Angel On Top

In the Season 2 finale of Angel, the team at Angel Investigations have to find the portal to get back to LA before Groosalugg slays Angel and Cordelia's powers are transferred, or before someone has to try one of Fred's bark enchiladas. Harsh barley! 

This week we are also beyond excited to welcome LaToya Ferguson as the incoming host for Season 3 of Angel on Top, but also as our guest for this episode! You can follow LaToya at @lafergs on Twitter. Follow us @angelontopcast or join our Patreon on patreon.com/angelontopcast. 

After two seasons, Britt and Laura bid adieu. You can follow them at @britt27ash and @la_wa - we'll miss you! 

In the parallel dimension of Pylea, everything exists in greater extremes: Cordelia's a little more queen, Angel's a little more human and a LOT more demon, and EVERYONE'S bi for Boreanaz.

This week we are also beyond excited to welcome LaToya Ferguson as the incoming host for Season 3 of Angel on Top! Follow us @angelontopcast or join our Patreon on patreon.com/angelontopcast

Cordelia and her denim jumpsuit are trapped in Pylea. It's up to the boys to find a portal to come save her. Or does Queen C need saving? Follow Brittany Ashley (@britt27ash), Laura Zak (@la_wa), Angel On Top (@angelontopcast), or join our Patreon at patreon.com/angelontopcast Black Lives Matter, and wear your masks!

Like Lorne always says: "Nothing will harsh the vibe of a killer karaoke rendition of "Superstition" more than a sanctimonious cousin dropping in from another dimension that you meant to leave behind forever!" Follow Brittany Ashley (@britt27ash), Laura Zak (@la_wa), Angel On Top (@angelontopcast), or join our Patreon at patreon.com/angelontopcast Black Lives Matter, and wear your masks!

When Lindsey acquires a new evil hand (yeah, you read that right), he's torn between Wolfram & Hart and his... own... heart. Listen to find out! Follow Brittany Ashley (@britt27ash), Laura Zak (@la_wa), Angel On Top (@angelontopcast), or join our Patreon at patreon.com/angelontopcast But most importantly: STAY SAFE OUT THERE!

The Cordette everyone loves to hate has come to Los Angeles ready to put the 'harm' in Harmony. Is she gay or just a blood-sucking demon? Listen to find out! Follow Brittany Ashley (@britt27ash), Laura Zak (@la_wa), Angel On Top (@angelontopcast), or join our Patreon at patreon.com/angelontopcast But most importantly: STAY SAFE OUT THERE!

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You all won't believe this, but Angel had an epiphany. But to be fair, most of us would have an epiphany after sleeping with Darla. You can follow Brittany Ashley (@britt27ash), Laura Zak (@la_wa), Angel On Top (@angelontopcast), or join our Patreon at patreon.com/angelontopcast But most importantly: STAY HOME!

Surprise, Reprise! Angel's obsession with Wolfram & Hart leads him to the troubling discovery that hell is a place on earth. And Darla finally gets something she thinks she wants... You can follow Brittany Ashley (@britt27ash), Laura Zak (@la_wa), Angel On Top (@angelontopcast), or join our Patreon at patreon.com/angelontopcast But most importantly: STAY HOME!

Zombie cops? Stephanie Eye Head? Kate wearing mousse?! What has the world come to! You can follow Brittany Ashley (@britt27ash), Laura Zak (@la_wa), Angel On Top (@angelontopcast), or join our Patreon at patreon.com/angelontopcast But most importantly: STAY HOME!

Pandemic or not, we talk about Angel and Lorne stopping a science whiz from causing the apocalypse with sex stuff. We will all persevere, and we love you! You can follow Brittany Ashley (@britt27ash), Laura Zak (@la_wa), Angel On Top (@angelontopcast), or join our Patreon at patreon.com/angelontopcast But most importantly: STAY HOME!

Angel stalking an emotionally vulnerable blonde woman? You don't say! When Wolfram and Hart throw a batshit Western-themed charity event, Angel wants to expose their corrupt ways. You can follow Brittany Ashley (@britt27ash), Laura Zak (@la_wa), Angel On Top (@angelontopcast), or join our Patreon at patreon.com/angelontopcast 

Fave celeb couple Dar-silla makes trouble for Los Angeles but unfortunately for them, they're being followed by Angel... I mean Angelus... I mean, wait, who is this guy? At least Cordy, Gunn, and Wes have the power of song to fall back on when their boss goes rogue. You can follow Brittany Ashley (@britt27ash), Laura Zak (@la_wa), Angel On Top (@angelontopcast), or join our Patreon at patreon.com/angelontopcast 

When Darla and Drusilla have a girls night out, Angel has to track down his daughter and mom, I mean ex-girlfriend and former muse, I mean... ugh, nevermind. We're joined by special guest and TV expert, LaToya Ferguson (@lafergs). You can follow Brittany Ashley (@britt27ash), Laura Zak (@la_wa), Angel On Top (@angelontopcast), or join our Patreon at patreon.com/angelontopcast.

