You Gotta Check This Out!

In This Episode… Dre and Mike wrap up their coverage of Babylon 5, Karl reaffirms Christopher Franke, what if Ivonava had stayed, Karl relitigates coverage of Sleeping in Light, STICKERS!!!, but most important... Franklin and the walkabout get their dueWe pick favorite Characters, Episodes and Moments of Babylon 5 to close out the first season of You Gotta Check This Out.This week's guess is Karl Wolf. Karl Wolf is a singer and Babylon 5 enthusiast from Detroit.Karl works for a non-profit organization in Detroit called Samaritas that works to help immigrants in the area. Please donate to samaritas.org if you are able.For the next full episode, we begin our coverage of Kieron Gillen and Casper Wijngaard "The Power Fantasy" comic with Carin Slater.Read the show notes hereMike On InstagramDre On InstagramDre On BlueskyAll music by Mike Slater

In this episode… what’s up with that bone - I gotta f&@k that thing, we all learn how to pronounce Mumy, Babylon 5 with Nitro bumpers, 8/18 Babylon 5 cast members mortality rate, Dre sneaks in Basketball talk, managing the expectations of the viewers through poor editing, hairocracy, babble on five, and Babylon 5 flash mashups.Dre sings in this oneThis week's guests are still Adam Tod Brown and Jeff May. Adam Tod Brown runs the "You Don't Even like..." podcast network. Check out his shows at youdontevenlike.comJeff May has several shows on Patreon, patreon.com/jeffmay - including Nerd! with Dre Alvarez.In a fitting twist of fate, Babylon 5 is no longer available for free or with a subscription on any service. We suggest looking for the DVDs at your library. Or if you live near Dre or Mike, we'll likely loan you our copies.For the next full episode, we wrap up out coverage of Babylon 5 with Karl Wolf and reveal where the podcast will be going next.Read the show notes hereMike On InstagramDre On InstagramDre On BlueskyAll music by Mike Slater

In This Episode… through the power of space-goat-christ all things are possible.This week's guests are Adam Tod Brown and Jeff May. Together, they help us finish our coverage of Babylon 5 with the series finale "Sleeping In Light"Adam Tod Brown runs the "You Don't Even like..." podcast network. Check out his shows at youdontevenlike.comJeff May has several shows on Patreon, patreon.com/jeffmay - including Nerd! with Dre Alvarez.In a fitting twist of fate, Babylon 5 is no longer available for free or with a subscription on any service. We suggest looking for the DVDs at your library. Or if you live near Dre or Mike, we'll likely loan you our copies.For the next full episode, we wrap up out coverage of Babylon 5 with Karl Wolf and reveal where the podcast will be going next.Read the show notes hereMike On InstagramDre On InstagramDre On BlueskyAll music by Mike Slater

In this episode… Pete and the Babylon 5 Genie, Dre’s Fresh Prince Theory. Extended talk on tarnishing the legacy, some fans want the butt stuff, and Carin confirms that it wasn’t a trick on Dre the whole time.In a strange turn of events, Babylon 5 is no longer available for free or with a subscription on any service. We suggest looking for the DVDs at your library. Or if you live near Dre or Mike, we'll likely loan you our copies.For the next full episode, we cover the Babylon 5 final episode "Sleeping In Light" with Jeff May and Adam Tod Brown. Coming to you Sunday, June 28th.Read the show notes hereMike On InstagramDre On InstagramDre On BlueskyAll music by Mike Slater

In This Episode… “Touched by A Vorlon” a very after school special of Babylon 5, my kingdom for goo eyes, proper deployment of a “Scarlet Witch” scene, can you tarnish a legacy, in my world we land planes, bring it on connections, and Mike wedges Hickman into the discussion.This week's guest Pete Johnston is a director and film professor at MSU. You can read all about him and his film projects at the cleverly named <a html="https://pizzageni.us" target="_blank">pizzageni.us</a>. <a href="https://pizzageni.us/jeopardy/" target="_blank">Pete was a quarter-finalist on the 2025 Jeopardy second chance tournament</a> and can be seen there whenever the Jeopardy gods decide to put that one on streaming.Pete recommends the movie "<a href="https://www.joybubblesthemovie.com/" target="_blank">Joy Bubbles</a>" set in the world of the phone phreaks.Dre recommends "<a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bring_It_On_(film)" target="_blank">Bring It On!</a>". Yeah, the cheer-dance movie.In a fitting twist of fate, Babylon 5 is no longer available for free or with a subscription on any service. We suggest looking for the DVDs at your library. Or if you live near Dre or Mike, we'll likely loan you our copies.For the next full episode, we cover the Babylon 5 final episode "Sleeping In Light" with Jeff May and Adam Tod Brown. Coming to you Sunday, June 28th.This episode is about women’s health care.Rats off to Ya!Read the show notes hereMike On InstagramDre On InstagramDre On BlueskyAll music by Mike Slater

