(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 is still recovering from Hat Man™, Jenn dissects the episode’s bold narrative risks and allegorical layering, and Jenny wonders just how many people on this station are ready to sell their soul for eternal youth. And of course, we all have thoughts about Kosh’s cryptic final move. 🔗 Watch the video reaction to this episode here: ✨ Support us on Patreon for early access and full-length reactions: 👉 http://www.patreon.com/babbleonpodThanks for joining us on the station—whether you’re a first-time viewer or an old Narn soul. And remember: if Kosh says “you are not ready,” you probably aren’t.
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S1E8 "And The Sky Full of Stars"
(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 about government conspiracies and psychic manipulation, while Jenn points out noir influences and symbolic lighting. Jenny, meanwhile, wonders if these are noble cheekbones... or villainous ones. 🔗 Watch the video reaction to this episode here✨ Support us on Patreon for early access and bonus content: 👉 http://www.patreon.com/babbleonpod Thanks for joining us on the station—whether you’re a first-time viewer or an old Narn soul. And remember: if you're out of frame, do you even exist?
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S1E7: "War Prayer"
(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 leaves no survivors🌌 The gang explores the politics of fear and otherness in space🥀 Roses are red, rebellion is messy, space cults are real🎷 Jenny makes her case for the now-iconic Sky Cthulhu Music Cue™ Plus: shoutout to the prosthetics department for going hard on the foreheads. 🎬 Watch our LIVE REACTION to the episode here (spoiler-free):📲 Follow us on Bluesky: @babbleonpod.bsky.social🎶 Music: "Discovery" by Alexander Nakarada
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S1E6: "Mind War"
(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 goes deep on psychic ethics, AI parallels, and JMS’s philosophical flexesG’Kar’s final speech stuns us all Plus: the incredible Walter Koenig joins the cast and does not disappointWe shout out Londo’s hair as the true widescreen MVP🎬 Watch our LIVE REACTION to the episode (spoiler-free!)📲 Follow us on Bluesky: @babbleonpod.bsky.social🎶 Music: "Discovery" by Alexander Nakarada
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S1E5: "The Parliament of Dreams"
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 pageantry and worldbuilding JMS weaves into the station“Taste it.” Did Sinclair just get married??Na'Toth throws a punch and wins our hearts 💥The assassination plot that everyone kind of forgot was happeningThat emotional final scene… and why it meant so much to 90s religious nerds🎬 Watch our LIVE REACTION to the episode (spoiler-free!) 📲 Follow us on Bluesky: @babbleonpod.bsky.social🎶 Music: "Discovery" by Alexander Nakarada
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