Revamped: A Rewatch Podcast

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𝗦𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗼𝗻 3 𝐄𝐩𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐝𝐞 17:  “𝑬𝑵𝑬𝑴𝑰𝑬𝑺” 𝑭𝑻. 𝑻𝒂𝒃𝒃𝒚 𝑮𝒊𝒃𝒔𝒐𝒏

When temptation turns tactical, Faith and the Mayor set a trap to strip Angel of his soul, hoping to bring him over to their side. But Buffy and Giles have plans of their own, and with Angel’s help, they pull a fast one on Faith..deceiving her and exposing exactly where she stands on the line between good and evil.

Joined solo by Tabby Gibson of Becoming Buffy Podcast, the three of us dig into where Faith’s villain arc truly kicks off. We talk about Courtney being on edge the entire episode, fully convinced Angelus was back, and how Faith is over here blatantly lusting after him in the most cringe way while betraying Buffy yet again. Then she's hit and suprised with the twist ending revealing the whole thing was a setup to get the info the Scoobies needed and expose Faith. Tabby shares thoughtful reflections on Faith’s journey and how it connects to real life, while also pointing out just how juicy this episode really is. Brandon breaks down the layers of Faith’s morality and the psychology behind what led her to this almost inevitable outcome while also exploring the trauma Buffy goes through and what it might mean for her moving forward.

How do you all feel about Faith fully crossing sides and going up against Buffy? What did you think of her and Angel appearing together and how that tension plays out for Buffy emotionally? Did you love the ruse they pulled on Faith through that clever bit of deception that got them exactly what they needed? Let us know your thoughts and what stood out to you most about this episode by sending a DM over on IG: @revamped_rewatchpodcast or send an email to [email protected]

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!

You can listen to Tabby and her sisters (Leah & Sarah) discuss all 7 seasons of Buffy over on Becoming Buffy Podcast! 

If you love BuffyVerse podcasts & crave more content we highly recommend checking out our friends over at:

“Investigating Angel” 

“PROPHECY GIRLS”

“SLAYERFEST98”

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𝗦𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗼𝗻 3 𝐄𝐩𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐝𝐞 16 “𝑫𝑶𝑷𝑷𝑬𝑳𝑮𝑨𝑵𝑮𝑳𝑨𝑵𝑫”

When Anya attempts to reclaim her vengeance demon powers, a spell goes awry, bringing the alternate universe version of Vampire Willow into Sunnydale. The Scooby Gang must confront the chaos unleashed by this dark doppelgänger, leading to a deeper exploration of identity and self-perception.

This week we laugh our way through this Willow-centric episode, reveling in the hilarity Alyson Hannigan brings to her character and the return to the Wishverse through Vampire Willow and Anya. We talk Willow’s dual personality and personal growth, Buffy’s wicked reflexes, and how Faith might finally be pulling in some better energy for herself — even if it means being aligned on the wrong side of the fight.

Were you caught off guard by Faith’s new double-agent energy, playing both sides? How about the return of Vampire Willow? What do you think of Willow tapping into some not-so-“Old Reliable Dog Guiser” vibes while showing off her personal growth 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!

If you love BuffyVerse podcasts & crave more content we highly recommend checking out our friends over at:

“Becoming Buffy”

“Investigating Angel” 

“PROPHECY GIRLS”

&

“SLAYERFEST98”

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𝗦𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗼𝗻 3 𝐄𝐩𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐝𝐞 15: “𝑪𝑶𝑵𝑺𝑬𝑸𝑼𝑬𝑵𝑪𝑬𝑺” 

The aftermath of Faiths tragic mistake pushes Buffy and her to a breaking point. As Buffy tries to help her face what they’ve done, Faith begins slipping deeper into denial, defiance, and darkness. The Watchers’ Council tightens its grip, the Mayor sees an opening, and the fragile bond between the Slayers starts to fracture beyond repair culminating in the moment that will change them both forever.

You reap what you sow — and this week on Revamped we’re digging deep into the Consequences of Faith’s actions. We unpack her inability to cope with what she’s done and how frustrating it is to watch her dodge accountability, even as Buffy keeps showing up as a true friend — offering chance after chance for Faith to face her mistakes. We break down Angel’s role as the perfect mirror for Faith — the one person who knows what it means to fall into darkness and still fight for redemption. Courtney isn’t exactly shocked to see Faith drifting toward The Mayor, and we dive into why that move feels both inevitable and tragic. This episode sparks a bigger talk on moral reckoning — the ripple effect of a single choice, and how denial can be just as destructive as the act itself. It’s a true turning point where the Slayers’ paths finally split, setting the stage for everything that follows.

