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Follow along as host (and President of the Podcast) Andrea experiences the 2004 sci-fi epic Battlestar Galactica for the first time, accompanied by long-time fans Caleb and Kitzy. New episodes every Tuesday.
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6 days ago
Fragged
Tensions are high this week. Commander Adama's condition is critical. Crashdown still can't make the right calls. The president needs her medicine. Tigh can't understand why everyone isn't in the brig.
Meanwhile, the SC1 crew muses about Dutch angles, and what exactly Centurions talk about amonst themselves - we think it's footy (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6yN2H3--1aw).
Oct 13, 2020
Valley of Darkness
Kitzy's still in charge this episode, so buckle up!
The Galactica has been boarded by a Cylon Raider-ing party, and they're not here for brunch. But the real questions is: is a Raider full of Centurions kinda like Trojan Horse full of horses? Do the crew have enough explosive rounds to kill these particularly tough Centurions? Can Jammer is repair a telephone in time??
Back on Caprica, Helo makes the rookie mistake of opening the fridge in Kara's apartment, while Kara finds a cigar that somehow isn't totally dried out. Also, we learn our girl Starbuck is totally a tortured artist with great taste in music (spoiler - it's Bear McCreary).
Oct 6, 2020
Scattered
We're kicking off season 2 with a little grand theft Raider, as Sharon absconds with Starbuck's meatship. Also, the XO is in charge, and that's going predictably well... But hey, it could be worse. It could be "that shifty son of a bitch" Baltar.
We compare the original Raider design with this new "Heavy Raider" that crashes into Galactice, and we come to the realization that Hotdog is actually EJO's son.
Sep 29, 2020
Season 1 Recap
We ended last week's episode on a cliff hanger, but we're back this week to wrap up Season 1. What are our thoughts? What are our theories? What are our hopes & dreams? You'll just have to tune in to find out.
Also, if you want to donate to the XO (Michael Hogan, Colonel Tigh himself), there's still time: https://www.gofundme.com/f/michael-hogan-fund
Sep 22, 2020
Kobol's Last Gleaming Pt. 2
We did it, y'all - end of Season 1. There's a raptor crew crashed on Kobol, Starbuck makes a shocking discovery on Caprica, and Cylon Base Stars are made of meat! It's like... the heart of Philly! Or is it rock'n'roll? Wait, isn't that New York?
Anyway - if you're ever in Saint Louis & aren't scared of heights or small spaces, do yourself a favor and visit the Gateway Arch. Caleb strongly recommends it.
Sep 15, 2020
Kobol's Last Gleaming Pt. 1
CONTENT WARNING: This episode deals with themes of self-harm that - while important to the plot - may be difficult to hear. We have taken note of the timestamp, so that you can skip this segment if needed: 13:30 to 20:30.
We are almost at the end of Season 1 (can you believe it!?) and there's a lot happening. we find the location of Kobol. Crashdown lives up to his name, Lee's a terrible boxer, and Kara's gone rogue to retrieve the Arrow of Apollo from Caprica. Which according to Andrea can't possibly be a literal arrow.
Caleb tells the story of the time he was in The Danger Zone™ while having an early morning beer at the airport.
Sep 8, 2020
Colonial Day
After weeks of running for their lives, the fleet takes time out for the truly important stuff - politics! I mean, come on! It's Colonial Day! We can't not celebrate the 52nd anniversary of the signing of the Articles of Colonization, even if the Cylons have nearly wiped out the species. Even our good buddy Gaius gets into the spirit of the day - and maybe gets a little more responsibility than he bargained for.
Also, Andrea swears that Kobol spelled backward is Earth, and that's the key to the whole mystery.
Sep 1, 2020
Hand of God
We're just riding one crisis wave to the next over here! Fuel reserves are running low. and if the fleet can't locate more soon then it's game over. But when the only viable supply around has already been staked out by the Cylons, it's up to Starbuck to come up with a plan crazy enough to take it from them.
Want to learn more about composer Bear McCreary? Curious if he looks as badass as him name sounds? Well you're in luck - here's his IMDB profile: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0566970/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_1 (https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0566970/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_1)
Want to never sleep again? Here's a theory of why aliens may be too afraid to visit Earth - the world of The Death Breathers: https://imgur.com/gallery/SPqP0k4 (https://imgur.com/gallery/SPqP0k4)
Aug 27, 2020
What would our call signs be?
In this outtake from our upcoming episode for "Hand of God" we decide to give each other BSG call signs, and Kitzy goes off on a tangent about Domino's.
Aug 25, 2020
Tigh Me Up, Tigh Me Down
Commander Adama's been acting a little odd lately, and President Roslin is concerned that Leoben's warning might have held some truth. Just when Colonel Tigh seems to be getting his life in order, a destructive influence returns. Can she be trusted? Can anyone be trusted? If anyone could be a Cylon, could everyone be a Cylon? What would a Bear McCreary arrangement of the McDonalds jingle sound like? We ask all the hard-hitting questions.
Aug 18, 2020
Flesh and Bone
Caleb's dog Penelope makes an appearance as we S1 Ep8 - Flesh and Bone. A Leoben copy is captured aboard the Gemenon Traveler, and Starbuck is tasked with interrogating him - but can she beat his mind games? We once again praise Andrea's impulse control for not getting ahead, discuss the similarities between BSG and Lost, and why Big Aglet is responsible for the lack of good velcro shoes.
Are we the baddies? - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hn1VxaMEjRU (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hn1VxaMEjRU)
Aug 11, 2020
Six Degrees of Separation
The vision of Six in Gaius' head has had enough of his blasphemy, and decides to test his faith. At the same time, a mysterious woman appears on the Galactica, claiming to have evidence that Gaius aided the Cylon invasion. Can he prove that he's not a traitor (even though he really is), or will he manage to Baltar his way out of trouble again? Also, why do these shows insist on using image enhancement as a plot point?! Tricia Helfer shows what a badass actor she is, and we are here for it!
