The Babylon Project Podcast

The Babylon Project Podcast

By Raul Ybarra and Jim ArrowoodTV & Film
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  • BPP 414 – Moments of Transition

    This aptly named episode gives Raul, Jim and JP a lot to talk about. Lots of transition happens in various story arcs, and with individual characters.

    The conflict on Minbar between the Warrior and Religious castes comes back into focus as Delenn prepares to surrender to calm the situation. There are a few surprises and the Grey Council is re-established. Psi-Corps continues to maneuver. And while Lyta is looking for work on the station, Bester offers her a job as a covered agent. Understandably reluctant at first, she ends up taking the job and we’re left wondering if either party is really getting what they want.

    Related to telepaths, Garibaldi and Zack bicker over a package of “research pharmaceuticals” belonging to Edgars. Michael is supposed to facilitate moving this mysterious package through the station from Mars to Io. Everything is in transition and we’re left with the feeling many significant elements of the B5 story are about to… explode.

    You can find us at http://www.BabylonProjectPodcast.wordpress.com, on Facebook at The Babylon Project Podcast or on iTunes.  You can email us at [email protected].  We look forward to hearing from you.

    Just remember… No boom today.  Boom tomorrow.  There’s always a boom tomorrow!

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    1 hr 21 min
  • BPP 413 – Rumors, Bargains and Lies

    In this episode, Sheridan continues bargaining to establish the necessary elements of, and allies for, his campaign against Clark by creating the perception certain things are happening that might cause real harm to the worlds who aren’t very supportive of joining the fight.  Certain bits of information (rumors, lies?) are spread by just the right people, at just the right time, and the results are interesting—maybe even funny at times.  The Drazi in particular, end up very worked up over what they’re told is “nothing”, leading them to fall into supporting Sheridan.

    Meanwhile, Minbar is at war with itself.  Delenn feels guilty, believing she may very well have caused this herself by eliminating the Grey Council.  Even so, she takes action and meets with Neroon, a leader from the Warrior caste.  While they meet in private to negotiate (bargain?), some of those accompanying them overhear parts of the conversation, causing them to misunderstand what’s happening between the two – setting the stage for bad things to happen.  Harkening back to “Lines of Communication” and the problems Number One had on Mars with subordinates using “unauthorized bombs”, in this episode Minbari subordinates act without all the facts, resulting in needlessly threatening the lives of many and almost ending the life of Lennier.

    We leave the episode with The Voice of Resistance announcing a newly formed patrol force, and wondering what Neroon is actually up to.

    You can find us at http://www.BabylonProjectPodcast.wordpress.com, on Facebook at The Babylon Project Podcast or on iTunes.  You can email us at [email protected].  We look forward to hearing from you.

    Just remember… No boom today.  Boom tomorrow.  There’s always a boom tomorrow!

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    59 min
  • BPP 412 – Conflicts of Interest

    So many interests are in play now, often in conflict.  Here are a few of the big ones, and no doubt there are more woven through the storyline:

    Conflict 1:  Garibaldi is working as a private Investigator and still using government gear—a PPG and identification credentials issued to him by B5 when he was the Security Chief.  Now he’s using them to facilitate his private (and at times illicit) work, and Sheridan puts a stop to it.  Garibaldi is angry about it even though he knows better, and it further fuels his contrarian view of Sheridan.  He’s also convinced to put his skills to use working a job for Mr. Edgars on Mars.  It’s work, so why not?  It’s also a test of Mike’s loyalty, perhaps in advance of something bigger?

    Conflict 2:  Edgars has apparently developed an antidote to a virus that’s deadly to telepaths.  His wife (and Garibaldi’s former girlfriend) Lise is coming to B5 in this regard and Garibaldi is her protection.  Garibaldi doesn’t like telepaths but his new boss is working on an antidote to help them; and even though he denies it, he still has feelings for his ex.

    Conflict 3:  Sheridan convinces Mollari and G’Kar to agree openly and jointly to support his plans, sending an incredibly strong message to the League of Non-aligned Worlds about the strength and importance of the work of the Resistance.  While they align themselves with each other to support Sheridan, it’s no surprise that G’Kar continues to hate Mollari.

    And Zathras? No one manages poor Zathras, you see. So Zathras talks to dirt. Or to walls, or talks to ceilings. But dirt is closer. Dirt is used to everyone walking on it. Just like Zathras.

    The show ends with the Voice of the Resistance making its debut transmission!

    You can find us at http://www.BabylonProjectPodcast.wordpress.com, on Facebook at The Babylon Project Podcast or on iTunes.  You can email us at [email protected].  We look forward to hearing from you.

     

    Just remember… No boom today.  Boom tomorrow.  There’s always a boom tomorrow!

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    1 hr 14 min
  • BPP 411 – Lines of Communication

    Things are starting to build toward open conflict between Clark’s government and Sheridan’s forces. With everything else going on though, things begin to interfere with the plans to counter Clark.

    On Mars, Number One is furious when when a bomb goes off in a hotel, risking blame against the Resistance and allowing Clark to create more propaganda. Attention of any kind, especially the wrong kind, may very well bring an end to their work. Away from Mars, Minbari allies are being attacked. Delenn arrives on-scene and makes contact with a new race—the Drakh, only to learn they’ve discretely established prior Minbari contact and have been meeting with Forrell, who endeavors to use them as allies in the emerging civil war between the Minbari Religious and Warrior castes. In exchange, all they want are a few border outposts. Delenn and Lennier see a dangerous problem behind this plan: the Drakh are Shadow allies.

