SLAY!!! A Queer Buffy Podcast
Film, TV & Pop Culture
About
Presented by Recovering Gleek, a spoiler free Buffy the Vampire Slayer rewatch podcast, hosted by two long time friends, Lena Conatser and Ian Allred, and looked at through a queer lens. New episodes every Wednesday! Follow us! @rgpresents_podcast Support this podcast: patreon.com/recoveringgleek
Episodes
- BtVS S3E10 Amends
The podcast episode discusses BtVS S3E10 "Amends", focusing on Angel's guilt over past actions and Buffy's lingering issues with him.
- BtVS S3E9 The Wish
This episode of SLAY!!! A Queer Buffy Podcast discusses "The Wish," the ninth episode of the third season of Buffy the Vampire Slayer. The hosts analyze the episode, which they describe as one of the best in the series.
- BtVS S3E8 Lover's Walk
This episode of SLAY!!! A Queer Buffy Podcast discusses Spike's return to Sunnydale after a heartbreak. He creates chaos in an attempt to regain his former self.
- BtVS S3E7 Revelations
In this episode, Faith has a new watcher who causes tension among the Scoobies. This tension erupts when they find out Angel is back from the dead.
- BtVS S3E6 Band Candy
In this episode of SLAY!!! A Queer Buffy Podcast, Buffy contends with the adults of Sunnydale acting like teenagers, including her mother and principal. Additionally, babies mysteriously go missing from the town.
- BtVS S3E5 Homecoming
In this episode of SLAY!!! A Queer Buffy Podcast, Cordelia and Buffy compete for the title of Homecoming Queen. Simultaneously, a group of hunters attempts to kill both of them.
- BtVS - Beauty and the Beasts
This episode of SLAY!!! A Queer Buffy Podcast, titled 'BtVS - Beauty and the Beasts,' covers Angel's return, Oz's wolf escaping, and Buffy's uncertainty about her new relationship.
- BtVS S3E3 - Faith, Hope & Trick
This episode, titled "Faith, Hope & Trick," from Season 3, Episode 3 of BtVS, discusses the introduction of a new slayer.
- BtVS S3E2 Dead Mans Party
This episode of SLAY!!! A Queer Buffy Podcast, "Dead Man's Party," features rising tensions between the characters. Buffy feels out of place, Willow feels abandoned, and Joyce has a lesbian lover. The episode also includes zombies.
- BtVS S3E1 Anne
Buffy, living under a false identity, fights inner demons as the Scooby Gang battles real demons without her. A familiar person might help Buffy get back on track.
- BTVS Season 2 Wrap Up
This episode reviews Buffy the Vampire Slayer Season 2, discussing favorite and least favorite moments. It also includes predictions for the upcoming season.
- BTVS S2E22 Becoming Part 2
This episode discusses "Becoming Part 2" from Buffy the Vampire Slayer season 2. Topics include dramatic events faced by the characters such as expulsion, familial conflict, and difficult choices.
- BTVS S2E21 Becoming Part 1
This episode discusses "Becoming Part 1" of Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Season 2. The hosts explore Angel's history and his intentions to end the world, as Buffy attempts to intervene.
- BTVS S2E19 Go Fish
This episode of SLAY!!! A Queer Buffy Podcast covers the Buffy the Vampire Slayer episode "Go Fish." It explores the side effects of performance enhancing drugs, such as mood swings, a lowered immune system, and physical transformation int…
- BTVS S2E19 I Only Have Eyes For You
This episode of SLAY!!! A Queer Buffy Podcast discusses "I Only Have Eyes For You" from Buffy the Vampire Slayer. The episode revolves around a Sadie Hawkins dance and a supernatural possession linked to a historical murder-suicide.
- BTVS S2E18 Killed by Death
SLAY!!! A Queer Buffy Podcast reviews Buffy the Vampire Slayer season 2, episode 18, 'Killed by Death.' The hosts discuss characters confronting harsh realities and frustrations.
- BTVS S2E17 Passion
SLAY!!! A Queer Buffy Podcast discusses Buffy the Vampire Slayer season 2, episode 17, titled 'Passion'. The episode explores the themes of passion and reckless actions.
- BTVS S2E16 Bewitched Bothered and Bewildered w/ Claire Manning
This episode of SLAY!!! A Queer Buffy Podcast reviews "Bewitched, Bothered and Bewildered" from Buffy the Vampire Slayer season 2. Guest Claire Manning joins the discussion.
- BTVS S2E15 Phases
This episode of SLAY!!! A Queer Buffy Podcast discusses "Phases," the fifteenth episode of Buffy the Vampire Slayer Season 2. The hosts analyze the episode's portrayal of teenage boys and werewolf transformations.
- BTVS S2E14 Innocence
This episode of SLAY!!! A Queer Buffy Podcast discusses "Innocence," the fourteenth episode of Buffy the Vampire Slayer season 2. The hosts analyze the episode's themes of young love and betrayal.
- BTVS S2E13 Surprise
This episode analyzes "Surprise," season 2, episode 13 of Buffy the Vampire Slayer. It covers Buffy's unsettling dreams and a strange disembodied arm connected to her boyfriend's impending trouble.
- BTVS S2E12 Bad Eggs
In the episode "Bad Eggs," Buffy has to manage school life and a health class assignment to parent an egg, while also confronting a hive mind that is taking over her town.
- BTVS S2E11 Ted
This episode of SLAY!!! A Queer Buffy Podcast discusses 'Ted,' the eleventh episode of the second season of Buffy the Vampire Slayer.
- BtVS S2E10 What's My Line Pt 2
The episode focuses on a rivalry and efforts to thwart an ancient ritual that endangers an undead boyfriend.
