Jumping Puddles

This week, the team (Ash, Sam, & Tor), discuss the second half of season 2. Join us as we give our unfiltered opinions, highlight some of our favorite things about the season, and answer some comments and questions you’ve asked us!  TIMESTAMPS: 00:00: introduction (and disclaimer lol) 2:23: favorite episodes! 7:43: quick little intermission to discuss michael lol 9:56: ok back to our favorite episodes! 20:07: favorite character arc??? 27:40: overall thoughts on this season lol 31:45: we try really hard to praise this season 35:13: bechdal test  38:14: answering feedback & goodbyes! FIC REC CORNER: Red Sands by kristen999: https://archiveofourown.org/works/5716741/chapters/13171015 FIND US ON: Twitter: @jumpingpudpod Tumblr: jumpingpuddlespodcast.tumblr.com Instagram: instagram.com/jumpingpuddlespodcast or send us an e-mail at jumpingpuddlespod@gmail.com Personal socials: Ash: stargatelov3r.tumblr.com, instagram.com/stargatelover Sam: @TAEGlLUV, instagram.com/taeglluv Tor: @mckaysrodney, rodneymckays.tumblr.com, preacherboyd.tumblr.com

In this episode, the team (Ash, Sam and Tor) discuss the Season 3 opener, 3x01 "No Man’s Land." Join us as we gush over Elizabeth, laugh at John's Sheppardisms, and crown Rodney/Ronon the greatest Stargate yaoi of all time. TIMESTAMPS: 2:50 Now this is a premiere! 10:40 Elizabeth is the coolest 40:18 John/Michael 54:00 John’s infamous one liners 55:33 Ronon/Rodney our new favourite slash pairing?? 1:04:00 The Boys as a trio 1:07:00 John’s flashback 1:10:40 Zelenka 1:12:06 Goodbye orion 1:15:36 Wait… this is a 3 part finale? 1:18:16 RIP wraith queen 1:20:58 Rodney uses limewire for nefarious purposes 1:22:00 Bechdel test 1:22:13 Behind the scenes 1:28:48 Fic rec corner 1:33:13 Ratings and goodbyes! FIC REC CORNER: Lorne: Season Three by Domenika Marzione Three Hundred and Sixty-Four by sardonicsmiley FIND US ON: Twitter: @jumpingpudpod Tumblr: jumpingpuddlespodcast.tumblr.com Instagram: instagram.com/jumpingpuddlespodcast or send us an e-mail at jumpingpuddlespod@gmail.com Personal socials: Ash: stargatelov3r.tumblr.com, instagram.com/stargatelover American Sam: @TAEGlLUV, instagram.com/taeglluv Tor: @mckaysrodney, rodneymckays.tumblr.com, preacherboyd.tumblr.com

In this episode, the team (Tor, Sam and Ash) discuss the season 2 finale "Allies." Join us as we laugh over Hermiod's total unbotheredness, fangirl over Radek, talk about confirmed monsterfucker John Sheppard, and much more. TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 welcome to the jumping puddles podcast! 01:53 how do we feel about this finale? spoiler alert: not too thrilled 07:31 Teylabeth crumb! 08:46 oh hey the Athosians still exist! 10:34 so this plan... at least they are being idiots about it as a team 12:19 ronon's on-boardness with the plan 17:13 teyla's (missing) involvement in the decisions of this ep 26:23we have issues with carson's involvement in all this 29:47 the team is really not shining this episode, including carson42:34 we heart zelenka! 46:42 wraith talk! 54:28 Elizabeth's and John's brief views on the situation 01:01:59 Rodney & Hermiod: sass level 3000 01:09:17 we are becoming ronon/rodney shippers <3 01:11:30 Ronon/Elizabeth crumbs! 01:12:43 Teyla and Michael 01:14:12 what if the daedalus was destroyed at the end of the episode 01:21:32 CGI appreciation <3 01:22:43 the team's in time out now 01:26:54 Bechdel test & behind the scenes 01:32:50 fic rec corner & polls* 01:37:01 Ratings and good byes! *the poll was: How do you feel about Michael? FIC REC CORNER: Kept By Ourselves In Silence And Apart by The SPike (thespie21) https://archiveofourown.org/works/20418089 FIND US ON: Twitter: @jumpingpudpod Tumblr: jumpingpuddlespodcast.tumblr.com Instagram: instagram.com/jumpingpuddlespodcast or send us an e-mail at jumpingpuddlespod@gmail.com Personal socials: Ash: stargatelov3r.tumblr.com, instagram.com/stargatelover American Sam: @TAEGlLUV, instagram.com/taeglluv Tor: @mckaysrodney, rodneymckays.tumblr.com, preacherboyd.tumblr.com

