Last Best Hope for Conversation - A Babylon 5 podcast
149 episodes - English - Latest episode: 7 days ago - ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsA series of podcasts covering myriad topics. From genre TV, to old & new technology, product reviews & recommendations, and many other things. Brought to you by Jesse Jackson (Next Stop Everywhere, Storming the Castle), Karen Lindsay (Witness Prophecies, Chester's Mill Gazette), & Lou Sytsma (Fringe Benefits Incorporated, The Stephen King Podcast).
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Episodes
Babylon 5 - Discussing the first 4 Seasons
July 10, 2024 01:38 - 1 hour - 85.9 MBKaren @aleveria, Lou @LouWSytsma and Jesse @jessejacksonDFW discuss the first four seasons of Babylon 5. We are going to be taking some time off so before we dive into Season Five we are reviewing the first four seasons of the show. We talk about our hightlights, our lowlifes, favorite characters, missed chances and compare it to other TV shows we love.
The Peripheral - Part 4
June 20, 2024 02:10 - 57 minutes - 78.9 MBKaren @aleveria, Lou @LouWSytsma and Jesse @jessejacksonDFW discuss the final two episodes of the Amazon Prime series The Peripheral. We discuss how they wrap things up and what might have been if they had gotten a 2nd season.
In the Beginning - A Babylon 5 Movie
June 20, 2024 02:07 - 1 hour - 98.6 MBKaren @aleveria, Lou @LouWSytsma and Jesse @jessejacksonDFW discuss the first (and to many) the best TNT movie. We find out how everything starts and a sneak peek of how everything ends.
The Deconstruction of Falling Stars or the one that isn't a clip show
June 13, 2024 23:31 - 1 hour - 101 MBKaren @aleveria, Lou @LouWSytsma and Jesse @jessejacksonDFW have reached the end of Season 4 of Babylon 5. This is the episode where JMS had to pull out of a hat, to finish the 4th season. We had a lot of fun talking about this one. [email protected]
The Peripheral - Part 3
June 13, 2024 23:24 - 1 hour - 83.9 MBKaren @aleveria, Lou @LouWSytsma and Jesse @jessejacksonDFW discuss more stubbs, new characters and how this series improves on a rewatch as we dig into the 5th and 6th episodes of the Amazon Prime series - The Peripheral What should we talk about next? Let us know what you think we should talk about next - [email protected]
Endgame - the one for all the marbles
May 30, 2024 15:01 - 53 minutes - 73.9 MBThis is he big one, Earth or Bust and Lou, Karen & Jesse are discussing the battle for Earth concludes as Sheridan leads his forces to Earth to confront Clark's forces in an all out battle. We also discuss Marcus' decision
The Peripheral - Part One
May 30, 2024 14:58 - 53 minutes - 73.4 MBIt's Karen's turn to pick our discussion topic and she picked the Amazon Series - The Peripheral based on the book - William Gibson. Lou and Karen have seen it before, Jesse is the newbie this time and he finds the first two episodes tough gowing.
Rising Star - or the one where these two crazy kids get married
May 30, 2024 03:38 - 1 hour - 92.3 MBKaren @aleveria, Lou @LouWSytsma and Jesse @jessejacksonDFW discuss Rising Star the 21st episode of the 4th season of Babylon 5. Look we get another Bester apperance and we ask, is John going to get a kiss, a medal or a firing squad?
The Peripheral - Part 2
May 30, 2024 03:31 - 1 hour - 93 MBKaren @aleveria, Lou @LouWSytsma and Jesse @jessejacksonDFW discuss the 3rd and 4th episode of the Amazon Prime series The Peripheral. After a shakey start, the series starts to find its legs and starts rolling along (all apologies to Conner)
Intersections in Real Time - the one with two guys in a cell
May 08, 2024 23:10 - 39 minutes - 54.8 MBKaren @aleveria, Lou @LouWSytsma and Jesse @jessejacksonDFW discuss Intersections in Real Time and episode that often finds #Babylon5 fans divided. Which side did we end up on? Did we enjoy a Corned Beef Sandwich for breakfast? Listen to find the answers to these and other questions.
