Really enjoy the podcast (Morbid too) so much I got a Wondery subscription)

These girls keep me laughing and possibly sane! Bless you and yours!!

Before I get to my subject, I have to say, I LOVE this podcast!! It’s fun, informative and… did I mention fun? I really appreciate how y’all breakdown the episodes and actually discuss them. Not every rewatch podcast does that. Great job ladies!! Now to my subject, in the episode Angel, I believe Ash asks if Buffy had a watcher before Giles. I don’t remember if it’s Buffy or Angel, but there is a flashback scene somewhere that shows Buffy finding out she’s the slayer for the first time. A man named Merrick tells her. Merrick was her first watcher but he dies at some point. So, she did have some training before Sunnyvale. Also, I think, don’t quote me, that the show was supposed to be a loose continuation of the movie staring Kristy Swanson. Again, great job ladies!!! I can’t wait to catch up to where y’all are in the podcast and then keep going!! Sarah

I am a huge Buffy fan. I listen to lots of rewatch podcasts for this and Angel. There are are a few good ones but this one is the best so far. I just started this one and wish I found it sooner. They don’t bash Xander the way too many others do and most importantly they may mention a judgement through todays standards but they don’t harp. Which I appreciate as someone who is older and truly knows how far things have progressed not only now but then.

We love love love Buffy. And you guys were so great in the beginning. But jeeez, you are HARD on Buffy. And wow, you sure have hated just about everything since season three ended. There is no actual review, you’re just talking about how bad the show got. Personally, I dislike season 1 and 2 the most, then season 3, and I think the show just got better and better as it aged. But if I was reviewing this show, I would go on and on about how much I disliked season 1 and 2. You are not actually reviewing the SHOW, you are just watching a show and giving your harsh opinions. You don’t even sound like you are ENJOYING this epic show. And I cannot believe how hard you are on the amazing person that is Buffy.

I love you guys and I love this podcast, but I do hope that it gets acknowledged that Nicholas Brendon is an abusive piece of trash and James Marsters wrote a VERY inappropriate song about a then UNDERAGE Michelle Tractenberg. Since you also do Morbid, please stop fawning over these men.

Worst recap and rewatch ever

I assume, perhaps incorrectly, that they don’t read these reviews but I wish they would. I’ve been listening for a while because I loved Buffy so much and it’s fun to revisit but these two are often insufferable. They run “jokes” into the ground. Example: Calling the initiative Edgers which is annoying and actually grosses me out. Something stupid that cracked them up for 10 minutes that makes no sense is something called Nana Bob and they continue to say it. If this is what Morbid is like I would never be able to listen. I listen but it’s in such small doses because it’s all I can stand.

I LOVED this podcast when it started up but now it’s ruining the show that I’ve loved forever. The show used to be funny and light hearted but now it’s so serious and basically just how Ash, Alaina and Mikey would write the show better/how to handle every life situation perfectly. The show was supposed to express real life decision making and in real life 20 year olds make mistakes! I’m glad Ash and Alaina are so perfect though lol

Love Buffy! Love Morbid! You guys Joyce owns the gallery! She is not stealing art! lol

I used to really, really like this podcast. I was so excited when I found out about it. But it went from a fun show with a good concept (one host being a super fan, the other never having watched), to a frustrating 90-minutes jam-packed with bits and inside jokes that were barely funny the first time they said them (DAWN-key, Nana Bob, the feckin-tapeworm, etc) repeated over and over and over and over. I’ve had to skip ahead so many times when the hosts devolve into giggles over a story or a joke that the listener isn’t in on (just edit that out!). Now it’s basically just turned into “how we would parent a fictional character and how we would rewrite the show”, which frankly just isn’t that compelling to listen to. As you scream into the mic asking BtVS actors to come on your show…maybe consider that you’ve now created a show that it would be really hard for them to participate in hosting? It would essentially just have to be you explaining all your bits to them. I may be in the minority but I did like the addition of Mikey — I like that he actually researches the context and behind the scenes to talk about, and has thoughtful input on the show itself. I’ve been hanging on for their season 5 recaps because I’ve been hoping it will get better…but I think I’m done. Giving it 2 stars instead of 1 because it did start out stronger.

Your podcast is absolutely amazing! Makes my day. I’m currently re-watching Buffy and on season four right now. FYI, not sure if you know but James Marsters narrates books for Jim Butcher. Super awesome!!

You guys are a dynamic duo when hosting anything. Adding Mikey in more has been such an amazing trio! Y'all are hilarious and so great at storytelling!

Love this so much!! Love that Mikey is more involved.

I drive a lot for work and I’ve been listening to this podcast in the car. Fairly certain I’m an unsafe driver when I do because I’m laughing so hard.

