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Investigating AngelSeries Wrap UpSarah and Lea answer listener questions, discuss their thoughts on season five and the series as a whole, and reflect on their podcast journey.
2025-07-091h 14
Investigating AngelS5. Ep12. You're WelcomeCordelia must help Angel rediscover his conviction to be a hero; security is sent to keep an eye on Eve, but it is her partner who is plotting Angel's demise.
2025-04-241h 36
Investigating AngelS5. Ep11. DamageAngel learns that a girl with a tortured past is a vampire slayer; Andrew arrives with surprising information about Buffy; Spike thinks he can prove he is destined to be the vampire champion.
2025-04-171h 31
Investigating AngelS5. Ep10. Soul PurposeA mystery man approaches Spike to claim responsibility for making him corporeal and offers to guide him in his quest to overthrow Angel.
2025-04-101h 19
Investigating AngelS5. Ep9. Harm's WayHarmony is desperate to find out who framed her for the murder of a demon rights activist who was mediating an important truce between warring tribes on Angel's behalf.
2025-04-031h 33
Investigating AngelS5. Ep8. DestinyThe gang learns that the existence of two living vampire heroes with souls has created chaos in the world; the history of Angel and Spike's relationship with Drusilla is played out in flashbacks.
2025-03-271h 48
Investigating AngelS5. Ep7. LineageCyborg assassins attack the firm looking for a magical device that will give them control over Angel, and Wesley's estranged father arrives to evaluate his son for possible acceptance into the council.
2025-03-201h 35
Investigating AngelS5. Ep6. The Cautionary Tale of Numero CincoAngel must track down a retired wrestler to help him defeat an ancient Aztec warrior who emerges every 50 years to devour the heart of a hero.
2025-03-131h 19
Investigating AngelS5. Ep5. Life of The PartyAngel and the gang investigate after Lorne's Halloween party becomes horrifying with guests behaving strangely and out of character.
2025-03-061h 31
Investigating AngelS5. Ep4. Hell BoundSpectral forces threaten to send Spike to hell, loosening his weak grip on reality and causing encounters with ghostly apparitions.
2025-02-271h 19
Investigating AngelS5. Ep3. UnleashedAngel tries to shield a female werewolf from evil restaurateurs who want to serve her up on a platter as a delicacy.
2025-02-201h 05
Investigating AngelS5. Ep2. Just RewardsSpike materializes as a ghost in Angel's office through the magic of an amulet; Angel tries to stop one of his clients from using human bodies as vessels for demon spirits.
2025-02-131h 17
Investigating AngelS5. Ep1. ConvictionAngel and the gang's first legal case involves representing an evil client who is threatening to destroy Los Angeles. Join Sarah and Lea as they discuss the new characters introduced to the show, the gang settling into Wolfram and Hart, and some behind the scenes trivia about the season.
2025-02-041h 38
Investigating AngelSeason 4 RecapJoin Sarah and Lea as they answer listeners' questions and comments and discuss their feelings on Season 4 of Angel.
2024-12-191h 35
Investigating AngelS4. Ep22. HomeAngel and the others are presented with an opportunity to take over Wolfram & Hart and learn the firm's secrets, and Angel seizes upon a chance to change his son's future. Join Sarah and Lea as they discuss the gang's motivations for joining Wolfram and Hart, whether it's ultimately a good idea or not, and the executive decision that Angel makes.
2024-12-121h 28
Investigating AngelS4. Ep20/21. Sacrifice/Peace OutThe gang try to escape from Jasmine's followers by taking to the sewers, but there Wesley is captured by a big bug with some useful information. Then, Angel tries to find proof his son wasn't simply a vessel designed to bring the evil Jasmine into the world and Connor embarks on a search for Cordelia. Join Sarah and Lea as they discuss Connor's breaking point, Angel and Connor's tragic relationship, and Jasmine's ultimate plan.
2024-12-051h 56
Investigating AngelS4. Ep18/19. Shiny Happy People/The Magic BulletJasmine, who was born to Cordelia, has the ability to turn everyone she meets into a loyal disciple, and Fred has the ability to see past Jasmine's radiant beauty. Then, Fred is on the run. When she comes back, she tries to kill the monster but instead hits Angel with a bullet. After having come into contact with Jasmine's blood, he can now see too. Joins Sarah and Lea as they discuss The Cult of Jasmine, Fred's seperation from the group, and the importance of choice.
