Investigating Castos https://investigating-angel.castos.com/ A spoiler-free podcast that analyzes movies and television. So far, they have covered "Angel" and are currently going through "Stranger Things." Join Sarah and Lea as they re-watch the show, focusing on themes, character development, and storytelling. Thu, 09 Apr 2026 04:00:00 +0000 en-us © 2023 Investigating Angel https://episodes.castos.com/63f95e81907477-26928003/images/podcast/covers/c1a-pko31-pkwozqmztxjp-99t5j6.jpg Investigating https://investigating-angel.castos.com/ A spoiler-free podcast that analyzes movies and television. So far, they have covered "Angel" and are currently going through "Stranger Things." Join Sarah and Lea as they re-watch the show, focusing on themes, character development, and storytelling. Sarah Watson & Lea Nasrallah episodic A spoiler-free podcast that analyzes movies and television. So far, they have covered "Angel" and are currently going through "Stranger Things." Join Sarah and Lea as they re-watch the show, focusing on themes, character development, and storytelling. Sarah Watson & Lea Nasrallah watsonsb@outlook.com true https://feeds.castos.com/8r292 yes <![CDATA[Stranger Things: S1. Ch2. The Weirdo on Maple Street]]> Thu, 09 Apr 2026 04:00:00 +0000 Sarah Watson & Lea Nasrallah https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/52459/episode/2401299 https://investigating-angel.castos.com/episodes/stranger-things-s1-ch2-the-weirdo-on-maple-street Mike, Dustin, and Lucas try to figure out what to do when Eleven reveals she has super powers and she doesn't want to tell the adults, Joyce has a terrifying encounter with an entity in her walls, and something happens to Barb at Steve's party. Listen to hear Sarah and Lea discuss the way the show is subverting the classic 80's tropes, Jonathan's weirdo behavior, the thematic and symbolic use of music, and more!

]]> full 3 6 true Mike, Dustin, and Lucas try to figure out what to do when Eleven reveals she has super powers and she doesn't want to tell the adults, Joyce has a terrifying encounter with an entity in her walls, and something happens to Barb at Steve's party. Listen to hear Sarah and Lea discuss the way the show is subverting the classic 80's tropes, Jonathan's weirdo behavior, the thematic and symbolic use of music, and more!

]]> 01:52:43 <![CDATA[Stranger Things: S1. Ch1. The Vanishing of Will Byers]]> Thu, 02 Apr 2026 04:00:00 +0000 Sarah Watson & Lea Nasrallah https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/52459/episode/2391759 https://investigating-angel.castos.com/episodes/stranger-things-s1-ch1-the-vanishing-of-will-byers A missing boy, a small town, a mysterious girl...it's the first episode of Stranger Things! Join Sarah and Lea as they discuss set design, location, behind the scenes, introduce the characters/actors, and of course, discuss the episode.

]]> full 2 6 true A missing boy, a small town, a mysterious girl...it's the first episode of Stranger Things! Join Sarah and Lea as they discuss set design, location, behind the scenes, introduce the characters/actors, and of course, discuss the episode.

]]> 02:12:28 <![CDATA[Stranger Things: Introducing Stranger Things]]> Fri, 13 Mar 2026 00:30:00 +0000 Sarah Watson & Lea Nasrallah https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/52459/episode/2344844 https://investigating-angel.castos.com/episodes/stranger-things-introducing-stranger-things Hey Nerds! From Los Angeles, California to Hawkins, Indiana, join Sarah and Lea as they begin their journey through Stranger Things. Listen as they discuss the making of season 1, the Duffer brothers' history in film and TV, how Janet Jackson's nip slip led to streaming television, and so much more!

]]> full 1 6 true Hey Nerds! From Los Angeles, California to Hawkins, Indiana, join Sarah and Lea as they begin their journey through Stranger Things. Listen as they discuss the making of season 1, the Duffer brothers' history in film and TV, how Janet Jackson's nip slip led to streaming television, and so much more!

]]> 01:12:14 <![CDATA[Bonus: "The Holiday" Movie Recap]]> Thu, 25 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000 Sarah Watson & Lea Nasrallah https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/52459/episode/2286583 https://investigating-angel.castos.com/episodes/bonus-the-holiday-movie-recap Merry Christmas!! Listen to Sarah and Lea discuss "The Holiday" while you finish off that Christmas chocolate, go for a post-Christmas meal walk, or take a drive to escape your family get-together. Hear the girls discuss behind the scenes, casting, and conspiracy theories, as well as the show they plan on deep-diving into next! (good-bye 90's, hello 80's!)

]]> true Merry Christmas!! Listen to Sarah and Lea discuss "The Holiday" while you finish off that Christmas chocolate, go for a post-Christmas meal walk, or take a drive to escape your family get-together. Hear the girls discuss behind the scenes, casting, and conspiracy theories, as well as the show they plan on deep-diving into next! (good-bye 90's, hello 80's!)

]]> 01:20:59 <![CDATA[Angel: Series Wrap Up]]> Wed, 09 Jul 2025 16:24:00 +0000 Sarah Watson & Lea Nasrallah https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/52459/episode/2084205 https://investigating-angel.castos.com/episodes/series-wrap-up Sarah and Lea answer listener questions, discuss their thoughts on season five and the series as a whole, and reflect on their podcast journey. 

]]> true Sarah and Lea answer listener questions, discuss their thoughts on season five and the series as a whole, and reflect on their podcast journey. 

]]> 01:14:28 <![CDATA[Angel: S5. Ep22. Not Fade Away]]> Thu, 03 Jul 2025 03:12:00 +0000 Sarah Watson & Lea Nasrallah https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/52459/episode/1966048 https://investigating-angel.castos.com/episodes/s5-ep22-not-fade-away Angel, Wes, Lorne, Spike and Gunn join together for their biggest battle ever, and for one of them, it will be his last. 

]]> full 22 5 true Angel, Wes, Lorne, Spike and Gunn join together for their biggest battle ever, and for one of them, it will be his last. 

