Babylon 5 For the First Time - Not a Star Trek Podcast

By: Jeff Akin and Brent Allen
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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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  • Appearances and Other Deceits

    Appearances and Other Deceits
    Sep 30 2024

    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.

    Jeff and Brent are both excited about this visit from our friendly Nightwatch recruiter! In this episode we see what JMS does with a paint-by-numbers story idea.

    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

    Andrew Black

    Becky Sparks

    Calinicus

    ClubPro70

    Colin 3of5

    Colin Blair

    Demi-DW

    Fabio Kasecker

    FellKnight

    Frankie

    Gregory Christ

    Ian Maurer

    Jack Kitchen

    Jeffrey Hayes

    Joel Townsend

    Joey Pomeroy

    kat

    Katerina Kalinevich

    Kenny A Karyadi

    Martin Svendsen

    Matt Ion

    Mattie Garcia

    Mr Krosis

    Neil Moore

    Nia is framed

    Peter Schuller

    Rob Bent

    Ron H

    Snatcher42

    Starfury 5470

    Stuart98

    Suzanne Egg

    TrekkieTreyTheTrekker

    Terrafan

    Todd "Canuck" Schmuck


    Producers:

    David Blau

    Guy Kovel

    John Koniges


    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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    1 hr and 6 mins
  • The Long Road

    The Long Road
    Sep 23 2024

    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.

    Jeff and Brent want the technomage series! Is this 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:
    Andrew
    Andrew Black
    Becky Sparks
    Calinicus
    ClubPro70
    Colin 3of5
    Colin Blair
    Demi-DW
    Fabio Kasecker
    FellKnight
    Frankie
    Gregory Christ
    Ian Maurer
    Jack Kitchen
    Jeffrey Hayes
    Joel Townsend
    Joey Pomeroy
    kat
    Katerina Kalinevich
    Kenny A Karyadi
    Martin Svendsen
    Matt Ion
    Mattie Garcia
    Mr Krosis
    Neil Moore
    Nia is framed
    Peter Schuller
    Rob Bent
    Ron H
    Snatcher42
    Starfury 5470
    Stuart98
    Suzanne Egg
    TrekkieTreyTheTrekker
    Terrafan
    Todd "Canuck" Schmuck

    Producers:
    David Blau
    Guy Kovel
    John Koniges

    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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    1 hr and 9 mins
  • War Zone

    War Zone
    Sep 16 2024

    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.

    Jeff and Brent have a burning question after watching War Zone: is this the best pilot episode of the 90's, or is it even a pilot episode at all??

    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
    Andrew Black
    Becky Sparks
    Calinicus
    ClubPro70
    Colin 3of5
    Colin Blair
    Demi-DW
    Fabio Kasecker
    FellKnight
    Frankie
    Gregory Christ
    Ian Maurer
    Jack Kitchen
    Jeffrey Hayes
    Joel Townsend
    Joey Pomeroy
    kat
    Katerina Kalinevich
    Kenny A Karyadi
    Martin Svendsen
    Matt Ion
    Mattie Garcia
    Mr Krosis
    Neil Moore
    Nia is framed
    Peter Schuller
    Rob Bent
    Ron H
    Snatcher42
    Starfury 5470
    Stuart98
    Suzanne Egg
    TrekkieTreyTheTrekker
    Terrafan
    Todd "Canuck" Schmuck

    Producers:
    David Blau
    Guy Kovel
    John Koniges

    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
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    45 mins
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Great for fellow first timers and veterans alike!

If you are just starting to listen to Jeff and Brent for the first time as they experience my favorite sci-fi series for the first time, then you're in for a treat. They dive into each episode, looking for all that is good, all that is bad, and all that is ugly while keeping in mind the time it was written in and the limitations B5 had to overcome. They don't understand the context of some things, and that's what makes this podcast so great! You get to experience it with them FOR THE FIRST TIME. Join them as they boldly go where they've never gone before [BUZZZZZZZ!].

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you guys rock

I have been a for a long time. I remember watching it on the original run in syndication. Your podcast has made me love the series even more. Keep up the good work.

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Good reactions and insights

Jeff and Brent are some of the best hosts out there. Good reactions and insights make them must a follow. It's been a blast listening to them go on the ride of Babylon 5 and the 2nd time around should be just as fun

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As a long-time fan of both B5 and Trek this has been fun.

I tried a different B5 episodic commentary but this is much more enjoyable. The interplay between the podcasters and the insights they pull out each time, I look forward to!

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The best show reviewed by the best podcasters

What else can I say? with their unique perspective derived from many hours of Star Trek review these gentlemen now focus on one of the most underrated science fiction series in television history.

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Amazing

As a kid i would record both Babylon 5 and DS9 to watch every Sunday morning. As a kid i loved Babylon 5 as an adult i love Star Trek (DS9 is still my favorite) however this podcast has rekindled my love for B5 as I enjoy the different prospects of first time watchers with the added in Star Trek references. I can't wait to hear more!!!

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Love your podcast

I enjoy hearing you guys theorize about what is coming up. Always enjoyable. Thanks!

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An interesting take on Babylon 5

A fantastic adventure as two veteran Star Trek podcasters dive deeply into Babylon 5 through the lens of Star Trek. it is fascinating to watch them dissect my favorite series through their eyes.

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Great for B5 vets and newbies!

Jeff and Brent have been methodically covering one episode per week since 2022. I love the perspective they bring as Star Trek experts who missed the show's original run. Their predictions (right and wrong) are great fun. I am really impressed by their discipline in avoiding spoiler. If you are new to Babylon 5, this is great podcast to follow along with because they will not spoil anything. If you are already a Babylon 5 fan, it is thrilling to relive the joy of watching the show for the first time through them.

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A very unique way to revisit an amazing series

I recently came across this podcast and have absolutely loved joining Jeff and Brent on their journey. Having a deep base of sci-fi knowledge from another great show that treks across the stars does help them with some of their theories, but also adds an extra flavor where Babylon 5 can subvert their expectations by doing things in it's own unique way. They also have Youtube vidoes where you can watch behind the scenes and see how the spoo is ...umm....spood or something. Not sure what you call that but anways. Definitely rate their show as 65 Delta-Furies.

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