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S4E19 - It isn't gay if it's your moustache clone.

S2E22: The Wire; S2E23: Crossover

Episode Notes

S2E22: The Wire S2E23: Crossover

The Wire:

A painfully accurate example of addiction. Odo's back in wet-fascist mode. Bashir, just kiss him, for god's sake. Cardassians are catty bitches. Julian Bashir, ADHD Twink, and his boyfriend, Anxiety Space Lizard with PTSD.

Crossover:

The Mirror Universe is part of standard officer training. Kira is maybe the only person in Star Trek who does not recognize the name "Kirk". Quark's mix is switched. Garak is "Authoritarian Cutout #5". We're not sure how we feel about the pathway from "Mirror Mirror" to "Crossover" in terms of the political messages. Julian has a learning moment. Justen thinks about the Roman Empire.

Rejected episode titles:

  • D stands for Daddy Issues

  • The Most Fuckable Twink in the Alpha Quadrant

We are joined by James! Originally from Florida, James now lives in sunny Brisbane, Australia, where he works as a research scientist in sustainable livestock production systems. He can be found at @doctorjamesd.bsky.social and was recently highlighted as part of CSIRO's lead up to Mardi Gras at https://www.csiro.au/en/news/all/articles/2024/february/trans-in-transdisciplinary-science

BabSpace9 is a production of the Okay, So network.

Connect with the show at @babylonpodject

Help us keep the lights on via our Patreon!

Justen can be found at @justenwrites

Ana can be found at @The_Mianaai, and also made our show art.

Both Ana and Justen can also be found on The Compleat Discography, a Discworld re-read podcast.

Jude Vais can be found at @eremiticjude. His other work can be found at Athrabeth - a Tolkien Podcast and at Garbage of the Five Rings.

Clips from the original show remain copyrighted by Paramount Entertainment and are used under the Fair Use doctrine.

Music attribution:

Original reworking of the Deep Space 9 theme by audioquinn, who stresses that this particular war crime is not their fault.

This show is edited and produced by Aaron Olson, who can be found at @urizenxvii

Find out more at http://babylonpod.page

S4E18 - Diplomacy is Cheap

S2E20-21 The Maquis

Episode Notes

S2E20-21 The Maquis

Justen comes by their star trek bullshit honestly.

The Maquis

The Maquis are the most fascinating political experiment Star Trek has ever completely whiffed. Quark out-logics a Vulcan, and Dukat is a weird little guy. Quark wants a hot alien lady to step on him, v. 200. The establishment of Dukat as Sisko's dark mirror. DS9 characters are allowed to have duality. The Federation is an HOA. Dax and Kira's weird conversation.

We are joined by Steve! Steve lives with their partner and their adult cat son in a cave beneath Gre'thor. They often make guest appearances on Graymalkin Lane and can be found on social media @/howdyduda.

BabSpace9 is a production of the Okay, So network.

Connect with the show at @babylonpodject

Help us keep the lights on via our Patreon!

Justen can be found at @justenwrites

Ana can be found at @The_Mianaai, and also made our show art.

Both Ana and Justen can also be found on The Compleat Discography, a Discworld re-read podcast.

Jude Vais can be found at @eremiticjude. His other work can be found at Athrabeth - a Tolkien Podcast and at Garbage of the Five Rings.

Clips from the original show remain copyrighted by Paramount Entertainment and are used under the Fair Use doctrine.

Music attribution:

Original reworking of the Deep Space 9 theme by audioquinn, who stresses that this particular war crime is not their fault.

This show is edited and produced by Aaron Olson, who can be found at @urizenxvii

Find out more at http://babylonpod.page

S4E17 - No vaporizations at the mall

S2E18: Profit and Loss; S2E19: Blood Oath

Episode Notes

  • S2E18: Profit and Loss
  • S2E19: Blood Oath

Profit and Loss: A Cardassian with two names? A Meaty Slap. It's always morally acceptable to steal from fascists UNLESS it breaks trust with your romantic partner. How in the world are there no consequences for this outright murder. Jude questions the Odo Book Club choice. Flirtation via politics and philosophy. The increasing complexity of Garak. The increasing complexity of Quark, altruistic in the most Ferengi way possible. Ferengi running around LA after the Northridge quake.

