Hot Chicks With Superpowers

This week we're chatting about Xander and a better version of Xander, as well as why you don't bring your high school friends to an apartment visit and a crushing heart-to-heart with Riley. Hannah has been enjoying the food and Masterchef Junior teachings of Christina Tosi, the baker behind Milk Bar Haley has been watching Killing Eve on BBC America and loving the roles played by Sandra Oh and Jodie Comer Emily has been reading several books by Chris Cleave who writes such lovely strong female characters such as the titular novel Little Bee

This week we're chatting about some horrifying xenophobia, racism, homophobia, you name in in 1950s LA. Angel is remembering that one time he tried to be a hero and when he had much better hair in Angel ep 202, "Are you now or have you ever been" For more hot chicks with[out] superpowers check out: Emily is super excited to hear activist Gabrielle Union speak at an upcoming conference and hopes you all heed her words Hannah has begun another to-be-completed fantasy series, this one by S A Chakraborty all about an Egyptian woman in the Napoleonic era who has some magical abilities Haley has been reading The Wangs Vs the World by Jade Chang about a wealthy family that loses so much in the Great Recession and the patriarch who tries to visit his family throughout

This week we're learning a lot more about Buffy's always-been-there younger sister Dawn, but most importantly we're assessing Harmony's leadership skills and her love of minions in Buffy ep 502, Real Me. For more hot chicks with[out] superpowers check out: Emily is super psyched about an upcoming conference, specifically speaker Kerry Washington and her work with the Purple Purse Challenge which works to financially empower domestic abuse survivors. Haley has been watching Canadian web series Carmilla about excellent queer lady love between a human and a vampire. Hannah has continued reading fantasy series and just wrapped up the three-part Queen of the Tearing series by Erika Johansen. 

This week we're back with Angel season 2 and while we don't really care about the mission we're here for one of the show's greatest characters and a special appearance by Justina Machado. Angel is trying to help a pregnant woman through some plot holes and professes his love of Barry Manilow. For more hot chicks with superpowers check out: Emily has been watching season 4 of Jane the Virgin (more Justina Machado!) and you all should too cause she needs to talk about it. Hannah has been reading the 3-part fantasty series 'Queen of the Tearling' by Erika Johansen. Imagine a book-smart witch gets to run Westeros. Haley has been reading Mary Roach who continues to explain all things science-like in an amazingly hilarious way.

This week we're starting Buffy S5 with a vamp classic, Dracula! Buffy is besotted, Giles is considering heading back across the pond, and Xander is his best butt-monkey self in episode 501, Buffy Vs Dracula. Emily has been exploring new music and hopes you all check out Martha Wainwright, a fantastic Canadian singer-songwriter Hannah has been reading the poetry of Amanda Lovelace, specifically the Women Are Some Kind of Magic Series beginning with The Princess Saves Herself in This One Haley has been watching Dark Matter on SyFy, a show about a lot of folks lost in space with no memory of how this happened

This week we're chatting about the Angel season 1 final, To Shanshu in LA. The gang is all in peril, there's a mysterious prophecy out there about Angel's death, and Wolfram and Hart summons a baddie.  For more hot chicks with[out] superpowers check out: Emily has been listening to Hooray for the Riff Raff, a folk band from New Orleans headed by Alynda Segarra Hannah is re-plugging artist Mari Andrew and her new book 'Am I There Yet?' Haley is reading 'All the Names They Used for God' a short story compilation by Anjali Sachdeva and you should too

In the penultimate episode of Season 1 Angel we're chatting about Wolfram & Hart's blind assassin going after a diverse group of babies. Angel broods about the failures of a justice system that he constantly ignores, we get a little more Gunn, and we learn there's a prophecy on the move. For more Hot Chicks with[out] Superpowers check out: Emily has been re-watching Big Little Lies and wants to shout out to HBO for instituting equal-pay regulations across the country Hannah has been listening to Make Trouble by Cecile Richards Haley is reading Guidebook to Relative Strangers: Journey's into Race, Motherhood, and History by Camille T. Dungy

