Episode #153 – ‘Buffy the Vampire Slayer’ – 2×15, 2×16 – The Buffy Rat

Join us as we discuss Buffy the Vampire Slayer season 2, episode 15, “Phases,” and episode 16, “Bewitched, Bothered, and Bewildered.”

Superfans: Karen and Caitlin
Newbies: Ariana and Kristen

Fun Facts: Karen finished watching Daredevil, Caitlin is 7 episodes in and has some Daredevil thoughts you'll have to check out on the next HeroHype, Kristen is re-watching The Vampire Diaries and excitedly discovered Melissa Ponzio is in an episode, and Ariana wrote a post sorting the Avatar characters into Hogwarts Houses with the help of her ReWatchable co-hosts that fans should definitely check out.

Buffy the Vampire Slayer season 2, episode 15, “Phases”:
-Synopsis
-Did the newbies know about Oz?
-Our thoughts on the werewolf costume
-How Oz was turned: Is it along the same lines as other werewolf stories?
-Fun little Easter Eggs for previous Buffy episodes: the trophy and Xander's "The Pack" memories
-Thoughts on Cain: He's a total jerkface.
-Angel and Theresa: Was it weird that she let him walk her home like she did?
-Werewolves and Vampires: How do you think they relate in the Buffy-verse
-Will Oz's werewolf-hood be an issue in the future on Buffy?
-Is "Phases" a re-watch staple for the superfans?
-Favorite scenes
-Favorite lines

Buffy the Vampire Slayer season 2, episode 15, “Bewitched, Bothered, and Bewildered”:
-Synopsis
-Love spells are always bad news. Absolutely always bad news. Stay away from them boys and girls.
-Xander's behavior: Morally reprehensible or awful teenage decision-making on crack?
-The older ladies loving Xander: Awkward? Awful? Or just plain weird?
-Amy's back: Did we like having her back?
-Further consequences for Amy? Is she going to appear again to cause magical mischief for the Scooby gang?
-Cordelia in "Bewitched, Bothered, and Bewildered": Is she the shiniest beacon of hope in this episode?
-We continue our Oz love-fest
-Favorite scenes
-Favorite lines

Listener Feedback:
-Bridgette emailed about Buffy not having to be weak to fit in.
-Laura commented to tell us all about her love of "Surprise" and "Innocence." We are so totally with you, Laura.
-Emmie tweeted to let us know the whole reason for the Buffy rat in "Bewitched, Bothered, and Bewildered." Thanks for the fun fact!
-Mandi tweeted to share how excited she was to hear the Buffy/Angel love theme, but also how disturbed she will always be by the Whedon sex noises.

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