A podcast where I talk about whatever is on my mind.
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A sporadic podcast on various topics tangential to education, schools and teachers.
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You know those random thoughts that pop into your head that you really should never discuss with anyone? Well, we discuss them. Some reoccurring segments, but mostly previously undisclosed, ridiculous topics that cause tangential ranting and complaining for your enjoyment. Smash that subscribe button to hear our takes on things you never thought you'd ever want to talk about. THX BYE. Twitter: @YouCanLickEm
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A bi-weekly podcast where three friends and passionate players discuss the world of Flesh and Blood. We will focus on competitive play, community building, and run off on plenty of tangential topics including entertaining casual builds and the TCG market. Hosts: - Adam Roach - Shey Ramsey - Drayton Ganz
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Join hosts Sean and Melanie on their weekly journey into the captivating and supernatural world of the cult classic TV show, ”Buffy the Vampire Slayer.” In ”The Sunnydale Diaries”, these two friends come together from opposite ends of the Buffyverse, resulting in an entertaining and thought-provoking podcast that delves into the show’s themes, characters, and episodes. On one side of the debate, you have Sean, the seasoned viewer and die-hard Buffy aficionado. His love for the show runs so d ...
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Katya and Hannah are young women and old friends who somehow both ended up with long covid. Hannah got sick first in March 2020, and, when Katya 'joined the club' (as Hannah jokes) in September 21, our friendship became a bit of a life support. Our regular phone calls in which we laughed and cried about our changing bodies and lives were such a source of comfort that, in September 2022, we decided to record them. Join us in this new series where we discuss the highs and lows of living a life ...
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Sean and Melanie start this episode off remembering their times as teenagers - heading to the mall on Friday night to check out the posters, playing with the plasma ball at Spencer's, and fiddling with the gadgets at Brookstone. Indulging in the sweet chaos of the Buffy episode "Band Candy" Sean points out how Joyce and Giles were wolfing down the …
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Episode 39 - A Spatula to the Abdomen (Homecoming)
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Get ready to relive the craziest Homecoming ever! Sean and Melanie discuss their own experiences with Homecoming and other competitions in high school. Sean reveals his winning spelling bee word and Melanie describes a history poster than won her first prize. Diving into the high stakes (get it?) competition of the Buffy episode "Homecoming," Melan…
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Episode 38 - Beauty and the Gay Possum (Beauty and the Beasts)
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Sean and Melanie start off this week discussing movies, books, and shows with a "Beauty and the Beast" type theme (Shrek, A Court of Thorns and Roses and Phantom of the Opera.) Bounding through the Buffy episode "Beauty and the Beasts", Melanie points out the resourcefulness of the library cage and comments on Mr. Platt's approach. Sean tells a wor…
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Sean and Melanie start this episode with a conversation about jealousy and envy - both in their personal lives, and at work. Melanie recounts a time when they worked together and she thought they would grow apart because Sean took a leadership position (spoiler, they didnt!) As they explore the new players in the Buffy episode "Faith, Hope, and Tri…
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This episode starts with Melanie and Sean discussing their favorite zombie movies and shows, touching on curious culinary adventures, and debating the authenticity of different zombie genres (do you like your zombies fast or slow?) Lumbering through the plot of the Buffy episode "Dead Man's Party", Buffy, Joyce, and the gang face a wild hootenanny …
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Melanie and Sean kickoff Season 3 with discussions about the first day of school - they recall their first days of college, shopping for back to school clothes, and the anxiety of starting a new school. There's also a quick conversation about runaways. Exploring the fresh start in the Buffy episode "Anne", Sean points out a t-shirt that Oz and Xand…
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Bonus Episode - Season 2 Recap
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Join Melanie and Sean as they review the events of Buffy season 2! They touch on the plot of each episode and discuss their favorite (and least favorite) episodes and characters. There's also several bloopers and outtakes spread throughout the discussion. Towards the end, Sean asks Melanie for her predictions for season 3. Stick with us when we sta…
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We're back with another Scooby Snacks episode! This time around we're tasting various marshmallow foods, inspired by Xander's Moon Pie comment in the Buffy episode "Phases". We've got fluffernutter sandwiches, smores bark, Hostess Snowballs and a few other snacks. Our tastings led to comments like: "There should not be crunch in my marshmallow" "I …
