Best thesunnydalediaries Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 48 - Torches, Tunics, and Talismans (Bad Girls) 56:42

40m ago56:42

56:42

Join Sean and Melanie as they celebrate their podcast's 1-year anniversary while diving into Buffy the Vampire Slayer's Season 3, Episode 14: 'Bad Girls.' Listen in as they share how this episode impacted their lives (the original premier date has a special meaning for Sean) and delve into the dynamics between Buffy, Faith, and the new watch Wesley…

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Episode 47 - Death by Grape Soda (The Zeppo) 39:43

10h ago39:43

39:43

Sean and Melanie got to record this one in person! Everything from the Buffy episode "The Zeppo" is discussed - donuts, the icky interaction between Faith and Xander, Buffy's crimped hair, and cake baking! The audio in this episode is not the best...we really wanted to record while we were in person together and the recording conditions were not op…

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Episode 46 - Sweaty Baguettes and Vibrator Stones (Helpless) 57:39

9d ago57:39

57:39

Sean and Melanie share hair-raising personal stories, from near-death experiences to memorable birthday cakes. Diving deep dive into Buffy’s powerless plight in "Helpless", they have a unique conversation about crystals, discuss Buffy's intense battle with Kralik, and explore the dramatic confrontation between Buffy and Giles. Thoughts on "Helpless…

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Episode 45 - Regina, Hansel, and Gretel (Gingerbread) 45:48

14d ago45:48

45:48

Sean and Melanie open this episode by discussing their haunting experience at a recent restaurant and their interaction with a ghostly server named Regina. As they bake up a conversation about the Buffy episode "Gingerbread", Melanie questions why Joyce is roaming the halls of Sunnydale High in the middle of the day and Sean ponders if Joyce holds …

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Episode 44 - Baby Bangs and Comfy Sheets (Amends) 51:01

21d ago51:01

51:01

In this episode of the Sunnydale Diaries, Sean and Melanie dive into "Amends" a Christmas-themed of Buffy the Vampire Slayer. The duo discusses the emotional impact of Angel's troubling dreams and Buffy's controversial bangs. Sean shares a funny commercial featuring the 'Buffy Christmas Sweepstakes,' while Melanie questions Angel's sleeping arrange…

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Bonus Episode - Buffy Cast's Ultimate Survivor Island Showdown! 3:01

28d ago3:01

3:01

A few weeks back, Sean and Melanie hit up Fanboy Expo in Orlando and got to meet some awesome Buffy and Angel cast members! Watch as Melanie bravely asks them who'd survive the longest on a 'Survivor'-style island. You'll get hilarious responses, surprising answers, and even a bit of body-jumping drama! Tune in to see if your favorite character mad…

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Episode 43 - Buffy the Dog-Faced Girl from Columbus (The Wish) 46:13

1M ago46:13

46:13

We're up to "The Wish", one of Sean's favorite episodes! Dive into the introduction of Anya/Anyanka and the Bizarro world she creates when Cordelia makes a wish. Melanie has some strong feelings about Cordelia being simultaneously bitten by both Vampire Willow and Xander. Sean points out a piece of 90s technology in one scene that is no longer in u…

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Episode 42 - Xander and Willow, You Suck! Oz, You're Awesome! (Lover's Walk) 51:23

1M ago51:23

51:23

Since Willow, Oz, Xander and Cordelia planned on a bowling double date, Sean and Melanie start off discussing bowling! Sean recants a tale of his bowling injury, including the ambulance being sent to the wrong bowling alley! Melanie reviews her bowling career (she bowled a lot in her youth!) and her Fred Flintstonesque bowling style. In our walk th…

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Episode 41 - Poor old Glove of Myhnegon, Begin Again (Revelations) 52:00

1M ago52:00

52:00

Sean and Melanie have been busy attending conventions! Melanie describes her experience at Dragon Con (where she met Seth Green) and they both review the events of Fanboy Expo where they met several Buffy cast members! Revealing the shocking secrets of the Buffy episode "Revelations", Melanie and Sean express their distaste with Faith's new watcher…

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Bonus Episode - Scooby Snacks - Willow Inspired Oreo Tasting! 11:08

2M ago11:08

11:08

After Willow mentioned the swim team was "split open like an Oreo" during the Buffy episode "Go Fish", we had to do an Oreo tasting! We tried several different flavors/varieties of Oreos and you'll be surprised which one was our favorite! What other Buffy themed snacks should we try? Email us at thesunnydalediaries@gmail.com! Check out the video ve…

