Secrets of Stargate

Teyla's connection to the Wraith drives the discussion of this story for Jack Baruzzini, Lisa Jones, Victor Lams, and Jeff Haecker, including hints of story yet to come and how her struggle for control of the connection and its impact on her relationships deepen her character..

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Tying up the threads. Jack Baruzzini, Jeff Haecker, Lisa Jones, and Victor Lams discuss this key 8th season episode, which defeated big baddies and finalized the story arcs for several recurring characters in what could have been a series finale.

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A clip show that isn't. Victor Lams, Lisa Jones, and Jeff Haecker discuss the moral dilemma faced by Sheppard and Teyla; the balance of humor and tragedy; and learning more about some secondary characters.

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When someone asks if you’re an Ancient, you say, “Yes!” Jack Baruzzini, Lisa Jones, Victor Lams, and Jeff Haecker discuss this story, including the fun archaeological puzzle, McKay’s blabbing blunder, the return of fan-favorite villain Kolya, and the humor surrounding Sheppard and Mensa.

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Ba'al, Anubis, and Replicators all in one showdown! Jack Baruzzini, Jeff Haecker, and Victor Lams discuss this two-part story that introduces us to Dakara and brings to an end the Replicators and Anubis and the Jaffa rebellion.

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Time paradox! Jack Baruzzini, Lisa Jones, and Victor Lams discuss the story of discovering an older version of Dr. Weir who went through a very different experience, praising Tori Higginson's performance and exploring sci-fi tropes like bootstrap paradoxes.

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The clip show that wasn't. Jack Baruzzini, Lisa Jones, Victor Lams, and Jeff Haecker discuss this episode that takes a look at Stargate from a different point of view, poking fun at itself and incorporating so much of the fan commentary over the years.

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Sheppard goes full Kirk. Jack Baruzzini, Victor Lams, Lisa Jones, and Jeff Haecker discuss the story of the ascended Ancient protecting a world from the Wraith, while wooing John Sheppard, as they bond over being stranded away from home.

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The Trust and Goa'uld infiltrate! Victor Lams, Lisa Jones, and Jeff Haecker critique this dialogue-heavy, cost-cutting episode, while praising Ronnie Cox's final appearance as Kinsey.

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Deadly virus run amok on Atlantis! Jack Baruzzini, Victor Lams, and Jeff Haecker discuss McKay's opportunity to lead; the focus on science over action; and the tensions between military and civilian leadership

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A sendoff for Maybourne! Victor Lams, Lisa Jones, and Jeff Haecker discuss this throwback episode, including guest appearance from Wayne Brady; Maybourne's effective rule; and O'Neill's last trip through the gate.

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That's one old Wraith. Victor Lams, Lisa Jones, and Jeff Haecker discuss the significant worldbuilding in this story and the character development of McKay, as well as a unusually smart and wily Wraith.

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Prometheus hijacked! Victor Lams, Lisa Jones, and Jeff Haecker discuss the introduction of Vala Mal Doran, who invokes mixed reactions; and then dive into the mix of action and humor and the themes of loyalty, survival, and trust.

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In the 2nd part of this story, Victor Lams, Lisa Jones, and Jeff Haecker discuss this action-packed story and moral questions surrounding the defense of Atlantis; the evil of Kolya; the stategic cat-and-mouse games between the Atlanteans and Genii.

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Repli-Carter is back! Victor Lams, Lisa Jones, and Jeff Haecker discuss how Carter really was at fault in the plot's ethical dilemma, exploring the theme of accountability and consequences.

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A massive hurricane threatens Atlantis. Victor Lams, Lisa Jones, and Jeff Haecker discuss this cliffhanger story combining natural disaster with human treachery in a Die Hard-like struggle where Sheppard, McKay, and Weir must be resilient and trust in each other.

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The gate is gone! Victor Lams, Lisa Jones, and Jeff Haecker discuss SG1's Endgame, including the highs and lows; the emotional impact (or lack thereof) of the Jaffa massacre; the morality of the Trust's actions; but also the intense action scenes.

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Home or not? Victor Lams, Lisa Jones, and Fr. Cory Sticha discuss this story's themes of trust, perception, and communication as they encounter sentient fog that's only trying to survive.

