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We explore the deeper meanings and hidden layers found in the Stargate movie and TV series, including SG-1, Atlantis, Universe, and whatever comes next, all from a uniquely Catholic perspective.

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    Grace Under Pressure (SGA)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2025 41:31


    When McKay's stranded underwater and hallucinating Carter, it's not just his life on the line—it's his pride. Can trust save him when tech fails? Hear Jack Baruzzini, Lisa Jones, and Victor Lams unpack ego, courage, and clever storytelling. The post Grace Under Pressure (SGA) appeared first on StarQuest Media.

    Stronghold (SG1)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2025 32:29


    SG-1 faces political sabotage and personal trials, Victor Lams, Lisa Jones, and Jeff Haecker break down the ethics of mind control, uneven character focus, and lost Tok'ra potential. The post Stronghold (SG1) appeared first on StarQuest Media.

    Critical Mass (SGA)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2025 33:35


    As Atlantis faces sabotage from within, a deadly bomb and a hidden Goa'uld force tough decisions. With crossovers, moral dilemmas, and cultural contrasts, Victor Lams, Jeff Haecker, and Lisa Jones unpack this high-stakes episode. The post Critical Mass (SGA) appeared first on StarQuest Media.

    Ripple Effect (SG1)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2025 50:19


    Parallel realities collide as SG-1 faces rogue counterparts and moral dilemmas in “Ripple Effect.” Jack Baruzzini, Lisa Jones, Jeff Haecker & Victor Lams unpack fan favorites, tech trivia, and hidden layers. The post Ripple Effect (SG1) appeared first on StarQuest Media.

    Epiphany (SGA)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2025 35:43


    The team debates Atlantis' bold use of time dilation, McKay's problem-solving streak, and why the ancients' quest for ascension feels so hollow. Jack Barruzini, Jeff Haecker, Lisa Jones & Victor Lams unpack this layered episode. The post Epiphany (SGA) appeared first on StarQuest Media.

    Collateral Damage (SG1)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2025 37:51


    Memory, murder, and moral ambiguity. The SG-1 team uncovers a disturbing conspiracy after Mitchell is framed with a false memory. Jack Baruzzini, Lisa Jones, Jeff Haecker & Victor Lams discuss the ethical implications and exploration of trauma and memory. The post Collateral Damage (SG1) appeared first on StarQuest Media.

    The Lost Boys/The Hive (SGA)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2025 47:31


    Chaos erupts as Ford returns, leading a Wraith-enzyme-fueled strike team. Amid betrayals and battles, Shepard pits Hive ships against each other. Jack Baruzzini, Lisa Jones, Jeff Haecker, and Victor Lams unpack this intense two-parter. The post The Lost Boys/The Hive (SGA) appeared first on StarQuest Media.

    The Fourth Horseman (SSG)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2025 46:49


    A deadly plague, fractured alliances, and a fallen Jaffa mark this tense two-parter. Jack Baruzzini, Lisa Jones, Victor Lams, and Jeff Haecker unpack Orlin's return, the Ori's deception, and a cure with tragic cost. The post The Fourth Horseman (SSG) appeared first on StarQuest Media.

    Aurora (SGA)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2025 33:56


    A forgotten Ancient ship holds minds locked in time. Shepard must uncover secrets while battling deception in a simulated war. With Jack Baruzzini, Jeff Haecker, and Victor Lams. Can lost knowledge be worth the ultimate sacrifice? The post Aurora (SGA) appeared first on StarQuest Media.

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    Prototype (SG1)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2025 32:47


    A deadly experiment, a rising threat, and a moral crossroads—SG-1 confronts Khalek, a hybrid son of Anubis. Jack Baruzzini, Lisa Jones, Victor Lams, and Jeff Haecker weigh the risks, ethics, and missed opportunities in Prototype. The post Prototype (SG1) appeared first on StarQuest Media.

