AKA The Jane Espenson Happy Fun-Time Podcast Hour!
Episodes discussed: Buffy 7×8 Sleeper and BSG 4×11 The Hub
Time Stamps: Buffy 00:00-1:11:20; BSG 1:11:20 to the end
Sleeper
Written by Jane Espenson & David Fury; Directed by Alan J. Levi
Buffy investigates Spike’s renewed killing streak. Discussion points include:
- Trademark Espensonian characterization and humor
- Sleeper agent Spike
- Anya’s seduction
- Triggers
- The temptation of suicide
- Giles in peril!
The Hub
Written by Jane Espenson; Directed by Paul Edwards
Roslin and Baltar accompany the rebel Cylons on their mission to destroy the Resurrection Hub. Discussion points includes:
- Roslin’s mid-jump projections
- Helo’s dilemma
- Unboxing D’Anna
- Baltar preaches to a Centurion
- “Nobody blames the flood”
- Roslin chooses love
Next time: BSG 4×12 Revelations and Buffy 7×9 Never Leave Me.
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