In this episode, the team (Ash, Sam and Tor) discuss 2x19, Inferno. Join us as we praise the cast's chemistry, debate the Daedalus as a Deus Ex Machina, and make fun of the Ancient's architectural choices. TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Welcome! 1:30 Is it a strange penultimate episode? 8:30 Elizabeth 22:35 Teyla & Ronon 35:20 John & Rodney 57:18 Why are the Ancients like this? 1:06:37 Does this episode qualify as Daedalus Ex Machina 1:13:22 Hermiod cameo! 1:14:42 Chuck & Zelenka 1:19:30 Bechdel Test 1:20:00 Behind the Scenes 1:27:00 Fic Rec Corner 1:31:38 Ratings and Goodbyes FIC REC CORNER: The Miracle Worker by Hth https://archiveofourown.org/works/469069 The Pure Sec of It by chellefic https://archiveofourown.org/works/325236 FIND US ON: Twitter: @jumpingpudpod Tumblr: jumpingpuddlespodcast.tumblr.com Instagram: instagram.com/jumpingpuddlespodcast or send us an e-mail at jumpingpuddlespod@gmail.com Personal socials: Ash: stargatelov3r.tumblr.com, instagram.com/stargatelover American Sam: @TAEGlLUV, instagram.com/taeglluv Tor: @mckaysrodney, rodneymckays.tumblr.com, preacherboyd.tumblr.com

In this episode the team (Sam, Tor and Ash) discuss 2x18 "Michael." Join us as we giggle over random moments, debate the team's questionable morals, and analyze the strange (but compelling) dynamic between teyla and michael! TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 welcome! 1:46 the team are WAR CRIMINALS (why though) 5:28 we debate some good ol’ morals 18:25 the psychological torture of michael 22:02 atlantis season six novels discussion!
24:09 rodney Thoughts 29:02 different perspectives oooo 35:38 carson’s part in this mess 38:37 what was the plan guys (+ very long john debate) 49:48 why was ronon even here lol 50:59 teyla & michael’s relationship mwuahah 1:04:47 HOW IS THE TEAM SO BAD AT THIS (aka michael’s villain origin story) 1:11:17 silly funny details to lighten the mood lol 1:20:07 bechdal test, behind the scenes, random rant about stargate origins, fan fiction rec, and goodbyes! FIC REC CORNER: The Language of Hard Nouns by Siria https://archiveofourown.org/works/8533 People Are People (Except When They're Wraith) by eleveninches https://archiveofourown.org/works/26307 FIND US ON: Twitter: @jumpingpudpod Tumblr: jumpingpuddlespodcast.tumblr.com Instagram: instagram.com/jumpingpuddlespodcast or send us an e-mail at jumpingpuddlespod@gmail.com Personal socials: Ash: stargatelov3r.tumblr.com, instagram.com/stargatelover American Sam: @TAEGlLUV, instagram.com/taeglluv Tor: @mckaysrodney, rodneymckays.tumblr.com

