Babylon 5 30 Years Later Podcast

Babylon 5: 30 Years Later

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SAFE FOR FIRST TIME VIEWERS. Starting on January 19, 2024, Jon M. Wilson and W. Blaine Dowler take a look at every episode and movie of Babylon 5 , released 30 years after the original airdate (with the only exceptions being The Gathering , since that aired almost a year before the next episode aired, and the final movies, which also came several years apart.) Babylon 5 is also easily spoiled, because there is a definite plan and a lot of foreshadowing. We will spoil the episodes as we discuss them only. The playwright Chekov said something along the lines of, "if you're going to use a gun in...

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Babylon 5 30 Years Later Podcast

Episodes

2.20: The Long, Twilight Struggle 18.10.2025 46:59

Jon and Blaine look at the end of the Narn/Centauri War. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2.19: Divided Loyalties 11.10.2025 1:00:21

Jon and Blaine examine the possibility of a Psi Corps mole on the station. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Comics 9-11 13.09.2025 1:13:51

Jon and Blaine take a look at the final issues of the official tie-in comic. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Accusations (Babylon 5 Novel #2) 16.08.2025 56:52

Ivanova is accused of murder in the second Babylon 5 novel. Jon and Blaine accuse author Lois Tilton of being very good at her job. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Babylon 5 Comics #5-8 19.07.2025 1:19:41

Jon and Blaine discuss the next arc of the comic series, and have some positive things to say about Warren Keffer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feedback Special #6 21.06.2025 2:05:58

Jon and Blaine share all feedback received on or before June 8, 2025. (Sorry Douglas; your email will come in the next feedback special!) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2.18: Confessions and Lamentations 24.05.2025 41:04

Jon and Blaine take a detailed look at the Markab for the first and last time. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2.17: Knives 17.05.2025 40:08

Jon and Blaine take a look at Larry DiTillio's final episode of the series. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2.16: In the Shadow of Z'Ha'Dum 10.05.2025 50:26

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.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2.15: And Now For a Word 03.05.2025 53:58

Jon and Blaine have great seats to watch as ISN does a report on the station. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2.14: There All the Honor Lies 26.04.2025 43:50

Jon and Blaine look into the time John Sheridan was framed for murder by a lying Minbari. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Voices (Babylon 5 Novel #1) 12.04.2025 57:13

Jon and Blaine discuss the first novel published as an official tie-in to Babylon 5 . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feedback Special #5 05.04.2025 1:07:24

Jon and Blaine return with your feedback! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Babylon 5 Comics #1-4 22.03.2025 1:10:08

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2.13: Hunter, Prey 01.03.2025 1:03:38

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2.12: Acts of Sacrifice 22.02.2025 56:46

Jon and Blaine look at various acts of sacrifice with an undercurrent of eugenics. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2.11: All Alone in the Night 15.02.2025 52:59

Jon and Blaine look at Babylon 5's take on alien abduction. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2.10: GROPOS 08.02.2025 49:43

Jon and Blaine discuss a sudden influx of "ground pounders", en route to a suicide mission led by Dr. Franklin's father. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2.09: The Coming of Shadows 01.02.2025 1:03:02

John Siuntres of WordBalloon joins us to discuss the episode which is the namesake of the second season. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2.08: A Race Through Dark Places 25.01.2025 44:49

Jon, Blaine, and a couple of birds get together to discuss the return of Alfred Bester. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feedback Special #4 11.01.2025 2:17:51

Jon and Blaine respond to all feedback received by the end of 2024. Stay tuned past our sign off for additional information and corrections, as well as a surprise guest. Blaine would like to apologize for the small reduction in audio quality. We have a 150 MB limit on our podcast host, and the original file was 192 MB, so I had to tinker with quality settings to make it work. Hosted on Acast. See...

2.07: Soul Mates 14.12.2024 50:11

Jon and Blaine take a look at Babylon 5 marriages: current, former, unhappy, and.... no, they're all unhappy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2.06: Spider in the Web 07.12.2024 41:47

Jon and Blaine discuss secret Psi Corps projects and some impressive guest stars. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2.05: The Long Dark 30.11.2024 47:04

Jon and Blaine discuss the time Franklin gets involved with a patient right after she finds out her husband is dead, even though that patient is the prime suspect in murders on the station. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2.04: A Distant Star 23.11.2024 44:02

Jon and Blaine check out meal plans and mysteries in hyperspace when D.C. Fontana makes her final contribution to Babylon 5 . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.