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A cross-generational guide to the culture that made us, by Sydnee McElroy, Teylor Smirl, and Rileigh Smirl. New episodes every Thursday.

Sydnee McElroy, Rileigh Smirl and Teylor Smirl


    • Jun 3, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • weekly NEW EPISODES
    • 51m AVG DURATION
    • 435 EPISODES

    4.7 from 1,629 ratings Listeners of Still Buffering that love the show mention: teylor, greatjob, still buffering, sydnee mcelroy, sawbones, sydnee's, three sisters, teenage girl, smirl mcelroy, age gap, sisterly love, thank you sydnee, teen girls, turnt, i'm right, love these sisters, teen years, sisters talk, mcelroy family, mcelroys.


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    The Still Buffering podcast is a delightful and heartwarming show hosted by the Smirl sisters, Rileigh, Sydnee, and Teylor. As someone who didn't grow up with sisters, I find their sibling dynamic to be incredibly endearing and relatable. It feels like receiving advice from older sisters that I never had. The show is a perfect blend of humor, insightful discussions, and genuine moments that make you feel included in their lives. It has become an essential part of my weekly routine.

    One of the best aspects of The Still Buffering podcast is how the Smirl siblings effortlessly make their audience feel like a part of their family. They share jokes and stories with each other, creating an inclusive atmosphere where you don't feel like you're missing out on anything. Their topics remain relevant and engaging, and they stay true to themselves by being candid about their opinions and making mistakes along the way. This level of authenticity and humility is something I deeply admire.

    On the flip side, one could argue that The Still Buffering podcast can sometimes digress from its intended theme. While it is primarily focused on discussing teen culture, there are moments when the hosts stray into political or unrelated topics. While it's understandable for teens today to be invested in politics, some listeners may prefer a more consistent focus on the cultural aspects initially promised by the show's premise.

    In conclusion, The Still Buffering podcast is a must-listen for anyone seeking a wholesome and enjoyable experience. The Smirl sisters' genuine camaraderie shines through in every episode as they navigate topics relevant to both past and present generations. Despite occasional deviations from its main theme, this show remains an absolute joy to listen to. It has provided me with comfort during stressful times and has become an integral part of my life. I anxiously await new episodes as they continue to bring a smile to my face with their delightful banter and insightful discussions.



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    Still Buffering: The Rehearsal

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2025 49:31


    It's summer vacation! Perfect time to hide behind your couch from awkward scenarios playing out on your tv. This week we watched the much discussed The Rehearsal, and give our 2 cents. So 4 cents total. Or maybe one cent each. In any case, it's ok to like and also not like things.  Music: "Baby You Change Your Mind" by Nouvellas

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    Still Buffering: Avril Lavigne

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2025 47:32


    What more can we say...? I mean, enough for a podcast episode. This week we're discussing the MF'ing Princess herself, Avril Lavigne. Punk or poseur, she dominated our youth and earned her props. And also ABSOLUTELY wasn't replaced by a clone.  Music: "Baby You Change Your Mind" by Nouvellas

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    Still Buffering: Conclave

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2025 46:05


    We got a new pope the same week we're talking about a movie about a new pope! Divine intervention? Definitely. Absolutely. Better listen. God said so. Basically.  Music: "Baby You Change Your Mind" by Nouvellas

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    Still Buffering: The Powerpuff Girls

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2025 51:46


    Sugar, spice, and everything nice, that's what this episode is made of! (Along with some chemical X, of course.) Join us as we discuss The Powerpuff Girls, the oft rebooted girl power trio from our childhood. Were you a Blossom, Buttercup, or a Bubbles? And why did we all grow up to be Hims, Seduca's, and Fuzzy Lumpkins? Join us as we contemplate this and more on this weeks Still Buffering. Music: "Baby You Change Your Mind" by Nouvellas

    Still Buffering: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2025 48:08


    This week on Still Buffering we're sating our hunger for new Hunger Games content by watching the 2023 series installment, The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes. It's like a musical, with added death and class consciousness, but not Les Mis.  Music: "Baby You Change Your Mind" by Nouvellas

    Still Buffering: School of Rock

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2025 51:43


    This week we're going back to school, which would be a bummer if it wasn't the School of Rock! (Cue air guitar solo.) Join us as we discuss the iconic film, and the even more iconic Jack Black.  Music: "Baby You Change Your Mind" by Nouvellas

    Still Buffering: The White Lotus

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2025 50:03


    This week on Still Buffering, we're checking into the luxurious and mysterious White Lotus. Will we survive? Mix up your favorite protein shake and join us as we discover that rich people can have problems too.  Music: "Baby You Change Your Mind" by Nouvellas

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    Still Buffering: Battle of the Boy Bands