Blood Oath: Star Trek says trans rights (the meme). The Klingon makeup change, Doyleist/Watsonian/fan. Michael Ansara's iconic voice. Jadzia the science battle maiden. The increasing complexity of Jadzia Dax. Revenge is not something the Federation teaches--good thing the Trill aren't Federation.

For this episode we are joined by Trill specialist Velvet. Velvet is an artist, actual play podcaster, and literal actual dragon. You can find her on Twitter and Bluesky @velvetthedragon, as well as on the Clever Corvids Productions podcast network.

BabSpace9 is a production of the Okay, So network.

Connect with the show at @babylonpodject

Help us keep the lights on via our Patreon!

Justen can be found at @justenwrites

Ana can be found at @The_Mianaai, and also made our show art.

Both Ana and Justen can also be found on The Compleat Discography, a Discworld re-read podcast.

Jude Vais can be found at @eremiticjude. His other work can be found at Athrabeth - a Tolkien Podcast and at Garbage of the Five Rings.

Clips from the original show remain copyrighted by Paramount Entertainment and are used under the Fair Use doctrine.

Music attribution:

Original reworking of the Deep Space 9 theme by audioquinn, who stresses that this particular war crime is not their fault.

This show is edited and produced by Aaron Olson, who can be found at @urizenxvii

Find out more at http://babylonpod.page

PodSpace 9: We Have Engaged the Borg

Welcoming the Wolf 359 Project to our rumpus room

Episode Notes

Justen, Ana, and special guest Andy discuss the Borg, the complexities of Starfleet, and fan works. Also, what happens when Alpha and Beta canon collide with the fan work you're doing.

Andy is a life long fan of Sci-fi in all of its forms and creator and co-writers of the Wolf 359 Project, an oral history of the Battle of Wolf 359. He also hosts his own podcast ‘The Great Derelict’ where he talks about anything and everything to do with Sci-Fi. You can find him on most Social Media as Andy3E, the Wolf 359 Project is @Wolf359Project everywhere and check out Tranquility Press here.

BabSpace9 is a production of the Okay, So network.

Connect with the show at @babylonpodject

Help us keep the lights on via our Patreon!

Justen can be found at @justenwrites

Ana can be found at @The_Mianaai, and also made our show art.

Both Ana and Justen can also be found on The Compleat Discography, a Discworld re-read podcast.

Jude Vais can be found at @eremiticjude. His other work can be found at Athrabeth - a Tolkien Podcast and at Garbage of the Five Rings.

Clips from the original show remain copyrighted by Paramount Entertainment and are used under the Fair Use doctrine.

Music attribution:

Original reworking of the Deep Space 9 theme by audioquinn, who stresses that this particular war crime is not their fault.

This show is edited and produced by Aaron Olson, who can be found at @urizenxvii

Find out more at http://babylonpod.page

S4E16 - A Space Wedgie and Bad Vibes

S2E15: Paradise; S2E16: Shadow Play; S2E17: Playing God

Episode Notes

S2E15: Paradise S2E16: Shadow Play S2E17: Playing God

Paradise: (CW: incest vibes discussion at one point). Shrek Energy. Dax's BDSM experience. O'Brien and Sisko's interesting comrades-in-arms relationship. Elixis would have a marble statue-head as a twitter avatar. Dax and Kira Bestie Mode.

Shadow Play: Sisko is literally the best dad. Otherwise, a Very Horny Episode. Odo surprises Jude by being likeable. Springball has implications.

Playing God: Cardassian Vole Hunt. Odo does not step on ants. More Trill lore, and we love it. And Terry Ferrel has absolutely found Jadzia. You're in love with a Dabo girl?

BabSpace9 is a production of the Okay, So network.

Connect with the show at @babylonpodject

Help us keep the lights on via our Patreon!

Justen can be found at @justenwrites

Ana can be found at @The_Mianaai, and also made our show art.