The reality of image enhancement: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KiqkclCJsZs (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KiqkclCJsZs)
This one's just for Andrea: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NHuGG_FsC20 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NHuGG_FsC20)
Aug 4, 2020
Litmus
A familiar face (jacket?) returns to Galactica, and it's an... explosive reunion. A search for the truth starts to feel like a personal vendetta, and the secret is finally out - everyone now knows the Cylons looks like us now. Loyalties are tested, friendships questioned, and - predictably - Baltar thinks it's all about him.
We talk briefly about the Adama family's backstory, you can read more about that here: https://caprica.fandom.com/wiki/Adama (https://caprica.fandom.com/wiki/Adama)
Why you should never trust Chris O'Dowd with fragile objects: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3GosoiF5NMk (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3GosoiF5NMk)
Jul 28, 2020
You Can't Go Home Again
With Starbuck missing and her oxygen supply running critically low, Can the Adamas come to terms with the possibility of leaving her behind? Unbeknownst to the fleet (but knownst to us) Starbuck has survived her crash on a desolate moon. She's got a lesson for us on basic flight controls, as she learns a shocking secret about Cylon Raiders.
Classic Cylons piloting Classic Raiders: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YPL7QPCfVZc (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YPL7QPCfVZc)
"The Little Frakkin Toasters" BSG Little Golden Book concept art: https://www.pinterest.ca/pin/292945150757510459/ (https://www.pinterest.ca/pin/292945150757510459/)
And just in case you ever find yourself needing to cut yourself free of a parachute: https://www.seareq.de/en/products/beta-titanium/beta-titanium-rope-cutter (https://www.seareq.de/en/products/beta-titanium/beta-titanium-rope-cutter)
Jul 21, 2020
Act of Contrition
A party on the flight deck ends in tragedy, and suddenly Galactica finds itself left with only 21 pilots (no, not the band - and yes, we did look it up). Starbuck is tasked with training a bunch of rookies, but can she get past her guilt over Zak Adama's death? Will the Ready Room turn into the Hotdog, Chuckles and Kat show, or can these nuggets get serious and pass basic flight? Will the people of Pittsburgh ever see stars? Find out this week on Set Condition One!
How did Twentyone Pilots get their name? It's not from this episode, and we're not mad... just disappointed: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Twenty_One_Pilots#Band_name,_iconography,_and_fandom (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Twenty_One_Pilots#Band_name,_iconography,_and_fandom)
The quest to reduce light pollution in Pittsburgh: https://www.theverge.com/21286969/stars-astronomy-pittsburgh-city-light-pollution (https://www.theverge.com/21286969/stars-astronomy-pittsburgh-city-light-pollution)
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Jul 14, 2020
Bastille Day
It's Bastille Day, so of course we're here to talk about Bastille Day! And yes, we did plan the entire launch of this podcast around this moment.
This week we discuss the lights out performance of Richard Hatch as Tom Zarek, and his connection to the original BSG series. We also ask the really hard-hitting questions - where have all the Counts gone? Does Tigh ever run out of whiskey? Can you drink salt water? (No, please don't do that)
Jul 7, 2020
Water
SABOTAGE! Someone has set explosives in Galactica's water tanks, venting over half the fleet's supply into space. We're pretty sure we know who did it... but do they? (DUN DUN DUUUUUUUUUUNNNNN)
We also discuss Triad, BSG's version of poker. Turns out, it's just poker.
Jun 30, 2020
33
It's season 1, episode 1. The Cylons have been tracking the fleet through FTL jumps, every 33 minutes without fail. But how? President Roslin makes a tough choice, Lee wrestles with the consequences, and Andrea's notebook is noisy. Also, Ira Glass is a Cylon.
Jun 23, 2020
Miniseries Pt. 2
Humanity is on the run - Galactica's munitions are restocked, but the fleet is outnumbered. What's worse - the Cylons look like us now! How many are walking among the colonists now? What is their plan?
After narrowly escaping Ragnar Anchorage, Commander Adama drops a bombshell of his own - but can it really be true, or is it just too good?
Join us, listener, and find out! So say we all!
DRADIS on the Battlestar Wiki: https://en.battlestarwikiclone.org/wiki/DRADIS (https://en.battlestarwikiclone.org/wiki/DRADIS)
Jun 16, 2020
Miniseries Pt. 1
Welcome back to Set Condition One! Andrea's BSG journey officially begins with Miniseries, Part 1. Much like Laura Roslin, Andrea gets an unexpected promotion to President of the Twelve Colonies.
After 40 years of uneasy peace, the Cylons are back, the war is on again, and the fate of humanity is on the line. Is the Galactica, a decommissioned Battlestar-turned-museum, up to this fight?
Oh, and by the way... the Cylons look like us now.
Jun 9, 2020
SC1 Pilot
Welcome to Set Condition One, a Battlestar Galactica Fancast! Veteran Night Shift hosts (and BSG fans) Caleb & Kitzy are joined by our newest team member Andrea, who has never seen a single BSG episode! In the Pilot, we discuss what Andrea thinks Battlestar Galactica is about, the astrological origins of the 12 colonies, and Andrea's favorite ghostbuster Virgon Spengler. We'll also tackle the hard-hitting question - what exactly does CAG stand for?
Join us for new episodes every Tuesday!
Jun 7, 2020
Set Condition One Trailer
Follow along as Night Shift Radio's newest host Andrea experiences BSG for the first time, accompanied by long-time fans Caleb and Kitzy. New episodes every Tuesday.