In this episode the team (Ash, Sam & Tor) discuss 2x17, "Coup D'Etat." Tune in as we talk about this episode's (suprisingly!) well balanced A and B plots, Ronon's comedic timing, and lament the Zelenka backstory we were supposed to get in this episode and then never got. Ever. TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Introduction 05:00 Overall Impressions 04:18 Elizabeth Appreciation Hour 14:10 The team is ZPM-whipped 20:18 Rodney is the team's security blanket ("why is he going on combat missions???" "'cause we LOVE him.") 22:20 Teyla and Ronon B plot 29:50 Lorne! 41:11 Rank John's nemeses 01:19:28 Bechdel test 01:20:35 Behind the scenes 01:27:55 Fic Recs 01:29:25 Grace Under Pressure Poll 01:31:15 Episode Rating FIC REC CORNER: Five Devices They Really Shouldn't Have Initialized by Domenika Marzione FIND US ON: Twitter: @jumpingpudpod Tumblr: jumpingpuddlespodcast.tumblr.com Instagram: instagram.com/jumpingpuddlespodcast or send us an e-mail at jumpingpuddlespod@gmail.com Personal socials: Ash: stargatelov3r.tumblr.com, instagram.com/stargatelover American Sam: @TAEGlLUV, instagram.com/taeglluv Tor: @mckaysrodney, rodneymckays.tumblr.com

In this episode the team (Sam, Tor and Ash) discuss 2x16 "The Long Goodbye." Tune in as we talk about John being allergic to feelings, Torri's award deserving acting, and the many different ways this episode could have been made (better). TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Hello and welcome 01:47 everyone's initial thoughts on the episode 03:51 we love the cold opening and discuss TV in the stargate universe (earth is just weird) 08:07 we never got the whole team going to Earth :( so we make up a quick thing ourselves to compensate 10:30 Caldwell is back! with continuity! 16:22 the imprinting scenes and John's allergicness to feelings 23:17 the John/Elizabeth dynamic that this episode creates 28:56 what exactly is Phoebus' and Thalan's deal? and is this episode too serious? The what ifs of it all 36:59 Rodney shooting at John: funny or not? we have mixed feelings 42:11 Torri's acting in this ep is everything, actually. Sad that it wasn't as Elizabeth, tho. 54:50 why do the men (in particular john) get all the emotional impactful scenes? and why are they setting up this weird love triangle (love corner?) between elizabeth-john-teyla? 01:01:43 When was the last time Teyla and Elizabeth interacted? Spoiler alert: it's been a while 01:03:15 how we would have incorporated John's and Elizabeth's perspective into the episode 01:10:53 we're not happy with Caldwell is treating everyone here 01:15:40 we're team rodney but also could rodney handle command of Atlantis & all the ways SGA could have handled command of Atlantis if Elizabeth had to go the way she did 01:29:12 Teylabeth crumbs! 01:33:09 let's talk about the continuously terrible treatment of Teyla's character (and women in general) 01:52:12 Hey Lorne! Hey Carson! 01:54:28 Poor Ronon :( he's way too trusting 01:56:22 Bechdel Test and Behind the scenes 02:06:30 Fic corner! 02:12:01 Ratings and good byes! FIC REC CORNER Roadside Attractions by auburn: https://archiveofourown.org/works/71583 844,739 Ways to Eat a Hamburger by Minervacat: http://minervacat.stormwerks.net/gates/sga/hamburger.html The Difference Engine by copperbadge: https://archiveofourown.org/works/568453/chapters/1017585 SHOW NOTES Miller's Crossing Deleted Scene: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ETU2OF0aGg SGU Cast interview (the part Sam talked about is in Part 3): https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL40mFr6JB3qZnOmXsJtkr1Jn4wG7-_CvU&feature=shared FIND US ON: Twitter: @jumpingpudpod Tumblr: jumpingpuddlespodcast.tumblr.com Instagram: instagram.com/jumpingpuddlespodcast or send us an e-mail at jumpingpuddlespod@gmail.com Personal socials: Ash: stargatelov3r.tumblr.com, instagram.com/stargatelover Sam: @TAEGlLUV, instagram.com/taeglluv Tor: @mckaysrodney, rodneymckays.tumblr.com

