Amber Benson

On this episode of On the Rocks, we kick off Pride Month with a trip to the Buffyverse with some of your favorite actors – Amber Benson from Buffy, and J August Richards and Stephanie Romanov from Angel. We talk about their careers, their time on these fan favorite shows, some behind-the-scenes stories from set, we chat about queer and Black representation on screen, and we talk about their appearance at this year’s West Hollywood Pride and their roles as allies and as part of the LGBTQ community. Make sure to catch On the Rocks on the scene with these fabulous actors at Hellmouth Con on June 13th and 14th at Torrance High School aka Sunnydale High in Southern California...with co-host, model and musician Steven Dehler and Alexander Rodriguez, your sassy host with the sassy most. Raise a glass and let the drinks begin, it’s On the Rocks! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Toby’s conversation centers on the power and purpose of effective co-teaching, highlighting how Amber Benson and Ruby Voss—an experienced math team from Southwest Virginia—have built a nearly decade-long partnership grounded in continuous growth, complementary strengths, and shared leadership. They describe co-teaching as an evolving craft, emphasizing that great educators “teach each year” rather than repeating the same year 30 times. The duo reflects on their active involvement in professional communities such as the Association for Middle Level Education and the Excellence in Co-Teaching Initiative, underscoring their belief that presenting and learning go hand in hand. They discuss how their distinct roles—curriculum development aligned with the Virginia Department of Education Standards of Learning and innovative instructional strategies with specially designed instruction—create a balanced, student-centered classroom. I'm Determined - The home of the Determined team, who develop resources and professional learning around inclusive instruction and co-teaching practices. Association for Middle Level Education (AMLE) – Referenced in relation to professional involvement, conference presentations, and ongoing growth in middle-level education. Excellence in Co-Teaching Initiative – Mentioned in connection with their work and collaboration around effective co-teaching practices. Virginia Department of Education – Referenced regarding curriculum alignment and the Virginia Standards of Learning (SOLs). Captivate: Engaging and Empowering Students in a World of Digital Distractions by Dr. Marc Isseks #TobyKarten #Karten’sInclusionConversations #KIC #Inclusion #AmberBenson #RubyRoss #Benson&Ross #CoTeaching #TeachingEachYear #EducatorGrowth #TeacherCollaboration #InclusiveClassrooms #ProfessionalLearning #MiddleSchoolMatters #TeacherLeadership #InstructionalInnovation #StudentCenteredLearning #EducationPodcast #TeacherDevelopment #CollaborationInAction #StandardsBasedTeaching #GrowthMindsetInEducation For more information please visit https://inclusionworkshops.com/

In today's special bonus episode, actor and writer Amber Benson joins us to talk about co-starring with Amy Adams in the 2000 Buffy the Vampire Slayer episode "Family." Plus: Cousin Beth as a proto-trad wife, the non-issue of floating lesbians, and sneaking into the carpool lane with a cast of Tara's head. Join the Patreon: patreon.com/supportingactresses Follow Supporting Actresses on social: @actressespod Follow Dane on social: @thedanemcdonald Follow Louis on social: @louispeitzman Follow Amber on social: @rebma_nosneb

On this special MaxFunDrive episode, Brea and Mallory talk to writer and filmmaker Amber Benson about growing up reading smut! Email us at readingsmutpodcast69@gmail.com ! Sign up to support the show! www.maximumfun.org/join Amber Benson Next month’s book is I Got Abducted by Aliens and Now I’m Trapped in a Rom-Com by Kimberly Lemming! Norma Klein Judy Blume The Enchantment by Betina Krahn Rafe by Rebekah Weatherspoon A Kiss of Shadows by Laurell K Hamilton Blob by Maggie Su Angelika Frankenstein Makes Her Match by Sally Thorne The Last Werewolf by Glen Duncan Help support this show and unlock bonus content! Become a member at https://maximumfun.org/joinsmut

Naomi Ackie and Channing Tatum lead an ensemble cast of blissful (and, for a while, blissfully unaware) island-timers in mind- and genre-bending new movie BLINK TWICE. Amber Benson (filmmaker, writer, and actor) joins us to uncover the secrets of Slater King’s mysterious island. Then we do a movie quiz about actors who’ve dabbled (and then some) in directing. What’s Good Alonso - general food quality in Italy/Europe Drea - the Paralympics (and the release of A New York Story !) Amber - pugs Ify - traveling to London for his show at Leicester Square Theatre ITIDIC TikTok May Be Driving More Folks to Theaters California Senate Passes a Law Requiring Consent for AI Replicas of Deceased Actors Staff Picks Alonso - Lover of Men Drea - Rebel Ridge (and A New York Story !) Amber - The Last of Sheila Ify - Skywalkers: A Love Story Slayers: A Buffyverse Story on Audible Help support this show and unlock bonus content! Become a member at https://maximumfun.org/joinmaxfilm Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

