ReWatchable: A TV Re-Watch Podcast

Join us as we discuss Buffy the Vampire Slayer season 5, episode 7, "Fool for Love" and Angel season 2, episode 7, "Darla." Superfans: Karen and Natalie Newbies: Brittany and Kristen Fun Facts: Natalie has her Spike action figure on hand to help her get through this very important episode of Buffy. Did she mention it is her favorite? In a shocking turn of events, this is the first episode Brittany is super excited to discuss. Kristen is binging The 100 before the season 4 premiere and it is a very intense experience. In other binge watching news, Karen is watching Luke Cage and we are all concerned about her level of enthusiasm. Buffy the Vampire Slayer season 5, episode 7, "Fool for Love": -What is it about a favorite episode that gets people excited? Does it mean everything else is downhill after that? -Druspangla is not a thing. The family is called The Whirlwind. -Baby William "the bloody" is the inverse of Giles -Spike is what happens when you take a soul from someone with so much heart - *sobs* -In "School Hard" Angel turns Dru, so that makes him Spike's sire -Angelus made Spike into who he is -Will there be more William the Bloody - Spike transformation scenes? -Spike killed two, not one, but TWO Slayers and that's pretty badass -Natalie provides some background on the slayers -We see how Spike get his scar! -The second slayer dual - iconic -Brittany talks about fanfiction in her head -Did we mention Spike is amazing? -Buffy ship wars are coming to ReWatchable -Was Spike's move a bit too early? -Chaos demons are real and they are hilarious and slimy -Obsession or love? -This episode was originally titled "Love's Bitch" -Joyce is the person who brings Spike and Buffy together -"What's wrong?" -A regular vampire got the upper hand on Buffy, remember other things happened in this episode -Spike has a gift for his insight into other people, like he does with Buffy and death -Favorite scenes -Favorite lines Angel season 2, episode 7, "Darla": -Are we feeling flashback fatigue? -The use of the same flashbacks was a great play -Do these flashbacks blur for the superfans? -"What's my name?" - Darla -The Master is BACK -Is Angelus Jim Moriarty? -Darla finding Angel with a soul is at first disgusting -She even begs the gypsies to turn Angel back to being a soulless creature! -Spike ruins everything -But Spike is the youngest in the family and has some behavioral issues -"Is this how you are going to live your life" - Angel, the dad -Let's break down Angel's Dexter phase -Irony: Darla and Angel both have souls but are still not soulmates -Favorite scenes -Favorite lines Listener Feedback: -Buffy is getting good, but here are some suggestions for new shows! -Vicky expands the conversation from 'Family' and of course we issue praise to Jane Espenson Brittany's Brainstorms/Kristen's Kontemplations –Buffy the Vampire Slayer season 5, episode 8, "Shadow" –Angel season 2, episode 8, "The Shroud of Rahmon" Contact us! Email: rewatchable.podcast@gmail.com Twitter: @Re_Watchable Tumblr: ReWatchablePodcast.Tumblr.com Or in the comments below. Please rate and review us on iTunes! If there are any issues downloading this episode from iTunes, please refer to this guide.

