Angel on Top: An Angel Rewatch Podcast

Look, Scoobies... We promised you that things would never get bad on Angel and that we'd always be happy here on Angel on Top, and... Well, hey—we're still doing better than our nemeses over at Buffering the Vampire Slayer right now, right? Right. So just "Sleep Tight," because we'll get through this particular emotional hurdle together. (Do you like how I used the episode title in context like that?) Sure, Angel might not get over losing his son to Holtz and a Hell dimension, and Wesley might not get over having his throat slit, but... Hey, Fred and Gunn were really cute in this episode, right? Again: Right. So join your hosts (a couple of goofs) LaToya Ferguson and Morgan Lutich (AKA the Cordelia and Fred of the Bufferingverse, AKA Bones and Also Bones, AKA the Gunn Squad, AKA Theodore K. Mullins and Frank Scabopolis, and so much more) as they discuss "Sleep Tight." LOCATE YOUR HOSTS ON THE INTERNET LaToya Ferguson: @lafergs Read An Encyclopedia of Women’s Wrestling Morgan Lutich: @lorganmutich Listen to LaToya, Morgan, and their pal Jill discuss The Vampire Diaries on The AMPire Diaries podcast! ANGEL ON TOP Angel On Top: @angelontopcast on twitter and instagram Support Angel On Top on Patreon: angelontop.com Learn more about us and our team at bufferingthevampireslayer.com +++ Producers: LaToya Ferguson, Morgan Lutich, and Kristin Russo Editor: Kristin Russo Music + Jingles: Jenny Owen Youngs Logo: Kristine Thune Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Remember Holtz and Justine? Well, they're back. Please don't hold that against the episode, because it's otherwise pretty great — just like Mr. Dad! Join your hosts (a couple of goofs) LaToya Ferguson and Morgan Lutich (AKA the Cordelia and Fred of the Bufferingverse, AKA Bones and Also Bones, AKA the Gunn Squad, AKA Theodore K. Mullins and Frank Scabopolis, and so much more) as they discuss "Loyalty," an episode about, you guessed it: loyalty. And that pesky Nyazian prophecy. (And how "terrible" Wesley looks. Just "awful." You'll hear us talk A LOT about that particular point.) LOCATE YOUR HOSTS ON THE INTERNET LaToya Ferguson: @lafergs Read An Encyclopedia of Women’s Wrestling Morgan Lutich: @lorganmutich Listen to LaToya, Morgan, and their pal Jill discuss The Vampire Diaries on The AMPire Diaries podcast! ANGEL ON TOP Angel On Top: @angelontopcast on twitter and instagram Support Angel On Top on Patreon: angelontop.com Learn more about us and our team at bufferingthevampireslayer.com +++ Producers: LaToya Ferguson, Morgan Lutich, and Kristin Russo Editor: Kristin Russo Music + Jingles: Jenny Owen Youngs Logo: Kristine Thune Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scoobies, our friends at Angel Investigations are coupling up. Well, some of them are. (Sorry, Angel and Wesley. And Lorne too, though he doesn't seem to have any major issues with it.) Join your hosts (a couple of goofs) LaToya Ferguson and Morgan Lutich (AKA the Cordelia and Fred of the Bufferingverse, AKA Bones and Also Bones, AKA the Gunn Squad, AKA Theodore K. Mullins and Frank Scabopolis, and so much more) as they discuss "Couplet," an episode about love (both unrequited and requited), tech-savvy tree monsters, and Kristin Russo's muscle-bound archnemesis, the Groosalugg. LOCATE YOUR HOSTS ON THE INTERNET LaToya Ferguson: @lafergs Read An Encyclopedia of Women’s Wrestling Morgan Lutich: @lorganmutich Listen to LaToya, Morgan, and their pal Jill discuss The Vampire Diaries on The AMPire Diaries podcast! ANGEL ON TOP Angel On Top: @angelontopcast on twitter and instagram Support Angel On Top on Patreon: angelontop.com Learn more about us and our team at bufferingthevampireslayer.com +++ Producers: LaToya Ferguson, Morgan Lutich, and Kristin Russo Editor: Kristin Russo Music + Jingles: Jenny Owen Youngs Logo: Kristine Thune Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scoobies, the wait is finally over, and it is time for "Waiting in the Wings." That's right, the gang at Angel Investigations is stepping (and tripping) out — and The WB circa 2002 is absolutely buzzing about it. As are your hosts, LaToya Ferguson and Morgan Lutich (AKA the Cordelia and Fred of the Bufferingverse, AKA Bones and Also Bones, AKA the Gunn Squad, AKA Theodore K. Mullins and Frank Scabopolis, and so much more), who just can't get enough of "Giselle." (Psst. That's the ballet they see in this episode of Angel.) LOCATE YOUR HOSTS ON THE INTERNET LaToya Ferguson: @lafergs Read An Encyclopedia of Women’s Wrestling Morgan Lutich: @lorganmutich Listen to LaToya, Morgan, and their pal Jill discuss The Vampire Diaries on The AMPire Diaries podcast! ANGEL ON TOP Angel On