In this episode the team (Ash, Sam, and Tor) discuss 2x15 "The Tower." Join us as we lose our minds trying to make sense of the strange character decisions, our dislike of the set design, and the shocking lack of lore! TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 introduction! 1:47 how do we feel about this episode? (spoiler alert we hate it) 5:22 the shows principles are on full display here (ew) 12:24 mischaracterization? Bad writing? Both! 24:30 so john sucks (but at least he’s pretty <3) 33:07 nice directing! the set design on the other hand … 37:13 s2 is definitely the weakest  43:44 more ranting about the terrible story (sorry) 49:04 tavis was fun though! 52:28 elizabeth? where are you ?? 55:02 some little things we liked 59:40 why we feel so disconnected from carson 1:08:26 bechdal test, behind the scenes, fic rec corner, ratings, and goodbyes! FIC REC CORNER: Hamlet Never Saw This Coming by Domenika Marzione (domarzione) https://archiveofourown.org/works/372724 FIND US ON: Twitter: @jumpingpudpod Tumblr: jumpingpuddlespodcast.tumblr.com Instagram: instagram.com/jumpingpuddlespodcast or send us an e-mail at jumpingpuddlespod@gmail.com Personal socials: Ash: stargatelov3r.tumblr.com, instagram.com/stargatelover Sam: @TAEGlLUV, instagram.com/taeglluv Tor: @mckaysrodney, rodneymckays.tumblr.com

In this episode the team (Ash, Sam, and Tor) discuss 2x14 "Grace Under Pressure." Join us as we lament early 00s misogyny, gush over Hewlett and miss Teyla and Ronon. TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Introduction 01:10 Overall Impressions 04:01 Early 00s misogyny 17:25 The parts of Rodney hallucination!Sam represented 21:40 Rodney and Zelenka BFFs 35:00 Elizabeth and Sheppard: insane cop, insaner cop? 46:00 Sheppard's "secret" nerdiness 52:20 People sacrificing themselves for Rodney and how that effects him 01:04:36 Gushing over David Hewlett 01:07:29 Gushing over Rodney's whale 01:15:39 Atlantis is a polyglot city! 01:19:38 Bechdel test 01:20:30 Behind the scenes 01:27:41 Fic Recs 01:31:15 Epiphany Poll 01:31:54 Episode Rating FIC REC CORNER: Very, Very Improbable by laceymcbain https://archiveofourown.org/works/176406 Light Through Water by goldleaf1066 https://archiveofourown.org/works/33090982 We have lingered by trinityofone https://archiveofourown.org/works/33891055 A rational universe by xparrot https://archiveofourown.org/works/214456 FIND US ON: Twitter: @jumpingpudpod Tumblr: jumpingpuddlespodcast.tumblr.com Instagram: instagram.com/jumpingpuddlespodcast or send us an e-mail at jumpingpuddlespod@gmail.com Personal socials: Ash: stargatelov3r.tumblr.com, instagram.com/stargatelover American Sam: @TAEGlLUV, instagram.com/taeglluv Tor: @mckaysrodney, rodneymckays.tumblr.com

In this episode the team (Sam, Tor and Ash) talk about "Critical Mass." Join us as we talk about how Kavanagh is the perfect internal antagonist, discuss Goa'uld in Atlantis, and praise Teyla's story (even if it is only for one episode). TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Introduction 02:10 Ash's Atlantis School AU 05:06 somehow we ended up talking about SGU 08:21 Back to the Atlantis School AU 09:30 We love the tie ins into the established world building and of course: McShep 11:40 ok, who invited the Goa'uld? aka: our big Goa'uld discussion 28:07 The moral of the story (?) 36:34 Kavanagh is the perfect incel and he is wrong for blaming Elizabeth for his misery 42:45 Elizabeth is not a bad leader part 34798 46:12 What did Kavanagh's send in his encrypted messages?? 50:23 We are Novak and Hermiod stans! And we love Dr. Lee. Just the cast of this ep 54:03 We don't have a lot of feelings about Cadman *shrug* 01:01:06 Where is our Atlantis talent show/musical episode? 01:03:29 Teyla?? gets a story?? and they remember the Athosians?? 01:18:11 Quick little Elizabeth praise 01:19:18 Carson and Ronon were... there 01:22:15 Bechdel test, behind the scenes and fic corner! 01:32:26 Ratings and ending comments! FIC REC CORNER: "electric" by dedkake: https://archiveofourown.org/works/44468857 "Judas Doesn't Answer" by auburn: https://archiveofourown.org/works/5660182 FIND US ON: Twitter: @jumpingpudpod Tumblr: jumpingpuddlespodcast.tumblr.com Instagram: instagram.com/jumpingpuddlespodcast or send us an e-mail at jumpingpuddlespod@gmail.com Personal socials: Ash: stargatelov3r.tumblr.com, instagram.com/stargatelover American Sam: @TAEGlLUV, instagram.com/taeglluv Tor: @mckaysrodney, rodneymckays.tumblr.com

