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Anne-Marie and Peter cover TAS S1's More Tribbles More Troubles. On Friday 4th July they look at The Infinite Vulcan. Over on their Borgcast Galactica feed on Monday 23rd June, they Babylon5's Midnight On The Firing Line. The Star Trek Animated Series theme used was written by Ray Ellis and norm Prescott. Feel free to send your thoughts in (just keep the feedback to less than 5 minutes please). Borgcast@gmail.com
Send us a textThis week we review the season four episode Between the Darkness and the Light.Mike really thinks JMS should read more Rawls, Sarah articulates the difference between women and moths, and Joe waxes rhapsodic about really old TV shows.Spoiler-free discussion: 0:00:00 - 1:01:03Spoiler Zone: 1:01:03 - 1:03:47Next Episode and other Shenanigans: 1:03:47Music from this episode:"Surf Punk Rock" By absentrealities is licensed under CC-BY 3.0"Please Define The Error" By Delta Centauri is licensed under CC-BY 3.0"The Haunted McMansion" By Megabit Melodies is licensed under CC-BY 3.0
Anne-Marie and Peter begin their journey through Babylon 5 with The Gathering, the series pilot. The Babylon 5 was written by Christopher Franke. On Monday 23rd they look at Midnight On The Firing Line. Over on their Borgcast feed, on the 19th, they cover the Animated series' More Tribble More Troubles. Feel free to send your thoughts in (just keep the feedback to less than 5 minutes please). Borgcast@gmail.com
Emergence | Preemptive StrikeI guess the The Riverwood Trader is actually called Lucan's Dry Goods...? Even though there are definitely potions and things in there, too. Weird.Brother Date! Need something?
This week we review the season four episode No Surrender, No retreat.Sarah thinks the internet on B5 is just a series of goths, Joe calculates all the people Londo murdered on his way to redemption, and Mike points out that C&C definitely doesn't have gravity.Spoiler-free discussion: 0:00:00 - 1:01:25Spoiler Zone: 1:01:25 - 1:04:25Next Episode and other Shenanigans: 1:04:25Music from this episode:"Surf Punk Rock" By absentrealities is licensed under CC-BY 3.0"Please Define The Error" By Delta Centauri is licensed under CC-BY 3.0"The Haunted McMansion" By Megabit Melodies is licensed under CC-BY 3.0
Remembering the Ground Breaking SeriesThe BIG Sci-Fi crew jumps ship for a moment to talk about the other space station! The name of the place is Babylon 5! We watched the pilot movie and episode 1 to see what we think about this now iconic sci-fi series.This podcast is a proud part of the Trek Geeks Podcast Network and works hard to bring you great content from all over the science fiction universe. We would love to hear your feedback, suggestions, and ideas. Take a moment to send us an email at thebigscifipodcast@gmail.comMusic heard on this podcast opening is from Mikhail Smusev of SignmaMusicArt and provided by Pixabay. Listen to more of his music at: https://pixabay.com/users/sigmamusicart-36860929/Music heard at the end of this podcast is from Ivan Ohanezov of PumpUpTheMind and provided by Pixabay. Listen to more of his music at: https://pixabay.com/users/pumpupthemind-19969411/Check our podcast out and learn more about the other great podcasts on the network by visiting trekgeeks.com.We've got the merch! If you want BIG Sci-Fi swag, check out this link and support us by wearing us everywhere you go! www.teepublic.com/thebigscifipodcastCheck out all of our social links in one place:https://linktr.ee/thebigscifipodcastCheck out Cris' amazing YouTube channel for Trek content galore:https://www.youtube.com/@yellingaboutstartrek1532Check out Brian's new book available at Amazon for Kindle and in paperback:https://www.amazon.com/stores/Brian-Donahue/author/B0C3BQ93VDSubscribe for free to Brian's Substack page where he writes original science fiction and fantasy: https://bdonahue.substack.com/Listen to Brian's music including his new brand new compilation album "My Story" at: https://www.reverbnation.com/765591/album/330256Find Adeena's books here: https://crazyrobot.myshopify.com/Follow her on Substack here: https://beyondthedroid.substack.com
Remembering the Ground Breaking SeriesThe BIG Sci-Fi crew jumps ship for a moment to talk about the other space station! The name of the place is Babylon 5! We watched the pilot movie and episode 1 to see what we think about this now iconic sci-fi series.This podcast is a proud part of the Trek Geeks Podcast Network and works hard to bring you great content from all over the science fiction universe. We would love to hear your feedback, suggestions, and ideas. Take a moment to send us an email at thebigscifipodcast@gmail.comMusic heard on this podcast opening is from Mikhail Smusev of SignmaMusicArt and provided by Pixabay. Listen to more of his music at: https://pixabay.com/users/sigmamusicart-36860929/Music heard at the end of this podcast is from Ivan Ohanezov of PumpUpTheMind and provided by Pixabay. Listen to more of his music at: https://pixabay.com/users/pumpupthemind-19969411/Check our podcast out and learn more about the other great podcasts on the network by visiting trekgeeks.com.We've got the merch! If you want BIG Sci-Fi swag, check out this link and support us by wearing us everywhere you go! www.teepublic.com/thebigscifipodcastCheck out all of our social links in one place:https://linktr.ee/thebigscifipodcastCheck out Cris' amazing YouTube channel for Trek content galore:https://www.youtube.com/@yellingaboutstartrek1532Check out Brian's new book available at Amazon for Kindle and in paperback:https://www.amazon.com/stores/Brian-Donahue/author/B0C3BQ93VDSubscribe for free to Brian's Substack page where he writes original science fiction and fantasy: https://bdonahue.substack.com/Listen to Brian's music including his new brand new compilation album "My Story" at: https://www.reverbnation.com/765591/album/330256Find Adeena's books here: https://crazyrobot.myshopify.com/Follow her on Substack here: https://beyondthedroid.substack.com
