podcast Archives - Lisa Lilly https://lisalilly.com/category/podcast/ Fri, 07 Aug 2026 19:14:01 +0000 en-US hourly 1 155130994 All Of Angel Season 1 (Buffy and the Art of Story Podcast – Angel) https://lisalilly.com/angel-season-1/ https://lisalilly.com/angel-season-1/#respond Mon, 10 Aug 2026 12:00:23 +0000 https://lisalilly.com/?p=3377 All of Angel Season 1 is covered this time on Buffy and the Art of Story. Along with a discussion of the plot turns for the entire season this podcast episode focuses on:  (1) themes of disconnection, found families, mundane human evil, and more; (2) character growth for Angel, all the key characters, and side […]

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]]> All of Angel Season 1 is covered this time on Buffy and the Art of Story. Along with a discussion of the plot turns for the entire season this podcast episode focuses on: 

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(1) themes of disconnection, found families, mundane human evil, and more; (2) character growth for Angel, all the key characters, and side characters like Kate and Lindsey; (3) how Angel the series establishes a world that both differs and draws from the world of Buffy the Vampire Slayer; and (4) a rating of Season 1 as a whole on a scale of 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 fiction from Lisa M. Lilly: https://lisalilly.com/free/

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]]> https://lisalilly.com/angel-season-1/feed/ 0 3377 To Shanshu in L.A. S1 E22 (Buffy and the Art of Story Podcast – Angel) https://lisalilly.com/to-shanshu-in-l-a/ https://lisalilly.com/to-shanshu-in-l-a/#respond Mon, 27 Jul 2026 12:00:27 +0000 https://lisalilly.com/?p=3372 In To Shanshu in L.A. (S1 E22 of Angel), Angel desperately strives to save Cordelia’s and Wesley’s lives as Wolfram & Hart begins raising a great evil. Along with the recap of To Shanshu in L.A., this podcast episode focuses on:  (1) ever-escalating conflict; (2) gamechangers that reset the series; (3) the impact of strong foreshadowing […]

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]]> In To Shanshu in L.A. (S1 E22 of Angel), Angel desperately strives to save Cordelia’s and Wesley’s lives as Wolfram & Hart begins raising a great evil. Along with the recap of To Shanshu in L.A., this podcast episode focuses on: 

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(1) ever-escalating conflict; (2) gamechangers that reset the series; (3) the impact of strong foreshadowing and bookends; (4) how I Will Remember You informs the action without being mentioned; 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/to-shanshu-in-l-a/feed/ 0 3372 Blind Date S1 E21 (Buffy and the Art of Story Podcast – Angel) https://lisalilly.com/blind-date-2/ https://lisalilly.com/blind-date-2/#respond Mon, 13 Jul 2026 12:00:11 +0000 https://lisalilly.com/?p=3367 In Blind Date (S1 E21 of Angel), attorney Lindsey McDonald comes to Angel to help save a group of children his evil law firm’s assassin plans to kill. Along with the recap of Blind Date, this podcast episode focuses on:  (1) a strong origin-story-like subplot for the antagonist, Lindsey; (2) more than one character pushing against […]

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]]> In Blind Date (S1 E21 of Angel), attorney Lindsey McDonald comes to Angel to help save a group of children his evil law firm’s assassin plans to kill. Along with the recap of Blind Date, this podcast episode focuses on: 

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(1) a strong origin-story-like subplot for the antagonist, Lindsey; (2) more than one character pushing against your protagonist; (3) themes of right and wrong, trust and relationships, and the reasons for our life choices; 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/blind-date-2/feed/ 0 3367 War Zone S1 E20 (Buffy and the Art of Story Podcast – Angel) https://lisalilly.com/war-zone/ https://lisalilly.com/war-zone/#respond Mon, 29 Jun 2026 12:00:39 +0000 https://lisalilly.com/?p=3347 In War Zone (S1 E20 of Angel), Angel gets in the middle of a war between vampires and street kids who hunt vampires, led by new character Charles Gunn. Along with the recap of War Zone, this podcast episode focuses on:  (1) how well the origin story for new character Gunn works as a twentieth episode […]

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]]> In War Zone (S1 E20 of Angel), Angel gets in the middle of a war between vampires and street kids who hunt vampires, led by new character Charles Gunn. Along with the recap of War Zone, this podcast episode focuses on: 

