Still Slaying: a Buffy-verse podcast

"I know it's complicated. I'm aware that my graduation may be, among other things, posthumous. But what if I stop the Ascension. What if I capture Faith?"

Back after our hiatus and really excited to discuss the final episodes of BTVS Season 3. With Choices, Kara and Penny get into it about Kerouac, the college selection process, core trauma, how much Wesley should shut up, Cordelia’s senioritis, the multiverse, and appropriate heist fashion.

Next time, we’ll be covering Season 3, Episode 20, “The Prom.” We’ll be sharing some of our own Prom pictures and memories and we’d love for you to join in. Send us pictures of your own Prom (or school formal) and let us know if we can share them on Instagram and Facebook! What was the theme? Who did you go with? What was the music?  

Keep Slaying!

News Links/Referenced Links
Original Trailer/WB Promo: Buffy Choices Promo
TPN Commentary on “Choices”: Choices • S03E19 • TPN's Buffy Guide 
The Happy Wanderer: The Happy Wanderer
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“No one else exists either. Buffy is all of us. We think. Therefore, she is.”


Content warning: discussion of gun violence, school shootings, and suicide 
If you want to skip the main discussion of the Columbine shooting, it starts at 00:04:50 and ends around 00:16:11. Additional discussion of school gun violence occurs from 01:19:38 to 01:41:56.

This episode holds up remarkably well. Along with some serious messages about pain and compassion and empathy, it delivers some classic quips and hilarious character moments. The Scooby Duo bond over metaphoric runs and stumbles in their careers, always irresistible to our opponents, and go on to talk about Saint Buffy, demon eczema, the best superpowers, chicken and stars, cow print pajamas, Othello, Band Candy, individualism, assumptions, isolation, emotional intelligence, jealousy, reflections, Tiger King, Aladdin, Lawrence Olivier, Shakespeare in the Park, compassion fatigue, Jell-O, risk, alcohol abuse, man vs. bear, Cocaine Bear, the color yellow, Walk Like an Egyptian, British slang, and room temperature milk.

Next time, we’ll be covering Season 3, Episode 19, “Choices.”

Keep Slaying!


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If you or someone you know is experiencing suicidal thoughts, there are many resources available. 

Original Trailer/WB Promo: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m5V8xyPyzG0 

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“I’ve got two words that are gonna make all the pain go away. Miniature…. Golf.”


Welcoming Randy back to Still Slaying, Penny and Kara dive headfirst into this pivotal episode. The team talks through the betrayal, the performances within performances, the ongoing creepiness of older men and teenage girls, true happiness versus sexual satisfaction, parental figures, fence posts, room temperature milk, face punching, demons as regular folks, Game of Thrones, Shōgun, naivete, vampire rules, religious symbols, garlic, fashion, sassy Giles, and Faith, Faith and more Faith.

Next time, we’ll be covering Season 3, Episode 18, “Earshot”

Keep Slaying!


News Links/Referenced Links
Original Trailer/WB Promo: Buffy Enemies Promo

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“I’m a blood-sucking fiend! Look at my outfit!”

Glad to welcome Jim back to the podcast to dig into this somewhat lighthearted episode about the return of Vamp Willow, the team has a lot of laughs talking about evil twins, licking, pool sharks, spin-off fantasies, what it’s like to work at The Bronze, the Bechdel test, the Duvernay test, Old Yeller, and that sweater. "Look at me. I'm all fuzzy."

Next time, we’ll be covering Season 3, Episode 17, “Enemies”

Keep Slaying!


News Links/Referenced Links
Original Trailer/WB Promo: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IvVa8S3yYCA


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“First word jail. Second word bait.”

With special guest, Kirk, Penny and Kara dive deep into this dark episode, watching Faith spiraling out of control in the wake of last week’s accidental murder. The three explore redemption, tragedy, addiction, emotional vulnerability, guilt, violence, the Watchers’ Council, Shōgun, the lack of diversity in Sunnydale, reboot potential, JW, Star Trek: The Next Generation, and law school exam questions.  

Next time, we’ll be covering Season 3, Episode 16, “Dopplegangland.”

Keep Slaying!


News Links/Referenced Links


Original Trailer/WB Promo: https://youtu.be/27IhK8EY7mE?si=t__eul7kz0meqqol


Check out Kirk’s artwork at www.StudioKM.com


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“Whenever Giles sends me on a mission he says please, and afterwards, I get a cookie.”


Kara’s back from her automotive adventures and Sam is guesting this week. The trio dig into the psychological reasons behind Faith and Buffy’s respective behavior and choices. They talk about PTSD, addiction, anger, myriad sources and signs of trauma, mirror-selves, Rick and Shane from the Walking Dead, the Kool-Aid Man, change, Zaddy Giles, comic strips, teenage girls and their capacity for meanness, Iliza Schlesinger, Alex Edelman, high-school nicknames, Eyeore, corn dogs and the squelching jacuzzi demon.  

Next time, we’ll be covering Season 3, Episode 15, “Consequences.”

Keep Slaying!


