Revamped: A Rewatch Podcast

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𝐒𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐨𝐧 4 𝐄𝐩𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐝𝐞 16: “𝑾𝑯𝑶 𝑨𝑹𝑬 𝒀𝑶𝑼?”

After Faith uses the Mayor’s gift to swap her and Buffy’s bodies, she gets to live out the life she’s always envied. But as Faith begins to experience what it means to be Buffy, she finds herself increasingly uncomfortable in a life she thought she wanted. Meanwhile, Buffy, captured by the Watchers Council, attempts to escape and reclaim her own identity.

This week, we’re tackling Part 2 of the body-swap arc and getting into just how WRONG it is for Faith to violate Buffy in one of the worst ways possible. We return to the themes of autonomy and assault, and how Faith truly embodies her own twisted mantra: WANT, TAKE, HAVE. We unpack the layers of Faith manipulating everyone around her and what this experience means for Buffy and the trauma shes undergoing. Courtney shares her current thoughts & viewpoint on Faith, we finally get to talk about the budding relationship between Willow and Tara, and Brandon gets to discuss one of his favorite Faith defining moments, as cringe-inducing as it is, but how shes finally beginning to see the person she’s become. 

You can as always explore the world left behind with Courtney’s on her 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. Also featuring 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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𝐒𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐨𝐧 1 𝐄𝐩𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐝𝐞 15: “𝑻𝑯𝑬 𝑷𝑹𝑶𝑫𝑰𝑮𝑨𝑳”

When Kate’s father becomes entangled in a dangerous supernatural investigation, Angel finds himself caught between protecting Kate and confronting the demons of his own past. As the case forces Angel back into memories of the man he once was, the past and present collide with devastating consequences…

Join us to hear Courtney’s excitement over Darla’s return to the Buffyverse and how she’s loving her more than ever! We also dive into how incredible this episode is for traveling back in time to unpack the events that ultimately led to ANGELUS’ Becoming and Liam’s end, along with a revisit to Kate’s daddy issues… although not so much anymore, because Trevor’s dead and we could give no fatherly fucks.

What are your thoughts on this one? Do we like this development in Kates arc? Do you enjoy more to Angels backstory as Liam being presented to us and the return of Darla in this special way? Share with us! Email us @ [email protected] or DM Brandon on IG @revamped_rewatchpodcast to discuss the Buffyverse!

You can also as always explore the world left behind with Courtney’s on her 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. Also featuring 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!

“𝑻𝑯𝑰𝑺 𝒀𝑬𝑨𝑹’𝑺 𝑮𝑰𝑹𝑳”
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𝐒𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐨𝐧 4 𝐄𝐩𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐝𝐞 15 𝗂𝗌 𝗇𝗈𝗐 𝖺𝗏𝖺𝗂𝗅𝖺𝖻𝗅𝖾 𝗈𝗇 𝙍𝙚𝙫𝙖𝙢𝙥𝙚𝙙!

As Buffy struggles with Riley's uncertain future and the growing threat of Adam, a far more personal danger returns to Sunnydale. After eight months in a coma, Faith awakens to a world that has moved on without her, and the vengeful rogue Slayer sets her sights on Buffy and the people she loves, leading the two Slayers toward a confrontation that forces the past back into the present.

Finally we are here and Faith is back to stir the pot some more! Hear Courtney’s surprise to Faith waking from her coma, how she takes in the world along with how she still has it out for Buffy. We discuss how badass Joyce is in the face of actual danger, the cool ways the show can bring back deceased characters, how much we love when our Slayers go up against each other, and our thoughts on why Faith woke up now after 8 months, plus so much more! Not to mention that cliffhanger we’re left on… FAITH IS IN BUFFY’S BODY!! WE GIVE THIS ONE A FIVE OUT OF FIVE, FOR SURE!!!

I know this is a fan favorite, but we want to hear from you! What did you think about Faith waking up after such a long time, and how they handled bringing her back into the fold? Do you wish she had simply woken up remorseful and ready to be rehabilitated, or do you prefer this version of her character and the continuation of her villain arc? Send us a DM over on instagram @ revamped_rewatchpodcast or send an email to [email protected] to let us know your thoughts. 

You can also as always explore the world left behind with Courtney’s on her 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. Also featuring 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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𝐒𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐨𝐧 1 𝐄𝐩𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐝𝐞 14 “𝑰’𝑽𝑬 𝑮𝑶𝑻 𝒀𝑶𝑼 𝑼𝑵𝑫𝑬𝑹 𝑴𝒀 𝑺𝑲𝑰𝑵”

ft. Chris Birch (BUFFYDOOD)

After Cordelia receives a vision of a young boy in danger, Angel and Wesley investigate his troubled family and uncover signs of a powerful demon. But as they attempt to free the boy from its possession, a much darker truth begins to emerge.

OH MY GOD! This one!

Join us along with Chris as we talk about the not-so-demonically-possessed Ryan and how his character is equal parts terrifying yet relatable, how eerie it is that a demon was actually fearful of him, and how much we enjoy the multiple bait-and-switches this manipulative episode throws at us!

