Category Archives: Secrets of Stargate

A discussion of the hidden themes and deeper meanings found in the Stargate movies and shows, including SG-1, Atlantis, Universe, and whatever comes next.

Jolinar’s Memories

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 ... Read more

Past and Present

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 ... Read more

Forever in A Day

Daniel is confronted with a difficult choice. Jack Baruzzini, Lisa Jones, Fr. Cory Sticha, and Victor Lams discuss the Inception-like twists ... Read more

Rules of Engagement

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 ... Read more

Demons

SG1 stumbles into a medieval Christian village right out of Hollywood tropes. Jack Baruzzini, Fr. Cory Sticha, and Victor Lams discuss what the ... Read more

Deadman’s Switch

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 ... Read more

Point of View

Back through the looking glass. Jack Baruzzini, Lisa Jones, Fr. Cory Sticha, and Victor Lams talk about the two Sams; more Carter-O'Neil ... Read more

Learning Curve

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 ... Read more

Legacy

Gate travel carries inherent risks of bringing something unwanted back and this time it's crazy-making worms. Jack Baruzzini, Lisa Jones, Fr. ... Read more

Fair Game

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 ... Read more

Seth

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 ... Read more

Into the Fire

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 ... Read more

Out of Mind

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 ... Read more

1969

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 ... Read more

Show and Tell

Pulling at the heart strings. Jack Baruzzini, Lisa Jones, Fr. Cory Sticha, and Victor Lams discuss the interesting Reetou aliens that we don't ... Read more

One False Step

The episode was aptly named. Jack Baruzzini, Lisa Jones, and Victor Lams discuss the missteps and failings of this story about an alien-plant ... Read more

Serpent’s Song

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 ... Read more

Holiday

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 ... Read more

A Matter of Time

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, ... Read more

The Fifth Race

The episode is cruvus! Jack, Fr. Cory, Lisa, and Victor discuss the crucial worldbuilding; the writing that gives everyone something to do; the ... Read more