A Girl, A Guy & A Buffy Podcast

A Girl, A Guy & A Buffy Podcast

A podcast hosted by two old friends who love the television show Buffy the Vampire Slayer and can’t stop talking about this seminal series and its impact.

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May 14, 2024 61 mins

In this episode, Kate and Charles discuss Buffy the Vampire Slayer's music, from the onscreen bands at the Bronze to the haunting melodies of the series' musical score. Don't worry we talk about "Once More With Feeling" too.

Spoiler alert: The entire Buffy the Vampire Slayer series will be discussed.

 

This episode was produced by Kate Balzer and Charles Swint. Edited by Jeremy Williams. 

 

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In this episode of Small Bites, we explore 1990's fashion and give you a glimpse of our personal styles.

Spoiler alert: The entire Buffy the Vampire Slayer series will be discussed.

 

This episode was produced by Kate Balzer and Charles Swint. Edited by Jeremy Williams. 

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April 30, 2024 75 mins

In this episode, Kate and Charles discuss the iconic looks of Buffy the Vampire Slayer and how they help tell this timeless tale.

Spoiler alert: The entire Buffy the Vampire Slayer series will be discussed.

 

This episode was produced by Kate Balzer and Charles Swint. Edited by Jeremy Williams. 

 

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April 23, 2024 22 mins

In this episode of Small Bites, we get lost in translation and dive into the origins of the use of the word Slayer in pop culture and the many translations of the title Buffy Slayer of the Vampire. 

Spoiler alert: The entire Buffy the Vampire Slayer series will be discussed.

 

This episode was produced by Kate Balzer and Charles Swint. Edited by Jeremy Williams. 

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April 16, 2024 54 mins

In this episode, Kate and Charles discuss Buffy the Vampire Slayer's language and jargon and the show's impact on television writing and pop culture.

Spoiler alert: The entire Buffy the Vampire Slayer series will be discussed.

 

This episode was produced by Kate Balzer and Charles Swint. Edited by Jeremy Williams. 

 

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Welcome to Small Bites. These are discussions we had in the main episode that didn’t fit the overall conversation, but we still wanted to share them with you all.

This week, we nerd out over the Tommy Westphall Universe, a fan theory that connects "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" to all your favorite TV shows. One universe to rule them all.

Spoiler alert: The entire “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” series will be discussed.

This episode was p...

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April 2, 2024 63 mins

In the first episode of season 2, hosts Kate Balzer and Charles Swint return to Sunnydale. We explore the deft use of cultural references in the series, and how such a small show made a big impact on pop culture.

Spoiler alert: The entire “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” series will be discussed.

This episode was produced by Kate Balzer and Charles Swint. Edited by Jeremy Williams. 

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We are so excited to sit down with documentarian and Buffy fan Paige Troxell and host of Slayfest98, Ian Carlos Crawford. In this episode, we celebrate the 25th anniversary of season 3 by discussing plot points that occurred in season 3 that impacted the rest of the season.

 

Spoiler alert: the entire “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” series will be discussed. There are also mentions of events from “Angel” and “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” c...

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We geek out over the new Buffyverse story from Audible, discussing what we loved, what didn’t work, and how it felt to have a new story involving our favorite television series. 

 

Spoiler alert: the entire “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” series and Slayers: A Buffyverse Story will be discussed. There are also mentions of events from “Angel” and “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” comics seasons 8-12. 

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We discuss what is rape culture and examine its many uses in "Buffy the Vampire Slayer."

Spoiler alert: the entire “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” series will be discussed. 

Content warning for a discussion of sensitive topics related to power dynamics, sexual harassment and sexual assault. If you or someone you know is in need of help, please see the resources below:

 

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We discuss the concepts of misogyny, sexism, chauvinism, and patriarchy in “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” and whether the series used these ideas to bring about change or perpetuate these behaviors and ideas. 

Spoiler alert: the entire “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” series will be discussed. 

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We discuss how teen sex was portrayed on television before “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” and how it did or did not differ on BTVS. 

 

Spoiler alert: the entire “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” series will be discussed. 

 

If you or someone you know is in need of help, please see the resources below:

RAINN: https://www.rainn.org/resources 

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Episode 3

Title: Does Buffy have feminist villains?

We discuss the female villains of “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” and whether or not they are feminist characters. 

 

Spoiler alert: The entire “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” series will be discussed. 

 

This episode was produced by Kate Balzer and Charles Swint. Edited by Jeremy Williams. 

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September 19, 2023 37 mins

In this episode, we introduce the main theme, or “Big Bad,” for the season and discuss if “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” is a feminist television show. 

 

Spoiler alert: The entire “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” series will be discussed. 

 

This episode was produced by Kate Balzer and Charles Swint. Edited by Jeremy Williams.

 

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September 4, 2023 41 mins

In the first episode of “A Girl, A Guy, and a Buffy Podcast,” hosts Kate Balzer and Charles Swint share how they were introduced to the television series “Buffy the Vampire Slayer,” what the show means to them, and the impact and legacy of the series. 

Spoiler alert: The entire “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” series will be discussed.

This episode was produced by Kate Balzer and Charles Swint. Edited by Jeremy Williams. 

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