Battlestar Recaptica

BONUS: The Star Trek Picardcast - Episode 0

Tue, 18 Feb 2020 13:26:02 +0000

Hey, Recaptica fans! Something new from Rick and Dave: We're starting with a Star Trek Picard "precap," then we'll go on to recap the first episode of the new series -- and maybe more! Hope you'll join us. We missed you!

Our Final Episode: 'The Plan'

Mon, 06 May 2019 23:31:56 +0000

We're back! It took awhile, but as promised, we returned to the Galactiverse for one last hurrah. Actually, more like one last "meh." Because while we did find some redeeming elements in this half-baked "Plan," we're not sure it's required viewing. It's definitely required listening, though, because we also spend some time talking about Star Trek Discovery, The Orville, The Umbrella Academy, and even Avengers: Endgame!

S4 E21 - 'Daybreak, Pt. 3'

Tue, 04 Dec 2018 02:39:12 +0000

Finally, the finale! It's bittersweet to say goodbye -- not just to this monumental TV show, but to everyone who's watched and listened along with us. Thanks so much for joining us on this amazing journey. And get ready for what's next! Yep, we're doing Travelers.

S4 E20 - 'Daybreak, Pt. 2'

Mon, 19 Nov 2018 01:47:40 +0000

Get ready for the non-stop action thrill-ride that is the middle act of the series finale.

S4 E19 - 'Daybreak, Pt. 1'

Sat, 10 Nov 2018 13:25:41 +0000

It's the (beginning of the) end of the world as we know it, and we feel fine. Why not commemorate the show -- and the podcast -- with some awesome Battlestar Recaptica swag?

S4 E18 - 'Islanded in a Stream of Stars' (Extended version)

Fri, 02 Nov 2018 16:00:41 +0000

Let's all sing together: "Islanded in a stream (of stars) / That is what we are / No one in-between / How can we be wrong?" Sorry, we just thought some Bee Gees might make up for this uneven episode. We watched the extended cut... and don't necessarily recommend you do likewise.

S4 E17 - 'Someone to Watch Over Me' with special guest Mark A. Altman!

Sun, 28 Oct 2018 17:26:08 +0000

AKA "Ghost Dad." AKA "Battlestar Gershwinica." AKA "Boom-er goes the dynamite."

Also, the co-author of "So Say We All" (the book, not our show sign-off) stops by to share some fantastic stories about the show!

S4 E16 - 'Deadlock'

Fri, 05 Oct 2018 15:18:32 +0000

Maybe they should have called it Meh-lock? A plodding, non-sensical misfire in an otherwise wonderful season.

S4 E15 - 'No Exit'

Tue, 25 Sep 2018 11:34:32 +0000

Say hello to Anders Exposition-Bot 3000! And find out who won the Battlestar Recaptica Blu-ray Giveaway!

S4 E14 - 'Blood on the Scales'

Wed, 12 Sep 2018 16:23:41 +0000

Um, remember all that stuff Rick said about Zarek being a decent guy? Never mind. Plus: Dave's big announcement is swag-tastic! Get your Battlestar Recaptica loot at https://www.teepublic.com/user/bsgr

S4 E13 - 'The Oath' with special guest Jamie Bamber!

Tue, 04 Sep 2018 15:07:31 +0000

Felix Gaeta swore an oath when he put on that uniform, but he betrays it in this episode. We swore an oath to bring you as many cast-members as possible, and we are honoring that promise with none other than Jamie "Apollo" Bamber! Therefore: We > Gaeta.

S4 E12 - 'A Disquiet Follows My Soul'

Fri, 24 Aug 2018 17:51:42 +0000

And when a disquiet catches up to my soul, it's a bloodbath. Meanwhile, there's a whole lotta fomenting going on. Join us for a breakdown of Ron Moore's first stint in the director's chair! (Spoiler alert: he did great!)

S4 E11 - 'Sometimes a Great Notion' with special guest Kandyse McClure!

Fri, 17 Aug 2018 19:43:03 +0000

Dualla herself joins us to discuss one of the most wrenching episodes to date. Meanwhile, Tigh and Adama have it out in one of the most wrenching scenes to date. Did we mention this episode was wrenching?

S4 E10 - 'Revelations'

Fri, 10 Aug 2018 15:20:15 +0000

"Wait a second... you can't be a Cylon. You used to have HAIR!" Come to think of it, what real proof DO the Final Four have that they're Cylons? A shared love of Jimi Hendrix? Plus: A Battlestar Recaptica super-fan joins us to talk BSG!

