GateWorld Podcast

For years the writers of Stargate have drawn upon the S.G.C.'s super-secret nature for story-telling. What would happen if word got out on Earth that the U.S. military was visiting alien planets and making enemies? How would people respond? How would other governments respond? Should the news be announced deliberately? And how would it impact the stories that the franchise tells in the future? The question has led to some interesting stories on Stargate SG-1 in particular, and it's this week's topic for the podcast! GateWorld Forum's Tame Farrar steps up to co-host the show, for an important and challenging discussion topic. Look for the Episode #54 Show Notes now at GateWorld.net.

What happens to your soul (or mind, or spirit, or consciousness) when you step through the Stargate? Or when your body is demolecularized and transmitted by a transporter? In this week's podcast GateWorld's Darren and David get metaphysical, looking at a variety of science fiction problems and different religious ways of explaining the soul-body connection. But first up is our round-up of all the Stargate news from the past week, which this week is all about Comic-Con! Our own David Read was in San Diego for the massive convention, and he'll give us his first-hand report of the Stargate festivities. Look for the Episode #53 Show Notes now at GateWorld.net.

This week on the GateWorld Podcast we continue our series on the history of Stargate, with the seventh season of Stargate SG-1! This year had some weaker episodes and a further reduction in Richard Dean Anderson's time, but the show made up for it with the return of Daniel Jackson, episodes focusing on the other members of the team, and two of Stargate's finest episodes. Tune in this week to hear what we think. Look for the Episode #52 Show Notes now at GateWorld.net.

Trade in your space guns and alien ships for flowers and chocolate! This week GateWorld Forum's Tame Farrar joins David and Darren to talk about romance and relationships in the Stargate universe. Do romantic relationships between main characters add to the show, or detract from it? How much is too much? And do relationships on the show require a "happy ending?" Shippers especially won't want to miss this discussion about a major fandom phenomenon. But first, as always we'll run down the latest Stargate news and new additions to GateWorld! It was a big news week for Stargate Universe. Listeners will also get an exclusive preview of GateWorld's upcoming interview with long-time Stargate producer John G. Lenic. Look for the Episode #50 Show Notes now at GateWorld.net.

It's time to party! This week we're celebrating not only our 50th episode of the GateWorld Podcast, but also one year of shouting our inane opinions via MP3. We've been meaning to bring on more guests than we have, so to make up for it we're celebrating with three, count 'em three very special guests. Stopping by are Justin Nolan, co-host of The 5th Race podcast; Michael Hinman, founder and site coordinator for Airlock Alpha; and Tame Farrar, moderator at GateWorld Forum. We'll talk about everything from podcasting and the end of Atlantis (beware of SPOILERS) to reality TV and getting ready for Stargate Universe. Look for the Episode #50 Show Notes now at GateWorld.net.

Season Six was a turning point for Stargate SG-1, as the show jumped to the SCI FI Channel and had to replace Daniel Jackson with a brand new character. Meanwhile, leading man Richard Dean Anderson was beginning to reduce his shooting days. How did it turn out? In this week's podcast, Darren and David talk about the highs and the lows of what remains a controversial year of Stargate history. First up, as usual, we'll recap the latest in Stargate news and GateWorld's newest additions. We also have a preview of GateWorld's next interview, this one with "Cassandra" actress Colleen Rennison! Look for the Episode #49 Show Notes now at GateWorld.net.

Do some characters from Stargate SG-1 and Atlantis stand out as over-used? Do some wind up pushed into the background, under-developed and relegated to the status of "wallpaper?" We'll take a look at some of our favorite characters -- and some we didn't get to know well enough -- in this week's episode of the GateWorld Podcast. First up, though, is our recap of the latest Stargate news, plus new additions to GateWorld! And we'll give listeners an exclusive early preview of GateWorld's upcoming interview with Michael Kopsa, who played Air Force General Kerrigan on Stargate SG-1. Look for the Episode #48 Show Notes now at GateWorld.net.

The fifth season of "Stargate SG-1" was nothing short of epic, with events ranging from the downfall of Apophis and the rise of Anubis to the death of Daniel Jackson himself. The season has some of our favorite episodes of the series -- plus the show's landmark one-hundredth episode. It was also the series' final year on Showtime. In this week's podcast, GateWorld's Darren and David run through the highs and lows of Season Five and what made it one of the strongest years in Stargate history. But first we'll recap the latest news from the Stargate universe, and give listeners a preview of GateWorld's upcoming video interview with Wraith queen Andee Frizzell. Look for the Episode #47 Show Notes now at GateWorld.net.

