'Buffy' podcasters built a community and they didn't let divorce break it
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After three years of dating, Jenny Owen Youngs persuaded Kristin Russo to watch Buffy the Vampire Slayer, and they later married in 2013. In 2016, they launched the podcast Buffering the Vampire Slayer, creating a community of over 3,000 fans supporting each other through challenges. Their memoir, Slayers, Every One of Us, explores their relationship's evolution, including their eventual divorce, while maintaining the podcast. Their story reflects on how personal struggles fuel creativity, revealing that endings can pave the way for renewal and growth.
After years of dating and creating community through their podcast, Jenny Owen Youngs and Kristin Russo explore their emotional journey in their memoir, reflecting on growth through pain.
The Buffering the Vampire Slayer podcast built a supportive community, fostering connections among fans who assist each other through challenges like grief and financial trouble.
Joanna Robinson emphasizes that Youngs and Russo's memoir highlights how personal experiences can shape creative endeavors and conveys a reassuring message about growth and resilience.
The book will resonate with podcast fans but also serves as a broader commentary on how endings can lead to new beginnings and personal growth.
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