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 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.
A View From the Gallery | For the Second Time
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. Perfect for First Ones and people new to the series, this journey offers a deeper connection to the world of Babylon 5!
It's Mack and Bo! Who doesn't love Mack and Bo? We talk about how we should have gotten more of these great characters. We also get (one of Jeff's favorites) some deep dives into important leadership concepts. <...
The Paragon of Animals | For the Second Time
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. Perfect for First Ones and people new to the series, this journey offers a deeper connection to the world of Babylon 5!
Yep. Byron is still the worst. But, join us as we explore the possibility that his awful-ness makes him absolutely perfect.
For the First Time Episode - https://www.babylon5first.com/episode...
The Very Long Night of Londo Mollari | For the Second Time
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. Perfect for First Ones and people new to the series, this journey offers a deeper connection to the world of Babylon 5!
Is this also the greatest episode in all of Babylon 5?? We dive into forgiveness, justice, vengeance, revenge, restorative justice, and so much more.
For the First Time Episode - https://www.babylon5first...
No Compromises | For the Second Time
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. Perfect for First Ones and people new to the series, this journey offers a deeper connection to the world of Babylon 5!
We meet Captain Lochley and ask the big questions: Is she her own character or just a fill-in for Ivanova? Does it even matter what side she was on during the civil war? Was she actually married...
The Deconstruction of Falling Stars | For the Second Time
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. Perfect for First Ones and people new to the series, this journey offers a deeper connection to the world of Babylon 5!
Some episodes are all action, some are all exposition. This one is all messages, and incredibly so!
For the First Time Episode - https://www.babylon5first.com/episode/the-deconstruction-of-falling-stars
<...Rising Star | For the Second Time
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. Perfect for First Ones and people new to the series, this journey offers a deeper connection to the world of Babylon 5!
The second series finale!
For the First Time Episode - https://www.babylon5first.com/episode/rising-star
This show is produced in association with the Akin Collective, Mulberry Entertainment...
Endgame | For the Second Time
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. Perfect for First Ones and people new to the series, this journey offers a deeper connection to the world of Babylon 5!
Jeff really did not care for this one the first time around - I'm sure you remember that. What will he think this time??
For the First Time Episode - https://www.babylon5...
Between the Darkness and the Light | For the Second Time
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. Perfect for First Ones and people new to the series, this journey offers a deeper connection to the world of Babylon 5!
Full disclosure, we both forgot that this is the episode that Ivanova...well, that Ivanova gets hurt. Some raw emotion in this one!
For the First Time Episode - https://www.babylon5first...
Intersections in Real Time | For the Second Time
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. Perfect for First Ones and people new to the series, this journey offers a deeper connection to the world of Babylon 5!
Why does it feel like we've done this before?? Only, I think you looked different last time.
For the First Time Episode - https://www.babylon5first.com/episode/intersections-in-real-time
<...The Face of the Enemy | For the Second Time
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. Perfect for First Ones and people new to the series, this journey offers a deeper connection to the world of Babylon 5!
When you are fully under the influence of something other than yourself and you commit terrible crimes, who is responsible for that?
For the First Time Episode - https://www.babylon5first.com...
The Exercise of Vital Powers | For the Second Time
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. Perfect for First Ones and people new to the series, this journey offers a deeper connection to the world of Babylon 5!
Did we really tie this episode directly to pro wrestling and love languages???
For the First Time Episode - https://www.babylon5first.com/episode/the-exercise-of-vital-powers
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No Surrender, No Retreat | For the Second Time
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. Perfect for First Ones and people new to the series, this journey offers a deeper connection to the world of Babylon 5!
We proclaim this to be a perfect episode. What do you think?
For the First Time Episode - https://www.babylon5first.com/episode/no-surrender-no-retreat
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Moments of Transition | For the Second Time
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. Perfect for First Ones and people new to the series, this journey offers a deeper connection to the world of Babylon 5!
Our questions about Neroon and Delenn are answered! And, Jeff has some thoughts on the end of the Minbari Civil War. He starts them with, and I quote, "Oh, this is going to p*ss people off."<...
