GateWorld Podcast

Who are the Ancients? Where did they come from, when were they in our galaxy and the Pegasus Galaxy, and where are they now? In this week's "Stargate 101" podcast, David and Darren will examine the vast history of the Stargate builders, spanning at least three galaxies and tens of millions of years. We'll consider the ideological dispute with the Ori, the plague, the immigration to Pegasus, the development of fantastic technologies, their discovery of ascension and non-interference policy, and more. We'll also debrief David on his trip to Comic-Con 2010, and discuss some recent Stargate news. Next week is our big 100th episode celebration, and our final show of the summer! Call in by Sunday to be a part of the show, and tune in for some special guests. Look for the Episode #99 show notes now at GateWorld.net!

Is it conceivable to power a ship with the stars themselves? Are alien lifeforms like the dust devil and the blue "Space" aliens really evolutionary possibilities? And how does faster-than-light travel work? This week on the GateWorld Podcast we examine the science of Stargate Universe, with a special guest expert on hand to discuss how the television series lines up with real-world science. Astronomer and science fiction writer Diane Turnshek joins David and Darren to talk about all this, and more. It's the first of our final three shows of the summer! Stay tuned next week for our discussion of Ancient history, followed by the 100th Episode Bash on August 4. (Look for the Episode #98 Show Notes now at GateWorld.net!)

When is a Stargate like an airliner crash? How does Destiny mirror the island? In this week's podcast we're putting the Stargate franchise (and particularly SGU) up against one of our other favorite science fiction series, LOST! GateWorld's Darren and David talk about SGU and character-centric storytelling, flashbacks, and inner conflict and external threats. We'll also give our take on the (somewhat controversial) LOST series finale, and why we found it so satisfying. (If you haven't seen the end of LOST yet, do beware of spoilers.) We're taking the week off next week as David heads to Vancouver for Gatecon! We'll see you in two weeks for the first of our final three shows of the summer. (Look for the Episode #97 Show Notes now at GateWorld.net!)

The GateWorld Podcast goes back to the past in this week's show, taking a look at the SG-1 Season Four episode "2010" and the way the first decade of the century had played out in that alternate timeline. But wait! Now it is 2010 ... so how does the past decade really compare, within the Stargate universe? We'll talk about the friends we lost, public knowledge of the Stargate, the stability and technology provided by the Aschen, President Kinsey, and more. And we'll ask listeners if you think we are better off now than we were before SG-1 changed the timeline. (Look for the Episode #96 Show Notes now at GateWorld.net!)

The freshman season of Stargate Universe is complete! In this week's podcast, GateWorld's Darren and David will look at the first year of SGU as a whole and discuss what we thought worked. How did the second half of the season compare to the first half? Character drama, alien threats, separation from home, communication stones, and more -- it's all on the table as we dissect Season One and decide if it lived up to our own expectations. But first, we'll also be talking about the news of writer-producer Robert C. Cooper's departure from Stargate. If you are a fan of Doctor Who, stick around after the show for a bonus discussion! Darren has picked three episodes for David to watch, and this week David will give us his newbie take on the show and whether he's been convinced to keep watching. (Look for the Episode #95 Show Notes now at GateWorld.net.)

The final episode of Stargate Universe's freshman season has arrived! We've been looking forward to the climactic finale of Season One, and that's this week's topic on the GateWorld Podcast. Darren and David will talk about Kiva's character, Young's leadership and his stand-off with her, the episode's bloody final moments, and much more. And we'll hear what other fans thought of the finale and the cliffhanger, and make some predictions for who will live and who will die when Season Two arrives the fall! But first, to kick off the show Darren will reveal his Doctor Who picks for David's viewing pleasure. Which three episodes would you choose to try and get your friend into the show? (Look for the Episode #94 Show Notes now at GateWorld.net.)

The first season of Stargate Universe is drawing to an end, with the first half of the season finale on deck for the GateWorld Podcast! This week Darren and David will talk about "Incursion, Part 1," from brainwashing and Colonel Telford's about-face, to the Lucian Alliance attempt to take the ship, to Colonel Young's decision not to vent the air out of the Gate Room. We'll also discuss parallels with the season premiere, which character(s) we think may not survive the end of the season, and much more. And we'll hear what listeners thought of the episode! And following up on last week's Open Line Night, this week's Listener Mail segment is extra large. Join the discussion! We want to hear what you think of this week's Stargate Universe season finale! Call the podcast hotline by Monday with your views. (Look for the Episode #93 Show Notes now at GateWorld.net.)

It's Open Line Night on the GateWorld Podcast! This week Darren and David are joined by the magnificent Tame Farrar, GateWorld Forum moderator, to talk about Stargate, science fiction, and whatever is on listeners' minds. We'll discuss how knowing the cast and crew personally affects viewing a show, Stargate dialing, and whether the episode "200″ is canon. We'll also give our spoiler-free impressions of the LOST finale, and David will debrief on his trip to the Stargate / Doctor Who fan convention TimeGate in Atlanta last week. There are a few spoilers for the recently aired SGU episode "Subversion" in our discussions of naquadria and Nicholas Rush, so beware of those segments if you haven't watched that episode yet. (Look for the Episode #92 Show Notes now at GateWorld.net.)

