Window of Opportunity - A Stargate Rewatch Podcast

48 Hours really should have kept its working title: Teal'c Interrupted. Also, they do A LOT of stuff in 48 hours. It takes a full 24 just to travel to Russia! Whenever Teal'c is carting around that massive cannon as a gun, he needs a cigar. Why do we like Maybourne so much now?? Oh, Rodney McKay. You are such an ass… David Hewlett's episode watch along: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NQLd8nQoCmc&t=2s INSTAGRAM: sg_rewatch DISCORD: https://discord.gg/65kMPzBuaN EMAIL: [email protected]

In Proving Ground, SG1 is set aside in favor of training some new recruits! They're not that bad, although Grogan would make a better target than soldier with how often he gets shot. Also, where are the Pentagon staff that Sam mentions? None of the people we see work for the Pentagon. Unless General Kerrigan got a promotion. They should have had Davis back! If they do get approval to create an off-world training facility, can they also make it the stop-off point so the bad stuff doesn't make it back to Earth? INSTAGRAM: sg_rewatch DISCORD: https://discord.gg/65kMPzBuaN EMAIL: [email protected]

Get your DVDs loaded up because this week we watch Wormhole X-Treme! commentary style!! It's Stargate's AND our 100th episode, so pop some champagne and watch along with us! There will be fun facts and shenanigans galore. It's all in the name of plausible deniability…. INSTAGRAM: sg_rewatch DISCORD: https://discord.gg/65kMPzBuaN EMAIL: [email protected]

In Desperate Measures, Sam gets kidnapped with the intention of dissecting her brain to learn about how to extract a goa'uld symbiote even though the symbiote she carried was not extracted. Also, Desperate Measures could be the title for like 90% of Stargate's episodes. We also have another round of Live Googling as we trace the origins of "slipping someone a mickey." What exactly is the deal Simmons made with the goa'uld and WHEN did they make it? INSTAGRAM: sg_rewatch DISCORD: https://discord.gg/65kMPzBuaN EMAIL: [email protected]

In 2001, the Aschen are back and SG1 meets them for the first time. These guys really know how to play the long game. What exactly was the SGC intending to do if they did manage to find the Aschen home world? Why are the Aschen so rude? Sure, they're a serious people, but why the rudeness? What exactly makes Kinsey think that the SGC trying to stop this agreement with a race of mass murderers is a personal attack against him? It's so confusing. But Ronny Cox sounds like an amazing person. We need to know what happened to Joe! Did the SGC try and get him back? It would have been very interesting to have another episode focusing on the Aschen to learn what was actually happening on their planet and do all the people there know what their government is doing to other planets. We have listener emails!! Also, The Mandalorian season 3 is really good and y'all should watch it. INSTAGRAM: sg_rewatch DISCORD: https://discord.gg/65kMPzBuaN EMAIL: [email protected]

In Between Two Fires, we bid farewell to Tollana because of some probably dumb decisions. But we don't know because we don't really know what led them to make the decisions that led to Tollana being in this situation. We also revisit how time zones work when someone travels between planets. Does seeing the actor's name of a recurring character in the opening credits spoil what may be a surprise return of said character? Is Narim adorable or creepy for having his house's voice be Sam's voice? INSTAGRAM: sg_rewatch DISCORD: https://discord.gg/65kMPzBuaN EMAIL: [email protected]

We're still totally perplexed by what happened with the quality of the episodes available on Amazon… But anyway, this week on The Tomb, SG1 is trapped with some Russians and an alien monster with an appetite for human flesh! The SGC finally gets called out on representing the entire world in dealing with very dangerous alien species. How does Marduk have a personal shield when he's been dead for 4000 years? Are all these devices connected by some sort of goa'uld wifi? RA123? There are also some cool DVD extras that get discussed. We get to go Inside The Tomb with Peter DeLuise and Behind the Scenes with Amanda Tapping. Which Daniel doll would you buy - Bandaniel or Boonie!Daniel? Desert camo or forest camo? INSTAGRAM: sg_rewatch DISCORD: https://discord.gg/65kMPzBuaN EMAIL: [email protected]

