A series of podcasts covering myriad topics. From genre TV, to old & new technology, product reviews & recommendations, and many other things. Brought to you by Jesse Jackson (Next Stop Everywhere, Storming the Castle), Karen Lindsay (Witness Prophecies, Chester's Mill Gazette), & Lou Sytsma (Fringe Benefits Incorporated, The Stephen King Podcast).
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Learning Curve - the one where we meet two new Ranger recruits
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This podcast episode of 'Last Best Hope for Conversation' focuses on discussing the fifth episode of season five of Babylon 5, titled 'Learning Curve,' which originally aired on February 18th, 1998. The hosts explore the episode's main storylines involving two Minbari rangers in training who face challenges on the station, and a new underworld boss…
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A View from the Gallery - the one where we get a different perspective
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In this episode of 'Last Best Hope for Conversation,' hosts Jesse Jackson, Karen, and Lou continue their discussion of Babylon 5's fifth season, focusing on 'A View from the Gallery,' the fourth episode. The episode originally aired on February 11, 1998, and is noted for its unique perspective, presenting the storyline through the eyes of two maint…
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The Paragon of Animals - the one where Sleazy People Going Behind People's Backs
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In this episode of 'Last Best Hope for Conversation,' hosts Jesse Jackson, Karen, and Lou discuss the third episode of season 5 of Babylon 5, titled 'The Paragon of Animals.' The conversation includes a humorous start, reflections on telepath dynamics, and the importance of G'Kar's Bill of Rights passage. They critique the character of Byron, the r…
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The Long Night of Londo Mollari - the one where we get Babylon 5's Christmas Carol"
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In this episode of ‘Last Best Hope for Conversation,’ hosts Jesse Jackson, Lou, and Karen dive into the second episode of Babylon 5 Season 5, titled ‘The Very Long Night of Londo Mollari,’ which aired on January 28th, 1998. They discuss the metaphorical elements and strong performances, particularly Peter Jurasik's portrayal of Londo. Conversations…
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No Compromises - the one where we start season 5
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In this Babylon 5 podcast episode, the hosts Jesse, Karen, and Lou return from a sabbatical to discuss the first episode of Season 5, 'No Compromises.' They talk about the introduction of the new commander, Captain Lockley, and how her leadership style contrasts with her predecessors. The episode also covers Sheridan's new role, the telepaths seeki…
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Deep Dive into Little Steven's Life and Career: 'Disciple' Documentary Review
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In a crossover episode my grood friends for J.K.L. Media Karen @aleveria and Lou @LouWSytsma join me to discuss Little Steven's new documentary 'Disciple,' exploring his contributions to music, activism, and his complex relationships within the E Street Band. The conversation covers his influential role in various political movements, his unexpecte…
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Babylon 5 - Discussing the first 4 Seasons
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Karen @aleveria, Lou @LouWSytsma and Jesse @jessejacksonDFW discuss the first four seasons of Babylon 5. We are going to be taking some time off so before we dive into Season Five we are reviewing the first four seasons of the show. We talk about our hightlights, our lowlifes, favorite characters, missed chances and compare it to other TV shows we …
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Karen @aleveria, Lou @LouWSytsma and Jesse @jessejacksonDFW discuss the final two episodes of the Amazon Prime series The Peripheral. We discuss how they wrap things up and what might have been if they had gotten a 2nd season.By Jesse W Jackson
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In the Beginning - A Babylon 5 Movie
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Karen @aleveria, Lou @LouWSytsma and Jesse @jessejacksonDFW discuss the first (and to many) the best TNT movie. We find out how everything starts and a sneak peek of how everything ends.By Jesse W Jackson
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The Deconstruction of Falling Stars or the one that isn't a clip show