What We Leave Behind | BloodlinesOooooooohhhhhhh, Ezri was a figment of Bashir and Worf's imagination all along. Ooooooohhhhhhhhhhhhhhh...Also, how did Bok know that thing about Picard?Brother Date! It was a real fur ball out there tonight!
Jon and Blaine take a detailed look at the Markab for the first and last time.
Kyle takes Josh through the Babylon 5 Season 1 episode "Legacies"If you want to hear Kyle's original episode on this episode of Babylon 5, you can find it here
Jon and Blaine take a look at Larry DiTillio's final episode of the series.
This week we review the season four episode Moments of Transition.Joe has concerns about putting the Worker Caste in charge given their last renovation project was to put the Starfire Wheel in that temple, Mike theorizes that JMS may have secretly kept Larry D on the payroll for IRS tax purposes, and Sarah covets Shakiri's Warhammer table.Spoiler-free discussion: 0:00:00 - 1:03:11Spoiler Zone: 1:03:11 - 1:06:23Next Episode and other Shenanigans: 1:06:23Music from this episode:"Surf Punk Rock" By absentrealities is licensed under CC-BY 3.0"Please Define The Error" By Delta Centauri is licensed under CC-BY 3.0"The Haunted McMansion" By Megabit Melodies is licensed under CC-BY 3.0
The time? Right now. The name of the place: Pop Saga! We're fresh off months of Marvel madness and blasting off into space as we continue our sometimes saga covering Babylon 5! Have suggestions? Contact us at: Thepopsaga@gmail.com Find our socials, channels, and more here: https://hype.co/@2did Special thanks to Keybeaux @burtonm6 on https://www.fiverr.com/burtonm6 for the amazing theme song
The Dogs of War | FirstbornHey guys. Hey. Sorry. It was "So Fresh, So Clean". It was "So Fresh, So Clean" and not "Ms. Jackson". That's on me, the one who's typing now. I apologize. I'm pretty embarrassed. Ok? Ok.
John Sheridan and Jon Wilson learn that Mr. Morden was on the Icarus for the mission that left Anna Sheridan presumed dead, and now he's on the station.
In this installment, Dan and Jordan try to learn about the mystery religion that controls the world, but get very distracted by how flagrant Bill Cooper is about committing plagiarism.
Welcome to A DREAM GIVEN FORM: A BABYLON 5 PODCAST... Hosts Baz Greenland and Luke Winch delve into one of the key themes of Babylon 5 that will become most prevalent in season 3 - spirituality and religion. They discuss how JMS uses it to inform characters and races, and key moments and episodes tackling spirituality and religion across the 5 seasons of the show. Host / Editor Baz Greenland Co-host Luke Winch Executive Producer Tony Black A Dream Given Form: Find us on Bluesky: @adreamgivenform.bsky.social Find us on Instagram & Threads: @Adreamgivenformpod Find us on Mastodon: @ADreamGivenForm@toot.community Find us on Facebook: @Adreamgivenform Find us on Youtube: @Adreamgivenform Buy The Triumph of Babylon 5: The Science Fiction Classic and its Long Twilight Struggles HERE Film Stories: Bluesky: @filmstoriespodnet.bsky.social Instagram: @Filstoriesmagazineuk Website: www.Filmstories.co.uk Join our Film Stories Discord: https://discord.gg/U4bDzXNyvG Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Hour Of The Time Tuesday: Mystery Babylon #5 - HOTT - Ep34 The Hour of the Time has been on the air since 1993. For information on how to listen to our programs, please click here. Our mission is to lead by example in the restoration of individual liberty and independence, as envisioned by America's founders and referred to in their writings, by helping dedicated people educate themselves and prepare for the future. This is largely done through continual speaking engagements, conferences, technical and legal writing and presentations around the country. We enjoy receiving letters from our listeners and fellow researchers and will communicate with anyone who wishes to communicate with us, providing that your letter is polite and respectful. If you contact us with information or research you may have which disagrees with something on our website, we'd be pleased to discuss any issues with you providing you are polite and respectful in your contact. So please – share comprehensive and sourced research or just write us a letter. Trolling and abusive letters will be trashed after reading. Audio taken from: https://www.hourofthetime.com/milton-william-bill-cooper-mp3-collection/
Jon and Blaine have great seats to watch as ISN does a report on the station.