This week, the team (Ash, Sam, and Tor) discuss "Epiphany". Join us in this john centric episode as we psychoanalyze our favorite flyboy, debate the structure of this season, and fawn over all of the (rare) team emotional moments! TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 introduction! 01:21 do we even like this episode lol 3:26 and the john sheppard therapy session begins! 20:33 the s2 structure is ... (a rant) 29:42 the ending is kinda weird right? 35:50 the chosen one gimmick  41:56 john sheppard or jesus christ  46:00 everything & anything about the ancients  54:46 we finally talk about other characters besides john ahah 59:37 shoutout to the rodney (and mcshep) moments! 1:06:23 cadman mention helloooo 1:07:17 carson praise omg 1:08:15 that iconic team shot :’) 1:08:41 oh do we have elizabeth Thoughts 1:11:21 new john sheppard lore fropped 1:12:18 ronon never stop taking out ur sword <3 1:12:46 we are all john sheppard beard lovers 1:13:51 behind the scenes, fic rec corner, and our goodbyes! FIC REC CORNER Inukshuk by murron: https://archiveofourown.org/works/28113/chapters/36956 Visiting hours https://web.archive.org/web/20090324024653/http://www.improvidence.net/visiting_hours.html Games of Chance by xparrot: https://archiveofourown.org/works/212798 FIND US ON:  Twitter: @jumpingpudpod  Tumblr: jumpingpuddlespodcast.tumblr.com  Instagram: instagram.com/jumpingpuddlespodcast  or send us an e-mail at jumpingpuddlespod@gmail.com  Personal socials: Ash: stargatelov3r.tumblr.com,  instagram.com/stargatelover Sam: @TAEGlLUV, instagram.com/taeglluv Tor:  @mckaysrodney, rodneymckays.tumblr.com

This week, the team (Ash, Sam, & Tor), discuss the first half of season 2. Join us as we talk about our favourite episodes and favourite character arcs of the season thus far. We also answer some comments and questions you've asked us! Jumping Puddle Fic Recs (so far) TIMESTAMPS: 00:48 Season 2 impressions (so far)  11:50 Top 3 episodes 23:30 Favorite Character arc(s) 29:22 Fan comments and fan mail!   38:06 Stargate alien fuckability scale FIND US ON:  Twitter: @jumpingpudpod  Tumblr: jumpingpuddlespodcast.tumblr.com  Instagram: instagram.com/jumpingpuddlespodcast  or send us an e-mail at jumpingpuddlespod@gmail.com  Personal socials:  Ash: @asiiiiiiile, stargatelov3r.tumblr.com, instagram.com/stargatelover  Sam: @TAEGlLUV, instagram.com/taeglluv  Tor: @mckaysrodney, rodneymckays.tumblr.com

This week, the team (Ash, Sam, and Tor and) discusses "The Lost Hive". Join us as we mourn the current television landscape, praise how underrated this episode is, and say sayonara to one of the og members of the team! (is he really dead tho? we're gonna pretend he isn't)! TIMESTAMPS 00:00 introduction! 1:50 oh how television has changed 6:20 we debate the wraith set (again lol)  13:13 quick intermission to discuss how hot the wraith queen is lol 14:38 one of the best scenes in the franchise!! 18:07 teyla actually gets to contribute YAY 20:29 deep dive into the multifaceted character of ronon! 29:09 john & ford’s relationship finally feels natural (and we’re sad)  39:10 the lack of closure for ford🥴 44:39 rodney & ford crumbs !!!! 52:05 elizabeth gets to be a character whatttt 57:13 we (surprisingly) love carson this ep 59:32 carson & rodney ARE bffs 🥹 1:04:45 rodney mvp of this ep !!!!! 1:14:03 john is an insane man (who we love dearly)  1:20:13 wraith worshippers are a v cool concept omg 1:27:58 there’s so many great moments in the last scene <3333 1:29:45 quick little john horny intermission  1:31:50 caldwell was just here  1:33:12 the visuals were insane !!!!! 1:34:32 goodbyes  FIC REC CORNER In This Era of Liberty by chandri: https://archiveofourown.org/works/48469 FIND US ON:  Twitter: @jumpingpudpod  Tumblr: jumpingpuddlespodcast.tumblr.com  Instagram: instagram.com/jumpingpuddlespodcast  or send us an e-mail at jumpingpuddlespod@gmail.com  Personal socials: Ash: @asiiiiiiile, stargatelov3r.tumblr.com,  instagram.com/stargatelover Sam: @TAEGlLUV, instagram.com/taeglluv Tor:  @mckaysrodney, rodneymckays.tumblr.com