]]> 02:11:42 <![CDATA[Angel: S5. Ep21. Power Play]]> Thu, 26 Jun 2025 04:00:00 +0000 Sarah Watson & Lea Nasrallah https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/52459/episode/1966045 https://investigating-angel.castos.com/episodes/s5-ep21-power-play The gang starts to have doubts about Angel's loyalties when he appears to have become very close with the Circle of the Black Thorn, a secret demon society.

]]> true The gang starts to have doubts about Angel's loyalties when he appears to have become very close with the Circle of the Black Thorn, a secret demon society.

]]> 01:20:50 <![CDATA[Angel: S5. Ep20. The Girl in Question Ft. All Bronze, No Brains!]]> Thu, 19 Jun 2025 04:00:00 +0000 Sarah Watson & Lea Nasrallah https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/52459/episode/1966039 https://investigating-angel.castos.com/episodes/s5-ep20-the-girl-in-question Angel and Spike travel to Rome with plans to rescue Buffy from their old nemesis, the Immortal; Fred's parents arrive at Wolfram & Hart in search of their daughter.

]]> full 20 5 true Angel and Spike travel to Rome with plans to rescue Buffy from their old nemesis, the Immortal; Fred's parents arrive at Wolfram & Hart in search of their daughter.

]]> 01:59:33 <![CDATA[Angel: S5. Ep19. Time Bomb]]> Thu, 12 Jun 2025 04:00:00 +0000 Sarah Watson & Lea Nasrallah https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/52459/episode/1966037 https://investigating-angel.castos.com/episodes/s5-ep19-time-bomb These are tough times in LA. As Angel urges Wesley to get rid of Illyria, she suffers a potentially cataclysmic physical breakdown and transports him back in time.

]]> full 19 5 true These are tough times in LA. As Angel urges Wesley to get rid of Illyria, she suffers a potentially cataclysmic physical breakdown and transports him back in time.

]]> 01:17:56 <![CDATA[Angel: S5. Ep18. Origin]]> Thu, 05 Jun 2025 04:00:00 +0000 Sarah Watson & Lea Nasrallah https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/52459/episode/1966034 https://investigating-angel.castos.com/episodes/s5-ep18-origin Angel will not help parents seeking help from Wolfram & Hart about their son's supernatural abilities when he realizes that the boy is actually his son.

]]> true Angel will not help parents seeking help from Wolfram & Hart about their son's supernatural abilities when he realizes that the boy is actually his son.

]]> 01:29:16 <![CDATA[Angel: S5. Ep17. Underneath]]> Thu, 29 May 2025 04:00:00 +0000 Sarah Watson & Lea Nasrallah https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/52459/episode/1966033 https://investigating-angel.castos.com/episodes/s5-ep17-underneath Angel, Spike and Gunn track down Lindsay, hoping he has information on the senior partners' plans; a nearly invincible stranger infiltrates Wolfram & Hart looking for Eve.

]]> true Angel, Spike and Gunn track down Lindsay, hoping he has information on the senior partners' plans; a nearly invincible stranger infiltrates Wolfram & Hart looking for Eve.

]]> 01:34:27 <![CDATA[Angel: S5. Ep16. Shells]]> Thu, 22 May 2025 04:00:00 +0000 Sarah Watson & Lea Nasrallah https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/52459/episode/1966031 https://investigating-angel.castos.com/episodes/s5-ep16-shells Mourning Fred's death, Angel and his friends vow to find a way to bring her back, which leads to a confrontation with the ancient god Illyria, who now occupies Fred's body.

]]> true Mourning Fred's death, Angel and his friends vow to find a way to bring her back, which leads to a confrontation with the ancient god Illyria, who now occupies Fred's body.

]]> 01:25:30 <![CDATA[Angel: S5. Ep15. A Hole in the World]]> Thu, 15 May 2025 04:00:00 +0000 Sarah Watson & Lea Nasrallah https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/52459/episode/1966029 https://investigating-angel.castos.com/episodes/s5-ep15-a-hole-in-the-world When an ancient sarcophagus exhales on her, Fred is at death's door. Angel and his friends need to figure out what's wrong with her if they are to save her.

]]> full 15 5 true When an ancient sarcophagus exhales on her, Fred is at death's door. Angel and his friends need to figure out what's wrong with her if they are to save her.

]]> 01:38:56 <![CDATA[Angel: S5. Ep14. Smile Time Ft. Prophecy Girls Podcast]]> Thu, 08 May 2025 04:00:00 +0000 Sarah Watson & Lea Nasrallah https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/52459/episode/1966026 https://investigating-angel.castos.com/episodes/s5-ep14-smile-time-ft-prophecy-girls-podcast While trying to stop a children's show from continuing to steal the lives of its viewers, Angel is turned into a puppet. 

]]> full 14 5 true While trying to stop a children's show from continuing to steal the lives of its viewers, Angel is turned into a puppet. 

]]> 01:41:27 <![CDATA[Angel: S5. Ep13. Why We Fight]]> Thu, 01 May 2025 04:00:00 +0000 Sarah Watson & Lea Nasrallah https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/52459/episode/1966021 https://investigating-angel.castos.com/episodes/s5-ep13-why-we-fight During World War II, Angel works with the U.S. Navy to recover a German U-boat with captured American sailors on board, as well as a secret cache of vampires.

]]> true During World War II, Angel works with the U.S. Navy to recover a German U-boat with captured American sailors on board, as well as a secret cache of vampires.

]]> 01:12:28 <![CDATA[Angel: S5. Ep12. You're Welcome]]> Thu, 24 Apr 2025 04:00:00 +0000 Sarah Watson & Lea Nasrallah https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/52459/episode/1966018 https://investigating-angel.castos.com/episodes/s5-ep12-youre-welcome Cordelia 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.

]]> true Cordelia 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.

]]> 01:36:20 <![CDATA[Angel: S5. Ep11. Damage]]> Thu, 17 Apr 2025 04:00:00 +0000 Sarah Watson & Lea Nasrallah https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/52459/episode/1966016 https://investigating-angel.castos.com/episodes/s5-ep11-damage Angel 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.

