Battlestar Galacticast

BONUS: 'The Plan' with writer Jane Espenson Dec 15, 2020

"There was never a plan!" In this bonus episode of Battlestar Galacticast, Marc Bernardin and Tricia Helfer are joined by Jane Espenson, writer and executive producer of the BSG TV movie, The Plan (released October 27, 2009). Jane talks about her time on BSG and joins our hosts in a watch-down of this delightful Movie of the Week.

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BONUS: Making music with composer Bear McCreary Dec 08, 2020

In this bonus episode of Battlestar Galacticast, Marc and Tricia talk with composer extraordinaire Bear McCreary about getting his big break on BSG. Bear's other score credits include Outlander, The Walking Dead, Snowpiercer, Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. as well as the feature films Freaky, 10 Cloverfield Lane, Godzilla: King of the Monsters, and the Happy Death Day duo.

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Season 4, Episode 21: Daybreak Part 3 - Mary McDonnell Dec 01, 2020

Here we are, the last (-ish) installment of Battlestar Galacticast. And who better to spend it with than our President? Marc and Tricia are joined by Laura Roslin herself, Mary McDonnell, in watching and discussing the final episode of Battlestar Galactica. So say we ... all.

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Season 4, Episode 20: Daybreak Part 2 - Ronald D. Moore Nov 24, 2020

Join Marc and Tricia as they're joined by a fella named Ron Moore to discuss what's technically the penultimate episode of Battlestar Galactica: "Daybreak Part 2." Whoa, talk about a home stretch!

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Season 4, Episode 19: Daybreak: Part 1 - Katee Sackhoff Nov 17, 2020

Let there be no illusions! This is likely to be a one-way trip. So don’t volunteer out of sentiment or emotion.” We’re really in the home stretch now as Marc and Tricia are joined by special guest Katee Sackhoff to discuss BSG Season 4 Episode 19: “Daybreak Part 1.

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Season 4, Episode 18: Islanded In A Stream Of Stars - Edward James Olmos Nov 10, 2020

Marc and Tricia are joined by special guest Edward James Olmos as they revisit BSG Season 4, Episode 18: “Islanded in a Stream of Stars.” The discuss Eddie’s roles as both actor and director in this episode, the timelessness of the series, and quarantining in the BSG bubble. Also, random cameos by Eddie’s dog. Join us.

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Season 4, Episode 17: Someone To Watch Over Me (featuring Bear McCreary) Nov 03, 2020

"Remember, the first one who sights a habitable rock will get this fine oral hygiene product. It is the last tube of Tauron toothpaste in the universe. Gods know most of you need it." Join Marc, Tricia, and special guest/musical maestro Bear McCreary as they discuss BSG Season 4, Episode 17: "Someone to Watch Over Me."

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Season 4, Episode 16: "Deadlock" Oct 27, 2020

“I feel it! For her. For you. For Liam. Shouldn’t need to spout the words; I feel it less with words. Just let me Gods-damn feel it and I’ll fill the frakkin’ room!”

Join Marc and Tricia as they’re joined by special guest Aaron Douglas to discuss BSG Season 4, Episode 16: “Deadlock.”

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Season 4, Episode 15: No Exit Oct 20, 2020

Dean Stockwell unleashed! “I don’t want to be human! I want to see gamma rays, I want to hear x-rays, and I want to smell dark matter!” Join Marc and Tricia as they discuss BSG Season 4, Episode 15: “No Exit.”

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BONUS: The Face of the Enemy Oct 13, 2020

The Face of the Enemy is a webisode series that aired on SYFY.com during the midseason break of Battlestar Galactica Season 4. The episodes focus on Felix Gaeta, two Number Eights, and others who are stranded on a Raptor, where the passengers are mysteriously dying one by one. Marc and Tricia break it down.

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Season 4, Episode 14: Blood on the Scales Oct 06, 2020

"No. Not now. Not ever. Do you hear me? I will use every cannon, every bomb, every bullet, every weapon I have down to my own eye teeth to end you. I swear it! I’m coming for all of you!” Join Marc and Tricia as they discuss the high stakes and oh so quotable threats of BSG Season 4, Episode 14: “Blood on the Scales.

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Season 4, Episode 13: The Oath Sep 30, 2020

We’re in the back half of the final season! Join Marc and Tricia as they discuss BSG Season 4, Episode 13: “The Oath,” an episode featuring a performance by Edward James Olmos that’s so good it can only be described in ALL CAPS. Also, who wants a cup of algae coffee? Start your morning off right with Battlestar Galacticast.

