ReWatchable: A TV Re-Watch Podcast

Join us as we discuss Buffy the Vampire Slayer season 3, episode 15, “Consequences” and episode 16 “Doppelgangland.” Superfans: Karen and Natalie Newbies: Ariana and Brittany Fun Facts: Karen and Brittany are meeting up to play trivia! Ariana has never met Brittany and she imagines that Brittany always wears sunglasses. Ariana gives us a breakdown of how she imagines all the other hosts! Willow bringing marshmallows to the vampire burning in "The Zeppo" reminded Natalie of Karen. Buffy the Vampire Slayer season 3, episode 13, “Consequences”: -Faith- bloodthirsty killer or traumatic response to a bad situation? -Would Faith actually kill Xander? -Buffy and Faith: two sides of the Slayer coin -Having the law working against you is not ideal when you're trying to kill vampires -Buffy turning to Willow really shows how much their friendship means to both of them -Do we feel bad for Willow when she finds out about Xander? -While it may seem dragged out and overdone this may be the final pull between them -In shocking news: Ariana has a crush on Wesley -Is Wesley actually evil? -How long will he stick around the show? -Mr. Trick, we hardly new ye -We didn't think Faith would let Buffy die, but her turn to the Mayor threw us off -If Faith evil now or is she tapping into her survival instincts? -Faith is a Slayer on her own terms with the Mayor, but how will this turn out? -Favorite Scenes -Favorite Lines Buffy the Vampire Slayer season 3, episode 16, "Doppelgangland": -Did Angel and Buffy get back together in "The Zeppo?" -Anya is back and stuck as a human in this teenage nightmare -But do we like her more than sexy Wesley? -A Narnia connection comes into play -Buffy does deep dives into other episodes better than most shows -Will Amy be a big deal in the season finale? -Let's talk about Willow's "death" -Willow vs. Evil Willow -We are not a fan of Evil Willow, but watching her interactions with the group -Brittany learns that Xander has a rough life outside of Buffy -We unpack the line, "well, actually" -How would Buffy and Giles behave if they were vampires? -More season finale predictions: Slayer vs Slayer -Favorite Scenes -Favorite Lines Listener Feedback: -Hashtag Group Hug -"The Zeppo" you either love it or hate it -Please don't hate Faith! Do we have a reputation for hating characters? -Oz dye job! -iTunes review! Thanks, Raevyn Lynn! Brittany predicts the next episode plots based on the titles "Earshot" and "Enemies." 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.

7 Jun 20161h 28min

Join us as we discuss Buffy the Vampire Slayer season 3, episode 13, “The Zeppo” and episode 14 “Bad Girls.” Superfans: Selina and Karen Newbies: Kristen and Mitch Fun Facts: Karen is a traveling fool who slept with the windows open in NYC and caught some city gunk, but she also saw X-Men: Apocalypse and loved it. Mitch gives a glowing recommendation for AirB&B. Kristen bought Batman stamps and is super excited about them. Selina once had a dog named Zippo, which is almost Zeppo, so it's topical. We have a bit of a discussion about this whole Zeppo business to Mitch who was super confused. Buffy the Vampire Slayer season 3, episode 13, “The Zeppo”: -Synopsis -This was a fun departure from the normal storytelling structure. -Is Cordy pining after Xander? Or are they just reverting to their pre-relationship status quo? -Xander learns more about himself in this episode and finds some inner peace. -This episode helped Mitch see some growth in Xander. -Michael Cudlitz cuts his zombie teeth here before showing up on The Walking Dead. -Who else thought they were actually talking about baking a cake? -Xander and Faith get their freak on. Bow chicka wow wow. -Cordy and Xander weren't having sex. We definitely thought they were. -This says more about Cordelia than it does Xander. -Karen has some thoughts about Faith. -Could Xander losing his virginity to Faith cause problems later on? -Favorite Scenes -Favorite Lines Buffy the Vampire Slayer season 3, episode 14, "Bad Girls": -Let's talk about Fuffy. Did you see the ship? -Buffy wants to walk on the Faith side of things for a bit. -This episode was all about Buffy trying to feel free rather than be weighed down by guilt and worry. -How does this Slayer-death-calling-a-new-one-thing work? If Buffy died here, would another Slayer have been called? -Are the Slayers free from rules and laws of the world? SHOULD they be? -The downside of Faith's IDGAF philosophy is that she doesn't care even when she takes a human life. -The cardinal rule of slaying: Human or not? -We meet Wesley the Watcher in this episode. -Wesley is totally the stuffy version of Giles. Especially from Giles' persepective. -Obligatory discussion about how gross Balthazar is. Ugh. And we say the word "moisten" a lot. Even worse. -Is the mayor a big bad? Is he pure evil? -Favorite Scenes -Favorite Lines Listener Feedback: -Sarah's favorite Buffyverse character showed up in "Bad Girls," and Mitch lists all the characters it could possibly be. -Kimberlie tweets to further praise Ariana for last week's "Helpless" synopsis magic. -And Laura shares her love for both "Gingerbread" and "Helpless" and all the Buffy and Willow goodness in each of them. 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.