    Conversion (SGA)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2025 34:42


    A terrifying transformation threatens Sheppard's humanity as an alien virus turns him into something monstrous! Jack Baruzzini, Lisa Jones, Victor Lams, and Jeff Haecker dissect the eerie visuals, flawed containment tactics, and Caldwell's power moves in this gripping Stargate Atlantis episode. Plus, was that awkward kiss just bad timing or something more? The post Conversion (SGA) appeared first on StarQuest Media.

    200 Kawooshes!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2025 50:13


    Celebrate Secrets of Stargate's 200th episode with Jack Baruzzini, Lisa Jones, Jeff Haecker, and Victor Lams as they break down their favorite episodes, villains, tech, and more! From epic story arcs to unforgettable guest stars, it's a milestone packed with fun and nostalgia! The post 200 Kawooshes! appeared first on StarQuest Media.

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    Babylon (SG1)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2025 42:06


    The legendary Sodan Jaffa, honor duels, and Ori deception! Babylon puts Mitchell to the test, and Jack Baruzzini, Jeff Haecker, Lisa Jones, and Victor Lams break down the unique culture of the Sodan, Mitchell's mental and emotional strength, and Amok Time parallels The post Babylon (SG1) appeared first on StarQuest Media.

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    Instinct (SGA)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2025 35:18


    A young Wraith raised as human—can she resist her nature? Victor Lams, Jeff Haecker, and Lisa Jones break down Instinct, a chilling Stargate Atlantis episode packed with horror vibes, ethical dilemmas, and a tragic transformation. Plus, how it reshapes Wraith lore! The post Instinct (SGA) appeared first on StarQuest Media.

    Ex Deus Machina (SG1)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2025 33:46


    Baal is back, and he's got a plan! Victor Lams, Jeff Haecker, and Lisa Jones break down Ex Deus Machina as SG-1 faces Jaffa intrigue, corporate scheming, and a city-block-sized bomb. How does Baal's new approach change the game? Plus, that shocking clone twist! The post Ex Deus Machina (SG1) appeared first on StarQuest Media.

    Trinity (SGA)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2025 40:49


    McKay's arrogance leads to catastrophe in Trinity! The team faces massive consequences as an Ancient experiment spirals out of control. Ronan uncovers a shocking truth about his past. Victor Lams, Jeff Haecker, and Lisa Jones break it all down in this thrilling discussion! The post Trinity (SGA) appeared first on StarQuest Media.

    Beachhead (SG1)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2025 43:51


    The Ori's invasion begins! A Prior sets the stage for an apocalyptic supergate, and Vala makes a daring sacrifice. Victor Lams, Jeff Haecker, and Lisa Jones break down the twists, character tensions, and Goa'uld deception in Beachhead. The post Beachhead (SG1) appeared first on StarQuest Media.

    Condemned (SGA)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2025 35:57


    A penal colony, a corrupt deal with the Wraith, and a struggling Atlantis team—Condemned had potential, but did it deliver? Jack Baruzzini, Jeff Haecker, Lisa Jones, and Victor Lams dissect the episode's twists, missteps, and missed opportunities! The post Condemned (SGA) appeared first on StarQuest Media.

    The Powers That Be (SG1)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2025 40:27


    When Vala's past as a false god leads to chaos and an Ori threat, SG-1 faces moral dilemmas and impossible odds. Jack Baruzzini, Jeff Haecker, Lisa Jones, and Victor Lams discuss redemption, power struggles, and the growing menace of the Ori in Season 9's “The Powers That Be.” The post The Powers That Be (SG1) appeared first on StarQuest Media.

    Duet (SGA)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2025 40:07


    McKay shares his body in a hilarious and chaotic adventure in Stargate Atlantis! Jack Baruzzini, Lisa Jones, Jeff Haecker, and Victor Lams discuss the humor, ethics, and Ronan Dex's debut in this standout episode, “Duet.” The post Duet (SGA) appeared first on StarQuest Media.

