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𝗦𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗼𝗻 3 𝐄𝐩𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐝𝐞 18: “𝑬𝑨𝑹𝑺𝑯𝑶𝑻” 

After a demon attack leaves Buffy with the ability to hear everyone’s thoughts, what starts as an unexpected gift quickly becomes an unbearable curse. As the noise in her head grows louder, secrets spill, tensions rise, and Buffy realizes someone at Sunnydale High is planning to kill them all!

This week we come together to talk about what was at the time a pretty controversial out-of-order episode, and how its themes resonate even more so from a 2025 perspective. Courtney’s loving every Oz moment, worried for poor Buffy, and absolutely not prepared for what happened on that police car. We also explore the episode’s take on isolation, question whether we’d want this aspect of the demon, and come up with our own theories about why the lunch lady is tainting the mulligan stew. Not to mention discussing Jonathan getting his own spotlight moment and praising Buffy for her empathy! 

What did you think of Buffy’s mind-reading power turning from gift to curse? Do you think hearing everyone’s thoughts made her more empathetic, or did it just show how overwhelming awareness can be? And how did you feel about that twist with Jonathan.. were you surprised by how the story handled his pain and isolation?

Let us know your thoughts and what stood out to you most about this episode!

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Explore the world left behind on Courtney’s podcast "Echoes of Elsewhere: An Urban Exploration podcast" where she documents her own explorations and interviews fellow adventurers for a deep dive into the world of Urbex. Now featuring new monthly segments that go beyond the abandoned, uncovering true crime and paranormal stories lingering within the forgotten places she’s discovered. Available wherever you get your pods!

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