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In this spoiler friendly review of the Angel episode “Parting Gifts,” hosts Steven Youngkin and Cari Labok discuss how the series dealt with the loss of Doyle, the beginning of the beautiful friendship formed between Cordy and Angel in his absence, and how well Wesley was integrated into the team.
 
In case it has been a minute since the last time you went rogue demon hunting in L.A., here’s a quick episode recap: As the team grieves the loss of their friend, Cordelia must also come to terms with the parting gift that he left behind. Meanwhile, a mysterious leather clad figure chases an empath demon right into Angel Investigations, and the team meets up with a blast from their past that we never thought we’d see again. 

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In this spoiler friendly review of the Angel episode “Hero” hosts Steven Youngkin and Cari Labok debate if the WWII references in this episode are heavy handed or extremely heavy handed, whether or not head canons are fun thought experiments or long winded rabbit holes, and how necessary it is to re-poof one’s hair when being chased by a group of Nazi demons. 

In case it has been a while since you poured into Angel Investigations after hearing about their low rats, here is a quick episode recap: We finally get the full scope of Doyle’s backstory, and what he needs to atone for, when the gang agrees to help a group of demons on the run. Cordelia also learns about Doyle’s demon side and admits that she is starting to reciprocate feelings for him. But just as the Cordelia/Doyle ship is about to set sail, Doyle has to make an unthinkable decision that changes the course of everyone’s lives and the series as a whole.

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In this spoiler friendly review of the Angel episode “I Will Remember You” hosts Steven Youngkin and Cari Labok discuss which flavor of ice cream would be their go-to treat after 250 years on a liquid diet, why Buffy chooses to change into a white sweater to fight an oozing demon in a sewer, and which controversial Martin Scorsese film inspired the plot of this episode.

In case it has been a while since you heard your true love’s heartbeat, here is a quick episode recap: In this beloved crossover episode, Buffy shows up in L.A. to confront Angel. When Angel is able to shed his inner demon, he experiences several moments of perfect happiness with the girl he loves. But time is of the essence as he realizes that his new found mortality comes with unforeseen consequences that cause Angel to make a choice that will alter everyone’s reality.

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In this spoiler friendly review of the Angel episode “Bachelor Party,” hosts Steven Youngkin and Cari Labok ponder deep and pressing questions like “What happens when a vampire dyes his hair?” “Why does Harry call Doyle by his middle name?” and “What is the most appropriate utensil for eating sacrificial brains?”

 In case it’s been a while since you filed a quickie divorce in L.A., here’s an episode recap: Just as Cordelia starts to realize there is more to Doyle than meets the eye, his wife Harry shows up for a surprise visit. Doyle is forced to reconcile with his past when Harry tells him she plans to marry another demon named Richard. Doyle finds himself in a tight spot at a Richard’s bachelor party, until his buddy Angel crashes the party and comes to the rescue. 

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In this spoiler friendly review of the Angel episode “Sense & Sensitivity,” hosts Steven Youngkin and Cari Labok discuss whether they are rainbows or painbows, the proper way to fish for a compliment, and which pop culture reference lead to real world fatalities.

In case it has been a minute since the last time you processed your inner child with the L.A.P.D., here’s a quick episode recap: Kate enlists Angel’s help to find a notorious mobster. When she lands in mandatory sensitivity training run by a witch doctor, she and her whole precinct get cursed with too many feels. But when Angel tries to get to the bottom of Kate’s heightened sensitivity, he too becomes emotionally unhinged.

Chapter Stops:
00:00:00 - 00:00:59 | Introduction music and introductory series comments*
00:00:59 - 00:03:00 | Introductory episode comments*
00:03:00 - 00:19:58 | General review of the episode*
00:19:58 - 00:26:19 | Pop Cultural References*
00:26:19 - 00:34:37 | Precredit Discussion*
00:34:37 - 00:51:48 | Act 1 Discussion*
00:51:48 - 00:56:55 | That's Carbon Dated!*
00:56:55 - 01:15:45 | Act 2 Discussion*
01:14:45 - 01:40:23 | Act 3 Discussion*
01:40:23 - 02:05:24 | Act 4 Discussion*
02:05:24 - 02:09:41 | Favorite Kills & Lines
02:09:41 - 02:12:47 | Closing Comments
02:12:47 - 02:14:33 | Preview for next episode

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In this spoiler friendly review of the Angel episode “Rm w/a Vu,” hosts Steven Youngkin and Cari Labok discuss if bleached hair burns more quickly than poofy hair, how much ghostly shenanigans they would be willing to withstand for a really nice apartment, and why Cordelia Chase is no sniveling whiny little Cry Buffy. 

In case it has been a minute since the last time you went apartment hunting in L.A., here’s a quick episode recap: Cordelia has to “bug out” of her crappy digs and seeks refuge at Chez Angel, much to his chagrin. Doyle agrees to help Cordy find a new place, and Angel agrees to help Doyle deal with a debt collecting demon who’s out for blood. But the past comes back to haunt Cordelia and Doyle in a frenzied conclusion that reveals skeletons don’t stay buried forever.

