The Forced Discussions Podcast

Commence season 4! We are back recapping and reviewing season 4 of Buffy the Vampire Slayer. It's Buffy's first day at college, away from home and now sharing a dorm with a roommate. Join us as we chat about the first episode of season 4 and the new challenges Buffy has to face now that high school is over. Enjoy!

Join us as we finish recapping (and reviewing) season 3 of Buffy the Vampire Slayer. How did we get through 5 episodes, you ask?? Easy! We didn't ! Poor Kevin was in excruciating pain watching some episodes of season 3 of Buffy, because the high school and romantic plot lines were so awful. So we skipped over a few episodes and I recapped them for Kevin and we watched the season 3 finale, Graduation Day Part 2. Listen as I quickly (and horribly) summarize the last few episodes of season 3 and we both discuss the season finale.

We're baaaaaack! Apologies for the longest hiatus ever. We DID record this episode over the summer and completely forgot to upload it. So, here is our marvelous recap (don't quote us) of season 3 episode 16, Dopplegangland. In the next episode coming out we finish recapping season 3 to the end so can jump into Season 4. Kevin just can't hardly wait! Enjoy :)

Once again Hope has convinced Kevin to continue on with the Buffy re-watch series, despite his lack of interest. We are nearing the end of season 3 and kicking off the main plot of the season. Listen in as we recap and review (i.e. critique) the episode and stick around for a classic game at the end! Enjoy!

And we're back! After a short hiatus, we have returned to recap and review TWO Buffy episodes. Join us as we continue our way through season 3 and chat about looking forward a brand NEW Buffy series, which is in production now and hopefully coming to our screens soon!

Oh my god, we're back. It's only been 5 months but we're finally continuing with our Buffy the Vampire Slayer rewatch series, especially after the news that Buffy will be back! A new show is in the works with Sarah Michelle Gellar and we (or Hope anyways) are very excited for a new Buffy show! So with that, we are working our way through the old series to the end and will continue the watch series with the new show. Stay for the end when Kevin entertains us with another traumatizing tale from childhood. Enjoy!

Hello! We are on a roll and continuing our season 3 rewatch of Buffy the Vampire Slayer! Listen as we recap two episodes, "Amends" & "Gingerbread". Kevin almost becomes a fan but is ultimately disappointed by the adults of Sunnydale, yet again. Stick around for a game at the end and we answer "Question(s) of the Day". Enjoy!

Hellllllooo! We are back after a few months hiatus. We are chugging right along with our Buffy rewatch series! And by chugging along, Kevin means downing beer to maintain interest in the plot while watching the show. (Just kidding, it's whiskey). Listen in as we recap of episodes 8 & 9! Spike returns to cause trouble & Cordelia plunges Sunnyvale into a Buffy-less hellscape. Enjoy!

Hellooo! We're back with another Buffy Rewatch recap and we are working our way through season 3! In this episode a new watcher for Faith shows up in Sunnydale & immediately gives off evil vibes. Stick around for a game at the end when Kevin guesses the plot of "Mean Girls" & naively asks "Isn't this a musical" Oh Kevin, you have so much to learn. Enjoy!

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Hello there! We are continuing our Buffy rewatch and recapping THREE episodes from season 3! Kevin is starting to come around (sort of) as we discuss one of my favorite episodes"Band Candy". Giles & Joyce hook up, Ethan Rayne returns and Principal Snyder hangs with the Scooby gang. Enjoy!

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We're baaaaack! After almost a three month hiatus we are back with a new episode and we recap TWO Buffy episodes, drop a NEW Fake Ad AND play a game (technically two games). Oh and a quick interruption by Hope's Totally Unnecessary Trivia! Enjoy! Thanks for listening. :)

We're baaaack! Join us for a the next season of Buffy! We start off with episode 1, "Anne", and catch up with Buffy in L.A. & the whole Scooby gang, including Joyce, back in the 'Dale. Tune in at the end for the game "Question of the Day" which quickly becomes several questionS of the day. Enjoy!

We finally finish season 2 of Buffy with a three-in-one podcast. We *very* quickly recap episode 20 "Go Fish" and then dive into the two-part season finale, "Becoming Part 1" & "Becoming Part 2"! Kevin is unfortunately disappointed when he learns it is only the end of season 2 mom Buffy and Hope is ecstatic to know there are several more seasons to go. Enjoy!