This week we're chatting about a gang of youths in LA forced to fight for their lives against white supremacist vampires. We meet Gunn (no spoilies but an excellent element of the show), learn all the ways you can customize a jeep to fight the undead, and meet billionaires with too few constructive outlets for their wealth in Angel 120, War Zone.  For more hot chicks with[out] superpowers check out: Emily is psyched Starbucks is making moves towards pay parity by finally ensuring all their staff is paid equally for comparable positions across the company Hannah just read The Astonishing Color of After by Emily X.R. Pan all about ladies coming of age, reuniting with estranged family members, coping with the suicide of a loved one and all of the magical realism Haley hopes you check out Without You There Is No Us by Suki Kim, a look at one expat's time teaching the sons of higher society North Koreans 

This week we're chatting about the Buffy Season 4 finale (or Christmas special?) with some divisive thoughts on dream sequences, A LOT of foreshadowing, and a lot of cheese in "Restless" For more Hot Chicks with Super[powers] check out: Emily has been watching the second season of Jessica Jones. While not as amazing as the first, the writing is solid and the female characters are getting even better Haley has been reading "Fresh Romance" by Rosy Press, a series of comics by different authors covering all types of romances. Hannah has been watching "Nailed It!" on Netflix, a failure-ridden baking show emceed by the amazing Nicole Byers

This week we're discussing the disappointing conclusion to a disappointing villain, the merits of super-Buffy, and why so much of the season's budget went to one final explosion scene in Buffy 421, "Primeval" For more Hot Chicks with[out] Superpowers check out: Hannah just saw the band Lucius (Holly Laessig and Jess Wolfe)and you should all check out their latest album Haley is reading "Pachinko" by Min Jan Lee and recommends it if you want an excellent novel about a Korean family living in Japan during WWII Emily attended the March for Our Lives this past weekend and recommends you all check out some of the amazing organizers such as Emma Gonzalez, Edna Chavez, and Naomi Wadler

This week Buffy and Angel clear some air, Spike manipulates the far-too-malleable Scoobies into isolating Buffy, and Giles in turn sings The Eagles and gets drunk (cause that's the best part) in Buffy 420, "The Yoko Factor" For more Hot Chicks with[out] superpowers check out: Emily loved Frances McDormand's Oscar win and speech to fight for inclusion contracts Haley is reading Red Clocks by Leni Zumas, a novel set in a dystopian future where embryos are given the same rights as people; very Handmaids Tale vibes Hannah hopes you all read more about Yoko Ono, a practicing artist in her own right and general badass

This week Angel is trying to rehabilitate Faith, Wesley comes through in a pinch, and Buffy appears to really just twist the knife in Angel 119, 'Sanctuary'

This week Faith is in LA hunting down Angel, beating up random spectators, and looking fantastic while doing it. We're chatting about the best way to deal with someone trying to kill you in the first half of this two-parter (all spoilies next week), 'Five by Five.' For more Hot Chicks with[out] Superpowers check out: Hannah is enjoying 'Priestdaddy' by the poet Patricia Lockwood Emily just magically got tickets to Black Panther and loves all the leading female ladies including Lupito Nyong'o, Danai Gurira, Letitia Wright, and the ever-perfect Angela Bassett Haley Has been watching 'The Good Fight,' a spin-off of 'The Good Wife' featuring three lady lawyers taking on the system.

This week we're chatting about methods for controlling werewolf episodes, the adorable frustration that is Tara's love, and the (brief) return of Oz in episodes 419, 'New Moon Rising' For more hot chicks with[out] superpowers check out: Emily has been reading 'Trainwreck' by Sady Doyle, all about why we love to hate women in the media. Hannah has been making a lot of bread lately with the help of 'The Bread Bible' by Rose Levy Beranbaum and her amazing author style Haley has been reading 'The Immortalist' by Chloe Benjamin and recommends it if you're in the mood for some solid fantasy.

