Once More With Feeling

The Watchers gathered for Revalations.The cat is out of the bag about Angel. Faith’s new watcher is in town, and she’s very concerned about the McGuffin. Twists and turns and manipulation. Xander is both horrible and not-horrible in this ep. Xillow continues to not be terribly believable. Angel mysteriously knows things. The McGuffin is not terribly impressiveFull Synopsis on IMDBDirected by: James A. ContnerWritten by: Douglas PetrieAir date: Nov 17, 1998Rating:  4 Mr Pointies out of 5If you enjoyed this episode, please consider buying us a coffee? Thank you to Billy Whala for creating our logo.and to reiswerk for use of the track "We are the Dead, you are the Living"under a creative commons license: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/#SnarkCasts #Nerdcast #AdreanMessmer #DonnaLeahey #JackBurgos #Buffy #Buffyfancast #Buffyslays #Buffyslays20 #vampires #tvshows #the90s #podcast #fancast #gumbiecatnetworks

The Watchers gathered for Homecoming, where Buffy and Cordelia go head-to-head for Homecoming Queen, Mr. Trick tries to kill Buffy and Faith but instead ends up with Buffy and Cordelia, and the Scooby Gang is suffering from all the fallout.Full Synopsis on IMDBWritten and directed by: David GreenwaltAir date: November 3, 1998Rating:  2 Mr. Pointies out of 5 If you enjoyed this episode, please consider buying us a coffee? Thank you to Billy Whala for creating our logo.and to reiswerk for use of the track "We are the Dead, you are the Living"under a creative commons license: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/#SnarkCasts #Nerdcast #AdreanMessmer #DonnaLeahey #JackBurgos #Buffy #Buffyfancast #Buffyslays #Buffyslays20 #vampires #tvshows #the90s #podcast #fancast #gumbiecatnetworks

#notallbeastsThe watchers gather for Beauty and the Beasts, a Jekyll and Hyde story that completely failed to display any subtly at all. Xander is in the dog house for sleeping on duty. Someone is killed by a beast and we don’t know if it was werewolf Oz, Angel, or maybe the new guy, Pete.We also talk about changing male standards of attractiveness in the last 20 years.Full Synopsis on IMDBMale Stars are too Buff NowDirected by: James Whitmore, Jr.Written by: Marti NoxonAir date: October 20, 1998Rating: 2 Mr. Pointies out of 5 If you enjoyed this episode, please consider buying us a coffee? Thank you to Billy Whala for creating our logo.and to reiswerk for use of the track "We are the Dead, you are the Living"under a creative commons license: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/#SnarkCasts #Nerdcast #AdreanMessmer #DonnaLeahey #JackBurgos #Buffy #Buffyfancast #Buffyslays #Buffyslays20 #vampires #tvshows #the90s #podcast #fanc

The Watchers Gathered for the introduction of the new Slayer, Faith, in Faith, Hope, and Trick. It’s a super important episode, so of course we talked about Fear the Walking Dead, fashion, Scott, and Buffy’s confirmed status as an only child.Oh, yeah, and a naked Angel falls out of the sky at the end.Full Synopsis on IMDB Directed by: James A. ContnerWritten by: David GreenwaltAir date: Oct 13, 1998Rating: 3 Mr Pointies (plus a toothpick for naked Angel) out of 5. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider buying us a coffee? Thank you to Billy Whala for creating our logo.and to reiswerk for use of the track "We are the Dead, you are the Living"under a creative commons license: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/#SnarkCasts #Nerdcast #AdreanMessmer #DonnaLeahey #JackBurgos #Buffy #Buffyfancast #Buffyslays #Buffyslays20 #vampires #tvshows #the90s #podcast #fancast #gumbiecatnetworks

The Watchers gathered for Dead Man’s Party. Buffy is saved from the awkwardness of her return by a zombie attack. There’s a horrible dead cat, a Jonathan sighting, teenagers invading a dinner party, Giles channels Ripper a little bit, and we talk about our expectations of friends.Full Synopsis on IMDB Directed by: James Whitmore Jr.Written by: Marti NoxonAir date: Oct 6, 1998Rating:  3 Mr. Pointies out of 5 If you enjoyed this episode, please consider buying us a coffee? Thank you to Billy Whala for creating our logo.and to reiswerk for use of the track "We are the Dead, you are the Living"under a creative commons license: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/#SnarkCasts #Nerdcast #AdreanMessmer #DonnaLeahey #JackBurgos #Buffy #Buffyfancast #Buffyslays #Buffyslays20 #vampires #tvshows #the90s #podcast #fancast #gumbiecatnetworks

