Stargate Archives

The Stargate Archives Ian joins me to discuss Stargate SG1 "The Serpent's Lair" on a new episode from the archives.

There But For The Grace Of God — Stargate Archives

There But For The Grace Of God — Stargate Archives

In the latest episode from the Stargate Archives I am joined by Ian to chat about the excellent Stargate SG1 episode "There But For The Grace Of God".

Tin Man — Stargate Archives

Tin Man — Stargate Archives


Ian joined me to discuss Stargate SG1 "Tin Man" on this new episode from the Stargate Archives.

 

 

 

Stargate Archives - Children Of The Gods

Stargate Archives 

Children Of The Gods 

Mike and Brad discuss the 2009 re-release of the Stargate SG1 "Final Cut" premiere episode for the first episode of the new podcast Stargate Archives.

STARGATE SG-1: Hall of the Two Truths by Susannah Parker Sinard

STARGATE SG-1: Hall of the Two Truths by Susannah Parker Sinard
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I'm a fan of the Stargate tv franchise but only dipped into the novels recently, I've read more of Atlantis than SG1 so it was time I jumped into the significant library of titles released since the shows went of the air.
In this case I picked up Hall Of The Two Truths by first time Stargate author Susannah Parker Sinard and with the usual trepidation always present when reading another's viewpoint of favoured characters shared the journey of SG1 as described in the novel. The story is set during the fifth season of SG1 so the Goa'uld are still in a free for all after the demise of Apophis and the team are still in turmoil over "their" failure to save the inhabitants of K'tau (Red Sky). This allows the author to mix things up a little and read more into the chemistry of the team than was always the case on the television show. So let's dip into the story a little but without any significant spoilers, after being approached by the Tok'ra the team are investigating ruins on a previously unknown world. Jack thinks it's all a waste of time but allows Daniel and Sam to keep investigating and they do indeed find some alien technology which seems to only activate when Jack touches is (yes the reader is well ahead of the team at this point). Soon after their location is attacked and the team plus the Tok'ra representative are captured and soon after they awake in a sealed cavern only accessible by rings. They are then joined by two women named NebtHet a'Eshe and Aset a'Teneb who welcome them to "Duat" and after describing personal details of each member of SG1 proceed to zat them twice and so far away from home SG1 die.
Ok there you go, go buy the novel and get reading because this is just the beginning of an adventure that's pretty much not like any other as the mythology of the ancient Egyptians gods and walking through the underworld facing tasks and obstacles for the soul to overcome before being judged are revealed to us through the eyes of our favoured explorers.
Hall Of The Two Truths was an enjoyable read, the concept was very interesting and the story complex enough to really hold my attention with the characters (regular and recurring from the show) all written well and believable in context. I quite liked the scenes with General Hammond dealing with the Tok'ra especially Anise but it was the exploration of the psyche and character of SG1 where the novel really hits its mark.





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Kali's Wrath by Keith R.A. DeCandido

STARGATE SG-1: Kali's Wrath by Keith R.A. DeCandido
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

A stargate on a small island surrounded by an frigid ocean is a mystery for SG-7 under orders from the SGC to do a standard recon but the rings nearby offer a chance to explore and so they do. Upon arriving at their destination they immediately come under fire as chaos and carnage erupts and blood is spilt. This Kali's Wrath begins and the pressure on the SGC continues to mount as old and current enemies threaten the Tau'ri, Tok'ra and the free Jaffa with the System Lord Kali at the center of things.
Kali's Wrath offers up some interesting back story to Kali one of the lesser known System Lords (played by Suleka Mathew on the tv series) as well as the activities on a newly conquered Earth when Ra was creating his paradise for his people. The time of change as the Goa'uld adopted the humans hosts and left behind the Unas was fascinating, you can understand how conflict within the System Lords would be triggered by the new concepts being introduced and it never gets old to hear about some of our long dead megalomaniacs way back when they were still full of life and arrogance and were shaping the myths the Tau'ri were raised on.
The novel offers up many opposing viewpoints in terms of the Goa'uld and their Jaffa and it was rewarding to hear a story that showed some benevolence on the part of the younger Kali although a Goa'uld is a Goa'uld as Daniel isn't shy in spelling out despite being captured and exploited (again). Kali was an interesting character to say the least but for me Captain Patel was the stand out addition to the Stargate family, a combat pilot sidelined due to a physical defect who like many grasped the opportunity the SGC provided despite the initial thought that a posting to Cheyenne Mountain was a dead end to their career. Her courage and strength under fire combined with her common sense and intelligence really shone and she was adaptable to some strange events especially when dealing with the First Prime of Kali. It may have been interesting to get a scene with Kali and Patel together if only to explore how Kali may have felt about how her "people" grew after the Goa'uld fled the Earth but there was plenty going on to keep you interested so no complaints.
I enjoyed reading Kali's Wrath, Keith did an excellent job allowing me to appreciate the new characters and the use of existing minor and not so minor characters and well who wouldn't have liked to see an episode of the show featuring Bra'tac and Jacob on an adventure:)

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Big Finish - Stargate

Big Finish had a weekend sale the other week and I picked up some of the titles I didn't own. Audio books/stories are not the cheapest media but you can understand why prices are relatively high given the lower volumes and production levels Big Finish have to deal with but if nothing else this is where Stargate is being kept alive and is flourishing.
I bought the stories on CD (costs a little extra) but I still like physical media and a bonus is that when you buy the CD's you automatically get access to the mp3 versions to download, this option is just trickling into the mainstream music retailers.

Gatecast 188 SG1 Moebius Part 1

Gatecast 188 featuring Moebius Part 1 is out now with
guests Miles and Scott from the SciFi Diner podcast.

Gatecast 185 SG1 Reckoning Part 2

This week on the Gatecast we discuss the SG1 episode Reckoning Part 2, Brad from down under joins us for the chat and we have a blast watching the fall of the System Lords and the destruction of the Replicators. It was a good day for the Jaffa and the Milky Way.

Gatecast

Our latest episode is out and covers the Stargate SG1 episodes "Affinity" which is a Teal'c episode with

special guest star Erica Durance playing Krista James.

Gatecast - SG1 New Order Part 2

This week we conclude the Stargate SG1 season 8 opener as both the Replicators

and System Lords pose problems for the Earth and the Asgard.

Our next episode is the Stargate Atlantis premiere "Rising" out this Saturday.

Gatecast SG1 Season 8 "New Order"

This week on Gatecast we kick off season eight of Stargate SG1 with the first half of a 

two part premiere episodes called "New Order".

Gatecast

Gatecast Episode 153 "Lost City Part 2"

Welcome to the final episode of the seventh season of Stargate SG1 "Lost City Part 2". We watch and discuss the episode and look forward to some changes to the franchise as the cast adjusts to an eighth season and Atlantis is launched.
Gatecast Podcast 

Stargate Season 7 Favourite Episode Poll

The Gatecast Stargate SG1 season 7 favourite episode poll is ongoing, vote for the episode you like the best and the final results will be used in our end of season wrap up show out in a month or so.