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We took a different approach by watching the Season 2 Buffy finale together and recording our discussion in real time. Melanie performs some excellent fight scene analysis and Sean points out a fishy connection between this episode and the previous episode, "Go Fish". There's double the amount of unique/bad accents with Angel flashbacks and Kendra'…
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Sean and Melanie open this episode by talking about how they both live close to the beach, but rarely go there. They also touch on going to the beach as kids and their experiences playing competitive sports in school. Swimming through the plot of the Buffy episode "Go Fish", Melanie and Sean point out the plethora of guest starts in this episode. M…
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Melanie and Sean take on ghosts and spookiness in entertainment, including the movies Ghost and Poltergeist (still slightly scarred by that movie.) They also touch on the OG Ghostbusters, Paranormal Activity and the Blair Witch Project and discuss the concept of a Sadie Hawkins dance and how "promposals" have gotten outrageous. In our haunted conve…
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Melanie and Sean remember the times that they've been hospitalized, including how a back massager recently sent Melanie to the ER and a waterslide led to a concussion. Sean recounts his ambulance ride after an unfortunate bowling injury and a potential anesthesia overdose as a child. While diagnosing the Buffy episode "Killed by Death", Sean provid…
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Melanie and Sean open this episode by discussing stalking, their experience with it, and portrayal of stalking in movies and TV (remember Fatal Attraction and Single White Female?) After a brief tangent regarding the unusual late 90s soap opera "Passions" they focus on the Buffy episode "Passion". Melanie points out how hypocritical Joyce is being …
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In the second episode of our snack tasting series (named Scooby Snacks!) we try Animal Crackers. Inspired by Oz and Willow's conversation at the end of the Buffy episode "What's My Line Part 2", we try the classic animal cracker and frosted ones! There's also a video version of us doing this tasting on Youtube!…
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Sean and Melanie share their views on Valentine's Day as well as some memorable Valentine's day experiences .Hear when Sean got friend-zoned on Valentine's Day and when a flower delivery put Melanie in an awkward situation! While Cupid's arrows fly, Melanie and Sean discuss the Buffy episode "Bewitched, Bothered, and Bewildered." There's slow motio…
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Sean and Melanie dig into this episode, dealing with werewolves, by discussing their past and present pet dogs! Melanie shares her husband's future plans for having a pack of dogs and Sean reveals the one thing that Melanie's dogs do with him that they don't do with her. Unleashing their thoughts regarding the Buffy episode "Phases", Melanie is ena…
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Melanie and Sean look back at the first half of Season 2 - comparing it to the first season, and how the show has progressed. While discussion the newer characters in this season, they go off on a brief tangent to discuss Danny Strong (who plays Jonathan) and his current screenwriting career and accolades, including several Emmys! Navigating the af…
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In their first full video episode, Sean and Melanie interviewed Georgia (@scrapthecatwalk) who was a background actor in the first few episodes of Buffy! Hear what it was like walking down the halls of Sunnydale High, dancing at the Bronze, and having lunch with James Marsters. Georgia also made one of the prizes that will be given away in the Dior…
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Sean and Melanie open this episode discussing their experiences with surprise parties - how difficult it is to keep them secret and when each of them have been surprised in the past. Sean recounts the interesting theme for his 30th birthday party and Melanie describes what she did to make her 40th birthday party unique (hint - it involves a bounce …
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Sean and Melanie tackle a very controversial topic - eggs! They divulge their go-to egg orders, discuss eggs in cinema, and reveal their opinions on caviar. There's also conversation about sex-ed classes and hearing the dreaded phrase in school "Choose a partner" and the anxiety that follows. Eggsploring the details of the Buffy episode "Bad Eggs",…
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In which Hannah and Katya set out to discuss the impact that Long Covid has had on their identities, and briefly stray off topic to complain about periods and reminisce on university crushes. We want to hear about your experiences! What do you do with your bounded energy? Email: boundedenergy@gmail.com Twitter/Instagram: boundedenergy Transcripts a…
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Mark the date - Melanie stated "This episode's amazing!" Sean and Melanie begin this one by discussing their experiences with single parents dating, since they both are children of separated parents - hear how they dealt with meeting the significant others of each of their fathers. In the circuit of conversation surrounding the Buffy episode "Ted",…
