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Jenny and Jen, longtime fans of BABYLON FIVE, lead first-time watchers Ali and Gus on a journey through J. Michael Straczynski's 23rd Century Saga

  1. HACE 4 D

    S2E17 "Knives"

    (00:00:00) Zocalo (00:43:11) Grey Council Centauri honor, political consequences, and one very inconvenient trauma ghost - this week on Babble On, Jenny, Jenn, Ali, and Gus break down Babylon 5 Season 2, Episode 17, “Knives.” What looks like a contained character episode quickly reveals deeper themes about loyalty, identity, and the cost of power. The crew dives into Londo’s complicated choices, Sheridan’s psychological subplot, and the structural storytelling at play in Season 2. Jenn brings the industry perspective on episodic vs serialized TV, Gus and Ali react to the emotional fallout, and everyone debates the infamous episode order conversation. Also discussed: Centauri politics, narrative setup vs payoff, and why some episodes quietly lay pipe for what’s coming next.  🔗 Watch the reaction to this episode here. ✨ Support us on Patreon for early access and full-length reactions: 👉 http://www.patreon.com/babbleonpod

    52 min

  2. 3 MAR

    S2E16 "In the Shadow of Z'HaDum"

    (00:00:00) Zocalo (01:10:45) Grey Council Shadows, secrets, and suspicious diplomacy - this week on Babble On, Jenny, Jenn, Ali, and Gus dive into Babylon 5 Season 2 Episode 16, "In the Shadow of Z'Ha'Dum." As Morden resurfaces and the Shadow War edges closer to the spotlight, the crew breaks down the episode’s major lore drops and rising political tension. Jenn digs into the structure behind the escalating arc storytelling, Ali theorizes aggressively, Gus reacts to the character stakes, and Jenny tries not to spoil everything. 🔗 Watch the video version of this discussion here. ✨ Support us on Patreon for early access and full-length reactions: 👉 http://www.patreon.com/babbleonpod

    1 h 29 min

  3. 24 FEB

    S2E15 - "And Now For A Word"

    (00:00:00) Zocalo (00:55:19) Grey Council ISN has arrived on the station, and the "truth" is looking a little bit like a hatchet job – this week on Babble On, Jenny, Jenn, Ali, and Gus dive into Babylon 5 Season 2, Episode 15, “And Now For a Word”. The crew breaks down the groundbreaking documentary-style episode that gave us our first look at the station from the outside. We discuss the terrifyingly relevant world of interstellar propaganda, the horrifying "subliminal" Psi Corps commercials, and the deep dive into Jungian psychology that had Gus and Ali questioning the very nature of humanity. With three industry pros at the table, we analyze the "60 Minutes" aesthetic, the use of early drone-camera tech, and why Sheridan’s final monologue left the entire team in tears.+4 🔗 Watch the reaction to this episode here ✨ Support us on Patreon for early access and full-length reactions: 👉 http://www.patreon.com/babbleonpod

    1 h 32 min

  4. 17 FEB

    S2E14 "There All the Honor Lies"

    (00:00:00) Zocalo (00:56:29) Grey Council Industry secrets, "Deep Space" shade, and the return of Peter David—this week on Babble On, Jenny, Jenn, Ali, and Gus dive into Babylon 5 Season 2, Episode 14, “There All the Honor Lies.” In this episode, we explore the "Pink Elephant" writing trick and the hilariously pointed dig at a certain other deep space franchise. The crew debates if Sheridan's "Black Star" tactics constitute a war crime , while Londo faces the ultimate indignity: a lack of "attributes" on his official merchandise. We also share a touching look at the history of the actor behind Zach Allen and why he’s becoming the heart of the station. 🔗 Watch the reaction to this episode here ✨ Support us on Patreon for early access and full-length reactions: 👉 http://www.patreon.com/babbleonpod

    1 h 13 min

  5. 10 FEB

    S2E13 "Hunter Prey"