In this minisode... B5 at Commonwealth Books, key people who don’t die in space, Londo’s bombing maneuvers, Londo old yellers everyone, breaking sci-fi technology with Dre, weapon proliferation at the round table, building a fictional universe, and introducing Melvin SummersWhere’s My Wife?In a strange turn of events, Babylon 5 is no longer available for free or with a subscription on any service. We suggest looking for the DVDs at your library. Or if you live near Dre or Mike, we'll likely loan you our copies.For the next full episode, we cover Babylon 5: Season 5 Episode 19 "Wheel of Fire" with Pete Johnston. Coming to you Sunday, June 14st.Read the show notes hereMike On InstagramDre On InstagramDre On BlueskyAll music by Mike Slater

In this episode... Mike and Dre get back to regular episode coverage with Episode 18 "The Fall of Centauri Prime"!In a fitting twist of fate, Babylon 5 is no longer available for free or with a subscription on any service. We suggest looking for the DVDs at your library. Or if you live near Dre or Mike, we'll likely loan you our copies.For the next full episode, we cover Babylon 5: Season 5 Episode 19 "Wheel of Fire" with Pete Johnston. Coming to you Sunday, June 14st.Read the show notes hereMike On InstagramDre On InstagramDre On BlueskyAll music by Mike Slater

The Babylon 5 Season Five Blitzcast OuttakesIn this blitzcast… Megan explains One Piece, Mike practices Podcasting by telling Carin about B5, David is a Monkey, David hates Superman, Monkeys all the way down, Singing in a “Row”, composing a “No Genocide” theme with Logan, Treating Dre like a kitten, Macho Man voice is all in the Chest, Dre opens a Guitar Center, Dan’s Babylon 5 ASMR, Video Speedsters, remaking Babylon 5 the right way, and Dan weighs in on Superman but Mike makes it about Marvel.In a fitting twist of fate, Babylon 5 is no longer available for free or with a subscription on any service. We suggest looking for the DVDs at your library. Or if you live near Dre or Mike, we'll likely loan you our copies.For the next full episode, we cover Babylon 5: Season 5 Episode 18 "The Fall of Centauri Prime" with Bill Johnston.Read the show notes hereMike On InstagramDre On InstagramDre On BlueskyAll music by Mike Slater

The Babylon 5 Season Five Blitzcast Part IIIIn this blitzcast… Logan reports from the Gotham Currency front, Colin strings Mike along six times, Adam is Chicago John and Dan harmonizes with Mike. In a fitting twist of fate, Babylon 5 is no longer available for free or with a subscription on any service. We suggest looking for the DVDs at your library. Or if you live near Dre or Mike, we'll likely loan you our copies.For the next full episode, we cover Babylon 5: Season 5 Episode 18 "The Fall of Centauri Prime" with Bill Johnston. Coming to you Sunday, May 31st.Read the show notes hereMike On InstagramDre On InstagramDre On BlueskyAll music by Mike Slater

The Babylon 5 Season Five Blitzcast Part IIIn this blitzcast… David asks Supernatural to tone it down a bit, the telepaths get nasty, Evynne offers a counter-punch-up, Karl befriends several English gentlemen, Dre thinks Naj reads Resident Evil novelizations, and Nate sees an episode featuring really bad Russian accents and Walter Koenig but not Walter Koenig doing a bad Russian accent.In a fitting twist of fate, Babylon 5 is no longer available for free or with a subscription on any service. We suggest looking for the DVDs at your library. Or if you live near Dre or Mike, we'll likely loan you our copies.On the next episode, The Season 5 Blitzcast concludes in Part III, coming to you Sunday, May 17h.Read the show notes hereMike On InstagramDre On InstagramDre On BlueskyAll music by Mike Slater

The Babylon 5 Season Five Blitzcast Part IIn this blitzcast.. Ait nods his way into NCIS LA, Megan updates us on One Piece, Carin finishes her Star Trek / Babylon 5 unification theory, and David is a monkey.Megan wants you to check out One Piece (Live Action) & Yuri on Ice.In a fitting twist of fate, Babylon 5 is no longer available for free or with a subscription on any service. We suggest looking for the DVDs at your library. Or if you live near Dre or Mike, we'll likely loan you our copies.For the next episode, The Season 5 Blitzcast continues in Part II, coming to you Sunday, May 10th.Read the show notes hereMike On InstagramDre On InstagramDre On BlueskyAll music by Mike Slater

In this minisode... Computer Vision, The White Whale that is Babylon 5, The Star Trek Middle ground that is Ryan, Wing Commander III, breaking down suits, Crusade and the captain Gary Cole, taking a day trip to Za’Ha’Dum, the many Mimbari Sex Rituals, and the Han Solo Prequel effect.Mike Recommends:Hey, Have You Read This Yet? PodcastIn a fitting twist of fate, Babylon 5 is no longer available for free or with a subscription on any service. We suggest looking for the DVDs at your library. Or if you live near Dre or Mike, we'll likely loan you our copies.For the next full episode, we cover the first 17 episodes of Babylon 5 Season Five with almost all our previous guests in the Babylon 5 Season Five Blitzcast coming to you Sunday, May 3rd.Read the show notes hereMike On InstagramDre On InstagramDre On BlueskyAll music by Mike Slater

