Trek West 5 - A Television Podcast

Podcast 127: Babylon 5 Series Wrap Up

2012-01-23T04:00:00.000-07:00

Well, we did it folks. We set out with a mission to approach Star Trek (TNG), The West Wing, and Babylon 5 from an analytical approach. While we prepare to - as Pete likes to say - "cleanse our palates" with a Poetry podcast, please enjoy our wrap up of Babylon 5 as a series, as well as a brief discussion about the three "original shows" of TrekWest5. At the end of the series wrap up, you'll find a discussion Pete and I had back at podcast 108 (Season 2 wrap up). The conversation was great, but it ranged so far afield from the topic of Season 2 wrap up that we decided to hold it in reserve until this podcast.

Various topics discussed in this podcast include:
    Joey's Culture Corner: The Belgariad by David Eddings
    Facebook Find of the Week: Listener Carbonite Man - Babylon 5: In Memory of Andreas Katsulas
    The ????? bell lives on
    Wrap up of The Next Generation, West Wing, and Babylon 5
    Objects of Fandom
    Music by Shayna Zaid

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Here are the Series lists/recaps:
Babylon 5 Series wrap up: 2hr 54min 37sec

Series recaps and lists
Favorite Extra/Bit Part
Peter:

Centari Regent
The Interrogator
Bro. Edward

Joey:

Zathras
Sebastian
Lorien

Most Hated Character
Peter:

Byron
Dr. Franklin
Edgars

Joey:

Byron
Markab Ambassador
Negrath

Hot Chick
Peter:

Anna Sheriden
Julie Musante
The Psycor Chick

Joey:

Julie Musante
Delenn
Garibaldi's daughter

Favorite Villain
Peter:

Emperor Cartagia
Morden
Bester

Joey:

Emperor Cartagia
Lord Reefa
Morden

Best Alien Costume
Peter: Zathras
Joey: The Shadow

Funniest Moment
Peter: "You're going where everyone has gone before."
Joey: Londo and G'Kar almost dying in the elevator

Top 10 Hated Episodes
Peter

TKO
Infection
Gropos
Grey 17 is Missing
Walkabout
Exogenesis
Phoenix Rising
Tragedy of Telepaths
Geometry of Shadows
Parliament of Dreams

Joey

Secrets of the Soul
Convictions
A Spider in the Web
Eyes
Deathwalker
Survivors
GROPOS
TKO
Exogenesis
Grey 17 is Missing

Top 10 Favorite Episodes
Peter:

Zha'dum
The Long Night
Severed Dreams
Falling Toward Apotheosis
Deconstruction of Falling Stars
And the Rock Cried Out No Hiding Place
Signs & Portents
War Without End
Babylon Squared
Day of the Dead

Joey:

And the Rock Cried Out No Hiding Place
Comes the Inquisitor
Severed Dreams
Deconstruction of Falling Stars
Into the Fire
Intersections in Real Time
Interludes & Examinations
War Without End
A View from the Gallery
The Fall of Centari Prime

Best Season
Peter & Joey: Season 3

Best Intro episodes for the non B5 watcher
Peter: Signs & Portents
Joey: Babylon Squared

Favorite Overall Character
Peter & Joey: G'Kar

Favorite Overall Moment
Peter: G'kar forgiving Londo

Joey: Sheriden telling Kosh to get in the game

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Podcast 126: B5 Season 5 wrap up

2012-01-16T04:00:00.001-07:00

Join us for our wrap up of Babylon 5 season 5. We also cover episodes 21-22 of Babylon 5, Season 5.

Various topics discussed in this podcast include:
    Joey's Culture Corner: On a Pale Horse by Piers Anthony
    Facebook Find of the Week: Listener Carbonite Man - Calling from the new android smartphone
    JMS ruins the character of Leneir
    Leaving a legacy to your children
    Preparing for death
    The death of Sheridan
    Music Intro: I Fight Dragons

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Here are the ratings that we gave for each show as well as Season 5 lists/recaps:
Objects at Rest: 41min 13sec
Peter: SciFi - 5 Television - 6
Joey: SciFi - 6 Television - 7

Sleeping in Light: 24min 17sec
Peter: SciFi - 7 Television - 7
Joey: SciFi - 8 Television - 7

Season 5 wrap up: 22min 42sec

Season 5 recaps and lists
Favorite Extra/Bit Part
Peter: Damian London as the Centari Regent
Joey: Marshall R. Teague as Ta'Lon

Most Hated Character
Peter: Byron
Joey: Captain Lochley

Favorite Villain
Peter: Bester
Joey: Shiv Kalla

Hot Chick
Peter: Dana Barron as the Psycor chick
Joey: Garibaldi's daughter as played by Sharon Annett

Funniest Moment
Peter: Zack catching Byron "red handed"
Joey: G'kar in the Centari court

Top 5 Hated Episodes
Peter:

Phoenix Rising
A Tragedy of Telepaths
In the Kingdom of the Blind
Learning Curve
Strange Relations

Joey:

Secrets of the Soul
Ragged Edge
Phoenix Rising
Learning Curve
The Corps is Mother, The Corps is Father

Top 5 Favorite Episodes
Peter:

Fall of Centari Prime
Movements of Fire & Shadow
Sleeping In Light
A View from the Gallery
Day of the Dead

Joey:

Sleeping In Light
Objects at Rest
A View from the Gallery
Fall of Centari Prime
Day of the Dead

Favorite Overall Moment
Peter: G'kar forgiving Londo

Joey: Sheriden at Corianus 6 meeting Lorien to die

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Podcast 125: How Many Walls Do You Have?

2012-01-09T04:00:00.000-07:00

I am not angry with you listeners for not sending in more comments, but I am disappointed. Naw, only kidding. I wouldn't want to send in comments about this season either. But we did get some good acting from G'Kar. His scenes were really quite touching. Also if you have not received your Facebook Find of the Week award please let us know. We cover episodes 17-20 of Babylon 5, Season 5.

Various topics discussed in this podcast include:
    Joey's Culture Corner: The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo
    Facebook Find of the Week: Listener Carbonite Man - 4 Terrifying Psychology Lessons Behind Famous Movie Monsters
    Having the power and no more choices
    What would you do if you became the icon in a cult of personality?
    Would you choose the life of your wife or child?
    Intro Music: Brainy Smurf's "This is Wrong Tool"

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Here are the ratings that we gave for each show:
Movements of Fire & Shadow: 38min 29sec
Peter: SciFi - 7 Television - 6
Joey: SciFi - 7 Television - 5
Aaron: SciFi - 7 Television - 6

The Fall of Centari Prime: 24min 14sec
Peter: SciFi - 6 Television - 7
Joey: SciFi - 9 Television - 8
Aaron: SciFi - 8 Television - 9

Wheel of Fire: 27min 01sec
Peter: SciFi - 6 Television - 6
Joey: SciFi - 7 Television - 6
Aaron: SciFi - 5 Television - 6

Objects in Motion: 12min 52sec
Peter: SciFi - 5 Television - 5
Joey: SciFi - 6 Television - 8
Aaron: SciFi - 5 Television - 8

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Podcast 124: Darkness Ascending a Staircase

2012-01-04T08:55:00.002-07:00

Finally this podcast has been published. Sorry it took so long everyone. It was probably late because the father of the podcast, My Friend Jon Madsen, was able to join us. We cover episodes 13-16 of Babylon 5, Season 5.

Various topics discussed in this podcast include:
    Joey's Culture Corner: The Muppets Film
    Facebook Find of the Week: Listener Si - Mind-Blowing Sculptures Made Entirely of Books
    Death is just a part of life
    Would you cover for someones incompetence?
    To diffuse a tense situation just admit your mistake
    Joey blinds Jon
    Josh Woodward's track Morning Blue

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Here are the ratings that we gave for each show:
The Corp is Mother: 42min 14sec
Peter: SciFi - Television -
Joey: SciFi - Television -
Jon: SciFi - Television -

Meditations on the Abyss: 21min 01sec
Peter: SciFi - Television -
Joey: SciFi - Television -
Jon: SciFi - Television -

Darkness Ascending: 24min11sec
Peter: SciFi - Television -
Joey: SciFi - Television -
Jon: SciFi - Television -

And All My Dreams, Torn Assunder: 25min 35sec
Peter: SciFi - Television -
Joey: SciFi - Television -
Jon: SciFi - Television -

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Podcast 123: We're Back!

