Secrets of Stargate

Felger and Coombs! Jack Baruzzini, Fr. Cory Sticha, and Victor Lams discuss The Other Guys, which is filled with comedic moments and Star Trek references, and while the potential of a Tok'ra spy storyline is underutilized, overall, it's an entertaining episode that leaves them wanting more of these characters in the future. The post The Other Guys appeared first on StarQuest Media.

In a story with lots of moral questions, Jack Baruzzini, Fr. Cory Sticha, and Victor Lams discuss issues of mental health, theft in diplomatic relations, arming belligerents, and weapons of mass destruction, plus remembering the great Dean Stockwell. The post Shadow Play appeared first on StarQuest Media.

Daniel returns! Jack Baruzzini, Lisa Jones, and Victor Lams discuss this darker story of torture and helplessness, where even with his godlike powers Daniel can't help his friend, but also a story of love and sacrifice. The post Abyss appeared first on StarQuest Media.

In a story with a strong X-Files feel, Jack Baruzzini, Lisa Jones, and Victor Lams discuss this Earth-set adventure with a strong "stranger in a strange land" vibe and the opportunity for Carter to shine. In an O'Neill-light episode, the rest of the cast gets lots more to do. The post Nightwalkers appeared first on StarQuest Media.

Ice queen? Not that Frozen. Jack Baruzzini, Lisa Jones, and Victor Lams discuss this Antarctic adventure with some Ancient lore; unearthing ancient viruses from under the ice; Jonas Quinn's boyish earnestness; and the abrupt second part to the episode. The post Frozen appeared first on StarQuest Media.

Underwater adventure! Jack Baruzzini, Lisa Jones, and Victor Lams discuss this story of yet another Goa'uld mothership that SG1 can't seem to keep, the return of Thor, and Jonas's first big mission. The post Descent appeared first on StarQuest Media.

Anubis takes his shot! Jack Baruzzini, Lisa Jones, and Victor Lams discuss the two-part season 6 premiere as SG1 deals with family issues and grapples with replacing Daniel. They also discuss how the show's move from Showtime to SyFy may have influenced this story. The post Redemption, Parts 1 and 2 appeared first on StarQuest Media.

The Asgard! Jack Baruzzini, Fr. Cory Sticha, Lisa Jones, and Victor Lams discuss the expanded mythos of the Asgard; a preview of what's to come from Anubis; and how the team deals with the absence of Daniel Jackson. Plus discussion of the past and future of Stargate. The post Revelations appeared first on StarQuest Media.

Goodbye Daniel. Jack Baruzzini, Lisa Jones, and Fr. Cory Sticha discuss the departure of a main character and addition of a new one; the cast's affective performances; atomic accidents; the nature of ascension in the show; and the value of life. The post Meridian appeared first on StarQuest Media.

What happens when humans meddle in other worlds for selfish reasons rather than altruistic ones? Jack Baruzzini, Lisa Jones, Fr. Cory Sticha, and Victor Lams discuss 'Sentinel,' including its many good ideas that don't all fit well in the story. The post The Sentinel appeared first on StarQuest Media.

Replicator origin story! Jack Baruzzini, Lisa Jones, Fr. Cory Sticha, and Victor Lams discuss another story where Daniel's optimism wars with Jack's realism over whether someone responsible for great evil can be saved and even whether it is a person at all. The post Menace appeared first on StarQuest Media.

When Teal'c finds his people's George Washington, SG1 may fracture. Jack Baruzzini, Lisa Jones, Fr. Cory Sticha, and Victor Lams discuss the themes of loyalty, redemption, honor and betrayal in this story, as well as the missed opportunities to bring up challenges and obstacles. The post The Warrior appeared first on StarQuest Media.

Apocalypse, Deep Impact, and now Fail Safe. Jack Baruzzini, Lisa Jones, Fr. Cory Sticha, and Victor Lams discuss this asteroid disaster movie and they have a split judgment on its quality. Is it a fun romp or is it too cringey? The post Fail Safe appeared first on StarQuest Media.

In part 2 of this 2-parter, Jack Baruzzini, Lisa Jones, Fr. Cory Sticha, and Victor Lams discuss Lantash's manipulation of Carter; Osiris's odd reaction to Daniel; and more about the unique threat of Anubis. The post Last Stand appeared first on StarQuest Media.

Yu who? Jack Baruzzini, Lisa Jones, Fr. Cory Sticha, and Victor Lams discuss the introduction of new villains; all the classic SG1 elements present in this story; and the ethics of the Tok'ra versus the Goa'uld. The post Summit appeared first on StarQuest Media.

So many plot lines! Jack Baruzzini, Lisa Jones, Fr. Cory Sticha, and Victor Lams discuss the debut of Rodney McKay; the international intrigue; the espionage antics; political machinations; and Teal'c's revenge--all in one episode! The post 48 Hours appeared first on StarQuest Media.

