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Mal and Jo are finally back in Sunnydale to continue their Buffy the Vampire Slayer rewatch! This time, they’re breaking down the first half of Season 5 (through Episode 10, “Into the Woods”). They talk about an incredible Spike episode, say goodbye to Riley, discuss the introduction of Dawn, and more! Plus, they give out some superlatives!
Hosts: Joanna Robinson and Mallory Rubin 
Producer: Carlos Chiriboga 
Production Assistant: Scott Lee 
Studio Production: Jacob Cornett 
Social: Jomi Adeniran 
Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopowell

Joanna Robinson is a cultural critic appearing on several podcasts, including ‘House of R,’ ‘Prestige TV,’ and ‘Trial by Content.’ Formerly a senior writer at Vanity Fair from 2014-21, she is the author of the New York Times bestselling book ‘MCU: The Reign of Marvel Studios.’

Joanna Robinson

Mallory Rubin is the head of editorial at The Ringer and the cohost of ‘House of R’ and ‘Binge Mode.’

Mallory Rubin

Our favorite: S5E7, “Fool for Love”

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