Myth Taken: A Buffy the Vampire Slayer Podcat
120 episodes - English - Latest episode: 17 days ago - ★★★★★ - 21 ratingsHosts Laine and Cory discuss episodes, seasons, mythology, and folklore related to one of the best shows ever: Buffy the Vampire Slayer!
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Episodes
Episode 117: Flooded
April 02, 2024 13:00 - 1 hour - 125 MBSummary In this episode, we're talking about Mmmmm'Fashnik, the Trio, and FULL. COPPER. REPIPES! Thank you for joining us for our discussion of Season 6, Episode 4: Flooded. Listen Links We have a Patreon account where you can support us and get access to all kinds of fun things! You can follow us on Facebook. We also have … Continue reading Episode 117: Flooded →
Episode 116: After Life
March 15, 2024 14:00 - 1 hour - 121 MBSummary This episode, we've got warp effects, Evil Dead-esque zooms, and fun pyrotechnics! And best of all, we ended up really loving this one. We hope you enjoy our discussion of Season 6, Episode 3: After Life. Thanks for listening! Listen Links We have a Patreon account where you can support us and get access to all … Continue reading Episode 116: After Life →
Episode 115: Bargaining Part 2
March 09, 2024 22:37 - 1 hour - 111 MBSummary Hello and thanks for joining us for the second part of the Buffy Season 6 premier! We talk about Willow and her trajectory this season, how much we hate the bikers, and how much we love a good manwich. Thanks for listening to our discussion of Season 6, Episode 2: Bargaining Part 2. Listen … Continue reading Episode 115: Bargaining Part 2 →
Episode 114: Bargaining Part 1
March 09, 2024 22:32 - 1 hour - 147 MBSummary In this episode, we really get into the characters and their motivations, the bikers (booo), Dawn's character (yaaay!), and the cinematic masterpiece that is The Mummy. We hope you enjoy this episode, and thank you so much for listening to our discussion of Season 6, Episode 1: Bargaining Part 1. Listen Links We have … Continue reading Episode 114: Bargaining Part 1 →
Episode 113: Myth of Fanfiction
March 09, 2024 21:33 - 1 hour - 103 MBSummary Welcome to another one of our "Myth of..." episodes! This one is a little different because instead of discussing a typical myth (vampires, werewolves, Frankenstein's monster, and robots are all ones we've done previously!) we're discussing fanfiction and it's impact on fandom, a few authors whom have since made it big, and we share … Continue reading Episode 113: Myth of Fanfiction →
Episode 112: The Myth of the Robot
January 16, 2024 12:30 - 1 hour - 95.2 MBSummary In this episode, we talk about the Myth of the Robot in literature, television, and movies. We talk about Asimov's Laws of Robotics, Metropolis to Blade Runner, and then of course the robots we've known and loved in the Buffyverse. Thanks for listening! Listen Links We have a Patreon account where you can support us and … Continue reading Episode 112: The Myth of the Robot →
Episode 111: Season 5 Wrap Up
January 09, 2024 05:47 - 1 hour - 106 MBSummary Hello everyone! Here is our Season 5 wrap up episode. We talk about where the season ranks overall for us, character arcs, strongest (and weakest) characters, and moving into season 6. Thank you for listening! Listen Links We have a Patreon account where you can support us and get access to all kinds of fun things! … Continue reading Episode 111: Season 5 Wrap Up →
Episode 110: The Gift
December 05, 2023 02:43 - 1 hour - 156 MBSummary In this episode, Cory and Laine discuss the end of Season Five. In this one, we talk about how much we love helpful Anya, Spike's vulnerability, and Buffy's gift. Thank you for listening to our discussion of Season 5, Episode 22: The Gift Listen Links We have a Patreon account where you can support us and … Continue reading Episode 110: The Gift →
Episode 109: The Weight of the World
