Once More WIth Feeling

Once More With Feeling, the 20th Anniversary Buffy Fancast presents our take on Angel’s In the Dark.Huge thanks to Debbie Buchanan for editing this episode Plot Summary on IMDB Directed by: Bruce Seth Green Written by: Douglas PetrieAir date: Oct 19, 1999 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 #gumbiecatnetworks

Once More With Feeling, the 20th Anniversary Buffy Fancast presents our take on the BtVS’s Harsh Light of Day Plot Summary on IMDB Directed by: James A. ContnerWritten by: Jane EspensonAir date: Oct 19, 1999 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 #gumbiecatnetworks

Once More With Feeling, the 20th Anniversary Buffy Fancast presents our take on the Angel Episode Lonely Heart.HUGE SHOUT-OUT to Debbie Buchanan (One of your Polterguides from Beyond the Cabin in the Woods) for editing this episode. Plot Summary on IMDB Directed by: James A. ContnerWritten by: David FuryAir date: Oct 12, 1999 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 #gumbiecatnetworks

Once More With Feeling, the 20th Anniversary Buffy Fancast presents our take on the BtVS episode Living Conditions Plot Summary on IMDB Directed by: David GrossmanWritten by: Marti NoxonAir date: Oct 12, 1999 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 #gumbiecatnetworks

Once More With Feeling, the 20th Anniversary Buffy Fancast presents our take on the series premiere of Angel: City of Plot Summary on IMDB Directed by: Joss WhedonWritten by: Joss Whedon and David GreenwaltAir date: Oct 5, 1999 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 #gumbiecatnetworks

Once More With Feeling, the 20th Anniversary Buffy Fancast presents our take on Season 4’s The FreshmanThis episode begins our “Buffyverse” version of Once More With Feeling. Next episode with be Angel Season 1, “City of…” Turns out after leaving the monsters of high school behind, there’s a whole batch of new monsters who look remarkably like the old ones. This ep features Sunday, an embodiment of the 90’s and a young, fresh-faced Pedro Pascal. Full Synopsis on IMDB Directed by: Joss WhedonWritten by: Joss Whedon |Air date: Oct 5, 1999 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

Once More With Feeling, the 20th Anniversary Buffy Fancast presents our take on Graduation Day, parts 1 and 2 Despite some questionable comments, this is a solid pair of episodes bringing Anya into the Scoobies and ending the Mayor’s storyline. Part 1Full Synopsis on IMDBDirected by: Joss WhedonWritten by: Joss WhedonAir date: July 13, 1999 Part 2Full Synopsis on IMDBDirected by: Joss WhedonWritten by: Joss WhedonAir date: May 18, 1999 Rating: 5 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

Once More With Feeling, the 20th Anniversary Buffy Fancast presents our take on The Prom. It’s prom at Sunnydale High, so of course Joyce tells Angel to break up with Buffy and of course he does. Your watchers have opinions about this. Also, there’s stuff going on with Cordi and Xander and Anya. And some hellhounds are going to attack the prom. Full Synopsis on IMDB Directed by: David SolomonWritten by: Marti NoxonAir date: May 11, 1999Rating: 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

Once More With Feeling, the 20th Anniversary Buffy Fancast presents our take on Choices. Full Synopsis on IMDB Directed by: James A. ContnerWritten by: David FuryAir date: May 4, 1999Rating: 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

Once More With Feeling, the 20th Anniversary Buffy Fancast presents our take on Earshot. This episode became both important and problematic when it would have aired right after the Columbine shooting. The episode deals with issues of depression, suicide, and violence at schools. Full Synopsis on IMDB Directed by: Regis B. KimbleWritten by: Jane EspensonAir date: Sept 28, 1999Rating: 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