2011-12-12T04:00:00.001-07:00

Joey has gotten rid of all of his excuses to not record a podcast (no illness, surgery, or holidays). But he did bring his A-game because he treated us to the Drakh "snaky-dance". And the TW5 intern, Aaron joins us again to help because these episodes were terrible. We cover episodes 9-12 of Babylon 5, Season 5.

Various topics discussed in this podcast include:
    Joey's Culture Corner: Heir to Power by Michelle Poague
    Facebook Find of the Week: Listener Bob - SNL Digital Short Jack Sparrow (feat. Michael Bolton)
    No one owes you anything just because you exists
    TrekWest 5 group hugs
    Vandalism is a gateway crime
    Missed Opportunities
    Music by Shayna Zaid

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Here are the ratings that we gave for each show:
In the Kingdom of the Blind: 49min 18sec
Peter: SciFi - 3 Television - 3
Joey: SciFi - 5 Television - 3
Aaron: SciFi - 6 Television - 5

A Tragedy of Telepaths: 22min 44sec
Peter: SciFi - 3 Television - 3
Joey: SciFi - 7 Television - 4
Aaron: SciFi - 4 Television - 5

Phoenix Rising: 14min10 sec
Peter: SciFi - 2 Television - 2
Joey: SciFi - 4 Television - 2
Aaron: SciFi - 1 Television - 2

The Ragged Edge: 23min 48sec
Peter: SciFi - 6 Television - 5
Joey: SciFi - 3 Television - 2
Aaron: SciFi - 4 Television - 7

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Podcast 122: Occupy Babylon 5

2011-11-16T15:28:00.000-07:00

The Looter telepaths show up and decide to make a stand as the "99%" in their efforts to Occupy Babylon 5. What a terrible dish of episodes this week. I laughed so hard at things I know weren't intended to be jokes. And the TW5 intern, Aaron joins us. We cover episodes 5-8 of Babylon 5, Season 5.

Various topics discussed in this podcast include:
    Joey's Culture Corner: The Host by Stephanie Meyer
    Facebook Find of the Week: Listener Carbonite Man- Stop Motion Mario Bead Adventure
    extra credit thing - need link
    At what point should you stop trying to improve on things you are not good at?
    Would you listen to what Morden had to say?
    What dead person would you want to come back and visit you?
    Music Intro: Hear Me by Imagine Dragons

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Here are the ratings that we gave for each show:
Learning Curve: 51min 53sec
Peter: SciFi - 3 Television - 2
Joey: SciFi - 5 Television - 2
Aaron: SciFi - 6 Television - 6

Strange Relations: 22min 22sec
Peter: SciFi - 4 Television - 3
Joey: SciFi - 5 Television - 4
Aaron: SciFi - 4 Television - 4

Secrets of the Soul: 27min 51sec
Peter: SciFi - 5 Television - 3
Joey: SciFi - 8 Television - 0
Aaron: SciFi - 6 Television - 1

Day of the Dead: 44min 22sec
Peter: SciFi - 7 Television - 5
Joey: SciFi - 9 Television - 4
Aaron: SciFi - 8 Television - 6

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Podcast 121: Braination Invasion

2011-11-07T04:00:00.000-07:00

Everybody, make yourself comfortable as Joey reads JMS version of events behind Claudia Christian leaving Babylon 5. You can listen to Claudia's version at this link (be careful as it contains a lot of foul language). I think Joey and I both take the side of JMS. Oh and this music intro was provided by Listener Brainy Smurf, entitled "This is Wrong Tool". We cover episodes 1-4 of Babylon 5, Season 5.

Various topics discussed in this podcast include:
    Joey's Culture Corner: Foundation by Isaac Asimov
    Facebook Find of the Week: Listener Fishhead - Peter Jackson video blog: The Hobbit
    Blog from Listener Brainy Smurf: The Braination
    JMS version of why Claudia Christian left B5
    http://thebraination.blogspot.com/
    Assignment TW5: Send in parenting advice about teaching a child not to lie.
    The hard/tough life is sometimes the life you need.
    Scifi never talks about friendly fire.

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Here are the ratings that we gave for each show:
No Compromises: 1hr 16min 39sec
Peter: SciFi - 5 Television - 5
Joey: SciFi - 6 Television - 5

The Very Long Night of Londo Mollari: 20min 56sec
Peter: SciFi - 6 Television - 6
Joey: SciFi - 8 Television - 4

The Paragon of Animals: 22min 33sec
Peter: SciFi - 7 Television - 6
Joey: SciFi - 6 Television - 4

A View From the Gallery: 25min 43sec
Peter: SciFi - 8 Television - 7
Joey: SciFi - 7 Television - 9

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Podcast 120: B5 Season 4 wrap up

2011-10-31T04:00:00.000-06:00

Join us for our wrap up of Babylon 5 season 4. We also cover episodes 21-22 of Babylon 5, Season 4.

Various topics discussed in this podcast include:
    Traffic highlights and lowlights
    Joey's Culture Corner: Anathem by Neal Stephenson
    Facebook Find of the Week: Listener Fishhead- Ernest Borg-9
    Not Guilty by reason of "fear for my life" is not a valid defense
    Your personal actions can effect change in society
    Faith & Reason go hand in hand
    Music Intro: I Fight Dragons

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Here are the ratings that we gave for each show as well as Season 4 lists/recaps:
Rising Star: 41min 12sec
Peter: SciFi - 6 Television - 6
Joey: SciFi - 6 Television - 7

The Deconstruction of Falling Stars: 49min 21sec
Peter: SciFi - 10 Television - 5
Joey: SciFi - 10 Television - 7

Season 4 wrap up: 33min 46sec

Season 4 recaps and lists
Favorite Extra/Bit Part
Peter: The Interrogator as played by Bruce Grey
Joey: Lorien as played by Wayne Alexander

Most Hated Character
Peter: Edgars
Joey: Number 1 and Leas

Favorite Villain
Peter & Joey: Emperor Cartagia

Hot Chick
Peter: Felicia as played by Musetta Vander
Joey: Delenn

Funniest Moment
Peter: Strobe Light Skelator Drahk
Joey: Zathras

Top 5 Hated Episodes
Peter:

Racing Mars
Exercise of Vital Powers
Conflicts of Interest
Rumors, Bargains, & Lies
Illusion of Truth

Joey:

Racing Mars
Exercise of Vital Powers
Illusion of Truth
Conflicts of Interest
Rumors, Bargains, & Lies

Top 5 Favorite Episodes
Peter:

The Long Night
Falling Toward Apotheosis
The Deconstruction of Falling Stars
Endgame
Into the Fire

Joey:

Into the Fire
The Deconstruction of Falling Stars
Intersections in Real Time
Falling Toward Apotheosis
Endgame

Favorite Overall Moment
Peter: G'kar turning down leadership of the Narn

Joey: Sheriden refusing to give in to the Interrogator

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Podcast 119: Where did all these telepaths come from?

2011-10-20T08:35:00.001-06:00

We talked about some stuff. I think we beat Earth and have consumed it for our own. Who cares, this podcast is late. We cover episodes 17-20 of Babylon 5, Season 4.

