n this episode, Sam welcomes Caitlin Bassett back to the show to discuss season 2's final five episodes - as well as the season on the whole and Addison's arc. 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! Lady Eternal, Larry, Chris, Audra, Christophe…

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, La…

Pamela Romanowsky discusses her experience directing episodes of Quantum Leap, including "As the World Burns", "Leap. Die. Repeat", and "Secret History". 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, C…

In this episode, Sam Fain interviews Raymond Lee, who plays Ben Song on the show. 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, Ca…

In this episode, Sam Fain reviews the two-part finale event for Quantum Leap season two, titled "As the World Burns" and "Against Time." 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 D…

In this episode, Sam Fain interviews Deborah Pratt, co-creator and director of Quantum Leap, about the latest episode 'The Outsider.' Deborah shares her experiences directing the episode and discusses the character development and story arcs. Head over to www.fateswidewheel.com! and be sure to visit jjlendl.com/fwwshop to pick up the "The Outsider"…

In this episode review, Sam Fain discusses the 11th episode of season two of the Quantum Leap Revival, titled 'The Outsider.' Head over to www.fateswidewheel.com! and be sure to visit jjlendl.com/fwwshop to pick up the "The Outsider" poster and much more! Thank you, Patrons! Al’s Place Leap Fan Site, Bourbon and Boardgames, Carolyn, Cosplay Dad, Jo…

In this episode, Nadine Ellis, who plays Connie Davis on Quantum Leap, discusses her experience as a guest star on the show. Head over to www.fateswidewheel.com! and be sure to visit jjlendl.com/fwwshop to pick up the "The Family Treasure" poster and much more! Thank you, Patrons! Al’s Place Leap Fan Site, Bourbon and Boardgames, Carolyn, Cosplay D…

Summary In this episode, Sam Fain discusses the Quantum Leap episode 'The Family Treasure' and highlights its importance and impact. They delve into the sibling dynamic, the emotional climax, and the power of family and home. They also explore Addison's realization and the ethical questions raised by Ben's decision to send a letter to the future. I…

In this episode, Sam welcomes writer/producer/director/actor Shakina back to the show to discuss "The Family Treasure" (210). Head over to www.fateswidewheel.com and be sure to visit jjlendl.com/fwwshop to pick up the "Off the Cuff" poster and much more! Thank you, Patrons! Al’s Place Leap Fan Site, Bourbon and Boardgames, Carolyn, Cosplay Dad, Joa…

In this interview, Alex Berger discusses the process of transitioning from season one to season two of Quantum Leap after a strike, the fan reaction and influence on the show, the development of the episode 'Off the Cuff' and its tone, the exploration of love and relationships between characters, and the emotional stakes and choices faced by the ch…

In this episode, Sam and JJ discuss Off the Cuff, episode 9 of season 2 of the Quantum Leap revival series. Head over to www.fateswidehweel.com! and be sure to visit jjlendl.com/fwwshop to pick up the "Off the Cuff" poster and much more! Thank you, Patrons! Al’s Place Leap Fan Site, Bourbon and Boardgames, Carolyn, Cosplay Dad, Joanne Bartlett, Dan…

Help to support Matt's family during this time if you're able - https://www.gofundme.com/f/8fxpz9-matt-dale This episode is dedicated to the memory of Matt Dale. I wasn't sure about doing this one, but as you'll hear at the beginning, Georgina thought it a lovely way to pay tribute to Matt by doing and talking about something he loved - indeed, som…

In this episode, Sam and J.J. discuss their excitement for discussing the Twilight Zone and share their thoughts on the mid-season of Quantum Leap Season 2. They highlight the show's character development and changing dynamics. They also discuss the challenges of balancing mythology episodes and filler episodes, drawing comparisons to The X-Files. …

Back with a holiday update, some introspection, and a midseason overview for season 2 of "Quantum Leap"! Head over to www.fateswidehweel.com! and be sure to visit jjlendl.com/fwwshop to pick up the "Nomad" poster and much more! Watch Quantum Leap every Wednesday on NBC at 8/7 central or streaming on Peacock the following day! Thank you, Patrons! Al…

Eliza Taylor discusses her experience filming the Quantum Leap episode 'Nomad' and the challenges and joys of being an actor. They talk about the love and support from the fan base, the excitement of filming in Egypt, and the camaraderie on set. Eliza also shares insights into the relationship between Hannah and Ben, the importance of appreciating …

Dean Georgaris (EP/Showrunner/Writer) joins FWW again to discuss the latest episode he's penned, "Nomad". Drew Lindo is along for the ride, too, brining excellent insights into the episode and season 2 thus far. You won't want to miss this wide-ranging conversation that spends extra time on the relationship between Ben & Hannah. Head over to www.fa…

When Ben leaps as far as Egypt into an undercover CIA agent caught in a dangerous game of international espionage, he must move quickly to save a woman's life. Head over to www.fateswidehweel.com! and be sure to visit www.jjlendl.com/fwwshop to pick up the "Nomad" poster and much more! Watch Quantum Leap every Wednesday on NBC at 8/7 central or str…