Dial the gate and engage at Warp 9! Wait, what? Yes, in this episode of the podcast David and Darren put our two favorite science fiction series up against each other to see how they compare. What do Stargate and Star Trek have in common, and how are they different? What does Stargate owe to what Trek did for sci-fi television? And is Stargate still "sci-fi's biggest hit," as TV Guide declared in 2003? First up, we'll talk about the last week's worth of news from the world of Stargate, and what's new on GateWorld. We'll also listen to the new Stargate Universe teaser "Survival," plus a preview of GateWorld's upcoming interview with actor Kirby Morrow, who plays Daedalus officer Dave Kleinman. Look for the Episode #46 Show Notes now at GateWorld.net.

Does Earth fight its alien adversaries in an ethical way? This week GateWorld's Darren and David are talking about "just war" theory and the ethics of "Stargate SG-1" and "Stargate Atlantis." Have our heroes done wrong, even committed atrocities, under the banner of defeating parasitic aliens and evil robots? Should these sorts of issues be explored on the show, or do they only get in the way of the action? But first, we'll recap all the Stargate news and site additions from the past week, and preview GateWorld's very special video interview with "Janet Fraiser" actress Teryl Rothery. Look for the Episode #45 Show Notes now at GateWorld.net.

Our look back at Stargate history continues this week with a top-to-bottom discussion of the fourth season of Stargate SG-1! It's one of our favorite years of the show, from the exciting Replicator battle in "Small Victories" to the comedy of "Window of Opportunity," from the ethical dilemmas of "Scorched Earth" and "The Other Side" to twice the SG-1, twice the fun in "Double Jeopardy." This week's show kicks off with our second preview of "First Prime," the newest Stargate SG-1 audio drama from Big Finish Productions! This Teal'c story is narrated by none other than Christopher Judge. You can find it on CD or online download at the end of this month. Visit GateWorld's Books section or head over to BigFinish.com. We'll also recap the latest news from the Stargate universe in the last week, and share a preview of GateWorld's upcoming interview with Atlantis guest star Ryan Robbins, who played Genii scientist and coup orchestrator Ladon Radim. (He's now co-starring on Sanctuary, as tech geek Henry Foss.) Look for the Episode #44 Show Notes at GateWorld.net!

We couldn't fit it into this week's episode of the GateWorld Podcast, so here's a special bonus minicast all about Star Trek! Darren and David talk about the new movie -- what we liked, what we loved, and what we loved even more. Yeah, we liked the film.

Love them or hate them, plot details on your favorite shows are everywhere. Do Internet spoilers improve your enjoyment of the show, or detract from it? Darren and David tackle this controversial issue in this week's podcast. Where do sites like GateWorld get their info? Is there a responsible way to use it? What counts as a spoiler? And what do you do when spoilers come from other fans ... or even from the network itself? This week the GateWorld Podcast has two extra-special features! First we'll share a special clip from the brand new "Stargate SG-1" audio book from Big Finish Productions, "First Prime" -- starring Christopher Judge. And later this week, stay tuned for David and Darren's spoiler-filled discussion of the new "Star Trek" movie in a dedicated mini-sode. We'll also run down the latest Stargate news and site features from the past week, and preview GateWorld's upcoming interview with actor David Nykl ("Radek Zelenka")! Look for the Episode #43 Show Notes at GateWorld.net.

Darren and David are kicking back this week for another Open Line Night, where we have no topic in particular to discuss -- so we talk about whatever you ask! This go-round the guys are joined by GateWorld Forum's Tame Farrar. We'll talk about romance on Stargate, naquadria, "Stargate Infinity," fan fiction, and whatever else is on listeners' minds. Look for the Episode #42 Show Notes at GateWorld.net!

We're taking the GateWorld Podcast to a higher plane of existence (or just a really esoteric topic) this week, as Darren and David discuss the concept of ascension in Stargate and science fiction. Are we all on our way to living as beings of energy? Is it evolution, or accomplishment? And is there a vital spiritual component? We'll talk about everything from Oma Desala and Kheb to Rodney McKay and his ascend-o-meter. But first we'll recap the latest Stargate news, and give you a preview of our upcoming brand new, full-length video interview with actor Michael Shanks ("Daniel Jackson"). Look for the Episode #41 Show Notes at GateWorld.net.