https://babylonprojectpodcast.wordpress.com 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. Mon, 04 Apr 2022 10:51:00 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ 68647057 Welcome to the Babylon Project Podcast! Raul and Jim are going to be taking a journey through the wonders of Babylon 5 as they do a rewatch of the series to celebrate its 20th anniversary. You can find us at http://www.BabylonProjectPodcast.wordpress.com, on FaceBook at The Babylon Project Podcast or on iTunes. Just remember… No boom today. Boom tomorrow. There’s always a boom tomorrow! Raul Ybarra and Jim Arrowood Copyright (c) 2014, Raul Ybarra and Jim Arrowood no Babylon,5,Bab5,SciFiWelcome to the Babylon Project Podcast! Raul and Jim are going to be taking a journey through the wonders of Babylon 5 as they do a rewatch of the series to celebrate its 20th anniversary. You can find us at http://www.BabylonProjectPodcast.wordpress.TheBabylonProjectPodcast@gmail.comRaul Ybarra and Jim Arrowood https://babylonprojectpodcast.wordpress.com/2022/07/04/bpp-babylon-5-short-stories-part-2/ Mon, 04 Jul 2022 11:00:00 +0000 http://babylonprojectpodcast.wordpress.com/?p=1194 Continue reading →]]> 4965 1194Troy Rutter In this final episode of the Babylon Project Podcast, we discussed the second three of six short stories from the Babylon 5 universe:  “Hidden Agendas”; “True Seeker”; and “The Nautilus Coil”.  As with the previous episode, this one was particularly … Continue reading → trutter2015 TheBabylonProjectPodcast@gmail.com (Raul Ybarra and Jim Arrowood)noIn this final episode of the Babylon Project Podcast, we discussed the second three of six short stories from the Babylon 5 universe:  “Hidden Agendas”; “True Seeker”; and “The Nautilus Coil”.  As with the previous episode, this one was particularly … Continue reading →Babylon,5,Bab5,SciFi https://babylonprojectpodcast.wordpress.com/2022/06/06/bpp-babylon-5-short-stories-part-1/ Mon, 06 Jun 2022 11:00:00 +0000 http://babylonprojectpodcast.wordpress.com/?p=1190 Continue reading →]]> 4356 4356 1190Troy Rutter In this penultimate episode of the Babylon Project Podcast, we discussed three of six short stories from the Babylon 5 universe:  “The Shadow of His Thoughts”; “Genius Loci”; and “Space, Time, and the Incurable Romantic.”  All three were written by … Continue reading → trutter2015 TheBabylonProjectPodcast@gmail.com (Raul Ybarra and Jim Arrowood)noIn this penultimate episode of the Babylon Project Podcast, we discussed three of six short stories from the Babylon 5 universe:  “The Shadow of His Thoughts”; “Genius Loci”; and “Space, Time, and the Incurable Romantic.”  All three were written by … Continue reading →Babylon,5,Bab5,SciFi https://babylonprojectpodcast.wordpress.com/2022/05/02/bpp-the-passing-of-the-techno-mages-3-invoking-darkness/ Mon, 02 May 2022 11:00:00 +0000 http://babylonprojectpodcast.wordpress.com/?p=1183 Continue reading →]]> 4711 1183Troy Rutter Invoking Darkness was written by Jeanne Cavelos.  The story takes place starting in August 2260 through 2261, covering just five months.  As we discuss the third and final novel in the trilogy, it’s worth noting that the overarching story is tragic, … Continue reading → trutter2015 TheBabylonProjectPodcast@gmail.com (Raul Ybarra and Jim Arrowood)noInvoking Darkness was written by Jeanne Cavelos.  The story takes place starting in August 2260 through 2261, covering just five months.  As we discuss the third and final novel in the trilogy, it’s worth noting that the overarching story is tragic, … Continue reading →Babylon,5,Bab5,SciFi https://babylonprojectpodcast.wordpress.com/2022/04/04/bpp-the-passing-of-the-techno-mages-2-summoning-light/ Mon, 04 Apr 2022 11:00:00 +0000 http://babylonprojectpodcast.wordpress.com/?p=1180 Continue reading →]]> 5034 5034 1180Troy Rutter Picking up right where Casting Shadows left off, Summoning Light chronicles Galen’s assignment immediately after becoming a Technomage, focusing on the order’s assessments and preparations for the coming Shadow War.  Driving the storyline here:  the Technomages know their order is a risk … Continue reading → trutter2015 TheBabylonProjectPodcast@gmail.com (Raul Ybarra and Jim Arrowood)noPicking up right where Casting Shadows left off, Summoning Light chronicles Galen’s assignment immediately after becoming a Technomage, focusing on the order’s assessments and preparations for the coming Shadow War.  Driving the storyline here:  the Technomages know their order is a risk … Continue reading →Babylon,5,Bab5,SciFi https://babylonprojectpodcast.wordpress.com/2022/03/07/bpp-the-passing-of-the-technomages-1-casting-shadows/ Mon, 07 Mar 2022 12:00:00 +0000 http://babylonprojectpodcast.wordpress.com/?p=1175 Continue reading →]]> 5157 5157 1175Troy Rutter With Casting Shadows, we see a solid start to the third and final trilogy of books written in the Babylon 5 universe.  As with the other trilogies, this set of books is considered canon and was based on an outline provided … Continue reading → trutter2015 TheBabylonProjectPodcast@gmail.com (Raul Ybarra and Jim Arrowood)noWith Casting Shadows, we see a solid start to the third and final trilogy of books written in the Babylon 5 universe.  As with the other trilogies, this set of books is considered canon and was based on an outline provided … Continue reading →Babylon,5,Bab5,SciFi https://babylonprojectpodcast.wordpress.com/2022/02/07/bpp-legions-of-fire-3-out-of-the-darkness/ Mon, 07 Feb 2022 12:00:00 +0000 http://babylonprojectpodcast.wordpress.com/?p=1152 Continue reading →]]> 5476 5476 1152Troy Rutter The third book of the Legions of Fire trilogy was phenomenal. We don’t know how the conclusion of the story, written in Out of the Darkness, could have been any better. As with the second novel, this one carried the … Continue reading → trutter2015 TheBabylonProjectPodcast@gmail.com (Raul Ybarra and Jim Arrowood)noThe third book of the Legions of Fire trilogy was phenomenal. We don’t know how the conclusion of the story, written in Out of the Darkness, could have been any better. As with the second novel, this one carried the … Continue reading →Babylon,5,Bab5,SciFi https://babylonprojectpodcast.wordpress.com/2022/01/03/bpp-legions-of-fire-2-armies-of-light-and-dark/ Mon, 03 Jan 2022 12:00:00 +0000 http://babylonprojectpodcast.wordpress.com/?p=1149 Continue reading →]]> 5023 1149Troy Rutter We rolled right into the second book of the Legions of Fire trilogy: Armies of Light and Dark, and we weren’t disappointed! This book flows seamlessly from the first, with the story shifting from focusing on Londo to putting Vir … Continue reading → trutter2015 TheBabylonProjectPodcast@gmail.com (Raul Ybarra and Jim Arrowood)noWe rolled right into the second book of the Legions of Fire trilogy: Armies of Light and Dark, and we weren’t disappointed! This book flows seamlessly from the first, with the story shifting from focusing on Londo to putting Vir … Continue reading →Babylon,5,Bab5,SciFi https://babylonprojectpodcast.wordpress.com/2021/12/06/bpp-legions-of-fire-1-the-long-night-of-centauri-prime/ Mon, 06 Dec 2021 12:00:00 +0000 http://babylonprojectpodcast.wordpress.com/?p=1147 Continue reading →]]> 5637 5637 1147Troy Rutter If you were with us when we reviewed the stand-alone novels, you’ll remember each novel seemed to be a roll of the dice. Would it be good, bad, a mixed bag? We never really knew until we dove in. Well, … Continue reading → trutter2015 TheBabylonProjectPodcast@gmail.com (Raul Ybarra and Jim Arrowood)noIf you were with us when we reviewed the stand-alone novels, you’ll remember each novel seemed to be a roll of the dice. Would it be good, bad, a mixed bag? We never really knew until we dove in. Well, … Continue reading →Babylon,5,Bab5,SciFi https://babylonprojectpodcast.wordpress.com/2021/11/03/bpp-psi-corps-3/ Wed, 03 Nov 2021 11:16:00 +0000 http://babylonprojectpodcast.wordpress.com/?p=1125 Continue reading →]]> 6067 6067 6067 6067 6067 6067 1125Troy Rutter Here we are, ready to discuss the third novel in the Psi Corps trilogy.  As with the other two, Final Reckoning:  The Fate of Bester was based on a script written by JMS, and are considered canon, and written by … Continue reading → trutter2015 TheBabylonProjectPodcast@gmail.com (Raul Ybarra and Jim Arrowood)noHere we are, ready to discuss the third novel in the Psi Corps trilogy.  As with the other two, Final Reckoning:  The Fate of Bester was based on a script written by JMS, and are considered canon, and written by … Continue reading →Babylon,5,Bab5,SciFi https://babylonprojectpodcast.wordpress.com/2021/10/04/bpp-psi-corps-2/ Mon, 04 Oct 2021 11:13:00 +0000 http://babylonprojectpodcast.wordpress.com/?p=1122 Continue reading →]]> 6416 1122Troy Rutter With the second book in the “Psi Corps Trilogy” under our belts, we’re back to discuss the continuing story as captured in Deadly Relations:  Bester Ascendant.  As mentioned previously, this set of books was based on a script written by JMS, … Continue reading → trutter2015 TheBabylonProjectPodcast@gmail.com (Raul Ybarra and Jim Arrowood)noWith the second book in the “Psi Corps Trilogy” under our belts, we’re back to discuss the continuing story as captured in Deadly Relations:  Bester Ascendant.  