The Watchers are back! And Buffy is back, too. She’s living in a bad part of probably-LA and trying to disappear.We talk about our high school experiences with grades, the nutritional value of cake v. pie, the preferred method for being hit by a car, the portrayal of social workersFull Synopsis on IMDB Written and Directed by: Joss WhedonAir date: Sept 29, 1998Rating: 4 Mr. Pointies out of 5 If you enjoyed this episode, please consider buying us a coffee? Thank you to Billy Whala for creating our logo.and to reiswerk for use of the track "We are the Dead, you are the Living"under a creative commons license: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/#SnarkCasts #Nerdcast #AdreanMessmer #DonnaLeahey #JackBurgos #Buffy #Buffyfancast #Buffyslays #Buffyslays20 #vampires #tvshows #the90s #podcast #fancast #gumbiecatnetworks

The Watchers gathered for “Becoming” the two-part finale to Buffy Season 2. Liam becomes Angel, Buffy becomes strong enough to kill Angel, Spike becomes friends with Joyce, Kendra becomes dead, Dru becomes a hypnotist, Xander becomes less trustworthy (though we all agree we would be friends with Xander if we knew him). Also, we universally don’t like Whistler and universally love Spike. Full Synopsis on IMDB – Part 1 – Part 2 Written and Directed: Joss WhedonAir date: May 12, 1998 and May 19, 1998Rating - Overall: 3 Mr Pointies out of 5.Part 1 – 3/5Part II 4/5 If you enjoyed this episode, please consider buying us a coffee? Thank you to Billy Whala for creating our logo.and to reiswerk for use of the track "We are the Dead, you are the Living"under a creative commons license: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/#SnarkCasts #Nerdcast #AdreanMessmer #DonnaLeahey #JackBurgos #Buffy #Buffyfancast #Buffyslays #Buffyslays

The Watchers gathered for Go Fish and weren’t really happy about it. WentworthMiller is the bright, shining star emerging from the sewers of this episode (at least until he dives into them). We love you Wentworth! There’s a Jonathan sighting, we discuss bicep curls, and CW: casual misogyny and sexual assault. Full Synopsis on IMDB Directed by: David SemelWritten by: David Fury and Elin HamptonAir date: May 5, 1998Rating: 1 Mr. Pointy out of 5 If you enjoyed this episode, please consider buying us a coffee? Thank you to Billy Whala for creating our logo.and to reiswerk for use of the track "We are the Dead, you are the Living"under a creative commons license: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/#SnarkCasts #Nerdcast #AdreanMessmer #DonnaLeahey #JackBurgos #Buffy #Buffyfancast #Buffyslays #Buffyslays20 #vampires #tvshows #the90s #podcast #fancast #gumbiecatnetworks

EDITED: This episode was inadvertently posted out of order. I've gone in and edited the "published" date to force it back into proper order. The Watchers gathered for Killed by Death – in which we discover that Slayers can get sick. Buffy sees a terrifying monster that no one else can. It’s killing sick kids, just like Buffy’s childhood friend. This episode is creepy! Full Synopsis on IMDB Directed by: Deran SarafianWritten by: Dean Batali and Rob Des HotelAir date: March 3, 1998Rating: 4 Mr. Pointies out of 5 If you enjoyed this episode, please consider buying us a coffee? Thank you to Billy Whala for creating our logo.and to reiswerk for use of the track "We are the Dead, you are the Living"under a creative commons license: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/#SnarkCasts #Nerdcast #AdreanMessmer #DonnaLeahey #JackBurgos #Buffy #Buffyfancast #Buffyslays #Buffyslays20 #vampires #tvshows #the90s #podcast #fancast #gumbiecatnetworks

