Revamped: A Rewatch Podcast

ʙᴜғғʏ ᴛʜᴇ ᴠᴀᴍᴘɪʀᴇ sʟᴀʏᴇʀ𝐒𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐨𝐧 3 𝐄𝐩𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐝𝐞 21: “𝑮𝑹𝑨𝑫𝑼𝑨𝑻𝑰𝑶𝑵 𝑫𝑨𝒀 (𝑷𝒂𝒓𝒕 𝑶𝒏𝒆)”  ft. Chris Birch aka BUFFYDOODAs Sunnydale High prepares for graduation, Faith escalates the situation by striking directly at Buffy’s heart, poisoning Angel in an attempt to distract her. When the gang discovers the only cure is for Angel to “drain the blood of a Slayer,” Buffy makes the ultimate decision to bring him one, leading to an intense and epic final battle, Slayer against Slayer.Joined by the Buffy doodle dude himself, Chris Birch, who grants some interesting perspectives on the episode. The three of us speak on how convenient Angel is as a distraction for the plot, hear Courtney’s thoughts on viewing this showdown between our Slayers for the first time, all while raving about that final Season 3 confrontation fight between them. We get real about Buffy’s decision to quit the Council, highly suggestive toward Willow and Oz grabbing a hot shower after their “panicking,” and give major praise to Wesley for being a standout Watcher. How do you feel about Buffy and Faith finally going head to head. Do you agree with Buffy’s choice to feed Faith to Angel? Was it justified or was there another way she could have gone about it. Do you love the fight sequence and the fact Buffy wielded Faiths own knife against her? And ofc Angel being poisoned sets off that entire chain of events, so tell us how that landed for you and if you think that was key to the story. We also want to hear your thoughts on Willow and Oz finally taking that next step together, and do you love the fact Buffy has decided to quit the council and finally take charge of her own slayer journey?Let us know your thoughts and what stood out to you most about this episode!Write in and let us know by sending a DM over on IG: @revamped_rewatchpodcast or send an email to [email protected] the world left behind on Courtney’s podcast "Echoes of Elsewhere: An Urban Exploration podcast" where she documents her own explorations and interviews fellow adventurers for a deep dive into the world of Urbex. Now featuring new monthly segments that go beyond the abandoned, uncovering true crime and paranormal stories lingering within the forgotten places she’s discovered. Available wherever you get your pods!Be sure to follow Chris on Instagram @BUFFYDOOD to keep up with his brilliant creative content and illustrations.& If you love BuffyVerse podcasts & crave more content we highly recommend checking out our friends over at:“Becoming Buffy”“Investigating Angel” “PROPHECY GIRLS”“ALL BRONZE, NO BRAINS” &“SLAYERFEST98”

ʙᴜғғʏ ᴛʜᴇ ᴠᴀᴍᴘɪʀᴇ sʟᴀʏᴇʀ𝐒𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐨𝐧 3 𝐄𝐩𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐝𝐞 20: “𝑻𝑯𝑬 𝑷𝑹𝑶𝑴” As Buffy faces heartbreak and graduations looming apocalypse, she’s determined to hold on to one last piece of normalcy, prom night. But when a pack of hellhounds is directed to crash the party, Buffy steps in to protect her classmates giving everyone the perfect night she may never get for herself.Right back where we started. We return to Prom for a second time and talk about what it was like watching this episode back in our pre-podcast days versus how it lands now after experiencing everything leading up to it. The shift is real. We sit with the heaviness of Buffy and Angel breaking up for good and the final layer of acceptance that comes with it. We talk about Buffy finally receiving her special moment and how that recognition reaches all the way back to season one’s core themes. We still joke about the hell hounds, but this watch carries a whole different emotional truth. Get your formal attire ready and maybe bring tissues because Prom remains one of the most meaningful chapters in Buffy history. How do you all feel about Buffy finally getting a night that’s just for her? Do you think Angel made the right decision walking away, or do you wish he’d stayed to face what’s next? And how did you feel watching the class finally recognize Buffy as their protector.. did it hit you as hard as it did for us?Let us know your thoughts and what stood out to you most about this episode!Write in and let us know by sending a DM over on IG: @revamped_rewatchpodcast or send an email to [email protected] the world left behind on Courtney’s podcast "Echoes of Elsewhere: An Urban Exploration podcast" where she documents her own explorations and interviews fellow adventurers for a deep dive into the world of Urbex. Now featuring new monthly segments that go beyond the abandoned, uncovering true crime and paranormal stories lingering within the forgotten places she’s discovered. Available wherever you get your pods!& If you love BuffyVerse podcasts & crave more content we highly recommend checking out our friends over at:“Becoming Buffy”“Investigating Angel” “PROPHECY GIRLS”“ALL BRONZE, NO BRAINS” &“SLAYERFEST98”

