Season 2 Episode 15: "Phases"

The Sunnydale Swim Team is making the play offs... and turning into monsters. Carra and Clover discuss the origins of The Gill Man, and Sea Monster folklore!

 "Go Fish"  was written by Elin Hampton & David Fury and and directed by David Semel.

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Gill Man Information: https://www.parkcircus.com/latest/P2025-The%20Evolution%20of%20Gill-man

https://reactormag.com/in-and-out-of-the-lagoon-why-we-love-the-gill-man/

Ghosts are terrorizing Sunnydale before the upcoming Sadie Hawkins Dance! Clover and Carra give a history of poltergeists and exorcisms. Plus the two hosts discuss their love for Buffy and Angel in this iconic episode. It's definitely a Watcher Files Fave! 

 "I Only Have Eyes For You"  was written by Martin Noxon and and directed by James Whitmore Jr.

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There's a demon terrorizing the Sunnydale Hospital! Carra and Clover discuss the "Boogeyman," and the relationship dynamics between Xander and Cordelia, and Angel and Buffy.

 "Killed By Death"  was written by Dean Betali and Rob Des Hotel  and directed by Deran Sarafian.

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Angelus starts to show his truly evil side to Buffy and gang, unfortunately taking the life of Jenny Calendar. Carra and Clover talk the de-invitation ritual, letting vampires in, and always have the time to criticize Joyce's parenting. 

CW: discussion of animal death 

"Passion"  was written by Ty King and directed by Michael E. Gershman. 

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Unable to deal with the heartbreak after Cordelia breaks up with him, Xander blackmails Amy to perform a lovespell to get vengeance. However the love spell goes completely wrong, leaving every woman in Sunnydale after Xander. Carra and Clover talk the love spell trope and real life love spells when practicing witchcraft! 

"Bewitched, Bothered, and Bewildered"  was written by Marti Noxon and directed by James A. Contner. 

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Sources for the love potion trope:  https://www.vice.com/en/article/3dxgbk/love-spells-in-pop-culture-a-history

https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/LovePotion/LiveActionTV 

There's a werewolf in Sunnydale and Buffy and friends must figure out who the werewolf is before it's killed by a werewolf hunter. Carra and Clover talk about the werewolf's Hollywood History and the several origins of the monster. 

"Phases"  was written by Rob Des Hotel and Dean Batali and directed by Bruce Seth Green. 

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Sources for werewolves in media: https://flipscreened.com/2021/04/02/the-progression-of-werewolf-stereotypes-in-the-media/

https://bloody-disgusting.com/editorials/3491208/beware-full-moon-history-werewolves-film/ 

Carra and Clover discuss the thrilling conclusion of Buffy's 17th Birthday! They talk about the marvelous acting of Sarah Michelle Gellar, David Boreanaz, and Anthony Head. Additionally, the two talk about virginity and the harmful depiction of Roma culture in media. 


"Innocence" was written and directed by Joss Whedon. 

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Information About Romani Depiction in Media: 
https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/jpcu.12259

https://thenewheroesandpioneers.com/magazine/2017/02/misrepresentation-roma-people-popular-culture/

https://scholarworks.gsu.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1091&context=sociology_diss

Carra and Clover discuss Buffy's 17th birthday! The two cover on if they've ever played "Round Robin," the meaning of birthdays, and the return of Brian Thompson as "The Judge." Listen in as the two dive further into the Buffy and Angel relationship and prepare for the arc of Angelus. 

"Surprise" Was Written by Marti Noxon and Directed by Michael Lange.

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Sunnydale students are tasked with parenting by raising eggs while Buffy and Angel dive deeper into their relationship. While balancing slaying, a boyfriend, and two cowboy vampires, another Hellmouth creature tries to take over Sunnydale by using the eggs to possess students by doing their bidding. Carra and Clover talk parenting and parasites! 

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Buffy's mom starts dating Ted, a gaslighting robot who only Buffy senses as suspicious. Carra and Clover look into Buffy's reaction to Ted and his manipulation of her friends. Your hosts also discuss robots and cults! Also tune in to learn who gets today's Scooby's snack and if Carra and Clover have the same trivia question!

  "Ted" was written by Joss Whedon and David Greenwalt and directed by Bruce Seth Green.

Sources on robots: https://www.mouser.mx/blog/robo-pop-how-robots-came-to-dominate-popular-culture

https://www.mouser.com/blog/three-modern-laws-of-robotics-for-our-ai-driven-lives?_gl=1*n4be8w*_ga*ODk2NDI1NTI2LjE2OTUwNjQyNjk.*_ga_15W4STQT4T*MTY5NTA2NDI2OS4xLjAuMTY5NTA2NDI3MC4wLjAuMA..*_ga_1KQLCYKRX3*MTY5NTA2NDI2OS4xLjAuMTY5NTA2NDI3MC41OS4wLjA.

https://www.cnn.com/2013/12/19/tech/innovation/robots-pop-culture/index.html 

Slayer Audible Series: https://ew.com/podcasts/buffy-the-vampire-slayer-stars-returning-audible-series/ 

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