Probing the Wormhole: a Stargate discussion podcast

16/08/2023

SG1 2-15: The Fifth Race a.k.a. Take Me to Your Leader! O'Neill is head-sucked by an alien device and starts speaking in tongues. General Hammond decides the best course of action is to allow him free rein over the base while waiting for his inevitable demise. But all's well that ends well. https://www.probingthewormhole.com/rss-page/sg1-2-15-the-fifth-race-aka-take-me-to-your-leader

01/05/2023

SG1 2-14: Touchstone a.k.a. If Looks Could Dismember! SG1 stumbles into the NID's evil web of lies while investigating a missing hood ornament that somehow controls the weather. We discuss what kind of evil tool Mayborne is and MTG's Jewish space lasers theory makes a cameo. https://www.probingthewormhole.com/rss-page/sg1-2-14-touchstone-aka-if-looks-could-dismember

19/04/2023

SG1 2-13: Spirits a.k.a. Dances with Trinium! Sigh. Another one of those episodes that is a tad problematic in the cold light of 2023. On the one hand, solid effort to do better after Emancipation. On the other hand, definitely not better enough. Also, hard pass on the gill-faced aliens. https://www.probingthewormhole.com/rss-page/sg1-2-13-spirits-aka-dances-with-trinium

04/04/2023

SG1 2-12: The Tok’ra Part 2 a.k.a. Holy Hannah! In the conclusion of this 2-parter, Sam's dad goes Tok'ra and we get some warm fuzzy moments. And (surprise, surprise) we still can't let the shocking heteronormativity of a supposedly gender-fluid society go. Give a listen! https://www.probingthewormhole.com/rss-page/sg1-2-12-the-tokra-part-2-aka-holy-hannah

24/03/2023

SG1 2-11: The Tok’ra Part 1 a.k.a. Nodding Off and Tapping In! SG1 finally encounters the Tok'ra, a resistant subset of the Goa'uld with a preference for burlap and evening wear. Sam grapples with Jolinar's feelings, O'Neill sulks, and we definitely discuss Tok'ra or**es. https://www.probingthewormhole.com/rss-page/sg1-2-11-the-tokra-part-1

06/03/2023

SG1 2-10: Bane a.k.a. The Fly a.k.a I Hate Bugs. Teal'c turns into a giant fly. One of those episodes that really shouldn't have been. We discuss where this one went wrong. Hint: when someone suggested an episode where Teal'c turns into a fly. https://www.probingthewormhole.com/rss-page/sg1-2-10-bane-aka-the-fly-aka-i-hate-bugs

11/02/2023

SG1 2-9: Secrets a.k.a. Snitches Get Stitches! Family drama abounds! Daniel wallows in self-pity while his traumatized wife gives birth. Sam tells her dad to back off and then cries. This one is a bit of a downer. https://www.probingthewormhole.com/rss-page/sg1-2-9-secrets-aka-snitches-get-stitches

29/01/2023

SG1 2-8: Family a.k.a. Love Triangles and Child Torture! SG1 travels to Chulak to rescue Teal'c's son, but they soon learn that Teal'c's wife is shacking up with his former friend. Cue jealous rages all around and some child torture to boot! https://www.probingthewormhole.com/rss-page/sg1-2-8-family-aka-love-triangles-and-child-torture

20/01/2023

New episode: SG1 2-7: Message in a Bottle a.k.a. Undomesticated (Zombie) Equines! Zombie O'Neill becomes a medium for a race of microorganisms infesting Earth, while the rest of the team can't quite figure out how to be helpful. https://www.probingthewormhole.com/rss-page/sg1-2-7-message-in-a-bottle-aka-undomesticated-zombie-equines

16/01/2023

S2E6 Thor's Chariot a.k.a. Daniel Jackson and the Sorcerer's Stone: In this thoroughly mediocre episode, we revisit Cimmeria and get introduced to the real Asgard. Malika expresses her intense dislike of the little gray men and three lawyers try to figure out pi. https://www.probingthewormhole.com/rss-page/sg1-2-6-thors-chariot-aka-daniel-jackson-and-the-sorcerers-stone

22/12/2022

Hey there Probers! (Probees?) We're taking a break for the holidays but we'll be back in your feeds in January! In the meantime, have a very Happy Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, Solstice, and New Year! Oh, and a Merry Christmas too. If that's your thing.

