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𝐒𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐨𝐧 1 𝐄𝐩𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐝𝐞 10: “𝑷𝑨𝑹𝑻𝑰𝑵𝑮 𝑮𝑰𝑭𝑻𝑺”

Still reeling from Doyle's sacrifice, Angel struggles to move forward when a frightened demon seeks his help while Cordelia discovers that Doyle left her with one final gift. As a dangerous predator hunts supernatural abilities across Los Angeles, Angel is reunited with an unexpected face from Sunnydale, forcing the team to confront grief, purpose, and what comes next for Angel Investigations.

This week we're joined by Stacey from Hyperion Horrors, making her Revamped debut and becoming our very first guest for Angel coverage!

And what an episode to join us for cause WESLEY IS IN THE HOUSE!!!

Hear our excitement over Wesley joining Angel Investigations, the love and hype Brandon and Stacey have for the character, and why Alexis Denisof is so outstanding in the role, while Courtney shares her thoughts on his return to the Buffyverse and the continuation of his character arc.

Join us as we explore the team's grief in the wake of Doyle's death, discuss Cordelia receiving the gift (or curse?) of his visions, enjoy Angel's signature snark, and talk about why Barney is such a damn good villain.

Did you all assume Cordelia got the visions during that kiss before you made it to this episode? Do you feel they brushed by everyone’s grief or did they give it what it deserved? Do you think this was the best direction for Cordelia's character? Did Doyle make the right call by passing the visions on to her? And what do you think about Wesley officially joining Angel Investigations? Let us know. We'd love to hear your thoughts.

Email us at [email protected] or send us a message on IG and be sure to follow @revamped_rewatchpodcast 

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. Also featuring 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!

You can follow Stacey on Instagram under account: hyperionhorrors to keep up with her and checkout her Buffyverse enamel pins and purchase one for me too when you order something for yourself! ;) 

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𝐒𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐨𝐧 4 𝐄𝐩𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐝𝐞 10: “𝑯𝑼𝑺𝑯”

A mysterious silence falls over Sunnydale, leaving the entire town unable to speak. As Buffy and the Scoobies investigate a series of gruesome murders connected to a group of eerie fairy tale creatures known as The Gentlemen, Buffy and Riley are forced to confront hidden parts of their lives neither has been ready to reveal. With the Gentlemen collecting hearts and the body count rising, the gang races to uncover how to stop creatures that can only be defeated by the very thing they've stolen.

This week, we're joined by new friend Kailah Peters (and her cat, Binx!) to discuss one of the most beloved episodes of Buffy the Vampire Slayer. Hear Courtney's reactions during her first-ever watch of "Hush" as we break down what makes this episode such a standout for both the fandom and ourselves, react to Buffy and Riley discovering each other's secrets, and laugh our way through all things Spike.

Kailah may have a slight crush on the Gentlemen, while the three of us spend plenty of time roasting their minions... lackeys... henchmen... adhd toddlers??? Along the way, we chat about the importance of communication in everyday life, why the Gentlemen are anything but gentle, and the revelation that Giles is apparently carrying around some travel-worthy Big D energy. 

Is this one of your favorite Buffy episodes? How do you feel about the show stripping away dialogue and telling the story in such a unique way? What do you think of the Gentlemen? And what are your thoughts on Buffy and Riley finally coming face to face and seeing each other for who they really are? Share your thoughts with us by emailing us at [email protected] or send us a message on IG and be sure to follow @revamped_rewatchpodcast !!

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. Also featuring 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!

You can find Kailah on instagram under account: k.p.written to keep up with her and see all her Buffy related content! 

If you’re in the Chicago area please do go see her comedy poetry show “GIGGLE HOUR” at the Lincoln Lodge /Follow on IG: giggle.hour 

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𝐒𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐨𝐧 1 𝐄𝐩𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐝𝐞 9: “𝑯𝑬𝑹𝑶”

After Doyle receives a vision involving a group of hunted demon refugees, Angel Investigations gets pulled into a dangerous conflict with a ruthless enemy. As the team races to help the refugees escape, Doyle is forced to confront parts of himself and his past that he's spent years avoiding.

Two sad episodes in a row!? 😭

Join us this week as we discuss Doyle quite literally taking one for the team and why that sacrifice was such an important part of his arc. Hear Courtney’s thoughts on his death and departure from the series, along with our reflections on how having Doyle as part of the team helped shape both Cordelia and Angel along the way. We also talk about Doyle finally stepping into the hero he always had the potential to be, why his final act of redemption hits so hard, and the lasting legacy he leaves behind for Angel Investigations.

How did you feel about Doyle's exit from the series? Did his sacrifice work for you emotionally, or do you wish we would've gotten more time with the character before his story came to an end? Were you disappointed that Doyle and Cordelia never really got the chance to explore where their relationship might have gone, especially after finally getting some honesty between them in this episode? And what do you make of the Scourge and the episode's larger themes? Do you see the story as a metaphor for prejudice and racism, or is there another reading of the episode that stands out to you?

