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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.

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  • Confessions and Lamentations | For the Second Time
    Oct 27 2025

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    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!

    This one might have possibly been a more powerful watch the second time.

    For the First Time Episode

    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/babylon5first

    Special Thanks to all who support our show through Patreon, including:
    Executive Producers:
    Addryc
    Andrew
    Anthony Powell
    Becky Sparks
    Calinicus
    Colin 3of5
    Colin Blair
    Daniel Alves
    David
    Deb L.
    Dundradal
    Fabio Kasecker
    Jack Kitchen
    James Okeefe
    Jeffrey Hayes
    kat
    Katerina Kalinevich
    Kenny A Karyadi
    Krystle Wright
    Martin Svendsen
    Matt Ion
    Mattie Garcia
    Mr Krosis
    Neil Moore
    Nia is framed
    Paul Walcher
    Peter Schuller
    Rob Bent
    Ron H
    Sarah L
    Scott Helsby
    Snatcher42
    Starfury 5470
    Stuart98
    Suzanne Egg
    Texas Anla'Shok
    Tom Occhipinti
    TrekkieTreyTheTrekker

    Producers:
    David Blau
    Guy Kovel
    John Koniges

    Follow us:
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/badnerdsftft/
    Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/badnerds.bsky.social
    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.

    Visit https://www.patreon.com/babylon5first to join the Babylon 5 For the First Time Patreon.

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    1 hr and 3 mins
  • Knives | For the Second Time
    Oct 20 2025

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    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!

    This was our #10 on the First Time ranking. Where will it land on the second??

    For the First Time Episode

    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/babylon5first

    Special Thanks to all who support our show through Patreon, including:
    Executive Producers:
    Addryc
    Andrew
    Anthony Powell
    Becky Sparks
    Calinicus
    Colin 3of5
    Colin Blair
    Daniel Alves
    David
    Deb L.
    Dundradal
    Fabio Kasecker
    Jack Kitchen
    James Okeefe
    Jeffrey Hayes
    kat
    Katerina Kalinevich
    Kenny A Karyadi
    Krystle Wright
    Martin Svendsen
    Matt Ion
    Mattie Garcia
    Mr Krosis
    Neil Moore
    Nia is framed
    Paul Walcher
    Peter Schuller
    Rob Bent
    Ron H
    Sarah L
    Scott Helsby
    Snatcher42
    Starfury 5470
    Stuart98
    Suzanne Egg
    Texas Anla'Shok
    Tom Occhipinti
    TrekkieTreyTheTrekker

    Producers:
    David Blau
    Guy Kovel
    John Koniges

    Follow us:
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/badnerdsftft/
    Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/badnerds.bsky.social
    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.

    Visit https://www.patreon.com/babylon5first to join the Babylon 5 For the First Time Patreon.

    On Wednesdays We Read (OWWR Pod)
    We are two best friends who do a deep dive into a new book book series, one book at a time

    Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

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    57 mins
  • In the Shadow of Z'ha'dum | For the Second Time
    Oct 13 2025

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    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!

    Vir's rise gets even more interesting in this one.

    For the First Time Episode

    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/babylon5first

    Special Thanks to all who support our show through Patreon, including:
    Executive Producers:
    Addryc
    Andrew
    Anthony Powell
    Becky Sparks
    Calinicus
    Colin 3of5
    Colin Blair
    Daniel Alves
    David
    Deb L.
    Dundradal
    Fabio Kasecker
    Jack Kitchen
    James Okeefe
    Jeffrey Hayes
    kat
    Katerina Kalinevich
    Kenny A Karyadi
    Krystle Wright
    Martin Svendsen
    Matt Ion
    Mattie Garcia
    Mr Krosis
    Neil Moore
    Nia is framed
    Paul Walcher
    Peter Schuller
    Rob Bent
    Ron H
    Sarah L
    Scott Helsby
    Snatcher42
    Starfury 5470
    Stuart98
    Suzanne Egg
    Texas Anla'Shok
    Tom Occhipinti
    TrekkieTreyTheTrekker

    Producers:
    David Blau
    Guy Kovel
    John Koniges

    Follow us:
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/badnerdsftft/
    Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/badnerds.bsky.social
    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.

    Visit https://www.patreon.com/babylon5first to join the Babylon 5 For the First Time Patreon.

    Support the show

    Show More Show Less
    1 hr and 16 mins
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