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This episode originally aired on February 18, 2020.

Winnie Holzman!!!!!! Do we even need to say more?!?! In a (very very) special bonus episode, Joanna had the chance to talk to show creator Winnie Holzman about My So-Called Life, 25 years after it changed our lives forever. They discuss how the idea for the show came about, how Winnie so perfectly harnessed the inner monologue of Angela (and most of us...), the power of owning your sexuality and desire as a woman and a teenage girl, and so much more.

They even both CRY AT THE END. *sob*

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Kristin Russo and Joanna Robinson rewatch all 19 glorious episode of My So-Called Life, one at a time, spoiler free. In celebration of the show's 30th Anniversary we have added The Boiler Room to our Buffering: A Rewatch Adventure family with special introductions ft. Jenny Owen Youngs!

This podcast originally aired on February 6, 2020.

Do any human beings ever realize perfect television while they watch it--every, every minute? Somehow we are here, at the final episode of My So-Called Life. Brian is going to write a letter, Jordan is going to hang out with Patty, we are going to remember all the flannel of episodes gone by, and of course, WE ARE ALL GOING TO CRY BECAUSE WE WANT AND FOREVER NEED MORE OF THIS SHOW!!! Thank you for having a time with us! Here we go into Episode 19: In Dreams Begin Responsibilities

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Kristin Russo and Joanna Robinson rewatch all 19 glorious episode of My So-Called Life, one at a time, spoiler free. In celebration of the show's 30th Anniversary we have added The Boiler Room to our Buffering: A Rewatch Adventure family with special introductions ft. Jenny Owen Youngs!

This podcast originally aired on January 30, 2020.

It's the penultimate episode of My So-Called Life, and what better way to celebrate than by finding a pair of handcuffs in Patty and Graham's bed! Let's talk about who the episode tops are, what we think of Patty's origami, and our new ship of... Brian and Rayanne?! It's the one from Danielle's perspective, Episode 18: Weekend!

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Doomcoming | A Yellowjackets Podcast

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The Boiler Room | A My So-Called Life Podcast

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Produced by: Kristin Russo and Joanna Robinson

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We acknowledge that we and our team are occupying unceded and stolen lands and territories. Kristin occupies the Lenape territories of the Esopus Lenape Peoples. Jenny occupies the Wabanahkik territory of the Abenaki and Pennacook Peoples.

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bufferingthevampireslayer.com/justkeepfightingIt's the penultimate episode of My So-Called Life, and what better way to celebrate than by finding a pair of handcuffs in Patty and Graham's bed! Let's talk about who the episode tops are, what we think of Patty's origami, and our new ship of... Brian and Rayanne?! It's the one from Danielle's perspective, Episode 18: Weekend!

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This episode originally aired January 28, 2020.

Ahhhhhh, the amazing Vanessa Bayer is here to tell us all about her love for My So-Called Life, her stories about meeting Claire Danes, Jared Leto, and Wilson Cruz, her devastating career loss of the part of Wendy in the 7th grade production of Peter Pan, and her feelings on the musical stylings of 90210's Ray Pruit. WOW. Thank you Vanessa, for these gifts.

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Kristin Russo and Joanna Robinson rewatch all 19 glorious episode of My So-Called Life, one at a time, spoiler free. In celebration of the show's 30th Anniversary we have added The Boiler Room to our Buffering: A Rewatch Adventure family with special introductions ft. Jenny Owen Youngs!

This podcast originally aired on January 23, 2020.

Angela is "totally over" Jordan Catalano and what's more, she's high as a kiiiiite she just miiiiiight stop to check you out NA NA NA NA!!! It is the episode that takes us on a ride through the lens of Brian's camcorder and into the backseat of Jordan's car, and oh how we ALL wish we could rewind the tape... but alas, we cannot. Goodbye to clocks ticking, everyone, because here we are at Episode 17: Betrayal. *sob*

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The eX-Files | Covering The X-Files

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Angel on Top | An Angel Podcast

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Doomcoming | A Yellowjackets Podcast

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The Boiler Room | A My So-Called Life Podcast

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Produced by: Kristin Russo and Joanna Robinson

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Logo: Devan Power

We acknowledge that we and our team are occupying unceded and stolen lands and territories. Kristin occupies the Lenape territories of the Esopus Lenape Peoples. Jenny occupies the Wabanahkik territory of the Abenaki and Pennacook Peoples.

Learn more about Land Acknowledgments + our continued anti-racist efforts at

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Kristin Russo and Joanna Robinson rewatch all 19 glorious episode of My So-Called Life, one at a time, spoiler free. In celebration of the show's 30th Anniversary we have added The Boiler Room to our Buffering: A Rewatch Adventure family with special introductions ft. Jenny Owen Youngs!

This podcast originally aired on January 15, 2020.

It is 1995... and no one told Jordan! As we enter into a brand new year we get an *incredible* gym scene between Rayanne and Sharon, a tutoring match up for the ages with the infamous Brain Krakow, and a stuffed bear making the rounds at Liberty High. On a more serious note, Rickie seeks support and safety after being left behind by his family, and finds some of it in Mr. Katimsky. We also have a heaping serving of Brad Pitt?? It's Episode 16: Resolutions!

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Buffering the Vampire Slayer | A Buffy the Vampire Slayer Podcast

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The eX-Files | Covering The X-Files

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Angel on Top | An Angel Podcast

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Doomcoming | A Yellowjackets Podcast

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The Boiler Room | A My So-Called Life Podcast

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Produced by: Kristin Russo and Joanna Robinson

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Logo: Devan Power

We acknowledge that we and our team are occupying unceded and stolen lands and territories. Kristin occupies the Lenape territories of the Esopus Lenape Peoples. Jenny occupies the Wabanahkik territory of the Abenaki and Pennacook Peoples.

Learn more about Land Acknowledgments + our continued anti-racist efforts at

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This episode originally aired on January 9, 2020.

To ring us into 2020, Kristin sat down with her friend Ingrid Michaelson, who was a massive fan of the show, to talk about dying our hair in the 90s, cheating on tests, sneaking late night phone calls from boys, and, of course, our thoughts on Episode 16: Resolutions!

Joanna & Kristin will be back with a full discussion of Resolutions next Thursday! Happy New Year!

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Kristin Russo and Joanna Robinson rewatch all 19 glorious episode of My So-Called Life, one at a time, spoiler free. In celebration of the show's 30th Anniversary we have added The Boiler Room to our Buffering: A Rewatch Adventure family with special introductions ft. Jenny Owen Youngs!

This podcast originally aired on December 19, 2019.

Rickie is homeless for the holidays, Jordan is lighting candles, Juliana Hatfield is here, and Joanna straight-up *sobs* during our discussion of this episode because... woof. It's a beautiful, heart-wrenching, holiday-themed journey. Let's put all of our ornaments in our hair and close out 2024 with Episode 15: So-Called Angels.

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Buffering: A Rewatch Adventure | @bufferingcast on socials

ALL THE SHOWS WE COVER

Buffering the Vampire Slayer | A Buffy the Vampire Slayer Podcast

SPOTIFY • APPLE • AMAZON • YOUTUBE

The eX-Files | Covering The X-Files

SPOTIFY • APPLE • AMAZON • YOUTUBE

Angel on Top | An Angel Podcast

SPOTIFY • APPLE • AMAZON • YOUTUBE

Doomcoming | A Yellowjackets Podcast

SPOTIFY • APPLE • AMAZON • YOUTUBE

The Boiler Room | A My So-Called Life Podcast

SPOTIFY • APPLE • AMAZON • YOUTUBE

MUSIC | Theme song composed and performed by Chris Farren; Best Use of Flannel jingle by Lauren Klein

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Produced by: Kristin Russo and Joanna Robinson

Edited & Mixed by: Lauren Klein and Kristin Russo

Logo: Devan Power

We acknowledge that we and our team are occupying unceded and stolen lands and territories. Kristin occupies the Lenape territories of the Esopus Lenape Peoples. Jenny occupies the Wabanahkik territory of the Abenaki and Pennacook Peoples.

Learn more about Land Acknowledgments + our continued anti-racist efforts at

bufferingthevampireslayer.com/justkeepfighting

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Kristin Russo and Joanna Robinson rewatch all 19 glorious episode of My So-Called Life, one at a time, spoiler free. In celebration of the show's 30th Anniversary we have added The Boiler Room to our Buffering: A Rewatch Adventure family with special introductions ft. Jenny Owen Youngs!

This podcast originally aired on December 12, 2019.

Rayanne is 33 days sober and wants to be the lead singer of "Between Names," Patty and Amber have conflicting parenting approaches, and Jordan and Angela have broken up but... have they?!?! Also, Danielle is, as always, keeping it loose. We get into a heated discussion about Tootsie Pops and discover some Sesame Street feelings along the way. Welcome to Episode 14: On the Wagon!

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Buffering: A Rewatch Adventure | @bufferingcast on socials

ALL THE SHOWS WE COVER

Buffering the Vampire Slayer | A Buffy the Vampire Slayer Podcast

SPOTIFY • APPLE • AMAZON • YOUTUBE

The eX-Files | Covering The X-Files

SPOTIFY • APPLE • AMAZON • YOUTUBE

Angel on Top | An Angel Podcast

SPOTIFY • APPLE • AMAZON • YOUTUBE

Doomcoming | A Yellowjackets Podcast

SPOTIFY • APPLE • AMAZON • YOUTUBE

The Boiler Room | A My So-Called Life Podcast

SPOTIFY • APPLE • AMAZON • YOUTUBE

MUSIC | Theme song composed and performed by Chris Farren; Best Use of Flannel jingle by Lauren Klein

PATREON | patreon.com/bufferingcast

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PODCAST SCHEDULE | bufferingcast.com/jennycalendar

Produced by: Kristin Russo and Joanna Robinson

Edited & Mixed by: Lauren Klein and Kristin Russo

Logo: Devan Power

We acknowledge that we and our team are occupying unceded and stolen lands and territories. Kristin occupies the Lenape territories of the Esopus Lenape Peoples. Jenny occupies the Wabanahkik territory of the Abenaki and Pennacook Peoples.

Learn more about Land Acknowledgments + our continued anti-racist efforts at

bufferingthevampireslayer.com/justkeepfighting

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This episode originally aired on December 5, 2019.

Joanna spoke with the brilliant Doree Shafrir, who helped originate and popularize the phrase "Generation Catalano," referring to those of us who fall in that hazy middle-space between Gen X and Millenial. We've got generational conversation aplenty, plus Doree's thoughts on the episode "Pressure" and some of the larger arcs of the series!

**This interview will contain spoilers!**

You can read Doree's 2011 article on Slate here: https://slate.com/human-interest/2011/10/generation-catalano-the-generation-stuck-between-gen-x-and-the-millennials.html

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