Sunnydale Study Group is a podcast about Buffy The Vampire Slayer. We are not going episode by episode but instead are celebrating the various aspects of the show (characters, storylines, locations, music, etc) and using those to have fun conversations with our guests and YOU the listener!
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Chris Bramante is a mortal acolyte of the demon Anyanka and avid peanut butter cup enthusiast.
When not engage in the bidding of the Order of Arashmahar, Chris is a writer, musician and improviser who performs/creates with musical comedy collective Robot Teammate and makes solo music under the moniker Amontiock. You can find him as the mythical creature Acryllis on ZyteHeist’s “THANK YOU FOR QUESTING!” and as a co-host of Buffy podcast “SUNNYDALE STUDY GROUP” along with Omar Najam.
He looks forward to obsessing over Buffy and Angel with you over at @SSGPodcast!
Website: http://www.chrisbramante.com
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Omar Najam is a writer, director and aspiring imagineer currently living in Los Angeles. He has been a Buffy fan since he was a child sorting candy to FX reruns of season 2 episodes. In his downtime he likes to watch Buffy, read about the philosophy of Buffy and chat about Buffy. He is also the GM on the podcast Thank You For Questing! and director of the webseries Fictional Fares.
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Hey we're back and we've moved off of the UC Sunnydale campus to an apartment in Sunnydale and we have a roommate that we made up also we're doing episodes again! Btw this is a Buffy the Vampire Slayer podcast in case that wasn't clear. This is episode 413 The I In Team. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
We listen in on some calls made to the UC Sunnydale complaint line that happened around season 4. Think you can guess the episodes? Also, Comic-Con announcements! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
We talk about what Sunnydale must be like during the summer. Do the vampires come out? Are the days too long? What do people do in the mean time? Also, Comic-Con news! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
We listen to five calls sent in to the Sunnydale Neighborhood Watch. Can you guess which episodes the calls are from? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
We take on the big question from Normal Again: is Buffy The Vampire Slayer just a dream of Buffy Summers? Also we talk about how scary basements are. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
We wander through a map of Sunnydale while Omar calls out Pokemon and Chris explains what they are without really knowing too much about Pokemon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
We hop into Slayer Stats, the new Buffy infographic guide by Simon Guerrier and Steve O’Brien, brought to you by Insight Editions. This isn’t an ad, they just sent us the book and we really like it! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
We go full This American Life with host Ira Gachnar to find out exactly how a substitute teacher who happens to be a praying mantis could teach at a public high school. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Study buddy Dael Kingsmill joins us to determine the best episode of Buffy and Angel in the final round of our Buffy March Madness! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Study buddy Dael Kingsmill joins us to whittle down the best 2 Buffy episodes and the best 2 Angel episodes as we keep marching through our Buffy/Angel March Madness! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Study buddy Dael Kingsmill joins us to whittle down the best 4 Angel episodes to move on to the next round of our Buffy and Angel March Madness! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
We are celebrating 100 SSG episodes by kicking off a Buffy and Angel episode March Madness to figure out the best episode of Buffy and Angel. This week we are joined by study buddy Dael Kingsmill! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Happy Slay Day everyone! That's right it's Buffy Slay Day and we have some very special announcements! Well, one, we have one special announcement, and that that's that the podcast is back! Sunnydale Study Group is a Buffy the Vampire Slayer podcast hosted by Chris Bramante and Omar Najam. Find more Sunnydale goodness at Facebook.com/SunnydaleStudyGroup and Twitter.com/SSGPodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Angel and the gang are investigating a case of posession in the suburbs. But when the demon is pulled out from the child's body, the case isn't over because it turns out this story has more twists and turns than Cahuenga. Can the crew get to the bottom of this case or will they be swallowed up by the sea cave of mystery that is this episode? Join us as we chat about the holiday season, James officiating oh and the worst demon/kid combo EVER. Investigating Angel is a Buffy the Vampire Slayer podcast hosted by Chris Bramante, Omar Najam and James Brent Isaacs . Find more Sunnydale goodness at Facebook.com/SunnydaleStudyGroup and Twitter.com/SSGPodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Angel meets a demon princess named Jheira who needs his help to free her fellow refugee demons. But when Jheira Join us as we chat about our party personas, our love of Wild Wild West and Angel's tiny hand dance! Investigating Angel is a Buffy the Vampire Slayer podcast hosted by Chris Bramante, Omar Najam and James Brent Isaacs . Find more Sunnydale goodness at Facebook.com/SunnydaleStudyGroup and Twitter.com/SSGPodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
After a night of hefty drinking with old frenemy Ethan, Giles wakes up to find himself stuck in a demon body. Not able to communicate with his fellow humans, Giles turns to Spike to try to reverse the spell. Can the Scoobies see past Ethan's spell or is Rupert destined to be a demon... for good? Join us as we chat about Giles, how much we love Giles and oh gosh just how very much we love Mr. Giles with our special guest Bailey Cain! Sunnydale Study Group is a Buffy the Vampire Slayer podcast hosted by Chris Bramante and Omar Najam. You can find Bailey Cain at Instagram.com/knickerbockerartstudios Find more Sunnydale goodness at Facebook.com/SunnydaleStudyGroup and Twitter.com/SSGPodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Cordelia wakes up one morning to find herself PREGNANT WITH A DEMON. Yup. That's the episode. Join us as we chat about creepy LA bros, the ongoing (mis)adventures of Cordelia and our old AIM names! Investigating Angel is a Buffy the Vampire Slayer podcast hosted by Chris Bramante, Omar Najam and James Brent Isaacs . Find more Sunnydale goodness at Facebook.com/SunnydaleStudyGroup and Twitter.com/SSGPodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
There is not a normal Investigating Angel session this week. For more information, see our socials. Investigating Angel is a Buffy the Vampire Slayer podcast hosted by Chris Bramante, Omar Najam and James Brent Isaacs . Find more Sunnydale goodness at Facebook.com/SunnydaleStudyGroup and Twitter.com/SSGPodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Now that Riley and Buffy are facing their secret identities, THE WORLD IS ENDING! With the gang trying to pull together all their knowledge, Riley announces that he's happy to join the Scoobies and save the world. Can they all work together or will their disharmony spell doom? Join us as we chat about weather parties, American accents and your #SummerOfRiley thoughts with our special guest Emma Fyffe Sunnydale Study Group is a Buffy the Vampire Slayer podcast hosted by Chris Bramante and Omar Najam. You can find Emma Fyffe at Twitter.com/EmmaFyffe Find more Sunnydale goodness at Facebook.com/SunnydaleStudyGroup and Twitter.com/SSGPodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Someone is going around acting out with vampiric violence. It looks like Angel but the gang has their suspicions. With an old friend framing our favorite detective, can they crack the case or will Renner run away with Angel's soul? Join us as we chat about sleepwalking, Kate kicking butt and #SoulvsSoulpatch! Investigating Angel is a Buffy the Vampire Slayer podcast hosted by Chris Bramante, Omar Najam and James Brent Isaacs . Find more Sunnydale goodness at Facebook.com/SunnydaleStudyGroup and Twitter.com/SSGPodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Everyone's got something to talk about. Unfortunately, a spell has been cast over all of Sunnydale and no one can speak. Meanwhile, a floating crew of Gentlemen are gathering hearts. Yes! Hearts! Can the gang get it together and save the town or will no one stand up for the voiceless? Join us as we chat about losing our voices, cult culture and the real life UC Sunnydale with our special guest Zoe Mallen! Sunnydale Study Group is a Buffy the Vampire Slayer podcast hosted by Chris Bramante and Omar Najam. You can find Zoe Mallen at Twitter.com/zoe_r_mallen Find more Sunnydale goodness at Facebook.com/SunnydaleStudyGroup and Twitter.com/SSGPodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