This week we're chatting about one of the most pointless episodes of Buffy involving a puritanical and repressive orphanage, lots of relationship stress, and a lot of chaste 90s sex scenes. If you only listen for our review of Giles singing 'Behind Blue Eyes' we will understand. Happy Valentines Day with Buffy 418, Where the Wild Things Are! For more hot chicks with[out] superpowers check out: Hannah has been binge-watching the Shannara Chronicles which has some very badass lady characters if you're in the mood for something nonsensical and fantastical (on Netflix). Emily recently attended State of Our Union, a forum taking place during the Cheeto's State of the Union filled with amazing women activists well worth all our time. Haley is enjoying the podcast Women's Work which interviews ladies from so many professions about the awesome things they do.

This week we're chatting about one actress' ambitions to remain young and beautiful forever, a really questionable interpretation of Angel's curse, and the most 2000s fashion we've seen on the show yet in episode 117, "Eternity" For more Hot Chicks with[out] superpowers check out: Hannah has been digging into season 4 of 'Grace and Frankie' and it's still amazing; if you're not watching yet what are you doing. Emily is reading 'All the Missing Girls' by Megan Miranda in which a protagonist returns to her hometown to find a local girl missing, reminding her of her own best friend's disappearance years prior. Haley discovered the artist Patricia Kaersenhout in New Orleans and hopes you all check out her work.

This week we're chatting about LA's undercover demon fight club, Cordelia and Wesley's amazing undercover skills, and our favorite Wolfram & Hart badass, Lilah in Angel episode 116, "The Ring"

This week we're chatting about a wonderful world where Jonathan is a doctor, a military savant, and has starred in the Matrix - until Buffy realizes how wrong this all is and breaks his curse. Oh Danny Strong, where can we find one of your swimsuit calendars as featured in ep 417, "Superstar" For more hot chicks with[out] superpowers check out: Emily is shouting out to the good work and swelling support for the Time's Up Legal Defense Fund working to support those fighting to expose their harrassers Hannah has been enjoying J.K. Rowling (a problematic fave with a lot of nostalgia) as all of the Harry Potter movies have just been added to HBO.  Haley has been enjoying the online comic "Woman World" by Aminder Dhaliwal (@aminder_d) on instagram and soon to be in a book!

This week on a particularly disappointing episode of Angel Kate is back! Along with her pile-of-trash father who we are inexplicably meant to love while he takes brides from a demonic drug-ring, visits his daughter only to spy on Angel, and generally violates all police ethics in episode 115, "The Prodigal" For more Hot Chicks with[out] Superpowers check out: Hannah just watched "I, Tonya" and recommend you all check it out for a frank look at what happened on one ice rink in the 90s and for amazing performances by Margot Robbie and Allison Janney. Emily is reading "Trouble with Goats and Sheep" by Joanna Cannon about a woman going missing in England in the 1970s and sound younger girls coming of age as they search for her. Haley just finished "The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo" by Taylor Jenkins Reid all about old Hollywood glamour, and one mysterious actresses' storied love life. 

This week we chat about the second half of an amazing season 4 two-parter, "Who Are You." Faith is running around in Buffy's body sleeping with Riley, making plans to flee the country, and most heinously being rude to Tara. Meanwhile Buffy is arrested by the Watcher's Council, and both Eliza Dushku and SMG act their assess off. For more Hot Chicks with[out] Superpowers check out: Hannah enjoyed "Something New" by Lucy Knisley, a graphic novel about the wedding industry and her quest to DIY and gorgeous wedding Emily hopes you all ready the TIME article on "Person of the Year," the silence breakers. Haley has been listening to the podcast "She's All Fat" and recommends you all check it out

