Secrets of Stargate

StarQuest CEO Dom Bettinelli has a special message for all listeners and supporters of StarQuest's shows. The post A Special Message from StarQuest appeared first on StarQuest Media.

Flashy tech CEO reveals gov't secrets and gets dubbed a crazy conspiracist? Victor Lams, Fr. Cory Sticha, and Lisa Jones discuss the Richard Branson-esque character and the themes of trust and betrayal and official secrecy. The post Covenant (SG1) appeared first on StarQuest Media.

Is a 50% mortality rate more acceptable than a Wraith culling? Victor Lams, Fr. Cory Sticha, Lisa Jones, and Jeff Haecker discuss the moral implications of the Hoffan vaccine and delve into themes of sacrifice, survival, and ethical decision-making. The post Poisoning the Well (SGA) appeared first on StarQuest Media.

Stranger in a strange land. Victor Lams, Lisa Jones, and Jeff Haecker discuss Teal'c's new civilian life; the complex portrayal of love interest and ingénue Krista; plus the several subplots involving the Trust and the Sam and Pete relationship. The post Affinity (SG1) appeared first on StarQuest Media.

Logan's Run meets Ewoks? Victor Lams, Lisa Jones, and Fr. Cory Sticha discuss this Atlantis story of sacrifice, morality, and cultural differences, discussing the ethical dilemmas and whether Rodney was just too mean to the kids. The post Childhood’s End (SGA) appeared first on StarQuest Media.

Groundhog Day and Doom meet in VR. Jack Baruzzini, Lisa Jones, Fr. Cory Sticha, and Victor Lams discuss this story of early attitudes on VR and AI; the metaphorical use of VR to explore human experience; and Teal'c's confrontation of his overconfidence. The post Avatar (SG1) appeared first on StarQuest Media.

A lot is happening in this episode. Jack Baruzzini, Lisa Jones, Fr. Cory Sticha, and Victor Lams discuss this story, the big budget, and the themes of trust and character relationships amid continual Wraith attacks, setting up a classic mole hunt. The post Suspicion (SGA) appeared first on StarQuest Media.

We've seen this before, according to Jack Baruzzini, Lisa Jones, and Victor Lams who discuss the episode's familiar story, including the potential downsides of first contact, religious zealotry, and how alien contact could affect geopolitical tensions, plus Daniel's questionable behavior. The post Icon (SG1) appeared first on StarQuest Media.

There's a giant bug on your neck! Jack Baruzzini, Lisa Jones, and Victor Lams discuss this Atlantis episode whose ticking clock creates an urgency. They also note new characters who we come to like and dislike and how the different personalities affect how they react in a crisis. The post Thirty Eight Minutes (SGA) appeared first on StarQuest Media.

Who's the boss now? Jack Baruzzini, Lisa Jones, and Victor Lams discuss this episode that shows how O'Neill is adapting to his new role in charge of the SGC, his internal conflicts, isolation, and the pressures of leadership. The post Zero Hour (SG1) appeared first on StarQuest Media.

Don't touch that! Jack Baruzzini, Lisa Jones, Fr. Cory Sticha, and Victor Lams discuss this story that shows the consequences of messing with technology you don't understand; as well as the humor, character depth, and camaraderie that will become a hallmark of the series. The post Hide and Seek (SGA) appeared first on StarQuest Media.

Imagine a quarantine! Jack Baruzzini, Lisa Jones, Fr. Cory Sticha, and Victor Lams discuss yet another alien foothold situation; the unique situation of Anubis as an impotent enemy; and how a Russian SG1 member would have been. The post Lockdown (SG1) appeared first on StarQuest Media.

The 2018 web series Stargate Origins tells the prequel story of how the Stargate was discovered. Jack Baruzzini, Lisa Jones, Fr. Cory Sticha, and Victor Lams discuss the valiant effort to expand the franchise, while noting the campy elements and critiquing certain character portrayals. The post Stargate Origins appeared first on StarQuest Media.

A new beginning! Jack Baruzzini, Lisa Jones, Fr. Cory Sticha, and Victor Lams dive into Rising, the Atlantis series premiere; the introduction of the Pegasus galaxy and the new big bads, the Wraith; and all the new characters, including John Shepard. The post Rising (SGA) appeared first on StarQuest Media.

To start Season 8, Jack Baruzzini, Lisa Jones, Fr. Cory Sticha, and Victor Lams discuss the launch of the third major era of Stargate with a discussion of the new Dr. Weir and diplomacy; changes for Carter and O'Neill, and the shifting team dynamics for SG1. The post New Order, Parts 1 and 2 (SG1) appeared first on StarQuest Media.

Is it the best Stargate movie? Jack Baruzzini, Lisa Jones, Fr. Cory Sticha, and Victor Lams discuss this two-parter that brings us to the verge of Atlantis, including the introduction of Dr. Weir and the portrayal of political power struggles. The post Lost City, Parts 1 and 2 (SG1) appeared first on StarQuest Media.