As mentioned previously, this set of books was based on a script written by JMS, … Continue reading →Babylon,5,Bab5,SciFi https://babylonprojectpodcast.wordpress.com/2021/09/06/bpp-psi-corps-1-dark-genesis-the-birth-of-the-psi-corps/ Mon, 06 Sep 2021 11:00:00 +0000 http://babylonprojectpodcast.wordpress.com/?p=1110 Continue reading →]]> 5120 5120 1110Troy Rutter We’re back again, this time starting the first trilogy of novels, collectively called the “Psi Corps Trilogy.” This set of books were based on a script written by JMS, and are considered canon, and all three were written by J. … Continue reading → trutter2015 TheBabylonProjectPodcast@gmail.com (Raul Ybarra and Jim Arrowood)noWe’re back again, this time starting the first trilogy of novels, collectively called the “Psi Corps Trilogy.” This set of books were based on a script written by JMS, and are considered canon, and all three were written by J. … Continue reading →Babylon,5,Bab5,SciFi https://babylonprojectpodcast.wordpress.com/2021/08/02/bpp-novel-9-to-dream-in-the-city-of-sorrows/ Mon, 02 Aug 2021 11:00:00 +0000 http://babylonprojectpodcast.wordpress.com/?p=1102 Continue reading →]]> 4848 4848 1102Troy Rutter This time we’re looking at the final novel in the set of nine (what people call) standalone novels: the much-anticipated To Dream in the City of Sorrows, by Kathryn M. Drennan. With what we already knew about this book, there … Continue reading → trutter2015 TheBabylonProjectPodcast@gmail.com (Raul Ybarra and Jim Arrowood)noThis time we’re looking at the final novel in the set of nine (what people call) standalone novels: the much-anticipated To Dream in the City of Sorrows, by Kathryn M. Drennan. With what we already knew about this book, there … Continue reading →Babylon,5,Bab5,SciFi https://babylonprojectpodcast.wordpress.com/2021/07/05/bpp-novel-8-personal-agendas/ Mon, 05 Jul 2021 11:00:00 +0000 http://babylonprojectpodcast.wordpress.com/?p=1087 Continue reading →]]> 4709 4709 1087Troy Rutter Here we are, looking at the second to last standalone novel Personal Agendas, by Al Sarrantonio. We approached this one with cautious optimism, since it follows a very well written novel that brought us home to the Babylon 5 universe … Continue reading → trutter2015 TheBabylonProjectPodcast@gmail.com (Raul Ybarra and Jim Arrowood)noHere we are, looking at the second to last standalone novel Personal Agendas, by Al Sarrantonio. We approached this one with cautious optimism, since it follows a very well written novel that brought us home to the Babylon 5 universe … Continue reading →Babylon,5,Bab5,SciFi https://babylonprojectpodcast.wordpress.com/2021/06/07/bpp-novel-7-the-shadow-within/ Mon, 07 Jun 2021 11:00:00 +0000 http://babylonprojectpodcast.wordpress.com/?p=1080 Continue reading →]]> 4975 1080Troy Rutter We’ve arrived at the seventh and much-anticipated standalone novel The Shadow Within, by Jeanne Cavelos. And it was worth the wait! The story takes place just before the Babylon 5 television series pilot episode “The Gathering” and was clearly well … Continue reading → trutter2015 TheBabylonProjectPodcast@gmail.com (Raul Ybarra and Jim Arrowood)noWe’ve arrived at the seventh and much-anticipated standalone novel The Shadow Within, by Jeanne Cavelos. And it was worth the wait! The story takes place just before the Babylon 5 television series pilot episode “The Gathering” and was clearly well … Continue reading →Babylon,5,Bab5,SciFi https://babylonprojectpodcast.wordpress.com/2021/05/03/bpp-novel-6-betrayals/ Mon, 03 May 2021 11:00:00 +0000 http://babylonprojectpodcast.wordpress.com/?p=1053 Continue reading →]]> 5009 1053Troy Rutter The sixth standalone novel we’re discussing is Betrayals, by S.M. Stirling. Raul offered a very useful way to view this book: as an anthology composed of two short stories and a novella. Taking this view helped frame or structure what … Continue reading → trutter2015 TheBabylonProjectPodcast@gmail.com (Raul Ybarra and Jim Arrowood)noThe sixth standalone novel we’re discussing is Betrayals, by S.M. Stirling. Raul offered a very useful way to view this book: as an anthology composed of two short stories and a novella. Taking this view helped frame or structure what … Continue reading →Babylon,5,Bab5,SciFi https://babylonprojectpodcast.wordpress.com/2021/04/05/bpp-novel-5-the-touch-of-your-shadow-the-whisper-of-your-name/ Mon, 05 Apr 2021 11:00:00 +0000 http://babylonprojectpodcast.wordpress.com/?p=1042 Continue reading →]]> 4358 1042Troy Rutter Next up, we read The Touch of Your Shadow, the Whisper of Your Name, by Neil Barrett, Jr. This is the fifth of nine stand-alone novels. Given how the first four weren’t that great, we were hopeful this one might … Continue reading → trutter2015 TheBabylonProjectPodcast@gmail.com (Raul Ybarra and Jim Arrowood)noNext up, we read The Touch of Your Shadow, the Whisper of Your Name, by Neil Barrett, Jr. This is the fifth of nine stand-alone novels. Given how the first four weren’t that great, we were hopeful this one might … Continue reading →Babylon,5,Bab5,SciFi https://babylonprojectpodcast.wordpress.com/2021/03/01/bpp-novel-4-clarks-law/ Mon, 01 Mar 2021 12:00:00 +0000 http://babylonprojectpodcast.wordpress.com/?p=1039 Continue reading →]]> 3947 3947 1039Troy Rutter The next stand-alone novel we read and reviewed is Jim Mortimore’s Clark’s Law. This is the only novel he wrote within the B5 universe, although he has writing credits for novelizations within the Dr. Who universe. The print copy was … Continue reading → trutter2015 TheBabylonProjectPodcast@gmail.com (Raul Ybarra and Jim Arrowood)noThe next stand-alone novel we read and reviewed is Jim Mortimore’s Clark’s Law. This is the only novel he wrote within the B5 universe, although he has writing credits for novelizations within the Dr. Who universe. The print copy was … Continue reading →Babylon,5,Bab5,SciFi https://babylonprojectpodcast.wordpress.com/2021/02/01/bpp-novel-3-blood-oath/ Mon, 01 Feb 2021 12:00:00 +0000 http://babylonprojectpodcast.wordpress.com/?p=1035 Continue reading →]]> 3453 1035Troy Rutter The third stand-alone novel is Blood Oath, written by John Vornholt. This is his second and final B5 novel. The print copy was published by Dell in September 1995, and ran 256 pages. The story takes place in 2259, sometime … Continue reading → trutter2015 TheBabylonProjectPodcast@gmail.com (Raul Ybarra and Jim Arrowood)noThe third stand-alone novel is Blood Oath, written by John Vornholt. This is his second and final B5 novel. The print copy was published by Dell in September 1995, and ran 256 pages. The story takes place in 2259, sometime … Continue reading →Babylon,5,Bab5,SciFi https://babylonprojectpodcast.wordpress.com/2021/01/04/bpp-novel-2-accusations/ Mon, 04 Jan 2021 12:00:00 +0000 http://babylonprojectpodcast.wordpress.com/?p=1029 Continue reading →]]> 4728 1029Troy Rutter The second novel we read in the “set” of stand-alone novels is Accusations, written by Lois Tilton. This is her only B5 novel. Accusations was 278 pages and published by Dell in April 1995. Like Voices, this story occurs in … Continue reading → trutter2015 TheBabylonProjectPodcast@gmail.com (Raul Ybarra and Jim Arrowood)noThe second novel we read in the “set” of stand-alone novels is Accusations, written by Lois Tilton. This is her only B5 novel. Accusations was 278 pages and published by Dell in April 1995. Like Voices, this story occurs in … Continue reading →Babylon,5,Bab5,SciFi https://babylonprojectpodcast.wordpress.com/2020/12/07/bpp-novel-1-voices-by-john-vornholt/ Tue, 08 Dec 2020 00:28:26 +0000 http://babylonprojectpodcast.wordpress.com/?p=1072 Continue reading →]]> 4966 1072Troy Rutter As we dive into the first of the novels associated with the Babylon 5 universe, we read and discussed Voices. Written by John Vornholt (his first of two B5 novels), published by Dell in 1995, this story takes place sometime … Continue reading → trutter2015 bpp-book1 copy TheBabylonProjectPodcast@gmail.com (Raul Ybarra and Jim Arrowood)noAs we dive into the first of the novels associated with the Babylon 5 universe, we read and discussed Voices. Written by John Vornholt (his first of two B5 novels), published by Dell in 1995, this story takes place sometime … Continue reading →Babylon,5,Bab5,SciFi https://babylonprojectpodcast.wordpress.com/2020/11/09/the-lost-tales/ Mon, 09 Nov 2020 12:00:00 +0000 http://babylonprojectpodcast.wordpress.com/?p=942 Continue reading →]]> 7127 942Troy Rutter NOTE: For this special 2-hour episode of the Babylon Project Podcast, we have a brand new intro using narration from the past 6 years of podcasts. It gives us chills so we hope you enjoy it and the rest of … Continue reading → trutter2015 lost-tales TheBabylonProjectPodcast@gmail.com (Raul Ybarra and Jim Arrowood)noNOTE: For this special 2-hour episode of the Babylon Project Podcast, we have a brand new intro using narration from the past 6 years of podcasts. It gives us chills so we hope you enjoy it and the rest of … Continue reading →Babylon,5,Bab5,SciFi https://babylonprojectpodcast.wordpress.com/2020/10/26/bpp-crusade-113-each-night-i-dream-of-home/ Mon, 26 Oct 2020 11:00:52 +0000 http://babylonprojectpodcast.wordpress.com/?p=939 Continue reading →]]> 4640 939Troy Rutter We’ve reached the end of Crusade. When we began the series, we felt even though this was JMS and a deliberate follow-up to Babylon 5, the writing seemed off and the characters seemed awkward.  For our friends who listened along, … Continue reading → trutter2015 TheBabylonProjectPodcast@gmail.com (Raul Ybarra and Jim Arrowood)noWe’ve reached the end of Crusade. When we began the series, we felt even though this was JMS and a deliberate follow-up to Babylon 5, the writing seemed off and the characters seemed awkward.  For our friends who listened along, … Continue reading →Babylon,5,Bab5,SciFi https://babylonprojectpodcast.wordpress.com/2020/10/12/bpp-crusade-112-visitors-from-down-the-street/ Mon, 12 Oct 2020 11:00:50 +0000 http://babylonprojectpodcast.wordpress.com/?p=929 Continue reading →]]> 4031 929Troy Rutter This was a playful Crusade-based version of the popular show X-Files. A little campy (on purpose), it was a fun episode to watch, even though it wasn’t totally a filler or throw-away episode. There was perhaps, at least one very … Continue reading → trutter2015 TheBabylonProjectPodcast@gmail.com (Raul Ybarra and Jim Arrowood)noThis was a playful Crusade-based version of the popular show X-Files. A little campy (on purpose), it was a fun episode to watch, even though it wasn’t totally a filler or throw-away episode. There was perhaps, at least one very … Continue reading →Babylon,5,Bab5,SciFi https://babylonprojectpodcast.wordpress.com/2020/09/28/bpp-crusade-111-the-needs-of-earth/ Mon, 28 Sep 2020 11:00:43 +0000 http://babylonprojectpodcast.wordpress.com/?p=925 Continue reading →]]> 4286 925Troy Rutter This would have been the third episode to air if JMS had his way., but we’re seeing it as the eleventh episode. Once again, we talk about things seem disconnected here (such as the relationship between Max and Dureena) based … Continue reading → trutter2015 TheBabylonProjectPodcast@gmail.com (Raul Ybarra and Jim Arrowood)noThis would have been the third episode to air if JMS had his way., but we’re seeing it as the eleventh episode. Once again, we talk about things seem disconnected here (such as the relationship between Max and Dureena) based … Continue reading →Babylon,5,Bab5,SciFi https://babylonprojectpodcast.wordpress.com/2020/09/14/bpp-crusade-110-the-memory-of-war/ Mon, 14 Sep 2020 11:00:24 +0000 http://babylonprojectpodcast.wordpress.com/?p=918 Continue reading →]]> 4948 918Troy Rutter As mentioned previously, the previous episode was intended to be the premiere for the series, and this episode was intended to air third.  