This week Emily and Hannah are talking about the return of one of Buffy's best characters - Faith! She's out of her coma, real pissed at Buffy, and taking it out on the Scoobies in Buffy 415, "This Year's Girl"

This week we're chatting about demon possession, terrifying children, and how cool Angel would have been with a bad-ass Irish priest occasionally weighing in on the demon hunting in Angel episode 114, "I've Got You Under My Skin"

This week we're chatting about everyone's favorite corn-fed comando losing his mind, the death of Maggie/Professor Walsh/Mother, and the tragedy that is the Season 4 'villain' Adam in Buffy episode 414, "Goodbye Iowa" For more Hot Chicks with[out] Superpowers check out: Emily just started Marvel's Runaways on Hulu and is loving the Buffy influence and strong female leads. We dare you to watch one scene with Gert and not fall in love with her baby-Feminist self Hannah is reading "Gulp" by Mary Roach, a hilarious science writer who is looking at human digestion and why we love so many foods

This week Buffy is learning how The Initiative gets things done (or doesn't), Riley fools himself into thinking he can one day beat Buffy in hand-to-hand combat, and we muddle through an anti-climactic villain death in Buffy 413, "The I in Team" 

This week we're chatting about another problematic Angel episode involving Angel (sort of) inserting himself into the business of intergalactic refugees, California-vibes Sean Gunn, and very poorly addressed female genital mutilation in Angel 113, She.

This week we're talking about one of Angel's more problematic episodes and Cordelia's (first) mystical pregnancy. Women continue to be punished for having sex, Angel and Wesley are actually decent humans, and we talk about how pregnancy IS NOT body horror in episode 112, "Expecting" Watch Feminist Frequency's episode of Tropes Versus Women on Mystical Pregnancies here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0rhH_QGXtgQ For more Hot Chicks with[out] Superpowers check out: Hannah thinks if you want to talk about pregnancy and raising kids constructively, check out the podcast The Longest Shortest Time with Hillary Frank Haley has been watching Brooklyn 99 with a strong cast of female characters and some hilarious writing Emily has been listening to the relationship podcast Where Should We Begin with Esther Perel

This week Buffy is learning all about The Initiative, Riley is having a hard time understanding that Buffy's a superhero, and Giles is spending some time as a demon in "A New Man" For more Hot Chicks with[out] superpowers check out: Emily is plugging Crazy Ex-Girlfriend again; they're in season three and it's amazing Hannah hopes you all check out the work of Tarana Burke, the original founder of the #metoo movement  Haley has been reading the Three Dark Crowns series by Kendare Blake, a story about a magical and matriarchal kingdom

Angel is having vivid dreams that he's committing Angelus-level atrocities but turns out it's just Jeremy Renner. We're confronting our sire-issues, trying to figure out what Wesley is doing in LA and swooning over Cordelia's personal development in Angel ep 111, "Somnambulist" 

This week another earthquake shakes Sunnydale and Buffy is convinced (not unfairly) that the apocalypse is coming...again. Riley and Buffy have several unconvincing arguments about their relationship, and most importantly Spike wears a Hawaiian print shirt this week on ep 411, "Doomed"

This week we're chatting about one of the best Buffy episodes with the creepiest baddies and the show's only Emmy nomination. We're exploring some early 2000s fashion choices, why The Gentlemen are so damn creepy, and what makes a lemon bunt cake empowering in Buffy 410, "Hush"

This week we're trying to answer some questions about Nazi vampires, geeking out over a Buffyverse Kirk (Gilmore Girls) appearance, and most importantly saying goodbye to the beloved half-demon Doyle in Angel 109, "Hero"

A heartbroken Willow is casting spells with amazing consequences like blinding Giles, making Xander a demon magnet, and 'forcing' Buffy and Spike to get engaged. This week we're chatting about crimped hair, Riley's gross driving metaphors, and our first real Spuffy-service episode in Buffy 409, 'Something Blue' For more Hot Chicks with Superpowers: Emily just watched the new Netflix movie 'The Incredible Jessica James' starring Jessica Williams. While the film may not be the best, Williams' performance is fantastic. Hannah just saw a preview screening of 'Dolores' about the life of activist Dolores Huerta who was instrumental in gaining farmers rights in the United States and fought alongside Chavez for labor equality. Haley has been reading 'The Queue' by Basma Abdel Aziz (translated by Elisabeth Jaquette) for Women in Translation Month. Please support other excellent lady authors and encourage authors to translate their books!