    The Ties That Bind (SG1)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2025 36:01


    Daniel and Vala's chaotic fetch quest in “The Ties That Bind” sparks laughs and debates as Victor Lams, Jeff Haecker, and Lisa Jones discuss new team dynamics, Vala's mischief, and surprising guest stars in this lighthearted Stargate SG-1 adventure. The post The Ties That Bind (SG1) appeared first on StarQuest Media.

    Runner (SGA)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 3, 2025 44:25


    Ronan Dex bursts onto the scene in Stargate Atlantis‘s “The Runner”! Jack Baruzzini, Lisa Jones, Victor Lams, and Jeff Haecker unpack Ford's tragic spiral, Ronan's gripping backstory, and the unforgettable humor and action that make this episode a standout. The post Runner (SGA) appeared first on StarQuest Media.

    Origin (SG1)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 27, 2024 45:21


    Unravel the secrets of "Origin" with Victor Lams, Jeff Haecker, and Lisa Jones as they debate the Ori's dark theology, season 9's shift, and the clash of faith and free will. Plus, guest stars and production quirks add layers to the discussion! The post Origin (SG1) appeared first on StarQuest Media.

    The Intruder (SGA)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2024 33:06


    A deadly Wraith AI virus takes control of the Daedalus, forcing the crew into a desperate fight for survival. With space combat, tech failures, and leadership clashes, this action-packed episode sparks sharp analysis from Jack Baruzzini, Jeff Haecker, and Victor Lams. The post The Intruder (SGA) appeared first on StarQuest Media.

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    Avalon (SG1)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2024 54:46


    Dive into the SG1 season 9 opener with Jack Baruzzini, Jeff Haecker, Lisa Jones, and Victor Lams. They explore the new characters, Arthurian myths, the Ori's ominous rise, and the show's bold reboot. Was it a hit or miss? Find out! The post Avalon (SG1) appeared first on StarQuest Media.

    A Special Advent Message

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2024 2:43


    StarQuest needs your support to continue our mission of bringing faith and culture together in ways that educate, inspire, and entertain with all of our shows. The post A Special Advent Message appeared first on StarQuest Media.

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    Join Jimmy and Dom for Livestream Event on 12/12/24

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2024 0:40


    Jimmy Akin invites you to join him in Italy in 2025 for the Holy Year for a once-in a lifetime, 12-day pilgrimage to the mysterious shrines and holy sites of Rome, Assisi, and more. The post Join Jimmy and Dom for Livestream Event on 12/12/24 appeared first on StarQuest Media.

    The Siege, Part 3 (SGA)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2024 46:34


    Explore The Siege, Part 3 with Jack Baruzzini, Lisa Jones, Jeff Haeker, and Victor Lams! From Wraith attacks and daring plans to Aiden Ford's dark turn and Daedalus action, they dive into the drama, humor, and behind-the-scenes insights! The post The Siege, Part 3 (SGA) appeared first on StarQuest Media.

    The Siege, Parts 1 and 2 (SGA)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2024 43:42


    The first thrilling season finale of Atlantis. Jack Baruzzini, Lisa Jones, Victor Lams, and Jeff Haecker discuss the daring heroics, sacrifice, and moral quandaries in what was one of the series' high points, plus its impact on the series as a cliffhanger. The post The Siege, Parts 1 and 2 (SGA) appeared first on StarQuest Media.

    Moebius (SG1)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2024 58:57


    It would have been a great ending! Jack Baruzzini, Lisa Jones, Jeff Haecker, and Victor Lams discuss what could have been a series finale, featuring the return of classic characters, a plot that highlights the importance of the Stargate missions, and plenty of fan service. The post Moebius (SG1) appeared first on StarQuest Media.

    The Gift (SGA)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2024 41:15


    SSG183: Teyla’s connection to the Wraith drives the discussion of this story for Jack Baruzzini, Lisa Jones, Victor Lams, and Jeff Haecker, including hints of story yet to come and how her struggle for control of the connection and its impact on her relationships deepen her character.. Get all new episodes automatically and for free: […] The post The Gift (SGA) appeared first on StarQuest Media.

