Chatz: A Television Podcast

With another season behind them, the Chatz guys reflect on the SOLID second season of Babylon 5, also known as "The Tale of Mr. Morden". You're going to want this link at some point in the episode, trust us: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iG7jEmZu1Wo Our viewing order for Chatzylon 5: tinyurl.com/chatzseason6 Please consider backing the Chatz Patreon, where you can also find our upcomin...

Who ARE you? What DO you want? If you answered "to be rescued by a Christ-like projection of Ambassador Kosh" to both of these, we first need to have a conversation about grammar. But while we're already talking, let's tune into the new Chatz episode! Magellan and Allen wrap up Season Two of Babylon 5 and prepare for what could POSSIBLY come next. Our viewing order for Chatzylon 5: tinyu...

It's a double-stuffed guest episode this week on Chatz! Olivia joins us to discuss the not-so-subtle queer subtext of "Divided Loyalties", and seasoned B5 veteran Danny discusses the heart-breaking episode "The Long, Twilight Struggle". We love having guests talk about the episodes they love, so thank you to both of our guests for joining us as we near the end of Season Two. Fo...

Magellan and Allen go SICKO MODE as they discuss a deeply depressing Londo plotline, a TRAGIC plague plotline, and...yeah, this show is pretty sad, isn't it? But we have fun here at Chatzylon Studios in sunny Insert city name Our viewing order for Chatzylon 5: tinyurl.com/chatzseason6 Please consider backing the Chatz Patreon, where you can also find our upcoming bonus film commentaries and our bi...

The second of apparently several news report episodes surprises Allen and Magellan this week, and a Shadow-centric second episode has us pondering why this "First Ones return" trope is so common in modern sci-fi. Our viewing order for Chatzylon 5: tinyurl.com/chatzseason6 Please consider backing the Chatz Patreon, where you can also find our upcoming bonus film commentaries and our bi-we...

Two dogs without a paddle, two surprisingly fun episode of B5, one podcast, all for you. Our viewing order for Chatzylon 5: tinyurl.com/chatzseason6 Please consider backing the Chatz Patreon, where you can also find our upcoming bonus film commentaries and our bi-weekly hangout show ChatzNightz. patreon.com/chatzpod Feedback? Questions/Comments? Follow Chatz on Twitter: twitter.com/chatzpod Follow...

Sheridan reverts to early-series Sinclair in a mediocre first episode before revealing that he may be slightly smarter than we expected, and then tragedy is the spice of the day in "Acts of Sacrifice", where a tragic A plot is undercut by the? most? dicey? Ivanova plot? so far? Our viewing order for Chatzylon 5: tinyurl.com/chatzseason6 Please consider backing the Chatz Patreon, where yo...

Man, what a week for Babylon 5. Magellan and Allen discuss the best episode of the show so far and the final nail in the coffin that is any chance at G'Kar and Londo dating. Then, Warren Keffer jokes and daddy issues lighten the mood in their discussion of "GROPOS". Listener Danny linked us this Babylon 5 reunion panel: https://youtu.be/0w2pK_uBpXQ?t=1364 Our viewing order for Chatzylon...

We haven't recorded a main series Chatz episode in person since...god, ScapeChatz?! It's been too long. In this very silly in-person Chatzylon 5, Allen and Magellan discuss Delenn's bad hair day, the return of Bester, and Allen dips into the Babylon 5 comics! Thank you for sticking with Chatz in 2018, and we hope to bring you more fun discussions next year. Take care, folks. Our viewing order for...

The galaxy turns upside down as Dr. Franklin becomes a trash-boy, Garibaldi becomes a sweet young man you can take home to momma, Sheridan remains in the exact neutral middle of every possible controversy, and Talia Winters experiences nuanced character development! This week, your best pals Allen and Magellan debate whether zombies are cooler than mages, whether it's better that Google can answer...

What does the phrase "techno-mage" conjure up in your mind? Robes with equations on them? Elite magical hacking? Or a surprisingly dry filler episode of Babylon 5? That, plus the promotion of Worst Boy of All Time, Warren Keffer, made this pair of episodes a bit tough to get through. But we're cresting a new horizon, and apparently better things are coming! Our viewing order for Chatzylo...

Captain John Sheridan joins the show, the new normal is established, and the Chatz kids are here to discuss the first two episodes of Season 2 of Babylon 5. Also discussed: Delenn's iffy transformation, the first of the Babylon 5 novels "Voices", and some juicy listener emails! Our viewing order for Chatzylon 5: tinyurl.com/chatzseason6 Please consider backing the Chatz Patreon, where yo...

