Becoming Buffy

(A bonus episode from the Scoobies' Secrets Vault) With Sarah out of commission due to strep, Tabby and Leah brave her notes to bring you a highly unorthodox spoiler episode. Listen to hear them discuss Leah's hatred for the Hulk, the foreshadowing of "Sophie's Choice", the Trolley Problem, and so much more!

(A bonus episode from the Scoobies' Secrets Vault) How does 'Checkpoint' prepare us for the themes of power in season 7? Is Buffy hardened by power by the end of the show? Join Sarah, Tabby, and Leah as they discuss how this episode ties into the rest of the Buffyverse. 

(A bonus episode from the Scoobies' Secrets Vault) Victoria's back seeking vengeance--who will save Bella?! Will it be celibate-but-ready-for-marriage Edward? Or will it be hot-ripped-and horny Jacob? Join Sarah, Tabby, and Leah as they discuss the third installment in the Twilight series.

(A bonus episode from the Scoobies' Secrets Vault) How does Riley and Xander's characterization change between this episode and the next? What is Ben's purpose in season 5? And how does Joyce's speech to Buffy, foreshadow 'The Gift' and even season 6? Join Sarah, Tabby, and Leah as they discuss how this episode ties into the rest of the series. 

(A bonus episode from the Scoobies' Secrets Vault) Why is Buffy not being able to cry significant? What is the purpose of Riley coming back in 'As You Were'? Join Sarah, Tabby, and Leah as they discuss how this episode fits into the rest of the Buffyverse.   

(A bonus episode from the Scoobies' Secrets Vault) How does this episode foreshadow season 6? What happened to Xander calling out Riley in "Into the Woods?" And how is Spike's gradual escalation towards Buffy, a concerning pattern that the show doesn't always take seriously? Join Sarah, Tabby, and Leah as they discuss how this episode ties into the rest of the Buffyverse.   

(A bonus episode from the Scoobies' Secrets Vault) What episode proves that Spike is lying about Nikki Wood? Is it fair to compare Spike and Angel? Join Sarah, Tabby, and Leah as they discuss how this episode ties into the rest of the Buffyverse.

(A bonus episode from the Scoobies' Secrets Vault) Is Tara inconsistent with her use of magic? How does Tara grow over the course of the next 2 seasons? Whatever happened to Miss Kitty Fantastico? How does this episode pave the way for the next one? Join Sarah, Tabby, and Leah as they discuss how this episode ties into the rest of the series.

(A bonus episode from the Scoobies' Secrets Vault) Did the monk's inadvertently cause Joyce's brain aneurysm? What is the significance of color in this season? What is the Biblical symbolism of season 5? Join Sarah, Tabby, and Leah as they discuss how this episode ties into the rest of the series.  

(A bonus episode from the Scoobies' Secrets Vault) How does this episode foreshadow Riley's departure in "Into the Woods?" How is the show inconsistent in its criticism of Buffy? Join Sarah, Tabby, and Leah as they discuss how this episode fits into the series as a whole.   

(A bonus episode from the Scoobies' Secrets Vault) How do the parallels between Riley and Spike in season 4, continue into this season? How to Xander and Riley mirror one another? Ultimately, why did Buffy and Riley break up? Join Sarah, Tabby, and Leah as they discuss how this episode ties into the rest of the series.

(A bonus episode from the Scoobies' Secrets Vault) How do Dawn and Glory reflect Buffy this season? Why is Dawn one of the most hated TV characters of all time? And how does this episode lead up to the climactic finale, "The Gift?" Join Sarah, Tabby, Leah, and guest host, Crissy, as they discuss how this episode fits into the rest of the series. 

(A bonus episode from the Scoobies' Secrets Vault) How does Riley's arc fit in with the themes of season 5? What plot point are we most excited to talk about this season? Join Sarah, Tabby, and Leah as they discuss how this episode foreshadows season 5 and the rest of the series.

(A bonus episode from the Scoobies' Secrets Vault) The second addition to the Twilight Saga, "New Moon" brings the focus onto Werewolves, as Edward breaks up with Bella due to his fear over her safety. Lonely and depressed, Bella seeks solace in Jacob, who is experiencing a few changes of his own...Join Sarah, Tabby, and Leah as they discuss their thoughts on vampires vs. werewolves, Edward vs. Jacob, and the interesting addition of the Volturi

(A bonus episode from the Scoobies' Secrets Vault) How does season 4 start to shift the perception of vampires as victims? Why does Xander like Riley more than Buffy's other boyfriends? And does this episode begin Riley's insecurities towards Buffy or were they always there? Join Sarah, Tabby, Leah, and Crissy as they discuss how this episode fits into the rest of the series.