I overall really like this podcast!! The only thing that bothers me is the beating of a dead horse when they try to make a point. I think we all get that they hate Angel and Riley. Every time it comes up it’s a 5 minute tirade about how much they hate them and how terrible they are. I also feel like they are Spike apologists and it’s definitely a little frustrating to hear them defend Spike over things they would’ve torn Riley or Angel apart for 🤷🏼‍♀️ Still a great listen!!

I love this podcast. Stupid that it took me so long to write a review but I’ve fallen in love with Buffy again listening to you guys and I love Mikey! Truly can’t wait for the next one!

If Darla had syphilis, and Angel fooked her; doesn’t Angel have syphilis now?

Mikey elevates this show x10

Update: More Mikey! Love all three of you! 5th season already?? This is my favorite pod still. So funny! Original: Thank you for reliving such a great show! Very funny and fun to discuss how some things have not aged well. A bright spot in my weekly queue of podcasts!

Ash and Alaina need to strongly consider listening to the reviews about Mikey. His interruptions are ruining the show.

Loved Buffy when it came out in the 90s and have fallen back in love with the this podcast! I’m a huge Morbid fan from the beginning and love listening to more of the girls and their hilarious back and forth. I felt so seen as a Capricorn (Dec. 28th too!) when listening to the re-watch of “Forever”. Thank you Alaina for bringing up the frustration when someone tells a Cap that they aren’t upset if they’re not crying, especially when she is trying to hold everyone together and get the hard stuff done. One of the best pods

Alaina , Ash and Mikey are informative, funny and true to themselves. You really feel like you are watching a favorite show with friends. It is like a party with popcorn (NO CHOKING!)

I so badly wanted to love this podcast because I love BTVS. I just can’t stand the hosts. They are so crude, Alaina is the worst. And Ash seems to have no opinions of her own, she just echoes everything Alaina says. I made it to season 2 but once it got into the evil Angel storyline, Alaina became unbearable. They complain about things that are said to and about female characters but salivate over male characters. It’s gotten disgusting. Time to find a different podcast.

The podcast was a five star for me for its first 70 episodes. Just a dream. Unfortunately, Mikey (the producer) has taken to interrupting the podcast with “well, actually” interruptions. It’s made the podcast completely different and I don’t even think he understands that he is interrupting women and demeaning their art much like how Whedon himself was not the feminist he claimed he was.

This is actually my favorite podcast. Buffy is my favorite show, and this podcast so perfectly compliments the show. The hosts, Ash, Alaina (and Mikey) are so insightful and honestly, hilarious. Somehow, this podcast has made me love Buffy even more and for that I am grateful.

Guys, haters gonna hate. First off, Mikey 🙌🏽✨ you’re phenom, I love your input. I love Buffy have watched it from the beginning and have watched it countless times. Watching throughout different stages of my life has changed my perspective on a lot and I think you guys do a great job, Alaina specifically, talking about how the passage of time changes things. I love listening to Ash try and sort things out as a first time watcher. I find myself saying “girrrlll just you wait”. Keep up the amazing work! When you’re at the top, you’re an easy target. Love you guys!🤍🖤 You guys are relatable and provide me a respite from how not amazing 2024 life can be.

I really used to love this podcast. I’m new to Buffy, so it’s been fun to listen along. And the interviews with cast members are always fantastic. But I’ve had to stop listening completely—I really can’t stand how frequently I have to fast forward through self-indulgent giggle fits just to get to the content.

Mikey DROP DEAD GORGEOUS reference was awesome!!! One of best movies EVER

“I ship them but they’re making it hard” YES. EXACTLY. YOU’RE SO CLOSE. Spike stealing her underwear IS icky. Spike in season 5 and 6 is very icky. It makes you feel bad? YES. This isn’t bad writing. This is exactly how the writers want you to feel. It makes you uncomfortable? This is exactly how the writers want you to feel. This is a character arch. Spike doesn’t have a soul!! His love is corrupted and toxic. It’s almost like the writers gave themselves a place to go. 👀

I grew up watching buffy and to this day it is my most favorite comfort show. I love this podcast because i feel like i actually get to experience it with someone else! Love all three of you! Team spike all the way!

Love these ladies and have been a fan of Morbid forever. Their recaps are hilarious but the constant negativity about Angel, men cheating, etc… gets a little tiresome. Stick to what makes y'all so funny and endearing and yes please point out the patriarchy but does it have to be half an episodes worth? Also, The Buffering is great too. I think both podcasts really round out the whole experience for Buffy fans missing it.

This is one of the podcasts I really look forward to in my week. if you love Buffy, take the ride with them.

Really loved the podcast when it was just the two girls speaking. Not a big fan of the random guy speaking. Don't need his point of view. Keep it just the two girls!!!

