Buffy the Vampire Slayer Archives - Lisa Lilly https://lisalilly.com/category/buffy-the-vampire-slayer/ Fri, 17 Apr 2026 17:21:26 +0000 en-US hourly 1 155130994 Eternity S1 E17 (Buffy and the Art of Story Podcast – Angel) https://lisalilly.com/eternity/ https://lisalilly.com/eternity/#respond Mon, 20 Apr 2026 12:00:08 +0000 https://lisalilly.com/?p=3325 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 break Cordelia’s […]

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]]> 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: 

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(1) whether Angel or the actress is the protagonist; (2) does the humor break Cordelia’s character? (3) is this really how Angel’s curse works? and (4) the episode rating from 0 to 10.

About Lisa M. Lilly

In addition to hosting the Buffy and the Art of Story podcast, Lisa M. Lilly is the author of the bestselling four-book Awakening supernatural thriller series as well as numerous short stories. She is currently writing the latest novel in her Q.C. Davis mysteries. Her non-fiction includes the Writing As A Second Career books on writing craft under L. M. Lilly. 

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]]> https://lisalilly.com/eternity/feed/ 0 3325 The Ring S1 E16 (Buffy and the Art of Story Podcast – Angel) https://lisalilly.com/the-ring/ https://lisalilly.com/the-ring/#respond Mon, 06 Apr 2026 11:00:37 +0000 https://lisalilly.com/?p=3320 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 Wesley grow – separately and together; […]

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]]> 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: 

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(1) themes of found family and leadership; (2) foreshadowing twists; (3) Cordelia and Wesley grow – separately and together; and (4) the episode rating from 0 to 10.

About Lisa M. Lilly

In addition to hosting the Buffy and the Art of Story podcast, Lisa M. Lilly is the author of the bestselling four-book Awakening supernatural thriller series as well as numerous short stories. She is currently writing the latest novel in her Q.C. Davis mysteries. Her non-fiction includes the Writing As A Second Career books on writing craft under L. M. Lilly. 

Check out free books by Lisa M. Lilly: https://lisalilly.com/free/

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]]> https://lisalilly.com/the-ring/feed/ 0 3320 The Prodigal S1 E15 (Buffy and the Art of Story Podcast – Angel) https://lisalilly.com/the-prodigal/ https://lisalilly.com/the-prodigal/#respond Fri, 20 Mar 2026 13:46:16 +0000 https://lisalilly.com/?p=3307 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 Wesley still a Watcher at heart? […]

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]]> 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: 

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(1) flashbacks that tell their own story; (2) themes about humanity; (3) is Wesley still a Watcher at heart? and (4) the episode rating from 0 to 10.

About Lisa M. Lilly

In addition to hosting the Buffy and the Art of Story podcast, Lisa M. Lilly is the author of the bestselling four-book Awakening supernatural thriller series as well as numerous short stories. She is currently writing the latest novel in her Q.C. Davis mysteries. Her non-fiction includes the Writing As A Second Career books on writing craft under L. M. Lilly. 

Check out free books by Lisa M. Lilly: https://lisalilly.com/free/

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]]> https://lisalilly.com/the-prodigal/feed/ 0 3307 I’ve Got You Under My Skin S1 E14 (Buffy and the Art of Story Podcast – Angel) https://lisalilly.com/ive-got-you-under-my-skin/ https://lisalilly.com/ive-got-you-under-my-skin/#respond Mon, 09 Mar 2026 12:00:13 +0000 https://lisalilly.com/?p=3305 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 Buffyverse; […]

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]]> 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: 

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(1) generic vs. layered characters; (2) what the soul means in the Buffyverse; (3) false and surprise endings; and (4) the episode rating from 0 to 10.

About Lisa M. Lilly

In addition to hosting the Buffy and the Art of Story podcast, Lisa M. Lilly is the author of the bestselling four-book Awakening supernatural thriller series as well as numerous short stories. She is currently writing the latest novel in her Q.C. Davis mysteries. Her non-fiction includes the Writing As A Second Career books on writing craft under L. M. Lilly. 

Check out free books by Lisa M. Lilly: https://lisalilly.com/free/

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]]> https://lisalilly.com/ive-got-you-under-my-skin/feed/ 0 3305 She S1 E13 (Buffy and the Art of Story Podcast – Angel) https://lisalilly.com/she/ https://lisalilly.com/she/#respond Mon, 23 Feb 2026 12:00:17 +0000 https://lisalilly.com/?p=3303 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; and (4) the episode rating from […]

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]]> 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: 

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(1) the antagonist twist; (2) a slow moving plot; (3) unintentional themes about women and sexuality; and (4) the episode rating from 0 to 10.

About Lisa M. Lilly

In addition to hosting the Buffy and the Art of Story podcast, Lisa M. Lilly is the author of the bestselling four-book Awakening supernatural thriller series as well as numerous short stories. She is currently writing the latest novel in her Q.C. Davis mysteries. Her non-fiction includes the Writing As A Second Career books on writing craft under L. M. Lilly. 