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Inspired by Kendra's intriguing accent, Melanie and Sean discuss their experiences in Jamaica, the Caribbean and on cruises - favorite excursions, pier runners, and rum punch are some of the highlights. Reviewing the plot of the Buffy episode "What's My Line Part 2" Melanie schools Sean on the existence of the "raisin" color in cosmetics (which led…
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Melanie and Sean discuss their careers - what they wanted to be as kids, what jobs they've had, and where they are at now. The jobs they ended up with were very different than what they thought they'd be as kids! Analyzing the intricacies of the Buffy episode "What's my Line Part 1", Melanie poses the question of what career Buffy could have along …
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Sean and Melanie open up this episode by announcing the Sunnydale Shoebox Spectacular - Season 1 and 2 Diorama Derby! Break out the shoeboxes and craft supplies and recreate your favorite season 1 or season 2 scene from Buffy as a diorama. There will a Buffy themed FANTASTIC prize from Etsy as the winner. Snap a photo of your diorama and send it to…
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We're headed to the club! Sean and Melanie discuss their clubbing experiences, including goth clubs, 80s-themed clubs, and a club with a rotating dance floor. Sinking their teeth into the vampire fan club from the Buffy episode "Lie to Me", Sean provides a rundown of Jason Behr's many WB/CW appearances. Melanie questions the usefulness of a bomb sh…
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Keep an eye out for the Great Pumpkin, because it's Halloween! Melanie and Sean share their own memorable costumes, favorite candy (any chance to discuss snacks), haunted houses, and Halloween parties. Cackling over the events of the Buffy episode, "Halloween", Sean comments on Angel's colorful outfit (it's so wrong!) and ponders if, for once, Prin…
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A short update from Katya & two new recommendations Visible band & app: https://www.makevisible.com/ Breathwrks app: https://www.breathwrk.com/ We want to hear about your experiences! What do you do with your bounded energy? Email: boundedenergy@gmail.com Twitter/Instagram: boundedenergy Transcripts available on our website: www.boundedenergy.co.uk…
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Sean and Melanie start this one off by describing their first experiences with alcohol and their favorite inebriated interactions. From Melanie having a sloe gin fizz in international waters to Sean's epic holiday party with Maple Crown Royal, there have been many drinks consumed. Along with their funny drinking stories, they do discuss some of the…
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Inspired by Xander and Ampata munching on Twinkies, Sean and Melanie delve into the savory and sweet world of snack foods - what snacks they liked when they were kids (some which don't taste as good as they used to) and what snacks they love today (Sean had Melanie very interested in buttered pop tarts). After completing the snack food conversation…
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In this episode, Sean and Melanie delve deep into the third episode of Buffy season two, "School Hard". They unravel Buffy's complex relationship with her mother, Joyce, and discuss how our parents were involved in our own education. Did our elementary schools really have us knocking on neighbors' doors to sell wrapping paper and collect donations …
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Melanie and Sean take on science fairs in this episode - hear about the projects they created and experiments they took part in (and some of the disasters that ensued.) Diving into the events of the Buffy episode "Some Assembly Required", Melanie provides instruction on the proper way to eat a powdered donut. Sean expresses his dissatisfaction with…
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Sean and Melanie kick off season 2 discussing summer break activities - their favorite family vacations, summer college classes, and just driving around. Hear all about the summer of Melanie's deepest tan and the gross act Sean performed on his 21st birthday! Unpacking the events of the Buffy episode "When She Was Bad", Melanie questions where all …
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We couldn't dive into season 2 without first looking back on season 1! In this bonus recap episode, we discuss the highs and lows of the season, key points of each Buffy episode, and included a compilation of outtakes and other funny moments. Get ready to laugh and enjoy this recap. See you in season 2!…
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In which Katya & Hannah discuss black hole thoughts, the healing powers of time, and the emotional rollercoaster that is life with long covid / fibromyalgia. We want to hear about your experiences! What do you do with your bounded energy? Email: boundedenergy@gmail.com Twitter/Instagram: boundedenergy Transcripts available on our website: www.bound…
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In this episode, Melanie and Sean share their views on fate and prophecy, and describe their experiences with earthquakes. There's a short discussion of some apocalyptic movies and books, including The Day After, The Stand, and Resident Evil. Melanie was so pulled into the Season 1 Buffy finale episode, "Prophecy Girl" that she had to stop taking n…
