HeyJaredBecoming Buffy
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.
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- 12
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- Sep 10, 2026
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- Jul 9, 2026
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Scoobies' Secrets: Interview with the Vampire Movie Recap (opens the original)
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(A bonus episode from the Scoobies' Secrets Vault) A man interviews a vampire on his extraordinary un-life and search for meaning in death. Join Sarah, Tabby, and Leah as they discuss the Anne Rice, the original book, and their thoughts on the movie.
Scoobies' Secrets: Breaking Dawn pt.2 Movie Recap (opens the original)
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(A bonus episode from the Scoobies' Secrets Vault) Vampires, imprinting, CGI baby, oh my! It's the final installment in the Twilight franchise and oh boy do we have thoughts. Join Sarah, Tabby, and Leah as they discuss Charlie's acceptance of all the red flags, Tabby's phobia of zippers, and the twist of that final scene.
Scoobies' Secrets: S5. Ep19. Tough Love (Spoilers) (opens the original)
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(A bonus episode from the Scoobies' Secrets Vault) Does this episode help us be more sympathetic to Giles leaving in season 6? What dilemma is this season setting up with Ben and how is contrasted with Dawn and Buffy? Join Sarah, Tabby, and Leah as they discuss how this epsiode ties into the rest of the Buffyverse.
Scoobies' Secrets: S5. Ep18. Intervention (Spoilers) (opens the original)
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(A bonus episode from the Scoobies' Secrets Vault) How does Spike and Buffy's relationship in season 6 violate Buffy's moral code? Should we feel bad for Spike in season 6? What does it say about our society that we are more willing to fix and forgive male characters than we are to female characters? Join Sarah, Tabby, and Leah as they discuss how this episode fits into the Buffyverse as a whole.
Scoobies' Secrets: S5. Ep17. Forever (Spoilers) (opens the original)
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(A bonus episode from the Scoobies' Secrets Vault) How does the show's perception of Spike subtly shift in this episode? How does this episode and 'the Body' prepare us for season 6? Join Sarah, Tabby and Leah as they discuss how this episode ties into the rest of the Buffyverse.
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