(A bonus episode from the Scoobies' Secrets Vault) It's the tale as old as time! Awkward, ordinary Bella Swan meets hunky, brooding vampire dreamboat Edward Cullen, and Leah's here to tell you all about it. Join us as Twi-hard Leah leads Twilight newbies, Tabby and Sarah through every cringy, can't-look-away moment! Find out who Stephanie Meyer had in mind when she wrote Edward, how this movie reflects its cultural landscape, and what Sarah and Tabby really think of the movie. 

(A bonus episode from the Scoobies' Secrets Vault) Should Oz have come back in the series? Was Kennedy necessary as Willow's love interest in season 7? And a discussion of Tara's storyline throughout the series. Join Sarah, Tabby, and Leah as they discuss how this episode fits into the rest of the show.

(A bonus episode from the Scoobies' Secrets Vault) Has Xander grown in the past 4 seasons? How does this episode foreshadow Spike and Anya for the later seasons? And is what Xander did in this episode considered cheating? Join Sarah, Tabby, and Leah as they discuss how this episode fits into the Buffyverse as a whole. 

(A bonus episode from the Scoobies' Secrets Vault) How does this episode set up Willow, Jonathan and Spike for future seasons? Which Angel actress married the actor who played Tucker Wells? What episode is Leah gleefully looking forward to discussing the most? Join Sarah, Tabby, and Leah as they discuss how "Superstar" ties in with the rest of the series.

(A bonus episode from the Scoobies' Secrets Vault) An overview of Faith's arc and why we think it might be the best of the series, Leah and Tabby's thoughts on Angel protecting Faith in "Sanctuary," the significance of the Bronze and Nerf Herder in this episode, and more! Join Sarah, Tabby, and Leah as they discuss how "Who Are You?" fits into the Buffyverse as a whole. 

Whew, it's been a heavy week for us Buffy fans and we're feeling...a lot. Join Sarah and Tabby (and Leah in spirit!) as they discuss the cancelled revival, the death of Nicholas Brendon (Xander), and the end of Becoming Buffy.  Find our merch at: https://becomingbuffymerch.printful.me/

Get in the Christmas spirit as Tabby discusses her hatred for "Bro Sci-fi," Leah rages about war movies, Sarah shares controversial dislikes such as Star Wars and Gilmore Girls, and Tony confesses to the movie that permanently scared and scarred him. Whether you're full of Christmas candy and pie, or stepping outside for a holiday breather, enjoy the passionate opinions and scalding takes. Check out "All Bronze, No Brains!" on Spotify, Apple Podcast, Youtube, or wherever you listen to podcasts!

While we eagerly wait for news about the Buffy Revival, Sarah, Tabby, and Leah share what they've been watching, as well as a few recommendations for Spooky Season. Listen now to hear their thoughts on Avatar the Last Airbender, The Haunting of Hill House, Midnight Mass, Sinners, Death Becomes Her, and more!

Casting, leaks, interviews, theories, pictures, and a finished pilot! Join Sarah, Tabby, and Leah as they discuss everything they know about the new Buffy Revival, what they to see in the series, and a possible plot leak for the pilot.

Sarah, Tabby, and Leah answer listener's questions, share their thoughts on season seven, and discuss the podcast's impact and its future. Watch part of the video footage from the episode here on Youtube:https://youtu.be/O1wefK4y8Sg   Buy us a Coffee! and listen to our spoiler episodes and get early access to future episodes.   Email: [email protected]   Social Media: Instagram, Tiktok, and Youtube   Producers: Christine, Paul, Kashaan, Tara, Denise, and Kate

Buffy makes her final stand against the First Evil, rallying the Scoobies and Potentials, and changing the Slayer line and world for good. Join Sarah, Tabby, and Leah for one last time as they discuss the finale of Buffy the Vampire Slayer. Buy us a Coffee! and listen to our spoiler episodes and get early access to future episodes.   Email: [email protected]   Social Media: Instagram, Tiktok, and Youtube   Producers: Christine, Paul, Kashaan, Tara, Denise, and Kate

