Great discussion. Very fun. Always a joy getting to talk with @ianxcarlos.bsky.social and company.

Lani and I spent our first of (hopefully) many nights in a van down by the river. Not sure why Matt Foley was warning us all away from this.

Cover image for our Patreon pod episode on Buffy s4's finale "Restless" with Buffy, Willow, Xander, and Giles action figures looking like they're on a stage production set in the dessert with the first slayer and tara behind them in the sand

Photo collage of all the guests for our Buffy s4 "Restless" 25th anniversary rec - Ian Carlos Crawford, Adam Sass, Ian Martin, Don Martin, Sabinra Ryan + Michael Varrati

✨New Patreon Ep✨

@ianxcarlos.bsky.social + @theadamsass.bsky.social revisit Buffy's "Restless" for the ep's 25th w ‪@bydonmartin.bsky.social‬ @michaelvarrati.bsky.social @iannitram.bsky.social‬ +Sabrina

Sub to our Royalty tier+ up to watch the 3hr deep dive vid rec: www.patreon.com/posts/131976...

The Pylea Arc • TPN’s Angel Guide YouTube video by Passion of the Nerd

Just published a video on the Angel Pylea arc (S2E19–22)—a weird, brilliant mess that wraps up the season in myth, metaphor, and Lorne.

💡 This one explores themes of belonging, freedom, and identity, along with the arc’s treatment of Cordelia and Angel.

📺 Watch here: youtu.be/RJl5nKwd3cg

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20+ hours into Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 and hit...uhm..."that" part of the story.

What. A. Game. For something that feels like a familiar JRPG mix of Atlus and Square, the story is doing some things I can't stop thinking about.

Demanded Lani play it JUST so we could talk about it.

Entire arc

Definitely a take that made my brain hurt a little bit.

Recording a channel news video this weekend to explain the new content ID delays that are coming. Any other questions/topics you'd like Lani and I to cover?

Having to individually argue the fair use of every episode used in the video. Fun.

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Episode Guide for Pylea is up on Patreon for early release.

The YouTube upload got content ID scanned into the ground. Something has changed with their system and I'm going to have to go through the appeals process. No ETA for now.

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TPN's Angel Rewatch | Loyalty | Season 3, Episode 15 YouTube video by Passion of the Nerd

We are live watching the Angel episode, Loyalty - hosted by Jack and Josh. I am in chat talking to people.

youtu.be/ihn0CT1mja0

*sigh - Yeah, I know...it's on the list.

TPN's Angel Rewatch | Waiting in the Wings | Season 3, Episode 13 YouTube video by Passion of the Nerd

Watching 'Waiting in the Wings' together

youtu.be/fvq-jQttlc8

Thoughts on the Buffy Revival • Passion of the Nerd Has Coffee YouTube video by Passion of the Nerd

Chatting about the Buffy revival, the channel reboot, and other things.

PoTN has Coffee - March
youtu.be/K3oVuj-ZVFc

I’m very very saddened to hear the news about Michelle Trachtenberg. She was an always-bouncing goofy kid, a ray of sunshine. Awful loss.

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When I publish something, the first 2 days comments tend to be very kind. Day 3 (like clockwork) heralds the arrival of the 'Well actually's,' the 'not-your-bests,' and the 'you-forgot-to-mentions.'

Not bothered by the opinions. It's the fact that I could set my watch to it that I find fascinating.

7 minutes to showtime ⌛

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There was no congestion in phase 1. Guess I didn't realize there would be phases.

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Got my 1st bout of Covid last week. A wekk of sleeping 20 hours a day. Which...for someone like me who deals with insomnia all the time almost felt more like a benefit. The aches on the other hand...not so much.

Those have now cleared however...phase 2 has brought congestion?

Buffy the Vampire Slayer S05E22: 'The Gift' Analysis & Breakdown | Passion of the Nerd YouTube video by Passion of the Nerd

New PoTN Buffy Guide
The Gift
Buffy the Vampire Slayer S05E22
Written by Joss Whedon, Rebecca Kirshner, & Steven DeKnight
Directed by Joss Whedon
Premiering Today (2/17) at 1pm Mountain Time

youtu.be/HDft1Sy8aQw

Buffy the Vampire Slayer Season One | Analysis & Breakdown | Passion of the Nerd YouTube video by Passion of the Nerd

New PoTN Buffy Guide
The Season One Super Edit

youtu.be/UBE8w337YrM?...

The lighting in the HD remaster of Buffy on Disney+ really is just as appalling as described in that video by Passion of the Nerd.

Lighter (L): Disney+ UK

Darker (R): Region 2 DVD

(From the beginning of S6 E16 Hell's Bells)

Passion of the Nerd video on the HD remaster:

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Buffy the Vampire Slayer Season One | Analysis & Breakdown | Passion of the Nerd YouTube video by Passion of the Nerd

New PoTN Buffy Guide
The Season One Super Edit

youtu.be/UBE8w337YrM?...

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What are the best romances in video games? I always thought Shepard hitting on crew members was a little weird. Let alone each of them being a mostly sure thing - as long as you remembered to hit the romance option.

Are there any romances in games you found memorable?

Buffy the Vampire Slayer S05E21: 'Weight of the World' Analysis & Breakdown | Passion of the Nerd YouTube video by Passion of the Nerd

New PotN Buffy Guide
The Weight of the World
Buffy the Vampire Slayer S05E21
Written by Douglas Petrie, Rebecca Kirshner, & Steven DeKnight Directed by David Solomon
Premiering 2/3 at 3pm Mountain Time

youtu.be/0LMaPvlKuVw?...

T-minus 5 minutes until the new video Premiere. Chatting in-stream.

SMG wearing Buffy’s Yummy Sushi pajamas in 2025 - love to see it 😍

Buffy the Vampire Slayer S05E21: 'Weight of the World' Analysis & Breakdown | Passion of the Nerd YouTube video by Passion of the Nerd

New PotN Buffy Guide
The Weight of the World
Buffy the Vampire Slayer S05E21
Written by Douglas Petrie, Rebecca Kirshner, & Steven DeKnight Directed by David Solomon
Premiering 2/3 at 3pm Mountain Time

youtu.be/0LMaPvlKuVw?...

Buffy the Vampire Slayer opening credits animated with REAL plasticine. YouTube video by Joseph Brett

First animation. Then Lego. Now clay. Someone do oil paintings next.

www.youtube.com/watch?si=oo_...