Top: @angelontopcast on twitter and instagram Support Angel On Top on Patreon: angelontop.com Learn more about us and our team at bufferingthevampireslayer.com +++ Producers: LaToya Ferguson, Morgan Lutich, and Kristin Russo Editor: Kristin Russo Music + Jingles: Jenny Owen Youngs Logo: Kristine Thune Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scoobies, we have been waiting all season, and finally, it is here: Angel Investigations has a paid case. Multiple paid cases, even!' Which is really good news right now, because Daddy Angel has mouths to feed. Join your hosts LaToya Ferguson and Morgan Lutich (AKA the Cordelia and Fred of the Bufferingverse, AKA Bones and Also Bones, AKA the Gunn Squad, AKA Theodore K. Mullins and Frank Scabopolis, and so much more) as they discuss "Provider" (AKA "Provider: Daddies All Around"), an episode that begs the question: Has anyone ever actually seen the feature film Money Monster? Because we think it'd look a little like this... LOCATE YOUR HOSTS ON THE INTERNET LaToya Ferguson: @lafergs Read An Encyclopedia of Women’s Wrestling Morgan Lutich: @lorganmutich Listen to LaToya, Morgan, and their pal Jill discuss The Vampire Diaries on The AMPire Diaries podcast! ANGEL ON TOP Angel On Top: @angelontopcast on twitter and instagram Support Angel On Top on Patreon: angelontop.com Learn more about us and our team at bufferingthevampireslayer.com +++ Producers: LaToya Ferguson, Morgan Lutich, and Kristin Russo Editor: Kristin Russo Music + Jingles: Jenny Owen Youngs Logo: Kristine Thune Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

'Allo, Scoobies! This is a special episode of Angel, innit? (Okay, that was for all the Tammy fans.) That's right, we have finally approached "Birthday" in our viewing schedule. Wait, whose birthday? Cordelia Chase's, of course! So, baby — stay awhile. Especially since this episode is one of your Angel on Top hosts' favorite episodes of Angel. Join said hosts LaToya Ferguson and Morgan Lutich (AKA the Cordelia and Fred of the Bufferingverse, AKA Bones and Also Bones, AKA the Gunn Squad, AKA Theodore K. Mullins and Frank Scabopolis, and so much more) as they discuss "Birthday," an alt-world episode that is also technically a mallpisode. LOCATE YOUR HOSTS ON THE INTERNET LaToya Ferguson: @lafergs Read An Encyclopedia of Women’s Wrestling Morgan Lutich: @lorganmutich Listen to LaToya, Morgan, and their pal Jill discuss The Vampire Diaries on The AMPire Diaries podcast! ANGEL ON TOP Angel On Top: @angelontopcast on twitter and instagram Support Angel On Top on Patreon: angelontop.com Learn more about us and our team at bufferingthevampireslayer.com +++ Producers: LaToya Ferguson, Morgan Lutich, and Kristin Russo Editor: Kristin Russo Music + Jingles: Jenny Owen Youngs Logo: Kristine Thune Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fatherhood is quite the adventure, isn't it, Scoobies? It definitely is when you're new father Angel — and that's even before the car chase to the abandoned mine in the desert. Join your hosts LaToya Ferguson and Morgan Lutich (AKA the Cordelia and Fred of the Bufferingverse, AKA Bones and Also Bones, AKA the Gunn Squad, AKA Theodore K. Mullins and Frank Scabopolis) as they discuss the appropriately-titled episode "Dad," a story about that old saying that it takes a village to raise a child (and keep it from being dissected or turned into baby soup). Or it at least takes a few rogue demon hunters and a vampire with a soul. LaToya and Morgan also do some pretty terrible Holtz impressions in this podcast episode, if that's what you're into. LOCATE YOUR HOSTS ON THE INTERNET LaToya Ferguson: @lafergs Read An Encyclopedia of Women’s Wrestling Morgan Lutich: @lorganmutich Listen to LaToya, Morgan, and their pal Jill discuss The Vampire Diaries on The AMPire Diaries podcast! ANGEL ON TOP Angel On Top: @angelontopcast on twitter and instagram Support Angel On Top on Patreon: angelontop.com Learn more about us and our team at bufferingthevampireslayer.com +++ Producers: LaToya Ferguson, Morgan Lutich, and Kristin Russo Editor: Kristin Russo Music + Jingles: Jenny Owen Youngs Logo: Kristine Thune Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oh, Scoobies. It is time for one heck of an emotional rollercoaster, both for unexpectedly expecting vampire parents Angel and Darla and your newly-minted podcast parents LaToya and Morgan. But you know what? To quote the Shawn Mullins song "Lullaby": "Everything's gonna be alright." As long as you don't question Sahjhan's motives at all, that is. Join your hosts LaToya Ferguson and Morgan Lutich (AKA the Cordelia and Fred of the Bufferingverse, AKA Bones and Also Bones, AKA the Gunn Squad, AKA