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by Jason Zeffir
Horror. Camp. Pop culture. And a healthy obsession with the television we still can’t stop talking about—because nothing good stays dead for long.Join author Jason Zeffir (Zombies of the Upper East Side) for Slay Replay, a podcast with some bite. From Buffy the Vampire Slayer to horror, reality TV, movies, and more, if it has the ghouls talking, you’ll hear it on Slay Replay.Expect recaps, reviews, deep dives, and hot takes with stakes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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- Yesterday52 min
The Golden Life Eps 1–2: Luann’s Jealous, Sonja’s “Sober” & Ramona’s on Security
Hey, Slayers! The RHONY OGs are back, and apparently old grudges travel beautifully.Jason Zeffir dives into The Golden Life episodes 1 and 2 on E!, where Luann de Lesseps, Sonja Morgan, Ramona Singer, Dorinda Medley and Kelly Bensimon trade New York for Palm Beach. The weather is warmer. The relationships? Still deeply complicated.Luann goes undercover to investigate Sonja’s cabaret, Ramona appoints herself event security, and Sonja brings enough unresolved history to need its own checked bag. Then comes the dancing with Luann’s boyfriend Michael, and suddenly the Countess would like everyone to remember she’s the queen.On this episode:Why Jason is thrilled to have the original Real Housewives of New York City ladies backDorinda, Jill Zarin, and the dream of a Bethenny Frankel returnWhy Bravo passed, and why the “flop” talk is fake newsThe real reason Sonja’s still mad at Dorinda (hint: it’s not Bluestone Manor)Harry Dubin’s return, and why Jason wants more for Sonja than another manRamona vs. Roger: someone’s getting moved from the main tableLuann creams Michael at pickleball, plus the Tom drama resurfacesSonja’s mocktails, the proposed intervention, and Sonja vs. Kelly between bites of shrimpThe next-episode tease that has Jason asking: is Michael still married?Are you Team Sonja, Team Luann, or simply Team Show? Find Jason on Instagram @jasonzeffir and share your verdict. And pick up Jason’s book, Zombies of the Upper East Side!Follow Slay Replay for more Golden Life recaps, and leave a rating or review if you’re enjoying the show.Spoilers for episodes 1–2, discussion of the next-episode preview, and explicit language. Recap and commentary reflect Jason’s opinions.Chapters:00:00 Intro: Welcome to Slay Replay00:17 The Golden Life: The RHONY OGs Are Back02:26 Meet the Cast: Luann, Sonja, Ramona, Kelly & Dorinda06:47 Jill Zarin, Dorinda & the Bethenny Dream Casting10:59 Bravo Passed? The Ratings Debate13:20 Episode 1 Recap: Welcome to Palm Beach22:16 Cabaret Shade & Sonja vs. Dorinda26:43 Yacht Party Chaos & Harry Dubin Returns30:27 Sip, Shop & Ramona on Security Duty34:37 Ramona vs. Roger & Luann’s Jealous Streak38:54 Episode 2 Recap: “I’m Your Queen!”44:41 The Sonja Intervention & Sonja vs. Kelly49:54 Next Episode Tease: Is Michael Still Married?50:49 Team Sonja or Team Luann? Final Thoughts51:31 Outro Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- 3 days ago1h 1m
RHONY Episodes 7 & 8: Cursed Watches, Pee Cups and “STFU, Daisy!”
Hey, Slayers! I’m catching up on episodes 7 and 8 of The Real Housewives of New York City (RHONY), and I have thoughts. We’re still on Moskito Island, the Pavit rumor keeps spinning, and I’m asking why Erin Lichy is taking the heat when Sai De Silva is the one who brought it to camera. Carole Radziwill finally confronts Sai over her Ghislaine Maxwell questions, Daisy reveals her genius Martha Stewart lipstick secret, and Carole tells the story of a cursed Cartier watch once owned by Jackie Kennedy and bought by Kim Kardashian. Plus: a pee cup, tube socks, and a very personal confession about my feet.Then it’s back to New York for “Havana Fights.” Sai gets served, Erin and Abe face a jaw-dropping repair bill, Carole calls out Daisy’s “brand new” shoes, the Matrix coat mystery is solved, Daisy wants to know why they didn’t fly private, and Abe’s birthday party ends with Sai and Daisy going at it. Plus: the midseason trailer, Devin entering the mix, and whose side I’m on, for now.Enjoying Slay Replay? Rate and review the show, and tell me whose side you’re on over on Instagram @jasonzeffir. And pick up my novel, Zombies of the Upper East Side, a horror satire where zombies eat rich people, then leave a review wherever you buy books or on Goodreads.Chapters00:00 — Intro & RHONY Catch-Up01:06 — Episode 7: Island Drama & Taking Sides32:18 — Midseason Trailer: What’s Coming Next34:15 — Episode 8: Havana Fights59:35 — Final Thoughts & Zombies of the Upper East Side1:00:37 — Outro Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- 1 weeks ago3 min