It's a clip show, but it's a good one! Jack Baruzzini, Fr. Cory Sticha, and Victor Lams discuss this episode featuring William Devane, praising his performance as president and highlighting how the episode prepares for the big season finale and the advent of Atlantis. The post Inauguration (SG1) appeared first on StarQuest Media.

Stargate goes X-Files! Jack Baruzzini, Lisa Jones, Fr. Cory Sticha, and Victor Lams discuss themes of government secrecy and ethical implications of experimentation, plus the horror ambiance and parallels to Silence of the Lambs. The post Resurrection (SG1) appeared first on StarQuest Media.

Sacrifice! Jack Baruzzini, Lisa Jones, Fr. Cory Sticha, and Victor Lams discuss this epic two-parter that swings from fun and quirky documentary to a shocking loss with exceptional acting and writing throughout. They also discuss military heroism and freedom of the press. The post Heroes, Parts 1 and 2 appeared first on StarQuest Media.

It's the death knell for the Tok'ra, Jaffa, and human alliance. Fr. Cory Sticha, Lisa Jones, and Victor Lams analyze the end of the alliance and its ethical dilemmas, as well as the lack of action and team dynamics. The post Death Knell appeared first on StarQuest Media.

"I'm a sucker for a DeLuise." Jack Baruzzini, Fr. Cory Sticha, Lisa Jones, and Victor Lams discuss this story that resolves the Osiris arc and introduces the controversial Pete Shanahan. Do Pete and Sam lack chemistry? Oh and that tablet. The post Chimera appeared first on StarQuest Media.

Journey to the center of Kelowna! Jack Baruzzini, Lisa Jones, Fr. Cory Sticha, and Victor Lams discuss the return of Jonas, the secret Goa'uld girlfriend, and an underground crisis, along with geopolitical intrigue with real-world parallels. The post Fallout appeared first on StarQuest Media.

Carter's self-reflection. Jack Baruzzini, Lisa Jones, and Victor Lams discuss this story of Carter being confronted with her mortality, her career decisions, and her relationships while stranded on a spaceship and injured. The post Grace appeared first on StarQuest Media.

How do you make the Goa'uld formidable again? Jack Baruzzini, Lisa Jones, and Victor Lams discuss this two-parter introducing the Kull warrior supersoldiers, plus a Tomb Raider adventure, great guest stars, and the ethical portrayal of torture. The post Evolution, Parts 1 and 2 appeared first on StarQuest Media.

Female Jaffa! Jack Baruzzini, Fr. Cory Sticha, and Victor Lams discuss this story that includes Teal'c's romance, Jaffa patriarchal structures, and Daniel's moral dilemmas. They also highlight the essentially pro-life message and themes of freedom, sacrifice, and rebellion. The post Birthright appeared first on StarQuest Media.

Dr. Felger is back! Jack Baruzzini, Lisa Jones, Fr. Cory Sticha, and Victor Lams discuss the story's humor, the on-set ad libs, and character dynamics, as well as speculate why fans initially panned this episode. Plus how close to a real computer coding environment it gets. The post Avenger 2.0 appeared first on StarQuest Media.

It's a standard scifi plot of a dangerous race in space, but Jack Baruzzini, Lisa Jones, Fr. Cory Sticha, and Victor Lams each find something they like about it, from the interesting aliens to the comedic elements to the character chemistry. The post Space Race appeared first on StarQuest Media.

Ghost in the darkness? Jack Baruzzini, Fr. Cory Sticha, and Victor Lams discuss this story of a clash of species; the themes of respect and honor; how the understanding of the Unas shifts from beasts to intelligent beings; and the balance of security with diplomacy. The post Enemy Mine appeared first on StarQuest Media.

Multiple personalities! Jack Baruzzini, Fr. Cory Sticha, and Victor Lams discuss this story of Daniel Jackson hosting a group of aliens in his head and the ethical and moral questions surrounding their fate, plus the plot holes in the episode's resolution. The post Lifeboat appeared first on StarQuest Media.

A toxic planet and a populace controlled by a computer system. Jack Baruzzini, Lisa Jones, Fr. Cory Sticha and Victor Lams discuss the parallels to our time and the cautionary message about overeliance on technology and the impact of social media. The post Revisions appeared first on StarQuest Media.

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For a Teal'c-centered story, Jack Baruzzini, Fr. Cory Sticha, and Victor Lams discuss Teal'c's post-symbiote changes and themes of resilience and inner strength; Daniel's continued recovery; and the influence of Peter DeLuise on the production of the show. The post Orpheus appeared first on StarQuest Media.

Fountain of youth! Jack Baruzzini, Lisa Jones, and Victor Lams (and their young doppelgängers) discuss this story of cloning and its ethical dilemmas; the implications of a young clone set lose in society; and the many references to other scifi works. The post Fragile Balance appeared first on StarQuest Media.

