FED*CON Bonn, Maritim Hotel / Germany / 26.-28. May 2023 - STARGATE REUNION: SG1: Amanda Tapping - Richard Dean Anderson - Michael Shanks - Teryl Rothery - Tony Amendola - Ben Browder - Marina Sirtis - Patrick Currie - Anna Louise Plowman - Simone Bailly / SGA: Joe Flannigan - Connor Trinneer - John de Lancie / SGU: Alaina Huffman

Amanda Tapping at Suanne Braun's "Hathor Hosts"

Suanne Braun, who is best known to all Stargate fans as "Hathor", came up with the idea of interviewing her Stargate colleagues via a live link in 2020. The result was "Hathor Hosts", an entertaining talk show that is broadcast on YouTube. Of course, the whole thing also had its teething problems. Hathor Host started on Instagram and Amanda Tapping was the second "guinea pig" after Kate Hewlett.

Before the interview took place, Amanda had to connect with Suanne. This short video shows that this was not without problems, even for "Sam Carter". Every second of it is worth watching!

Duration of the video: 00:04:46 / size: 74 Mb

Of course, I don't want to withhold the entire interview from April 14, 2020 from you. Again, Amanda proves her talent as a "general goofball" [her own words!]
Duration of the video: 00:56:03 / size: 153 Mb

After Suanne Braun interviewed Amanda Tapping in her talk series, I asked Suanne if she could imagine being interviewed by Amanda in order to show her fans the other side of her. This is how this conversation developed on Twitter:

 This video from October 3rd, 2020 shows what finally they came up with. This is the recording of the Zoom Live Feed, which was streamed via YouTube, in which Amanda Tapping as host talks to Suanne Braun about all kinds of topics. Serious topics alternate with easy ones, and laughter is definitely guaranteed. Suanne is eclectic, singing and entertaining, and Amanda lets her comedic talent run wild. Certainly the highlight at Hathor Hosts

Duration of the video: 01:47:44 / size: 229 Mb

"I'm so grateful to know you and to call you my friend. You are in a class of your own and truly are one of the greats. A brilliant actress, an unassuming TALENTED artist. A leading lady who inspires everyone around her and who is so passionate about the sisterhood and supporting her colleagues and people. You are quite simply the real deal. One star!!"

Suanne Braun
Suanne Braun
Actress (Hathor, SG 1)

"Amanda; the myth created for Doris Day is Amanda. She's warm, the camera loves her, and she can take a scene that really should never be released and make it sound like a diamond!"

Don S. Davis
Don S. Davis
Actor (General George Hammond, SG 1)

"...I don't have any particular stories. She's just always...she has this ability to deal with people...she's just amazing! She has a strength and a personable quality that comes with that kind of light. I can't get over her and so happy to see her direct. I think we need more women like Amanda directing. Because they understand, they've been there, because they know more than anyone else!"

David Hewlett
David Hewlett
Actor (Dr. Rodney McKay, SG Atlantis)

"I'm a fan of Amanda Tapping. In fact, I'm a HUGE fan of Amanda Tapping. And I'm not the only one. No, I'm not talking about all those Samantha Carter followers out there. I'm talking about pretty much everyone who's had the pleasure of working with Amanda over the years. She is immensely talented, always professional and just plain adorable.”

Joseph Mallozzi
Joseph Mallozzi
Writer, (Stargate)

"Amanda is a really great actress and she brings that to every scene she's in!"

Brad Wright
Brad Wright
Writer, Producer (Stargate)

"Amanda is so supportive and so warm. She is such a positive influence on the set. She knows everyone's name. Always prepared. Always supportive. Always helping. Always giving... She's a great actress and a great person."

Carmen Argenziano
Carmen Argenziano
Actor (General Jacob Carter, SG1)