103 episodes
Babylon 5 For the First Time - Not a Star Trek Podcast Jeff Akin and Brent Allen
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4.7 • 121 Ratings
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Join two, veteran Star Trek podcasters, Brent Allen and Jeff Akin, on a spoiler-free, first-time journey through Babylon 5. Fresh eyes meet analytical insights as they explore meanings and messages in each episode. Relive your first-time experience with unfiltered reactions and thoughtful analysis.
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Day of the Dead
Two veteran Star Trek podcasters watch Babylon 5 for the first time. Brent Allen and Jeff Akin search for Star Trek like messages in this series, deciding if they should have watched it sooner.
Our education on the Alliance worlds continues! This week, the Brakiri. We see old friends again and learn more about Captain Lochley. Jeff and Brent discuss the role of comedy and entertainment in times of conflict because this is the one with Penn and Teller in it!
This show is produced in association with the Akin Collective, Mulberry Entertainment, and Framed Games. Find out how you can support the show and get great bonus content like access to notes, a Discord server, unedited reaction videos, and more: https://www.patreon.com/babylon5first
Special Thanks to all who support our show through Patreon, including:
Executive Producers:
Addryc
Andrew
Calinicus
ClubPro70
David
Fabio Kasecker
Ian Maurer
James Okeefe
Jeffrey Hayes
Magnus Hedqvist
Martin Svendsen
Mattie Garcia
Mr Krosis
Neil Moore
Peter Schuller
Rob Bent
Ron H
Samantha Pearce
Starfury 5470
Templar9999
TrekkieTreyTheTrekker
Terrafan
Thomas Monk
Todd "Canuck" Schmuck
Producers:
David Blau
Guy Kovel
John Koniges
kat
framed
Follow us on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/BabylonFirst
Website: https://www.babylon5first.com/
All rights belong to the Prime Time Entertainment Network, WBTV, and TNT. No copyright infringement intended.
Copyright Disclaimer, Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for 'fair use' for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use.
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Secrets of the Soul
Two veteran Star Trek podcasters watch Babylon 5 for the first time. Brent Allen and Jeff Akin search for Star Trek like messages in this series, deciding if they should have watched it sooner.
We learn about the Hyach and, apparently, Zack and Lyta haven't been a thing for awhile. Brent shares with Jeff his ASTOUNDING discovery about Zathras in this episode. We're pretty sure this will blow your mind!
This show is produced in association with the Akin Collective, Mulberry Entertainment, and Framed Games. Find out how you can support the show and get great bonus content like access to notes, a Discord server, unedited reaction videos, and more: https://www.patreon.com/babylon5first
Special Thanks to all who support our show through Patreon, including:
Executive Producers:
Andrew
Calinicus
Chris Aufenthie
ClubPro70
David
Fabio Kasecker
Ian Maurer
James Okeefe
Jeffrey Hayes
Magnus Hedqvist
Martin Svendsen
Mattie Garcia
Mr Krosis
Neil Moore
Peter Schuller
Rob Bent
Ron H
Samantha Pearce
Starfury 5470
Templar9999
TrekkieTreyTheTrekker
John Detweiler
Terrafan
Thomas Monk
Todd Schmuck
Producers:
David Blau
Guy Kovel
John Koniges
kat
framed
Follow us on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/BabylonFirst
Website: https://www.babylon5first.com/
0:03:32 Recap and discussion of the episode "Secrets of the Soul"
0:09:36 Introduction to the episode and the themes
0:12:54 The responsibility of future generations for the sins of their fathers
0:18:47 Observations on the Episode as a Whole
0:20:15 Byron and Lyta's Relationship
0:27:26 Byron's Manipulation and Lyta's History
0:31:21 Lyta's Vision and Vorlons Seeding of Telepaths
0:34:12 Byron's Accountability and Responsibility
0:40:02 Justice vs Vengeance and Acknowledging Privilege
0:49:28 Extending Grace and Acknowledging Effort in Allyship
0:52:25 The Importance of Building Coalitions and Coming Together
0:59:58 Metaphor of Tidal Pools and Galactic Community
1:04:08 Predictions for Day of the Dead
All rights belong to the Prime Time Entertainment Network, WBTV, and TNT. No copyright infringement intended.