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BONUS: Colonel Tigh [Michael Hogan] Needs Our Help Sep 24, 2020

Friends and family of BSG star Michael Hogan have come together to launch a GoFundMe to help the embattled 71-year-old actor cover extensive medical bills he incurred following a February fall that left him with a severe brain injury.

To help raise awareness and funds, we've decided to air an old episode - actually one of our firsts - that features Michael.

If you would like to contribute, you can find the GoFundMe page here - https://www.gofundme.com/f/michael-hogan-fund

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Season 4, Episode 12: A Disquiet Follows My Soul Sep 22, 2020

Join us as Marc and Tricia are joined by special guest Alessandro Juliani (Tactical Officer Lieutenant Felix Gaeta) to discuss showrunner Ron Moore’s directorial debut, BSG Season 4, Episode 12: “A Disquiet Follows My Soul.” Also, AJ talks about how a stage production of Romeo and Juliet led to him joining the BSG family and everyone gazes in awe at Admiral Adama’s vigorous toothbrushing.

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Season 4, Episode 11: Sometimes a Great Notion Sep 15, 2020

Marc and Tricia are joined by Kandyse McClure (Lt. Anastasia Dualla) in their discussion of BSG Season 4, Episode 11: “Sometimes a Great Notion.” Kandyse shares stories of how she joined the Battlestar family as they break down one of the most depressing episodes of the series (and that’s saying something). It’s a humdinger.

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Season 4, Episode 10: "Revelations" Sep 09, 2020

It’s the final season, so people are gonna start dying! Listen in as Marc and Tricia break down BSG Season 4, Episode 10: “Revelations.” They’re always at your service.

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Season 4, Episode 9: The Hub Sep 01, 2020

“JUMP!” Roslin’s having visions of her departed friend Elosha (and her own death) as humans and Cylons engage in a battle to destroy the Resurrection Hub. Join Marc and Tricia as they discuss BSG Season 4, Episode 9: “The Hub.”

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Season 4, Episode 8: Sine Qua Non Aug 25, 2020

President Roslin’s been kidnapped! It’s up to us! Tune in as Marc and Tricia discuss BSG Season 4, Episode 8: “Sine Qua Non.”

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Season 4, Episode 7: Guess What's Coming to Dinner? Aug 18, 2020

The Colonial Fleet and the Cylon rebels form a dubious alliance to shut down the Cylon Resurrection Hub in BSG Season 4, Episode 7: “Guess What’s Coming to Dinner.” Join Marc and Tricia as they break down this frakkin’ great episode. Bonus: Marc and Tricia’s Pain Chronicles. Not for the faint of heart!

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Season 4, Episode 6: Faith Aug 11, 2020

Tune in as Marc and Tricia are joined by director Michael Nankin to discuss BSG Season 4, Episode 6: “Faith.” This is the episode in which the mutiny attempt aboard the Demetrius is foiled as Starbuck leads her crew to the Cylon rebel’s Basestar. It’s also the episode that might be named after a George Michael song. Gotta have it.

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Season 4, Episode 5: The Road Less Traveled Aug 04, 2020

There’s a Heavy-Raider in the house (ship), Baltar’s got an inexplicable new wardrobe (where did all those materials come from?), and Starbuck might be an angel. Also, the art of pistol-whipping. Join Marc and Tricia in a discussion of BSG Season 4, Episode 5: “The Road Less Traveled.”

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Season 4, Episode 4: Escape Velocity Jul 28, 2020

Baltar’s in a deep dark room of the Galactica having a lot of sex and ranting and raving about the Cylon god. Meanwhile, Tigh, Tyrol, and Tory are arguing over how far they should go to ensure their Cylon secret stays a secret. Also, Baltar’s having a lot of sex (so much that we had to mention it twice). Join Marc and Tricia in the bacchanal that is Battlestar Galactica Season 4, Episode 4: “Escape Velocity.”

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Season 4, Episode 3: The Ties That Bind Jul 21, 2020

So many Cylons! And we’ve got two of them on the show this week. Marc and Tricia are joined by Rekha Sharma (Tory Foster) as they discuss BSG Season 4, Episode 3: “The Ties That Bind.” Rekha has some amusing stories about dealing with furious fans over the years for “what she did to Cally” (yes, it’s THAT episode). Also, Marc teaches Tricia and Rekha about the greatest band in the world: (Morris Day and) The Time! Join us.

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Season 4, Episode 2: "Six of One" Jul 14, 2020

Half a dozen of the other? Is that a Cylon reference? Is Starbuck a Cylon? So many Cylon questions and references to numbers! Speaking of which, two Baltars are always better than one. Join Marc and Tricia as they discuss Season 4, Episode 2: “Six of One.”