This week we review the season four episode Rumors, Bargains, and Lies. Sarah learns all of her history from novels, Joe is only interested in wars that have naval battles, and Mike is pretty sure Stephen keeps Centauri blood under his desk for obvious reasons.Spoiler-free discussion: 0:00:00 - 0:52:45Spoiler Zone: 0:52:45 - 0:54:09Next Episode and other Shenanigans: 0:54:09Music from this episode:"Surf Punk Rock" By absentrealities is licensed under CC-BY 3.0"Please Define The Error" By Delta Centauri is licensed under CC-BY 3.0"The Haunted McMansion" By Megabit Melodies is licensed under CC-BY 3.0
Welcome aboard the Starship Yum Yum in which we your intrepid hosts Ryan and Rachel Sliwinski try to break down episodes of Star Trek: Discovery without having a breakdown ourselves. This week on Yum Yum Trek we discuss “Labyrinths“ Engage the Yum Yum!MUSIC BY:MbryoSUPPORT US: patreon.com/yumyumpodEMAIL US:yumyumpod@gmail.comFOLLOW US: Twitter: @YumYumPodcastFacebook: @YumYumPodcastInstagram: @yumyumpodReddit: r/YumYumPodcastLISTEN ON:Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2NbEuaHSpotify: https://spoti.fi/2CjDLSsGoogle Podcasts: https://bit.ly/37NheZPSimplecast: https://bit.ly/2ASPib8RadioPublic: https://bit.ly/30WxQ01iHeartRadio: https://ihr.fm/2VnKBgqStitcher: https://bit.ly/3hIryqFTuneIn: https://bit.ly/3dDzjuPYoutube: https://bit.ly/3dk7tDA SUPPORT US: patreon.com/yumyumpodEMAIL US:yumyumpod@gmail.comFOLLOW US:Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | Reddit | Bluesky | Tiktok | Tumblr | DiscordLISTEN ON:Apple Podcasts | YouTube | Spotify | Amazon Music / Audible | Simplecast | Goodpods | Podchaser | Podcast Addict | Castbox | iHeartRadio | TuneIn
Jon and Blaine look into the time John Sheridan was framed for murder by a lying Minbari.
Journey's End | Extreme MeasuresAmber is the color of your energy and all of that.Brother Date! Party drugs!
Kyle takes Josh through the Babylon 5 Season 1 episode "Eyes"If you want to hear Kyle's original episode on this episode of Babylon 5, you can find it here
This week we review the season four episode Conflicts of Interest.Mike wonders why they needed that secret passageway, Joe reveals that he does a pretty good Zathras, and Sarah uses advanced literary analysis on a Looney Toons episode.Music from this episode:"Surf Punk Rock" By absentrealities is licensed under CC-BY 3.0"Please Define The Error" By Delta Centauri is licensed under CC-BY 3.0"The Haunted McMansion" By Megabit Melodies is licensed under CC-BY 3.0
Jon and Blaine discuss the first novel published as an official tie-in to Babylon 5.
Jon and Blaine return with your feedback!
This week we review the season four episode Lines of Communication.Joe confirms that the French did do that, if by the French you mean the British, Sarah thinks #1 might be starting to develop a kink, and Mike argues it's time to go back and re-read Kant's First Critique.Spoiler-free discussion: 0:00:00 - 1:02:49Spoiler Zone: 1:02:49 - 1:06:09Next Episode and other Shenanigans: 1:06:09Music from this episode:"Surf Punk Rock" By absentrealities is licensed under CC-BY 3.0"Please Define The Error" By Delta Centauri is licensed under CC-BY 3.0"The Haunted McMansion" By Megabit Melodies is licensed under CC-BY 3.0
Genesis | Tacking Into The WindWhat happens to all the cats and dogs of the USS Enterprise when shit goes down? What is to stop any old UFC star from becoming our next Supreme President?Brother Date! A photo finish this week!