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Episode 40 - Lurconis and the Dozy Cow (Band Candy) 56:18

2M ago56:18

56:18

Sean and Melanie start this episode off remembering their times as teenagers - heading to the mall on Friday night to check out the posters, playing with the plasma ball at Spencer's, and fiddling with the gadgets at Brookstone. Indulging in the sweet chaos of the Buffy episode "Band Candy" Sean points out how Joyce and Giles were wolfing down the …

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Episode 39 - A Spatula to the Abdomen (Homecoming) 1:00:24

2M ago1:00:24

1:00:24

Get ready to relive the craziest Homecoming ever! Sean and Melanie discuss their own experiences with Homecoming and other competitions in high school. Sean reveals his winning spelling bee word and Melanie describes a history poster than won her first prize. Diving into the high stakes (get it?) competition of the Buffy episode "Homecoming," Melan…

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Episode 38 - Beauty and the Gay Possum (Beauty and the Beasts) 1:04:08

2M ago1:04:08

1:04:08

Sean and Melanie start off this week discussing movies, books, and shows with a "Beauty and the Beast" type theme (Shrek, A Court of Thorns and Roses and Phantom of the Opera.) Bounding through the Buffy episode "Beauty and the Beasts", Melanie points out the resourcefulness of the library cage and comments on Mr. Platt's approach. Sean tells a wor…

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Episode 37 - Taquitos, Kissing Toast, and Khaki Trousers (Faith, Hope, and Trick) 40:12

3M ago40:12

40:12

Sean and Melanie start this episode with a conversation about jealousy and envy - both in their personal lives, and at work. Melanie recounts a time when they worked together and she thought they would grow apart because Sean took a leadership position (spoiler, they didnt!) As they explore the new players in the Buffy episode "Faith, Hope, and Tri…

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Episode 36 - A Zombie Hootenanny! (Dead Man's Party) 53:19

3M ago53:19

53:19

This episode starts with Melanie and Sean discussing their favorite zombie movies and shows, touching on curious culinary adventures, and debating the authenticity of different zombie genres (do you like your zombies fast or slow?) Lumbering through the plot of the Buffy episode "Dead Man's Party", Buffy, Joyce, and the gang face a wild hootenanny …

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Episode 35 - Chantarelle, You Stupid, Stupid Girl (Anne) 51:56

3M ago51:56

51:56

Melanie and Sean kickoff Season 3 with discussions about the first day of school - they recall their first days of college, shopping for back to school clothes, and the anxiety of starting a new school. There's also a quick conversation about runaways. Exploring the fresh start in the Buffy episode "Anne", Sean points out a t-shirt that Oz and Xand…

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Bonus Episode - Season 2 Recap 1:00:33

3M ago1:00:33

1:00:33

Join Melanie and Sean as they review the events of Buffy season 2! They touch on the plot of each episode and discuss their favorite (and least favorite) episodes and characters. There's also several bloopers and outtakes spread throughout the discussion. Towards the end, Sean asks Melanie for her predictions for season 3. Stick with us when we sta…

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Bonus Episode - Scooby Snacks - Marshmallow Edition 16:53

4M ago16:53

16:53

We're back with another Scooby Snacks episode! This time around we're tasting various marshmallow foods, inspired by Xander's Moon Pie comment in the Buffy episode "Phases". We've got fluffernutter sandwiches, smores bark, Hostess Snowballs and a few other snacks. Our tastings led to comments like: "There should not be crunch in my marshmallow" "I …

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Episode 34 - Mr. Pointy, Drusilla Whale Songs, and Acidophilus (Becoming Parts 1 and 2) 47:56

4M ago47:56

47:56

We took a different approach by watching the Season 2 Buffy finale together and recording our discussion in real time. Melanie performs some excellent fight scene analysis and Sean points out a fishy connection between this episode and the previous episode, "Go Fish". There's double the amount of unique/bad accents with Angel flashbacks and Kendra'…

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Episode 33 - Fish, Ferrules, and Conchata Ferrell (Go Fish) 48:33

