Secrets of Stargate
Media & Entertainment Podcasts
The Secrets of Stargate explores the deeper themes, characters, and ideas within the Stargate franchise — from the original film and SG-1 through Atlantis, Universe, and the upcoming new Stargate series in production. Instead of simple recap or fandom...
Location:
United States
Description:
The Secrets of Stargate explores the deeper themes, characters, and ideas within the Stargate franchise — from the original film and SG-1 through Atlantis, Universe, and the upcoming new Stargate series in production. Instead of simple recap or fandom chat, this podcast dives into storytelling, moral questions, and cultural meaning, unpacking what makes the Stargate universe resonate with fans across generations. Whether you’re a longtime Stargate enthusiast or new to the franchise, each episode offers thoughtful conversation and fresh insight into a beloved sci-fi legacy.
Twitter:
@sqpn
Language:
English
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https://sqpn.com/stargate
Email:
stargate@sqpn.com
Episodes
Family Ties (SG1)
4/17/2026
Con man meets Stargate Command — and nearly wins. Lisa Jones, Jeff Haecker, and Victor Lams unpack Vala's complicated father-daughter story, Fred Willard's ad-libbed genius, and SG-1's sly farewell jabs at its own cancellation.
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Duration:00:40:15
Sunday (SGA)
4/10/2026
A mandatory day of rest on Atlantis turns into the worst day in the city's history. Victor Lams, Jeff Haecker, and Lisa Jones break down "Sunday," the network-mandated farewell to Carson Beckett, the *Elephant*-inspired structure, and a death that still divides fans.
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Duration:00:40:15
Talion (SG1)
4/3/2026
"Talion" sends Teal'c on a brutal revenge mission after a Jaffa summit is bombed. Jeff Haecker, Lisa Jones, and Victor Lams break down the tonal whiplash, Arkad's rushed villain arc, and Bra'tac's emotional farewell.
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Duration:00:38:01
The Ark (SGA)
3/27/2026
A thousand people in stasis. A secret sacrifice that kept them alive. A moral reckoning that arrives too late. Jack Barruzini, Jeff Haecker, Lisa Jones, and Victor Lams break down what "The Ark" gets right — and what it leaves unresolved.
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Duration:00:31:07
Bad Guys (SG1)
3/20/2026
SG-1 steps through the gate into a museum gala and accidentally becomes the hostage-takers. Lisa Jones, Jeff Haecker, and Victor Lams break down the comedy, the naquadah bomb chaos, and why editorial cuts wrecked Daniel's big moment.
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Duration:00:43:24
The Game (SGA)
3/13/2026
McKay and Sheppard's ancient strategy game shaped two real civilizations — and nearly started a war. Victor Lams, Jeff Haecker, and Lisa Jones break down the production secrets, the Zelenka/Lorne subplot, and McKay's fake doomsday gambit.
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Duration:00:37:51
Bounty (SG1)
3/6/2026
Bounty hunters descend on Earth after SG-1 crosses the Lucian Alliance. Chaos erupts at Mitchell’s high-school reunion while Carter, Daniel, and Teal’c fight off assassins. With Jeff Haecker, Lisa Jones, and Victor Lams: Is this late-season comedy fun—or wasted storytelling?
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Duration:00:43:08
Tao of Rodney (SGA)
2/27/2026
Superpowers change everything—but do they reveal who you truly are? When Rodney McKay faces ascension or death, brilliance meets vulnerability. Lisa Jones, Jeff Haecker, and Victor Lams unpack ego, evolution, and one unforgettable Atlantis turning point.
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Duration:00:36:17
The Shroud (SG1)
2/20/2026
Daniel returns as an Ori Prior—and the team has to decide whether to trust him. Jeff, Lisa, and Victor unpack the moral gamble, Jack O’Neill’s powerful final appearance, and the high-stakes Sangraal plan that may have changed the Ori war forever.
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Duration:00:34:37
Irresponsible (SGA)
2/13/2026
Comedy collides with tragedy in Atlantis’ “Irresponsible.” Did Lucius’ return sabotage Kolya’s final showdown? Victor Lams, Jack Baruzzini, Jeff Haecker, and Lisa Jones debate tone, missed potential, and one controversial villain exit.
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Duration:00:33:43
The Road Not Taken (SG1)
2/6/2026
A parallel Earth survives the Ori—but loses its soul. Lisa Jones, Jeff Haecker, and Victor Lams unpack Sam Carter’s toughest win yet, where secrecy, freedom, and power collide, forcing a question: is survival enough?
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Duration:00:34:49
Echoes (SGA)
1/30/2026
Ancient whales, deadly visions, and a solar disaster collide. As Jeff Haecker, Lisa Jones, and Victor Lams unpack “Echoes,” they ask: What if the planet itself is trying to warn you—and you’re almost too late to listen?
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Duration:00:29:28
Line in the Sand (SG1)
1/23/2026
What does real faith look like under fire? Jeff Haecker, Lisa Jones, and Victor Lams unpack sacrifice, belief, and resistance as SG-1 tests dangerous tech, Vala challenges false gods, and the Ori reveal their true nature.
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Duration:00:34:16
The Return (SGA)
1/16/2026
Atlantis falls to its creators—then to their greatest mistake. Victor Lams, Jeff Haecker, and Lisa Jones debate the sudden return of the Ancients, the Asurans’ brutal logic, and whether saving the city was worth the cost. Was exile the real test?
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Duration:00:46:43
The Quest (SG1)
1/9/2026
Can virtue defeat gods? SG-1’s hunt for the Sangraal pits faith against force, while Ba’al and Adria turn allies into liabilities. Lisa Jones, Jeff Haecker, and Victor Lams weigh the cost of power—and Daniel’s fate.
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Duration:00:46:32
Phantoms (SGA)
1/2/2026
Hallucinations, guilt, and survival collide in “Phantoms.” Victor Lams, Jeff Haecker, and Lisa Jones debate whether mind-control stories still work, why Teyla is the real hero here, and what Shepard’s past reveals when reality breaks down.
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Duration:00:32:13
Company of Thieves (SG1)
12/26/2025
What happens when SG-1 wins through deception instead of firepower? Jeff Haecker, Lisa Jones, and Victor Lams break down a space-bound thriller full of cons, double-crosses, and Vala’s street smarts—plus why “Company of Thieves” quietly highlights the team’s versatility.
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Duration:00:34:52
McKay and Mrs. Miller (SGA)
12/19/2025
What if your alternate self was everything your sister wished you were? As a bold experiment threatens another universe, McKay must face his past, his sibling, and himself. Featuring David & Kate Hewlett, and a fan-favorite sci-fi concept with heart. With Lisa Jones, Jeff Haecker, and Victor Lams..
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Duration:00:39:57
Memento Mori (SG1)
12/12/2025
Vala loses her memory—but does that erase who she is? As SG-1 and the Trust hunt her down, she faces a choice about identity, loyalty, and belonging. Jeff Haecker, Lisa Jones, and Victor Lams unpack this pivotal moment in her arc.
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Duration:00:36:12
Common Ground (SGA)
12/5/2025
A new Stargate series is finally coming—and it’s not a reboot. Jeff Haecker, Lisa Jones & Victor Lams breaks down what we know so far, then unpack “Common Ground,” where Shepard forms a risky alliance with a Wraith named Todd.
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Duration:00:35:20