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Season 4, Episode 1: He That Believeth in Me Jul 07, 2020

Tricia and Marc are flying into Season 4 of Battlestar Galactica with Episode 1: "He that Believeth in Me." What better way to do that than with their special guest, director Michael Rymer? Join us!

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Battlestar Galacticast Season 4 - Coming July 7th! Jul 07, 2020

Listen up you frakking toasters! Battlestar Galacticast is back! Starting Tuesday, July 7th, join Tricia Helfer and Marc Bernardin as they take on Battlestar Galactica Season 4. So say we all! Subscribe now so you don’t miss an episode.

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BONUS: Razor Jun 16, 2020

Hey, remember the Pegasus? Michelle Forbes as Admiral Helena Cain? Go back to the timeline from around the middle of Season 2 and join Marc and Tricia as they discuss Razor, every BSG fan’s favorite MOW (Movie of the Week, y’know) that isn’t The Plan.

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Season 3, Episode 20: Crossroads (Part 2) May 27, 2020

All Along the Watchtower! Our company is all met as Marc and Tricia are joined by Michael Trucco (Samuel T. Anders), Aaron Douglas (Chief Galen Tyrol), and Rekha Sharma (Tory Foster) to discuss the final episode of Battlestar Galactica Season 3: "Crossroads Part 2."

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Season 3, Episode 19: Crossroads (Part 1) May 19, 2020

We have a timeline! Join Marc and Tricia in a discussion of the penultimate episode of Season 3, "Crossroads Part 1," featuring the further exploits of Gaius Baltar's ethically slippery attorney Romo Lampkin, played to shady perfection by Mark Sheppard. Gas, grass, or snacks - nobody rides for free!

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Season 3, Episode 18: The Son Also Rises May 12, 2020

We're in the home stretch of the third season as the crew of the Galactica deals with the loss of Starbuck and security surrounding the trial of Gaius Baltar (who has a new defense attorney after the old one had an, uh, accident). Join Marc Bernardin and Tricia Helfer as they discuss Battlestar Galactica Season 3, Episode 18: “The Son Also Rises.”

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Season 3, Episode 17: Maelstrom May 05, 2020

Ready to revisit THE Starbuck episode of the third season? Marc and Tricia are joined by writers Bradley Thompson and David Weddle as they discuss Kara Thrace's nervous breakdown (and major mommy issues) in BSG Season 3 Episode 17: "Maelstrom."

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Season 3, Episode 16: Dirty Hands Apr 28, 2020

Nature finds a way! Marc and Tricia continue Battlestar Galacticast under lockdown this week with special guest Aaron Douglas, aka Chief Galen Tyrol. Together, they discuss a particularly Chief-centric episode: Season 3, Episode 16: "Dirty Hands." Listen in and watch out for Tricia's foster cat's willy.

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Season 3, Episode 15: A Day in the Life Apr 21, 2020

Be friendly with yourself as Marc and Tricia are joined by director Rod Hardy in a discussion of BSG Season 3, Episode 15: "A Day in the Life." A giggle and a "Hmm" from Laura Roslin can fix anything.

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BONUS: A Special Table Read of '33' Apr 20, 2020

What happens when Marc and Tricia get Edward James Olmos (Admiral Adama), James Callis (Gaius Baltar), Jamie Bamber (Lee Adama), Katee Sackhoff (Kara Thrace), Michael Trucco (Samuel T. Anders), Rekha Sharma (Tory Foster), Bodhi Olmos (Hot Dog), Kerry Norton (Layne Ishay) and more into one (beforetimes) room? An old BSG script is read out loud, and there is much merriment. Relive all the thrills and chills of BSG’s pilot episode "33" from the comfort of Tricia's den.

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Season 3, Episode 14: The Woman King Apr 14, 2020

It seems like a perfect time to revisit an episode about disease and quarantine, doesn't it? Wash your hands and listen in as Marc and Tricia are joined by writer Michael Angeli in a discussion of the oddly timely BSG Season 3, Episode 14: The Woman King. Also, Tricia discovers Reality TV. How much longer can this stay-at-home thing go on?

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Season 3, Episode 13: Taking a Break from All Your Worries Apr 07, 2020

A global pandemic can't stop the Galacticast! Join Marc and Tricia from a safe distance as they frak down BSG Season 3, Episode 13: "Taking a Break From All Your Worries." Yes, that's "Worries," not "Sorrows." This is important. Here we go!

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Season 3, Episode 12: Rapture Mar 31, 2020

Welcome to the Day 1 of a brave new world. For the first time, Marc Bernardin and Tricia Helfer are not recording together in the same room, but that's not going to stop them from frakking down BSG Season 3, Episode 12: "Rapture." Order some Domino's or Pizza Hut (from a safe distance) and listen in as they discuss this sweaty gun show... and beware of bad ADR and green screen.

