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

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

Two veteran Star Trek podcasters watch Babylon 5 for the first time. They search for Star Trek like messages in this series, deciding if they should have watched it sooner

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No Compromises | For the Second Time
Oct. 5, 2026

No Compromises | For the Second Time

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 wa
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The Deconstruction of Falling Stars | For the Second Time
Sept. 28, 2026

The Deconstruction of Falling Stars | For the Second Time

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.b
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Rising Star | For the Second Time
Sept. 21, 2026

Rising Star | For the Second Time

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! The second series finale! For the First Time Episode - https://www.babylon5first.com/episode/rising-star This show is produced in association
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Endgame | For the Second Time
Sept. 14, 2026

Endgame | For the Second Time

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! Jeff really did not care for this one the first time around - I'm sure you remember that. What will he think this time?? For the First Time Ep
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Between the Darkness and the Light | For the Second Time
Sept. 7, 2026

Between the Darkness and the Light | For the Second Time

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! Full disclosure, we both forgot that this is the episode that Ivanova...well, that Ivanova gets hurt. Some raw emotion in this one! For the Fi
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Intersections in Real Time | For the Second Time
Aug. 31, 2026

Intersections in Real Time | For the Second Time

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! Why does it feel like we've done this before?? Only, I think you looked different last time. For the First Time Episode - https://www.babylon5
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Reviews

My Favorite Podcast.

"This pod cast takes me back to a happy time in my life. In the late 90’s My good and Dear Friend Josh and I would would eat tater tots, play the Babylon 5 Collectable Card Game and debate what was go…"

Ashtonbm25 | July 12, 2023

THE Reason to begin listening to Podcasts!

"I do not listen to podcasts. I have Never listened to podcasts. I had Absolutely Zero Interest in exploring the podcasting world! But when my dear, dear friend Would Not Shut Up about how Good this…"

Imbri/Diane | July 18, 2023

We Have Always Been Here

"I watched Babylon 5 for the First Time myself back in the 90s as it aired. I followed JMS (the creator) on Usenet week on week as he discussed each episode and with a group of friends, we'd meet for …"

B2pix | July 24, 2023

So much nuance!!

"As a long time fan of Babylon 5 I have really enjoyed catching up on Jeff and Brent's Journey through one of the my favorite shows for the first time! They offer a nuanced and fresh perspective thro…"

Dave Anthony | Sept. 9, 2023

The ‘Mission Log’ for Babylon 5 you’re looking for

"This is an outstanding podcast that doesn’t jump the B5 timeline and spoil anything that is to come so it’s perfect if you, like the hosts are a new comer to the B5 universe or an old down-below-er l…"

DrNASA_NC | Oct. 21, 2023

It’s another 5 star review!!!

"I found out about this podcast about 3 days after finishing my very own first watch of Babylon 5. I knew I would be coming back to this show, but didn’t realize I would be diving back in right away. …"

N4TALI | Nov. 4, 2023
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