This episode kicks off with Jane (our favorite actress Maggie Egan!) talking about how the Rangers are … Continue reading → trutter2015 TheBabylonProjectPodcast@gmail.com (Raul Ybarra and Jim Arrowood)noAs mentioned previously, the previous episode was intended to be the premiere for the series, and this episode was intended to air third.  This episode kicks off with Jane (our favorite actress Maggie Egan!) talking about how the Rangers are … Continue reading →Babylon,5,Bab5,SciFi https://babylonprojectpodcast.wordpress.com/2020/08/31/bpp-crusade-109-racing-the-night/ Mon, 31 Aug 2020 11:00:17 +0000 http://babylonprojectpodcast.wordpress.com/?p=913 Continue reading →]]> 4603 913Troy Rutter We liked this episode for a number of reasons. Understanding that JMS originally intended this episode to be the premiere helped. With that in mind, it becomes clear why we’re seeing an assortment of character introductions that don’t seem to … Continue reading → trutter2015 racing-the-night TheBabylonProjectPodcast@gmail.com (Raul Ybarra and Jim Arrowood)noWe liked this episode for a number of reasons. Understanding that JMS originally intended this episode to be the premiere helped. With that in mind, it becomes clear why we’re seeing an assortment of character introductions that don’t seem to … Continue reading →Babylon,5,Bab5,SciFi https://babylonprojectpodcast.wordpress.com/2020/08/17/bpp-crusade-108-appearances-and-other-deceits/ Mon, 17 Aug 2020 11:00:05 +0000 http://babylonprojectpodcast.wordpress.com/?p=910 Continue reading →]]> 5062 910Troy Rutter The last episode of the series filmed finds its way at this point in the season, with a B plot of the crew being fitted with “new” uniforms, which were actually the “old” uniforms to match the first episodes filmed. … Continue reading → trutter2015 appearances TheBabylonProjectPodcast@gmail.com (Raul Ybarra and Jim Arrowood)noThe last episode of the series filmed finds its way at this point in the season, with a B plot of the crew being fitted with “new” uniforms, which were actually the “old” uniforms to match the first episodes filmed. … Continue reading →Babylon,5,Bab5,SciFi https://babylonprojectpodcast.wordpress.com/2020/08/03/bpp-crusade-107-the-rules-of-the-game/ Mon, 03 Aug 2020 11:00:23 +0000 http://babylonprojectpodcast.wordpress.com/?p=899 Continue reading →]]> 5311 899Troy Rutter The Excalibur is on a voyage that has a deliberate connection to finding a cure for the plague and our crew finds themselves on Babylon 5 to work gaining access to a planet called Lorka 7. Max quickly runs into … Continue reading → trutter2015 107-rules-of-the-game TheBabylonProjectPodcast@gmail.com (Raul Ybarra and Jim Arrowood)noThe Excalibur is on a voyage that has a deliberate connection to finding a cure for the plague and our crew finds themselves on Babylon 5 to work gaining access to a planet called Lorka 7. Max quickly runs into … Continue reading →Babylon,5,Bab5,SciFi https://babylonprojectpodcast.wordpress.com/2020/07/20/bpp-crusade-106-ruling-from-the-tomb/ Mon, 20 Jul 2020 11:00:28 +0000 http://babylonprojectpodcast.wordpress.com/?p=887 Continue reading →]]> 5646 887Troy Rutter The episode opens on Mars, where we find Captain Lochley and Gideon together in advance of a conference convened to discuss the Drakh plague. Gideon is there since he’s the captain of the Excalibur; Lochley has been called away from … Continue reading → trutter2015 106-ruling-from-tomb TheBabylonProjectPodcast@gmail.com (Raul Ybarra and Jim Arrowood)noThe episode opens on Mars, where we find Captain Lochley and Gideon together in advance of a conference convened to discuss the Drakh plague. Gideon is there since he’s the captain of the Excalibur; Lochley has been called away from … Continue reading →Babylon,5,Bab5,SciFi https://babylonprojectpodcast.wordpress.com/2020/07/06/bpp-crusade-105-patterns-of-the-soul/ Mon, 06 Jul 2020 11:09:30 +0000 http://babylonprojectpodcast.wordpress.com/?p=880 Continue reading →]]> 4362 880Troy Rutter Once again the crew is taken off the path to find a cure for the Drakh plague. The Excalibur is sent to Theta 49 where there is concern a small group of colonists might be contaminated with the plague. Gideon … Continue reading → trutter2015 105-patterns-of-the-soul TheBabylonProjectPodcast@gmail.com (Raul Ybarra and Jim Arrowood)noOnce again the crew is taken off the path to find a cure for the Drakh plague. The Excalibur is sent to Theta 49 where there is concern a small group of colonists might be contaminated with the plague. Gideon … Continue reading →Babylon,5,Bab5,SciFi https://babylonprojectpodcast.wordpress.com/2020/06/22/bpp-crusade-104-the-path-of-sorrows/ Mon, 22 Jun 2020 11:00:37 +0000 http://babylonprojectpodcast.wordpress.com/?p=869 Continue reading →]]> 4490 4490 869Troy Rutter In this episode, your hosts agree this felt like the usual B5 episode we’ve come to love.  We also find the crew of the Excalibur on what appears to be a legitimate mission focused on finding a cure for the … Continue reading → trutter2015 104-path-of-sorrows TheBabylonProjectPodcast@gmail.com (Raul Ybarra and Jim Arrowood)noIn this episode, your hosts agree this felt like the usual B5 episode we’ve come to love.  We also find the crew of the Excalibur on what appears to be a legitimate mission focused on finding a cure for the … Continue reading →Babylon,5,Bab5,SciFi https://babylonprojectpodcast.wordpress.com/2020/06/08/bpp-crusade-103-the-well-of-forever/ Mon, 08 Jun 2020 12:05:48 +0000 http://babylonprojectpodcast.wordpress.com/?p=864 Continue reading →]]> 5539 864Troy Rutter Welcome back! We’re three episodes into Crusade and as you’ll hear, still reminding each other that this is a new show, with new characters who need to develop—meaning the actors and writers haven’t quite found the familiarity with the characters … Continue reading → trutter2015 well-forever TheBabylonProjectPodcast@gmail.com (Raul Ybarra and Jim Arrowood)noWelcome back! We’re three episodes into Crusade and as you’ll hear, still reminding each other that this is a new show, with new characters who need to develop—meaning the actors and writers haven’t quite found the familiarity with the characters … Continue reading →Babylon,5,Bab5,SciFi https://babylonprojectpodcast.wordpress.com/2020/05/25/bpp-crusade-102-the-long-road/ Mon, 25 May 2020 10:00:11 +0000 http://babylonprojectpodcast.wordpress.com/?p=853 Continue reading →]]> 4820 853Troy Rutter Things kick off with a large, orange blob threatening some Earth Force folks and they’re calling for help. We quickly learn they’re crew from the Medusa, detailed to guard a planet-based mine on Regula 4. Meanwhile, the Excalibur is tasked … Continue reading → trutter2015 crusade-long-road TheBabylonProjectPodcast@gmail.com (Raul Ybarra and Jim Arrowood)noThings kick off with a large, orange blob threatening some Earth Force folks and they’re calling for help. We quickly learn they’re crew from the Medusa, detailed to guard a planet-based mine on Regula 4. Meanwhile, the Excalibur is tasked … Continue reading →Babylon,5,Bab5,SciFi https://babylonprojectpodcast.wordpress.com/2020/05/11/crusade-101/ Mon, 11 May 2020 10:00:09 +0000 http://babylonprojectpodcast.wordpress.com/?p=848 Continue reading →]]> 5182 848Troy Rutter Here we go! Having finished the original series and the movies, we’ve made our way to the spin-off series “Crusade”. For the fans of the B5 time line, the events in this series take place in 2267, just five years … Continue reading → trutter2015 crusade-war-zone TheBabylonProjectPodcast@gmail.com (Raul Ybarra and Jim Arrowood)noHere we go! Having finished the original series and the movies, we’ve made our way to the spin-off series “Crusade”. For the fans of the B5 time line, the events in this series take place in 2267, just five years … Continue reading →Babylon,5,Bab5,SciFi https://babylonprojectpodcast.wordpress.com/2020/04/27/bpp-a-call-to-arms/ Mon, 27 Apr 2020 10:00:13 +0000 http://babylonprojectpodcast.wordpress.com/?p=838 Continue reading →]]> 5657 838Troy Rutter Welcome to our fifth and final review of the Babylon 5 movies.  A Call to Arms originally aired on TNT on January 3rd, 1999.  The movie depicts events that happened one year before the spin-off series “Crusade”, and one year … Continue reading → trutter2015 calltoarms TheBabylonProjectPodcast@gmail.com (Raul Ybarra and Jim Arrowood)noWelcome to our fifth and final review of the Babylon 5 movies.  A Call to Arms originally aired on TNT on January 3rd, 1999.  