Both Ana and Justen can also be found on The Compleat Discography, a Discworld re-read podcast.

Jude Vais can be found at @eremiticjude. His other work can be found at Athrabeth - a Tolkien Podcast and at Garbage of the Five Rings.

Clips from the original show remain copyrighted by Paramount Entertainment and are used under the Fair Use doctrine.

Music attribution:

Original reworking of the Deep Space 9 theme by audioquinn, who stresses that this particular war crime is not their fault.

This show is edited and produced by Aaron Olson, who can be found at @urizenxvii

Find out more at http://babylonpod.page

S4E15 - A Kafka Novel about a Dostoyevsky Novel

S2E13: Armageddon Game; S2E14: Whispers

Episode Notes

We promise, we get to the episodes EVENTUALLY.

Armageddon Game: A true "O'Brien Must Suffer" episode. The triumphant return of the warcrimes airhorn. Jude makes Ninja Turtles assumptions. Don't jinx yourself in a room full of bioweapons. RIP The Ganges. These stupid aliens lost to a middle-aged mechanic and "the most fuckable twink in the Alpha quadrant". Does Sisko enjoy making O'Brien Suffer a bit? Nominated for an Emmy for Outstanding Achievement in Hairstyling, just fyi.

Whispers: Another O'Brien Must Suffer episode, in a new twist! Miles may be the best character for this particular plot. The main plot of the episode is "bad vibes". Children are goblins. Miles drinks a LOT of coffee. Or his replicant does. Or something.

BabSpace9 is a production of the Okay, So network.

Connect with the show at @babylonpodject

Help us keep the lights on via our Patreon!

Justen can be found at @justenwrites

Ana can be found at @The_Mianaai, and also made our show art.

Both Ana and Justen can also be found on The Compleat Discography, a Discworld re-read podcast.

Jude Vais can be found at @eremiticjude. His other work can be found at Athrabeth - a Tolkien Podcast and at Garbage of the Five Rings.

Clips from the original show remain copyrighted by Paramount Entertainment and are used under the Fair Use doctrine.

Music attribution:

Original reworking of the Deep Space 9 theme by audioquinn, who stresses that this particular war crime is not their fault.

This show is edited and produced by Aaron Olson, who can be found at @urizenxvii

Find out more at http://babylonpod.page

S4E14 - The Monster is Family

Episode Notes

S2E11: Rivals S2E12: The Alternate

Rivals: Humperdink! Multiple widows. Bashir turns the twink meter up to 12. O'Brien suffers level: old sports injury. Ketchup shenanigans. Bajoran Orphans Fund! Spinning neutrinos and gambling... And the solution is "explode them". Ma Kent is a Nigerian Prince Scam. Bashir has "grown" since season one. Jude makes a prediction about Bashir/O'Brien. "I didn't beg you, I blackmailed you." New rule of acquisition!

The Alternate: Plegg invented pornographic DVDs. Odo's "dad" visits, accompanied by PATERNALISM. No, I didn't like the science because I was the science. This is a dad-heavy episode.

BabSpace9 is a production of the Okay, So network.

Connect with the show at @babylonpodject

Help us keep the lights on via our Patreon!

Justen can be found at @justenwrites

Ana can be found at @The_Mianaai, and also made our show art.

Both Ana and Justen can also be found on The Compleat Discography, a Discworld re-read podcast.

Jude Vais can be found at @eremiticjude. His other work can be found at Athrabeth - a Tolkien Podcast and at Garbage of the Five Rings.

Clips from the original show remain copyrighted by Paramount Entertainment and are used under the Fair Use doctrine.

Music attribution:

Original reworking of the Deep Space 9 theme by audioquinn, who stresses that this particular war crime is not their fault.

This show is edited and produced by Aaron Olson, who can be found at @urizenxvii

Find out more at http://babylonpod.page

The Edge of Midnight feat. John Concagh

Episode Notes

Justen (and Ana, once she remembered we were recording) speaks with John Concagh about fan history and deep, deep Trek lore. Warning: really deep lore.

