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A podcast discussing the themes, metaphors, and symbolism in the hit TV show, "Buffy the Vampire Slayer." Join sisters Sarah, Tabby, and Leah as they dissect the show with a spoiler-free analysis for new watchers, and also a spoiler-filled analysis for long time fans.

Becoming Buffy Sarah Watson, Tabby Gibson, & Leah Gibson

    • TV & Film

A podcast discussing the themes, metaphors, and symbolism in the hit TV show, "Buffy the Vampire Slayer." Join sisters Sarah, Tabby, and Leah as they dissect the show with a spoiler-free analysis for new watchers, and also a spoiler-filled analysis for long time fans.

    S5. Ep21. The Weight of the World

    S5. Ep21. The Weight of the World

    While Ben and Glory work through their newfound emotions, Willow must try to reach a catatonic Buffy and convince her not to give up. Join Sarah, Tabby, and Leah as they discuss the different decisions each character must wrestle with, the metaphor of Buffy's house and how it relates to her mental state, and the question of whether or not the Slayer wants to die. 
     
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    Email: becomingbuffypodcast@gmail.com
     
    Social Media: Instagram, Tiktok, and Youtube
     
    Producers:
    Christine, Paul, Kashaan, Kate, and Omri

    • 1 hr 32 min
    S5. Ep20. Spiral

    S5. Ep20. Spiral

    With the secret of Dawn being the Key now out, Buffy scrambles to keep everyone safe, yet in the end it's not enough. Join Sarah, Tabby, and Leah as they discuss the question Dawn and Ben face, the ethical and moral questions the show is bringing up for all the characters, and the use of the knights as a metaphor for destiny.
     
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    Email: becomingbuffypodcast@gmail.com
     
    Social Media:
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    Producers: 
    Christine, Paul, Kashaan, Kate, and Omri

    • 1 hr 18 min
    S5. Ep19. Tough Love

    S5. Ep19. Tough Love

    Buffy and Ben struggle with their lives being taken over by their sisters, Tara and Willow have a major fight, a Scooby member gets their brains sucked, and Glory finally discovers who the key is. Join Sarah, Tabby, and Leah as they discuss the symbolism of Buffy dropping out of poetry class, Willow's concerning behavior, and the theme of responsbility and stepping into adulthood.
     
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    Email: becomingbuffypodcast@gmail.com
     
    Social Media: Instagram, Tiktok, and Youtube
     
    Producers:
    Christine, CJ, Paul, Kashaan, Kate, and Omri
     
     

    • 1 hr 21 min
    S5. Ep18. Intervention

    S5. Ep18. Intervention

    While Buffy heads to the desert for some soul searching, Spike takes his new Buffy-bot out to play--catching the attention of Glory and her minions. Join Sarah, Tabby, Leah, and guest-host David as they discuss Buffy's over-developed sense of responsibility in contrast to the Scoobies' underdeveloped one, the show's shifted framing of Spike, and that kiss at the end...
    Buy us a Coffee!
     
    Email: becomingbuffypodcast@gmail.com
     
    Social Media:
    Instagram, Tiktok, and Youtube
     
    Producers: 
    Christine, CJ, Paul, Kashaan, Kate, and Omri

    • 1 hr 35 min
    S5. Ep17. Forever

    S5. Ep17. Forever

    Feeling neglected and alone as Buffy deals with funeral arrangements, Dawn decides to take grief into her own hands and resurrect Joyce. Join Sarah, Tabby, and Leah as they discuss the episode's nods to the horror short story, 'The Monkey's Paw', Joel Gray's cameo and how his humming is foreshadowing of future events, and the importance of Angel's appearance. 
     
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    Email:
    becomingbuffypodcast@gmail.com
     
    Social Media:
    Instagram, Tiktok, and Youtube
     
    Producers:
    Christine, CJ, Paul, Kashaan, Kate, and Omri

    • 1 hr 34 min
    S5. Ep16. The Body

    S5. Ep16. The Body

    Buffy, Dawn, and the Scoobies grapple with grief after Joyce's sudden death. Join Sarah, Tabby, Leah, and guest, David, as they discuss behind the scenes, negative space, death, and grief.
    *Trigger Warnings for discussion of death*
     
    Buy us a coffee!
     
    Social Media:
    Instagram, Tiktok, and Youtube
     
    Email: becomingbuffypodcast@gmail.com
     
    Producers:
    Christine, CJ, Paul, Kashaan, Kate, and Omri

    • 1 hr 48 min

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