Myth Taken: A Buffy the Vampire Slayer Podcat
126 episodes - English - Latest episode: 6 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 24: What's My Line Part 1
February 01, 2020 23:46Summary In this episode Cory and Laine discuss Marti Noxon's first foray into Buffy! Which includes the introduction of Kendra, the order of Taraka, and Buffy's mean side (unfortunately). Thanks for listening to Season 2, Episode 9- What's My Line Part 1. Listen Links We have a Patreon account where you can support us and get access … Continue reading Episode 24: What's My Line Part 1 →
Episode 24: What’s My Line Part 1
February 01, 2020 23:46 - 99.5 MBSummary In this episode Cory and Laine discuss Marti Noxon's first foray into Buffy! Which includes the introduction of Kendra, the order of Taraka, and Buffy's mean side (unfortunately). Thanks for listening to Season 2, Episode 9- What's My Line Part 1. Listen Links We have a Patreon account where you can support us and get access … Continue reading Episode 24: What’s My Line Part 1 →
Episode 23: The Dark Age
January 16, 2020 22:19 - 92.6 MBSummary In this episode Cory and Laine discuss the finer points of pronouncing the name "Deidre," catching the ooze train to Jenny town, and how we wish Giles had more agency in this episode. On a more serious note, we discuss gendered stereotypes in witchcraft and how that has affected us personally. We'd love to … Continue reading Episode 23: The Dark Age →
Episode 22: Lie to Me
January 01, 2020 22:08 - 109 MBSummary In today's episode, we discuss just who is lying to whom, how Angel really honed his brooding skills, and try to figure out where the doorknob is. Thanks for joining us for Season 2, Episode 7: Lie to Me. Listen Links We have a Patreon account where you can support us and get access to all … Continue reading Episode 22: Lie to Me →
Episode 21: Halloween
December 15, 2019 15:30 - 111 MBSummary Ripper and Ethan? We're here for it. Buffy as a baroness? Not so much. Cory and Laine tend to agree on a lot of points, but ultimately our ratings end up being the furthest apart they've ever been! What side do you come down on? Thanks for listening to our discussion on Season 2, … Continue reading Episode 21: Halloween →
Episode 20: Reptile Boy
December 01, 2019 22:30 - 94.7 MBSummary In this episode, Cory and Laine discuss why Giles seems to have regressed, why Cordy will be investing in waders and a fishin' pole, and why oh why do these high powered business men leave the sacrificing to the college kids?! Thanks for listening to our discussion on Season 2, Episode 5: Reptile Boy … Continue reading Episode 20: Reptile Boy →
Episode 19: Names of the Buffyverse
November 27, 2019 03:13 - 36.7 MBSummary In this episode, we discuss Buffy's name and what it means for her character. This episode can be heard in full through our Patreon page if you're interested in supporting us there. Either way, thanks for listening! Listen Links We have a Patreon account where you can support us and get access to all kinds of … Continue reading Episode 19: Names of the Buffyverse →
Episode 18: Inca Mummy Girl
November 16, 2019 13:30 - 89.7 MBSummary In this episode, Cory and Laine talk about OZ(!), Jonathan(?!), and how we never actually get a name for the Mummy Formerly Known as Ampata. Thank you for listening to Season 2, Episode 3- Inca Mummy Girl. This episode is produced by our first patron, Heather! Listen Links We have a Patreon account where you can … Continue reading Episode 18: Inca Mummy Girl →
Episode 17: School Hard
November 01, 2019 06:00 - 117 MBSummary In this episode, Cory and Laine discuss Spike's perfect entrance, Drusilla's dolls, and wonder just who is Meat Pie? Thanks for joining us for Season 2, Episode 3- School Hard. Listen Links We have a Patreon account where you can support us and get access to all kinds of fun things! For US listeners, Facebook is … Continue reading Episode 17: School Hard →
Episode 16: Some Assembly Required
October 16, 2019 05:12 - 105 MBSummary In this episode, Cory and Laine explore Frankenstein metaphors, how Cordelia is suddenly very aware of Xander, and just how smart are red heads in Sunnydale anyway? Thanks for joining us for Season 2, Episode 2- Some Assembly Required. Listen Links We have a Patreon account where you can support us and get access … Continue reading Episode 16: Some Assembly Required →
Episode 15: When She Was Bad
October 01, 2019 07:00 - 112 MBSummary Join us as we welcome Season 2! Cory and Laine talk about unintentional Aliens quotes, full copper repipes, and uncovering Master bones of exasperation. Thanks for joining us for Season 2, Episode 1- When She Was Bad. Announcement We're up and running on Patreon! Come see if you're a Cordette, a Watcher, a Scooby, … Continue reading Episode 15: When She Was Bad →
Episode 14- Season 1 Wrap Up
September 01, 2019 04:01 - 124 MBSummary In this episode, Cory and Laine talk about their overall feelings on Season 1, including favorite character, favorite ship, and responding to listener feedback! Thanks for joining us for our Season 1 wrap up! Listen Links For US listeners, Facebook is now streaming all episodes of Buffy! Watch here. You can follow us on … Continue reading Episode 14- Season 1 Wrap Up →
Episode 13: Prophecy Girl
August 16, 2019 04:16 - 109 MBSummary In this episode, Cory and Laine talk about how the Hellmouth didn't send forth a demon, but a wacky waving inflatable arm flailing tubeman, complete with raptor noises! We also discuss why Joyce thought it was ok to buy her daughter a wedding dress for the dance, and do we really need The Anointed … Continue reading Episode 13: Prophecy Girl →
