Secrets of Stargate

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. The post Demons appeared first on StarQuest Media .

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? The post Deadman’s Switch appeared first on StarQuest Media .

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. The post Point of View appeared first on StarQuest Media .

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? The post Learning Curve appeared first on StarQuest Media .

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. The post Legacy appeared first on StarQuest Media .

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. The post Fair Game appeared first on StarQuest Media .

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. The post Seth appeared first on StarQuest Media .

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? The post Into the Fire appeared first on StarQuest Media .

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. The post Out of Mind appeared first on StarQuest Media .

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! The post 1969 appeared first on StarQuest Media .

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. The post Show and Tell appeared first on StarQuest Media .

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. The post One False Step appeared first on StarQuest Media .

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. The post Serpent’s Song appeared first on StarQuest Media .

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. The post Holiday appeared first on StarQuest Media .

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. The post A Matter of Time appeared first on StarQuest Media .

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. The post The Fifth Race appeared first on StarQuest Media .

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. The post Touchstone appeared first on StarQuest Media .

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. The post Spirits appeared first on StarQuest Media .

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. The post The Tok’ra appeared first on StarQuest Media .

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 The post Bane appeared first on StarQuest Media .

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. The post Secrets appeared first on StarQuest Media .

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. The post Family appeared first on StarQuest Media .

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. The post Message In A Bottle appeared first on StarQuest Media .

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. The post Thor’s Chariot appeared first on StarQuest Media .

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. The post Need appeared first on StarQuest Media .