We are taking a break from diving into episodes this week to instead discuss fandom, favorites and hero worship with our very special guest Beverlee Jean. Sunnydale Study Group is a Buffy the Vampire Slayer podcast hosted by Chris Bramante and Omar Najam. You can find Beverlee at Twitter.com/BeverleeActress Find more Sunnydale goodness at Facebook.com/SunnydaleStudyGroup and Twitter.com/SSGPodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
After the loss of Doyle, the gang is recovering. But when Cordelia realizes that Doyle left her with his visions, things get a bit complicated. Luckily, there's an old friend in town: Wesley Wyndam-Pryce! Can this reunion save the gang or will there be headaches and heartaches to go around? Join us as we chat about pamphlets, presents, pirates oh and the return of one of our favorite characters! Sunnydale Study Group is a Buffy the Vampire Slayer podcast hosted by Chris Bramante and Omar Najam. Find more Sunnydale goodness at Facebook.com/SunnydaleStudyGroup and Twitter.com/SSGPodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Willow is down in the dumps after she finds that Oz has sent all of his stuff away. Recoiling from this devistation, she uses magic to make her will the way. But with some unconcious clever wordplay, Willow's will makes a well of trouble. Can the Scoobies put together the magickal mystery or will Xander's demon magneticism mean an end for Sunnydale? Join us as we chat about spells gone awry, fantasty storytellng and a huge discussion about Riley! Sunnydale Study Group is a Buffy the Vampire Slayer podcast hosted by Chris Bramante and Omar Najam. Find more Sunnydale goodness at Facebook.com/SunnydaleStudyGroup and Twitter.com/SSGPodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
A demon-hunting demon cult known as the Scourge have come to Los Angeles and Doyle finds himself in all-too-familiar crosshairs. Will our friendly seer face his unfriendly fears or will the gang find themselves fallen foes to the Scourge. Join us as we chat about what we hate about Nazis, how much we hate Nazis and our personal hero, Doyle. Sunnydale Study Group is a Buffy the Vampire Slayer podcast hosted by Chris Bramante and Omar Najam. Find more Sunnydale goodness at Facebook.com/SunnydaleStudyGroup and Twitter.com/SSGPodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
After some inappropriate chatter with his male friends, and following a hefty punch to Parker, Riley realizes he has feelings for Buffy. Taking Willow's advice, he courts Buffy at party. But offers of amorous cheese turn to flirtying with danger when Riley and Buffy both find out that Spike is on the loose. Riley joins his friends who turn out to work for bum bum bummmmm the Initiative. Will Buffy and Riley's secret identities be broken or will Spike get the upper hand while these two are on the downlow? Join us as we chat about new tv terms, problematic terms and our SDCC shenanigans! Sunnydale Study Group is a Buffy the Vampire Slayer podcast hosted by Chris Bramante and Omar Najam. Find more Sunnydale goodness at Facebook.com/SunnydaleStudyGroup and Twitter.com/SSGPodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Buffy's in town and you can guess what happens: Angel becomes human. Oh wait, actually, that's a huge twist. After a splash of demon blood, Angel becomes human and can finally be with Buffy. But is the price of mortality too much for Angel to pay? Join us as we chat about Angel's tough choices, how we would game the Powers That Be and HUGE SDCC ANNOUNCEMENTS! Sunnydale Study Group is a Buffy the Vampire Slayer podcast hosted by Chris Bramante and Omar Najam. Find more Sunnydale goodness at Facebook.com/SunnydaleStudyGroup and Twitter.com/SSGPodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
It's Thanksgiving, and if there's one thing to be grateful for, it's not the fact that an indigenous spirit has come back to kill the authoritative figures of Sunnydale! Can the gang stop the violence before the yams are done or will that brandy burn, along with all of Sunnydale? Join us as we chat about Thanksgiving, traditions and also kinda what the heck is going on with this episode. Sunnydale Study Group is a Buffy the Vampire Slayer podcast hosted by Chris Bramante and Omar Najam. Find more Sunnydale goodness at Facebook.com/SunnydaleStudyGroup and Twitter.com/SSGPodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Doyle's wife is getting married! Wait- what? That's right, Doyle is married and soon shall be divorced! But before that happens, he is to attend the bachelor party of a lifetime-- because it might be his last. Can Angel save Doyle from a bachelor bacchanal or will Doyle get nixed with the nuptials? Join us as we chat about Angel's business plan, bachelor parties and the Pirates of the Caribbean ride. Yeah, we go there. Sunnydale Study Group is a Buffy the Vampire Slayer podcast hosted by Chris Bramante and Omar Najam. Find more Sunnydale goodness at Facebook.com/SunnydaleStudyGroup and Twitter.com/SSGPodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
There’s a new wolf in town, and she’s causing some hairy business. When Oz finds out that the enamoring lead singer of another band is also a werewolf, sparks and fangs fly. But when Veruca goes after Willow, Oz has to embrace the inner wolf and make some split-second decisions that will change the Scoobies forever. Join us as we chat about the legacy of Oz, the emotional predicament of Willow and our own wolfing out with special guest Mia Resella. Oh and a ton of Willy Wonka references for some reason. You can find Mia Resella at @miaresella Sunnydale Study Group is a Buffy the Vampire Slayer podcast hosted by Chris Bramante and Omar Najam. Find more Sunnydale goodness at Facebook.com/SunnydaleStudyGroup and Twitter.com/SSGPodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
We are interrupting your regularly scheduled session to bring you thoughts on Wonder Woman! Join us as we chat about the 2017 Jenkins action film, what we loved, what we maybe didn’t love as much, as well what we take away from the warrior of Themyscira. Sunnydale Study Group is a Buffy the Vampire Slayer podcast hosted by Chris Bramante and Omar Najam. Find more Sunnydale goodness at Facebook.com/SunnydaleStudyGroup and Twitter.com/SSGPodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
We're live from WhedonCon 2017! Joined by our wonderful friends at Hellmouthy, we host a panel diving into podcasting about Buffy, chatting about our love of Sunnydale and the wonders of Whedon fandom. You can find Hellmouthy on Twitter at @Hellmouthy Sunnydale Study Group is a Buffy the Vampire Slayer podcast hosted by Chris Bramante and Omar Najam. Find more Sunnydale goodness at Facebook.com/SunnydaleStudyGroup and Twitter.com/SSGPodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
LA's finest are going through some sensitivity training and after a rousing speech from Kate, things are really opening up. Including prison cells. When Wolfram & Hart send in an emotional expert to extract one of their clients, all emotional hell breaks loose. Can Angel save the day or will all of his time be taken up hugging and thanking? Join us as we chat about our feelings, our appreciation of Kate and WHAT IS GOING ON IN THE WORLD OH GOD! Sunnydale Study Group is a Buffy the Vampire Slayer podcast hosted by Chris Bramante and Omar Najam. Find more Sunnydale goodness at Facebook.com/SunnydaleStudyGroup and Twitter.com/SSGPodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Buffy is still heartbroken over Parker and she's decided to wash all the pain down with some suds. But even with Xander behind the bar, they're in for a pitcher of trouble as the beer is changing college men into something even worse. Can the gang get to the bottom of this bottle in time or is this a hangover that wont kick? Join us as we chat about drinks, college and our Beer Bad rap with special guest Steven Ray Morris. You can find Steven at Twitter.com/StevenRayMorris Sunnydale Study Group is a Buffy the Vampire Slayer podcast hosted by Chris Bramante and Omar Najam. Find more Sunnydale goodness at Facebook.com/SunnydaleStudyGroup and Twitter.com/SSGPodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Cordelia has found the perfect apartment! ...or has she? Moving into her new digs, Queen C discovers an angry spirit that is not just trying to drive her out, it's trying to drive her insane. Can Cordy take down the spirit or will her housewarming be followed up with a long chill? Join us as we chat about first apartments, ghost experiences and our new favorite phantom buddy! Sunnydale Study Group is a Buffy the Vampire Slayer podcast hosted by Chris Bramante and Omar Najam. Find more Sunnydale goodness at Facebook.com/SunnydaleStudyGroup and Twitter.com/SSGPodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Talk about doctor horrible! Angel is on the case of a stalker surgeon who can cut himself up to ruin the life of Angel's client. Can Angel detective his way through this or will this detaching doctor succeed in his disturbing plan? Join us as we chat about creepy guys, Angel vs Buffy and our Los Angeles lessons. Sunnydale Study Group is a Buffy the Vampire Slayer podcast hosted by Holland Farkas, Chris Bramante and Omar Najam. Find more Sunnydale goodness at Facebook.com/SunnydaleStudyGroup and Twitter.com/SSGPodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
