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The Babylon Project Podcast

Raul Ybarra and Jim Arrowoodbabylonprojectpodcast.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.
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Episodes

BPP 501 – No Compromises

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 →

Apr 29, 20191 hr 17 min

BPP 422 – The Deconstruction of Falling Stars

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 →

Apr 15, 20191 hr 25 min

BPP 421 – Rising Star

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 →

Apr 01, 20191 hr 28 min

BPP 420 – Endgame

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 →

Mar 18, 20191 hr 23 min

BPP 419 – Between the Darkness and the Light

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 →

Mar 04, 201957 min

BPP 418 – Intersections in Real Time

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 →

Feb 18, 20191 hr 11 min

BPP 417 – The Face of the Enemy

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 →

Feb 04, 20191 hr 25 min

BPP 416 – The Exercise of Vital Powers (Repost)

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 →

Jan 23, 20191 hr 18 min

BPP 416 – The Exercise of Vital Powers

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 →

Jan 21, 20191 hr 18 min

BPP 415 – No Surrender, No Retreat

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 →

Jan 07, 20191 hr 28 min

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 … Continue reading →

Dec 24, 20181 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 … Continue reading →

Dec 10, 201858 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 … Continue reading →

Nov 26, 20181 hr 13 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 →

Nov 12, 20181 hr 14 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 →

Oct 29, 20181 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, … Continue reading →

Oct 15, 20181 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 … Continue reading →

Oct 01, 20181 hr 25 min

BPP 407 – Epiphanies

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 →

Sep 17, 20181 hr 20 min

BPP 406 – Into The Fire

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 →

Sep 03, 20181 hr 15 min

BPP 405 – The Long Night

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 →

Aug 20, 20181 hr 2 min

BPP 404 – Falling Toward Apotheosis

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 →

Aug 06, 20181 hr 11 min

BPP 403 – The Summoning

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 →

Jul 23, 20181 hr 23 min

BPP 402 – Whatever Happened to Mr. Garibaldi?

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 →

Jul 09, 20181 hr 18 min

BPP 401 – The Hour of the Wolf

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 →

Jun 25, 20181 hr 15 min

BPP 322 – Z’ha’dum

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 →

Jun 11, 20181 hr 29 min

BPP 321 – Shadow Dancing

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 →

May 28, 20181 hr 16 min

BPP 320 – And the Rock Cried Out, No Hiding Place

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 →

May 14, 20181 hr 11 min

BPP 319 – Grey 17 Is Missing

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 →

Apr 30, 20181 hr 20 min

BPP 318 – Walkabout

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 →

Apr 16, 20181 hr 10 min

BPP 317 – War Without End, Pt. 2

(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 →

Apr 02, 20181 hr 11 min
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