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In this episode of Small Bites, we get lost in translation and dive into the origins of the use of the word Slayer in pop culture and the many translations of the title Buffy Slayer of the Vampire.
Spoiler alert: The entire Buffy the Vampire Slayer series will be discussed.
This episode was produced by Kate Balzer and Charles Swint. Edited by Jeremy Williams.
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In this episode, Kate and Charles discuss Buffy the Vampire Slayer's language and jargon and the show's impact on television writing and pop culture.
Spoiler alert: The entire Buffy the Vampire Slayer series will be discussed.
This episode was produced by Kate Balzer and Charles Swint. Edited by Jeremy Williams.
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Sources
Slayer Slang: A Buffy the Vampire Slayer Lexicon by Michael Adams
The Power of Slang by Tom Dalzell: https://www.pbs.org/speak/words/sezwho/slang/
Understanding the Language of Buffy the Vampire Slayer: https://h2g2.com/edited_entry/A13492776
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Welcome to Small Bites. These are discussions we had in the main episode that didn’t fit the overall conversation, but we still wanted to share them with you all.
This week, we nerd out over the Tommy Westphall Universe, a fan theory that connects "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" to all your favorite TV shows. One universe to rule them all.
Spoiler alert: The entire “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” series will be discussed.
This episode was produced by Kate Balzer and Charles Swint. Edited by Jeremy Williams.
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In the first episode of season 2, hosts Kate Balzer and Charles Swint return to Sunnydale. We explore the deft use of cultural references in the series, and how such a small show made a big impact on pop culture.
Spoiler alert: The entire “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” series will be discussed.
This episode was produced by Kate Balzer and Charles Swint. Edited by Jeremy Williams.
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We are so excited to sit down with documentarian and Buffy fan Paige Troxell and host of Slayfest98, Ian Carlos Crawford. In this episode, we celebrate the 25th anniversary of season 3 by discussing plot points that occurred in season 3 that impacted the rest of the season.
Spoiler alert: the entire “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” series will be discussed. There are also mentions of events from “Angel” and “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” comics seasons 8-12.
This episode was produced by Kate Balzer and Charles Swint. Edited by Jeremy Williams.
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We geek out over the new Buffyverse story from Audible, discussing what we loved, what didn’t work, and how it felt to have a new story involving our favorite television series.
Spoiler alert: the entire “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” series and Slayers: A Buffyverse Story will be discussed. There are also mentions of events from “Angel” and “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” comics seasons 8-12.
This episode was produced by Kate Balzer and Charles Swint. Edited by Jeremy Williams.
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We discuss what is rape culture and examine its many uses in "Buffy the Vampire Slayer."
Spoiler alert: the entire “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” series will be discussed.
Content warning for a discussion of sensitive topics related to power dynamics, sexual harassment and sexual assault. If you or someone you know is in need of help, please see the resources below:
RAINN: https://www.rainn.org/resources
RAINN is the nation's largest anti-sexual violence organization. RAINN created and operates the National Sexual Assault Hotline in partnership with more than 1,000 local sexual assault service providers across the country. Click on the link to connect to crisis support services, including telephone and chat hotlines, for sexual assault and harassment and domestic and dating violence.
National Alliance on Mental Health (NAMI): https://www.nami.org/help
NAMI, the National Alliance on Mental Illness, is the nation's largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental illness. Click on the link to connect with the NAMI HelpLine and NAMI Teen and Young Adult HelpLine.
SAMHSA: https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline
SAMHSA’s National Helpline, 1-800-662-HELP (4357) (also known as the Treatment Referral Routing Service), or TTY: 1-800-487-4889 is a confidential, free, 24-hour-a-day, 365-day-a-year, information service, in English and Spanish, for individuals and family members facing mental and/or substance use disorders. This service provides referrals to local treatment facilities, support groups, and community-based organizations.
Also visit the online treatment locator, or send your zip code via text message: 435748 (HELP4U) to find help near you. Read more about the HELP4U text messaging service.
Links mentioned in the episode:
Domesticshelters.org: https://www.domesticshelters.org/articles/in-the-news/what-is-rape-culture
Vox: https://www.vox.com/2014/12/15/7371737/rape-culture-definition
This episode was produced by Kate Balzer and Charles Swint. Edited by Jeremy Williams.