S4 E9 - 'The Hub'

Fri, 03 Aug 2018 11:29:44 +0000

D'Anna returns (yay!), Baltar fesses up (whoa!), and Roslyn has visions (ummm... no thanks!).

S4 E8 - 'Sine Qua Non'

Thu, 26 Jul 2018 13:48:45 +0000

No this, no that. Sine Qua Non. Turns out the Galactiverse speaks Latin -- and so does Adama! That's the good news; the bad news is that Romo Lampkin returns, and not in a good way.

S4 E7 - 'Guess What's Coming to Dinner'

Sun, 10 Jun 2018 13:52:24 +0000

Oooh! Is it Sidney Poitier? Oh, right: what. Okay, then our money's on a toaster. Just make sure you're not serving toast! Because awkward...

Want to check out the video Rick mentioned in this episode? Here's your link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xuCn8ux2gbs

S4 E6 - 'Faith'

Sun, 03 Jun 2018 16:02:26 +0000

Faith takes many forms: faith in your commanding officer, faith in one or more gods, faith in the babble of a gal lying in a tub of goo...

S4 E5 - 'The Road Less Traveled'

Fri, 11 May 2018 11:15:43 +0000

"Two roads diverged in a yellow wood... I took the one less traveled by." --Robert Frost

What is the "road" in this episode? Discuss. (We have absolutely no idea.)

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S4 E4 - 'Escape Velocity' with special guest Aaron Douglas!

Mon, 07 May 2018 10:59:46 +0000

The Chief himself stops by to chat about his time on the Galactica and, among other things, that amazing scene in Joe's Bar.

S4 E3 - 'The Ties That Bind'

Mon, 16 Apr 2018 11:42:15 +0000

No, not the TIGHs that bind... not the Springsteen song... not even the eponymous novel set in the "Star Wars" universe. This one's all about fractured marriages and how Tory is THE WORST!

S4 E2 - 'Six of One'

Sat, 31 Mar 2018 16:15:25 +0000

...tertiary adjunct of unimatrix... whoops, wrong show! This is the one where the Cylons break bad -- against each other!

S4 E1 - 'He That Believeth in Me'

Sun, 25 Mar 2018 00:47:46 +0000

Season 4 gets off to an exciting start -- and we have a spiffy new logo to go with it!

S3 E20 - 'Crossroads, Pt. 2'

Sun, 25 Feb 2018 09:11:33 +0000

Well, it's the end of season 3, and not much happens... no, wait, ALL THE THINGS HAPPEN! Baltar's verdict is in; Cylons are revealed; and someone is back from the dead! (You'll NEVER guess who...)

S3 E19 - 'Crossroads, Pt 1'

Wed, 07 Feb 2018 13:17:58 +0000

It's the beginning of the end -- of season three! It's also the beginning of our newfound appreciation for Romo Lampkin.

S3 E18 - ' The Son Also Rises'

Sun, 21 Jan 2018 17:34:45 +0000

It's not widely known that Ernest Hemingway penned a script for Battlest... hang on... nope, nope, I'm being told that's not correct. Which is too bad, because this episode could have used some help from ol' Papa...

S3 E17 - 'Maelstrom'

Wed, 17 Jan 2018 12:09:05 +0000

It's 11 years later and we're still not going to spoil what happens in this episode. Because some of us respect the Spoiler Code, a thing we totally just made up.

S3 E16 - 'Dirty Hands'

Tue, 09 Jan 2018 13:47:04 +0000

Whether it's refining Tylium or writing an underground manifesto, you can't sow the seeds of discontent without getting your hands dirty.

S3 E15 - 'A Day in the Life'

Sat, 30 Dec 2017 16:19:22 +0000

Not one of BSG's finest, but still better than any single episode of "The Orville." Eh? Eh? (Think them's fighting words? Let us know!)

S3 E14 - 'The Woman King'

Fri, 15 Dec 2017 17:16:40 +0000

Aka "Doctors Without Morals," aka "Rick promises to stop ragging on episodes he thinks are going to be bad." Because, save for the one bonkers plot-point that kicks this whole thing off, this is great stuff!

S3 E13 - 'Taking a Break from All Your Worries'

Mon, 20 Nov 2017 16:07:36 +0000

"NORM!"