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(1) how well the origin story for new character Gunn works as a twentieth episode of Angel the series; (2) ways the plot and subplots connect through theme more than story; (3) how much practical reality should your fantasy hero deal with? 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/war-zone/feed/ 0 3347 Sanctuary S1 E19 (Buffy and the Art of Story Podcast – Angel) https://lisalilly.com/sanctuary-angel/ https://lisalilly.com/sanctuary-angel/#respond Mon, 15 Jun 2026 12:00:50 +0000 https://lisalilly.com/?p=3335 In Sanctuary (S1 E19 of Angel), Angel tries to help Faith save herself, Buffy has other ideas, and the Watcher’s Council offers Wesley a deal. Along with the recap of Sanctuary, this podcast episode focuses on:  (1) exposition revealed through strong, values-based conflict; (2) choosing what backstory to omit or include; (3) character growth for Faith and […]

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]]> In Sanctuary (S1 E19 of Angel), Angel tries to help Faith save herself, Buffy has other ideas, and the Watcher’s Council offers Wesley a deal. Along with the recap of Sanctuary, this podcast episode focuses on: 

Buffy and the Art of Story Podcast Cover

(1) exposition revealed through strong, values-based conflict; (2) choosing what backstory to omit or include; (3) character growth for Faith and Wesley; (4) themes of redemption, empathy, and vengeance; 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/sanctuary-angel/feed/ 0 3335 Five By Five (Buffy and the Art of Story Podcast – Angel) https://lisalilly.com/five-by-five-angel/ https://lisalilly.com/five-by-five-angel/#respond Mon, 01 Jun 2026 12:00:16 +0000 https://lisalilly.com/?p=3332 In Five By Five (S1 E18 of Angel), Angel strives to stop Faith after Wolfram & Hart hires her to assassinate him. Along with the recap of Five By Five, this podcast episode focuses on:  (1) Angel and Wesley arcing in opposite directions; (2) creating a tightly written, interweaving plot and subplot; (3) themes expressed through […]

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]]> In Five By Five (S1 E18 of Angel), Angel strives to stop Faith after Wolfram & Hart hires her to assassinate him. Along with the recap of Five By Five, this podcast episode focuses on: 

Buffy and the Art of Story Podcast Cover

(1) Angel and Wesley arcing in opposite directions; (2) creating a tightly written, interweaving plot and subplot; (3) themes expressed through conflict and action; 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/five-by-five-angel/feed/ 0 3332 Who Are You Revisited (Buffy and the Art of Story Podcast – Angel) https://lisalilly.com/who-are-you-revisted/ https://lisalilly.com/who-are-you-revisted/#respond Mon, 18 May 2026 12:00:35 +0000 https://lisalilly.com/?p=3329 In Who Are You (S1 E16 of Buffy), Faith makes a desperate bid to survive, devastating Buffy, in the second of two episodes that eventually lead to her visiting Los Angeles–and Angel. Along with the recap of Who Are You, this podcast episode focuses on:  (1) is Faith both protagonist and antagonist? (2) weaving the season […]

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In Who Are You (S1 E16 of Buffy), Faith makes a desperate bid to survive, devastating Buffy, in the second of two episodes that eventually lead to her visiting Los Angeles–and Angel. Along with the recap of Who Are You, this podcast episode focuses on: 

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(1) is Faith both protagonist and antagonist? (2) weaving the season arc (about Adam) seamlessly into the Faith/Buffy main plot; (3) external obstacles that show Faith’s internal conflict; and (4) how the body switching metaphor conveys the theme, moves the story, and prompts character growth.

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/who-are-you-revisted/feed/ 0 3329 This Year’s Girl Rerelease (Buffy and the Art of Story Podcast – Angel) https://lisalilly.com/this-years-girl-rerelease/ https://lisalilly.com/this-years-girl-rerelease/#respond Mon, 04 May 2026 12:00:07 +0000 https://lisalilly.com/?p=3327 In This Year’s Girl (S1 E15 of Buffy), Faith awakens from a coma in the first of two episodes that eventually lead to her visiting Los Angeles–and Angel. Along with the recap of This Year’s Girl, this podcast episode focuses on:  (1) telling the story and building character through setting and objects; (2) the opposite of Show Don’t […]

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]]> In This Year’s Girl (S1 E15 of Buffy), Faith awakens from a coma in the first of two episodes that eventually lead to her visiting Los Angeles–and Angel. Along with the recap of This Year’s Girl, this podcast episode focuses on: 

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(1) telling the story and building character through setting and objects; (2) the opposite of Show Don’t Tell – powerful scenes and moments we don’t see; (3) strong conflict that conveys exposition without slowing the pace; and (4) who is the protagonist? Faith or Buffy?

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/this-years-girl-rerelease/feed/ 0 3327 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. 

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

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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: 

Buffy and the Art of Story Podcast Cover

(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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