    (00:00:00) Zocalo (00:55:25) Grey Council Psychology, 90s noir vibes, and a space station manhunt for a "Space Snowden" - this week on Babble On, Jenny, Jenn, Ali, and Gus discuss Babylon 5 Season 2, Episode 13, "Hunter, Prey". It’s a race against EarthForce to find a fugitive doctor, but between Kosh’s singing ship and a "creepy" lesson in Vorlon philosophy, things get weirdly existential. Ali and Gus dive into a deep-dive theory on Jungian psychology and the "hedonic treadmill" of desire , Jenny shares a legendary (and unrelated) middle school story , and the crew highlights the "inside baseball" of 90s sci-fi props and production quirks. Also: Kosh lore, the return of the "Trash Jim" presidency, and why everyone on the station seems to be a Jeffling. 🔗 Watch the reaction here.  ✨ Support us on Patreon for early access and full-length reactions: 👉 http://www.patreon.com/babbleonpod

    1 h 15 min

  6. 3 FEB

    S2E12 "Acts of Sacrifice"

    (00:00:00) Zocalo (00:49:57) Grey Council Delenn gets kicked out of the Grey Council, Londo spirals deeper into war criminal territory, and Ivanova engages in the most uncomfortable diplomatic mission in Babylon 5 history - this week on Babble On, Jenny, Jenn, Ali, and Gus discuss one of the most tonally whiplash episodes of the series. The crew dissects the episode's jarring duality: 90% is devastatingly poignant (Delenn reclaiming her authority through violence, the ethics of using civilians as shields, Londo's tragic refusal to make better choices), while 10% is... that  scene. JMS's writing choices get scrutinized, Claudia Christian's commitment to the bit gets praised, and the cast debates whether you can separate a character's likability from their war crimes. 🔗 Watch the reaction here. ✨ Support us on Patreon for early access and full-length reactions: 👉 http://www.patreon.com/babbleonpod

    1 h 8 min

  7. 27 ENE

    S2E11 "All Alone In the Night"

    (00:00:00) Zocalo (01:03:22) Grey Council Prophetic dreams, biblical symbolism, and Warren Kefrer's continued absence – this week on Babble On, Jenny, Jenn, Ali, and Gus dive into Babylon 5 Season 2, Episode 11, "All Alone in the Night." The crew breaks down Sheridan's bizarre grey alien abduction, Delenn getting kicked off the Grey Council, and the conspiracy reveal that changes everything. Ali goes full research mode on raven and dove symbolism, Jungian shadow selves, and biblical references to Elijah and the Hand of God. We decode "the man in between," discuss Ivanova's telepath moment, and celebrate the formation of the resistance against President Clark – all while questioning why this episode's structure feels so weird despite its incredible foreshadowing. 🔗 Watch the reaction to this episode here ✨ Support us on Patreon for early access and full-length reactions: 👉 http://www.patreon.com/babbleonpod

    1 h 27 min

  8. 20 ENE

    S2E10 "Gropos"

    (00:00:00) Zocalo (00:40:25) Grey Council War comes to Babylon 5 this week as Jenny, Jenn, Ali, and Gus dive into Season 2, Episode 10, “Gropos.” What starts as a familiar ground-pounder story quickly turns into one of the show’s most devastating episodes. The crew breaks down how Gropos uses classic war tropes to lull the audience into a false sense of security, why the guest characters work so well so fast, and how JMS makes the cost of war feel painfully real. With three industry pros at the table, we dig into performance choices, structure, and why this episode hits harder than anyone expects. 🔗 Watch the reaction to this episode here ✨ Support us on Patreon for early access and full-length reactions: 👉 http://www.patreon.com/babbleonpod

    1 h 5 min
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Información

Jenny and Jen, longtime fans of BABYLON FIVE, lead first-time watchers Ali and Gus on a journey through J. Michael Straczynski's 23rd Century Saga

Ficha técnica

  • Creado por
    The Babble On Four
  • Años en activo
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodios
    40
  • Clasificación
    Explícito
  • Derechos de autor
    © Copyright Ali and Gus
  • Sitio web del podcast
    Babble On

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