The movie depicts events that happened one year before the spin-off series “Crusade”, and one year … Continue reading →Babylon,5,Bab5,SciFi https://babylonprojectpodcast.wordpress.com/2020/04/13/bpp-legend-of-the-rangers/ Mon, 13 Apr 2020 11:00:45 +0000 http://babylonprojectpodcast.wordpress.com/?p=834 Continue reading →]]> 6684 834Troy Rutter This is our fourth movie review of five for your hosts. “Legend of the Rangers: To Live and Die in Starlight” takes place in 2265, between the end of Season 5 (2263) and A Call to Arms (2266). It originally … Continue reading → trutter2015 legend-of-the-rangers TheBabylonProjectPodcast@gmail.com (Raul Ybarra and Jim Arrowood)noThis is our fourth movie review of five for your hosts. “Legend of the Rangers: To Live and Die in Starlight” takes place in 2265, between the end of Season 5 (2263) and A Call to Arms (2266). It originally … Continue reading →Babylon,5,Bab5,SciFi https://babylonprojectpodcast.wordpress.com/2020/03/30/river-of-souls/ Mon, 30 Mar 2020 10:00:27 +0000 http://babylonprojectpodcast.wordpress.com/?p=811 Continue reading →]]> 5178 811Troy Rutter This is the third movie of the Babylon 5 movies (not including The Gathering) and originally aired on November 8, 1998 on TNT. It takes place in the year 2263 between the 5th season of the series and the start … Continue reading → trutter2015 river-of-souls TheBabylonProjectPodcast@gmail.com (Raul Ybarra and Jim Arrowood)noThis is the third movie of the Babylon 5 movies (not including The Gathering) and originally aired on November 8, 1998 on TNT. It takes place in the year 2263 between the 5th season of the series and the start … Continue reading →Babylon,5,Bab5,SciFi https://babylonprojectpodcast.wordpress.com/2020/03/16/in-the-beginning/ Mon, 16 Mar 2020 10:00:18 +0000 http://babylonprojectpodcast.wordpress.com/?p=798 Continue reading →]]> 6343 798Troy Rutter Your faithful hosts may not have enjoyed Thirdspace very much, but we did enjoy In the Beginning. It felt like it belonged with the series. The end of the movie ties in with War Without End from Season 3, but … Continue reading → trutter2015 in-the-beginning TheBabylonProjectPodcast@gmail.com (Raul Ybarra and Jim Arrowood)noYour faithful hosts may not have enjoyed Thirdspace very much, but we did enjoy In the Beginning. It felt like it belonged with the series. The end of the movie ties in with War Without End from Season 3, but … Continue reading →Babylon,5,Bab5,SciFi https://babylonprojectpodcast.wordpress.com/2020/03/02/bpp-tntcf1-thirdspace/ Mon, 02 Mar 2020 12:00:31 +0000 http://babylonprojectpodcast.wordpress.com/?p=805 Continue reading →]]> 6264 805Troy Rutter The first of five Babylon 5 movies we’ll watch and discuss.  If you have the same box set as some of us do, Thirdspace is the third movie, but the one we start with.  In terms of the show’s chronology, … Continue reading → trutter2015 thirdspace TheBabylonProjectPodcast@gmail.com (Raul Ybarra and Jim Arrowood)noThe first of five Babylon 5 movies we’ll watch and discuss.  If you have the same box set as some of us do, Thirdspace is the third movie, but the one we start with.  In terms of the show’s chronology, … Continue reading →Babylon,5,Bab5,SciFi https://babylonprojectpodcast.wordpress.com/2020/02/17/bpp-522-sleeping-in-light/ Mon, 17 Feb 2020 12:00:54 +0000 http://babylonprojectpodcast.wordpress.com/?p=645 Continue reading →]]> 4950 645Troy Rutter With the last show leaving us satisfied with a very appropriate and emotional season ender, the SERIES concludes with this episode. If you thought the last one tugged on the heart strings, this one beats it, hands-down. Things begin with … Continue reading → trutter2015 bpp522-sleeping-in-light TheBabylonProjectPodcast@gmail.com (Raul Ybarra and Jim Arrowood)noWith the last show leaving us satisfied with a very appropriate and emotional season ender, the SERIES concludes with this episode. If you thought the last one tugged on the heart strings, this one beats it, hands-down. Things begin with … Continue reading →Babylon,5,Bab5,SciFi https://babylonprojectpodcast.wordpress.com/2020/02/03/bpp-521-objects-at-rest/ Mon, 03 Feb 2020 12:00:33 +0000 http://babylonprojectpodcast.wordpress.com/?p=643 Continue reading →]]> 4703 643Troy Rutter As this episode opens, your hosts discuss that this is the SEASON ender—and it sure feels that way. You’re correct in that there’s one more episode, but the agreement is that the next and last episode is the SERIES ender. … Continue reading → trutter2015 bpp521-objects-at-rest TheBabylonProjectPodcast@gmail.com (Raul Ybarra and Jim Arrowood)noAs this episode opens, your hosts discuss that this is the SEASON ender—and it sure feels that way. You’re correct in that there’s one more episode, but the agreement is that the next and last episode is the SERIES ender. … Continue reading →Babylon,5,Bab5,SciFi https://babylonprojectpodcast.wordpress.com/2020/01/20/bpp-520-objects-in-motion/ Mon, 20 Jan 2020 12:00:06 +0000 http://babylonprojectpodcast.wordpress.com/?p=641 Continue reading →]]> 4046 641Troy Rutter This is the beginning of the end of the season in that this episode starts the real wrap up of where people are, and where they’re going. As the show opens we see Number 1 (we learn her name is … Continue reading → trutter2015 bpp520-objects-in-motion TheBabylonProjectPodcast@gmail.com (Raul Ybarra and Jim Arrowood)noThis is the beginning of the end of the season in that this episode starts the real wrap up of where people are, and where they’re going. As the show opens we see Number 1 (we learn her name is … Continue reading →Babylon,5,Bab5,SciFi https://babylonprojectpodcast.wordpress.com/2020/01/06/bpp-519-the-wheel-of-fire/ Mon, 06 Jan 2020 12:00:36 +0000 http://babylonprojectpodcast.wordpress.com/?p=639 Continue reading →]]> 3509 639Troy Rutter There aren’t really any lighthearted episodes to look forward to at this point, but we do get a break from the heaviness of the last two episodes. Wheel of Fire begins with Lockley greeting G’Kar as he returns to the … Continue reading → trutter2015 bpp519-wheel-of-fire TheBabylonProjectPodcast@gmail.com (Raul Ybarra and Jim Arrowood)noThere aren’t really any lighthearted episodes to look forward to at this point, but we do get a break from the heaviness of the last two episodes. Wheel of Fire begins with Lockley greeting G’Kar as he returns to the … Continue reading →Babylon,5,Bab5,SciFi https://babylonprojectpodcast.wordpress.com/2019/12/23/bpp-518-the-fall-of-centauri-prime/ Mon, 23 Dec 2019 12:00:08 +0000 http://babylonprojectpodcast.wordpress.com/?p=637 Continue reading →]]> 5312 637Troy Rutter The last episode essentially resumes after a (rare) recap of events that brought us to this point—a recap with BOOM. If the last episode contained one of the saddest moments in the season/series; at least one of your hosts feels … Continue reading → trutter2015 bpp518-fall-of-centauri-prime TheBabylonProjectPodcast@gmail.com (Raul Ybarra and Jim Arrowood)noThe last episode essentially resumes after a (rare) recap of events that brought us to this point—a recap with BOOM. If the last episode contained one of the saddest moments in the season/series; at least one of your hosts feels … Continue reading →Babylon,5,Bab5,SciFi https://babylonprojectpodcast.wordpress.com/2019/12/09/bpp-517-movements-of-fire-and-shadow/ Mon, 09 Dec 2019 12:00:37 +0000 http://babylonprojectpodcast.wordpress.com/?p=635 Continue reading →]]> 3732 635Troy Rutter This episode further defines the divisions between the sides, and the issues that continue to surface and fester within the alliance. The war continues to be hot – as White Stars are authorized to attack Centauri. BOOM. Related to the … Continue reading → trutter2015 bpp517-movements-of-fire-and-shadow TheBabylonProjectPodcast@gmail.com (Raul Ybarra and Jim Arrowood)noThis episode further defines the divisions between the sides, and the issues that continue to surface and fester within the alliance. The war continues to be hot – as White Stars are authorized to attack Centauri. BOOM. Related to the … Continue reading →Babylon,5,Bab5,SciFi https://babylonprojectpodcast.wordpress.com/2019/11/25/bpp-516-and-all-my-dreams-torn-asunder/ Mon, 25 Nov 2019 12:00:11 +0000 http://babylonprojectpodcast.wordpress.com/?p=633 Continue reading →]]> 4662 633Troy Rutter The previous episode carries over as we see how the Alliance leadership manages bringing the evidence, and frankly charges, to Londo as the Centauri representative. In his absence, evidence is presented by Franklin, Garibaldi, and Lennier. After each round of … Continue reading → bpp516-all-my-dreams trutter2015 TheBabylonProjectPodcast@gmail.com (Raul Ybarra and Jim Arrowood)noThe previous episode carries over as we see how the Alliance leadership manages bringing the evidence, and frankly charges, to Londo as the Centauri representative. In his absence, evidence is presented by Franklin, Garibaldi, and Lennier. After each round of … Continue reading →Babylon,5,Bab5,SciFi https://babylonprojectpodcast.wordpress.com/2019/11/11/bpp-515-darkness-ascending/ Mon, 11 Nov 2019 17:00:43 +0000 http://babylonprojectpodcast.wordpress.com/?p=631 Continue reading →]]> 4767 631Troy Rutter Our hosts open the discussion commenting on what begins as a disorienting episode — something horrible has happened to the station. Seems there was quite a bit of boom, but we quickly learn it was Michael’s nightmare. Delenn receives information … Continue reading → bpp515-darkness-ascending trutter2015 TheBabylonProjectPodcast@gmail.com (Raul Ybarra and Jim Arrowood)noOur hosts open the discussion commenting on what begins as a disorienting episode — something horrible has happened to the station. Seems there was quite a bit of boom, but we quickly learn it was Michael’s nightmare. Delenn receives information … Continue reading →Babylon,5,Bab5,SciFi https://babylonprojectpodcast.wordpress.com/2019/10/28/bpp-514-meditations-on-the-abyss/ Mon, 28 Oct 2019 15:00:14 +0000 http://babylonprojectpodcast.wordpress.com/?p=629 Continue reading →]]> 4410 4410 4410 629Troy Rutter We all know Delenn is a strong and willful character, and in this episode we watch her take action to secretly gather necessary information (evidence) to implicate or exonerate the Centauri in the attacks on alliance shipping. She also does … Continue reading → bpp514-meditations trutter2015 TheBabylonProjectPodcast@gmail.com (Raul Ybarra and Jim Arrowood)noWe all know Delenn is a strong and willful character, and in this episode we watch her take action to secretly gather necessary information (evidence) to implicate or exonerate the Centauri in the attacks on alliance