I can’t get enough of these two idjits. They’re knowledgeable, but self-effacing. They have fun, but don’t shy away from serious topics. I love how they compare their first-time opinions with their new, more informed positions. I don’t remember how I first stumbled upon them (probably a plug from Norman Lao of the _Mission Log_ Star trek podcast [Get better soon, Mr. Lao!]). In any case, I listened to every episode of “Babylon 5 for the First Time,” and I continue to delight in this second viewing. Some running gags sound strained (especially the unfortunate, frustratingly unfunny “Chickie” bit), but that’s not a deal breaker. Come for the Babylon 5; stay for the many science fiction connections (including Dune, Mass Effect, Stargate, and Star Trek) as well as Rush references galore!

Often insightful, occasionally funny, always interesting. I really enjoyed experiencing the show again along with this podcast. I especially liked their “Confessions and Lamentations” episode.

You guys are making b5 fun all over again. Hadn’t rewatched in a long time but going through it with you guys for both the first time and now the second is fun just to see what you guys thought the first time you you guys watched it. To now your thoughts going through it a 2nd time

Love the breakdown of all the episodes and genuine conversations about all the other things that make B5 one of the greatest Sci-fi series of all time.

Love the breakdown of all the episodes and genuine conversations about all the other things that make B5 one of the greatest Sci-fi series of all time.

Exactly what I was looking for: spoiler-free (I’m only now watching the series also), insightful, and well-produced.

Exactly what I was looking for: spoiler-free (I’m only now watching the series also), insightful, and well-produced.

I am overall new to listening to Podcasts since I work twelve hour shifts. I enjoy the banter back and forth and that most of it is clean family fun. I grew up watching Babylon 5 but never watched Crusade. I love the perspectives both of you bring to the show. On a side note, you mentioned possibly reviewing the Buffy the Vampire Slayer as a future show. I would be all in for it and hope you do!

I am overall new to listening to Podcasts since I work twelve hour shifts. I enjoy the banter back and forth and that most of it is clean family fun. I grew up watching Babylon 5 but never watched Crusade. I love the perspectives both of you bring to the show. On a side note, you mentioned possibly reviewing the Buffy the Vampire Slayer as a future show. I would be all in for it and hope you do!

I’m late to the game, just found this podcast a couple weeks ago and am just finishing up season 1. Love hearing the predictions and hoping the hosts circle back to them later one when they pay off. I hope to be caught up by the time the final episode airs!

I’m late to the game, just found this podcast a couple weeks ago and am just finishing up season 1. Love hearing the predictions and hoping the hosts circle back to them later one when they pay off. I hope to be caught up by the time the final episode airs!

I currently listen to 5 Babylon 5 podcasts, and have been posting ratings and reviews.Given that many of the podcasts rate each episode of B5 on a variety of scales, I thought it might be fun to use the iTunes rating system to rate my enjoyment of each podcast on my list This allows a floating scale week to week, sort of a competition between pods to determine which crew of hosts entertains me best. This week, BABYLON 5 FOR THE FIRST TIME earns a 5-STAR RATING (ooooohhhh YES!!) for the degree to which I was entertained while listening to your podcast. Keep it up!!!

I’m really enjoying this show! I just started a rewatch and I’m following along with the guys and I’m loving their first go round perspective. I saw the show when it first aired a million years ago and then had a great time binging it with my children when they were little. Listening in while they watch with no clues about the future is a lot of fun. I’m constantly mentally nudging them along like a bowler trying to turn a gutter ball into a strike. I just finished the first season and I’m looking forward to the rest of the show. Gonna check out their other stuff when I’m done with Babylon 5

I currently listen to 5 Babylon 5 podcasts, and have been posting ratings and reviews. Given that many of the podcasts rate each episode of B5 on a variety of scales, I thought it might be fun to use the iTunes rating system to rate my enjoyment of each podcast on my list This allows a floating scale week to week, sort of a competition between pods to determine which crew of hosts entertains me best. This week, BABYLON 5 FOR THE FIRST TIME earns a 4-STAR RATING for the degree to which I was entertained while listening to your podcast. Keep it up!!!