2024-11-281h 54
Investigating AngelS4. Ep16/17. Players/Inside OutAngel and the gang try to find out as much as they can about Cordelia's mysterious pregnancy; Gwen Raiden enlists Gunn's help to crash a black-tie affair and rescue a kidnapped girl. Then, Angel forces a demon (guest star David Denman) to tell him why Cordelia has turned to the dark side. Julie Benz also guest stars. Joins Sarah, Lea, and Jim, as they discuss the big reveal that Cordelia is behind everything, Darla's return, and the implication that Jasmine's plan has been in the works for years.
2024-11-212h 01
Investigating AngelS4. Ep15. Orpheus Ft. Prophecy Girls PodcastIn a fight with Faith, Angelus is tricked and captured. Before she bit Angelus, Faith had injected herself with a drug that caused them to fall into a coma. Willow comes to the rescue. Joins Sarah, Lea, Steph, and Kara as they discuss Willow's appearance, Angel vs. Angelus and culpapility, and Faith's journey across the Buffyverse.
2024-11-142h 07
Investigating AngelS4. Ep13/14. Salvage/Release Ft. Naj ReactionsWesley frees Faith from prison and takes her to Los Angeles to help capture Angelus; the Beast's master plan is revealed. Then, As Faith and Angel continue their battle, the voice of the Beast's master invades Angel's mind. Join Sarah, Lea, and guest host Naj, as they discuss Faith, Faith, and some more Faith.
2024-11-062h 05
Investigating AngelS4. Ep12. CalvaryAngel's soul is missing, Lilah returns, the Beast has a boss, Fred and Gunn break up, someone dies, and someone betrays everyone. Join Sarah, Leah and guest, Jim as they discuss the many different meanings of "Calvary", the end of Fred and Gunn, and our feelings on the major reveal.
2024-10-311h 26
Investigating AngelS4. Ep11. SoullessThe gang tries interrogating Angelus to find out how to kill the beast, but find out nothing, except that Angel's soul has been stolen. Join Sarah and Lea as they discuss the Angel Investigations group's fractured dynamics, the difference between Angelus in this season and Angelus in Buffy season 2, and the secrets that get revealed.
2024-10-241h 05
Investigating AngelS4. Ep9/10. Long Day's Journey/AwakeningThe gang learns that the answer to stopping the Beast is in their midst, and Angel and Gwen discover that the Beast is planning to turn the world into a demon playground. Then, the gang resolves to bring forth Angel's evil alter ego, Angelus, and they know that only a moment of pure happiness will spur this transformation. Join Sarah and Lea as they discuss Angel's fantasy, the return of Angelus, and the Beast's plan.
2024-10-172h 05
Investigating AngelS4. Ep7/8. Apocalypse, Nowish/Habeas CorpsesThe beast Cordelia saw in her vision returns--and the Apocalypse begins. Then, Connor gets locked inside Wolfram and Hart with the big bad doomsday beast, who turns the legal firm's staff into an army of zombies. Join Sarah, Lea, and Becoming Buffy co-host, Leah as they discuss the worst plot point of the entire Buffyverse, the fall out, and everything in between!
2024-10-101h 44
Investigating AngelS4. Ep6. Spin the BottleIn an attempt to get Cordelia's memories back, Lorne accidentally puts the team under a mystical spell that makes them all believe they are teenagers again. Join Sarah, Lea and guest, Jim as they discuss Lorne's role as the host, the episode's purpose (intentional or otherwise), and how this episode differs from "Tabula Rasa."
2024-10-031h 54
Investigating AngelS4. Ep5. Supersymmetry
A portal opens at the symposium where Fred is speaking on her recently published physics article, and she comes face to face with a former professor's dark secret. Join Sarah and Lea as they discuss Fred's vengeance, Gunn's choice, and Wesley's role in this episode.
2024-09-261h 33
Investigating AngelS4. Ep4. Slouching Toward BethlehemCordelia returns, but she has no memory of who she is or that Angel is a vampire, so everyone tries to keep their demon-hunting business a secret, and Connor assumes the role of Cordelia's protector after saving her from a demon. Join Sarah and Lea as they discuss Angel's increasingly problematic behavior, Cordelia's memory loss, and Connor's role in all this.
