My Best Friend Thinks She's Buffy

S3E23 - Season 3 Trivia

Tue, 25 Jul 2023 22:00:00 +0000

After a hiatus Marlee & Gianna are back to do Season 3 trivia! Gianna has cooked up her toughest trivia yet! Who has the worst fashion? What are the major themes of the season? Who would Marlee F***, Marry, Kill? Find out all these answers and more!

S3E22 - Graduation Day Part 2

Wed, 21 Sep 2022 05:20:11 +0000

The Mayor's ascension is at hand! Buffy risks it all to save Angel before risking it all (again) at the ultimate graduation day battle. Psychic slayer connections, life saving neck biting, and an army of angry organized teens all feature heavily in this incredible season finale.

S3E21 - Graduation Day Part 1

Tue, 13 Sep 2022 21:33:07 +0000

Graduation is just days away! The Mayor eats a box of black magic fiber spiders. Faith shoots angel in the heart (almost) with a poison arrow. Buffy quits the council. And if that's not enough, we get the slayer showdown we've all been waiting for. How did it come to this?! Marlee and Gianna have the answers. It's the penultimate episode of season 3 scoobies!

S3E20 - The Prom

Tue, 06 Sep 2022 22:56:21 +0000

Hope your hell hounds have good taste cause it's time for Sunnydale High's PROM! Grab your sparkle dress and join Gianna and Marlee and the rest of the graduates in the episode that makes everyone cry. Prom night never hurt so good!

S3E19 - Choices

Tue, 30 Aug 2022 22:00:00 +0000

Be careful of your choices!! Should you steal your mothers earrings? Should you become an evil henchwoman to the mayor of Sunnydale? Marlee and Gianna choose to once again break down the fights, flings and fashion in this episode.

S3E18 - Earshot

Tue, 23 Aug 2022 22:00:00 +0000

In this episode: Gianna gives behind the scenes context, Marlee loves the inner monologue of the gang, and it’s CONFIRMED - Giles and Joyce did the deed on the cop car in Band Candy. Join them and get your very own aspect of the demon!!

S3E17 - Enemies

Tue, 16 Aug 2022 22:00:00 +0000

Let’s be frenemies! Marlee is convinced Angelus is back in this wild ride of an episode, and Gianna has all the gritty details memorized.

S3E16 - Doppelgangland

Tue, 09 Aug 2022 22:00:00 +0000

Welcome to Doppelgangland! It’s a double feature of returning characters: Dark Vamp Willow and Anya the Demon of Scorned Women. Marlee & Gianna discuss queerness and vampires and dissect some truly awful fashion. Featuring Faith’s brand new PlayStation!

S3E15 - Consequences

Tue, 02 Aug 2022 22:00:00 +0000

Things are getting DARK in Sunnydale! Marlee & Gianna discuss assault, denial and (SPOILER) the death of Mr. Trick (RIP). With a surprise TWIST at the end! Feat. the continued bumblings of Wesley Wyndam-Pryce.

S3E14 - Bad Girls

Wed, 27 Jul 2022 01:00:00 +0000

Join bad girls Marlee and Gianna for this jam packed episode! Marlee finally meets the new watcher and finds out what the major is planning, Gianna gives behind the scenes details. Featuring Big Ripper Energy.

S3E13 - The Zeppo

Tue, 19 Jul 2022 22:00:00 +0000

It’s Xander clown time! Join Marlee and Gianna for a delightful side quest with Xander. Gianna wants to boink the undead, Marlee tries to find out what exactly a Zeppo is and Xander & Faith hook up??? Featuring melodrama and cake making.

S3E12 - Helpless

Tue, 12 Jul 2022 22:00:00 +0000

Psychopath vampires, crystallography and Giles gets fired?? Marlee is suspicious about the Watchers Council, but Gianna can’t reveal her true feelings without spoilers… featuring trendy Polaroid home decor.