Various topics discussed in this podcast include:
    Joey's Culture Corner: Les Miserables - The Complete Symphonic Recording
    Facebook Find of the Week: Listener Carbonite Man - Fantasy Football is just like D&D
    The Japanese Eponine singing "On My Own"
    There is a difference between truth and TRUTH
    Joey is not a good judge of proper emotional responses
    How much should you tell your spouse?
    Is it ethical to sacrifice people, without their consent, if it is for their own good?
    Music by Shayna Zaid

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Here are the ratings that we gave for each show:
The Face of the Enemy: 46min 03sec
Peter: SciFi - 7 Television - 7
Joey: SciFi - 8 Television - 7

Intersections in Real Time: 27min 20sec
Peter: SciFi - 8 Television - 7
Joey: SciFi - 6 Television - 8

Between the Darkness & the Light: 28min 25sec
Peter: SciFi - 7 Television - 5
Joey: SciFi - 9 Television - 6

Endgame: 26min 29sec
Peter: SciFi - 9 Television - 6
Joey: SciFi - 8 Television - 6

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Podcast 118: Shakiri not Shakira

2011-10-14T20:27:00.001-06:00

Those that are best and most selfless among us should be the one that dies in the Starfire Circle. Seriously? How did the Minbari get to that point and why should we continue to consider them intelligent? Thank goodness the American political process is so much better. We cover episodes 13-16 of Babylon 5, Season 4.

Various topics discussed in this podcast include:
    Joey's Culture Corner: The Night the Bear Ate Goombaw by Patrick McManus
    Facebook Find of the Week: Listener Brainy Smurf- Rodrigo Y Gabriella cover of Metallica's Orion
    Babylon 5 storylines get inconsistent in season 4
    Why doesn't Babylon 5 protect Lyta? Sheriden is stupid.
    Starfire Circle - worst political leader decision process
    Forgiveness in life is key. Especially when you are the one at fault.
    Who has 2 thumbs and is a traitor? Bob Kelso
    Music Intro: Hear Me by Imagine Dragons

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Here are the ratings that we gave for each show:
Rumors, Bargains, and Lies: 47min 43sec
Peter: SciFi - 5 Television - 4
Joey: SciFi - 6 Television - 5

Moments of Transition: 28min 44sec
Peter: SciFi - 7 Television - 5
Joey: SciFi - 7 Television - 3

No Surrender, No Retreat: 26min 45sec
Peter: SciFi - 7 Television - 6
Joey: SciFi - 8 Television - 7

The Exercise of Vital Powers: 21min 48sec
Peter: SciFi - 4 Television - 3
Joey: SciFi - 4 Television - 3

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Podcast 117: Mediocre

2011-09-26T04:00:00.001-06:00

Nothing bad happened this week, but nothing great happened either. These were just a bunch of mediocre episodes. We cover episodes 9-12 of Babylon 5, Season 4.

Various topics discussed in this podcast include:
    Joey's Culture Corner: The Forever War by Joe Haldeman
    Facebook Find of the Week: Listener Bob - Sesame Street: G
    What civilians are expendable in a conflict?
    Joey's idea of foreign policy: Assassination
    Pete's idea of the best type of warfare: Economic
    Music Intro: I Fight Dragons

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Here are the ratings that we gave for each show:
Atonement: 57min 47sec
Peter: SciFi - 7 Television - 5
Joey: SciFi - 8 Television - 4

Racing Mars: 16min 28sec
Peter: SciFi - 4 Television - 3
Joey: SciFi - 4 Television - 3

Lines of Communication: 34min 15sec
Peter: SciFi - 7 Television - 5
Joey: SciFi - 7 Television - 4

Conflicts of Interest: 19min 20sec
Peter: SciFi - 5 Television - 3
Joey: SciFi - 6 Television - 3

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Podcast 116: Objective

2011-09-19T04:00:00.000-06:00

Joey and I have not had a heated argument in some time and this week provides it. Be grateful it wasn't about pastels. We cover episodes 5-8 of Babylon 5, Season 4.

Various topics discussed in this podcast include:
    Thoughts on Sept 11th
    Joey's Culture Corner: The End of Eternity by Issac Asimov
    Facebook Find of the Week: Listener Si - Mr B the Gentleman Rhymer - Straight Outta Surrey
    Rich Burlew is a Babylon 5 fan - Giant in the Playground
    NASA steals B5 episodes
    Do Vorlons and Shadows have offspring?
    Londo redeems himself
    Never believe reporters
    Peter and Joey argue about the existence of the Objective Journalist
    Anybody want a TW5 ring tone?
    Music by Shayna Zaid

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Here are the ratings that we gave for each show:
The Long Night: 1hr 09min 38sec
Peter: SciFi - 8 Television - 7
Joey: SciFi - 8 Television - 6

Into the Fire: 45min 18sec
Peter: SciFi - 10 Television - 6
Joey: SciFi - 10 Television - 8

Epiphanies: 28min 07sec
Peter: SciFi - 8 Television - 5
Joey: SciFi - 7 Television - 5

The Illusion of Truth: 22min 26sec
Peter: SciFi - 4 Television - 4
Joey: SciFi - 4 Television - 5

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Podcast 115: We'll Put Your Eye Out

2011-09-12T04:00:00.001-06:00

I can't even concentrate on what happened in this weeks podcast because the NFL is finally back! I think we talk about some Babylon 5 stuff. We cover episodes 1-4 of Babylon 5, Season 4.

Various topics discussed in this podcast include:
    Similarities between DS9 and B5
    My Friend Jon Madsen is back! sort of
    We announce the next TW5 series: Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip and Firefly
    Joey's Culture Corner: The Magician King by Lev Grossman
    Facebook Find of the Week: Listener Brainy Smurf - Star Wars Smoking PSA
    Do you have anything worth living for?
    Minbari Lingerie
    Josh Woodward's track Morning Blue

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Here are the ratings that we gave for each show:
The Hour of the Wolf: 1hr 04min 17sec
Peter: SciFi - 7 Television - 6
Joey: SciFi - 7 Television - 6

Whatever Happened to Mr Garibaldi?: 35min 49sec
Peter: SciFi - 8 Television - 7
Joey: SciFi - 9 Television - 7

The Summoning: 25min 00sec
Peter: SciFi - 7 Television - 7
Joey: SciFi - 8 Television - 7

Apotheosis: 24min 31sec
Peter: SciFi - 9 Television - 7
Joey: SciFi - 8 Television - 6

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Podcast 114: B5 Season 3 wrap up

2011-09-05T04:00:00.000-06:00

Freshly brewed hot cocoa was not the only highlight for this recording of our Babylon 5 season 3 wrap up. We also cover episodes 21-22 of Babylon 5, Season 3.

Various topics discussed in this podcast include:
    Joey's Culture Corner:
    Facebook Find of the Week: Listener Moneybags - There's a Platypus Controlling Me
    A primer on nuclear blasts
    Music Intro: I Fight Dragons

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Here are the ratings that we gave for each show as well as Season 3 lists/recaps:
Shadow Dancing: 43min 21sec
Peter: SciFi - 6 Television - 5
Joey: SciFi - 7 Television - 7

Z'ha'Dum: 45min 43sec
Peter: SciFi - 9 Television - 8
Joey: SciFi - 6 Television - 8

Season 3 wrap up: 36min 29sec

Season 3 recaps and lists
Favorite Extra/Bit Part
Peter: Brother Edward as played by Brad Dourif
Joey: Zathras as played by Tim Choate

Most Hated Character
Peter: Dr. Franklin
Joey: Julie Musante as played by Shari Shattuck

Favorite Villain
Peter: Julie Musante as played by Shari Shattuck
Joey: Justin as played by Jeff Corey

Hot Chick
Peter: Anna Sheridan as played by Melissa Gilbert
Joey: Julie Musante as played by Shari Shattuck

Funniest Moment
Peter: "I think you are about to go where everyone has gone before." - Ivanova from Voices of Authority
Joey: " You are finite, Zathras is Finite, this is wrong tool." - Zathras from War Without End pt2

Top 5 Hated Episodes
Peter:

Walkabout, Grey 17 is Missing, and Exogenesis
A Late Delivery From Avalon
Convictions
Ceremonies of Light & Dark
Sic Transit Vir

Joey:

Exogenesis
Grey 17 is Missing
Ceremonies of Light & Dark
A Day in the Strife

Top 5 Favorite Episodes
Peter:

War Without End pt1
Z'ha'dum
And the Rock Cried Out No Hiding Place
Severed Dreams
Interludes & Examinations

Joey:

And the Rock Cried Out No Hiding Place
Z'ha'dum
War Without End pt2
Severed Dreams
Interludes & Examinations

Favorite Overall Moment
Peter: The killing of Lord Reefa

Joey: Delenn and the Minbari coming to the aid of Babylon 5

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Podcast 113: Grey 17 SHOULD Be Missing

2011-08-29T04:00:00.000-06:00

Grey 17 is Missing and Walkabout should never have happened. The sides stories were actually good but the badness just seems to overshadow them. Oh and Joey almost reveals too much about various plot points. Just try to tune him out. I know I do. The nice thing is that Zathras steals the show as he helps to steal Babylon 4. We cover episodes 17-20 of Babylon 5, Season 3.