This week Haley and Hannah are taking a break to chat about some of our other, fave Hot Chicks with Superpowers including Wynona Earp, Jessica Jones, Amy and Raquel (Crazyhead) and Supergirl. Hopefully we can inspire you to check out some new shows, and would love to hear some of your faves!

This week we're chatting about demon blood with some crazy properties, Angel's role in the greater fight against evil (and those dweeb Oracles), and watch Angel tank THE MOST BEAUTIFUL LOVE because of nobility and sacrifice or whatever in episode 108, "I will Remember You" For more Hot Chicks with[out] Superpowers check out: Hannah has been enjoying the podcast "A Piece of Work' starring Abbi Jacobson (Broad City) and lots of her hilarious friends as they discuss modern art with MOMA. Emily just watched Marti Noxon (of Buffy fame) in her directorial debut, "To the Bone" about a young woman with an eating disorder; a story where Noxon pulls heavily from her own life. Haley is reading "Alice and Freda Forever" by Alexis Coe; a narrative history about a young Alice who kills her love Freda and the exploration of the surrounding trial, motivation, and perceptions of queer women in the nineteenth century. 

This week we're chatting about a problematic fave. This episode has some of our favorite gifs and one-liners, but also is one of the most culturally insensitive episodes yet. Join us as we gather for a ritual sacrifice *ahem* Thanksgiving and chat about Buffy 408, "Pangs" For more Hot Chicks with[out] Superpowers check out: Emily has been reading "The Regional Office is Under Attack" by Manuel Gonzalez which is all about superpowered women saving the world (which you might be into) Hannah is super excited for the announcement of the 13th Doctor, Jodie Whittaker from 'Broadchurch' fame, because it's about time Haley just watched "The Big Sick' but husband-and-wife writing team Emily V. Gordon and Kumail Nanjiani about the beginning of their relationship, Emily's time in a coma, and overcoming cultural differences 

This week we're chatting about young Doyle, nomadic demon traditions of North America, and how awkward it is to bring a +1 to your ex-wifes-new-husband's bachelor party in Angel episode 107, "Bachelor Party" For more Hot Chicks with[out] Superpowers check out: Emily is reading Sandra Newman's post-apocalyptic novel "The Country of Ice Cream Star" Hannah is obsessed with the Instagram account "Drake on Cake (just what it sounds like) run by Joy the Baker Haley has been driving across the country and listening to the "Veronica Mars' audiobooks, also by Rob Thomas and read by Kristen Bell

The gang is recording together for the first time in a year! Too bad it's during Season 4. In keeping up the theme of season seven bombshells, this week we learn about The Initiative and corn-fed Riley's role in it, watch a grown man learn (ahem be told) he has feelings for a Freshman, and generally cry with Willow in episode 407, "The Initiative" 

This week Angel Investigations uncovers a plot to take down the LAPD through sensitivity training. In other news Kate is terrible at her job, Kate's father is even more terrible at his, and Angel has no chill when going undercover. All this and more in episode 106, "Sense and Sensitivity" For more hot chicks with[out] superpowers check out: Hannah has been reading "Tender at the Bone" the autobiography by NYT food critic Ruth Reichl about her life and a lot of food Emily has been enjoying This American Life, particularly their recent episode "Tell Me I'm Fat" featuring such powerhouse ladies as Lindy West and Roxane Gay Haley has been enjoying the podcast 'Invisibilia' hosted by Lulu Miller, Hanna Rosin, and Alix Spiegel all about the invisible forces that shape our lives