"What's shaking, Normie?"

"I'm just a big loaf of bread surrounded by toasters."

S3 E12 - 'Rapture'

Mon, 06 Nov 2017 11:55:41 +0000

It's our 50th episode! Alas, there's no champagne, but there is a supernova in the sky. Also a capture, a rapture, and the kind of rescue mission that could happen only on "Battlestar Galactica."

S3 E11 - 'The Eye of Jupiter' with special guest Michael Trucco!

Mon, 30 Oct 2017 10:53:51 +0000

Join us on "Melrose Planet" as the drama heats up between Dee and Lee, Lee and Starbuck, and Starbuck and Anders. Speaking of Anders, be sure to stick around for our interview with Michael Trucco!

S3 E10 - 'The Passage'

Mon, 09 Oct 2017 11:28:10 +0000

The good news: This episode of BSG passes the Bechdel test. The bad news: One of the two women won't be taking it again. Plus: We finish out our discussion of "Star Trek: Discovery."

Bonus Episode: A Tale of Two 'Star Treks'

Mon, 02 Oct 2017 12:13:44 +0000

Join us for a lively discussion of the two new "Star Trek" series: "Star Trek: Discovery" and "The Orville." It's true: The latter plays like classic Trek -- but is that a good thing?

S3 E9 - 'Unfinished Business'

Mon, 25 Sep 2017 12:40:24 +0000

Assuming you can tear yourself away from "Star Trek Discovery" for five minutes, join us for a discussion of one of Galactica's most popular episodes.

S3 E8 - 'Hero'

Fri, 08 Sep 2017 11:31:07 +0000

Retcon alert! Retcon alert! (Its okay: Sometimes the bad episodes are the most fun to discuss.)

S3 E7 - 'A Measure of Salvation' with special guest Grace Park!

Sun, 03 Sep 2017 14:28:16 +0000

Once again we face some Big Questions: Is it ethical to destroy an entire civilization, even one that means you harm? Is biological warfare ever acceptable? Is it possible to enjoy being tortured? (It is now, nudge-nudge!) Oh, and Grace Park joins us on the podcast. NONE OTHER THAN SHARON/BOOMER/ATHENA HERSELF!

S3 E6 - 'Torn'

Sun, 30 Jul 2017 15:17:45 +0000

No, it has nothing to do with the Natalie Imbruglia song. But one could definitely argue that "nothing's right" aboard Galactica or amongst the Cylons. Torn, indeed!

S3 E5 - 'Collaborators'

Sun, 16 Jul 2017 19:17:05 +0000

Don't do the crime if you can't do the time...in space! (You know...floating around in space. Because you've been shot out a launch tube. That's what happens when you collaborate with the enemy!)

Bonus Content: Blooper Super-Cut!

Wed, 05 Jul 2017 18:18:33 +0000

All the bloopers from season one in a single, hilarity-filled bonus track!

S3 E4 - 'Exodus, Part 2' with special guest Ron Moore!

Sat, 24 Jun 2017 13:59:25 +0000

Join us for a post-ATX debrief, a discussion of the amazing conclusion to the New Caprica arc, and the man himself, show creator Ron Moore. All the things!

S3 E3 - 'Exodus, Part 1'

Thu, 08 Jun 2017 15:18:23 +0000

The word "exodus" comes from the ancient texts, and loosely translates to "Go bye-bye now." Which is exactly what the human residents of New Caprica want to do. Curiously, it seems like the Cylons wouldn't mind that option, either.

S2 E20 - 'Lay Down Your Burdens, Part 2'

Sat, 15 Apr 2017 13:03:00 +0000

All the things happen! Join us for the shocking end to a shaky season, and stay tuned for our upcoming recap of the interstitial BSG movie "Razor."

S2 E19 - 'Lay Down Your Burdens, Part 1"

Sat, 01 Apr 2017 04:10:00 +0000

Wonder if April 1 means anything in the Galactiverse. Annnnyway, it's the beginning of the end of Season 2, as the mission to rescue Anders and Co. takes some unexpected turns.

S2 E18 - 'Downloaded' with special guest Tahmoh Penikett!

Mon, 27 Mar 2017 15:26:19 +0000

Join for us for a lively discussion of one of the most revealing episodes to date, then stick around as Helo himself stops by the podcast to talk "Galactica," "Dollhouse," and more! HELO!!

