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.
"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
May 13, 2025
May 13, 2025
51 min
Kate and Charles delve into the multifaceted relationship between Buffy Summers and her watcher Rupert Giles and discuss whether or not their relationship is the most complex one in the series.
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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May 6, 2025
May 6, 2025
20 min
Kate and Charles discuss their favorite moments between Joyce, Buffy, and Dawn Summers in this Small Bites episode. Joyce, Buffy, and Dawn often feel the most relatable during their authentic family moments.
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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Apr 29, 2025
Apr 29, 2025
1 hr 1 min
Kate and Charles discuss the Summers women and the dynamics of their relationships. They particularly delve into the dynamics between Joyce and Buffy and Buffy and Dawn and wonder about who really takes on the role of mother.
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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Apr 22, 2025
Apr 22, 2025
29 min
In this Small Bites episode, Kate Balzer and Charles Swint have fun discussing which Buffy the Vampire Slayer characters are most likely to become a parent and why and what kind of parent they would be.
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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Apr 15, 2025
Apr 15, 2025
57 min
Kate Balzer and Charles Swint discuss what family looks like in Buffy the Vampire Slayer, its importance in the series, and how it prioritizes chosen family over biological family.
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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Dec 10, 2024
Dec 10, 2024
1 hr 12 min
Kate Balzer and Charles Swint are joined by a special guest clinical social worker and therapist, Jenna Gould, LMSW. Together, we break down the complex relationships we have been discussing all season long.
Show Notes:
If you or someone you know needs help with a mental health issue or need sexual assault resources please contact:
https://www.claritycounselingatlanta.com/
https://rainn.org/
Book Referenced:
Wired For Love
Attached
Wired For Dating
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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Dec 3, 2024
Dec 3, 2024
20 min
In this episode of Small Bites, Kate Balzer and Charles Swint discuss the missed romantic connections in the Buffyverse.
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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Nov 19, 2024
Nov 19, 2024
1 hr 7 min
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.
Theme song
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Nov 12, 2024
Nov 12, 2024
51 min
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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Nov 5, 2024
Nov 5, 2024
26 min
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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