It's Halloween time and everyone's feeling the spirit, except Buffy who is still healing from some emotional wounds. When a collge haunted house comes to life, so too do her nightmares. Can the Scoobies band together to take the house or is there truly more to fear than fear itself? Join us as we chat about nightmares, secrets and a Buffy themed haunted house with our very special guest Dayeanne Hutton! You can find Dayeanne on Twitter at @DayeanneHutton Sunnydale Study Group is a Buffy the Vampire Slayer podcast hosted by Holland Farkas, Chris Bramante and Omar Najam. Find more Sunnydale goodness at Facebook.com/SunnydaleStudyGroup and Twitter.com/SSGPodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Angel and the gang have a special guest: Oz! And he's brought gifts! With the gem of Amara now in Angel's posession, he's become the target of Spike who wants the ring back. Can Sunnydale's dark prince get his hands on the all-powerful bling or will the city's protector give Spiket he slip? Join us as we chat about Oz's band trips, Spike's revenge aspirations and interior decorating. Sunnydale Study Group is a Buffy the Vampire Slayer podcast hosted by Holland Farkas, Chris Bramante and Omar Najam. Find more Sunnydale goodness at Facebook.com/SunnydaleStudyGroup and Twitter.com/SSGPodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
College life is taking a toll on Buffy, and it ain't just the books. After an emotionally challenging one-night romance, Buffy finds herself in a vulnerable position just as Harmony rolls back into town with her new boyfriend. But who would date Harmony? Spike! ...Spike? Really? Powered with a ring that allows him to fight in the daylight, can Buffy hold off the troublesome vamp while facing her own troubles? Join us as we chat about college affairs, problematic relationships and your homework! Sunnydale Study Group is a Buffy the Vampire Slayer podcast hosted by Holland Farkas, Chris Bramante and Omar Najam. Find more Sunnydale goodness at Facebook.com/SunnydaleStudyGroup and Twitter.com/SSGPodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Chris and Omar are taking an extra credit to chat about one of our favorite Sunnydale locations, the Bronze. We chat about the bands, the memories, the vamps, the fights and of course, the music. Join us as we chat about the Bronze, Sunnydale's soundtrack and #HollywoodGoesHolland. Sunnydale Study Group is a Buffy the Vampire Slayer podcast hosted by Holland Farkas, Chris Bramante and Omar Najam. Find more Sunnydale goodness at Facebook.com/SunnydaleStudyGroup and Twitter.com/SSGPodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Chris and Omar are taking an extra credit to reflect back on the wonderfullness of the 20th anniversary of Buffy (also known as #buffyslays20), chat about our unaired pilot, talk about UC Sunnydale and also general plans for the podcast! Plus so many questions we want to ask you! Sunnydale Study Group is a Buffy the Vampire Slayer podcast hosted by Holland Farkas, Chris Bramante and Omar Najam. Find more Sunnydale goodness at Facebook.com/SunnydaleStudyGroup and Twitter.com/SSGPodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
It's the 20th anniversary of Buffy the Vampire Slayer! And as a special treat, we have a montage of all of our previous guests, some special announcements and, get this, the unaired pilot of Sunnydale Study Group! That's right, the unaired pilot of SSG. So break out those stakes, we're celebrating our favorite show turning 20! Sunnydale Study Group is a Buffy the Vampire Slayer podcast hosted by Holland Farkas, Chris Bramante and Omar Najam. Find more Sunnydale goodness at Facebook.com/SunnydaleStudyGroup and Twitter.com/SSGPodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Meeting people in Los Angeles can be tough. Especially when there's a sexually transmitted demon hopping from body to body! With Angel still getting used to his new social status as protector of Angelinos, a case of a cuddledemon sends him stepping out of his comfort zone. Can Angel stop the demon before more people are hurt or is this case too hot for Angel's cold blood? Join us as we chat about pick-up lines, dating in Los Angeles and our new term for creepy desperate people. Hint: it's cuddledemon. Sunnydale Study Group is a Buffy the Vampire Slayer podcast hosted by Holland Farkas, Chris Bramante and Omar Najam. Find more Sunnydale goodness at Facebook.com/SunnydaleStudyGroup and Twitter.com/SSGPodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Los Angeles. You see it at night and it shines; a beacon. People are drawn to it. People and other things. Like podcasts! When Angel comes across a series of girls-gone-missing, he looks into the case and finds it to be more than your normal big city caper. Can our favorite brooding bumpy get to the big bad before more mortals are hurt, or is the city of Angels too much for this one? Join us as we chat about Los Angeles, swanky parties where we don't belong and so, so much more with our special guest Adam Murray. You can find Adam Murray at @atom_murray Sunnydale Study Group is a Buffy the Vampire Slayer podcast hosted by Holland Farkas, Chris Bramante and Omar Najam. Find more Sunnydale goodness at Facebook.com/SunnydaleStudyGroup and Twitter.com/SSGPodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Finally settling in, Buffy has totally gotten the whole campus girl thing down. But friction is developing between her roommate Kathy, not just because she keeps playing Cher and eating eggs but because SHE'S A SOUL-SUCKING DEMON! Maybe? Maybe not. Maybe Buffy's just cracking up. Can the Scoobies help with Buffy's domestic situation or will Buffy learn that there's no life after love-ing one's roommate? Join us as we catch up on our New Years celebrations, our own personal roommate stories and an exciting announcement about the podcast! Sunnydale Study Group is a Buffy the Vampire Slayer podcast hosted by Holland Farkas, Chris Bramante and Omar Najam. Find more Sunnydale goodness at Facebook.com/SunnydaleStudyGroup and Twitter.com/SSGPodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Buffy's bags are packed and heading to UC Sunnydale as she starts the exciting adventure of higher education. But as class, campus life and changes in general start to hit Buffy hard, she's hit harder by a vampire named Sunday who is kidnapping freshman. Can she assemble the Scoobies and take out this squatting bloodsucker or will college take a bigger bite than she had imagined? Join us as we chat about Buffy's next phase, our college experiences and wood tipped bullets with our very special guest Darnell Murphy! You can find Darnell on Twitter at @D_ii Sunnydale Study Group is a Buffy the Vampire Slayer podcast hosted by Holland Farkas, Chris Bramante and Omar Najam. Find more Sunnydale goodness at Facebook.com/SunnydaleStudyGroup and Twitter.com/SSGPodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Crank up the Vitamin C because it's Graduation Day. With the Mayor at the podium, it's up to the Scoobies to stop him from decimating Sunnydale. But can the gang save Angel's life before it's too late? Will life after school still contain life? And why are everyone's graduation robes so bulky? Join us as we chat about Buffledore's Army, live instagramming and surprisingly Taylor Swift with our very special guest Dayeanne Hutton! You can find Dayeanne on Twitter at @DayeanneHutton Sunnydale Study Group is a Buffy the Vampire Slayer podcast hosted by Holland Farkas, Chris Bramante and Omar Najam. Find more Sunnydale goodness at Facebook.com/SunnydaleStudyGroup and Twitter.com/SSGPodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
