1 hr 39 min
Quantum Leap | Season Finale with JJ Lendl Fate's Wide Wheel: A Quantum Leap Podcast
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Head over to www.fateswidewheel.com and be sure to visit jjlendl.com/fwwshop to pick up the season 2 posters and much more!
Thank you, Patrons! Al’s Place Leap Fan Site, Bourbon and Boardgames, Carolyn, Cosplay Dad, Joanne Bartlett, Dana Bius, Rich Bourque, Kevin, Carol Davis, Deckslower, Dermot Devlin, Barry Donovan, Brian Dreadful, Troy Evers, Larry Ganni, Jason Geis, Sophie Gilbert, Christina Gist, James Gould, Kelly M, Michelle Hoffman, Amy Holtcamp, Laurie Johnson, Bess A Korey, Lady Eternal, Max the Mental Health Warrior from Madison Wisconsin, MercuryBeat, Oddly Specific with Audra, The Quantum Leap Podcast, Christopher Redmon, Adrian Sal, Karyn Saxon, Jerry Seward, Mike Stoufer, Heather Strbiak, Damon Sugameli, Larry Trujillo, Stuart Williams, Jill Wilson, Our Anonymous Patrons
Become a patron or donor yourself: Fate’s Wide Wheel on Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/fateswidewheel)
Feedback? Send us an email: fateswidewheelpodcast@gmail.com
Summary
In this conversation, Sam Fain and JJ Lindell discuss the two-episode season finale of Quantum Leap, 'As the World Burns' and 'Against Time.' They express their appreciation for the emotional core of the episodes and the strong performances by the actors. They highlight the spiritual themes and the connection between characters. They also discuss the creative and inventive direction of the episodes, considering the limitations of the production. Overall, they find the finale to be fantastic and a testament to the unique nature of Quantum Leap. The conversation methodically reviewed the episode and identified several principal themes. These themes include the powerful scenes between Hannah and Ben, the Shakespearean nature of Gideon's revenge, the importance of empathy and helping others, the presence of Easter eggs throughout the episode, the revelation of Beth's knowledge and role in the project, the development of Addison's agency and readiness to be a Leaper, and the intentional and purposeful storytelling throughout the season. The ending of the season was praised for its emotional impact and the clear intent behind the narrative. In this final part of the conversation, Sam and JJ discuss the potential for future seasons of the Quantum Leap revival. They express their excitement about the possibilities and the character-driven nature of the show. They also touch on the importance of consent and the need for character development in the potential romantic relationship between Ben and Addison. They emphasize the importance of supporting the show by streaming it on Peacock and encourage listeners to ignore clickbait articles and focus on the viewing numbers. They also mention upcoming interviews and future discussions about Star Wars.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Patreon Shoutouts01:12 The Finale and Listener Support04:47 Discussion of the Season Finale08:00 Review of "As the World Burns"13:58 Review of "Against Time"27:13 Discussion of the Scene between Ben and Jeffrey34:22 Discussion of the Emotional Core of the Episode36:26 Discussion of the Final Scene36:50 The Scene in Episode 212 and 21340:42 Gideon Ridge and the Revenge Tragedy44:15 The Lesson in Empathy46:30 Against Time and the Empathy Engine49:03 Easter Eggs51:39 The Reveal of Beth and Janice's Motivation55:22 Home is a Person58:09 The Ending and the Possibilities01:09:11 The Possibilities and Character Drama01:10:11 Challenges of Expressing Love in Different Leaps01:10:28 The Elephant in the Room: Consent and Comfort01:11:16 Expanding the Boundaries of Quantum Leap01:12:36 The Desire for the Story to Continue01:13:49 Uncertainty of Renewal01:14:06 No Decision Made Yet01:15:14 The Complexity of Network Programming01:16:02 Networks' Catch-Up Game01:17:12 Looking Beyond Ratings01:18:
Head over to www.fateswidewheel.com and be sure to visit jjlendl.com/fwwshop to pick up the season 2 posters and much more!
Thank you, Patrons! Al’s Place Leap Fan Site, Bourbon and Boardgames, Carolyn, Cosplay Dad, Joanne Bartlett, Dana Bius, Rich Bourque, Kevin, Carol Davis, Deckslower, Dermot Devlin, Barry Donovan, Brian Dreadful, Troy Evers, Larry Ganni, Jason Geis, Sophie Gilbert, Christina Gist, James Gould, Kelly M, Michelle Hoffman, Amy Holtcamp, Laurie Johnson, Bess A Korey, Lady Eternal, Max the Mental Health Warrior from Madison Wisconsin, MercuryBeat, Oddly Specific with Audra, The Quantum Leap Podcast, Christopher Redmon, Adrian Sal, Karyn Saxon, Jerry Seward, Mike Stoufer, Heather Strbiak, Damon Sugameli, Larry Trujillo, Stuart Williams, Jill Wilson, Our Anonymous Patrons
Become a patron or donor yourself: Fate’s Wide Wheel on Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/fateswidewheel)
Feedback? Send us an email: fateswidewheelpodcast@gmail.com
Summary
In this conversation, Sam Fain and JJ Lindell discuss the two-episode season finale of Quantum Leap, 'As the World Burns' and 'Against Time.' They express their appreciation for the emotional core of the episodes and the strong performances by the actors. They highlight the spiritual themes and the connection between characters. They also discuss the creative and inventive direction of the episodes, considering the limitations of the production. Overall, they find the finale to be fantastic and a testament to the unique nature of Quantum Leap. The conversation methodically reviewed the episode and identified several principal themes. These themes include the powerful scenes between Hannah and Ben, the Shakespearean nature of Gideon's revenge, the importance of empathy and helping others, the presence of Easter eggs throughout the episode, the revelation of Beth's knowledge and role in the project, the development of Addison's agency and readiness to be a Leaper, and the intentional and purposeful storytelling throughout the season. The ending of the season was praised for its emotional impact and the clear intent behind the narrative. In this final part of the conversation, Sam and JJ discuss the potential for future seasons of the Quantum Leap revival. They express their excitement about the possibilities and the character-driven nature of the show. They also touch on the importance of consent and the need for character development in the potential romantic relationship between Ben and Addison. They emphasize the importance of supporting the show by streaming it on Peacock and encourage listeners to ignore clickbait articles and focus on the viewing numbers. They also mention upcoming interviews and future discussions about Star Wars.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Patreon Shoutouts01:12 The Finale and Listener Support04:47 Discussion of the Season Finale08:00 Review of "As the World Burns"13:58 Review of "Against Time"27:13 Discussion of the Scene between Ben and Jeffrey34:22 Discussion of the Emotional Core of the Episode36:26 Discussion of the Final Scene36:50 The Scene in Episode 212 and 21340:42 Gideon Ridge and the Revenge Tragedy44:15 The Lesson in Empathy46:30 Against Time and the Empathy Engine49:03 Easter Eggs51:39 The Reveal of Beth and Janice's Motivation55:22 Home is a Person58:09 The Ending and the Possibilities01:09:11 The Possibilities and Character Drama01:10:11 Challenges of Expressing Love in Different Leaps01:10:28 The Elephant in the Room: Consent and Comfort01:11:16 Expanding the Boundaries of Quantum Leap01:12:36 The Desire for the Story to Continue01:13:49 Uncertainty of Renewal01:14:06 No Decision Made Yet01:15:14 The Complexity of Network Programming01:16:02 Networks' Catch-Up Game01:17:12 Looking Beyond Ratings01:18:
1 hr 39 min