S3E11 - Gingerbread

Tue, 05 Jul 2022 20:00:00 +0000

It’s a good old fashioned witch hunt! Join Marlee & Gianna in this episode where Joyce tries to burn her own daughter at the stake at city hall. Featuring creepy dead children.

S3E10 - Amends

Tue, 28 Jun 2022 22:00:00 +0000

Merry Christmas ya’ll! In this seasonal romp Marlee is finally getting the answers she demands, like what the heck does Angel want?? Gianna thinks the true meaning of Christmas is shirtless Angel.

S3E9 - The Wish

Tue, 21 Jun 2022 22:00:00 +0000

Be careful what you wish for… join your favourite podcasters as Marlee watches this fan fav for the first time! Gianna wishes she could be the slayer, Marlee wishes she could go to Hogwarts, they both wish they could pull off Cordelia’s red leather revenge outfit. Featuring Sexy vampire Willow.

S3E8 - Lover’s Walk

Tue, 14 Jun 2022 22:00:00 +0000

Calling all scorned lovers… get ready to traipse about the town with SPIKE!! In this episode Marlee has googoo eyes for Spike, Gianna has googoo eyes for Angel, they both have googoo eyes for each other. Featuring the unfortunate conclusion to the Willow/Xander heart tangle!!

S3E7 - Revelations

Tue, 07 Jun 2022 22:00:00 +0000

All will be revealed in this episode! Naked Tai Chi with Angel! New watcher Gwendolyn Post! Gianna swoons over Angel and Marlee is super into finding out more about the Watchers Council. Featuring the Infinity Gauntlet aka Glove of Myhnegon.

S3E6 - Band Candy

Tue, 31 May 2022 22:00:00 +0000

Welcome to back to your disturbed adolescence, it’s Band Candy! Marlee makes a bold statement that this is her favourite episode of the series so far and Gianna thinks this episode slaps. Can you guess who Marlee names hottest of the episode??

S3E5 - Homecoming

Tue, 24 May 2022 22:00:00 +0000

Welcome to SlayerFest 98!! In this epic episode Marlee & Gianna reveal their hotmail names, try to figure out what Homecoming is, and are gobsmacked by Candy’s outfit. Feat. Cordi’s spatula.

S3E4 - Beauty and the Beasts

Tue, 17 May 2022 22:00:00 +0000

Are you a beauty or a beast? Join Gianna and Marlee for this epic episode, including werewolves, testosterone demons and SOMEONE back from the dead. Marlee thinks all men are beasts and Gianna’s heart grows 10 sizes when Angel returns to save Buffy.

S3E3 - Faith, Hope & Trick

Tue, 10 May 2022 22:00:00 +0000

It’s tradition - episode 3 is a GAME CHANGER every season!! Revelations include new smooth talking vamp Mr. Trick, new slayer Faith and nakie oiled Angel terminators down from wherever the heck he went. Gianna is psyched for Angel’s cute butt cheeks, Marlee is psyched for the new slayer, they both are NOT psyched for Scott’s sweater vest.

S3E2 - Dead Man’s Party

Tue, 03 May 2022 22:00:00 +0000

It’s a Dead Man’s Party! Buffy is back in Sunnydale but will she ever be allowed to return to high school? Marlee laments the use of artifacts in home decor, Gianna laments Angel’s absence. Feat. the worst outfit of the season so far, hot Ripper Giles and stoner boys. “Party villa, can I rock you?”

S3E1 - Anne

Tue, 26 Apr 2022 22:00:00 +0000

The wait is over… Marlee & Gianna return to Slay another day!! In this season premiere Marlee learns that she has the same middle name as Buffy, Gianna is jealous, and they contemplate the hotness of the hell dimension demons. Grab disc one of your Season 3 DVD set and get ready for an epic season of My Best Friend Thinks She’s Buffy!