This week the team (Sam, Tor and Ash) discusses "The Lost Boys". Join us as we talk at length about Ford's character, get frustrated about the inability of Stargate to write women in power, fantastic team moments, and much more! TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Intro and Welcome 01:32 this midseason two parter is often forgotten :/ 02:59 is Ford more "stable" since we last saw him? 07:51 the dinner scene is a masterpiece in itself 10:37 we are Rodney&Ford stans 15:45 does the episode's emphasis on John and Ford's bond make sense considering the relationship Ford and Rodney had? 22:21 Ford's ending sucks. Sam has better ideas! 30:11 Does Ford really want to go home or is he playing the team? 41:55 Rodney has a point: why do they never go to a beach planet? 45:21 They are called Atlantis Reconnaissance 1 but maybe they should sometimes stay on the base... 47:32 Lorne and Elizabeth in this ep >>> 52:02 somehow John is now the team dad? 01:01:09 the gay under- and overtones of this ep 01:03:49 Ronon has some fantastic scenes in this ep 01:08:38 we have a lot to say about Teyla in this episode... or the lack of her in it :/ 01:28:40 to quote Tor: "Ronon is just the coolest guy" (more Ronon love) 01:33:12 McShep's old-married-couplieness + the team dynamic 01:36:23 we were so wrong about the wraith tattoos but we do love the wraith queen <3 01:39:42 Bechdel test and behind the scenes, with a special segment about our pal, our buddy, our wraith commander: James Lafazanos 01:56:39 no fic rec corner this time but we'll double it next week! Polls, final thoughts and good byes! FIND US ON: Twitter: @jumpingpudpod Tumblr: jumpingpuddlespodcast.tumblr.com Instagram: instagram.com/jumpingpuddlespodcast or send us an e-mail at  jumpingpuddlespod@gmail.com Personal socials: Ash: @asiiiiiiile, stargatelov3r.tumblr.com,  instagram.com/stargatelover Sam: @TAEGlLUV, instagram.com/taeglluv Tor:  @mckaysrodney, rodneymckays.tumblr.com

This week, the team (Ash, Sam, and Tor) discuss 2x09, Aurora. Join us as we gush over all of the team & character moments, scrutinize the ancients interior design choices, and debate the lore behind wraith tattoos! (unfortunately some audio files were corrupted so please bear with us through these technical difficulties). TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 introduction 2:53 our ronon & elizabeth shipping googles are on 11:17 ronon & teyla are (fun) background characters (again) 16:36 singing the praises of this ep 24:56 the set design & costumes are ... interesting 29:46 can the ancients pick an aesthetic lol 37:57 continuity ?? in our stargate ?? 44:36 we Just realized wraith have tattoos lol 51:10 team moments we LOVE YOUUU 57:15 the brilliance of the last shot of the ep 59:15 maybe this SHOULD'VE been the last time we saw living ancients 1:04:33 daedalus to the rescue (sus) 1:06:50 why didn't they fly in the city after s4🤨 1:09:30 the finale of sea doesn't exist ooo🧙🏼‍♀️vegas is actually the final ep ooo🧙🏼‍♀️ 1:11:34 funny transitions & mcshep banter SUPREMACY 1:14:01 in case you've forgotten, john is a terrifying man 1:17:30 bechdel test, behind the scenes, fic rec corner, poll, and goodbyes! FIC REC CORNER Time in a Bottle by astolat: https://archiveofourown.org/works/330109 The Modern Man's Hustle by eleveninches: https://archiveofourown.org/works/26309 Personal socials: Ash: @asiiiiiiile, stargatelov3r.tumblr.com,  instagram.com/stargatelover Sam: @TAEGlLUV, instagram.com/taeglluv Tor:  @mckaysrodney, rodneymckays.tumblr.com

