Myth Taken: A Buffy the Vampire Slayer Podcat

Welcome to Myth Taken, a Buffy the Vampire Slayer Podcast. Join us as we explore the Buffy verse from literary, occult, folklore, and fandom perspectives.

Episode 144: Conversations with Dead People

Summary Thanks for joining us for our discussion of this unique episode! Four different major storylines (and four different writers to go with it), some pretty intense horror elements, and for the first time- no Xander. We'd love to hear your thoughts! Listen Links We have a Patreon account where you can support us and get access … Continue reading Episode 144: Conversations with Dead People →

09-16
01:39:34

Episode 143: Him

Summary Come join us in discussing this episode of Buffy! We talk about Spike's current role, Dawn and Buffy's relationship, and ahhhh…RJ! This is a weird (but honestly still pretty fun!) episode and we're glad to have you join us. Listen Links We have a Patreon account where you can support us and get access to all … Continue reading Episode 143: Him →

09-01
01:39:18

Episode 142: Selfless

Summary Another great episode as we keep trekking through Season 7! We talk Aud to Anyanka to Anya, the infamous argument ("It is always different!"), and of course, being His Misses. Thank you for listening, we really hope you enjoy! Listen Links We have a Patreon account where you can support us and get access to all … Continue reading Episode 142: Selfless →

08-15
01:28:48

Episode 141: Help

Summary Wow did we love this episode! We really enjoyed the discussion and hope you do too. We end up talking about the show really finding the character of Dawn this season, how real of a character Cassie feels, and just how much this episode really gets to us. Thank you so much for listening! … Continue reading Episode 141: Help →

08-01
01:26:09

Episode 140: Same Time, Same Place

Summary In this episode, we talk about how fun it is to pose Dawn, how scary Gnarl is, and how this episode has the vibes of a Season 3 episode and we love it for that! Thank you for joining us, and thanks for listening! Listen Links We have a Patreon account where you can support us … Continue reading Episode 140: Same Time, Same Place →

07-22
01:04:56

Episode 139: Beneath You

Summary In this episode, we check in with little Rocky, who is doing just fine, talk about how much we love Dawn, and how Anya's yearning for the side of good again. We're enjoying Season 7 and our discussions about it so far, and we just want to say thank you so much for listening … Continue reading Episode 139: Beneath You →

05-28
01:27:18

Episode 138: Lessons

Summary For this episode, we talk about the intro of Robin Wood, the new Sunnydale High, and the fun of the First. It's Season 7, Episode 1, "Lessons." Listen Links We have a Patreon account where you can support us and get access to all kinds of fun things!  You can follow us on Twitter or Facebook. We also have … Continue reading Episode 138: Lessons →

05-09
01:38:14

Episode 137: Season 6 Wrap-Up

Summary We talk about where this season ends up in our ratings (ratings end around the 9:45 min mark, if you don't want all the numbers and averages talk), we mourn the fallen, and nerd out about Buffy with both Star Wars and Star Trek. Thank you so much for listening to our Season 6 … Continue reading Episode 137: Season 6 Wrap-Up →

05-08
01:51:47

Episode 136: Grave

Summary In this episode, we talk about Clippy making a comeback, how it really HAS been Agatha all along, and really get in our feelings about the finale of Season 6, Episode 22: Grave. Listen Links We have a Patreon account where you can support us and get access to all kinds of fun things!  You can … Continue reading Episode 136: Grave →

02-11
01:39:52

Episode 135: Two to Go

Summary In this episode, we talk about the nature of "Dark Willow," Selena Gomez memes, and driving just by gesturing emphatically! Thanks for listening to our discussion of Season 6, Episode 21: Two to Go. Listen Links We have a Patreon account where you can support us and get access to all kinds of fun things!  You … Continue reading Episode 135: Two to Go →

02-10
01:28:44

Episode 134: Villains

Summary This is a long one, but we had so much to talk about! We really enjoyed this one (with a few notable exceptions) because of fast pacing, interesting character moments, and fantastic acting all around. Thanks for listening to our discussion of Season 6, Episode 20: Villains. Listen Links We have a Patreon account where you … Continue reading Episode 134: Villains →

01-07
01:55:02

Episode 133: Seeing Red

Summary As I'm sure you somewhat assumed, this episode is a heavy one. Of course we try to find the fun where we can (we really love the Willow/Dawn/Tara scene!) but we also try to take the serious stuff seriously and treat it with the sensitivity it needs. That said, we tried hard to not … Continue reading Episode 133: Seeing Red →

01-07
01:55:08

Episode 132: Entropy

Summary In this episode, we find out that Cory has a great Doofenshmirtz impression, we hate puritanical ideas around sex, and we looove Emma Caulfield's performance. Listen We have a Patreon account where you can support us and get access to all kinds of fun things!  You can follow us on Twitter or Facebook. We also have a threadless shop here! … Continue reading Episode 132: Entropy →

12-23
01:52:13

Episode 131: Normal Again

Summary In this episode, we talk about new writers and directors, the return of the human tire fire that is Hank Summers, and THAT DANG ENDING! Listen We have a Patreon account where you can support us and get access to all kinds of fun things!  You can follow us on Twitter or Facebook. We also have a threadless shop here! … Continue reading Episode 131: Normal Again →

12-20
01:24:05

Episode 130: Hells Bells

Summary Join us as we talk about how much we love Clem, lots of scenes around formal wear, and how much Emma Caulfield really sells her love and heartbreak. Listen We have a Patreon account where you can support us and get access to all kinds of fun things!  You can follow us on Twitter or Facebook. We also have … Continue reading Episode 130: Hells Bells →

11-04
01:31:17

Episode 129: As You Were

Summary Join us as we talk about the return of Riley, tv jingles that never leave our brains, and the reveal of The Doctor (but you know, not *that* Doctor). Thanks for listening to our discussion of Season 6, Episode 15: As You Were. Listen We have a Patreon account where you can support us and get access … Continue reading Episode 129: As You Were →

10-01
01:33:55

Episode 128: Older and Far Away

Summary Please come join us for our most parent-y discussion yet! Cory campaigns for justice for Sophie, Laine *definitely* knows how to pronounce "anachronism," and we love how fierce Tara is in this one. Thanks for listening to our discussion of Season 6, Episode 14: Older and Far Away. Listen Links We have a Patreon account where … Continue reading Episode 128: Older and Far Away →

09-27
01:34:26

Episode 127: Dead Things

Summary In this episode we're feeling the weird wibbly-wobbliness of time as we discuss multiple great performances this episode, SMG's apparent hate of this episode in particular, and of course, the prevalence of swing in the late 90s, If you or anyone you know is dealing with sexual assault, please seek help by calling the … Continue reading Episode 127: Dead Things →

09-09
02:00:53

Episode 126: Doublemeat Palace

Summary We discuss lots in this episode- Soylent green, Amy's villain origin story, and of course Buffy going to work! Thanks for joining us for this discussion of Season 6, Episode 12: Doublemeat Palace. Listen Links We have a Patreon account where you can support us and get access to all kinds of fun things!  You can … Continue reading Episode 126: Doublemeat Palace →

08-19
01:49:27

Episode 125: Gone

Summary In this episode we discuss Willow's detective skills, the significance of getting bangs, and weird ear waggles. Also, just an upfront warning that we get into the Spike and Buffy dynamics pretty heavily in this one, and just want anyone who struggles with that may want to avoid this one. Take care of yourself … Continue reading Episode 125: Gone →

08-13
01:47:47

Amy3422

Episode links are dead for seasons 1-3

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