As we get ready for this year’s Dragon*Con, here’s a look back at last year’s event with a series of video podcasts. In this first segment, we cover the BSG presence at D*C 2008: the Q&As, the autograph signings, and the Colonial Fleet party. The Dragon*Quorum was Brian and Michele, with assistance from Ted. Music by Brazen – www.myspace.com/djbrazen. Watch …
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Galactica Quorum #80 – “Dollhouse”
We review Dollhouse Season One, from the pilot script all the way to the unaired (but fabulous) “Epitaph One.” We take both a closeup and wide angle look at the season, summarizing each episode and examining the main story arcs and mysteries. We lament some of the character and story choices that led to the rocky start of the first …
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Galactica Quorum #79 – “More Daybreak Discussion”
The post-mortem on the BSG finale continues. We grapple with the nature of the Angels and the Lords of Kobol connection. To aid the analysis we revisit a conversation with Katee Sackhoff. We ask, where does BSG fit in the SciFi pantheon, finale and all? We then switch gears to Caprica. We’ll be part of the Podcasting Track at Dragon*Con! …
Announcement: LIVE show at Dragon*Con 2009
We’re proud to be part of the 2009 Dragon*Con Podcast Track! Visit our LIVE SHOW that will be Sunday, September 6 at 7pm. The room is at Hilton 204. Here’s the full Podcast Track schedule: www.dragon-pod.com/schedule.php Joining us will be Richard Hatch, (interviewed in Episode 66). Others may also join the panel–we’ll keep you posted. If you have an idea …
Galactica Quorum #78 – “Live at Balticon 2009”
This is our live panel discussion at Balticon 2009. We’re joined by best-selling horror/scifi author Scott Sigler to discuss the BSG finale and gauge people’s reactions to the show’s ending. We had several participants from the audience give their opinions, and we also polled them about whether they had interest in “Caprica” or “The Plan.” The results were surprising! Thanks …
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Galactica Quorum #77 – “Caprica”
We delve into the Caprica movie and ponder how well it fits in the Battlestar Galactica universe, from production design to technology to story continuity. We scrutinize the hedonistic Virtual Club and the teen angst genesis of the Cylons–do the Cylons truly have Artificial Intelligence? We consider where the series could go, and reveal some potential future storylines from key …
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Win a copy of Battlestar Galactica: Downloaded
We’re running a contest! We’re giving away a copy of Battlestar Galactica: Downloaded, a new official book that details the first two seasons of BSG, with episode breakdowns, actor interviews, and behind-the-scenes production information. Contest rules are simple, all you need is a Twitter account: to enter, just follow our Twitter account (GalacticaQuorum) and tweet a message with our Twitter …
Galactica Quorum #76 – “BSG Prop Auction Interview #2”
We talk again with Alec Peters from Propworx, who gives us a preview of what’s happening at the second BSG prop auction, occurring May 8-10. If you are in Southern California, check it out! And if not, be sure to visit battlestarprops.com for details. Don’t miss out on your chance to score some BSG memorabilia! Here is who will be …
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Galactica Quorum #75 – “Daybreak, Part 2”
After taking some time to contemplate the final episode, we convene for a full discussion of some of the major (and controversial) developments. Was it a satisfying conclusion? There are many elements to discuss, and for this episode we begin with the main points of contention: Starbuck‘s angelic destiny, “God,” and Cavil’s suicide. Links mentioned: Balticon.org BSG Auction: www.propworx.com NickiClyne.com …
Galactica Quorum #74 – “Production Interviews”
We begin our post-BSG coverage with interviews with some of the talented people involved in the show’s production. Recorded at the first prop auction in January, we talked to Glenne Campbell (Costume Designer), Ken Hawryliw (Prop Master), and Kevin Grazier (Science Advisor). We find out some of the design cues that differentiated the wardrobe of the Eight models, what became …