John Concagh is a postgraduate historian of the British Empire, and the writer of THE EDGE OF MIDNIGHT, a fan non-fiction work covering the history of the Federation - Klingon Cold War. He can be found at @Badsocialism on Twitter and Blusky. Tranquility Press can be found at https://tranquility.press/.

BabSpace9 is a production of the Okay, So network.

Connect with the show at @babylonpodject

Help us keep the lights on via our Patreon!

Justen can be found at @justenwrites

Ana can be found at @The_Mianaai, and also made our show art.

Both Ana and Justen can also be found on The Compleat Discography, a Discworld re-read podcast.

Music attribution:

Original reworking of the Deep Space 9 theme by audioquinn, who stresses that this particular war crime is not their fault.

Intro Music: The Gigantic Epic Day After Tomorrow by Sascha Ende Website: https://filmmusic.io/song/413-the-gigantic-epic-day-after-tomorrow Licensed under CC BY 4.0: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

This show is edited and produced by Aaron Olson, who can be found at @urizenxvii

Find out more at http://babylonpod.page

S4E13 - A Wave of the Science Box

S2E09: Second Sight; S2E10: Sanctuary

Episode Notes

Second Sight: Everyone is so supportive of Sisko getting back out there. They want Captain Dad to be happy. The fact that the anniversary of Wolf 359 goes by without notice tells you when this show was. Nog Sex Ed again. The sub-genre of one-episode Trek romances.

Sanctuary: Kira's no-good-very-bad-day. We're not big fans of this episode or the portrayal of the aliens. The plan is really not good but that doesn't stop everyone from blaming Kira and Bajor for some reason. We use video game logic to give a better explanation. Paramount, hire Justen to write some novels. Quark is right.

O'Brien Suffers Level: Dreaming of an empty ticket queue.

BabSpace9 is a production of the Okay, So network.

Connect with the show at @babylonpodject

Help us keep the lights on via our Patreon!

Justen can be found at @justenwrites

Ana can be found at @The_Mianaai, and also made our show art.

Both Ana and Justen can also be found on The Compleat Discography, a Discworld re-read podcast.

Jude Vais can be found at @eremiticjude. His other work can be found at Athrabeth - a Tolkien Podcast and at Garbage of the Five Rings.

Clips from the original show remain copyrighted by Paramount Entertainment and are used under the Fair Use doctrine.

Music attribution:

Original reworking of the Deep Space 9 theme by audioquinn, who stresses that this particular war crime is not their fault.

This show is edited and produced by Aaron Olson, who can be found at @urizenxvii

Find out more at http://babylonpod.page

S4E12 - A Night of Wild Unbridled Passion

S2E7: Rules of Acquisition; S2E8: Necessary Evil

Episode Notes

Jude can't do IKEA. Or social situations.

Rules of Acquisition: Out of all the Starfleet captains, Sisko gets Ferengi. THIS is how The Dominion is introduced? This is accidentally a screwball comedy. The Ferengi work better in this show because they get to breathe. And they're all bottoms.

Necessary Evil: A plasma storm is a metaphor for a station and its inhabitants. We're doing NOIR. Odo/Quark/Kira backstory! Bajoran fashion. Gul Dukat never stops vamping. Rom Skills!

BabSpace9 is a production of the Okay, So network.

Connect with the show at @babylonpodject

Help us keep the lights on via our Patreon!

Justen can be found at @justenwrites

Ana can be found at @The_Mianaai, and also made our show art.

Both Ana and Justen can also be found on The Compleat Discography, a Discworld re-read podcast.

Jude Vais can be found at @eremiticjude. His other work can be found at Athrabeth - a Tolkien Podcast and at Garbage of the Five Rings.

Clips from the original show remain copyrighted by Paramount Entertainment and are used under the Fair Use doctrine.

Music attribution:

Original reworking of the Deep Space 9 theme by audioquinn, who stresses that this particular war crime is not their fault.

This show is edited and produced by Aaron Olson, who can be found at @urizenxvii

Find out more at http://babylonpod.page

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