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.
Babylon 5 For the First Time - Not a Star Trek Podcast
Claim This Podcastby 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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Recent Episodes
June 8, 2026
Into the Fire | For the Second Time
Veteran podcasters Brent Allen and Jeff Akin revisit Babylon 5's "Into the Fire" episode, offering fresh insights and deeper analysis in this interview.
June 1, 2026
The Long Night | For the Second Time
Veteran podcasters Brent Allen and Jeff Akin revisit Babylon 5's "The Long Night" episode, offering fresh insights and deeper analysis in this interview.
May 25, 2026
Falling Toward Apotheosis | For the Second Time
<p>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!</p><p></p><p>So was it Lorien and Kosh with Sheridan along for the ride, or was he still in control the whole time?</p><p></p><p>For the First Time Episode - <a href="https://www.babylon5first.com/episode/falling-toward-apotheosis" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.babylon5first.com/episode/falling-toward-apotheosis</a></p><p></p><p>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</p><p></p><p>Special Thanks to all who support our show through Patreon, including:</p><p>Executive Producers:</p><p>Aaron Becker</p><p>Addryc</p><p>Andrew</p><p>Andy Luke</p><p>Anthony Powell</p><p>Becky Sparks</p><p>Calinicus</p><p>Caz Skelly</p><p>Colin 3of5</p><p>Colin Blair</p><p>Colin Pritchard</p><p>Daniel Alves</p><p>David</p><p>Deb L.</p><p>Dundradal</p><p>Fabio Kasecker</p><p>Jack Kitchen</p><p>James Okeefe</p><p>Jeffrey Hayes</p><p>Jesse Piedfort</p><p>kat</p><p>Katerina Kalinevich</p><p>Krystle Wright</p><p>Martin Svendsen</p><p>Matt Ion</p><p>Mattie Garcia</p><p>Mitsy Marcella</p><p>Mr Krosis</p><p>Neil Moore</p><p>Nia is framed</p><p>Paul Hess</p><p>Paul Walcher</p><p>Peter Schuller</p><p>Rob Bent</p><p>Ron H</p><p>Sarah L</p><p>Scott Helsby</p><p>Snatcher42</p><p>Starfury 5470</p><p>Stuart98</p><p>Suzanne Egg</p><p>Texas Anla'Shok</p><p>theecallie</p><p>TrekkieTreyTheTrekker</p><p></p><p></p><p>Producers:</p><p>David Blau</p><p>Guy Kovel</p><p>John Koniges</p><p></p><p>Follow us:</p><p>Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/badnerdsftft/</p><p>Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/badnerds.bsky.social</p><p>https://www.babylon5first.com/</p><p></p><p>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.</p>
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