In this episode of Dames Macabre, hosts Alex and Meaghan delve into the world of Buffy the Vampire Slayer, focusing on the two-part opener, 'Welcome to the Hellmouth' and 'The Harvest'. They explore the show's Gothic elements, character dynamics, and the significance of blood and the Hellmouth in the narrative. The conversation also touches on the problematic aspects of Joss Whedon, the nostalgia associated with the series, and the thematic depth of the characters and their relationships. Through a mix of humour and academic insight, the hosts provide a comprehensive analysis of the episodes while engaging with the audience's understanding of the show's cultural impact.

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Dr Alex Carabine: @decadence.and.dark.ages ; literatureunlocked.org

Dr Meaghan Allen: @morbid.mae

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SOURCES MENTIONED:

Greg Erickson, '"Religion Freaky" or a "Bunch of Men Who Died": The (A)Theology of Buffy', Slayage 4.1-2 (2004), http://www.buffystudies.org/uploads/2/6/2/8/26288593/erickson_slayage_4.1-2.pdf

Boyd Tonkin, 'Entropy as Demon: Buffy in Southern California', Reading the Vampire Slayer: An Unofficial Critical Companion to Buffy and Angel, edited by Roz Kaveney (London: Tauris Parke, 2003), pp. 37-52.

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