November 13, 2023 18:28 - 1 hour - 120 MBSummary In this episode, Cory and Laine talk about Ben's panic room, how great Willow is this episode, and how there may be some connection between Glory and Ben. Thanks for joining us for our discussion of Season 5, Episode 21: The Weight of the World. Listen Links We have a Patreon account where you can support … Continue reading Episode 109: The Weight of the World →
Episode 108: Spiral
October 15, 2023 10:30 - 1 hour - 127 MBSummary Join Cory and Laine as we discuss Spike's driving, the Knights' larping, and Giles' impaling! Thank you for listening to our discussion of Season 5, Episode 20: Spiral. Listen Links We have a Patreon account where you can support us and get access to all kinds of fun things! You can follow us on Twitter or Facebook. We also … Continue reading Episode 108: Spiral →
Episode 107: Tough Love
October 11, 2023 03:51 - 1 hour - 114 MBSummary For this episode, Laine and Cory talk about sibling dynamics, Tara and Willow's first big fight, and bags of knives! Thanks for listening to our discussion of Season 5, Episode 19: Tough Love. Listen Links We have a Patreon account where you can support us and get access to all kinds of fun things! You can … Continue reading Episode 107: Tough Love →
Episode 106: Intervention
October 06, 2023 20:54 - 1 hour - 139 MBSummary In this episode, we discuss the introduction of the Buffy-bot, the mystical nature of the hokey pokey, and- OF COURSE- the limp and broken body of Bob Barker. Thank you for listening to our discussion of Season 5, Episode 18: Intervention. Listen Links We have a Patreon account where you can support us and get access … Continue reading Episode 106: Intervention →
Episode 105: Forever
September 02, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 119 MBSummary In this episode, Cory and Laine have fun talking about Beetlejuice rants, swooning over Angel, and crying over Giles' choice of records. We hope you enjoy! Thanks for listening to our discussion of Season 5, Episode 17: Forever. Listen Links We have a Patreon account where you can support us and get access to all kinds … Continue reading Episode 105: Forever →
Episode 104: The Body
August 23, 2023 05:34 - 1 hour - 129 MBSummary Ok, here it is y'all. Our discussion of The Body. We discuss grief and loneliness, how accurate this all feels, and the amazing acting all around. We of course love this episode, but it is a heavy one. We hope we did it justice. Thank you for listening to our discussion of Season 5, … Continue reading Episode 104: The Body →
Episode 103: I Was Made To Love You
August 01, 2023 13:00 - 1 hour - 119 MBSummary This episode, Cory and Laine talk April's programming, Anya getting into bitcoin, and how much we love Xander/Buffy heart-to-hearts! Not to mention the introduction to Warren, the Buffybot, and to "the body" this episode too. Thanks for joining us for our discussion of Season 5, Episode 15: I Was Made To Love You. Listen … Continue reading Episode 103: I Was Made To Love You →
Episode 102: Crush
July 24, 2023 02:53 - 1 hour - 124 MBSummary In this episode, we discuss the Bronze revamp (no pun intended), Ben's motives, and the return of Miss Edith!!! Thanks for listening to our discussion of Season 5, Episode 14: Crush. Listen Links We have a Patreon account where you can support us and get access to all kinds of fun things! You can follow us … Continue reading Episode 102: Crush →
Episode 101: Blood Ties
July 11, 2023 02:48 - 1 hour - 130 MBSummary In this episode, we talk about Dawn's ability to hide in trashcans, Xander's weird take on his crush-status, and how sometimes Cory and I prove that we've been friends for waaaay too long! Thanks for joining us for our discussion of Season 5, Episode 13: Blood Ties. Listen Links We have a Patreon account where you … Continue reading Episode 101: Blood Ties →
Episode 100: Checkpoint
July 11, 2023 02:20 - 1 hour - 134 MBSummary Look at that! It's our 100th episode! Thank you so much for being here with us, no matter if it was from episode zero or just last month- we appreciate you. In this episode, we talk about the hatred this show has for professors, how frustrating we find the Watcher's Council, and how intimidating … Continue reading Episode 100: Checkpoint →