School's out for the summer! Well, almost. The gang is ironing their robes and emptying their lockers, but there's no time to celebrate since the Mayor will be ascending at the graduation ceremony itself. Just as they're putting together a plan of attack, they themselves are attacked. Will the gang figure out to save Angel or has the Mayor just elected his best move? Join us as we chat about our high school years, our love of Faith and general season 3ery with our very special guest Dayeanne Hutton! You can find Dayeanne on Twitter at @DayeanneHutton Sunnydale Study Group is a Buffy the Vampire Slayer podcast hosted by Holland Farkas, Chris Bramante and Omar Najam. Find more Sunnydale goodness at Facebook.com/SunnydaleStudyGroup and Twitter.com/SSGPodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
EXTRA CREDIT: Chris and Omar discuss what it's like to be in Sunnydale for the holidays. Come explore the winter celebrations as we've come to know them through Buffy. What's Christmas night like in Sunnydale? How silent is it? And what are our experiences with snow? Sunnydale Study Group is a Buffy the Vampire Slayer podcast hosted by Holland Farkas, Chris Bramante and Omar Najam. Find more Sunnydale goodness at Facebook.com/SunnydaleStudyGroup and Twitter.com/SSGPodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
EXTRA CREDIT: Chris and Omar discuss which holiday gifts you can get for the Scoobies in your life. Sunnydale Study Group is a Buffy the Vampire Slayer podcast hosted by Holland Farkas, Chris Bramante and Omar Najam. Find more Sunnydale goodness at Facebook.com/SunnydaleStudyGroup and Twitter.com/SSGPodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
We're back! It's prom season in Sunnydale and everyone is getting dressed up to the nines. Unfortunate for attending students, there's a few plus one's heading to the dance known as hell hounds. And they're trained to attack anyone looking spiffy. Can the Scoobies beat these dance dogs before it's too late? Join us as we chat about our prom experiences, the holiday season oh and a little thing called THE ELECTION. Sunnydale Study Group is a Buffy the Vampire Slayer podcast hosted by Holland Farkas, Chris Bramante and Omar Najam. Find more Sunnydale goodness at Facebook.com/SunnydaleStudyGroup and Twitter.com/SSGPodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
We wont have a normal session this week because we want everyone in the United States of America (who are registered) to take this Tuesday off from the study group and VOTE! That's right, this is higher stakes than homecoming-- and that's saying a lot coming from us. Please, please, please vote because falling back on prophecies only takes you so far. Sunnydale Study Group is a Buffy the Vampire Slayer podcast hosted by Holland Farkas, Chris Bramante and Omar Najam. Find more Sunnydale goodness at Facebook.com/SunnydaleStudyGroup and Twitter.com/SSGPodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Last night we threw Halloween Itself and it was so fun! To help spread the joy, we recorded messages from folks at the party to share with you. Happy Halloween! Sunnydale Study Group is a Buffy the Vampire Slayer podcast hosted by Holland Farkas, Chris Bramante and Omar Najam. Find more Sunnydale goodness at Facebook.com/SunnydaleStudyGroup and Twitter.com/SSGPodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Chris and Omar here to give you a quick announcement about why we've been gone most of October and where you can come celebrate Buffy with us on Halloween itself. Sunnydale Study Group is a Buffy the Vampire Slayer podcast hosted by Holland Farkas, Chris Bramante and Omar Najam. Find more Sunnydale goodness at Facebook.com/SunnydaleStudyGroup and Twitter.com/SSGPodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
It's almost the end of season 3 so we're taking a week to sing a song about our favorite high school, Sunnydale High. Join us as we wander these fabled halls and talk about our favorite memories as Sunnydale study buddies. Soon we'll all be leaving for the outside world, but this will always be our first library together. Sunnydale Study Group is a Buffy the Vampire Slayer podcast hosted by Holland Farkas, Chris Bramante and Omar Najam. Find more Sunnydale goodness at Facebook.com/SunnydaleStudyGroup and Twitter.com/SSGPodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Things are heating in ascension town (also known as Sunnydale). The Mayor has gotten his hands on a box of mysterious items and it's up to the gang to get the ascension key back. But when Willow is kidnapped by Faith, both sides have to come together to answer: what's in the box? Join us as we chat about the villanous Mayor, the vulnerable Faith, and Vin Scully, as well as our biggest choices. Sunnydale Study Group is a Buffy the Vampire Slayer podcast hosted by Holland Farkas, Chris Bramante and Omar Najam. Find more Sunnydale goodness at Facebook.com/SunnydaleStudyGroup and Twitter.com/SSGPodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
After Buffy gets demon blood on her skin, she absorbs some of its psychic abilities. What at first feels like a fun gift soon becomes a liability as Buffy finds that she can't handle hearing the thoughts of others. But when she overhears someone's plan to enact violence on the school, the gang has to put their heads together before someone loses theirs. Can they solve the thought crime before it's late? Join us as we chat about emotions, medicine, and the underrated comedy of the Sunnydale Sentinel. Sunnydale Study Group is a Buffy the Vampire Slayer podcast hosted by Holland Farkas, Chris Bramante and Omar Najam. Find more Sunnydale goodness at Facebook.com/SunnydaleStudyGroup and Twitter.com/SSGPodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Chris and Omar are taking you on a tour of our favorite Southern Californian town, Sunnydale. Join us as we go over historical facts, sights, sounds and the best places to hang out in Buffy's current home town. Sunnydale Study Group is a Buffy the Vampire Slayer podcast hosted by Holland Farkas, Chris Bramante and Omar Najam. Find more Sunnydale goodness at Facebook.com/SunnydaleStudyGroup and Twitter.com/SSGPodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
With the books of ascension out and about, the gang is on the hunt for info. And yet, the Mayor seems to be one step ahead of them. Maybe it's because Faith is running his business underneath the Scoobie's collective nose. Worse yet, Faith is using Angel to do the Mayor's evil bidding. Can Buffy and the gang stop her in time or will the ascension mean all of Sunnydale going down? Join us as we chat about kind demons, secret society headwear, and Holland's crazy coffee drink. Sunnydale Study Group is a Buffy the Vampire Slayer podcast hosted by Holland Farkas, Chris Bramante and Omar Najam. Find more Sunnydale goodness at Facebook.com/SunnydaleStudyGroup and Twitter.com/SSGPodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
With an important test coming up, Willow is tasked with bringing up one of Sunnydale High's most prominant athletes. But when our mellow witch of the west starts getting pulled in every direction, she teams up with demon-gone-teenager Anya to cast a spell, bringing Willow's vampire doppleganger into this universe. Can the gang stop a fanged plot at the Bronze or will AU Willow sink her teeth into the gang? Join us as we chat about our dopplegangers, drinking at the Bronze, Kardashians (pro/against?), feminism, and Chris's most disappointing Halloween memory. Sunnydale Study Group is a Buffy the Vampire Slayer podcast hosted by Holland Farkas, Chris Bramante and Omar Najam. Find more Sunnydale goodness at Facebook.com/SunnydaleStudyGroup and Twitter.com/SSGPodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
With blood on their hands, Buffy and Faith are on the run from the police. But Buffy's telltale heart is getting the best of her and she wants to come clean. Faith, on the other hand, just wants out. Will the two be able to come to terms or with Faith FiveByFive her way to freedom, leaving Buffy to deal with the consequences? Join us as we chat about libraries, guilt, and our favorite Disney Channel original movies with internet darling Neil McNeil. Sunnydale Study Group is a Buffy the Vampire Slayer podcast hosted by Holland Farkas, Chris Bramante and Omar Najam. You can find Neil on Twitter at Twitter.com/neil_mcneil Find more Sunnydale goodness at Facebook.com/SunnydaleStudyGroup and Twitter.com/SSGPodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
