#012 - B5 1.11 - "Survivors"

07/11/22 • 54 min

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We are back with a review of Garibaldi-centric episode, 1.11 "Survivors."

Which co-host thought the episode was just okay, and which co-host really enjoyed the episode to the surprise of the other?

Which recurring character makes his last appearance in this episode, and which character makes his first appearance?

What was it about Garibaldi's backstory and character development did one co-host particularly enjoy?

What nitpicks were there about acting and "stunts" in this episode?

Is the nature of Garibaldi's addiction realistic?

What preparation did Marc Scott Zicree do to write this episode, and how much of his original work made it into the final version?

How high or low and how far apart were the co-hosts' final scores?

And what details about the future does want to hear or not hear in Spoiler Zone?

Listen now to hear us address these and other questions as we investigate this episode and try to be..."Survivors."

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Public domain music used in this episode...

Intro / Transition Into Spoiler Zone / Outro: "P----'s Lullaby" by Alexander Nakarada via FreePD.com (Note: This song sounds perfect for the intro to season 1 of the podcast, but it has an unfortunate name that includes the last name of a war-loving leader of a certain Eurasian country that has recently attacked & invaded another country in 2022. From now on, I'm just going to sensor the P-word in the name of the song.)

Explanation of weird "stunts": "Wakka Wakka" by Bryan Teoh via FreePD.com

We are back with a review of Garibaldi-centric episode, 1.11 "Survivors."

Which co-host thought the episode was just okay, and which co-host really enjoyed the episode to the surprise of the other?

Which recurring character makes his last appearance in this episode, and which character makes his first appearance?

What was it about Garibaldi's backstory and character development did one co-host particularly enjoy?

What nitpicks were there about acting and "stunts" in this episode?

Is the nature of Garibaldi's addiction realistic?

What preparation did Marc Scott Zicree do to write this episode, and how much of his original work made it into the final version?

How high or low and how far apart were the co-hosts' final scores?

And what details about the future does want to hear or not hear in Spoiler Zone?

Listen now to hear us address these and other questions as we investigate this episode and try to be..."Survivors."

If you'd like to contact us, our e-mail is [email protected].

Facebook: Discerning Geeks Portal

Twitter: @DiscerningGeeks

Public domain music used in this episode...

Explanation of weird "stunts": "Wakka Wakka" by Bryan Teoh via FreePD.com

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#011 - B5 1.10 - "Believers"

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We are back! After an unintended hiatus, we return to review one of the most divisive episodes of Babylon 5, season 1 episode #010, "Believers."

Which other Babylon 5 podcast got a mention at the beginning & end of this episode?

What years did Dave & Todd graduate high school? How is that relevant? (Hint: It's not.)

What was one co-host's biggest issue with the A-plot, and did he wish there was more to the B-plot?

Does this episode give a fair shot to religion? Does it make religion look bad? Or, is it a little of both?

What were some of the best quotes in this episode?

Which other dialogue was clunky & downright maddening?

Who was most right or most wrong in this episode? Franklin? Sinclair? The kid's parents?

Did Sinclair handle the situation well?

Did Franklin learn a lesson?

Did this episode hurt one co-host's opinion of one of the characters?

What information did one co-host feel was most lacking from the episode?

So... Gloppit egg... Any strong opinions? (Hint: Be prepared to adjust your volume almost 2/3 of the way through. Sorry; it's actually adjusted in editing but probably not enough.)

What were some of this episode's best & worst moments?

And, is this episode too much like a Star Trek episode, very different from a Star Trek episode, somewhere in between, or is there just no comparison?

Do we address these & many more controversial questions? I...*believe*...we do. Listen now if you want to be..."Believers"...too. (See what I did there?)

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