After rescuing Faith and the Potentials with her new weapon, Buffy joins the rest of the Scoobies as they research the origins of the mystical scythe. Join Sarah, Tabby, and Leah as they discuss the show's refusal to acknowledge the damage done in Empty Places, the ways this episode could have been more efficient with its time, and of course, the return of Angel.  Buy us a Coffee! and listen to our spoiler episodes and get early access to future episodes.   Email: [email protected]   Social Media: Instagram, Tiktok, and Youtube   Producers: Christine, Paul, Kashaan, Tara, Denise, and Kate

After a night of comfort and connection, Buffy goes back to the vineyard and Faith leads to the Potentials into a trap. Join Sarah, Tabby, and Leah as they discuss Faith's leadership as the Slayer, the significance of Spike's speech to Buffy, and the history of the scythe. Buy us a Coffee! and listen to our spoiler episodes and get early access to future episodes.   Email: [email protected]   Social Media: Instagram, Tiktok, and Youtube   Producers: Christine, Paul, Kashaan, Tara, Denise, and Kate

Tensions are high in the aftermath of the vineyard battle as Faith attempts to raise morale and Buffy's plan for a second attack ends with everyone turning on her. Join Sarah, Tabby, Leah, and guest host, David as they discuss the need for balance between Buffy and Faith, how the show got to this moment, and the rage-inducing dialogue from the script that wasn't included in the episode.  Buy us a Coffee! and listen to our spoiler episodes and get early access to future episodes.   Email: [email protected]   Social Media: Instagram, Tiktok, and Youtube   Producers: Christine, Paul, Kashaan, Tara, Denise, and Kate

Faith arrives in Sunnydale and Buffy leads an attack agains the First Evil's newest agent, Caleb, with disastrous results. Join Sarah, Tabby, and Leah as they discuss Faith's overcorrection and what that says about her character, the religious symbolism of the vineyard, and the reason Buffy failed. Buy us a Coffee! and listen to our spoiler episodes and get early access to future episodes.   Email: [email protected]   Social Media: Instagram, Tiktok, and Youtube   Producers: Christine, Paul, Kashaan, Tara, Denise, and Kate  

After Spike refuses to open up about his trigger, Giles teams up with Robin Wood to go behind Buffy's back and take Spike down. Join Sarah, Tabby, Leah, and guest Naj as they discuss the real villain of the episode, the racist framing of Spike vs Wood, and why this episode must be watched with Angel season 5 in mind.  Buy us a Coffee! and listen to our spoiler episodes and get early access to future episodes.   Email: [email protected]   Social Media: Instagram, Tiktok, and Youtube   Producers: Christine, Paul, Kashaan, Tara, Denise, and Kate  

With the seal to the Hellmouth being opened again, Buffy must get Andrew to close it, forcing him to face the very real consequences of his actions. Join Sarah, Tabby, and Leah as they discuss 'The Merchant of Venice' and its relevance to Andrew, the brewing Spike and Wood conflict, and whether or not Buffy would have killed Andrew if necessary.    Buy us a Coffee! and listen to our spoiler episodes and get early access to future episodes.   Email: [email protected]   Social Media: Instagram, Tiktok, and Youtube   Producers: Christine, Paul, Kashaan, Tara, Denise, and Kate  

With another Potential dead, Buffy forces the Scoobies to face their fears and work together while she is in a shadow world facing her own fears. Join Sarah, Tabby, and Leah as they discuss why Buffy was harsh and what she could have done better, the problematic and confusing use of Spike's coat as a symbol, and how this episode gives us a massive clue for the finale. Buy us a Coffee! and listen to our spoiler episodes and get early access to future episodes.   Email: [email protected]   Social Media: Instagram, Tiktok, and Youtube   Producers: Christine, Paul, Kashaan, Tara, Denise, and Kate  

Shockingly, Xander's date turns out to be a demon, while Buffy's date with Wood reveals that his mother was the New York Slayer that Spike killed. Join Sarah, Tabby, and Leah as they discuss the Oedipal undertones with Wood and how that relates to Spike, their mixed feelings on Buffy and Giles' argument, and their extreme frustration at how sloppy the writing has become.  Buy us a Coffee! and listen to our spoiler episodes and get early access to future episodes.   Email: [email protected]   Social Media: Instagram, Tiktok, and Youtube   Producers: Christine, Paul, Kashaan, Tara, Denise, and Kate