- BtVS S2E9 What's My Line Pt 1
This podcast episode, titled "What's My Line Pt 1," explores the challenges teenagers face in planning their lives. It also touches on the experience of being pursued by supernatural bounty hunters, connecting these themes to the broader n…
- BtVS S2E8 The Dark Age
This episode discusses "The Dark Age" from Buffy the Vampire Slayer. It explores the realization of adult imperfections and the consequences of past actions, as a demon returns to threaten characters.
- BtVS S2E7 Lie to Me
This episode of SLAY!!! A Queer Buffy Podcast, titled "BtVS S2E7 Lie to Me," explores how an old friend uses their knowledge to manipulate someone into sacrificing themselves to a demon-worshipping death cult.
- BtVS S2E6 Halloween (ft CryBaby)
CryBaby of Whorroricon Podcast joins SLAY!!! A Queer Buffy Podcast to discuss Buffy's first Halloween special, BtVS S2E6 Halloween. The episode explores themes of adopting new personas and their potential to sometimes take over.
- BtVS S2E5 Reptile Boy
This episode of SLAY!!! A Queer Buffy Podcast discusses "Reptile Boy" from Buffy the Vampire Slayer. It explores the narrative themes of the episode, including college boys, high school girls, and a snake demon.
- BtVS S2E4 Inca Mummy Girl
This episode of SLAY!!! A Queer Buffy Podcast discusses "Inca Mummy Girl." A new student impacts the friend group, revealing she is centuries old and must drain life from others to survive.
- BtVS S2E3 School Hard
This episode of SLAY!!! A Queer Buffy Podcast covers BtVS S2E3 School Hard. The discussion centers on the events of the episode, where a punk rock vampire attacks during a parent-teacher conference.
- BtVS S2E2 Some Assembly Required
This episode of SLAY!!! A Queer Buffy Podcast discusses Buffy the Vampire Slayer S2E2 "Some Assembly Required." The hosts analyze how love can lead to extreme actions, such as reanimating the dead and kidnapping, as depicted in the episode.
- BtVS S2E1 When She Was Bad
This episode focuses on Buffy's return from summer vacation and her struggles to readjust after being revived. It covers her attempts to get back into classes and connect with friends.
- 5th Birthday Livestream!
SLAY!!! A Queer Buffy Podcast celebrates its fifth anniversary. This episode features live commentary on "The Hurt Locker Part 1 & 2" with patrons.
- BtVS Season 1 Wrap Up
This episode of SLAY!!! A Queer Buffy Podcast looks back at Buffy the Vampire Slayer season 1. It includes superlatives, listener emails, and predictions for season 2.
- BtVS S1E12 Prophecy Girl
This episode of SLAY!!! A Queer Buffy Podcast covers BtVS S1E12 "Prophecy Girl." The discussion centers on Buffy confronting a prophecy of her death, the Vampire King, and a Lovecraftian monster, alongside an unrequited crush.
- BtVS S1E11 Out of Mind, Out of Sight
This episode discusses BtVS S1E11 "Out of Mind, Out of Sight." It covers themes of invisibility, torture, and mutilation.
- BtVS S1E10 Nightmares
This episode of SLAY!!! A Queer Buffy Podcast, titled "BtVS S1E10 Nightmares," explores a scenario where a comatose individual’s psychic abilities cause nightmares to manifest in reality, impacting the characters.
- BtVS S1E9 The Puppet Show
In this episode, Buffy and friends encounter stage fright and a mystical threat during their school talent show.
- BtVS S1E8 I, Robot...You Jane
In this episode of SLAY!!! A Queer Buffy Podcast, the hosts discuss "I, Robot...You Jane" from Buffy the Vampire Slayer Season 1. Willow discovers that her online friend is an ancient demon.
- BtVS S1E7 Angel
In this episode, Buffy learns about Angel's secret and faces an ex-girlfriend who seeks to harm her. The narrative explores themes of first love within the context of these revelations.
- BtVS S1E6 The Pack
Xander encounters a group of students in "The Pack" who prove to be a bad influence. These students are later revealed to be human teenagers possessed by hyena spirits.
- BtVS S1E5 Never Kill a Boy on the First Date
In this episode, Buffy has a date scheduled on the same night as the apocalypse. She must balance her personal life with her duties as a Slayer.
- BtVS S1E4 Teacher's Pet
This episode discusses "Teacher's Pet" from Buffy the Vampire Slayer season 1, episode 4. The plot involves Xander's crush on his teacher, who is a giant insect.
- Listener Thoughts
This episode discusses listener thoughts on the show, covering topics such as Dr. Who and potential Slayers from New Directions, as well as "The Master" serving.
- BtVS S1E3 The Witch
This episode of SLAY!!! A Queer Buffy Podcast covers "The Witch," an episode focusing on a controlling parent who uses witchcraft to body-swap and attempts to murder their child's friends.
- BtVS S1E2 The Harvest
Buffy and her friends attempt to thwart the Master's plan. Xander grapples with his best friend turning into a vampire, while the Master and Luke's relationship is explored.
- BtVS S1E1 Welcome to the Hellmouth
The podcast "SLAY!!! A Queer Buffy Podcast" begins with an episode discussing the hosts' experiences with "Buffy the Vampire Slayer," the Scoobies, and the character Darla.
- The Last Episode of Recovering Gleek
This episode serves as a final check-in for "Recovering Gleek" listeners, including listener emails, before the launch of "SLAY!!! A Queer Buffy Podcast."
- The One Where We Find Out What's Happening Next
The hosts of SLAY!!! A Queer Buffy Podcast announce upcoming plans for the podcast. They also discuss Smosh and Ian's involvement in Matilda the Musical.