16 Jan 20172h 27min

Join us as we discuss Buffy the Vampire Slayer season 5, episode 6, "Family," and Angel season 2, episode 6, "Guise Will be Guise." Superfans: Caitlin and Natalie Newbies: Mitch and Kristen Fun Facts: Mitch is moving across the country... again. Yay Mitch, but also poor Mitch. Kristen is excited for her Detroit Lions to play the Seattle Seahawks in their playoff game. Go Lions! Caitlin is rooting against Kristen and her Lions, but Kristen totally understands. Caitlin's Falcons are off this week, but she's hoping for a Seattle win for an easier road to the Superbowl. Yay sports! Natalie hasn't been to American sporting events, but she's been to a couple of ballparks, including Comerica Park with the giant sculpted Tigers outside the park. Buffy the Vampire Slayer season 5, episode 6, "Family": -Synopsis -We go on a bit of an Amy Adams tangent, but Caitlin brings it back around. -So, Buffy knows what's going on with Dawn, and she tells Giles, but decides to keep it a secret from everyone else. This is going to go SO well. *note sarcasm* -A little spoiler Netflix art discussion. -Buffy moves out of her dorm and back home to keep an eye on Dawn. All the thoughts. -Riley has some issues in this episode. -What exactly does Riley have beside Buffy in his life? -This is a Tara-centric episode! Yay! -We finally know why she stole that powder from the spell all those episodes back! -Mitch is still having issues believing that Tara isn't evil, but she is totally human with powers and yay for Willow not losing another lover. -It may have been interesting if Tara was part demon, just to explore the dynamics of evil demons and non-evil ones. -That Cordy line instigates a lot of thought from Natalie. Did Buffy's Joss show a little there? -Oh Spike and his sex dreams. We are so here for it. -Favorite scenes -Favorite lines Angel season 2, episode 6, "Guise Will Be Guise": -Synopsis -That opening scene: Love it? Hate it? -Gunn in the karaoke bar is basically the best thing ever. -Angel goes to the swami to get help dealing with his spiritual quest. -Did we believe that this swami-guy was the actual swami? -He was such a good impersonator that we were totally sucked into his diatribe about Angel and his convertible as well as his comments on the clothes and hair. -Were they planning to dig into Angel's sillier side on Buffy? It would have been a shame to miss him and all his floppiness. -We dissect Angel's accents. -Wesley plays one hell of a great Angel. We are so here for this. -Angel's persona stands for itself. Wesley doesn't even have to do much to protect Virginia. -Virginia's not-so-virgin-hood puts a kink in her father's evil plan. -Angel needs a special prison for all the terrible humans. They may not have committed illegal acts, but they're just horrid. -We discuss how Angel feels a little less dated than Buffy in terms of content. -Favorite scenes -Favorite lines Listener Feedback: -Karen sneakily hid a super secret pun in the last episode. Happy pun hunting! Mitch's Musings/Kristen's Kontemplations –Buffy the Vampire Slayer season 5, episode 7, "Fool for Love" –Angel season 2, episode 7, "Darla" Contact us! Email: rewatchable.podcast@gmail.com Twitter: @Re_Watchable Tumblr: ReWatchablePodcast.Tumblr.com Or in the comments below. Please rate and review us on iTunes! If there are any issues downloading this episode from iTunes, please refer to this guide.

9 Jan 20171h 56min

Join us as we discuss Buffy the Vampire Slayer season 5, episode 5, "No Place Like Home," and Angel season 2, episode 5, "Dear Boy." Superfans: Karen and Maj Newbies: Ariana and Brittany Fun Facts: Karen's very good internet friend and Buffy superfan Maj is HERE! Maj fills us in on her obsession with podcasts and reveals that she once read a book series just to listen to a podcast! She also learned English when she was four by watching Cartoon Network! Oh and she's from Norway! Ariana was Natalie's secret Santa, but she isn't getting it any time soon. Karen and Brittany played charades this weekend and stake was the clue! Buffy the Vampire Slayer season 5, episode 5, "No Place Like Home": -The big Dawn reveal -- did we see it coming? -Clare Kramer (yes, from Bring it On): Who is she? -We're very...confused? -The monks played an elaborate trick with built-in memories -Teen Wolf is doing something similar! But not really -Anya and Clare are very similar, but she has a more ominous presence -Giles is a success! -Finally, we have a central meeting place for the gang -Will Xander have a purpose? -Anyone can walk in at anytime! Shop's open! -Brittany might write some sitcom fanfic about Giles in the magic shop -Does Riley have any emotions or feelings? -"Human dildo" -Oz is better than Riley -Joyce is back in the fold, but she is oddly ill all the time -Does Joyce's illness have something to do with Dawn's sudden presence? -SPIKE AND BUFFY SITTING IN A TREE -Buffy doesn't have time for his shenanigans -Favorite scenes -Favorite lines Angel season 2, episode 5, "Dear Boy": -Dru is back in flashback form! -We get a new look at just how awful Angelus was in the past -We're really into a Spike, Angel, Dru trio show -Do we have to read the comics? -Speaking of things we want to end... Kate -Brittany tries to give Kate an inch, but Ariana is not having it -Is Gunn the new Kate? -Kate is working behind the scenes but not active on the criminal activity before it happens -Were we confused by the Darla appearance in the sunlight? -Can Lorne see or hear Angelus when Angel sings in the club? -Is Darla feeling the soul yet? -What's next for Darla and Angel? -Could Darla actually be good in this series? -Favorite scenes -Favorite lines Listener Feedback: -How did you know Darla was human? We weren't even sure she was real! -Things are CERTAINLY heating up! -Maybe we should start jotting down and fact checking our theories Brittany's Brainstorms/Ariana’s Assumptions –Buffy the Vampire Slayer season 5, episode 6, "Family" –Angel season 2, episode 6, "Guise Will Be Guise" Contact us! Email: rewatchable.podcast@gmail.com Twitter: @Re_Watchable Tumblr: ReWatchablePodcast.Tumblr.com Or in the comments below. Please rate and review us on iTunes! If there are any issues downloading this episode from iTunes, please refer to this guide.

