom taking place on the screen conjured up memories of what Bob and Chelsea did on their proms. This episodes also features a lengthy fashion corner segment.
Episode 3.19 - Choices
January 05, 2018 13:40 - 29 minutes - 27.9 MBChelsea and Bob discuss an episode true to its title. The end of the season is ramping up the plot, so there is lots of the Mayor and some talk about the process for applying to colleges in real life.
Episode 1.18 - Earshot
December 29, 2017 13:57 - 38 minutes - 35.5 MBThis was probably one of the meatiest episodes to discuss. Chelsea and Bob cover school shootings and the decision to postpone the episode, the innere thoughts of men, and much more...
Episode 3.17 - Enemies
December 22, 2017 13:47 - 37 minutes - 35.4 MBOne of the most effective switheroos thus far in the Buffy universe gets broken down by Chelsea and Bob.
Episode 3.16 - Dopplegangland
December 15, 2017 13:58 - 29 minutes - 28.2 MBThis is an incredibly fun and funny episode in the Shakespearian tradition of mistaken identity. Chelsea and Bob express great pleasure for having watched it in this recap.
Episode 3.15 - Consequences
December 08, 2017 13:48 - 37 minutes - 36.1 MBChelsea and Bob break down this plot heavy episode that absolutely does its title justice, even if it is a abit of a yawn to rewatch.
Episode 3.14 - Bad Girls
December 01, 2017 13:59 - 28 minutes - 24.6 MBFaith and Buffy bond, and a new watcher is on the scene. Chelsea and Bob discuss.
Episode 3.13 - The Zeppo
November 24, 2017 16:58 - 32 minutes - 29.6 MBCould there be a division of opinion between your humble podcasters? Bob loves the comedy of The Zeppo, but will Chelsea agree?
Episode 3.12 - Helpless
November 17, 2017 14:26 - 31 minutes - 27.2 MBBob and Chelsea get into an episode about dumb men controlling women. Does it hit too close to home?
Episode 3.11 - Gingerbread
November 12, 2017 23:55 - 30 minutes - 26.9 MBThis belatedly released podcast delves into an episode dealing with a literal witch hunt. Chelsea and Bob discuss the fun of it, but also how it is somewhat familiar to the times we currently live in.
Episode 3.10 - Amends
November 03, 2017 13:50 - 34 minutes - 31.7 MBThis very special Christmas episode should have been called "A Very Special Sunnydale Christmas", but it also deals with Angel's sordid past. Chelsea and Bob break down the good and the bad.
Episode 3.9 - The Wish
October 27, 2017 14:38 - 34 minutes - 31.5 MBMuch like old school comics, this is an episode that explores an alternative reality in which many of the characters you care about die. Bob and Chelsea breakdown this minor masterpiece.
Episode 3.8 - Lover's Walk
October 20, 2017 13:11 - 39 minutes - 35.1 MBThe return of Spike to Sunnydale is discussed by Chelsea and Bob as well as some resolutions to some relationship drama.
Episode 3.7 - Revelations
October 13, 2017 13:05 - 25 minutes - 22.6 MBAs the title suggest this plot heavy episode is about characters learning things about each other, also an awesome glove weapon.
Episode 3.6 - Band Candy
October 06, 2017 14:28 - 26 minutes - 25.9 MBThe funniest episode of the series so far, penned by Jane Espenson in her first Buffy credit, is discussed by Chelsea and Bob. Some of the acting by Kristine Sutherland, Anthony Stewart Head, and Armin Shimeran can't be beat.
Episode 3.5 - Homecoming
September 29, 2017 15:28 - 42 minutes - 42.2 MBIt is Slayerfest '98 and Bob and Chelsea discuss all the highlights including type face choices and fashion
Episode 3.4 - Beauty and the Beasts
September 21, 2017 13:54 - 34 minutes - 30.9 MBBob and Chelsea examine a powerful episode that directly deals with issues of domestic violence.
Episode 3.3 - Faith, Trick, and Hope
September 15, 2017 15:54 - 34 minutes - 31.4 MBChelsea and Bob break down the third episode of season three, which is more like a traditional pilot episode as it introduces new characters and sets up the rest of the season.
Episode 3.2 - Dead Man's Party
September 08, 2017 13:44 - 30 minutes - 27.5 MBThe ultimate metaphor of not burying things is handled in this episode in which the dead rise, we also meet the show's scariest villain to date. Bob and Chelsea discuss.
