Babylon 5 For the First Time - Not a Star Trek Podcast
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.
Episodes
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.
Lennier is back, but we're going to keep that a secret from Sheridan. Jeff and Brent work hard to decode the wisdom G'Kar drops at Narn church.
This show is produced in association with the Akin Collective, Mulbe...
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.
It's a day in the life of Alfred Bester, but you can call him Al. Jeff and Brent speculate on how Bester will lead Psi Corp through the Telepath War.
This show is produced in association with the Akin Collective, Mulbe...
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.
G'Kar is a holy figure and, apparently, a best selling author. Jeff and Brent wonder what it feels like to punch a Drazi as they marvel over the score.
This show is produced in association with the Akin Collective, Mu...
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.
Remember Byron. And stay away from Afterburner Whiskey.
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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.
It certainly is a tragedy! We are absolutely blown away as SPOILER is back!! Left for dead, they are back!! Jeff and Brent try to decide if this episode has the most powerful scene in all of Babylon 5.
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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.
More of our buddy, Byron. In addition to being a powerful telepath, he's also incredible at stringing together logic statements. Now, wether or not they make any sense...you'll need to listen in to get our thoughts there. ...
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 ...
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!
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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.
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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 Collecti...
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 ...
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 Entertainm...
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.
Londo apologizes! Could this possibly be the redemption of Londo Mollari? Jeff and Brent talk about when this episode should have happened.
This show is produced in association with the Akin Collective, Mulberry Entertainm...
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.
What do you get when you mix Survivors, Points of Departure, The Coming of Shadows and Convictions? You get No Compromises. Jeff and Brent have very different thoughts on the new Captain Lochley.
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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 have reached the end of season 4 and are taking a moment to reflect on everything that has happened. Jeff and Brent review the definitive Season 4 rankings, share their favorite moments and are doing an awesome giveaway!
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.
What did we just finish watching? So many questions! Jeff and Brent applaud Babylon 5 for creating a clip show full of things that haven't even happened yet.
This show is produced in association with the Akin Collecti...
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.
President John J. Sheridan! Has a nice ring to it. Sheridan becomes the first president of the newly formed Interstellar Alliance. Jeff and Brent wonder if this is how Babylon 5 was meant to end.
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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.
Mars is liberated and Earth is free from the tyranny of President Clark! Jeff and Brent debate if the ends justify the means and if the needs of the many do indeed outweigh the needs of the few.
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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.
Sheridan is free but he can't remember why he wanted to kick Garibaldi's butt. Jeff and Brent threaten to get really upset if anything bad happens to Ivanova!
This show is produced in association with the Akin Col...
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.
Sheridan is being interrogated by the Earth Alliance. Jeff and Brent try to decide if this is the greatest interrogation episode of all time, or the best Babylon 5 episode to date.
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