We say farewell to Deputy Mayor Allan Finch with Allan Finch himself! Buffy actors Jack Plotnick and Tom Lenk join us to talk about their experience on the Sunnydale set, their favorite memories, the lasting impression of Buffy the Vampire Slayer, and, of course, craft services. Find out how Jack prepared for the drowing scene in Consequences. Listen to Tom reminisce about the show's last episode. All of that and more! You can find Jack Plotnick on Twitter at Twitter.com/JackPlotnick and you can find Tom Lenk on Twitter at Twitter.com/TomLenk Find more Sunnydale goodness at Facebook.com/SunnydaleStudyGroup and Twitter.com/SSGPodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Slayers are painting the town red. Actually, a bit literally. When Buffy "finds the fun" with Faith, the two hop out and have a great time. But when battling a demon goes a bit south, Faith makes a lethal error. Will the slayers ever be the same? Join us as we chat about morality, justice and how Holland almost didn't even make it to record this session, with our good friend James Brent Isaacs. Sunnydale Study Group is a Buffy the Vampire Slayer podcast hosted by Holland Farkas, Chris Bramante and Omar Najam. You can find James on Twitter at Twitter.com/thereal_jbi Find more Sunnydale goodness at Facebook.com/SunnydaleStudyGroup and Twitter.com/SSGPodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
It's the end of the world. Buffy and the gang is facing off what could be the biggest bad that's ever hit Sunnydale. With stakes this high, they've decided to bench Xander who ends up befriending a gang of undead ruffians trying to build a bomb. Can Xander diffuse the situation without Buffy's help or will Xander's night out go up in smoke? Join us as we chat about jelly donuts, our definitions of "cool" and Shania Twain. Sunnydale Study Group is a Buffy the Vampire Slayer podcast hosted by Holland Farkas, Chris Bramante and Omar Najam. Find more Sunnydale goodness at Facebook.com/SunnydaleStudyGroup and Twitter.com/SSGPodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Buffy is turning 18 and her birthday is skating along swimmingly until her father cancels their plans and Buffy herself falls ill. As she suffers through not having her slayer powers intact, she uncovers a horrible plot that makes her question her calling, relationships and whether she’ll be alive to blow out the candles. Join us as we chat about parental disappointments, ice shows and Holland’s creative flower creations. Sunnydale Study Group is a Buffy the Vampire Slayer podcast hosted by Holland Farkas, Chris Bramante and Omar Najam. Find more Sunnydale goodness at Facebook.com/SunnydaleStudyGroup and Twitter.com/SSGPodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
There’s a witch hunt going on in Sunnydale. Literally. When Joyce stumbles across the bodies of two slain children, the town decides to stand against all unnatural threats. But the stakes start to get out of hands when these pitchforked protestors start turning against Buffy and Willow, planning the torch the two unless the Scoobies can do something about it. Join us as we chat about urban legends. sad baby pictures and what kind of witches we are with our special guest Minna Kim! Sunnydale Study Group is a Buffy the Vampire Slayer podcast hosted by Holland Farkas, Chris Bramante and Omar Najam. You can follow Minna Kim at @MoxieMinna Find more Sunnydale goodness at Facebook.com/SunnydaleStudyGroup and Twitter.com/SSGPodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
T’was a night around Christmas and all throughout Sunnydale, not a creature was stirring except for the First. That’s right, with the holiday season in full swing, something has risen through a Christmas tree lot and is haunting Angel. Can the gang get their spirits together to save his or will ghosts of Christmas past turn Angel to ashes? Join us as we chat about #NotAllVampires, hot Christmas vs cold Christmas and Sunnydale holiday carols with our special guest Anthony Burch! Sunnydale Study Group is a Buffy the Vampire Slayer podcast hosted by Holland Farkas, Chris Bramante and Omar Najam. You can follow Anthony Burch at @_anthonyburch Find more Sunnydale goodness at Facebook.com/SunnydaleStudyGroup and Twitter.com/SSGPodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
We got to a host a panel at Whedonopolis 2016! That’s right, we got together with study buddies Brittany Sandler (Lurk, a Fray fan film) and Rachel Heine (editor-in-chief of Nerdist) to chat about Buffy fandom 2.0 and how the internet has changed the ways Scoobies celebrate Buffy the Vampire Slayer. Listen in as we chat about shooting a film about Fray, writing about all things Sunnydale for the web, how Buffy continues to influence all of our lives, as well as what beasties we’d fight if we were slayers. Sunnydale Study Group is a Buffy the Vampire Slayer podcast hosted by Holland Farkas, Chris Bramante and Omar Najam. Our guests this week are Brittany Sandler (who you can find on Twitter @besandler) and Rachel Heine (who you can find on Twitter @RachelHeine). Find more Sunnydale goodness at Facebook.com/SunnydaleStudyGroup and Twitter.com/SSGPodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
When you wish upon a star… you open up a pocket universe where everything is terrible. Cordelia is finding this out first hand when she meets an amiable new girl who turns out to be a total vengeance demon. Can the Queen C turn around a slayerless Sunnydale or will the Master’s plan to drain the people of their blood prove good to the last drop? Join us as we chat about new takes on old characters, how we’d be if we were vampires and pitching vampire technology. Sunnydale Study Group is a Buffy the Vampire Slayer podcast hosted by Holland Farkas, Chris Bramante and Omar Najam. Find more Sunnydale goodness at Facebook.com/SunnydaleStudyGroup and Twitter.com/SSGPodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The boy’s back in town! Spike has rolled into Sunnydale with a burning vengeance. But he’s not the only hot head in the group. With all the Scoobies running amorous amok, will a love spell stop heartthrobs or is there blood to be spilled yet? Join us as we chat about the soundtracks of our lives, dramatic entrances and Bostonian Star Trek. Sunnydale Study Group is a Buffy the Vampire Slayer podcast hosted by Holland Farkas, Chris Bramante and Omar Najam. Our special guest this week is Daniel Mills who you can find at @dmillssays Find more Sunnydale goodness at Facebook.com/SunnydaleStudyGroup and Twitter.com/SSGPodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Who watches the Watchers? With Gwendolyn Post in town, the gang is searching for the glove of Myhnegon. But when the Scoobies stumble upon a hidden Angel, things get even more complicated. Can they band together before they fall apart? Is Angel truly good again? And should everyone be trusting Gwendolyn as much as they are? As they say, if the glove fits… Join us as we chat about Batman v Superman, strict parents and what makes the best hug. Sunnydale Study Group is a Buffy the Vampire Slayer podcast hosted by Holland Farkas, Chris Bramante and Omar Najam. Find more Sunnydale goodness at Facebook.com/SunnydaleStudyGroup and Twitter.com/SSGPodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The adults are going candy crazy in Sunnydale! When students at Sunnydale High are tasked with selling chocolate bars to raise funds for band uniforms, they quickly discover that their sweet assignment is the means for absolute chaos. Can Buffy and the gang track down the magic behind Join us as we chat about nice guys vs bad boys, our hatred of the Nazis and Plato’s favorite Disney films. Sunnydale Study Group is a Buffy the Vampire Slayer podcast hosted by Holland Farkas, Chris Bramante and Omar Najam.Find more Sunnydale goodness at Facebook.com/SunnydaleStudyGroup and Twitter.com/SSGPodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
We are taking a quick break this week in order to prep for WonderCon 2016! If you’re going to be there, please let us know. We would love to meet up and chat about Buffy. See you at the con, study buddies!Sunnydale Study Group is a Buffy the Vampire Slayer podcast hosted by Holland Farkas, Chris Bramante and Omar Najam. Find more Sunnydale goodness at Facebook.com/SunnydaleStudyGroup and Twitter.com/SSGPodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Homecoming is a’coming and Buffy has decided to go head-to-head with Cordelia for the crown. But when their limo is hijacked, our heroes find themselves going from running for queen to running for their lives. Can Buffy and Cordy put aside their differences in time for rising stakes? Join us as we chat about school dances, awkward spreadables and California dreams with our special guest Paul Krueger! Sunnydale Study Group is a Buffy the Vampire Slayer podcast hosted by Holland Farkas, Chris Bramante and Omar Najam. You can find our guest Paul Krueger on Twitter at @NotLikeFreddy. Find more Sunnydale goodness at Facebook.com/SunnydaleStudyGroup and Twitter.com/SSGPodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Someone is going around attacking people in Sunnydale. Could it be the newly returned Angel who has gone full feral? Could it be Oz who broke out of his cage and got up to who knows what? Or perhaps, could it be something more sinister? Join us as we chat about silent film directors, CliffNotes vs SparkNotes and whether truth truly is stranger than fiction. Sunnydale Study Group is a Buffy the Vampire Slayer podcast hosted by Holland Farkas, Chris Bramante and Omar Najam. Find more Sunnydale goodness at Facebook.com/SunnydaleStudyGroup and Twitter.com/SSGPodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