    With ISN propaganda running rampant, Sheridan turns the old War Room into a studio. It’s time to counter the propaganda lies with the truth by broadcasting the Voice of the Resistance into Earth space.

    Before the episode is over, we see Lennier put on his warrior face, the warrior in Delenn surfaces again, and we get some boom!

    You can find us at http://www.BabylonProjectPodcast.wordpress.com, on Facebook at The Babylon Project Podcast or on iTunes.  You can email us at [email protected].  We look forward to hearing from you.

    Just remember… No boom today.  Boom tomorrow.  There’s always a boom tomorrow!

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    1 hr 15 min
  • BPP 411 – Lines of Communication
    Things are starting to build toward open conflict between Clark’s government and Sheridan’s forces. With everything else going on though, things begin to interfere with the plans to counter Clark. On Mars, Number One is furious when when a bomb … Continue reading →
    1 hr 15 min
  • BPP 410 – Racing Mars

    Oh, Steven!

    What can we say?  We all love it when we have a Dr. Franklin/Marcus episode.  There was just a really great chemistry between the two.  They’re on Mars to get help from the Mars resistance as part of Sheridan’s plan to take back Earth.  Why a doctor for a military operation, you might ask?  We’ll find out at the end of the season.

    We also meet someone who becomes an instant fan favorite, known only for the longest time as Number One.  We do eventually find out her actual name, but it’s going to be awhile.

    Meanwhile, Susan has the chance to be Susan at her best.  I mean, who else are you going to put in charge of recruiting a band of smugglers?

    Things between Sheridan and Michael continue to spiral downhill.  If you think this is going to lead them to a bad place, well, we think so to.  This time, though, it leads Sheridan to a good place.  To help matters, Delenn is ready with yet another Minbari courtship ritual.

    Woo! Hoo!

    This is a rather lighthearted episode.  The last we will have for awhile.  After this things are going to spiral into a series of climaxes that will bring us to an end of many story lines be the season’s conclusion.

    The conversation between Jim, JP, and Raul is a lively as ever, so join us as we discuss another fantastic B5 episode on the Babylon Project Podcast.

    You can find us at http://www.BabylonProjectPodcast.wordpress.com, on Facebook at The Babylon Project Podcast or on iTunes.  You can email us at [email protected].  We look forward to hearing from you.

    Just remember… No boom today.  Boom tomorrow.  There’s always a boom tomorrow!

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    1 hr 8 min
  • BPP 410 – Racing Mars
    Oh, Steven! What can we say?  We all love it when we have a Dr. Franklin/Marcus episode.  There was just a really great chemistry between the two.  They’re on Mars to get help from the Mars resistance as part of … Continue reading →
    1 hr 8 min
  • BPP 409 – Atonement

     

    Poor John.  Problems with the in-laws has gone to a whole new level here.

    Seriously, though, Delenn has been running a bit rogue the last several seasons and it’s time to pay the bill.  One good thing for us, is that we get to see full-Minbari Delenn again.  And we have some interesting guest appearances from the past.

    Even better is that we get a lot of answers about Earth-Minbari relations that we have been wondering about since the original pilot movie.  Delenn gets some very surprising answers, as well.  It turns out that she’s not the only one with some special information and the cover-up has been going on for quite some time.  This episode will also set up some of Delenn’s tasks in the rest of the season.

    As always, Raul, Jim, and JP are full of interesting thought and commentary for this episode of the Babylon Project Podcast.

    You can find us at http://www.BabylonProjectPodcast.wordpress.com, on Facebook at The Babylon Project Podcast or on iTunes.  You can email us at [email protected].  We look forward to hearing from you.

    Just remember… No boom today.  Boom tomorrow.  There’s always a boom tomorrow!

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    1 hr 13 min
  • BPP 409 – Atonement
    Poor John.  Problems with the in-laws has gone to a whole new level here. Seriously, though, Delenn has been running a bit rogue the last several seasons and it’s time to pay the bill.  One good thing for us, … Continue reading →
    1 hr 13 min
  • BPP 408 – The Illusion of Truth

    There’s an old joke.  How do you know a reporter is lying?  His lips are moving.  Ok, I’ve heard it used for several other professions, as well, but oh man, does it apply to this episode!  Seriously, though, an honest and free press is important to a democratic society.  In this case, we see the power of a press under the control of a dictator at work.  That is an entirely different animal.

    The Babylon 5 command staff allow an ISN reporter onto the station as a follow up from season 2’s And Now For A Word.  You know it’s going to be a hit job.  The crew knows, as well.  However, nobody is prepared for just how much you can do with a bit of creative editing and no way to get equal time to call B.S.  Pay attention to the time on the station and how things are cut to give a desired message.  This is a creepy and disturbing episode.

    The good news is that you won’t get lies or B.S. from Raul, Jim, and JP.  Just good solid commentary and thoughtful discussion on the press, the power of the word, and just how much damage it can have when abused.

    You can find us at http://www.BabylonProjectPodcast.wordpress.com, on Facebook at The Babylon Project Podcast or on iTunes.  You can email us at [email protected].  We look forward to hearing from you.

    Just remember… No boom today.  Boom tomorrow.  There’s always a boom tomorrow!

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    1 hr 26 min

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The Babylon Project podcast is an in-depth analysis of the world of Babylon 5. We tackle the episodes, TV movies, Crusade and even the novels. Each week we dive into the stories, characters and more in lively conversation with our hosts.