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We discuss the concepts of misogyny, sexism, chauvinism, and patriarchy in “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” and whether the series used these ideas to bring about change or perpetuate these behaviors and ideas.
Spoiler alert: the entire “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” series will be discussed.
Content warning for a discussion of sensitive topics related to power dynamics, sexual harassment and sexual assault. If you or someone you know is in need of help, please see the resources below:
RAINN: https://www.rainn.org/resources
RAINN is the nation's largest anti-sexual violence organization. RAINN created and operates the National Sexual Assault Hotline in partnership with more than 1,000 local sexual assault service providers across the country. Click on the link to connect to crisis support services, including telephone and chat hotlines, for sexual assault and harassment and domestic and dating violence.
National Alliance on Mental Health (NAMI): https://www.nami.org/help
NAMI, the National Alliance on Mental Illness, is the nation's largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental illness. Click on the link to connect with the NAMI HelpLine and NAMI Teen and Young Adult HelpLine.
SAMHSA: https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline
SAMHSA’s National Helpline, 1-800-662-HELP (4357) (also known as the Treatment Referral Routing Service), or TTY: 1-800-487-4889 is a confidential, free, 24-hour-a-day, 365-day-a-year, information service, in English and Spanish, for individuals and family members facing mental and/or substance use disorders. This service provides referrals to local treatment facilities, support groups, and community-based organizations.
Also visit the online treatment locator, or send your zip code via text message: 435748 (HELP4U) to find help near you. Read more about the HELP4U text messaging service.
Links mentioned in the episode:
PsychCentral: https://psychcentral.com/blog/whats-a-misogynist
ThoughtCo.: https://www.thoughtco.com/patriarchal-society-feminism-definition-3528978
Anti-Defamation League: https://www.adl.org/resources/backgrounder/incels-involuntary-celibates
Washington Post: https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/act-four/wp/2017/03/08/the-villains-on-buffy-the-vampire-slayer-showed-just-how-pervasive-misogyny-can-be/
This episode was produced by Kate Balzer and Charles Swint. Edited by Jeremy Williams.
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We discuss how teen sex was portrayed on television before “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” and how it did or did not differ on BTVS.
Spoiler alert: the entire “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” series will be discussed.
If you or someone you know is in need of help, please see the resources below:
RAINN: https://www.rainn.org/resources
RAINN is the nation's largest anti-sexual violence organization. RAINN created and operates the National Sexual Assault Hotline in partnership with more than 1,000 local sexual assault service providers across the country. Click on the link to connect to crisis support services, including telephone and chat hotlines, for sexual assault and harassment and domestic and dating violence.
National Alliance on Mental Health (NAMI): https://www.nami.org/help
NAMI, the National Alliance on Mental Illness, is the nation's largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental illness. Click on the link to connect with the NAMI HelpLine and NAMI Teen and Young Adult HelpLine.
The Trevor Project: https://www.thetrevorproject.org/
The Trevor Project has to put together a list of resources for healthy relationships on their website.
This episode was produced by Kate Balzer and Charles Swint. Edited by Jeremy Williams.
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Episode 3
Title: Does Buffy have feminist villains?
We discuss the female villains of “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” and whether or not they are feminist characters.
Spoiler alert: The entire “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” series will be discussed.
This episode was produced by Kate Balzer and Charles Swint. Edited by Jeremy Williams.
Theme song
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In this episode, we introduce the main theme, or “Big Bad,” for the season and discuss if “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” is a feminist television show.
Spoiler alert: The entire “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” series will be discussed.
This episode was produced by Kate Balzer and Charles Swint. Edited by Jeremy Williams.
Theme song
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In the first episode of “A Girl, A Guy, and a Buffy Podcast,” hosts Kate Balzer and Charles Swint share how they were introduced to the television series “Buffy the Vampire Slayer,” what the show means to them, and the impact and legacy of the series.
Spoiler alert: The entire “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” series will be discussed.
This episode was produced by Kate Balzer and Charles Swint. Edited by Jeremy Williams.
Theme song
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