The Face of the Enemy - the one where two guys walk into a bar
May 01, 2024 00:57 - 1 hour - 97.5 MBKaren @aleveria, Lou @LouWSytsma and Jesse @jessejacksonDFW discuss the 17th episode of the 4th season of Babylon 5. We find out what ever DID happy to Mr. Garibaldi. We get the return of our favorite Pyscop and other interesting stuff! Send us your thoughts here [email protected]
JKL Media - The Green Mile
May 01, 2024 00:50 - 1 hour - 115 MBTo celebrate Lou's birthday @LouWSytsma Karen @aleveria, and Jesse @jessejacksonDFW discuss the movie The Green MIle. We discuss our history with the book, compare this to the other great Steven King Prison movie Shawshank and overall have a great time. Please send us your thoughts to [email protected]
V for Vendetta
April 16, 2024 09:21 - 1 hour - 101 MBit's Karen's turn to pick the subject and she picked a great one. In today's episode we discuss the 2005 release V for Vendetta. WARNING - WE GET VERY POLITICAL IN THIS ONE We talk about the great cast, wonderful story and amazing direction.
Exercise of Vital Powers - the one with Remington Steel's Mentor
April 15, 2024 21:14 - 1 hour - 98.1 MBWe spend some time at Mars, talking about fresh orange juice, small hotel rooms in NYC and what is Sheridan's plan with the telepaths? Hope you enjoy, please rate and review.
No Surrender, No Retreat - the one with Dr. Kelso
April 12, 2024 19:29 - 1 hour - 89.5 MBIt's time to start Sheridan's march to the sea, seven seas of earth that is. We split some hairs pretty thin and remember Trust Ivanova, Trust Yourself, anyone else? Shoot em!
Barbie
April 08, 2024 11:00 - 1 hour - 104 MBKaren @aleveria, Lou @LouWSytsma and Jesse @jessejacksonDFW discuss the 2023 film Barbie. We talk about works for us, what doesn't and our overall thoughts on the film
Moments of Transition
April 07, 2024 00:48 - 1 hour - 107 MBKaren @aleveria, Lou @LouWSytsma and Jesse @jessejacksonDFW discuss the return of Bester, Humanity is his business, Lyta getting the shaft and the birth of a new Grey Council. Please share with someone and go to iTunes and give us some 5 Star Love
Conflicts of Interest - Finally a Garibaldi Episode!
March 12, 2024 15:23 - 1 hour - 88.4 MBLou @LouWSytsma, Karen @aleveria and I are back talking the 12th episode of Season 4 of Babylon 5, Conflicts of Interest. We get to see Michael's heart is still in the correct place but he still has a major issue with his former CO, John Sheridan.
JKL Media and Set Lusting Bruce Cross Over - We Are the World - Greatest Night in Pop
March 12, 2024 15:21 - 50 minutes - 70 MBLou @LouWSytsma, Karen @aleveria and I talk Babylon 5 every week and we also talk various nerdy subjects. Today, we are getting together to talk about the new Netflix Documentary about the making of We are the World. We talk how it is a time capsule of musical superstars, discuss Do they Know it's Christmas and the Canadian fund-raising song, Tears are not Enough.
Racing Mars - the one with Captain Jack (not that one but the other one)
February 22, 2024 09:44 - 57 minutes - 79.1 MBFranklin are not enjoying their honeymoon on Mars, Sheridan and Garibaldi are not BFF's and we get a Woo Hoo, moment off screen!
