Still Dead, an Angel podcast

Obsessed with the Buffy Verse! Love these ladies and their take on the show.

I’ve been a fan of Lani Diane Rich’s narrative interpretations for a couple of years now, but it took me a while to get started with Still Dead, because “Angel” is a much more hit-or-miss show for me than “Buffy.” Also, while I loved Lani’s solo version of “Still Pretty,” I find her co-host Noelle unlistenable — a call-out culture broken record who rarely contributes any valuable or unique insight — and I had to unsubscribe before the end of season 2. So I was afraid this podcast wouldn’t be for me either... but boy, was I wrong. I LOVE what Dr. Kelly Johnson brings to the show — she doesn’t just echo Lani’s points, but brings her own professional expertise to bear on her interpretive work and really raises thought-provoking ideas that complement Lani’s always excellent narrative analysis. The two of them together are really helping me understand the “Angel” series in more interesting and complex ways, and it’s great!

Much to recommend. And if you like forced, fake laughter, you will enjoy even more.

I have been a fan of Lani for a while now, and a fan of Angel for much longer, and let me tell you, this podcast does not disappoint! Still Dead offers quirky, interesting, funny, deep insights about this show I love so much, and Lani and Dr. Jones are so hilarious and candid. 10:10 would recommend!