30 Mai 20161h 41min

Join us as we discuss Buffy the Vampire Slayer season 3, episode 11, “Gingerbread” and episode 12 "Helpless." Superfans: Selina Newbies: Danielle and Brittany  Fun facts: Danielle is back and saved two dogs because she is a real life superhero! Brittany is going to see Shonda Rhimes give a talk and get inspired. Selina was inspired by a marathon and went on a run! Buffy the Vampire Slayer season 3, episode 11, “Gingerbread”: -"Gingerbread" was not great, but we made it through -Joyce had something to do, but it still was still awful -Do these brainwashing scenarios reveal something about Joyce's true nature? -The Joyce and Giles awkwardness is one of the best strands of continuity -We meet Willow's very clinical mother in this episode -Xander and Willow's families make Joyce look a bit bitter -MOO shut it down! -First rule of Vampire Club: Don't talk about Vampire Club -Could we have an army of Hellmouth guards? -Harry Potter and Buffy-- too close for comfort -The reveal was quite clever with the nameless children -But... we still don't know some of the finer elements -Burn the children! Or not! -Amy is a rat. We'll deal with that later -Favorite Scenes -Favorite Lines Buffy the Vampire Slayer season 3, episode 12, “Helpless”: -ARIANA HAS A HAMILTON SYNOPSIS -This episode is truly a testament to Giles' character -Once things get explained, however, it's not great -We're stuck in a very gray area with Giles -Tradition is tradition, until it goes too far -Should we distrust The Watchers Council? -Buffy is choosing to focus on character development than vampire of the week and the show is more interesting for it -We're in season 3 and the characters still have room to grow -Giles' character switch mid-season is a refreshing storyline -Buffy has a great track record of remembering its history -A father's love for the child - sob -Oz and Xander- how do we feel about their friendship? -Buffy may understand what Giles did, but the seed is sown -Is this test even necessary? There is an issue of consent in the way it is set up -The Watched Council is on a power trip -And Brittany brings it back to The Hunger Games -The overalls of sadness are back for the final battle -The battle was dark and joyless- "no punning" -Cordelia is the human hero this show does not deserve, so great -Angel and Buffy have some kind of moment or something- at least they are aware of it -"Sometimes the best we can do is start over." - Peggy Carter -Favorite Scenes -Favorite Lines Listener Feedback -Hannah appreciated Caitlin's commentary. Well, we appreciate you, Hannah! -Tanesha's cat loves Buffy! -Faith's motel room is rent-free? -Bunny Summers! -Will Mitch like Angel? -The great season 4 debate continues 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 Mai 20161h 20min