I really enjoy the hosts guessing what's going to happen next time, both when its so spot on it's eerie and also when its off the mark because its proof they haven't seen it before. Also now in the middle of season 4, had to review to say thanks for the recap on Moments of Transition! Loved it!

Jeff and Brent each bring unique opinions and viewpoints to their first time experience. They’ve made me appreciate episodes I didn’t always before. Always excited to hear them on Monday morning.

The worse it gets. Be prepared for a lot of “Well, Akshully’s…” Couple of typical “Berman/Braga Trek” fans; think their non-Roddenberry Trek is the only Trek. Every criticism they level at this show could be leveled at the Bermanverse x10. Can’t “handle” TOS; but Harry Potter? Ewww…

This is exactly what a veteran watcher loves to listen to; going on the virgin journey with a new watcher. There are other podcasts that have the same type of theme, but this show does it so much better. Well done!!

I currently listen to 5 Babylon 5 podcasts, and have been posting ratings and reviews. Given that many of the podcasts rate each episode of B5 on a variety of scales, I thought it might be fun to use the iTunes rating system to rate my enjoyment of each podcast on my list This allows a floating scale week to week, sort of a competition between pods to determine which crew of hosts entertains me best. This week, BABYLON 5 FOR THE FIRST TIME earns a 5-STAR RATING for the degree to which I was entertained while listening to your podcast. Keep it up!!!

I don’t know if I will finish this podcast or ever finish all of Babylon 5. I’ve just been listening to random episodes of this podcast to bring back memories from my high school days. But the shadows and vorlons always scared me and when that storyline ended, my interest waned. I did watch the call to arms movie and that was cool but that was it for Babylon 5 and me. Maybe one day I’ll watch the rest and listen to the rest of this podcast but I get scared thinking about the shadows in particular. It haunts me.

I currently listen to 5 Babylon 5 podcasts, and have been posting ratings and reviews. Given that many of the podcasts rate each episode of B5 on a variety of scales, I thought it might be fun to use the iTunes rating system to rate my enjoyment of each podcast on my listThis allows a floating scale week to week, sort of a competition between pods to determine which crew of hosts entertains me best. This week, you at BABYLON 5 FOR THE FIRST TIME earn a 4-STAR RATING for the degree to which I was entertained while listening to your podcast. Keep it up!!!

I remember watching this show in the 90's and loving it. As a Star Trek fan and B5 fan listening to your show reminds me how I felt back in the day. You guys are awesome and since I only recently found this Podcast I had to do ALOT of binge listening to catch up. Keep up the good work!

I found this podcast after watching The Gathering pilot movie and immediately enjoyed the chemistry between the co-hosts. You can tell they’re genuine friends and the experiences of their lives seeps through into the podcast as well. It’s nice to have some wise, seasoned people for such a complex, intuitive show like Babylon 5. What initially turned me on to the podcast was that they were watching it for the first time so I knew there wouldn’t be spoilers for future episodes and story arcs. They do a great job all around and the episodes of the podcast get better as the episodes of the show get better. This pod will always have a special place in my heart in the future when I know I’ll be listening to the other Babylon 5 podcasts out there after I finish the show as I know I’ll probably rewatch Babylon 5 again and again. (It’s just one of those shows.) Thanks Jeff and Brent! I hope you guys do more than just Babylon 5 later. I’ve never seen DS9 so I’d like an episode by episode podcast of that with the two of you if that’s ever something you’d be interested in doing.

I came across this incredible podcast on YouTube, and I'm so glad I did. As someone who watched Babylon 5 way back when it first aired, I'm seperated from my first watching experience by decades. Listening to Brent and Jeff go through the series for the first time, hearing their thoughts, comments, guesses, and predictions has been such wonderful nostalgia. Brent & Jeff: "Is this the episode where a disease breaks out on the station?" Me: "No, we'll get there." Brent & Jeff when we get there: "OH MY GOD!!!" Me: "Yup. Definitely *not* Star Trek."Thanks for letting me com along for your First Time, guys.P.S. Watch the YouTube version, if you can. It's even more fun than the audio version!