An explicitly political Babylon 5 podcast
2025-11-19
We revisit one of B5's most reviled episodes and discover what it looks like through a 2025 lens. Also: will New York become our own universe's last, best hope? lastbesthopeb5@gmail.com @lastbesthopeb5 on Instagram
2025-10-21
Trump and Hegseth stomp their feet in front of the grown-ups; Bob wants a promotion. <*> lastbesthopeb5@gmail.com
2025-10-06
We're still here! Join us for this discussion on the season 1 episode "By Any Means Necessary," which, despite being recorded in July, is still resonant today. We're about to record again, so please let us know if you have any suggestions re: the episode we should watch for our discussion. email: lastbesthopeb5@gmail.com <> _sometimes peace is just another word for surrender <>_
2025-06-17
We're back after an unplanned hiatus—with the last episode we recorded before said hiatus. It's season 3's POINT OF NO RETURN. email: lastbesthopeb5@gmail.com
2025-04-28
00:27 Messages from Earth: Overview 00:53 Dramatic Arrival and Ominous Message 01:36 Earth Government's Dark Alliance 03:38 Clark's Ambitions and Modern Parallels 14:39 Sheridan's Leadership and Personal Reflections 27:33 JMS's Writing and Personal Influences 37:23 Leadership and Parental Influence 38:23 Conservative Parents and Trump Support 39:00 Generational Trauma and Leadership 41:50 Authoritarianism and Family Dynamics 43:23 Trump's Authoritarian Appeal 53:35 Martial Law and Authoritarian Tactics 56:19 Historical Parallels and Modern Implications 01:00:12 The Role of the Military in Domestic Affairs 01:12:12 Reflection and Self-Understanding 01:14:15 The Illusion of Control 01:15:06 Dictators and Delusions 01:16:12 The Crazy Man Leader Technique 01:17:50 Martial Law and Its Implications 01:27:40 The Power of Familiarity in Storytelling 01:34:05 The Roller Coaster of Season Four 01:35:30 Reflections on Babylon 5's Legacy 01:41:31 The Appeal of Authoritarian Stability 01:42:48 Wrapping Up and Final Thoughts We want your feedback! lastbesthopeb5@gmail.com
2025-04-15
Josh and John continue hurtling toward authoritarianism in the first half of BABYLON 5, Season 3...
2025-04-04
John and Josh discuss how sex and humor are both weapons in the fight against authoritarianism in their discussion of Babylon 5 Season 3, Episode 5: Voices of Authority.
2025-03-26
Josh and John jump back an episode to season 2's penultimate "Comes the Inquisitor," and ask if someone can be a good leader if they do the right thing--for the wrong reasons.
2025-03-19
John and Josh discuss the parallels between Earth/Centauri/Narn and U.S./Russia/Ukraine. Let us know what you think: lastbesthopeb5@gmail.com
2025-03-11
Josh and John discuss the season finale of Babylon 5's first season, after which everything changed.