Insane Troll Logic: A Buffyverse Podcast

Insane Troll Logic: A Buffyverse Podcast

Hosts Maggie S and Nathaniel J do deep-dives into episodes of Buffy:The Vampire Slayer and Angel, two episodes at a time. They try to provide intellectual and emotional connections to the material, discuss the social and ethical issues contained both within the shows and in the show’s production, while also discussing the journey of making a podcast with emotional and intellectual honesty.

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July 21, 2026 96 mins

This week, on Insane Troll logic, Nathaniel and Maggie take the weird subtext and misdirections of Angel episode Fredless, as well as Angel episode Billy, which is well-meaning but has the wrong perspective. Come enjoy giant practical effects Bugs and misogynistic (but kinda silly) villains with us!

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This week, on Insane Troll Logic, Maggie and Nathaniel take on two mor episodes of Buffy season 6, After Life and Flooded! They talk scary episodes, Willow's character arc, and have some exciting breakthroughs about the metaphors of season six!

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This week, on Insane Troll Logic, Nathaniel and Maggie discuss two more episodes of Angel Season 3, with the racial overtones of That Old Gang Of Mine and the problematic humor of Carpe Noctem!

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June 29, 2026 91 mins

This week, on Insane Troll Logic, Maggie and Nathaniel begin Buffy season 6 with the two part premiere "Bargaining." We talk the switch from WB to UPN, fan pitches and, of course, Buffy's resurrection. 

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This week, on Insane Troll logic, we begin our sixth season, beginning with the first two episodes of Angel season three. Nathaniel and Maggie talk romance angles, the introduction of Fred into the group dynamic, and the shakeups of Wolfram and Hart.

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June 13, 2026 105 mins

This week, on Insane Troll Logic, Maggie and Nathaniel tackle the end of #Buffy season 5, The Gift! They talk metafictional conventions, the heroism of Dawn, and say their goodbyes to Anthony Stewart Head, who will be missed.

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This week, on Insane Troll Logic, Nathaniel and Maggie tackle the penultimate episode of Buffy season 5! They discuss character arc pay-offs in Spiral, and do further examination in the contrast of Glory/Ben and Buffy/Dawn in The Weight of the World!

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May 25, 2026 105 mins

This week, on Insane Troll Logic, Maggie and Nathaniel begin the journey through the exciting conclusion to season five of Buffy with the grossness of Buffybot and the quest for love of Intervention, and the heartbreak and heroism of Tara in Tough Love!

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This week, on Insane Troll Logic, Nathaniel and Maggie complete their coverage of Angel season two by covering the last three episodes of the season, all of which have long titles (Over The Rainbow, Through The Looking Glass, and No Place Like Plurtz Glurb), talking the Pylea storyline, character arcs, and give final impressions of a rocky but involving second season of Angel!

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May 11, 2026 56 mins

This week, on Insane Troll Logic, Nathaniel and Maggie return to Angel for two more episodes of Season Two! They discuss the send-off of Lindsay McDonald, Angel's new attitude, and Cordelia being defined by suffering, among other subjects!

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May 4, 2026 93 mins

This week, on Insane Troll Logic, Maggie and Nathaniel return from another brief hiatus to tackle arguable the two most difficult episodes of Buffy with the upsetting The Body and the slightly less upsetting Forever! They talk grief, togetherness, and appreciate the craft on display with both episodes!

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April 13, 2026 74 mins

This week, on Insane Troll Logic, Nathaniel and Maggie return from a brief hiatus to discuss two more episodes of Angel, looking at the ending of the "Dark" Angel storyline and leadership dynamics of "Epiphany," and all things Harmony in the funny "Disharmony."

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This week, on Insane Troll Logic, Maggie and Nathaniel deal with love and robots on Buffy, and "poopy sad time" (as Maggie puts it) over on Angel. Your hosts also discuss the axed Buffy reboot, and the recent demise of a major (and problematic) cast member. 

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This week, on Insane Troll Logic, Nathaniel and Maggie tackle two more episodes of Angel, talking the weirdly developed supporting cast of the fitfully funny Happy Anniversary, and the mostly well-meaning but short sighted examination of police brutality that drives Thin Dead Line.

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March 11, 2026 87 mins

This week, on Insane Troll Logic, Maggie and Nathaniel cover the drama of Dawn's horrific discovery (and start to unearth the greater themes of season 5) with Blood Ties, and generally heave an annoyed sigh at the climax of the "Funny Stalker Storyline" (and wonder if Spike's charm has worn thin?) with Crush. But, Drusilla is there, so the hosts are kinda okay?

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March 3, 2026 93 mins

This week, on Insane Troll Logic, Nathaniel and Maggie talk The Watchers, Knights, and Glory in Buffy episode "Checkpoint," and continue talking about the descent of Angel (and the messy stories that result) in "Blood Money." 

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February 24, 2026 75 mins

This week, on Insane Troll Logic, Maggie and Nathaniel take on two more episodes of Angel! We're talking the return of Darla and Drusilla, the beginning of Angel's next story arc (and why it may not work exactly as intended) and a new direction for the Wolfram & Hart side of the ongoing narrative! Come for the queer subtext, stay for the pretentious voiceover!

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February 16, 2026 80 mins

This week, on Insane Troll Logic, Nathaniel and Maggie try to have some fun and good humor with two more episode of Buffy. Nathaniel attempts (in vain) to re-write Riley's departure (we'll miss you, good boy) and Maggie has some strong opinions about babies...in fictional narratives.

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This week, on Insane Troll Logic, Maggie and Nathaniel deal with crime narratives and heroic self-hatred with two more episodes of Angel! In "Shroud of Rahmon," we deal with heist stories and the shifting from Kate to Gunn, and in "The Trial," we attempt to deconstruct the complex dynamics of Angel and Darla!

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February 2, 2026 80 mins

This week, on Insane Troll Logic, Nathaniel and Maggie take on two more episodes of Buffy season 5 with Shadow and Listening To Fear. They talk Joyce's illness, Riley's upcoming departure (probably too much), and rubber puppets!

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