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Babylon 5 For the First Time - Not a Star Trek Podcast

Babylon 5 For the First Time - Not a Star Trek Podcast

By: Jeff Akin and Brent Allen
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Join two, veteran Star Trek podcasters, Brent Allen and Jeff Akin, on a spoiler-free, first-time journey through Babylon 5 AND their second time watch as well! Fresh eyes meet analytical insights as they explore meanings and messages in each episode. Relive your first-time experience with unfiltered reactions and thoughtful analysis.© 2026 The Bad Nerds Art Science Fiction
Episodes
  • The Very Long Night of Londo Mollari | For the Second Time

    The Very Long Night of Londo Mollari | For the Second Time
    Oct 12 2026

    Join veteran Star Trek, and now Babylon 5 podcasters, Brent Allen and Jeff Akin as they dive into Babylon 5 for a second time! They revisit each episode with fresh insights and deeper analysis, reflecting on their first-time reactions. Perfect for First Ones and people new to the series, this journey offers a deeper connection to the world of Babylon 5!

    Is this also the greatest episode in all of Babylon 5?? We dive into forgiveness, justice, vengeance, revenge, restorative justice, and so much more.

    For the First Time Episode - https://www.babylon5first.com/episode/the-very-long-night-of-londo-mollari

    This show is produced in association with the Akin Collective, Mulberry Entertainment, and Framed Games. Find out how you can support the show and get great bonus content like access to notes, a Discord server, unedited reaction videos, and more: https://www.patreon.com/badnerds

    Special Thanks to all who support our show through Patreon, including:

    Executive Producers:

    Aaron Becker

    Addryc

    Andrew

    Andy Luke

    Anthony Powell

    Becky Sparks

    Calinicus

    Caz Skelly

    Colin 3of5

    Colin Blair

    Colin Pritchard

    Daniel Alves

    David

    Deb L.

    Dundradal

    Fabio Kasecker

    Heather Sweeny

    Jack Kitchen

    James Okeefe

    Jeffrey Hayes

    Jesse Piedfort

    kat

    Katerina Kalinevich

    Krystle Wright

    Martin Svendsen

    Matt Ion

    Mattie Garcia

    Mitsy Marcella

    Mr Krosis

    Neil Moore

    Nia is framed

    Paul Hess

    Paul Walcher

    Peter Schuller

    Rob Bent

    Ron H

    Sarah L

    Scott Helsby

    Snatcher42

    Starfury 5470

    Stuart98

    Suzanne Egg

    Texas Anla'Shok

    theecallie

    TrekkieTreyTheTrekker

    Producers:

    David Blau

    Guy Kovel

    John Koniges

    Follow us:

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/badnerdsftft/

    https://www.babylon5first.com/

    All rights belong to the Prime Time Entertainment Network, WBTV, and TNT. No copyright infringement intended.Copyright Disclaimer, Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for 'fair use' for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use.

    Mentioned in this episode:

    Babylon 5 Bad Nerds Patreon
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    1 hr and 17 mins
  • No Compromises | For the Second Time

    No Compromises | For the Second Time
    Oct 5 2026

    Join veteran Star Trek, and now Babylon 5 podcasters, Brent Allen and Jeff Akin as they dive into Babylon 5 for a second time! They revisit each episode with fresh insights and deeper analysis, reflecting on their first-time reactions. Perfect for First Ones and people new to the series, this journey offers a deeper connection to the world of Babylon 5!

    We meet Captain Lochley and ask the big questions: Is she her own character or just a fill-in for Ivanova? Does it even matter what side she was on during the civil war? Was she actually married to Sheridan or is that just ridiculous?

    For the First Time Episode - https://www.babylon5first.com/episode/no-compromises

    This show is produced in association with the Akin Collective, Mulberry Entertainment, and Framed Games. Find out how you can support the show and get great bonus content like access to notes, a Discord server, unedited reaction videos, and more: https://www.patreon.com/badnerds

    Special Thanks to all who support our show through Patreon, including:

    Executive Producers:

    Aaron Becker

    Addryc

    Andrew

    Andy Luke

    Anthony Powell

    Becky Sparks

    Calinicus

    Caz Skelly

    Colin 3of5

    Colin Blair

    Colin Pritchard

    Daniel Alves

    David

    Deb L.

    Dundradal

    Fabio Kasecker

    Jack Kitchen

    James Okeefe

    Jeffrey Hayes

    Jesse Piedfort

    kat

    Katerina Kalinevich

    Krystle Wright

    Martin Svendsen

    Matt Ion

    Mattie Garcia

    Mitsy Marcella

    Mr Krosis

    Neil Moore

    Nia is framed

    Paul Hess

    Paul Walcher

    Peter Schuller

    Rob Bent

    Ron H

    Sarah L

    Scott Helsby

    Snatcher42

    Starfury 5470

    Stuart98

    Suzanne Egg

    Texas Anla'Shok

    theecallie

    TrekkieTreyTheTrekker

    Producers:

    David Blau

    Guy Kovel

    John Koniges

    Follow us:

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/badnerdsftft/

    https://www.babylon5first.com/

    All rights belong to the Prime Time Entertainment Network, WBTV, and TNT. No copyright infringement intended.Copyright Disclaimer, Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for 'fair use' for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use.

