If we were at full Slayer power, we'd be punning right now. Lani and Noelle talk about patriarchy busting with Little Red Riding Hood and patriarchy supporting with the One True Love myth as they get all "Helpless" (S3.12) with Buffy.

Helpless (S3.12)

In Still Pretty, story expert Lani Diane Rich and film scholar Noelle LaCroix dive deep into the symbolism and narrative in Buffy the Vampire Slayer.

TV & Film

The last episode of Still Pretty, celebrated with our honorary third host, Dr. Kelly Jones. Stay tuned for listener messages at the end. Thank you all.

Still Pretty

That was nifty!

For the last episode of Buffy, Noelle and Lani talk about cookie dough shippers, how Buffy changed television history, and wonder who gets to choose as they talk about Chosen (S7.22).

Chosen (S7.22)

Dear Writer is a Substack newsletter put out by Lani that sends two letters a week; one inspirational digest on Wednesdays, and a longer personal letter with the private podcast on Saturdays; this is that podcast.

Bonus: Dear Writer

I look good for my age.

Lani and Noelle discuss the matriarchy in the Buffyverse, Anya as the perfect woman and the sacrifices you shouldn’t make for the sake of a stupid cliffhanger as they talk about End of Days (S7.21).

End of Days (S7.21)

I love what you are. I love how you try.

Lani and Noelle take a look at visual storytelling, Faith as a leader, and love stories v. romances when they talk about Touched (S7.20)

Helpless (S3.12)

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