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#SaveStargate: How One Movie Opened an Entire Universe

How did the 1994 STARGATE movie become STARGATE SG-1—one of science fiction television’s most enduring franchises?

In this fact-focused episode of Egotastic FunTime: ReLoaded, we trace the history of Stargate from Roland Emmerich and Dean Devlin’s original feature film to the television continuation created by Brad Wright and Jonathan Glassner.

Discover how the first mission to the desert world later known as Abydos developed into Stargate Command, the SG-1 team, and an expanding mythology involving the Goa’uld, the Jaffa, and a galaxy-wide network of Stargates. We’ll also explore the arrival of Richard Dean Anderson, Michael Shanks, Amanda Tapping, and Christopher Judge—and how Stargate SG-1 began an extraordinary ten-season television run.

With fans currently rallying around #SaveStargate, this episode returns to the beginning to explain how one science-fiction movie opened the gate to an entire television universe.

What part of Stargate history should we explore next? Let me know in the comments, and share this episode with another Stargate fan!

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Why do YouTube, streaming services, social media platforms, online stores, and even products seem to get worse after we become dependent on them?

In this Egotastic FunTime podcast, JP explores “enshittification”—the term coined by author and digital-rights activist Cory Doctorow to describe the gradual decay of online platforms and services.

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The process typically unfolds in three stages: platforms attract users with an unusually generous deal, begin favoring advertisers and other business customers, and finally squeeze everyone to extract as much value as possible.

We examine how platform decay affects the YouTube creator economy, streaming services, social media, online retail, smart appliances, subscription-based products, and the things we supposedly own. We also discuss corporate consolidation, algorithmic dependency, interoperability, right-to-repair laws, and why simply deleting one bad app will not fix the larger problem.

Welcome to the Enshittocene!

What website, service, app, or product has suffered the clearest case of enshittification? When did you first notice the deal changing? Tell me in the comments—and let me know which stage you think YouTube is in right now.

If you enjoy independent commentary about entertainment, technology, the creator economy, science fiction, and the strange future we are building together, please like the video, subscribe, and share it with somebody who has watched their favorite service become steadily worse.

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New Horizons Proved What The Orville Could Become

Season 3—The Orville: New Horizons—was more than another chapter of the series. It proved how ambitious, emotional, intelligent, and important this show could become when its creators were given the freedom to do it right.

In this new episode of Talking The Orville, we revisit the stories that defined Season 3, what the season meant to the fans, and why it may have helped secure the future of The Orville.

As we prepare for Season 4, I want to provide the thoughtful, detailed coverage this fandom deserves. Researching, writing, recording, editing, and producing that coverage takes a lot of time. Your support helps me afford that time and keep the engines running.

You can support the mission by becoming a Patreon member, joining one of the YouTube channels, contributing through PayPal, sharing the episode, or using one of the links below. Every view, comment, share, and contribution makes a difference.

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The Orville Season 4 is being worked on right now—and I know the show has already entered pre-production at the Fox lot. Help me rebuild Talking The Orville Season 4... Ja'loja!

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Seth MacFarlane has completed all ten episodes. Jon Cassar is talking about returning to space. Peter Macon says very good news is coming soon. VFX artists and familiar members of The Orville production team are appearing back on the lot.

In this Bonus episode of Talking The Orville, I explain why I know Hulu has renewed The Orville for Season 4, why I believe Adrianne Palicki may still return as Kelly Grayson, and why an official announcement could arrive around San Diego Comic-Con 2026.

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Did Streaming Steal Our Lives?

Entertainment is everywhere now. Streaming services, endless shows, movies, YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, podcasts, trailers, clips, reactions, reviews, and doomscrolling feeds are all fighting for the same tiny piece of our lives: attention. But what happens when there is so much to watch that watching stops feeling fun and starts feeling like homework?