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Season 3, Episode 11: The Eye of Jupiter Mar 24, 2020

Greetings from six feet away! Marc and Tricia are joined by BSG writer and executive producer Mark Verheiden (calling in from a safe distance) to discuss Season 3, Episode 11: "The Eye of Jupiter" (formerly known as "The Eye of Zeus"). It's a dirty, hot, sweaty episode, and a tale of algae for our times. Take shelter with us. From a safe distance.

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Season 3, Episode 10: The Passage Mar 17, 2020

Greetings from the apocalypse! Pull up a roll of toilet paper and join Marc and Tricia as they discuss BSG Season 3, Episode 10: "The Passage." This is an episode in which everyone is tired and starving so, y'know, hey. Also, hear many (many) variations on the pronunciation of the name 'Dracula.' So many.

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BONUS EPISODE: The Resistance (Webisodes) Mar 12, 2020

In this special bonus episode, Tricia and Marc set their sights on Battlestar Galactica: The Resistance, a 10-part web series originally exclusive to Scifi.com. The story takes place in-between Seasons 2 and 3, which raises the question: how much supplementary material does an audience need to consume in order to get the "full story"? It's a pickle. Also, math is hard.

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Season 3, Episode 9: Unfinished Business (with Jamie Barber and Edward James Olmos) Mar 10, 2020

Check out THIS peanut gallery! You need an extended crew for watching down an extended cut, so Tricia and Marc are joined by Jamie Bamber (Lee Adama), Edward James Olmos (William Adama), and Kerry Norton (Medic Layne Ishay … and also Jamie's wife! In real life!) to discuss the long version of BSG Season 3, Episode 9: Unfinished Business. Find out why a smile from Chief Tyrol can brighten even the darkest hour… and much more.

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Season 3, Episode 8: Hero (with David Eick) Mar 03, 2020

There's wine here... and there's a guest star! Tricia and Marc are joined in the House of Cats by writer and executive producer David Eick to discuss BSG Season 3, Episode 8: "Hero." Who needs the south of France when you have outer space? Also, hear about how Edward James Olmos learned to love Lucy Lawless.

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Season 3, Episode 7: A Measure of Salvation Feb 25, 2020

Get the drums out! Tricia and Marc are here to talk about BSG Season 3 Episode 7: "A Measure of Salvation." There's lots of goo and slobbering and grossness in this episode, as well as a beach sex scene that ended up being shot in a studio because, well, beaches aren't the most private places in the world. Pour yourself a cup of Pink Lady Apple and listen in.

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Season 3, Episode 6: Torn Feb 18, 2020

In this episode, Marc trades his bronchitis for dumbass dental pain as he and Tricia discuss BSG Season 3, Episode 6: "Torn." Put on your night glasses as they discuss the woes of recording ADR for beach scenes, mourn their lost youths as they admire Tricia's much-flatter stomach circa 2006, and cry foul with Fat Lee Adama becoming Not Fat Lee Adama in record time. Also, not one meow from any of Tricia's cats in this episode! Bask in the silence.

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Season 3, Episode 5: Collaborators Feb 11, 2020

Marc isn't feeling well, but that’s not going to stop him and Tricia from discussing BSG Season 3, Episode 5: "Collaborators." It's a pretty heavy episode, but at least you get Baltar in a bathrobe for most of it and Lee Adama dropping "half a stone" (it's the metric system - in space!). Pour yourself some Happy Time Tea and keep jumping.

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Season 3, Episode 4: Exodus Part 2 Feb 04, 2020

Combat landing! Tricia and Marc are coming in hot for BSG Season 3, Episode 4: "Exodus Part 2." This is a heavy one, full of emotional monologues followed by tons of explosions and stand-up-and-cheer moments. Also, musings on bad lighting on Fat Lee Adama and why ships (and other vessels of transportation) are usually considered female. Join the dynamic duo as they journey down the weirdest cul-de-sacs.

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Season 3, Episode 3: Exodus Part 1 Jan 28, 2020

Allergies and post-holiday exhaustion's not gonna stop Tricia and Marc from breaking down BSG Season 3, Episode 3: "Exodus Part 1." Tune in as they geek out over Amanda Plummer's bizarro performance as Oracle Selloi, gaze in awe upon Fat Lee Adama, and muse over the fact that Cylons do, indeed, dream of electric sheep (and babies!). Sh** is getting real.