I loved this pod when I first started listening, until the Angel bashing. Thanks to other reviews i found Buffering podcast! They did a much better job many years before, and I was shocked to find this podcast literally copied not only format, but also sexual tension and many other very specific items. So disappointing to find such blatant plagiarism! Give Buffering a try if you’re a Buffy fan!!

Great podcasting by great podcasters! I started listening to this dynamite duo on their podcast for weirdos called Morbid. I love listening but have never commented. Any hoos I have a question Question? Why does the watchers council get paid but Buffy doesn’t? 😜

Don’t listen to the haters! The angel jokes-FUNNY. Due to the fact that this is a podcast where one person is rewatching-but one has NEVER seen the show-there’s going to be a LOT of play by play in the episodes. Not a lot of diving into speculated or alleged meanings, etc. As someone who never watched Buffy until this podcast came out-I really appreciate it! It leaves the “deep think” up to the listener/watcher. Love the gals, love Mikey, and love having a moment in my week where I can take a break of the severity of life. This podcast brings so much joy and laughter to me and my husband. Keep on trucking friends! #ripper🔥

I love these women and this podcast. Ladies- don’t listen to the haters; you are a great team doing a great job!

Buffy The Vampire Slayer is my all-time favorite show, so finding this podcast was amazing. Ash and Alaina are people I would totally get along with. They remind me of how I am with my best friend. Love the Joyce and Gentleman appearances too. Only one suggestion: More Mikey please! His voice is so hot! That is all. 💜💜💜

I wanted to give this pod a 5 because I really do love it, but they went and let “Mikey” put in his two cents and it’s annoying! They are so great together, and he breaks the flow. He is like the friend in the group who always has to point out that he knows everything. I roll my eyes every time he interjects.

I’ve been a Buffy fan since the show started and I’ve waited 20 years to find Buffy community. This podcast is my absolute favorite thing to listen to. I love the minute by minute recaps and the jokes between Ash and Alana. I listen to at least 2 to 3 episodes every night. This is the only podcast that I actually pay money to subscribe to monthly. Keep it up!

I love this podcast and I would usually suffer through the misophonia because I like it. You two claim to have misophonia, but you smack your lips ALL OF THE TIME. So if you do care about activating my fight response, please consider not smacking your lips. There are many people who do it. I’m sure you will just ignore this review, but I had to get it off my chest. Thank you.

These two do a good job of relating events in each episode and analyzing motivations of characters. I enjoyed hearing from Doug Jones and Kristine Sutherland. What I don’t enjoy is the liberal and annoying use of the f bomb in every other sentence. The f bomb is a useful word sparingly used but loses its power when overused and becomes trite and boring. Same with the cloying pronunciation of “darkness.” You guys can do much better without it. Focus on the great themes in “Buffy” And the character development. That’s meaty enough.

One of my favorite podcasts

I love this podcast And I’ve loved Buffy for the longest time every time they bring up nanobob it cracks me up I just love this podcast and I can’t get enough and I practically died when I heard Kristine Sutherlands and Doug Jones on the podcast these girls are just amazing and this is one of my favorite podcasts to listen to and they point out all these hidden meanings that I myself didn’t notice the first time watching Buffy

I have watched Buffy so many times. This is entertaining. I kept hearing things and wanted to say but yes what about when this happens lol.

If you enjoy listening to cackling hens this is the podcast for you. They are very biased towards certain characters. Also if you enjoy people being sneaky underhanded lilting little snakes you will enjoy them! One of them claims to have never ever watched Buffy but then is talking on another podcast about a character that “she loved” give me a break if you are going to lie do better! Also stop pointing out everything angle does and acting like he’s got some kind of twisted motive. I would rather pull out my stomach and chop it up and eat it then listen to Tweedledee and tweedle dumb! Pls stop making content pls you will be doing the Buffy verse a favor! #inbuffywetrust

So good :) also can y’all review Hannibal it’s awesome and would love to hear what y’all would say thank you

I loveee Morbid and I love this podcast! I love Alaina and Ash because their podcasts are so real and not over produced. When I listen to a podcast I want to listen to REAL people just talking! and I feel like I get to know them a little better here, and just get to listen to them talk about more light hearted things!! Everyone talking about the Angel bashing, yeah we all love angel but they’re trashing Angelus. And they’re trashing him because his voice DID sound so stupid at first. Like he sounds so cheesy and he’s not a good villain at all. They’re not attacking angel, Ash is literally an Angel GIRLY. But he just didn’t make a good villain!!! Y’all read too deeply into things, not to mention people can have their own opinions, so trashing the podcast because “you love Angel and don’t want to hear Angel hate” is the stupidest thing I’ve ever heard tbh.

But seriously, how good is double Bingo!?