Farewell Jonas! Jack Baruzzini, Fr. Cory Sticha, and Victor Lams discuss the finale of the Anubis arc, the departure of Jonas, and return of Daniel. This episode was packed with action, but also wrestles with the morality of doomsday weapons. The post Homecoming appeared first on StarQuest Media.

Daniel is back? Jack Baruzzini, Lisa Jones, and Victor Lams discuss this first of a two-parter, including the similarity to a certain Star Wars movie; the start of the Lost City theme; and the overlap of Daniel Jackson and Jonas Quinn. The post Fallen appeared first on StarQuest Media.

For the 6th season finale, SG1 has come full circle back to Abydos. Jack Baruzzini, Lisa Jones, and Victor Lams discuss how this episode connects to the show's origins; the great action and production values; and the morality of the arrogance of superior alien races. The post Full Circle appeared first on StarQuest Media.

See the future! Jack Baruzzini, Lisa Jones, Fr. Cory Sticha, and Victor Lams discuss this Jonas episode, the scientific credibility of prophecy and altering the future, and Jonas' value to the Stargate team. The post Prophecy appeared first on StarQuest Media.

Those who forget history are doomed to repeat it. Jack Baruzzini, Fr. Cory Sticha, and Victor Lams discuss this story of a culture who destroyed their historical records to start fresh and the implications of having no past to remember, no mistakes to learn from. The post Memento appeared first on StarQuest Media.

Hallucinations! Jack Baruzzini, Lisa Jones, Fr. Cory Sticha, and Victor Lams discuss this many-layered story featuring Teal'c and a major turn for the character, plus what kind of alternate reality they'd like to inhabit in their dying moments. The post The Changeling appeared first on StarQuest Media.

A twist on a twist. Jack Baruzzini, Lisa Jones, and Victor Lams discuss this story of prisoners and captors, and they conclude much of what makes it a good episode is the solid acting. Plus, the unasked question was whether the first imprisonment was just. The post Forsaken appeared first on StarQuest Media.

It's a clip show! Jack Baruzzini, Lisa Jones, and Victor Lams discuss this oddball of an episode full of bits of other episodes, but no main cast. Was it a money saver? Was it intended to bring new fans up to speed? Did someone forget their homework until the night before? The post Disclosure appeared first on StarQuest Media.

SG-1 returns to form with a Goa'uld, her worshippers, a dastardly plan, convincing people she's not a god, and more. Jack Baruzzini, Lisa Jones, FR. Cory Sticha, and Victor Lams discuss the great makeup effects, the Russian Stargate team, and dangerous Ancient tech. The post Metamorphosis appeared first on StarQuest Media.

Lost utopia. Jack Baruzzini, Lisa Jones, and Victor Lams discuss this castaway story featuring O'Neil and Maybourne, including the spooky atmosphere, the character dynamics, and the Goa'uld plan to destroy utopia with a deadly weed. The post Paradise Lost appeared first on StarQuest Media.

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Cloak and dagger! Jack Baruzzini, Lisa Jones, and Victor Lams discuss this story of government intrigue that had unexpected twists and turns and returns, including a strong story for Carter and O'Neill framed for murder. The post Smoke and Mirrors appeared first on StarQuest Media.

Maybe this episode should have been unseen? Jack Baruzzini, Lisa Jones, Fr. Cory Sticha, and Victor Lams discuss this story, which had no stakes, wooden writing, and cringey characterization. They conclude it's not so much bad as it is boring. But the bug special effects looked cool! The post Sight Unseen appeared first on StarQuest Media.

Cylon vibes. Jack Baruzzini, Lisa Jones, and Victor Lams discuss the evolved human-like Replicators and the morality of SG-1's solution to their capture, involving betrayal. Was it betrayal if it was just a machine? The post Unnatural Selection appeared first on StarQuest Media.

Prometheus! Jack Baruzzini, Fr. Cory Sticha, Lisa Jones, and Victor Lams discuss the story involving a hijacked top secret USAF spaceship, praising the action and the introduction of the ship, but finding the plot holes and lack of team interaction lacking. The post Prometheus appeared first on StarQuest Media.

A medical ethical dilemma! Jack Baruzzini, Fr. Cory Sticha, and Victor Lams discuss this SG-1 story, involving the Tok'ra and a drug derived from symbiotes; the changing attitudes toward exploitation when the origin of the victim is discovered; and the way the team observes and reacts rather than takes action. The post Cure appeared first on StarQuest Media.

Echoes of Predator! Jack Baruzzini, Lisa Jones, Fr. Cory Sticha, and Victor Lams have divided opinions on this episode, praising Tony Amendola's performance and Braytac's speech, but critiquing the lack of Jonas; the plot holes; and the use of the Stargate for waste disposal. The post Allegiance appeared first on StarQuest Media.