Produced by Oscar Derkx, Gianna Vacirca & Marlee Yule

Pod Art by Erik Grice

Musical Stylings & Tech Wizardry by Oscar Derkx

S2E23 - Season 2 Trivia

Mon, 15 Nov 2021 21:11:47 +0000

Season 2 Trivia is here! Gather your slayer besties around the pod and play along in this epic season 2 quiz episode. Resident slayer super fan Gianna puts Marlee through the paces once again and brings back some fave categories: F***-Marry-Kill, Quotables, and Best Fashion of the Season. Gianna and Marlee will be back in the new year with Season 3 of My Best Friend Thinks She's Buffy!

S2E22 - Becoming, Part Two

Tue, 09 Nov 2021 04:57:10 +0000

It's the devastating conclusion to this two part season finale! Season 2 Episode 22 - Becoming, Part Two is out now! Willow levels up, Giles suffers at the hands of Angel + Drusilla, and (as Marlee predicted) Spike finally makes his move. And after an epic showdown with her ex, Buffy saves the world only to lose everything. IT HURTS SO GOOD! Feat. Swords.

S2E21 - Becoming, Part One

Mon, 01 Nov 2021 20:57:00 +0000

We've made it to the penultimate episode of Season 2! Marlee and Gianna are dazzled by glimpses into the past, origin stories, and Drusilla's KILLER manicure. As for Angel and Angelus... It's the beginning of the end for one of these bad boyfriends.

S2E20 - Go Fish

Tue, 26 Oct 2021 01:49:27 +0000

Xander finally makes it onto a school team and Gianna and Marlee are here for it! Speedos, fish boys, and secret science from the USSR - this monster of the week episode has it all! RIP Nurse Greenleigh, we know you did it for the school!

S2E19 - I Only Have Eyes For You

Mon, 18 Oct 2021 22:00:00 +0000

Join Marlee & Gianna for the 1955 Sunnydale Sadie Hawkins dance!! Gianna only has eyes for Angel, Marlee only has eyes for Spike, Snyder only has eyes for pathetic little no-life vegans… it’s a wild ride of an episode you won’t want to miss!!

S2E18 - Killed by Death

Mon, 11 Oct 2021 22:00:00 +0000

Buffy had Covid before it was cool! Join Marlee & Gianna for this fairy tale fever dream, with the scariest demon of the show so far (says Marlee). Death can be conquered!!

S2E17 - Passion

Mon, 04 Oct 2021 22:00:00 +0000

Grab your Orb of Thesulah and your yellow floppy disks, because it’s time for PASSION. Join Marlee & Gianna for this gut wrenching episode which they can barely make it through because SAD. But don’t worry, there is always time to discuss ~fashion~

S2E16 - Bewitched, Bothered & Bewildered

Mon, 27 Sep 2021 22:00:00 +0000

Goddess Hecate work thy will… join Marlee & Gianna for this episode of Everybody Loves Xander! With magic, rats and love spells, this episode is a very fun romp (with great fashion as always).

S2E15 - Phases

Mon, 20 Sep 2021 22:00:00 +0000

Welcome to the Oz show, AKA Phases! Marlee has a big crush on Oz now, Gianna is still heartbroken over Angel, and all this teenage sexuality makes this episode a wild ride!

S2E14 - Innocence

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 22:00:00 +0000

The exciting conclusion to the two part mid-season finally… Marlee has NO IDEA what’s coming for her!! Gianna has the humanity burned out of her by this episode, and Marlee sheds her first recorded tear. You won’t want to miss Bazooka Jane Buffy or Marlee & Gianna’s reactions to her epic showdown with the Judge!

S2E13 - Surprise

Mon, 06 Sep 2021 22:29:20 +0000

Surprise, it’s episode 13!! Marlee is CAPTIVATED by this epic episode, and Gianna is HERE for shirtless Angel. Listen to find out what Marlee & Gianna think about Miss Calendar’s secret identity, potential Angel/Drusilla/Spike three way and the JUDGE. Will you be judged..?