While Buffy worries about Spike's malfunctioning chip, Giles takes the Potentials on a vision quest, Willow and Kennedy try to figure out why Willow is turning into Warren, and everyone else tries to figure out if Giles is dead. Join Sarah, Tabby, Leah, and Tony from "All Bronze, No Brains!" as they discuss the parallels between Amy and her mom, the horrible "Giles as the First" fake out, and why it should have been Buffy helping Willow. Buy us a Coffee! and listen to our spoiler episodes and get early access to future episodes.   Email: [email protected]   Social Media: Instagram, Tiktok, and Youtube   Producers: Christine, Paul, Kashaan, Tara, Denise, and Kate

While Spike and Buffy train the Potentials, Dawn must wrestle with the idea that she might just be a Potential Slayer after all. Join Sarah, Tabby, Leah and guest Andrew, as they discuss whether it's worse to be powerless or purposeless, the sudden switch up in Buffy's feelings for Spike, and their feelings on Xander's speech to Dawn.    Buy us a Coffee! and listen to our spoiler episodes and get early access to future episodes.   Email: [email protected]   Social Media: Instagram, Tiktok, and Youtube   Producers: Christine, Paul, Kashaan, Tara, Denise, and Kate

Giles and Anya set out to discover more about the First, while Buffy, Xander, and Willow set up a little show-and-tell for the Potentials. Join Sarah, Tabby, and Leah as they discuss the themes of balance, the subtle comparison between Buffy and the First, and the callbacks to previous episodes. Buy us a Coffee! and listen to our spoiler episodes and get early access to future episodes.   Email: [email protected]   Social Media: Instagram, Tiktok, and Youtube   Producers: Christine, Paul, Kashaan, Tara, Denise, and Kate

While Spike is being tortured by the First Evil, Giles arrives in Sunnydale with three Potential Slayers, and Buffy gets majorly beaten by an Uber Vampire. Join Sarah, Tabby, and Leah as they discuss Buffy's dreams, Giles being out of character, and the arrival of the Potentials. Buy us a Coffee! and listen to our spoiler episodes and get early access to future episodes.   Email: [email protected]   Social Media: Instagram, Tiktok, and Youtube   Producers: Christine, Paul, Kashaan, Tara, Denise, and Kate

While interrogating Andrew and Spike in the Summers' home, the Scoobies are attacked and the Big Bad is finally revealed. Join Sarah, Tabby, and Leah as they discuss the meaning behind Buffy and Spike's conversations, the reveal of the First evil, and Spike's shame.  Buy us a Coffee! and listen to our spoiler episodes and get early access to future episodes.   Email: [email protected]   Social Media: Instagram, Tiktok, and Youtube   Producers: Christine, Paul, Kashaan, Tara, Denise, and Kate

Fresh off a night of hell, Buffy and the Scoobies investigate several disappearances, fearing that Spike maybe killing again. Join Sarah, Tabby, and Leah as they discuss the parallels to "Seeing Red," Buffy's questionable decisions, and their belief that Spike's redemption should not be tied to his feelings for Buffy.   Buy us a Coffee! and listen to our spoiler episodes and get early access to future episodes.   Email: [email protected]   Social Media: Instagram, Tiktok, and Youtube   Producers: Christine, Paul, Kashaan, Tara, Denise, and Kate

Buffy has a therapy session with a vampire in the graveyard, Willow has a conversation with a long dead friend, Dawn battles a demon to receive a message from her dead mother, and Jonathan and Andrew return to Sunnydale. Join Sarah, Tabby, and Leah as they discuss Jonathan's redemption arc, the reveal of the big bad, and their issues with the show's perception of Buffy. Buy us a Coffee! and listen to our spoiler episodes and get early access to future episodes.   Email: [email protected]   Social Media: Instagram, Tiktok, and Youtube   Producers: Christine, Paul, Kashaan, Tara, Denise, and Kate

Spike moves in with Xander, while Dawn begins to experience intense romantic feelings for another student that starts to effect all the rest of the women. Join Sarah, Tabby, Leah and guest David as they discuss the problematic cold open, the metaphorical role of the jacket, and who the "Him" of the episode really is.  Buy us a Coffee! and listen to our spoiler episodes and get early access to future episodes.   Email: [email protected]   Social Media: Instagram, Tiktok, and Youtube   Producers: Christine, Paul, Kashaan, Tara, Denise, and Kate

