Nightwalkers

Podcast: Download SSG113: 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. Get all new … Read more

Abyss

Podcast: Download SSG114: 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. Get all new episodes automatically and for free: Follow by Email | Listen to this episode … Read more

Shadow Play

Podcast: Download SSG115: 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. Get all new episodes automatically and for free: Follow by Email | Listen to … Read more

The Other Guys

Podcast: Download SSG116: 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. … Read more

Allegiance

Podcast: Download SSG117: 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. Get all new episodes automatically and for free: … Read more

Cure

Podcast: Download SSG118: 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. Get all … Read more

Prometheus

Podcast: Download SSG119: 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. Get all new episodes automatically and for free: Follow by Email … Read more

Unnatural Selection

Podcast: Download SSG120: 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? Get all new episodes automatically and for free: Follow by Email | Listen to this episode and subscribe … Read more

Sight Unseen

Podcast: Download SSG121: 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! Get all new episodes automatically … Read more

Smoke and Mirrors

Podcast: Download SSG122: 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. Get all new episodes automatically and for free: Follow by Email | Listen to this episode and … Read more