Once More With Feeling, the 20th Anniversary Buffy Fancast presents our take on Enemies The Watchers discuss Angelus’s “return,” Faith’s continued descent into bad-guy-dom. We do math on Wesley’s age v Cordelia’s age. Angel’s acting, Buffy’s acting, Faith’s acting. How dangerous the ruse was, and how would you feel if you were Xander and Willow when you learned that you hadn’t been told the truth?Full Synopsis on IMDBDirected by: David GrossmanWritten by: Douglas PetrieAir date: March 19, 1999Rating: 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

Once More With Feeling, the 20th Anniversary Buffy Fancast presents our take on Doppelgangland, episode 15 of season 3. The Watchers gather to talk about Emma Caulfield as a comic actor, Alyson Hannigan as an amazing actor, David Boreanaz as a guy who is acting in this episode. Vampire Willow walks again!Full Synopsis on IMDBWritten and Directed by: Jos WhedonAir date: Feb 23, 1999Rating: 5 Mr. Pointies out 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

Once More With Feeling, the 20th Anniversary Buffy Fancast presents our take on Consequences The Watchers discuss why Allen was in that part of town in the first place, why Willow is so upset about Faith and Xander, lounging in leather pants, Faith’s assault on Xander, “safety” words, and Boreanaz’s continued lack of dedication to acting.Full Synopsis on IMDBDirected by: Michael GershmanWritten by: Marti NoxonAir date: February 16, 1999Rating: 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

Once More With Feeling, the 20th Anniversary Buffy Fancast presents our take on Bad Girls Wesley’s here! So, we go ahead and discuss his entire character arc over the next several years. We think Eliza Dushku is the best – she is acting her heart out in this ep. The fat-shamy-ness of Balthazar. Improper test proctoring.Full Synopsis on IMDBDirected by: Michael LangeWritten by: Douglas PetrieAir date: Feb 9, 1999Rating: 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

Once More With Feeling, the 20th Anniversary Buffy Fancast presents our take on The Zeppo The Watchers gathered for The Zeppo, the Xander spotlight episode. We talk about Cordelia’s comprehensive pop culture knowledge, hair, donuts, the “R” word, teaching kids all the things, and Jos Whedon's feminism. We were stunned when guest Jen told us that Bob was played by Michael Cudlitz from The Walking Dead.Full Synopsis on IMDBDirected by: James Wentworth, JrWritten by: Dan VebberAir date: Jan 26, 1999Rating: 5 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

Once More With Feeling, the 20th Anniversary Buffy Fancast The Watchers gathered for Helpless. Buffy is losing her Slayer mojo and Giles is acting weird. We talk about the possible purpose of the Tento di Cruciamentum and what it might be intended to accomplish and whether witty banter is an actual slayer power. Full Synopsis on IMDB Directed by: James A. ContnerWritten by: David FuryAir date: Jan 19, 1999Rating: 5 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 Gingerbread. Mass hysteria has taken over Sunnydale and they target the supernatural. We discuss bangs, how much more interesting this would have been if it hadn’t been a supernatural influence, and whether or not drunkenness is a good analogy for supernatural influence. Full Synopsis on IMDB Directed by: James Whitmore, JrWritten by: Jane EspinsonAir date: Jan 12, 1999Rating: 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

The Watchers gathered for a Christmas Miracle! This is an important episode, but not a strong one. David Boreanaz is still phoning it in as Angel and we’re about done with it. This is the introduction of the First and resolution of several lingering relationship questions. We learn more about Xander’s home life and Angel’s past. An amazing performance from Anthony Stewart Head in his scene with Angel. Full Synopsis on IMDB Written and Directed: Joss WhedonAir date: Dec 15, 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 return! In this episode we discuss the iconic episode The Wish. We talk Harry Potter and vampire pairing standards. Cordelia’s sudden monochromatic wardrobe. Oz’s wonderful honesty. Whether any of Willow’s parts actually belong to Oz. Buckle up, it’s a long one!Full Synopsis on IMDBDirected by: David GreenwaltWritten by: Marti NoxonAir date: December 8, 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