Join us as we discuss Buffy the Vampire Slayer season 3, episode 9, “The Wish” and episode 10 “Amends." Superfans: Selina and Caitlin Newbies: Mitch and Kristen  Fun facts: Caitlin just had a birthday! Kristen comforts her on her trek toward 30, and is rewatching Veronica Mars where she just heard a hilarious Trump reference. Mitch is moving to Seattle, and Selina clears up her position as a non-Xander/Willow shipper, but a fan of the chaos they create in season 3. Buffy the Vampire Slayer season 3, episode 9, “The Wish”: -Synopsis -Initial Reactions -AU episodes: Love them? Hate them? -The Wish-verse gets its own special title. -Why was Buffy so much more rough and tough growing up outside of Sunnydale? -New rules in the Wish-verse -Why is anyone still living in Sunnydale in the Wish-verse? -Cordelia's attitude is her armor that keeps her from being too vulnerable when she's in an already vulnerable state. -Vamp Xander and Vamp Willow: We're in love. -Poor Angel. He had it rough in the Wish-verse. -And no, that wasn't Faith being drained outside the Bronze. -Demon Anyanka: Crazy cool makeup. -What is the power derived from Anya granting wishes? Does this whole new universe thing happen all the time? -Favorite Scenes -Favorite Lines Buffy the Vampire Slayer season 3, episode 10, “Amends”: -Synopsis -Initial Reactions -Angelus had some scary wig stuff going on in the flashbacks. -Mitch was more distracted by the fake snow. -Buffy and Faith find some Christmas spirit. -Thou dost protest too much Joyce. We know you looooove Giles. -Should Oz have forgiven Willow? -The scene with Oz and Willow and Barry White. -Jenny Calendar is back!... -ish. -Giles is on high alert when it comes to all things Angel. Angelus had a huge impact. -Why did Angel return from the netherworld? -Angel and Buffy on the hilltop. Best. Scene. EVER. -Did Buffy go full Elsa and unleash some snow powers? Or is something else responsible for the snow? -Favorite Scenes -Favorite Lines Listener Feedback -Emmie tweeted to declare her love for that last scene in "Amends." -Beefish tweeted to make some Fangtasia/Bronze comparisons in the Wish-verse. -Brittany tweeted to declare her love for Dark Willow. -Shauna tweeted to ask if we had any idea where Faith gets her money for her hotel room. We don't think we want to know. -Ashley commented to chime in on the favorite seasons discussion. -And Mandikaye gives us a very strong Angel/Angelus comparison to think about. 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 Mai 20161h 38min

Join us as we discuss Buffy the Vampire Slayer season 3 episode 7, "Revelations" and episode 8 "Lovers Walk". Superfans: Karen and Natalie Newbies: Ariana and Brittany Natalie cannot help herself... There are slight Civil War spoilers. Fun Facts: Here are our one sentence Captain America: Civil War reviews: Ariana: "I loved it when they defeated Superman defeated using red Kryptonite." Karen: "Please don't hate Iron Man." Brittany: "When does Vision get his own movie?" Natalie: "I'm so glad he's not Cap anymore." Buffy the Vampire Slayer season 3, episode 7, "Revelations": -Xander and Willow, what do we like, what don't we like? -Natalie breaks down how we are all feeling -"Xander is the worst of the nice guys" -Let's use our "I" statements -We are team Cordelia and Oz -There is a always the fear that Angel is one step away from becoming Angelus -Buffy does have justifiable reasoning for wanting to keep Angel a secret, but there are other factors in play -Is there an easy solution to dealing with Angel's return? -Is Angel a victim of Angelus? -Faith is back and has a new Watcher! -The Council is awful -But wait, back to Xander being a horrible person and manipulating Faith -This was a great episode for Faith because we see her trust issues surface -Favorite scenes -Favorite lines Buffy the Vampire Slayer season 3, episode 8, "Lovers Walk": -This episode is one of Natalie's top 5 Buffy episodes -Soul, no soul, person, not a person- a very gray area that needs to be explored -The final cut of this episode caused a roller coaster of emotion -Does Spike have some residual Vampire Diaries emotional highs? -Cordelia and Oz are on another level in this episode -Xander's insecurities with Cordelia are frustrating, but he should not get to control his relationship with Willow -Will the couples get back together? -Cordelia and Angel, best revenge ever -Can we have a Cordelia vampire? -Sad Spike needs to move away from Dru forever -Spike and Joyce- spinoff please -There may be no morale compass in Spike, but he is much better than Angelus and likes the world -Superfans feel that even though we are in season 3, Buffy still feels like season 1 set up -Buffy and Angel have their final (?) goodbye -The final scene was very mature for Buffy to not only take care of her friends, but herself -Brace yourself, we talk about the SAT for a while -Favorite scenes -Favorite lines Listener Feedback: -Brittany gets to talk about Ripper -Can we guess who a listener is mad at? I think we can! -Let's discuss watching Angel -Buffy and Cordelia have a great parallel story in "Homecoming" -Joyce and Giles! And what about that Mayor? -Slayer Whack-a-mole 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.

