Buffy and the Art of Story
By Lisa M. Lilly
Categories: TV & Film, Arts, Books, Education, How To
If you love Buffy the Vampire Slayer, and you love looking at stories to see how they work….
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Recent episodes
- First Impressions S2 E3 (Buffy and the Art of Story Podcast – Angel)
In First Impressions (S2 E3 of Angel), Cordelia’s vison shows Gunn in danger and she must help him herself. Along with the recap of First Impressions, this podcast episode focuses on: (1) how Angel and Gunn changed when we weren’t looking; (2) the costs and risks of being a protector; (3)…
- Are You Now or Have You Ever Been S2 E2 (Buffy and the Art of Story Podcast – Angel)
In Are You Now or Have You Ever Been (S2 E2 of Angel), Angel asks the team to investigate an abandoned Hollywood hotel where it a darker version of Angel lived in the 1950s. Along with the recap of Are You Now or Have You Ever Been, this podcast episode focuses on: (1) themes of shame…
- Judgment S2 E1 (Buffy and the Art of Story Podcast – Angel)
In Judgment (S2 E1 of Angel), the Angel Investigations team is in top form until Angel makes a deadly mistake. Along with the recap of Judgment, this podcast episode focuses on: (1) how body language illustrates character growth; (2) foreshadowing that signals Angel and his team are on the wrong…
- Willow and Rory: Same Character? (Buffy and the Art of Story Podcast)
At heart, are Willow Rosenberg and Rory Gilmore the same character? And why do so many fans love them both? This between-seasons podcast bonus episode focuses on: (1) how Rory and Willow differ in their love of books and learning; (2) a challenging Season 6 for both characters; (3) social skills…
- All Of Angel Season 1 (Buffy and the Art of Story Podcast – Angel)
All of Angel Season 1 is covered this time on Buffy and the Art of Story. Along with a discussion of the plot turns for the entire season this podcast episode focuses on: (1) themes of disconnection, found families, mundane human evil, and more; (2) character growth for Angel, all the key…
- To Shanshu in L.A. S1 E22 (Buffy and the Art of Story Podcast – Angel)
In To Shanshu in L.A. (S1 E22 of Angel), Angel desperately strives to save Cordelia’s and Wesley’s lives as Wolfram & Hart begins raising a great evil. Along with the recap of To Shanshu in L.A., this podcast episode focuses on: (1) ever-escalating conflict; (2) gamechangers that reset the series…
- Blind Date S1 E21 (Buffy and the Art of Story Podcast – Angel)
In Blind Date (S1 E21 of Angel), attorney Lindsey McDonald comes to Angel to help save a group of children his evil law firm’s assassin plans to kill. Along with the recap of Blind Date, this podcast episode focuses on: (1) a strong origin-story-like subplot for the antagonist, Lindsey; (2) more…
- War Zone S1 E20 (Buffy and the Art of Story Podcast – Angel)
In War Zone (S1 E20 of Angel), Angel gets in the middle of a war between vampires and street kids who hunt vampires, led by new character Charles Gunn. Along with the recap of War Zone, this podcast episode focuses on: (1) how well the origin story for new character Gunn works as a twentieth…
- Sanctuary S1 E19 (Buffy and the Art of Story Podcast – Angel)
In Sanctuary (S1 E19 of Angel), Angel tries to help Faith save herself, Buffy has other ideas, and the Watcher’s Council offers Wesley a deal. Along with the recap of Sanctuary, this podcast episode focuses on: (1) exposition revealed through strong, values-based conflict; (2) choosing what…
- Five By Five (Buffy and the Art of Story Podcast – Angel)
In Five By Five (S1 E18 of Angel), Angel strives to stop Faith after Wolfram & Hart hires her to assassinate him. Along with the recap of Five By Five, this podcast episode focuses on: (1) Angel and Wesley arcing in opposite directions; (2) creating a tightly written, interweaving plot and…
- Who Are You Revisited (Buffy and the Art of Story Podcast – Angel)
In Who Are You (S1 E16 of Buffy), Faith makes a desperate bid to survive, devastating Buffy, in the second of two episodes that eventually lead to her visiting Los Angeles–and Angel. Along with the recap of Who Are You, this podcast episode focuses on: (1) is Faith both protagonist and antagonist?…
- This Year’s Girl Rerelease (Buffy and the Art of Story Podcast – Angel)
In This Year's Girl (S1 E15 of Buffy), Faith awakens from a coma in the first of two episodes that eventually lead to her visiting Los Angeles--and Angel. Along with the recap of This Year's Girl, this podcast episode focuses on: (1) telling the story and building character through setting and…
- Eternity S1 E17 (Buffy and the Art of Story Podcast – Angel)
