Third Age Podcast

27/08/2024

Confessions and Lamentations is one of the most memorable episodes of Babylon 5, so we made sure to give it a proper treatment with two discussions, one for Layla and Meike each!

In a way, this feels like the last one-off adventure the crew gets to have before things start getting into motion with the main plot of the show. And given how things turn out, it's clear the mood of Babylon 5's season two will be shifting!

11/02/2024

This week, we're doing another little detour into the wonderful world of Babylon 5: Shadow Wars, the modification for SW: Empire at War.

Let's take a look at the forces of the Centauri Republic, and how they hold up in a fight with the Earth Alliance!

Available soon on YT //

The Lion of the Galaxy returns! Let's check out the Centauri Republic in Babylon 5 space battles provided by the Empire at War modification "Babylon 5: Shado...

23/01/2024

We've been working on a good way of visualizing our tapestry - and color coded notes for this episode roster are our best shot for season 2!

23/01/2024

Some of Season 1's most precious mysteries were finally revealed in this episode. And as is so often the case, all we got were even more questions for the future!

https://youtu.be/un8PNDIQ6BA?si=0pDHeWMt7I8CG0f_

G'Kar returns from his expeditions out on the Rim, Sheridan's sister comes to visit, and Londo is getting a new perspective on just how far his new friends w...

07/01/2024

We have made it through season one and are going to celebrate with a little award show!

We will honour our favourite villain, favourite cutie and so many more! Plus, we are extra pretty today, od course!

Watch us here at the usual time!

Season One is done! We look back at the first 22 episodes of Babylon 5 and hand out awards to our favorite characters, the best special effects, the most mem...

31/12/2023

Not to jinx it, but if 2024 can feel more uncertain than the year the second season will face remains to be seen!

More in our discussion on youtube later today!

https://youtu.be/YL3RxV9SjH4?si=J_JoB-TL1GTBESEX

31/12/2023

It was Layla'a wish to time the first season that it ends on New Year's Eve. She is very happy about this and cooked the mulled wine herself!

Watch the new discussion later today!

30/12/2023

Tomorrow at the usual time we will release an unusual episode!
A special for new year's eve!
We are all in one room together to discuss "Chrysalis", the last episode of season 1!

Does everything change now? How bad is the world actually on fire? How much wine was needed?

Find out tomorrow!

https://youtu.be/YL3RxV9SjH4?si=GmKpwmmGIGl9kIh7

23/12/2023

The battle is on in our Earthforce At War special!

We take another look at the Star Wars: Empire at War modification that brings the universe to life in spectacular battles. Will the Earth Alliance manage to stave off the attacks of an aggressive pact of extraterrestrials? Is it all just MiniPax propaganda?

Find out in this very special feature of our festive season!

Available on YT // https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xzxMA65d0-A

23/12/2023

We are right in the middle of the festive season, so we've devised our very own Festive Special Schedule!

Get ready for lots of double-features, gameplay specials, and end-of-seasons discussions as we prepare to end Season 1 right as 2023 closes out.

To follow our festivities, find us on
YT // https://www.youtube.com/
Spotify, Amazon Music, Apple Podcasts // https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/third-age

26/11/2023

What does it take for life to be meaningful? Why do people believe in curses? And why do people still have faith among the stars?

Lot's of big question come up in our discussion of 's "Grail"!

Now on
YT // https://youtu.be/15pG14gZBDQ
Spotify & Co // https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/third-age

We are Meike, Layla, and Alex, three friends from Europe watching Babylon 5 for the first, second, and umpteenth time! Join us on our journey through this classic 90s space opera. Going through the show episode by episode, we share our first impressions, discuss what stood out to us, and weave the t...

19/11/2023

It's time for T K O!

Two visitors from Earth arrive on Babylon 5 - both with vastly different missions and outlooks on life. One has come to take a last chance on regaining momentum in his boxing career. The other, to aid Susan Ivanova in her grief...

Available on YT // https://youtu.be/R-D3OBsImhU
And anywhere you get your podcasts soon!

Two visitors from Earth arrive on Babylon 5 - both with vastly different missions and outlooks on life. One has come to take a last chance on regaining momen...

13/11/2023

In an episode of cosmic mysteries, big battles, and revelations, it's nonetheless the little moments that stuck with us the most.

Like the most uncomfortable man in the universe, stuck between the best duo of the show!

06/11/2023

We return from the depths of Hell with a slightly delayed Halloween special!

This week, we watched "Event Horizon", one of the most iconic entries in the terrifying gallery of SciFi-Horror. It's a wonderful mess of a film and we had a blast talking about everything from Cooper's jetpack sessions to the introspective moments of the crew in the midst of chaos.

Available now on YT //

Slightly delayed, our Halloween special tackles a classic of Sci-Fi Horror. We discuss a journey to hell and back!https://www.facebook.com/groups/13414584067...

30/10/2023

Our discussion of "By any means necessary" is online now! Since Halloween is around the corner, we weven were costumes, so give us a watch!



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jki9mnMuz_Y&t=227s

22/10/2023

Our discussion on "Survivors" ran suprisingly long. Turns out we've got a lot to say when we feel like the episode doesn't reach its full potential.

