Babble On

(00:00:00) Zocalo (01:16:07) The Grey Council A mysterious planet with a deadly defense system, a rebellion on Mars, and a strange alien asking for help—just another day on Babylon 5! In this episode of Babble On, Jenny, Jenn, Ali, and Gus break down the epic two-parter, "A Voice in the Wilderness Part 1." Our screenwriters, Jenn and Ali, kick things off with a deep dive on TV writing, explaining...

(00:00:00) Grey Council (00:46:17) Grey Council Telepath breeding programs, Minbari funeral drama, and… Star Trek dolphins?! In this episode of Babble On, Jenny, Jenn, Ali, and Gus dive into the Babylon 5 classic “Legacies.” We untangle the politics of a missing Minbari war hero, debate whether Delenn’s miracle plan actually made sense, and explore how the episode sets up one of the show’s most im...

(00:00:00) Zocalo (00:45:47) Grey Council A motorcycle joyride through the station, Jeffrey Combs showing up as a surprisingly wholesome telepath, and Ivanova smashing up a bar like she’s in a Yakuza game?! 🏍️🧠🍷 Jenny, Jenn, Gus, and Ali take on “Eyes” — and to everyone’s shock, Larry DiTillio redeems himself after TKO. This week’s spirited discussion includes: Gus cheering for “Jeff punching a...

(00:00:00) Zocalo (00:38:28) Grey Council 🕊️ Holy puns, a snail monster, and a very unlucky ghost ship -Jenny, Jenn, and first-timers Ali and Gus tackle “Grail,” one of Babylon 5’s quirkiest season one episodes. This week’s banter includes: Ali unleashing “holy snail” and other pun-ishment. Jenn on how the script hides info and lands its reveals. Gus proposing a new hobby: chatting with weird pros...

(00:00:00) Zocalo (00:40:23) Grey Council A boxing match so boring it was BANNED in the UK, Ivanova sits shiva for a complicated father, and the shocking revelation that this episode is just Top Gun in a blender? 🥊🕯️✈️ Jenny, Jenn, and first-timer Gus (with Ali away on assignment) team up to tackle "TKO." This week’s brutally honest discussion includes: Gus delivers a truly epic rant on why he "d...

(00:00:00) Zocalo (01:04:54) Grey Council A space genie with bad vibes, the Shadows finally emerge, and a debate over the future’s worst invention: the open-concept bathroom? 👽😈🚽 Jenny, Jenn, and first-timers Ali and Gus are joined by guest Ean to unpack "Signs and Portents," a massive turning point for  Babylon 5 . This week’s jam-packed discussion includes: Gus introduces the archaic verb "en...

(00:00:00) Zocalo (00:47:58) Grey Council llegal strikes, a slimy negotiator, and a sacred flower holding up the entire station—oh my! In this episode of Babble On, Jenny, Jenn, and Gus break down the incredibly relevant Babylon 5 episode “By Any Means Necessary.” We tackle the thorny politics of a full-blown labor strike and why this 90s sci-fi story hits differently for our Hollywood strike vete...

(00:00:00) Zocalo (00:39:13) Grey Council Garibaldi's tragic past, a presidential conspiracy, and a whole lot of "laying pipe" - oh my! In this episode of Babble On, Jenny, Jenn, Gus, and Ali break down the Garibaldi-centric  Babylon 5 episode, “Survivors.” We explore Garibaldi being framed for an assassination attempt, forcing him to confront his past and his struggle with addiction 🔗 Watch the...

(00:00:00) Zocalo (01:04:07) Grey Council Faith, medical ethics, and one very questionable egg - oh my! In this episode of Babble On, Jenny, Jenn, Gus, and Ali wrestle with the moral and emotional gut punch that is Babylon 5’s “Believers.” We break down Dr. Franklin’s desperate attempt to save a child, the alien parents’ unshakable religious beliefs, and the devastating consequences when cultural...

(00:00:00) Zocalo (00:47:03) Grey Council War criminals, immortality serums, and some classic Vorlon nonsense—oh my! In this episode of Babble On, Jenny, Jenn, and Gus delve into the ethically tangled Babylon 5 episode “Deathwalker.” We tackle the political chaos sparked by Jha’dur’s arrival, the uneasy alliance of former enemies, and that big philosophical question: would you take the serum? Gus...