shipping. She also does … Continue reading →Babylon,5,Bab5,SciFi https://babylonprojectpodcast.wordpress.com/2019/10/14/bpp-513-the-corps-is-mother-the-corps-is-father/ Mon, 14 Oct 2019 15:00:45 +0000 http://babylonprojectpodcast.wordpress.com/?p=627 Continue reading →]]> 4887 4887 627Troy Rutter This is one of the most interesting episodes in the season, and perhaps the entire series. We get a chance to look in on what Bester’s life as a Psi Cop is like, as two interns are assigned to him … Continue reading → bpp513-the-corps-is-mother trutter2015 TheBabylonProjectPodcast@gmail.com (Raul Ybarra and Jim Arrowood)noThis is one of the most interesting episodes in the season, and perhaps the entire series. We get a chance to look in on what Bester’s life as a Psi Cop is like, as two interns are assigned to him … Continue reading →Babylon,5,Bab5,SciFi https://babylonprojectpodcast.wordpress.com/2019/09/30/bpp-512-the-ragged-edge/ Mon, 30 Sep 2019 15:00:17 +0000 http://babylonprojectpodcast.wordpress.com/?p=625 Continue reading →]]> 4050 4050 625Troy Rutter We join Sheridan as he’s lamenting over the bureaucratic side of life as the President of the Alliance, and with the Council in turmoil over the ongoing attacks, pressure mounts for the Alliance to do something. Seems the way the … Continue reading → trutter2015 bpp512-thumb TheBabylonProjectPodcast@gmail.com (Raul Ybarra and Jim Arrowood)noWe join Sheridan as he’s lamenting over the bureaucratic side of life as the President of the Alliance, and with the Council in turmoil over the ongoing attacks, pressure mounts for the Alliance to do something. Seems the way the … Continue reading →Babylon,5,Bab5,SciFi https://babylonprojectpodcast.wordpress.com/2019/09/16/bpp-511-phoenix-rising/ Mon, 16 Sep 2019 15:00:54 +0000 http://babylonprojectpodcast.wordpress.com/?p=623 Continue reading →]]> 4327 623Troy Rutter Lots of things unfold and many separate threads of the story intertwine. Byron’s rebels are armed, Psi Corps arrives and Bester briefs his troops. While this is happening, Byron wants to talk to Sheridan. Michael is looking to find a … Continue reading → trutter2015 bpp511-thumb TheBabylonProjectPodcast@gmail.com (Raul Ybarra and Jim Arrowood)noLots of things unfold and many separate threads of the story intertwine. Byron’s rebels are armed, Psi Corps arrives and Bester briefs his troops. While this is happening, Byron wants to talk to Sheridan. Michael is looking to find a … Continue reading →Babylon,5,Bab5,SciFi https://babylonprojectpodcast.wordpress.com/2019/09/02/bpp-510-a-tragedy-of-telepaths/ Mon, 02 Sep 2019 15:00:27 +0000 http://babylonprojectpodcast.wordpress.com/?p=621 Continue reading →]]> 4184 4184 4184 621Troy Rutter Byron’s story continues as a group of his followers wall themselves into a section of the station, with intent to take actions to secure their future. No more pacifism for this group as they see Byron’s plan failing. Meanwhile, he … Continue reading → trutter2015 bpp510-thumb TheBabylonProjectPodcast@gmail.com (Raul Ybarra and Jim Arrowood)noByron’s story continues as a group of his followers wall themselves into a section of the station, with intent to take actions to secure their future. No more pacifism for this group as they see Byron’s plan failing. Meanwhile, he … Continue reading →Babylon,5,Bab5,SciFi https://babylonprojectpodcast.wordpress.com/2019/08/19/bpp-509-in-the-kingdom-of-the-blind/ Mon, 19 Aug 2019 15:00:47 +0000 http://babylonprojectpodcast.wordpress.com/?p=619 Continue reading →]]> 4093 4093 4093 4093 4093 4093 619Troy Rutter Starting with this episode, we see three consecutive episodes about telepaths, then have a break from the telepath storyline, followed by a fourth episode that essentially culminates the main storyline of the human teeps. In this episode, we watch Byron … Continue reading → trutter2015 bpp509-thumb TheBabylonProjectPodcast@gmail.com (Raul Ybarra and Jim Arrowood)noStarting with this episode, we see three consecutive episodes about telepaths, then have a break from the telepath storyline, followed by a fourth episode that essentially culminates the main storyline of the human teeps. In this episode, we watch Byron … Continue reading →Babylon,5,Bab5,SciFi https://babylonprojectpodcast.wordpress.com/2019/08/05/bpp-508-day-of-the-dead/ Mon, 05 Aug 2019 15:00:17 +0000 http://babylonprojectpodcast.wordpress.com/?p=617 Continue reading →]]> 4346 4346 617Troy Rutter An interesting and very strange episode. After some discussion and some hesitation, the decision is made to honor a request by the Brakiri to celebrate a very special and rare religious custom on B5. The ceremony requires them to conduct … Continue reading → trutter2015 bpp508-thumb TheBabylonProjectPodcast@gmail.com (Raul Ybarra and Jim Arrowood)noAn interesting and very strange episode. After some discussion and some hesitation, the decision is made to honor a request by the Brakiri to celebrate a very special and rare religious custom on B5. The ceremony requires them to conduct … Continue reading →Babylon,5,Bab5,SciFi https://babylonprojectpodcast.wordpress.com/2019/07/22/bpp-507-secrets-of-the-soul/ Mon, 22 Jul 2019 15:00:49 +0000 http://babylonprojectpodcast.wordpress.com/?p=615 Continue reading →]]> 4635 4635 4635 4635 615Troy Rutter There’s no relief in sight for the building tension in this fifth and final season. As we watch a number of storylines unfold, our attention is held by Zack’s growing jealousy and frustration with Lyta’s clear fondness, emerging loyalty, and … Continue reading → trutter2015 TheBabylonProjectPodcast@gmail.com (Raul Ybarra and Jim Arrowood)noThere’s no relief in sight for the building tension in this fifth and final season. As we watch a number of storylines unfold, our attention is held by Zack’s growing jealousy and frustration with Lyta’s clear fondness, emerging loyalty, and … Continue reading →Babylon,5,Bab5,SciFi https://babylonprojectpodcast.wordpress.com/2019/07/08/bpp-506-strange-relations/ Mon, 08 Jul 2019 15:00:16 +0000 http://babylonprojectpodcast.wordpress.com/?p=613 Continue reading →]]> 4232 613Troy Rutter Have you been looking for some traditional boom? You’re certainly going to get some in this episode! An inbound vessel crashes into the docking bay when the captain disregards direction from C&C. Then, in an apparent assassination attempt, the ship … Continue reading → trutter2015 TheBabylonProjectPodcast@gmail.com (Raul Ybarra and Jim Arrowood)noHave you been looking for some traditional boom? You’re certainly going to get some in this episode! An inbound vessel crashes into the docking bay when the captain disregards direction from C&C. Then, in an apparent assassination attempt, the ship … Continue reading →Babylon,5,Bab5,SciFi https://babylonprojectpodcast.wordpress.com/2019/06/24/bpp-505-learning-curve/ Mon, 24 Jun 2019 15:00:48 +0000 http://babylonprojectpodcast.wordpress.com/?p=611 Continue reading →]]> 5944 611Troy Rutter Welcome to the episode that drew the most passion out of your hosts. This is a controversial episode in that it’s theme revolves around the Minbari’s traditional/historic doctrine of Mora’dum (or the application of terror) associated with the training of … Continue reading → trutter2015 TheBabylonProjectPodcast@gmail.com (Raul Ybarra and Jim Arrowood)noWelcome to the episode that drew the most passion out of your hosts. This is a controversial episode in that it’s theme revolves around the Minbari’s traditional/historic doctrine of Mora’dum (or the application of terror) associated with the training of … Continue reading →Babylon,5,Bab5,SciFi https://babylonprojectpodcast.wordpress.com/2019/06/10/bpp-504-a-view-from-the-gallery/ Mon, 10 Jun 2019 15:00:25 +0000 http://babylonprojectpodcast.wordpress.com/?p=606 Continue reading →]]> 4572 4572 606Troy Rutter We’ve spent four seasons watching galactic events unfold from the points of view of our heroes. In this interesting episode, we get to see a special view from the perspective of “every man”, or perhaps from a few fellows who … Continue reading → trutter2015 TheBabylonProjectPodcast@gmail.com (Raul Ybarra and Jim Arrowood)noWe’ve spent four seasons watching galactic events unfold from the points of view of our heroes. In this interesting episode, we get to see a special view from the perspective of “every man”, or perhaps from a few fellows who … Continue reading →Babylon,5,Bab5,SciFi https://babylonprojectpodcast.wordpress.com/2019/05/27/the-paragon-of-animals/ Mon, 27 May 2019 15:00:20 +0000 http://babylonprojectpodcast.wordpress.com/?p=599 Continue reading →]]> 4329 599Troy Rutter If you’re a fan of Shakespeare, you probably recognize the title of this episode from Hamlet, or perhaps as a reference to Psalm 8:5. The episode kicks off with us seeing the Council hasn’t changed much, debate is freely occurring, … Continue reading → trutter2015 TheBabylonProjectPodcast@gmail.com (Raul Ybarra and Jim Arrowood)noIf you’re a fan of Shakespeare, you probably recognize the title of this episode from Hamlet, or perhaps as a reference to Psalm 8:5. The episode kicks off with us seeing the Council hasn’t changed much, debate is freely occurring, … Continue reading →Babylon,5,Bab5,SciFi https://babylonprojectpodcast.wordpress.com/2019/05/13/the-very-long-night-of-londo-mollari/ Mon, 13 May 2019 15:00:44 +0000 http://babylonprojectpodcast.wordpress.com/?p=597 Continue reading →]]> 4231 597Troy Rutter We learn Londo is now on a deliberate path and timeline to become emperor, followed shortly by an apparent poisoning. We quickly learn that he’s in medical distress due to a heart attack – not poison – and his long … Continue reading → trutter2015 bpp502-Very-Long-Night TheBabylonProjectPodcast@gmail.com (Raul Ybarra and Jim Arrowood)noWe learn Londo is now on a deliberate path and timeline to become emperor, followed shortly by an apparent poisoning. We quickly learn that he’s in medical distress due to a heart attack – not poison – and his long … Continue reading →Babylon,5,Bab5,SciFi https://babylonprojectpodcast.wordpress.com/2019/04/29/no-compromises/ Mon, 29 Apr 2019 15:00:06 +0000 http://babylonprojectpodcast.wordpress.com/?p=595 Continue reading →]]> 4637 4637 595Troy Rutter The fifth and final season begins with our introduction to Captain Elizabeth Lochley. In some ways she’s a lightning rod of a character with a strong personality, a strong military record, and a plan for fixing Babylon 5. Many view … Continue reading → trutter2015 bpp501-no-compromises TheBabylonProjectPodcast@gmail.com (Raul Ybarra and Jim Arrowood)noThe fifth and final season begins with our introduction to Captain Elizabeth Lochley. In some ways she’s a lightning rod of a character with a strong personality, a strong military record, and a plan for fixing Babylon 5. Many view … Continue reading →Babylon,5,Bab5,SciFi https://babylonprojectpodcast.wordpress.com/2019/04/15/bpp-422-the-deconstruction-of-falling-stars/ Mon, 15 Apr 2019 15:00:34 +0000 http://babylonprojectpodcast.wordpress.com/?p=505 Continue reading →]]> 5078 5078 5078 5078 505Troy Rutter Join us for what Join us for what is perhaps the oddest episode of the entire series.  