Episode 99: Triangle
June 02, 2023 17:30 - 1 hour - 121 MBSummary This time we're talking about Cory's love for Olaf the Troll, all the interesting new cast interactions we get, and we name our new witch-themed magazine! Thanks for listening to our discussion of Season 5, Episode 11: Triangle. Listen Links We have a Patreon account where you can support us and get access to all kinds … Continue reading Episode 99: Triangle →
Episode 98: Into the Woods
May 17, 2023 15:30 - 1 hour - 119 MBSummary In this episode, we talk about Xander's opinion of Buffy and Riley's relationship, plastic stakes, and how Riley's just not an ambi-turner. Thank you for listening to our discussion of Season 5, Episode 10: Into the Woods. Listen Links We have a Patreon account where you can support us and get access to all kinds of … Continue reading Episode 98: Into the Woods →
Episode 97: Listening to Fear
May 09, 2023 02:27 - 1 hour - 123 MBSummary Thanks for joining us to hear us chat about teaching Dawn to talk, frolicking demons, and the disgusting snot monster from outer space. This time we're talking Season 5, Episode 9: Listening to Fear. Listen Links We have a Patreon account where you can support us and get access to all kinds of fun things! You … Continue reading Episode 97: Listening to Fear →
Episode 96: Shadow
April 27, 2023 03:05 - 1 hour - 122 MBSummary In our discussion this time, we talk about Kristine Sutherland crushing it in every scene, how much we love Anya, and that damn rubber snake. We hope you enjoy! Thanks for joining us for Season 5, Episode 8: Shadow. Listen Links We have a Patreon account where you can support us and get access to all … Continue reading Episode 96: Shadow →
Episode 95: Fool for Love
April 02, 2023 22:41 - 1 hour - 131 MBSummary In this episode, we talk about Cecily vs Halfrek, the dumbing down of the scoobies, and Spike's motivations for the tales he tells. Thanks for joining us while we discuss Season 5, Episode 7: Fool for Love. Listen Links We have a Patreon account where you can support us and get access to all kinds of … Continue reading Episode 95: Fool for Love →
Episode 94: Family
March 22, 2023 02:33 - 1 hour - 165 MBSummary In this episode, Cory and Laine talk about how much we love this episode! We ponder if Buffy makes the right decision in who she tells, how great Anya is, and how much we love the last act of this episode!! What are your thoughts? Thank you for joining us for our discussion of … Continue reading Episode 94: Family →
Episode 93: No Place Like Home
March 04, 2023 05:32 - 1 hour - 130 MBSummary In this episode, Cory and Laine talk about how frustrating we find Joyce, pronouncing the word 'monk,' and how flipping cute Giles is! Thank you for listening to our discussion of Season 5, Episode 5: No Place Like Home. Listen Links We have a Patreon account where you can support us and get access to all … Continue reading Episode 93: No Place Like Home →
Episode 92: Out of My Mind
February 16, 2023 09:30 - 1 hour - 121 MBSummary For this episode of Myth Taken we talk about muppets, the beginning of the end for Riley, and of course, sodding breadboxes! Thanks for joining us for our discussion of Season 5, Episode 4: Out of My Mind. Listen Links We have a Patreon account where you can support us and get access to all kinds … Continue reading Episode 92: Out of My Mind →
Episode 91: The Replacement
February 11, 2023 06:09 - 1 hour - 125 MBSummary In this episode, Laine and Cory talk about Shiny vs Schlub Xander, Giles being Giles, and where in the hell did Anya get a gun?! Thanks for joining us for this discussion of Season 5, Episode 3: The Replacement Listen Links We have a Patreon account where you can support us and get access to all … Continue reading Episode 91: The Replacement →
Episode 90: Real Me
January 28, 2023 02:55 - 1 hour - 122 MBSummary We hope this episode finds you well! We get to talk about how great Giles is, how bad-mom Joyce is back, and the fine hobby of unicorn collecting. Thanks for listening to our discussion of Season 5, Episode 2: Real Me! Listen Links We have a Patreon account where you can support us and get access … Continue reading Episode 90: Real Me →