Theodore K. Mullins and Frank Scabopolis) as they discuss "Lullaby," a story about revenge (and how irrational it can be), redemption (and how it can't change things... even if it tries), and really, just how great of an actress Julie Benz is (duh). LOCATE YOUR HOSTS ON THE INTERNET LaToya Ferguson: @lafergs Read An Encyclopedia of Women’s Wrestling Morgan Lutich: @lorganmutich Listen to LaToya, Morgan, and their pal Jill discuss The Vampire Diaries on The AMPire Diaries podcast! ANGEL ON TOP Angel On Top: @angelontopcast on twitter and instagram Support Angel On Top on Patreon: angelontop.com Learn more about us and our team at bufferingthevampireslayer.com +++ Producers: LaToya Ferguson, Morgan Lutich, and Kristin Russo Editor: Kristin Russo Music + Jingles: Jenny Owen Youngs Logo: Kristine Thune Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It may be February, but allow us to transport you back to November 2001 for some network sweeps shenanigans in the form of a vampire pregnancy. Darla is about to give birth to a baby that may or may not "skitter" out of her, Holtz is armed with knowledge of the moon landing (but very little about Angel's current deal), and the creeps employed by Wolfram & Hart have never been creepier. Join your hosts LaToya Ferguson and Morgan Lutich (AKA the Cordelia and Fred of the Bufferingverse, AKA Bones and Also Bones, AKA the Gunn Squad, AKA Theodore K. Mullins and Frank Scabopolis) as they discuss "Quickening," a story about the literal horrors of birth *and* various baby-dissecting factions. LOCATE YOUR HOSTS ON THE INTERNET LaToya Ferguson: @lafergs Read An Encyclopedia of Women’s Wrestling Morgan Lutich: @lorganmutich Listen to LaToya, Morgan, and their pal Jill discuss The Vampire Diaries on The AMPire Diaries podcast! ANGEL ON TOP Angel On Top: @angelontopcast on twitter and instagram Support Angel On Top on Patreon: angelontop.com Learn more about us and our team at bufferingthevampireslayer.com +++ Producers: LaToya Ferguson, Morgan Lutich, and Kristin Russo Editor: Kristin Russo Music + Jingles: Jenny Owen Youngs Logo: Kristine Thune +++ We acknowledge that we and our team are occupying unceded and stolen lands and territories. Kristin occupies the Lenape territories of the Esopus Lenape Peoples. Jenny occupies the Wabanahkik territory of the Abenaki and Pennacook Peoples. Alba occupies Tiohtià:ke of the Kanien’kehá:ka Nation. Mack, LaToya, Morgan, and John Mark occupy the lands of the Kizh Peoples. Learn more about Land Acknowledgments + our continued anti-racist efforts at bufferingthevampireslayer.com/justkeepfighting Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Good news: Darla's back! Bad news: Angel doesn't quite take that (or the fact that she's super pregnant) like the enlightened "manpire" he claims to be. To be perfectly honest, Angel's behavior is pretty disappointing... but fortunately, this episode is not! Join your hosts LaToya Ferguson and Morgan Lutich (AKA the Cordelia and Fred of the Bufferingverse, AKA Bones and Also Bones, AKA the Gunn Squad, AKA Theodore K. Mullins and Frank Scabopolis) as they unpack "Offspring," a story about kyrumption, moira, and the Buffyverse's less-than-flattering views on sex. LOCATE YOUR HOSTS ON THE INTERNET LaToya Ferguson: @lafergsRead An Encyclopedia of Women’s Wrestling Morgan Lutich: @lorganmutich Listen to LaToya, Morgan, and their pal Jill discuss The Vampire Diaries on The AMPire Diaries podcast!ANGEL ON TOPAngel On Top: @angelontopcast on twitter and instagramSupport Angel On Top on Patreon: angelontop.comLearn more about us and our team at bufferingthevampireslayer.com +++ Producers: LaToya Ferguson, Morgan Lutich, and Kristin RussoEditor: Kristin RussoMusic + Jingles: Jenny Owen YoungsLogo: Kristine Thune +++ We acknowledge that we and our team are occupying unceded and stolen lands and territories. Kristin occupies the Lenape territories of the Esopus Lenape Peoples. Jenny occupies the Wabanahkik territory of the Abenaki and Pennacook Peoples. Alba occupies Tiohtià:ke of the Kanien’kehá:ka Nation. Mack, LaToya, Morgan, and John Mark occupy the lands of the Kizh Peoples. Learn more about Land Acknowledgments + our continued anti-racist efforts atbufferingthevampireslayer.com/justkeepfighting Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hey, Scoobies. Remember that young man Angel broke out of his own personal Hell dimension in order to save Cordelia's life back in "That Vision Thing?" Well, uh... he's back now. And as it turns out, there was a very good reason he was in his own personal Hell dimension. (Sorry again for Angel's behavior, Skip.) Join your hosts LaToya Ferguson and Morgan Lutich (AKA the Cordelia