Share your thoughts and tell us what you may or may not like about this episode by emailing us— 

[email protected] or send us a message on IG and be sure to follow @revamped_rewatchpodcast 

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. Also featuring 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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𝐒𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐨𝐧 4 𝐄𝐩𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐝𝐞 9: “𝑺𝑶𝑴𝑬𝑻𝑯𝑰𝑵𝑮 𝑩𝑳𝑼𝑬”

Heartbroken over Oz’s departure, Willow turns to magic to ease her pain, but her spell goes wrong, causing her words to reshape reality. As her grief spirals out of control, the gang is left dealing with increasingly strange and unpredictable consequences.

Living for this episode’s coverage! From laughing at Giles’ clever remarks while blind to Buffy & Spike’s duel dynamic as they constantly snark at each other, we had a lot of fun with this one. Courtney shares her love for the chaos and the pure shock factor of our newly engaged Slayer and vampire couple. Hear our thoughts on Willow’s magic once again going wrong and the impact it has on the gang, D’Hoffryn’s return, and how Anya’s place in the show is really starting to click.

Is this one a favorite of yours? Are you surprised another one of Willows spells has gone all wonky? Were you glad for it so we could get the hilarity that is this episode? What would you will so if you could cast this spell and have it work? 

Let us know what you love about this episode by emailing us— [email protected] or send us a message on IG and be sure to follow @revamped_rewatchpodcast !!

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. Also featuring 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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𝐒𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐨𝐧 1 𝐄𝐩𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐝𝐞 8: “𝑰 𝑾𝑰𝑳𝑳 𝑹𝑬𝑴𝑬𝑴𝑩𝑬𝑹 𝒀𝑶𝑼”

When a battle with a powerful demon restores Angel’s humanity, he’s given a chance to live a normal life and be with Buffy. But as the consequences of that choice become clear, Angel is forced to make an impossible decision that will change everything.

We've finally arrived at the most heartbreaking BANGEL episode in the Buffyverse.

Join our discussion and hear Courtney's reactions to Angel becoming human for a day, spending that day in bliss with Buffy, and finally getting a taste of the life they've both always wanted. Of course, it all goes to shit and our thoughts shift to the reasons why it can never be, how this adds yet another layer to Angel's endless suffering, and even theorize about what exactly the Oracles do in their downtime when people aren't showing up asking life-altering questions.

Listen to our thoughts on everything as we do our best to bring some fun to one of the most gut-wrenching episodes of Angel ever produced... one we unfortunately will never forget.. :’(

Does this one go down in Buffyverse history for you as a top episode!? How you do you feel over Buffy experiencing this but never being able to remember a moment of it.. and Angel having to remember every single drop of this day. Do you agree with Angels decision?

Share your thoughts and tell us what you may or may not like about this episode by emailing us— 

[email protected] or send us a message on IG and be sure to follow @revamped_rewatchpodcast 

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𝐒𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐨𝐧 4 𝐄𝐩𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐝𝐞 8 : “𝑷𝑨𝑵𝑮𝑺”

When a construction site uncovers an old Sunnydale mission, the spirit of a wronged Chumash warrior is unleashed, targeting those connected to the town’s past. As Buffy and the gang struggle to stop the attacks, tensions rise over how to handle the situation, and an unexpected visit from Angel adds another layer to an already tense Thanksgiving.

Join us for Thanksgiving in June with this mostly hilarious take on the holiday as we discuss the trivial aspects of cultural misrepresentation and why this episode hasn't aged particularly well over the years. We live for Spike's new dynamic on the series and weigh in on Angel's return to Sunnydale, along with his decision to keep the visit from Buffy. Hear us talk food, Anya's thirst for Angel, and just how gross Xander looks in this one..post dig site. 

What do you guys think of Angel returning for this episode? Are you pro thanksgiving or not? What are your fav thanksgiving food staples, what needs to be on your table!? Would you show up to watch Xander dig?

Let us know what you love about this episode by emailing us— [email protected] or send us a message on IG and be sure to follow @revamped_rewatchpodcast !!

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. Also featuring 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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𝐒𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐨𝐧 1 𝐄𝐩𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐝𝐞 7: “𝑻𝑯𝑬 𝑩𝑨𝑪𝑯𝑬𝑳𝑶𝑹 𝑷𝑨𝑹𝑻𝒀”

When Doyle’s estranged wife reappears, engaged to a seemingly charming man, old feelings resurface just as Angel uncovers a dangerous secret behind the fiancé’s family. As a bizarre bachelor party takes a deadly turn, Doyle is forced to confront his past and decide where he truly stands.

This week Doyle takes the spotlight.. hear our thoughts on receiving some much needed Doyle lore, how Cordelia is growing as a person since moving to L.A. and the silliness that is this demon families brain eating tradish! Not to mention Doyle having a wife, her soon to be husband 100% thinking about leaving her for sexy ANGEL along with our realizations of how Doyle and Angel mirror each other with their troubled lives. GRAB YOUR KFC, SHRIMP FORKS AND PORNOGRAPHIC PICTIONARY cause we made this one well worth the listen! 

