Jeff Akin is co-host of Babylon 5 for the First Time. In each weekly episode, he and fellow veteran Star Trek podcaster Brent Allen watch an episode of the Nineties science fiction TV show, Babylon 5, and try to decide whether they should have watched it back in the day. It’s an entertaining look back at some classic sci-fi that not only gives a fresh take on its victories and faults but also allows longtime fans (including your humble captain) to live vicariously through Jeff and Brent watching the show with fresh eyes.

Join Captain Rob as he chats with Jeff about floor pizza, getting scathing feedback on your initial test episodes, the struggle of pronouncing “Ivanova” correctly and those trying times when your seven-year-old daughter is mean about an awesome show.

Time-Stamping the Interrogation

• 7:00: Hoisting the Jolly Roger - What drew Jeff to Babylon 5, and what made him start a podcast about it?

• 14:30: How did pro wrestling allow Jeff to get into the podcasting medium?

• 17:30: What were/are Jeff’s favourite podcasts?

• 18:40: What lessons from prior shows did Jeff apply to Babylon 5 for the First Time?

• 23:00: How do Jeff and Brent manage their geographical separation when making episodes?

• 26:00: How does Jeff get to be more himself on Babylon 5 for the First Time than in the rest of life and on his other shows?

• 30:00: The Rig Rundown - Jeff’s awesome recording studio.

• 32:30: Keeping Ship-Shape - How do Jeff and Brent organise watching the show and discussing it?

• 39:30: How are Jeff and Brent’s kids getting into podcasting?

• 42:00: What led the hosts to give Babylon 5 for the First Time its own website?

• 46:00: How much editing work is involved in editing the episodes and managing the show’s web presence?

• 52:00: What kit does Jeff wish he had?

• 55:00: Ship’s Pets - managing kids and podcasting.

• 58:30: Your Treasure Map - What’s next for Jeff Akin?

• 1:06:30: X Marks the Spot - Where can listeners find Jeff Akin and Baylon 5 for the First TIme on the Web?

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