Little Fear of This Extraordinary Being
February 21, 2024 21:38 - 1 hour - 91.9 MBLou, Karen & Jesse are back talking about the HBO 2019 Mini-Series Watchmen, episodes 6 & 7. We discuss mirror guy's back story, can he really spot a lie, Angela's travel through her Grandfather's past and using frozen cadavers as messages. Lou & Karen also list the questions they have as we go into the final 3 episodes of the series.
HBO's Watchmen Part 2 - She was killed by my story, write your own Space Junk!
February 16, 2024 08:35 - 52 minutes - 72.3 MBThe team is back talking episode 3 & 4 of 2019 HBO Miniseries Watchmen. We meet Laurie Blake played by the fabulous Jean Smart, the Lord of the Manor revels his name (shocker!) and Lady Trieu plays Santa/Stork to the Clarks!
Atonement -The one with Delenn Back Story
February 15, 2024 20:15 - 57 minutes - 79.2 MBDelenn is called back to Mimbar to justify her plans to marry Sheridan. We get time in the Dreaming and we find out another dark secret from the Mimbari Ambassador. G'Kar gets a new eye and Zack is not comfortable in his new uniform or his new role. Please listen, share and go to iTunes to rate and review the podcast.
HBO's Watchmen Part 1 - It's summer and we are seeing Martial Feats of Comanche Ice
February 06, 2024 07:03 - 58 minutes - 80.3 MBThe gang is getting off the B5 Whitestar and jumping onto the HBO Watchmen Owlship. In this first episode of our discussion, Lou, Karen and Jesse talk about It's Summer and We're Running out of Ice and Martial Feats of Conanche Horsemanship. We talk the comic series, the movie, the greatness of Lou Gossett Junior, how much we were impressed by Don Johnson's singing voice and how the first two episodes left more questions than answers for Lou & Karen who have not seen the whole series, yet!
Thirdspace - A Babylon 5 Movie
February 05, 2024 18:54 - 35 minutes - 49.4 MBLou, Jesse, and Karen, are back as we discuss one of the TNT movies, Thirdspace. We find out that the Vorlons were sloppy, Lyta takes it on the chin again and Zack can't make a love connection.
Stephen King - Holly
January 24, 2024 02:56 - 1 hour - 99.9 MBKaren @aleveria, Lou @LouWSytsma and Jesse @jessejacksonDFW discuss Stephen King's 2023 release Holly. Spoilers, we eat it up!
Illusion of Truth - the Documentary One
January 13, 2024 00:44 - 48 minutes - 66.9 MBJoin Jesse, Karen, & Lou as we discuss the latest episode of Babylon 5. The command crew take a chance when an ISN reporter arrives on the station, claiming that he wants to do a fair and truthful story on Babylon 5.
Epiphanies
January 07, 2024 16:16 - 54 minutes - 75.2 MBKaren @aleveria, Lou @LouWSytsma and Jesse @jessejacksonDFW discuss are back to discuss Babylon 5 episode Epiphanies. We discuss Garibaldi change of status, the return of our favorite Pyscop and Sheridan's command style.
Into the Fire
December 31, 2023 17:08 - 1 hour - 91.2 MBWe didn't start the fire but we did discuss it. Karen @aleveria, Lou @LouWSytsma and Jesse @jessejacksonDFW discuss the next episode of #babylon5 Into the Fire. We would love to hear your feedback email us at [email protected]
Falling Toward Apotheosis or the one with the untalking heads
December 08, 2023 02:20 - 1 hour - 103 MBThe team Karen @aleveria, Lou @LouWSytsma and Jesse @jessejacksonDFW are back to talk about the 4th episode of the 4th Season of Babylon 5. In Falling Toward Apotheosis. Our characters are feeling "This ain't no party, this ain't no disco, this ain't no fooling around." John gives Delenn a present, Londo is offered snacks, when meeting the shadow council, and G'Kar continues to pay the price for irritating the Emperor.
The Summoning AKA Mr. Garibaldi gets short changed again!
