Episode(s) Discussed: S3E10 Severed Dreams S3E11 Ceremonies of Light and Dark
In which we learn that both Jude and Ana hate truffle oil (Zathras would like to note that truffle oil is GARBAGE). “Severed Dreams” features Karen Mollari being flagged for extra customs screening and wanting to talk to a manager, G’Kar carrying a Minbari like he carries the whole goddamned show, and our many feelings about Sheridan’s emotional range.
Episode(s) Discussed: S3E12 Sic Transit Vir S3E13 A Late Delivery from Avalon
In which the cast are joined by Josie for some extensive discussion of Centauri dicks. This episode is dedicated to the post office. “Sic Transit Vir” features Sheridan showing off his extremely dubious cooking skills, the introduction of new cuisine to the station staff breakfast table, and Londo facing off against his two worst enemies: customer service
Episode(s) Discussed: S3E14 Ship of Tears
In which the cast are joined by Scott Paladin for even more discussion of Centauri dicks, and also Starfuries. “Ship of Tears” features Fox News, err, ISN, returning to the air, G’Kar’s personal Gethsemane moment, and the cast noticing the parallels between Bester and Magneto.
Episode(s) discussed: S3E15 Interludes and Examinations
In which we learn that Franklin might not have time to sleep but absolutely has time to wax his chest. “Interludes and Examinations” features Ivanova dooming the station via opening monologue, Kosh force choking Sheridan after being called on his cryptic bullshit, Londo having enough big tentacle energy to call out Morden, and the audience finally seeing
Episode(s) Discussed: S3E16-17 War Without End
In which the rate of Justen Headphones Moments is drastically reduced. This is it. The big one. This is PODCAST WITHOUT END. In the first half of War Without End, we discuss the principle of Occam’s Razor as applied to “time travel or deepfake”, question what Sinclair sees in Garibaldi, and threaten to call pest control for an infestation of Zathrii.
We convene an emergency meeting at the CPK Picnic Table of Conspiracy and Unlimited Breadsticks to discuss the dramatic news of the day.
So...uh... some monkey paw somewhere is curling up like a Centauri appendage in Antarctica.
JMS's comments from RIGHT BEFORE WE STARTED RECORDING jeez.
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In an ISN/IPM exclusive, friend of the show and multiple award-winning SFF author Cat Valente returns! In her previous appearance we briefly discussed how the video game epic Mass Effect liberally borrows from Babylon 5, and so when the Legendary Edition of Mass Effect dropped we knew we had to have her back to dive deeper into the canon that she has actually significantly contributed to.
In an ISN/IPM exclusive, friend of the show and multiple award-winning SFF author Cat Valente returns! In her previous appearance we briefly discussed how the video game epic Mass Effect liberally borrows from Babylon 5, and so when the Legendary Edition of Mass Effect dropped we knew we had to have her back to dive deeper into the canon that she has
LOTS OF TED LASSO SPOILERS
Ana finally succumbed to peer pressure and binge watched... then binge rewatched... Ted Lasso and sent up the Babpod Signal to talk about it. Scott Paladin joins the regular crew to discuss our favorite parts of the show, the ways in which it manipulates tropes and viewer expectations, and our predictions for the rest of Season 2.
Episode(s) Discussed: S3E18 Walkabout S3E19 Grey 17 is Missing
In which Garibaldi fights a Gorn. “Walkabout” introduces a new Vorlon who may just be Mr. Sinister, gives the disheartening information that the American medical system persists to 2260, posits that Swedish Meatballs are the carcinization of food, and prompts an in-depth discussion about Foundationalism’s relationship to the concept of “walkabout” and
“And The Rock Cried Out, No Hiding Place” and “Shadow Dancing”
In which the crew have varied opinions regarding the merits of blue Centauri jello cubes. “The Rock Cried Out, No Hiding Place” features historical context for hiding things in hollowed-out bibles (although not for unlabeled data crystals), Vir’s continuing bad luck in elevators, and some headcanons regarding the Narn language.