Secrets of the Soul
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Two veteran Star Trek podcasters watch Babylon 5 for the first time. Brent Allen and Jeff Akin search for Star Trek like messages in this series, deciding if they should have watched it sooner. We learn about the Hyach and, apparently, Zack and Lyta haven't been a thing for awhile. Brent shares with Jeff his ASTOUNDING discovery about Zathras in this episode. We're pretty sure this will blow your mind!  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: Andrew Calinicus Chris Aufenthie ClubPro70 David Fabio Kasecker Ian Maurer James Okeefe Jeffrey Hayes Magnus Hedqvist Martin Svendsen Mattie Garcia Mr Krosis Neil Moore Peter Schuller Rob Bent Ron H Samantha Pearce Starfury 5470 Templar9999 TrekkieTreyTheTrekker John Detweiler Terrafan Thomas Monk Todd Schmuck Producers: David Blau Guy Kovel John Koniges kat framed   Follow us on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/BabylonFirst Website: https://www.babylon5first.com/ 0:03:32 Recap and discussion of the episode "Secrets of the Soul" 0:09:36 Introduction to the episode and the themes 0:12:54 The responsibility of future generations for the sins of their fathers 0:18:47 Observations on the Episode as a Whole 0:20:15 Byron and Lyta's Relationship 0:27:26 Byron's Manipulation and Lyta's History 0:31:21 Lyta's Vision and Vorlons Seeding of Telepaths 0:34:12 Byron's Accountability and Responsibility 0:40:02 Justice vs Vengeance and Acknowledging Privilege 0:49:28 Extending Grace and Acknowledging Effort in Allyship 0:52:25 The Importance of Building Coalitions and Coming Together 0:59:58 Metaphor of Tidal Pools and Galactic Community 1:04:08 Predictions for Day of the Dead 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.
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