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S5. Ep18. Intervention

Becoming Buffy - April 18, 2024 04:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 39 ratings
While Buffy heads to the desert for some soul searching, Spike takes his new Buffy-bot out to play--catching the attention of Glory and her minions. Join Sarah, Tabby, Leah, and guest-host David as they discuss Buffy's over-developed sense of responsibility in contrast to the Scoobies' underdeve...

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S5. Ep17. Forever

Becoming Buffy - April 04, 2024 04:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 39 ratings
Feeling neglected and alone as Buffy deals with funeral arrangements, Dawn decides to take grief into her own hands and resurrect Joyce. Join Sarah, Tabby, and Leah as they discuss the episode's nods to the horror short story, 'The Monkey's Paw', Joel Gray's cameo and how his humming is foreshad...

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S5. Ep16. The Body

Becoming Buffy - March 21, 2024 04:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 39 ratings
Buffy, Dawn, and the Scoobies grapple with grief after Joyce's sudden death. Join Sarah, Tabby, Leah, and guest, David, as they discuss behind the scenes, negative space, death, and grief. *Trigger Warnings for discussion of death*   Buy us a coffee!   Social Media: Instagram, Tiktok, and ...

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S5. Ep15. I Was Made to Love You

Becoming Buffy - March 07, 2024 05:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 39 ratings
A strange girl arrives in town looking for her boyfriend, only there's something about her that doesn't seem quite right...join Sarah, Tabby, and Leah as they discuss misogyny, Britney Spears, and finding fulfillment withough being in a relationship.   Buy us a coffee!   Email: becomingbuff...

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S5. Ep14. Crush Ft. Naj Reactions

Becoming Buffy - February 22, 2024 05:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 39 ratings
Dru returns to town hoping to rekindle her relationship with Spike as his obsession with Buffy escalates in a dangerous way. Join Sarah, Tabby, and guest, Naj from Najreactions as they discuss the parallels between this episode and season one's 'Angel', the nods to Shakespeare's 'Othello', and w...

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S5. Ep13. Blood Ties

Becoming Buffy - February 08, 2024 05:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 39 ratings
It's Buffy's 20th birthday, which means something bad is about to happen! Dawn discovers she's the key, leading to a confrontation with Glory and the shocking revelation that Ben and Glory inhabit the same body. Join Sarah and Tabby as they discuss adoption, the history behind blood oaths/bonds,...

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S5. Ep12. Checkpoint

Becoming Buffy - January 25, 2024 05:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 39 ratings
When the Watcher's Council refuses to share vital information about Glory unless Buffy shows that she is "qualified," Buffy makes a discovery about herself that changes everything. Join Sarah, Tabby, and Leah as they discuss the callbacks to season 3's 'Helpless', the episode's metaphor for adul...

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S5. Ep11. Triangle

Becoming Buffy - January 11, 2024 05:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 39 ratings
With Buffy recovering from Riley's sudden departure, Anya and Willow are forced to face their conflict over...Xander? Join Sarah, Tabby, and Leah as they discuss the episode's handling of Buffy's grief, the parallels between Anya and Willow, and the show's tendency to pit women against each othe...

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S5. Ep10. Into the Woods

Becoming Buffy - December 14, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 39 ratings
Joyce's surgery is successful, and Buffy discovers Riley's infidelity, leading to him rejoining the Initiative and leaving Sunnydale for good. Join Sarah, Tabby, and Leah as they discuss internalized misogyny, the show's sloppy and inconsistent writing of Riley, and how this might be the weakest...

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S5. Ep9. Listening to Fear

Becoming Buffy - November 30, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 39 ratings
The tumor pressing on Joyce's brain causes her to act erratically, drawing the attention of the horrifying Queller demon. Join Sarah, Tabby, and Leah as they discuss mental health, the loss of childhood innocence, and the significance of these episode in Joyce and Buffy's relationship.    Buy ...

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S5. Ep8. Shadow

Becoming Buffy - November 09, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 39 ratings
The doctors discover Joyce has a brain tumor, Riley cheats on Buffy with a vamp, and Glory gets dangerously close to discovering that Dawn is the key. Join Sarah, Tabby, and Leah as they discuss the different ways we grieve, what constitutes cheating, and the heaviness of this arc.  Buy us a Co...

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S5. Ep7. Fool for Love

Becoming Buffy - October 26, 2023 04:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 39 ratings
It's the episode you've all been waiting for! Buffy is nearly killed on a routine round in the graveyard, prompting her to seek answers from a known Slayer killer--Spike. Join Sarah, Tabby, Leah, and guests, David and Kimberly as they discuss obsession vs love, unreliable vs reliable narrators, ...

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S5. Ep6. Family

Becoming Buffy - October 12, 2023 04:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 39 ratings
Tara's family appears on the eve of her birthday, threatening to reveal her secret if she doesn't come home with them, while Glory plans an attack against the Slayer. Join Sarah, Tabby, Leah, and guest Catherine, as they discuss found-family, shame culture, and coming out.   Buy us a coffee! ...

