73: BTVS S4E21 “Primeval”

About this episode

Penny and Sam discuss the plot-heavy episode 'Primeval' from Buffy the Vampire Slayer's fourth season, touching on various relevant themes and societal issues.

“Xander, just because this is never gonna work there’s no need to be negative.” Penny and Sam dive into this plot and action heavy episode that wraps up most of Season 4’s stories. The conversation ranges from sadly relevant world events from the turn of the millennium, to sarcasm, favorite words, fascism, Andor, the Fourth Amendment to the United States Constitution, Privacy Laws, the outrageous cost of higher education, hangovers, bodily autonomy, heroism, extreme makeovers, Sinners, cults, Pluribus, the human need for community, the One Ring, Riley’s emotional journey, and military culture. Next time, we’ll be covering Buffy the Vampire Slayer, season 4, episode 22, “Restless.” Keep Slaying! News Links/Referenced Links Original Trailer/WB Promo: BTVS “Primeval” Original Promo Blade VS Buffy (Marvel VS Buffy the Vampire Slayer) | DEATH BATTLE! —---------------------------------------- Viewing Order Buffy 4x22 - Restless Angel 1x20 - War Zone Angel 1x21 - Blind Date Angel 1x22 - To Shanshu in LA BONUS: Blade Join the conversation! You can email or send a voice message to stillslayingfeedback@gmail.com, or join us at facebook.com/groups/podcastica and Still Slaying A Buffy-verse…

People in this episode

Hosts: Penny, Sam

Topics covered

• Buffy the Vampire Slayer
• Season 4 recap
• military culture
• bodily autonomy
• community
• higher education costs
• heroism

Keywords

• Buffy the Vampire Slayer
• Primeval
• Season 4
• military culture
• higher education
• bodily autonomy
• community

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Andor, Blade VS Buffy, BTVS “Primeval”, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, season 4, episode 22, “Restless”

Places: United States

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