Penny and Kara take you on a journey of appreciation, nostalgia and deep analysis of all things Buffy the Vampire Slayer. Currently in BTVS Season 3 and we plan to rewatch the whole series (& Angel) in chronological order. New Episodes are published on Tuesdays.
Why revisit the Buffy-verse?
We think the show Still Slays. Buffy is both iconoclast and icon. 25 years ago she broke new ground for women characters as superheroes and women as people by subverting tropes, using kindness as strength and love as power. The cheeky vibe of the show provides a campy canvas for exploring some deep themes about trauma, societal ills and human nature all while delivering its signature witty dialogue. BTVS remains relevant and held in high critical regard 25 years later.
For first time watchers of the series we try to avoid too many spoilers until the end of the podcast so it’s easy to skip. You can be a part of the discussion: Send us a text or voice message at stillslayingfeedback@gmail.com or comment at facebook.com/groups/podcastica and we'll respond on the air.
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Penny and Kara take you on a journey of appreciation, nostalgia and deep analysis of all things Buffy the Vampire Slayer. Currently in BTVS Season 3 and we plan to rewatch the whole series (& Angel) in chronological order. New Episodes are published on Tuesdays.
Why revisit the Buffy-verse?
We think the show Still Slays. Buffy is both iconoclast and icon. 25 years ago she broke new ground for women characters as superheroes and women as people by subverting tropes, using kindness as strength and love as power. The cheeky vibe of the show provides a campy canvas for exploring some deep themes about trauma, societal ills and human nature all while delivering its signature witty dialogue. BTVS remains relevant and held in high critical regard 25 years later.
For first time watchers of the series we try to avoid too many spoilers until the end of the podcast so it’s easy to skip. You can be a part of the discussion: Send us a text or voice message at stillslayingfeedback@gmail.com or comment at facebook.com/groups/podcastica and we'll respond on the air.
Follow us on Instagram @stillslayingcast
We're Podcastica, and we've been doing episode-by-episode deep dives into amazing TV shows for over a decade now. Check out our other shows at Podcastica.com.
43: “In the Dark” and “I Fall to Pieces” (Angel S1E3 and E4)
Still Slaying: a Buffy-verse podcast
3 hours 8 minutes
9 months ago
43: “In the Dark” and “I Fall to Pieces” (Angel S1E3 and E4)
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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Viewing Order
Buffy 4x01 - The Freshman
Angel 1x01 - City of...
Buffy 4x02 - Living Conditions
Angel 1x02 - Lonely Hearts
Buffy 4x03 - The Harsh Light Of Day
Angel 1x03 - In the Dark
Angel 1x04 - I Fall to Pieces
Buffy 4x04 - Fear Itself
Buffy 4x05 - Beer Bad
Angel 1x05 - Rm w/a Vu
Angel 1x06 - Sense and Sensitivity
Buffy 4x06 - Wild at Heart
Buffy 4x07 - The Initiative
Angel 1x07 - The Bachelor Party
Buffy 4x08 - Pangs
Angel 1x08 - I Will Remember You
Angel 1x09 - Hero
Angel 1x10 - Parting Gifts
Buffy 4x09 - Something Blue
Buffy 4x10 - Hush
Buffy 4x11 - Doomed
Angel 1x11 - Somnambulist
Angel 1x12 - Expecting
Angel 1x13 - She
Buffy 4x12 - A New Man
Buffy 4x13 - The I In Team
Buffy 4x14 - Goodbye Iowa
Angel 1x14 - I've Got You Under My Skin
Angel 1x15 - The Prodigal
Buffy 4x15 - This Year's Girl (1/2)
Buffy 4x16 - Who Are You? (2/2)
Buffy 4x17 - Superstar
Angel 1x16 - The Ring
Angel 1x17 - Eternity
Buffy 4x18 - Where the Wild Things Are
Buffy 4x19 - New Moon Rising
Angel 1x18 - Five by Five (1/2)
Angel 1x19 - Sanctuary (2/2)
Buffy 4x20 - The Yoko Factor (1/2)
Buffy 4x21 - Primeval (2/2)
Buffy 4x22 - Restless
Angel 1x20 - War Zone
Angel 1x21 - Blind Date
Angel 1x22 - To Shanshu in LA
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Still Slaying: a Buffy-verse podcast
Penny and Kara take you on a journey of appreciation, nostalgia and deep analysis of all things Buffy the Vampire Slayer. Currently in BTVS Season 3 and we plan to rewatch the whole series (& Angel) in chronological order. New Episodes are published on Tuesdays.
Why revisit the Buffy-verse?
We think the show Still Slays. Buffy is both iconoclast and icon. 25 years ago she broke new ground for women characters as superheroes and women as people by subverting tropes, using kindness as strength and love as power. The cheeky vibe of the show provides a campy canvas for exploring some deep themes about trauma, societal ills and human nature all while delivering its signature witty dialogue. BTVS remains relevant and held in high critical regard 25 years later.
For first time watchers of the series we try to avoid too many spoilers until the end of the podcast so it’s easy to skip. You can be a part of the discussion: Send us a text or voice message at stillslayingfeedback@gmail.com or comment at facebook.com/groups/podcastica and we'll respond on the air.
Follow us on Instagram @stillslayingcast
We're Podcastica, and we've been doing episode-by-episode deep dives into amazing TV shows for over a decade now. Check out our other shows at Podcastica.com.