For our special 100th episode, Jack Baruzzini, Lisa Jones, Fr. Cory Sticha, and Victor Lams interview special guest Joseph Mallozzi, writer and producer on Stargate SG1, Atlantis, and Universe, about the shows, his other work, and what fans might look forward to. The post Joseph Mallozzi, Stargate Producer appeared first on StarQuest Media.

Lower decks, Stargate-style! Jack Baruzzini, Lisa Jones, Fr. Cory Sticha, and Victor Lams discuss this episode that follows new SGC officers through a test that seemed obvious to the panel, and thus sapped some of the drama of the story. The post Proving Ground appeared first on StarQuest Media.

In a mastery of self-parody, Stargate SG1 creates a show-within-a-show to celebrate its 100th episode. Jack Baruzzini, Lisa Jones, Fr. Cory Sticha, and Victor Lams discuss what makes this work, including the show's ability to laugh at itself while still telling a good story. The post Wormhole X-Treme! appeared first on StarQuest Media.

An X-Files episode in Stargate! Jack Baruzzini, Lisa Jones, Fr. Cory Sticha, and Victor Lams discuss the story of a 1-percenter using alien tech for his own benefit, plus corrupt and shady gov't agents, Russian operatives, and more. The post Desperate Measures appeared first on StarQuest Media.

From 2010 to 2001. Jack Baruzzini, Lisa Jones, Fr. Cory Sticha, and Victor Lams discuss this bookend episode to the original 2010, which closes the time loop. They discuss the themes of oppression, colonization, overpopulation and speculate on "sweetwater." The post 2001 appeared first on StarQuest Media.

In a society where lying to the people is the highest crime, what could cause the leaders' betrayal. Jack Baruzzini, Lisa Jones, Fr. Cory Sticha and Victor Lams discuss the fate of another creepy Carter boyfriend and the result of arrogance by advanced civilizations. The post Between Two Fires appeared first on StarQuest Media.

Tomb raiders! Jack Baruzzini, Fr. Cory Sticha, and Victor Lams discuss this story that locks SG1 and a Russian Stargate team in a creepy pyramid together with a monster in the dark amidst geopolitical intrigue. The post The Tomb appeared first on StarQuest Media.

SG1 encounters slavery by humans of aliens that were previously feared. Jack Baruzzini, Fr. Cory Sticha, and Victor Lams discuss the story's nuances and shortcomings in its exploration of the morality and the dignity of sentient species. The post Beast of Burden appeared first on StarQuest Media.

Adolescence among aliens. Jack Baruzzini, Lisa Jones, Fr. Cory Sticha, and Victor Lams discuss the return of Cassandra, the mother-daughter teen dynamic, and the growth of the characters' lives beyond offworld missions. The post Rite of Passage appeared first on StarQuest Media.

The power of prayer? Jack Baruzzini, Lisa Jones, Fr. Cory Sticha, and Victor Lams discuss this story of impending doom, religious extremism, simple faith, and a drive to help even when it's not appreciated. The post Red Sky appeared first on StarQuest Media.

Saving Lt. Tyler! Jack Baruzzini, Lisa Jones, Fr. Cory Sticha, and Victor Lams ask if the show has gone to the well of "deceptive alien influence" too often. Plus the always fun to watch John deLancie and fine performance by Dion Johnstone. The post The Fifth Man appeared first on StarQuest Media.

Cool space weapon! But creepy space boyfriend. Jack Baruzzini, Lisa Jones, Fr. Cory Sticha, and Victor Lams discuss Orlan, who's either real creepy or the least manipulative of Carter's boyfriends, depending on who you ask. The post Ascension appeared first on StarQuest Media.

How Teal'c became Teal'c. Jack Baruzzini, Lisa Jones, Fr. Cory Sticha, and Victor Lams discuss this story that walks us through Teal'c's journey from Jaffa to First Prime to Shol'va and SG. How does one learn to betray his false god? The post Threshold appeared first on StarQuest Media.

Replicators and Go'auld and traitors, oh my! Jack Baruzzini, Lisa Jones, Fr. Cory Sticha, and Victor Lams discuss the fun action, the farewell to a longtime nemesis, betrayal, and the possibilities if the show had gone in a different direction. The post Enemies appeared first on StarQuest Media.

Wrapping up season 4, Jack Baruzzini, Fr. Cory Sticha, Lisa Jones, and Victor Lams discuss the season finale, with its grand spectacle and big cliffhanger, plus Teal'c talking to Daniel about their desires for revenge. The post Exodus appeared first on StarQuest Media.

Comtreya again! Jack Baruzzini, Lisa Jones, Fr. Cory Sticha, and Victor Lams discuss the return of the replicants, whether the duplicates are real people, and how roboJack became a real boy. The post Double Jeopardy appeared first on StarQuest Media.