Various topics discussed in this podcast include:
    Joey's Culture Corner: The Phantom Tollbooth by Norton Juster
    Facebook Find of the Week: Listener Fishhead - Ode To Joy by Beeker
    Translating is really hard
    There are 2 time stabilizers
    JMS shares a deeply personal story
    Have you ever gone on a Walkabout?
    Practical jokes are neither funny or practical
    Music Intro: Hear Me by Imagine Dragons

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Here are the ratings that we gave for each show:
War Without End Part 2: 58min 39sec
Peter: SciFi - 8 Television - 5
Joey: SciFi - 10 Television - 7

Walkabout: 35min 15sec
Peter: SciFi - 6 Television - 4
Joey: SciFi - 6 Television - 4

Grey 17 is Missing: 26min 38sec
Peter: SciFi - 4 Television - 3
Joey: SciFi - 5 Television - 5

And the Rock Cried out: No Hiding Place: 25min 32sec
Peter: SciFi - 7 Television - 7
Joey: SciFi - 8 Television - 7

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Podcast 112: Juvenile

2011-08-22T04:00:00.000-06:00

What I assume was meant to be a serious question from Listener Brainy Smurf about the nature of power among Godlike people (What would you do if you were Q?) got turned completely on its head by Joey, Aaron, and I. It caused us to go on a laughing jag that we just couldn't control in the slightest. The question was finally answered but not before we had our fun. Oh and I kill a spider. Good podcast! Great Babylon 5 scifi episodes. We cover episodes 13-16 of Babylon 5, Season 3.

Various topics discussed in this podcast include:
    A card from Beth to her daddy
    Joey's Culture Corner: Cryptonomicon by Neal Stephenson
    Facebook Find of the Week: Listener Brainy Smurf - Voltron Feature Film
    Approach with gun ports open is really stupid
    Which is better: the actual truth or the illusion you believe?
    Joey thinks extortion is ok
    Bester is still a bad guy
    Can you make diamonds out of blood?
    What would you do if you were Q?
    Can diamonds be worn down by water?
    Time travel STILL hurts Pete's brain
    Will Lucy and Ethel last in to the future?
    How do 2 competing gravity fields work?
    Music by Shayna Zaid

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A Late Delivery from Avalon: 48min 36sec
Peter: SciFi - 5 Television - 4
Joey: SciFi - 6 Television - 4
Aaron: SciFi - 5 Television - 9

Ship of Tears: 20min 21sec
Peter: SciFi - 8 Television - 6
Joey: SciFi - 9 Television - 6
Aaron: SciFi - 9 Television - 6

Interludes & Examinations: 37min 12sec
Peter: SciFi - 8 Television - 6
Joey: SciFi - 8 Television - 8
Aaron: SciFi - 7 Television - 7

War Without End Part 1: 44min 48sec
Peter: SciFi - 9 Television - 6
Joey: SciFi - 10 Television - 7
Aaron: SciFi - 10 Television - 8

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Podcast 111: A visit from the Ether Bunny

2011-08-15T04:00:00.000-06:00

Not even Jim can hate on this weeks episode: Severed Dreams. It was a great battle and we got to hear Delenn deliver one of the best lines of all time. I officially fear her. We cover episodes 9-12 of Babylon 5, Season 3.

Various topics discussed in this podcast include:
    Joey's Culture Corner: The Autonomy Novels by Jean-Michel Smith
    Facebook Find of the Week: Listener Fishhead - The Periodic Table of Storytelling
    Majel Roddenberry comes to B5
    Peter and Joey participate in a rebirth ceremony
    Are nude dreams normal?
    Josh Woodward's track Morning Blue

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Point of No Return: 46min 36sec
Peter: SciFi - 7 Television - 7
Joey: SciFi - 7 Television - 8

Severed Dreams: 30min 26sec
Peter: SciFi - 8 Television - 7
Joey: SciFi - 8 Television - 9

Ceremonies of Light and Dark: 32min 47sec
Peter: SciFi - 4 Television - 5
Joey: SciFi - 4 Television - 6

Sic Transit Vir: 21min 05sec
Peter: SciFi - 4 Television - 4
Joey: SciFi - 4 Television - 6

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Podcast 110: Introducing the Baccalaureate Bell

2011-08-08T04:00:00.000-06:00

It took a discussion of Babylon 5 for us to realize that a plot device the writers of The West Wing completely ignored: Telepathic Rape. What is that too good for you Sorkin? Also, we find another new use for the bell. For some reason the recording cut off right as Joey was going to give the P5 rating for Voices of Authority: 8.2. We cover episodes 5-8 of Babylon 5, Season 3.

Various topics discussed in this podcast include:
    Joey's Culture Corner: The Bedside Baccalaureate by David Rubel
    Facebook Find of the Week: Listener Brainy Smurf - George Lucas Strikes Back
    Joey gets really upset about my red chair
    Orrin Hatch is only interested in being elected
    Why not just kill Bester?
    JMS essay about Andreas Katsulas
    Why aren't there live chickens on B5?
    Eggs are pre-meat
    Don't let the world pass you by, become something greater
    New Media Pioneer: Joey Smith and Peter Nash of TrekWest5 Podcast
    Music Intro: I Fight Dragons

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Voices of Authority: 44min 38sec
Peter: SciFi - 5 Television - 5
Joey: SciFi - 7 Television - 7
Aaron: SciFi - 7 Television - 6

Dust to Dust: 25min 29sec
Peter: SciFi - 8 Television - 6
Joey: SciFi - 7 Television - 8
Aaron: SciFi - 7 Television - 9

Exogenesis: 9min 32sec
Peter: SciFi - 5 Television - 3
Joey: SciFi - 5 Television - 2
Aaron: SciFi - 5 Television - 2

Messages From Earth: 54min 38sec
Peter: SciFi - 7 Television - 6
Joey: SciFi - 7 Television - 6
Aaron: SciFi - 7 Television - 6

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Podcast 109: I hear you

2011-08-01T04:00:00.001-06:00

We had a reasonable start to season 3. JMS has bitten off a little more than he can chew by becoming the sole writer for this season. But I think it will pay off in the end as we won't have to suffer the DiTillio effect. Also Jurassic and Katsulas give fantastic performances. We cover episodes 1-4 of Babylon 5, Season 3.