4M ago48:33

48:33

Sean and Melanie open this episode by talking about how they both live close to the beach, but rarely go there. They also touch on going to the beach as kids and their experiences playing competitive sports in school. Swimming through the plot of the Buffy episode "Go Fish", Melanie and Sean point out the plethora of guest starts in this episode. M…

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Episode 32 - Stop Child Labor at Sunnydale High! (I Only Have Eyes for You) 34:56

4M ago34:56

34:56

Melanie and Sean take on ghosts and spookiness in entertainment, including the movies Ghost and Poltergeist (still slightly scarred by that movie.) They also touch on the OG Ghostbusters, Paranormal Activity and the Blair Witch Project and discuss the concept of a Sadie Hawkins dance and how "promposals" have gotten outrageous. In our haunted conve…

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Episode 31 - Fly Kids and Eye Stalks (Killed by Death) 42:31

5M ago42:31

42:31

Melanie and Sean remember the times that they've been hospitalized, including how a back massager recently sent Melanie to the ER and a waterslide led to a concussion. Sean recounts his ambulance ride after an unfortunate bowling injury and a potential anesthesia overdose as a child. While diagnosing the Buffy episode "Killed by Death", Sean provid…

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Episode 30 - Brown Plaid Pants and Couches (Passion) 37:47

5M ago37:47

37:47

Melanie and Sean open this episode by discussing stalking, their experience with it, and portrayal of stalking in movies and TV (remember Fatal Attraction and Single White Female?) After a brief tangent regarding the unusual late 90s soap opera "Passions" they focus on the Buffy episode "Passion". Melanie points out how hypocritical Joyce is being …

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Bonus Episode - Scooby Snacks - Animal Cracker Edition 3:04

5M ago3:04

3:04

In the second episode of our snack tasting series (named Scooby Snacks!) we try Animal Crackers. Inspired by Oz and Willow's conversation at the end of the Buffy episode "What's My Line Part 2", we try the classic animal cracker and frosted ones! There's also a video version of us doing this tasting on Youtube!…

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Episode 29 - Enough with the Hecate! (Bewitched, Bothered, and Bewildered) 44:37

5M ago44:37

44:37

Sean and Melanie share their views on Valentine's Day as well as some memorable Valentine's day experiences .Hear when Sean got friend-zoned on Valentine's Day and when a flower delivery put Melanie in an awkward situation! While Cupid's arrows fly, Melanie and Sean discuss the Buffy episode "Bewitched, Bothered, and Bewildered." There's slow motio…

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Episode 28 - Noisy Husbands and a Box of Pirate Manacles (Phases) 48:28

5M ago48:28

48:28

Sean and Melanie dig into this episode, dealing with werewolves, by discussing their past and present pet dogs! Melanie shares her husband's future plans for having a pack of dogs and Sean reveals the one thing that Melanie's dogs do with him that they don't do with her. Unleashing their thoughts regarding the Buffy episode "Phases", Melanie is ena…

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Episode 27 - Check Out That Sexy Linoleum! (Innocence) 39:57

6M ago39:57

39:57

Melanie and Sean look back at the first half of Season 2 - comparing it to the first season, and how the show has progressed. While discussion the newer characters in this season, they go off on a brief tangent to discuss Danny Strong (who plays Jonathan) and his current screenwriting career and accolades, including several Emmys! Navigating the af…

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Bonus Episode - We Interviewed a Buffy Background Actor! 48:02

6M ago48:02

48:02

In their first full video episode, Sean and Melanie interviewed Georgia (@scrapthecatwalk) who was a background actor in the first few episodes of Buffy! Hear what it was like walking down the halls of Sunnydale High, dancing at the Bronze, and having lunch with James Marsters. Georgia also made one of the prizes that will be given away in the Dior…

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Episode 26 - It's a Judge in a Box - A Very Wet Episode! (Surprise) 38:05

6M ago38:05

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Sean and Melanie open this episode discussing their experiences with surprise parties - how difficult it is to keep them secret and when each of them have been surprised in the past. Sean recounts the interesting theme for his 30th birthday party and Melanie describes what she did to make her 40th birthday party unique (hint - it involves a bounce …

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Episode 25 - Hang on to Your Ovipositor! (Bad Eggs) 49:20

6M ago49:20

49:20

Sean and Melanie tackle a very controversial topic - eggs! They divulge their go-to egg orders, discuss eggs in cinema, and reveal their opinions on caviar. There's also conversation about sex-ed classes and hearing the dreaded phrase in school "Choose a partner" and the anxiety that follows. Eggsploring the details of the Buffy episode "Bad Eggs",…