]]> full 11 5 true Angel 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.

]]> 01:31:07 <![CDATA[Angel: S5. Ep10. Soul Purpose]]> Thu, 10 Apr 2025 04:00:00 +0000 Sarah Watson & Lea Nasrallah https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/52459/episode/1966015 https://investigating-angel.castos.com/episodes/s5-ep10-soul-purpose A mystery man approaches Spike to claim responsibility for making him corporeal and offers to guide him in his quest to overthrow Angel.

]]> 10 5 true A mystery man approaches Spike to claim responsibility for making him corporeal and offers to guide him in his quest to overthrow Angel.

]]> 01:19:44 <![CDATA[Angel: S5. Ep9. Harm's Way]]> Thu, 03 Apr 2025 04:00:00 +0000 Sarah Watson & Lea Nasrallah https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/52459/episode/1966011 https://investigating-angel.castos.com/episodes/s5-ep9-harms-way Harmony 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.

]]> true Harmony 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.

]]> 01:33:45 <![CDATA[Angel: S5. Ep8. Destiny]]> Thu, 27 Mar 2025 04:00:00 +0000 Sarah Watson & Lea Nasrallah https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/52459/episode/1966008 https://investigating-angel.castos.com/episodes/s5-ep8-destiny The 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. 

]]> 8 5 true The 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. 

]]> 01:48:49 <![CDATA[Angel: S5. Ep7. Lineage]]> Thu, 20 Mar 2025 04:00:00 +0000 Sarah Watson & Lea Nasrallah https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/52459/episode/1966007 https://investigating-angel.castos.com/episodes/s5-ep7-lineage Cyborg 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.

]]> 7 5 true Cyborg 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.

]]> 01:35:14 <![CDATA[Angel: S5. Ep6. The Cautionary Tale of Numero Cinco]]> Thu, 13 Mar 2025 04:00:00 +0000 Sarah Watson & Lea Nasrallah https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/52459/episode/1966006 https://investigating-angel.castos.com/episodes/s5-ep6-the-cautionary-tale-of-numero-cinco Angel 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.

]]> 6 5 true Angel 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.

]]> 01:19:41 <![CDATA[Angel: S5. Ep5. Life of The Party]]> Thu, 06 Mar 2025 05:00:00 +0000 Sarah Watson & Lea Nasrallah https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/52459/episode/1966004 https://investigating-angel.castos.com/episodes/s5-ep5-life-of-the-party Angel and the gang investigate after Lorne's Halloween party becomes horrifying with guests behaving strangely and out of character.

]]> full 5 5 true Angel and the gang investigate after Lorne's Halloween party becomes horrifying with guests behaving strangely and out of character.

]]> 01:31:06 <![CDATA[Angel: S5. Ep4. Hell Bound]]> Thu, 27 Feb 2025 05:00:00 +0000 Sarah Watson & Lea Nasrallah https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/52459/episode/1966002 https://investigating-angel.castos.com/episodes/s5-ep4-hell-bound Spectral forces threaten to send Spike to hell, loosening his weak grip on reality and causing encounters with ghostly apparitions.

]]> full 4 5 true Spectral forces threaten to send Spike to hell, loosening his weak grip on reality and causing encounters with ghostly apparitions.

]]> 01:19:48 <![CDATA[Angel: S5. Ep3. Unleashed]]> Thu, 20 Feb 2025 05:00:00 +0000 Sarah Watson & Lea Nasrallah https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/52459/episode/1965999 https://investigating-angel.castos.com/episodes/s5-ep3-unleashed Angel tries to shield a female werewolf from evil restaurateurs who want to serve her up on a platter as a delicacy.

]]> full 3 5 true Angel tries to shield a female werewolf from evil restaurateurs who want to serve her up on a platter as a delicacy.

]]> 01:05:06 <![CDATA[Angel: S5. Ep2. Just Rewards]]> Thu, 13 Feb 2025 05:00:00 +0000 Sarah Watson & Lea Nasrallah https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/52459/episode/1965995 https://investigating-angel.castos.com/episodes/s5-ep2-just-rewards Spike 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. 

]]> full 2 5 true Spike 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. 

]]> 01:17:39 <![CDATA[Angel: S5. Ep1. Conviction]]> Tue, 04 Feb 2025 19:51:00 +0000 Sarah Watson & Lea Nasrallah https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/52459/episode/1965993 https://investigating-angel.castos.com/episodes/s5-ep1-conviction Angel 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. 

]]> full 1 5 true Angel 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. 

]]> 01:38:09 <![CDATA[Angel: Season 4 Recap]]> Thu, 19 Dec 2024 02:45:00 +0000 Sarah Watson & Lea Nasrallah https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/52459/episode/1923218 https://investigating-angel.castos.com/episodes/season-4-recap-1 Join Sarah and Lea as they answer listeners' questions and comments and discuss their feelings on Season 4 of Angel.

]]> true Join Sarah and Lea as they answer listeners' questions and comments and discuss their feelings on Season 4 of Angel.

]]> 01:35:24 <![CDATA[Angel: S4. Ep22. Home]]> Thu, 12 Dec 2024 05:00:00 +0000 Sarah Watson & Lea Nasrallah https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/52459/episode/1865861 https://investigating-angel.castos.com/episodes/s4-ep22-home Angel 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. 

]]> true Angel 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. 

]]> 01:28:51 <![CDATA[Angel: S4. Ep20/21. Sacrifice/Peace Out]]> Thu, 05 Dec 2024 05:00:00 +0000 Sarah Watson & Lea Nasrallah https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/52459/episode/1865858 https://investigating-angel.castos.com/episodes/s4-ep2021-sacrificepeace-out The 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.

]]> true The 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.

]]> 01:56:39 <![CDATA[Angel: S4. Ep18/19. Shiny Happy People/The Magic Bullet]]> Thu, 28 Nov 2024 05:00:00 +0000 Sarah Watson & Lea Nasrallah https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/52459/episode/1865854 https://investigating-angel.castos.com/episodes/s4-ep1819-shiny-happy-peoplethe-magic-bullet Jasmine, 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. 