There's a new slayer in town and she's bringing some baggage with her. When the gang meets Faith, little do they realize that there's a powerful old vampire hot on her trail. Can Buffy and Faith put their differences aside to save the day or will everything come up taquitos? Join us as we chat personal space, how Eliza Dushku has been present in all of our lives and the worst piñata you've ever heard of! Sunnydale Study Group is a Buffy the Vampire Slayer podcast hosted by Holland Farkas, Chris Bramante and Omar Najam. Find more Sunnydale goodness at Facebook.com/SunnydaleStudyGroup and Twitter.com/SSGPodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Buffy is back in town but things just don't feel the same. As everyone is trying to acclimate to the new climate, a party at Buffy's goes awry when one of her mom's gallery artifacts brings Sunnydale's latest back as zombies. Can they raise their spirits to fight the raising of the dead? But more importantly, Holland has a great story about blue margaritas. Join us as we chat about the worst parties, Giles's car name and where the word "shovel" comes from. BUT AGAIN, MOST IMPORTANTLY, YOU HAVE TO HEAR ABOUT HOLLAND'S MARGARITA PARTY STORY!Sunnydale Study Group is a Buffy the Vampire Slayer podcast hosted by Holland Farkas, Chris Bramante and Omar Najam.Our special guest this week is Minhdzuy Khorami. You can find him on Twitter at: @minhdzuy or on his YouTube channel Youtube.com/mudvillecomedy Find more Sunnydale goodness at Facebook.com/SunnydaleStudyGroup and Twitter.com/SSGPodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
It's the season 1 premiere! Vamps are running Sunnydale while Buffy is still on the lamb in Los Angeles. Can she solve the downtown mystery before it's too late? Can the scoobies hold the bumpies at bay? What's the big bad's plan anyway? Join us as we chat about running away, running Twitter accounts and possibly running into Daredevil? Sunnydale Study Group is a Buffy the Vampire Slayer podcast hosted by Holland Farkas, Chris Bramante and Omar Najam.Find more Sunnydale goodness at Facebook.com/SunnydaleStudyGroup and Twitter.com/SSGPodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
We're back!!! So get those study materials ready because season 3 is about to kick off! Also, we have pins and we want to give you pins! Send us your #SlayerStance on Twitter, Facebook and/or Instagram! Sunnydale Study Group is a Buffy the Vampire Slayer podcast hosted by Holland Farkas, Chris Bramante and Omar Najam.Find more Sunnydale goodness at Facebook.com/SunnydaleStudyGroup and Twitter.com/SSGPodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
It’s the season 2 finale! Angelus has Giles and the gang has to get to the vamps before they open up a portal and suck everything we hold dear into a hell dimension. Can Willow handle the magic mojo? Will Xander find a way to vex their victory? Can Buffy put her past aside to get the job done? Join us as we chat about racism at Renaissance Faires, slayerphobia and some inky business concerning an octopus with our special guest SarahTheRebel! Sunnydale Study Group is a Buffy the Vampire Slayer podcast hosted by Holland Farkas, Chris Bramante and Omar Najam.Our special guest this week is SarahTheRebel. You can find her on Twitter at: @SarahTheRebel or on her Twitch channel Twitch.tv/sarahtherebelFind more Sunnydale goodness at Facebook.com/SunnydaleStudyGroup and Twitter.com/SSGPodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
When a door closes, another ancient door opens and unlocks an ancient evil. Buffy and the gang have found out that Angelus has come into possession of Acathla, who can suck the world into hell. With everyone united, can they stop the vampires from flooding the world with demons or will their inner demons get the better of them? Join us as we chat about changing hair colors, Walrus Watchers and Angel's made up drinking songs. Sunnydale Study Group is a Buffy the Vampire Slayer podcast hosted by Holland Farkas, Chris Bramante and Omar Najam.Our special guest this week is SarahTheRebel. You can find her on Twitter at: @SarahTheRebel or on her Twitch channel Twitch.tv/sarahtherebelFind more Sunnydale goodness at Facebook.com/SunnydaleStudyGroup and Twitter.com/SSGPodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Something fishy is going on at Sunnydale. The Scoobies are noticing something odd going on with the swim team as they try to assault Buffy and then start disappearing. Xander goes undercover to see if the athletes are doping but it looks like that’s just the tip of the iceberg. Can the gang dam this flood of paranormal activity or are they in too deep? Join us as we chat about violence, body politics but also Harry Potter and Shannen Doherty’s face. Sunnydale Study Group is a Buffy the Vampire Slayer podcast hosted by Holland Farkas, Chris Bramante and Omar Najam.Find more Sunnydale goodness at Facebook.com/SunnydaleStudyGroup and Twitter.com/SSGPodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The ghosts of old romances are haunting Sunnydale High. A tragic incident on campus grounds is causing havoc as the ghosts are possessing the bodies of Razorbacks and making them act out their murder suicide. Can the gang get to the bottom of this sad history before they become history? Join us as we chat about dances, new band names and whether or not there are poisonous snakes with our guest Dael Kingsmill. Sunnydale Study Group is a Buffy the Vampire Slayer podcast hosted by Holland Farkas, Chris Bramante and Omar Najam.Our special guest this week is Dael Kingsmill. You can find her on Twitter at: @DailyDael or on her YouTube channel YouTube.com/MonarchsFactoryFind more Sunnydale goodness at Facebook.com/SunnydaleStudyGroup and Twitter.com/SSGPodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Buffy is up against a timeless enemy: the flu. During her time in a hospital, she notices a mysterious figure stalking the children. Is she just seeing things or are her fever dreams truly the thing of nightmare? Join us as we chat about getting sick, plotting story and our own custom Buffy drinks with our guest Mia Resella! Sunnydale Study Group is a Buffy the Vampire Slayer podcast hosted by Holland Farkas, Chris Bramante and Omar Najam.Our special guest this week is Mia Resella. You can find her on Twitter at: @MiaResella or on her YouTube channel YouTube.com/2BrokeGeeksFind more Sunnydale goodness at Facebook.com/SunnydaleStudyGroup and Twitter.com/SSGPodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Angelus is going on an art spree, breaking into people’s rooms and drawing them while they sleep. Having had enough, Buffy gathers the Scoobies together for protection as Jenny Calendar puts together her own plan to return Angel’s soul. Join us as we chat about band names, welcome mats and the ominous qualities of oranges with our guest Dael Kingsmill! Sunnydale Study Group is a Buffy the Vampire Slayer podcast hosted by Holland Farkas, Chris Bramante and Omar Najam.Our special guest this week is Dael Kingsmill. You can find her on Twitter at: @DailyDael or on her YouTube channel YouTube.com/MonarchsFactoryFind more Sunnydale goodness at Facebook.com/SunnydaleStudyGroup and Twitter.com/SSGPodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Love is in the air, and it’s suffocating the Scoobies. When lovable goofball Xander Harris is scorned by Cordelia in front of her friends, he turns to the school witch to craft up a spell to change Cordie’s mind. Unfortunately, things take a left turn and Xander finds himself the object of affection by all the ladies in Sunnydale. Can he escape their amorous advances or is Xander fated to be torn apart by his fans? Join us as we chat about difficult relationships, surnames and bear hearts! Sunnydale Study Group is a Buffy the Vampire Slayer podcast hosted by Holland Farkas, Chris Bramante and Omar Najam.Our special guest this week is Becca Scott. You can find her on Twitter at: @TheBeccaScottFind more Sunnydale goodness at Facebook.com/SunnydaleStudyGroup and Twitter.com/SSGPodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Something is dancing in the moonlight, but it ain’t no King Harvest. There’s a werewolf in Sunnydale and even worse, there’s