What do you think of this major shift in Faith’s arc? Did you see it coming or were you blind sighted by it? How do you feel about her turning to the Mayor and crossing over into darkness? Do you think Buffy shows a lot of care  and concern for Faith being helped and what did you think about Mr. Trick meeting his demise?

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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!

If you love BuffyVerse podcasts & crave more content we highly recommend checking out our friends over at:

“Becoming Buffy”

“Investigating Angel” 

“PROPHECY GIRLS”

&

“SLAYERFEST98”

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𝗦𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗼𝗻 3 𝐄𝐩𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐝𝐞 14: “𝑩𝑨𝑫 𝑮𝑰𝑹𝑳𝑺” 𝑭𝑻. 𝑻𝒀𝑳𝑬𝑹 𝑨𝑼𝑺𝑻𝑰𝑵 

Buffy finds herself swept up in Faith’s wild, reckless energy as the two Slayers grow closer, pushing boundaries both in their fight against evil and in their personal choices. What starts as a rush of freedom and rebellion quickly takes a darker turn, leaving consequences that neither Slayer can ignore. Meanwhile, new forces in Sunnydale complicate the Scoobies’ already dangerous world.

This week we’re joined once again by returning guest Tyler Austin (by his own request!) and get into the wild energy of thrill, recklessness and how it all spirals after that shocking moment when Faith takes a human life. Courtney shares her reactions to Faith’s entitled behavior & total lack of accountability, while we also meet Wesley, the new Watcher, and talk about how his presence mirrors Giles. Also how its great seeing the Slayers finally bond and have fun together… right before it all takes a turn. Plus, Brandon and Tyler share their mutual love for this standout episode that kicks off one of the most unforgettable arcs of the series!

How do you feel about Faith’s energy here and the shift it brings to her dynamic with Buffy? What do you make of their opposing mindsets as Slayers? Do you think Buffy was genuinely tempted by Faith’s way of living, or just caught up in the thrill of it? And of course…what are your first impressions of Wesley as the new Watcher and the mirroring between him and Giles?

Write in and let us know by sending a DM over on IG: @revamped_rewatchpodcast or send an email to [email protected]

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!

You can keep up with Tyler by following him on social media (IG) @ tyler_thevampireslayer and watch him live stream video games over on his youtube/twitch channel: TylerTheVampireSlayer

If you love BuffyVerse podcasts & crave more content we highly recommend checking out our friends over at:

“Becoming Buffy”

“Investigating Angel” 

“PROPHECY GIRLS”

&

“SLAYERFEST98”

HAPPY HALLOWEEN 2025 EVERYONE!!!!

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𝗦𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗼𝗻 3 𝐄𝐩𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐝𝐞 13: “𝑻𝑯𝑬 𝒁𝑬𝑷𝑷𝑶”  ft. Frank Bonacci

While the rest of the Scoobies are caught up in another world-ending crisis, Xander finds himself sidelined and searching for a way to matter. What starts as an effort to prove his worth soon pulls him into an unpredictable night of danger, temptation, and unlikely choices that test just how much the “ordinary guy” can handle.

This week we’re re-joined by Frank Bonacci to cover the wildly fun next Xander-centric episode! Hear our banter on Xander trying to find his “THING,” Courtney’s reactions to him and Faith’s hot hook-up, and how the gang are battling the Hellmouth’s demons..again! This one’s comedy gold, and having Frank back with us really elevated it as we dive into an episode where Xander takes the spotlight, we assess his inner world and finally spread nothing but the positive vibes for him!

What did you think about the Hellmouth re-opening and being revisited along with Faith’s being a part of it? Were you into Xander’s solo adventure and all the ridiculous chaos that came with it? What do you think about him hooking up with Faith? And do you enjoy the take on how sometimes the one who seems unnecessary ends up being the one who saves the day?

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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!

Follow Frank on Instagram @hortmortigan to keep up with him!

If you love BuffyVerse podcasts & crave more content we highly recommend checking out our friends over at:

“Becoming Buffy”

“Investigating Angel” 

“PROPHECY GIRLS”

“ALL BRONZE, NO BRAINS” &

“SLAYERFEST98”

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𝗦𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗼𝗻 3 𝐄𝐩𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐝𝐞 12: “𝑯𝑬𝑳𝑷𝑳𝑬𝑺𝑺” 

For Buffy’s 18th birthday, what should be a milestone of celebration twists into terror when her Slayer powers begin to fade, leaving her exposed and vulnerable. Turning to Giles for answers, she learns he’s been secretly drugging her as part of an ancient Slayer rite of passage—a brutal test that pits her, powerless, against a deranged vampire in a fight for survival. 