What do you guys think about this extra layer added to Doyle and his backstory?

And the added oniony layers to Cordelia as shes opening up to the idea of Doyle romantically?  

Share your thoughts and tell us what you may or may not like about this episode by emailing us— 

[email protected] or send us a message on IG and be sure to follow @revamped_rewatchpodcast 

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. Also featuring 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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𝐒𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐨𝐧 4 𝐄𝐩𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐝𝐞 8: “𝑻𝑯𝑬 𝑰𝑵𝑰𝑻𝑰𝑨𝑻𝑰𝑽𝑬”

When Spike escapes from a secret government facility after being implanted with a device that prevents him from harming humans, Buffy and her friends must deal with his unexpected return. Meanwhile, Riley’s connection to a hidden military operation is revealed, hinting at a larger threat operating beneath Sunnydale.

A hoot and a half this one is.. join us as we theorize when tf this military operation began beneath Sunny D & if it’s just a drug cover up for dear old Joyce Summers. Also hear Courtneys new thoughts on Riley and the reveal of him being one of the commando soldiers we’ve been seeing on campus since the start of the season..along with him falling for Buffy, Spike being chipped and unable to harm humans and finally cheer with us over Parkers face getting hella what it deserved!

Do you guys enjoy this one? How did you react to the reveal of Riley and Maggie Walsh being part of the initiative, did you see it coming or were you as surprised as us on OG watch? Do you love what ill loosely call the fight scene with Harmony & Xander? Did you absolutely 100% positively over the moon LOVE the fact that Parker got decked in the face by Riley? What do you all think about spike becoming chipped and unable to harm humans? 

Let us know what you love about this episode by emailing us— [email protected] or send us a message on IG and be sure to follow @revamped_rewatchpodcast !!

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. Also featuring 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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𝐒𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐨𝐧 1 𝐄𝐩𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐝𝐞 6: “𝑺𝑬𝑵𝑺𝑬 & 𝑺𝑬𝑵𝑺𝑰𝑻𝑰𝑽𝑰𝑻𝒀”

“When a mob boss targets Kate Lockley for revenge, a mysterious sensitivity training seminar at the police precinct begins stripping officers of their emotional control. As the department spirals into forced vulnerability, Angel must uncover the supernatural force behind it before the situation turns deadly.”

A surprisingly strong Kate-centered episode, this week we resonate HARD with her daddy issues…for very valid reasons. We break down Kate’s complicated relationship with her father, the emotional walls built by policing and authority systems, and how the episode questions whether becoming hardened and detached is really necessary to “do the job.” We talk Angel being hilariously affected by this week’s magic mojo, Cordelia and Doyle trying to manage everyone’s breakdowns, and why this episode ended up being way more emotionally layered than expected.

What do you guys think about this episode? How do you guys feel about the emotional angle? And emotional Angel? Lol

How do you feel about Kate and whats shes dealing with and how her father treats her? Do you think theres validity in the way he’s shut down on her? Or is he just a plain and simple capital A- asshole. 

How are we feeling about Wolfram and harts presence resurfacing also and how continue to see they could be major players as villains on this series? 

Share your thoughts and tell us what you may or may not like about this episode by emailing us— 

[email protected] or send us a message on IG and be sure to follow @revamped_rewatchpodcast 

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𝐒𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐨𝐧 4 𝐄𝐩𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐝𝐞 6: “𝑾𝑰𝑳𝑫 𝑨𝑻 𝑯𝑬𝑨𝑹𝑻”

After sensing a connection with mysterious singer Veruca, Oz discovers she shares his werewolf curse, forcing him to confront a darker side of himself he can no longer control. As his bond with Veruca intensifies, Oz’s relationship with Willow begins to unravel, leading to a devastating choice that changes everything.

Why do all good things come to an end? This week we’re left heartbroken alongside Willow as we discuss one of Buffy’s most emotional season four episodes. We weigh in on our heavy, and definitely debatable thoughts surrounding Oz’s betrayal, the expansion of the werewolf mythology, and the surprisingly strong performance from Veruca despite all of us absolutely hating her. Courtney also shares her thoughts on saying goodbye to one of her favorite characters as Wild at Heart changes the course of Willow’s journey moving forward.

Let us know how this episode made or makes you feel!? Did you like the storyline with Veruca and how it played out? Do you agree with willows comment on this being like payback or was that in the moment heated comebacks? 

Do you think oz and veruca are eternal soulmates as delusional Paige moss insinuates? 

Overall, what do you think of Oz’s departure from the series? 

Give us your thoughts, tell us what you love about this episode by emailing us— [email protected] or send us a message on IG and be sure to follow @revamped_rewatchpodcast !!

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. Also featuring 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!