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2025 52:25


    This week on Still Buffering, we discuss the history of a dominant musical force in the 90's as well as today; boy bands. Were you team Backstreet, or team NSync? Or one of the true outliers, team 98 Degrees? Join us as we trod through the frosted tip jungle, and and discover the archetypal building blocks of your favorite teen dreams.  URL: Music: "Baby You Change Your Mind" by Nouvellas

    Still Buffering: Girls

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2025 49:45


    Last week we looked at all the good millennials have brought to the world, and this week it's the..other stuff. Join us as we discuss the iconic Girls, and explore the limits of main character syndrome.   URL: Music: "Baby You Change Your Mind" by Nouvellas MaxFunDrive ends on March 28, 2025! Support our show now and get access to bonus content by becoming a member at maximumfun.org/join.

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    Still Buffering: In Defense of the Millennial

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2025 54:30


    Yes, we're cringe, we love doggos, we've destroyed big box stores and throw our house money away on avocado toast, but how bad are millennials really? This week, Still Buffering is making a top 5 list of millennial offerings to the world.  URL: Music: "Baby You Change Your Mind" by Nouvellas MaxFunDrive ends on March 28, 2025! Support our show now and get access to bonus content by becoming a member at maximumfun.org/join.

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    Still Buffering: Garbage

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2025 51:12


    This week we're getting cool and spooky with the ultimate cool spooky band of the 90's, Garbage. Smudge your eyeliner, break out your pleather, and join us as we discuss the enduring impact of this iconic band.  URL: Music: "Baby You Change Your Mind" by Nouvellas

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    Still Buffering: The Substance

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2025 50:12


    Have you ever dreamed of a better version of this podcast? (Probably) This week we're taking a joy ride through the body horror thriller that is The Substance. Also the Oscars happened. The world is on fire but it's fun to look at pretty people in nice dresses congratulate themselves all the same, yeah?  URL: Music: "Baby You Change Your Mind" by Nouvellas

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    Still Buffering: Mother Night

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2025 47:49


    Times are strange, and it's doubtful they'll get any less strange any time soon. So the siblings are looking towards the one and only Kurt Vonnegut for some guidance by reading his unfortunately still so topical classic: Mother Night. We are what we pretend to be, so we must be careful about what we pretend to be.  URL: Music: "Baby You Change Your Mind" by Nouvellas

    Still Buffering: Degrassi

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2025 47:42


    This week, Still Buffering goes there. And by there we mean Degrassi. The siblings are revisiting the iconic Canadian high school drama, as well as discussing Build a Bear birthday incidents and the complicated economics of heart cake. Whatever it takes, we know we will make it through. (This episode anyway. ) URL: Music: "Baby You Change Your Mind" by Nouvellas

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    Still Buffering: Lady Gaga

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2025 51:34


    This week the siblings are discussing the one and only Mother Monster, Lady Gaga. Put on your favorite meat dress, gaga your oonana, and help us celebrate a once in a lifetime artist.  URL: Music: "Baby You Change Your Mind" by Nouvellas

    Still Buffering: Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2025 49:52


    We lost a real one this year, so the siblings are rewatching some of David Lynch's most beloved work. Get your self a darn good cup of coffee and some psychic dread and join us as we discuss Fire Walk With Me. URL: Music: "Baby You Change Your Mind" by Nouvellas

    Still Buffering: Night B****

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2025 53:26


    This week on Still Buffering, we're watching a movie that we can't recommend highly enough, despite being unable to say its title.Join us as we explore the body horror that is motherhood and maybe turning into a dog.  URL: Music: "Baby You Change Your Mind" by Nouvellas

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    Still Buffering: Y2K

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2025 51:17


    This week on Still Buffering, we're watching the new horror movie Y2K. Did tamagotchis commit murder, and was ska really a whole thing? We were there, so we've got the answers.  URL: Music: "Baby You Change Your Mind" by Nouvellas

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    Still Buffering: Arcane

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2025 47:20


    Punch Lesbian! That's it! That's the show!  URL: Music: "Baby You Change Your Mind" by Nouvellas

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    Still Buffering: DisneyTok

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2024 50:39


    This week on Still Buffering, we're taking a look at DisneyTok, and the evolution of the original house of the mouse in Orlando, Disney World. URL: Music: "Baby You Change Your Mind" by Nouvellas

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    Still Buffering: Hot Frosty

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2024 48:35


    You knew it was coming; Hot Frosty. He's hot, he's cool, he's really naked for this to be a family film. Join the siblings as they explore this new entry into the Netflix Christmas Extended Universe, and learn the true reason for the season: strategically placed scarves. URL: Music: "Baby You Change Your Mind" by Nouvellas