Slay Replay Update: What’s Coming
Hey, slayers! Slay Replay is brand new, and I’m making some changes, so here’s a quick update on what’s coming. I’m catching up on RHONY and The Golden Life, Dexter is on the way, and I’m digging into an early script for the canceled Buffy reboot. After that, I’ll be current on RHONY and The Golden Life and covering new episodes as they air. I’m also recapping All’s Fair, each episode individually, starting with the three that just dropped. Glenn Close! Dorinda! Plus, a heads-up on the theme song and the shows I’m saving for later, including Monster and American Horror Story.Follow me on Instagram @jasonzeffir, rate and review the show, and pick up my book, Zombies of the Upper East Side, a horror satire where zombies eat rich people. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- 2 weeks ago48 min
RHONY Catch-Up: Episodes 1–6 – Carole's Back, Daisy Rules & Sai Goes Too Far
I'm catching up on The Real Housewives of New York, episodes 1 through 6: Carole Radziwill's return, the new cast, and the drama that has everyone talking.I break down why Daisy is already the breakout star (brisket fingers and all), what I make of Erika and Hayley, the Jessel and Sai alliance coming for the OGs, Jessel vs. Erin and the Hamptons flood, Sai's word choice that didn't sit right with me as a gay man, and Sai grilling Carole about Epstein and Ghislaine. Plus Martha Mondays, the coconut golf cart, and why this cast works.Coming up on Slay Replay: RHONY episodes 7 and 8, The Golden Life, Dexter, Buffy, and more.Read my novel, Zombies of the Upper East Side.Follow me on Instagram @jasonzeffir and DM me your takes.If you liked this episode, subscribe and leave a five-star review.Chapters:00:00 Welcome and Catch-Up Plan01:53 Why RHONY Matters to Me04:12 Reboot Skeptic to Fan05:08 Martha Stewart05:55 Daisy and Martha12:46 Daisy Drama and Mess15:01 Meet Erika17:39 Hayley the Comic Relief20:26 Why This Cast Works21:36 Carole's Return23:44 Jessel and Sai24:30 The Influencer Alliance Theory25:33 Coming for the OGs26:53 Jessel vs. Erin28:45 The Hamptons Flood31:05 Sai's Word Choice33:30 Jessel and Carole35:30 Sai Grills Carole38:42 Sai's Divorce41:43 What's Next for RHONY42:23 Coming Up on Slay Replay45:23 Subscribe and Support45:35 My Book and Goodbye Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- 2 weeks ago40 min
The Buffy Pilot That Never Aired (And the Reboot That Never Will)
Before Buffy became a television phenomenon, there was a completely different version of Sunnydale. Alyson Hannigan wasn't Willow, Darla was killed off in the very first episode, and Melanie Lynskey almost joined the Scooby Gang. So what the hell happened?Jason Zeffir revisits the original, 25-minute unaired Buffy the Vampire Slayer pilot from 1996, uncovering bizarre casting choices, missing characters, surprising plot twists, and a version of Buffy that's practically a sitcom.Plus, history may be repeating itself. Jason takes aim at Hulu's decision to kill Buffy: New Sunnydale, starring Sarah Michelle Gellar, and reveals his plans to read the leaked revival script.Chapters00:29 — Welcome to Slay Replay01:51 — Background: The Unaired Pilot11:34 — Missing Characters & Changes13:05 — The Other Willow19:55 — Back to the Pilot27:54 — Willow Kills Darla29:57 — The Buffy Reboot36:13 — Reading the Reboot Script & Outro Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Oct 14, 20261h 7m
Vicki’s Miserable, Luann Won’t Shut Up | RHUGT: Roaring 20s Recap
Nine episodes, seven Housewives, and enough drama to fill every franchise. Jason Zeffir is back with a massive reality TV catch-up, recapping all nine episodes of The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip: Roaring 20s.Vicki Gunvalson is miserable, Luann de Lesseps never misses an opportunity to make things about herself, and the rest of the ladies are along for one chaotic, cross-country ride.Kyle Richards, Teresa Giudice, Porsha Williams, Gizelle Bryant, and Lisa Barlow join Vicki and Luann as they revisit iconic Housewives locations from Orange County and Beverly Hills to Atlanta, Miami, New York, and the Berkshires. Plus, appearances from NeNe Leakes, Dorinda Medley, Carole Radziwill, and more familiar Bravo faces.Jason breaks down the drama, the ridiculousness, the nostalgia, and everything that makes these women endlessly entertaining.Plus, updates on his dark comedy horror novel Zombies of the Upper East Side, recent media appearances, what's coming next on Slay Replay, and his ongoing quest to make it into the Bravo Clubhouse as a bartender