Babylon 5 Movie - In The BeginningIn this episode... Mike and Dre run an experiment to see if the Babylon 5 TV Movie "In the Beginning" can introduce a new watcher to the show. Ryan Bond helps us... for Science!Mike Recommends:Hey, Have You Read This Yet? PodcastIn a fitting twist of fate, Babylon 5 is no longer available for free or with a subscription on any service. We suggest looking for the DVDs at your library. Or if you live near Dre or Mike, we'll likely loan you our copies.For the next full episode, we cover the first 17 episodes of Babylon 5 Season Five with almost all our previous guests in the Babylon 5 Season Five Blitzcast coming to you Sunday, May 3rd.Read the show notes hereMike On InstagramDre On InstagramDre On BlueskyAll music by Mike Slater

In this Episode… boffing, neither Dre nor Mike get the term “Gambit” right but Mike has a better excuse because unlike Dre he is not an internationally ranked chess player, Mike doesn’t care and introduces Slater’s Gambit to the show, the boys briefly pivot to covering Happy Endings and The Knuckles Show, the creepy peeping peepers of a lizard man, short-cycle generation gaps, Dan stans the Psy Corp, the brothers compete to say their last name in a practice buzzer question, and Dre finally gets in the last word.Dan Recommends:FoundationThe ExpanseThe only place to stream Babylon 5 is with an Amazon account - we strongly suggest looking for the DVDs at your library. Or if you live near Dre or Mike, we'll likely loan you our copies.For the next full episode, we cover the Babylon 5 movie "In The Beginning" with Dan Alvarez. Coming to you Sunday, April 19th.Read the show notes hereMike On InstagramDre On InstagramDre On BlueskyAll music by Mike Slater

Babylon 5 - Season 4 Episode 20 & 21 Endgame and Rising Star with Dan AlvarezIn this episode... Mike pits brother against brother in a deadly game of wits over Garibaldi's codenames, we finish out the proper plot of Babylon 5 before entering the "Return of the King" phase.Dan Recommends:FoundationThe ExpanseOnce again, we have been stymied by streaming services that continually drop Babylon 5 from their platform. Both Tubi and Roku have let them go. The only place to stream Babylon 5 is with an Amazon account - but we strongly suggest looking for the DVDs at your library over giving Amazon more money. Or if you live near Dre or Mike, we'll likely loan you our copies.For the next full episode, we cover the Babylon 5 movie: In The Beginning with Ryan Bond. Coming to you Sunday, April 19th.Read the show notes hereMike On InstagramDre On InstagramDre On BlueskyAll music by Mike Slater

In this minisode… Dre on how to be hip with the kids, Ait sniffs out Jerry Doyle’s heel turn, Babylon influences across sci-fi, getting into the space fighting business without wanting to fight, "Bonehead? I can tell which half", where Babylon 5 props ended up, blending the past filters, Ait’s actor’s secret from Parks and Recreation and teaching the toolman yarl.Ait Recommends:Parks & Rec Season 6 (he's in it!)Netflix Miniseries Giri / HajiFilm Independent Spirit Awards - Los AngelesYou can watch "The Face of the Enemy" for free on Roku, or check out Babylon 5 on DVD from your local library.For the next full episode, we cover Babylon 5: Season 4 Episode 20 & 21 "Endgame" and "Rising Star" with Dan Alvarez. Coming to you Sunday, April 5th.Read the show notes hereMike On InstagramDre On InstagramMike On BlueskyDre On BlueskyAll music by Mike Slater

Babylon 5 - Season 4 Episode 17 The Face of the Enemy with Ait FetterolfIn this episode... Garibaldi Betrays Sheridan, Mars tuffs stage a dane fight, Edgars hatches an X-Men Villain plot, Ivonava's badass quotient rises, and Ait becomes a Babylon 5 fan!Ait Recommends:Parks & Rec Season 6 (he's in it!)Netflix Miniseries Giri / HajiFilm Independent Spirit Awards - Los AngelesYou can watch "The Face of the Enemy" for free on Roku, or check out Babylon 5 on DVD from your local library.For the next full episode, we cover Babylon 5: Season 4 Episode 20 & 21 "Endgame" and "Rising Star" with Dan Alvarez. Coming to you Sunday, April 5th.Read the show notes hereMike On InstagramDre On InstagramMike On BlueskyDre On BlueskyAll music by Mike Slater

In this episode… Dirtbag Scott Adams, a long convoluted basketball note on bank shots, Shatner guards the log, more horrible ear talk, sitting through the ceremony until everybody is done, seriously we really can’t take these ears, and how telepaths dig into a person’s mind (brain shovel).Listen to John ReimannWrestlemania Podcast with past and future guest Logan TrentScreamplay Podcast with Tom ReimannYou can watch "Moments of Transition" for free on Roku, or check out Babylon 5 on DVD from your local library.For our next full episode, we will be covering Babylon 5: Season 4 Episode 17 "The Face of the Enemy" with Ait Fetterolf. Coming to you Sunday, March 22nd.Read the show notes hereMike On InstagramDre On InstagramMike On BlueskyDre On BlueskyAll music by Mike Slater