What would Angel do to save Darla? More like what WOULDN'T he do?? With a fresh soul on the line, the stakes have never been higher. You can follow Brittany Ashley (@britt27ash), Laura Zak (@la_wa), Angel On Top (@angelontopcast), or join our Patreon at patreon.com/angelontopcast.

Actor Angel gets mixed up in a museum heist (classic!), Kate (the daughter of the father, Trevor) has simply had enough and Cordelia got a questionable haircut. This episode is a wild ride, my friends. You can follow Brittany Ashley (@britt27ash), Laura Zak (@la_wa), Angel On Top (@angelontopcast), or join our Patreon at patreon.com/angelontopcast.

CROSSOVER EPISODE ALERT! Special Guest Kristin Russo of "Buffering The Vampire Slayer" joins hosts Brittany and Laura as we go on a *wild* journey through Darla and Angel/Angelus' relationship. You can follow "Angel on Top" @angelontopcast on Twitter and Instagram, or go to angelontop.com for all things Toppy and Angel. 

Wesley throws on a trench coat and gets... hot? Angel goes to Ojai to get therapy from a Midwestern dad! Dads are up to their same daughter-chastity-guarding nonsense! You can follow Brittany Ashley (@britt27ash), Laura Zak (@la_wa), Angel On Top (@angelontopcast), or join our Patreon at patreon.com/angelontopcast.

When Angel discovers that Darla is alive (and human!), he will stop at nothing to drag her into the former convent turned water plant to get some answers! Also, Kate sucks. You can follow Brittany Ashley (@britt27ash), Laura Zak (@la_wa), Angel On Top (@angelontopcast), or join our Patreon at patreon.com/angelontopcast.

This episode in Los Angeles, it's Angel Investigations versus THE PATRIARCHY when Angel tries to shield a powerful young woman with a traumatizing past from the greedy clutches of Wolfram & Hart. Also, apparently Lilah speaks at high schools? You can follow Brittany Ashley (@britt27ash), Laura Zak (@la_wa), Angel On Top (@angelontopcast), or join our Patreon at patreon.com/angelontopcast.

When Cordelia has a vision that Gunn is in trouble, the tension between them could be cut with an axe! Like the axe that struck Gunn's friend's head and he was just... fine? And where's Angel this whole time? In a horny dream-verse with his deceased sire, Darla. Classic! You can follow Brittany Ashley (@britt27ash) and Laura Zak (@la_wa), or Angel On Top @angelontopcast and join our Patreon at patreon.com/angelontopcast.

Angel takes on a paranoia demon in a hotel from his past that quite honestly might be responsible for Brittany asking "Are you mad at me?" all the time. We learn of Angel's first savior-heartbreak, and the origins of his descent into pre-Buffy madness. You can follow Brittany Ashley (@britt27ash) and Laura Zak (@la_wa), or Angel On Top @angelontopcast and join our Patreon at patreon.com/angelontopcast.

In the Season 2 Premiere, Angel makes a big oops and kills Justina Machado's champion. Now he's got to sing Barry Manilow to figure out how to save her. It all makes sense, I promise. You can follow Brittany Ashley (@britt27ash) and Laura Zak (@la_wa), or Angel on Top @angeltopcast and join our Patreon at patreon.com/angelontopcast

In the Season 1 Finale, Wolfram & Hart and a Phantom of the Opera demon are ready to ruin Angel's life by taking out Cordelia and Wesley. Meanwhile, hosts Brittany and Laura are joined by Kristin Russo of "Buffering the Vampire Slayer" to chat about Cordelia's growth throughout the season since leaving Sunnydale. You can follow Brittany Ashley (@britt27ash) and Laura Zak (@la_wa), or Angel on Top @angeltopcast and join our Patreon for summer fun patreon.com/angelontopcast

In this sexual-tension filled episode, Lindsey McDonald takes a walk on the good side and joins forces with Angel after Wolfram & Hart pushes the limits A LITTLE TOO FAR when they sic a blind assassin on a trio of gifted children. We are Brittany Ashley (@britt27ash) and Laura Zak (@la_wa). Logo by Kristine Thune and opening song by Jenny Owen Youngs.