This week we get to really feel scared! Hear our thoughts and Courtney’s genuine fear for Buffy’s life — from feeling completely unsettled by Kralik to questioning what’s going on with Giles. Keeping up with the tradition of gut wrenching horror, we unpack yet another birthday gone wrong for Buffy, unpack the Watchers Council and their abusive control over Slayers, and celebrate how even without her powers, Buffy manages to outsmart her foe with pure resourcefulness. 

What did you all think of the Cruciamentum and the way Buffy had to go through it powerless? Does this change how you see the Watchers Council now that we know what kind of tests they put their Slayers through? And where are you landing on Giles here — torn between duty and the love he clearly has for Buffy?

Write in and let us know by sending a DM over on IG: @revamped_rewatchpodcast or send an email to [email protected]

Explore the world left behind over on Courtneys podcast:

“Echoes of Elsewhere: An Urban Exploration” available wherever you get your pods!

If you love BuffyVerse podcasts & crave more content we highly recommend checking out our friends over at:

“Becoming Buffy”

“Investigating Angel” 

“PROPHECY GIRLS”

“ALL BRONZE, NO BRAINS” &

“SLAYERFEST98”

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𝗦𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗼𝗻 3 𝐄𝐩𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐝𝐞 11: “𝑮𝑰𝑵𝑮𝑬𝑹𝑩𝑹𝑬𝑨𝑫” 

When Joyce decides to tag along on one of Buffy’s nightly patrols, she stumbles onto something she isn’t prepared for: the bodies of two murdered children. Horrified, she launches a crusade to “take back Sunnydale,” rallying the town’s parents into an old-fashioned witch hunt. While Buffy and her friends investigate, the adults grow increasingly hostile—culminating in Joyce herself leading a mob to burn Buffy, Willow, and Amy at the stake.

Join us for a good ole burning at the stake, because hysteria in Sunnydale has officially hit a new level. We die at Joyce suddenly ghost-whispering with her dead kids, wig at the fact that parents are the real ones to fear, and break down how the whole idea of individuality literally goes up in flames. We lean into themes of widespread panic, pulling from real-world echoes like the satanic panic and the Salem witch trials. From folklore turning into pitchforks and torches, to laughing way too hard at Willow’s mom not even knowing Buffy’s name, this one has it all. Plus—Courtney’s geeking out over the German folklore roots, while Brandon’s a little too thrilled with Amy the rats cuteness. 

What do you think of this twist in fairytale lore? Do you like the hysteria presented to us and the use of Joyce as sort of villian in this one?

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Explore the world left behind over on Courtneys podcast:

“Echoes of Elsewhere: An Urban Exploration” available wherever you get your pods!

If you love BuffyVerse podcasts & crave more content we highly recommend checking out our friends over at:

“Becoming Buffy”

“Investigating Angel” 

“PROPHECY GIRLS”

“ALL BRONZE, NO BRAINS” &

“SLAYERFEST98”

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𝗦𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗼𝗻 3 𝐄𝐩𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐝𝐞 10: “𝑨𝑴𝑬𝑵𝑫𝑺”

With Special Guest- 𝑰𝑵𝑽𝑬𝑺𝑻𝑰𝑮𝑨𝑻𝑰𝑵𝑮 𝑨𝑵𝑮𝑬𝑳 𝑷𝑶𝑫𝑪𝑨𝑺𝑻 (SARAH & LEA)

It’s Christmas in Sunnydale, but for Angel there’s no peace on earth. Haunted by visions of his past victims, he finds himself tormented by a dark force — the First Evil. As Willow and Oz navigate the fragile tension of their relationship, Buffy becomes drawn into Angel’s spiral fighting to save him from himself

This week we’re joined by our friends Sarah and Lea from the Investigating Angel Podcast to revisit Angel’s torturous holiday season! Courtney shares her first impressions of the First Evil and its chilling choice to appear as Jenny Calendar, while we explore what Christmas on the Hellmouth looks like. From raunchy discussions of dream sex to everyone’s take on what “making amends” really means for each character, this episode covers it all. 

Lea does her best to dodge spoilers (with mixed results), Sarah brings sharp insights and layers of symbolism, and Brandon mixes thematic analysis with some wonderfully unhinged observations.

Expect big laughs, thoughtful takes, memories and plenty of festive Buffyverse chaos —

‘tis the season, or whatever that means. 

