Boys Watching Buffy

The Boys Watching Buffy podcast follows Joe Welkie and Vance Tucker as they watch the Buffy the Vampire Slayer TV series for the first time. Joe is a stand-up comedian, actor, and writer. People may not know he is also an aerial performer, specializing in trapeze and aerial pole. Vance is a screenwriter known for shows such as Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist. He also writes features for the satirical digital magazine The Onion.

After reviewing Girls in Boys Watching Girls, they decided to pick another show to review. Listeners can enjoy the podcast as a classic rewatch series or listen as newcomers to the Buffy gang. There are bonus episodes throughout the podcast. In one, they watch an unaired pilot and discuss new actor choices and the absence of Angel. Vance and Joe also debate the details they wish had remained in the final version of the pilot.

Reviewing 144 episodes of Buffy is a huge task that Joe and Vance are willing to endure. They begin their venture with limited knowledge of the series. Vance admits to knowing Sarah Michelle Geller only from Cruel Intentions and Scooby-Doo. They watch a new episode each week and share their honest thoughts and opinions on the podcast.

At the end of every season, Joe and Vance recap their favorite episodes. They share who they liked best and track how it's going for all the main characters. Joe announces prizes in the “Best and Worst Dressed Awards” to humorous effect. Plus, the pair share their predictions for the following season. In the season five recap, they host a listener awards poll to ask the community for their thoughts. As Joe and Vance watch more of the show, every episode features more heated debates from the podcast hosts.

The Boys Watching Buffy podcast is an entertaining guide to the show from two Buffy novices. Joe and Vance discuss everything from important character arcs to dramatic plot choices. New episodes premiere Tuesdays.