    Mentioned in this episode:

    Babylon 5 Bad Nerds Patreon
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    1 hr and 5 mins
  • The Deconstruction of Falling Stars | For the Second Time

    The Deconstruction of Falling Stars | For the Second Time
    Sep 28 2026

    Join veteran Star Trek, and now Babylon 5 podcasters, Brent Allen and Jeff Akin as they dive into Babylon 5 for a second time! They revisit each episode with fresh insights and deeper analysis, reflecting on their first-time reactions. Perfect for First Ones and people new to the series, this journey offers a deeper connection to the world of Babylon 5!

    Some episodes are all action, some are all exposition. This one is all messages, and incredibly so!

    For the First Time Episode - https://www.babylon5first.com/episode/the-deconstruction-of-falling-stars

    This show is produced in association with the Akin Collective, Mulberry Entertainment, and Framed Games. Find out how you can support the show and get great bonus content like access to notes, a Discord server, unedited reaction videos, and more: https://www.patreon.com/badnerds

    Special Thanks to all who support our show through Patreon, including:

    Executive Producers:

    Aaron Becker

    Addryc

    Andrew

    Andy Luke

    Anthony Powell

    Becky Sparks

    Calinicus

    Caz Skelly

    Colin 3of5

    Colin Blair

    Colin Pritchard

    Daniel Alves

    David

    Deb L.

    Dundradal

    Fabio Kasecker

    Jack Kitchen

    James Okeefe

    Jeffrey Hayes

    Jesse Piedfort

    kat

    Katerina Kalinevich

    Krystle Wright

    Martin Svendsen

    Matt Ion

    Mattie Garcia

    Mitsy Marcella

    Mr Krosis

    Neil Moore

    Nia is framed

    Paul Hess

    Paul Walcher

    Peter Schuller

    Rob Bent

    Ron H

    Sarah L

    Scott Helsby

    Snatcher42

    Starfury 5470

    Stuart98

    Suzanne Egg

    Texas Anla'Shok

    theecallie

    TrekkieTreyTheTrekker

    Producers:

    David Blau

    Guy Kovel

    John Koniges

    Follow us:

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/badnerdsftft/

    https://www.babylon5first.com/

    All rights belong to the Prime Time Entertainment Network, WBTV, and TNT. No copyright infringement intended.Copyright Disclaimer, Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for 'fair use' for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use.

    Mentioned in this episode:

    Babylon 5 Bad Nerds Patreon
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    1 hr and 7 mins
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And what a treat they have in store ahead of them.

Two Startrek podcasters boldly going where they have never gone before. Taking a tour of the Bab5 universe for the first time.

I’ve been watching along on YouTube, getting a behind the scenes look at their unedited interactions. But the show is a stand out treat, not just for the rediscover of Bab5’s charms through new eyes, but for their approach. Any fan will get a blast seeing new fans grow to love this sci-fi favourite. But Jeff and Brett bring their own filter to this enterprise.

Because they are long time Trek podcasters they seek out new stories that might contain some nuggets of Trek’s own strengths. And while us old fans of Bab5 know it for the strengths it holds in its own right, this isn’t a simple defiant act on their part. They are clearly falling in love with the story as they work through season 1.

Get on board now, while they are still working towards the… oh no I won’t say. NO SPOILERS.

What a treat for long time fans

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As a first hour fan, it is SO much fun to rediscover my favorite show through the eyes of two new watchers. i squirm as they get stuff right and i can't wait for them to see the pay out of storylines. and when they are horribly wrong i just shake my head and smile knowingly to myself. "Oh they'll see". i love hearing them fall in love with the show, and this is just season 1! it gets so much better.

if you love Babylon 5, you should listen to this for sure.

looking forward to a new episode each week

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I’m a long time B5 fan (still have the 5 series on VHS). I love their enthusiasm through viewing especially the 3 edged predictions (their guess, my guess at the time & then the truth). Their show makes me want to go & watch Star Trek as I’ve realised I’ve missed out on this as much as they missed out on B6. Keep it up.

Great Pod Cast

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I have watched Babylon 5 for many times, so much that without watching I know what happens just with a few words on the episode, since I always forget the episode names. For someone who also lives Star Trek (and lots of other sci-Fi) I love the theories and the links you are making!

I just want to sometimes shout to you what the results will be! But I will, should I message more, always want to be spoiler free. Keep going and I love listening to these, and probably will re listen to these again.

Babylon 5 for the x time

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Excellent,I've never seen Babylon 5 spin-off crusade I'd like to watch that with what you do for b5 podcast but you can't start that unfortunately as it would be spoiler for plotlines ,I guess I'll have to wait

B5 universe

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