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.

  1. 73: BTVS S4E21 “Primeval”

    18H AGO

    73: BTVS S4E21 “Primeval”

    “Xander, just because this is never gonna work there’s no need to be negative.” Penny and Sam dive into this plot and action heavy episode that wraps up most of Season 4’s stories. The conversation ranges from sadly relevant world events from the turn of the millennium, to sarcasm, favorite words, fascism, Andor, the Fourth Amendment to the United States Constitution, Privacy Laws, the outrageous cost of higher education, hangovers, bodily autonomy, heroism, extreme makeovers, Sinners, cults, Pluribus, the human need for community, the One Ring, Riley’s emotional journey, and military culture.  Next time, we’ll be covering Buffy the Vampire Slayer, season 4, episode 22, “Restless.”  Keep Slaying! News Links/Referenced Links Original Trailer/WB Promo: BTVS “Primeval” Original Promo Blade VS Buffy (Marvel VS Buffy the Vampire Slayer) | DEATH BATTLE! —---------------------------------------- Viewing Order Buffy 4x22 - Restless Angel 1x20 - War Zone Angel 1x21 - Blind Date Angel 1x22 - To Shanshu in LA BONUS: Blade Join the conversation! You can email or send a voice message to stillslayingfeedback@gmail.com, or join us at facebook.com/groups/podcastica and Still Slaying A Buffy-verse Podcast where we put up comment posts for each episode we cover.  Join the Zedhead community - https://www.patreon.com/jasoncabassi Theme Music:℗ CC-BY 2020 Quesbe | Lucie G. MorillonGoopsy | Drum and Bass | Free CC-BY Music By Quesbe is licensed under a Creative Commons License. #buffythevampireslayer #btvs #buffyverse #stillslaying #podcastica #spuffy #slaythepatriarchy #femisim Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1h 60m
  2. 72: BTVS S4E20 “The Yoko Factor”

    6D AGO

    72: BTVS S4E20 “The Yoko Factor”

    “You know, for someone who's got "Watcher" on his résumé, you might want to cast an eye to the front door every now and again.” Penny and Kara fully enjoyed this Spike showcase episode as we rush toward the conclusion of this uneven season. The Scooby Duo’s conversation ranges from villains, sarcasm, toxic romance, clown pants, Angel, Riley’s need to do more reading, hubris, power dynamics, The Beatles, Charles Manson, Yoko Ono, Sean Ono and Cibo Matto.   Next time, we’ll be covering Buffy season 4, episode 21, “Primeval”  Keep Slaying! News Links/Referenced Links Original Trailer/WB Promo: BTVS “The Yoko Factor” Original Promo Helter Skelter (song) - Wikipedia —---------------------------------------- Viewing Order 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 Join the conversation! You can email or send a voice message to stillslayingfeedback@gmail.com, or join us at facebook.com/groups/podcastica and Still Slaying A Buffy-verse Podcast where we put up comment posts for each episode we cover.  Join the Zedhead community - https://www.patreon.com/jasoncabassi Theme Music:℗ CC-BY 2020 Quesbe | Lucie G. MorillonGoopsy | Drum and Bass | Free CC-BY Music By Quesbe is licensed under a Creative Commons License. #buffythevampireslayer #btvs #buffyverse #vampires #stillslaying #podcastica #spuffy  #slaythepatriarchy #femisim #patriarchy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1h 51m
  3. 71: Angel S1E19 “Sancutary”

    FEB 4

    71: Angel S1E19 “Sancutary”

    “For a taciturn shadowy guy, I've got a big mouth.” Dodie returns, and she and Penny sink their fangs into this meaty episode of pain and redemption. The conversation ranges from 12 step programs to words hurting more than fists and along the way takes some tangents into the U.S. foster care system, the unrealized Faith spinoff, Tru Calling, Dollhouse, Pluribus, and ancient pigments. Next time, we’ll be covering Buffy season 4, episode 20, “The Yoko Factor.”  Keep Slaying! News Links/Referenced Links Original Trailer/WB Promo: Angel “Sanctuary” Original Promo —---------------------------------------- Viewing Order 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 Join the conversation! You can email or send a voice message to stillslayingfeedback@gmail.com, or join us at facebook.com/groups/podcastica and Still Slaying A Buffy-verse Podcast where we put up comment posts for each episode we cover.  Join the Zedhead community - https://www.patreon.com/jasoncabassi Theme Music:℗ CC-BY 2020 Quesbe | Lucie G. MorillonGoopsy | Drum and Bass | Free CC-BY Music By Quesbe is licensed under a Creative Commons License. #buffythevampireslayer #btvs #buffyverse #vampires #stillslaying #podcastica #angel #angel #slaythepatriarchy #femisim #patriarchy #elizadushku #faith #davidboreanaz #charismacarpenter #alexisdenisof  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1h 51m
  4. 70: Angel S1E18 “Five by Five”

    JAN 28

    70: Angel S1E18 “Five by Five”