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    Still Buffering: Doctor Odyssey

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2024 46:57


    Ahoy! Join the sibs as they book passage on the cruise ship of Sydnee's dreams, and watch the new high seas medical drama Doctor Odyssey. Is it a fantasy, is it the afterlife, is it just Ryan Murphy doing Ryan Murphy things? Who knows, or cares, as long as Pacey's scrubbed in.  URL: Music: "Baby You Change Your Mind" by Nouvellas

    Still Buffering: Sailor Moon R Movie

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2024 50:22


    This week on Still Buffering, the siblings need a little r&r, in the form of Sailor Moon R, the movie. Never forget, love and friendship always wins, even against alien twinks and hot flower ladies. Music: "Baby You Change Your Mind" by Nouvellas

    Still Buffering: Election 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2024 56:59


    This week the siblings do a really great job of remembering they do not say bad words on their podcast. I think all things considered that's a very admirable accomplishment.  URL: Music: "Baby You Change Your Mind" by Nouvellas

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    Still Buffering: It's What's Inside

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2024 46:40


    This week on Still Buffering, we're rounding out spooky season with one more scary movie; the recently released It's What's Inside. However you celebrate the Halloweekend, please body snatch responsibly.  URL: Music: "Baby You Change Your Mind" by Nouvellas

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    Still Buffering: Silent Hill 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2024 52:08


    In my restless dreams, I hear that podcast... This week on Still Buffering, the siblings are discussing an iconic classic in survival horror, Silent Hill 2. What's scarier than fighting a ghoulish flesh mound with a 2x4? Fighting a ghoulish flesh mound with a 2x4 from a slightly inconvenient camera angle.  Turn up your radio static and charge your flashlights, it's time to explore Silent Hill.  URL: Music: "Baby You Change Your Mind" by Nouvellas

    Still Buffering: Hear Me Out Cakes

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2024 56:43


    Alright alright, hear us out...this week on Still Buffering the siblings are discussing their unique choices for the Hear Me Out cake trend. Disembodied evil, human flies, various animals, join us, but don't judge us.  URL: Music: "Baby You Change Your Mind" by Nouvellas

    Still Buffering: Hausu

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2024 49:21


    This week we're discussing the Japanese horror cult cinema classic, Hausu. What's the line between horror and comedy? And why does it involve getting eaten by a piano? We're asking the big questions on another Spooky Season themed episode of Still Buffering! URL: Music: "Baby You Change Your Mind" by Nouvellas

    Still Buffering: Agatha All Along

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2024 50:06


    Finally some good food! This week on Still Buffering, the siblings discuss Agatha All Along. Do witches have to be a little gay? Maybe not. But we all agree it's better when they are. URL: Music: "Baby You Change Your Mind" by Nouvellas

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    Still Buffering: Buffy the Vampire Slayer (1992)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2024 52:34


    This week the siblings take a look at the original Buffy movie, and discuss the general pros and cons of submitting to vampirism. Strong arguments on both sides really.  URL: Music: "Baby You Change Your Mind" by Nouvellas

    Still Buffering: Transgender Alien Fantasy ASMR Edition

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2024 52:55


    This week on Still Buffering, we're rounding up some strange and current trends and internet oddities. In personal news, Sydnee's ouija board is definitely haunted, and Teylor can maybe summon spiders.  URL: Music: "Baby You Change Your Mind" by Nouvellas

    Still Buffering: Hard Launching Spooky Season

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2024 50:05


    It's September, which rounds up to October, which is entirely Halloween. In celebration, the siblings are discussing the 2001 classic live action film; Scooby-Doo.  URL: Music: "Baby You Change Your Mind" by Nouvellas

    Still Buffering: Going Retrograde

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2024 57:56


    Aries Syd and Capricorn Tey are entering their "villain era" according to tiktok, and what better way to start then a light discussion of check fraud. Join us as we look for ourselves in the stars, and try to get a handle on Pluto's beef with us.  URL: Music: "Baby You Change Your Mind" by Nouvellas

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    "No Reservations"

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2024 54:11


    As Teylor prepares to travel to Japan, we follow along with Anthony Bourdain in "No Reservations" episodes featuring Tokyo and Osaka (with a bonus layover in West Virginia).