What did you think of this one? Do you enjoy the Christmas Carol vibes that Amends leans into? How do you feel about this deep dive into Angel’s journey — and that moment with Buffy at the end? Does it get you teary-eyed like it does me? Are we all happy Oz and Willow are finally back together? Oh and ANGEL OR STAR? 😉 👼⭐️🎄

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Explore the world left behind over on Courtneys podcast:

“Echoes of Elsewhere: An Urban Exploration” available wherever you get your pods!

**Listen to all five seasons of ANGEL with Sarah and Lea at INVESTIGATING ANGEL PODCAST 

**You can also catch all seven seasons of Buffy the Vampire Slayer over on Becoming Buffy Podcast with Sarah and her sisters Tabby & Leah! 

Be sure to follow both social medias as well to keep up with all future content! 

If you love BuffyVerse podcasts & crave more content we highly recommend checking out our friends over at:

“PROPHECY GIRLS”

“ALL BRONZE, NO BRAINS” &

“SLAYERFEST98”

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𝗦𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗼𝗻 3 𝐄𝐩𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐝𝐞 9: “𝑻𝑯𝑬 𝑾𝑰𝑺𝑯” 

Still reeling from her breakup with Xander, Cordelia decides all her problems began the moment Buffy came to Sunnydale. When she vents to new student Anya and carelessly wishes that Buffy had never arrived, she discovers too late that Anya is a vengeance demon who grants such desires. Cordelia is thrust into a dark alternate reality where Sunnydale is ruled by vampires, Buffy is nowhere to be found, and nothing is the same—in the worst possible way.

This week on Revamped, the old adage “be careful what you wish for” rings true as Courtney is fascinated by Sunnydale’s dark alternate reality, we’re shaken by the shock of Cordelia’s death and the downfall of nearly everyone else as we revel in the Master’s return and our vamped-out Scoobies. We find the message is clear: without Buffy, there is no saving Sunnydale—and Brandon brings us home on the parallels, mirroring and above all the importance of why Buffy matters. 

I’d love to hear what you all think—does this one rank high on your list like it does for me? How did you feel about the alternate Sunnydale created by a single wish? Were you surprised to see the Master again? Do you enjoy Vampire Willow & Xander along with the introduction of Anya? and finally.. that closing sequence—does it hit you in the feels? 

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Explore the world left behind over on Courtneys podcast:

“Echoes of Elsewhere: An Urban Exploration” available wherever you get your pods!

&

If you love BuffyVerse podcasts & crave more content we  highly recommend checking out our friends over at:

“BECOMING BUFFY”

“PROPHECY GIRLS”

“INVESTIGATING ANGEL”

“ALL BRONZE, NO BRAINS”

“SLAYERFEST98”

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𝗦𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗼𝗻 3 𝐄𝐩𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐝𝐞 8: “𝑳𝑶𝑽𝑬𝑹𝑺 𝑾𝑨𝑳𝑲” 

Spike returns to Sunnydale, heartbroken and freshly dumped by Drusilla, and quickly turns his misery into mayhem. In a desperate bid to win Dru back, he kidnaps Willow and Xander, forcing Willow to perform a love spell. As Buffy and Angel reluctantly team up with Spike to save their friends, Oz and Cordelia stumble onto the rescue—only to discover Willow and Xander’s betrayal in the worst possible moment.

This week on Revamped, it’s the walk of the lovers… packed with heartbreak, truth bombs, and one hell of a return. We dive into the consequences of cheating and exposed secrets, while celebrating Spike’s perfect placement as both chaos agent and truth-teller, calling out Buffy and Angel in ways no one else dares. We laughed nonstop at his moments with Joyce, felt every ounce of Cordelia’s heartbreak, and admit we’re ultimately grateful she and Xander are done for good.

How does this one make you all feel about everything going on, do you enjoy spikes return? Are you glad the affair was revealed? Did they get you with the cordelia death scare first time watching? What do you think of Buffy and Angel at this point?

Write in and let us know by sending a DM over on IG: @revamped_rewatchpodcast or send an email to [email protected]

Explore the world left behind over on Courtneys podcast:

“Echoes of Elsewhere: An Urban Exploration” available wherever you get your pods!

&

If you love BuffyVerse podcasts & crave more content we  highly recommend checking out our friends over at:

“BECOMING BUFFY”

“PROPHECY GIRLS”

“INVESTIGATING ANGEL”

“ALL BRONZE, NO BRAINS!”

“SLAYERFEST98”