Various topics discussed in this podcast include:
    small list of angels in various religions from Listener Brainy Smurf
    Joey's Culture Corner: Dies the Fire by S.M. Stirling
    Facebook Find of the Week: Listener Spongebob - The Devil Went Down to Georgia
    Unions
    The Whitestar looks like a plucked chicken
    What does it matter where the food comes from?
    Forgiveness is hard
    Music by Shayna Zaid

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Matters of Honor: 54min 57sec
Peter: SciFi - 9 Television - 6
Joey: SciFi - 8 Television - 6

Convictions: 27min 56sec
Peter: SciFi - 4 Television - 4
Joey: SciFi - 3 Television - 7

A Day in the Strife: 33min 31sec
Peter: SciFi - 5 Television - 4
Joey: SciFi - 7 Television - 6

Passing Through Gethsemane: 26min 50sec
Peter: SciFi - 7 Television - 6
Joey: SciFi - 7 Television - 6

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Podcast 108: B5 Season 2 wrap up

2011-07-25T04:00:00.000-06:00

Herein is recorded our discussion of Babylon 5 season 2 wrap up for our podcast: Trekwest5. Joey gushes about his favorite episode Comes the Inquisitor and everyone else talks about how much they don't like it. Oh well. We also cover episodes 21-22 of Babylon 5, Season 2.

Various topics discussed in this podcast include:
    Joey's Culture Corner: The Magicians by Lev Grossman
    Facebook Find of the Week: New Listener Carbonite Man- TRON How it should have ended rap
    Redshift
    right work for wrong reasons
    Nobody expects the Spanish Inquisition!
    Why Jack?
    Vorlons are angels
    Music Intro: Hear Me by Imagine Dragons

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: 1hr 10min 52sec
Peter: SciFi - 7 Television - 5
Joey: SciFi - 9 Television - 8

The Fall of Night: 35min 56sec
Peter: SciFi - 9 Television - 7
Joey: SciFi - 7 Television - 7

Season 2 wrap up: 31min 26sec

Season 2 recaps and lists
Favorite Extra/Bit Part
Peter: Dwight Shulz
Joey: Sebastian as played by Wayne Alexander

Most Hated Character
Peter: Urza
Joey: Markab Ambassador

Favorite Villain
Peter: Lord Refa
Joey: Londo Mullari

Hot Chick
Peter: Some red head woman with large breasts in Comes the Inquisitor
Joey: Delenn as played by Mira Furlan

Funniest Moment
Peter & Joey: Vir's wish

Top 5 Hated Episodes
Peter:

GROPOS
The Long Dark
Soul Mates
Knives
Geometry of Shadows

Joey:

GROPOS
A Spider in the Web
Hunter, Prey
Knives
Geometry of Shadows

Top 5 Favorite Episodes
Peter:

In the Shadow of Za'haDum
Fall of Night
The Coming of Shadows
The Long Twilight Struggle
Distant Stars

Joey:

Comes the Inquisitor
In the Shadow of Za'haDum
The Long Twilight Struggle
The Coming of Shadows
And Now for a Word

Favorite Overall Moment
Peter: Vir's Wish

Joey: Vir & G'Kar in the elevator

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Podcast 107: So long Markab, it seems we hardly knew ye

2011-07-18T04:00:00.000-06:00

As the Narn/Centauri war comes to a close and the Shadow War begins in earnest, let us bid a fond farewell to DiTillio and his horrid reign on Babylon 5. We shall never have to feast on his episodes again. We cover episodes 13-16 of Babylon 5, Season 2.

Various topics discussed in this podcast include:
    Joey's Culture Corner: City at the End of Time by Greg Bear
    Facebook Find of the Week: Listener Moneybags - The Real Ghostbusters
    Joey needed a nap
    Peter has a torn hamstring
    Joey and Peter hate baseball
    Isn't murder and killing the same thing when it happens in a duel?
    Everyone in the universe speaks English
    Music by Shayna Zaid

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Knives: 36min 54sec
Peter: SciFi - 5 Television - 4
Joey: SciFi - 6 Television - 3

Confessions and Lamentations: 15min 41sec
Peter: SciFi - 5 Television - 4
Joey: SciFi - 7 Television - 5

Divided Loyalties: 34min 30sec
Peter: SciFi - 7 Television - 4
Joey: SciFi - 7 Television - 6

The Long, Twilight Struggle: 36min 05sec
Peter: SciFi - 8 Television - 7
Joey: SciFi - 10 Television - 9

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Podcast 106: Joey Comes Unprepared

2011-07-11T04:00:00.002-06:00

Joey didn't bother to properly prepare for this podcast. So I had to carry everything for this podcast. As far as I can tell he must not really like these episodes. Or he was sick and too busy to take notes. You choose what you want to believe. We cover episodes 13-16 of Babylon 5, Season 2.

Various topics discussed in this podcast include:
    Joey's Culture Corner: Minecraft
    Facebook Find of the Week: Listener Bob - Babylon 5 action figures
    What the hell are methane bathrooms?
    When is it ok to lie?
    Does anything go in war?
    Lennir quote of the week: "I will retain honor by saving face for you."
    Subliminal messages just another form of foreshadowing - the Psi-Corp is your friend
    Music Intro: I Fight Dragons

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Hunter, Prey: 56min 32sec
Peter: SciFi - 6 Television - 4
Joey: SciFi - 6 Television - 3

There all the Honor Lies: 38min 45sec
Peter: SciFi - 7 Television - 5
Joey: SciFi - 7 Television - 5

And Now for a Word: 26min 42sec
Peter: SciFi - 5 Television - 7
Joey: SciFi - 6 Television - 8

In the Shadow of Za'ha'Dum: 36min 46sec
Peter: SciFi - 8 Television - 6
Joey: SciFi - 9 Television - 8

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Podcast 105: Ditillio Strikes Again

2011-07-04T22:21:00.001-06:00

Happy 4th of July! We took a big kick in the teeth this week from another Larry Ditillio episode: GROPOS. It was horrible. But TW5 is proud to present our newest listener nickname: Brainy Smurf. We cover episodes 9-12 of Babylon 5, Season 2.

Various topics discussed in this podcast include:
    We discuss The Book of Mormon musical as requested by Listener Brainy Smurf
    Bureau 13 vs Section 31 as presented by Listener Fishhead
    Joey's Culture Corner: Lord of the Rings Extended Edition
    Facebook Find of the Week: Listener Si - Scale of the Universe
    The better man is the one who apologizes first
    Should Witley Streiber be brought on TW5?
    Why are there no non-lethal law enforcement in 2259?
    Paul Williams on The Muppets Show
    Josh Woodward's track Morning Blue

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The Coming of Shadows: 1hr min sec
Peter: SciFi - 6 Television - 6
Joey: SciFi - 6 Television - 8

GROPOS: min sec
Peter: SciFi - 1 Television - 1
Joey: SciFi - 1 Television - 0

All Alone in the Night: min sec
Peter: SciFi - 7 Television - 6
Joey: SciFi - 6 Television - 6

Acts of Sacrifice: min sec
Peter: SciFi - 4 Television - 3
Joey: SciFi - 8 Television - 5

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Podcast 104: The Talia Winters Of Our Discontent

2011-06-13T04:00:00.000-06:00

That was a lot of Talia Winters to try and swallow in one week. Most of these were forgettable episodes. But it's always nice to see Lt. Broccoli. We cover episodes 5-8 of Babylon 5, Season 2.

Various topics discussed in this podcast include:
    Joey's Culture Corner: Les Misérables
    Facebook Find of the Week: Listener Si - Jeremy Kyle – Sexual Contact
    "Practicality is more important than principles if lives are to be saved" - True or False?
    DC Comics is restarting their entire line
    Polygamy is ok on Centari
    Josh Woodward's track Morning Blue

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The Long Dark: 1hr 2min 36sec
Peter: SciFi - 6 Television - 5
Joey: SciFi - 5 Television - 5

A Spider in the Web: 26min 55sec
Peter: SciFi - 4 Television - 4
Joey: SciFi - 4 Television - 7

Soul Mates: 24min 19sec
Peter: SciFi - 6 Television - 3
Joey: SciFi - 7 Television - 3

A Race Through Dark Places: 21min 58sec
Peter: SciFi - 6 Television - 3
Joey: SciFi - 6 Television - 3

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Podcast 103: "What the H--- was THAT?! We're under attack!"

