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Buffering the Vampire Slayer | A Buffy the Vampire Slayer Podcast

Buffering: A Rewatch Adventure
Buffy the Vampire Slayer
The X-Files
My So-Called Life
Survivor
Friendship
Angel
Fallout
Teenage Relationships
Angela Chase
X-Files
Jordan Catalano
Patriarchy
Mental Health
Progressive Insurance
Buffy Summers
Sunnydale
Self-Image
Homelessness
Ted
The Feminine Mystique

Hosts Kristin Russo & Jenny Owen Youngs are heading back into the Buffyverse for Buffering the Vampire Slayer: Once More, With Spoilers! After a critically-acclaimed, spoiler-free watch of the series from 2016-2022, your hosts are returning to the Hellmouth to discuss all 144 episodes of Buffy for a second time, but this go-round *with* spoilers — a never-before-attempted feat of love and chaos! B... more

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Recent Guests

Gabby Dunn
Comedian, actor, author, and blogger; host of Bad With Money
Gabby Dunn
Episode: Encore Episode: “Reptile Boy” Live from LA’s NerdMelt | A Buffy the Vampire Slayer Podcast
James Marsters
Actor (guest to air next week)
Buffy the Vampire Slayer cast
Episode: Watcher's Diary #26: A Cadre of Nymphs
Juliet Landau
Actress known for Drusilla on Buffy the Vampire Slayer
Buffy the Vampire Slayer (Drusilla)
Episode: Encore Episode: Interview with Juliet Landau | A Buffy the Vampire Slayer Podcast
Marc Blucas
Actor known for Riley on Buffy the Vampire Slayer
Buffy the Vampire Slayer cast
Episode: Encore Episode: Interview with Marc Blucas | A Buffy the Vampire Slayer Podcast
Kristine Sutherland
Actress who played Joyce Summers on Buffy the Vampire Slayer
Television/Buffy the Vampire Slayer
Episode: Encore Episode: Interview with Kristine Sutherland | A Buffy the Vampire Slayer Podcast
Ira Madison III
Media commentator and writer invited as a guest
Keep It; media appearances
Episode: Encore Episode: Checkpoint with Ira Madison III | A Buffy the Vampire Slayer Podcast
Hrishikesh Hirway
Host/creator of Song Exploder and The West Wing Weekly
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Episode: Encore Episode: Enemies with Hrishikesh Hirway | A Buffy the Vampire Slayer Podcast
Ian Martin
Creator of Passion of the Nerd, Buffy analysis YouTube series
Passion of the Nerd
Episode: “It’s THE SHOW”: Passion of the Nerd’s Ian Martin on Season 2 of Buffy
Rishi Kesh
Special guest announced for Becoming part one
Episode: Watcher's Diary #22: If You Want To Hear Drusilla Say "Moo"

Hosts

Jenny Owen Youngs
Co-host known for discussing Buffy themes, music jingles, and on-stage guest interactions.
Kristin Russo
Co-host specializing in conversation guidance, Buffy lore discussions, and episode analysis.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 4.7k ratings
  • My Favourite Podcast

    This has been my fave pod for years at this point. I started listening around 2019/20. I feel like I’ve been on a journey with Jenny & Kristin. My comfort pod and the one I always come back to.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Kahla_Victorious
    United Kingdom2 months ago
  • Wow wow wow

    This podcast has filled the stake shaped hole in my heart I didn’t know I even had.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    RoseGraced
    Australia3 months ago
  • My Favourite Podcast

    This has been my fave pod for years at this point. I started listening around 2019/20. I feel like I’ve been on a journey with Jenny & Kristin. My comfort pod and the one I always come back to. Sidenote- please bring back Ex-Files 🙏🏼👽

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Kahla_Victorious
    United Kingdom6 months ago
  • if you love buffy... you’ll love these two!

    Love these two. But can Latoya not be apart of this? She’s so negative on the character Buffy and some others. Not a fan of hers.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    smittylc23
    United States7 months ago
  • Passionate but Pious

    It’s great to listen to people as passionate about the show as I, and the conversations can be insightful and witty… however, oftentimes out comes the soapbox, the high horse rears it’s ugly head and the self-righteousness is dialed up to 11. Case in point, the ‘Gypsy’ conversation in Surprise. Now while not a member myself, I have been around traveling communities and, while not all, many of them do refer to themselves as Gypsies but the review on this podcast completely lambasted the use of th... more

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Mitch10366
    United Kingdom7 months ago

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Encore Episode: Interview with James Marsters | A Buffy the Vampire Slayer Podcast
Q: What was it like performing Spike's relationships and the sexual dynamics on the show?
The conversation highlights the complexity of Spike's relationships, the balance of power and tenderness, and how the writing allowed for explorations of desire, vulnerability, and the tension between attraction and harm, all while the team navigated audience expectations and the show's feminist underpinnings.
Encore Episode: Interview with Juliet Landau | A Buffy the Vampire Slayer Podcast
Q: Can you share a behind-the-scenes moment that stood out during filming?
Juliet recounts a chaotic but memorable moment where a water effect during a scene escalated to a torrent of water, causing discomfort and laughter on set, and required adjusting the shot to protect the actors.
Encore Episode: Interview with Juliet Landau | A Buffy the Vampire Slayer Podcast
Q: What was the process behind Drusilla's accent and movement?
She details a blend of regional influence and Drew's personality, saying the cadence and wafty quality came from character choices and the collaboration with the writers and other cast.
Encore Episode: Interview with Juliet Landau | A Buffy the Vampire Slayer Podcast
Q: How did you come to the role of Drusilla and what was your origin story with Buffy?
Juliet explains she didn't audition in the traditional way; a creative meeting with Joss Whedon and the casting team led to the role, and the character was developed collaboratively from there, including her decision to give Drusilla a British flavor and to work with the actor playing Spike to develop chemistry.
Encore Episode: Enemies with Hrishikesh Hirway | A Buffy the Vampire Slayer Podcast
Q: What drew Hrishikesh Hirway to Buffy and to this specific episode?
Hrishikesh discusses his background in storytelling through podcasting and his appreciation for character-driven, serialized TV, linking it to Buffy's layered arcs and the way this episode uses dialogue and performance to explore power and manipulation.

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A lively, long-running rewatch series that revisits Buffy the Vampire Slayer with spoiler-filled discussions and a strong sense of community. Hosts Kristin Russo and Jenny Owen Youngs lead with warm banter, deep episode-level analysis, and a penchant for inviting guests from comedy, music, and Buffy lore to broaden the conversation. Notable strengths include their candid exploration of gender, power, and feminist perspectives, plus an ongoing engagement with fans through live events, fundraising, and cross-podcast collaborations. The show stands out for its inviting host dynamic, upbeat musical flair, and willingness to tackle difficult topics while keeping the energy accessible for both longtime fans and newcomers.

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