Investigating

The lab gets put into lockdown with a Demodog attack, Will struggles to break the Mind Flayer's hold on him, and tragedy strikes a member of the group. Join Sarah, Lea, and guest Robbie as they discuss behind the scenes of the lab show down, Billy's new development and Dacre's view on it, the continued subversions on the teen characters, the decisions behind *that* death, and more!

Determined to learn more about her sister from the lab, Eleven/Jane makes her way to Chicago where she meets Kali and her band of misfits. Join Sarah, Lea, and Tony as they discuss the significance of the urban setting, El's moral dilemma, behind the scenes facts, and their personal feelings on Stranger Things' most hated episode. Listen to Tony and his co-host Dave recap Buffy the Vampire Slayer over at All Bronze, No Brains!

Lucas and Max meet up with Dustin and Steve to try to capture Dart, Jonathan and Nancy take a huge step in their relationship, and Joyce, Hopper, Bob, and Mike try to figure out what's wrong with Will at the Lab. Join Sarah, Lea, and guests Courtney and Brandon as they discuss the Dustin and Steve dynamic, the symbolism behind Nancy and Jonathan sleeping together, and Will's predicament being an analogy for the AIDS epidemic of the 80's.  Listen to Courtney and Brandon recap Buffy and Angel over on Revamped

While Dustin frantically tries to find someone to help him with his Demogorgon situation, Mike, Will, and Joyce enlist Bob's help to save Hopper, Nancy and Jonathan reach out to an investigative journalist, and El finds her mom. Join Sarah, Lea, and guest host Jess, as they discuss the surprising director for the episode, hyper-reality and the 80's, Noah Schnapp's incredible acting, and the episode's central theme that the manner in which truth is communicated is just as important as the truth itself, and how this is a matured version of the kids' motto: friends don't lie.  Check out Jess' podcast, "Re-Witched: A Charmed Rewatch Podcast" here

Will starts exhibiting weird behavior, Joyce and Hopper make a breakthrough, and Dustin discovers that Dart is not quite as innocent as he first believed. Join Sarah, Lea, and guest host Naj as they discuss "Harringrove," Hopper and Eleven's confrontation, and Dustin's attachement to Dart.  Featuring: Naj Reacts

Dustin's new pet turns out to be Will's worst nightmare as the Shadow Monster closes in on him. Join Sarah, Lea, and Tabby from Becoming Buffy as they discuss whether or not Steve and Nancy broke up, Dustin's weird bond with his new pet, and the trope of the Suburban Gothic 

Who you gunna call?? It's Halloween as the boys dress up as Ghostbusters and go Trick or Treating with Max, Hopper investigates some weird tree slime, Eleven is stuck in the cabin, and Nancy and Steve have a brutal conversation. Join Sarah and Lea as they discuss the cabin set design, our new characters, and Nancy and Steve's relationship break down. 

A new family comes to town, Mike's pining after Eleven, Will is getting therapy from the lab, Nancy's guilt over Barb's death continues to grow, and Hopper is guarding a big secret. Listen as Sarah, Lea, Steph, and Kara discuss the parallels between Steve and Ted Hopper, Karen's parening style, and the arrival of the Mayfield's. 

What are our thoughts on season five and the series' finale? El's ending on the show? Listen as Sarah and Lea discuss listeners' questions and thoughts, give their own hot takes, and give a summary on two prequel books centering around Hopper's time in New York and Terri Ives' time with Brenner. 

Joyce and Hopper head to the lab to find Will, Nancy and Jonathan prepare to lure the Demogorgon to the Byers' house, and Mike, Dustin, Lucas and Eleven face down Brenner at the school. Listen as Sarah and Lea discuss the behind the scenes design of the monster, the original choice to kill off Steve and Eleven and why that was changed, their concerns with how Eleven's arc is handled, and more. 

The gang finally combines forces and everyone converges in the school to help Eleven find Will and Barb. Join Sarah, Lea, and guest host Brandon from Revamped as they discuss the incredible van sequence, Steve's change of heart, and how Sartre's Look applies to the show.