S2E12 - Bag Eggs

Mon, 30 Aug 2021 22:00:00 +0000

Are you a bad egg?? Join Gianna & Marlee as they delve into fertility, making out and demon egg babies in this horror filled episode!

S2E11 - Ted

Tue, 24 Aug 2021 00:15:00 +0000

What an episode! Featuring murder, Joyce’s new boyfriend and victim blaming, join Gianna & Marlee for this wild ride.

S2E10 - What's My Line (Part 2)

Mon, 16 Aug 2021 22:00:00 +0000

Join Gianna & Marlee as they discuss the exciting conclusion to this TWO PARTER mid-season finale!! Will Spike & Drusilla & Angel finally have their three way? Who TF is Kendra the Vampire Slayer?? How many times will Gianna & Marlee scream in this episode? Join them for this week's ep and find out!!

S2E9 - What’s My Line (Part 1)

Tue, 10 Aug 2021 01:40:04 +0000

Hold onto your butts slayers, this is an AMAZING JAM PACKED WILD EPISODE!! Marlee is screaming, Gianna is screaming, Spike & Angel & Drusilla basically have a three way… you don’t want to miss it!

S2E8 - The Dark Age

Mon, 02 Aug 2021 22:00:00 +0000

Join Gianna and Marlee for this DARK and SATANIC episode! Marlee is SHOCKED by Giles secret past and Gianna waxes poetic about Drusilla. RIP Deirdre & Phil

S2E7 - Lie to Me

Mon, 26 Jul 2021 22:00:00 +0000

In this episode, Marlee learns about Angel's dark past, Gianna chats zig zag parts and both want to go to that Goth Vampire Bar ASAP.

S2E6 - Halloween

Tue, 20 Jul 2021 02:00:42 +0000

Slayers beware… you’re in for a scare!! Happy Halloween from your favourite ghouls Gianna & Marlee! They discuss Giles’ mysterious past, Spike’s latest appearance and Hot Girl Willow.

S2E5 - Reptile Boy

Mon, 12 Jul 2021 22:00:00 +0000

Welcome to Delta Zeta Kappa pledges! In this episode Gianna & Marlee discuss misogyny, frat boys, and the big phallus, aka Reptile Boy.

S2E4 - Inca Mummy Girl

Mon, 05 Jul 2021 22:00:00 +0000

As Gianna says, we started this season in the valley, then we peaked, now we’re back in the valley… that’s right it’s time for Inca Mummy Girl! Join Gianna & Marlee as they grapple with the World Culture Dance, and discuss the ethics of human remains.

S2E3 - School Hard

Mon, 28 Jun 2021 22:00:00 +0000

Join Marlee & Gianna for this EPIC episode... Marlee had NO IDEA what was coming!! As Gianna says... "this is the episode where the show REALLY begins!"

Who is the mystery blonde hunk and his creepy ass girlfriend who have shown up to terrorize Sunnydale? Join us and find out!!

S2E2 - Some Assembly Required

Tue, 22 Jun 2021 00:15:35 +0000

In this episode: Marlee is confused, Gianna is confused, but they both agree Willow has a horrible outfit on. Join them for their breakdown of this Frankenstein of an episode!!

Hosted & Produced by Marlee Yule & Gianna Vacirca

Pod Art by Eric Grice

Produced, Mixed and Sound Recording by Oscar Derkx

S2E1 - When She Was Bad

Sun, 20 Jun 2021 18:07:07 +0000

Welcome back slayers!! We join Marlee & Gianna after summer break and get right into season 2! This ep features some trauma, some manipulation, and many many outfits. Will Marlee’s vague predictions for season 2 come to pass? Will Gianna be satisfied with Marlee’s level of investment in the Buffy/Angel “relationship”?? Find out on this season premier of My Best Friend Thinks She’s Buffy!