That said, Ivanova had some really badass moments in this one, and we made sure to heap some praise on her!

YT // https://youtu.be/u7lLNy257Qg
Anywhere else // https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/third-age

15/10/2023

All of us are back together!

Just in time for a full discussion on doctors, believers, and the duty of saving children - "Believers" turned out to be a wonderful opportunity to return to the show in full force.

Our episode premieres this sunday, on YT, Spotify, Apple, AmazonMusic, Google & co.

https://youtu.be/VbMUn-m0jP0
https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/third-age

14/10/2023

This week we'll feature one of 's most discussed episodes: Believers!

The show explores how sometimes both sides of a conflict are horribly wrong.

Like a Vorlon once said "Understanding is a three edged sword"

Luckily, we do get some happy endings, too!

08/10/2023

Who would've thought we ought to look up the translation for "Internationaler Gerichtshof" ahead of discussing a 90s Sci-Fi show?

fans, probably.

This week, we ended up having our densest discussion involving the inner workings of the Babylon project yet!

08/10/2023

We're talking about "Deathwalker"!

International courts, council proceedings, and the responsibility of the Vorlons - we ended up with lots of dense topics.

Available today on
YT // https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HmhxRsIXhYk
Spotify, Amazon Music, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts // https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/third-age

Who are the Dilgar? How did we beat them? And why is one of their most notorious scientists promising immortality to the whole galaxy?These and many other qu...

02/10/2023

Layla talks about her favourite sci fi monster/ her childhood nightmare in this one! We are comparing the Wraith from Stargate Atlantis with the Mimbari in our hew Episode! Please watch, Layla didn't sleep well and was not able to go the bathroom at night for the sake of this discussion!

30/09/2023

As humanity establishes itself with confidence on the galactic stage, it soon encounters a mysterious and power alien species. First contact immediately turns into an all-out war, which soon becomes an existential threat to Earth. How far will humanity go to safe itself - and what trauma will it carry forward from this conflict?

The same premise plays out in both Babylon 5 and Stargate: Atlantis. But these are very different shows, so we want to take a closer look and explore how both franchises engaged with this story!

27/09/2023

With Meike still stuck in hyperspace, we'll use the opportunity for another special discussion on the coming weekend.

This sunday, we'll talk about both and !

Be sure to check in on our discussion, available on
YT // https://www.youtube.com/
And anywhere you might get podcasts // https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/third-age

23/09/2023

Only 20 hours left until we discuss "And the Sky full of Stars"!

Mr. Garibaldi reads the newspaper! Benson has a gambling problem! Franklin went hitchhiking! And - oh yeah - Sinclair somehow ended up caught in a cyberweb of some conspiracy nuts. Just another day on Babylon 5.

Join us on this adventure on Youtube and anywhere you get podcasts!
YT // https://youtu.be/EVWEOjC9-bw
Spotify/Google/Apple/Amazon/etc // https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/third-age

16/09/2023

Tomorrow is going to be a special double-whammy!

Our first proper blooper special will give you some insight on what it feels like to record with no experience and lots of enthusiasm.

YT// https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ywsCi-ngiEE

A distilled dose of what we experience every time we try to record a discussion for you all. It's a mess, but I guess that's par for the course when hurtling...

16/09/2023

The Shadow Wars are upon us! In this video, we take a look at the Babylon 5: Shadow Wars modification for Star Wars: Empire At War. This wonderful project brings the B5 universe to life in space and on the ground, allowing the player to take control of one of three major factions involved in the central conflicts of the series. Pulling from all the show, source books, and comics, it is an excellent dive into the setting.

In this first showcase episode, we join up with the Earth Alliance in an effort to establish our dominance on the glactic stage, viping out raiders and invading a Brakiri colony.

YT// https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=axD_mACiMjk

10/09/2023

In our upcoming discussion, we'll talk about "The War Prayer" and probably the boldest actions Sinclair has taken yet. This time, he doesn't jump into the first possible firefight, but engages in unconventional diplomacy.

Catch out discussion on
Youtube // https://www.youtube.com/
Apple/Spotify/Amazon // https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/third-age

06/09/2023

We discussed "Mind War" this Sunday!

In between discussions about secret police PsiCorps and the greater beings of the universe, we also touched briefly on matters on Telepath love.

Despite the dramatic circumstance, Talia's description of what it means for Telepaths to fully embrace each other struck a romantic cord with us. Who would've guessed?

03/09/2023

A rogue telepath arrives on Babylon 5 and prompts us to have a long discussion about PsiCorps, its origins, and the many ways it reflects our history.

We also get to see a whole new side of G'kar as he engages with Sinclair's girlfriend and the wonders of the universe.

Catch our discussion of "Mind War" today!

YT // https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sAgep7MRjpk

Spotify, Google, Amazon, Apple, etc // https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/third-age

A rogue telepath arrives on Babylon 5 and prompts us to have a long discussion about PsiCorps, its origins, and the many ways it reflects our history. We als...

27/08/2023

Layla is editing our new episode which is going to be released later today! Our discussion of "the parliament of dreams"!

Also, Layla is editing for the first time and hopes all goes right ...