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Season 3, Episodes 1 & 2: Occupation/Precipice (with RONALD D. MOORE) Jan 21, 2020

Welcome back to Battlestar Galacticast! Tricia Helfer and Marc Bernardin kick off their Season 3 discussion with a very special guest: the man responsible for most of all of this: executive producer Ronald D. Moore. Tune in as they talk the first two episodes of BSG Season 3: "Occupation" and "Precipice". Spoiler Alert for Season 3!

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Battlestar Galacticast Season 3 - Coming January 21st Jan 17, 2020

Listen up you frakking toasters! Battlestar Galacticast is back! Starting Tuesday, January 21st, join Tricia Helfer and Marc Bernardin as they take on Battlestar Galactica Season 3. So say we all! Subscribe now so you don’t miss an episode.

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BONUS RE-RELEASE of Season 1, Episode 7: Six Degrees of Separation (with James Callis) Oct 31, 2019

RE-RELEASE! As we wait on the new season of Battlestar Galacticast, SYFY WIRE is re-releasing some of our favorite episodes. Today, it’s no more Mr. Nice Gaius! James Callis (Dr. Gaius Baltar) joins Tricia and Marc to discuss Season 1, Episode 7, “Six Degrees of Separation”. So say we all.

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BONUS RE-RELEASE of Season 1, Episode 9: Tigh Me Up, Tigh Me Down (with Edward James Olmos) Oct 31, 2019

RE-RELEASE! As we wait on the new season of Battlestar Galacticast, SYFY WIRE is re-releasing some of our favorite episodes. Today, we’re going back to season 1, episode 9, “Tigh Me Up, Tigh Me Down” with the one and only Edward James Olmos. So say we all!

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BONUS EPISODE: Galacticast Secret Origins with John Carroll Lynch Oct 15, 2019

You thought we were done for the season but you (kinda) thought wrong! Dig this here bonus episode featuring Tricia and Marc digging deep into the secret origins of the Battlestar Galacticast … accompanied by special guest John Carroll Lynch! And how does Simon Pegg fit into all this? Listen and learn!

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Season 2, Episode 20: Lay Down Your Burdens (Part 2) Oct 08, 2019

Tricia and Marc are joined by special guest Rekha Sharma (Tory Foster) as they revisit the Season 2 finale, "Lay Your Burdens Down, Part 2." So say we all.

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Season 2, Episode 19: Lay Down Your Burdens (Part 1) Oct 01, 2019

Sky rockets in flight! Tricia and Marc are all up in Season 2, Episode 19: "Lay Down Your Burdens, Part 1," the first half of the second season finale. This week's bonus digressions include references to Marvin Gaye, the dangers of losing and gaining weight for a role, and the sweet taste of moonshine (apple pie!). Special thanks to Ron John Moore, wherever (and whoever) you are.

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Season 2, Episode 18: Downloaded Sep 24, 2019

Tricia and Marc are joined by a very special guest: Tricia's Lucifer co-star Tom Ellis, the man who actually named the Battlestar Galacticast podcast! Together they revisit a wonderfully Tricia-centric episode: Season 2, Episode 18: "Downloaded," aka The Tricia Helfer Emmy Reel. Hey, you should get something for spending a shooting day or two in a vat of semen. Onward!

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Season 2, Episode 17: The Captain's Hand Sep 17, 2019

As you wish, goddammit! Join Tricia and Marc as they revisit Season 2, Episode 17: "The Captain’s Hand," guest-starring the late, great John Heard, aka The Dad From Home Alone. Dig Marc's impersonation of Foghorn Leghorn, which ends up sounding more like a basic cable baptist preacher. Also, what kind of lover is Apollo? And how is it that Tricia has never seen Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan? Also, how many times can the phrase "You have your pound of flesh; I suggest you take your victory and move on" be said in one podcast? Listen and learn.

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Season 2, Episode 16: Sacrifice Sep 10, 2019

Tricia and Marc are joined by a very special guest as they discuss Season 2, Episode 16 - the man whose character made the "Sacrifice" itself, Paul Campbell! Paul played Billy Keikeya, aka Billy the Assh*** (not to be confused with Paul's character Billy Morgan on Knight Rider). Misguided. Misunderstood. And dead, in this episode. Join this delightful trio in a recap and find out why an appropriate alternate title for BSG would've been Holy Sh**!

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Season 2, Episode 15: Scar Sep 03, 2019

Talk about a Writers Room! Tricia and Marc are joined by BSG scribes and writing partners Bradley Thompson and David Weddle to talk about Season 2, Episode 15: "Scar." Find out what goes into penning an episode of Battlestar Galactica ... it involves more than just coming up with a lot of words!