]]> true Jasmine, 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. 

]]> 01:54:24 <![CDATA[Angel: S4. Ep16/17. Players/Inside Out]]> Thu, 21 Nov 2024 05:00:00 +0000 Sarah Watson & Lea Nasrallah https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/52459/episode/1865849 https://investigating-angel.castos.com/episodes/s4-ep1617-playersinside-out Angel 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. 

]]> true Angel 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. 

]]> 02:01:34 <![CDATA[Angel: S4. Ep15. Orpheus Ft. Prophecy Girls Podcast]]> Thu, 14 Nov 2024 05:00:00 +0000 Sarah Watson & Lea Nasrallah https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/52459/episode/1865844 https://investigating-angel.castos.com/episodes/s4-ep15-orpheus-ft-prophecy-girls-podcast In 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. 

]]> true In 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. 

]]> 02:07:16 <![CDATA[Angel: S4. Ep13/14. Salvage/Release Ft. Naj Reactions]]> Wed, 06 Nov 2024 05:00:00 +0000 Sarah Watson & Lea Nasrallah https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/52459/episode/1865823 https://investigating-angel.castos.com/episodes/s4-ep1314-salvagerelease Wesley 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. 

]]> true Wesley 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. 

]]> 02:05:49 <![CDATA[Angel: S4. Ep12. Calvary]]> Thu, 31 Oct 2024 04:00:00 +0000 Sarah Watson & Lea Nasrallah https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/52459/episode/1852528 https://investigating-angel.castos.com/episodes/s4-ep12-cavalry Angel'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.

]]> full 4 true Angel'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.

]]> 01:26:46 <![CDATA[Angel: S4. Ep11. Soulless]]> Thu, 24 Oct 2024 04:00:00 +0000 Sarah Watson & Lea Nasrallah https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/52459/episode/1854151 https://investigating-angel.castos.com/episodes/s4-ep11-soulless The 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. 

]]> full true The 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. 

]]> 01:05:56 <![CDATA[Angel: S4. Ep9/10. Long Day's Journey/Awakening]]> Thu, 17 Oct 2024 04:00:00 +0000 Sarah Watson & Lea Nasrallah https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/52459/episode/1854149 https://investigating-angel.castos.com/episodes/s4-ep-910-long-days-journeyawakening The 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. 

]]> true The 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. 

]]> 02:05:22 <![CDATA[Angel: S4. Ep7/8. Apocalypse, Nowish/Habeas Corpses]]> Thu, 10 Oct 2024 04:00:00 +0000 Sarah Watson & Lea Nasrallah https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/52459/episode/1851762 https://investigating-angel.castos.com/episodes/s4-ep78-apocalypse-nowishhabeas-corpses The 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!

]]> full 6 4 true The 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!

]]> 01:44:35 <![CDATA[Angel: S4. Ep6. Spin the Bottle]]> Thu, 03 Oct 2024 04:00:00 +0000 Sarah Watson & Lea Nasrallah https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/52459/episode/1838896 https://investigating-angel.castos.com/episodes/s4-ep6-spin-the-bottle In 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."

]]> full 5 6 true In 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."

]]> 01:54:04 <![CDATA[Angel: S4. Ep5. Supersymmetry]]> Thu, 26 Sep 2024 04:00:00 +0000 Sarah Watson & Lea Nasrallah https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/52459/episode/1842037 https://investigating-angel.castos.com/episodes/s4-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. 
 

 

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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. 
 

 

]]> 01:33:52 <![CDATA[Angel: S4. Ep4. Slouching Toward Bethlehem]]> Thu, 19 Sep 2024 04:00:00 +0000 Sarah Watson & Lea Nasrallah https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/52459/episode/1836848 https://investigating-angel.castos.com/episodes/s4-ep4-slouching-toward-bethlehem Cordelia 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. 

]]> full 4 4 true Cordelia 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. 

]]> 01:12:43 <![CDATA[Angel: S4. Ep2/3. Groundstate/The House Always Wins]]> Thu, 12 Sep 2024 04:00:00 +0000 Sarah Watson & Lea Nasrallah https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/52459/episode/1833060 https://investigating-angel.castos.com/episodes/s4-ep3-4-groundstate-the-house-always-wins Angel, 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. 

]]> full 2 4 true Angel, 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. 

]]> 01:49:21 <![CDATA[Angel: S4. Ep1. Deep Down]]> Wed, 04 Sep 2024 23:12:00 +0000 Sarah Watson & Lea Nasrallah https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/52459/episode/1827748 https://investigating-angel.castos.com/episodes/s4-ep1-deep-down Fred 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. 

]]> full 1 4 true Fred 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. 

]]> 01:36:18 <![CDATA[Angel: Season Three Recap]]> Thu, 27 Jun 2024 03:00:00 +0000 Sarah Watson & Lea Nasrallah https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/52459/episode/1772606 https://investigating-angel.castos.com/episodes/season-three-recap-2 What 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.

]]> true What 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.

]]> 01:15:51 <![CDATA[Angel: S3. Ep21/22. Benediction/Tomorrow]]> Thu, 20 Jun 2024 04:00:00 +0000 Sarah Watson & Lea Nasrallah https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/52459/episode/1766416 https://investigating-angel.castos.com/episodes/s3-ep2122-benedictiontomorrow Following 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.

]]> true Following 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.

]]> 01:55:32 <![CDATA[Angel: S3. Ep19/20. The Price/A New World]]> Thu, 13 Jun 2024 04:00:00 +0000 Sarah Watson & Lea Nasrallah https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/52459/episode/1761702 https://investigating-angel.castos.com/episodes/s3ep1920-the-pricea-new-world Angel 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. 

]]> true Angel 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. 

]]> 01:41:08 <![CDATA[Angel: S3. Ep18. Double or Nothing]]> Thu, 06 Jun 2024 04:00:00 +0000 Sarah Watson & Lea Nasrallah https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/52459/episode/1757485 https://investigating-angel.castos.com/episodes/s3-ep18-double-or-nothing When 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. 

]]> true When 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. 

]]> 01:11:50 <![CDATA[Angel: S3. Ep17. Forgiving]]> Thu, 30 May 2024 04:00:00 +0000 Sarah Watson & Lea Nasrallah https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/52459/episode/1752190 https://investigating-angel.castos.com/episodes/s3-ep17-forgiving Conjuring 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. 

]]> true Conjuring 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. 

]]> 01:45:03 <![CDATA[Angel: S3. Ep16. Sleep Tight]]> Thu, 23 May 2024 04:00:00 +0000 Sarah Watson & Lea Nasrallah https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/52459/episode/1747903 https://investigating-angel.castos.com/episodes/s3-ep16-sleep-tight While 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. 

]]> true While 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. 

]]> 01:35:48 <![CDATA[Angel: S3. Ep15. Loyalty]]> Thu, 16 May 2024 04:00:00 +0000 Sarah Watson & Lea Nasrallah https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/52459/episode/1742537 https://investigating-angel.castos.com/episodes/s3-ep15-loyalty Wesley 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.

]]> true Wesley 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.

]]> 01:36:49 <![CDATA[Angel: S3. Ep14. Couplet]]> Thu, 09 May 2024 04:00:00 +0000 Sarah Watson & Lea Nasrallah https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/52459/episode/1737743 https://investigating-angel.castos.com/episodes/s3-ep14-couplet Angel 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.

]]> full 14 3 true Angel 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.

]]> 01:25:01 <![CDATA[Angel: S3. Ep13. Waiting in the Wings Ft. Prophecy Girls Podcast]]> Thu, 02 May 2024 02:46:00 +0000 Sarah Watson & Lea Nasrallah https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/52459/episode/1731223 https://investigating-angel.castos.com/episodes/se3-ep13-waiting-in-the-wings-ft-prophecy-girls-podcast Angel 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. 

]]> full 13 3 true Angel 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. 

]]> 02:22:28 <![CDATA[Angel: S3. Ep12. Provider]]> Thu, 25 Apr 2024 04:00:00 +0000 Sarah Watson & Lea Nasrallah https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/52459/episode/1727162 https://investigating-angel.castos.com/episodes/s3-ep12-provider Stress 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.

]]> true Stress 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.

]]> 01:15:07 <![CDATA[Angel: S3. Ep11. Birthday]]> Thu, 18 Apr 2024 04:00:00 +0000 Sarah Watson & Lea Nasrallah https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/52459/episode/1722953 https://investigating-angel.castos.com/episodes/s3-ep11-birthday Cordelia 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. 

]]> full 11 3 true Cordelia 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. 

]]> 01:53:52 <![CDATA[Angel: S3. Ep10. Dad]]> Thu, 11 Apr 2024 04:00:00 +0000 Sarah Watson & Lea Nasrallah https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/52459/episode/1717057 https://investigating-angel.castos.com/episodes/se3-ep10-dad Angel 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. 

]]> full 10 3 true Angel 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. 

]]> 01:21:53 <![CDATA[Angel: S3. Ep9. Lullaby]]> Thu, 04 Apr 2024 04:00:00 +0000 Sarah Watson & Lea Nasrallah https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/52459/episode/1709923 https://investigating-angel.castos.com/episodes/s3-ep9-lullaby Holtz 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.

]]> true Holtz 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.

]]> 01:24:45 <![CDATA[Angel: S3. Ep8. Quickening]]> Thu, 28 Mar 2024 04:00:00 +0000 Sarah Watson & Lea Nasrallah https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/52459/episode/1700487 https://investigating-angel.castos.com/episodes/s3-ep8-quickening As 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.

]]> true As 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.

]]> 01:18:19 <![CDATA[Angel: S3. Ep7. Offspring]]> Thu, 21 Mar 2024 04:00:00 +0000 Sarah Watson & Lea Nasrallah https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/52459/episode/1693141 https://investigating-angel.castos.com/episodes/se3-ep7-offspring Angel 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. 

]]> full 7 3 true Angel 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. 

]]> 01:25:00 <![CDATA[Angel: S3. Ep6. Billy]]> Thu, 14 Mar 2024 04:00:00 +0000 Sarah Watson & Lea Nasrallah https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/52459/episode/1687040 https://investigating-angel.castos.com/episodes/s3-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.

]]> true "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.

]]> 01:28:36 <![CDATA[Angel: S3. Ep5. Fredless]]> Thu, 07 Mar 2024 05:00:00 +0000 Sarah Watson & Lea Nasrallah https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/52459/episode/1681885 https://investigating-angel.castos.com/episodes/se3-ep5-fredless Angel 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. 

]]> full 5 3 true Angel 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. 

]]> 01:20:00 <![CDATA[Angel: S3. Ep4. Carpe Noctum]]> Thu, 29 Feb 2024 05:00:00 +0000 Sarah Watson & Lea Nasrallah https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/52459/episode/1673340 https://investigating-angel.castos.com/episodes/s3-ep4-carpe-noctum An 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. 

]]> full 4 3 true An 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. 

]]> 01:06:29 <![CDATA[Angel: S3. Ep3. That Old Gang of Mine]]> Thu, 22 Feb 2024 05:00:00 +0000 Sarah Watson & Lea Nasrallah https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/52459/episode/1666474 https://investigating-angel.castos.com/episodes/s3-ep3-that-old-gang-of-mine When 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. 

]]> true When 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. 

]]> 01:11:28 <![CDATA[Angel: S3. Ep2. That Vision Thing]]> Thu, 15 Feb 2024 05:00:00 +0000 Sarah Watson & Lea Nasrallah https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/52459/episode/1660864 https://investigating-angel.castos.com/episodes/s3-ep2-that-vision-thing Angel 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.

]]> 2 3 true Angel 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.

]]> 01:06:59 <![CDATA[Angel: S3. Ep1. Heartthrob]]> Thu, 08 Feb 2024 05:00:00 +0000 Sarah Watson & Lea Nasrallah https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/52459/episode/1656253 https://investigating-angel.castos.com/episodes/s3-ep1-hearthrob As 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. 

]]> full 1 3 true As 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. 

]]> 01:48:42 <![CDATA[Angel: Season Two Recap]]> Thu, 01 Feb 2024 05:00:00 +0000 Sarah Watson & Lea Nasrallah https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/52459/episode/1649808 https://investigating-angel.castos.com/episodes/season-2-wrap-up-1 Another 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!). 

]]> full 23 2 true Another 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!). 

]]> 00:57:36 <![CDATA[Angel: S2. Ep 21/22. Through the Looking Glass/There's No Place Like Plrtz Glrb]]> Thu, 25 Jan 2024 05:00:00 +0000 Sarah Watson & Lea Nasrallah https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/52459/episode/1641062 https://investigating-angel.castos.com/episodes/s2-ep-2122-through-the-looking-glasstheres-no-place-like-plrtz-glrb After 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. 

]]> full 2 true After 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. 

]]> 01:49:45 <![CDATA[Angel: S2. Ep20. Over The Rainbow]]> Thu, 18 Jan 2024 05:00:00 +0000 Sarah Watson & Lea Nasrallah https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/52459/episode/1636886 https://investigating-angel.castos.com/episodes/s2-ep19-over-the-rainbow Cordelia 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. 

]]> full 20 2 true Cordelia 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. 

]]> 01:07:20 <![CDATA[Angel: S2. Ep19. Belonging]]> Thu, 11 Jan 2024 05:00:00 +0000 Sarah Watson & Lea Nasrallah https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/52459/episode/1629953 https://investigating-angel.castos.com/episodes/s2-ep19-belonging A 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. 

]]> full 19 2 true A 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. 

]]> 01:19:50 <![CDATA[Angel: "Dead End" Table Read Ft. Prophecy Girls & Naj Reactions]]> Mon, 25 Dec 2023 05:00:00 +0000 Sarah Watson & Lea Nasrallah https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/52459/episode/1618531 https://investigating-angel.castos.com/episodes/dead-end-table-read-ft-prophecy-girls-naj-reactions Steph 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. 

]]> true Steph 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. 

]]> 01:02:59 <![CDATA[Angel: S2. Ep18. Dead End]]> Thu, 30 Nov 2023 05:00:00 +0000 Sarah Watson & Lea Nasrallah https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/52459/episode/1605744 https://investigating-angel.castos.com/episodes/s2-ep18-dead-end Angel 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...)

]]> full 18 2 true Angel 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...)

]]> 01:18:33 <![CDATA[Angel: S2. Ep17. Disharmony Ft. Prophecy Girls Podcast]]> Thu, 23 Nov 2023 05:00:00 +0000 Sarah Watson & Lea Nasrallah https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/52459/episode/1601896 https://investigating-angel.castos.com/episodes/s2-ep-17-disharmony-ft-prophecy-girls-podcast Cordelia'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! 

]]> full 17 2 true Cordelia'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! 

]]> 01:25:14 <![CDATA[Angel: S2. Ep16. Epiphany]]> Thu, 16 Nov 2023 05:00:00 +0000 Sarah Watson & Lea Nasrallah https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/52459/episode/1596929 https://investigating-angel.castos.com/episodes/s2-ep16-epiphany Angel 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.

]]> 16 2 true Angel 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.

]]> 01:24:10 <![CDATA[Angel: S2. Ep15. Reprise]]> Thu, 09 Nov 2023 05:00:00 +0000 Sarah Watson & Lea Nasrallah https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/52459/episode/1592594 https://investigating-angel.castos.com/episodes/s2-ep15-reprise On 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. 

]]> 15 2 true On 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. 

]]> 01:54:29 <![CDATA[Angel: S2. Ep14. The Thin Dead Line]]> Thu, 02 Nov 2023 04:00:00 +0000 Sarah Watson & Lea Nasrallah https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/52459/episode/1588239 https://investigating-angel.castos.com/episodes/s2-ep14-the-thin-dead-line Anne 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!

]]> 14 2 true Anne 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!

]]> 01:20:08 <![CDATA[Angel: S2. Ep13. Happy Anniversary]]> Thu, 26 Oct 2023 04:00:00 +0000 Sarah Watson & Lea Nasrallah https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/52459/episode/1583374 https://investigating-angel.castos.com/episodes/s2-ep13-happy-anniversary Angel 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. 

]]> 13 2 true Angel 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. 

]]> 01:17:17 <![CDATA[Angel: S2. Ep12. Blood Money]]> Thu, 19 Oct 2023 04:00:00 +0000 Sarah Watson & Lea Nasrallah https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/52459/episode/1576205 https://investigating-angel.castos.com/episodes/s2-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. 

]]> full 12 2 true 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. 

]]> 01:25:42 <![CDATA[Angel: S2. Ep11. Redefinition]]> Thu, 12 Oct 2023 04:00:00 +0000 Sarah Watson & Lea Nasrallah https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/52459/episode/1573017 https://investigating-angel.castos.com/episodes/se2-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. 

]]> full 11 2 true 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. 

]]> 01:26:53 <![CDATA[Angel: S2. Ep10. Reunion]]> Thu, 05 Oct 2023 04:00:00 +0000 Sarah Watson & Lea Nasrallah https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/52459/episode/1566580 https://investigating-angel.castos.com/episodes/s2-ep10-reunion Angel 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.

]]> full 10 2 true Angel 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.

]]> 01:50:38 <![CDATA[Angel: S2. Ep9. The Trial]]> Thu, 28 Sep 2023 04:00:00 +0000 Sarah Watson & Lea Nasrallah https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/52459/episode/1564670 https://investigating-angel.castos.com/episodes/s2-ep9-the-trial In 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. 

]]> full 9 2 true In 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. 

]]> 01:34:06 <![CDATA[Angel: S2. Ep8. The Shroud of Rahmon]]> Thu, 21 Sep 2023 04:00:00 +0000 Sarah Watson & Lea Nasrallah https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/52459/episode/1558703 https://investigating-angel.castos.com/episodes/s2-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.

]]> full 8 2 true 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.

]]> 01:04:19 <![CDATA[Angel: S2. Ep7. Darla]]> Thu, 14 Sep 2023 04:00:00 +0000 Sarah Watson & Lea Nasrallah https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/52459/episode/1555702 https://investigating-angel.castos.com/episodes/s2-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". 

]]> full 7 2 true 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". 

]]> 01:50:22 <![CDATA[Angel: S2. Ep6. Guise Will Be Guise]]> Thu, 07 Sep 2023 05:16:00 +0000 Sarah Watson & Lea Nasrallah https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/52459/episode/1549804 https://investigating-angel.castos.com/episodes/s2-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. 

]]> full 6 2 true 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. 

]]> 01:23:48 <![CDATA[Angel: S2. Ep5. Dear Boy]]> Thu, 31 Aug 2023 04:00:00 +0000 Sarah Watson & Lea Nasrallah https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/52459/episode/1546153 https://investigating-angel.castos.com/episodes/s2-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. 

]]> full 5 2 true 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. 

]]> 01:25:17 <![CDATA[Angel: S2. Ep4. Untouched]]> Thu, 24 Aug 2023 04:00:00 +0000 Sarah Watson & Lea Nasrallah https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/52459/episode/1541337 https://investigating-angel.castos.com/episodes/s2-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.

]]> full 4 2 true 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.

]]> 01:18:37 <![CDATA[Angel: S2. Ep3. First Impressions]]> Thu, 17 Aug 2023 04:00:00 +0000 Sarah Watson & Lea Nasrallah https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/52459/episode/1537434 https://investigating-angel.castos.com/episodes/s2-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. 

]]> full 3 2 true 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. 

]]> 01:04:04 <![CDATA[Angel: S2. Ep2. Are You Now or Have You Ever Been]]> Thu, 10 Aug 2023 04:00:00 +0000 Sarah Watson & Lea Nasrallah https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/52459/episode/1533522 https://investigating-angel.castos.com/episodes/s2-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. 

]]> full 2 2 true 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. 

]]> 01:38:49 <![CDATA[Angel: S2. Ep1. Judgement]]> Thu, 03 Aug 2023 04:00:00 +0000 Sarah Watson & Lea Nasrallah https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/52459/episode/1526011 https://investigating-angel.castos.com/episodes/s2-ep-1-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.

]]> full 1 2 true 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.

]]> 01:24:13 <![CDATA[Angel: Season One Recap]]> Thu, 22 Jun 2023 04:00:00 +0000 Sarah Watson & Lea Nasrallah https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/52459/episode/1500528 https://investigating-angel.castos.com/episodes/season-one-recap-1 Season 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.

]]> true Season 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.

]]> 01:25:18 <![CDATA[Angel: S1. Ep22. To Shanshu in L.A.]]> Thu, 08 Jun 2023 04:00:00 +0000 Sarah Watson & Lea Nasrallah https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/52459/episode/1492104 https://investigating-angel.castos.com/episodes/s1-ep22-to-shanshu-in-la 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. 

]]> true 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. 

]]> 01:29:03 <![CDATA[Angel: S1. Ep21. Blind Date]]> Thu, 25 May 2023 04:00:00 +0000 Sarah Watson & Lea Nasrallah https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/52459/episode/1485012 https://investigating-angel.castos.com/episodes/s1-ep21-blind-date Asked 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.

]]> true Asked 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.

]]> 01:17:09 <![CDATA[Angel: S1. Ep20. War Zone]]> Thu, 11 May 2023 04:00:00 +0000 Sarah Watson & Lea Nasrallah https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/52459/episode/1475347 https://investigating-angel.castos.com/episodes/s1-ep20-war-zone While 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.

]]> true While 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.

]]> 01:25:24 <![CDATA[Angel: S1. Ep19. Sanctuary]]> Thu, 27 Apr 2023 04:00:00 +0000 Sarah Watson & Lea Nasrallah https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/52459/episode/1463291 https://investigating-angel.castos.com/episodes/s1-ep19-sanctuary Here 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.

]]> true Here 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.

]]> 01:59:44 <![CDATA[Angel: S1. Ep18. Five by Five]]> Thu, 13 Apr 2023 04:00:00 +0000 Sarah Watson & Lea Nasrallah https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/52459/episode/1457570 https://investigating-angel.castos.com/episodes/s1-ep18-five-by-five Fresh 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.

]]> true Fresh 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.

]]> 01:57:30 <![CDATA[Angel: S1. Ep17. Eternity]]> Thu, 30 Mar 2023 04:00:00 +0000 Sarah Watson & Lea Nasrallah https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/52459/episode/1447403 https://investigating-angel.castos.com/episodes/s1-ep17-eternity Angel 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. 

]]> true Angel 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. 

]]> 02:01:04 <![CDATA[Angel: S1. Ep16. The Ring]]> Thu, 16 Mar 2023 04:00:00 +0000 Sarah Watson & Lea Nasrallah https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/52459/episode/1436900 https://investigating-angel.castos.com/episodes/s1-ep16-the-ring An 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. 

]]> full 19 1 true An 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. 

]]> 01:29:08 <![CDATA[Angel: S1. Ep15. The Prodigal]]> Thu, 02 Mar 2023 05:00:00 +0000 Sarah Watson & Lea Nasrallah https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/52459/episode/1426083 https://investigating-angel.castos.com/episodes/s1-ep15-the-prodigal Angel'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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]]> full 18 1 true Angel'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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]]> 01:50:20 <![CDATA[Angel: S1. Ep14. I've Got You Under My Skin]]> Thu, 02 Feb 2023 05:00:00 +0000 Sarah Watson & Lea Nasrallah Buzzsprout-12167340 https://investigating-angel.castos.com/episodes/s1-ep14-ive-got-you-under-my-skin Still 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. 

]]> full 17 1 true Still 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. 

]]> 01:42:12 <![CDATA[Angel: S1. Ep13. She (feat. Prophecy Girls)]]> Thu, 19 Jan 2023 05:00:00 +0000 Sarah Watson & Lea Nasrallah Buzzsprout-12058302 https://investigating-angel.castos.com/episodes/s1-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".

]]> full 15 1 true 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".

]]> 01:52:46 <![CDATA[Angel: S1. Ep12. Expecting]]> Thu, 05 Jan 2023 06:00:00 +0000 Sarah Watson & Lea Nasrallah Buzzsprout-11975974 https://investigating-angel.castos.com/episodes/s1-ep12-expecting A 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.

]]> full 15 1 true A 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.

]]> 01:34:02 <![CDATA[Angel: S1. Ep11. Somnambulist]]> Thu, 22 Dec 2022 06:00:00 +0000 Sarah Watson & Lea Nasrallah Buzzsprout-11914305 https://investigating-angel.castos.com/episodes/s1-ep11-somnambulist Angel'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!

]]> full 13 1 true Angel'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!

]]> 01:52:24 <![CDATA[Angel: S1. Ep10. Parting Gifts]]> Thu, 08 Dec 2022 06:00:00 +0000 Sarah Watson & Lea Nasrallah Buzzsprout-11821935 https://investigating-angel.castos.com/episodes/s1-ep10-parting-gifts Still 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!

]]> full 12 1 true Still 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!

]]> 01:31:03 <![CDATA[Angel: S1. Ep9. Hero]]> Thu, 17 Nov 2022 06:00:00 +0000 Sarah Watson & Lea Nasrallah Buzzsprout-11709222 https://investigating-angel.castos.com/episodes/s1-ep9-hero A 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. 

]]> full 12 1 true A 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. 

]]> 01:41:47 <![CDATA[Angel: S1. Ep8. IWRY Spoilers/Bloopers (feat. Becoming Buffy)]]> Thu, 10 Nov 2022 06:00:00 +0000 Sarah Watson & Lea Nasrallah Buzzsprout-11648169 https://investigating-angel.castos.com/episodes/s1-ep8-iwry-spoilersbloopers-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!

]]> bonus 9 1 true 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!

]]> 00:08:39 <![CDATA[Angel: S1. Ep8. I Will Remember You (feat. Becoming Buffy)]]> Thu, 03 Nov 2022 05:00:00 +0000 Sarah Watson & Lea Nasrallah Buzzsprout-11622169 https://investigating-angel.castos.com/episodes/s1-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!

]]> full 10 1 true 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!

]]> 02:12:18 <![CDATA[Angel: S1. Ep7. The Bachelor Party]]> Thu, 20 Oct 2022 05:00:00 +0000 Sarah Watson & Lea Nasrallah Buzzsprout-11532364 https://investigating-angel.castos.com/episodes/s1-ep7-the-bachelor-party Doyle'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.

]]> full 9 1 true Doyle'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.

]]> 01:33:51 <![CDATA[Angel: S1. Ep6. Sense and Sensitivity]]> Thu, 06 Oct 2022 05:00:00 +0000 Sarah Watson & Lea Nasrallah Buzzsprout-11447917 https://investigating-angel.castos.com/episodes/s1-ep6-sense-and-sensitivity Hot-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?).

]]> full 8 1 true Hot-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?).

]]> 01:44:38 <![CDATA[Angel: S1. Ep5. Rm w/a Vu]]> Thu, 22 Sep 2022 05:00:00 +0000 Sarah Watson & Lea Nasrallah Buzzsprout-11364083 https://investigating-angel.castos.com/episodes/s1-ep5-rm-wa-vu Doyle 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.

]]> full 7 true Doyle 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.

]]> 01:47:13 <![CDATA[Angel: S1. Ep4. I Fall to Pieces]]> Thu, 08 Sep 2022 05:00:00 +0000 Sarah Watson & Lea Nasrallah Buzzsprout-11281173 https://investigating-angel.castos.com/episodes/s1-ep4-i-fall-to-pieces Doyle'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.

]]> full 6 1 true Doyle'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.

]]> 01:32:21 <![CDATA[Angel: S1. Ep3. In the Dark]]> Thu, 25 Aug 2022 05:00:00 +0000 Sarah Watson & Lea Nasrallah Buzzsprout-11182124 https://investigating-angel.castos.com/episodes/s1-ep3-in-the-dark Fresh 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."

]]> full 5 1 true Fresh 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."

]]> 01:25:46 <![CDATA[Angel: S1. Ep2. Lonely Heart]]> Thu, 11 Aug 2022 05:00:00 +0000 Sarah Watson & Lea Nasrallah Buzzsprout-11117423 https://investigating-angel.castos.com/episodes/s1-ep2-lonely-heart Doyle'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. 

]]> full 4 1 true Doyle'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. 

]]> 01:24:25 <![CDATA[Angel: S1. Ep1. City of...]]> Thu, 30 Jun 2022 05:00:00 +0000 Sarah Watson & Lea Nasrallah Buzzsprout-10867325 https://investigating-angel.castos.com/episodes/s1-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.

]]> full 3 1 true 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.

]]> 01:30:54 <![CDATA[Angel: S1. Ep0. Introducing Angel]]> Thu, 16 Jun 2022 04:00:00 +0000 Sarah Watson & Lea Nasrallah Buzzsprout-10795781 https://investigating-angel.castos.com/episodes/s1-ep0-introducing-angel Why 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.

]]> full 2 1 true Why 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.

]]> 01:10:33 <![CDATA[Angel: Welcome and Introduction]]> Fri, 13 May 2022 05:00:00 +0000 Sarah Watson & Lea Nasrallah Buzzsprout-10610461 https://investigating-angel.castos.com/episodes/welcome-and-introduction Welcome to Investigating: Angel! Meet your hosts, Sarah and Lea, and find out why they think both the show, and the character of Angel are important. 

]]> full 1 1 true Welcome to Investigating: Angel! Meet your hosts, Sarah and Lea, and find out why they think both the show, and the character of Angel are important. 

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