Is there a hidden dimension beyond space and time, a cosmic shortcut that could let us defy the speed of light? From warp drives to wormholes, science fiction has long dreamed of hyperspace travel—but could it ever be real? Watch my exclusive video The End of Science https://nebula.tv/videos/isaacarthur-the-end-of-scienceGet Nebula using my link for 40% off an annual subscription: https://go.nebula.tv/isaacarthurGet a Lifetime Membership to Nebula for only $300: https://go.nebula.tv/lifetime?ref=isaacarthurUse the link gift.nebula.tv/isaacarthur to give a year of Nebula to a friend for just $30.Visit our Website: http://www.isaacarthur.netJoin Nebula: https://go.nebula.tv/isaacarthurSupport us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/IsaacArthurSupport us on Subscribestar: https://www.subscribestar.com/isaac-arthurFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1583992725237264/Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/IsaacArthur/Twitter: https://twitter.com/Isaac_A_Arthur on Twitter and RT our future content.SFIA Discord Server: https://discord.gg/53GAShECredits:What Is Hyperspace? Exploring the Science Behind FTLEpisode 492; March 27, 2025Written, Produced & Narrated by: Isaac Arthur Edited by: Merv Johnson IISelect imagery/video supplied by Getty Images Music Courtesy of Epidemic Sound http://epidemicsound.com/creatorPhase Shift, "Forest Night"Chris Zabriskie, "Unfoldment, Revealment", "A New Day in a New Sector"Stellardrone, "Billions and Billions"See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Is there a hidden dimension beyond space and time, a cosmic shortcut that could let us defy the speed of light? From warp drives to wormholes, science fiction has long dreamed of hyperspace travel—but could it ever be real? Watch my exclusive video The End of Science https://nebula.tv/videos/isaacarthur-the-end-of-scienceGet Nebula using my link for 40% off an annual subscription: https://go.nebula.tv/isaacarthurGet a Lifetime Membership to Nebula for only $300: https://go.nebula.tv/lifetime?ref=isaacarthurUse the link gift.nebula.tv/isaacarthur to give a year of Nebula to a friend for just $30.Visit our Website: http://www.isaacarthur.netJoin Nebula: https://go.nebula.tv/isaacarthurSupport us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/IsaacArthurSupport us on Subscribestar: https://www.subscribestar.com/isaac-arthurFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1583992725237264/Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/IsaacArthur/Twitter: https://twitter.com/Isaac_A_Arthur on Twitter and RT our future content.SFIA Discord Server: https://discord.gg/53GAShECredits:What Is Hyperspace? Exploring the Science Behind FTLEpisode 492; March 27, 2025Written, Produced & Narrated by: Isaac Arthur Edited by: Merv Johnson IISelect imagery/video supplied by Getty Images Music Courtesy of Epidemic Sound http://epidemicsound.com/creatorPhase Shift, "Forest Night"Chris Zabriskie, "Unfoldment, Revealment", "A New Day in a New Sector"Stellardrone, "Billions and Billions"See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Kyle takes Josh through the Babylon 5 Season 1 episode "Grail"If you want to hear Kyle's original episode on this episode of Babylon 5, you can find it here
Blaine and Jon look at tie-in media for the first time, but far from the last time. This time, it's the first four issues of the DC Comics series.
This week we review the season four episode Racing Mars.Mike considers the knife sommelier's demand forecasts, Sarah points out that that's not what the word quarantine means, and Joe reminds us all about the detailed specifics of WWI-related English patent law.Spoiler-free discussion: 0:00:00 - 1:00:28Spoiler Zone: 1:00:28 - 1:03:43Next Episode and other Shenanigans: 1:03:43Music from this episode:"Surf Punk Rock" By absentrealities is licensed under CC-BY 3.0"Please Define The Error" By Delta Centauri is licensed under CC-BY 3.0"The Haunted McMansion" By Megabit Melodies is licensed under CC-BY 3.0
Eye of the Beholder | Voyager Actor Rankings | When It Rains...And then there were two. Two awesome shows at the peak of their powers. Each with a lot to say. Real thinkers.Brother Date! Like a psychic photograph!