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Sean and Melanie start off this episode by describing their own prom experiences and some other fun high school highlights including class rings (a scam!) and yearbooks. They review the impressive filmography of Clea DuVall (who played Marcie in this episode) and discuss a few times in their own lives when they felt invisible. During discussion of …
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We're 10 episodes in! In this one, Melanie and Sean explore their childhood nightmares (one of Sean's continues the puppet theme from last episodes) and discuss common fears and phobias. There's several good tidbits that will be useful at your next trivia game! During discussion of the Buffy episode "Nightmares", Melanie asks who is responsible for…
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In this episode, Sean and Melanie discuss their own talent show experiences and moments on stage, including tap dancing to Wham and playing commercial jingles live. There's discussions about their favorite puppets (spanning decades from the 50s to today) and a lot of random bursting into song. While walking through the Buffy episode "The Puppet Sho…
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This episode deals with several technological firsts - the first computers Melanie and Sean ever owned, first times on the internet, and first email addresses. It's also the first time a scene in Buffy made Melanie pause the show and walk away for 5 minutes! While analyzing the Buffy episode "I Robot, You Jane" Sean and Melanie question the sudden …
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In which Katya gives Hannah a call to tell her long covid/christmas-themed jokes. We want to hear about your experiences! What do you do with your bounded energy? Email: boundedenergy@gmail.com Twitter/Instagram: boundedenergy Transcripts available on our website: www.boundedenergy.co.uk Theme Song: Harry Gould Artwork: Ellie Atkinson…
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This episode of The Sunnydale Diaries has it all! Sean and Melanie discuss their first loves, then jump into Buffy episode 7 - "Angel". There's dodging, there's parrying, there's fumigation parties, there's barbecue forks and there's a very emotionally vulnerable Master. Sean struggles with the inaccuracy of the medical aspects of this episode, and…
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In which Hannah shares her remarkably thorough period emergency kit (parents of teenage girls take note) and describes how covid turned her periods upside down (and inside out and all over the place) Katya listens in sympathetic horror. We want to hear about your experiences! What do you do with your bounded energy? Email: boundedenergy@gmail.com T…
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Melanie and Sean start this episode off on a serious note, discussing the xenophobia in the portrayal of African and Maori mythology present in the Buffy episode "The Pack". They share their experience with bullying in middle and high school before moving on to the more lighthearted topic of school spirit (which involves Melanie in a penguin costum…
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Episode 5 - Emily Dickinson, Pork and Beans, and Crimping Irons (Never Kill a Boy on the First Date)
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It's always fun when Melanie gets to do her "It was the 90s!" jingle more than once and that happens in this week's episode! Melanie and Sean describe their first dates (both memorable and not so memorable) then review the Buffy episode "Never Kill a Boy on the First Date." Melanie questions if the Master is really a threat to Sunnydale and what ki…
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Since the Buffy episode "Teacher's Pet" focuses on a new teacher at Sunnydale High, Melanie and Sean discuss teachers from their past: teachers who had an impact, teachers they had a crush on, and for which teachers they still hold a grudge. They also question the existence of school permanent records (has anyone actually seen theirs?) Examination …
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Episode 3 of "The Sunnydale Diaries" is here and all about witches! Melanie and Sean review the infamous cherries scene from "The Witches of Eastwick," the unforgettable "Top That" rap from "Teen Witch," and the eerie room of heads in "Return to Oz." While examining the Buffy episode "The Witch", Melanie shares her not-so-fond memories of driver's …
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In which Hannah & Katya discuss the dreaded word 'progress' and Hannah gets a little nerdy! If you're interested, you can read Katya's article in Cosmopolitan here: https://www.cosmopolitan.com/uk/body/health/a44283736/long-covid-recovery/ We want to hear about your experiences! What do you do with your bounded energy? Email: boundedenergy@gmail.co…
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We made it to a second episode! Before discussing The Harvest, Sean and Melanie discuss their exposure to vampires in books, movies and television - everything from Once Bitten to Blade. Sean mentions his potential family connection to one of the stars of Interview with the Vampire and Melanie describes how she likes her vampires - sexy. While reca…
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In this first episode, Sean and Melanie discuss their previous exposure to Buffy, what they were doing when the show first aired, and do a deep dive into the episode Welcome to the Hellmouth. There's some falling into IMDB rabbit holes, questioning of 90s slang, and Melanie provides an interesting link between Buffy and the song Hug a Turtle. Send …
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