With the sudden passing of Carl Weathers, Kevin wanted to discuss the theme of Death inside and outside Star Wars. Join us for a very random and spontaneous Cantina Chat as we discuss big character deaths within the saga. And remember the actors & legends who have passed within the Star Wars universe. Enjoy.

We're baaaaaacck! Fucking finally! This week we continue our Buffy rewatch series with episodes 18 & 19 of Season 2. Bear with us as we do the quickest recap in history of episode 18 "Killed By Death" and strap in as we mainly focus on episode 19 "I've Only Got Eyes for You". We are nearing the end of season 2 and Kevin couldn't be happier. Enjoy!

We're baaaaaaack! Hello! Join us as we continue our Buffy rewatch. We cover TWO episodes in this podcast and we are nearing the end of season 2! Enjoy.

We're baaaaack! Sorry we took so long to return (it's truly all Kevin's fault) but we're back with the recap and review for the last 4 parts of Ahsoka! As much as we hate rushing through multiple parts per podcast we didn't want to drag it out either. And we found we had plenty of time to cover the last 4 parts! Enjoy!

Woooah. What an episode! We are keeping up with the new Ahsoka series and this mid-season finale was quite something! Although the build up was a little slow, the last 1/4 of the episode is action packed and worth the pay off with an amazing cliff hanger. Can't wait for part 5! Enjoy!

We're back with another Buffy rewatch!! This week we cover episode 15 of season 2 in which a new member of the Scooby gang undergoes a surprising and dangerous transformation and finally we are introduced to werewolves in the Buffyverse! We also play another favorite game of ours, "Where's the Hole?". Enjoy!

This week we recap and review the latest episode of Ahsoka, Part 3: Time to Fly. This week's episode was more of a filler but we know the show is still getting off the ground, sometimes literally. We speculate about the rest of the season and play one of our favorite games, Guess the Plot. Enjoy!

We are so happy to be back Cantina chatting about the new Star Wars series Ahsoka! In this episode we recap and review part 1 and 2. And we give our predictions for the rest of the season. Enjoy!

We're baaaaaack! After a bajillion weeks off from the podcast we are finally continuing our Buffy recap with THREE episodes! Join us as we *quickly* recap Season 2 episode 12 and dive into the main plot of the season with episodes 13 and 14. Stay for the end, when Kevin recalls another traumatizing tale from childhood! Enjoy!

This week we continue our Buffy Rewatch series with Season 2 episode 11, Ted, guest starring John Ritter! Kevin is shocked to see more than one adult in Sunnydale during this episode and find Joyce spending time at home! Stick around for a game at the end, which features one of Kevin's favorite childhood comedic actors in a serious situation. Enjoy!

We're back with a TWO Pahter! Excuse the Boston accent and join us for a New Buffy Rewatch podcast, in which we recap Season 2 episodes 9 & 10. Listen as Kevin points out more plot holes and inconsistencies while Hope makes a valiant effort but ultimately struggles to defend them. Enjoy! Don't forget to like, subscribe, comment, sacrifice your first born or send us a puppy and let us know what you think!

May the Fourth be with YOU! Happy Star Wars Day 2023 everyone. We are taking a break from our regularly scheduled programming to bring you a special Cantina Chat for May the 4th! We rank all 11 Star Wars films, including the stand alone movies, and discuss hotly contested debates in the Star Wars fandom and of course some favorite moments from the saga. Listen and enjoy! And May the Fourth be with You.

After a short hiatus from our Buffy Rewatch Series, we return with a new episode, recapping TWO episodes! We continue Season 2 of Buffy with episode 7 & 8. And Kevin reminisces about the beginning of his relationship with Hope and recalls his Papa's family famous proposal story. Enjoy!

This week we finish season 3 of The Mandalorian with a very fast paced, action packed and exciting finale episode! Listen as Kevin recalls a childhood story, expresses feeling betrayed by Hope and makes some predictions for the future of Mando. Enjoy!

We're baaaaack! This week we continue our recap of The Mandalorian with TWO episodes, in preparation for next week's finale episode! Season 3 of The Mandalorian has flown by & the penultimate episode was quite a doozy! Listen as we quickly chat about the new Super Marios Bothers movie, special cameos in the episodes and predictions for the finale. Enjoy!