Once More With Feeling, the 20th Anniversary Buffy Fancast presents our take on Lover’s Walk. Ooops. Your Watcher-Editor Donna didn’t post this when she was supposed to. Here it is now (really posted on Nov 28, 2018)! James Marsters knocks it out of the park, funny, scary, and sympathetic. And he and Joyce are so great together. This is such an important turning moment in so many relationships. Full Synopsis on IMDB Directed by: David SemelWritten by: Dan VebberAir date: Nov 28, 1998Rating: 5 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 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 #fancast #gumbiecatnetworks

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 #Buffyslays20 #vampires #tvshows #the90s #podcast #fancast #gumbiecatnetworks

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.org/licenses/by/3.0/#SnarkCasts #Nerdcast #AdreanMessmer #DonnaLeahey #JackBurgos #Buffy #Buffyfancast #Buffyslays #Buffyslays20 #vampires #tvshows #the90s #podcast #fancast #gumbiecatnetworksSha bop sha bop

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 #Nerdcast #AdreanMessmer #DonnaLeahey #JackBurgos #Buffy #Buffyfancast #Buffyslays #Buffyslays20 #vampires #tvshows #the90s #podcast #fancast #gumbiecatnetworks

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 #fancast #gumbiecatnetworks

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 #fancast #gumbiecatnetworks

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 #fancast #gumbiecatnetworks

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 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

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

Watcher Donna couldn't be there for this recording session, so the other Watchers decided to do the 1992 movie, Buffy the Vampire Slayer staring Kristy Swanson, Donald Sutherland, Paul Rubens, Rutger Hauer, and Luke Perry (had Donna been there, there would have been significanlty more gushing over Rutger Hauer).Full Synopsis on IMDB Directed by: Fran Rubel KuzuiWritten by: Joss WhedonReleased: 1992Thank 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 The Dark Age, the second episode to feature Gile’s old friend Ethan Rayne. We learn more about Giles’ past as Ripper and watch his relationship build with Jenny.The Watchers talk about a lot of things, including whether shorts count as pants, Robin Sach’s [Ethan] spectacular biceps, our frustration with what they’ve done with Jenny’s character, becoming an adult, dumb things we do when we’re 20, and that validation is good for everyone.Full Synopsis on IMDBDirected by: Bruce Seth GreenWritten by: Joss WhedonAir date: November 10, 1997Rating: 3 Mr Pointies out of 5 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 Lie to Me. Spike and Dru, Jealous Buffy, jealous Angel, jealous Xander, Willow’s bedtime lipstick, vampire lore, and Buffy’s old friend Ford. Who is lying to her.This episode also introduces Chantarelle – aka Joan Appleby, aka Sister Sunshine, aka Anne Steele. She will appear several times in the Buffyverse and ends up as an important supporting character in Angel. Full Synopsis on IMDB Directed by: Joss Whedon Written by: Joss WhedonAir date: Nov 3, 2997Rating: 4 Mr. Pointies out of five 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 Halloween, a bright shining point of light of joy and happiness after the last couple episodes.This episode is significant in several ways, introducing Ethan Rayne, Larry, and Giles past as Ripper. Also, Xander’s knowledge of soldiery things and Allison Hannigan’s most excellent abdomen.The Watchers also share some Halloween memories of their own. Be warned – one of these memories is super disturbing. Apparently….Also, I promise we were not playing with bubble wrap while recording. In a totally unrelated note, Mini Reeses cups are banned from further recording. Full Synopsis on IMDBDirected by: Bruce Seth GreenWritten by: Carl EllsworthAir date: October 27, 1997Rating: 4 Mr. Pointies out of 5Thank 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