In this set of vignettes, we’re prepared for Season 5 through several snapshots in time.  Our journey begins with John and Delenn’s new … Continue reading → trutter2015 422-deconstruction-of-falling-stars TheBabylonProjectPodcast@gmail.com (Raul Ybarra and Jim Arrowood)noJoin us for what Join us for what is perhaps the oddest episode of the entire series.  In this set of vignettes, we’re prepared for Season 5 through several snapshots in time.  Our journey begins with John and Delenn’s new … Continue reading →Babylon,5,Bab5,SciFi https://babylonprojectpodcast.wordpress.com/2019/04/01/bpp-421-rising-star/ Mon, 01 Apr 2019 15:00:03 +0000 http://babylonprojectpodcast.wordpress.com/?p=503 Continue reading →]]> 5292 503Troy Rutter After the intensity of the last episode, and the end of the war, we see things wrapping up. Marcus is dying and his final moments show some of Claudia Christian’s (Ivanova) best performances in the series. Sheridan is a full … Continue reading → trutter2015 bpp621-rising-star TheBabylonProjectPodcast@gmail.com (Raul Ybarra and Jim Arrowood)noAfter the intensity of the last episode, and the end of the war, we see things wrapping up. Marcus is dying and his final moments show some of Claudia Christian’s (Ivanova) best performances in the series. Sheridan is a full … Continue reading →Babylon,5,Bab5,SciFi https://babylonprojectpodcast.wordpress.com/2019/03/18/bpp-420-endgame/ Mon, 18 Mar 2019 15:00:23 +0000 http://babylonprojectpodcast.wordpress.com/?p=501 Continue reading →]]> 4999 4999 501Troy Rutter The season is coming to a head as things kick off with our heroes back on Babylon 5. In this heavily emotional episode, Susan appears to be mortally wounded, and Marcus is in worse shape than she is emotionally. Michael … Continue reading → trutter2015 bpp420-end-game TheBabylonProjectPodcast@gmail.com (Raul Ybarra and Jim Arrowood)noThe season is coming to a head as things kick off with our heroes back on Babylon 5. In this heavily emotional episode, Susan appears to be mortally wounded, and Marcus is in worse shape than she is emotionally. Michael … Continue reading →Babylon,5,Bab5,SciFi https://babylonprojectpodcast.wordpress.com/2019/03/04/bpp-419-between-the-darkness-and-the-light/ Mon, 04 Mar 2019 16:00:55 +0000 http://babylonprojectpodcast.wordpress.com/?p=499 Continue reading →]]> 3449 3449 499Troy Rutter Should we worry about the number of Earth Force defectors, and how easy they’re coming over to support Sheridan and the Resistance?  Is Clark simply so bad as to fuel so many to change sides and risk charges of treason?  … Continue reading → trutter2015 bpp419-between-the-darkness-and-the-light TheBabylonProjectPodcast@gmail.com (Raul Ybarra and Jim Arrowood)noShould we worry about the number of Earth Force defectors, and how easy they’re coming over to support Sheridan and the Resistance?  Is Clark simply so bad as to fuel so many to change sides and risk charges of treason?  … Continue reading →Babylon,5,Bab5,SciFi https://babylonprojectpodcast.wordpress.com/2019/02/18/bpp-418-intersections-in-real-time/ Mon, 18 Feb 2019 16:00:20 +0000 http://babylonprojectpodcast.wordpress.com/?p=497 Continue reading →]]> 4259 497Troy Rutter In this out of the ordinary episode, we discuss what’s happening now that Sheridan is imprisoned and Clark wants a confession.  He’s interrogated and pressured to make a live public statement to confirm what we know as viewers is false.  But in … Continue reading → trutter2015 bpp_418-intersections-in-real-time TheBabylonProjectPodcast@gmail.com (Raul Ybarra and Jim Arrowood)noIn this out of the ordinary episode, we discuss what’s happening now that Sheridan is imprisoned and Clark wants a confession.  He’s interrogated and pressured to make a live public statement to confirm what we know as viewers is false.  But in … Continue reading →Babylon,5,Bab5,SciFi https://babylonprojectpodcast.wordpress.com/2019/02/04/bpp-417-the-face-of-the-enemy/ Mon, 04 Feb 2019 16:00:35 +0000 http://babylonprojectpodcast.wordpress.com/?p=495 Continue reading →]]> 5088 495Troy Rutter War gets closer to Earth and more former Earth Force ships are aligning themselves with sides.  Sheridan’s dad is captured and being used as bait to lure Sheridan to Mars to be captured.  Mike delivered the news to Sheridan that his dad … Continue reading → trutter2015 bpp417-face-of-the-enemy TheBabylonProjectPodcast@gmail.com (Raul Ybarra and Jim Arrowood)noWar gets closer to Earth and more former Earth Force ships are aligning themselves with sides.  Sheridan’s dad is captured and being used as bait to lure Sheridan to Mars to be captured.  Mike delivered the news to Sheridan that his dad … Continue reading →Babylon,5,Bab5,SciFi https://babylonprojectpodcast.wordpress.com/2019/01/22/bpp-416-the-exercise-of-vital-powers-repost/ Wed, 23 Jan 2019 00:18:32 +0000 http://babylonprojectpodcast.wordpress.com/?p=590 Continue reading →]]> 4663 590Troy Rutter William Edgars is quite powerful!  Maybe more than we imagined.  Garibaldi arrives on Mars and has a bunch of questions for Mr. Edgars, his new boss:  first about his drug smuggling through B5; and also about receiving help from Edgars to stop Sheridan.  What … Continue reading → trutter2015 bpp-416-exercise-vital-powers TheBabylonProjectPodcast@gmail.com (Raul Ybarra and Jim Arrowood)noWilliam Edgars is quite powerful!  Maybe more than we imagined.  Garibaldi arrives on Mars and has a bunch of questions for Mr. Edgars, his new boss:  first about his drug smuggling through B5; and also about receiving help from Edgars to stop Sheridan.  What … Continue reading →Babylon,5,Bab5,SciFi https://babylonprojectpodcast.wordpress.com/2019/01/21/bpp-416-the-exercise-of-vital-powers/ Mon, 21 Jan 2019 16:00:18 +0000 http://babylonprojectpodcast.wordpress.com/?p=493 Continue reading →]]> 4663 493Troy Rutter William Edgars is quite powerful!  Maybe more than we imagined.  Garibaldi arrives on Mars and has a bunch of questions for Mr. Edgars, his new boss:  first about his drug smuggling through B5; and also about receiving help from Edgars to stop Sheridan.  What … Continue reading → trutter2015 bpp-416-exercise-vital-powers TheBabylonProjectPodcast@gmail.com (Raul Ybarra and Jim Arrowood)noWilliam Edgars is quite powerful!  Maybe more than we imagined.  Garibaldi arrives on Mars and has a bunch of questions for Mr. Edgars, his new boss:  first about his drug smuggling through B5; and also about receiving help from Edgars to stop Sheridan.  What … Continue reading →Babylon,5,Bab5,SciFi https://babylonprojectpodcast.wordpress.com/2019/01/07/bpp-415-no-surrender-no-retreat/ Mon, 07 Jan 2019 16:00:39 +0000 http://babylonprojectpodcast.wordpress.com/?p=491 Continue reading →]]> 5264 491Troy Rutter Enough is enough, and we find ourselves in the War Room again.  Sheridan is compelled to start taking action and holds a meeting with the ambassadors from the non-aligned worlds.  He states the price for them to continue to continue their relationship … Continue reading → trutter2015 bpp-415-no-surrender TheBabylonProjectPodcast@gmail.com (Raul Ybarra and Jim Arrowood)noEnough is enough, and we find ourselves in the War Room again.  Sheridan is compelled to start taking action and holds a meeting with the ambassadors from the non-aligned worlds.  He states the price for them to continue to continue their relationship … Continue reading →Babylon,5,Bab5,SciFi https://babylonprojectpodcast.wordpress.com/2018/12/24/bpp-414-moments-of-transition/ Mon, 24 Dec 2018 16:00:51 +0000 http://babylonprojectpodcast.wordpress.com/?p=489 Continue reading →]]> 4850 489Troy Rutter 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 … Continue reading → trutter2015 bpp414-moments-of-transition TheBabylonProjectPodcast@gmail.com (Raul Ybarra and Jim Arrowood)noThis 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 … Continue reading →Babylon,5,Bab5,SciFi https://babylonprojectpodcast.wordpress.com/2018/12/10/bpp-413-rumors-bargains-and-lies/ Mon, 10 Dec 2018 17:00:04 +0000 http://babylonprojectpodcast.wordpress.com/?p=487 Continue reading →]]> 3508 3508 3508 487Troy Rutter 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 … Continue reading → trutter2015 bpp413-rumors-bargains-and-lies TheBabylonProjectPodcast@gmail.com (Raul Ybarra and Jim Arrowood)noIn 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 … Continue reading →Babylon,5,Bab5,SciFi https://babylonprojectpodcast.wordpress.com/2018/11/26/bpp-412-conflicts-of-interest/ Mon, 26 Nov 2018 16:00:29 +0000 http://babylonprojectpodcast.wordpress.com/?p=485 Continue reading →]]> 4382 485Troy Rutter 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 … Continue reading → trutter2015 BPP412-Conflicts-Of-Interest TheBabylonProjectPodcast@gmail.com (Raul Ybarra and Jim Arrowood)noSo 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 … Continue reading →Babylon,5,Bab5,SciFi https://babylonprojectpodcast.wordpress.com/2018/11/12/bpp-411-lines-of-communication/ Mon, 12 Nov 2018 16:00:46 +0000 http://babylonprojectpodcast.wordpress.com/?p=483 Continue reading →]]> 4445 4445 483Troy Rutter 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 → trutter2015 bpp411-linesofcommunication TheBabylonProjectPodcast@gmail.com (Raul Ybarra and Jim Arrowood)noThings 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 →Babylon,5,Bab5,SciFi https://babylonprojectpodcast.wordpress.com/2018/10/29/bpp-410-racing-mars/ Mon, 29 Oct 2018 15:00:00 +0000 http://babylonprojectpodcast.wordpress.com/?p=481 Continue reading →]]> 4076 4076 481Troy Rutter 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 → trutter2015 bpp_410-racing-mars TheBabylonProjectPodcast@gmail.com (Raul Ybarra and Jim Arrowood)noOh, 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 →Babylon,5,Bab5,SciFi https://babylonprojectpodcast.wordpress.com/2018/10/15/bpp-409-atonement/ Mon, 15 Oct 2018 15:00:18 +0000 http://babylonprojectpodcast.wordpress.com/?p=479 Continue reading →]]> 4369 4369 479Troy Rutter   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 → trutter2015 bpp_409-atonement TheBabylonProjectPodcast@gmail.com (Raul Ybarra and Jim Arrowood)no  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 →Babylon,5,Bab5,SciFi https://babylonprojectpodcast.wordpress.com/2018/10/01/bpp-408-the-illusion-of-truth/ Mon, 01 Oct 2018 15:00:01 +0000 http://babylonprojectpodcast.wordpress.com/?p=474 Continue reading →]]> 5126 5126 474Troy Rutter 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 … Continue reading → trutter2015 bpp_408-the-illusion-of-truth TheBabylonProjectPodcast@gmail.com (Raul Ybarra and Jim Arrowood)noThere’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 … Continue reading →Babylon,5,Bab5,SciFi https://babylonprojectpodcast.wordpress.com/2018/09/17/bpp-407-epiphanies/ Mon, 17 Sep 2018 15:00:59 +0000 http://babylonprojectpodcast.wordpress.com/?p=467 Continue reading →]]> 4827 4827 467Troy Rutter Yeah, we certainly do have a few lightbulbs going on. Bester’s got a few ideas to help save his lover involving Z’ha’dum. Londo has the idea that it might not be quite safe for him on Centauri Prime.  You know, … Continue reading → trutter2015 BPP_407-epihanies TheBabylonProjectPodcast@gmail.com (Raul Ybarra and Jim Arrowood)noYeah, we certainly do have a few lightbulbs going on. Bester’s got a few ideas to help save his lover involving Z’ha’dum. Londo has the idea that it might not be quite safe for him on Centauri Prime.  You know, … Continue reading →Babylon,5,Bab5,SciFi https://babylonprojectpodcast.wordpress.com/2018/09/03/bpp-406-into-the-fire/ Mon, 03 Sep 2018 15:00:39 +0000 http://babylonprojectpodcast.wordpress.com/?p=462 Continue reading →]]> 4510 4510 4510 462Troy Rutter That’s one happy Vir!  Londo gave him what he wants. And episode 406 is giving fans what they want. What we have been building towards for over three years now comes to a head in this episode.  The Vorlons and … Continue reading → trutter2015 TheBabylonProjectPodcast@gmail.com (Raul Ybarra and Jim Arrowood)noThat’s one happy Vir!  Londo gave him what he wants. And episode 406 is giving fans what they want. What we have been building towards for over three years now comes to a head in this episode.  The Vorlons and … Continue reading →Babylon,5,Bab5,SciFi https://babylonprojectpodcast.wordpress.com/2018/08/20/bpp-405-the-long-night/ Mon, 20 Aug 2018 15:00:42 +0000 http://babylonprojectpodcast.wordpress.com/?p=445 Continue reading →]]> 3712 445Troy Rutter Last time, G’kar had the long night.  This time, pretty much everyone else does. Sheridan has been building the largest fleet in known history to fight both the Vorlons and the Shadows.  At the same time.  That weight certainly ruins the … Continue reading → trutter2015 BPP 405 - The Long Night TheBabylonProjectPodcast@gmail.com (Raul Ybarra and Jim Arrowood)noLast time, G’kar had the long night.  This time, pretty much everyone else does. Sheridan has been building the largest fleet in known history to fight both the Vorlons and the Shadows.  At the same time.  That weight certainly ruins the … Continue reading →Babylon,5,Bab5,SciFi https://babylonprojectpodcast.wordpress.com/2018/08/06/bpp-404-falling-toward-apotheosis/ Mon, 06 Aug 2018 15:00:50 +0000 http://babylonprojectpodcast.wordpress.com/?p=443 Continue reading →]]> 4258 4258 4258 443Troy Rutter Well, we’re four episodes in and now Sheridan’s back, Garibladi’s back, even Mr. Morden is back.  In fact, everything is back to normal.  Or at least Babylon 5’s version of “normal” which is anything but.  You see, Sheridan is playing … Continue reading → trutter2015 BPP404 - Falling Toward Apotheosis TheBabylonProjectPodcast@gmail.com (Raul Ybarra and Jim Arrowood)noWell, we’re four episodes in and now Sheridan’s back, Garibladi’s back, even Mr. Morden is back.  In fact, everything is back to normal.  Or at least Babylon 5’s version of “normal” which is anything but.  You see, Sheridan is playing … Continue reading →Babylon,5,Bab5,SciFi https://babylonprojectpodcast.wordpress.com/2018/07/23/bpp-403-the-summoning/ Mon, 23 Jul 2018 15:00:27 +0000 http://babylonprojectpodcast.wordpress.com/?p=440 Continue reading →]]> 4953 4953 4953 4953 440Troy Rutter Interesting title:  The Summoning. Cartagia summons Londo.  (A couple of times, actually.) Lyta summons the Vorlon.  (Yeah, that probably won’t work out well.  Go figure.) Sheridan summons the League.  (He’s better now.) The Vorlons summon their big guns.  (And they’re not … Continue reading → trutter2015 BPP403 - The Summoning TheBabylonProjectPodcast@gmail.com (Raul Ybarra and Jim Arrowood)noInteresting title:  The Summoning. Cartagia summons Londo.  (A couple of times, actually.) Lyta summons the Vorlon.  (Yeah, that probably won’t work out well.  Go figure.) Sheridan summons the League.  (He’s better now.) The Vorlons summon their big guns.  (And they’re not … Continue reading →Babylon,5,Bab5,SciFi https://babylonprojectpodcast.wordpress.com/2018/07/09/bpp-402-whatever-happened-to-mr-garibaldi/ Mon, 09 Jul 2018 15:00:45 +0000 http://babylonprojectpodcast.wordpress.com/?p=434 Continue reading →]]> 4654 434Raul Good question.  It’s been 9 days since both Sheridan and Garibaldi had disappeared. Inquiring Narn want to know.  And inquiring Rangers want to help him know.  Sadly for G’Kar, things don’t work out quite the way he expects.  However, it does … Continue reading → raulybarra TheBabylonProjectPodcast@gmail.com (Raul Ybarra and Jim Arrowood)noGood question.  It’s been 9 days since both Sheridan and Garibaldi had disappeared. Inquiring Narn want to know.  And inquiring Rangers want to help him know.  Sadly for G’Kar, things don’t work out quite the way he expects.  However, it does … Continue reading →Babylon,5,Bab5,SciFi https://babylonprojectpodcast.wordpress.com/2018/06/25/bpp-401-the-hour-of-the-wolf/ Mon, 25 Jun 2018 15:00:47 +0000 http://babylonprojectpodcast.wordpress.com/?p=431 Continue reading →]]> 4473 4473 431Raul We left season 3 with Captain Sheridan presumed dead in destruction of the Shadow city.  Mr. Garibaldi is missing.  The Shadows have been dealt a massive blow.  And, well… things are generally in a huge mess. Welcome to season 4. … Continue reading → raulybarra TheBabylonProjectPodcast@gmail.com (Raul Ybarra and Jim Arrowood)noWe left season 3 with Captain Sheridan presumed dead in destruction of the Shadow city.  Mr. Garibaldi is missing.  The Shadows have been dealt a massive blow.  And, well… things are generally in a huge mess. Welcome to season 4. … Continue reading →Babylon,5,Bab5,SciFi https://babylonprojectpodcast.wordpress.com/2018/06/11/bpp-322-zhadum/ Mon, 11 Jun 2018 15:00:07 +0000 http://babylonprojectpodcast.wordpress.com/?p=423 Continue reading →]]> 5346 5346 423Raul This is it!  The episode we have all been waiting for. Sheridan took on and defeated the Shadows in a military confrontation last episode.  Now he has to confront them and win on an individual level.  We all knew that … Continue reading → raulybarra TheBabylonProjectPodcast@gmail.com (Raul Ybarra and Jim Arrowood)noThis is it!  The episode we have all been waiting for. Sheridan took on and defeated the Shadows in a military confrontation last episode.  Now he has to confront them and win on an individual level.  We all knew that … Continue reading →Babylon,5,Bab5,SciFi https://babylonprojectpodcast.wordpress.com/2018/05/28/bpp-321-shadow-dancing/ Mon, 28 May 2018 15:00:14 +0000 http://babylonprojectpodcast.wordpress.com/?p=421 Continue reading →]]> 4550 4550 421Raul Z minus 7 days… Hmmm, think that “Z minus” thing might mean something?  Last week it was 14.  This week it’s 7. Oh, and did we mention that there’s only one episode after this one in season 3? The team … Continue reading → raulybarra TheBabylonProjectPodcast@gmail.com (Raul Ybarra and Jim Arrowood)noZ minus 7 days… Hmmm, think that “Z minus” thing might mean something?  Last week it was 14.  This week it’s 7. Oh, and did we mention that there’s only one episode after this one in season 3? The team … Continue reading →Babylon,5,Bab5,SciFi https://babylonprojectpodcast.wordpress.com/2018/05/14/bpp-320-and-the-rock-cried-out-no-hiding-place/ Mon, 14 May 2018 15:00:32 +0000 http://babylonprojectpodcast.wordpress.com/?p=418 Continue reading →]]> 4242 4242 418Raul Z minus 14 days… We had a short breather last episode, if you can call Neroon pounding Marcus to a bloody pulp either short or a breather.  Last episode was setup.  This episode is just as much setup, but also … Continue reading → raulybarra TheBabylonProjectPodcast@gmail.com (Raul Ybarra and Jim Arrowood)noZ minus 14 days… We had a short breather last episode, if you can call Neroon pounding Marcus to a bloody pulp either short or a breather.  Last episode was setup.  This episode is just as much setup, but also … Continue reading →Babylon,5,Bab5,SciFi https://babylonprojectpodcast.wordpress.com/2018/04/30/bpp-319-grey-17-is-missing/ Mon, 30 Apr 2018 15:00:46 +0000 http://babylonprojectpodcast.wordpress.com/?p=414 Continue reading →]]> 4827 4827 414Raul And as far as some of us are concerned, that is a good thing.  