Hellmouth Podcast

To Finish up Buffy premiere month, we’re giving the last origin story to Bryan – leader of the mighty Hellmouth Empire.

How did you first get into Buffy?

I was introduced to Buffy by my wife. Season 7 had just finished airing on television. We were at Barnes & Noble one night (shameless sponsor plug) and she saw that they had season 1 on DVD. She had seen much of the early seasons on TV thought I might like the show. The first night I think we watched the first 6 episodes. After the episode ‘Witch’ I was hooked. We spent the next few weeks plowing through the series 4-6 episodes at a time. Then we finished season 6 and we had to wait a month until season 7 was released on DVD. That was the longest four weeks… it was brutal. When they finally released season 7 on DVD I watched the entire season in about 3 or 4 days.

Is there a particular episode that has special meaning for you?

I think one of the episodes for me that is so powerful is in the season 2 finale when Buffy kills Angel. It doesn’t necessarily hold special meaning for me, but that ultimate sacrifice for the sake of others is incredibly powerful.

What do you think you’ve learned/taken away from the show?

One of the biggest things I take away from the show is this, Having super-powers is not what makes a hero. Being willing to stand up against evil in any form, whether you have super-powers or not, simply because it has to be done; that’s what makes a hero.

Who is your favorite Scooby and why?

My favorite Scooby changes with every season. If you want more details than that then you will have to listen to the podcast…

Thanks Bryan! Cheers Scoobies!