SG1 basically fail to complete their mission in Beast of Burden. They intended to save Chaka and instead have incited a war? Maybe? It does make a nice change of pace, though, that they don't just go in guns blazing and try to lay low and feel out the situation a bit first. According to Burrock, theft of an Unas is punishable by death. These people obviously stole Chaka, so why is he so adamant about not giving Chaka back? INSTAGRAM: sg_rewatch DISCORD: https://discord.gg/65kMPzBuaN EMAIL: [email protected]

In Rite of Passage, Cassandra is changing. For good? There are a few moments that are a little Lifetime movie-esque for us. Why didn't the fire get transported via the ring transporter? Is it possible to program one to only transport certain types of matter? Also, why couldn't they go back to Hanka with Cassandra? If she really needs to go back and there is something on the planet, why not go and find it? INSTAGRAM: sg_rewatch DISCORD: https://discord.gg/65kMPzBuaN EMAIL: [email protected]

SG1 are really in it this time when they doom a whole planet to destruction in Red Sky. Dialing protocols exist for a reason! Why are you bypassing them? But Sam can fix it, right? She did blow up a sun… It would have been very interesting, though, to see SG1 NOT fix it. INSTAGRAM: sg_rewatch DISCORD: https://discord.gg/65kMPzBuaN EMAIL: [email protected]

SG1 need to rescue Jack and the non-existent Lt. Tyler this week on The Fifth Man. Have we uncovered the reason that Lt. Tyler HAD to be played by Dion Johnstone? Just what is Simmons up to? Is he really trying to shut down the SGC? It would have been really interesting if everyone "remembered" a different face for Lt. Tyler. Also so many missed opportunities to play into the 5 of this episode. QI discussion of Third Man Syndrome: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6zlq0Tt9Lss INSTAGRAM: sg_rewatch DISCORD: https://discord.gg/65kMPzBuaN EMAIL: [email protected]

Sam gets another alien boyfriend this week on Ascension. Daniel is also super quippy and we love it. Who took Teal'c shopping for Earth clothes? Where did they find his wardrobe? Why is wearing a cowboy hat? Do we care? No, cos it's amazing. Is Colonel Simmons retired? And we should probably be more creeped out by Orlin's actions, but he's just too adorable and earnest. INSTAGRAM: sg_rewatchDISCORD: https://discord.gg/65kMPzBuaN EMAIL: [email protected]

In Threshold, SG1 and Bra'tac do their best to get Teal'c out from under Apophis' brainwashing. Why was the Rite of M'al Sharran originally created? What was its intended purpose? We still need to know what sound effect was used to make the symbiote squawking noise. There's also lots of conflict for Dr. Fraiser in this as she tries to do what is best for Teal'c but that may not actually be what is best for Teal'c. Also, where is the young Bra'tac spin-off? INSTAGRAM: sg_rewatchDISCORD: https://discord.gg/65kMPzBuaN EMAIL: [email protected]

We're kicking off season 5 with Enemies! It's SG1 vs. Apophis vs. Replicators. Oh, and Teal'c has been brainwashed. Apophis has also gotten a new designer with his swanky new Jaffa armor. Listen in to hear how everyone voted in our season 4 polls. DISCORD: https://discord.gg/65kMPzBuaN EMAIL: [email protected]

It's our Season 4 Wrap-Up! What are our favorite episodes? Who's the best alien? And how well do we score in each others' games? Tune in and find out! Don't forget to check our Twitter or Instagram stories for polls and tell us who you agree with. Also, Teal'c. TWITTER: @SG_RewatchINSTAGRAM: sg_rewatchDISCORD: https://discord.gg/65kMPzBuaNEMAIL: [email protected]

In Exodus, Sam does The Greatest Thing Ever - she blows up a sun. Why can't the Tok'ra and the SGC just talk to each other? They're supposed to be allies. Do you have a theory about how the Tok'ra know where the rings are buried in the sand on Vorash? Does the naquadah tingle make sense? Why won't Apophis just die?? Next week is our Season 4 Wrap-Up episode! Let us know if you have any questions or items you would like us to discuss. TWITTER: @SG_Rewatch1INSTAGRAM: sg_rewatchEMAIL: [email protected]

We had some internet issues during recording this week. Apologies for the roughness of some bits of this episode. Michael Shanks' interview on directing: http://www.stargate-sg1-solutions.com/interviews/ms/01fallmsfrontier.shtml In Double Jeopardy, SG1 team up with themselves(?) to take down Cronus. When did the SGC get touchscreen computers? Was that a thing back then? Are Robo!Jack and Robo!Sam a couple? And where did Robo!SG1's weapons come from? What other ways do you think Robo!SG1 should have evolved from when we last saw them in season 1? TWITTER: @SG_RewatchINSTAGRAM: sg_rewatchEMAIL: [email protected]

