64 The Game: The Ancients and Their Sims Addiction

This week the team (Ash, Sam and Tor) watch 3x15, The Game. Join us as we enjoy the silly moments, roll our eyes at the blatant colonial propaganda, and discuss what kind of gamers our team would be! Timestamps:00:00 welcome!1:18: we LOVE a fun opening scene3:38: ohhhh mcshep 10:18: elizabeth has the patience of a preschool teacher14:19: ancients stop being evil challenge 21:34: everyone’s (the writers) white savior complex on display 32:45: we love cute character moments!38:57: very brief daedalus ex machine debate40:28: THE c plot of all time43:51: lets psychoanalyze john & rodney51:34:  the team and their gaming styles57:44: bechdel test, behind the scenes, poll, fic rec, and ratings!Fic Rec Corner: Find us on:Twitter: @jumpingpudpodTumblr: jumpingpuddlespodcast.tumblr.comInstagram: instagram.com/jumpingpuddlespodcastor send us an email [email protected] Socials:Ash: stargatelov3r.tumblr.com, instagram.com/stargateloverSam: @TAEGILUV, instagram.com/taeglluvTor: @mckaysrodney, rodneymckays.tumblr.com, preacherboyd.tumblr.com

This week the team (Ash, Sam and Tor) watch 3x14, Tao of Rodney! Join us as we sing Zelenka's praises, laugh at John's emotional stuntedness, and cry over the Rodney and Elizabeth relationship dynamic.Timestamps:00:00 Intro5:00 Yay Zelenka!15:38 Elizabeth and Rodney30:25 John and the mcshep of it all37:00 Ronon and Ronon/Rodney42:10 Our only criticism towards this episode49:20 Where’s Carson53:30 The tone is well balanced54:55 Giving David Hewlett his flowers56:55 The cafeteria57:30 Ancient slander1:00:00 Bechdel, BTS and fic recFic Rec CornerThe Te of John by SperanzaFind us on:Twitter: @jumpingpudpodTumblr: jumpingpuddlespodcast.tumblr.comInstagram: instagram.com/jumpingpuddlespodcastor send us an email [email protected] Socials:Ash: stargatelov3r.tumblr.com, instagram.com/stargateloverSam: @TAEGILUV, instagram.com/taeglluvTor: @mckaysrodney, rodneymckays.tumblr.com, preacherboyd.tumblr.com

This week the team (Tor, Sam and Ash) watch 3x13 Irresponsible! Join us as we very quickly run through one of our most beloathed episodes and talk about the extremely weird choice of putting Kolya and Lucius into one episode and find joy in the fantastic acting choices of the team members (especially Ronon and Teyla).Timestamps:00:00 Hello and welcome!02:09 what we hate about the episode02:35 ah, the misogyny (:04:38 why is Kolya there??11:13 we've lost the plot with the Genii13:39 the setting...16:01 things we like about the episode!16:29 we love ronon!19:11 Teyla, true leader of the team 22:34 team scenes!30:32 Irrestible vs. Irresponsible 37:49 Bechdel test, fic rec corner and ratings!Fic Rec Corner:The machinery of heaven by torch https://archiveofourown.org/works/179858Find us on:Twitter: @jumpingpudpodTumblr: jumpingpuddlespodcast.tumblr.comInstagram: instagram.com/jumpingpuddlespodcastor send us an email [email protected] Socials:Ash: stargatelov3r.tumblr.com, instagram.com/stargateloverSam: @TAEGILUV, instagram.com/taeglluvTor: @mckaysrodney, rodneymckays.tumblr.com, preacherboyd.tumblr.com

