The Sunnydale Diaries - A Buffy the Vampire Slayer Podcast
Watching Buffy with fresh eyes...and 25 years of baggage.
The Sunnydale Diaries is a rewatch podcast with a twist: one host has loved Buffy the Vampire Slayer since the 90s, and the other is watching it for the very first time.
Each week, Sean (the lifelong fan) and Melanie (the first-time viewer) revisit an episode and start by connecting its theme, or even a single scene, to their own lives, whether that’s family, relationships, eggs (yes, eggs), or the weird emotional baggage we all carry.
From there, they break down what holds up, what doesn’t, and why this show still resonates decades later. Part recap, part personal reflection, and part “wait, did that really happen?”, The Sunnydale Diaries is for longtime fans, curious newcomers, and anyone who likes their pop culture discussions grounded in real life.
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Episodes
Monday Oct 30, 2023
Monday Oct 30, 2023
In this first episode, Sean and Melanie discuss their previous exposure to Buffy, what they were doing when the show first aired, and do a deep dive into the episode Welcome to the Hellmouth. There's some falling into IMDB rabbit holes, questioning of 90s slang, and Melanie provides an interesting link between Buffy and the song Hug a Turtle. Send us your thoughts at thesunnydalediaries@gmail.com!
Monday Oct 23, 2023
Monday Oct 23, 2023
Welcome to The Sunnydale Diaries - a podcast where two friends watch every episode of Buffy the Vampire Slayer. Sean, who has loved Buffy the Vampire Slayer for years, and Melanie, who is yet to be convinced how great the show is, open each podcast discussing a theme central to the Buffy episode they are watching. They then walk through the Buffy episode, with some banter, sarcasm, and intriguing bits of trivia along the way.
The Sunnydale Diaries is available on most podcast streaming platforms. Email Sean and Melanie at thesunnydalediaries@gmail.com, or follow @thesunnydalediaries on Instagram, YouTube, Threads, and Facebook.