
Join Sara, Ren, & Zylla every other week to discuss Babylon 5 and Deep Space Nine. Two shows with similar ingredients, but different creative approaches. We're not looking at who did it better, but what we can discover when we put them in conversation with each other and with our present cultural climate.
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| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 113 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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Babylon 5 has a new first officer, and we are all completely smitten with Susan. It's also election day for the humans, and naturally, there's a massive interstellar diplomatic incident for our crew to sort out. Join Zylla, Ren, & Sara to discuss it ... more
Boys flirting! Bi panic! There's also some ethics of resistance stuff, and a Kira and Sisko figuring out how to trust each other. But let's face it most of us remember this episode for the disaster bisexual boys meet-cute.
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The year is 2257, and the space station Babylon 5 has just opened as a diplomatic and commercial space for humans and aliens to coexist peacefully. And somebody is already trying to mess with that peace. Zylla Ren and Sara are here for all the pitfal... more
You know that thing where you show up for a new job and find out you're a messianic figure of prophecy. Okay, maybe that's just a Sisko thing. Ren, Zylla, & Sara are ready to dig into Deep Space Nine, starting with one of Trek's best opening episodes... more
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This show surveys two iconic sci‑fi franchises in conversation with current culture, often exploring politics, philosophy, and representation as they compare Deep Space Nine and Babylon 5. Episodes frequently hinge on themes like religion, power dynamics, gender, trauma, and the ethics of war, with thoughtful panel discussions, guest perspectives, and behind‑the‑scenes context. A standout aspect is the deliberate cross‑series dialogue, treating sci‑fi as a lens on real‑world issues rather than a competition, and maintaining a warm, scholarly tone that invites both longtime fans and newer viewers. Listeners can expect rigorous analysis paired with accessible storytelling, plus a recurring emphasis on inclusivity, queer and feminist perspecti... more
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