2024-09-191h 12
Investigating AngelS4. Ep2/3. Groundstate/The House Always WinsAngel, Fred and Gunn run into a cat burglar while trying to steal a mystical antique that can locate lost souls across dimensions. Then, while in Las Vegas, Angel discovers that Lorne is being coerced by a casino owner to steal the significant destinies of patrons to sell on the black market. Join Sarah, Lea, and Kat, as they discuss Angel's problematic motivations, why Wesley and Lilah's affair works, and how Gwen is trying to find someone to match her freak.
2024-09-121h 49
Investigating AngelS4. Ep1. Deep DownFred and Gunn frantically hunt for clues to their friends' whereabouts, the only eyewitness to Angel's plight is murdered, and an unlikely person rescues Angel. Join Sarah and Lea as they discuss the major behind the scenes changes, Angel's summer, The New Wesley, and the themes being set up for this season.
2024-09-051h 36
Investigating AngelSeason Three RecapWhat would we change about this season? What was our favorite episode? Join Sarah and Lea as they answer listeners' questions and comments and discuss their feelings on season 3 of Angel.
2024-06-271h 15
Investigating AngelS3. Ep21/22. Benediction/TomorrowFollowing a violent reunion with his now teenage son, Angel battles vampires with Connor at his side, and Fred and Gunn try to divert Connor to allow Angel to confront Holtz for having stolen his son. An enraged Connor seeks revenge against his father for murder, as Cordelia receives an otherworldly message concerning her destiny. Join Sarah, Lea, and guest Host Sabrina, as they discuss Angel and Connor's relationshop, Holtz's ultimate plan, and Cordelia's higher calling.
2024-06-201h 55
Investigating AngelS3. Ep19/20. The Price/A New WorldAngel pays a price for using black magic to retrieve his son when the hotel becomes infected with deadly sluglike creatures. Angel is reunited with his son, who returns from another dimension as a teenage warrior hellbent on exacting vengeance from his dad for his evil past. Join Sarah and Lea as they discuss when actions have consequences and Connor's return to Angel as a teenager raised in another dimension.
2024-06-131h 41
Investigating AngelS3. Ep18. Double or NothingWhen a demon Gunn once sold his soul to comes to collect on the debt, Angel, Fred and Cordelia help to save him. Join Sarah and Lea as they discuss Angel's grief, Gunn's reasons for selling his soul for a truck, and Wesley's isolation from the group.
2024-06-061h 11
Investigating AngelS3. Ep17. ForgivingConjuring dark magic, Angel seeks revenge on Wesley for kidnapping his son and giving the boy to their enemies. Join Sarah, Lea, and Alexandra as they discuss who is really at fault in this situation, Angel's revenge on Wesley, and Sahjan's reveal about Connor.
2024-05-301h 45
Investigating AngelS3. Ep16. Sleep TightWhile Angel is distracted by the revelation that he's been fed his infant son's blood, Wesley conspires to kidnap Connor--and nothing is ever the same again. Join Sarah, Lea, and Rob as they discuss motivation, manipulation, and what happens when you become the thing you hate.
2024-05-231h 35
Investigating AngelS3. Ep15. LoyaltyWesley investigates the validity of the prophecy, Fred and Gunn check out a vamp nest, and Holtz begins the next phase of his attack on Angel. Join Sarah and Lea as they discuss the comparisons between Angel's arc in season 2 and Wesley's dilemma, the dangers of isolation, and how Wesley's Watcher roots shape his view of the world.
2024-05-161h 36
Investigating AngelS3. Ep14. CoupletAngel becomes jealous and feels a bit isolated after Groosalugg saves the gang and is reunited with Cordelia. Join Sarah and Lea as they discuss love triangles (again), the Angel and Cordelia (attempted?) romance, and grown men acting like big babies.
2024-05-091h 25
Investigating AngelS3. Ep13. Waiting in the Wings Ft. Prophecy Girls PodcastAngel and his friends attend a ballet, where Angel realizes he saw the exact same dancers on stage over a hundred years ago. Joins Sarah, Lea, Steph, and Kara as they discuss love triangles, ballet, and high school musical.