a werewolf hunter prowling the ground ready to kill the beast. Do the gang find the monster or prevent the monster from finding the monster. The theme of the episode is “who is the real monster?” in case you… yeah you got it. Join us as we chat about transformations, terrors and extremely personal high school secrets! Sunnydale Study Group is a Buffy the Vampire Slayer podcast hosted by Holland Farkas, Chris Bramante and Omar Najam.Find more Sunnydale goodness at Facebook.com/SunnydaleStudyGroup and Twitter.com/SSGPodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Something is very, very wrong. After a heated night facing off with the Judge, Buffy wakes up to an empty bed. Where is Angel? The answer to that question leads the gang down a dark path as they discover Angel’s alter ego, Jenny’s mysterious past and the true strength of the Judge. Join us as we chat about unhealthy relationships, healthy expectations and what Joyce gets up to in her spare time with our special guest Rachel Heine from Nerdist! You can find Rachel Heine at Nerdist.com as well as on her personal Twitter @RachelHeine!Sunnydale Study Group is a Buffy the Vampire Slayer podcast hosted by Holland Farkas, Chris Bramante and Omar Najam.Find more Sunnydale goodness at Facebook.com/SunnydaleStudyGroup and Twitter.com/SSGPodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
It’s Buffy’s birthday and dreams are coming true! Unfortunately… Buff’s b-day is full of surprises as Spike and Dru turn out to be alive, collecting the pieces of the Judge, an unstoppable warrior who will be hell bent on bringing hell. Can the Scoobies party down while the stakes are rising up, or will Buffy have to take matters into her own hands and face the Judge? Join us as we chat about teenage angst, our worst birthdays and what Disney film the people in the next room sound like with our special guest Rachel Heine from Nerdist! You can find Rachel Heine at Nerdist.com as well as on her personal Twitter @RachelHeine!Sunnydale Study Group is a Buffy the Vampire Slayer podcast hosted by Holland Farkas, Chris Bramante and Omar Najam.Find more Sunnydale goodness at Facebook.com/SunnydaleStudyGroup and Twitter.com/SSGPodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Things are cracking up in Sunnydale! As Buffy contemplates her future with Angel, their class is assigned eggs to watch as children. But it turns out that the kids aren’t alright when the eggs open up to reveal mind-controlling demons. Can Buffy fight off the dirty dozen or will she get scrambled in the fray? Join us as we chat about responsibility, trust and why you should always accept a dinner invitation from a Puritan. Sunnydale Study Group is a Buffy the Vampire Slayer podcast hosted by Holland Farkas, Chris Bramante and Omar Najam.Find more Sunnydale goodness at Facebook.com/SunnydaleStudyGroup and Twitter.com/SSGPodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Three truly is company. Joyce has started dating a man named Ted who is just not winning over Buffy. Despite gaining the affections of her friends and making Joyce happy, Ted is cold and unfriendly to Buffy. In fact, at times, he’s straight out abusive. Can Buffy and the gang figure out what’s wrong with Ted’s wiring before it’s too late? John Ritter guest stars on a very dark episode. Join us as we chat about parental dating, conflict creating and French cuisine plating with our special guest Blair Beveridge.Check out Blair's YouTube channel and follow him on Twitter at @blairbeveridgeFind more Sunnydale goodness at Facebook.com/SunnydaleStudyGroup and Twitter.com/SSGPodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
With Spike's attack on Buffy in full swing, it looks like the Order of Taraka has the upper hand. But what's this? There's a new slayer in town, and with a bit of backup, Buffy and the gang are finally able to save Angel from the clutches of Sunnydale's worst. But can Buffy and Kendra see eye to eye, to see this to an end? Join us as we chat about work, worms and what we're going to do to the monkey with our special guest Jason Inman. Sunnydale Study Group is a Buffy the Vampire Slayer podcast hosted by Holland Farkas, Chris Bramante and Omar Najam.Check out Jason's YouTube channel at YouTube.com/jawiin and on Twitter at Twitter.com/jawiinFind more Sunnydale goodness at Facebook.com/SunnydaleStudyGroup and Twitter.com/SSGPodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
A school-wide career test has Buffy worrying that she’ll never live a normal life to the point where she skips the night to go ice skating. But our slayer is on more thin ice than she even realizes when Spike calls forth three trained assassins to her out. Can Buffy maintain a relationship with Angel? Will Spike succeed in his plan? And what’s up with the girl in the airplane? Join us as we chat about set dressing, phone etiquette and Kristi Yamaguchi with our special guest Jason Inman. Sunnydale Study Group is a Buffy the Vampire Slayer podcast hosted by Holland Farkas, Chris Bramante and Omar Najam.Check out Jason's YouTube channel at YouTube.com/jawiin and on Twitter at Twitter.com/jawiinFind more Sunnydale goodness at Facebook.com/SunnydaleStudyGroup and Twitter.com/SSGPodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dead Watchers, demonic danger and mysterious puddles? Sounds like Mr. Rupert Giles’s past is bubbling up to haunt him! When old friends stop by to uncover Giles’s dark history, the entire gang is put in danger. Can Giles come to terms with pervious mistakes? How will the gang stop a body-hopping demon? Will we “be seeing you” in this session?Join us as we chat about trauma, taboo and tattoos with our special guest Steven Ray Morris. Sunnydale Study Group is a Buffy the Vampire Slayer podcast hosted by Holland Farkas, Chris Bramante and Omar Najam.Feel free to tweet at Steven.Find more Sunnydale goodness at Facebook.com/SunnydaleStudyGroup and Twitter.com/SSGPodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Angel is the only character with some dust being blown off of his past! Buffy’s old buddy Ford from her Hemery High days and she finally has someone to talk to, relate to and bond with that isn’t the Scoobies or her vampire boyfriend. But as Spike gets in the mix, it starts to look like the Lonely Ones have an inside man. Join us as we chat about bullying, moral complexity and what our vampire nicknames would be. Sunnydale Study Group is a Buffy the Vampire Slayer podcast hosted by Holland Farkas, Chris Bramante and Omar Najam.Find more Sunnydale goodness at Facebook.com/SunnydaleStudyGroup and Twitter.com/SSGPodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
It’s Halloween in Sunnydale! And nothing says Halloween like some playful costumes which are totally safe unless a mysterious shop owner has cursed them to come alive when he prays to a statue of Janus! Unfortunately that’s exactly what happens and the gang has to deal with intangibility, memory loss and an old friend of Giles.Join us as we chat about Halloween, healthy self-esteems and how we all met with our special guest Brittany Sandler! Sunnydale Study Group is a Buffy the Vampire Slayer podcast hosted by Holland Farkas, Chris Bramante and Omar Najam.Feel free to tweet at Brittany.Find more Sunnydale goodness at Facebook.com/SunnydaleStudyGroup and Twitter.com/SSGPodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Buffy blows off her friends and her duties to go to a college party with Cordelia. But things take a very dark turn when the fraternity party turns out to be the feeding ground for a phallic snake deity. Can Buffy and Cordy escape without losing their skin?Join us as we chat about Indian movies, basements and very uncomfortable topics with our special guest Ashley V Robinson!Check out Ashley's web series The Red Shirt Diaires or send her a tweet! Sunnydale Study Group is a Buffy the Vampire Slayer podcast hosted by Holland Farkas, Chris Bramante and Omar Najam.Find more Sunnydale goodness at Facebook.com/SunnydaleStudyGroup and Twitter.com/SSGPodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