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Season 2, Episode 14: Black Market Aug 27, 2019

Tricia and Marc are joined by Tricia’s Lucifer co-star DB Woodside as they revisit BSG Season 2, Episode 14: "Black Market," which is widely known as … not everyone's favorite episode. Join them as they discuss DB's late introduction to Battlestar Galactica … and to podcasting itself! Also, Lee Adama likes prostitutes - who knew? Also, Bill Duke is sinewy and sensuous.

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Season 2, Episode 13: Epiphanies Aug 20, 2019

Welcome back to ye olde Battlestar Galacticast. Tricia is recovering from bronchitis, Marc played D&D for nine hours straight … but did they have any epiphanies watching Season 2, Episode 13: Epiphanies? Also, what's the opposite of "pulling out"? Beware the Scarlet Pimpernel (and budget concerns!) and listen on.

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Season 2, Episode 12: Resurrection Ship (Part 2) Aug 13, 2019

Buckle up for some California beach talk as Tricia and Marc revisit Part 2 of "Resurrection Ship," the episode featuring hot men in hot handcuffs that for some reason inspires a discussion about Gus Van Sant's remake of Psycho. Also, learn the different names for Tricia's toes after they went numb for a week following Comic-Con. Listen!

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Season 2, Episode 11: Resurrection Ship (Part 1) Aug 06, 2019

Tricia and Marc are all up in the first of a two-part story in which the stakes are so high, even Adama can't help but look a little ... diminished. Sometimes you've got so much good material, you might as well just make two episodes out of it. Listen on.

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Season 2, Episode 10: Pegasus Jul 16, 2019

Oof, things are gettin’ super-dark! Tricia and Marc are joined this week by special guest Michelle Forbes (Admiral Helena Cain) to discuss Season 2, Episode 10: "Pegasus." Michael Rymer directed this gut punch of an episode, featuring scenes so brutal that Tricia’s hair fell out. Well, that's not the REAL reason her hair fell out … listen on to learn the truth (and better appreciate the fine art of wig maintenance).

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Season 2, Episode 9: Flight of the Phoenix Jul 09, 2019

Are you ready to be temporally confused with Tricia and Marc? This week they’re joined by special guest Aaron Douglas (Chief Tyrol!) to discuss all the goings-on in front of and behind the camera of Season 2, Episode 9: "Flight of the Phoenix." Did you know that Aaron was a reader during auditions for Battlestar Galactica and ended up getting a part for himself? Just like Harrison Ford on Star Wars! Also, Cylon Raiders can’t really fly, which was a hard lesson learned by Aaron’s son. Ah, coming of age. Listen on.

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Season 2, Episode 8: Final Cut Jul 02, 2019

Pain is temporary; film is forever! Tricia and Marc are joined by special guest Lucy Lawless to discuss Season 2, Episode 8: "Final Cut." Lucy played D'Anna Biers/Number Three, but what BSG character would she have wanted to take on if not that one? Also, what's in Tricia’s bra? And what the heck does "verite" mean? Watch out for the funky little dudes and listen on.

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Re-Release! Season 2, Episode 7: Home (Part 2) Jul 01, 2019

Comin' in hot and feelin' fine! It's rainy in L.A. and Tricia and Marc are feeling a little weird as they revisit Season 2, Episode 7: "Home, Part 2." Speaking of rain, shooting in Vancouver always tends to be a little moist and nude scenes tend to be a little chilly. Also, what does it sound like when you're suddenly transported to the other side of the universe? Just how tomb-y is the Tomb of Athena? Oh, and you haven't lived until you've heard Marc act out how a golf clap evolves into thunderous applause, step by step. Wake up and smell the psychosis. James Remar Forever.

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Season 2, Episode 7: Home (Part 2) Jun 25, 2019

Comin' in hot and feelin' fine! It's rainy in L.A. and Tricia and Marc are feeling a little weird as they revisit Season 2, Episode 7: "Home, Part 2." Speaking of rain, shooting in Vancouver always tends to be a little moist and nude scenes tend to be a little chilly. Also, what does it sound like when you're suddenly transported to the other side of the universe? Just how tomb-y is the Tomb of Athena? Oh, and you haven't lived until you've heard Marc act out how a golf clap evolves into thunderous applause, step by step. Wake up and smell the psychosis. James Remar Forever.

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Season 2, Episode 6: Home (Part 1) Jun 18, 2019

Tricia Helfer and Marc Bernardin dive deep into Season 2, Episode 6: "Home (Part 1)," which is the first part of a super-sized narrative that needed two episodes to tell. Join them as they talk about how Adama, still fresh off surviving an assassination attempt, tries to handle the big defections led by Zarek and Roslin, a dynamic duo he calls "a religious fanatic and a terrorist." Our hosts also talk a lot about bowel movements, including Edward James' Olmos's very efficient digestive system.