2024-05-022h 22
Investigating AngelS3. Ep12. ProviderStress over finances leads to a lapse in Angel's judgment as the gang finds themselves spread too thin. Join Sarah, Lea, and Rob as they discuss the (spicy?!) Holtz and Justine scenes, the weird, out-of-character role reversal for Cordelia and Angel, and the absolute pointlessness of this episode.
2024-04-251h 15
Investigating AngelS3. Ep11. BirthdayCordelia learns that her visions will kill her unless she goes back in time and chooses a different path in life--one that doesn't involve Angel. Join Sarah, Lea, and Jim, as they discuss Cordelia's arc, whether the Cordyverse is realistic, and what effects this episode has on the rest of the series.
2024-04-181h 53
Investigating AngelS3. Ep10. DadAngel copes with fatherhood while protecting his son from the trials and tribulations of the demon underworld. Join Sarah, Lea, and Abby, as they discuss Angel's first few hours of fatherhood, the complexities of vampire being a parent to a human child, and setting boundaries with your loved ones when you have a newborn baby.
2024-04-111h 21
Investigating AngelS3. Ep9. LullabyHoltz closes in as Darla and Angel prepare for the birth of their son. Join Sarah, Lea, and Naj as they discuss the parallels between Holtz and Angel, Darla's arc, and whether or not her sacrifice is an example of the "women in refridgerator's" trope.
2024-04-041h 24
Investigating AngelS3. Ep8. QuickeningAs the team attempts to figure out what kind of baby Darla is having, Wolfram and Hart, Holtz, and every demon cult on the earth prepares to kidnap the child. Join Sarah, Lea, and guest Naj as they discuss Holtz's inability to move forward, how the episode holds your attention despite the poor set up from the season, and what we think Holtz's McDonald's order would be.
2024-03-281h 18
Investigating AngelS3. Ep7. OffspringAngel wrestles with whether to destroy the demon seed spawned the night he had sex with Darla, and the gang finds a prophecy that predicts the coming of a great evil and the ruination of humankind. Join Sarah and Lea as they discuss prophecies, destiny, and Angel finding out he's about to become a father.
2024-03-211h 25
Investigating AngelS3. Ep6. Billy"Here comes a consequence, consequence, consequence..." Angel investigates a string of violent attacks on women, only to discover that the perpetrator is the man he rescued from another dimension. Join Sarah, Lea and Kirsten as they discuss Angel's responsibility, female agency, and the show's take on mysogyny.
2024-03-141h 28
Investigating AngelS3. Ep5. FredlessAngel deploys his investigative skills to find a missing Fred who goes on the lam after her parents show up in Los Angeles to bring her home. Join Sarah and Lea as they discuss Fred becoming an official member of the Angel Investigations Team, parents (or lack of) in the Buffyverse, and what could have possibly happened during the off screen meeting between Buffy and Angel.
2024-03-071h 20
Investigating AngelS3. Ep4. Carpe NoctumAn old man swaps places with Angel and secures eternal life as a boyishly handsome, albeit bloodthirsty, vampire in Los Angeles, and Angel is literally dying to get his body back. Join Sarah and Lea as they discuss body swapping, old man Angel, and all the cringe.
2024-02-291h 06
Investigating AngelS3. Ep3. That Old Gang of MineWhen Gunn's values are called into question, he must choose between Angel Investigations and his old crew. Join Sarah and Lea as they discuss the implications of Gunn's choice, the growth in confidence of Wesley's leadership, and the delicious tension between Angel's demon and his humanity.
2024-02-221h 11
Investigating AngelS3. Ep2. That Vision ThingAngel must align himself with the dark side to prevent a psychic hacker from killing Cordelia with visions that are leaving her burnt and scaly. Join Sarah and Lea as they discuss Cordelia's worsening visions, Skipp's introduction, and Angel's questionable decision making skills in this episode.
2024-02-151h 06
Investigating AngelS3. Ep1. HeartthrobAs Angel mourns Buffy's death, he battles a lovelorn vampire seeking revenge for the death of his beloved, who was killed by Angel. Join Sarah, Lea and guest Bri, as they discuss how Angel is dealing with Buffy's death, the behind the scenes changes that took place this season, and the shocking reveal of Darla's pregnancy at the end of the episode.
2024-02-081h 48
Investigating AngelSeason Two RecapAnother season in the books! Join Sarah and Lea as they discuss Season 2, answer some questions that you all submitted, and talk about things to come (Warning: SPOILERS!).
