Join Melanie and Sean in this episode of the Sunnydale Diaries as they dive into 'New Moon Rising' from Season 4, Episode 19 of Buffy the Vampire Slayer. Brace yourselves for Oz's unexpected reappearance and the love triangle that follows. Melanie recounts her college pet saga and secret relationships, while Sean laments the Scoobies' notorious communication skills. They also announce the epic Season 4 Bio Bonanza contest, discuss Adam's plans with Spike, and highlight Buffy's dynamic with Riley. Get ready for emotional farewells, awkward reunions, and a walk down memory lane. Don't miss the fun and join the conversation at [email protected]!

In this episode of the Sunnydale Diaries, Sean and Melanie delve into 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer' Season 4, Episode 18, 'Where the Wild Things Are.' Watch as Buffy and Riley's insatiable passion triggers a paranormal frenzy, making things in the frat house extremely... vine-y. Hear about the creepy ice cream truck, Giles' unexpected rock star moment, and the chaotic attempt to exorcise the lust-fueled poltergeists. Plus, find out about our Season 4 contest - create a dossier on any Season 4 character for a chance to win fabulous prizes! Email us at [email protected] with your entries by October 31, 2025. And stay tuned—based on Melanie's prediction for the following episode, we could be seeing a werewolf soon!

Join Melanie and Sean in the latest episode of the Sunnydale Diaries podcast as they delve into the surreal world of 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer' Season 4, Episode 17: 'Superstar.' Get ready to laugh along as they discuss Jonathan's sudden rise to inexplicable fame, Buffy's lack of self-confidence, and the many bizarre events in this unforgettable episode. Whether you're a longtime fan or new to the Buffyverse, this episode is loaded with hilarious insights, fun facts, and a touch of nostalgia. Also, stick around for their dramatic merch plugs and a sneak peek of next week's prediction—'Where the Wild Things Are' is bound to surprise!

Melanie and Sean dive into 'Goodbye Iowa' (S4E14) of Buffy the Vampire Slayer and also mention some big news: The Sunnydale Diaries merch is now available on Zazzle (yay, t-shirts)! Sean shares a personal life twist about moving to Florida, while Melanie dishes on her Goodbye Iowa moments. They recap Riley's meltdown and Adam's dramatic debut. Plus, they laugh at the small details like Xander's 'I Love Dirt' shirt and Buffy's fierce scientist disguise. Why did Tara sabotage Willow's spell? And what did Adam do with those floppy disks? Tune in for the scoop and some Buffy fun! 

On Saturday, 7/12, we had an epic day at Fanboy Expo in Knoxville, TN with 19,000 steps and tons of fun! We met some legendary Buffy stars like Clare Kramer, James Marsters, and Juliet Landau (who remembered us!). Plus, we got to connect with awesome fans like Micha the Slayer and author Celia Cleaveland. Join us for a heartfelt birthday celebration for Sean, complete with a Buffy surprise at dinner, and stay tuned for our upcoming contest! If you ever get a chance, Fanboy Expo gets all the thumbs up! 👍

Join Melanie and Sean in the latest episode of The Sunnydale Diaries as they dive into Season 4, Episode 13 of Buffy the Vampire Slayer - 'The I in Team'. They explore Buffy's new role within the Initiative, Willow's friendship struggles, and some hilariously awkward moments. The duo ponders the deeper implications of government-issued pagers, have a lot to say about THAT scene (you know the one) and react to Professor Walsh's unexpected demise. End your listening experience with some predictions for Episode 14, 'Goodbye Iowa', where Melanie speculates on Riley's potential rogue journey. Don't forget to leave a review and follow on social media @thesunnydalediaries.

Buckle up as Melanie and Sean dive into Season 4, Episode 12 of Buffy the Vampire Slayer: 'A New Man.' Melanie's predictions were way off (sorry, no Spike-centric episode this time), but we got something even wilder—Giles turns into a demon! IN addition to questioning the never ending pieces of bierthday cake, Melanie and Sean tackle identity crises, imposter syndrome, and a panckage vs. waffles discussion. And hey, if you're near Knoxville, TN on July 12th, say hi to Melanie and Sean at Fanboy Expo!

We have reached the halfway point of the series! Melanie and Sean discuss some themes of the Buffy episode 'Doomed': earthquakes and going back to high school. 

Reminiscing through the plot of 'Doomed', Sean points out the intricacies of one of this episode's props and Melanie questions the plausibility of Giles shopping at mystical estate sales and questions the lack of dirt and dust in the Sunnydale High remnants. 

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