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Season 2, Episode 5: The Farm Jun 11, 2019

Anders is back! Tricia and Marc are once again joined by Michael Trucco as they revisit Season 2, Episode 5: "The Farm," which is just chock full of all sorts of creepy dystopian sh**. Join them as they reminisce about their director Rod Hardy (aka the Australian Santa Claus) and his love of REALLY wide shots, watching sex scenes with their parents, and getting hit with a fire extinguisher (kinda for real). Also, hooray for the Arrow of Apollo!

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Season 2, Episode 4: Resistance Jun 04, 2019

Tricia and Marc are joined by special guest Michael Trucco (Anders) as they revisit Season 2, Episode 4: "Resistance." Did you know that Michael had read for the role of Apollo? But not even that could've prepared him for the rather undefined intricacies of the sport of Pyramid. Pew, pew, pew! Brought to you by Tricia's wine collection (it's a robust vivante!) and featuring a cameo appearance by Tricia's cat.

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Season 2, Episode 3: Fragged (with Sam Witwer) May 28, 2019

Tricia and Marc are joined by special guest Sam Witwer (Crashdown) to revisit Season 2, Episode 3, "Fragged".

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Season 2, Episode 2: The Valley of Darkness May 21, 2019

Tricia and Marc take on Season 2, Episode 2, "The Valley of Darkness". Cylon Centurions board the Galactica while back on Caprica, Starbuck invites Helo to her old apartment and reflects on her life. Also, what would Marc and Tricia do with 5 million dollars? So say we all!

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Season 2, Episode 1: Scattered May 14, 2019

Tricia and Marc are back for season 2 of Battlestar Galacticast! Today, it’s season 2, episode 1 “Scattered”. As Adama recovers from the events of last season’s finale, Tigh takes command of the Galactica. Also, Marc explains the origins of the word “hysterical” and Tricia explains why you should never die with your eyes open. So say we all!

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Battlestar Galacticast: Season 2 - Coming May 14th May 14, 2019

Tricia Helfer and Marc Bernardin are back for more Battlestar Galacticast! This time they're revisiting season 2 of one of the greatest and most critically acclaimed science fiction series of all time - Battlestar Galactica. Available Tuesday, May 14th wherever you get your podcasts. So say we all!

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BONUS EPISODE: Mary McDonnell at Emerald City Comic Con 2019 Apr 09, 2019

Mary McDonnell joins Tricia and Marc to discuss President Roslin's journey through Season 1 and the rest of Battlestar Galactica. Recorded live at Emerald City Comic Con 2019 in Seattle, Washington. So say we all.

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Season 1, Episode 13: Kobol's Last Gleaming (Part 2) - with RONALD D. MOORE! Apr 02, 2019

Pour yourself a glass of scotch - Tricia and Marc are joined by Battlestar Galactica's developer, executive producer & showrunner RONALD D. MOORE for the season 1 finale, Kobol's Last Gleaming (Part 2). So say we all.

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Season 1, Episode 12: Kobol's Last Gleaming (Part 1) Mar 26, 2019

The search is on for the Arrow of Apollo as Tricia and Marc take on part 1 of the season 1 finale, Kobol’s Last Gleaming. So say we all.

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BONUS EPISODE: Battlestar Twitterverse Q&A Mar 19, 2019

Multiple DRADIS contacts! In this bonus episode, Tricia and Marc answer your questions from Twitter (#AskTriciaAndMarc). So say we all.

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Season 1, Episode 11: Colonial Day Mar 12, 2019

The Quorum of Twelve is in session. Tricia and Marc revisit season 1, episode 11, “Colonial Day”.

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Season 1, Episode 10: The Hand of God Mar 05, 2019

The race is on for an asteroid made of tylium as Tricia and Marc revisit season 1, episode 10, “The Hand of God”. Also - President Roslin is hallucinating, Starbuck is rattled and what’s the deal with all these journalists in the fleet, anyway? So say we all.

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Season 1, Episode 9: Tigh Me Up, Tigh Me Down (with Edward James Olmos) Feb 26, 2019

Commander on deck! The one and only Edward James Olmos (William Adama) joins Tricia and Marc for season 1, episode 9, “Tigh Me Up, Tigh Me Down” - an episode he directed! Roslin suspects Adama is a Cylon and the Galactica welcomes Ellen Tigh (Kate Vernon) for the first time. So say we all.