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Mawwiage! Victor Lams, Fr. Cory Sticha, and Jeff Haecker discuss Rya'c's wedding and the usual pre-ceremony problems and some not-so-usual ones; the significance of Jaffa rituals; and the father/son, mother/daughter dynamics.

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We meet the Genii! Jack Baruzzini, Victor Lams, and Fr. Cory Sticha discuss the introduction of the Genii, perennial thorns in the side of Atlantis, the challenges of forming alliances; and the ethical quandaries of leaving victims of the Wraith behind.

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StarQuest CEO Dom Bettinelli has a special message for all listeners and supporters of StarQuest's shows.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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"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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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StarQuest CEO Dom Bettinelli has a special message for listeners as we approach the Christmas season. We need to hear from you this Advent and Christmas at sqpn.com/give

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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?

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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!

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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?

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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?

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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.

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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.

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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!

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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."

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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?

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Dom Bettinelli, CEO of StarQuest, has a special Advent and Christmas greetings for all listeners and an important message about the mission of StarQuest.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Are the Tok'ra really any better than the Goa'uld? Jack Baruzzini, Lisa Jones, Fr. Cory Sticha, and Victor Lams discuss the flexible Tok'ra morality and whether they are good allies the humans hope they are.

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Fascists in space! Jack Baruzzini, Lisa Jones, Fr. Cory Sticha, and Victor Lams discuss this story that raises questions about how much you are willing to overlook when you are desperate for help and the limits of tolerance.

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When you have an advanced alien problem, sometimes what you need is a "stupid" human solution. Jack Baruzzini, Lisa Jones, Fr. Cory Sticha, and Victor Lams discuss the parallel story lines that both lean on simple solutions to complex and scary problems.

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Replicators! Jack Baruzzini, Lisa Jones, Fr. Cory Sticha, and Victor Lams discuss the introduction of the new threat, the Replicators, in a cliffhanger episode that combines all the elements to make a great SG-1 story.

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Is it an Indiana Jones movie? Jack Baruzzini, Lisa Jones, Fr. Cory Sticha, and Victor Lams discuss this plot-heavy episode, in which we meet Daniel's grandpa who is much like him; and the SG team has to rescue Daniel from doing something dumb.

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Trust! Jack Baruzzini, Lisa Jones, Fr. Cory Sticha, and Victor Lams discuss this story of learning to trust and acknowledging your limitations, as well learning to let go of your own desires for the good of others.

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What if the SG team encounters an advanced religious extremist state? Jack Baruzzini, Fr. Cory Sticha, and Victor Lams discuss this story that proposes humans who fundamentally reject the idea that life originated elsewhere.

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Jack is throwing Shades of Grey at his friends. Jack Baruzzini, Lisa Jones, Fr. Cory Sticha, and Victor Lams discuss this undercover story where O'Neil apparently goes bad and wonder how quickly his friends forgave him later.

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Stranded in paradise? Fr. Cory, Lisa, and Victor discuss Jack O'Neil's conundrum of either accepting his fate of living in a bucolic simplicity or never giving up on going home.

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Brain-tagged! Jack Baruzzini, Lisa Jones, and Victor Lams discuss one of the fan favorite episodes, starring Dom DeLuise as the annoying, yet lovable AI implanted in SG-1's brains to garner the team's life experiences.

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Space court! Jack Baruzzini, Fr. Cory Sticha, and Victor Lams discuss the trial of a system lord, the debate over who owns a host body, the Goa'uld Klorel or his unwilling host Skaara, and inevitable treachery.

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SG-1 takes a twist on the base-under-siege and bodysnatcher tropes. Jack Baruzzini, Lisa Henley Jones, Fr. Cory Sticha, and Victor Lams discuss how the story subverts expectations making the good guys into bad and vice versa.

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Do we count this one as a win for Apophis or not? Jack Baruzzini, Lisa Jones, Fr. Cory Sticha, and Victor Lams conclude this two-parter of SG-1's descent in hell with a laugh-filled discussion of the mind manipulation; the utility of Jaffa weapons; and whether the Tok'ra are good guys.

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If Hell were a theme park in space? Jack Baruzzini, Lisa Jones, Fr. Cory Sticha, and Victor Lams delve into this first of a two-parter where SG1 encounter the alien playing at being the Devil; struggle with transferred identity; and meet an old friend.