This week, the team (Ash, Sam and Tor) discuss 2x08, Conversion. Join us as we psychoanalyze Sheppard to death for half of our runtime and praise this episodes horror elements and team building tidbits for the other half. FIC RECS: Sequelae by The Spike: https://archiveofourown.org/works/20424143/chapters/48451772 Keepsakes by Taste_is_sweet: https://archiveofourown.org/works/623234 Dreaming I’m Alive by Cesare: https://archiveofourown.org/works/2857136 TIMESTAMPS: 3:20 Atlantis leans into the horror genre  5:50 Way to go, makeup artists!  7:05 Elizabeth’s terrible bedside manner 12:35 Elizabeth vs. Caldwell  17:15 Imagine if the military leader of atlantis was actually a MILITARY leader  20:05 Elizabeth’s snappy comebacks  26:10 Elizabeth leadership skills vs johns leadership skills  27:15 John loves codeine and hates feelings 39:45 Team as found family  53:00 Ford name drop 56:00 Teyla and John 1:14:00 Elizabeth/Sheppard vs. Teyla/Sheppard 1:24:30 Rodney and John 1:31:15 Elizabeth’s strength of character 1:32:05 Smash or pass: bug!john edition  FIND US ON: Twitter: @jumpingpudpod Tumblr: jumpingpuddlespodcast.tumblr.com Instagram: instagram.com/jumpingpuddlespodcast or send us an e-mail at  jumpingpuddlespod@gmail.com Personal socials: Ash: @asiiiiiiile, stargatelov3r.tumblr.com,  instagram.com/stargatelover Sam: @TAEGlLUV, instagram.com/taeglluv Tor:  @mckaysrodney, rodneymckays.tumblr.com

This week, the team (Ash, Sam, and Tor) discusses 2x07, Instinct. Join us as we revel in all the new wraith lore, debate John Sheppard's infamous loosey goosey moral code, and squeal over the small character moments! TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Introduction (and the worst dun dun dun ever lol) 1:40 Is this episode That bad? 8:51 World building praise/issues 12:55 Did the father & daughter relationship work? 21:21 ALL OF THE WRAITH STUFF 26:44 We genuinely don’t remember anything about this episode lol 28:10 How much of elia was left by the end?  30:30 We don’t remember the plot pt 2  32:06 What even is john sheppard’s thought process 40:09 Wraith retrovirus moral discussion🗣️ 53:07 Little bit of a buffy geek out eheh 55:37 Fun team dynamics !!!! 1:04:23 Rodney & teyla friendship crumbs FINALLY 1:07:06 Lovin’ teyla hours

This week, the team (Ash, Sam and Tor) discuss 2x06, Trinity. Join us as we suffer extreme secondhand embarrassment because of Sheppard, savour Teyla and Ronon's B plot, and study the "Lemon Chicken" fandom phenomenon this iconic episode of television singlehandedly spawned. FIC RECS: IIBNF's Lemon Chicken Rec list (aka the funniest, most iconic, groundbreaking, etc, rec list of all time) https://iibnf.livejournal.com/1328223.html A Sonnet for Robert Oppenheimer by Gaia https://gaiaanarchy.livejournal.com/14294.html#cutid1 (Yes, you read that link correctly. This fic is only available on livejournal. Pretend it's 2005 all over again.) TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Introduction 02:54 Jumper shenanigans 08:41 Sheppard causing us secondhand embarrassment right of the bat 15:22 Rodney using Sheppard as a go-between 18:16 Is Rodney aware of his powers over John? 33:25 Elizabeth & Rodney & John triumvirate dynamics 39:58 Rodney's hubris 43:52 The entire team is emotionally compromised when it comes to each other 55:05 Why is John so angry with Rodney at the end of the episode? 1:05:23 Rodney's apology tour 1:10:02 Rodney and Zelenka 1:17:43 Teyla being a leader of the Athosians 1:20:40 Teyla and Ronon 1:29:24 Ronon is a sensitive guy, okay?? 1:32:59 Maybe the Sateda reveal happened too early 1:37:50 Teyla and Ronon's connection 1:44:30 Bechdel-Wallace test and behind the scenes 1:49:09 Fic Corner and Lemon Chicken discussion 1:56:30 Final comments and goodbyes FIND US ON: Twitter: @jumpingpudpod Tumblr: jumpingpuddlespodcast.tumblr.com Instagram: instagram.com/jumpingpuddlespodcast or send us an e-mail at  jumpingpuddlespod@gmail.com Personal socials: Ash: @asiiiiiiile, stargatelov3r.tumblr.com,  instagram.com/stargatelover Sam: @TAEGlLUV, instagram.com/taeglluv Tor:  @mckaysrodney, rodneymckays.tumblr.com