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Season 1, Episode 8: Flesh and Bone Feb 19, 2019

Tricia and Marc revisit season 1, episode 8 – “Flesh and Bone”. Boomer is getting weird with that Cylon Raider, the first time we hear “this has all happened before…” and why the frak is Starbuck chosen to interrogate Leoben? So say we all.

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Season 1, Episode 7: Six Degrees of Separation (with James Callis) Feb 12, 2019

No more Mr. Nice Gaius! James Callis (Dr. Gaius Baltar) joins Tricia and Marc to discuss Season 1, Episode 7, “Six Degrees of Separation”. So say we all.

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Season 1, Episode 6: Litmus Feb 05, 2019

Tricia and Marc watch Season 1, Episode 6, “Litmus”. Boomer and the Chief aren’t fooling anyone, Tricia knows how to throw a punch and Marc goes deep on the parallels between Ron Moore’s ST:TNG & BSG. Plus, don’t make Number 6 angry, Gaius. You wouldn’t like her when she’s angry. So say we all.

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Season 1, Episode 5: You Can't Go Home Again (with Rekha Sharma) Jan 29, 2019

Rekha Sharma (Tory Foster) is back for another episode of Battlestar Galacticast! The ambrosia is flowing as Rekha joins Tricia and Marc for a rambunctious rewatch of Season 1, Episode 5, “You Can't Go Home Again”. The Adama men are struggling, Starbuck is missing and the Cylon Raiders are aliiiiiive. So say we all.

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Season 1, Episode 4: Act of Contrition (with Tahmoh Penikett and Rekha Sharma) Jan 22, 2019

Special guests Tahmoh Penikett (Karl "Helo" Agathon) and Rekha Sharma (Tory Foster) join Tricia and Marc to watch Season 1, Episode 4, “Act of Contrition”. The episode all about “nuggets”, Brendan Costanza as “Hot Dog”, why everybody wants to be Starbuck and more. So say we all.

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Season 1, Episode 3: Bastille Day Jan 15, 2019

Come aboard the Astral Queen and revisit Season 1 Episode 3, “Bastille Day”. Tricia & Marc discuss Lee Adama’s negotiating skills, getting “boxey-ed” and the differences between Head Six and Caprica Six. Plus, Tom Zarek and the late, great - Richard Hatch. So say we all.

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Season 1, Episode 2: Water Jan 08, 2019

Tricia and Marc dive into the second episode of Season 1, “Water”. What does it mean when the audience knows more than the characters do? The show’s political compass, the Roslyn/Apollo dynamic and just how awesome is Mary McDonnell? So say we all.

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Season 1, Episode 1: 33 (with Katee Sackhoff) Jan 01, 2019

Katee Sackhoff (Starbuck) joins this week’s Galacticast to break down the first episode of Season 1, “33.” Tricia and Mark join Katee (and Katee’s dogs) at her home to discuss how the episode sets the stakes for the show going forward. They also dive into the intricacies of James Callis’ (Baltar) performance, discuss the vital role of BSG background players, Katee’s audition and whether or not fighter pilots can wear heels, sharing memories of unscripted moments on set, and much more. As an added bonus, we enjoy the tranquil sounds of Katee’s fish tank. So say we all.

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BONUS EPISODE: Michael Hogan at Northern FanCon 2018! Dec 25, 2018

Tricia and Marc take a quick break from recapping and head to Northern FanCon in Price George, British Columbia for a special episode with Colonel Tigh, himself - Michael Hogan! Michael shares his first reaction to the script, impact on his career and “Canadians in space”. Plus, Tricia’s first day on set and the moment she knew they were onto something special. So say we all.

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Mini-Series: Part 2 Dec 18, 2018

Tricia and Marc discuss part 2 of the Battlestar Galactica mini-series. What’s the origins of Number Six’s red dress and her look? Are you a Baltar or a Starbuck? The big Cylon reveal, unboxing the mystery of Boxy and more.

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Mini-Series: Part 1 Dec 11, 2018

Battlestar Galactica actress Tricia Helfer (Number Six) and journalist Marc Bernardin deep dive into the first part of the mini-series that launched the Battlestar Galactica reboot. How “frak” came to be, the origin of the reboot, THAT scene with the baby and the politics of BSG (and how its quite an eerie mirror to today) and way, way more are on the docket. So say we all.

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Battlestar Galacticast - Coming December 11th Dec 03, 2018

BSG star Tricia Helfer and TV writer/journalist Marc Bernardin do an episode-by-episode rewatch of Battlestar Galactica in its entirety, diving deep into the themes of the award-winning sci-fi classic and revealing behind the scenes details that only a true BSG insider like Tricia would know. In addition, the podcast will welcome members of BSG’s cast and crew into the airlock to share their memories of making the groundbreaking series.

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