(00:00:00) Zocalo (00:40:58) Grey Council Sinclair’s missing memories, shady interrogators, and trauma lighting—oh my! In this episode of Babble On, Jenny, Jenn, and Gus unpack the mind-bending Babylon 5 episode “And the Sky Full of Stars.” We explore the layers of Sinclair’s PTSD, the weird dream interrogation chair (complete with overly dramatic lighting); and Gus is on high alert, theorizing ab...

(00:00:00) S1E7: "War Prayer" (00:39:05) Grey Council Radical youth, space xenophobia, and the most dramatic rose drop in sci-fi history? 🌹🚀 Re-watchers Jenny and Jenn, and first-time viewers Ali and Gus, unpack “The War Prayer”, a Babylon 5 episode that hits a little too close to home with its themes of extremism, fear, and very bad poetry. This week’s highlights: 💔 Ivanova’s heartbreak moment...

(00:00:00) Zocalo (00:47:35) Grey Council A rogue telepath, jellyfish gods, and Chekhov with serious menace? 🧠👁️ Re-watchers Jenny and Jenn, and first-time viewers Ali and Gus, dive into “Mind War”, an episode bursting with psychic power plays, metaphysical mystery, and hot telepath lore. This week’s highlights: “He has become… space baby.”  Catherine explores Cthulhu’s vacation home  The gang go...

Religious ceremonies, exes with mining money, and... accidental marriages?? 💍🛐 Re-watchers Jenny and Jenn and first-time viewer Gus (with Ali out this week!) dive into Babylon 5’s spiritual showcase episode: “The Parliament of Dreams.” Highlights from this week’s discussion: Sinclair’s romantic past resurfaces...and might be competing with his Minbari future? A closer look at the cultural pagean...

(00:00:00) Zocalo (00:28:44) Grey Council A mysterious bio-weapon, a suspicious archaeology corp, and… Cockroach Vader with an arm cannon?! 🪲💥 Join re-watchers Jenny and Jenn, and first-time viewers Ali and Gus, as they tackle Babylon 5’s campy, creature-heavy episode "Infection." Highlights from this week’s discussion: Is this the weakest episode in Season 1? (JMS thought so, but Ali might figh...

(00:00:00) Zocalo (00:31:11) Grey Council Welcome to BABBLE ON – a Babylon 5 podcast! Join re-watchers Jenny and Jenn, and first-time viewers Ali and Gus, as they embark on a voyage through J. Michael Straczynski's epic science fiction series! This week, we discuss Season 1, Episode 3 – “Born to the Purple.” There’s romance in the air as Londo falls for a mysterious dancer named Adira — a subplot...

(00:00:00) Zocalo (00:47:07) Grey Council The station’s newest guest has… distinctive cranial design, and the medbay finally has a doctor worth swooning over! Join re-watchers Jenny and Jenn, and first-time viewers Ali and Gus, as they unpack Babylon 5’s eerie second episode, "Soul Hunter"—where death gets a collector’s edition, and prosthetics get creative.👁️ This episode’s highlights: "What is t...

(00:00:00) Zocalo (00:43:58) Grey Council The station is officially open for business! Join re-watchers Jenny and Jenn, and first-time viewers Ali and Gus, as they dive into Babylon 5’s explosive first episode, "Midnight on the Firing Line"—where the politics get messy, the cast gets shuffled, and Londo’s sleeves get even bigger. 🔥 This episode’s chaos includes: "Wait, where’d everybody go?!" Gus...

(00:00:00) Zocalo (No Spoilers) (01:04:00) Grey Council (Full Spoilers) Welcome to BABBLE ON - a "Babylon 5" podcast! Join re-watchers Jenny and Jen, and first-time viewers Ali and Gus, as they embark on a voyage through J. Michael Straczynski's epic science fiction series! This week, we discuss Babylon 5's pilot -- "THE GATHERING". To watch our LIVE REACTION to the episode on YouTube, click here...