Babble On

(00:00:00) Zocalo (00:46:35) Grey Council Three wives, a creepy ex-husband, and perhaps the biggest foot-in-mouth moment in our podcast's history - this week on Babble On, Jenny, Jenn, Ali, and Gus dig into Babylon 5 Season 2, Episode 7, “Soul Mates.” In this episode, the crew spirals after accidentally roasting writer Peter David before realizing his legendary status (and recent passing). We unpa...

(00:00:00) Zocalo (00:45:53) Grey Council Psi Corps, brainwashing, and a conspiracy that absolutely does not feel resolved - this week on Babble On, Jenny, Jenn, Ali, and Gus dig into Babylon 5 Season 2, Episode 6, “A Spider in the Web.” What starts as a slow-burn spy thriller quietly lays down some deeply unsettling foundations for the rest of the season. The crew unpacks Bureau 13, personality c...

(00:00:00) Zocalo (00:43:28) Grey Council This week on Babble On, Jenny, Gus, and Ali dig into Babylon 5 Season 2, Episode 5, “The Long Dark.” It’s the episode where space gets genuinely creepy, Dwight Schultz delivers an all-timer performance, and Dr. Franklin makes choices that immediately land him on everyone’s watchlist. The trio talks horror vibes, Shadow-adjacent lore, why this episode is we...

This week on Babble On, Jenny, Jenn, Ali, and Gus dive into Babylon 5 Season 2, Episode 4, “A Distant Star.” It’s the episode where hyperspace gets weird, Dr. Franklin becomes the self-appointed Food Police, and Sheridan questions whether he should be running a space station… or just running laps. The crew debates whether D.C. Fontana wrote the emotional arc and JMS sprinkled in the dad jokes, why...

(00:00:00) Zocalo (00:41:34) Grey Council Technomages, a ridiculous color-coded civil war, and the fashion statement of the century - this week on Babble On, Jenny, Jenn, Ali, and Gus discuss Babylon 5 Season 2, Episode 3, "The Geometry of Shadows." It’s supposed to be a "breather" episode , but between Londo’s looming genocide prophecy and Garibaldi’s dark night of the soul, the vibes are complic...

(00:00:00) Zocalo (01:03:59) Grey Council Sheridan grief, goo-soaked rebirths, and Londo making the absolute worst decisions - this week on Babble On, Jenny, Jenn, Ali, and Gus dive into Season 2’s second episode, “Revelations.” From Delenn’s dramatic emergence to the deepening Shadows plotline, this one delivers character turmoil, lore drops, and far-reaching consequences. Jenn breaks down the em...

(00:00:00) Zocalo (01:02:28) Grey Council Minbari souls, Jeff-related heartbreak, and the debut of Babylon 5’s newest captain — this week on Babble On, Jenny, Jenn, Ali, and Gus tackle the Season 2 opener, “Points of Departure.” From the massive Minbari reveal to the behind-the-scenes reasons Sinclair vanishes overnight, it’s a premiere packed with lore and emotions. Ali spirals into soul-theory c...

(00:00:00) Zocalo (01:18:01) Grey Council Cocoons, conspiracies, and… traffic cones?! In this episode of Babble On, Jenny, Jenn, Ali, and Gus and guest Ean dig into the game-changing Babylon 5 Season 1 finale, “Chrysalis.” We break down Delenn’s shocking transformation, the assassination plot that flips the station on its head, and the chilling sense that the Shadows are finally moving. Ali spiral...

(00:00:00) Zocalo (00:47:26) Grey Council *Note: We recorded this reaction & podcast discussion prior to the sad news of June Lockhart’s passing. In the episode, we mention her as still living at the time. June Lockhart was a beloved icon of television, and we send our love and respect to her family, friends, and fans. May her memory be a blessing. 💙* 🧠 Mercy, mind wipes, and… tentacle poker...

(00:00:00) Zocalo (00:50:56) Grey Council Time rifts, shadowy wars, and Zathras the honey badger of space?! In this episode of Babble On, Jenny, Jenn, Ali, and Gus dive into the game-changing Babylon 5 episode “Babylon Squared.” We unravel the mystery of the vanished station, puzzle over the appearance of “Old Jeff,” and lose our collective minds over the arrival of Zathras. Ali spins wild theorie...

(00:00:00) Zocalo (01:08:19) Grey Council Prophecy, politics, and a planet that’s alive?! In this episode of Babble On, Jenny, Jenn, Ali, and Gus dive into the conclusion of the Babylon 5 two-parter “A Voice in the Wilderness.” We unpack Draal’s sacrifice, Garibaldi’s bittersweet Mars subplot, and Londo’s surprising moment of heart. Ali celebrates being right about Draal’s importance, Jenn digs in...

(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...