Stargate reaches another SciFi trope as Sam gets taken over by a "computer" in Entity. There is also much discussion of memos actually on the show. They do get memos!! And what exactly is the entity? Is it one singular consciousness or many operating as one? TWITTER: @SG_RewatchINSTAGRAM: sg_rewatchEMAIL: [email protected]

LISTEN TO THE COMMENTARY FOR THIS EPISODE! IT'S SO GOOD! THERE ARE LYRICS TO THE STARGATE THEME SONG!! The namesake Prodigy, Jennifer Hailey, however, is not so great. She definitely has a giant chip on her shoulder. And we're not entirely sure she's learned her lesson at the end of this. There is also more conflict between the scientists and the military personnel to deal with. TWITTER: @SG_RewatchINSTAGRAM: sg_rewatchEMAIL: [email protected]

If you or someone you know is struggling with addiction, depression, or suicide, please reach out for help. We care and we know there are people that want to help. Directory of International Mental Health Helplines: https://www.helpguide.org/articles/therapy-medication/directory-of-international-mental-health-helplines.htm There's a light over at the abandoned goa'uld palace… This week on The Light, quarantine protocols would once again have proved extremely useful. The light effect really is quite mesmerizing, though. Is there a chance that Loran has become a master sushi chef in his time on this planet? Daniel does actually need his glasses! TWITTER: @SG_RewatchINSTAGRAM: sg_rewatchEMAIL: [email protected]

In Absolute Power, Shifu teaches Daniel a very important lesson - man cannot be trusted with anything important because they will fuck it up. Send us your fanfic on how this would have gone if Sam or Hammond had been the one to receive Shifu's knowledge. What sort of content, aside from posts when episodes go live, would you like to see from us on Instagram? Let us know! TWITTER: @SG_RewatchINSTAGRAM: sg_rewatchEMAIL: [email protected]

In 2010, things are quite a bit different. There are transporters and the gate is out in the open! But how much does a ticket to Chulak cost? How quickly did the whole infertility thing happen? What would you have wanted to bring back from SG1's 2010? TWITTER: @SG_RewatchINSTAGRAM: sg_rewatchEMAIL: [email protected]

Stargate SG1 is leaving Netflix as of November 30, but is now available as part of Amazon Prime. In Chain Reaction, Hammond's "retirement" sets off a series of events that lead to Maybourne's freedom? Jack's snark is in peak form this week with both Maybourne and Kinsey to play off of. TWITTER: @SG_RewatchEMAIL: [email protected]

Apophis is back and up to his old shenanigans in The Serpent's Venom. Did you know that Daniel is very smart and can translate text in two minutes that other people have been trying to translate for years? We introduce a new segment: Shower Thoughts From Kerri! We also have listener feedback that gives a whole new perspective on Beneath the Surface. TWITTER: @SG_RewatchEMAIL: [email protected]

Osiris returns to life this week in The Curse! The misdirect is a little too obvious, though, in this episode. Dr. Fraiser manages to synthesize a goa'uld tranquilizer and it's never mentioned or used ever again. And just how long was Sarah Osiris? Joe Mallozzi had an idea for a follow-up episode featuring Steven that never came to fruition but sounds really cool and we want to see it! And we finish up with a book rec! Hench: A Novel by Natalie Zina Walschots. TWITTER: @SG_RewatchEMAIL: [email protected]

THE GOA'ULD ARE REAL! AND THEY LIVE IN AUSTRALIA!! Maybe…. They're called Worm Goby down there. What was it that caused the recall device to be activated? Why do we never get to hear Sam's plan until it's time for the plan to be put into action? They use the word nudge a lot in this episode. Joy paper!! And another round of live Googling… TWITTER: @SG_RewatchEMAIL: [email protected]

Aliens have come to Earth this week in Point of No Return. What does Jack do during his downtime? RIP to Willie Garson. You were amazing as Martin. We also get a bit of an art history lesson and learn more about The Thinker. Why, when weird stuff happens, does SG1 dismiss the possibilities so quickly? THEY WORK WITH ALIENS. Also, let us know if you have any Wormhole X-Treme drinking games. TWITTER: @SG_RewatchEMAIL: [email protected]

In Beneath the Surface everyone is literally dirty hot. And we're not mad at it. But who exactly were all the workers before they were sent down? Were they possibly criminals and this is the new jail? What exactly is the backstory of this society where they decided enslaving part of the population was the route to go?