"Subversion" kicks Stargate Universe into high gear, paying off some early character and plot set-up from last fall and setting up the two-part season finale. In this week's podcast we'll discuss everything from Colonel Telford and the major developments with his character, to Rush and Young and the lengths to which they are willing to go, to the Lucian Alliance and their secret plans. We'll also talk about Jack and Daniel's guest appearances, and the many ways in the Stargate universe to brainwash your enemies and "make" new friends. And we'll hear what listeners thought about this episode, too! Join the discussion! Next week is Open Line Night on the podcast - and we want to hear from you. Call the hotline by Saturday and ask a question, suggest a topic, or share your opinion on anything Stargate or sci-fi. David is off to TimeGate 2010 this weekend, so our favorite Tame Farrar will join Darren for Open Line Night. (Look for the Episode #91 Show Notes now at GateWorld.net.)

Last week fans tuned in to Stargate Universe for a little nightmare, a little hallucination ... and a little "Pain." GateWorld's David and Darren are talking all about the new episode in this week's installment of the podcast, from Matt's cheatin' heart to Greer's dark side, from the trip across the void to alien ticks. Tune in to hear our discussion of the episode, and to hear what listeners thought of "Pain!" RED ALERT! We're recording our next "Open Line Night" early, for release on June 2. If you have a question, comment, or topic of discussion on anything related to Stargate or science fiction, call the GateWorld Podcast Hotline by Saturday morning (U.S. time), May 22: (951) 262-1647. That's in addition to your comments about Friday's new episode, "Subversion," which are due on the voicemail line by Monday. (If you'd like to participate in both shows, please leave two separate messages. Thanks!) (Look for the Episode #90 Show Notes now at GateWorld.net.)

Season One of Stargate Universe rolls on with "Sabotage," episode 16 of the show! We're talking all about it this week on the podcast, including Amanda Perry, Destiny's F.T.L. systems, the alien hostiles, and the return of the lost crewmembers. We'll also discuss the online controversy surrounding the original character breakdown for Dr. Perry. And we'll hear what other Stargate fans think of the episode! (Look for the Episode #89 Show Notes now at GateWorld.net.)

This week on the show we're talking about "Lost," last week's brand new episode of Stargate Universe! This one had a really cool premise with lots of great character bits, visual effects, technical explanations about how the Stargate networks work, and plenty of suspenseful hopping through the gates. We'll talk about the escape from the caves, Ronald Greer's backstory, hyperspace vs. F.T.L. travel, Lt. Scott's leadership, and a very surprising ending. And we'll hear from GateWorld listeners about what you think of this episode! (Look for the Episode #88 Show Notes now at GateWorld.net.)

This week on the show David and Darren are, of course, talking about last Friday's new episode of Stargate Universe! "Human" gave us a compelling look at Dr. Nicholas Rush's past and his inner psyche. It also showed us just how far he's willing to go to crack Destiny's code. We'll talk about Rush's response to reliving his wife's illness, the Lucian Alliance, and a return from Dr. Daniel Jackson (guest star Michael Shanks). We'll also talk about the civilization discovered by the team in the B-story, and speculate a little on how the big cliffhanger might be resolved. And we'll find out what podcast listeners thought of the episode! But first: GateWorld's own Chad Colvin pays us a visit to debrief on the Vancouver Stargate Convention, hosted by Creation Entertainment. While Darren and David had to stay home this year, Chad was hoppin' busy covering all the stage panels, hosting GateWorld's annual dinner (thanks to Propworx for donating the one-of-a-kind give-aways, plus Sci-Fried Band for more goodies), and interviewing nearly a dozen cast members from SG-1, SGA, and SGU. Tune in to hear about Chad's week, and watch the site for those interviews plus more from the Vancouver event. (Look for the Episode #87 Show Notes now at GateWorld.net!)

This week on the podcast we welcome back Justin Nolan from The 5th Race Podcast, sitting in for David, who is on convention duty. Justin and Darren discuss the ins and outs of "Faith," last week's new episode of Stargate Universe! We'll talk about T.J.'s "happy" news and what that storyline might hold for the future, the downside of life on Destiny, civilian-military relations, and those super-advanced aliens we have yet to meet. We'll also theorize on planet-making and just what that obelisk is. And we'll hear what other fans thought of "Faith!" We'll also talk about Syfy's decision to move Stargate Universe and its other Friday night dramas to Tuesdays, starting this fall. Want to participate in our discussion? Call the voicemail line by Monday and tell us what you think of this Friday's new episode of SGU! (Look for the Episode #86 Show Notes now at GateWorld.net!)

Stargate Universe picks up right where the last episode left off with "Divided," a tense episode in which the conflicts on board Destiny finally boil over. On this week's podcast Darren and David talk about the episode from top to bottom, including the return of the aliens, the coup d'etat on the Destiny, and whether we ought to be rooting for the military or the civilians in this conflict. We'll also discuss the way we think those communication stones might work. (Look for the Episode #85 Show Notes now at GateWorld.net!)