This week we review the season four episode Atonement.Sarah wonders if the warrior caste has been playing pickle ball for the last thousand years, Joe thinks G'Kar's eye is the new Checkov's gun, and Mike notes that what happens at the Drazi party stays at the Drazi party. Music from this episode:"Surf Punk Rock" By absentrealities is licensed under CC-BY 3.0"Please Define The Error" By Delta Centauri is licensed under CC-BY 3.0"The Haunted McMansion" By Megabit Melodies is licensed under CC-BY 3.0
Endgame | Masks | The Changing Face of EvilI bet there was a scene in "Endgame" where Janeway says to the Borg queen, just before she blows her shit up, "Time's Up." But then they had to cut it because they realized that Janeway had already said that shit to Red Foreman way back when. And also Picard might have said that to F. Murray Abraham in the dumb movie. I don't know, I might be wrong.Brother Date! This is what it feels like when you're losing your mind!
WELCOME TO A DREAM GIVEN FORM: A BABYLON 5 PODCAST... Join your hosts Luke Winch and Baz Greenland as they are joined by a gathering of previous guests to discuss their favourite moments, episodes and characters of Babylon 5, Season two: The Coming of Shadows. Host / Editor Luke Winch Co-Host Baz Greenland Guests Medusa Cascade, Clara Cooke, Zach Moore, PJ Montgomery, Matt Troy Executive Producer Tony Black A Dream Given Form: Find us on Bluesky: @adreamgivenform.bsky.social Find us on Instagram & Threads: @Adreamgivenformpod Find us on Mastodon: @ADreamGivenForm@toot.community Buy The Triumph of Babylon 5: The Science Fiction Classic and its Long Twilight Struggles HERE Film Stories: Bluesky: @filmstoriespodnet.bsky.social Instagram: @Filstoriesmagazineuk Website: www.Filmstories.co.uk Join our Film Stories Discord: https://discord.gg/U4bDzXNyvG Title music: Galactic Battles (c) Bonnie Grace via Epidemic Sound Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jon and Blaine discuss House (1985), Due South, amateur electrical work, and a little show called Babylon 5. President Clark's doctor is on the loose, and different people want him for different reasons.
Jon and Blaine look at various acts of sacrifice with an undercurrent of eugenics.
This week we review the season four episode The Illusion of Truth.Mike watches lots of gay porn for...reasons, Sarah thinks Bester is likely making a fortune at insider trading, and Joe thinks it might all be a warning about Fox "News."Spoiler-free discussion: 0:00:00 - 1:02:39Spoiler Zone: 1:02:39 - 1:04:02Next Episode and other Shenanigans: 1:04:02Music from this episode:"Surf Punk Rock" By absentrealities is licensed under CC-BY 3.0"Please Define The Error" By Delta Centauri is licensed under CC-BY 3.0"The Haunted McMansion" By Megabit Melodies is licensed under CC-BY 3.0
Jon and Blaine discuss Babylon 5's take on alien abduction.
Vera Wylde and Jessie Gender take up residence on Babylon 5 and the Excalibur on its Crusade, taking in one episode at a time. We've arrived at the (currently) final piece of Babylon 5 visual media, an animated time-hopping adventure that can't seem to decide if it's meant to be accessible to newcomers or just a greatest hits mix tape for the fans.
Jon and Blaine discuss a sudden influx of “ground pounders”, en route to a suicide mission led by Dr. Franklin's father.
This week we review the season four episode Epiphanies.Joe questions whether fascists are actually good at fashion design, Sarah thinks Elvis was a techomage, and Mike obsesses over Zack's army tent.Spoiler-free discussion: 0:00:00 - 1:13:07Spoiler Zone: 1:13:07 - 1:15:32Next Episode and other Shenanigans: 1:15:32Music from this episode:"Surf Punk Rock" By absentrealities is licensed under CC-BY 3.0"Please Define The Error" By Delta Centauri is licensed under CC-BY 3.0"The Haunted McMansion" By Megabit Melodies is licensed under CC-BY 3.0
I had fun with Blaine and Jon, Guesting On The Babylon 5 30 Years Later podcastcheck out their series, here
Vera Wylde and Jessie Gender take up residence on Babylon 5 and the Excalibur on its Crusade, taking in one episode at a time. When given the opportunity to make a Babylon 5 film for DVD, creator J. Michael Strazinski opted instead for a collection of two shorter stories. Fans appear not to have taken to them. Are these some overlooked gems? Let's find out.
John Siuntres of Word Balloon joins us to discuss the episode which is the namesake of the second season.
Vera Wylde and Jessie Gender take up residence on Babylon 5 and the Excalibur on its Crusade, taking in one episode at a time. Even with Crusade behind us, we have the pilot movie for another pitched spin-off. This one wasn't picked up but we can still see what the set up was and get a sense of what the show might have been, for better or worse.
Jon, Blaine, and a couple of birds get together to discuss the return of Alfred Bester.