Scorched Earth is actually a divisive episode this week for us. Kerri likes it, Rachael not as much. All the questions that get asked at the end really should have been asked at the beginning. With a project like the Enakaran relocation, did they ever meet General Hammond? We also finally get some feedback on the Jack/Sam moments we may have missed over the years and an explanation about Jack's usage of "niner" in The First Ones.

We finally make it to Kerri's favorite episode with The First Ones! You also gotta give it up to Dion Johnstone for his portrayal of Chaka in this episode cos he knocked it out of the park. (But he does seem to be bad luck for SG-11…) If anybody out there might know why Jack calls for Sierra Gulf One One Niner when he's trying to get ahold of SG-11, please let us know why Jack says niner. Because we are confused. This episode also opens up a lot of questions about how exactly the goa'uld evolved from this state to the god-imitating, galaxy-dominating megalomaniacs. What is the plural of Unas?

This week on Watergate, we switch things up with Rachael taking the lead as Kerri is freshly back from vacation. The Russians have a Stargate?!?! There is much discussion about how to determine which gate is the main gate and how the DHD plays into that vs. the SGC's power source for the gate. And this is a conversation we will return to in the episode 48 Hours (we think). What reports did the Russians read that made them realize they needed something like the Extreme Measures Protocol? All the snarking between Jack and Dr. Markov is amazing.

It's finally time! Window of Opportunity is here! Find out why our podcast is named after this episode and learn about our new nightclub venture. What question was Daniel asking Jack in the commissary? Thinking about how time travel works always ends up hurting my brain. How do you think Teal'c answers the phone? What's your favorite off-loop activity that Jack and/or Teal'c do? Be sure to stay tuned all the way to the end for a little peak behind the scenes…

To be honest upfront, we do not like Divide and Conquer. At all. The zatarc plotline could have been interesting if they'd had more time to develop it. Sadly, we just don't get the whole Jack/Sam of this episode. Where did it come from? Why is it here? Do you get it? Can you please explain it to us? Why did it have to be Martouf? We like Martouf. Farewell, Freya. It was interesting having you around.

On Crossroads, we learn that Jack is actually Teal'c's apprentice! Also, Jaffa can communicate with their symbiotes. What games do you think Teal'c and Shau'nac stayed up all night playing? Unfortunately, the Tok'ra screw over Earth once again. Tanith really wasn't playing things as close to the vest as he should have. Also, go watch Stonehenge Apocolypse.

SG1 are superheroes this week on Upgrades! Jack is starting to get real tired of the Tok'ra who come calling and we just give in to whatever they want. The whole experiment around the armbands seems to be missing some parameters. Like, how do you take it off? How long is the experiment going to go on for? Also, steak….. And never bet against Amanda in a game of pool. Kerri's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZ-VHmFHhgnm2BYT6JDxjRw

Stargate got it right this week with The Other Side. But the SGC may have not because how did a discussion about what to do in this situation not happen before now? This is probably also one of the most important episodes in Jack and Daniel's relationship.

It's time to start Season 4 with Small Victories! We get the introduction of Teal'c's chin worm and they got to film on an actual Russian sub. The Asgard want OUR help? Sam is just dumb enough for the task! Why haven't the Replicators figured out how to toss their blocks as a type of projectile weapon? Can any Replicator become a queen?

It's our Season 3 Wrap-Up! Where Rachael and I actually agree on almost everything. Also, sorry for the Glee talk. We play some games, talk about the Best-Ofs, and what Jack would have done if he hadn't joined the SGC. Plus, General Hammond as Austin Powers? And check our Twitter for polls to vote and see if you agree with us!

In Nemesis, it's Thor and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day as we finally meet the enemy that has been such a scourge to the Asgard - the Replicators! Why exactly is Thor dying? What happened to him? Is it also appendicitis? Are the little wings on the Replicators used for communication or something else? Teal'c also has one of his greatest lines when he declares, "One small step for Jaffa." Shid.

