Big Miss Stake: A Buffy Podcast
We're two goth-adjacent friends. Aditi has never watched Buffy the Vampire Slayer, and Melissa's entire life was shaped by it. Join us as we experience it together in a learning and friendship (and spoiler-free!) adventure. Hot new high-stakes episodes released every two weeks.
Episodes
Sunday Dec 27, 2020
S1E10: Ode to a C-Suite Baddie
Sunday Dec 27, 2020
Sunday Dec 27, 2020
In the last episode of 2020 we tackle S1E10 of Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Nightmares. Not to be outdone by the episode, we talk about cults, Nazis, and the horrors of white facial blindness. Join us as we recap not only the ep, but the things that brought us joy in this hell of a year. See y'all in 2021! For photos of outfits discussed in this ep & to request a sticker, check our IG @BigMissStakePod.
Monday Dec 07, 2020
S1E9: The Demonic Art of the Sleight of Hand
Monday Dec 07, 2020
Monday Dec 07, 2020
We're discussing S1E9 of Buffy the Vampire Slayer: The Puppet Show! What a delightful romp through a typical day at Sunnydale High, and all the murder and close-up magic that entails. Sorry to the Lin Manuel Miranda stans; please do not come for us because we are very soft. For photos of outfits discussed in this week's ep or to request a sticker, find us on Instagram @BigMissStakePod.
Monday Nov 23, 2020
S1E8: Betwixt a Demon and a Rude Boy
Monday Nov 23, 2020
Monday Nov 23, 2020
Ciao, amici! Welcome to our discussion of S1E8 of Buffy the Vampire Slayer: I Robot, You Jane. In this first Willow-centric episode, Aditi and Melissa explore the evergreen dangers of catfishing and the beautiful Italian language. Guest appearance by Prince! For photos of outfits discussed in this ep & to request a sticker, check our IG @BigMissStakePod.
Monday Nov 09, 2020
S1E7: Hell is an Office
Monday Nov 09, 2020
Monday Nov 09, 2020
We're talking about S1E7 of Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Angel! FINALLY we learn the backstory of this pale, mysterious insomniac. We also get a brief on the inner workings of the Hellmouth bureaucracy. Will our friendship survive being on opposing sides of the Bangel divide? (Duh.) For photos of outfits discussed in this ep & to request a sticker, check our IG @BigMissStakePod.
Sunday Oct 25, 2020
S1E6: This Is a Hyena Stan Account
Sunday Oct 25, 2020
Sunday Oct 25, 2020
EVERYONE SHUT UP, IT'S THE HYENAPISODE (aka S1E6 of Buffy the Vampire Slayer: The Pack). This absolute fever dream of an episode has everything! Cannibalism! Rude boys! Breaking quarantine! We discuss all of this and also some *actual* hyena lore in this factually dense episode. Find pics of all outfits discussed on our IG @BigMissStakePod!
Monday Oct 12, 2020
S1E5: He's Not Like Other Girls - He Reads
Monday Oct 12, 2020
Monday Oct 12, 2020
Did someone say S1E5 of Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Never Kill a Boy on the First Date? Us. We did. This episode highlights our love for public transportation, astrological savvy, and proximity to gothness. Oh, and Giles is... not a great librarian? As always, check out our IG @BigMissStakePod for pictures of the outfits discussed in this week's episode.
Monday Sep 28, 2020
S1E4: The 40-Year-Old Virgin Thief
Monday Sep 28, 2020
Monday Sep 28, 2020
Aditi and Melissa tackle Season 1 Episode 4 of Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Teacher's Pet. Is it a great episode? No. Is it cute? Also no. Grab your favorite leather jacket and trauma bond with us. Don't worry, it's only up from here!
Monday Sep 14, 2020
S1E3: Something in Demark is Illegal?
Monday Sep 14, 2020
Monday Sep 14, 2020
Join us as we discuss S1E3 of Buffy the Vampire Slayer: The Witch! We're delving headfirst into the myriad dangers of witchcraft, cheerleading, and alcohol consumption. Catch a glimpse of what our childhoods were like - football, nerdery, and casual thievery - in our love letter to Texas (and Shakespeare). Check our Instagram @BigMissStakePod for screenshots of the outfits discussed in this ep. Catch you at the Bronze!
Monday Aug 31, 2020
S1E1 & S1E2: The British Museum is a Very Touch-Forward Place
Monday Aug 31, 2020
Monday Aug 31, 2020
It's a special first episode double-feature: Welcome to the Hellmouth and The Harvest! Catch a glimpse of Melissa's childhood insecurities and discover whether Aditi can come to accept a world in which vampires could be unattractive (hint: she cannot). Collars abound! For pictures of this episode's outfits, head to our Instagram @BigMissStakePod.