“A KIND OF MAGIC” (Wednesday, Dec. 6 at 8 p.m. ET/PT) Ben leaps back to 1692 – the farthest he’s ever been – where he finds himself on trial for practicing witchcraft. With limited records online, the team must race to save him before he’s put to death. In this episode, Sam Fain discusses episode 207 of Quantum Leap, 'A Kind of Magic.' They express…

Playing a little catchup since the last episode - I'm chatting about about filming resuming on season 2 of #quantumleap, what we might expect from the final 5, some brief non-spoiler thoughts on 207 & 208, and some tangents to #Sandman and #BruceLee. Plus, some thoughts on the holiday season and how we can all use a little extra grace and compassio…

You will not want to miss this one. Caitlin Bassett (Addison) returns to the show for another fun, informative, and surprisingly moving conversation. Hear her thoughts on season 2 so far, the anticipation over the return to work post-strike, and answers to listener-submitted questions! Head over to www.fateswidehweel.com! Watch Quantum Leap every W…

It's a supershow about a super show! Eliza Taylor (Hannah Carson), Drew Lindo (EP/Writer), and Dean Georgaris (EP/Writer/Co-Showrunner) join the show for an amazing in-depth interview and Eliza's first QL-related! You will not want to miss this one. Head over to www.fateswidehweel.com! Watch Quantum Leap every Wednesday on NBC at 8/7 central or str…

At Princeton University in 1955, Ben must find a formula hidden by Albert Einstein that holds the key to nuclear energy before the Nazis get it; he's surprised to run into a familiar face on campus. Hear all my thoughts on this fantastic episode - one of the absolute best yet - of Quantum Leap! Don't forget to like and subscribe! Head over to www.f…

Deborah Pratt returns to Fate's Wide Wheel to discuss the ongoing kickstarter for her Warrior One graphic novel set in the world of her Vision Quest novels. In addition to more behind the scenes details about the creation of the graphic novel, Deborah also shares some great tidbits about her daughter, Troian Bellisario's (Pretty Little Liars, Quant…

Ben lands in the body of an 18-year-old working for his father's shoe store in Koreatown in Los Angeles at the start of the explosive 1992 riots; facing an emotional connection in the riots to his past, Magic joins Ben on the leap. History, heart, hope, and humor! This one has it all. We dive right in with some historical context for the episode an…

Ben leaps into the body of an ambitious Hollywood assistant whose famous client, Neal Russell, is in danger. As Ben realizes that Neal’s circumstances may shed light on his own, his working relationship with Addison reaches an inflection point. Find out why I think this is one of the best of the best for "Quantum Leap" and what I think it might mea…

Closure Encounters - Now a government agent, Ben investigates unexplained extraterrestrial activity. After a mysterious incident in New Mexico, two young girls’ lives are on the line. Ben meets Hannah Carson (Eliza Taylor joining the cast), who may be more than she appears. Watch Quantum Leap every Wednesday on NBC at 8/7 central or streaming on Pe…

Ben & Teller - A new leap. Ben takes on the role of a bank teller in the wrong place at the wrong time during a dangerous armed robbery. In the present Addison, Magic, Ian and Jenn come to terms with a shocking discovery. The Quantum Leap team adds a new member. Punny title aside, what does "Ben & Teller" hold for viewers? Find out as Sam gives the…

It's here! The season premiere of Quantum Leap is in the books and I've got some thoughts and lots of feelings! "This Took Too Long" - Ben, while he does have his memories back, does not return home. His next leap takes him somewhere on a plane over Russia in 1978. Tune in for all the big moments, the character beats, thoughts on the script and dir…

I've got the hot off the presses second edition of Matt Dale's "Beyond the Mirror Image - The Observer's Guide to Quantum Leap" in hand - and still in the mailer! It's time to crack that open and take a look at the abundance of goodness within its pages. Plus, discussion on the recently resolved WGA strike and what it means for the second season of…

The season two trailer has dropped and I've got some thoughts on all the new footage we saw. Plus, stick around for the full episode as I preview the first three episodes of the season in spoiler-free fashion. All that, and much more! Thank you, Patrons! Al’s Place Leap Fan Site, Bourbon and Boardgames, Carolyn, Cosplay Dad, Joanne Bartlett, Dana B…

Matt Dale (Co-Host - Quantum Leap Podcast and Author of Beyond the Mirror Image: The Observer's Guide to Quantum Leap) returns to cover a multitude of subjects including the latest on BtMI Vol 1, what's next for Vol 3, and an overview of Babylon 5: The Road Home animated film. All that and much more! Find Matt over at forevertv.co.uk Thank you, Pat…

Artist J.J. Lendl is back on the show and I could not be happier to have him! We talk about the strikes, physical media, streaming services, art & creativity, and, of course, geek out over our favorite shows - Quantum Leap, Star Trek, and Doctor Who. Plus, J.J. is running a limited time special on his Star Trek: Strange New Worlds prints! Head over…

Back with some more thoughts on the strikes and what created the situation we have now. Sam attempts to synthesize information he's pieced together over the past couple of weeks in his usual freewheeling nature in order to give listeners a more nuanced look at the streaming wars, artistic freedom, and labor disputes. Plus some updates on the direct…

