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Buffy and the Art of Story

Lisa M. Lilly
Angel
Buffy Summers
Buffy the Vampire Slayer
Los Angeles
Spike
Los Angeles, United States
Wolfram and Hart
Faith Lehane
The Initiative
Sensitivity Training
Willow Rosenberg
Eternity (buffy Episode)
Giles
Ethros
Cordelia Chase
Mayor Richard Wilkins III

If you love Buffy the Vampire Slayer, and you love looking at stories to see how they work….

PublishesTwice monthlyEpisodes189Founded7 years ago
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Latest Episodes

In Sanctuary (S1 E19 of Angel), Angel tries to help Faith save herself, Buffy has other ideas, and the Watcher’s Council offers Wesley a deal. Along with the recap of Sanctuary, this podcast episode focuses on:

(1) exposition revealed through strong... more

In Five By Five (S1 E18 of Angel), Angel strives to stop Faith after Wolfram & Hart hires her to assassinate him. Along with the recap of Five By Five, this podcast episode focuses on:

(1) Angel and Wesley arcing in opposite directions; (2) creating... more

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In Who Are You (S1 E16 of Buffy), Faith makes a desperate bid to survive, devastating Buffy, in the second of two episodes that eventually lead to her visiting Los Angeles–and Angel. Along with the recap of Who Are You, this podcast episode focuses o... more

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In This Year’s Girl (S1 E15 of Buffy), Faith awakens from a coma in the first of two episodes that eventually lead to her visiting Los Angeles–and Angel. Along with the recap of This Year’s Girl, this podcast episode focuses on:

(1) telling the stor... more

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Lisa M. Lilly
Host and author focused on Buffy and the Art of Story, with broader writing craft and storytelling pedagogy.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 47 ratings
  • The smartest Buffy and Angel podcast!

    Podcast Addict
    5
    pmacdonell
    9 months ago
  • Highly recommend

    Very interesting breakdown. Love Buffy and this is a unique lense to see the story through

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Chachacita
    United Statesa year ago
  • The best podcast on writing!

    This is my absolute favorite podcast on writing. Lisa M Lilly dissects every episode of Buffy and it’s like I get to experience them all over again while learning about writing. I enjoy her insights on the show, and how she often talks about things I never would have thought of. I’ve learned so much from this show, and I have often listened to an episode more than once, when I’ve needed to think more about a particular writing topic. Definitely worth a listen!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Tyffany D Neiheiser
    United Statesa year ago
  • Great

    Finally someone who understands the purpose of Xander as a character and there is no bashing of Spike, or Angel. Just the art of storytelling!

    (Though I wish there were clips from the show.)

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    praxis78
    United Statesa year ago
  • So good!

    This podcast is amazing even if you aren’t a writer or if you are a writer and haven’t seen Buffy. Love the way Lisa walks you through the episodes and her perspective on them. I was a big fan when Buffy first aired, but Lisa helps me appreciate it more. I really love how every episode is so carefully and thoughtfully prepared. It would be easy for one person discussing a show to be boring, but Lisa’s preparation and presentation make the show super engaging. Highly recommend!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Kri21
    United States2 years ago

Listeners Say

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The host delivers sharp, insightful craft analysis that both Buffy fans and writers will appreciate.
Preparation and pacing are consistently strong, making complex writing ideas accessible.
Thoughtful take on character dynamics that adds depth to familiar episodes.

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#244
Saudi Arabia/TV & Film

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The show provides in-depth, craft-focused analyses of Buffy the Vampire Slayer through a storytelling lens, often unpacking episode structure, character motivation, and pacing with a writer's toolkit. Episodes frequently blend close close readings of scenes with production trivia and meta-commentary on writing craft, making it useful for aspiring screenwriters, narrative designers, and devoted fans who want to understand how great TV storytelling works. A standout aspect is the host's thorough prep and clear focus on how episodes demonstrate pacing, character arcs, and theme, which helps listeners spot storytelling techniques in other works as well.

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