It's time to meet Daniel's grandfather in Crystal Skull! No, not the Indiana Jones movie. And just like every sci-fi show where someone is "invisible," what exactly are the rules of that? Did you know there are flavors of leptons? There are so many excellent quips and one-liners this week. The way Nick plays being able to hear and see Daniel but not believing Daniel is actually there is just fantastic. Why are SG1 skeptical about the giant aliens existing when they deal with aliens on a daily basis? And stay tuned to the end for an outtake!

With us to discuss Maternal Instinct is our very good friend Karen! We finally get SG1 asking for back-up!! We also create a new spin-off: Law & Order: Chulak. Someone make the t-shirt! And with three Vancouver Actor's BINGO squares being marked off this week, does anyone have BINGO yet? Sadly, we're still no closer to figuring out what "Because it is so clear, it takes a longer time to realize it, if you immediately know the candlelight is fire, then the meal was cooked a long time ago" means.

The events of New Ground probably should have happened before and it's interesting that it hasn't happened more. If Nefertum had been on the show, who should be cast to play him? Nyan is really such a good guy and it's a shame we never saw him again.

What was the full speech that Daniel never got to give to the Tollan High Council as Jack just had to go and mess things up in Shades of Grey. We also shamelessly steal from the Cobra Guys and do a little Stargate Theater! Who was a better Jack or Daniel? Vote now! Why does Michael insist on flirting with everyone? It's very distracting. We finally know how the Goa'uld communication ball devices work! Or do we? Rachael is now the official ball (Ba'al?) monitor. Maybourne really should be more suspicious of Jack's actions. It's just unfortunate that Makepeace picked the wrong guy to start a side hustle with. But, what exactly was the point of the sting operation?

After a brief recap of Creation's Salute to Stargate convention this past weekend, we get into discussing Jack's A Hundred Days on Edora. It has been decided that Shane Meier is now part of Vancouver Actors BINGO, so update your cards! Why didn't Garan tell his mother about the caves? Should this episode have been a two-parter? And more thinking too hard about how the gate works from a technical perspective. As much as we like Laira, it's kind of odd that she asks Jack to give her a child. Not to be with her or have a relationship, she just wants a child. What exactly is the difference between a game and a sport?

RIP Dom DeLuise. No one could have played Urgo as well as you. We still have many, many questions about pre-mission research of planets before sending people there. Do you like pie? Cos Jack LOVES it. Death or Urgo. Urgo or death. Cake or death? What if Urgo is alive? Also! Kerri will be at the Creation Stargate Con in Chicago this weekend! Come find her and say hi!

More spellcheck-based fun facts this week on Pretense. There's also overthinking how the Stargate actually works. Zipacna has some gall to try and insist nothing of the host survives given what's happening at Triad. Also, Narim is super horny for Sam. Was Klorel's capture all a deceptive plot to get onto Tollana and destroy them?

Aliens once again invade the SGC with a Foothold situation. Does the SGC have a dry cleaner on base? Are we sure the SGC doesn't want to keep people in? Because it should… There are also just some general security plotholes that can break your brain if you think about it too much. Sam also makes the leap to the aliens having a live connection to their SG counterpart way too quickly without really any reasoning. How exactly do mirage clothing and props work? Because somehow the fake Jack and Daniel changed clothes when they shouldn't have been able to? Finally, where are the real SG6?

Apophis is back in The Devil You Know. But he's really not good at interrogation torture. Have the Tok'ra seen Star Wars? What exactly did Sokar think happened to Apophis when he was sent down to Netu?

It does seem a little weird that Jolinar never said anything about how she escaped. Not even in writing. OK, so, why can't they take more SG teams with them on this mission to Netu? Oh, that's right. No one can ever have backup on any mission. Jack has some really good one-liners this week. Delmak is not ALF's homeworld; that's Melmac. It's the return of the goa'uld set designer speculation! Do the Tok'ra ever actually know anything or do they just believe and hope all the time? Stay tuned for a special bonus at the very end… The Book of Am-Tuat: https://www.sacred-texts.com/egy/bat/index.htm

Past and Present should not have aired immediately after Forever in a Day. The romantic subplot kind of ruins what would have otherwise been a good episode. Why was Linea still calling herself Linea? But seriously, what ARE the SGC's quarantine protocols? The Vyans should create a game show called Are You The Spouse?