2011-06-06T03:10:00.006-06:00

At one point during this podcast, while we were discussing energy weapons, Pete became so excited he began to shout and pound the table - it was so loud, the microphone literally could not handle the input at one point and it completely shut off. You'll know the moment when you hear it...it's really too bad, the conversation had me laughing so hard I thought I would pass out. You'll never know what you missed! Brought to you from the "TW5 Studio", we cover episodes 1-4 of Babylon 5, Season 2.

Various topics discussed in this podcast include:
    Listener Fishhead points out the surprising number of appearances of the number "5", and sneaks in a semi-Culture Corner (good for you, Fishhead!)
    Facebook Find of the Week: Listener Spongebob - Meet Me Half Way video
    Joey's Culture Corner: A Wrinkle in Time
    No more honking...introducing the "foreshadowing bell"
    Lincoln's Annual Message to Congress
    Next show candidate for Trek West 5: Little House on the Prairie
    See, it's not just me - Pete gets giddy, too!
    The Second Coming, by W. B. Yeats
    Familiarity breeds blindness in the face of the taboo
    Lots of fore-"Shadow"-ing
    Purple vs. Green or Technomages - no middle ground?
    Energy weapons in outer space
    Music by Shayna Zaid

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Points of Departure: 1h 3min 27sec
Peter: SciFi - 6 Television - 4
Joey: SciFi - 7 Television - 6

Revelations: 29min 37sec
Peter: SciFi - 6 Television - 3
Joey: SciFi - 7 Television - 5

The Geometry of Shadows: 24min 36sec
Peter: SciFi - 7 Television - 4
Joey: SciFi - 8 Television - 6

A Distant Star: 30min 25sec
Peter: SciFi - 8 Television - 4
Joey: SciFi - 8 Television - 7

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Podacst 102: B5 Season 1 wrap up

2011-05-30T04:00:00.000-06:00

And so it begins. Our first season of Babylon 5 is officially over and the real story can finally begin, now that we have been through all the crap stuff that a season one series brings. I think we did a good job to go over all the usual lists for our season wrap up with a couple new additions. We also cover episodes 21-22 of Babylon 5, Season 1.

Various topics discussed in this podcast include:
    Joey's Culture Corner: U2
    Facebook Find of the Week: Listener Fishhead - The Idea of Crime: An Appreciation of The Dark Knight
    New punishment ideas: Personality Death and Life Sucking
    Joey hates ducks
    Music Intro: Hear Me by Imagine Dragons

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The Quality of Mercy: 1hr 02min 07sec
Peter: SciFi - 5 Television - 3
Joey: SciFi - 7 Television - 5

Chrysalis: 46min 36sec
Peter: SciFi - 6 Television - 6
Joey: SciFi - 6 Television - 7

Season 1 wrap up: 41min 43sec

Season 1 recaps and lists
Favorite Extra/Bit Part
Peter: Harrimon Gray played by Jeffrey Combs
Joey: Aldus Gaich played by David Warner

Most Hated Character
Peter: Colonel Ari Ben Zayn
Joey: Lauren Takishima

Favorite Villain
Peter & Joey: Bester

Hot Chick
Peter: Nobody
Joey: Catherine Sakai as

Funniest Moment
Peter: "Mr. Garibaldi, I was just about to embark on the mysteries of the fuel injection system. Would you care to join me?"
Joey: The awkward conversation between Lando and G'Kar waiting for the elevator.

Top 5 Hated Episodes
Peter:

TKO
Infection
Born to the Purple
Parliament of Dreams
Survivors

Joey:

TKO
Survivors
The Gathering
Infection
By Any Means Necessary

Top 5 Favorite Episodes
Peter:

Signs & Portents
Babylon Squared
A Voice in the Wilderness
Deathwalker

Joey:

Signs & Portents
Babylon Squared
A Voice in the Wilderness pt2
A Voice in the Wilderness pt1
Grail

Worst Alien Costume
Peter & Joey: N'Grath

Favorite Overall Moment
Peter: Lennier meeting Delenn for the first time

Joey: Born to the Purple: Lando saying "My shoes are too tight"

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Podcast 101: Not the One

2011-05-23T04:00:00.001-06:00

The honking of the foreshadowing horn should be going off through the entire podcast so Joey and I decided to not use it. We had some surprises this week with a new listener and a sandwich in a can: Candwich. I know they sound weird but both were a pleasant surprise. We cover episodes 17-20 of Babylon 5, Season 1.

Various topics discussed in this podcast include:
    What the heck is lilac lemonade?
    New listener: Mother's Meatloaf
    We try a Candwich, and it's good! Buy some today.
    Joey's Culture Corner: The Initiate Brother by Sean Russell
    Facebook Find of the Week: Peter Nash - Hobbes & Bacon
    The Babylon 5 Mantra: Ivanava is always right
    The third principle of sentient life
    Fasten and then zip or zip and then fasten?
    Music Intro: I Fight Dragons

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Signs & Portents: 45min 24sec
Peter: SciFi - 6 Television - 4
Joey: SciFi - 7 Television - 6

A Voice in the Wilderness Part 1: 13min 21sec
Peter: SciFi - 6 Television - 3
Joey: SciFi - 7 Television - 5

A Voice in the Wilderness Part 2: 24min 21sec
Peter: SciFi - 7 Television - 4
Joey: SciFi - 8 Television - 6

Babylon Squared: 28min 42sec
Peter: SciFi - 8 Television - 4
Joey: SciFi - 8 Television - 7

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Podcast 100: You suck Larry DiTillio

2011-05-16T04:00:00.000-06:00

Hooray for us reaching podcast 100! It sucks that we had to spend the majority of it watching episodes written by Larry DiTillio. I can't believe that we talked about the episode TKO as much as we did. That is a horrible episode. Why JMS didn't fire Larry DiTillio after this episode, I'll never know. I hope you all were paying attention in the episode Signs & Portents because that is the most important episode this season. We cover episodes 13-16 of Babylon 5, Season 1.

Various topics discussed in this podcast include:
    Joey's Culture Corner: The Diamond Age by Neal Stephenson
    Facebook Find of the Week: Listener Fishhead - JMS SciFi contributions
    "What do you want?"
    The Door Close button in elevators does not do anything
    TKO is horrible
    It absolutely matters what you are seeking after
    Interstellar Pig
    Josh Woodward's track Morning Blue

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Here are the ratings that we gave for each show:
Signs & Portents: 57min 40sec
Peter: SciFi - 7 Television - 5
Joey: SciFi - 9 Television - 7
Aaron: SciFi - 8 Television - 6

TKO: 15min 08sec
Peter: SciFi - 2 Television - 1
Joey: SciFi - 1 Television - 0
Aaron: SciFi - 2 Television - 2

Grail: 21min 12sec
Peter: SciFi - 5 Television - 3
Joey: SciFi - 7 Television - 5
Aaron: SciFi - 7 Television - 5

Eyes: 24min 50sec
Peter: SciFi - 6 Television - 3
Joey: SciFi - 6 Television - 5
Aaron: SciFi - 6 Television - 4

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Podcast 99: Forgettable

2011-05-09T04:00:00.000-06:00

For the most part these are forgettable episodes. But thanks to some good listener emails we still managed to have some good discussion. We cover episodes 9-12 of Babylon 5, Season 1.

Various topics discussed in this podcast include:
    Joey's Culture Corner: Portal 2
    JMS and comics
    Are we going to fast?
    3 edged sword
    Who has the right over the child: parents or doctors?
    Respect of another's belief even if you think it is wrong
    Music by Shayna Zaid

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Deathwalker: 1hr 3min 33sec
Peter: SciFi - 6 Television - 5
Joey: SciFi - 7 Television - 4

Believers: 37min 23sec
Peter: SciFi - 4 Television - 4
Joey: SciFi - 6 Television - 4

Survivor: 14min 31sec
Peter: SciFi - 2 Television - 3
Joey: SciFi - 2 Television - 1

By Any Means Necessary: 21min 18sec
Peter: SciFi - 3 Television - 4
Joey: SciFi - 3 Television - 6

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Podcast 98: Understanding is not important, Only Obedience

2011-05-02T04:00:00.001-06:00

Where was JD this weekend?! Due to his lack of presence, Joey's political campaign failed - after getting 72 votes (8.28% of those voting). He placed 59th on a slate of 71 people. This weeks episodes were a bit of a mix for me though. Oh and if there are any Narn listening, this recording takes more than 2 "earth hours". We cover episodes 5-8 of Babylon 5, Season 1.