6 Jan 20171h 29min

Join us as we discuss Buffy the Vampire Slayer season 5, episode 4, "Out of My Mind," and Angel season 2, episode 4, "Untouched." Superfans: Caitlin and Karen Newbies: Ariana and Mitch Fun Facts: Ariana is enjoying some peppermint hot chocolate that is not from Starbucks, Mitch cannot stop singing the praises of the White Hot Chocolate at Starbucks, Karen is back home in New York and apparently has a history of cheating as a child that she refuses to believe, and Caitlin is excited to be making ricotta cookies as soon as they finish recording. Buffy the Vampire Slayer season 5, episode 4, "Out of My Mind": -Synopsis -Thoughts on Riley. -Is Riley on his way out? -Buffy's speech at the end was definitely a highlight of this episode. -Spike most definitely wants to go back to being a full vampire. -That dream man. Did you know it wasn't real? Or did you buy into it? -Is Spuffy going to be a thing? -Has Spike been trying to get Buffy's attention this whole season? Does he have feelings? Does SHE? -Harmony, Harmony, Harmony. There are definitely some mixed feelings on Harmony. -Why did Harmony go to Spike for help? -Mitch is getting a lot of Evil Tara vibes. -Could she be responsible for Dawn? -Joyce has a moment where she definitely didn't know what was going on with Dawn. -What exactly is going on with Dawn?!?! -Favorite Scenes -Favorite Lines Angel season 2, episode 4, "Untouched": -Synopsis -The newbies don't really know what is going on with Darla right now. Is she actually there? Is it all just a dream? -We are so ready for these Angel/Darla sex dreams to be over. -Darla's voice: Weird, cool, creepy? We can't decide. -Caitlin fun fact: This episode is where she gave up her last rewatch. -Bethany: brunette, telekinetic, damaged character with a tragic backstory. -Angel writers definitely didn't pull any punches this episode with Bethany's backstory. -We were definitely impressed with Daisy McCracken's performance. -If you screw up at Wolfram and Hart, you lose limbs, probably your head. -Why does anyone work there?!?! -Lila vs. Lindsay: Do we find them equally interesting? -It wouldn't be an Angel discussion without a little Cordy talk. We just love her. -Cordy wants to pay Gunn, and watching that all go down was just hysterical. -Bethany confronts her father, takes control of her power, and escapes Lila and Wolfram and Hart. -We would be happy to have Bethany back at some point. -Favorite Scenes -Favorite Lines Listener Feedback: -Xander has a twin? Well, Nicholas Brendon does and they used him for those complicated scenes in "The Replacement." -We are happy to have an episode to get you through Christmas and we'll be back pretty much on schedule for the new year! -We love when listeners appreciate our differing thoughts and opinions on Buffy and Angel. Mitch's Musings/Ariana’s Assumptions –Buffy the Vampire Slayer season 5, episode 5, "No Place Like Home" –Angel season 2, episode 5, "Dear Boy" Contact us! Email: rewatchable.podcast@gmail.com Twitter: @Re_Watchable Tumblr: ReWatchablePodcast.Tumblr.com Or in the comments below. Please rate and review us on iTunes! If there are any issues downloading this episode from iTunes, please refer to this guide.