10 Mai 20161h 48min

Join us as we discuss Buffy the Vampire Slayer season 3 episode 5, "Homecoming" and episode 6 "Band Candy". Superfans: Karen and Caitlin Newbies: Kristen and Danielle Fun Facts: Karen is remembering Caitlin's visit to her old home in North Carolina, Caitlin is happy to be done grading, Danielle is excited to be seeing Karen very soon, and Kristen is pleased to finally be settling in to her and Karen's apartment. Buffy the Vampire Slayer season 3, episode 5, "Homecoming": -It was a little weird for Buffy to want to be Homecoming Queen so badly. It seemed like a step back. -Normal Joe-Schmoe's probably know Buffy as that girl that beat up the football players one time. -So, yeah... Willow and Xander. What the hell? -We sort of all agree that if this would have happened a season or two ago, we could be on board. Just not now. Except for Karen who definitely sees why Willow might stumble a bit here. -Slayer fest 1998! (Whoa time warp!) -Buffy and Cordy bonding time is amazing. -Scott breaks up with Buffy. Kind of yawny affair there. -We gush over Angel a little. He's pretty doing Tai Chi. -Favorite scenes -Favorite lines Buffy the Vampire Slayer season 3, episode 6, "Band Candy": -When we first heard about the candy, were we instantly suspicious? -Caitlin was very excited to do this pair of episodes. -First impressions of the mayor: He's such a weirdo. -We were all definitely attracted to teenage Giles. Yowzers. -Teenage Giles was pretty tame compared to what we've heard about what he was up to as a rebellious teenager. -The adults were more caricatures of teenagers. Then again, the Scooby gang has grown quickly. -Ethan is trouble, but a fun kind of trouble. -Snyder the teen is so much fun. He's that joiner that you try to avoid so often in high school. -Teenage Joyce was fun too. She seemed like a much more consistent personality as a teen than she sometimes comes off as in adulthood. -The mayor needs to sacrifice babies to a demon. Wait... what? -What do we think about Joyce and Giles? Would they work as a real couple? -Favorite scenes -Favorite lines Listener Feedback: -Angel locked in chains has certain people excited! -Listeners have decided they are watching Angel with or without us! -This newbie does not know what "Hush" is about, but glad the someone saw the set -The struggle is real and we understand if you cannot keep to our pace, just no spoilers! 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.