In this episode the team (Ash, Sam, and Tor) discuss 3x12, Echoes. Join us as we gush over teyla & ronon’s soulmatism, mourn the current tv landscape, and thrill over getting to spend an entire episode on Atlantis (aka the best home base)! 00:00: welcome! 3:01: what a fun cold open 4:49: such iconic ronon & teyla scenes (and a spicy hot take)16:58: TELYA PLAYS A PIVOTAL ROLE YAYYY20:28: elizabeth gets stuff to do as well YAYYY24:04: we just love this ep so damn much27:14: caldwell and the daedalus ex-machina!30:07: john’s being freaky again32:35: sam & rodney jokes …. We Are Tired43:57: team scenes where are you :(47:49: bechdel test, behind the scenes, fic rec corner and ratingsFic Rec Corner: A Clear and Different Light by naye & sholio: https://archiveofourown.org/works/22504/chapters/29276Ronon Definitely Does Not Have Feelings by obsessive explosion: https://www.fanfiction.net/s/13652748/1/Ronon-Definitely-Does-Not-Have-FeelingsFell In Love With A Girl by danveresque: https://archiveofourown.org/works/59650Find us on:Twitter: @jumpingpudpodTumblr: jumpingpuddlespodcast.tumblr.comInstagram: instagram.com/jumpingpuddlespodcastor send us an email [email protected] Socials:Ash: stargatelov3r.tumblr.com, instagram.com/stargateloverSam: @TAEGILUV, instagram.com/taeglluvTor: @mckaysrodney, rodneymckays.tumblr.com, preacherboyd.tumblr.com

In this bonusode, the lovely Ash gives the team (Sam & Tor) a Con Report on Ascension, a Stargate convention that took place in May. Join us as they tell us all about the guests, the photo ops, signings, panels, and why it was kind of the best Stargate convention ever.FIND US ON:Twitter: @jumpingpudpod Tumblr: jumpingpuddlespodcast.tumblr.com Instagram: instagram.com/jumpingpuddlespodcast or send us an e-mail at [email protected] Personal socials: Ash: stargatelov3r.tumblr.com, instagram.com/stargateloverSam: @TAEGlLUV, instagram.com/taeglluv Tor: @mckaysrodney, rodneymckays.tumblr.com, preacherboyd.tumblr.com

This week, the team (Ash, Sam, and Tor) discuss the first half of season 2. Join us as we sing this season's praises and go on a few very long winded tangents. And we also decide to acknowledge our three year anniversary (six months late but who’s really counting!) TIMESTAMPS:00:00 introduction and ohhhh we missed our three year anniversary lol4:15 top 3 episodes! 15:09: the black disposable girlfriend trope rears its ugly head 28:50: favorite character arcs (lol)38:37: which Star Trek captain does Elizabeth resemble (another rant)41:57: polls, general thoughts, and goodbyes!FIND US ON:Twitter: @jumpingpudpod Tumblr: jumpingpuddlespodcast.tumblr.com Instagram: instagram.com/jumpingpuddlespodcast or send us an e-mail at [email protected] Personal socials: Ash: stargatelov3r.tumblr.com, instagram.com/stargateloverSam: @TAEGlLUV, instagram.com/taeglluv Tor: @mckaysrodney, rodneymckays.tumblr.com, preacherboyd.tumblr.com

In this episode the team (Ash, Sam, and Tor) discuss 3x11, The Return Part 2. Join us as we laugh at Jack and Woolsey's buddy cop antics, celebrate the team's badassery, and lament the writers' fear of (writing) the Ancients.Timestamps:1:32 initial thoughts5:32 why woolsey is fun in this episode10:22 we love action!14:52 banter19:16 Elizabeth/Ronon24:50 Replicators and Ancients39:55 Rodney is from Ontario, OKAY?45:55 RDA being a champ49:02 Bechdel test, behind the scenes, fic rec corner and ratingsFic Rec Corner:Truth Be Told by avocadomoonsuffer me not to be separated by auburnA House Is Not A Home by 20thcenturyvoleFind us on:Twitter: @jumpingpudpodTumblr: jumpingpuddlespodcast.tumblr.comInstagram: instagram.com/jumpingpuddlespodcastor send us an email [email protected] Socials:Ash: stargatelov3r.tumblr.com, instagram.com/stargateloverSam: @TAEGILUV, instagram.com/taeglluvTor: @mckaysrodney, rodneymckays.tumblr.com, preacherboyd.tumblr.com