I'm a metaphor The watchers gathered for Reptile Boy.Woof.This one goes to eleven.A cautionary tale about college boys and accepting drinks from strange men, also about letting Cordelia talk you into anything or making decisions because you’re mad at your vampiric non-boyfriend. Also, an extremely unsubtle metaphor. We’re mad at Xander again, but hey… we spotted the guy who did that “Shoes” video.Also, Virgil the cat bumps the microphone then expresses his opinion on being removed from the room. Full Synopsis on IMDB Directed by: David GreenwaltWritten by: David GreenwaltAir date: October 13, 1997Rating: 1 Mr. Pointy out of 5 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 Inca Mummy Girl. Best thing about this episode? Introduction of Oz and introduction of his interest in Willow (he's gonna break your heart, Willow!). More, “Oh, Xander” discussions. How NOT to eat Twinkies. We discuss the actual girl Ampata was probably based on and sacrificial rituals which include a ton of drugs, booze, and food. Full Synopsis on IMDB Directed by: Ellen S. PressmanWritten by: Matt Kiene and Joe ReinkemeyerAir date: Oct 6, 1997Rating: 2 Mr. Pointies out of 5---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 #GCN #gumbiecatnetworks

The Watchers gathered for… OMG SPIKE!It’s Blondie Bear! He’s HERE!…ahem.The Watchers gathered for School Hard. This episode is great for a lot of reasons, most notably the introduction of Spike and Drucilla and the end of The Anointed One. We discuss awkward ways to touch your beloved, why you would pick your two most troublesome students for a special event, and “Why is Sheila?”Also… we really love Spike.Full Synopsis on IMDB Directed by: John T. KretchmerWritten by: David Greenwalt, created by Joss Whedon, story by Joss Whedon and David Greenwalt, Exec Story Editors: Rob DesHotel and Dean BataliAir date: Sept 29, 1997 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 #GCN #gumbiecatnetworks

Buffy’s take on Bride of Frankenstein was not our favorite episode. We talk about dress codes and 90’s fashion (seriously, you guys, this isn’t a podcast about dress codes and 90’s fashion – despite all evidence to the contrary), and ways this episode of Buffy could have been better. Full Synopsis on IMDBDirected by: Bruce Seth GreenWritten by: Ty King, Created by Joss Whedon, Story Editors: Rob Deshotel and Dean BataliAir date: September 22, 1997 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 #GCN #gumbiecatnetworks

The Watchers gathered for the premier of Buffy Season 2, “When She Was Bad.” Listen, when Cordelia is lecturing you about being a bitch… you’re being a bitch. Topics include inappropriate flirtation and those really horrible pants Cordi was wearing in the last scene. Also, Virgil Circles the cat becomes a Watcher initiate by rubbing on the microphone.Full Synopsis on IMDB Directed by: Joss WhedonWritten by: Joss Whedon, story editing by Rob DesHotel and Dean BataliAir date: 15 September 1997 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 #KenziWhala #JackBurgos #Buffy #Buffyfancast #Buffyslays #Buffyslays20 #vampires #tvshows #the90s #podcast #fancast #GCN #gumbiecatnetworks

The Watchers gatherered for the Buffy Season One finale, Prophecy Girl. Buffy doesn’t want to be Xander’s date to the dance and Willow doesn’t want to be Xander’s consolation prize. Buffy overhears Angel and Giles discussing the prophecy that she’s going to die. Cordelia is earning points towards her Slayerette badge. And we have thoughts about all of this.Also, never ever use Xander’s CPR technique. It’s bad.Full Synopsis on IMDBDirected by: Joss WhedonWritten by: Joss WhedonAir date: June 2, 1997  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 #KenziWhala #JackBurgos #Buffy #Buffyfancast #Buffyslays #Buffyslays20 #vampires #tvshows #the90s #podcast #fancast #GCN #gumbiecatnetworks

The watchers gathered for Out of Mind, Out of Sight, a story about a girl so overlooked at Sunnydale that she became invisible. And then started hunting people.Even the Watcher’s loyal hound Maddox had opinions about this episode.Full Synopsis on IMDBDirected by: Reza BadiyiWritten by: Joss Whedon (story). Ashley Gable, Thomas A. Swyden (teleplay)Air date: May 19, 1997 Full Synopsis on IMDBDirected by: Reza BadiyiWritten by: Joss Whedon (story). Ashley Gable, Thomas A. Swyden (teleplay)Air date: May 19, 1997 Have a great summer!