Content Warning: discussion of police brutality, acts of violence, and racism 

“No, I don't think 'urgh' is the magic word, if one would *call* it a word. And even then it's certainly not a magic one."

The Scooby Duo rip into this episode that plays police brutality and sensitivity training for laughs. Kara’s background as a prosecutor really comes in handy illuminating some of the realities of the criminal justice system. The wide ranging tangents include: infomercials, Mad Men, Nickelodeon Slime, Jane Austen, media depictions of daddy issues, Herb Saunders from Baltimore, gangsters at the gym, rape culture, diet culture, the patriarchy (of course), the history of policing, art vs. commerce, David Tenant, and weasely lawyers, and we have a Still Slaying first, a double “Does Not Still Slay.”

Next time, we’ll be covering Buffy, Season 4, Episode 6,  “Wild at Heart.”

Be a rainbow… not a painbow. 

Keep Slaying!

News Links/Referenced Links

Original WB Promo for Sense and Sensitivity

The History of American Police Brutality - https://thenationaltriallawyers.org/article/the-history-of-american-police-brutality/

Police Violence overview on Amnesty International - https://www.amnesty.org/en/what-we-do/police-brutality/

Article “War on Drugs Policing and Police Brutality” by Hannah LF Cooper in Volume 50, 2015 - Issue 8-9: Fifty Years Later: Ongoing Flaws and Unfinished Business - 

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4800748/

Information on the Ruby Ridge Standoff - 

https://www.britannica.com/event/Ruby-Ridge

Information on the Waco Seige - 

https://www.britannica.com/event/Waco-siege

Information on the 1996 arson of black churches - 

https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2015/06/18/us/19blackchurch.html

Information on the murder of James Byrd - 

https://www.britannica.com/event/murder-of-James-Byrd-Jr

Information on the assault of Abner Louima - 

https://www.wnyc.org/story/twenty-years-later-look-back-nypd-assault-abner-louima-and-what-it-means-today/

Information on the killing of Tyisha Miller - 

https://oxfordaasc.com/display/10.1093/acref/9780195301731.001.0001/acref-9780195301731-e-50609

Information on the killing of Amadou Diallo - 

https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/amadou-diallo-killed-by-police-new-york-city

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Content Warning: discussion of domestic abuse and abusive relationships.

“The man doesn’t have a mirror. Like it would kill him to not see himself?”

Penny, Sam and returning guest Becky go deeper than they anticipated about this relatively lighthearted Cordelia-focused episode about the difficulties of finding an affordable unhaunted apartment in Los Angeles. The trio cover a range of topics, as usual, such as classified ads in newspapers, the history of the word “Bitch,” the demon economy, demon law firms, which demons we would vote for, interventions, change, truth, violence against demons, Squid Game, the comfort in moral simplicity, subverted expectations, preferred ghost roommates, and ghostbusters.  

Next time, we’ll be covering Angel, Season 1, Episode 6,  “Sense and Sensitivity.”

Embrace your inner BITCH and Keep Slaying!

News Links/Referenced Links

Original WB Promo for Rm w/aVu

Becky’s “What’s On Tonight” podcast:

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/whats-on-tonight-podcast-the-pitt-season-1-episode-7/id1776483708?i=1000693861775

A Brief History of the Word “Bitch,” Necessitated by Benedict Cumberbitch | by Amanda Montell

“Archetypes” podcast from Megan Markle:

https://open.spotify.com/show/6UfyXZgVAUX1UzF8j5L72t?si=b1d9904ff32f46f4

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“Giles, don't make Cave-Slayer unhappy.”

The Scooby Duo is back and revels in this silly episode, with topics ranging from running into exes, the evolutionary purpose of beauty, elitism, Xander’s Hogwarts house, Freudian psychology, consent, Wedding Crashers, Xander’s best moments, aspirational hair, nasty cocktails, and reboot news.   

Next time, we’ll be covering Angel, Season 1, Episode 5, “Rm w/a Vu.”

Keep Slaying!

News Links/Referenced Links

Original Trailer/WB Promo: Buffy “Beer Bad” Original Promo

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“Oh, yeah? Well... so's your face!”

Things are a bit lighter this week for the Slay Squad as they accompany the scoobies to a Frat House Halloween Party. This is Sunnydale, so the party is upended by an accidentally invited demon. Penny and Kara power through some tech problems to discuss the spooky antics of Gachnar. The conversation topics include Fight Club, the Yankees, confidence, cultural appropriation, the lack of diversity in Sunnydale, sidekicks, Halloween, and fear, fear and more fear. 

Next time, we’ll be covering Buffy, Season 4, Episode 5, “Beer Bad.”

Keep Slaying!

News Links/Referenced Links

Original Trailer/WB Promo: Buffy “Fear, Itself” Original Promo

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Content Warning: Discussion of torture and violence against women in many forms, including sexual violence, stalking, dometic and intimate partner violence and rape culture.

“I don't know about you, but I had a nice day. You know, except for the bulk of it where I was nearly tortured to death.”

Slay Squad is doubling down on the quest for redemption this week and covering two episodes at once. Penny and Sam dig into these dark stories of violence with as much good cheer as possible, enjoying the chemistry between Spike and Angel. Cordy and Doyle and a guest star visit from Oz. The conversation meanders through queer coding, torture tropes and depictions of torture in popular media, Jack Bauer and 24, Criminal Minds, The Walking Dead, the allure of power, ring sizes, vigilante names, Team Cap, the bear vs man debate, Gisele Pelicot, Daniel Sloss, Unbelievable on Netflix (go watch it and show it to the men in your life), and how Doyle needs Queer Eye. 

The Slay Squad shares some personal thoughts on current events in the US. 

Next time, we’ll be covering BTVS, Season 4, Episode 4, “Fear Itself.”