Head diving right into this week's episode, we recap and discuss the last TWO episodes of The Mandalorian! Although not a long episode, Chapter 20 was packed with excitement, action and a special Star Wars alum cameo! And Hope forces Kevin to answer all the questions to the game played instead of retelling (& reliving) a traumatizing tale from his childhood. Enjoy!

We're behind! We know, sorry! But we're back with a new Cantina Chat to recap and review of The Mandalorian Chapter 19: The Convert. Although Mando's scenes bookended the episode but we still enjoyed it! Next week we will catch up and recap TWO Mando episodes, Chapter 20 & 21. Enjoy!

This week we are going back to Sunnydale with our Buffy Rewatch Series! Even though it seems like it's always Halloween in Sunnydale, all hallows eve is usually the one time evil takes the night off. But due to a popular 90's Halloween movie plot device & an old friend visiting town, all hell breaks loose. Kevin takes issue with the spells, transformations and over all chaos that ensues. Enjoy!

This week we continue our recap of the newest season of The Mandalorian with Chapter 18: The Mines of Mandalore! This season's story is moving quickly and blew our predictions out of the living waters! *rim shot* We see a few more familiar faces in this chapter and Kevin regales us with another traumatizing tale from childhood, enjoy!

The Mandalorian is back with Season 3! And it's OUR season 3 too! Hope unilaterally decided to begin The Forced Discussions season 3 to coincide with Mando's. Join us as we recap Chapter 17, play a few games and discuss the future of the season. Enjoy!

Join us for hypothetical situations, an unprotected ancient mummy, unsupervised teens and snake bros! We jump into this episode with a new game and recap and discuss TWO Buffy episodes. Enjoy!

Baseball and body parts and parent-teacher conferences oh my! Join us as we recap and discuss two Buffy episodes! Kevin continues to grace us with jaunty jingles about the episode and question everything about the Hell Mouth. Enjoy!

We are jumping right into Season 2 of Buffy as we continue our rewatch series! Kevin hides his disappointment with a jaunty tune and we continue to notice the convenient loop holes and unexplained occurrences. Enjoy!

We finished Buffy!! Season one. Kevin continues to test Hope's knowledge of Buffy and find the convenient loopholes, like living on the Hellmouth. Enjoy!

This week we continue our Buffy Rewatch series and we are almost done! With season one! Join us as we discuss Nightmares coming to life in Sunnydale and teens turning invisible which leads to becoming homicidal. Fun and frightening times at Sunnydale High! Listen and enjoy!

We are rolling right along with our Buffy rewatch series and Kevin can feel that the end of season 1 is in sight! Episode 8 tackles the dangers of online dating, in the early days and episode 9, once again, proves puppet dolls are creepy and murderous, with a plot twist! Listen and enjoy!

This week we continue our Buffy rewatch series with Season 1 episodes 6 AND 7. Kevin take Hope's advice about episode 6 and skips "The Pack" and gives us his, very honest, review of episode 7. Enjoy!

We're back!! After quite a long break we have finally returned with a new Buffy Rewatch! And to make up for it, we have jammed packed this episode. We quickly and candidly review the latest live action Star Wars show Andor, recap TWO Buffy episodes, play a game and more! Not that much more, just a little more. Have a listen, share and enjoy!

This week we recap and review the NEW Hocus Pocus 2! Last year we reviewed the first Hocus Pocus and as avid fans of the first film, we knew we had to return for the sequel. Kevin tries his hand at trivia and we start a new segment "Question of the Day". Enjoy!

We continue our MCU Series Recap: She-Hulk with episodes 4 and 5! We are thoroughly enjoying the series so far and discuss some of the hate the show is receiving. Hope also demonstrates her lack of listening skills. Enjoy!

This week we continue our Buffy Rewatch series, recapping and discussing episode 3, "Witch". Kevin starts to notice the lack of adult supervision in Sunnydale and continues to test his theory about expendable characters on Buffy. Enjoy! HU0UCYic9KarVxtMpEOh

This week we continue our Buffy rewatch series with the second episode and conclusion to the series premiere, "The Harvest". Listen as Kevin points out the flaws in the slayer-watcher system and stumps Hope. Enjoy!

This week we continue our recap of the new MCU series "She-Hulk", episodes 2 AND 3! Hope interrupts with unnecessary trivia and Kevin remembers Hope's sign off for a change. Have a listen and enjoy!