Tiny Fences: A Buffy Podcast

"Did I mention I'm having a really strange night?" Oh Xander, a strange night for you, makes a super-fun episode for us! 

Amanda and Andrea welcome back Vanessa from Not Another X-Files Podcast Podcast to chat about this Xander-centric ep. We talk about the masculinity, music, and the magic of (literally)'flipping the script' in The Zeppo. 

Amanda has several 'games' for the girls to play, and Andrea apologizes profusely for sounding like she's dying throughout the episode. 

It's Buffy's birthday again! Which obviously means bad news...Amanda and Andrea welcome a new guest to celebrate the big day: Matthew! 

The gang chats about the new information we've learned about the Watcher's Council, how Buffy copes with losing her powers, and Giles' betrayal. 

Witches, mobs, and demons! OH MY!

It's "Gingerbread" time, this week the girls talk about mob mentalities, good and bad parental units, and the excellent quotables in this ep courtesy of Jane Espenson!

 "It's a WB Holiday Event!" according to the promo.

The girls discuss Buffy's only 'Christmas' episode, which ends surprisingly happy for a Joss written/directed episode. 

The big question continues to be why is Angel back? Andrea questions Amanda as to whether we know the truth or if the First was lying. The ladies also talk about some strong acting from David Boreanaz, who's been floating around the periphery for a while. (well, strong except for the less than great accent, and questionable hair/facial hair...)

There's also some great discussion about how people are too hard on themselves, and are often better, stronger, than they give themselves credit for. 

With amends being made in the Willow/Oz relationship as well, A&A get into a conversation about Oz's feminist side and whether Willow's really ready to do the 'thing'. 

And lastly, any episode claiming a heat wave and then snow is obviously going to need some 'splaining' from these Canadians, who question whether California is actually familiar with how snow works.

This week we’re following Cordelia down the rabbit hole into a land of greys, fear, and vampires running wild and free. It’s Wishverse! We welcome Andrea’s best friend Craig onto the podcast to talk about a world where Buffy never comes to Sunnydale. Amanda brings back conversation about fashion and the contrast in colours shown throughout the episode. Craig and the girls love Wishverse Willow and all pity her “poor puppy.” We also go in depth with Oz and his stoic emotional maturity and examine the question of whether friends who have crossed the “romantic line” can ever return to where they were. Andrea brings us into the conversation of Wishverse Buffy and how different our hero’s life would have been without her Scoobies. Click play and join our discussion on one of Joss's top ten favourite episodes!

Big things are happening in Sunnydale! The SAT results are in! Just kidding, we all know the big news is that everyone's favourite lovelorn vampire is back in town!

Amanda and Andrea talk about how Spike is able to come into town have an affect on almost all the relationships we care about - he's THAT powerful a destructive force. They talk about the various natures of love and lust that exist in Sunnydale, and how each character has a different reaction in dealing with their emotions. 

The girls do also talk about the B plot of Buffy potentially being able to get a higher education, and how proud both Giles and Joyce of her academic achievement. 

At the end of the episode the girls lay out (at LAST) the details for the upcoming Q&A episode.

Nobody insults Giles' books! Well, except for mysterious lady Watchers... 

The explore this episode all about secrets; Angel, Xillow, the glove of Minnegan, a few of them get revealed (see what I did there) and the drama that lies therein. Giles' emotional reaction to the Angel news, and Xander acts as you would expect him to are a big conversation point, along with "who is Gwendolyn Post?"

Anybody want a chocolate bar?!

Amanda and Andrea welcome back friend, and bad-boy Giles aficionado, Julia to the podcast to talk about 'Band Candy'

There's a lot of love for this episode, especially for our villains, Snyder, the Mayor and Mr. Trick. Throw in some Teen Wolf, Xillow angst, and you get a lot of laughing this time around. 

Curious about the SATs and testing, Andrea takes the girls on a testing tangent, and Amanda does the same about learning to drive. 

Amanda and Andrea are back with a new episode! Buffy decides she wants to make a lasting impression at the school, embraces her inner prom queen and runs for homecoming queen...but this is Sunnydale, so how about Slayerfest '98 instead?

Amanda finally breaks out her season 2 rap and also laments the lack of alumni (from her prediction) in this episodes. With Cordy and Buffy at loggerheads, the girls get a chance to talk about how great Cordy is when she gets the chance to shine. This is also the rebirth of Xillow on Buffy, and the ladies lament it's unfortunate return. However, that does launch a fun tangent about relationships on television in general. 

The girls also can't help but go on a bit of a Star Wars tangent, (since this was recorded right before Ep VII was released) and talk about how excited they are for it!

Amanda and Andrea got together in December before they made their respective ways home for the holidays to talk about what an amazing year 2015 was, and look ahead to what 2016 might hold.