Check out free books by Lisa M. Lilly: https://lisalilly.com/free/

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]]> https://lisalilly.com/she/feed/ 0 3303 Expecting S1 E12 (Buffy and the Art of Story Podcast – Angel) https://lisalilly.com/expecting/ https://lisalilly.com/expecting/#respond Mon, 09 Feb 2026 12:00:03 +0000 https://lisalilly.com/?p=3300 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 family and jealousy; (3) whether […]

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]]> 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: 

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(1) the challenges of a group protagonist; (2) themes of found family and jealousy; (3) whether Angel, Cordelia, or Wesley grow; (4) why Expecting is key to the season arc; and (5) the episode rating from 0 to 10.

About Lisa M. Lilly

In addition to hosting the Buffy and the Art of Story podcast, Lisa M. Lilly is the author of the bestselling four-book Awakening supernatural thriller series as well as numerous short stories. She is currently writing the latest novel in her Q.C. Davis mysteries. Her non-fiction includes the Writing As A Second Career books on writing craft under L. M. Lilly. 

Check out free books by Lisa M. Lilly: https://lisalilly.com/free/

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]]> https://lisalilly.com/expecting/feed/ 0 3300 Somnambulist S1 E11 (Buffy and the Art of Story Podcast – Angel) https://lisalilly.com/somnambulist/ https://lisalilly.com/somnambulist/#respond Mon, 26 Jan 2026 12:00:10 +0000 https://lisalilly.com/?p=3297 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; (2) protagonist problems and a less-than-compelling villain; (3) […]

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]]> 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: 

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(1) recurring images and motifs in search of a theme; (2) protagonist problems and a less-than-compelling villain; (3) everyone forgets about Doyle; (4) things change for Kate and Angel; and (5) the episode rating from 0 to 10.

About Lisa M. Lilly

In addition to hosting the Buffy and the Art of Story podcast, Lisa M. Lilly is the author of the bestselling four-book Awakening supernatural thriller series as well as numerous short stories. She is currently writing the latest novel in her Q.C. Davis mysteries. Her non-fiction includes the Writing As A Second Career books on writing craft under L. M. Lilly. 

Check out free books by Lisa M. Lilly: https://lisalilly.com/free/

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]]> https://lisalilly.com/somnambulist/feed/ 0 3297 Top 10 Favorite Buffy Characters (Buffy and the Art of Story Podcast) https://lisalilly.com/top-10-favorite-buffy-characters/ https://lisalilly.com/top-10-favorite-buffy-characters/#respond Mon, 29 Dec 2025 11:00:22 +0000 https://lisalilly.com/?p=3281 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) what side character made […]

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]]> 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: 

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(1) how the Season 6 Willow and Spike arcs affect their character rankings; (2) what side character made the rankings; (3) why certain principals are worth watching for very different reasons; and (4) why “favorite character” might be different from favorite character arcs.

About Lisa M. Lilly

In addition to hosting the Buffy and the Art of Story podcast, Lisa M. Lilly is the author of the bestselling four-book Awakening supernatural thriller series as well as numerous short stories. She is currently writing the latest novel in her Q.C. Davis mysteries. Her non-fiction includes the Writing As A Second Career books on writing craft under L. M. Lilly. 

Check out free books by Lisa M. Lilly: https://lisalilly.com/free/

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]]> https://lisalilly.com/top-10-favorite-buffy-characters/feed/ 0 3281 Parting Gifts S1 E10 (Buffy and the Art of Story Podcast – Angel) https://lisalilly.com/parting-gifts/ https://lisalilly.com/parting-gifts/#respond Mon, 15 Dec 2025 11:00:17 +0000 https://lisalilly.com/?p=3277 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 Cordelia, the least strong […]

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]]> 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: 

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(1) themes of grief, staying in the fight, and accepting mistakes; (2) why Cordelia, the least strong physically of the team, makes such a great protagonist; (3) how the villain here echoes the Mayor; (4) whether this episode expands the Buffyverse; and (5) the episode rating from 0 to 10.

About Lisa M. Lilly

In addition to hosting the Buffy and the Art of Story podcast, Lisa M. Lilly is the author of the bestselling four-book Awakening supernatural thriller series as well as numerous short stories. She is currently writing the latest novel in her Q.C. Davis mysteries. Her non-fiction includes the Writing As A Second Career books on writing craft under L. M. Lilly. 

Check out free books by Lisa M. Lilly: https://lisalilly.com/free/

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]]> https://lisalilly.com/parting-gifts/feed/ 0 3277 Hero S1 E9 (Buffy and the Art of Story Podcast – Angel) https://lisalilly.com/hero/ https://lisalilly.com/hero/#respond Mon, 01 Dec 2025 06:00:24 +0000 https://lisalilly.com/?p=3275 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 of atonement and […]

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]]> 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: 

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(1) using flashbacks to tell their own story; (2) character growth for Doyle and Cordelia; (3) themes of atonement and sacrifice; (4) misdirects and foreshadowing; and (5) the episode rating from 0 to 10.

About Lisa M. Lilly

In addition to hosting the Buffy and the Art of Story podcast, Lisa M. Lilly is the author of the bestselling four-book Awakening supernatural thriller series as well as numerous short stories. She is currently writing the latest novel in her Q.C. Davis mysteries. Her non-fiction includes the Writing As A Second Career books on writing craft under L. M. Lilly. 

Check out free books by Lisa M. Lilly: https://lisalilly.com/free/

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