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Episode 24 - Melanie and Sean Won't Stand for Your Malarkey! (Ted) 40:21

7M ago40:21

40:21

Mark the date - Melanie stated "This episode's amazing!" Sean and Melanie begin this one by discussing their experiences with single parents dating, since they both are children of separated parents - hear how they dealt with meeting the significant others of each of their fathers. In the circuit of conversation surrounding the Buffy episode "Ted",…

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Episode 23 - Kendry and Buffa: What's the Flum? (What's My Line Part 2) 47:27

7M ago47:27

47:27

Inspired by Kendra's intriguing accent, Melanie and Sean discuss their experiences in Jamaica, the Caribbean and on cruises - favorite excursions, pier runners, and rum punch are some of the highlights. Reviewing the plot of the Buffy episode "What's My Line Part 2" Melanie schools Sean on the existence of the "raisin" color in cosmetics (which led…

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Episode 22 - Don't Warn the Tadpoles! (What's my Line Part 1) 45:17

7M ago45:17

45:17

Melanie and Sean discuss their careers - what they wanted to be as kids, what jobs they've had, and where they are at now. The jobs they ended up with were very different than what they thought they'd be as kids! Analyzing the intricacies of the Buffy episode "What's my Line Part 1", Melanie poses the question of what career Buffy could have along …

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Episode 21 - The Broward County Peephole Thing (The Dark Age) 48:06

7M ago48:06

48:06

Sean and Melanie open up this episode by announcing the Sunnydale Shoebox Spectacular - Season 1 and 2 Diorama Derby! Break out the shoeboxes and craft supplies and recreate your favorite season 1 or season 2 scene from Buffy as a diorama. There will a Buffy themed FANTASTIC prize from Etsy as the winner. Snap a photo of your diorama and send it to…

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Episode 20 - Oreos Dunked in Apple Juice (Lie to Me) 42:02

8M ago42:02

42:02

We're headed to the club! Sean and Melanie discuss their clubbing experiences, including goth clubs, 80s-themed clubs, and a club with a rotating dance floor. Sinking their teeth into the vampire fan club from the Buffy episode "Lie to Me", Sean provides a rundown of Jason Behr's many WB/CW appearances. Melanie questions the usefulness of a bomb sh…

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Episode 19 - Leeches in the Pharmacy (Halloween) 43:30

8M ago43:30

43:30

Keep an eye out for the Great Pumpkin, because it's Halloween! Melanie and Sean share their own memorable costumes, favorite candy (any chance to discuss snacks), haunted houses, and Halloween parties. Cackling over the events of the Buffy episode, "Halloween", Sean comments on Angel's colorful outfit (it's so wrong!) and ponders if, for once, Prin…

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Episode 18 - Moonshine, a Sloe Gin Fizz, and Shoes (Reptile Boy) 51:08

8M ago51:08

51:08

Sean and Melanie start this one off by describing their first experiences with alcohol and their favorite inebriated interactions. From Melanie having a sloe gin fizz in international waters to Sean's epic holiday party with Maple Crown Royal, there have been many drinks consumed. Along with their funny drinking stories, they do discuss some of the…

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Episode 17 - The Snack Limit Does Not Exist (Inca Mummy Girl) 38:01

8M ago38:01

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Inspired by Xander and Ampata munching on Twinkies, Sean and Melanie delve into the savory and sweet world of snack foods - what snacks they liked when they were kids (some which don't taste as good as they used to) and what snacks they love today (Sean had Melanie very interested in buttered pop tarts). After completing the snack food conversation…

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Episode 16 - Hey Meatpie! (School Hard) 53:09

9M ago53:09

53:09

In this episode, Sean and Melanie delve deep into the third episode of Buffy season two, "School Hard". They unravel Buffy's complex relationship with her mother, Joyce, and discuss how our parents were involved in our own education. Did our elementary schools really have us knocking on neighbors' doors to sell wrapping paper and collect donations …

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Episode 15 - Scooping up the Egg (Some Assembly Required) 40:56

9M ago40:56

40:56

Melanie and Sean take on science fairs in this episode - hear about the projects they created and experiments they took part in (and some of the disasters that ensued.) Diving into the events of the Buffy episode "Some Assembly Required", Melanie provides instruction on the proper way to eat a powdered donut. Sean expresses his dissatisfaction with…