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Karen @aleveria, Lou @LouWSytsma and Jesse @jessejacksonDFW have reached the end of Season 4 of Babylon 5. This is the episode where JMS had to pull out of a hat, to finish the 4th season. We had a lot of fun talking about this one. jklb5podcast@gmail.comBy Jesse W Jackson
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Karen @aleveria, Lou @LouWSytsma and Jesse @jessejacksonDFW discuss more stubbs, new characters and how this series improves on a rewatch as we dig into the 5th and 6th episodes of the Amazon Prime series - The Peripheral What should we talk about next? Let us know what you think we should talk about next - jklb5podcast@gmail.com…
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This is he big one, Earth or Bust and Lou, Karen & Jesse are discussing the battle for Earth concludes as Sheridan leads his forces to Earth to confront Clark's forces in an all out battle. We also discuss Marcus' decisionBy Jesse Jackson
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It's Karen's turn to pick our discussion topic and she picked the Amazon Series - The Peripheral based on the book - William Gibson. Lou and Karen have seen it before, Jesse is the newbie this time and he finds the first two episodes tough gowing.By Jesse Jackson
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Rising Star - or the one where these two crazy kids get married
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Karen @aleveria, Lou @LouWSytsma and Jesse @jessejacksonDFW discuss Rising Star the 21st episode of the 4th season of Babylon 5. Look we get another Bester apperance and we ask, is John going to get a kiss, a medal or a firing squad?By Jesse W Jackson
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Karen @aleveria, Lou @LouWSytsma and Jesse @jessejacksonDFW discuss the 3rd and 4th episode of the Amazon Prime series The Peripheral. After a shakey start, the series starts to find its legs and starts rolling along (all apologies to Conner)By Jesse W Jackson
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Intersections in Real Time - the one with two guys in a cell
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Karen @aleveria, Lou @LouWSytsma and Jesse @jessejacksonDFW discuss Intersections in Real Time and episode that often finds #Babylon5 fans divided. Which side did we end up on? Did we enjoy a Corned Beef Sandwich for breakfast? Listen to find the answers to these and other questions.By Jesse W Jackson
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The Face of the Enemy - the one where two guys walk into a bar
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Karen @aleveria, Lou @LouWSytsma and Jesse @jessejacksonDFW discuss the 17th episode of the 4th season of Babylon 5. We find out what ever DID happy to Mr. Garibaldi. We get the return of our favorite Pyscop and other interesting stuff! Send us your thoughts here jklb5podcast@gmail.comBy Jesse W Jackson
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To celebrate Lou's birthday @LouWSytsma Karen @aleveria, and Jesse @jessejacksonDFW discuss the movie The Green MIle. We discuss our history with the book, compare this to the other great Steven King Prison movie Shawshank and overall have a great time. Please send us your thoughts to jklb5podcast@gmail.com…
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it's Karen's turn to pick the subject and she picked a great one. In today's episode we discuss the 2005 release V for Vendetta. WARNING - WE GET VERY POLITICAL IN THIS ONE We talk about the great cast, wonderful story and amazing direction.By Jesse Jackson
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Exercise of Vital Powers - the one with Remington Steel's Mentor
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We spend some time at Mars, talking about fresh orange juice, small hotel rooms in NYC and what is Sheridan's plan with the telepaths? Hope you enjoy, please rate and review.By Jesse Jackson
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No Surrender, No Retreat - the one with Dr. Kelso
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It's time to start Sheridan's march to the sea, seven seas of earth that is. We split some hairs pretty thin and remember Trust Ivanova, Trust Yourself, anyone else? Shoot em!By Jesse Jackson
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Karen @aleveria, Lou @LouWSytsma and Jesse @jessejacksonDFW discuss the 2023 film Barbie. We talk about works for us, what doesn't and our overall thoughts on the filmBy Jesse Jackson
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Karen @aleveria, Lou @LouWSytsma and Jesse @jessejacksonDFW discuss the return of Bester, Humanity is his business, Lyta getting the shaft and the birth of a new Grey Council. Please share with someone and go to iTunes and give us some 5 Star LoveBy Jesse Jackson
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Conflicts of Interest - Finally a Garibaldi Episode!