There's a new vampire hunter in town, which means Angel's Got A Gunn! Hosts Brittany and Laura are joined by writer and "Keep It" podcast host Ira Madison III (@ira) and have more fun than Cordelia has at Hollywood parties. Follow us @angelontopcast or become a Patreon supporter at patreon.com/angelontopcast

With Angel's help, Faith seeks redemption, but the demons, both internal and literal, won't be taken down easily. Also- Buffy's here, and is in for a rude awakening. You can find us at @angelontopcast, angelontop.com, patreon.com/angelontopcast. We are Brittany Ashley (@britt27ash), Laura Zak (@la_wa), and special guest Jenny Owen Youngs (@jennyowenyoungs) of Buffering the Vampire Slayer.

Our favorite living dead girl AKA rogue slayer Faith is in town and she's got a bone to pick with Angel. You can find us at @angelontopcast, angelontop.com, patreon.com/angelontopcast. We are Brittany Ashley (@britt27ash) and Laura Zak (la_wa), and special guest Jenny Owen Youngs (@jennyowenyoungs) of Buffering The Vampire Slayer. 

Angel gets "so LA" with his first crush on Hollywood starlet, Rebecca. With her sights set on eternal youth, her plan to coerce Angel into making her a vamp backfires in a big, bad way.

You can find us @angelontopcast, angelontop.com, and patreon.com/angelontopcast. We are Brittany Ashley (@britt27ash) and Laura Zak (@la_wa). Logo by Kristine Thune and opening song by Jenny Owen Youngs.

Demon jail? Roman Empire style fighting rings? Detective Andrews? This episode has everything! Angel becomes a prize fighter but all he really wants to fight for is FREEDOM! If you want to find out more about Angel On Top, go to angelontop.com or follow @angelontopcast. We are Brittany Ashley (@britt27ash) and Laura Zak (@la_wa). 

Angel's origin story, baby! When Kate's dad gets caught up in some shady deals, Kate and Angel rush to his aid, bringing up Angel's brutal history with his own father. If you want to find out more about Angel On Top, go to angelontop.com or follow @angelontopcast. We are Brittany Ashley (@britt27ash) and Laura Zak (@la_wa).

When an Ethros demon possesses a little boy, Angel and Wesley have to perform an exorcism to get that deem outta there! This episode includes interviews with actor Jesse James who plays Ryan Anderson (@theactorjessejames) as well as famed exorcist Rachel Stavis (@rhstavis). 

If you want to find out more about Angel On Top, you can go to angelontop.com or @angelontopcast. We are Brittany Ashley (@britt27ash) and Laura Zak (@la_wa). 

Angel helps a demon queen smash her dimension's patriarchy while they try to resist the literal heat coursing between them.

There's still time to get our new merch before the holidays! Go to angelontop.hellomerch.com We are Brittany Ashley (@britt27ash) and Laura Zak (@la_wa). Logo by Kristine Thune and theme song by Jenny Owen Youngs.

Cordelia's night out with her crush Wilson turns into a heinous morning discovery of carrying seven 8 month old demon babies. We've all been there! On Angel and Wesley's search for the demon, they discover something else along the way: They're a family!

To check out our new merch go to angelontop.hellomerch.com We are Brittany Ashley (@britt27ash) and Laura Zak (@la_wa). Logo by Kristine Thune and theme song by Jenny Owen Youngs.

Angel and the team fear that Angelus may be controlling him in his dreams, and join forces with Kate on a serial killer investigation. One of Angel's shittiest proteges from his past comes to town, and leads him to come out as a vamp to his detective crush. 

For a chance to win a signed "I Will Remember You" vinyl, take this short advertising survey: http://survey.libsyn.com/angelontop. We are Brittany Ashley (@britt27ash) and Laura Zak (@la_wa). Logo by Kristine Thune and theme song by Jenny Owen Youngs.

Post-Doyle death, Cordelia learns that he passed the visions onto her when they swapped spit. Meanwhile Angel is tracking down the demon who is targeting specific unique powers with the um, help, of Wesley. This episode features an interview with Maury Sterling who plays Barney, the empath demon. You can follow Maury @maurysterling on Twitter and Instagram. 

For a chance to win an “I Will You Remember You” vinyl signed by us & the Buffering duo, take this ad survey at https://survey.libsyn.com/angelontop. You can find us @angelontopcast, angelontop.com, and patreon.com/angelontopcast. We are Brittany Ashley (@britt27ash) and Laura Zak (@la_wa). Logo by Kristine Thune and opening song by Jenny Owen Youngs.