24 Des 20161h 20min

Join us as we discuss Buffy the Vampire Slayer season 5, episode 3, "The Replacement," and Angel season 2, episode 3, "First Impressions." Superfans: Karen and Deidre Newbies: Ariana and Brittany Fun Facts: Deidre is Karen's best friend and our new superfan! Deidre's cat is going crazy and has his own Instagram. Brittany forgot we were recording, but it's okay she made it happen. Ariana rewatched all of the Cordelia and Angel scenes in Buffy and appreciated their budding friendship. Buffy the Vampire Slayer season 5, episode 3, "The Replacement": -Anya and Natalie are alike, do you see it? -Xander is back in the spotlight, how do we feel about him? -Maybe we can finally get Xander to recognize his full potential! -It was interesting that no one had a problem accepting both sides of Xander -Anya has a huge issue with mortality -Where does Anya live? -This Toth guy was... useless? -Did we know that Xander was not evil? -Dawn, what do we know about her? Why don't we have any answers? -Their dynamic is very petty and immature -Let's talk about that TRUTH BOMB Riley drops on Xander -Does this mean that Riley is leaving us? -Xander loses his ideal image of true love -Favorite Scenes -Favorite Lines Angel season 2, episode 3, "First Impressions": -Gunn and Cordelia's moment at the end felt very flat -What do we think about Gunn's addition to the group? -Does Gunn play a parallel role to Angel? -This demon was just so... rubbery -Brittany is the David of the Angel group -The karaoke guy is back! -Gunn's involvement should be more fun! -"I like that it has bang in it" -New ship name alert: Gundy -Darla's dreamscape adventures -What is Wolfram and Hart's end game here? -Is Angel approaching true happiness again? -Brittany geeks out about Angelus... again. Sorry not sorry. -Favorite Scenes -Favorite Lines Listener Feedback: -Are we over Buffy's only child syndrome? -Are there episodes of Buffy that superfans feel are better after watching the entire series? Brittany's Brainstorms/Ariana’s Assumptions –Buffy the Vampire Slayer season 5, episode 3, "Out of My Mind" –Angel season 2, episode 3, "Untouched" Contact us! Email: rewatchable.podcast@gmail.com Twitter: @Re_Watchable Tumblr: ReWatchablePodcast.Tumblr.com Or in the comments below. Please rate and review us on iTunes! If there are any issues downloading this episode from iTunes, please refer to this guide.