Babylon 5 - Season 4 Episode 14 Moments of Transition with John ReimannIn this episode… …Bester creeps on Lyta, Mimbari ears are so unpleasant, a leader is chosen through a game of intergalactic chicken, everyone else is also a creep toward Lyta, and John plugs the concept of unpluggingListen to John ReimannWrestlemania Podcast with past and future guest Logan TrentScreamplay Podcast with Tom ReimannYou can watch "Moments of Transition" for free on Roku, or check out Babylon 5 on DVD from your local library.For our next full episode, we will be covering Babylon 5: Season 4 Episode 17 "The Face of the Enemy" with Ait Fetterolf. Coming to you Sunday, March 22nd.Read the show notes hereMike On InstagramDre On InstagramMike On BlueskyDre On BlueskyAll music by Mike Slater

In this episode… Logan’s early brush with a rude mystery Babylon 5 actor, space chaste banging, x-men is Babylon 5, The Mummy t-shirt is wrong, Lorien of the rings, this show had stupid hair and it still has stupid hair and you know exactly who I’m talking about, Midnight Nation, and the origin of the JMS Walkabout obsession.Listen to Logan Trent WNBYay Podcast with Adam Tod BrownWrestlemania Podcast with future guest John ReinmanYou can watch Babylon 5 for free on Roku, or check out Babylon 5 on DVD from your local library.For our next full episode, we will be covering Season 4 Episode 6 of Babylon 5: “Moments of Transition" with John Reinman. Coming to you Sunday, March 8th.Read the show notes hereMike On InstagramDre On InstagramMike On BlueskyDre On BlueskyAll music by Mike Slater

Mike & Dre discuss Season 4 Episode 6: "Into the Fire" with special guest Logan Trent.In this episode… the CGI levels up... Londo lashes out in pain... Grandpa Shroom Daddy Lorien attempts humor... Vir gives Morden's head the goodbye look... and Mr. Freeze's girlfriend stops by.Listen to Logan Trent WNBYay Podcast with Adam Tod BrownWrestlemania Podcast with future guest John ReinmanYou can watch "Into The Fire" for free on Roku, or check out Babylon 5 on DVD from your local library.For our next full episode, we will be covering Season 4 Episode 6 of Babylon 5: “Moments of Transition" with John Reinman. Coming to you Sunday, March 8th.Read the show notes hereMike On InstagramDre On InstagramMike On BlueskyDre On BlueskyAll music by Mike Slater

Mike & Dre have a conversation about strategies for life coaching with professional creative consultant, Hana Michels. And some loose sci-fi talk.In This episode… Rubber Ducking... Balatro... hunting Pokemon in Rochester MI... people watching as an assigned experience building exercise... tricking yourself out with instruments and pills... backpacks are the devil... leaving spoons on the ring... learning how to practice as an adult,...connecting with students... JMS discovering the muse... a DS9 perspective on the shared B5 origins... and how spoiler culture affects pop culture discourse.You can watch "The Long Night" for free on Roku, or check out Babylon 5 on DVD from your local library.For our next full episode, we will be covering Season 4 Episode 6 of Babylon 5: “Into the Fire" with Logan Trent. Coming to you Sunday, February 22nd.Read the show notes hereMike On BlueskyDre On BlueskyMike On InstagramDre On InstagramAll music by Mike Slater

Mike & Dre discuss Season 4 Episode 5: "The Long Night" with special guest Hana Michels.In This episode… tentacle genitals... space comedy is a refined scale... Dre joins in on the quiz... other obvious villainous dictators... there's a time and a place for panic humor... and Hana's previous online life as Elon Musk's Mom.You can watch "The Long Night" for free on Roku, or check out Babylon 5 on DVD from your local library.For our next full episode, we will be covering Season 4 Episode 6 of Babylon 5: “Into the Fire" with Logan Trent. Coming to you Sunday, February 22nd.Read the show notes hereMike On BlueskyDre On BlueskyMike On InstagramDre On InstagramAll music by Mike Slater

Mike & Dre discuss the history of Mad Bread with special guests Adam and Nate Flint.On this episode… the semi-complete history of Mad Bread, Dre and Nate compare Mike to various muppets, the music score of B5, Nate gives the edge to prosthetics, 1995 anachronisms in B5, Nate clocks Garibaldi’s love of hats, Adam calls out the WB influences, Mike calls out Centauri uniforms, Adam talks Mucca Pazza, unreleased podcasts we started… and “The Lost Practice Question”.For our next full episode, we will be covering Season 4 Episode 5 of Babylon 5: “The Long Night” with Hama Michels. Coming to you Sunday, February 8th.Read the show notes hereListen to Mad BreadBandCampSoundcloudYouTubeIf you enjoy our music, please consider purchasing an album from BandCamp.Mike On BlueskyDre On BlueskyMike On InstagramDre On InstagramAll music by Mike Slater