15/12/2022

SG1 S2E5: Need a.k.a. Chasing the Dragon! In this after-school special episode, Daniel wrestles with sarcophagus addiction while the team intervenes to get him clean and sober. We discuss Michael Shanks's spot-on portrayal of addiction. https://www.probingthewormhole.com/rss-page/sg1-2-5-need-aka-chasing-the-dragon

09/12/2022

S2E4: The Gamekeeper a.k.a. Everybody Gets a Slab! Daniel and O'Neill must live out their worst memories again and again for the entertainment of others. But on the bright side, Teal'c gets to rock an awesome hairdo! We discuss ‘The Gamekeeper’ as comic relief/twisted psychopathy. Give a listen! https://www.probingthewormhole.com/rss-page/sg1-2-4-the-gamekeeper-aka-everybody-gets-a-slab

30/11/2022

SG1 S2E3: Prisoners a.k.a. Hadante Redemption! SG1 gets arrested, convicted, and sentenced to life in prison in a flash trial by faceless aliens. They escape with the help of their new friend, the Destroyer of Worlds. We discuss the ethics of prison sentences, the morality of colluding with mass murderers, and the science of cold fusion. https://www.probingthewormhole.com/rss-page/sg1-2-3prisoners-aka-hadante-redemption

20/11/2022

S2E2: In the Line of Duty a.k.a. The Adventures of Symbiote Sam! Sam appears to get Goa'uldified on a mission and a certain Colonel grapples with the prospect of losing her. We disagree on the level of shippiness here but heartily agree on Amanda Tapping's awesomeness. https://www.probingthewormhole.com/rss-page/sg1-2-2-in-the-line-of-duty-aka-the-adventures-of-symbiote-sam

10/11/2022

S2E1: Serpent's Lair a.k.a. Shuttles to the Rescue! Bra'tac comes to SG1's rescue as they make a desperate attempt to save Earth. Also, Daniel dies again. Or does he? And we'll just pretend there is a way to actually board a NASA shuttle from an alien death glider in a decaying orbit in the vacuum of space. https://www.probingthewormhole.com/rss-page/sg1-2-1-the-serpents-lair-aka-shuttles-to-the-rescue

21/10/2022

Episode 21: Within the Serpent's Grasp a.k.a. Snakes on a (Space) Plane! SG1 defies orders to save Earth from an impending Goa'uld attack. This involves lots of sneaking around a Goa'uld ship with shockingly lax security measures. Is this the end of SG1? Also, how exactly does one "seed" a Goa'uld? https://www.probingthewormhole.com/rss-page/sg1-1-21within-the-serpents-grasp-aka-snakes-on-a-space-plane

16/10/2022

Episode 20: Politics a.k.a. Flashback Fever is posted! How will the team prove that the Stargate program is useful to the United States government? With flashbacks of course! Join us and the team on a trip down memory lane. And we have a special guest this week! https://www.probingthewormhole.com/rss-page/sg1-1-20-politics-aka-flashback-fever

07/10/2022

Episode 19: There But For the Grace of God a.k.a. Sliding 'Gates! Daniel's inability to not touch things leads him to an alternate universe where Earth is under attack from the Goa'uld. We consider what might have been and analyze some mild shippiness. https://www.probingthewormhole.com/rss-page

29/09/2022

Episode 18: Tin Man a.k.a. Do Robots Have S*x Parts? Is posted!! SG1 is turned into Cylon-like prototypes! In this episode we consider some deep philosophical questions about identity, belonging, and, of course, robot s*x. https://www.probingthewormhole.com/rss-page/sg1-1-18-tin-man-aka-do-robots-have-sx-parts

22/09/2022

Episode 17: Solitudes aka To Ship or Not to Ship? Sam and Jack get stranded in Antarctica and shippiness abounds. Or not. We discuss the ship-tastic aspects of this episode (or lack thereof according to one stubborn host) and also the science of bo**rs in the cold. https://www.probingthewormhole.com/rss-page/sg1-1-17-solitudes-aka-to-ship-or-not-to-ship