This show is considered by many to be one of, if not the, weakest shows of the series. Now, as far as the “A” story goes, it’s … Continue reading → raulybarra Grey 17 is Missing TheBabylonProjectPodcast@gmail.com (Raul Ybarra and Jim Arrowood)noAnd as far as some of us are concerned, that is a good thing.  This show is considered by many to be one of, if not the, weakest shows of the series. Now, as far as the “A” story goes, it’s … Continue reading →Babylon,5,Bab5,SciFi https://babylonprojectpodcast.wordpress.com/2018/04/16/bpp-318-walkabout/ Mon, 16 Apr 2018 15:00:59 +0000 http://babylonprojectpodcast.wordpress.com/?p=397 Continue reading →]]> 4198 397Raul Ok, so let’s get the title related part out of the way… Dr. Franklin.  Pretty girl.  Walkabout.  Yeah.  ‘Nuff said. If that curt summary makes you think there may be some salt involved, then you’d be right. Now on to … Continue reading → raulybarra TheBabylonProjectPodcast@gmail.com (Raul Ybarra and Jim Arrowood)noOk, so let’s get the title related part out of the way… Dr. Franklin.  Pretty girl.  Walkabout.  Yeah.  ‘Nuff said. If that curt summary makes you think there may be some salt involved, then you’d be right. Now on to … Continue reading →Babylon,5,Bab5,SciFi https://babylonprojectpodcast.wordpress.com/2018/04/02/bpp-317-war-without-end-pt-2-2/ Mon, 02 Apr 2018 19:50:01 +0000 http://babylonprojectpodcast.wordpress.com/?p=403 Continue reading →]]> 4283 4283 4283 4283 403Troy Rutter (Had a small issue with the original file – reposting) — Today we talk about the second part of the War Without End saga. This episode, in particular, does a brilliant job of interleaving parts of the season 1 episode … Continue reading → trutter2015 TheBabylonProjectPodcast@gmail.com (Raul Ybarra and Jim Arrowood)no(Had a small issue with the original file – reposting) — Today we talk about the second part of the War Without End saga. This episode, in particular, does a brilliant job of interleaving parts of the season 1 episode … Continue reading →Babylon,5,Bab5,SciFi https://babylonprojectpodcast.wordpress.com/2018/03/19/bpp-316-war-without-end-pt-1/ Mon, 19 Mar 2018 15:00:00 +0000 http://babylonprojectpodcast.wordpress.com/?p=393 Continue reading →]]> 3474 3474 393Raul This is an episode that stands out most for returnings. We have everyone’s favorite fuzzy alien returning: Zathras. We have Commander Sinclair returning as the leader of the Rangers. We have the most mysterious location in the series returning: Babylon … Continue reading → raulybarra TheBabylonProjectPodcast@gmail.com (Raul Ybarra and Jim Arrowood)noThis is an episode that stands out most for returnings. We have everyone’s favorite fuzzy alien returning: Zathras. We have Commander Sinclair returning as the leader of the Rangers. We have the most mysterious location in the series returning: Babylon … Continue reading →Babylon,5,Bab5,SciFi https://babylonprojectpodcast.wordpress.com/2018/03/05/bpp-315-interludes-and-examinations/ Mon, 05 Mar 2018 16:00:05 +0000 http://babylonprojectpodcast.wordpress.com/?p=391 Continue reading →]]> 4109 4109 391Raul Alliances of mutual survival can be fickle things.  Especially when they are being driven by politics rather than the military that are having to actually do the fighting.  Sheridan is learning that lesson the hard way as he tries to … Continue reading → raulybarra TheBabylonProjectPodcast@gmail.com (Raul Ybarra and Jim Arrowood)noAlliances of mutual survival can be fickle things.  Especially when they are being driven by politics rather than the military that are having to actually do the fighting.  Sheridan is learning that lesson the hard way as he tries to … Continue reading →Babylon,5,Bab5,SciFi https://babylonprojectpodcast.wordpress.com/2018/02/19/bpp-214-ship-of-tears/ Mon, 19 Feb 2018 16:00:04 +0000 http://babylonprojectpodcast.wordpress.com/?p=389 Continue reading →]]> 4005 4005 389Raul Bester is back. It seems that he has some common ground with the Babylon 5 command staff where President Clark and the Shadows are concerned.  Sort of an, “Enemy of my enemy is my friend,” type of relationship here.  Make … Continue reading → raulybarra TheBabylonProjectPodcast@gmail.com (Raul Ybarra and Jim Arrowood)noBester is back. It seems that he has some common ground with the Babylon 5 command staff where President Clark and the Shadows are concerned.  Sort of an, “Enemy of my enemy is my friend,” type of relationship here.  Make … Continue reading →Babylon,5,Bab5,SciFi https://babylonprojectpodcast.wordpress.com/2018/02/05/bpp-313-a-late-delivery-from-avalon/ Mon, 05 Feb 2018 16:00:17 +0000 http://babylonprojectpodcast.wordpress.com/?p=387 Continue reading →]]> 3587 3587 387Raul No shrubberies.  No coconuts.  And certainly, no watery tarts. But this is still one heck of a King Arthur story.  And a satisfying thump they made! What do you expect, though, when you combine the talents of Mira Furlan, Andreas … Continue reading → raulybarra TheBabylonProjectPodcast@gmail.com (Raul Ybarra and Jim Arrowood)noNo shrubberies.  No coconuts.  And certainly, no watery tarts. But this is still one heck of a King Arthur story.  And a satisfying thump they made! What do you expect, though, when you combine the talents of Mira Furlan, Andreas … Continue reading →Babylon,5,Bab5,SciFi https://babylonprojectpodcast.wordpress.com/2018/01/22/bpp-312-sic-transit-vir/ Tue, 23 Jan 2018 04:28:51 +0000 http://babylonprojectpodcast.wordpress.com/2018/01/22/bpp-312-sic-transit-vir/ Continue reading →]]> 3631 381Raul Hmm… Well, yes. Thus passes the man. Or the Centauri. How do I put it. Yeah. That’s it. Vir gets the girl. And what a girl she is. She does make bald look good. Raul can’t look at this episode … Continue reading → raulybarra TheBabylonProjectPodcast@gmail.com (Raul Ybarra and Jim Arrowood)noHmm… Well, yes. Thus passes the man. Or the Centauri. How do I put it. Yeah. That’s it. Vir gets the girl. And what a girl she is. She does make bald look good. Raul can’t look at this episode … Continue reading →Babylon,5,Bab5,SciFi https://babylonprojectpodcast.wordpress.com/2018/01/08/bpp-311-ceremonies-of-light-and-dark/ Tue, 09 Jan 2018 05:38:56 +0000 http://babylonprojectpodcast.wordpress.com/?p=377 Continue reading →]]> 2883 2883 377Raul You think after the last three episodes President Clark might be a bit honked off at Sheridan & Co.?  Nightwatch can’t be all that happy, either.  I guess some people have no sense of humor.  Go figure. After all the … Continue reading → raulybarra TheBabylonProjectPodcast@gmail.com (Raul Ybarra and Jim Arrowood)noYou think after the last three episodes President Clark might be a bit honked off at Sheridan & Co.?  Nightwatch can’t be all that happy, either.  I guess some people have no sense of humor.  Go figure. After all the … Continue reading →Babylon,5,Bab5,SciFi https://babylonprojectpodcast.wordpress.com/2017/12/24/bpp-feedback-december-2017/ Mon, 25 Dec 2017 00:26:26 +0000 http://babylonprojectpodcast.wordpress.com/?p=362 Continue reading →]]> 3940 3940 362Raul Now I have a machine gun… Ho!  Ho!  Ho! You’ll shoot your eye out kid. Uh… no. We’re not the Classic Christmas Movie podcast. But we’re also not entirely the Babylon Project Podcast today, either.  Well, yes we are, but … Continue reading → raulybarra TheBabylonProjectPodcast@gmail.com (Raul Ybarra and Jim Arrowood)noNow I have a machine gun… Ho!  Ho!  Ho! You’ll shoot your eye out kid. Uh… no. We’re not the Classic Christmas Movie podcast. But we’re also not entirely the Babylon Project Podcast today, either.  Well, yes we are, but … Continue reading →Babylon,5,Bab5,SciFi https://babylonprojectpodcast.wordpress.com/2017/12/12/bpp-310-severed-dreams/ Tue, 12 Dec 2017 19:32:24 +0000 http://babylonprojectpodcast.wordpress.com/?p=354 Continue reading →]]> 5819 5819 5819 5819 354Raul [A special “Thank you,” to listener Big Brother (@back2babylon5 on Twitter) for letting me know the link wasn’t in the post.  We should be fixed now.] “Be somewhere else.” Probably one of the strongest lines in science fiction television.  Raw power … Continue reading → raulybarra TheBabylonProjectPodcast@gmail.com (Raul Ybarra and Jim Arrowood)no[A special “Thank you,” to listener Big Brother (@back2babylon5 on Twitter) for letting me know the link wasn’t in the post.  We should be fixed now.] “Be somewhere else.” Probably one of the strongest lines in science fiction television.  Raw power … Continue reading →Babylon,5,Bab5,SciFi https://babylonprojectpodcast.wordpress.com/2017/11/27/bpp-309-point-of-no-return/ Tue, 28 Nov 2017 01:00:49 +0000 http://babylonprojectpodcast.wordpress.com/?p=348 Continue reading →]]> 5107 5107 348Raul Raul and Jim are quite wrong in this episode.  JP Harvey is NOT a guest.  As of this episode he joins the podcast are our third host of the show and we are all much better for it. Joining JP in … Continue reading → raulybarra TheBabylonProjectPodcast@gmail.com (Raul Ybarra and Jim Arrowood)noRaul and Jim are quite wrong in this episode.  JP Harvey is NOT a guest.  As of this episode he joins the podcast are our third host of the show and we are all much better for it. Joining JP in … Continue reading →Babylon,5,Bab5,SciFi https://babylonprojectpodcast.wordpress.com/2017/11/17/bpp-308-messages-from-earth/ Fri, 17 Nov 2017 17:23:10 +0000 http://babylonprojectpodcast.wordpress.com/?p=345 Continue reading →]]> 4001 4001 345Raul President Clark is a creep.  No doubt about it.  We see it in a couple ways in this episode.  First we have his nameless representative from Nightwatch nudging into station security and putting pressure on Zack.  Bet that armband is … Continue reading → raulybarra TheBabylonProjectPodcast@gmail.com (Raul Ybarra and Jim Arrowood)noPresident Clark is a creep.  No doubt about it.  We see it in a couple ways in this episode.  First we have his nameless representative from Nightwatch nudging into station security and putting pressure on Zack.  Bet that armband is … Continue reading →Babylon,5,Bab5,SciFi