Mike & Dre discuss Season 4 Episodes 1 & 2: "Hour of the Wolf" and "Whatever Happened to Mr. Garibaldi?" with special guests Adam and Nate Flint.In This episode… Mike has a reunion with two members of his band that moved away. The chemistry is palpable between three guys who spent over a decade in the Chicago music scene trenches... and Dre.You can watch "Hour of the Wolf" and "Whatever Happened to Mr. Garibaldi?" for free on Roku, or check out Babylon 5 on DVD from your local library.For our next full episode, we will be covering Season 4 Episode 5 of Babylon 5: “The Long Night” with Hama Michels. Coming to you Sunday, February 8th.Read the show notes hereListen to Mad BreadBandCampSoundcloudYouTubeIf you enjoy our music, please consider purchasing an album from BandCamp.Mike On BlueskyDre On BlueskyMike On InstagramDre On InstagramAll music by Mike Slater

Mike & Dre continue their discussion of Season 3 Episode 22: "Za'Ha'Dum"On this episode… Dre defends Grey 17, a new “Franklin plays dumb” trope is born, Do we believe Anna or not?, Does it matter if Balki asks you to leave the B5 Cantina?, How did Corwin find an Abercrombie dealer on B5?, and is “Juxtapose” the word of the podcast?For our next full episode, we will be covering Season 4 Episodes 1 & 2 of Babylon 5: "Hour of the Wolf" and "Whatevver Happened to Mr. Garibaldi.Read the show notes hereMike's Altered CardsMike On BlueskyDre On BlueskyMike On InstagramDre On InstagramAll music by Mike Slater

Mike & Dre discuss Season 3 Episode 22: "Za'Ha'Dum".In This episode… Dre explains 90s TV releases, Mike explains Sheridan’s emotional turn, Dre explains Lando’s Monkey Paw, Dre explains Garibaldi’s departure, Mike explains season 3 pacing, and we do the recommendations this time.You can watch "Za'Ha'Dum" for free on Tubi, or check out Babylon 5 on DVD from your local library.For our next full episode, we will be covering Season 4 Episodes 1 & 2 of Babylon 5: “The Hour of the Wolf” & “Whatever Happened to Mr. Garibaldi?” with Adam & Nate Flint from Mad Bread. Coming to you Sunday, January 25th.Read the show notes hereMike On BlueskyDre On BlueskyMike On InstagramDre On InstagramAll music by Mike Slater

Mike & Dre continue their discussion of Season 3 Episode 18: "Grey 17 is Missing" with special guest David Christopher Bell.In this episode… Gamefully Unemployed Movie Nights, FROGS!, DS9 comparisons, twilight zone in space, prequel similarities, there is no fixing this episode, say no to T.K.O., Dave’s DS9 counter-recommendations, and Mike cuts the shit.David Christopher Bell is the head writer for "Some More News". You can hear him on the “Gamefully Unemployed” podcast network. Search for “Gamefully Unemployed” wherever you get your podcasts or check out their Patreon.Watch "Some More News" on YouTube.You can watch "Grey 17 is Missing" for free on Tubi, or check out Babylon 5 on DVD from your local library.For our next full episode, we will be covering Season 3 Episode 22 of Babylon 5: "Za'Ha'Dum".Read the show notes hereMike put up images of his MTG alters up on his website. The hope is that he'll return to altering cards and post some videos this year. Hey future Mike, see if that all worked out, Okay?Mike On BlueskyDre On BlueskyMike On InstagramDre On InstagramAll music by Mike Slater

Mike & Dre discuss Season 3 Episode 18: "Grey 17 is Missing" with special guest David Christopher Bell.David Christopher Bell is the head writer for "Some More News". You can hear him on the “Gamefully Unemployed” podcast network. Search for “Gamefully Unemployed” wherever you get your podcasts or check out their Patreon.Watch "Some More News" on YouTube.In This episode… The Bonehead Code, Robert Englund is a cult leader, Garibaldi’s badass grandma, Chekov’s gun goes missing, and a home defense puppet almost saves the episode.You can watch "Grey 17 is Missing" for free on Tubi, or check out Babylon 5 on DVD from your local library.For our next full episode, we will be covering Season 3 Episode 22 of Babylon 5: "Za'Ha'Dum".Read the show notes hereMike On BlueskyDre On BlueskyMike On InstagramDre On InstagramAll music by Mike Slater

In this episode… JMSs hallways of many doors, Dre’s kayfaybe about Mike misusing the term kayfabe, JMSs later-day commentaries, The Last Starfighter graphics, 80’s Dark Fantasy, Peter McNichol, vivid Za’Ha’Dum premiere night memories, always be cliffhangin’, the Epsilon III distraction target, unraveling time travel, Babylon 1-4, something fishy in Grey Sector, Karl’s Narn scene that may have been copied into the B5 role-playing book, and where to find remastered Babylon 5 clips.For the next full episode, we cover Babylon 5: Season 3 Episode 19 "Grey 17 is Missing" with special guest David Bell. Coming to you on Sunday, December 28th.Read the show notes here. Fair warning, this is released on my 48th birthday and I got a bit lazy on the article.Mike On BlueskyDre On BlueskyMike On InstagramDre On InstagramAll music written and performed by Mike Slater