Rumors, Bargains and Lies | For the Second Time
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. Perfect for First Ones and people new to the series, this journey offers a deeper connection to the world of Babylon 5!
As we track the rumors and the bargains, we have questions about the lies: When does the truth become the truth?
For the First Time Episode - https://www.babylon5first.com/episode...
Conflicts of Interest | For the Second Time
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. Perfect for First Ones and people new to the series, this journey offers a deeper connection to the world of Babylon 5!
We would like to dedicate this episode to the driving force behind it. None other than Zathras. No, not him. We mean Zathras.
For the First Time Episode - https://www.babylon5first...
Lines of Communication | For the Second Time
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. Perfect for First Ones and people new to the series, this journey offers a deeper connection to the world of Babylon 5!
It is so mind blowing to me that JMS missed the perfect opportunity to make the ending of this episode an absolute classic!
For the First Time Episode - https://www.babylon5first...
Racing Mars | For the Second Time
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. Perfect for First Ones and people new to the series, this journey offers a deeper connection to the world of Babylon 5!
There is so much packed into this episode! Mobster Ivanova, Woo hoo, Jesus Christ Superstar, and even Rammstein!
For the First Time Episode - https://www.babylon5first.com/episode/racing-mars
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Atonement | For the Second Time
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. Perfect for First Ones and people new to the series, this journey offers a deeper connection to the world of Babylon 5!
We're not sure who is more impressive in this one: Delenn or Mira Furlan.
For the First Time Episode - https://www.babylon5first.com/episode/atonement
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The Illusion of Truth | For the Second Time
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. Perfect for First Ones and people new to the series, this journey offers a deeper connection to the world of Babylon 5!
JMS describes this as an episode that will be discussed often, but rarely rewatched. You know why? Because this is a hard, challenging watch!!
For the First Time Episode - https://www.babylon5...
Epiphanies | For the Second Time
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. Perfect for First Ones and people new to the series, this journey offers a deeper connection to the world of Babylon 5!
Pastels!
For the First Time Episode - https://www.babylon5first.com/episode/epiphanies
This show is produced in association with the Akin Collective, Mulberry Entertainment, and Framed Games...
Into the Fire | For the Second Time
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. Perfect for First Ones and people new to the series, this journey offers a deeper connection to the world of Babylon 5!
Now get the hell out of our galaxy!
For the First Time Episode - https://www.babylon5first.com/episode/into-the-fire
This show is produced in association with the...
The Long Night | For the Second Time
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. Perfect for First Ones and people new to the series, this journey offers a deeper connection to the world of Babylon 5!
Who is the hero in this one? There are so many to choose from!
For the First Time Episode - https://www.babylon5first.com/episode/the-long-night
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Falling Toward Apotheosis | For the Second Time
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. Perfect for First Ones and people new to the series, this journey offers a deeper connection to the world of Babylon 5!
So was it Lorien and Kosh with Sheridan along for the ride, or was he still in control the whole time?
For the First Time Episode - https://www.babylon5first.com/episode...
The Summoning | For the Second Time
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. Perfect for First Ones and people new to the series, this journey offers a deeper connection to the world of Babylon 5!
In a rare Bad Nerds moment, Jeff changes his opinion on one of his most polarizing views!
For the First Time Episode - https://www.babylon5first.com/episode/the-summoning
<...Whatever Happened to Mr. Garibaldi | For the Second Time
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. Perfect for First Ones and people new to the series, this journey offers a deeper connection to the world of Babylon 5!
Jeff fully doubles down on his feelings about Dr. Franklin in this one.
For the First Time Episode - https://www.babylon5first.com/episode/whatever-happened-to-mr-garibaldi
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The Hour of the Wolf | For the Second Time
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. Perfect for First Ones and people new to the series, this journey offers a deeper connection to the world of Babylon 5!
The story tells the story, and what does molasses have to do with this episode?
For the First Time Episode - https://www.babylon5first.com/episode/the-hour-of-the-wolf
This...
Z'ha'dum | For the Second Time
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. Perfect for First Ones and people new to the series, this journey offers a deeper connection to the world of Babylon 5!
There is true shock and awe as Justin lays down the Shadows' side of the story!