S2 E17 - 'The Captain's Hand'

Mon, 20 Mar 2017 12:16:55 +0000

We watched the whole episode and never got an answer to the most important question of all: left hand or right hand?

S1 E13 - 'Kobol's Last Gleaming, Pt. 2'

Thu, 11 Aug 2016 12:20:08 +0000

Battlestar Galactica wraps up a tremendous first season with the shocker to end all shockers. But join us as we discuss whether various plot oddities diminished the episode.

S2 E16 - 'Sacrifice'

Sun, 12 Mar 2017 23:24:01 +0000

"Delany's got a gun." (Think Aerosmith.) And as we all know, you don't introduce a gun in the first act unless it's going to go off. Which it does. In the direction of our beloved Billy. But was that really the "sacrifice" referred to in the show title? Join us as we forget to discuss the meaning of the show title. #caution #professionalsatwork

S1 E12 - 'Kobol's Last Gleaming, Pt. 1'

Wed, 03 Aug 2016 17:02:54 +0000

It's the beginning of the end -- of season one. And holy moley, what a setup! (Audio issue fixed.)

S2 E15 - 'Scar' with special guest Brianna Wu

Mon, 06 Mar 2017 15:43:31 +0000

Join us as we discuss a fan-favorite episode with one of BSG's biggest fans, software engineer and candidate for U.S. Congress Brianna Wu. In other words, nerds of the Galactiverse, unite!

S1 E11 - 'Colonial Day'

Wed, 27 Jul 2016 19:44:10 +0000

Comes earlier every year, doesn't it? Find out what we thought of the penultimate episode before the season-one two-part finale!

S1 E10 - 'The Hand of God'

Thu, 21 Jul 2016 00:19:06 +0000

Welcome to the Battle of Midway...in spaaaace!

S1 E9 - 'Tigh Me Up, Tigh Me Down'

Wed, 13 Jul 2016 17:30:52 +0000

Oh, Ellen, you crazy flirtatious drunken enabler, you. Another comedic masterpiece from a show that's supposed to be a drama. We are not complaining.

S1 E8 - 'Flesh and Bone'

Wed, 06 Jul 2016 17:14:12 +0000

“It isn’t torture if I pry my toaster open to pull the bread out that got stuck inside.” We go deep in this recap: religion, torture, and our very own human "software."

S1 E7 - 'Six Degrees of Separation'

Thu, 30 Jun 2016 12:08:49 +0000

An ingeniously crafted episode that also happens to be laugh-out-loud funny. We've never loved James Callis and Tricia Helfer more.

S1 E6 - 'Litmus'

Wed, 22 Jun 2016 14:39:43 +0000

"The Cylons look like us now." Bring on the witch hunt!

S1 E5 - 'You Can't Go Home Again'

Wed, 15 Jun 2016 02:07:04 +0000

In which Starbuck flies a Cylon raider through a gaping plot hole, but we love it anyway.

S1 E4 - 'Act of Contrition'

Wed, 08 Jun 2016 13:10:19 +0000

Is this the end of Starbuck? Of course not, but it is the beginning of an awesome two-part episode.

S1 E3 - "Bastille Day"

Wed, 01 Jun 2016 12:29:04 +0000

You say you want a revolution? How about a visit from a familiar face? Get both in this slow-burn but still-exciting episode, which raises many thought-provoking questions (including: Is it wise to open the doors of an entire cell-block?).

S1 E2 - "Water"

Tue, 24 May 2016 12:32:49 +0000

A saboteur causes a potentially devastating crisis. It's the most gripping episode of Battlestar Galactica since, well, the last one.

S1 E1 - "33"

Wed, 18 May 2016 01:46:04 +0000

A full year after the conclusion of the miniseries, "Battlestar Galactica" the TV series kicks off in high style. Join us for slobbering admiration over one television's finest hours.

MiniSeries Part 2

Wed, 11 May 2016 01:00:00 +0000

Welcome to episode #2 of Battlestar Recaptica! It's time to polish off the miniseries that kick-started the full series. And as an added bonus, the audio quality is much improved. Enjoy!

S2 E3 - 'Fragged'

Thu, 29 Sep 2016 12:41:32 +0000

If you know your military jargon, the title of this episode tells you everything you need to know. Crashdown, we hardly knew ye!