Copyright Disclaimer, Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for 'fair use' for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use.
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Strange Relations
Two veteran Star Trek podcasters watch Babylon 5 for the first time. Brent Allen and Jeff Akin search for Star Trek like messages in this series, deciding if they should have watched it sooner.
This one has Byron stuff, Bester stuff, Londo and G'Kar stuff, Lochley stuff, Sheridan stuff, even some dockworker stuff. Even with all that, Jeff and Brent are working hard to figure out just what this one is about.
This show is produced in association with the Akin Collective, Mulberry Entertainment, and Framed Games. Find out how you can support the show and get great bonus content like access to notes, a Discord server, unedited reaction videos, and more: https://www.patreon.com/babylon5first
Executive Producers:
Andrew
Calinicus
Chris Aufenthie
ClubPro70
David
Fabio Kasecker
Ian Maurer
James Okeefe
Jeffrey Hayes
Magnus Hedqvist
Martin Svendsen
Mattie Garcia
Mr Krosis
Neil Moore
Peter Schuller
Rob Bent
Ron H
Samantha Pearce
Starfury 5470
Templar9999
TrekkieTreyTheTrekker
John Detweiler
Terrafan
Thomas Monk
Todd Schmuck
Producers:
David Blau
Guy Kovel
John Koniges
kat
framed
Follow us on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/BabylonFirst
Website: https://www.babylon5first.com/
All rights belong to the Prime Time Entertainment Network, WBTV, and TNT. No copyright infringement intended.
Copyright Disclaimer, Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for 'fair use' for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use.
Visit https://www.patreon.com/babylon5first to join the Babylon 5 For the First Time Patreon.
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Learning Curve
Two veteran Star Trek podcasters watch Babylon 5 for the first time. Brent Allen and Jeff Akin search for Star Trek like messages in this series, deciding if they should have watched it sooner.
We see Anla'shok University and see two students put to Mora'dum - TERROR. This one gets pretty intense. Jeff and Brent have very different takes on it.
This show is produced in association with the Akin Collective, Mulberry Entertainment, and Framed Games. Find out how you can support the show and get great bonus content like access to notes, a Discord server, unedited reaction videos, and more: https://www.patreon.com/babylon5first
Executive Producers:
Andrew
Calinicus
Chris Aufenthie
ClubPro70
David
Fabio Kasecker
Ian Maurer
James Okeefe
Jeffrey Hayes
Magnus Hedqvist
Martin Svendsen
Mattie Garcia
Mr Krosis
Neil Moore
Peter Schuller
Rob Bent
Ron H
Samantha Pearce
Starfury 5470
Templar9999
TrekkieTreyTheTrekker
John Detweiler
Terrafan
Thomas Monk
Todd Schmuck
Producers:
David Blau
Guy Kovel
John Koniges
kat
framed
Follow us on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/BabylonFirst
Website: https://www.babylon5first.com/
All rights belong to the Prime Time Entertainment Network, WBTV, and TNT. No copyright infringement intended.
Copyright Disclaimer, Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for 'fair use' for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use.
Visit https://www.patreon.com/babylon5first to join the Babylon 5 For the First Time Patreon.
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A View From the Gallery
Two veteran Star Trek podcasters watch Babylon 5 for the first time. Brent Allen and Jeff Akin search for Star Trek like messages in this series, deciding if they should have watched it sooner.
Have you ever wondered what spoo tastes like? Bo and Mack wonder, and we get to join them in that curiosity in real time! Jeff and Brent discuss the finer points of Centauri delicacies as they continue to wonder what Lochley's role was in the Earth Civil War.
This show is produced in association with the Akin Collective, Mulberry Entertainment, and Framed Games. Find out how you can support the show and get great bonus content like access to notes, a Discord server, unedited reaction videos, and more: https://www.patreon.com/babylon5first
Executive Producers:
Andrew
Calinicus
ClubPro70
David
Fabio Kasecker
Ian Maurer
James Okeefe
Jeffrey Hayes
Magnus Hedqvist
Martin Svendsen
Mattie Garcia
Mr Krosis
Neil Moore
Peter Schuller
Rob Bent
Ron H
Samantha Pearce
Starfury 5470
Templar9999
TrekkieTreyTheTrekker
John Detweiler
Terrafan
Thomas Monk
Todd "Canuck" Schmuck
Producers:
David Blau
Guy Kovel
John Koniges
kat
framed
Follow us on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/BabylonFirst
Website: https://www.babylon5first.com/
All rights belong to the Prime Time Entertainment Network, WBTV, and TNT. No copyright infringement intended.