Keep Slaying!

News Links/Referenced Links

Original Trailers/WB Promos: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-3sFhQlfvvc

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZkoiSNR_s6M

Some Helpful "Buffy The Vampire Slayer" Quotes To Get You Through The Day

Rape Culture Pyramid - 11th Principle: Consent!

C is for Consent || Read with me

U.S. Senate report on CIA torture - Wikipedia

Violence against women (statistics from the World Health Organization) 

Resources for Survivors of Stalking and Cyberstalking | RAINN

Stalking | Office for Victims of Crime

Overview of Stalking | National Institute of Justice

Paladin – National Stalking Advocacy Service

Domestic Violence Statistics - The Hotline

Do you know the 8 Step Timeline in Domestic Abuse Homicides?

Memo Regarding the Torture and Military Interrogation of Alien Unlawful Combatants Held Outside the United States | American Civil Liberties Union

Evidence Does Not Support the Use of the Death Penalty | Scientific American

DOES THE DEATH PENALTY DETER CRIME? | Amnesty International

Review: 'Why Torture Doesn't Work: The Neuroscience of Interrogation' | Brennan Center for Justice

Telegram ‘rape chat groups’ with up to 70,000 members uncovered

Dozens of men found guilty in Gisèle Pelicot mass rape trial that shocked France

Comedian Daniel Sloss Tells Men to Hold Other Men Accountable

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“Fabric Softener”

The Slay Squad starts off in the 90s discussing international gains for democracy and colonization then dive into the confusion of dating when you’re young… and when you’re old. Kara, Penny and Sam offer the wisdom of their own experiences and admit to each having fallen for their own Parker. The discussion also covers the fashion, red sheets, unwanted touching, toenails, pool, vampire rules, toxic relationships, Veronica Mars, door locks, Florida, child actors, angry puppies, Shakespeare, and, of course, some light objectification of Giles, 

Next time, we’ll be covering Angel, Season 1, Episode 3, “In the Dark.”

Keep Slaying!

News Links/Referenced Links

Original Trailer/WB Promo: Buffy “The Harsh Light of Day” Promo 

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Angel: “It’ll be out there. It’s got to keep trying to make a connection.”

Cordelia: “Why?”

Angel: “Because that’s what lonely people do.”

Kara, Sam and Penny dive headfirst into the dating scene in 1999 Los Angeles, swapping war stories from the the trials, tribulations and dangers of dating. 

The trio’s conversation meanders through the episode and hits on tropes of Film Noir, pick-up lines, LGBTQ+ representation, The 100, Sex Education, Heartstopper, Squid Games, The Walking Dead, Agatha All Along, Angel’s preference for blondes, shipping, the hate for Kate, condoms and safer sex amid the AIDS crisis of the 90s, the bisexual vampires of True Blood and Interview with a Vampire, Gladiator II, Batman, hair care, dress codes, burrowing,   and loneliness. 

Next time, we’ll be covering Buffy season 4, episode 3, “The Harsh Light of Day” 

Keep Slaying!

News Links/Referenced Links

Original Trailer/WB Promo: Angel “Lonely Heart” Promo

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“Kathy's evil. I'm an evil fighter. It's simple. I'm gonna have to kill her.”

Sam joins the podcast and the trio dive head first into dorm life at UC Sunnydale. The conversation wanders through a series of topics, including gum, Cape Cod, coastal Maine and lighthouses, neurodivergent demons, aggressive milk-drinking, that Peloton commercial, the Boston Museum of Bad Art (link below), romantic gestures, NYC subways, New Orleans, Swifties, reboots, payphones, predators, aliens, and evil toenails.

Next time, we’ll be covering Angel, Season 1, Episode 2, “Lonely Hearts.”

Keep Slaying!

News Links/Referenced Links

Original Trailer/WB Promo: Buffy Living Conditions Promo

Museum Of Bad Art

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“I don't wanna share my feelings. I don't wanna open up. I wanna find the guy who killed Tina, and I wanna look him in the eye. Then I'm gonna share my feelings.”

Angel arrives in Los Angeles seeking redemption for his past sins, determined to help those in need. He rescues a woman named Buffy from a group of demons, showcasing his abilities and commitment to fighting evil. Angel meets Cordelia Chase, a former Sunnydale High student now struggling in LA, who reluctantly offers him assistance. Doyle, a half-demon with visions of people in danger, joins Angel, guiding him toward those who need help. By the end of the episode, Angel decides to stay in LA and dedicate himself to becoming a champion for the helpless, setting the stage for the series' central mission.

Next time, we’ll be covering Buffy Season 4, Episode 2, “Living Conditions”

Keep Slaying!

News Links/Referenced Links

Angel Unaired Pilot: Angel - 0x01 - Unaired Pilot

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“I’m nice to meet.”

The Scooby Duo are back and happy to be diving into the fourth season of Buffy the Vampire Slayer with “The Freshman.”

We accompany Buffy through her first few days at UC Sunnydale,  buying overpriced textbooks, signing up for classes, being intimidated by mean professors and annoyed by a perky roommate, and Sunday. Penny and Kara are back to their tangents like not a day has passed, including: use of cell phones in movie theaters, M. Night Shyamalan, doping in baseball, antitrust law, political subject matter, Wicked, Pedro Pascal, college life, posters, vampire logistics, and audience psychology.  

Next time, we’ll be covering Angel, Season 1, Episode 1, “City of…”

Keep Slaying!

News Links/Referenced Links

Original Trailer/WB Promo: Buffy the Vampire Slayer - The Freshman 4x01 Promo

Sarah Michelle Gellar Is Now Open to Return for a ‘Buffy the Vampire Slayer’ Reboot: ‘We Need Those Heroes, I Think, More So Than Ever’

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