Fresh Eyes on a Classic
My mother got me into B5 during its original run. It wasn't on for long locally, so we had to wait for my aunt to record episodes, and mail them to us on a VHS. I got my own DVDs shortly after they came out, and have occasionally binged it over the years. Then HBO Max remastered it, and I had been working through it again, but had petered out. Then I was reading a review for the new video game Star Trek: Resurgence, and the reviewer mentioned this podcast. I was hooked after the first episode, and started catching up as fast as I could, and watching the show again too. I'd hoped to catch up in time for Shattered Dreams, but didn't quite make it. At least, I'll be there for War Wi..., wait, that might be considered a spoiler; we'll just say s3e16. Part of what makes this podcast enjoyable is the Trek comparisons, but they keep themselves restrained. It's also both amazing and maddening where some of their predictions go, especially when they get to the right answer for all the wrong reasons...Read full review »
N. A. Miller via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 07/01/23
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Waited 3 seasons to write this review… if you think you do it have time for this podcast remember what Zathras says: Cannot run out of time, there is infinite time. You are finite, Zathras is finite, this is right podcast - always listen to this.
GuyKovel via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 08/14/23
You guys are doing great. It’s wonderful that you are falling in love with this little gem of a show. Love your speculations. I’ve gasped a few times when you nailed it (not going to tell you when or what) and laughed when you haven’t.
Janice4th via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 09/26/22
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 lunch each week after an airing to discuss our theories. Watching these two throwing the same...Read full review »
B2pix via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 07/24/23
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