For the First Time Episode - https://www.babylon5first.com/episode/zhadum
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Shadow Dancing | For the Second Time
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. Perfect for First Ones and people new to the series, this journey offers a deeper connection to the world of Babylon 5!
Turns out there's a lot more to this episode than the Dr. Franklin stuff!
For the First Time Episode - https://www.babylon5first.com/episode/shadow-dancing
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And the Rock Cried Out, No Hiding Place | For the Second Time
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. Perfect for First Ones and people new to the series, this journey offers a deeper connection to the world of Babylon 5!
This one was so good, it turns out we even got pulled into Londo's ruse the first time!
For the First Time Episode - https://www.babylon5first.com/episode/and-the-rock-cried-out-no-hiding-place
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Grey 17 is Missing | For the Second Time
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. Perfect for First Ones and people new to the series, this journey offers a deeper connection to the world of Babylon 5!
Can Neroon, Delenn, and Marcus save this one from the evil clutches of the Zarg??
For the First Time Episode - https://www.babylon5first.com/episode/grey-17-is-missing
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War Without End Parts 1 and 2 | For the Second Time
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. Perfect for First Ones and people new to the series, this journey offers a deeper connection to the world of Babylon 5!
If this is what stuffing 20 pounds of potatoes into a 10 pound bag looks like, I'm all in!
For the First Time Episodes:
Part 1: https://www.babylon5first.com/episode/war-without-end-part-1
<...Walkabout | For the Second Time
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. Perfect for First Ones and people new to the series, this journey offers a deeper connection to the world of Babylon 5!
Man, this music is something else!
For the First Time Episode - https://www.babylon5first.com/episode/walkabout
This show is produced in association with the Akin Collective...
Interludes and Examinations | For the Second Time
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. Perfect for First Ones and people new to the series, this journey offers a deeper connection to the world of Babylon 5!
Sheridan fights a legend and...well, it doesn't go quite as planned.
For the First Time Episode - https://www.babylon5first.com/episode/interludes-and-examinations
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Ship Of Tears | For the Second Time
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. Perfect for First Ones and people new to the series, this journey offers a deeper connection to the world of Babylon 5!
So, is Jeff still Team Bester after this one??
For the First Time Episode - https://www.babylon5first.com/episode/ship-of-tears
This show is produced in association with...
A Late Delivery From Avalon | For the Second Time
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. Perfect for First Ones and people new to the series, this journey offers a deeper connection to the world of Babylon 5!
This is the one everyone has been waiting for!
For the First Time Episode - https://www.babylon5first.com/episode/a-late-delivery-from-avalon
This show is produced in association with...
Sic Transit Vir | For the Second Time
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. Perfect for First Ones and people new to the series, this journey offers a deeper connection to the world of Babylon 5!
Vir thinks he can fix her...
For the First Time Episode - https://www.babylon5first.com/episode/sic-transit-vir
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Ceremonies Of Light and Dark | For the Second Time
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. Perfect for First Ones and people new to the series, this journey offers a deeper connection to the world of Babylon 5!
This episode may contain the most inflammatory statement in all of the Bad Nerds content to date!
For the First Time Episode - https://www.babylon5first.com/episode/ceremonies-of-light-and-dark
<...Severed Dreams | For the Second Time
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. Perfect for First Ones and people new to the series, this journey offers a deeper connection to the world of Babylon 5!
The insights from JMS really impacted our watch this time.
For the First Time Episode - https://www.babylon5first.com/episode/severed-dreams
This show is produced in association...
Point of No Return | For the Second Time
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. Perfect for First Ones and people new to the series, this journey offers a deeper connection to the world of Babylon 5!
This one is heavy and reflects current events in a frighteningly accurate way.
For the First Time Episode - https://www.babylon5first.com/episode/point-of-no-return
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Messages From Earth | For the Second Time
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. Perfect for First Ones and people new to the series, this journey offers a deeper connection to the world of Babylon 5!
The trilogy, or...quadrilogy, starts with this one!
For the First Time Episode - https://www.babylon5first.com/episode/messages-from-earth
This show is produced in association with the...