Sam is back with an update on the production and promotion of season 2. Plus, an honest review of the season 1 blu-ray and an overview of Matt Dale's new book "Beyond the Mirror Image Volume Two: The Revival". All this and more! Thank you, Patrons! Al’s Place Leap Fan Site, Bourbon and Boardgames, Carolyn, Cosplay Dad, Joanne Bartlett, Dana Bius, R…

Friend of the pod, Matt Dale, to returns to chat about his update release of Beyond the Mirror Image, Vol. 1: The Original Series and Beyond the Mirror Image, Vol 2: The Revival. We also talk about the timey-wimeyness of the new series' season 1 finale, Judgment Day, and hopes for season 2. Vol. 2: The Revival is now available for purchase at https…

Sam here with an update on season 2 in light of the WGA Strike and some comments on the upcoming physical media release of season 1. We have updated merch, including tees, mugs, stickers and more: Fate’s Wide Wheel TeePublic Store Thank you, Patrons! Bold Denotes new Patron: Al’s Place Leap Fan Site, Bourbon and Boardgames, Carolyn, Cosplay Dad, Jo…

Sam flies solo this week to bring you the audio version of our interview with editor Piper Kroeze. Piper edited six episodes of Quantum Leap's first season - "Somebody Up There Likes Ben", "What a Disaster", "Fellow Travelers", "Let Them Play", "Ben Song For the Defense", and the season finale, "Judgement Day". We chat about her work on each episod…

Leapers, Fellow Travelers, this episode was not the plan. But it felt like something worth sharing. Grief and mourning take many forms, but community is a necessary part of it all. I'm lucky to have found a community in you, listeners. Much love to you all. -SamFate's Wide Wheel: A Quantum Leap Podcast

We discuss the Season 1 finale with special guest, Laurent Milberger of FYI: The Murphy Brown Podcast. Plot: Ben's next leap takes him closer to home than he ever expected; the team faces the ultimate showdown with Leaper X as they battle for the future of the Quantum Leap project and their lives. We have updated merch, including tees, mugs, sticke…

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We're doing it live! Without time to prep an episode ahead of time, we decided to record our immediate thoughts on "Ben Interrupted" in front of our live zoom audience, and our party was promptly crashed by EP Dean Georgaris, actor Caitlin Bassett, writer Annelise Kollevoll Medina, and EP Drew Lindo! We are so grateful to have them join us on a fun…

We are excited to bring you our discussion of this week’s episode, Ben Song For the Defense, plus interviews with episode writer, Romy Loor, and cast member, Nanrisa Lee(@chickeedeewilliams on IG)! We have updated merch, including tees, mugs, stickers and more: Fate’s Wide Wheel TeePublic Store Thank you, Patrons! Al’s Place Leap Fan Site, Bourbon …

YOUTUBE LINK Synopsis: When Ben leaps onto a naval battleship during war games in 1989, he must not only navigate a dangerous rescue mission but also contend with his commanding officer, XO Alexander Augustine, otherwise known as Addison’s father. After our discussion of the episode, we're excited to share our wide-ranging interview with Caitlin Ba…

Note: The interview portion with Deborah Pratt begins at 01:54:16. Thanks for listening! Synopsis: When Ben leaps into an Indian family to try to prevent their beloved family restaurant from burning down, he finds an emotional connection with their matriarch through memories of his own; Magic and Jenn share a surprising revelation with Ian. Sometim…

We’re excited to bring you a our wide-ranging conversation with Deborah Pratt. Deborah M. Pratt (@DM_Pratt on Twitter and @DeborahMPratt on Instagram) is an American director, writer, television executive producer and actress. She was executive producer of “The Net” for USA network, co-executive producer and head writer on iconic NBC series the “Qu…

Synopsis: Ben finds himself in 2012 in the midst of the Mendéz family as they help their transgender daughter, Gia, who dreams of playing on her high school basketball team. Magic and Jenn discover another piece of the puzzle of why Ben leapt in the first place. We are excited to be joined by episode writer, actor and director, Shakina, for the dis…

We're here this week to talk about Episode 11, Leap. Die. Repeat. Synopsis: When Ben leaps into one of five people in an elevator at a 1962 nuclear reactor, he must figure which one triggers a bomb that kills them all. Each time the bomb goes off, he leaps into another one of them an hour earlier and the scene resets on a loop. Sam and Dennis are j…

This week, we’re excited to interview artist, J.J. Lendl. J.J. (@jjlendl on Twitter and IG and jjlendl.com on the web) J.J. Lendl is a designer, illustrator, educator and storyteller originally from Pittsburgh, PA. Over the last decade since he started his studio, he has specialized in commercial artwork of all types including product design, edito…

We're excited to bring you our conversation with Quantum Leap producers and writers, Benjamin Raab and Deric A. Hughes. Benjamin and Deric have been a writing team for over 20 years. Their credits include Warehouse 13, Scream (TV series), The Flash, and Arrow. They are writers behind Salvation or Bust and Paging Dr. Song. We chat about their "meet …