The chapter breakdown is:
00:00:00 - 00:01:10  | Introduction music and introductory series comments
00:01:10 - 00:02:37 | Introductory episode comments
00:02:37 - 00:22:17  | General review of the episode
00:22:17 - 00:31:24 | Pop Cultural References
00:31:24 - 00:51:12 | Precredit Discussion
00:51:12 - 01:23:25 | Act 1 Discussion
01:23:25 - 01:31:44 | That's Carbon Dated!
01:31:44 - 01:57:09 | Act 2 Discussion
01:57:09 - 02:26:01 | Act 3 Discussion
01:26:01 - 02:38:35 | Act 4 Discussion
02:38:35 - 02:43:03 | Favorite Kills & Lines
02:43:03 - 02:49:40 | Closing Comments
02:49:40 - 02:50:45 | Preview for next episode

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In this spoiler friendly review of the Angel episode “I Fall to Pieces,” hosts Steven Youngkin and Cari Labok discuss the Whedon hat trick, whether or not you can brood in beige, Angel’s brown thumb, and the morality of paying for slaying. 

In case it’s been some time since you popped out your floating eyeball to watch this episode, here’s a quick recap: Angel and Cordelia debate about turning Doyle’s visions into paying clients, and a creepy stalker named Dr. Meltzer sets his disembodied sights on our first non-blond victim of the week: Melissa. As the doctor literally falls apart at the seams, listen as Steven and Cari discuss if this episode holds together.

The chapter breakdown is:
00:00:00 - 00:01:08  | Introduction music and introductory series comments
00:01:09 - 00:02:27 | Introductory episode comments
00:02:27 - 00:21:28  | General review of the episode
00:21:28 - 00:24:57 | Pop Cultural References
00:24:57 - 00:31:18 | Precredit Discussion
00:31:18 - 01:04:17 | Act 1 Discussion
01:04:17 - 01:14:10 | That's Carbon Dated!
01:14:10 - 01:42:59 | Act 2 Discussion
01:42:59 - 01:50:32 | Act 3 Discussion
01:50:32 - 02:01:45 | Act 4 Discussion
02:01:45 - 02:05:41 | Favorite Kills & Lines
02:05:41 - 02:18:53 | Closing Comments
02:18:53 - 02:20:15 | Preview for next episode

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In this spoiler friendly review of the Angel episode “In the Dark,” hosts Steven and Cari discuss the true depth of Cordelia and Oz’s friendship, which popular 90’s trend sprang from the Buffyverse, and whether or not malicious torture is the best way to get know a man.

In case it’s been a minute since you looked up your old pals in L.A. and monologued about them from a rooftop, here’s a quick recap of the episode: In the show’s first official crossover, our favorite two black nail polish wearing fellas from Sunnydale pay Angel Investigations a visit. Oz gives Angel a magical invincibility ring compliments of Buffy, and Spike gives Angel an afternoon of torture compliments of a creepy vampire named Marcus. Meanwhile, Doyle and Cordelia hatch a plan to save their friend that leads to a Fast and Fieryous climax.

The chapter breakdown is:
0:00:00 - 0:00:20  | Introduction music
0:00:20 - 0:01:06 | Introductory series comments
0:01:06 - 0:02:50 | Introductory episode comments
0:02:50 - 0:18:28 | General review of the episode
0:18:28 - 0:27:20 | Pop Cultural References
0:27:20 - 0:38:50 | Precredit Discussion
0:38:51 - 1:12:14 | Act 1 Discussion
1:12:14 -1:24:05 | That's Carbon Dated!
1:24:05 - 1:45:13 | Act 2 Discussion
1:45:13 - 2:10:22 | Act 3 Discussion
2:10:22 - 2:29:11 | Act 4 Discussion
2:29:11 - 2:33:44 | Favorite Kills & Lines
2:33:44 - 2:40:58 | Closing Comments/Preview for next episode

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In this spoiler friendly review of the Angel episode “Lonely Heart,” hosts Steven and Cari discuss Angel's phonebook etiquette, the Hollywood Homely male equivalent of glasses and a ponytail, whether or not Steven has ever used the word "whack" and why a grappling hook is a versatile, must-have tool to have on hand in all situations.

In case it’s been a while since you hit up the L.A. club scene with Angel and the gang, here's a quick episode recap: Doyle gets a nice and vague vision of a nightclub, and Angel Investigations sets out to work their first case as a team. Angel makes a connection with a blond woman named Kate, Cordelia tries to connect with the barflies to drum up some business, and Doyle's head makes a connection with some douchey guy's face. Meanwhile, the body count racks up as we are treated to our first monster of the week in the series in the form of a not so subtle metaphor for the perils of modern dating.

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In this spoiler friendly review of the Angel episode “City Of,” hosts Steven and Cari ponder very important questions like “Why does Doyle call bottles of beer Billy Dees?” “Who inspired Angel’s Hawaiian shirt look?”  “How did a 272 year old vampire get so good at computers?” and “Which vampire’s biting the dust moment slayed our hearts the most?”

In case it’s been a while since you visited the City of Angel, here's a quick episode recap: Still recovering from his relapse drink of Buffy, Angel meets the half demon sponsor he never asked for when Doyle breaks into his Batman-like lair to tell him his own life story. Angel fails to save a blond damsel in distress named Tina, and decides it’s time to share his feelings. And Cordelia's penchant for not saying true stuff almost comes back to bite her…literally.

The chapter breakdowns for this episode are:

0:00:00.   Introduction music
0:00:19.   Introductory series comments
0:01:13.   Introductory episode comments
0:02:48.   General review of the episode
0:08:24.    Pop Cultural References
0:11:45.    Precredit Discussion
0:30:19.    Opening credits discussion
0:33:54.    Act 1 Discussion
0:57:33.    Act 2 Discussion
1:18:07.    That's Carbon Dated!
1:23:27.    Act 3 Discussion
1:43:00.    Act 4 Discussion
2:09:42.    Favorite Kills & Lines
2:16:53.    Closing Comments/Preview for next episode

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