19/09/2022

Episode 16 is up! Enigma a.k.a. Grumpy Old Men. SG1 rescues a group of technologically advanced humans with cool gadgets and bad attitudes. The team defies orders to help them escape and we get introduced to the Evil NID. Also, Sam gets some well-deserved lip action. https://www.probingthewormhole.com/rss-page/sg1-1-16-enigma-aka-grumpy-old-men

13/09/2022

Episode 14: Cor-Ai a.k.a. You Can't Handle The Truth! Is Teal'c a war criminal or a man unjustly accused? How does Cor-Ai hold up against our notions of due process? And is Teal'c's experience symbolic of our criminal legal system's perpetuation of mass incarceration and racism? So much to talk about here. Be warned -- in this episode our criminal justice nerd selves meet our sci-fi nerd selves for an explosion of glorious nerdiness. If you don't find the minutiae of criminal procedure as fascinating as we do, we apologize. But listen anyway! https://www.probingthewormhole.com/rss-page/sg1-1-15-cor-ai-aka-you-cant-handle-the-truth

31/08/2022

Episode 14: Singularity a.k.a. PTSD Loves Company! SG1 finds a lone survivor on a planet ravaged by Nirrti, goddess of death, decay, and sorrow. As Sam grows into her role as surrogate mom, Daniel offers support and Teal'c and Jack somehow manage not to die while escaping Nirrti's wrath. Lots of heart-wrenching moments in this one alongside the gaping plot holes. https://www.probingthewormhole.com/rss-page

24/08/2022

Episode 13 is up! We discuss a fan favorite, Hathor a.k.a. Purple Rain, Purple Rain. Hathor, the mother of all snakes/plastic pen*ses, shows up at SGC in tummy bling and a trench coat. She s*xually assaults a bunch of guys (ahem, seduces them with her purple rain) and it's up to Carter and her Lady Militia to save the day! https://www.probingthewormhole.com/rss-page/sg1-1-13-hathor-aka-purple-rain-purple-rain

17/08/2022

Episode 12: Fire and Water, a.k.a. Chapter 1 of the Daniel dies! (not really) series. Daniel dies! Not really. But he helps Underwater-Freddie-Krueger . . . uh, Nem . . . find out the fate of his long lost love. Pop psychology, Jack's grief-processing skills (or lack thereof) and shipper hugs are scrutinized. https://www.probingthewormhole.com/rss-page/sg1-1-12-fire-and-water-aka-chapter-one-of-the-daniel-dies-not-really-series

12/08/2022

Episode 11: Bloodlines aka Symbiote Liberation Army! Teal'c reveals that he has a family on Chulak and that his son, Rya'c, will soon be implanted with a Goa'uld symbiote. With the help of his team, they return to Chulak. Will they save Rya'c? In this Teal'c-centered episode, we explore issues of slavery and Daniel's sh*ttiness. https://www.probingthewormhole.com/rss-page/sg1-1-11bloodlines-aka-symbiote-liberation-army

12/08/2022

Our podcast is officially available on all of your favorite podcasting platforms! Two Stargate superfans and one (maybe) fan-in-the-making watch every episode of Stargate. We laugh. We cry. We rate. If you love Stargate but can still appreciate its absurdity, this is the podcast for you! We also throw in some politics and dick jokes for good measure. Give a listen! And please like us and subscribe!

 Probing the WormholeA Stargate Discussion PodcastBecause the world needed another Stargate podcast.  LATEST EPISODE  SG1 1-11: Bloodlines a.k.a. Symbiote Liberation Army   Teal'c reveals that he has a family on Chulak and that his son, Rya'c, will soon be implanted with a Goa'uld symbiote… If...