News Links/Referenced Links

Original Trailer/WB Promo: https://youtu.be/27IhK8EY7mE?si=t__eul7kz0meqqol

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“There was no part of that, that wasn’t fun.”

Penny makes the best of Kara’s absence this week by welcoming Steve and Jason back to the podcast to talk about this Xander POV episode. The three discuss the films of 1999, references that age well and references that age poorly, Michael Cudlitz, adults playing teenagers, bravery, zombies, bluffing, gatorade gambling, the zen of Oz, Donal Logue, teenage boys, cars, The Greatest American Hero, aging and the essence of cool.

Next time, we’ll be covering Season 3, Episode 14, “Bad Girls”


Keep Slaying!



News Links/Referenced Links


Original Trailer/WB Promo: https://youtu.be/HrzU0YUKwxI?si=MGmpGMQ-UtgMWbWN




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“Our love is God. Let’s go get a slushie.”

Content warning - discussions of suicide, sexual assault and violence


For this mid-season break, the Scooby Duo are joined by Jason to talk about the Gen-X classic black comedy, “Heathers.” Topics include bad boys, John Hughes films, slang, “Mean Girls,” high school, teen angst, drug abuse prevention programs, 80s nostalgia, cow tipping, bullying, sexual assault, the monocle, Christian Slater’s voice, school shootings and the #MeToo movement. 

Ever wonder if Westerberg High School is also on a Hellmouth? 

Next time on Still Slaying, we’ll be talking about Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Season 3, Episode 13, “The Zeppo.” Send your thoughts to [email protected]

Keep Slaying!


News Links/Referenced Links


If you or someone you know is experiencing suicidal thoughts, there are many resources available. 

More than 20% of teens have seriously considered suicide. Psychologists and communities can help tackle the problem

EW interview with some original cast & creators of “Heathers”: https://ew.com/article/2014/04/04/heathers-oral-history/

Original “Heathers” Trailer: https://youtu.be/KJVKh9KKiug?si=P6gSEROR0-BXx8AC  

“Heathers” TV Show Trailer: https://youtu.be/UHiQ5xyKbHU?si=wuBBR7K2R06rttLN

Article on “Heathers” TV Show being “doomed from the start”: https://www.theverge.com/2018/10/31/18048968/heathers-reboot-paramount-television-doomed-episodes-pulled-canceled-timeline

“Heathers” Blew Up the High-School Comedy



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“It’s a game. We’re not going to play by the rules, but that doesn’t mean we’re not going to play.” 

Join the Scooby Duo to discuss this scary episode of BTVS, featuring a visit from the Watchers Council, a new villainous vamp, Buffy’s birthday tradition of gut-wrenching misery and horror. Kara and Penny cover myriad vampire conventions, ugly hats, exploitation of athletes and artists, talented character actor, Jeff Kober, the patriarchy, tropes in vampire romances and celebrate a few milestones, including our 25th episode of the podcast. 

Next time, we’ll be taking a mid-season break to cover the classic 80s black comedy “Heathers.”  


Keep Slaying!



News Links/Referenced Links

Original Trailer/WB Promo: https://youtu.be/tMNkVHSTo68?si=zLiVN6N6GoFXlNl_

https://people.com/emma-caulfield-ford-shares-multiple-sclerosis-journey-exclusive-8603319


https://www.thepopverse.com/star-trek-buffy-the-vampire-slayer-james-marsters-spike-eccc-2023


https://filmschoolrejects.com/buffy-the-vampire-slayer-helpless/


https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/marriage-equals/201910/do-women-really-talk-more-men





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Content Warning: discussions of trauma, domestic violence, and transphobia

“I need to go on one of my fruitless patrols and react to some vampires.”

Kara and Penny are joined by Sam to cover yet another iconic episode of BTVS. Joyce leads the Sunnydale adults in a quest to rid the town of bad influences and the occult. The trio laugh through the darkness of MOO, censorship, mass hysteria and group think.


The wide ranging conversation covers topics as diverse as Cher, lizard brains, Lois Duncan, the Salem Witch Trials, racism in The Lion King, various Zaddies, PTSD, the Satanic Panic of the 80s, book banning, transphobia, Angel’s broodiness, concussions, and some more Joyce appreciation.


Next time, Season 3, Episode 12, “Helpless”

Keep Slaying!


News Links/Referenced Links
Original Trailer/WB Promo: Buffy Gingerbread Promo
It’s Time to Revisit the Satanic Panic
The Salem Witch Trials: Casting a Spell of Hysteria - HeinOnline Blog.
The Top Banned Books of 2023—and What’s in Store for 2024 - Lexology
A secret shelf of banned books thrives in a Texas school, under the nose of censors
https://www.forbes.com/sites/hughmcintyre/2024/01/01/cher-mixes-old-and-new-as-she-earns-several-billboard-chart-hits/?sh=34e78802cc5b
Cher lost millions from chart-topping single 'Believe' after 'stupid' error | English Movie News - Times of India
Cher's 'Believe' is UK's biggest single ever by female artist - Attitude

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