Copyright Disclaimer, Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for 'fair use' for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use.
Visit https://www.patreon.com/babylon5first to join the Babylon 5 For the First Time Patreon.
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The Paragon of Animals
Two veteran Star Trek podcasters watch Babylon 5 for the first time. Brent Allen and Jeff Akin search for Star Trek like messages in this series, deciding if they should have watched it sooner.
The Drazi are playing dirty! How will the Interstellar Alliance get passed this? Jeff and Brent debate who truly is the paragon of animals.
This show is produced in association with the Akin Collective, Mulberry Entertainment, and Framed Games. Find out how you can support the show and get great bonus content like access to notes, a Discord server, unedited reaction videos, and more: https://www.patreon.com/babylon5first
Executive Producers:
Andrew
Calinicus
ClubPro70
David
Fabio Kasecker
Ian Maurer
James Okeefe
Jeffrey Hayes
Magnus Hedqvist
Martin Svendsen
Mattie Garcia
Mr Krosis
Neil Moore
Peter Schuller
Rob Bent
Ron H
Samantha Pearce
Starfury 5470
Templar9999
TrekkieTreyTheTrekker
John Detweiler
Terrafan
Thomas Monk
Todd "Canuck" Schmuck
Producers:
David Blau
Guy Kovel
John Koniges
kat
framed
Follow us on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/BabylonFirst
Website: https://www.babylon5first.com/
All rights belong to the Prime Time Entertainment Network, WBTV, and TNT. No copyright infringement intended.
Copyright Disclaimer, Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for 'fair use' for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use.
Visit https://www.patreon.com/babylon5first to join the Babylon 5 For the First Time Patreon.
Support the show
Customer Reviews
A great pod for Babylon Beginners
I found this podcast after watching The Gathering pilot movie and immediately enjoyed the chemistry between the co-hosts. You can tell they’re genuine friends and the experiences of their lives seeps through into the podcast as well. It’s nice to have some wise, seasoned people for such a complex, intuitive show like Babylon 5. What initially turned me on to the podcast was that they were watching it for the first time so I knew there wouldn’t be spoilers for future episodes and story arcs. They do a great job all around and the episodes of the podcast get better as the episodes of the show get better. This pod will always have a special place in my heart in the future when I know I’ll be listening to the other Babylon 5 podcasts out there after I finish the show as I know I’ll probably rewatch Babylon 5 again and again. (It’s just one of those shows.) Thanks Jeff and Brent! I hope you guys do more than just Babylon 5 later. I’ve never seen DS9 so I’d like an episode by episode podcast of that with the two of you if that’s ever something you’d be interested in doing.
And The Rick Cried Out…
I currently listen to 5 Babylon 5 podcasts, and as such have changed up my style for posting ratings and reviews. Given that many of the podcasts rate each episode of B5 on a variety of scales, I thought it might be fun to use the iTunes rating system to rate my enjoyment of each podcast on my list This allows a floating scale week to week, sort of a competition between pods to determine which crew of hosts entertains me best.
This week, BABYLON 5 FOR THE FIRST TIME— NOT A STAR TREK PODCAST earns a 4-STAR RATING for the degree to which I was entertained while listening to your podcast. Even into season 5, Brett and Jeff are excellent co-hosts!!
There's Nothing Like the First Time
I came across this incredible podcast on YouTube, and I'm so glad I did. As someone who watched Babylon 5 way back when it first aired, I'm seperated from my first watching experience by decades. Listening to Brent and Jeff go through the series for the first time, hearing their thoughts, comments, guesses, and predictions has been such wonderful nostalgia.
Brent & Jeff: "Is this the episode where a disease breaks out on the station?" Me: "No, we'll get there."
Brent & Jeff when we get there: "OH MY GOD!!!" Me: "Yup. Definitely *not* Star Trek."
Thanks for letting me com along for your First Time, guys.
P.S. Watch the YouTube version, if you can. It's even more fun than the audio version!
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