SQPN Launches Secrets of Babylon 5
On July 4th, 2011, SQPN.com launches a new summer series about the popular science fiction TV-show Babylon 5, hosted by Fr. Roderick with co-hosts Mike and Beth Spellacy from The Tightrope.
Babylon 5 is an American science fiction television series created by J. Michael Straczynski. The show centers on the Babylon 5 space station: a focal point for politics, diplomacy, and conflict during the years 2257–2262.
The series is available on DVD, and individual episodes can also be watched online in the U.S. and elsewhere.
The new SQPN series analyses Babylon 5 episode by episode, and provides background information and discussion about the deeper layers of the story, including the religious and philosophical issues raised by the writers.
Listeners can discover the series for the first time together with the hosts of Secrets of Babylon 5, while the podcast can give existing fans of the show an opportunity to revisit the series.
Click here to listen to the first episode and to subscribe to the podcast!
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Polywog 9:15 pm on August 16, 2011 Permalink |
I am so excited to have found this podcast.u00a0 I love the show, Babylon 5, and have watched the whole series a few times.u00a0 However, it has been a few years since I have sat down and watched any of the episodes.u00a0 So being able to catch this podcast at the beginning, I have decided to rewatch the episodes the same week you will be discussing them.nThe last podcast I have listen to is the one in which you discuss Survivors and By Any Means Necessary.u00a0 I like these episodesu00a0mostly because, at the time they first aired, you did not see theseu00a0kind of stories or conflictsu00a0in a regular Sci-fi show.u00a0 Things likeu00a0characters can actually have human problems like alcoholism, or that the station can have labor issues.u00a0 I like seeing these day to day problems of running this “airport hotel” in space.nu00a0I can’t wait to hear your comments on the episode Signs and Portents.u00a0 This is where I feel the show actually starts its overall arc.u00a0 The seeds planted in this episode will echo throughout the series.
Ctpoet 1:17 am on August 8, 2011 Permalink |
Catholic & Babylon 5 fans?u00a0 Excellent!u00a0 Me too!u00a0 Looking forward for the next episode.nnFYI: The first three stations were sabotage and blew up, the fouth disappeared.u00a0nnThe show is even better once you have watched all the way through and do a second run.
Ctpoet 1:17 am on August 8, 2011 Permalink |
Catholic & Babylon 5 fans?u00a0 Excellent!u00a0 Me too!u00a0 Looking forward for the next episode.nnFYI: The first three stations were sabotage and blew up, the fouth disappeared.u00a0nnThe show is even better once you have watched all the way through and do a second run.
Jeff Lutz 12:42 am on August 6, 2011 Permalink |
Oh! How many times I want to say that is resolved…. Of course, those watching for the first time I don’t want to spoil it.u00a0
Anonymous 11:29 am on July 26, 2011 Permalink |
Wow, it’s so interesting that you guys seemed to like “Infection” and “Soul Hunter” too. u00a0You’re right that “Infection” is considered one of the worst episodes. u00a0My least favorite episode used to be “Believers,” which you’ll be getting to soon. u00a0But, on a recent re-watch, in which I’ve been re-grading every episode, I came to realize that “Soul Hunter” is now my least favorite episode, “Infection” is 2nd least, and “Believers” is now only my 3rd least favorite.nnPart of the reason “Infection” was so rough is that it was the very first episode produced despite being the fourth aired. u00a0The production order of the entire first season is greatly scrambled. u00a0In fact, the season finale was the 22nd episode aired but the 12th produced. u00a0Check out the Production Code column on the table on this Wikipedia page for more: u00a0http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Babylon_5_episodesnnOddly, season 1 episodes “TKO” and “Grail” are also considered horrible episodes by most fans, but I actually like them better than most.nnIf you are enjoying even the worst episodes of the series, you’re going to love the really good stuff that starts in season 2. u00a0I can’t wait to hear your discussion on season 3′s “Passing Through Gethsemane.” u00a0:)
Anonymous 1:48 am on July 25, 2011 Permalink |
Hi. u00a0I just found your podcast and am listening to the 2nd episode now. u00a0I’m glad you’ve given the show a try. u00a0It’s always interesting to hear opinions of the show from the viewpoint of new viewers. u00a0I’ve been a huge Babylon 5 fan for over 15 years, and it’s my all-time favorite show, sci-fi or otherwise. u00a0The first season is a little rough, but it gradually gets much better. u00a0I’m rewatching season 3 along with the Tuning Into Sci-Fi TV Podcast (and switching back and forth to the 2nd season on my own), and several times I’ve forgotten how good some episodes were and sometimes like them even better this time around than the half-dozen times I’ve seen them before. u00a0I look forward to hearing your views on the rest of the series.
Paul8764 7:13 am on July 22, 2011 Permalink |
I loved Babylon 5. u00a0When this podcast gets to the issue of Valen, that’s when It really will get interesting for me.
Pico 6:58 pm on July 18, 2011 Permalink |
The relationship between Ivanova and her father is examined in detail in a later episode, which is extremely interesting because of it’s religious themes.nCan’t wait to hear your thoughts on that one…n
Vaunda 11:11 pm on July 7, 2011 Permalink |
I’m thrilled to be listening your comments about Babylon 5. I watched all of it last year and loved it. I had no one to talk to about it. Thanks for your podcasts.
Inge 10:00 am on July 4, 2011 Permalink |
Update: bug has been fixed! Have fun listening!
Inge 11:33 pm on July 3, 2011 Permalink |
That’s not the correct link. I edited Fr.’s post and it will lead you to the first episode now.