Insane Troll Logic: A Buffyverse Podcast

Hosts Maggie S and Nathaniel J do deep-dives into episodes of Buffy:The Vampire Slayer and Angel, two episodes at a time. They try to provide intellectual and emotional connections to the material, discuss the social and ethical issues contained both within the shows and in the show’s production, while also discussing the journey of making a podcast with emotional and intellectual honesty.

Episodes

May 4, 2026

1hr 33 min

This week, on Insane Troll Logic, Maggie and Nathaniel return from another brief hiatus to tackle arguable the two most difficult episodes of Buffy with the upsetting The Body and the slightly less upsetting Forever! They talk grief, togetherness, and appreciate the craft on display with both episodes!

Apr 13, 2026

1hr 14 min

This week, on Insane Troll Logic, Nathaniel and Maggie return from a brief hiatus to discuss two more episodes of Angel, looking at the ending of the "Dark" Angel storyline and leadership dynamics of "Epiphany," and all things Harmony in the funny "Disharmony."

Mar 24, 2026

1hr 36 min

This week, on Insane Troll Logic, Maggie and Nathaniel deal with love and robots on Buffy, and "poopy sad time" (as Maggie puts it) over on Angel. Your hosts also discuss the axed Buffy reboot, and the recent demise of a major (and problematic) cast member. 

Mar 18, 2026

1hr 22 min

This week, on Insane Troll Logic, Nathaniel and Maggie tackle two more episodes of Angel, talking the weirdly developed supporting cast of the fitfully funny Happy Anniversary, and the mostly well-meaning but short sighted examination of police brutality that drives Thin Dead Line.

Mar 11, 2026

1hr 27 min

This week, on Insane Troll Logic, Maggie and Nathaniel cover the drama of Dawn's horrific discovery (and start to unearth the greater themes of season 5) with Blood Ties, and generally heave an annoyed sigh at the climax of the "Funny Stalker Storyline" (and wonder if Spike's charm has worn thin?) with Crush. But, Drusilla is there, so the hosts are kinda okay?

Mar 3, 2026

1hr 33 min

This week, on Insane Troll Logic, Nathaniel and Maggie talk The Watchers, Knights, and Glory in Buffy episode "Checkpoint," and continue talking about the descent of Angel (and the messy stories that result) in "Blood Money." 

Feb 24, 2026

1hr 15 min

This week, on Insane Troll Logic, Maggie and Nathaniel take on two more episodes of Angel! We're talking the return of Darla and Drusilla, the beginning of Angel's next story arc (and why it may not work exactly as intended) and a new direction for the Wolfram & Hart side of the ongoing narrative! Come for the queer subtext, stay for the pretentious voiceover!

Feb 16, 2026

1hr 20 min

This week, on Insane Troll Logic, Nathaniel and Maggie try to have some fun and good humor with two more episode of Buffy. Nathaniel attempts (in vain) to re-write Riley's departure (we'll miss you, good boy) and Maggie has some strong opinions about babies...in fictional narratives.

Feb 10, 2026

1hr 19 min

This week, on Insane Troll Logic, Maggie and Nathaniel deal with crime narratives and heroic self-hatred with two more episodes of Angel! In "Shroud of Rahmon," we deal with heist stories and the shifting from Kate to Gunn, and in "The Trial," we attempt to deconstruct the complex dynamics of Angel and Darla!

Feb 2, 2026

1hr 20 min

This week, on Insane Troll Logic, Nathaniel and Maggie take on two more episodes of Buffy season 5 with Shadow and Listening To Fear. They talk Joyce's illness, Riley's upcoming departure (probably too much), and rubber puppets!

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