2024-02-0157 min
Investigating AngelS2. Ep 21/22. Through the Looking Glass/There's No Place Like Plrtz GlrbAfter being sentenced to death in a demon dimension, Angel and the guys are brought before Her Royal Highness Cordelia. Angel tries to quell his inner beast, while Cordelia learns that as princess she must mate with a demon, and Wesley and Gunn lead a rebellion against the throne. Join Sarah, Lea, Najae, as they discuss the good, the bad, and the cringey of the final two episodes of the Pylea Arc.
2024-01-251h 49
Investigating AngelS2. Ep20. Over The RainbowCordelia is transported to a dimension where humans are sold into slavery by demons, and the others follow only to be mobbed by angry villagers. Joins Sarah, Lea, and guest host Hannah, as they discuss the strange world of Pylea, interdimensional travel, and plans that don't really make any sense.
2024-01-181h 07
Investigating AngelS2. Ep19. BelongingA magic portal from another world brings a nasty demon--and the Host's cousin--to Los Angeles. Join Sarah and Lea as they discuss portals, Angel's new personality, and Lorne's backstory.
2024-01-111h 19
Investigating Angel"Dead End" Table Read Ft. Prophecy Girls & Naj ReactionsSteph and Kara from Prophecy Girls Podcast, as well as Naj of NajReactions, join Sarah and Lea to bring you a bonus Christmas episode full of sexual tension, sassy narration, and loads of Brads, Joe's and Allen's.
2023-12-251h 02
Investigating AngelS2. Ep18. Dead EndAngel and Lindsey must grudgingly work together when Cordelia's disturbing vision leads the gang to a grotesque Wolfram & Hart body shop where parts are harvested from live humans. Join Sarah and Lea as they discuss Lindsey's exit from the show, whether he can be redeemed, and what the futute may hold for him. We'll miss you, Lindsey! (for now...)
2023-11-301h 18
Investigating AngelS2. Ep17. Disharmony Ft. Prophecy Girls PodcastCordelia's featherbrained friend-turned-vampire, Harmony, turns up in Los Angeles to help Angel's crew infiltrate a vampire pyramid scam. Joins Sarah and Lea, with guest hosts Steph and Kara from Prophecy Girls Podcast, as they discuss Harmony's uniqueness as a vampire, Cordelia's growth, and Angel being on his best behaviour!
2023-11-231h 25
Investigating AngelS2. Ep16. EpiphanyAngel wakes up with newfound clarity and perspective after a night with Darla, while Cordy, Wes, and Gunn find themselves in danger with a three-eyed demon. Join Sarah and Lea as they discuss Angel's turn for the better, Darla and Angel's dynamic and the parallels to Buffy, and Lindsey's turn as an angry cowboy.
2023-11-161h 24
Investigating AngelS2. Ep15. RepriseOn the eve of a 75-year review at Wolfram and Hart, Angel seeks a magic ring that will take him to hell to look for the firm's "senior partners. Join Sarah, Lea, and guest host Scribes, as they discuss existentialism, Angel hitting rock bottom, and whether Angel was trying to lose his soul or not.
2023-11-091h 54
Investigating AngelS2. Ep14. The Thin Dead LineAnne enlists Gunn's help at the shelter, while Angel covertly investigates zombie cops with Kate. Join Sarah and Lea as they discuss the Black History behind the Zombie trope, the comparisons between Gunn and Angel, and how they are so over the beige Angel arc!
2023-11-021h 20
Investigating AngelS2. Ep13. Happy AnniversaryAngel and Lorne must stop a man who wishes to stop time itself after he learns his girlfriend is about to break up with him. Meanwhile, Wesley, Gunn, and Cordelia attempt to find clients for their new detective agency without Angel. Join Sarah and Lea as they discuss the absolute joy that is Lorne, how it's really nice to see Angel talking to someone about his feelings in a judgement free space, and how icky the plot of this episode really is.
2023-10-261h 17
Investigating AngelS2. Ep12. Blood Money Wolfram and Hart are sponsoring a fund raising benefit for a local teen shelter. Angel is suspicious of their motives and starts investigating. Meanwhile, Wes, Gunn and Cordy work to establish their own detective business. Join Sarah and Lea as they discuss the return of Anne, Buffy's presence in the show, and Angel's decades long rivalry with Boone.