3 Mai 20161h 14min

Join us as we discuss Buffy the Vampire Slayer season 3 episode 3, "Faith, Hope, and Tricks" and episode 4 "Beauty and the Beasts". Superfans: Selina and Caitlin Newbies: Brittany and Ariana Fun Facts: Ariana is up super early for the cause, Brittany hung out with Natalie and saw a play about Shakespeare, Caitlin is buried in grading and will hopefully have some fun soon, and Selina went to a flea market and found a chest from 1852! Buffy the Vampire Slayer season 3, episode 3, "Faith, Hope, and Tricks": -We have a new slayer and she's from Bring It On -The couples still weird us out -Everyone is really into the idea that Buffy needs to have a man -Scott Hope, not giving us much hope -But what if I get her a ring? -Yet again, Buffy does not like to share her friends -Someone likes to be the center of attention -When did you die? -Mr. Trick is a sophisticated vampire -Giles is not invited to the party and he is very sad -Could there be a Slayer Games? -The Watcher series? Ripper the series we want to see -Angel's butt has a very revealing debut -The plan was to for Angel to stay dead, but things changed -Favorite scenes -Favorite lines Buffy the Vampire Slayer season 3, episode 4, "Beauty and the Beasts": -This is a semi-Oz centric episode -Xander is constantly disappointing Giles -The domestic violence narrative is at its core about the man not the monster -Buffy explores the gray area of characters, especially what it means to have a soul -Angel is tortured in Hell for hundreds of years -"Anne" set up the timeline of alternate reality -Even after the torture, Angel still sees through the monster and sees Buffy -But can we trust him yet? -The power of love pulled him through years of trauma -In the spinoff- What is Angel without Buffy -Favorite scenes -Favorite lines Listener Feedback: -Buffy is making us feel things with the relationships on the show -Does Buffy like to play the victim? -The newbies are good at predicting things? Are we? -Does anyone like Xander? -Buffy has great hair this season! -Some thoughts on Joyce -Faith is here! 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.

25 Apr 20161h 5min

Join us as we discuss Buffy the Vampire Slayer season 3 episode 1, “Anne" and episode 2 "Dead Man's Party". Superfans: Karen and Caitlin Newbies: Kristen and Mitch Fun Facts: Karen is broadcasting from her brand new apartment sans chair. Mitch is surviving the blizzard in Denver, and is staying warm while watching Buffy. Caitlin is enjoying the sunny 73 degree weather near her, and she marathoned Outlander and is currently obsessed. Kristen is super excited that she got to see Captain America: Civil War this past week (so did Karen). Buffy the Vampire Slayer season 3, episode 1, "Anne": -Synopsis -Season 3 credits: What do we think of the new stuff? -Buffy is a show that likes to reference back to older storylines. -Buffy and Angel on the beach. Mitch declares it "The Beach" part two. -This episode had a distinct "When She Was Bad" vibe. -Would Buffy have returned to Sunnydale if Lily hadn't showed up? -Chanterelle/Lily is back. Did we have a serious reaction to her return? -We're fine with the whole Monster of the Week thing continuing. They serve a purpose. -These alien guys weren't explained, but it's not really necessary to know much about them to enjoy the episode. -Karen gives us a Charmed/Buffy connection -Does the show go to the "Buffy is just a normal teenager" well too often? -Ken was up to no good and some of us suspected him from the beginning. -Willow taking on Buffy's quippy one-liners is epic. -The totally failed slaying was pretty equally enjoyed by all of us. -Giles was on the hunt for Buffy. Do we think he should have been searching for her? Or should he have taken a cue from the Scooby gang and wait for Buffy to just come home? -Joyce blames Giles for Buffy leaving. Wait, what? -Favorite scenes -Favorite lines Buffy the Vampire Slayer season 3, episode 2, "Dead Man's Party": -Synopsis -Let's talk about Joyce. -Hopefully Joyce and Buffy can get back to some common ground. -Should Willow be upset with Buffy for leaving? Do we feel like her feelings are justified? -Zombies!! We were all a little unnerved that one of them just snapped a kid's neck. -This Monster of the Week could have been a little stronger, and Caitlin has an ingenious way they could have done it. -Pat (aka Martha Stewart) goes full demon and has quite the withering stare. -Willow is dabbling in some witchcraft. The newbies give their thoughts. -Favorite scenes -Favorite lines Listener Feedback: -Brettster was not a fan of Buffy's homelessness. -Gordon thinks Angelus slayed more than just Ms. Calendar. -Frances is starting to like Joyce. -Laura is excited for us to start season three! -Cat commented to tell us that she loves the idea that hope is what Whistler was referring to. -Someone else commented to start the Joyce Summers fan club. -Thanks for the 5-star review on iTunes Amandonlon! 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.

18 Apr 20161h 28min