ʙᴜғғʏ ᴛʜᴇ ᴠᴀᴍᴘɪʀᴇ sʟᴀʏᴇʀ𝗦𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗼𝗻 3 𝐄𝐩𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐝𝐞 19: “𝑪𝑯𝑶𝑰𝑪𝑬𝑺” With the Mayor’s Ascension drawing near, Buffy and the gang make a daring move to steal his source of power the Box of Gavrok. But when the mission takes a turn and Willow’s captured, Buffy’s forced to strike a risky deal to save her. As they prepare for what’s ahead, she’s confronted with the choices that come with growing up, letting go, and deciding what kind of future a Slayer can really have.We’ve officially dubbed this the “Willow’s a Badass” episode! Hear our thoughts on what makes Willow stand out, the choices everyone’s suddenly forced to make..good, bad & messy.. also why in the hell Snyder is so drug-obsessed out of nowhere. We dive into how choice shapes this whole season (and honestly, real life), all while gearing up to revisit The Prom for Courtney’s second time seeing it since we first watched it together way back when.What do you think about the crossroads everyone’s facing this episode and the different ways each character handles change? Did you love Willow’s moment of strength and her sharp exchange with Faith? And how do you feel about the Mayor’s speech to Buffy..was it manipulation, or uncomfortable truth wrapped in charm?Let us know your thoughts and what stood out to you most about this episode!Write in and let us know by sending a DM over on IG: @revamped_rewatchpodcast or send an email to [email protected] the world left behind on Courtney’s podcast "Echoes of Elsewhere: An Urban Exploration podcast" where she documents her own explorations and interviews fellow adventurers for a deep dive into the world of Urbex. Now featuring new monthly segments that go beyond the abandoned, uncovering true crime and paranormal stories lingering within the forgotten places she’s discovered. Available wherever you get your pods!& If you love BuffyVerse podcasts & crave more content we highly recommend checking out our friends over at:“Becoming Buffy”“Investigating Angel” “PROPHECY GIRLS”“SLAYERFEST98”

ʙᴜғғʏ ᴛʜᴇ ᴠᴀᴍᴘɪʀᴇ sʟᴀʏᴇʀ𝗦𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗼𝗻 3 𝐄𝐩𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐝𝐞 18: “𝑬𝑨𝑹𝑺𝑯𝑶𝑻” After a demon attack leaves Buffy with the ability to hear everyone’s thoughts, what starts as an unexpected gift quickly becomes an unbearable curse. As the noise in her head grows louder, secrets spill, tensions rise, and Buffy realizes someone at Sunnydale High is planning to kill them all!This week we come together to talk about what was at the time a pretty controversial out-of-order episode, and how its themes resonate even more so from a 2025 perspective. Courtney’s loving every Oz moment, worried for poor Buffy, and absolutely not prepared for what happened on that police car. We also explore the episode’s take on isolation, question whether we’d want this aspect of the demon, and come up with our own theories about why the lunch lady is tainting the mulligan stew. Not to mention discussing Jonathan getting his own spotlight moment and praising Buffy for her empathy! What did you think of Buffy’s mind-reading power turning from gift to curse? Do you think hearing everyone’s thoughts made her more empathetic, or did it just show how overwhelming awareness can be? And how did you feel about that twist with Jonathan.. were you surprised by how the story handled his pain and isolation?Let us know your thoughts and what stood out to you most about this episode!Write in and let us know by sending a DM over on IG: @revamped_rewatchpodcast or send an email to [email protected] the world left behind on Courtney’s podcast "Echoes of Elsewhere: An Urban Exploration podcast" where she documents her own explorations and interviews fellow adventurers for a deep dive into the world of Urbex. Now featuring new monthly segments that go beyond the abandoned, uncovering true crime and paranormal stories lingering within the forgotten places she’s discovered. Available wherever you get your pods!& If you love BuffyVerse podcasts & crave more content we highly recommend checking out our friends over at:“Becoming Buffy”“Investigating Angel” “PROPHECY GIRLS”“SLAYERFEST98”

ʙᴜғғʏ ᴛʜᴇ ᴠᴀᴍᴘɪʀᴇ sʟᴀʏᴇʀ𝗦𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗼𝗻 3 𝐄𝐩𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐝𝐞 17:  “𝑬𝑵𝑬𝑴𝑰𝑬𝑺” 𝑭𝑻. 𝑻𝒂𝒃𝒃𝒚 𝑮𝒊𝒃𝒔𝒐𝒏 When temptation turns tactical, Faith and the Mayor set a trap to strip Angel of his soul, hoping to bring him over to their side. But Buffy and Giles have plans of their own, and with Angel’s help, they pull a fast one on Faith..deceiving her and exposing exactly where she stands on the line between good and evil.Joined solo by Tabby Gibson of Becoming Buffy Podcast, the three of us dig into where Faith’s villain arc truly kicks off. We talk about Courtney being on edge the entire episode, fully convinced Angelus was back, and how Faith is over here blatantly lusting after him in the most cringe way while betraying Buffy yet again. Then she's hit and suprised with the twist ending revealing the whole thing was a setup to get the info the Scoobies needed and expose Faith. Tabby shares thoughtful reflections on Faith’s journey and how it connects to real life, while also pointing out just how juicy this episode really is. Brandon breaks down the layers of Faith’s morality and the psychology behind what led her to this almost inevitable outcome while also exploring the trauma Buffy goes through and what it might mean for her moving forward.How do you all feel about Faith fully crossing sides and going up against Buffy? What did you think of her and Angel appearing together and how that tension plays out for Buffy emotionally? Did you love the ruse they pulled on Faith through that clever bit of deception that got them exactly what they needed? Let us know your thoughts and what stood out to you most about this episode by sending a DM over on IG: @revamped_rewatchpodcast or send an email to [email protected] Explore the world left behind on Courtney’s podcast "Echoes of Elsewhere: An Urban Exploration podcast" where she documents her own explorations and interviews fellow adventurers for a deep dive into the world of Urbex. Now featuring new monthly segments that go beyond the abandoned, uncovering true crime and paranormal stories lingering within the forgotten places she’s discovered. Available wherever you get your pods!You can listen to Tabby and her sisters (Leah & Sarah) discuss all 7 seasons of Buffy over on Becoming Buffy Podcast! If you love BuffyVerse podcasts & crave more content we highly recommend checking out our friends over at:“Investigating Angel” “PROPHECY GIRLS”“SLAYERFEST98”