To Shanshu in L.A. S1 E22 (Buffy and the Art of Story Podcast – Angel)

Posted on July 27, 2026August 7, 2026 by admin

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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: (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. Check out Th...

The Ring S1 E16 (Buffy and the Art of Story Podcast – Angel)

Posted on April 6, 2026April 3, 2026 by admin

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; and (4) the episode rating from 0 to 10. Try The Awakening (Book 1) by Lisa M. Lilly free at https://lisalilly.com/free/ Download free Story St...