About Last Best Hope for Conversation - A Babylon 5 podcast
A series of podcasts covering myriad topics. From genre TV, to old & new technology, product reviews & recommendations, and many other things. Brought to you by Jesse Jackson (Next Stop Everywhere, Storming the Castle), Karen Lindsay (Witness Prophecies, Chester's Mill Gazette), & Lou Sytsma (Fringe Benefits Incorporated, The Stephen King Podcast).
The Expanse S4E3 "Subduction" Podcast Review: Amos vs. Murtry, Earth Politics, and Mars Corruption
Jesse, Lou, and Karen recap The Expanse Season 4 Episode 3, "Subduction," focusing on escalating tensions on Ilus as Murtry's authority turns deadly and Amos quickly reads him as a dangerous gunslinger-type threat. They discuss the strange lightning and emerging planetary phenomena, Naomi's worsening struggle to adapt to gravity and her refusal to leave, and the settlers' growing desperation—culminating in Murtry's brutal preemptive massacre. On Earth, they cover Chrisjen Avasarala's campaign troubles as Nancy Gao resigns to run against her, debating existential risk versus immediate needs and the relevance to real-world politics. On Mars, Bobbie tries to save her nephew David from a smuggling kingpin who is revealed to be a police officer, setting up a deeper conflict. T
10 Sept 2026
The Expanse S4E2 "Jetsam" Who's coming to Dinner - why it's Bobbie!
JKR Media reviews The Expanse Season 4, Episode 2 "Jetsam" with Karen and Jesse, opening with a 60th birthday shout-out to Star Trek and a quick note of viewer feedback about how the show adapts the books (including praise for Ashford). On Ilus, they discuss the settlers, the UN presence, protomolecule-linked "metal locust" tech, Naomi struggling with gravity, and Holden's dangerous descent into the alien structure as Miller/The Investigator pushes him to act, triggering ominous changes and lightning. They break down Murtry's growing antagonism, Amos finding a kindred spirit in Chandra Wei, and the mystery of a blasting cap. On Mars, Bobbie Draper's frustration boils over as she's sidelined and interrogated, Avasarala offers her work, and Bobbie protects her nephew by taking on criminals tied to a drug operation. At the Ring, Drummer and Ashford investigate bodies and pirate activity, identify Marco Inaros, and debate reporting to the UN.
2 Sept 2026
The Expanse S4E1 "New Terra" New Beginings and new Character Pairings
Karen, Lou, and Jesse discuss The Expanse Season 4 premiere "New Terra," praising its effective setup that juggles multiple storylines while reestablishing character dynamics. They debate Chrisjen Avasarala's strict ring-gate blockade and her friction with Nancy Gao, weighing Earth's unemployment crisis against fears about protomolecule risks and colonial-style resource grabs. The panel highlights Holden's visit to his welcoming family, Naomi's painful gravity treatments and first steps on Ilus/New Terra, and Holden's ongoing connection to the Miller "investigator." They cover update calls that check in on Clarissa in prison bonding with Amos, Drummer's recovery and new role near the gate with Ashford's uneasy duties, and Bobbie's post-discharge struggle on Mars. On Ilus, they discuss the settlers, Murtry's arrival, rising tensions, and a mysterious metallic "locust" attack, then give episode ratings
Reach and audience
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YouTube views
519
Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025
Apple Podcasts (US)
5.0 / 5
5 ratings
Podcast Authority Score: 63 / 100
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Quality
87
Social presence
0
YouTube
66
Engagement
32
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Karen and Lou and Jesse and Jesse Jackson host the show. Published by JKL Media.
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