In this episode the team (Sam, Tor, and Ash) discuss the episode 3x10 The Return Part 1. Join us as we talk about the top notch team interactions and emotions, wonder once again what the deal with the Ancients is, and much more. Timestamps:00:00 this episode is PACKED08:39 there is so much Elizabeth to talk about!14:02 The Ancients Rant Pt. 121:20 more Elizabeth & her scenes with the team 35:25 Ronon and Teyla, the Athosians (or lack thereof) and Teyla's faith46:19 Teyla and Ronon should have gotten to visit Earth51:49 Rodney 55:57 we love carson?58:32 John what were you on??01:00:41 this episode has PEAK McShep dynamic01:03:20 The Anc ients Rant Pt. 201:14:19 random lil notes01:17:42 Bechdel test, behind the scenes and fic rec corner 01:31:42 ratings and good byes!Fic Rec Corner:bang by rageprufrock: https://archiveofourown.org/works/252880Kill Caution, Stay Over by portlandwithyou: https://archiveofourown.org/works/45053653suffer me not to be separarted by auburn: https://archiveofourown.org/works/5799676Find us on:Twitter: @jumpingpudpod Tumblr: jumpingpuddlespodcast.tumblr.com Instagram: instagram.com/jumpingpuddlespodcast or send us an e-mail at [email protected] Personal socials: Ash: stargatelov3r.tumblr.com, instagram.com/stargateloverSam: @TAEGlLUV, instagram.com/taeglluv Tor: @mckaysrodney, rodneymckays.tumblr.com, preacherboyd.tumblr.com

In this episode, the team (Ash, Tor, and Sam) discuss the episode 3x09, Phantoms. Join us as we praise the stunning cinematography and lighting, dissect each character's storyline, and laugh at THE iconic team scene!00:00: welcome!4:00: okayyy cinematography 7:30: wraith tech ahhhh! so cool! 11:49: we’re (genuinely) happy with carson's story this ep17:55: rodney’s a silly guy 23:52: teyla Finally gets something to do🫶🏽31:16: the emo boy john backstory we’ve been waiting for42:39: ronon is always being tortured omg 46:23: quick little team scene discussion 49:42: back to ronon suffering! 52:51: elizabeth come home the kids miss you57:57: some random little observations & our drunk atlantis headcanons1:06:07: bechdel test, behind the scenes, fic rec corner, ratings, and goodbyeFIC REC CORNER:Sheppard’s Law by Speranza: https://archiveofourown.org/works/442987Just Another War Story by Domenika: https://archiveofourown.org/works/761198The Law of Holes by Esteefee: https://archiveofourown.org/works/5414903FIND US ON:Twitter: @jumpingpudpod Tumblr: jumpingpuddlespodcast.tumblr.com Instagram: instagram.com/jumpingpuddlespodcast or send us an e-mail at [email protected] Personal socials: Ash: stargatelov3r.tumblr.com, instagram.com/stargateloverSam: @TAEGlLUV, instagram.com/taeglluv Tor: @mckaysrodney, rodneymckays.tumblr.com, preacherboyd.tumblr.com

In this episode, the team (Ash, Sam and Tor) discuss 3x08, "McKay and Mrs. Miller". Join us as we gush over the Hewlett's crazy sibling chemistry, ponder over the alternate universe versions of our heroes, and hate on Rod. TIMESTAMPS: 2:08 First impressions 9:42 Rod 22:27 Jeannie and Rodney 50:15 Does Rodney get forgiven too easily? 51:50 John and flirting (?) 1:02:00 Missing Elizabeth hours 1:03:20 RIP Hermiod 1:05:07 Bechdel test, BTS 1:17:19 Fic Recs 1:27:38 Ratings and goodbyes FIC REC CORNER: Sheppard's Law by Speranza https://archiveofourown.org/works/442987 Just another war story by Domenika Marzione https://archiveofourown.org/works/761198 The Law of Holes by esteefee https://archiveofourown.org/works/5414903 FIND US ON: Twitter: @jumpingpudpod Tumblr: jumpingpuddlespodcast.tumblr.com Instagram: instagram.com/jumpingpuddlespodcast or send us an email at [email protected] Personal socials Ash: stargatelov3r.tumblr.com, instagram.com/stargatelover Sam: @TAEGILUV, instagram.com/taeglluv Tor: @mckaysrodney, rodneymckays.tumblr.com, preacherboyd.tumblr.com