Fresh Blood: A Buffy the Vampire Slayer Podcast

In this episode, we stir the cauldron on Buffy the Vampire Slayer Season 1, Episode 3: "Witch". We talk about Giles’s unexpectedly intense commitment to spellcasting, Willow and Xander's well-intentioned but slightly-too-late heroics, and my own dubious past involving interpretive dance and an attempt to summon fairies (don’t ask... or do). Also, in a shocking twist of pop culture betrayal, I discover that Callum has never seen Freaky Friday. Not the Lindsay Lohan version, not even the Jodie Foster original. Not one bodyswap in sight. It’s a wild one. Tune in for magical misfires, Buffy nostalgia, and a few too many tangents. Licensing: YVO3FYOOKZKXIGZM

In this episode, we dive into Buffy the Vampire Slayer’s second episode, The Harvest. We break down the high-stakes battle against the Master’s plan, Xander and Willow’s peak ’90s fashion moments, and the sheer drama of long auditions. Plus, we explore the eerie glow of the tapetum lucidum—because what’s a vampire show without a little supernatural eye shine? Tune in for nostalgia, analysis, and all things Buffy!

In our very first episode of Fresh Blood, we dive into the beginning of Buffy the Vampire Slayer with Welcome to the Hellmouth. Martha, a lifelong Buffy fan, revisits the show she knows inside and out, while Callum, our very own “fresh blood,” experiences the world of Sunnydale for the first time. We break down the episode’s big moments, from Buffy’s reluctant return to slaying, to the introduction of the Scooby Gang, and, of course, Giles dramatically pulling out a dusty vampire book in a truly questionable suit. We also discuss the early '90s vampire makeup, Xander’s incredibly unconvincing skateboarding skills, and whether this opening does justice to the legend that is Buffy Summers. Join us as we stake our claim on the series and explore all the horror, humour, and high school chaos along the way! Licensing: PPZDTWJTIIWJEVG7, GP7BPBC04YRF9NG5