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    Threads (SG1)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2024 45:48


    Tying up the threads. Jack Baruzzini, Jeff Haecker, Lisa Jones, and Victor Lams discuss this key 8th season episode, which defeated big baddies and finalized the story arcs for several recurring characters in what could have been a series finale. The post Threads (SG1) appeared first on StarQuest Media.

    Letters from Pegasus (SGA)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2024 34:43


    A clip show that isn't. Victor Lams, Lisa Jones, and Jeff Haecker discuss the moral dilemma faced by Sheppard and Teyla; the balance of humor and tragedy; and learning more about some secondary characters. The post Letters from Pegasus (SGA) appeared first on StarQuest Media.

    The Brotherhood (SGA)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2024 42:18


    When someone asks if you're an Ancient, you say, “Yes!” Jack Baruzzini, Lisa Jones, Victor Lams, and Jeff Haecker discuss this story, including the fun archaeological puzzle, McKay's blabbing blunder, the return of fan-favorite villain Kolya, and the humor surrounding Sheppard and Mensa. The post The Brotherhood (SGA) appeared first on StarQuest Media.

    Reckoning (SG1)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2024 46:58


    Ba'al, Anubis, and Replicators all in one showdown! Jack Baruzzini, Jeff Haecker, and Victor Lams discuss this two-part story that introduces us to Dakara and brings to an end the Replicators and Anubis and the Jaffa rebellion. The post Reckoning (SG1) appeared first on StarQuest Media.

    Before I Sleep (SGA)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2024 36:18


    Time paradox! Jack Baruzzini, Lisa Jones, and Victor Lams discuss the story of discovering an older version of Dr. Weir who went through a very different experience, praising Tori Higginson's performance and exploring sci-fi tropes like bootstrap paradoxes. The post Before I Sleep (SGA) appeared first on StarQuest Media.

    Citizen Joe (SG1)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2024 39:41


    The clip show that wasn't. Jack Baruzzini, Lisa Jones, Victor Lams, and Jeff Haecker discuss this episode that takes a look at Stargate from a different point of view, poking fun at itself and incorporating so much of the fan commentary over the years. The post Citizen Joe (SG1) appeared first on StarQuest Media.

    Sanctuary (SGA)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2024 41:37


    Sheppard goes full Kirk. Jack Baruzzini, Victor Lams, Lisa Jones, and Jeff Haecker discuss the story of the ascended Ancient protecting a world from the Wraith, while wooing John Sheppard, as they bond over being stranded away from home. The post Sanctuary (SGA) appeared first on StarQuest Media.

    Full Alert (SG1)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2024 38:05


    The Trust and Goa'uld infiltrate! Victor Lams, Lisa Jones, and Jeff Haecker critique this dialogue-heavy, cost-cutting episode, while praising Ronnie Cox's final appearance as Kinsey. The post Full Alert (SG1) appeared first on StarQuest Media.

    Hot Zone (SGA)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2024 31:05


    Deadly virus run amok on Atlantis! Jack Baruzzini, Victor Lams, and Jeff Haecker discuss McKay's opportunity to lead; the focus on science over action; and the tensions between military and civilian leadership The post Hot Zone (SGA) appeared first on StarQuest Media.

    It's Good to Be King (SG1)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2024 41:43


    A sendoff for Maybourne! Victor Lams, Lisa Jones, and Jeff Haecker discuss this throwback episode, including guest appearance from Wayne Brady; Maybourne's effective rule; and O'Neill's last trip through the gate. The post It’s Good to Be King (SG1) appeared first on StarQuest Media.

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    The Defiant One (SGA)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2024 38:46


    That's one old Wraith. Victor Lams, Lisa Jones, and Jeff Haecker discuss the significant worldbuilding in this story and the character development of McKay, as well as a unusually smart and wily Wraith. The post The Defiant One (SGA) appeared first on StarQuest Media.

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