While Joyce and Hopper look into Terry Ives, Lucas looks for the gate, Dustin and Mike search for Eleven, and Jonathan and Nancy go monster hunting. Listen as Sarah, Lea, and Tony discuss holes and lube, the difference between mobbing and bullying, toxic masculinity and othering, and who the show says are the real monsters.

In the aftermath of the previous episode, Joyce's ex, Lonnie shows up to "help," Hopper is fully on board Joyce's crazy train, tensions come to a head within the kids' group, and Nancy steps foot into the Upside Down. Listen to hear Lea and Sarah discuss Nancy and Jonathan's defiance of gender norms, El's desire for a "normal" life with a nuclear family, and the 80's view of parents' culpability for raising "queer" children.

Joyce continues to search for Will, Hopper becomes suspicious about the goings-on at the lab, El and the boys take a trip to the school, and Nancy and Jonathan team up. Join Sarah, Lea, and Prophecy Girls' host, Steph, as they discuss sad boi Jonathan, the return of the monstrous feminine, sexy Hopper, and the theme of women not being believed. 

Nancy discovers that Barb is missing, Joyce makes contact with something claiming to be Will, and Eleven claims Will is still alive...only for his body to turn up in the quarry. Listen as Sarah and Lea discuss the darkness of Eleven's past and the fantastic nonverbal cues between her and Brenner, the ghost of Barb haunting the narrative and how this is shown through Nancy, and the iconic scene of Joyce with the lights. 

Mike, Dustin, and Lucas try to figure out what to do when Eleven reveals she has super powers and she doesn't want to tell the adults, Joyce has a terrifying encounter with an entity in her walls, and something happens to Barb at Steve's party. Listen to hear Sarah and Lea discuss the way the show is subverting the classic 80's tropes, Jonathan's weirdo behavior, the thematic and symbolic use of music, and more!

A missing boy, a small town, a mysterious girl...it's the first episode of Stranger Things! Join Sarah and Lea as they discuss set design, location, behind the scenes, introduce the characters/actors, and of course, discuss the episode.

Hey Nerds! From Los Angeles, California to Hawkins, Indiana, join Sarah and Lea as they begin their journey through Stranger Things. Listen as they discuss the making of season 1, the Duffer brothers' history in film and TV, how Janet Jackson's nip slip led to streaming television, and so much more!

Merry Christmas!! Listen to Sarah and Lea discuss "The Holiday" while you finish off that Christmas chocolate, go for a post-Christmas meal walk, or take a drive to escape your family get-together. Hear the girls discuss behind the scenes, casting, and conspiracy theories, as well as the show they plan on deep-diving into next! (good-bye 90's, hello 80's!)

Sarah and Lea answer listener questions, discuss their thoughts on season five and the series as a whole, and reflect on their podcast journey. 

Angel, Wes, Lorne, Spike and Gunn join together for their biggest battle ever, and for one of them, it will be his last. 

The gang starts to have doubts about Angel's loyalties when he appears to have become very close with the Circle of the Black Thorn, a secret demon society.

Angel and Spike travel to Rome with plans to rescue Buffy from their old nemesis, the Immortal; Fred's parents arrive at Wolfram & Hart in search of their daughter.

These are tough times in LA. As Angel urges Wesley to get rid of Illyria, she suffers a potentially cataclysmic physical breakdown and transports him back in time.

Angel will not help parents seeking help from Wolfram & Hart about their son's supernatural abilities when he realizes that the boy is actually his son.

Angel, Spike and Gunn track down Lindsay, hoping he has information on the senior partners' plans; a nearly invincible stranger infiltrates Wolfram & Hart looking for Eve.

Mourning Fred's death, Angel and his friends vow to find a way to bring her back, which leads to a confrontation with the ancient god Illyria, who now occupies Fred's body.

When an ancient sarcophagus exhales on her, Fred is at death's door. Angel and his friends need to figure out what's wrong with her if they are to save her.

While trying to stop a children's show from continuing to steal the lives of its viewers, Angel is turned into a puppet. 

During World War II, Angel works with the U.S. Navy to recover a German U-boat with captured American sailors on board, as well as a secret cache of vampires.

Cordelia must help Angel rediscover his conviction to be a hero; security is sent to keep an eye on Eve, but it is her partner who is plotting Angel's demise.