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Episode 14 - ReVivicaFoxication and the Bowling Nemesis (When She Was Bad) 50:22

9M ago50:22

50:22

Sean and Melanie kick off season 2 discussing summer break activities - their favorite family vacations, summer college classes, and just driving around. Hear all about the summer of Melanie's deepest tan and the gross act Sean performed on his 21st birthday! Unpacking the events of the Buffy episode "When She Was Bad", Melanie questions where all …

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Bonus Episode - Season 1 Recap 47:15

9M ago47:15

47:15

We couldn't dive into season 2 without first looking back on season 1! In this bonus recap episode, we discuss the highs and lows of the season, key points of each Buffy episode, and included a compilation of outtakes and other funny moments. Get ready to laugh and enjoy this recap. See you in season 2!…

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Episode 12 - The Jello Church is no More (Prophecy Girl) 39:48

10M ago39:48

39:48

In this episode, Melanie and Sean share their views on fate and prophecy, and describe their experiences with earthquakes. There's a short discussion of some apocalyptic movies and books, including The Day After, The Stand, and Resident Evil. Melanie was so pulled into the Season 1 Buffy finale episode, "Prophecy Girl" that she had to stop taking n…

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Episode 11 - Research Boy and Knowledge Girl (Out of Mind, Out of Sight) 48:37

10M ago48:37

48:37

Sean and Melanie start off this episode by describing their own prom experiences and some other fun high school highlights including class rings (a scam!) and yearbooks. They review the impressive filmography of Clea DuVall (who played Marcie in this episode) and discuss a few times in their own lives when they felt invisible. During discussion of …

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Episode 10 - Chocolate Hurricanes and Chicken Tender Subs (Nightmares) 49:52

10M ago49:52

49:52

We're 10 episodes in! In this one, Melanie and Sean explore their childhood nightmares (one of Sean's continues the puppet theme from last episodes) and discuss common fears and phobias. There's several good tidbits that will be useful at your next trivia game! During discussion of the Buffy episode "Nightmares", Melanie asks who is responsible for…

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Episode 9 - Puppets, Reanimation Theory, and Organ Harvesting (The Puppet Show) 39:21

10M ago39:21

39:21

In this episode, Sean and Melanie discuss their own talent show experiences and moments on stage, including tap dancing to Wham and playing commercial jingles live. There's discussions about their favorite puppets (spanning decades from the 50s to today) and a lot of random bursting into song. While walking through the Buffy episode "The Puppet Sho…

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Episode 8 - Fritz and the Techno-Pagans (I Robot, You Jane) 47:59

11M ago47:59

47:59

This episode deals with several technological firsts - the first computers Melanie and Sean ever owned, first times on the internet, and first email addresses. It's also the first time a scene in Buffy made Melanie pause the show and walk away for 5 minutes! While analyzing the Buffy episode "I Robot, You Jane" Sean and Melanie question the sudden …

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Episode 7 - The Three and the Magic Number (Angel) 31:19

11M ago31:19

31:19

This episode of The Sunnydale Diaries has it all! Sean and Melanie discuss their first loves, then jump into Buffy episode 7 - "Angel". There's dodging, there's parrying, there's fumigation parties, there's barbecue forks and there's a very emotionally vulnerable Master. Sean struggles with the inaccuracy of the medical aspects of this episode, and…

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Episode 6 - Shoot Me, Stuff Me, Mount Me (The Pack) 48:09

11M ago48:09

48:09

Melanie and Sean start this episode off on a serious note, discussing the xenophobia in the portrayal of African and Maori mythology present in the Buffy episode "The Pack". They share their experience with bullying in middle and high school before moving on to the more lighthearted topic of school spirit (which involves Melanie in a penguin costum…

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Episode 5 - Emily Dickinson, Pork and Beans, and Crimping Irons (Never Kill a Boy on the First Date) 25:14

11M ago25:14

25:14

It's always fun when Melanie gets to do her "It was the 90s!" jingle more than once and that happens in this week's episode! Melanie and Sean describe their first dates (both memorable and not so memorable) then review the Buffy episode "Never Kill a Boy on the First Date." Melanie questions if the Master is really a threat to Sunnydale and what ki…

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