CAST INTERVIEWS

This page contains a mega list of all the links for our in-depth conversations with the beloved stars of Buffy the Vampire Slayer. Each Buffy podcast interview provides a unique glimpse into their experiences, memories, and behind-the-scenes stories from the iconic series. Hear from the cast as they reflect on their time working on the show and share their thoughts on its lasting impact.

Amber Benson • Tara Maclay

Amber Benson is here with us, in conversation with Kristin & Jenny, and we could not be more overjoyed!!!! We talk about witchcraft, memories from the set of Buffy the Vampire Slayer, the impact of queer characters on television, the beauty and power of the Buffy fandom, and even that time that Amber thought no one noticed her dancing into a pole in Once More, With Feeling...

Marc Blucas • Riley Finn

Marc Blucas!!! Measures his hand size!!! Against Jenny's?!!! WHAT IS LIFE EVEN?! In addition to hand size comparison, we dig into topics like: how it felt to be surrounded by tin foil at The Initiative, whether or not Forrest had a crush on Riley, what that goddamn sexy boot removal was all about, and of course the ahem many varied and colorful opinions on our resident butterscotchian boyfriend. In the words of Jenny... WOW.

Charisma Carpenter • Cordelia Chase

It is here! It is time! Charisma Carpenter sat down with us to talk about the trope of the mean girl, that infamous spatula scene, the audition she almost didn't make it to, and how Cordelia got to stake her very first vamp! We dig into her time on Buffy and Angel, and also get deep on politics, parenting, religion, and so much more. As the saying goes: Cordelia, we love you, Cordelia, you're perfect, Cordeliaaaaaa.

Sharon Ferguson • Sineya, The First Slayer

Kristin & Alba interviewed the brilliant Sharon Ferguson — Sineya, the First Slayer in the Buffyverse — and holy shit. We talk about that bananas roll down the sand dune, the desert mountain lion, Sharon’s audition, her work with Prince (yes PRINCE), her thoughts on a Sineya spin-off series, and literally so much more?! What an honor and a privilege.

Follow Sharon on Instagram at @sharonferguson007 and check her out MCing the incredible “Cherry Boom Boom” dance show — learn more at cherryboomboom.com

Seth Green • Oz

What's that sound? Why, 'tis the rare E flat diminished ninth chord, signaling that our interview with the delightful Seth Green hath arrived! We got to talk to Seth about his time on the show playing everyone's favorite part-time werewolf and full-time dreamboat, Oz! We also chatted about the new film he wrote, directed, and stars in, Changeland, which is out today! - rest assured this podcast episode is 100% certified grade-A hootenanny!

Harry Groener • Mayor Richard Wilkins III

WOW, Kristin got the chance to sit down and chat with the mayor of Sunnydale himself, Harry Groener!! We couldn't think of a better way to close out season 3 than to share this fantastic conversation with all of you. You'll hear them dig into Richard Wilkins III's complicated relationship with Faith, discuss how a mayor ascending is similar to Bruce Banner hulking out, and you'll also be delighted (or perhaps terrified) to find that Harry and the mayor have the same laugh... though in this context, it's considerably less ominous. Today we're saying a fond farewell to Season Faith, with this very special podcast Episode Mayor!

Doug Jones & Camden Toy • The Gentlemen

Will their feet ever touch the floor?! ‘Tis the Halloween season, indeed, and we had the ABSOLUTE honor of speaking with both Doug Jones and Camden Toy about their time as The Gentlemen on the iconic Buffy episode “Hush.” Bonus prize: we also learn about Doug having actual moths in his mouth during the filming of Hocus Pocus!

Clare Kramer • Glory aka Glorificus

Behold the magnificence of her dulcet tones as they land against your unworthy eardrums, mortals - today is the day we give you our conversation with the GLORIOUS Clare Kramer!!! Her most wondrous smoothness talked with Kristin about her inspiration for the Glory audition, the on-set trials and tribulations of being a woman with naturally perfect curly hair, and loads more. As is always the case with our cast interviews, there are **SPOILERS WITHIN** so tread carefully, Scoobies, and enjoy!!! (Or should we say... BENjoy?! Wait, why would we say that? Can't remember... hm. Probably nothing.)

Juliet Landau • Drusilla

Holy moly, scoobies, we sat down to chat with the one and only Juliet Landau — and she is every bit as brilliant and wonderful as you'd guess! We talk vampire sexuality, manicures, narcissism, Dru's accent, what she named the stars (to the result of such terrible confusion), and so so so so much more!

In sum... DRUUUUUUSILLLA!! YOUUUUU FILLA! OUR HEARTS WITH DREAD, AND SO WE'RE LED RIGHT BACK TO YOUUUUUU!

James Marsters • Spike

Buckle your seatbelts and black out your windshields because we are about to blast RIGHT THROUGH that Welcome to Sunnydale sign, light up a Morley, and talk to James Marsters about his time playing the most beloved black-nailed, peroxide-headed vampire of all time: Spike! This is the Interview with a Vampire we have all truly been waiting for, is it not?!

Mercedes McNab • Harmony Kendall

Mercedes McNab sat down to talk with Kristin about her role as our favorite Cordette-turned-vampire, Harmony! We talk about her audition, that epic fight scene with Xander, and the many takes it took to say Blondie Bear for the first time — and we also put out a call for anyone who knows who got Harmony's fangs from the set of Buffy?!?! So Mercedes, at last, we meet!

Armin Shimmerman • Principal Snyder

In this special bonus podcast episode, we speak with Armin Shimerman, who plays Principal Snyder. WHAT A DELIGHT!

Kristine Sutherland • Joyce Summers

The Body remains one of the most emotionally resonant television episodes of all time, and this week we are continuing our exploration of its many themes. We are first in conversation with Brittany Ashley, host and producer of "Don't Tell the Babysitter Mom's Dead," a grief podcast which explores the experience of losing parents, and specifically mothers. Brittany lost her own mom at age six, and talks about her ongoing journey through that loss, her relationship to this episode of television, and the power she has found in sharing her experiences with others. We also have the absolute honor of sharing our previously unreleased conversation with Kristine Sutherland about her time on the series, and specifically the impact this Buffy episode has had on her life, and the lives of so many others!