on Watch What Happens Live. Andy Cohen, are you listening?CHAPTERS0:00 — Introduction & Book Update3:49 — Episode 1: Back Where It All Began (Orange County)10:16 — Episode 2: Leather You Like It or Not (Beverly Hills)14:45 — Episode 3: White Lies (Beverly Hills)20:58 — Episode 4: Meet Me at the Alter Ego Party (Atlanta)25:36 — Episode 5: To Peach Their Own (Atlanta)30:02 — Episode 6: Cockies and Conversation (Miami)38:39 — Episode 7: Sisterhood of the Traveling Housewives (Miami to New York)42:42 — Episode 8: Mic Drop Please (New York Halloween Party)52:04 — Episode 9: Bluestone Manors (Berkshires Finale)62:11 — Wrap-Up & What's Coming Next Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Oct 7, 202642 min
Buffy S01E02: The Harvest
Buffy’s first two-parter wraps up with “The Harvest.” Jason breaks down Buffy’s race to stop Luke and the Master’s plan, Jesse’s unfortunate vampire glow-up, Angel continuing to be spectacularly unhelpful, the Bronze showdown, and all the wonderfully weird ’90s details along the way. Plus: why the characters already feel so fully formed this early in the series, some questionable Sunnydale parenting, and a few personal detours that probably explain more than they should. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Sep 23, 202636 min
Welcome to the Hellmouth: Buffy Begins (S01E01)
Slay Replay – Episode 1: Buffy the Vampire Slayer “Welcome to the Hellmouth” RecapHost: Jason ZeffirEpisode Summary:In the premiere of Slay Replay, Jason Zeffir dives fang-first into Buffy the Vampire Slayer’s very first episode, “Welcome to the Hellmouth.” This spoiler-packed recap covers the introductions of Buffy, Willow, Xander, Giles, Cordelia, Angel, Darla, and The Master, along with ’90s trivia, early character dynamics, horror tropes, and the beginnings of the Scooby Gang. Jason also talks about what Buffy means to him, upcoming horror and reality TV coverage, and his book Zombies of the Upper East Side.Podcast Chapters:00:00:00 — Meet Jason Zeffir and the Slay Replay podcast premise00:01:13 — Horror, Ryan Murphy, American Horror Story & pop culture preview00:02:09 — Jason’s reality TV lineup: RHONY, Salt Lake City, The Traitors00:03:19 — Jason’s book Zombies of the Upper East Side00:04:14 — What Buffy means to Jason and the show’s influence00:04:43 — “Welcome to the Hellmouth”: Setting the stage in Sunnydale00:05:00 — Darla flips the horror trope00:06:27 — Buffy’s twist: The underestimated girl as the danger00:07:06 — Opening credits and Sarah Michelle Gellar as Buffy00:07:52 — Buffy’s new start in Sunnydale; introduction of Joyce00:08:53 — The cost of being a Slayer: Buffy’s past and burn-down incident00:09:53 — Buffy at Sunnydale High: Principal Flutie and a fresh slate00:11:05 — Meet Xander, Jesse, Willow; Xander’s skateboard moment00:12:16 — Cordelia Chase tests Buffy’s social standing00:13:31 — Charisma Carpenter and Sarah Michelle Gellar’s auditions00:15:18 — Enter Rupert Giles: Buffy’s Slayer destiny resurfaces00:16:42 — School gossip and the first dead body00:17:34 — Buffy investigates; her Slayer instincts kick in00:17:42 — Giles reveals the reality of the Hellmouth00:19:09 — Buffy meets Angel for the first time00:21:29 — Welcome to The Bronze00:22:10 — Buffy encourages Willow to seize the moment00:23:33 — Willow leaves with a vampire00:24:25 — Buffy’s fashion sense as vampire detector00:25:34 — Willow in danger; Buffy springs into action00:26:10 — The beginnings of the Scooby Gang00:27:19 — The Master, Luke, and the mythology of the Harvest00:29:04 — Willow, Jesse, Darla: a vampire trap unfolds00:30:56 — The show’s willingness to kill off characters00:31:38 — Buffy’s power: action, not words00:33:08 — Luke vs. Buffy cliffhanger00:34:35 — Pilot thoughts: characters, tone, and Angel’s early role00:36:05 — What’s coming up on Slay Replay00:36:32 — Musical outro and book shoutoutSubscribe to Slay Replay for Buffy, horror, reality TV, movies, and pop culture. Follow Jason Zeffir on Instagram at @jasonzeffir and check out Zombies of the Upper East Side. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
About Slay Replay
Horror. Camp. Pop culture. And a healthy obsession with the television we still can’t stop talking about—because nothing good stays dead for long.Join author Jason Zeffir (Zombies of the Upper East Side) for Slay Replay, a podcast with some bite. From Buffy the Vampire Slayer to horror, reality TV, movies, and more, if it has the ghouls talking, you’ll hear it on Slay Replay.Expect recaps, reviews, deep dives, and hot takes with stakes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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