A Girl, A Guy & A Buffy Podcast
A podcast hosted by two old friends who love the television show Buffy the Vampire Slayer and can’t stop talking about this seminal series and its impact.
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"I'm a Slayer. Ask me how."
Kate Balzer and Charles Swint, friends since high school, love to discuss their favorite television show, Buffy the Vampire Slayer. They watched the series from the beginning when it aired on The WB and haven’t stopped since. Each season tackles an overarching theme, or “Big Bad,” and each episode will cover a topic within the season’s theme. If you’ve seen the entire series and love to talk about the big storylines to the minor details, then this is the podcast for you! Even though it’s been 20 years since the show ended, there’s still so much to talk about. Join Kate and Charles for the conversation!
Episodes
2 days ago
2 days ago
In part two of dissecting Buffy Summer’s romantic relationships, Kate Balzer and Charles Swint discuss her relationships with Riley Finn and Spike. They continue to explore the ups and downs of Buffy’s primary relationships through a modern lens.
Spoiler alert: the entire “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” series will be discussed.
This episode was produced by Kate Balzer and Charles Swint. Edited by Jeremy Williams.
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Tuesday Nov 12, 2024
Tuesday Nov 12, 2024
In the first part of this two-part episode, Kate Balzer and Charles Swint tackle Buffy Summer’s primary romantic relationships through a modern lens and how that might change their perspectives on her relationships. Part one focuses on her relationship with Angel and a brief discussion of Parker Abrams.
Spoiler alert: the entire “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” series will be discussed.
This episode was produced by Kate Balzer and Charles Swint. Edited by Jeremy Williams.
Theme song
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Tuesday Nov 05, 2024
Tuesday Nov 05, 2024
In this episode of Small Bites, Kate Balzer and Charles Swint dig into Spike’s attraction (and obsession) with slayers and how it evolved over the years, culminating in his relationship with Buffy Summers.
Spoiler alert: the entire “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” series will be discussed.
This episode was produced by Kate Balzer and Charles Swint. Edited by Jeremy Williams.
Theme song
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Tuesday Oct 29, 2024
Tuesday Oct 29, 2024
In the second part of this two-part discussion, Kate Balzer and Charles Swint continue to delve into William/Spike’s romantic relationships, tackling his relationship with Buffy Summers. This discussion focuses on the relationship primarily from Spike’s perspective. Content warning: This episode contains discussion of sexual assault and toxic relationships.
Spoiler alert: the entire “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” series will be discussed.
Link to previous episode mentioned: Does Buffy the Vampire Slayer perpetuate rape culture?
This episode was produced by Kate Balzer and Charles Swint. Edited by Jeremy Williams.
Theme song
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Tuesday Oct 22, 2024
Tuesday Oct 22, 2024
Kate Balzer and Charles Swint break down the major romantic relationships of William/Spike and wonder if he will always be doomed in love. The first part of this two-part discussion focuses primarily on William/Spike’s relationships with Cecily/Halfrek and Drusilla. Content warning: This episode contains discussion of toxic relationships.
Spoiler alert: the entire “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” series will be discussed.
This episode was produced by Kate Balzer and Charles Swint. Edited by Jeremy Williams.
Theme song
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Tuesday Oct 15, 2024
Tuesday Oct 15, 2024
In this Small Bites episode, Kate Balzer and Charles Swint continue the conversation about Xander Harris’ romantic relationships and his attraction (and attractiveness) to demons.
Spoiler alert: the entire “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” series will be discussed.
This episode was produced by Kate Balzer and Charles Swint. Edited by Jeremy Williams.
Theme song
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Tuesday Oct 08, 2024
Tuesday Oct 08, 2024
Kate Balzer and Charles Swint delve into Xander’s romantic relationships (and brief liaisons), his traumatic childhood, and how that impacted his romantic relationships.
Spoiler alert: the entire “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” series will be discussed.
Content warning: This episode contains discussion of adverse childhood experiences such as parental neglect, alcoholism, emotional and physical abuse, and divorce.
Sources mentioned in the episode:
NPR - https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2015/03/02/387007941/take-the-ace-quiz-and-learn-what-it-does-and-doesnt-mean
Science Daily - https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/02/240205165831.htm
UK Trauma Council - https://uktraumacouncil.org/resources/childhood-trauma-and-the-brain?cn-reloaded=1
This episode was produced by Kate Balzer and Charles Swint. Edited by Jeremy Williams.
Theme song
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Tuesday Oct 01, 2024
Tuesday Oct 01, 2024
In the first Small Bites episode of season three, Kate Balzer and Charles Swint talk about the impact of queer storylines and characters on the series and pop culture and television in general. They debate what BTVS did well and what the show could have done better.
Spoiler alert: the entire “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” series will be discussed.
This episode was produced by Kate Balzer and Charles Swint. Edited by Jeremy Williams.
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Tuesday Sep 24, 2024
Tuesday Sep 24, 2024
Kate Balzer and Charles Swint discuss the Buffy the Vampire Slayer character Willow Rosenberg, her primary romantic relationships, and whether or not her coming out as gay impacted television storytelling.
Spoiler alert: the entire “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” series will be discussed.
This episode was produced by Kate Balzer and Charles Swint. Edited by Jeremy Williams.
Theme song
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Tuesday Jun 04, 2024
Tuesday Jun 04, 2024
In this episode of Small Bites, Kate and Charles hit Atlanta Comic Con!
Spoiler alert: The entire Buffy the Vampire Slayer series will be discussed.
This episode was produced by Kate Balzer and Charles Swint. Edited by Jeremy Williams.
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