20 Des 20161h 36min

Join us as we discuss Buffy the Vampire Slayer season 5, episode 2, "Real Me," and Angel season 2, episode 2, "Are You Now or Have You Ever Been." Superfans: Caitlin and Karen Newbies: Kristen and Mitch Fun Facts: Kristen is not-so-excited about the snow she's expecting in Ohio, but she added to her Sven collection last night, so that's good fun. Mitch adds that he saw Sven on the new Frozen ride at Epcot. Karen got herself some yummy Buffalo mac and cheese that was almost cheese soup. And Caitlin gives us our weekly Gage update, including the fact that he has made it outside like 10 feet or so! Buffy the Vampire Slayer season 5, episode 2, "Real Me": -Synopsis -First thoughts about Dawn. We were introduced to her last episode, but now we actually meet her. -What was up with that crazy man? Does Dawn belong, or doesn't she? -Dawn's presence has affected Buffy's personality, do we like it? Or is it kinda obnoxious? -Is Dawn a character from a different Buffy-verse? Are we now in Dawn-verse? Are we overthinking this? -Buffy's arch-nemesis is back! Harmony, that is. -Harmony has minions and we all rejoice at this fact. -Harmony and her minions enact their plan and everyone shakes in their boots... not. -Were we ever actually worried for Dawn in those final moments? -We get a little off track picturing Giles as Danny Tanner. Don't ask. We got there. -Giles finds his purpose! I can't wait to see him as the magic shop owner. -We all get a little worried about Giles and the Defense Against the Dark Arts position. -Favorite Scenes -Favorite Lines Angel season 2, episode 2, "Are You Now or Have You Ever Been": -Synopsis -Were we surprised to see Angel in L.A. before the Angel timeline began? -Caitlin shares some quotes about this episode from the episode's writer, Tim Kinnear. -We saw some changes in Angel from the 50's to the present. -In addition to the Angel development, we see McCarthy era L.A. and get a storyline that reflects the time period. -This episode is weirdly appropriate to our current political climate. -Could this possibly be the most tragic story yet? -Judy spent 50 years being fed on and nothing else. She had lost all hope. -The newbies weren't too surprised to see Judy there, but it didn't take away from the tragedy of it all. -We collectively are excited to see Angel Investigations get a new home. Cordy will totally make it feel at home. -The hotel is totally a parallel for Angel's life. It has a dark past, but thanks to a cleansing has a bright future. -Favorite Scenes -Favorite Lines Listener Feedback: -Tweets give us a few thoughts about Judgement. Some characters that will be around for a while, and appreciation for "Mandy." -A comment digs into the miscommunication trope problem. We definitely agree, but you don't always learn your lesson the first time. -Another comment digs into the predictions from "Restless" and asks if we'll be trying to acknowledge those as they come true. We'll certainly try. Mitch's Musings/Kristen’s Kontemplations –Buffy the Vampire Slayer season 5, episode 3, "The Replacement" –Angel season 2, episode 3, "First Impressions" Contact us! Email: rewatchable.podcast@gmail.com Twitter: @Re_Watchable Tumblr: ReWatchablePodcast.Tumblr.com Or in the comments below. Please rate and review us on iTunes! If there are any issues downloading this episode from iTunes, please refer to this guide.

12 Des 20161h 29min

Join us as we discuss Buffy the Vampire Slayer season 5, episode 1, "Buffy vs. Dracula," and Angel season 2, episode 1, "Judgement." Superfans: Caitlin and Karen Newbies: Danielle and Mitch Fun Facts: Mitch is allergic to the mold in Seattle, Caitlin is no longer super unemployed and will be teaching five classes across two separate colleges, Danielle is getting a jump start on her Oscar bait/best picture watching, and Karen is actually getting into the Christmas spirit this year but can't wear her fun Christmas sweater because it still has an electronic tag on it. Buffy the Vampire Slayer season 5, episode 1, "Buffy vs. Dracula": -Synopsis -How do we feel about this sort of gimmicky episode? Was it fun or obnoxious? -Spoiler alert, everyone pretty much enjoyed it. -Do we think Dracula will be coming back at some point, whether it's as just an appearance or as the big bad? -Anya is now a series regular. FINALLY. -But are they bringing Anya into the "series regular" fold in order to kill her off? -So much Veronica Mars love on this Veronica Mars ReWatchable reunion. -Was Xander the MVP of this episode even though he was brainwashed? -"Death by vampire orgy." "There are worse ways to go." You go, Giles. -Buffy's bedroom scene was uncomfortable, but Sarah Michelle Gellar has a way of making the scene the perfect amount of erotic. -Dracula is here to continue the discussion of what it actually means to be a Slayer and who the Slayer is in terms of light and dark. -How do ideas and flashes of "Restless" play into this episode? -Thank goodness Giles isn't going anywhere because we would've been devastated. -Buffy demonstrates how far she's come by realizing she needs Giles' help and asking for it. -Will Giles always be a necessary character moving forward? Will he still be around at the series finale or will his purpose run out beforehand? -So Buffy apparently has a sister? But HOW?! Is there some sort of DC TV "Flashpoint" event going on here? -Danielle totally thought that the new demon from Angel was Spike after he came down with some sort of sickness. So there's that. -Favorite scenes (AKA Riley is so useless now.) -Favorite lines Angel season 2, episode 1, "Judgement": -Synopsis -What significance do all of these children that have popped up have? -There have been quite a few seers popping up on Angel so far as well. Are we supposed to read into this? -Why Darla? Why now? -Does the "long game" mystery in Angel have substance? Why does it bother us so much? -Okay, so the demon karaoke bar is pretty much awesome. -The newbies are super into Green Spiky Guy. Like suuuuuuuuper into him. He'd better come back. -The super fans are having a really hard time talking about the demon bar and Green Spiky Guy. Like, more than usual. -Is Cordelia less funny now that she's maturing? -So how much do we all like Gunn? -Angel can be a real boy again sometime and we see the promise of his immortality ending being so important to him. -Food talk time-out. Because of course. -Angel visits Faith in jail and it's actually a really touching scene. -Favorite scenes -Favorite lines (and we talk about how awesome this episode's credits are) Listener Feedback: -A listener asks for the newbies to give a dramatic reenactment of their reactions to the revelation of Buffy having a sister. -Karen and Danielle haven't seen the Lost finale, so they sadly can't relate to a listener's comment. Mitch's Musings/Danielle’s Deliberations –Buffy the Vampire Slayer season 5, episode 2, "Real Me" –Angel season 2, episode 2, "Are You Now Or Have You Ever Been" Contact us! Email: rewatchable.podcast@gmail.com Twitter: @Re_Watchable Tumblr: ReWatchablePodcast.Tumblr.com Or in the comments below. Please rate and review us on iTunes! If there are any issues downloading this episode from iTunes, please refer to this guide.