In Eternity (S1 E17 of Angel), Angel is drawn to a popular actress he saves from a stalker, and when she learns his secret it could be deadly for everyone. Along with the recap of Eternity, this podcast episode focuses on: (1) whether Angel or the actress is the protagonist; (2) does the humor…
- The Ring S1 E16 (Buffy and the Art of Story Podcast – Angel)
In The Ring (S1 E16 of Angel), a missing person case leads to Angel being enslaved by gamblers running a gladiator-like boxing ring of demons. Along with the recap of The Ring, this podcast episode focuses on: (1) themes of found family and leadership; (2) foreshadowing twists; (3) Cordelia and…
- The Prodigal S1 E15 (Buffy and the Art of Story Podcast – Angel)
In The Prodigal (S1 E15 of Angel), Angel is haunted by visons from his past as he investigates Kate’s father, potentially changing her life forever. Along with the recap of The Prodigal, this podcast episode focuses on: (1) flashbacks that tell their own story; (2) themes about humanity; (3) is…
- I’ve Got You Under My Skin S1 E14 (Buffy and the Art of Story Podcast – Angel)
In I've Got You Under My Skin (S1 E14 of Angel), the team tries everything, including an exorcism, to help a family plagued by an ancient demon. Along with the recap of I've Got You Under My Skin, this podcast episode focuses on: (1) generic vs. layered characters; (2) what the soul means in the…
- She S1 E13 (Buffy and the Art of Story Podcast – Angel)
In She (S1 E13 of Angel), Angel clashes with a woman warrior from another world fighting to save the enslaved women of her homeland. Along with the recap of She, this podcast episode focuses on: (1) the antagonist twist; (2) a slow moving plot; (3) unintentional themes about women and sexuality…
- Expecting S1 E12 (Buffy and the Art of Story Podcast – Angel)
In Expecting (S1 E12 of Angel), Cordelia is eight months pregnant the morning after what she thought was the perfect date and Angel and Wesley strive to protect her. Along with the recap of Expecting, this podcast episode focuses on: (1) the challenges of a group protagonist; (2) themes of found…
- Somnambulist S1 E11 (Buffy and the Art of Story Podcast – Angel)
In Somnambulist (S1 E11 of Angel), Wesley realizes a serial killer follows rituals Angelus used in the 1700s, causing Angel to fear he’s murdering people while sleepwalking. Along with the recap of Somnambulist, this podcast episode focuses on: (1) recurring images and motifs in search of a theme…
- Top 10 Favorite Buffy Characters (Buffy and the Art of Story Podcast)
This special almost New Year's Eve edition of Buffy and the Art of Story covers host Lisa M. Lilly's Top 10 Favorite Buffy the Vampire Slayer characters of all time. Along with naming the characters, she'll talk about: (1) how the Season 6 Willow and Spike arcs affect their character rankings; (2)…
- Parting Gifts S1 E10 (Buffy and the Art of Story Podcast – Angel)
In Parting Gifts (S1 E10 of Angel), Angel and Cordelia, still struggling to deal with their grief, join an old friend to track a demon bounty hunter. Along with the recap of Parting Gifts, this podcast episode focuses on: (1) themes of grief, staying in the fight, and accepting mistakes; (2) why…
- Hero S1 E9 (Buffy and the Art of Story Podcast – Angel)
In Hero (S1 E9 of Angel), Angel and Doyle strive to save a helpless demon clan from a storm trooper-like army of pure blood demons. Along with the recap of Hero, this podcast episode focuses on: (1) using flashbacks to tell their own story; (2) character growth for Doyle and Cordelia; (3) themes…
- I Will Remember You S1 E8 (Buffy and the Art of Story Podcast – Angel)
In I Will Remember You (S1 E8 of Angel), Buffy arrives in Los Angeles in time to help Angel hunt a demon--with earth shattering consequences for them both. Along with the recap of I Will Remember You, this podcast episode focuses on: (1) major plot turns for Angel's story and Buffy’s subplot; (2)…
- Bachelor Party S1 E7 (Buffy and the Art of Story Podcast – Angel)
In Bachelor Party (S1 E7 of Angel), Doyle’s estranged wife asks him for a divorce and Angel investigates her new fiancé. Along with the recap of Bachelor Party, this podcast episode focuses on: (1) a subtle main plot we might not notice because of all the action; (2) themes of self-acceptance and…
- Sense & Sensitivity S1 E6 (Buffy and the Art of Story Podcast – Angel)
In Sense & Sensitivity (S1 E6 of Angel), Angel goes undercover to help Kate and sensitivity training causes chaos at the police precinct, putting lives in danger. Along with the recap of Sense & Sensitivity, this podcast episode focuses on: (1) how to subtly foreshadow later conflicts; (2) is…
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