Doyle, Angel, & Cordelia assist a clan of mixed-race demons who are targeted for extermination by the fascist Scourge. Doyle in particular tries to atone for past regrets, and breaks all of our hearts in the process. You can find us @angelontopcast, angelontop.com, and patreon.com/angelontopcast. We are Brittany Ashley (@britt27ash) and Laura Zak (@la_wa). Logo by Kristine Thune and opening song by Jenny Owen Youngs. Original poem written by us, performed by Mikey Hawley.

Buffy visits LA to confront Angel and tell him she's ready to "forget" him. But when a demon's blood makes Angel mortal again, the two once lovers sit down and rationally come up with a plan for how to proceed... Just kidding! They have lots of sex and reignite the passionate love they never got to have. Jenny Owen Youngs of Buffering The Vampire Slayer joins us for this special crossover event. Once you've finished listening to our episode, head on over to Buffering and listen to their's! 

Song written by Jenny Owen Youngs & Kristin Russo, performed by Ben Thornewill of Jukebox the Ghost.

Poem written by us, Brittany Ashley & Laura Zak, performed by Kristin Russo. 

You can pre-order the vinyl here in our store!

You can find us at @angelontopcast, angelontop.com and patreon.com/angelontopcast. We are Brittany Ashley (@britt27ash) and Laura Zak (@la_wa).

Angel Investigations is visited by a charismatic demonologist who turns out to be Doyle's wife. When she asks for a divorce, Doyle grapples with heartache and the threat of getting his brains eaten by her new fiance.

You can find us @angelontopcast, angelontop.com, and patreon.com/angelontopcast. We are Brittany Ashley (@britt27ash) and Laura Zak (@la_wa).

Logo by Kristine Thune and opening song by Jenny Owen Youngs.

When an occult therapist comes to the LAPD, Kate uncovers her childhood trauma (Come through, character development!) But with Little Tony on the loose, Angel has to snap out of his sensitive self to help Kate. 

You can find us @angelontopcast, angelontop.com, and patreon.com/angelontopcast. We are Brittany Ashley (@britt27ash) and Laura Zak (@la_wa). 

Logo by Kristine Thune and opening song by Jenny Owen Youngs.

Cordelia moves out of her roach-infested apartment into new digs, however whoopsie it's haunted. This week, Kristin Russo (@kristinnoeline) from Buffering The Vampire Slayer (@bufferingcast) joins Brittany to chat about all things Cordy.

You can find us @angelontopcast, angelontop.com, and patreon.com/angelontopcast. We are Brittany Ashley (@britt27ash) and Laura Zak (@la_wa). 

Logo by Kristine Thune and opening song by Jenny Owen Youngs.

Angel takes on a creepy doctor who has him bested in the stalking department, and who is LITERALLY falling apart. Rigorous insights about love & life are shared by all, and Capitalist Cordy tries to get paid.

You can find us @angelontopcast, angelontop.com, and patreon.com/angelontopcast. We are Brittany Ashley (@britt27ash) and Laura Zak (@la_wa). 

Logo by Kristine Thune and opening song by Jenny Owen Youngs.

Oz comes to Los Angeles to bring the Gem of Amara to Angel, via Buffy's request. But Oz isn't the only one coming from Sunnydale: Yes, Spike is here. To honor the crossover episode, we have Jenny Owen Youngs (@jennyowenyoungs) from Buffering The Vampire Slayer on to give us the Sunnydale gossip. You can find us @angelontopcast, angelontop.com and patreon.com/angelontopcast. We are Brittany Ashley (@britt27ash) and Laura Zak (@la_wa). Logo by Kristine Thune and opening song by Jenny Owen Youngs.

Angel, Cordelia and Doyle find out that a parasitic demon is using a downtown nightclub as its hunting ground for lonely people. Though Angel is looking to rescue women, he finds one damsel that isn't distressed but super self-depreKATEing. 

You can find us @angelontopcast, angelontop.com and patreon.com/angelontopcast. We are Brittany Ashley (@britt27ash) and Laura Zak (@la_wa). 

Logo by Kristine Thune and opening song by Jenny Owen Youngs.

Angel's new life in Los Angeles is DARK, DARK, DARK! When a expositional demon named Doyle tells Angel that a blonde woman needs saving, Angel is on the job. Everyone's favorite femme-dom, Cordelia, is also in LA, pursuing her dreams of acting that we never knew until now. Today we are discussing S1E01: City Of... 

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Logo: Kristine Thune (kristinethune.com)

Opening Song: Jenny Owen Youngs (@jennyowenyoungs)

Angels! In case you missed it, in case you thought that Angel On Top was two seasons and ne'er more, we are here to tell you that Season 3 has continued with your new co-hosts, LaToya Ferguson & Morgan Lutich, in the main Buffering the Vampire Slayer feed!