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It's a classic SG-1 story that gives a new twist on a classic scifi trope. Jack Baruzzini, Lisa Jones, Fr. Cory Sticha, and Victor Lams discuss the witty dialogue and good characterization for both the primary players, but also the guest spots.

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Daniel is confronted with a difficult choice. Jack Baruzzini, Lisa Jones, Fr. Cory Sticha, and Victor Lams discuss the Inception-like twists and turns of this episode that presents an opportunity, a choice, and a sad farewell.

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SG-1 stumbles onto a secret infiltration training camp. Fr. Cory Sticha, Lisa Jones, and Victor Lams discuss this story and its homage to Cold War spycraft, the Mel Brooks style punch-up of the script, and the fate of poor SG-11.

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SG1 stumbles into a medieval Christian village right out of Hollywood tropes. Jack Baruzzini, Fr. Cory Sticha, and Victor Lams discuss what the episode does right and then provide a steady stream of Monty Python references.

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It's a very quippy episode!Jack, Lisa, Fr. Cory, and Victor discuss this story of a bounty hunter with a heart of gold who gets the drop on SG-1 and then trades barbs with O'Neil until he eventually does what you think he will. Is that enough for a good story?

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Back through the looking glass. Jack Baruzzini, Lisa Jones, Fr. Cory Sticha, and Victor Lams talk about the two Sams; more Carter-O'Neil shipping; and the upside of the classic episodic show that doesn't have to support a season-long story arc. Plus Teal'c's self-therapy.

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The children! Jack, Fr. Cory, Lisa, and Victor discuss the clash of cultures between a society that sees children as a resource to be used and ours, and yet they see it as a loving gesture. Should we respect that culture or impose our values?

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Gate travel carries inherent risks of bringing something unwanted back and this time it's crazy-making worms. Jack Baruzzini, Lisa Jones, Fr. Cory Sticha, and Victor Lams discuss this story about Daniel Jackson's descent into madness and the return of Ma'chello.

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Asgards! More Goa'uld! Jack, Lisa, and Victor discuss this story that introduces a slew of new bad guys and delves into more of the political intrigue and underhandedness of SG-1's enemies.

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It's an after school special about the danger of cults! Jack Baruzzini, Lisa Jones, Fr. Cory Sticha, and Victor Lams discuss this Earth-bound episode in which Teal'c makes dad jokes, Jack makes euneuch jokes, and we all laugh at the terrible infiltration plan. Plus, find someone who looks at you like Nish'ta-infected Carter looks at Seth.

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Opinions divided. Jack, Lisa, Fr. Cory, and Victor discuss the season 3 premiere and they disagree on whether it was just okay or great. On the one hand, there's lots of fun action, including a Gen. Hammond "yeehaw!" On the other, the action is not matched up with a lot of plot. What do you think?

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It's a clip show and season finale cliffhanger! Jack Baruzzini, Fr. Cory Sticha, Lisa Jones, and Victor Lams discuss this two-parter that seems oddly padded with clips, plus an overview of how season 2 compared to season 1 and how much has happened.

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Groovy baby! Jack, Fr. Cory, Lisa, and Victor jump in the hippie bus and take a trip to the past with SG1 in this fan favorite episode. They revel in the far out clothes and time travel anomalies until realizing that the 30 year jump in this episode is not much longer than the 23 years since the episode aired!

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Pulling at the heart strings. Jack Baruzzini, Lisa Jones, Fr. Cory Sticha, and Victor Lams discuss the interesting Reetou aliens that we don't see again; lax computer security; and how director Peter Deluise has the best episodes.

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The episode was aptly named. Jack Baruzzini, Lisa Jones, and Victor Lams discuss the missteps and failings of this story about an alien-plant symbiotic species that suffers a kind of mass ailment. But from the terrible costumes to the lack of any significant plot development, the episode fails.

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What do you do when your enemy is in your grasp? Jack Baruzzini, Victor Lams, and Fr. Cory Sticha discuss SG-1's reactions to having their enemy at their mercy; the temptation to refuse forgiveness; and the consequences of their actions.