Episode 13 - Season 1 Trivia

Tue, 08 Dec 2020 02:00:00 +0000

welcome to the super special season 1 wrap up episode! Gianna wrote an epic trivia for Marlee, including F***-Marry-Kill, Sunnydale Yearbook Awards and best fashions of the season. Marlee also predicts what will happen next season! Gianna & Marlee will be back for Season 2 in the new year!!

Episode 12 - Prophecy Girl

Tue, 01 Dec 2020 02:00:00 +0000

Can you believe we made it to the season finale?? In this very special Season 1 finale episode, Gianna proposes that Xander is the true hero, and Marlee is her Xander. Marlee also find out she is not the hunter, she is the lamb.

Episode 11 - Out of Mind, Out of Sight

Tue, 24 Nov 2020 02:00:00 +0000

Worst title for an episode right?? Marlee discovers the complexities of how-to-become-invisible, Gianna thinks Cordelia is g-g-gorgeous and is Giles into Angel?

Episode 10 - Nightmares

Tue, 17 Nov 2020 02:00:00 +0000

Listeners beware... you’re in for a scare!! Yes it’s time for NIGHTMARES. In this episode Marlee is obsessed with The Master, Gianna is obsessed with The Master, and they both have DADDY issues.

Episode 9 - The Puppet Show

Tue, 10 Nov 2020 02:00:00 +0000

It’s Sunnydale’s Got Talent! Join Marlee & Gianna as they watch the amazing talents of the Sunnyvale youth. M & G try to understand why the puppet sees in black and white, why he is a misogynist and why the demon only wants smart brain.

Episode 8 - I Robot, You Jane

Tue, 03 Nov 2020 02:00:00 +0000

No need to watch “The Social Dilemma” - this episode is enough to scare us off internet dating entirely!! With the pod’s first special guests Andrew & Oscar, the crew decides who is the biggest Buffy fan and Battlenet sex channels.

Episode 7 - Angel

Tue, 27 Oct 2020 01:00:00 +0000

That’s right, it’s time for episode 7, ANGEL. Some would argue it’s the most important episode of season 1 (Gianna would argue this). Marlee finally finds out who the heck Angel is.

Episode 6 - The Pack

Tue, 20 Oct 2020 01:00:00 +0000

The Pack - a gang of bullies are inhabited by a Primal Hyena Demon, Xander tries to commit felony sexual assault and the bullies eat the principle. Marlee is confused but delighted by this episode, Gianna has many theories about the Zoologist’s motivations.

Episode 5 - Never Kill a Boy on the First Date

Tue, 13 Oct 2020 01:00:00 +0000

Marlee’s favourite episode so far, Gianna worships the Master. Buffy fights for the right to date while the master’s favourite new prophecy foretells the arrival of the anointed one.

Episode 4 - Teacher’s Pet

Tue, 06 Oct 2020 01:00:00 +0000

Do you want to be the Teacher’s Pet? G & M discuss the legend of the she-mantis, eating bugs for art, and why these teens aren’t traumatized yet. And Marlee finally admits Angel is hot.

Episode 3 - Witch

Tue, 29 Sep 2020 01:00:00 +0000

Welcome to the season of the witch! Marlee & Gianna discuss cheerleading, fatphobia, and powerful matriarchs.

Episode 2 - The Harvest

Tue, 22 Sep 2020 01:00:00 +0000

It's Harvest time... Marlee finally learns what the Hellmouth is (maybe), but she doesn't trust Angel. Gianna talks about homoeroticism and flying vampires.

Episode 1 - Welcome to the Hellmouth

Tue, 15 Sep 2020 00:58:00 +0000

Marlee watches her first episode and thinks she might know what the Hellmouth is, Gianna drools over Angel and tries not to give everything away in the first episode.

Episode 0 - What's the Sitch?

Mon, 14 Sep 2020 15:28:00 +0000

In this prequel episode, meet Gianna & Marlee your pod hosts. They talk about why Buffy, why now, why not?

Editing Wizard and Tech Support by Oscar Derkx