    “I hate failure when there's no one else to blame it on.” Sam and Penny revel in the chaos of Faith in Los Angeles, appreciating the fashion, anger, sultriness, violence, anger and darkness while finding their way to a discussion of buses, danceclubs, what makes a great villain great, the depiction of lawyers, Christian Kane’s music, urban fantasy, torture, 24, Criminal Minds, Veronica Mars, and the Stanford Prison Experiment.    Next time, we’ll be covering Angel season 1, episode 19, “Sanctuary.”  Keep Slaying! News Links/Referenced Links Original Trailer/WB Promo: Angel “Five by Five” Promo Christian Kane - The House Rules ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Lands Two Oscar Nominations, Including Best Song for ‘Golden’ and Animated Feature Oscar nominations 2026: 'Sinners' could make history | AP News ‘I Felt Like Annie Was Going to Change My Life’: ‘Sinners’ Star Wunmi Mosaku on the Movie That’s Got the World Talking Wunmi Mosaku Is Ready to Unveil Iyadé, a Maternity Line Rooted in Culture and Comfort —---------------------------------------- Viewing Order 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 Join the conversation! You can email or send a voice message to stillslayingfeedback@gmail.com, or join us at facebook.com/groups/podcastica and Still Slaying A Buffy-verse Podcast where we put up comment posts for each episode we cover.  Join the Zedhead community - https://www.patreon.com/jasoncabassi Theme Music:℗ CC-BY 2020 Quesbe | Lucie G. MorillonGoopsy | Drum and Bass | Free CC-BY Music By Quesbe is licensed under a Creative Commons License. #buffythevampireslayer #btvs #buffyverse #vampires #stillslaying #podcastica #angel #angel #slaythepatriarchy #femisim #patriarchy #elizadushku #faith #davidboreanaz #charismacarpenter #alexisdenisof  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1h 37m
  5. 69: BTVS S4E19 “New Moon Rising”

    JAN 21

    69: BTVS S4E19 “New Moon Rising”

    "Talk later. Stealthy escape now." The Scooby Duo, Penny and Kara get political discussing this landmark episode and its themes of bigotry, anarchy and identity. The conversation stretches and bends to include moon phases, bi-erasure, coming out, words, Bigotry, Oz love, fatphobia, Guillermo del Toro’s Frankenstein, mature and healthy breakups, Anarchism, great on-screen villains, fantasy casting for Iceman in the MCU, leather pants and coats, and the Breakfast of Champions.  Next time we’ll be talking about Angel Season 1, Episode 18 “Five by Five.” Keep Slaying! News Links/Referenced Links Original Episode Promo: https://www.youtube.com/watch —---------------------------------------- Viewing Order 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 Join the conversation! You can email or send a voice message to stillslayingfeedback@gmail.com, or join us at facebook.com/groups/podcastica and Still Slaying A Buffy-verse Podcast where we put up comment posts for each episode we cover.  Follow us on Instagram Still Slaying: a Buffyverse Podcast from Podcastica Network (@stillslayingcast) • Instagram photos and videos Join the Zedhead community - https://www.patreon.com/jasoncabassi Theme Music:℗ CC-BY 2020 Quesbe | Lucie G. MorillonGoopsy | Drum and Bass | Free CC-BY Music By Quesbe is licensed under a Creative Commons License. #smashthepatriarchy #slaythepatriarchy #feminism #patriarchy #sarahmichellegellar #marcblucas #buffy #buffyverse #buffyrewatch #alisonhannigan #amberbenson #anthonystewarthead #sunnydale #hellmouth #buffthevampireslayer #jamesmarsters #sethgreen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1h 56m
  6. 68: Angel S1E16 & 17 “The Ring” and “Eternity.”

    JAN 6

    68: Angel S1E16 & 17 “The Ring” and “Eternity.”

    "Well, judging by the outfit, I guess it's safe to come in. Evil Angel never would have worn those pants." Penny, Sam and Kara find plenty to entertain them in these two episodes showing Angel really getting out into the community. The Slay Squad reminisces about the color of office equipment in the 80s and 90s, “Gladiator,” Lilah Morgan, Heated Rivalry, the Buffy reboot, Interview with a Vampire, Good Will Hunting, Oz, business suits, safari fantasies, Tivo, Angel’s curse, vampire biology, cultural obsession with youth, Linda Hamilton, beauty culture, Stranger Things, and body horror.  Next time we’ll be talking about Buffy Season 4, Episodes 19 “New Moon Rising.” Keep Slaying! News Links/Referenced Links Original Episode Promos The Ring: https://youtu.be/RV_U4gOYIZA Eternity: https://youtu.be/AJOjWw9LSo0 Tributes paid to animal welfare campaigner Sarah Fisher —---------------------------------------- Viewing Order Angel 1x16 - The Ring & 1x17 - Eternity 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 Join the conversation! You can email or send a voice message to stillslayingfeedback@gmail.com, or join us at facebook.com/groups/podcastica and Still Slaying A Buffy-verse Podcast where we put up comment posts for each episode we cover.  Join the Zedhead community - https://www.patreon.com/jasoncabassi Theme Music:℗ CC-BY 2020 Quesbe | Lucie G. MorillonGoopsy | Drum and Bass | Free CC-BY Music By Quesbe is licensed under a Creative Commons License. #smashthepatriarchy #slaythepatriarchy #feminism #patriarchy #sarahmichellegellar #angel #buffyverse #buffyrewatch #sunnydale #hellmouth #buffthevampireslayer #buffyseason4 #davidboreanaz #charismacarpenter #cordelia #alexisdenisof #wesley Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1h 55m
  7. 67: BTVS S4E17&18, “Superstar” and “Where the Wild Things Are.”