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Lou @LouWSytsma, Karen @aleveria and I are back talking the 12th episode of Season 4 of Babylon 5, Conflicts of Interest. We get to see Michael's heart is still in the correct place but he still has a major issue with his former CO, John Sheridan.By Jesse Jackson
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JKL Media and Set Lusting Bruce Cross Over - We Are the World - Greatest Night in Pop
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Lou @LouWSytsma, Karen @aleveria and I talk Babylon 5 every week and we also talk various nerdy subjects. Today, we are getting together to talk about the new Netflix Documentary about the making of We are the World. We talk how it is a time capsule of musical superstars, discuss Do they Know it's Christmas and the Canadian fund-raising song, Tears…
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Racing Mars - the one with Captain Jack (not that one but the other one)
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Franklin are not enjoying their honeymoon on Mars, Sheridan and Garibaldi are not BFF's and we get a Woo Hoo, moment off screen!By Jesse Jackson
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Little Fear of This Extraordinary Being
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Lou, Karen & Jesse are back talking about the HBO 2019 Mini-Series Watchmen, episodes 6 & 7. We discuss mirror guy's back story, can he really spot a lie, Angela's travel through her Grandfather's past and using frozen cadavers as messages. Lou & Karen also list the questions they have as we go into the final 3 episodes of the series.…
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HBO's Watchmen Part 2 - She was killed by my story, write your own Space Junk!
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The team is back talking episode 3 & 4 of 2019 HBO Miniseries Watchmen. We meet Laurie Blake played by the fabulous Jean Smart, the Lord of the Manor revels his name (shocker!) and Lady Trieu plays Santa/Stork to the Clarks!By Jesse Jackson
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Atonement -The one with Delenn Back Story
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Delenn is called back to Mimbar to justify her plans to marry Sheridan. We get time in the Dreaming and we find out another dark secret from the Mimbari Ambassador. G'Kar gets a new eye and Zack is not comfortable in his new uniform or his new role. Please listen, share and go to iTunes to rate and review the podcast.…
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HBO's Watchmen Part 1 - It's summer and we are seeing Martial Feats of Comanche Ice
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The gang is getting off the B5 Whitestar and jumping onto the HBO Watchmen Owlship. In this first episode of our discussion, Lou, Karen and Jesse talk about It's Summer and We're Running out of Ice and Martial Feats of Conanche Horsemanship. We talk the comic series, the movie, the greatness of Lou Gossett Junior, how much we were impressed by Don …
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Lou, Jesse, and Karen, are back as we discuss one of the TNT movies, Thirdspace. We find out that the Vorlons were sloppy, Lyta takes it on the chin again and Zack can't make a love connection.By Jesse Jackson
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Karen @aleveria, Lou @LouWSytsma and Jesse @jessejacksonDFW discuss Stephen King's 2023 release Holly. Spoilers, we eat it up!By Jesse Jackson
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Join Jesse, Karen, & Lou as we discuss the latest episode of Babylon 5. The command crew take a chance when an ISN reporter arrives on the station, claiming that he wants to do a fair and truthful story on Babylon 5.By Jesse W Jackson
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Karen @aleveria, Lou @LouWSytsma and Jesse @jessejacksonDFW discuss are back to discuss Babylon 5 episode Epiphanies. We discuss Garibaldi change of status, the return of our favorite Pyscop and Sheridan's command style.By Jesse W Jackson
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We didn't start the fire but we did discuss it. Karen @aleveria, Lou @LouWSytsma and Jesse @jessejacksonDFW discuss the next episode of #babylon5 Into the Fire. We would love to hear your feedback email us at jklb5podcast@gmail.comBy Jesse W Jackson
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Falling Toward Apotheosis or the one with the untalking heads
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The team Karen @aleveria, Lou @LouWSytsma and Jesse @jessejacksonDFW are back to talk about the 4th episode of the 4th Season of Babylon 5. In Falling Toward Apotheosis. Our characters are feeling "This ain't no party, this ain't no disco, this ain't no fooling around." John gives Delenn a present, Londo is offered snacks, when meeting the shadow c…
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The Summoning AKA Mr. Garibaldi gets short changed again!
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Karen @aleveria, Lou @LouWSytsma and Jesse @jessejacksonDFW are back talking the 3rd episode of Season Four of Babylon 5. They discuss almost 40 lashes, the Mad Emperor is Mad that he can't get a little scream, Marcus is a unicorn, Karen rightly calls out that she knew that Vorlons were "Ricks with a D" from the start and SURPISE, Sheridan breaks t…
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What ever happened to Mr. Garibaldi aka worst named episode of the series!