MiniSeries Part 1

Wed, 04 May 2016 12:53:22 +0000

Welcome to the debut episode of Battlestar Recaptica, in which Rick Broida and Dave Johnson recap every episode of the beloved TV series from start to finish. Find us on Twitter (@bsgrecap), Facebook and the Web. We want to hear from you!

S3 E2 - 'Precipice'

Mon, 29 May 2017 12:53:52 +0000

In which everyone pats their pockets and says, "Launch keys, launch keys... Now where the heck did we leave those keys?" Because you can't stage a getaway if you can't start the getaway car.

Quick housekeeping note: We'll be taking a short break after this episode, but lots of good stuff to follow.

S3 E1 - 'Occupation'

Sat, 20 May 2017 12:11:17 +0000

Before there was "Caprica" (the TV series), there was New Caprica, the setting for most of Season 3's opener. Unfortunately, the Nazis -- er, Cylons -- have occupied the settlement, so things aren't looking good. For the humans, anyway; for the viewer, things are very good.

Battlestar Galactica - 'Razor'

Thu, 11 May 2017 17:02:01 +0000

Kind of a prequel, kind of a movie, kind of an unusual addition to the Galacti-verse, and kind of...a mess? Okay, sure, but a wonderful mess or an unfortunate one? We have thoughts.

S2 E14 - 'Black Market'

Sun, 26 Feb 2017 16:50:32 +0000

Worst episode ever? That remains to be seen. It's not terrible, just not up to Battlestar Galactica standards. Or do you think we're being too hard on it?

S2 E13 - 'Epiphanies'

Mon, 20 Feb 2017 14:57:02 +0000

President Roslyn lays dying, but have no fear: Borg nanites to the rescue! Or something. Also, we remember Richard Hatch, the actor who played Apollo in the original series and Tom Zarek in this one.

S2 E12 - 'Resurrection Ship Part 2'

Sun, 12 Feb 2017 16:03:03 +0000

The bitter, often-surprising end to one of the show's best story arcs to date. Or is it the best arc to date? Discuss.

S2 E11 - 'Resurrection Ship Part 1'

Sat, 04 Feb 2017 19:43:38 +0000

We're back! Sheesh, we take one little break and suddenly it's CIVIL WAR! Here are the big questions to discuss: Is Admiral Cain really a villain? And is assassination really the only solution?

S2 E10 - 'Pegasus' with special guest Anne Cofell Saunders!

Wed, 23 Nov 2016 14:28:55 +0000

Join us as we recap one of Battlestar Galactica's all-time greatest episodes, followed by an interview with the woman who wrote it, Anne Cofell Saunders!

S2 E9 - 'Flight of the Phoenix'

Wed, 16 Nov 2016 13:16:24 +0000

Nothing boosts company morale like team-building exercises, whether it's ship-building or window-shooting. Also: the importance of keeping your anti-virus software up to date.

S2 E8 - 'Final Cut'

Wed, 09 Nov 2016 20:19:13 +0000

Proof positive that you just can't trust the media! (We kid, we kid... we're both writers.)

S2 E7 - 'Home Part 2'

Tue, 01 Nov 2016 18:53:50 +0000

Welcome to the galaxy's coolest virtual-reality room, otherwise known as the Tomb of Athena. And stay for what may be the funniest line of the series to date. #lobby

S2 E6 - 'Home - Part 1'

Wed, 19 Oct 2016 19:11:54 +0000

A ragtag fleet divided against itself cannot stand. It can, however, make colossal tactical mistakes.

S2 E5 - 'The Farm'

Thu, 13 Oct 2016 14:51:56 +0000

Those of you expecting to see ducks and cows and chickens and goats, prepare for a rude awakening. This is most definitely not that kind of farm.

S2 E4 - 'Resistance'

Wed, 05 Oct 2016 14:43:59 +0000

All hell is breaking loose in the fleet. And on Caprica, Helo and Starbuck discover they're not alone...

S2 E2 - 'Valley of Darkness'

Wed, 21 Sep 2016 10:30:44 +0000

Cylon centurions board Galactica, and they are NOT there for a meet-and-greet.

S2 E1 - 'Scattered,' with special guest James Callis

Tue, 13 Sep 2016 16:43:28 +0000

We're back! And we've brought Baltar with us. It's true: The inimitable James Callis joins us on the podcast to share stories from the show -- including what happens when a director tells him to put his hand into a fire.