Various topics discussed in this podcast include:
    Joey's Culture Corner: For the Win by Cory Doctorow
    Faccebook Find of the Week: Peter for SciFi Hair and JMS tirade about Londo's hair
    New listeners: Money Bags and Fish Head
    Introduction of the new Apologist's Bell and the Foreshadowing Air Horn
    Joey wins the B5 book lottery: Babylon 5 Scripts of J. Michael Straczynski
    Psi-Cops can project their thoughts on others, oh and they are evil
    cameo appearance of Wesley Crusher's sweater
    black light camouflage
    What does love have to do with marriage?
    What is the relevance of tradition?
    Music Intro: Hear Me by Imagine Dragons

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Here are the ratings that we gave for each show:
The Parliament of Dreams: 1hr 12min 45sec
Peter: SciFi - 2 Television - 3
Joey: SciFi - 4 Television - 4

Mind War: 30min 46sec
Peter: SciFi - 7 Television - 4
Joey: SciFi - 8 Television - 6

War Prayer: 32min 38sec
Peter: SciFi - 4 Television - 3
Joey: SciFi - 4 Television - 6

The Sky Full of Stars: 13min 44sec
Peter: SciFi - 6 Television - 4
Joey: SciFi - 7 Television - 4

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Podcast 97: Ringing the Bell

2011-04-24T03:15:00.007-06:00

I don't know why all the audio glitches really started up again after I took over the podcast, but there was a bit of a hangup in this week's recording - hopefully, we caught them all in post-processing and this audio sounds pretty clean. We were all really excited to start Babylon 5 proper, although I did find a couple of instances where I had to "ring the bell", our signal to remind/reassure the listeners that "it does get better than this." Aaron, the TrekWest5 intern, brings his usual apathetic reticence to this week's podcast (sometimes, I wonder if it's even worth the gasoline of hauling him to the Podcast Bunker.) We cover episodes 1-4 of Babylon 5, Season 1.

Various topics discussed in this podcast include:
    Joey's continuing campaign for office inside the Utah Republican Party
    The TrekWest5 Culture Corner: Atlas Shrugged by Ayn Rand
    JMS answers the question What is/are spoo?
    Paul Dunbar's We Wear the Mask

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Here are the ratings that we gave for each show:
Midnight on the Firing Line: 1hr 1min 25sec
Peter: SciFi - 5 Television - 3
Joey: SciFi - 6 Television - 3
Aaron: SciFi - 6 Television - 4

Soul Hunter: 22min 18sec
Joey: SciFi - 7 Television - 3
Aaron: SciFi - 7 Television - 4
Peter: SciFi - 6 Television - 2

Born to the Purple: 24min 58sec
Aaron: SciFi - 7 Television - 5
Peter: SciFi - 3 Television - 3
Joey: SciFi - 2 Television - 6

Infection: 24min 59sec
Peter: SciFi - 5 Television - 2
Joey: SciFi - 5 Television - 3
Aaron: SciFi - 5 Television - 2

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Podcast 96: Joey's Podcast

2011-04-11T13:22:00.001-06:00

And thus we begin our foray in Babylon 5 with Joey firmly at the controls. Who would have seen his coup d'état coming? Certainly not me. But frankly who better to guide us through this strange and alien scifi world. I for one am excited to begin what should be a very good discussion of many moral dilemmas and a powerful story arc. Just look past the horrible graphics and the awkward acting that always comes with a new series. In this podcast we discuss the Babylon 5 pilot: The Gathering.

Various topics discussed in this podcast include:
    Joey's Culture Corner: Asked & Answered by J. Michael Straczynski
    B5 aliens and character introduction
    Medical Alchemy
    Wooden acting, bad graphics, but good story
    No music intro/outro this week

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Here are the ratings that we gave for each show:
The Gathering: 1hr 48min 45sec
Peter: Television - 2 SciFi - 4
Joey: Television - 3 SciFi - 8

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Podcast Movie Special: TRON

2011-04-04T04:00:00.000-06:00

Joey and I had the great opportunity this week to re-watch a Scifi classic: TRON. What a wonderful walk back down memory lane for the both of us, as this movie came out when we were kids. It has managed to stand the test of time because of good acting (David Warner, Bruce Boxleitner, Jeff Bridges) and a great story (Steven Lisberger). Sure the graphics leave a bit to be desired, but for the early 80's this was good stuff. While the inarticulate techno-babel still happened, most die hard programmers won't even notice since it wasn't used as a major plot piece. We both loved getting a chance to discuss the intricate relationship between technology and religion. This is a great movie that the entire family can enjoy together. END OF LINE.

Various topics discussed in this podcast include:
    Joey's Culture Corner: Split Infinity by Piers Anthony
    Going to arcades
    Farmville is brain filth
    Music Intro: I Fight Dragons

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Podcast 95: The West Wing Series Wrap Up

2011-03-28T04:00:00.000-06:00

Woot Woot! What a grand television series The West Wing turned out to be. I think despite the way things ended we will always look back at this series as one of the best on television. The length of this podcast shows how reluctant we were to see The West Wing discussions come to an end - or it might just have been the fault of our special guests! We were incredibly pleased to have Listener Jim and the father of our podcast, Pete's friend Jon Madsen, join us for the series wrap-up. This podcast covers our awards, lists, and final thoughts about The West Wing.

Various topics discussed in this podcast include:
    Joey's Culture Corner: The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time by Mark Haddon
    Video of autistic girl communicating
    Principles of an American Life: Social Security Act of 1935
    A spider crawls up Jon's beard
    listener comments from The Gink, Listner Bob, and JD.
    Music Intro: Hear Me by Imagine Dragons

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Here are the Series lists/recaps:
The West Wing Series wrap up: 3hr 05min 12sec

Series recaps and lists
Favorite Extra/Bit Part
Peter:

Joe Quincy
President Nimballa
Bernard Thatch

Joey:

Evelyn Baker Lang
Joe Quincy
Joe Willis

Most Hated Character
Peter:

Amy Gardner
Mandy
Will Bailey

Joey:

Mrs. Doctor Abbey Bartlett
Mandy
Will & Kate

Hot Chick
Peter:

Joey Lucas
Mrs Santos
Ainsley Hayes

Joey:

Helen Santos
Amy Gardner
Cathy

Favorite Villain
Peter:

The gunmen
Abdul Shareef
Mary Marsh

Joey:

Abdul Shareef
Speaker Haffley
Vice Pres John Hoynes

Favorite Overall Issue
Peter: A regular citizen can become president
Joey: We are really not so far apart as a nation. We all want what is best for America.