06/08/2022

Episode 10: Torment of Tantalus a.k.a. Naked and Afraid! SG1 discovers that Ernest Littlefield has been stranded on an isolated planet for 50 years. Will Daniel's pursuit of knowledge keep him from what is most important? And will Catherine and Ernest find love again? Listen and find out! https://www.probingthewormhole.com/rss-page/sg1-1-10-the-torment-of-tantalus-aka-naked-and-afraid

27/07/2022

Episode 9: Thor's Hammer a.k.a. We're FAMily! Daniel makes a lucky guess that Thor is involved...somehow in the Stargate world. Daniel finally finds the one true thing that could save Shar'e and Jack asks him to destroy it. Give a listen: https://www.probingthewormhole.com/rss-page/sg1-1-9-thors-hammer-aka-were-familyb

20/07/2022

Episode 8 is up! SG1 Brief Candle aka Flower Roofie Pizza. The moral of this episode is don't eat flowery pizza from a hot alien lady! Our team ends up on a planet where the inhabitants live for only 100 blissful days. The team has to race the clock to save O'Neill from a nano technology virus that threatens to kill him after he is drugged and s*xually assaulted by an alien baby. https://www.probingthewormhole.com/rss-page/sg1-1-7-brief-candle-aka-flower-roofie-pizza

13/07/2022

Episode 7: The Nox a.k.a. Wicker Forest Fairies! Who are these Nox anyway? In this episode, Malika expresses her love of hippies and wicker and we expound on the virtues and detriments of pacifism. Give a listen: https://www.probingthewormhole.com/rss-page/sg1-1-7-the-nox-aka-wicker-forest-fairies

06/07/2022

Episode 6: Cold Lazarus a.k.a Revenge of the P***s Crystals! When O'Neill investigates a field full of broken blue crystals (that look remarkably like giant blue pen*ses), he embarks on a journey through his past and comes to terms with the source of his deepest pain. Also, the crystals look like pen*ses. We discuss the very deep and the very absurd aspects of this episode.

Give a listen! https://www.probingthewormhole.com/rss-page/sg1-1-6-cold-lazarus-aka-revenge-of-the-pen*s-crystals

 Probing the WormholeA Stargate Discussion PodcastBecause the world needed another Stargate podcast.  LATEST EPISODE  SG! 1-6: Cold Lazarus a.k.a Revenge of the P***s Crystals   When O'Neill investigates a field full of broken blue crystals (that look remarkably like giant blue pen*ses), he emba...

28/06/2022

In this special mini-episode, we talk about our trip to the Salute to Stargate convention in Chicago! We learned a lot about gun safety from Joe Flanigan, heard vomit-inside-planes stories, and hob-nobbed with some friendly aliens. And Malika got a hug from the queen of sci-fi herself, Amanda Tapping! https://www.probingthewormhole.com/rss-page/special-mini-episode-salute-to-stargate-convention

22/06/2022

Check out Episode 5: The First Commandment a.k.a. Jesus Christ Superstar! Is it narcissism? Is it PTSD? Or is it just the sun? Find out what's in store for Hansen while we discuss the military's mental health treatment shortcomings and Sam's experience as a domestic violence survivor. Listen on your favorite podcasting platform. https://www.probingthewormhole.com/rss-page/sg11-5

15/06/2022

Episode 4: The Broca Divide a.k.a. Benadryl Saves Humanity! In this episode, the team members become cavepeople! Hairy, angry, highly s*xualized cavepeople, only to be rescued by a medicine cabinet staple. We discuss RDA's acting choices and Dr. Frasier's awesomeness. And maybe that kiss too. https://www.probingthewormhole.com/rss-page/blog-post-title-four-r52n7

10/06/2022

Episode 3! Emancipation a.k.a. The White People Save Everybody! In discussing this universally-loathed episode we explore the many ways in which Stargate comes up short here. What's the worst part of this episode? Take your pick between the racism, s*xism, historical inaccuracy, bad writing, and making Amanda Tapping wear that damn dress! Safe to say that this one does not age well.

08/06/2022

Episode 2 is posted!

Guess what? SGC has a surprise visitor! It's a Goa'uld and it's in Kawalsky! While Jack fights for his friend, Hammond continues to be a hardass, Teal'c tries to be helpful, and Sam and Daniel don't really do much of anything. We also discover that the Air Force takes their massages VERY seriously.

07/06/2022

First episode! We meet our favorite sci-fi team as they discover the universe beyond the Stargate. There's nudity (for brown ladies only), horrendously bad dialogue, lots of s*xual tension, and priests dressed like turtles. Also, what's with the caveman? Join us as we embark on our podcast journey!

07/06/2022

Our podcast is officially available on all of your favorite podcasting platforms! Please like us and subscribe!

‎TV & Film · 2022