Episode 89: Buffy Vs. Dracula
January 07, 2023 03:04 - 1 hour - 135 MBSummary Thanks for joining us in the new year for a new season of Buffy! We talk about how great Giles is, roof wolves, and whether this all the monks' doing. Thanks again for listening to our discussion of Season 5, Episode 1: Buffy Vs. Dracula. Listen Links We have a Patreon account where you can support … Continue reading Episode 89: Buffy Vs. Dracula →
Episode 88: Season 4 Wrap Up
November 11, 2022 04:42 - 1 hour - 131 MBSummary Woohoo! Season 4 in the books! Join us for a discussion on themes and characters of the season, stats, and of course the Season 4 In Memoriam. Thanks for listening to our wrap up of Season 4 of Buffy the Vampire Slayer! Listen Links We have a Patreon account where you can support us and get … Continue reading Episode 88: Season 4 Wrap Up →
Episode 87: Restless
October 17, 2022 23:49 - 1 hour - 118 MBSummary In this episode, Cory and Laine discuss the meaning of dreams, the First Slayer, and of course- The Cheese Man! Thanks for listening to our discussion on Season 4, Episode 22: Restless. Listen Links We have a Patreon account where you can support us and get access to all kinds of fun things! You can follow … Continue reading Episode 87: Restless →
Episode 86: Primeval
October 01, 2022 14:30 - 1 hour - 132 MBSummary In this episode, Cory and Laine discuss rappelling, what Maggie Walsh is hiding under her coat, and the conclusion of the Initiative arc. Thanks for joining us for our discussion of Season 4, Episode 21: Primeval. Listen Links We have a Patreon account where you can support us and get access to all kinds of fun … Continue reading Episode 86: Primeval →
Episode 85: The Yoko Factor
September 26, 2022 05:49 - 1 hour - 137 MBSummary On today's episode, Cory and Laine discuss Adam's surprising lack of Beatle knowledge, Giles' drunkenness (and how Cory hates it), and just how frustrating we find the hand-waviness of this episode. Thanks for listening to our discussion of Season 4, Episode 20: The Yoko Factor. Listen Links We have a Patreon account where you can support … Continue reading Episode 85: The Yoko Factor →
Episode 84: New Moon Rising
September 05, 2022 03:05 - 1 hour - 144 MBSummary In this one we sip tea with Miss Edith about Oz's last time in Sunnydale, Spike and Adam, and Willow coming out to Buffy! Thanks for joining us for Season 4, Episode 19: New Moon Rising. Listen Links We have a Patreon account where you can support us and get access to all kinds of fun … Continue reading Episode 84: New Moon Rising →
Episode 83: Where the Wild Things Are
August 21, 2022 04:24 - 1 hour - 144 MBSummary Thanks for joining us today as we discuss an episode we hate, but as always enjoy talking it over with each other! We talk Xander and Anya's lack of peripheral vision, Giles' singing, and a sudden appearance of vines. Thanks for listening to our discussion of Season 4, Episode 18: Where the Wild Things … Continue reading Episode 83: Where the Wild Things Are →
Episode 82: Superstar
August 02, 2022 21:59 - 1 hour - 139 MBSummary Cory and Laine discuss what turns out to be a surprising favorite- Superstar! We talk proper ways to leave a coffee date, bizarro worlds, and really dumb bears. Thanks for listening to our discussion on Season 4, Episode 17: Superstar. Listen Links We have a Patreon account where you can support us and get access to … Continue reading Episode 82: Superstar →
Episode 81: Special Episode 5×5 and Sanctuary
July 23, 2022 20:57 - 1 hour - 122 MBSummary In this episode, Cory and Laine discuss both episodes from Angel, 5x5 and Sanctuary! We talk about Faith's style of dancing, Buffy and Angel's argument, and just what do the initials "L. M." stand for?? Thanks for listening to our discussion of Angel Season 1, Episodes 18 and 19- Five by Five and Sanctuary! … Continue reading Episode 81: Special Episode 5×5 and Sanctuary →
Episode 80: Who Are You?