6 Des 20161h 33min

Join us as we discuss Buffy the Vampire Slayer season 4, episode 21, "Primeval," and Angel season 1, episode 21, "Blind Date." Superfans: Natalie Newbies: Brittany, Kristen and Ariana Fun Facts: Brittany has found a podcast host support system over at The West Wing Weekly. Ariana saw Fantastic Beasts and is going to have a Potter themed party! Karen left Kristen all alone, BUT she did get to take down all of Halloween decorations and put up all the Christmas gear! Natalie has a hard time wrapping her head around decorating for holidays, but she is having a winter Christmas! Buffy the Vampire Slayer season 4, episode 21, "Primeval": -Two very respectful deaths are had -Umm... where do we go from here? -Buffy is very self-contained show, so this format is new -Supernatural, Once Upon a Time, Game of Thrones do this frequently -How do we feel about monsters reflecting what the characters are going through? -Did Adam ever feel like a threat? -What could have made season 4 better? -Adam and Riley chip implants say about Maggie? -Everyone makes up! -There are some problems in that scene between Willow and Buffy -Buffy and the crew literally come together -The fight scene was probably really expensive -Angel and Buffy are tonally different -Backroom conversations puts an end to the experimenting -Will Riley die? -The group may be softening to Spike's presence! -Favorite scenes -Favorite lines Angel season 1, episode 21, "Blind Date": -There are some major Daredevil vibes -Joss actually did not have as much control in Angel as you may think -Lindsey, how did we fee about his arc in this episode? -Natalie dishes on some Leverage character work -Where will Lindsey go from here? -Lila is on our radar for sure -Christian and David are BFFS4REAL...but not anymore :( -Mission Impossible: Angel -Lindsey or Gunn, who could be the next member of the gang? -Supernatural security has its flaws -What do we suspect about Wolfram and Hart will stick around? -Angel was mystically drawn to the prophecy! -Things wrap up pretty nicely all things considered -Wesley, Cordelia are just hanging around this week! -Angel and Buffy need to be more human...so to speak -This episode set up a lot for the season -There was no date! -Angel is sulking in this foggy area of life -Angelus and Ripper spinoff, where are you? -Favorite scenes -Favorite lines Listener Feedback: -Would you still watch Buffy without her powers? One listener lets us know! Ariana's Assumptions: -Angel season 1, episode 22, "Restless" -Buffy the Vampire Slayer season 4, episode 22, "The Shanshu in L.A." Contact us! Email: rewatchable.podcast@gmail.com Twitter: @Re_Watchable Tumblr: ReWatchablePodcast.Tumblr.com Or in the comments below. Please rate and review us on iTunes! If there are any issues downloading this episode from iTunes, please refer to this guide.

22 Nov 20162h