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

Jeff Akin and Brent Allen
Babylon 5
Telepath War
Centauri
Garibaldi
Byron
Sheridan
Jakar
Drazi
Centauri Prime
Narn
Bester
Telepaths
Veer
Lennier
Interstellar Alliance
War Crimes
Addiction
Psychor
Leta
Franklin

Join two, veteran Star Trek podcasters, Brent Allen and Jeff Akin, on a spoiler-free, first-time journey through Babylon 5 AND their second time watch as well! 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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Join veteran Star Trek, and now Babylon 5 podcasters, Brent Allen and Jeff Akin as they dive into Babylon 5 for a second time! They revisit each episode with fresh insights and deeper analysis, reflecting on their first-time reactions... more

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Join veteran Star Trek, and now Babylon 5 podcasters, Brent Allen and Jeff Akin as they dive into Babylon 5 for a second time! They revisit each episode with fresh insights and deeper analysis, reflecting on their first-time reactions... more

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Join veteran Star Trek, and now Babylon 5 podcasters, Brent Allen and Jeff Akin as they dive into Babylon 5 for a second time! They revisit each episode with fresh insights and deeper analysis, reflecting on their first-time reactions... more

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Join veteran Star Trek, and now Babylon 5 podcasters, Brent Allen and Jeff Akin as they dive into Babylon 5 for a second time! They revisit each episode with fresh insights and deeper analysis, reflecting on their first-time reactions... more

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Recent Guests

Pat Tallman
Actress known for portraying Lita Alexander
Episode: Divided Loyalties | For the Second Time
Martin Sheen
Featuring Martin Sheen as Soul Hunter
Actor
Episode: River of Souls

Hosts

Brent Allen
Co-host of the show, known for his insightful commentary and engaging personality.
Jeff Akin
Co-host of the show, recognized for his humorous and critical insights throughout the series.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 416 ratings
  • Well Produced, But a Victim of Preconceptions

    To start with the positives, you can tell that this was made by people with experience podcasting. The two hosts have a good rapport, the sound quality is consistently good, and the editing is almost invisible. The technical aspects are solid.

    Where the show stumbles a bit is in its premise and execution. The idea of comparing Babylon 5 to Star Trek is fine, but trying to judge its quality by that metric doesn’t work. B5 might owe a lot to Trek, but it wasn’t trying to be Trek. It was its own s... more

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    MagnusPrime24
    United States2 months ago
  • Fun watch along.

    You guys are making b5 fun all over again. Hadn’t rewatched in a long time but going through it with you guys for both the first time and now the second is fun just to see what you guys thought the first time you you guys watched it. To now your thoughts going through it a 2nd time

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Capsfan30
    United States3 months ago
  • Pretty good podcast.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    AndrewFS
    4 months ago
  • There’s better elsewhere

    “Babylon 5 For the First Time” is an ambitious commitment to watch the entirety of Babylon 5 with as little prior exposure as possible and I applaud that. The hosts’ stated goal is to examine each episode through the lens of being fans of the various Star Trek incarnations and use that as a basis for their media criticism.

    I’ve gone through the first 7 hours (“The Gathering” first 6 episodes) of this podcast and each fits the same general format: Briefly summarize the plot. Each host provides... more

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    KBTibbs
    United States4 months ago
  • Another 5 Star Review

    Love the breakdown of all the episodes and genuine conversations about all the other things that make B5 one of the greatest Sci-fi series of all time.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Dings41
    United States8 months ago

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Listeners appreciate the chemistry between the hosts, finding their discussions both entertaining and informative.
Some critiques arise about the frequent comparisons to Star Trek, which some listeners find less effective.
Overall, the podcast is praised for its production quality and engaging discussions surrounding character development and themes.
Many enjoy the insightful analysis provided alongside nostalgic feelings for the show.

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Comes the Inquisitor | For the Second Time
Q: Why this particular episode of the 111 that are out there, they're like, I can't wait to see that one again?
I think that this really feels like an episode that is built for a second watch.
Comes the Inquisitor | For the Second Time
Q: Brent, what do you remember about this episode? What's your memory impression?
I loved this episode. I thought it was brilliant and it asked the right questions of the right people at the right time.
Knives | For the Second Time
Q: What do you like to do to relax?
I like to play drums, play video games, and chill out.
There All the Honor Lies | For the Second Time
Q: How has your perception of the episode changed since the first viewing?
Initially, both hosts found the episode underwhelming. Upon revisiting, they appreciated its connections to larger themes and character arcs within the entire series.
Soul Mates | For the Second Time
Q: How do you feel about the messages in the show related to personal value beyond professional identities?
You are not what you do, and your value is in your humanity, not what you can do for people.

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