November 28, 2023 03:22 - 1 hour - 87.3 MBKaren @aleveria, Lou @LouWSytsma and Jesse @jessejacksonDFW are back talking the 3rd episode of Season Four of Babylon 5. They discuss almost 40 lashes, the Mad Emperor is Mad that he can't get a little scream, Marcus is a unicorn, Karen rightly calls out that she knew that Vorlons were "Ricks with a D" from the start and SURPISE, Sheridan breaks the rule and comes back from Dead Man's Curve, we mean Z'Ha'Dum. All that and viewer mail bag! Please go to itunes and give us some 5 star lov...
What ever happened to Mr. Garibaldi aka worst named episode of the series!
November 22, 2023 04:34 - 1 hour - 114 MBKaren @aleveria, Lou @LouWSytsma and Jesse @jessejacksonDFW are back talking about the 2nd episode of the 4th season of #babylon5. In this episode Jesse shares the background to Lou & Karen about the thought at the time that the 4th season would be the final season of the show. Lou and Karen both continue to wonder why Michael is getting no love and we read more feedback from our wonderful listeners. While you are preparing the Thanksgiving Stuffing or as we say down south the dressing, ...
The Hour of the Wolf
November 15, 2023 04:04 - 1 hour - 118 MBKaren @aleveria, Lou @LouWSytsma and Jesse @jessejacksonDFW discuss the 1st episode of the 4th season of Babylon 5. As we start the 4th season, John Sheridan and Michael Garibaldi are missing. Londo has returned to Centauri Prime and we meet the new Emperor.
Z'ha'dum
November 07, 2023 21:49 - 1 hour - 96.4 MBKaren @aleveria, Lou @LouWSytsma and Jesse @jessejacksonDFW had a detailed discussion about the storyline of a recent episode, focusing on the character Anna Sheridan. They appreciated the acting of Bruce Boxleitner and Melissa Gilbert, and noted the emotional manipulation of Anna. The group also discussed the symbolic use of a broken globe and the progress in the storyline where information was no longer withheld from John. They concluded that the episode was powerful and provided great con...
Shadow Dancing
October 31, 2023 05:11 - 55 minutes - 76.9 MBIn today's episode Karen @aleveria, Lou @LouWSytsma and Jesse @jessejacksonDFW discuss Shadow Dancing, not the # 1 hit from Andy Gibb but the penanutive episode of season three of Babylon 5. We discuss Franklin meeting himself, sleeping on Mimbari ships and spending the night together (with a surprise appearance in the middle night). We would love to hear from you so please send us feedback here [email protected]
12 Monkeys Episode 15
October 24, 2023 11:26 - 1 hour - 90.3 MBKaren @aleveria, Lou @LouWSytsma and Jesse @jessejacksonDFW finish up their journey discussing the Syfy series 12 Monkeys. We share our feelings about the series final episodes, how the show wrapped up the different story threads and we ask, was this a satisfying conclusion.
And the Rock Cried Out, No Hiding Place
October 24, 2023 05:16 - 55 minutes - 75.8 MBKaren @aleveria, Lou @LouWSytsma and Jesse @jessejacksonDFW discuss the first of the final 3 episodes of Babylon 5's 3rd season. Londo takes advantage of Vir, G'Kar goes home and Delenn calls John grumpy! Hope you enjoy our discussion and please send us some feedback at [email protected]
12 Monkeys Episode 14
October 18, 2023 05:00 - 38 minutes - 53.1 MBLou @LouWSytsma, Karen @aleveria and Jesse @jessejacksonDFW are back talking 12 Monkeys, Die Glocke, Daughters, Demons & One Minute More. The series is moving towards its end and we are all enjoying the ride.
Grey 17 Is Missing
October 17, 2023 04:39 - 42 minutes - 57.9 MBLou @LouWSytsma, Karen @aleveria and Jesse @jessejacksonDFW are back to talk Grey 17 is Missing. This is an episode that has some nice moments, a significant change for a character and some of the worst scenes of the series.