Episode 12: Out of Mind, Out of Sight
August 01, 2019 05:52 - 129 MBSummary In this episode, Cory and Laine talk about Giles being starstruck by Angel, the return of Xander's skateboard, and how you too can be my deputy! Thanks for joining us for Season 1, Episode 11- Out of Mind, Out of Sight. Listen Links For US listeners, Facebook is now streaming all episodes of Buffy! … Continue reading Episode 12: Out of Mind, Out of Sight →
Episode 11- Nightmares
July 16, 2019 05:18 - 114 MBSummary Join Cory and Laine as they discuss how bad Billy is at hiding, how bad Willow is at singing, how bad Xander is at resisting suspicious trails of candy bars, and how bad Buffy is at telling Hank what an absolute trash heap he is. Also, there's some weird audio stuff that happened in … Continue reading Episode 11- Nightmares →
Episode 10- The Puppet Show
July 01, 2019 14:23 - 111 MBSummary Join Cory and Laine in this episode as they discuss their phobias that definitely include knife wielding dolls, Snyder's first appearance (and how he gets all the best lines), and just how heavy was that chandelier anyway? Thanks for joining us for Season 1, Episode 9- The Puppet Show Listen Links TV Tropes link … Continue reading Episode 10- The Puppet Show →
Episode 9- I, Robot… You, Jane
June 16, 2019 05:03 - 130 MBSummary As this episode of Buffy deals with self harm and suicide, this episode of Myth Taken does as well. If these are sensitive topics for you, please feel free to skip this episode. We hope you'll join us for the next one! In this episode, Cory and Laine talk about outdated technology (and how … Continue reading Episode 9- I, Robot… You, Jane →
Episode 8- Angel
June 01, 2019 06:26 - 124 MBSummary Join us in this episode as we talk about Darla's weapons of choice, how a mother has no name, and Laine's most favorite word, "defenestration." Thanks for joining us for Season 1, Episode 7- Angel Listen Links For US listeners, Facebook is now streaming all episodes of Buffy! Watch here. You can follow us … Continue reading Episode 8- Angel →
Episode 7: The Pack
May 16, 2019 05:25 - 136 MBSummary Join us in this episode for discussions about hyena anatomy, the efficacy of using a Catholic witch hunting manual for African possession rituals, and how we're not superstitious, but we are a little stitious. Thanks for joining us for Season 1, Episode 6- The Pack Listen Links For US listeners, Facebook is now streaming … Continue reading Episode 7: The Pack →
Episode 6: Never Kill a Boy on the First Date
May 01, 2019 05:16 - 109 MBSummary In this episode, we explore Owen's obsession with Emily Dickens (and Emily Dickinson, she's great too), Giles' ability to forget how Buffy just out-researched him moments ago, and what your choice of timepiece says about you. Thanks for joining us! Listen Links For US listeners, Facebook is now streaming all episodes of Buffy! Watch … Continue reading Episode 6: Never Kill a Boy on the First Date →
Episode 5: Teacher’s Pet
April 16, 2019 04:04 - 98.7 MBSummary In this episode, we talk about serrated hands, xenomorphs, and why Laine is like Mike Wazowski. We also explore Xander's dream, what makes an episode of Buffy "bad," and how smart Buffy is! Thanks for joining us! Listen Links For US listeners, Facebook is now streaming all episodes of Buffy! Watch here. You can … Continue reading Episode 5: Teacher’s Pet →
Episode 4: The Myth of the Witch
April 01, 2019 04:42 - 95.9 MBSummary Join us, Cory and Laine, as we talk about witchcraft! We get into the differences of Hollywood witchcraft vs real witchcraft. We'll also talk about its influence on the characters in the Buffyverse and their relationship to it. We also briefly touch on witches in pop culture, both then and now. Thanks for listening! … Continue reading Episode 4: The Myth of the Witch →
Episode 3: Witch
March 16, 2019 04:29 - 119 MBSummary Join us, Cory and Laine, as we discuss Buffy, Episode 3- Witch. We talk about aqua fortis, boiling gak, and unsolicited limestone. Thanks for listening! Listen Links For US listeners, Facebook is now streaming all episodes of Buffy! Watch here. You can follow us on Twitter or Facebook. You can also always email us … Continue reading Episode 3: Witch →
Episode 2: Welcome to the Hellmouth and The Harvest
March 01, 2019 06:16 - 180 MBSummary Join us, Cory and Laine, as we discuss Welcome to the Hellmouth and The Harvest. We get into Angel's fashion choices, Cory's favorite type of evil, and find out who DeBarge is. Thanks for listening! Listen Links For US listeners, Facebook is now streaming all episodes of Buffy! Watch here. You can follow us … Continue reading Episode 2: Welcome to the Hellmouth and The Harvest →
Episode 1: The Myth of the Vampire
February 15, 2019 06:52 - 101 MBSummary In this episode, Cory and Laine delve into the myth of the vampire. We talk about the common (and some uncommon) folklore that has become associated with vampires, and how that relates to the vampires of the Buffy-verse. Thanks for listening! Listen Download Episode 1: The Myth of the Vampire Links For US listeners, … Continue reading Episode 1: The Myth of the Vampire →
Episode 0-0 – Introductions
January 18, 2019 15:44 - 75.5 MBSummary This is our first episode, so we introduce ourselves and let you know a little bit about us and about where we'll be coming from in terms of the show. Listen Download: Episode 0-0 - Introductions Play: Links This is where we'll usually share any relevant links for the episode. This time around, … Continue reading Episode 0-0 – Introductions →