This week we're all heartbroken as Oz breaks free of his werewolf cage (how can he weld and where did they find that crypt?), Willow begins to have doubts about the relationship, and we learn just how horrible Veruca truly is in Buffy episode 406, "Wild at Heart" For more Hot Chicks with[out] superpowers check out: Hannah has been reading 'The Secret History of Wonder Woman' by Jill Lepore which traces the heroines origins and the fascinating/creepy/prescient/misogynistic life of her creator. Emily has been listened to the podcast 'Sawbones' by Dr. Sydnee McElroy, and her husband Justin. They're great couple podcasters though she provides most of the knowledge. Haley has been watching spy show 'Covert Affairs' staring CIA agent Annie Walker (Piper Perabo) because sometimes you just want to watch a lady kick butts.

This week we're chatting about apartment dealbreakers, at what age we think we'll be living our best lives, and the benefits of having a ghost as a roommate in Angel 105, "Rm w/a Vu."  For more Hot Chicks with(out) Superpowers: Emily praises Maggie Haberman's excellent reporting in the New York Times.  Hannah recommends subscribing to Jennifer Hoffman's Activism Checklist for ideas on how to be a more engaged citizen.  Haley plugs Brit Bennett's recent book, The Mothers. 

This week, our hosts discuss the geopolitical ramifications of douchey college bros, what makes a good breakfast wine, and the general otherwordly nonsense of the Buffy the Vampire Slayer classic "Beer Bad," episode 405.  For more Hot Chicks with(out) Superpowers, check out: Haley: The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, Amy Sherman Palladino's new TV show on Amazon Prime.  Emily: Emmy Rossum, star of Shameless, who successfully negotiated for equal pay with William H. Macy after 7 years as a lead actress on the show.  Hannah: Michelle Gomez as Missy on Doctor Who, the newest incarnation of the classic villain the Master, who is best described as an evil Mary Poppins. 

This week we're chatting about some disturbing medical practices, a worrying interpretation of LA new-spiritualism, and the alarming tendency to overlook intense stalking in Angel 104, "I Fall to Pieces" For more Hot Chicks with[out] Superpowers check out: Emily hopes you all check out GQ writer Caity Weaver as she takes readers inside the world of Dwayne (The Rock) Johnson and his impending presidential run. Hannah has been listening to the podcast My Favorite Murder with Karen Kilgariff and Georgia Hardstark as they teach us how to stay sexy and not get murdered. Haley has been enjoying the latest season of Sense 8 (we'll miss you) and the fine work by the Wachowskis.

This week the Scoobies are celebrating Halloween at U.C. Sunnydale with a haunted house frat party that gets way too real. Giles is in the holiday spirit, Anya finds the perfect costume, and we're reminded to always translate the photo captions in Buffy episode 404, "Fear Itself"

This week we follow the Gem of Amara, Oz, and Spike to LA as everyone's favorite brooding vamp talks a walk in the sunshine for the first time in 200+ years.  For more Hot Chicks with[out] Superpowers check out: Emily is revisiting Beyonce (as we should all be doing every day) on the one year anniversary of Lemonade, with a special shout-out to her new scholarship program for bold, creative women. Hannah has been enjoying many B-list movies on Netflix including 'Secret Life of Pets' featuring such amazing female talent as Jenny Slate. Haley has been reading some Shirley Jackson lately and recommends 'We Have Always Lived in the Castle' You should also check it out if you feel like being thoroughly creeped out.

This week we're chatting about the first real Buffy/Angel crossover ep, "The Harsh Light of Day." Spike is back in Sunnydale, Parker the Human Dumpster Fire shows his true colors, and Harmony is just delightful.

