Insane Troll Logic: A Buffyverse Podcast

Episode 0504: First Impressions/Untouched

This week, on Insane Troll Logic, Nathaniel and Maggie bounce back over to Angel and talk the immediate sinking of any possible Gunn/Cordy shipping and uncomfortable topics including (unfortunately, CW: sexual abuse content) Darla's actions with Angel, and the "not enough yuck in the world" of Untouched.

Episode 0503: The Replacement/Out Of My Mind

This week, on Insane Troll Logic, Maggie and Nathaniel take on two more season five Buffy episodes. They talk the strange poignancy of Xander's new arc with The Replacement, and continue to explore the rapid implosion of the Buffy/Riley relationship (and, of course, Spike does stuff, too) with Out Of My Mind.

Episode 0502: Buffy Vs Dracula/Real Me

This week, on Insane Troll Logic, Nathaniel and Maggie are joined by Sammaeal Numinae of The At The Devil's Ball podcast to discuss the first two episode of Buffy season 5, with topics such as Dracula (naturally), the debut of Dawn, and how the characters read to someone new to the show.
 

Episode 0501: Judgement/Are You Now Or Have You Ever Been

This week, on Insane Troll Logic, Maggie and Nathaniel begin a new season with the first two episodes of Angel season two! They talk the clunky Judgement (but it has Lorne in it, so they're happy), and the hotels, ignored revelations and paranoid McCarthyism of the delightful Are You Now Or Have You Ever Been! New season, new episodes, new fun!

Episode 0423: Restless

This week, on Insane Troll logic, Nathaniel and Maggie slay their internet problems and get down to business with the depth and subtle simplicity of the Buffy Season Four finale Restless! We talk about the character deconstructions, visual metaphors and other in-depth strangeness throughout the (in?)famous dream sequence episode!

Episode 0422: To Shanshu in LA

This week, on Insane Troll Logic, Maggie and Nathaniel deal with internet issues and the finale of Angel season one, discussing the Shanshu plot device, missed-opportunities due to time issues, and generally enjoy Angel finding his place in the world. 

Episode0421: The Yoko Factor/Primeval

This week, on Insane Troll Logic, Nathaniel and Maggie deal with the "first" season finale of Buffy Season 4 and the epic two-part conclusion of the "Adam and The Initiative" storyline. Topics include final thoughts on The Initiative, Spike and the splitting the group up, and the beginning of the end of Buffy/Riley. Also, a lot of banter about Angel Slash Fic for some reason?

Episode 0420: War Zone/Blind Date

This week, on Insane Troll Logic, Maggie and Nathaniel tackle the penultimate episode of Angel season one, War Zone and Blind Date. They talk the first appearance of Charles Gunn, the importance of Wolfram and Hart, Holland Manners, and more!

Episode 0419: Where The Wild Things Are/New Moon Rising

This week, on Insane Troll Logic, Nathaniel and Maggie are joined by Ryan Rodriguez of One Track Mind to discuss the horny frat houses and religious oppression of Buffy episode Where The Wild Things Are, as well as the return of Oz (not to be confused with return TO Oz) and all the weird emotions of New Moon Rising. Hashtag: teamtara.

Episode 0418: Five By Five/Sanctuary

This week, on Insane Troll Logic, Maggie and Nathaniel delve into the second half of the Faith story arc with two episodes of Angel. They talk a lot about the weird downplaying of Faith's story, Buffy in and out of context, and how these two episodes form a lot of characterization for Wesley.