When you set aside the computer-related ridiculousness, Fr. Cory Sticha, Lisa Jones, Victor Lams, and Jack Baruzzini agree that this "bottle" episode gave the actors room to explore their characters beyond the usual. The post Entity appeared first on StarQuest Media.

Planet of the angry Tinkerbells! Fr. Cory Sticha, Lisa Jones, and Victor Lams discuss an episode that is better then they remembered, where SG1 has to deal with some brainy scientist types whose arrogance get them in trouble, including a Carter cadet clone. The post Prodigy appeared first on StarQuest Media.

Don't do drugs, kids! Fr. Cory Sticha, Lisa Jones, and Victor Lams discuss this story where the SG team gets addicted to a Goa'uld device with an involuntary rehab on an alien planet and a lonely alien child with a message worthy of an after-school special. The post The Light appeared first on StarQuest Media.

Dom Bettinelli, CEO of StarQuest, has a special Advent and Christmas greetings for all listeners and an important message about the mission of StarQuest. The post Blessed Advent, Merry Christmas, and Happy New Year from StarQuest appeared first on StarQuest Media.

If you had absolute power, could you still be a good person? Fr. Cory Sticha, Lisa Jones, and Victor Lams discuss this story that illustrates that you can't use evil means to bring about a good end and absolute power tends to corrupt. The post Absolute Power appeared first on StarQuest Media.

Ten years in their future (and 12 years in our past)! Fr. Cory Sticha, Lisa Jones, and Victor Lams look at this episode that examines a dystopian possible future for our SG team and their time travel efforts to stop it. The post 2010 appeared first on StarQuest Media.

Intrigue! Fr. Cory Sticha, Lisa Jones, and Victor Lams discuss the O'Neill/Maybourne friendship; everyone's favorite villain Kinsey, and the clueless general who nearly destroys earth with his blundering about. The post Chain Reaction appeared first on StarQuest Media.

False gods and minefields! Fr. Cory Sticha, Lisa Jones, and Victor Lams discuss apostasy, converts, and reverts among the worshippers of the Goa'uld; tricky minefields; and counting from zero. The post The Serpent’s Venom appeared first on StarQuest Media.

Another Daniel love interest goes Goa'uld. Fr. Cory Sticha, Lisa Jones, and Victor Lams discuss this story that dives deep into Daniel's backstory and introduces a new villain in Osiris. The post The Curse appeared first on StarQuest Media.

Cheyenne, we have a problem. Fr. Cory Sticha, Lisa Jones, and Victor Lams discuss Jack and Teal'c's misadventure in a former Goa'uld ship, including the many references to other space scifi, the comedy and drama, especially in facing death. The post Tangent appeared first on StarQuest Media.

Sometimes conspiracy theories are real! Fr. Cory Sticha, Lisa Jones, and Victor Lams discuss the story featuring Martin Lloyd, a man who thinks aliens are real and yet knows things about the Stargate; plus the real world theories that the Stargate show was itself disinformation. The post Point of No Return appeared first on StarQuest Media.

Amnesia! Fr. Cory Sticha, Lisa Jones, and Victor Lams dioscuss whether this is a classic SG-1 story with a scifi premise built around the relationships in the team or it's yet another amnesia episode recycling old scifi tropes. The post Beneath the Surface appeared first on StarQuest Media.

Moral dilemma! Fr. Cory Sticha, Lisa Jones, and Victor Lams discuss this story that challenges SG-1 to find a solution that will benefit and save two peoples, neither of which is the bad guy in this situation. The post Scorched Earth appeared first on StarQuest Media.

In an episode focused on Daniel Jackson, Fr. Cory Sticha, Lisa Jones, and Victor Lams discuss the further exploration of the Unas, Goua'uld origins, and the death of a fun recurring character. The post First Ones appeared first on StarQuest Media.

Russian Stargate! Fr. Cory Sticha, Lisa Jones, and Victor Lams discuss this episode about a secret Russian stargate, post-Cold War competition, a sentient water species, and a guest appearance from Marina Sirtis. The post Watergate appeared first on StarQuest Media.

Time loop! Fr. Cory Sticha, Lisa Jones, and Victor Lams discuss what may be the most loved episode of Stargate SG-1, including all the fun touches and Easter eggs, but also the question of the morality of what you do during a time loop. The post Window of Opportunity appeared first on StarQuest Media.

In the third part of the Tok'ra trilogy, Jack Baruzzini, Lisa Jones, Fr. Cory Sticha, and Victor Lams discuss the awkward Freya and the next level in the O'Neil-Carter relationship; Manchurian candidates and alien lie detectors; and how memory works. The post Divide and Conquer appeared first on StarQuest Media.

Beware of Tok'ra bearing gifts. Jack Baruzzini, Lisa Jones, and Victor Lams discuss how absolute power tends to corrupt; how Tok'ra arrogance isn't far from Goa'uld arrogance; and how General Hammond has the patience of a saint. The post Upgrades appeared first on StarQuest Media.