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It's Freaky Friday in the SGC! Jack Baruzzini, Lisa Jones, Fr. Cory Sticha, and Victor Lams discuss this body swap episode in all its cringey humor, although they agree they enjoyed seeing Christopher Judge and Richard Dean Anderson playing each other.

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Slow down! Fr. Cory, Lisa, and Victor are joined by a special guest to discuss this popular episode that plays with black holes, time dilation, relativity, and O'Neal's backstory. Plus credit to YouTuber Dr. Becky's analysis of this story's science.

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The episode is cruvus! Jack, Fr. Cory, Lisa, and Victor discuss the crucial worldbuilding; the writing that gives everyone something to do; the bad Latin; and how O'Neill being incapacitated by alien technology yet again.

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Rapid weather changes for Krippendorf's tribe! Jack, Fr. Cory, Lisa, and Victor talk about the expansion of the ongoing homegrown threat of the NID and everyone's favorite thorn in the side, Maybourne.

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Mining rights in dispute! Jack, Lisa, Fr. Cory, and Victor discuss the most laid-back alien ever; the clear analogy of oppression of native tribes; the trope of aliens posing as gods; and a very out of character General Hammond.

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The introduction of the Tok'ra! Fr. Cory Sticha, Lisa Jones, and Victor Lams discuss this episode that brings in SG-1's latest allies, the rebels to the Goa'uld's empire, plus the blending that creates one of the fan favorite guest characters in Jacob/Selmak.

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Stargate digs in the bag of scifi tropes for this story, so Jack, Lisa, Fr. Cory, and Victor compare Bane to other stories of back-stabbing alien bugs; crack wise about the streetwise, wise-cracking pre-teen, and the gritty, mean streets of Colorado Springs. #manpouch

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Two plots in one! Jack, Lisa, Fr. Cory, and Victor discuss the very convenient pregnancy differences in Goa'uld hosts; Daniel's bad reaction to the news; a very X-Files-like incident; and meeting Sam's dad Jacob, who doesn't make a great first impression.

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These are the days of Chulak. Fr. Cory, Lisa, and Victor talk about this story that builds of Teal'c's backstory, including his son who is brainwashed and undergoes Zat-shock therapy for healing, plus another friend of Teal'c betrays him.

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It's a virus episode where one character gets to hang around! Jack, Fr. Cory, and Victor discuss the episode in which a virus infects not just people but also computers until it gains consciousness and reveals itself to be the collective mind of a civilization.

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Turns out Thor isn't a tall, blonde Australian. Jack, Lisa, Fr. Cory, and Victor discuss the latest Asgard episode and the building of their mythos, and they express appreciation for how SG1 shows consequences for actions in previous stories.

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SG-1 is working in a Goa'uld mine while Daniel works through sarcophagus addiction. Jack, Lisa, Fr. Cory, and Victor look at Daniel's dubious attitude towards his marriage and the use of Goa’uld technology to prolong his life, while the rest of SG-1 break big rocks into little rocks.

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Team Jake! Everyone’s favorite anxious VR-addicted Starfleet officer guest stars as the VR-obsessed Gamekeeper, leading Jack, Lisa, Fr. Cory, and Jack to discuss the odd tone and repetitiveness of the story and how it could have been improved.

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The SG1 team is back in space court and Hammond goes through the Gate. Jack, Fr. Cory, Lisa, and Victor discuss the implications of strict penal codes, prison planets, and the most horrible looking oatmeal to pour through a Stargate.

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It's Carter's turn to get possessed by an alien! With our first encounter with the Tok'ra, Lisa Jones, Fr. Cory Sticha, and Victor Lams manage to discuss the story without spoiling too much of what is to come for Stargate newbie Jack Baruzzini.

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Stargate SG-1's second season starts with an imminent Goua'uld invasion. Jack, Fr. Cory, Lisa, and Victor discuss the episode's developments and then give their ideas for own Stargate spinoff shows.

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A clip show followed by a season-ending cliffhanger! Jack Baruzzini, Lisa Jones, Fr. Cory Sticha, and Victor Lams discuss the ending of season 1, a dramatic event that introduces several new elements, including the nemesis Senator Kinsey.