Episode 3.1 - Anne
September 01, 2017 16:44 - 43 minutes - 39.7 MBBob and Chelsea kick off the premier of season 3 with a in depth discussion of how likely it is to get a job as a waitress amongst other topics.
Episode 2.22 - Becoming Part 2
August 25, 2017 13:51 - 43 minutes - 39.3 MBThe latter half of the season finale is discussed and it is a humdinger. Chelsea and Bob cover all the action that ends the second season as well as review of the whole of season 2 and a look forward to season 3, which will be coming at you next week.
Reacting to Breaking Joss Whedon News
August 21, 2017 03:58 - 51 minutes - 47.8 MBThis is a very unique episode of the podcast that we didn't expect to make and hope to not again. Joss Whedon's ex-wife has made some stunning and credible allegations regarding their marriage that Chelsea and Bob felt needed to be addressed before continuing on with the show. This is not a discussion of Buffy, but more an examination of the disappointment in the show's creator and how his alleged actions relate to his brand of feminism. If you want to just listen to the epsidoe recaps, f...
Episode 2.21 - Becoming Part 1
August 18, 2017 13:43 - 27 minutes - 25.2 MBThe end of season 2 is nearly here and this first part of the two part finale amps up the action. Bob and Chelsea discuss the setup for the big finale.
Episode 2.20 - Go Fish
August 11, 2017 14:19 - 25 minutes - 22.9 MBIt is time for a very special episode about the consequences of steroid use and grade changing to make athletes eligible to compete. Chelsea and Bob dig into an episode many don't love, but all can agree includes fish men.
Episode 2.19 - I Only Have Eyes for You
August 04, 2017 14:14 - 29 minutes - 26.3 MBBob and Chelsea enjoy the mellow sounds of The Flamingos singing their biggest hit, and also comment on a more subtly toned episode of Buffy.
Episode 2.18 - Killed by Death
July 28, 2017 13:32 - 21 minutes - 19.5 MBEverytime Chelsea and Bob get to talk about a great episode it seems it is followed by something that is less than great. That's ok, it is fun to break down the boring hospital episode just as much as the really good plot heavy episodes.
Episode 2.17 - Passion
July 21, 2017 13:29 - 31 minutes - 28.6 MBBob and Chelsea get into an episode that goes to new dark places for the show. This is a great episode that was funny to banter about.
Episode 2.16 - Bewitched, Bothered and Bewildered
July 14, 2017 14:14 - 35 minutes - 33.1 MBA Xander centric episode that is so fun that even Chelsea had positive things to say about Xander!
Episode 2.15 - Phases
July 07, 2017 14:03 - 36 minutes - 33.3 MBStunning secrets of the homosexual and non homosexual nature in this episode. Bob and Chelsea dig into how effective the episode is and the poor monster costuming.
Episode 2.14 - Innocence
June 30, 2017 13:36 - 47 minutes - 43 MBIn the best episode to date Buffy's world takes a dark turn with implications that will last through the rest of the season. Chelsea and Bob are there to guide you through it.
Episode 2.13 - Surprise
June 23, 2017 13:34 - 33 minutes - 30.9 MBSurprise! Bob and Chelsea discuss a Buffy busts her butt on her birthday episode.
Episode 2.12 - Bad Eggs
June 16, 2017 13:55 - 26 minutes - 25.2 MBThis is a very silly episode, but it gets discussed by Chelsea and Bob with all the seriousness it is due.
Episode 2.11 - Ted
June 09, 2017 13:53 - 34 minutes - 31.7 MBBob and Chelsea remember the greatness that was John Ritter in this wonderful guest appearance.
Episode 2.10 - What's My Line Part 2
June 02, 2017 13:27 - 38 minutes - 34.7 MBThe latter half of this two parter ends with quite a bang. Chelsea and Bob get into the most ambitious work the series has done to this point.
Episode 2.9 - What's My Line Part 1
May 26, 2017 14:10 - 47 minutes - 43.8 MBBuffy is breaking new ground with the frist two part episode in the show's run up to this point. Chelsea and Bob break down this moment in the show when Buffy the show really starts to feel more like itself.
Episode 2.8 - The Dark Age
May 19, 2017 14:03 - 30 minutes - 24.8 MBFinally an episode that focuses on Giles, this should be good right? Chelsea and Bob investigated if this is actually good or another bump on the road to excellence.