When Anya slaughters an entire frat house, Buffy is faced with the painful decision to kill her friend. Join Sarah, Tabby and Leah as they discuss the parallels to Willow's act of vengeance against Warren, Anya (and the show's) lack of understanding of who she is, and the call back to the infamous "kick his ass" scene from season 2.  Buy us a Coffee! and listen to our spoiler episodes and get early access to future episodes.   Email: [email protected]   Social Media: Instagram, Tiktok, and Youtube   Producers: Christine, Paul, Kashaan, Tara, Denise, and Kate

A girl approaches Buffy on her first day as the school's guidance counselor, saying she can see the future and she knows that she's going to die. Join Sarah, Tabby and Leah as they discuss how refreshing it is to have an episode on healing, the question that Buffy will be asking herself for the remainder of the season, and whether or not Cassie is a compelling stand-alone character.   Buy us a Coffee! and listen to our spoiler episodes and get early access to future episodes.   Email: [email protected]   Social Media: Instagram, Tiktok, and Youtube   Producers: Christine, Paul, Kashaan, Katie, Tara, Denise, and Kate

When Willow accidentally does a spell that prevents her friends from seeing her, the Scoobies fear that she is skinning people alive again. Join Sarah, Tabby, and Leah as they discuss the episode/season's theme of connection, the metaphor of skin and rebirth, and their agreement that Gnarl might be the creepist monster of the series.  Buy us a Coffee! and listen to our spoiler episodes and get early access to future episodes.   Email: [email protected]   Social Media: Instagram, Tiktok, and Youtube   Producers: Christine, Paul, Kashaan, Tara, Denise, and Kate

Buffy has a vision of a girl being murdered, Anya is back to vengeance, and Spike returns--with a soul. Join Sarah, Tabby and Leah as they discuss the bizarre writing choices for Spike's re-introduction, that last scene, and the episode's lack of focus on Buffy's feelings post-Seeing Red. Buy us a Coffee! and listen to our spoiler episodes and get early access to future episodes.   Email: [email protected]   Social Media: Instagram, Tiktok, and Youtube   Producers: Christine, Paul, Kashaan, Tara, Denise, and Kate

New year, new season, new...school? Buffy investigates some supernatural activity at the new Sunnydale High School, Willow heals in England with Giles, and the Hellmouth begins to show its teeth. Join Sarah, Tabby, and Leah as they discuss Nietzsche, power, good and evil, and their thoughts on the last premiere of the show. Buy us a Coffee! and listen to our spoiler episodes and get early access to future episodes.   Email: [email protected]   Social Media: Instagram, Tiktok, and Youtube   Producers: Christine, Paul, Kashaan, Katie, Tara, Denise, and Kate

What were our overall thoughts on season 6? What would we have changed? And how do we feel about season 7 moving forward? Join Sarah, Tabby, and Leah as they conclude their recap of season 6 and prepare to enter the last season of the show. Buy us a Coffee! and listen to our spoiler episodes and get early access to future episodes.   Email: [email protected]   Social Media: Instagram, Tiktok, and Youtube   Producers: Christine, Paul, Kashaan, Tara, Denise and Kate

When Willow takes Giles' power, she embarks on a mission to end the world's suffering once and for all. Join Sarah, Tabby, and Leah as they discuss their thoughts on the closing out of Dark Willow's arc, the writing, and the wrap up of season 6. Buy us a Coffee! and listen to our spoiler episodes and get early access to future episodes.   Email: [email protected]   Social Media: Instagram, Tiktok, and Youtube   Producers: Christine, Paul, Kashaan, Tara, Denise and Kate

While Buffy, Xander and Dawn race to stop Willow from killing Jonathan and Andrew, help comes from an unexpected place. Join Sarah, Tabby, and Leah as they discuss how fun it is to watch Dark Willow, the significance of Giles wielding power, and the show's hesitance to let Willow take full responsibility for her actions.   Buy us a Coffee! and listen to our spoiler episodes and get early access to future episodes.   Email: [email protected]   Social Media: Instagram, Tiktok, and Youtube   Producers: Christine, Paul, Kashaan, Katie, Tara, Denise and Kate