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Mirror Mirror on the wall, who is the fairest Daniel of them all? Jack, Fr Cory, Victor, and Lisa talk about Stargate’s first venture into alternate timelines and setting up the big season finale. Plus the moral quandary of mutually assured destruction.

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Comtrya! Jack, Lisa, and Victor discuss the metaphysical questions associated with consciousness transfer and the existential horror that underlays the story of the team being transplanted into robot bodies.

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Set sail on the SS Carter and O’Neill! Jack, Fr. Cory, Lisa, and Victor chat about this episode that while it has a rather simple plot, it provides an in-depth exploration of character, sets the stage for a future relationship, and pokes fun at certain scifi tropes.

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Introducing the Tollan! Jack, Lisa, and Victor discuss this advanced human race that acts condescending toward primitive humans of Earth; talk about Sam Carter's first love interest, who is so boring, and wonder how hard is it to pass through matter.

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Stargate explores the idea of redemption and forgiveness. What happens when a bad person repents and turns good? Jack, Victor, and Fr. Cory discuss Teal'c's trial for murder, a son's demand for justice, and O'Neil's belief in Teal'c's change, if not his innocence.

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This one hits in all the feels as Carter gets the chance to showcase her maternal strength. Jack, Lisa, Victor, and Fr. Cory talk about how the script then undercuts the moment.

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Put on your crowns of marble while Jack, Fr. Cory, Lisa, and Victor talk about bad wigs, inexplicable security failures, and 90s special effects in “Hathor."

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What fate Omoroca?! Jack, Fr. Cory, Lisa, and Victor try to find out if fate is as interesting as Victor’s collapsing IKEA table (spoiler: it’s not). Plus discussing Daniel Jackson's sojourn among the fish people.

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Teal'c's family! Jack, Fr. Cory, Lisa, and Victor discuss this deeper look into Teal’c’s family, his motives, and his duty; talk about the Jaffa culture; the introduction of Bra'tac; and Daniel questionable moral and ethical decisions.

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Ernest goes to Heliopolis! It's another episode that establishes more of the show's mythology and Jack, Lisa, and Victor how the series has begun to build into the complex story that fans love. Plus, they delve into how a man castaway on a planet could survive for decades alone.

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For Thor's Hammer, Jack, Fr. Cory, Lisa, and Victor discuss how the Stargate mythos expands here with the first reference to the Asgard, the establishment of Teal'c as a member of the family and more that sets the stage for the rest of the series.

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Don't accept cake from strange women. Fr. Cory, Lisa, and Victor discuss another early SG episode that deals with a Stargate hazard of life-altering infections as O'Neil becomes a prematurely old man.

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Introducing the Nox! Jack, Fr. Cory, Lisa, and Victor talk about the ethical and practical implications of the extreme pacifism of the Nox and the old adage about not judging a book by its cover.

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Crystal O'Neill! Jack, Fr Cory, Lisa, and Victor look at the episode's portrayal of the processing of grief, the concepts of life and death, and the further development of Jack O’Neill’s character.

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The temptation to imitate God. Jack, Fr. Cory, and Victor talk about issues of faith and belief addressed in this story, as well as the use of Samantha Carter’s agency as a character.

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Pandemic! Jack, Lisa, and Victor discuss this story that features SG-1 bringing a pandemic back through the Gate, and talk about the strange pacing of the episode, missed opportunities with the Minoan setting, and Gen. Hammond's terrifying Cro Magnon eyebrows.

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An early mis-step. Jack, Fr. Cory, Lisa, and Victor talk about this infamously bad episode, the issues with the story's treatment of its female lead, and the odd choice to recycle a script from another show.

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The Goa'uld sneak a Trojan horse into Stargate Command. Jack, Fr. Cory, Lisa, and Victor discuss the theme of identity and individuality that arise in the course of the episode.

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The team assembles! Jack, Fr. Cory, Lisa, and Victor discuss the series premiere of Stargate SG-1, including the changes from the movie; the family-friendly vs. PG-13 versions; and how the show hit the ground running, unlike many other scifi series.

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The movie that started it all. Jack Baruzzini, Fr. Cory Sticha, Lisa Jones, and Victor Lams discuss the original Stargate movie with Kurt Russell and James Spader, but also introduce themselves, their history with Stargate, and what they love about the franchise.

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