and Fred of the Bufferingverse, AKA Bones and Also Bones, AKA the Gunn Squad) as they unpack "Billy," a story about primordial misogyny in men -- whatever that means.CW: Discussions on sexual violence are contained in this episode LOCATE YOUR HOSTS ON THE INTERNET LaToya Ferguson: @lafergsRead An Encyclopedia of Women’s Wrestling Morgan Lutich: @lorganmutich Listen to LaToya, Morgan, and their pal Jill discuss The Vampire Diaries on The AMPire Diaries podcast!ANGEL ON TOPAngel On Top: @angelontopcast on twitter and instagramSupport Angel On Top on Patreon: angelontop.comLearn more about us and our team at bufferingthevampireslayer.com +++ Producers: LaToya Ferguson, Morgan Lutich, and Kristin RussoEditor: Kristin RussoMusic + Jingles: Jenny Owen YoungsLogo: Kristine Thune Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The crack detectives over at Angel Investigations still have yet to be paid for a case this season, but you know what they have done, Scoobies? No, Cordy hasn't had a vision yet. No, Gunn hasn't made amends with Lorne. No, Wesley hasn't found an Angel impression that isn't all forehead. And no, despite what we went through last episode -- horny body swap shenanigans -- Angel hasn't stopped being super charming to Fred. But now, they have finally met Fred's parents! That's right, Fred has parents, y'all. And now, they are no longer "Fredless." Join LaToya Ferguson as she and guest host Brittany Ashley (maybe you've heard of her) sing offkey in between talking all things Fred and "Fredless." LOCATE YOUR HOST, LATOYA FERGUSON, UPON THE INTERNET! Follow @lafergs on TwitterListen to LaToya's Vampire Diaries podcast: The AMPire DiariesRead An Encyclopedia of Women’s Wrestling GUEST HOST Brittany Ashley: @britt27ash ANGEL ON TOPAngel On Top: @angelontopcast on twitter and instagramSupport Angel On Top on Patreon: angelontop.comLearn more about us and our team at bufferingthevampireslayer.com +++ Producers: LaToya Ferguson and Kristin RussoEditor: Kristin RussoMusic + Jingles: Jenny Owen YoungsLogo: Kristine Thune Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Four episodes into this season of Angel, and Angel Investigations still hasn't done a paid case. (So maybe get off your high horse about that whole saving people for money thing, characters over on the B-word show.) But you know what they have done? Well, besides tackling race relations, they have also given us another body swap episode to add to the canon, with "Carpe Noctem." Behold what is arguably the horniest episode of Angel, to the point where even the official WB promos for it included dick jokes for the episode's subtitle. (Seriously.) Join LaToya Ferguson as she and guest host Morgan Lutich unpack all the horniness of this episode -- whether they like it or not -- as well as the glaring logistics of the fact that no one immediately said, "Hey, Angel's been body swapped!" This is a strange one, Scoobies. LOCATE YOUR HOST, LATOYA FERGUSON, UPON THE INTERNET! Follow @lafergs on TwitterListen to LaToya's Vampire Diaries podcast: The AMPire DiariesRead An Encyclopedia of Women’s Wrestling GUEST HOST Morgan Lutich: @LorganMutich, @AMPDiariesPod ANGEL ON TOPAngel On Top: @angelontopcast on twitter and instagramSupport Angel On Top on Patreon: angelontop.comLearn more about us and our team at bufferingthevampireslayer.com +++ Producers: LaToya Ferguson and Kristin RussoEditor: Kristin Russo + John Mark NelsonMusic + Jingles: Jenny Owen YoungsLogo: Kristine Thune Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

So... Remember how Gunn decided to simply ignore all of his problems at home during the Pylea arc at the end of Angel Season 2? Well, those problems have popped right back up, and well, Gunn continues to handle them poorly. Really poorly. Almost as if there was a lack of interest in even telling the story of Gunn's problems at all. That's right: It's "That Old Gang of Mine" time, and as it turns out, Angel the series has *not* gotten better at tackling human race relations. Join LaToya Ferguson as she and guest host Mack MacDade get to the bottom of why this episode doesn't work, how it actually could have worked, and Angel's (mmm, Angel) casual leather pants. (Look, it's not all about heavy issues. Sometimes it's just about Angel in leather pants.)LOCATE YOUR HOST, LATOYA FERGUSON, UPON THE INTERNET! Follow @lafergs on TwitterListen to LaToya's Vampire Diaries podcast: The AMPire DiariesRead An Encyclopedia of Women’s Wrestling GUEST HOSTMack MacDade: @MackMacTlksBackANGEL ON TOPAngel On Top: @angelontopcast on twitter and instagramSupport Angel On Top on Patreon: angelontop.comLearn more about us and our team at bufferingthevampireslayer.com +++ Producers: LaToya Ferguson and Kristin RussoEditor: Kristin RussoMusic + Jingles: Jenny Owen YoungsLogo: Kristine Thune Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Don't know if you've heard, but Cordelia's visions from TPTB are *literally* killing her. So keeping that in mind, "That Vision Thing" finds a way to make that whole dilemma even worse -- and it's all Kal Penn's fault! (Though it is nice when Fred compares Cordelia to a dog and when Angel... compares Cordelia to a car. Look, you've gotta take the small victories sometimes.) Join LaToya Ferguson as she continues to embark on this journey as Angel on Top's new-and-nervous host, this week with the help of guest host Connor Goldsmith, possibly the only person who can challenge LaToya in terms of Angel nerd cred.LOCATE YOUR HOST, LATOYA FERGUSON, UPON THE INTERNET! Follow @lafergs on TwitterListen to LaToya's Vampire Diaries podcast: The AMPire DiariesRead An Encyclopedia of Women’s Wrestling GUEST HOSTConnor Goldsmith: @dreamoforgonon; connorgoldsmith.comANGEL ON TOPAngel On Top: @angelontopcast on twitter and instagramSupport Angel On Top on Patreon: angelontop.comLearn more about us and our team at bufferingthevampireslayer.com +++ Producers: LaToya Ferguson and Kristin RussoEditor: Kristin RussoMusic + Jingles: Jenny Owen YoungsLogo: Kristine Thune Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It is LaToya Ferguson's first episode hosting Angel On Top, and she is joined by Kristin Russo & Jenny Owen Youngs this week for the Angel Season 3 Premiere: Heartthrob! We talk about Angel's new, colorful wardrobe, Cordelia's blazer, Ghost Dennis' loofah skills, our desire for Fred and Faith to smooch, and oh-so-much-more!! LOCATE YOUR HOST, LATOYA FERGUSON, UPON THE INTERNET!Follow @lafergs on TwitterListen to LaToya's Vampire Diaries podcast: The AMPire DiariesRead An Encyclopedia of Women’s Wrestling GUEST HOSTSJenny Owen Youngs: @jennyowenyoungs; jennyowenyoungs.comKristin Russo: @kristinnoeline; kristinnoeline.comANGEL ON TOPAngel On Top: @angelontopcast on twitter and instagramSupport Angel On Top on Patreon: angelontop.comLearn more about us and our team at bufferingthevampireslayer.com +++ Producers: LaToya Ferguson, Kristin Russo, and Jenny Owen YoungsEditor: Kristin RussoMusic + Jingles: Jenny Owen YoungsLogo: Kristine Thune Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the Season 2 finale of Angel, the team at Angel Investigations have to find the portal to get back to LA before Groosalugg slays Angel and Cordelia's powers are transferred, or before someone has to try one of Fred's bark enchiladas. Harsh barley! This week we are also beyond excited to welcome LaToya Ferguson as the incoming host for Season 3 of Angel on Top, but also as our guest for this episode! You can follow LaToya at @lafergs on Twitter. Follow us @angelontopcast or join our Patreon on patreon.com/angelontopcast. After two seasons, Britt and Laura bid adieu. You can follow them at @britt27ash and @la_wa - we'll miss you! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the parallel dimension of Pylea, everything exists in greater extremes: Cordelia's a little more queen, Angel's a little more human and a LOT more demon, and EVERYONE'S bi for Boreanaz. This week we are also beyond excited to welcome LaToya Ferguson as the incoming host for Season 3 of Angel on Top! Follow us @angelontopcast or join our Patreon on patreon.com/angelontopcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cordelia and her denim jumpsuit are trapped in Pylea. It's up to the boys to find a portal to come save her. Or does Queen C need saving? Follow Brittany Ashley (@britt27ash), Laura Zak (@la_wa), Angel On Top (@angelontopcast), or join our Patreon at patreon.com/angelontopcast Black Lives Matter, and wear your masks! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Like Lorne always says: "Nothing will harsh the vibe of a killer karaoke rendition of "Superstition" more than a sanctimonious cousin dropping in from another dimension that you meant to leave behind forever!" Follow Brittany Ashley (@britt27ash), Laura Zak (@la_wa), Angel On Top (@angelontopcast), or join our Patreon at patreon.com/angelontopcast Black Lives Matter, and wear your masks! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When Lindsey acquires a new evil hand (yeah, you read that right), he's torn between Wolfram & Hart and his... own... heart. Listen to find out! Follow Brittany Ashley (@britt27ash), Laura Zak (@la_wa), Angel On Top (@angelontopcast), or join our Patreon at patreon.com/angelontopcast But most importantly: STAY SAFE OUT THERE! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The absolutely brilliant LaToya Ferguson, Alanna Bennett, and Ira Madison III host today's conversation on race within the Buffy and Angelverse! This is the first in a larger series that will be produced and hosted by BIPOC Buffy fans here on the Buffering the Vampire Slayer and WOW — what a way to begin. These three TV geniuses bring their encyclopedic knowledge of both series to the table with questions like: What would have happened if Leonard Roberts played Riley? Why in the hell was Drusilla able to kill Kendra — an immensely powerful Slayer — with one filed f*cking fingernail? How would it have impacted the arc of the universes if Bianca Lawson had been cast as Cordelia? This. Episode. Fucking. Rules. Today’s conversation was curated, produced, and edited by LaToya Ferguson. You can follow LaToya at @lafergs on Twitter and you should also *immediately* tune into her podcast about The Vampire Diaries (YEAH THAT’S RIGHT) called The AMPire Diaries over at theampirediariespod.com Alanna Bennett is a culture writer and screenwriter who you can follow over at @AlannaBennett on Twitter and Instagram! Currently Alanna is writing for The CW’s Roswell, New MexicoIra Madison III would love if you’d just please leave him alone (he’s busy!), but if you INSIST he can be found at @ira on Twitter, @irathethird on Instagram; he also was a writer on Netflix’s Daybreak and is currently writing on Netflix’s forthcoming Q-Force-- Massive thanks to Mackenzie MacDade and Alba Daza who are working with us as consultants and facilitators! Mackenzie MacDade is a 31 year old, queer woman of color, teaching artist, feminist, part time poet and general rabble rouser. She got her start in feminism from a book of feminist nursery rhymes, and her start in pop culture analysis from 9 years of homeschooling (translation: 9 years of TV and movie watching). A firm believer in queering the collective consciousness, she strives to inspire people to redesign their idea of normal and step out their comfort zone. She takes inspiration from Gertrude Stein, Buffy, Angela Davis, Faith and bell hooks. Someone once described her as “The love child of Angela Davis and Ru-Paul” and she thinks that just about sums it up. Alba Daza is a 27-year-old emerging Latinx writer/director/podcaster based in Montreal, Canada. At 13 years old she discovered (through Buffy) that she wanted to be a screenwriter and hasn’t let go of that dream since. Her stories focus on telling and celebrating the stories of marginalized voices, giving them space to breathe and thrive. Through her work, she plans to decolonize pop culture and Slay white supremacy, just like Buffy taught her. --You can learn more about this new series and our other initiatives here at Buffering the Vampire Slayer & Angel On Top at bufferingthevampireslayer.com/justkeepfighting Logo by Kristine Thune Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Cordette everyone loves to hate has come to Los Angeles ready to put the 'harm' in Harmony. Is she gay or just a blood-sucking demon? Listen to find out! Follow Brittany Ashley (@britt27ash), Laura Zak (@la_wa), Angel On Top (@angelontopcast), or join our Patreon at patreon.com/angelontopcast But most importantly: STAY SAFE OUT THERE! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You all won't believe this, but Angel had an epiphany. But to be fair, most of us would have an epiphany after sleeping with Darla. You can follow Brittany Ashley (@britt27ash), Laura Zak (@la_wa), Angel On Top (@angelontopcast), or join our Patreon at patreon.com/angelontopcast But most importantly: STAY HOME! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Surprise, Reprise! Angel's obsession with Wolfram & Hart leads him to the troubling discovery that hell is a place on earth. And Darla finally gets something she thinks she wants... You can follow Brittany Ashley (@britt27ash), Laura Zak (@la_wa), Angel On Top (@angelontopcast), or join our Patreon at patreon.com/angelontopcast But most importantly: STAY HOME! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Zombie cops? Stephanie Eye Head? Kate wearing mousse?! What has the world come to! You can follow Brittany Ashley (@britt27ash), Laura Zak (@la_wa), Angel On Top (@angelontopcast), or join our Patreon at patreon.com/angelontopcast But most importantly: STAY HOME! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pandemic or not, we talk about Angel and Lorne stopping a science whiz from causing the apocalypse with sex stuff. We will all persevere, and we love you! You can follow Brittany Ashley (@britt27ash), Laura Zak (@la_wa), Angel On Top (@angelontopcast), or join our Patreon at patreon.com/angelontopcast But most importantly: STAY HOME! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Angel stalking an emotionally vulnerable blonde woman? You don't say! When Wolfram and Hart throw a batshit Western-themed charity event, Angel wants to expose their corrupt ways. You can follow Brittany Ashley (@britt27ash), Laura Zak (@la_wa), Angel On Top (@angelontopcast), or join our Patreon at patreon.com/angelontopcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fave celeb couple Dar-silla makes trouble for Los Angeles but unfortunately for them, they're being followed by Angel... I mean Angelus... I mean, wait, who is this guy? At least Cordy, Gunn, and Wes have the power of song to fall back on when their boss goes rogue. You can follow Brittany Ashley (@britt27ash), Laura Zak (@la_wa), Angel On Top (@angelontopcast), or join our Patreon at patreon.com/angelontopcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When Darla and Drusilla have a girls night out, Angel has to track down his daughter and mom, I mean ex-girlfriend and former muse, I mean... ugh, nevermind. We're joined by special guest and TV expert, LaToya Ferguson (@lafergs). You can follow Brittany Ashley (@britt27ash), Laura Zak (@la_wa), Angel On Top (@angelontopcast), or join our Patreon at patreon.com/angelontopcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What would Angel do to save Darla? More like what WOULDN'T he do?? With a fresh soul on the line, the stakes have never been higher. You can follow Brittany Ashley (@britt27ash), Laura Zak (@la_wa), Angel On Top (@angelontopcast), or join our Patreon at patreon.com/angelontopcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Actor Angel gets mixed up in a museum heist (classic!), Kate (the daughter of the father, Trevor) has simply had enough and Cordelia got a questionable haircut. This episode is a wild ride, my friends. You can follow Brittany Ashley (@britt27ash), Laura Zak (@la_wa), Angel On Top (@angelontopcast), or join our Patreon at patreon.com/angelontopcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

CROSSOVER EPISODE ALERT! Special Guest Kristin Russo of "Buffering The Vampire Slayer" joins hosts Brittany and Laura as we go on a *wild* journey through Darla and Angel/Angelus' relationship. You can follow "Angel on Top" @angelontopcast on Twitter and Instagram, or go to angelontop.com for all things Toppy and Angel. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Wesley throws on a trench coat and gets... hot? Angel goes to Ojai to get therapy from a Midwestern dad! Dads are up to their same daughter-chastity-guarding nonsense! You can follow Brittany Ashley (@britt27ash), Laura Zak (@la_wa), Angel On Top (@angelontopcast), or join our Patreon at patreon.com/angelontopcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When Angel discovers that Darla is alive (and human!), he will stop at nothing to drag her into the former convent turned water plant to get some answers! Also, Kate sucks. You can follow Brittany Ashley (@britt27ash), Laura Zak (@la_wa), Angel On Top (@angelontopcast), or join our Patreon at patreon.com/angelontopcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode in Los Angeles, it's Angel Investigations versus THE PATRIARCHY when Angel tries to shield a powerful young woman with a traumatizing past from the greedy clutches of Wolfram & Hart. Also, apparently Lilah speaks at high schools? You can follow Brittany Ashley (@britt27ash), Laura Zak (@la_wa), Angel On Top (@angelontopcast), or join our Patreon at patreon.com/angelontopcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When Cordelia has a vision that Gunn is in trouble, the tension between them could be cut with an axe! Like the axe that struck Gunn's friend's head and he was just... fine? And where's Angel this whole time? In a horny dream-verse with his deceased sire, Darla. Classic! You can follow Brittany Ashley (@britt27ash) and Laura Zak (@la_wa), or Angel On Top @angelontopcast and join our Patreon at patreon.com/angelontopcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Angel takes on a paranoia demon in a hotel from his past that quite honestly might be responsible for Brittany asking "Are you mad at me?" all the time. We learn of Angel's first savior-heartbreak, and the origins of his descent into pre-Buffy madness. You can follow Brittany Ashley (@britt27ash) and Laura Zak (@la_wa), or Angel On Top @angelontopcast and join our Patreon at patreon.com/angelontopcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the Season 2 Premiere, Angel makes a big oops and kills Justina Machado's champion. Now he's got to sing Barry Manilow to figure out how to save her. It all makes sense, I promise. You