Listen to Chris and Courtney’s complete despise of Ryan’s mother, how surprising the dad’s arc was, and how all three of us love the humor Cordelia brings this episode... but maybe not so much her brownies.

This one is completely unhinged and hilarious in the best way!

Let us know what you think of this one.. Do you enjoy it? How do you feel about psycho ass Ryan? What are your thoughts on the evolution of Wesley so far? Email us [email protected] or by messaging us on IG and sending a DM to @revamped_rewatchpodcast

Follow Chris over on instagram @Buffydood where you can keep up with his adorable Buffyverse art and all the new things he has coming up! 

You can also as always explore the world left behind with Courtney’s on her 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. Also featuring 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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𝐒𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐨𝐧 4 𝐄𝐩𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐝𝐞 14 “𝑮𝑶𝑶𝑫𝑩𝒀𝑬 𝑰𝑶𝑾𝑨”

The fallout from Professor Walsh's betrayal leaves Buffy searching for answers as the Initiative begins to unravel from within. As long-buried secrets come to light and Riley begins questioning everything he thought he knew, Maggie's greatest experiment is finally brought out of the shadows.

This week we’re joined by Revamped Community listener Brittany to talk the aftermath of Maggie’s death, her complete escape of accountability along with the demon cyborg she created, aka this season’s BIG BAD! We get into the horrors of his world view..share our thoughts on the commandos getting drugged, Riley’s withdrawal and the shift in his demeanor toward Buffy.. We have PLENTY to say about FORREST and his apparent affection for his 1st in command and Riley’s overall spiral when facing these revelations on all he thought he knew. 

What your thoughts are on Adam appearing to be an unstoppable force, his methods of learning and how fucked up it is Maggie created this thing that led to her own undoing and what seems to be for the initiative itself. How do you feel about Riley being drugged to become the soldier he is, his journey finding out about everything and what this means for him moving forward. 

You can find our guest Brittany over on Instagram under the name “the.real.breyds” for an inside look into her life, along with plenty of her various animal adventures! 

You can also as always explore the world left behind with Courtney’s on her 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. Also featuring 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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𝐒𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐨𝐧 1 𝐄𝐩𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐝𝐞 13 “𝑺𝑯𝑬”

When Cordelia receives a vision of a gruesome murder, Angel's investigation leads him to Jhiera, a mysterious refugee from another dimension who's helping women escape a brutally oppressive society. As ruthless hunters from her world close in, Angel finds himself caught between stopping a killer and protecting someone willing to risk everything to free others from a lifetime of subjugation.

This week we’re here to talk about possibly the latest episode of ANGEL out there. Hear our thoughts on why this one didn’t quite land for us personally, but also our thoughts on how fucked up this world of Jheira’s is, why we still stand for her mission... in ways, and how Angel 100% wants to do something else with that KO of hers. Hot and bothered doesn’t even begin to describe our convo on this one!

Do you find this story compelling in any way shape or form, do you like the idea of Jhiera and her battle against her worlds men and the way their system operates? DO you even like this episode!!! PLEASEEEE LET US KNOW! Send us an email [email protected] or message us on instagram @revamped_rewatchpodcast

You can also as always explore the world left behind with Courtney’s on her 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. Also featuring 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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𝐒𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐨𝐧 4 𝐄𝐩𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐝𝐞 13 “𝑻𝑯𝑬 𝑰 𝑰𝑵 𝑻𝑬𝑨𝑴”

Buffy is welcomed deeper into the Initiative, embracing a world that finally seems to understand the Slayer's place within it. But as she grows closer to Riley, her friends become increasingly wary of the organization's true intentions, and it's clear not everyone is happy with Buffy's new role... especially as the mystery behind Room 314 begins to unravel.

This week we’re talking Maggie Walsh trying to kill Buffy, her twisted man-demon child of a threat, Adam, and gawking over Riley & Buffy getting extra physical! Hear our thoughts on Buffy joining up with the Initiative, Professor Walsh trying to take her out.. like, permanently.. and Courtney’s drop-the-mic thoughts on Buffy’s THAT SLAYED MOMENT when she fails to do so! *insert Brandons whooping and hollering "YAS BITCCHHHH"*

What did you think of "The I in Team” The first time you watched it, were you shocked by the reveals surrounding Adam and Prof. Walsh? Were you caught off guard by the lengths Maggie was willing to go to in order to stop Buffy, or did you see it coming? What are your thoughts on Buffy and Riley finally sleeping together? And are you excited to hear Courtney's thoughts and reactions on this next stretch of episodes? 

Let us know what you think by emailing us [email protected] or by messaging us on IG and sending a DM to @revamped_rewatchpodcast

You can also as always explore the world left behind with Courtney’s on her 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. Also featuring 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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𝐒𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐨𝐧 1 𝐄𝐩𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐝𝐞 12: “𝑬𝑿𝑷𝑬𝑪𝑻𝑰𝑵𝑮”

Just as Cordelia begins to believe she's finally found a genuine connection in Los Angeles, a seemingly perfect date leaves her facing a terrifying and impossible pregnancy. With Cordelia's life hanging in the balance, Angel and Wesley must unravel an unsettling mystery before the nightmare reaches its devastating conclusion.

Hear our conversation on Cordelia yet again becoming this week's target as helpless, and how the writers definitely could have gone with a different storyline. Ponder this preposterous pregnancy with us and just how fortunate Cordelia is to have both Angel and Wesley in her greatest time of need. We have an honest conversation about women's autonomy and agency, how completely they're stripped away from Cordelia and the other women, and why these men are so deeply disturbing for reducing a woman's body to nothing more than a vessel for their own ambitions. We also can't resist poking fun at this week's laughably ridiculous demon while highlighting the comedic relief Wesley continues to deliver and how he's quickly becoming a great asset to the team in our eyes. For such a controversial episode, we made the best of it, no matter how cringe the storytelling is.

Let us know what you all thought of this one. Did you feel as awful for these women as we did? Were you just as disturbed by the complete loss of bodily autonomy and consent? To our female listeners, how do you think you'd react if you found yourself in a situation like this?

And what did you think of Team Angel showing up for Cordelia? After everything she's been through, it really feels like she's beginning to realize she has people who genuinely care about her and will always have her back. Send us an email @[email protected] or slide into our DM’s over on instagram @revamped_rewatchpodcast

You can also as always explore the world left behind with Courtney’s on her 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. Also featuring 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!

ʙᴜғғʏ ᴛʜᴇ ᴠᴀᴍᴘɪʀᴇ sʟᴀʏᴇʀ 𝐒𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐨𝐧 4 𝐄𝐩𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐝𝐞 12: “𝑨 𝑵𝑬𝑾 𝑴𝑨𝑵” ft. Oliver

As Buffy becomes increasingly wrapped up in Riley, Professor Walsh, and the Initiative, Giles begins feeling left out of the loop. But after an evening with Ethan Rayne takes an unexpected turn, he wakes up transformed into a Fyarl demon and discovers what life in Sunnydale looks like from the other side of the hunt.

Our episode this week is a tribute to the brilliantly talented Anthony Stewart Head, and what better way to celebrate his legacy than with Buffy's definitive Giles centered episode?

Join us alongside our guest, Oliver aka ”Ollie," the creative mind behind OH.BUFFY Crafts on Instagram, as we discuss the lasting impact Tony's performance as Giles had on us, why this hilarious episode honors him so perfectly, and all the laughs we shared during recording.

Hear Courtney's thoughts on Fyarl Demon Giles, her reaction to Ethan Rayne's unexpected final return to Buffy, Ollie's thoughts on Riley's mindset around Buffy being the Slayer, and our first theories about what the Initiative could be doing behind the scenes.

What did you think of Ethan Rayne's return and final attempt to make Giles' life absolutely miserable? Did this episode make you laugh as much as it made us laugh? And what are your thoughts on all the growing mysteries surrounding the Initiative, Maggie Walsh, and whatever is going on with 314? Let us know your favorite moments, biggest takeaways, and your Final Slays by emailing us [email protected] or by messaging us on IG and sending a DM to @revamped_rewatchpodcast

You can find our guest Ollie over on Instagram at @oh.buffycrafts, where he creates Buffyverse inspired linocut prints and is currently carving his way through Buffy Season 2, one episode at a time! Be sure to check out his page, visit his shop, and bring home one of his incredible prints for yourself.

You can also as always explore the world left behind with Courtney’s on her 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. Also featuring 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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𝐒𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐨𝐧 1 𝐄𝐩𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐝𝐞 11: “𝑺𝑶𝑴𝑵𝑨𝑴𝑩𝑼𝑳𝑰𝑺𝑻”

A series of ritualistic murders dredges up painful memories from Angel's past, leading him to fear he may somehow be connected to the killings. As Kate pursues a relentless serial killer and uncovers unsettling truths, Angel is forced to confront the lasting consequences of the monster he once was and the legacy he left behind.

This week, Angel's past comes back to bite him... again. Join us as Kate finally learns the truth about Angel and the world of vampires, and hear Courtney's thoughts on how she handled the reveal. We also find ourselves surprisingly taking Kate's side as she struggles to make sense of everything she's discovered. Along the way, we throw plenty of shade at Penn right alongside Angel, unpack what his return reveals about Angelus, and talk about why this is yet another painful reminder of Angel's past and the guilt he still carries.

What did you think of Kate finally learning that the supernatural world exists and that Angel is a vampire? Do you understand her decision to back away from him, or do you think she’s being unfair? What do you think this episode reveals about Angel himself? Is he afraid of becoming Angelus again, or is he afraid that no matter how much good he does, he’ll never be able to outrun the damage he caused in the past? Let us know! Send us an email @[email protected] or slide into our DM’s over on instagram @revamped_rewatchpodcast

You can also as always explore the world left behind with Courtney’s on her 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. Also featuring 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!