2023-10-191h 25
Investigating AngelS2. Ep11. Redefinition After firing Cordelia, Gunn and Wesley, Angel trains for a showdown with Darla and Drusilla while the others decide what to do with their lives. Join Sarah and Lea as they discuss how all the characters are redefining themselves in this new chapter of their story, but most importanly, tune in to hear them roast the ever living crap out of Angel and his dramatic voiceovers.
2023-10-121h 26
Investigating AngelS2. Ep10. ReunionAngel attempts to stop Dru and Darla from killing more people, leading to a fateful moment in a wine cellar. Join Sarah, Lea, and guest Najae as they discuss existential despair, loss of autonomy, and whether or not Angel's actions were justified.
2023-10-051h 50
Investigating AngelS2. Ep9. The TrialIn an attempt to save Darla's life, Angel must undergo three separate challenges that no one has ever survived. Join Sarah and Lea as they discuss Darla's heartwrenching breakthrough, how Angel does have a positive impact on the world (even if he doesn't think so), and the increasingly convoluted Fanged Four family tree.
2023-09-281h 34
Investigating AngelS2. Ep8. The Shroud of Rahmon Posing as a hip Vegas vampire, Angel infiltrates a gang of thieves bent on stealing a supernatural shroud housed in a museum vault. Join Sarah and Lea as they...try to figure out what exactly is going on in this episode about the shroud of a guy named Rahmon.
2023-09-211h 04
Investigating AngelS2. Ep7. Darla Angel is desperate to rescue Darla from the clutches of Wolfram & Hart. Flashbacks reveal what a dangerous and powerful relationship they shared as history weirdly seems to be repeating itself. Join Sarah and Lea as they discuss Darla's origin story, what it really means to have a soul, and how this episode crosses over with the BTVS episode "Fool for Love".
2023-09-141h 50
Investigating AngelS2. Ep6. Guise Will Be Guise Angel meets with a swami to end his obsession with Darla. Meanwhile, Wesley assumes Angel's identity and plays bodyguard to a businessman's daughter. Join Sarah and Lea as they discuss Angel's phoney 'therapy' session, Wesley's inner hero, and the absolute treasure that is Charles Gunn.
2023-09-071h 23
Investigating AngelS2. Ep5. Dear Boy Darla tries to drive Angel over the edge in hopes of getting him to embrace his dark side. Join Sarah and Lea as they discuss Darla's sinister plan and it's true nature, the ongoing internal stuggle of Angel, and more Darla and Buffy parallels.
2023-08-311h 25
Investigating AngelS2. Ep4. Untouched Angel attempts to help a girl with telekinetic powers before she falls into the hands of Wolfram and Hart. Join Sarah and Lea as they discuss the various forms of abuse being portraying in this episode, why this episode isn't skippable, and their hot takes on Cordelia's conversation with Bethany.
2023-08-241h 18
Investigating AngelS2. Ep3. First Impressions Angel encounters an amorous Darla in his dreams; Cordelia vows to protect Gunn after she experiences a vision of him in mortal danger. Join Sarah and Lea as they discuss Angel's steamy rendezvous with Darla, Cordelia and Gunn's blossoming friendship, and how first impressions can sometimes be deceiving.
2023-08-171h 04
Investigating AngelS2. Ep2. Are You Now or Have You Ever Been In the 1950's, Angel aids a woman hiding from her past in a hotel with a long history of death and mayhem. In the present, Angel hunts a demon. Join Sarah and Lea as they discuss the new home of Angel Investigations, Angel before he became the Angel we know, and the various nods to iconic films sprinkled throughout this episode.
2023-08-101h 38
Investigating AngelS2. Ep1. Judgement Misinterpreting one of Cordelia's visions, Angel tries to help a pregnant woman and accidentally kills her demon protector. Join Sarah and Lea as they discuss Angel’s desire to become human, the continued theme of redemption, and the introduction of The Host.
2023-08-031h 24
Investigating AngelSeason One RecapSeason One is in the books! Join Sarah and Lea as they answer your questions, discuss your theories, and talk about what they're most excited for in the seasons ahead.