    12/31/2025

    67: BTVS S4E17&18, “Superstar” and “Where the Wild Things Are.”

    CW: Discussion of rape.  “Did anyone else feel way too tall? I felt *way* too tall.” Penny and Becky enjoy the silliness of Superstar, diving into Mary Sues and FanFic, alternate realities, wish fulfillment, Penny incorrectly remembers Newton’s Laws (she was actually talking about the Law of Conservation of Energy and the Law of Conservation of Mass), the plusses and minuses of Riley, Danny Strong, Chess on Broadway, Gilmore Girls, The Matrix, Wild Wild West, The Pitt, high heels, band names, leather pants, Xander’s myriad jobs, Heated Rivalry, and fan content.  Next time we’ll be talking about Angel Season 1 Episodes 16, “The Ring” and 17, “Eternity.” Keep Slaying! News Links/Referenced Links What's On Tonight Podcast - YouTube Conservation of mass - Wikipedia Conservation of energy - Wikipedia Chess on Broadway https://www.broadway.com/shows/chess/ 'Supernatural' Stars Ruth Connell & Rob Benedict Are Engaged Original Episode Promos Buffy Superstar Promo Buffy Where the Wild Things Are Promo —---------------------------------------- Viewing Order Buffy 4x17 - Superstar & 4x18 - Where the Wild Things Are Angel 1x16 - The Ring & 1x17 - Eternity 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 Join the conversation! You can email or send a voice message to stillslayingfeedback@gmail.com, or join us at facebook.com/groups/podcastica and Still Slaying A Buffy-verse Podcast where we put up comment posts for each episode we cover.  Join the Zedhead community - https://www.patreon.com/jasoncabassi Theme Music:℗ CC-BY 2020 Quesbe | Lucie G. MorillonGoopsy | Drum and Bass | Free CC-BY Music By Quesbe is licensed under a Creative Commons License. #smashthepatriarchy #slaythepatriarchy #feminism #patriarchy #sarahmichellegellar #marcblucas #buffy #buffyverse #alisonhannigan #amberbenson #anthonystewarthead #sunnydale #hellmouth #buffthevampireslayer #buffyseason4 #spike #spuffy #jamesmarsters #elizadushku #faith #dannystrong    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1h 31m
  8. 66: BTVS S4E16, “Who Are You?”

    12/24/2025

    66: BTVS S4E16, “Who Are You?”

    CW: Discussion of sexual topics and rape. “Because it's wrong.” Penny and Sam and Dina welcome Dina to Still Slaying and the trio get nostalgic about the TV landscape at the turn of the millennium. The wide-ranging discussion touches on The X-files, future robot selves, trauma, stevedores, porn stereotypes, queer subtext (and text), whether we would have sex with a clone of ourself, masturbation as healthcare, Stranger Things, heteronormativity, Heated Rivalry and the progress in queer representation on screen, Don Quixote, rape, Outlander, Nielson families and Sweeps Week, Repo Man, spoilers, hopes for the reboot and the nature of evil.  Next time we’ll be talking about Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Season 4, Episode 17, “Superstar” and Episode 18, “Where the Wild Things Are.” Keep Slaying! News Links/Referenced Links Original Episode Promo https://youtu.be/Aoykd5iVt9g —---------------------------------------- Viewing Order Buffy 4x16 - Who Are You? (2/2) Buffy 4x17 - Superstar & 4x18 - Where the Wild Things Are Angel 1x16 - The Ring & 1x17 - Eternity 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 Join the conversation! You can email or send a voice message to stillslayingfeedback@gmail.com, or join us at facebook.com/groups/podcastica and Still Slaying A Buffy-verse Podcast where we put up comment posts for each episode we cover.  Follow us on Instagram Still Slaying: a Buffyverse Podcast from Podcastica Network (@stillslayingcast) • Instagram photos and videos Join the Zedhead community - https://www.patreon.com/jasoncabassi Theme Music:℗ CC-BY 2020 Quesbe | Lucie G. MorillonGoopsy | Drum and Bass | Free CC-BY Music By Quesbe is licensed under a Creative Commons License. #smashthepatriarchy #slaythepatriarchy #feminism #patriarchy #sarahmichellegellar #marcblucas #buffy #buffyverse #buffyrewatch #alisonhannigan #amberbenson #anthonystewarthead #sunnydale #hellmouth #buffthevampireslayer #buffyseason4 #spike #spuffy #jamesmarsters #elizadushku #faith Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    2h 12m
4.5
out of 5
25 Ratings

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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.

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