Are the stars out tonightI don't know if it's cloudy or brightI only have eyes for you dearSha bop sha bop - The Flamingos, 1959The Watchers gathered for I Only Have Eyes for You. A pair of ghosts are haunting Sunnydale high, reliving over and over again the tragic end to their love story. The fact that it was a female teacher and a male student is troubling, and, in fact, there’s several troubling aspects to this episode.  Ultimately, it’s sweet and sad and if it doesn’t bring tears to your eyes, you might be a vampire.Sha bop sha bopFull Synopsis on IMDBSha bop sha bopDirected by: James Whitmore Jr.Written by: Marti NoxonAir date: April 21, 1998Rating: 5/5 Mr. Pointies.Sha bop sha bop If you enjoyed this episode, please consider buying us a coffee? Thank you to Billy Whala for creating our logo.and to reiswerk for use of the track "We are the Dead, you are the Living"under a creative commons license: https://creativecommons.or

The Watchers gathered for Passion – where Angelus lets his creep flag fly high and free. Angel is a busy man, interfering with Dru and Spike, sneaking into Buffy’s bedroom, sneaking into Willow’s bedroom, sneaking into… well, you get the idea. We talk about whether or not Jenny even needed to be a Roma, Anthony Stewart Head’s fantastic acting as grief-stricken Giles barely holding on to Ripper, and whether that voice-over affectation works. Also, OMG THAT PUPPY WAS SO CUTE!Full Synopsis on IMDBDirected by: Michael E. GershmanWritten by: Ty King  Air date: Feb 24, 1998Rating:  4 plus a pile of splinters from a broken pool cue Mr Pointies out of 5 If you enjoyed this episode, please consider buying us a coffee? Thank you to Billy Whala for creating our logo.and to reiswerk for use of the track "We are the Dead, you are the Living"under a creative commons license: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/#SnarkCasts #Nerdca

The Watchers Gathered for Bewitched, Bothered, and Bewildered.Cordi breaks up with Xander on Valentines Day, which prompts Xander to do something so stupid, Giles can’t stand to look at him. In addition to discussing what Xander managed to do right along the way, the Watchers have a conversation about break-up etiquette. Full Synopsis on IMDB Directed by: James A. ContnerWritten by: Marti NoxonAir date: Feb 10, 1998Rating: 3/5 Mr. Pointies If you enjoyed this episode, please consider buying us a coffee? Thank you to Billy Whala for creating our logo.and to reiswerk for use of the track "We are the Dead, you are the Living"under a creative commons license: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/#SnarkCasts #Nerdcast #AdreanMessmer #DonnaLeahey #JackBurgos #Buffy #Buffyfancast #Buffyslays #Buffyslays20 #vampires #tvshows #the90s #podcast #fancast #gumbiecatnetworks

The Watchers gathered for Phases. There’s a lot more going on here than a werewolf story. Its age is showing a little bit in Larry’s storyline – it was treated as a joke, but was still a hugely significant moment. We also discover where you can buy iron manacles online, discuss the hazards of tiny backpacks, LARP, and cute girl backpacks v practical backpacks. Also, bunny facts. Full Synopsis on IMDB Directed by: Bruce Seth GreenWritten by: Rob DesHotel & Dean BataliAir date: January 27, 1998Rating: 3/5 Mr. Pointies If you enjoyed this episode, please consider buying us a coffee? Thank you to Billy Whala for creating our logo.and to reiswerk for use of the track "We are the Dead, you are the Living"under a creative commons license: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/#SnarkCasts #Nerdcast #AdreanMessmer #DonnaLeahey #JackBurgos #Buffy #Buffyfancast #Buffyslays #Buffyslays20 #vampires #tvshows #the90s #podcast #f

The Watchers gathered for Innocence: the introduction of Angelus, the outing of Jenny, Angelus’s brutal verbal destruction of Buffy, his introduction to his ‘family’ of Dru and Spike, Dru’s rockin fashion sense, a serious lack of prophetic wordplay, and Oz giving us all feels.Innocence is one of the most important episodes to the lore and overall arc of season 2, and even the series and the Angel spinoff. Full Synopsis on IMDB Directed by: Joss WhedonWritten by: Joss WhedonAir date: Jan 20, 1998Rating: 5/5 Mr. Pointies. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider buying us a coffee? Thank you to Billy Whala for creating our logo.and to reiswerk for use of the track "We are the Dead, you are the Living"under a creative commons license: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/#SnarkCasts #Nerdcast #AdreanMessmer #DonnaLeahey #JackBurgos #Buffy #Buffyfancast #Buffyslays #Buffyslays20 #vampires #tvshows #the90s #podcast #f

