Episode #153 – ‘Buffy the Vampire Slayer’ – 2×15, 2×16 – The Buffy Rat

Join us as we discuss Buffy the Vampire Slayer season 2, episode 15, “Phases,” and episode 16, “Bewitched, Bothered, and Bewildered.” Superfans: Karen and CaitlinNewbies: Ariana and Kristen Fun Facts: Karen finished watching Daredevil, Caitlin is 7 episodes in and has some Daredevil thoughts you'll have to check out on the next HeroHype, Kristen is re-watching The Vampire Diaries and excitedly discovered Melissa Ponzio is in an episode, and Ariana wrote a post sorting the Avatar characters into Hogwarts Houses with the help of her ReWatchable co-hosts that fans should definitely check out. Buffy the Vampire Slayer season 2, episode 15, “Phases”:-Synopsis-Did the newbies know about Oz?-Our thoughts on the werewolf costume-How Oz was turned: Is it along the same lines as other werewolf stories?-Fun little Easter Eggs for previous Buffy episodes: the trophy and Xander's "The Pack" memories-Thoughts on Cain: He's a total jerkface.-Angel and Theresa: Was it weird that she let him walk her home like she did?-Werewolves and Vampires: How do you think they relate in the Buffy-verse-Will Oz's werewolf-hood be an issue in the future on Buffy?-Is "Phases" a re-watch staple for the superfans?-Favorite scenes-Favorite lines Buffy the Vampire Slayer season 2, episode 15, “Bewitched, Bothered, and Bewildered”:-Synopsis-Love spells are always bad news. Absolutely always bad news. Stay away from them boys and girls.-Xander's behavior: Morally reprehensible or awful teenage decision-making on crack?-The older ladies loving Xander: Awkward? Awful? Or just plain weird?-Amy's back: Did we like having her back?-Further consequences for Amy? Is she going to appear again to cause magical mischief for the Scooby gang?-Cordelia in "Bewitched, Bothered, and Bewildered": Is she the shiniest beacon of hope in this episode?-We continue our Oz love-fest-Favorite scenes-Favorite lines Listener Feedback:-Bridgette emailed about Buffy not having to be weak to fit in.-Laura commented to tell us all about her love of "Surprise" and "Innocence." We are so totally with you, Laura.-Emmie tweeted to let us know the whole reason for the Buffy rat in "Bewitched, Bothered, and Bewildered." Thanks for the fun fact!-Mandi tweeted to share how excited she was to hear the Buffy/Angel love theme, but also how disturbed she will always be by the Whedon sex noises. Contact us!Email: [email protected]: @Re_WatchableTumblr: ReWatchablePodcast.Tumblr.comOr in the comments below.Please rate and review us on iTunes! If there are any issues downloading this episode from iTunes, please refer to this guide.