This week we're talking about the awfulness of pre-internet dating (and apparently dating in LA in general) in Angel episode 102, "Lonely Hearts" For more Hot Chicks with[out] Superpowers check out: Hannah just watched Beauty and the Beast (NOT the feminist plug) and really admired the fabulous costume work of Jacqueline Durran - something the Academy has done for years. Haley has been enjoying the works of author Sarah Waters (Fingersmith, Tipping the Velvet) whose novels focus on LGBT women in Victorian society. Thanks to her Buffy-induced Hulu subscription, Emily has been watching the cop satire Angie Tribeca staring the ever-hilarious Rashida Jones.

This week we're chatting about Buffy's evil roommate, her slow descent into madness, and more exciting details of Giles' personal life in episode 402, "Living Conditions" For more Hot Chicks with[out] Superpowers check out: Emily has been enjoying HBO's "Big Little Lies" with a thoroughly lady-filled powerhouse cast. Hannah is returning to the work of artist/activist/badass Maya Lin, specifically her newest memorial, 'What is Missing' a tribute to extinct species everywhere.  Haley is listening to a new podcast, "Science Vs." hosted by science journalist Wendy Zukerman  

This week we're starting Buffy's greatest spinoff series, Angel (though we're still rooting for Ripper). We're chatting about the dark and depressing portrayal of LA, how excited we are to see Cordelia again, and learn what it's like to hear David Boreanaz deliver consecutive sentences! For more Hot Chicks with[out] Superpowers check out: Haley is wrapping up National Poetry month with a shout-out to the excellent poet Mary Oliver. Emily has been re-watching Lost and appreciates all of the strong female characters featured (also recommends you all take a re-watch if you're feeling nostalgic). Hannah has been watching a lot of Sandi Toksvig (specifically on Qi) and hopes you all check out this fabulous lady comic.

This week we're getting into Season 4 of Buffy as the Scoobies acclimate to life at UC Sunnydale, Giles has one hell of a personal life, and Pedro Pascal tragically gets turned into a vamp in episode 401, "The Freshman" For more Hot Chicks with[out] Superpowers check out: Emily has been re-watching VEEP on HBO, a show about how things in Washington really get done starring Seline Meyer (Julia Louis-Dreyfus) as the Vice President. Hannah just watched 'Logan', the latest installment in the X-Men series and is super excited about the appearance of Laura (Dafne Keen) a young Spanish-American actress who kills it as Wolverines protegee. Haley is reading 'Margaret the First: A Novel" by Danielle Dutton about the life of Margaret Cavendish, one of Europe's first published female authors 

This week we're wrapping up season 3 with a tearful (non)goodbye from Angel, a comatose Faith, and an epic battle leading to the literal end of Sunnydale High School in episode 322, "Graduation Day" For more Hot Chicks with[out] Superpowers check out: Emily has recently re-watched the YA gem, "Princess Diaries" starring Ann Hathaway and Julie Andrews as a newly crowned princess learning the ropes from her deeply fabulous grandmother Haley has recently finished "The OA" starring Brit Marling (also the badass lady creator and executive producer) and suggest you all check it out Hannah has been obsessing over Entertainment Weekly's recent 'Buffy' photo shoot, specifically the shots of Charisma Carpenter. She's a nerdy mom, but also looks exactly the same 20 years later...

This week we're covering the first half of the season finale including a beautiful moment between Willow and Oz, a controversial use of 'lover' and the epic Buffy/Faith battle in epsiode 312, 'Graduation Day' For more Hot Chicks with[out] Superpowers check out: Emily has been watching 'Man in the High Castle' on Netlflix and really enjoying the (creepy) alternate past and performance by Alexa Davalos as Juliana Crane Hannah has been watching Archer season 7 and loving the performance by the high esteemed Jessica Walter (also Lucille Bluth in Arrested Development) Haley has been enjoying the miniseries 'Rebellion' covering the event surrounding the 1916 Easter Rebellion