Angel learns that a girl with a tortured past is a vampire slayer; Andrew arrives with surprising information about Buffy; Spike thinks he can prove he is destined to be the vampire champion.

A mystery man approaches Spike to claim responsibility for making him corporeal and offers to guide him in his quest to overthrow Angel.

Harmony is desperate to find out who framed her for the murder of a demon rights activist who was mediating an important truce between warring tribes on Angel's behalf.

The gang learns that the existence of two living vampire heroes with souls has created chaos in the world; the history of Angel and Spike's relationship with Drusilla is played out in flashbacks. 

Cyborg assassins attack the firm looking for a magical device that will give them control over Angel, and Wesley's estranged father arrives to evaluate his son for possible acceptance into the council.

Angel must track down a retired wrestler to help him defeat an ancient Aztec warrior who emerges every 50 years to devour the heart of a hero.

Angel and the gang investigate after Lorne's Halloween party becomes horrifying with guests behaving strangely and out of character.

Spectral forces threaten to send Spike to hell, loosening his weak grip on reality and causing encounters with ghostly apparitions.

Angel tries to shield a female werewolf from evil restaurateurs who want to serve her up on a platter as a delicacy.

Spike materializes as a ghost in Angel's office through the magic of an amulet; Angel tries to stop one of his clients from using human bodies as vessels for demon spirits. 

Angel and the gang's first legal case involves representing an evil client who is threatening to destroy Los Angeles. Join Sarah and Lea as they discuss the new characters introduced to the show, the gang settling into Wolfram and Hart, and some behind the scenes trivia about the season. 

Join Sarah and Lea as they answer listeners' questions and comments and discuss their feelings on Season 4 of Angel.

Angel and the others are presented with an opportunity to take over Wolfram & Hart and learn the firm's secrets, and Angel seizes upon a chance to change his son's future. Join Sarah and Lea as they discuss the gang's motivations for joining Wolfram and Hart, whether it's ultimately a good idea or not, and the executive decision that Angel makes. 

The gang try to escape from Jasmine's followers by taking to the sewers, but there Wesley is captured by a big bug with some useful information. Then, Angel tries to find proof his son wasn't simply a vessel designed to bring the evil Jasmine into the world and Connor embarks on a search for Cordelia. Join Sarah and Lea as they discuss Connor's breaking point, Angel and Connor's tragic relationship, and Jasmine's ultimate plan.

Jasmine, who was born to Cordelia, has the ability to turn everyone she meets into a loyal disciple, and Fred has the ability to see past Jasmine's radiant beauty. Then, Fred is on the run. When she comes back, she tries to kill the monster but instead hits Angel with a bullet. After having come into contact with Jasmine's blood, he can now see too. Joins Sarah and Lea as they discuss The Cult of Jasmine, Fred's seperation from the group, and the importance of choice. 

Angel and the gang try to find out as much as they can about Cordelia's mysterious pregnancy; Gwen Raiden enlists Gunn's help to crash a black-tie affair and rescue a kidnapped girl. Then, Angel forces a demon (guest star David Denman) to tell him why Cordelia has turned to the dark side. Julie Benz also guest stars. Joins Sarah, Lea, and Jim, as they discuss the big reveal that Cordelia is behind everything, Darla's return, and the implication that Jasmine's plan has been in the works for years. 

In a fight with Faith, Angelus is tricked and captured. Before she bit Angelus, Faith had injected herself with a drug that caused them to fall into a coma. Willow comes to the rescue. Joins Sarah, Lea, Steph, and Kara as they discuss Willow's appearance, Angel vs. Angelus and culpapility, and Faith's journey across the Buffyverse. 

Wesley frees Faith from prison and takes her to Los Angeles to help capture Angelus; the Beast's master plan is revealed. Then, As Faith and Angel continue their battle, the voice of the Beast's master invades Angel's mind. Join Sarah, Lea, and guest host Naj, as they discuss Faith, Faith, and some more Faith. 

Angel's soul is missing, Lilah returns, the Beast has a boss, Fred and Gunn break up, someone dies, and someone betrays everyone. Join Sarah, Leah and guest, Jim as they discuss the many different meanings of "Calvary", the end of Fred and Gunn, and our feelings on the major reveal.