We sat down to talk about the making of Slayers with the brilliant Christopher Golden and Amber Benson!! We learn about the casting, communally attempt to manifest a second season, and dig into the new lore together. Plus we learn about that time Seth Green popped into the studio... Come to Buffy Prom 2024: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/buffering-a-rewatch-adventure-presents-buffy-prom-2024-tickets-770304570707?aff=odwdwdspacecraft Vote in the Final Round of STA Awards: bufferingcast.com/sta LOCATE YOUR HOSTS UPON THE INTERNET Jenny Owen Youngs | @jennyowenyoungs ; jennyowenyoungs.com Kristin Russo | @kristinnoeline ; kristinnoeline.com Buffering: A Rewatch Adventure | @bufferingcast on twitter, facebook, and instagram MUSIC Theme song and jingles composed and performed by Jenny Owen Youngs. PATREON patreon.com/bufferingcast MERCH bufferingthevampireslayer.com/shop +++ Produced by: Kristin Russo and Jenny Owen Youngs Edited & Mixed by: Kristin Russo Logo: Kristine Thune +++ We acknowledge that we and our team are occupying unceded and stolen lands and territories. Kristin occupies the Lenape territories of the Esopus Lenape Peoples. Jenny occupies the Wabanahkik territory of the Abenaki and Pennacook Peoples. Learn more about Land Acknowledgments + our continued anti-racist efforts at bufferingthevampireslayer.com/justkeepfighting Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week we are thrilled to be joined by writer, actor, and convention veteran Amber Benson ( Slayers: A Buffyverse Story ) for a discussion on plane hangovers, nerd conventions, and more! Head to FACTOR MEALS and use code jjgo50 to get 50% Sponsored by Podia. You can start a community, build a full website, make your products, and start your email marketing all for free when you sign up at podia.com/JJGO . Jordan wrote a brand new graphic novel called Youth Group which you can pre-order at Fables Books in Goshen, Indiana. Help support this show and unlock bonus content! Become a member at https://maximumfun.org/joinjjgo

Amber has a passion for healthy eating and a disdain for waste. Co-founding Ruvi in 2022, she is on a mission to crush nutritional deficiency with the planet’s purest source of nutrition – fruits and veggies. Pretty much everyone alive is deficient in the life-changing nutrients found in fruits and vegetables. And with the simplicity of Ruvi, she is changing those stats. Amber and her team are working to reduce food waste by reducing waste at the farm and production level and also consumer level. Discount for Listeners: BeHealthy20 Find Ruvi at: GoRuvi.com Follow Ruvi at: @getruvi TikTok: @drinkruvi

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 ... The biggest of all thank yous to Amber for spending time with us this week, and for everything she has done and continues to do in her brilliant work!! This episode contains spoilers through the end of Season 7 of Buffy the Vampire Slayer! Listen to our special episode "Unbury Your Gays" with Kristin Russo, Emma O'Sullivan, and Jen Malkowski: https://www.patreon.com/posts/54817720 ** This episode will also re-air in the main feed between Seasons 6 & 7 ** +++ FIND MORE & FOLLOW AMBER BENSON! • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rebma_nosneb • Twitter: https://twitter.com/amber_benson • The Witches of Echo Park: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/20949471-the-witches-of-echo-park +++ LOCATE YOUR HOSTS UPON THE INTERNET Jenny Owen Youngs: @jennyowenyoungs ; jennyowenyoungs.com Kristin Russo: @kristinnoeline ; kristinnoeline.com Buffering the Vampire Slayer: @bufferingcast on twitter, facebook, and instagram Learn more about our team at bufferingthevampireslayer.com/our-team Produced by: Kristin Russo, Jenny Owen Youngs, and Alba Daza Edited by: John Mark Nelson & Kristin Russo +++ Just Keep Fighting: Community Events Calendar: https://www.bufferingthevampireslayer.com/just-keep-fighting-spotlight-on-community-anti-racism +++ JOIN OUR PATREON FAMILY!! Advance Music, Bonus Episodes, Live Concerts, Book Clubs, wheeeee!! patreon.com/bufferingcast Logo: Kristine Thune +++ We acknowledge that we and our team are occupying unceded and stolen lands and territories. Kristin occupies the Lenape territories of the Esopus Lenape Peoples. Jenny occupies the Wabanahkik territory of the Abenaki and Pennacook Peoples. Alba occupies Tiohtià:ke of the Kanien’kehá:ka Nation. Mack, LaToya, and John Mark occupy the lands of the Kizh Peoples. Learn more about Land Acknowledgments + our continued anti-racist efforts at bufferingthevampireslayer.com/justkeepfighting Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You guys...clowns are scary. This week the gang talks about IT Chapter Two with esteemed guest, actor, writer, and director Amber Benson. They also try their hand at remaking Face/Off in our 'Movie Redux' segment. And, as always, staff picks. In news, A Quiet Place writers "stand up" to Lucasfilm , Christian Bale has some advice for Robert Pattinson , and Linda Hamilton gets jacked. Staff Picks: Ify - Atomic Blonde Drea - Rear Window Alonso - Untouchable Amber - The Big Easy With Ify Nwadiwe , Drea Clark , Alonso Duralde , and Amber Benson . You can let us know what you think of Who Shot Ya? on Twitter or Facebook . Or email us at whoshotya@maximumfun.org Call us on the "Who Shotline" - WSY-803-1664 Produced by Casey O'Brien and Laura Swisher for MaximumFun.org . Help support this show and unlock bonus content! Become a member at https://maximumfun.org/joinmaxfilm Follow us on BlueSky , Facebook , Instagram , or Letterboxd With Kevin Avery Drea Clark Alonso Duralde Produced by Marissa Flaxbart Sr. Producer Laura Swisher