Mike & Dre discuss Season 3 Episodes 16 & 17: "War Without End" with special guest Karl Wolf.Karl is a singer and Babylon 5 expert from Detroit, Michigan.Karl has a ton of recommendations for you to check out:Live action Sci-fi TV: “The Expanse” - honorable successor to Babylon 5 and Battlestar GalacticaAmerican Animation Sci-fi TV: “Scavengers Reign”French Animation Sci-fi TV: “Once Upon a Time…SPACE”Book: “The Silmarillion” by J.R.R. Tolkien & Christopher TolkienAnime: “Neon Genesis Evangelion”Game: “Outer Wilds”Music, Classical: “Voces8” - Grammy award winning chorus.Some of these recommendations made it onto next week's minisode, so you may have to come back to hear it from Karl.In this episode… flippin’ the premise on ourselves, the five pounds of meal club, Mike’s college B5 nickname, a “Drall Thrall”, Milton-bari, Sinclair returns, how to live unstuck in time while keeping cool, and JMS landing the sweatiest retcon ever.You can watch "War Without End" for free on Tubi, or check out Babylon 5 on DVD from your local library.For our next full episode, we will be covering Season 3 Episode 19 of Babylon 5: "Grey 17 is Missing".Read the show notes hereMike On BlueskyDre On BlueskyMike On InstagramDre On InstagramAll music written and performed by Mike Slater

In this minisode… MVB’s podcast art, JMS and the big wad of cash, the creative mountain, the Nerd! podcast origins, into the spider-weeds, the Babylon 5 sitcom intro, alien makeup rankings, data cumming everywhere, and the ISN takeover scene that MVB actually enjoyed.MVBs WebsiteFor the next full episode, we cover Babylon 5: Season 3 Episodes 16 and 17 "War Without End" with special guest Karl Wolf. Coming to you Sunday, December 14th.In this month's show notes, Mike covers the best hair in (almost) every season 3 episode.Read the show notes hereMike On BlueskyDre On BlueskyMike On InstagramDre On InstagramAll music written and performed by Mike Slater

Mike & Dre discuss Season 3 Episode 10: "Severed Dreams" with special guest Michael Vincent Bramley - AKA MVB.In this episode…Dre goes to space on a deep trek through the 9 stars, Mimbari jizz biscuits, breakaway prop mishaps, and the podcast's finest heel turn.MVB's WebsiteUpcoming show in Burbank, CA featuring MVB:David Lynch "In Dreams" Art Show. Burbank, CA January - March 2026You can watch "Severed Dreams" for free on Tubi, or check out Babylon 5 on DVD from your local library.For our next full episode, we will be covering Season 3 Episodes 16 & 17 of Babylon 5: "War Without End".Read the show notes hereMike On BlueskyDre On BlueskyMike On InstagramDre On InstagramAll music written and performed by Mike Slater

In this minisode… Alice’s adventures breaking into comic art, Revolutionary Girl Utena’s awesome theme, self-expression through chess, more “One More Day“ takes, couples’ spider-man costumes, Kosh the nimble giant, and grading best Babylon 5 hair (its always Marcus).Alice's website: alicemeichi.li/For our next episode, we will be covering Season 3 Episode 10 of Babylon 5: "Severed Dreams" with Alice's partner, Michael Vincent Bramley.Read the show notes hereMike On BlueskyDre On BlueskyMike On InstagramDre On InstagramAll music written and performed by Mike Slater

Mike & Dre discuss Season 3 Episode 6: "Dust to Dust" with special guest Alice Meichii Li.In this episode…Alice gets punk'd, a new opening, G'Kar goes on a trip, Garibaldi cosplays as a police interrogator... again, Bester's toupe wins best hair, and Vir appropriates the Mimbari.Alice's website: alicemeichi.li/Alice wants you to check out…David Lynch "In Dreams" Art Show. Burbank, CA January - March 2026Alien 40 Years, 40 Artists (Featuring Alice and Future Guest MVB)Upcoming Kickstarter for The Crow Artbook.You can watch "Dust to Dust" for free on Tubi, or check out Babylon 5 on DVD from your local library.For our next full episode, we will be covering Season 3 Episode 10 of Babylon 5: "Severed Dreams".Read the show notes hereMike On BlueskyDre On BlueskyMike On InstagramDre On InstagramAll music written and performed by Mike Slater

Mike & Dre talk with Najmah Salam about her many skills.In This Episode… game design, the ukulele, what its like being a villain, what it's like being a secondary villain, and the design of specific ships on Babylon 5.You can watch Babylon 5 for free on Tubi, or check out the DVDs from your local library.For our next full episode, we will be covering Season 3 Episode 6 of Babylon 5: "Dust to Dust".Read the show notes hereMike On BlueskyDre On BlueskyMike On InstagramDre On Instagram