July 05, 2022 15:16 - 1 hour - 157 MBSummary In this episode we discuss Baith and Fuffy, Cory's frustration with Spike, and of course, why it's wrong. Thank you for listening to our discussion of Season 4, Episode 16: Who Are You? Listen Links We have a Patreon account where you can support us and get access to all kinds of fun things! You can follow … Continue reading Episode 80: Who Are You? →
Episode 79: This Year’s Girl
June 19, 2022 21:05 - 1 hour - 104 MBSummary In this episode, Cory and Laine talk about dream sequences, natural hisssstory museums, and all the Terminator references! We hope you enjoy our discussion as much as Faith enjoys a bold red lip. Thanks for listening to our discussion of Season 4, Episode 15: This Year's Girl. Listen Links We have a Patreon account where you … Continue reading Episode 79: This Year’s Girl →
Episode 78: Goodbye Iowa
June 01, 2022 16:30 - 1 hour - 123 MBSummary In this episode, Laine and Cory discuss David Boreanaz's Acting School for Pain, how cute Tara and Willow are, and we spend entirely too much time talking about floppy discs. Thanks for listening to our discussion of Season 4, Episode 14: Goodbye Iowa. Listen Links We have a Patreon account where you can support us and … Continue reading Episode 78: Goodbye Iowa →
Episode 77: The I in Team
May 19, 2022 07:42 - 1 hour - 138 MBSummary We're back to our episode recaps this time with talks about weird sexual euphemisms, how much Cory hates Dr. Angleman, and Riley's golden retriever energy. Thanks for listening to our discussion of Season 4, Episode 13: The I in Team. Listen Links We have a Patreon account where you can support us and get access to … Continue reading Episode 77: The I in Team →
Episode 76: The Myth of Frankenstein
May 02, 2022 19:55 - 1 hour - 119 MBSummary Thanks for listening to our latest "Myth of..." episode! Laine and Cory discuss how Frankenstein was written and its influence, the many movies (both traditional and our hot takes on "modern Frankensteins"), and the themes we see echoed in our favorite show- Buffy! We'll resume our episode recap/discussion next time! We hope this little … Continue reading Episode 76: The Myth of Frankenstein →
Episode 75: A New Man
April 17, 2022 02:13 - 1 hour - 129 MBSummary Thanks so much for listening to our discussion on Season 4, Episode 12: A New Man! We talk about Giles vs. Walsh, Ethan Rayne, and of course, our namesake! Listen Links We have a Patreon account where you can support us and get access to all kinds of fun things! You can follow us on Twitter or Facebook. We … Continue reading Episode 75: A New Man →
Episode 74: Doomed
April 03, 2022 14:41 - 1 hour - 103 MBSummary In this episode, we talk about earthquakes, Hawaiian shirts, and the horrors of going back to high school! Thanks for listening to our discussion of Season 4, Episode 11: Doomed. Listen Links We have a Patreon account where you can support us and get access to all kinds of fun things! You can follow us on Twitter or Facebook. … Continue reading Episode 74: Doomed →
Episode 73: Hush
March 20, 2022 07:16 - 1 hour - 146 MBSummary Thanks for listening to our discussion of one of the creepiest episodes of Buffy- Hush! We're excited to talk about The Gentlemen, of course, but also Buffy and Riley's first kiss, Willow and Tara's first handhold, and everyone's first instinct when the whole town loses their voices- trash can fires! Listen Links We have … Continue reading Episode 73: Hush →
Episode 72: Something Blue
March 02, 2022 23:25 - 1 hour - 126 MBSummary In this episode, Cory and Laine discuss the best place to have an outdoor wedding to someone flammable, Willow's coping mechanisms, and how amazing Anya is. Thanks for listening to our discussion of Season 4, Episode 9: Something Blue. Listen Links We have a Patreon account where you can support us and get access to all … Continue reading Episode 72: Something Blue →
Episode 71: Pangs
February 16, 2022 01:58 - 1 hour - 111 MBSummary In this episode, Laine and Cory discuss how sweet Anya is, the fashion of the late 90s, Angel's lurking, and of course Buffy and Spike. On a more serious note, while we discuss a fictionalized version of the Chumash, I think it's important to remember that the Chumash people are a real tribe that … Continue reading Episode 71: Pangs →
Episode 70: The Initiative
February 02, 2022 06:14 - 1 hour - 130 MBSummary For this episode, Cory and Laine talk about how Forrest might be Sid the Dummy, Buffy's "cutesy klutziness," and cheese. Oh, and of course the big government lab hiding beneath Lowell house! Thanks for listening to our discussion of Season 4, Episode 7: The Initiative. Listen Links We have a Patreon account where you can support … Continue reading Episode 70: The Initiative →
Episode 69: Wild at Heart
January 15, 2022 12:30 - 1 hour - 141 MBSummary This episode Cory and Laine discuss the heartbreak that is Oz and Willow's breakup, Xander's surprisingly good advice, and Buffy being an amazing friend. Thank you for listening to our discussion of Season 4, Episode 6: Wild at Heart. Listen Links We have a Patreon account where you can support us and get access to all … Continue reading Episode 69: Wild at Heart →
Episode 68: Beer Bad
January 03, 2022 06:24 - 1 hour - 142 MBSummary This episode Cory and Laine discuss Xander's search for belonging, Willow and Oz's preamble to a breakup, and of course, as Willow would say, Poophead Parker. Thank you for listening to our discussion of Season 4, Episode 5: Beer Bad. Listen Links We have a Patreon account where you can support us and get access to … Continue reading Episode 68: Beer Bad →