Most of you have navigated over, but things are getting PARENTALLY INTENSE these days so we wanted to be sure you all could find us.

Apple Podcast Link: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/buffering-vampire-slayer-buffy-vampire-slayer-podcast/id1150241800

Spotify Podcast Link: https://open.spotify.com/show/3SMTCgR7L6xi3sZW1Yjvjy

Omny RSS Feed:
https://omny.fm/shows/buffering-the-vampire-slayer-a-buffy-the-vampire-s

Or anywhere else you find your podcasts by searching "Buffering the Vampire Slayer"!

LOCATE YOUR HOSTS ON THE INTERNET

LaToya Ferguson: @lafergs
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Morgan Lutich: @lorganmutich

Listen to LaToya, Morgan, and their pal Jill discuss The Vampire Diaries on The AMPire Diaries podcast!

ANGEL ON TOP

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Support Angel On Top on Patreon: angelontop.com
Learn more about us and our team at bufferingthevampireslayer.com

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Producers: LaToya Ferguson, Morgan Lutich, and Kristin Russo
Editor: Kristin Russo
Music + Jingles: Jenny Owen Youngs
Logo: Kristine Thune

The absolutely brilliant LaToya Ferguson, Alanna Bennett, and Ira Madison III host today's conversation on race within the Buffy and Angelverse! This is the first in a larger series that will be produced and hosted by BIPOC Buffy fans here on the Buffering the Vampire Slayer and WOW — what a way to begin. These three TV geniuses bring their encyclopedic knowledge of both series to the table with questions like: What would have happened if Leonard Roberts played Riley? Why in the hell was Drusilla able to kill Kendra — an immensely powerful Slayer — with one filed f*cking fingernail? How would it have impacted the arc of the universes if Bianca Lawson had been cast as Cordelia? This. Episode. Fucking. Rules.

Today’s conversation was curated, produced, and edited by LaToya Ferguson. You can follow LaToya at @lafergs on Twitter and you should also *immediately* tune into her podcast about The Vampire Diaries (YEAH THAT’S RIGHT) called The AMPire Diaries over at theampirediariespod.com

Alanna Bennett is a culture writer and screenwriter who you can follow over at @AlannaBennett on Twitter and Instagram! Currently Alanna is writing for The CW’s Roswell, New Mexico

Ira Madison III would love if you’d just please leave him alone (he’s busy!), but if you INSIST he can be found at @ira on Twitter, @irathethird on Instagram; he also was a writer on Netflix’s Daybreak and is currently writing on Netflix’s forthcoming Q-Force
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Massive thanks to Mackenzie MacDade and Alba Daza who are working with us as consultants and facilitators! 

Mackenzie MacDade is a 31 year old, queer woman of color, teaching artist, feminist, part time poet and general rabble rouser. She got her start in feminism from a book of feminist nursery rhymes, and her start in pop culture analysis from 9 years of homeschooling (translation: 9 years of TV and movie watching). A firm believer in queering the collective consciousness, she strives to inspire people to redesign their idea of normal and step out their comfort zone. She takes inspiration from Gertrude Stein, Buffy, Angela Davis, Faith and bell hooks. Someone once described her as “The love child of Angela Davis and Ru-Paul” and she thinks that just about sums it up.

Alba Daza is a 27-year-old emerging Latinx writer/director/podcaster based in Montreal, Canada.  At 13 years old she discovered (through Buffy) that she wanted to be a screenwriter and hasn’t let go of that dream since. Her stories focus on telling and celebrating the stories of marginalized voices, giving them space to breathe and thrive. Through her work, she plans to decolonize pop culture and Slay white supremacy, just like Buffy taught her. Check out her podcast, “My Mama So…” which centers around appreciating the greatness of motherly figures: bit.ly/mymamaso

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You can learn more about this new series and our other initiatives here at Buffering the Vampire Slayer & Angel On Top at bufferingthevampireslayer.com/justkeepfighting

Logo by Kristine Thune

What's that I see in the shadows? A new "Angel" rewatch podcast hosted by Brittany Ashley and Laura Zak? That's right. Working in tandem with "Buffering the Vampire Slayer" this podcast has crossover episodes, new jingles by Jenny and most importantly, a new poem written specifically for each episode.

Join us for the first episode on May 30th!

If you'd like to become a Patreon support, you will receive the bonus Angel recap episode by Brittany, Laura, Kristin and Jenny. You can find the Patreon at patreon.com/angelontopcast