Mike & Dre discuss Season 2 Episode 22: "The Fall of Night" with special guest Najmah Salam.In this episode…Londo is the Grinch, Kosh is the angel, Sheridan is a balloon, Ivaonava is god, G’Kar is a plant, Toe-pick is a fascist, Lt. Eyebrows is a human bomb, and Kyle McSkeevy skeeves across Babylon 5.Naj wants you to check out…FoundationBattlestar Gallactica (TV Series)Panda Cat Games - Spirits of HeartwoodAsian Horror (in general)Najmah on the webNajme Tender - Naj plays Ukelele https://www.najmahsalam.com/LinkedInYou can watch "The Fall of Night" for free on Tubi, or check out Babylon 5 on DVD from your local library.For our next full episode, we will be covering Season 3 Episode 6 of Babylon 5: "Dust to Dust".Read the show notes hereMike On BlueskyDre On BlueskyMike On InstagramDre On Instagram

Mike & Dre talk with special guest Megan about all the stuff that didn't fit into last week's show.In This Episode… Jewish representation on Babylon 5, circumstances when a child can interrupt working parents, and an original song about that by Bad Mead.You can watch Babylon 5 for free on Tubi, or check out the DVDs from your local library.For our next full episode, we will be covering Season 2 Episode 22 of Babylon 5: "The Fall of Night".Read the show notes hereMike On BlueskyDre On BlueskyMike On InstagramDre On InstagramBad Mead is Mike Slater. All music written and performed by Mike Slater.

Mike & Dre discuss Season 2 Episode 17: "In the Shadow of Za'Ha'Dum".In This Episode… Vir gives the thumb to Morden's question, Morden's smug grin works against him, Sheridan is revealed as the ultimate Wife Guy, and Mike is frightened by a ghost.This week's Guest is Megan from the Geek Out! with Megan and Carin podcast.You can watch "In the Shadow of Za'Ha'Dum" for free on Tubi, or check out Babylon 5 on DVD from your local library.For our next full episode, we will be covering Season 2 Episode 22 of Babylon 5: "The Fall of Night".Read the show notes hereMike On BlueskyDre On BlueskyMike On InstagramDre On Instagram

Mike & Dre talk with special guest Taylor Anthony about all the stuff that didn't fit into last week's show.In This Episode… Mr Freeze, future mayo, Sheridan's Dad energy, more smuggler talk, captain swap dictated plot resets, But I'm A Cheerleader, Kosh the drifter hobo, cosplay in space, and a funny puffy coat.Taylor is promoting at thetrevorproject.org. The Trevor Project is an organization dedicated to providing crisis assistance to LGBTQ+ youth.You can watch Babylon 5 for free on Tubi, or check out the DVDs from your local library.For our next full episode, we will be covering Season 2 Episode 16 of Babylon 5: "In the Shadow of Za'Ha'Dum".Read the show notes hereMike On BlueskyDre On BlueskyMike On InstagramDre On Instagram

Mike & Dre discuss Season 2 Episode 13: "Hunter, Prey" with special guest Taylor Anthony.In This Episode… Moll Memories, continuing the muppet connection, Michael and the Gari-deli-s, the dumbest secret message of all-time, undercover cosplay, Mike learns all about hats, And the Inaugural Talia Winters Memory Maze QuizTaylor is promoting at thetrevorproject.org. The Trevor Project is an organization dedicated to providing crisis assistance to LGBTQ+ youth.You can watch "Hunter, Prey" for free on Tubi, or check out Babylon 5 on DVD from your local library.For our next full episode, we will be covering Season 2 Episode 16 of Babylon 5: "In the Shadow of Za'Ha'Dum".Read the show notes hereMike On BlueskyDre On BlueskyMike On InstagramDre On Instagram

In this episode... Jaina talks about her time running a Buffy fan site. Mike then explains the Shatner-Picard index and how it pertains to Captain Sheridan.Jaina Mistry is an email marketing expert. You can follow her on LinkedIn and InstagramYou can hear more Jaina on her podcast "No Stupid Questions, Just Marketing Ones"Read the show notes hereFor our next full episode, we will be covering Season 2 Episode 13 of Babylon 5: "Hunter, Prey".Mike On BlueskyDre On BlueskyMike On InstagramDre On InstagramAll Music by Mike SlaterCheck out Mike on bass with Rock LabSpecial thanks to Gamefully Unemployed, originators of calling the Supernatural brothers “Duck-faced him-boos”.