One movie, twenty-two episodes, and 12 podcasts later, here we are. With Season One of Babylon 5 now under our belts, we're taking this week to recap, reflect, and remark upon our favorite and least favorite moments of the show so far. If you've been meaning to catch up to the podcast and haven't had time to watch the show, this is a perfect episode to start with! Next week, we'll be starting Seas...

Death, punishment, and retribution are the topics de jeur on Chatz this week, as Magellan and Allen discuss the last two episodes of Season One of Babylon 5. Next week will be the S1 Recap episode, so if you haven't been watching along or want a refresher of the plot so far, come back next week! But for now, things aren't looking great for our favorite space gang. Our viewing order for Chatzylon 5...

We find out what horrors lay beyond the jumpgate above Epsilon 3 and engage in some tense military deliberations in our first half before diving head-first into "Babylon Squared", the show's first truly bizarre lore episode. Next week's episode might be recorded in person, so stay tuned as we finish Season One of Babylon 5...in STYLE. Our viewing order for Chatzylon 5: tinyurl.com/chatzs...

Yet another lost lover plot plus some dicey comedic moments don't get in the way of Magellan and Allen's enjoyment of this week's Babylon 5 episodes, and as we wind down on Season One, the big questions finally start to get some answers. Our viewing order for Chatzylon 5: tinyurl.com/chatzseason6 Please consider backing the Chatz Patreon, where you can also find our upcoming bonus film commentarie...

What place does a holy grail/magical old man plot have in Babylon 5 you ask? Well, not much. Magellan and Allen struggle yet again to find something to love in the first episode discussion, but "Eyes" proves surprisingly engaging in part thanks to the great acting. Our viewing order for Chatzylon 5: tinyurl.com/chatzseason6 Please consider backing the Chatz Patreon, where you can also fi...

A mysterious figure asks the Chatz hosts what they want, and the answer is "to put out a podcast that makes people happy while inspiring discussion". They ponder this scenario for a while, and then things get a little loopy as they try to find ANYTHING to like in "TKO". Ups and downs, folks. Only a few weeks left in Season One though, so the end is in sight! Our viewing order f...

This week's Chatzylon 5 covers two episodes that tried their hardest to explore some complicated themes, to mixed results! Alcoholism, regret, unionization, and labor issues are all on deck, so Magellan and Allen put on their bright red hats and get back to work! Our viewing order for Chatzylon 5: tinyurl.com/chatzseason6 Please consider backing the Chatz Patreon, where you can also find our upcom...

What if you could cheat death? What if the only thing stopping you from saving a life was God? What if Ivanova was a secret spy for the government? All these questions and more are discussed on this week's episode of Chatzylon 5. The viewer's guide for Chatzylon 5: tinyurl.com/chatzseason6 Please consider backing the Chatz Patreon, where you can also find our upcoming bonus film commentaries and o...

Old diplomats tied down by the gravity of tradition, the role of racism in a post-human future, and the fundamental dissolution of a tenuous peace are the flavors of the day this week on Chatzylon 5. Magellan and Allen fall deeper in love with Londo Mollari, struggle to pinpoint why the Homeguard make such boring villains, and share conspiracy theories about the Babylon Project as the series start...

If any of your closest confidantes could kill you at a moment's notice, what would you do? Who would you trust? If your ex from college turned out to be a weaponized telekinetic at the head of a government conspiracy, would you help them? These are technically questions these fairly silly episodes of Babylon 5 asked, so Magellan and Allen hopped back on the mics to discuss them this week. The view...

A few questions answered in this episode: is there sex...in space? Is there archaeology...in space? Is there complex socio-economic hierarchy...in space? Is there the discovery of ancient genocide of an entire species perpetrated by bio-engineered super soldiers meant to protect them from harm...in space? The answer to all of these questions and more is...well, yes. Yes, they have that in space. T...

It was the dawn of the sixth season of Chatz. Nestled deep in the outer regions of space lies a lonely space station, eternally broadcasting transmissions into the void. It's a comedy show, discussing another TV show. This is the story of the latest of the Babylon 5 podcasts. The name of the station is Chatzylon 5. The viewer's guide for Chatzylon 5: tinyurl.com/chatzseason6 Please consider backin...

Our crew sets sail this week with a full commentary of Babylon 5: The Gathering featuring Magellan's roommate Charlie. Please enjoy our intrepid explorers marveling at this lost pilot's lack of a coherent theme, weirdly lovable side characters, and the best damn doctor since Leonard McCoy. The viewer's guide for Chatzylon 5: tinyurl.com/chatzseason6 Please consider backing the Chatz Patreon, where...