Episode #157 – ‘Buffy the Vampire Slayer’ – 3x01, 3x02 – Buffy Lou Who

Join us as we discuss Buffy the Vampire Slayer season 3 episode 1, “Anne" and episode 2 "Dead Man's Party". Superfans: Karen and CaitlinNewbies: Kristen and Mitch Fun Facts:Karen is broadcasting from her brand new apartment sans chair. Mitch is surviving the blizzard in Denver, and is staying warm while watching Buffy. Caitlin is enjoying the sunny 73 degree weather near her, and she marathoned Outlander and is currently obsessed. Kristen is super excited that she got to see Captain America: Civil War this past week (so did Karen). Buffy the Vampire Slayer season 3, episode 1, "Anne":-Synopsis-Season 3 credits: What do we think of the new stuff?-Buffy is a show that likes to reference back to older storylines.-Buffy and Angel on the beach. Mitch declares it "The Beach" part two.-This episode had a distinct "When She Was Bad" vibe.-Would Buffy have returned to Sunnydale if Lily hadn't showed up?-Chanterelle/Lily is back. Did we have a serious reaction to her return?-We're fine with the whole Monster of the Week thing continuing. They serve a purpose.-These alien guys weren't explained, but it's not really necessary to know much about them to enjoy the episode.-Karen gives us a Charmed/Buffy connection-Does the show go to the "Buffy is just a normal teenager" well too often?-Ken was up to no good and some of us suspected him from the beginning.-Willow taking on Buffy's quippy one-liners is epic.-The totally failed slaying was pretty equally enjoyed by all of us.-Giles was on the hunt for Buffy. Do we think he should have been searching for her? Or should he have taken a cue from the Scooby gang and wait for Buffy to just come home?-Joyce blames Giles for Buffy leaving. Wait, what?-Favorite scenes-Favorite lines Buffy the Vampire Slayer season 3, episode 2, "Dead Man's Party":-Synopsis-Let's talk about Joyce.-Hopefully Joyce and Buffy can get back to some common ground.-Should Willow be upset with Buffy for leaving? Do we feel like her feelings are justified?-Zombies!! We were all a little unnerved that one of them just snapped a kid's neck.-This Monster of the Week could have been a little stronger, and Caitlin has an ingenious way they could have done it.-Pat (aka Martha Stewart) goes full demon and has quite the withering stare.-Willow is dabbling in some witchcraft. The newbies give their thoughts.-Favorite scenes-Favorite lines Listener Feedback:-Brettster was not a fan of Buffy's homelessness.-Gordon thinks Angelus slayed more than just Ms. Calendar.-Frances is starting to like Joyce.-Laura is excited for us to start season three!-Cat commented to tell us that she loves the idea that hope is what Whistler was referring to.-Someone else commented to start the Joyce Summers fan club.-Thanks for the 5-star review on iTunes Amandonlon! 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.