2023-06-221h 25
Investigating AngelS1. Ep22. To Shanshu in L.A.Fed up with Angel, Wolfram & Hart call upon a scythe wielding demon to sever his connections to the Powers that Be, resulting in some serious consequences. Join Sarah, Lea, and guest Hannah as they discuss the call backs to the season premiere, the uncanny Star Wars references, and drop a hint or two of foreshadowing.
2023-06-081h 29
Investigating AngelS1. Ep21. Blind DateAsked to defend a child murderer in court, Wolfram & Hart lawyer, Lindsey, is forces to turn to Angel for help. Join Sarah and Lea as they discuss the parallels between Lindsey and Angel, the continued theme of fatherhood, and how good Lindsey looks in a suit.
2023-05-251h 17
Investigating AngelS1. Ep20. War ZoneWhile helping a billionaire save his image, Angel stumbles across a gang war between human street kids and vampires. Join Sarah and Lea as they discuss the spectacular introduction of Gunn, the interesting comparisons between him and Angel, and a special bonus conversation at the end of the episode where they discuss spoilers.
2023-05-111h 25
Investigating AngelS1. Ep19. SanctuaryHere comes a consequence, consequence, consequence...Wolfram & Hart out for blood, the Watcher's Council out to save face, and Buffy Summers, out for revenge. Join Sarah, Lea, and guest, Alexandra as they discuss Faith's acceptance of responsibility, the complexity of each character's arguments, and *that* moment between Angel and Buffy.
2023-04-271h 59
Investigating AngelS1. Ep18. Five by FiveFresh off the bus from Sunnydale, Faith the rogue vampire slayer is hired by Wolfram & Hart to kill Angel, but nothing goes as planned. Join Sarah, Lea, and the ladies from Becoming Buffy as they discuss why it is fitting that Faith's redemption happens on Angel, the delicious duo that is Lindsay and Lilah, and whether or not Faith deserved to die.
2023-04-131h 57
Investigating AngelS1. Ep17. EternityAngel plays bodyguard to a beautiful actress being targeted by an assassin, but his attraction to her proves deadly. Join Sarah, Lea, and guest host, Rob, as they discuss the misconceptions around Angel's curse, the tonal differences between the script and the episode, and how "Eternity" marked a turning point for the series.
2023-03-302h 01
Investigating AngelS1. Ep16. The RingAn investigation gone wrong finds Angel trapped in an underground fight club where demons are forced to fight to the death. Join Sarah and Lea as they discuss the show's evolution of demon morality, the introduction of sexy lawyer, Lilah Morgan, and how good Angel's arms look in that tank top.
2023-03-161h 29
Investigating AngelS1. Ep15. The ProdigalAngel's investigation into Kate's father brings up memories of his past life as a human. Join Sarah and Lea as they discuss the delicous twistedness of Darla and Angelus' relationship, the show's female coding of Angel as a character, and the way that our parents influence the voice in our head.
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2023-03-021h 50
Investigating AngelS1. Ep14. I've Got You Under My SkinStill dealing with the guilt from Doyle's death, Angel investigates the possession of a young boy, and Wesley reveals some daddy issues. Join Sarah & Lea as they discuss Wesley's tragic back story, the many insane twists of this episode, and the trauma we all still have over being forced to listen to U2 from back in the day.
2023-02-021h 42
Investigating AngelS1. Ep13. She (feat. Prophecy Girls)Cordelia's vision leads Angel to interdimensional warrior princess, Jhiera, who is on a mission to save the women from her world. Sarah & Lea are joined by Steph and Kara, hosts of Prophecy Girls, as they discuss the depiction of Asian women in media, female genital mutilation, and Steph's "ko".
2023-01-191h 52
Investigating AngelS1. Ep12. ExpectingA one-night stand leaves Cordelia pregnant with demon spawn, forcing Wesley and Angel to come up with a plan to save her. Join Sarah & Lea as they discuss the themes of family, the problem with Cordelia's lack of autonomy, and the surprising connection this episode has with the "me too" movement.
2023-01-051h 34
Investigating AngelS1. Ep11. SomnambulistAngel's past comes back to haunt him when the murders in his dreams start happening in real life. Join Sarah & Lea as they discuss Tim Minear's *ahem* spicy script writing, the parallels between Penn and Angel, and what the heck Somnambulist means!