The Watchers gathered for Surprise, the 13th episode of the second season. Buffy’s 17th birthday goes about as well as Buffy’s birthday ever goes. We discuss the choices for Jenny’s character, how awesome Dru and Spike are together. Buffy and Angel are nearly killed, barely escape, and then… Surprise. Full Synopsis on IMDB Directed by: Michael LangeWritten by: Marti NoxinAir date: January 19, 1998Rating: 3 Mr. Pointies out of 5. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider buying us a coffee? Thank you to Billy Whala for creating our logo.and to reiswerk for use of the track "We are the Dead, you are the Living"under a creative commons license: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/#SnarkCasts #Nerdcast #AdreanMessmer #DonnaLeahey #JackBurgos #Buffy #Buffyfancast #Buffyslays #Buffyslays20 #vampires #tvshows #the90s #podcast #fancast #gumbiecatnetworks

The Watchers gathered for Bad Eggs.Sunnydale students are given eggs and told to treat them like babies. Turns out, they are babies. Baby bezoars (not the medical kind, “pre-pre-historic” parasites).Buffy has to battle the Gorch brothers, her controlled friends and watchers, and deal with being grounded. Full Synopsis on IMDB Directed by: David GreenwaltWritten by: Marti NoxonAir date: January 12, 1998 If you enjoyed this episode, please consider buying us a coffee? https://ko-fi.com/A820KYNThank you to Billy Whala for creating our logo.and to reiswerk for use of the track "We are the Dead, you are the Living"under a creative commons license: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/#SnarkCasts #Nerdcast #AdreanMessmer #DonnaLeahey #JackBurgos #Buffy #Buffyfancast #Buffyslays #Buffyslays20 #vampires #tvshows #the90s #podcast #fancast #gumbiecatnetworks

The Watchers gathered for Ted, a truly outstanding episode.John Ritter is the creepiest bad guy ever, in no small part because of how he almost always plays a fun, goofy, good guy.There is some discussion of domestic violence, child abuse, and women being believed when they report violence.Also boundaries in your own home, particularly when a child is involved (just don’t walk into someone else’s bedroom, you guys).PSA from the Watchers: Don’t fall in love with your heroes. Full Synopsis on IMDB Directed by: Bruce Seth GreenWritten by: David Greenwalt and Joss WhedonAir date: Dec 8, 1997Thank you to Billy Whala for creating our logo.and to reiswerk for use of the track "We are the Dead, you are the Living"under a creative commons license: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/#SnarkCasts #Nerdcast #AdreanMessmer #DonnaLeahey #JackBurgos #Buffy #Buffyfancast #Buffyslays #Buffyslays20 #vampires #tvshows #the90s #podcast #fan

NOTE: This episode was recorded before the allegations of infidelity against Joss Whedon by his ex-wife.  Once More With Feeling is a podcast about Buffy the Vampire Slayer. It is not about Joss Whedon. We are discussing his work, not his personal character.And with that out of the way…. Your Watchers gathered for the two parter, What’s my Line. We’re introduced to Kendra the Vampire Slayer, Xander and Cordi kiss for the first (and second) time, Willow and Oz get together, Dru is healed, and an entire generation of kinksters discover their kink during one memorable scene between Dru and Angel.We weren’t drunk, just super tired, y’all.Full Synopsis on IMDB Part I Part IIPart IDirected by: David SolomonWritten by: Howard Gordon and Marti NoxonAir date: November 17, 1997Part IIDirected by: David SemelWritten By: Marti NoxonAir Date: November 25, 1997

Watchers Adrean and Jack gather for the unaired original pilot of Buffy. This has never been officially realeased and according to Whedon never will be “while there is strength in these bones” because it “sucks on ass.”Nonetheless, the Watchers seemed to enjoy it. Full Synopsis on IMDBDirected by:  Joss WhedonWritten by: Joss WhedonAir date: Never, ever ever.Thank you!to Billy Whala for creating our logo.and to reiswerk for use of the track "We are the Dead, you are the Living"under a creative commons license: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/#SnarkCasts #Nerdcast #AdreanMessmer #DonnaLeahey #JackBurgos #Buffy #Buffyfancast #Buffyslays #Buffyslays20 #vampires #tvshows #the90s #podcast #fancast #gumbiecatnetworks