Becoming Buffy

A married Riley Finn returns to Sunnydale to enlist Buffy's help in finding the mysterious "Doctor" while Xander and Anya stress about their upcoming wedding. Join Sarah, Tabby, Leah, and guest host Ruth as they discuss the completion of the Riley/Spike parallels, how Riley's role on the show both helps and hinders this episode, and our collective sigh of relief at the ending.   Buy us a Coffee! and listen to our spoiler episodes and get early access to future episodes. [Buymeacoffee.com/becomingbuffy]   Email: becomingbuffypodcast@gmail.com [becomingbuffypodcast@gmail.com]   Social Media: Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/becomingbuffypodcast/], Tiktok [https://www.tiktok.com/@becomingbuffypodcast], and Youtube [https://www.youtube.com/@becomingbuffypodcast]   Producers: Christine, Paul, Kashaan, Katie, Tara, and Kate

As everyone gathers to celebrate Buffy's birthday, a lonely Dawn makes a wish to a vengeance demon--trapping both the Scoobies and guests in the Summers' home. Join Sarah, Tabby, Leah, and guest Andrew as they discuss the missed potential and sloppy writing of the episode, the beacon of hope that is Tara, and how nice it is to have a happy ending. Buy us a Coffee! and listen to our spoiler episodes and get early access to future episodes. [Buymeacoffee.com/becomingbuffy]   Email: becomingbuffypodcast@gmail.com [becomingbuffypodcast@gmail.com]   Social Media: Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/becomingbuffypodcast/], Tiktok [https://www.tiktok.com/@becomingbuffypodcast], and Youtube [https://www.youtube.com/@becomingbuffypodcast]   Producers: Christine, Paul, Kashaan, Katie, Tara, and Kate

When the Trio accidentally kills Katrina in an attempt to make her their sex slave, they frame Buffy for the murder, leading to one of the darkest episodes of the show. Join Sarah, Tabby, Leah, and guest David as they discuss the idea of Spike representing Buffy's shadow side, the show's sudden clarity when it comes to rape, and its subversive portrayal of the toxic side of nerd culture. Buy us a Coffee! and listen to our spoiler episodes and get early access to season 6. [Buymeacoffee.com/becomingbuffy]   Email: becomingbuffypodcast@gmail.com [becomingbuffypodcast@gmail.com]   Social Media: Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/becomingbuffypodcast/], Tiktok [https://www.tiktok.com/@becomingbuffypodcast], and Youtube [https://www.youtube.com/@becomingbuffypodcast]   Producers: Christine, Paul, Kashaan, Katie, Tara, and Kate

While Buffy investigates murder at her new job at the Doublemeat Palace, Amy causes Willow to relapse and Anya discusses wedding concerns with an old friend. Join Sarah, Tabby, and Leah as they discuss the show's double standard toward's Buffy's choice of a job, question the reasoning behind the "penis" monster, and slog their way through another paralysis metaphor.   Buy us a Coffee! and listen to our spoiler episodes and get early access to season 6. [Buymeacoffee.com/becomingbuffy]   Email: becomingbuffypodcast@gmail.com [becomingbuffypodcast@gmail.com]   Social Media: Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/becomingbuffypodcast/], Tiktok [https://www.tiktok.com/@becomingbuffypodcast], and Youtube [https://www.youtube.com/@becomingbuffypodcast]   Producers: Christine, Paul, Kashaan, Katie, Tara, and Kate

Accidentally turned invisible by the Trio, Buffy relishes in avoiding responsibilities while Xander and Willow race to turn her back before she dies. Join Sarah, Tabby, and Leah as they discuss the show holding Buffy to a higher standard compared to its other characters, the lack of focus on other characters, and how the lack of mental health awareness is hampering the show's storytelling   Buy us a Coffee! and listen to our spoiler episodes and get early access to season 6. [Buymeacoffee.com/becomingbuffy]   Email: becomingbuffypodcast@gmail.com [becomingbuffypodcast@gmail.com]   Social Media: Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/becomingbuffypodcast/], Tiktok [https://www.tiktok.com/@becomingbuffypodcast], and Youtube [https://www.youtube.com/@becomingbuffypodcast]   Producers: Christine, Paul, Kashaan, Katie, Tara, and Kate