Mike & Dre crack open a new season of Babylon 5. This week, they discuss Season 2 Episode 3: "The Geometry of Shadows" with special guest Jaina Mistry.In This Episode… A new intro, Mike’s plot to ditch Dre fails, techno Space Gandolf, don’t pay attention to the box, green vs purple, Garibaldi’s pizza buddy, 90’s space mages, tony wonder, an abandoned hot tub factory, and an evil AI Mike is unleashed.Jaina Mistry is an email marketing expert. You can follow her on LinkedIn and InstagramYou can hear more Jaina on her podcast "No Stupid Questions, Just Marketing Ones"You can watch "The Geometry of Shadows" for free on Tubi, or check out Babylon 5 on physical media from your local library.For our next full episode, we will be covering Season 2 Episode 13 of Babylon 5: "Hunter, Prey".Read the show notes hereMike On BlueskyDre On BlueskyMike On InstagramDre On Instagram

Evynne & Mike have a music and comic discussion that was cut from the main episode. Dre then explains .J Michael Straczynski's "Plot Trap Doors" approach to writing.In this episode...Serialized storytelling in comics and TV, practice routines or lack thereof, Whiplash as a sports movie for jazz, collaborative vs solo mediums, 90’s CGI takes, the captain is gone… woah, Michaal O’Hare was the most hardcore method actor, and the JMS trap door discussion.Check out Evynne's YouTube Channel HereCheck out Mike on bass with Rock LabFor our next full episode, we will be covering Season 2 Episode 3 of Babylon 5: "The Geometry of Shadows".No show notes for this mini... instead check out Dre's latest mikeslater.com article comparing the down below lurkers to theater kids.Mike On BlueskyDre On BlueskyMike On InstagramDre On InstagramAll Music by Mike Slater

Mike & Dre discuss Season 1 Episode 22 of Babylon 5: "Chrysalis with special guest Evynne Stitely.In This Episode… Stifler gets shot, JMS unmasked, the truth behind magnetiles, serialized TV through the years, a deal with the devil, and an evolution of the B5 sucka punch.Evynne creates video essays on YouTube. Check out her EvynneXEvynne YouTube channel.You can watch "Chrysalis" for free on Tubi, or check out Babylon 5 on physical media from your local library.For our next full episode, we will be covering Season 2 Episode 3 of Babylon 5: "The Geometry of Shadows".Read the show notes hereMike On BlueskyDre On BlueskyMike On InstagramDre On Instagram

Mike & Dre describe the alien races of Babylon 5 to special guest Carin Slater.In This Episode… Holes…in his mind!, …some look like birds and some look like people and some look like lizards and some look like turtles and some look like squids and some look like fish…Check out “NERD!” with Dre & Jeff and other Jeff May PodcastsFor our next full episode, we will be covering Season 1 Episode 22 of Babylon 5: "Chrysalis".Read the show notes hereMike On BlueskyDre On BlueskyMike On InstagramDre On Instagram

Mike & Dre discuss Season 1 Episode 13 of Babylon 5: "Signs & Portents" with special guest Carin Slater.In This Episode… Babsterpiece Theatre with Mike & Carin, lack of command redundancy in sci-fi, elevator hijinx, Roald Dahl's space witches, gyroscope bling, a shadow sucka. punch, and the question of the hour… “What do you Want?”.Check out Carin Slater's interview from Email PeepsYou can watch "Signs & Portents" for free on Tubi, or check out Babylon 5 on physical media from your local library.For our next full episode, we will be covering Season 1 Episode 22 of Babylon 5: "Chrysalis".Read the show notes hereMike On BlueskyDre On BlueskyMike On InstagramDre On Instagram

Mike & Dre discuss J. Michael Straczynski (JMS), the creator of Babylon 5 and the inspirations behind the series.In This Episode… spinning off the spinoffs, needing recap podcast to watch shows, 90’s DVD menu oddities, smugglers in small locations, PTEN fight for the fifth network, ST:DSN roots, boys watching She-Ra, Captain Power toys and all things JMS.Check out “NERD!” with Dre & Jeff May and other Jeff May PodcastsLeaving this link here so Dre understands the difference between Captain Power and Captain Planet.For our next full episode, we will be covering Season 1 Episode 13 of Babylon 5: "Signs & Portents".Read the show notes hereMike On BlueskyDre On BlueskyMike On InstagramDre On Instagram

Mike & Dre discuss Season 1 Episode 9 of Babylon 5: "Deathwalker".In this episode... our boys explain the premise… again, previously on begins, sucka punchin' across season 1, a bipedal cat takes a full lunge attack in the face and almost Gilbert Gottfried shows brain. Mike & Dre go it alone one last time before guests show up.You can watch "Deathwalker" for free on Tubi, or check out Babylon 5 on physical media from your local library.For our next full episode, we will be covering Season 1 Episode 13 of Babylon 5: "Signs & Portents".Read the show notes hereB5 Season 1 Sucka Punch CountsMike On BlueskyDre On BlueskyMike On InstagramDre On Instagram

Mike goes solo for the first Minisode and talks about writing and recording podcast music.In this episode... Dre flies off on a mythic beast...Mike brings up old podcast themes and gets to talk music for a few minutes.(Hey listener... speaking of Dre, please keep this one one just between you and me. He doesn't know I'm doing this whole minisode thing yet. We'll see how long we can keep this up.)Check out the "Geek Out! with Megan and Carin" podcast for more of Mike's podcast musicNext episode, we will be covering Season 1 Episode 9 of Babylon 5: "Deathwalker".Read the show notes hereMike On BlueskyDre On BlueskyMike On InstagramDre On Instagram