Slaying 84: BTVS S5E3 “The Replacement”

Slaying 84: BTVS S5E3 “The Replacement”

From House Podcastica | All the Shows by Podcastica

July 7, 2026 · 2h 3m

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The episode features a discussion on the Xander-centric episode of Buffy the Vampire Slayer, exploring various cultural references and themes.

Reposted from Still Slaying: A Buffy-verse podcast which you can find at Still Slaying: a Buffy-verse podcast | Podcastica. Fun, in-depth talk about great TV. “So you bought the Magic Shop, and you were attacked before it opened. Who's up for a swingin' chorus of the "We Told You So" symphony?” Penny and Kara welcome guest host Anwen to talk about this Xander-centric episode, diving into the turn of the millennium history, twins, Sweet Valley High, yin-yang, Severance, imposter syndrome, realizations of mortality, The Vampire Lestat, Star Trek, modern romance, and The Boys.   Next time, we’ll be covering Angel, season 2, episode 4, “Untouched.”  Keep Slaying! News Links/Referenced Links Original Trailer/WB Promo: BTVS Original Promo for “The Replacement”  Captain Kirk in “The Enemy Within” compilation https://www.youtube.com/shorts/d3U-y78EMig The Amateur Traveler podcast https://amateurtraveler.com/ Penny on the Run For Your Lives podcast about “Ready or Not 2: Here I Come” https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rfyl-256-ready-or-not-2-here-i-come-with-special-guest-penny/id1529692998? —---------------------------------------- Viewing Order Angel 2.4…

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Hosts: Penny, Kara

Guest: Anwen

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Books & works: Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Sweet Valley High, The Vampire Lestat, Star Trek, The Boys, Angel

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