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S5. Ep5. No Place Like Home

Becoming Buffy - September 28, 2023 04:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 39 ratings
In looking for the cause of Joyce's mysterious illness, Buffy barely walks away from a fight with an extremely strong woman and discovers that something is not right about Dawn. Join Sarah, Tabby, and Leah as they discuss themes of sisterhood, found family, and protecting innocence.   Email: b...

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S5. Ep4. Out of My Mind

Becoming Buffy - September 14, 2023 04:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 39 ratings
After being used as a lab rat for years, Riley's heart is about to give out, forcing Buffy to contact the Initiative for help. Join Sarah, Tabby, and Leah as they discuss the continued parallels between Spike and Riley, the downfall of the Ruffy relationship, and the not-so-subtle comparisons th...

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S5. Ep3. The Replacement

Becoming Buffy - August 31, 2023 04:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 39 ratings
In an attempt to separate the Slayer from her human self, the demon Toth accidentally divides Xander into two, forcing him to prove his true identity. Join Sarah, Tabby, and Leah as they discuss this season's theme of duality, what this episode says about Buffy, and whether or not Riley loves al...

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S5. Ep2. Real Me

Becoming Buffy - August 17, 2023 04:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 39 ratings
A new vampire gang takes out the local magic store owner, giving Giles an idea for a business venture, while Buffy becomes increasingly frustrated with the immaturity of her sister, Dawn. Join Sarah, Tabby, and guest host, Crissy, as they discuss girl-boss Harmony, Dawn's interesting perspective...

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S5. Ep1. Buffy vs. Dracula

Becoming Buffy - August 03, 2023 04:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 39 ratings
Dracula shows up in Sunnydale with his sights set on Buffy, yet even she is not able to resist his charms. Join Sarah, Tabby, and Leah as they discuss the changes to season 5, the hints to Buffy's dark roots, and whether or not this opener sucks. (ha ha)   Email: [email protected]...

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Introducing Liz to Buffy: Season 4

Becoming Buffy - June 29, 2023 04:00 - 50 minutes ★★★★★ - 39 ratings
Back for her annual recap, new watcher, Liz, fills us in on her thoughts for season 4. Listen now to hear her discuss her feelings on Riley, Anya, Spike, as well as her predictions for season 5.   Support us by buying us a coffee   Email: [email protected]   Social Media:  Fi...

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S4. Ep22. Restless (Live Spoiler/Recap)

Becoming Buffy - June 15, 2023 04:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 39 ratings
It's our 3rd annual spoiler recap! Our favorite episode where we're joined by our listeners to discuss the season and the finale in full spoiler-y detail. Join Sarah, Tabby, and Leah as they discuss Xander's fears in "Restless" and how they foreshadow "Hells Bells," Willow's descent into vengean...

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S4. Ep22. Restless

Becoming Buffy - June 01, 2023 04:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 39 ratings
Journey through the minds of each of the Scoobies, as they face their fears and battle the First Slayer. Join Sarah, Tabby, and Leah as they discuss the complex, intriguing, and sometimes confusing dream episode, discussing themes of existentialism, feminism, and even racism.  Support Becoming ...

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S4. Ep21. Primeval

Becoming Buffy - May 18, 2023 04:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 39 ratings
Realizing that Spike is the reason for the rift in their relationship, the Scoobies call upon the power of the First Slayer in an effort to defeat Adam. Join Sarah, Tabby, and Leah as they discuss the resolution to the Initiative arc, the final culmination of the masculine vs. feminine theme, an...

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S4. Ep20. The Yoko Factor

Becoming Buffy - May 04, 2023 04:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 39 ratings
Having teamed up with Adam, Spike begins to manipulate the Scoobies to turn them on one another, while a jealous Riley squares off with Angel. Join Sarah, Tabby, Leah, and guest, Crissy as they discuss honesty, jealousy, and the marks of a healthy relationship.    Buy Becoming Buffy a Coffee a...

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S4. Ep19. New Moon Rising

Becoming Buffy - April 20, 2023 04:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 39 ratings
The return of Oz forces the Scoobies to evaluate their feelings, as Willow must choose between Tara and Oz, Riley must choose between Buffy and the Initiative, and Buffy must decide whether or not to tell Riley about Angel. Join Sarah, Tabby, Leah, and guest host, David, as they discuss themes o...

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S4. Ep18. Where the Wild Things Are

Becoming Buffy - April 06, 2023 04:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 39 ratings
Riley and Buffy can't seem to keep their hands off of each other, Anya's frustrated and confused as to why Xander doesn't want sex, and a frat party turns into an orgy. Join Sarah, Tabby, Leah, and guest hosts David and Catherine as they discuss sex, rage, and purity culture.   Buy Becoming Bu...

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S4. Ep17. Superstar

Becoming Buffy - March 23, 2023 04:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 39 ratings
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 ...

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S4. Ep16. Who Are You?

Becoming Buffy - March 09, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 39 ratings
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@gmai...

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S4. Ep15. This Year's Girl

Becoming Buffy - February 23, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 39 ratings
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! ...

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S4. Ep14. Goodbye Iowa

Becoming Buffy - January 26, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 39 ratings
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: [email protected] ...

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S4. Ep13. The I in Team

Becoming Buffy - January 12, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 39 ratings
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: Becom...