    Still Buffering: TikTok Round-up

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2024 52:16


    Oh no, the old siblings are now unsupervised and left to decipher current tiktoks all by themselves. Are we cutesy? Are we demure? Should we eat this entire cucumber? Send help.  Music: "Baby You Change Your Mind" by Nouvellas

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    Still Buffering: Real World

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2024 53:05


    This week Still Buffering gets REAL, as in the groundbreaking 90's MTV reality show The Real World. Also our sweet baby sis has a bittersweet announcement.  Music: "Baby You Change Your Mind" by Nouvellas

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    Still Buffering: The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess - Chappell Roan

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2024 56:01


    You know we HAAAAD to get into Chappell Roan's music here on Still Buffering, I mean c'mon, how could we NOT?Music: "Baby You Change Your Mind" by Nouvellas

    Still Buffering: "I Saw the TV Glow" (2024)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2024 50:38


    It's the perfect movie to blend both of our generations and it just so happens to be an ooky spooky movie that just came out this year AND is a little gay. Come watch it with us!Music: "Baby You Change Your Mind" by Nouvellas

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    Still Buffering: "Twister" (1996)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2024 42:42


    This MIGHT seem like an odd choice for Pride Month but...the real ones will understand.Music: "Baby You Change Your Mind" by Nouvellas

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    Still Buffering: "Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess" - Chappell Roan

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2024 56:01


    y'all already know we had to pull this superstar out this close to pride month...it's CHAPPELL BAYBEEMusic: "Baby You Change Your Mind" by Nouvellas

    Still Buffering: "Hackers" (1995)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2024 54:48


    This movie is 100% accurate when it comes to what hacking is really like and what computers actually do, and we will not accept any debate on that topic. Music: "Baby You Change Your Mind" by Nouvellas

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    Still Buffering: "Legends of the Hidden Temple"

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2024 55:22


    If you can't tell by now, the Smirl siblings are quite the competitive bunch who are CONVINCED they could win like 98% of reality shows out there, apparently including this one. Also, someone finally broke the no cursing rule this week, place your bets now who it was!!! Music: "Baby You Change Your Mind" by Nouvellas

    Still Buffering: "The Tortured Poets Department" - Taylor Swift

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2024 58:28


    Well, you all saw this coming. Taylor Swift released not only a new album but a secret DOUBLE ALBUM with 31 SONGS, so you know Rileigh had to force her siblings to listen to all 2 hours and talk about it with her.Music: "Baby You Change Your Mind" by Nouvellas

    Still Buffering: "Stunt" - Barenaked Ladies

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2024 48:09


    If there's one area where these siblings have a WIDE variety of tastes, it's music, and that's definitely true this week when Rileigh is not so patiently awaiting the newest Taylor Swift album while learning all about the Barenaked Ladies.Music: "Baby You Change Your Mind" by Nouvellas

    Still Buffering: "American Pie" (1999)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2024 53:28


    So...Sydnee made us watch this movie this week, and for SOME OF US it was their first time, and they maybe didn't know what to expect because SOMEONE didn't warn them. So, enjoy us talking about Jojo Siwa for way too long to avoid the inevitable uncomfortable conversations in this episode.Music: "Baby You Change Your Mind" by Nouvellas

    Still Buffering: "The Traitors (US)"

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2024 51:27


    If there's a cheese reality game show on TV that includes "murder," amazing fashion, silly games, AND other reality tv stars...you already know Rileigh is going to be fully invested and forcing her siblings to watch with her.Music: "Baby You Change Your Mind" by Nouvellas

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    Still Buffering: "Live Through This" - Hole (1994)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2024 49:39


    QUICK! IT'S STILL THE MAXFUNDRIVE! JOIN US WHILE YOU STILL CAN!maximumfun.org/join Music: "Baby You Change Your Mind" by Nouvellas

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    Still Buffering: Double Dare

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2024 55:37


    YOU KNOW WHAT TIME IT IS...MAXFUNDRIVE TIME! That means time for a super special, super SLOPPY episode of Still Buff where we're going full 90s game show and gettin real down and sloppy with the dares and the double dares. Come join us! And join us again at maximum fun.org/join! Music: "Baby You Change Your Mind" by Nouvellas

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    Still Buffering: "Mean Girls" (2024)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2024 47:28


    So we've obviously talked about the OG Mean Girls before, AND we've talked about musicals, AND we've talked about Reneé Rapp, so what else could we possibly be talking about this week but the newest rebooted and significantly more musical version of Mean Girls starring Reneé Rapp??Music: "Baby You Change Your Mind" by Nouvellas

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    Still Buffering: The Donnas

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2024 52:57


    It's time for our Still Buff Sibs to deep dive into one of the best and most iconic female punk bands of the 90s/2000s, because that's quite literally the perfect era for us to be deep diving into, so let's talk about The Donnas!Music: "Baby You Change Your Mind" by Nouvellas

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    Still Buffering: "Clueless" (1995)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2024 51:57


    Literally HOW have we not talked about this already?? It's a universally beloved 90s teen movie, how did it take us YEARS to make an episode on it???Music: "Baby You Change Your Mind" by Nouvellas

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