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Karen @aleveria, Lou @LouWSytsma and Jesse @jessejacksonDFW are back talking about the 2nd episode of the 4th season of #babylon5. In this episode Jesse shares the background to Lou & Karen about the thought at the time that the 4th season would be the final season of the show. Lou and Karen both continue to wonder why Michael is getting no love an…
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Karen @aleveria, Lou @LouWSytsma and Jesse @jessejacksonDFW discuss the 1st episode of the 4th season of Babylon 5. As we start the 4th season, John Sheridan and Michael Garibaldi are missing. Londo has returned to Centauri Prime and we meet the new Emperor.By Jesse W Jackson
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Karen @aleveria, Lou @LouWSytsma and Jesse @jessejacksonDFW had a detailed discussion about the storyline of a recent episode, focusing on the character Anna Sheridan. They appreciated the acting of Bruce Boxleitner and Melissa Gilbert, and noted the emotional manipulation of Anna. The group also discussed the symbolic use of a broken globe and the…
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In today's episode Karen @aleveria, Lou @LouWSytsma and Jesse @jessejacksonDFW discuss Shadow Dancing, not the # 1 hit from Andy Gibb but the penanutive episode of season three of Babylon 5. We discuss Franklin meeting himself, sleeping on Mimbari ships and spending the night together (with a surprise appearance in the middle night). We would love …
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Karen @aleveria, Lou @LouWSytsma and Jesse @jessejacksonDFW finish up their journey discussing the Syfy series 12 Monkeys. We share our feelings about the series final episodes, how the show wrapped up the different story threads and we ask, was this a satisfying conclusion.By Jesse W Jackson
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Karen @aleveria, Lou @LouWSytsma and Jesse @jessejacksonDFW discuss the first of the final 3 episodes of Babylon 5's 3rd season. Londo takes advantage of Vir, G'Kar goes home and Delenn calls John grumpy! Hope you enjoy our discussion and please send us some feedback at jklb5podcast@gmail.comBy Jesse W Jackson
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Lou @LouWSytsma, Karen @aleveria and Jesse @jessejacksonDFW are back talking 12 Monkeys, Die Glocke, Daughters, Demons & One Minute More. The series is moving towards its end and we are all enjoying the ride.By Jesse W Jackson
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Lou @LouWSytsma, Karen @aleveria and Jesse @jessejacksonDFW are back to talk Grey 17 is Missing. This is an episode that has some nice moments, a significant change for a character and some of the worst scenes of the series.By Jesse W Jackson
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Lou @LouWSytsma, Karen @aleveria and Jesse @JessejacksonDFW are back talking about Season 4, episodes 2 - 5 of the Syfy Show - 12 Monkeys. We continue to love Jennifer, discuss how much Cole has grown on us and how we aren't sure where Cassie's head is at during these episodes.By Jesse W Jackson
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Lou @LouWSytsma, Karen @aleveria and Jesse @JessejacksonDFW are talking Walkabout the 18th episode of the 3rd Season of Babylon 5. We talk music, the new Kosh is the same as the old Kosh and Sheridan playing with his new toys (Telepaths)By Jesse Jackson
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War Without End: Part One and Part Two
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Look who's back! Not just Commander Sinclair (I mean Ambassador Sinclair) But Lou @LouWSytsma, Karen @aleveria and Jesse @JessejacksonDFW are back to talk to talk the two part episode World Without End! We explore a very timey wimey episode where endings and origins are revealed but new questions are asked. .…
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Lou @LouWSytsma, Karen @aleveria and Jesse @JessejacksonDFW are back talking the end of Season 3 and the Start of Season 4 of the Syfy show 12 Monkeys. We talk about The Witness and The Witness and then about The Witness so more.By Jesse W Jackson
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Lou @LouWSytsma, Karen @aleveria and Jesse @JessejacksonDFW are back talking about 12 Monkeys. We have a wild discussion about smoking jokes, masks, Jennifer's greatness and a great guest star!By Jesse Jackson
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