This week the team (Tor, Sam and Ash) discusses "Condemned"! Join us as we talk about the bad story and good team moments, how Eldon is being adopted into the Jumping Puddles Canon, Wraith Culture and more! TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Introduction 01:31 The story kinda sucks :/ 03:40 Wraith culture! 12:32 This episode is just not it 14:06 Eldon is chilling in the basement with Sora now 22:14 Ronon & Teyla appreciation 26:21 the smooth (or not so smooth) transition of Ronon being part of the team 40:27 Rodney and McShep Moments! 50:24 Rodney & Ronon appreciation 55:44 Elizabeth's peak badass moments 58:24 Sorry Marin, Atlantis only adopts misfits and not people who have their life together :/ 1:02:19 Atlantis crimes against humanity continue & the corruption of Elizabeth 1:06:22 underappreciated dynamic: Lorne & Elizabeth 1:07:39 We just love the team dynamics and all the little moments in this ep 1:14:09 All of us need to go to horny jail 1:18:47 Bechdel-Wallace test and behind the scenes 1:26:17 Fic Corner! 1:29:20 Final comments and good byes! FIC CORNER: "Catalysis" by Chandri: https://archiveofourown.org/works/9921 FIND US ON: Twitter: @jumpingpudpod Tumblr:  jumpingpuddlespodcast.tumblr.com Instagram:  instagram.com/jumpingpuddlespodcast or send us an e-mail at  jumpingpuddlespod@gmail.com Personal socials: Ash: @asiiiiiiile, stargatelov3r.tumblr.com,  instagram.com/stargatelover Sam: @TAEGlLUV, instagram.com/taeglluv Tor:  @mckaysrodney, rodneymckays.tumblr.com

This week, the team (Ash, Tor, and Sam) comes to you with a very special (and passionate) bonusode where we talk about season one of House of the Dragon! Join us as we discuss our team alliances, debate certain writing choices, and coo over the beautiful dragons. TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 - introductions & our history with the game of thrones franchise 12:33 - our problems with older rhaenyra 29:24 - everyone is a war criminal 31:06 - the predestined argument is stupid 32:32 - public perception of the teams 34:59 - alicent deep dive 40:15 - the eye for an eye debacle 42:48 - viserys we hate you 45:28 - why does the game of thrones franchise hate women so much 49:13 - daemon slander 56:55 - is the show going too fast ? (yes) 1:06:54 - aegon 🤨 1:15:35 - we LOVE dragons !!!!!! 1:24:40 - ash is normal about aemond, tor likes aemond, and sam is an aemond simp 1:29:59 - we criticize alicent bc we know she's not perfect ok 1:36:11 - fic recommendation & goodbyes! FIC REC: why are you shaking (we are a dynasty) by WhiteHeart (rhaenyra is a good big sister) https://archiveofourown.org/works/42342654/chapters/106328100 FIND US ON: Twitter: @jumpingpudpod Tumblr:  jumpingpuddlespodcast.tumblr.com Instagram:  instagram.com/jumpingpuddlespodcast or send us an e-mail at  jumpingpuddlespod@gmail.com Personal socials: Ash: @asiiiiiiile, stargatelov3r.tumblr.com,  instagram.com/stargatelover Sam: @TAEGlLUV, instagram.com/taeglluv Tor:  @mckaysrodney, rodneymckays.tumblr.com