It’s foreign exchange student season at Sunnydale High and Buffy is hosting a young girl by the name of Ampata. But the love triangle between Ampata, Xander and Willow isn’t the only trouble brewing because Ampata is actually an Incan mummy girl! Can the Scoobies keep the mummy curse under wraps or are they tombed (you know, like “doomed”)?Join us as we chat about burials, the burden of sacrifice and the justice system with our special guest Dael Kingsmill.Sunnydale Study Group is a Buffy the Vampire Slayer podcast hosted by Holland Farkas, Chris Bramante and Omar Najam.Check out Dael Kingsmill's YouTube channel!Find more Sunnydale goodness at Facebook.com/SunnydaleStudyGroup and Twitter.com/SSGPodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Spike and Drusilla are crashing parent teacher conference night! Buffy is tasked with running a smooth school festivity but when a new vampire couple rolls into town, things get Die Hard fast.Join us as we chat about villains, heroes and Chris's trailer voice.Sunnydale Study Group is a Buffy the Vampire Slayer podcast hosted by Holland Farkas, Chris Bramante and Omar Najam.You can find Ailea on her twitter and read her articles on Nerdy But Flirty. Find more Sunnydale goodness at Facebook.com/SunnydaleStudyGroup and Twitter.com/SSGPodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Love is in the air! Giles and Jenny are batting eyes. Buffy and Angel are meeting up in cemeteries. And someone is gathering body parts to make the perfect girl. Wait, what?!Join us as we chat about Victorian literature, the horrors of adolescence and the term "boob tube."Sunnydale Study Group is a Buffy the Vampire Slayer podcast hosted by Holland Farkas, Chris Bramante and Omar Najam.Find more Sunnydale goodness at Facebook.com/SunnydaleStudyGroup and Twitter.com/SSGPodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
We're back for season 2 of Buffy the Vampire Slayer! And so is Buffy! After a summer in LA, Buffy has returned to Sunnydale. But something is wrong. She's disconnected from her friends. She's pushing Angel away. And the Master's bones are missing.Join us as we chat about lonliness, longing and Dunkin' Donuts with our guest: Chris O'Brien from Classic Alice.Sunnydale Study Group is a Buffy the Vampire Slayer podcast hosted by Holland Farkas, Chris Bramante and Omar Najam.Check out Chris on Twitter and on Classic Alice.Find more Sunnydale goodness at Facebook.com/SunnydaleStudyGroup and Twitter.com/SSGPodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
It's the summer between season 1 and season 2! So we're taking some time off, relaxing and chatting about the Buffy characters we've met so far in season 1. Join us as we chat about Sunnydale, D&D and not Ben's theater company.Sunnydale Study Group is a Buffy the Vampire Slayer podcast hosted by Holland Farkas, Chris Bramante and Omar Najam.You can check out Ben Margalith on Twitter: Twitter.com/benmswiftFind more Sunnydale goodness at Facebook.com/SunnydaleStudyGroup and Twitter.com/SSGPodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
There's a prophecy and Buffy is at its center. She must finally face the Master. It all comes to an end (metaphorically) in the Season 1 finale of Buffy the Vampire Slayer. Join us as we chat with Buffy podcast veterans, Buffy Between The Lines. Sunnydale Study Group is a Buffy the Vampire Slayer podcast hosted by Holland Farkas, Chris Bramante and Omar Najam.Find more Sunnydale goodness at Facebook.com/SunnydaleStudyGroup and Twitter.com/SSGPodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Maybe you listened to every session of the podcast so far, or maybe you only actually listened to a couple and slept through a majority of the school year. Fret not! We've got you covered with the ultimate Season One study guide cram session where we talk about all of the important things that go down this season so you can be prepared for the season finale. Sunnydale Study Group is a Buffy the Vampire Slayer podcast hosted by Holland Farkas, Chris Bramante, and Omar Najam. Find more Sunnydale goodness at Facebook.com/SunnydaleStudyGroup and Twitter.com/SSGPodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The gang is back together. Swooping in from their individual adventures, this band of super powered misfits must face off with a pair of troublesome twins and a robot army of-- wait a second, this isn't Buffy. Because Holland is out graduating, we decided to push our big season 1 finale back a week and instead release our Age of Ultron review. We'll be back next week with our SEASON 1 FINALE! So tune in for that because we have some very exciting guests. Sunnydale Study Group is a Buffy the Vampire Slayer podcast hosted by Holland Farkas, Chris Bramante and Omar Najam.Find more Sunnydale goodness at Facebook.com/SunnydaleStudyGroup and Twitter.com/SSGPodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Students are getting hit withs bats and thrown down stairs at Sunnydale High. But is it a ghost? Nope, it's a girl. Buffy and the Scoobies must find this invisible girl before Cordelia "May Queen" Chase finds herself in some very visible trouble. Join us as we chat about popularity, pomp, and the quantum physics of going invisible.Sunnydale Study Group is a Buffy the Vampire Slayer podcast hosted by Holland Farkas, Chris Bramante and Omar Najam.Find more Sunnydale goodness at Facebook.com/SunnydaleStudyGroup and Twitter.com/SSGPodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dreams do come true in Sunnydale. Buffy keeps seeing a boy around campus just as students realize their worst nightmares. Can the scoobies get to the bottom of this mystery before it's too late? Wake up, tune in, and find out.Join us as we chat about heights, spiders, dreams and our own worst nightmares with our guest James Brent Isaacs. Sunnydale Study Group is a Buffy the Vampire Slayer podcast hosted by Holland Farkas, Chris Bramante and Omar Najam.Check out James on Twitter at Twitter.com/TheReal_JBI and on YouTube at youtube.com/user/jamesbrentisaacsFind more Sunnydale goodness at Facebook.com/SunnydaleStudyGroup and Twitter.com/SSGPodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
There's a new dummy in town! Sunnydale High's talent show is upon us and the new principal, Principal Snyder, is making sure it goes without a hitch. But a mysterious ventriloquist dummy and his headache-ridden handler are making the Scoobies wonder if something is afoot. Also, someone is stealing brains and hearts.Join us as we chat about jumping on stage, jumping to conclusions and wtf is up with the Korean slayer that no one ever talks about again.Sunnydale Study Group is a Buffy the Vampire Slayer podcast hosted by Holland Farkas, Chris Bramante and Omar Najam.Check out Greg Snyder on Twitter at Twitter.com/funnytallguyFind more Sunnydale goodness at Facebook.com/SunnydaleStudyGroup and Twitter.com/SSGPodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Willow has a boyfriend! An online boyfriend named Malcolm Black that no one has met. Except the Circle of Kayless who know him better as Moloch the Corruptor.Join us as we chat about the internet, introverts and with inventing your own robot boyfriend. Sunnydale Study Group is a Buffy the Vampire Slayer podcast hosted by Holland Farkas, Chris Bramante and Omar Najam.Check out Paul Mason on Twitter at Twitter.com/allhailskippy or on YouTube at YouTube.com/AllHailSkippyFind more Sunnydale goodness at Facebook.com/SunnydaleStudyGroup and Twitter.com/SSGPodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The three are after Buffy! But more importantly, Darla is after Angel. When Buffy learns a frightening secret about Angel's past, she has to face off with strong vampires AND strong emotions. Join us as we chat about dating, awkward movies with your parents, and Darla's two guns. Sunnydale Study Group is a Buffy the Vampire Slayer podcast hosted by Holland Farkas, Chris Bramante and Omar Najam.Check out Becca Canote on Twitter at Twitter.com/BeccaCanote or on YouTube at YouTube.com/BeccaCanoteFind more Sunnydale goodness at Facebook.com/SunnydaleStudyGroup and Twitter.com/SSGPodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
*SPOILER WARNING- we do talk about events outside of Season 1 in this session. There is a spoiler free session available for our Buffy newbies!*It's a bonus session, everyone! In this Extra Credit Assignment, we asked you guys how you were introduced to Buffy the Vampire Slayer. And we got some incredible answers from everyone, including friends at Geek&Sundry, Nerdist, YouTube, Whedonopolis and even a special Gentleman from the show itself. We'll be back Tuesday with a normal session. Until then, check out more Sunnydale Study Group at Facebook.com/SunnydaleStudyGroup and Twitter.com/SSGPodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
*This session is SPOILER FREE for those who have not seen all of Buffy yet. If you have seen Buffy, be sure to check out the spoiler-filled version of this interview collection*It's a bonus session, everyone! In this Extra Credit Assignment, we asked you guys how you were introduced to Buffy the Vampire Slayer. And we got some incredible answers from everyone, including friends at Geek&Sundry, Nerdist, YouTube, Whedonopolis and even a special Gentleman from the show itself. We'll be back Tuesday with a normal session. Until then, check out more Sunnydale Study Group at Facebook.com/SunnydaleStudyGroup and Twitter.com/SSGPodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.