In this episode of Egotastic FunTime: ReLoaded, we talk about entertainment overload, doomscrolling, streaming fatigue, binge watching, paid subscriptions with ads, the death of shared cultural moments, and why movies and TV have a harder time bringing people together in a world where everyone is watching something different.

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Maybe the problem is not that stories got worse. Maybe the problem is that modern entertainment trained us to never stop consuming long enough to actually live.

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Planet of the Apes knows what humans fear most: being replaced.

In this episode of Egotastic FunTime: ReLoaded, we talk about the next Planet of the Apes movie, the future of the franchise after Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes, and why this sci-fi series still feels so relevant today.

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We break down the return of Planet of the Apes, the legacy of Caesar, the story of Noa and Mae, and whether the franchise should continue directly after Kingdom or evolve into something new. We also look at the bigger message behind the movies: human arrogance, fear of losing control, AI anxiety, job insecurity, and why people are so afraid of being replaced by something smarter, faster, or more powerful.

Planet of the Apes has never just been about talking apes. It’s about humanity, power, civilization, survival, and whether intelligence means anything without wisdom.

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Star Trek: Starfleet Academy is ending with Season 2, but the bigger question is what that means for the future of Star Trek.

In this episode of Egotastic FunTime: ReLoaded, we talk about Star Trek: Starfleet Academy, the Paramount+ series about young cadets training to become Starfleet officers, and why the show’s early ending says something bigger about modern franchise storytelling, streaming culture, and fandom. Season 1 premiered on January 15, 2026, with all 10 episodes now streaming, while Season 2 has wrapped filming with no premiere date announced yet.

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We break down why the Starfleet Academy concept matters: young people learning ideals, leadership, responsibility, service, friendship, failure, and what it means to become worthy of the bridge.

This episode also holds a mirror up to society. Older generations often say they want a better future, but then panic when younger generations start shaping that future differently. Star Trek has always been about tomorrow, but fandom keeps arguing over who gets permission to step into it.

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The Orville ECV-197 has a history long before Captain Ed Mercer ever took command.

In this bonus episode of Talking The Orville deep dive, we explore the canon history of The Orville, the Union Mid-Level Cruiser that became one of the most beloved ships in modern sci-fi television. From the earliest concept of the Union Exploratory-Class Vessel to the design work of Dr. S.J. Lineweaver, the construction of ECV-X1, the launch of ECV-197, and The Orville’s first mission to the Omicron Velorum star cluster, this episode breaks down the full in-universe history of The Orville.

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We’re talking Planetary Union starship design, quantum drive technology, 25th-century exploration, The Orville’s maiden voyage, and how this legendary ship became a symbol of discovery, diplomacy, and hope.

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Can Star Wars make fans believe again?

In this episode of Egotastic FunTime: ReLoaded, we talk about The Mandalorian and Grogu, the return of Star Wars to movie theaters, and why Din Djarin and Grogu may be the perfect characters to bring audiences back into the galaxy far, far away.

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We break down what this new Star Wars movie means for the New Republic era, why the bond between Mando and Grogu still connects with fans, and how Star Wars continues to reflect our real-world need for hope, family, loyalty, and comfort stories during uncertain times.

This episode also looks at franchise fatigue, divided fandoms, online negativity, and whether Star Wars can still feel like a true cultural event.

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The Orville Season 4 is written, but the fandom still has to survive the waiting game.

In this episode of Egotastic FunTime: ReLoaded, we talk about the latest The Orville Season 4 update, the ten completed scripts, Seth MacFarlane’s schedule, and why fans should feel hopeful without turning every rumor into official news.

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The bigger conversation is about how clickbait hurts fandoms. Panic headlines, fake certainty, rumor videos, and dramatic thumbnails can turn good news into anxiety, exhaust fans, and make it harder to trust real updates when they finally arrive.

The Orville is not dead. The stories are written. The engines are warming. But until the official word comes down, we stay excited, careful, and grounded.

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