12 Monkeys - Episode 13
September 22, 2023 19:56 - 42 minutes - 58.3 MBLou @LouWSytsma, Karen @aleveria and Jesse @JessejacksonDFW are back talking about Season 4, episodes 2 - 5 of the Syfy Show - 12 Monkeys. We continue to love Jennifer, discuss how much Cole has grown on us and how we aren't sure where Cassie's head is at during these episodes.
Walkabout
September 20, 2023 20:45 - 53 minutes - 73.8 MBLou @LouWSytsma, Karen @aleveria and Jesse @JessejacksonDFW are talking Walkabout the 18th episode of the 3rd Season of Babylon 5. We talk music, the new Kosh is the same as the old Kosh and Sheridan playing with his new toys (Telepaths)
War Without End: Part One and Part Two
September 12, 2023 18:38 - 1 hour - 143 MBLook who's back! Not just Commander Sinclair (I mean Ambassador Sinclair) But Lou @LouWSytsma, Karen @aleveria and Jesse @JessejacksonDFW are back to talk to talk the two part episode World Without End! We explore a very timey wimey episode where endings and origins are revealed but new questions are asked. .
12 Monkeys - Episode 12
September 08, 2023 19:36 - 1 hour - 92.8 MBLou @LouWSytsma, Karen @aleveria and Jesse @JessejacksonDFW are back talking the end of Season 3 and the Start of Season 4 of the Syfy show 12 Monkeys. We talk about The Witness and The Witness and then about The Witness so more.
12 Monkeys - Episode 11
August 30, 2023 16:52 - 1 hour - 102 MBLou @LouWSytsma, Karen @aleveria and Jesse @JessejacksonDFW are back talking about 12 Monkeys. We have a wild discussion about smoking jokes, masks, Jennifer's greatness and a great guest star!
Interludes and Examinations
August 29, 2023 16:48 - 1 hour - 96 MBAll the shadows come home to roost in this discussion of the 15th episode of the 3rd Season of Babylon 5. We get the return of Rance Howard, Franklin's stem use and Londo's latest move to the dark side. Join Lou @LouWSytsma, Karen @aleveria and Jesse @JessejacksonDFW as we continue our journey down the #babylon5 universe.
The Tragically Hip
August 24, 2023 22:38 - 1 hour - 37.2 MBA few months ago, Karen, Lou & Jesse had a discussion about one of Lou's favorite bands, The Tragically Hip and somehow the file never got released. So after too long of a delay, our discuss of The Hip!
Ship of Tears
August 21, 2023 19:49 - 1 hour - 92.3 MBLou @LouWSytsma, Karen @aleveria and Jesse @JessejacksonDFW discuss the return of Bester, discuss a little Poe, the enemy of my enemy and a painful but wonderful discussion between G'Kar and Delenn. We sending so much love to the gone but not forgotten Mira Furlan and Andreas Katsulas.
12 Monkeys Episode 10
August 21, 2023 11:43 - 1 hour - 86.3 MBLou @LouWSytsma, Karen @aleveria and Jesse @JessejacksonDFW are back discussing Syfy's 12 Monkeys. In today's episode they share their mutual love of Jennifer's character, her one woman shows and the final phase of Ramsey & Cole's friendship (maybe?).
12 Monkeys Episode 9
August 15, 2023 17:29 - 1 hour - 110 MBLou @LouWSytsma, Karen @aleveria and Jesse @JessejacksonDFW are splinting ahead a few weeks to discuss the final episode of Season two and the first episode of Season three.
A Late Delivery from Avalon
August 14, 2023 17:25 - 46 minutes - 63.4 MBLou @LouWSytsma, Karen @aleveria and Jesse @JessejacksonDFW are gathered around the Round Table discussing the 13th episode of the 3rd season of Babylon 5. We talk Post Offices, treaties and the performance of guest star Michael York.