2022-12-221h 52
Investigating AngelS1. Ep10. Parting GiftsStill reeling from the loss of Doyle, Cordelia discovers that she now has visions, while a mysterious, Rogue Demon Hunter shows up in town. Join Sarah and Lea as they discuss grief, empathy, Cordelia's character growth, and the beginning journey of one of our favorite Buffyverse characters...Wesley Wyndam-Price!
2022-12-081h 31
Investigating AngelS1. Ep9. HeroA mixed-heritage group of demons seek help from Angel Investigations, causing Doyle to finally open up about his past mistakes. Join Sarah, Lea, and guest Meghan as they discuss Glenn Quinn's exit, the importance of Doyle's sacrifice, and the impact this episode had on the show.
2022-11-171h 41
Investigating AngelS1. Ep8. IWRY Spoilers/Bloopers (feat. Becoming Buffy)The extended version of Leah's rant about the Mohra demon, Lea's least favorite Angel episode, and Randall Slavin's instagram discovery. Join the gang once again to hear everything you weren't supposed to hear in the original episode!
2022-11-1008 min
Investigating AngelS1. Ep8. I Will Remember You (feat. Becoming Buffy)A frustrated Buffy follows Angel back to Sunnydale where they are attacked by a demon that makes Angel mortal. Join Sarah, Lea, and guests Tabby and Leah as they discuss the most iconic Bangel episode ever!
2022-11-032h 12
Investigating AngelS1. Ep7. The Bachelor PartyDoyle's past comes knocking, forcing him to face the ramifications of not accepting his demon side. Join Sarah & Lea as they discuss Cordelia's growth, the show's questionable recycling of actors, and the not-so-subtle parallels between Doyle/Harriet and Buffy/Angel.
2022-10-201h 33
Investigating AngelS1. Ep6. Sense and SensitivityHot-headed Kate decides to work out her daddy issues while on the job, landing her in a sensitivity training class that works a little too well. Join Sarah & Lea as they discuss Kate's surprising character development, Angel's propensity towards Hawaiian shirts as disguises, and the show's questionable name choices for characters (Trevor? Herb Saunders? Lloyd?).
2022-10-061h 44
Investigating AngelS1. Ep5. Rm w/a VuDoyle is targeted by debt collectors while Cordelia's new apartment is haunted by a dangerous ghost. Join Sarah & Lea as they discuss the abundance of shirtless Angel scenes, the insights into Doyle's backstory...and the disappointing lack of depth for Cordelia's character.
2022-09-221h 47
Investigating AngelS1. Ep4. I Fall to PiecesDoyle's vision leads the gang to Melissa, a woman stalked by a creepy doctor who is able to detach his limbs. Join Sarah & Lea as they discuss the ethics of Angel charging victims, whether or not Cordelia is into Doyle, and the comparisons between Angelus and Ronald.
2022-09-081h 32
Investigating AngelS1. Ep3. In the DarkFresh from a Buffy butt-kicking, Spike follows Oz from Sunnydale as he brings Angel the gem of Amara. Join Sarah, Lea, & guest Crissy as they discuss Angel's purpose, James Marsters' lifts, and how this episode relates to Buffy episode, "The Harsh Light of Day."
2022-08-251h 25
Investigating AngelS1. Ep2. Lonely HeartDoyle's vision leads the gang to the depressing bar D'Oblique, where a demon kills lonely singles seeking connection. Join Sarah & Lea as they discuss the original script, their thoughts on Kate, and whether or not Channing Tatum is hot.
2022-08-111h 24
Investigating AngelS1. Ep1. City of...Lonely, and still not over Buffy (or her blood!), Angel is approached by half human/half demon hybrid Doyle, who claims to have visions from the mysterious powers-that-be. Oh, and Cordelia is in danger, once again. Join Sarah and Lea as they discuss the epic first episode of Angel the Series.
2022-06-301h 30
Investigating AngelS1. Ep0. Introducing AngelWhy give Angel a spin off? Who were the cast and crew behind this popular TV show? And how does the music inform the viewer of Angel's role in his universe? Join Sarah & Lea as they discuss the making of Angel the Series.
2022-06-161h 10
Becoming BuffyS3. Ep20. The Prom (Spoiler Free)It's prom time and someone has trained hellhounds to target people in formal wear. Join Sarah, Tabby, Leah, and guest Lea Nasrallah as they discuss one of the most beloved episodes in the Buffy fandom.
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