can follow Brittany Ashley (@britt27ash) and Laura Zak (@la_wa), or Angel on Top @angeltopcast and join our Patreon at patreon.com/angelontopcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the Season 1 Finale, Wolfram & Hart and a Phantom of the Opera demon are ready to ruin Angel's life by taking out Cordelia and Wesley. Meanwhile, hosts Brittany and Laura are joined by Kristin Russo of "Buffering the Vampire Slayer" to chat about Cordelia's growth throughout the season since leaving Sunnydale. You can follow Brittany Ashley (@britt27ash) and Laura Zak (@la_wa), or Angel on Top @angeltopcast and join our Patreon for summer fun patreon.com/angelontopcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this sexual-tension filled episode, Lindsey McDonald takes a walk on the good side and joins forces with Angel after Wolfram & Hart pushes the limits A LITTLE TOO FAR when they sic a blind assassin on a trio of gifted children. We are Brittany Ashley (@britt27ash) and Laura Zak (@la_wa). Logo by Kristine Thune and opening song by Jenny Owen Youngs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There's a new vampire hunter in town, which means Angel's Got A Gunn! Hosts Brittany and Laura are joined by writer and "Keep It" podcast host Ira Madison III and have more fun than Cordelia has at Hollywood parties. Follow us @angelontopcast or become a Patreon supporter at patreon.com/angelontopcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With Angel's help, Faith seeks redemption, but the demons, both internal and literal, won't be taken down easily. Also- Buffy's here, and is in for a rude awakening. You can find us at @angelontopcast, angelontop.com, patreon.com/angelontopcast. We are Brittany Ashley (@britt27ash), Laura Zak (@la_wa), and special guest Jenny Owen Youngs (@jennyowenyoungs) of Buffering the Vampire Slayer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our favorite living dead girl AKA rogue slayer Faith is in town and she's got a bone to pick with Angel. You can find us at @angelontopcast, angelontop.com, patreon.com/angelontopcast. We are Brittany Ashley (@britt27ash) and Laura Zak (la_wa), and special guest Jenny Owen Youngs (@jennyowenyoungs) of Buffering The Vampire Slayer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Angel gets "so LA" with his first crush on Hollywood starlet, Rebecca. With her sights set on eternal youth, her plan to coerce Angel into making her a vamp backfires in a big, bad way. You can find us @angelontopcast, angelontop.com, and patreon.com/angelontopcast. We are Brittany Ashley (@britt27ash) and Laura Zak (@la_wa). Logo by Kristine Thune and opening song by Jenny Owen Youngs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Demon jail? Roman Empire style fighting rings? Detective Andrews? This episode has everything! Angel becomes a prize fighter but all he really wants to fight for is FREEDOM! If you want to find out more about Angel On Top, go to angelontop.com or follow @angelontopcast. We are Brittany Ashley (@britt27ash) and Laura Zak (@la_wa). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Angel's origin story, baby! When Kate's dad gets caught up in some shady deals, Kate and Angel rush to his aid, bringing up Angel's brutal history with his own father. If you want to find out more about Angel On Top, go to angelontop.com or follow @angelontopcast. We are Brittany Ashley (@britt27ash) and Laura Zak (@la_wa). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When an Ethros demon possesses a little boy, Angel and Wesley have to perform an exorcism to get that deem outta there! This episode includes interviews with actor Jesse James who plays Ryan Anderson (@theactorjessejames) as well as famed exorcist Rachel Stavis (@rhstavis). If you want to find out more about Angel On Top, you can go to angelontop.com or @angelontopcast. We are Brittany Ashley (@britt27ash) and Laura Zak (@la_wa). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Angel helps a demon queen smash her dimension's patriarchy while they try to resist the literal heat coursing between them. We are Brittany Ashley (@britt27ash) and Laura Zak (@la_wa). Logo by Kristine Thune and theme song by Jenny Owen Youngs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cordelia's night out with her crush Wilson turns into a heinous morning discovery of carrying seven 8 month old demon babies. We've all been there! On Angel and Wesley's search for the demon, they discover something else along the way: They're a family! We are Brittany Ashley (@britt27ash) and Laura Zak (@la_wa). Logo by Kristine Thune and theme song by Jenny Owen Youngs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices