Episode 109

The Puppet Show

Published on: 12th July, 2022

Giles has been put in charge of Sunnydale High's annual talent show by the new student-hating principal, Principal Snyder. Buffy, Xander, and Willow find Giles’ new gig very amusing until they too are forced into participating by Snyder, who sees them, especially Buffy, as trouble makers. Things get worse, however, when a member of the cast is found with her heart removed, leading Giles to suspect there is a demon at work harvesting organs. Buffy first suspects amateur ventriloquist Morgan, a fellow student experiencing extreme headaches. But when he turns up minus his brain, Buffy’s suspicion moves to Morgan’s creepy dummy, Sid. Sid turns out to be a demon hunter imprisoned in a puppet's body and is hunting the demon himself. Sid helps Buffy track the demon down, saving Giles just before he becomes the demon's next victim.

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Hosted by Allie Press & Nick Mercer
Edited by Allie Press
Music by InflatonCult
Artwork by Charlotte Fleming Design
Consultation by Evo Terra

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Tabula Rasa, B!tches!: A Buffy Rewatch Show

In Tabula Rasa, B!tches!: A Buffy Rewatch Show, you'll listen as besties Allie Press and Nick Mercer jump back into the world of Buffy the Vampire Slayer and bask in their love for all things Buffy. Rewatching each episode from the beginning, Allie and Nick will discuss their favorite quotes, lessons learned, new takeaways, and more. Find Tabula Rasa, B!tches! wherever you listen to your podcasts and connect on all social media at @tabularasabpod.

About your hosts

Nick Mercer

Nick Mercer (he/him) works as a fundraiser for a nonprofit organization. He was introduced to Buffy by his illustrious co-host when they became fast friends over the summers in elementary school. Nick credits Buffy for his early passion for social justice.

When not cheering on our favorite Sunnydale warriors in their fights against the supernatural, Nick enjoys cooking and engaging in political advocacy in his local community. Nick's favorite quote from Buffy is, "you have to take care of each other. You have to be strong. Dawn, the hardest thing in this world is to live in it. Be brave."

Nick lives in South Carolina with his partner and two perfect dogs.

Allie Press

Allie Press (she/her) is a Maryland-born actor with aspirations for all kinds of film. Her goal is to play Felicia Hardy for the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Allie earned her BFA in Acting from Towson University in 2016.

Allie began watching Buffy the Vampire Slayer during its original airing at just three years old. She's taken many of Buffy's lessons to heart - perhaps none more so than Buffy's reflection that "fortune favors the brave." When not rewatching Buffy or exchanging notes with her dear co-host, you can find Allie with one of her many other hats - maybe as a costume designer, nanny, stage manager, or podcast production assistant with Simpler Media.

Allie currently lives in Baltimore with her partner and puppy. Connect with Allie on Twitter and Instagram at @daughterpick or TikTok at @futureblackcat, and support her work as an artist at buymeacoffee.com/alliepress.