Most Ruined Character
Peter: Leo
Joey: Sam

Top 10 Hated Episodes
Peter

Ninety Miles Away
Crackpots & These Women
The Debate
Long Goodbye
Abu El Banat
365 Days
Undecideds
A Good Day
Drought Conditions
Eppur Si Muove

Joey

90 Miles Away
Stormy Present
A Change Is Gonna Come
Swiss Diplomacy
Lord John Marbury
Dead Irish Writers
NSF Thurmont
Duck and Cover
Internal Displacement
The Women of Qumar

Top 10 Favorite Episodes
Peter:

Noel
2 Cathedrals
18th & Potomac
Shadow of a Gunman pt 1 & 2
17 People
Posse Comitatus
We Killed Yamamoto
Bad Moon Rising
Shutdown
In This Whitehouse

Joey:

Noel
In The Shadow of 2 Gunmen
2 Cathedrals
Election Day, Part 2
Transition
18th & Potomac
Posse Comitatus
What Kind Of Day Has It Been
The US Poet Laureate
Let Bartlet be Bartlet

Best Alien Costume
Peter: Jhin Wei played by Henry O
Joey: Lord John Marbury

Best Season
Peter & Joey: Season 2

Best Intro episodes for the non WW watcher
Peter: Shibboleth
Joey: Pilot

Favorite Overall Character
Peter & Joey: Josh

Favorite Overall Moment
Peter: 2 Cathedrals: President Bartlet's rant against God

Joey: Noel: Leo to Josh “As long as I have a job, you have a job”

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Podcast 94: Season 7 wrap up

2011-03-21T04:00:00.000-06:00

Season 7 of the West Wing is finally in the history books for Joey and I. In this podcast we have our final season wrap up of the series. Thankfully it didn't continue the downward spiral that season 5 and 6 had. Still it wasn't our favorite. We cover episodes 21-22 of The West Wing, Season 7.

Various topics discussed in this podcast include:
    Listener Jim talks about the difference between unalienable and inalienable
    1828 dictionary entry for alienable
    Joey's Culture Corner: The Prince by Niccolò Machiavelli
    Principles of an American Life: Farm Credit Act of 1933
    Music Intro: I Fight Dragons

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Here are the ratings that we gave for each show as well as Season 7 lists/recaps:
Institutional Memory: 42min 10sec
Peter: Television - 6
Joey: Television - 6

Tomorrow: 18min 56sec
Peter: Television - 5
Joey: Television - 5

Season 7 wrap up: 34min 09sec

Season 7 recaps and lists
Favorite Extra/Bit Part
Peter: Foo Fighters
Joey: Ronna as played by Karis Campbell

Most Hated Character
Peter: Will Bailey and Kate Harper's relationship
Joey: Republican Vice Presidential nominee Ray Sullivan

Favorite Villain
Peter: Shaky camera work
Joey: Arnold Vinick

Hot Chick
Peter: Donna Moss as played by Janel Moloney
Joey: Helen Santos as played by Teri Polo

Favorite Issue
Peter: Politicians speaking honestly from the heart
Joey: We are really not so far apart as a nation. We all want what is best for America.

Top 5 Hated Episodes
Peter:

The Debate
Undecideds
The Wedding
The Mommy Problem
Tomorrow

Joey:

Duck & Cover
Undecideds
Internal Displacement
Here Today
The Wedding

Top 5 Favorite Episodes
Peter:

Duck & Cover
Two Weeks Out
Internal Displacement
Running Mates
Here Today

Joey:

Transition
Election Day pt2
Election Day pt1
The Last Hurrah
Institutional Memory

Favorite Overall Moment
Peter: Sam giving Josh a wake up call

Joey: Donna taking control of the relationship

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Podcast 93: Johnny, It Seems We Hardly Knew You

2011-03-14T04:00:00.000-06:00

Boy, this podcasting thing is tough. We really need to take a break. Just kidding. We are back from our unscheduled 2 week break. My voice has returned, and Joey is back from his family excursion. But being the podcast professionals that we are, we were able to get back in to the swing of things just in time to bid John Spencer farewell. This podcast covers episodes 17-20 of The West Wing, Season 7.

Various topics discussed in this podcast include:
    Listener Jim email about several items
    Joey's Culture Corner: The Once and Future King by TH White
    Principles of an American Life: The Patriot Act
    Awesome Facebook Find of the Week Award: Peter for Patrick Stewart on Sesame Street: Soliloquy On B
    Nancy McNally is back
    The return of Sam!
    Joey appoints his cabinet staff
    What is it like to move to a new place?
    Josh Woodward's track Morning Blue

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Election Day part 2: 1hr 04min 27sec
Peter: Television - 5
Joey: Television - 8

Requiem: 14min 05sec
Peter: Television - 6
Joey: Television - 6

Transition: 20min 28sec
Peter: Television - 6
Joey: Television - 8

The Last Hurrah: 29min 03sec
Peter: Television - 7
Joey: Television - 7

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Podcast 92: Josh kisses Donna!

2011-02-21T04:00:00.000-07:00

Finally Josh and Donna get together! I think everyone is happy about that. It only took 6 and a half seasons, but at least it is here. My friend Jon Madsen joins us for the beginning of the podcast to lend his thoughts on letters from Butch & Flamingo. This podcast covers episodes 13-16 of The West Wing, Season 7.

Various topics discussed in this podcast include:
    Butch AKA Jeremiah Johnson talks about Homeschooling
    Flamingo's argument about rights and leaning on technology
    Joey's Culture Corner: The Secret Garden [Original Broadway Cast]
    Principles of an American Life: Digital Millennium Copyright Act
    Awesome Facebook Find of the Week Award: Joey for Duck & Cover
    Josh and Donna get together
    Should felons get to vote?
    Sex among co-workers
    Music by Shayna Zaid

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Here are the ratings that we gave for each show:
The Cold: 1hr 23min 11sec
Peter: Television - 6
Joey: Television - 6

Two Weeks Out: 21min 20sec
Peter: Television - 6
Joey: Television - 5

Welcome to Wherever You Are: 26min 48sec
Peter: Television - 6
Joey: Television - 6

Election Day part 1: 20min 00sec
Peter: Television - 6
Joey: Television - 8

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Podcast 91: Happy Valentines Day!

2011-02-14T04:00:00.001-07:00

This podcast has nothing to do with Valentines Day. Joey and I had no idea it was upon us until we realized that this would be released on Feb 14th. So from Trek West 5 to all our listeners: Happy Valentines Day! Apologies to everyone for my impersonation of Joey. This podcast covers episodes 9-12 of The West Wing, Season 7.

Various topics discussed in this podcast include:
    Listener Jim's argument about rights
    Joey's Culture Corner: Midnight Nation by J. Michael Straczynski
    Principles of an American Life: War Powers Resolution (1973)
    Awesome Find of the Week Award: Peter for Patrick Stewart helps The Count
    Would you rather referee between waring countries or participate in a wedding rehearsal?
    What is the American dream?
    Music Intro: Hear Me by Imagine Dragons

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Here are the ratings that we gave for each show:
The Wedding: 58min 23sec
Peter: Television - 5
Joey: Television - 3

Running Mates: 19min 55sec
Peter: Television - 6
Joey: Television - 7

Internal Displacement: 20min 38sec
Peter: Television - 7
Joey: Television - 4

Duck & Cover: 27min 37sec
Peter: Television - 8
Joey: Television - ?????

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Podcast 90: Who Exactly Was Aaron Waving At?

2011-02-07T04:00:00.001-07:00

Some of you were clamoring for a longer podcast and so we have accommodated you this week. It is also possible we offended a few people this week (again), but if you are still listening we need your help. The GINK really probably needs a new nickname, so we are opening it up to a podcast listener contest. Good discussion of some issues also happened due to the episode The Debate. This podcast covers episodes 5-8 of The West Wing, Season 7.

Various topics discussed in this podcast include:
    Joey's Culture Corner: Person. a Painting and a Play.
    Principles of an American Life: Communications Decency Act (1996)
    Awesome Find of the Week Award: Listener Si for Steam Punk Palin
    Listener Contest: find a new nickname for The GINK
    Abortion
    Mexico border issues
    How should we be taxed?
    Education
    Healthcare
    The invisible hand touches Peter
    Should we institute a Foreign Exchange Citizen system?
    Would you visit someone who was guilty of a crime?
    Music by Shayna Zaid

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Here are the ratings that we gave for each show:
Here Today: 1hr 00min 57sec
Peter: Television - 7
Joey: Television - 4
Aaron: Television - 7

The Al Smith Dinner: 21min 51sec
Peter: Television - 6
Joey: Television - 6
Aaron: Television - 2

The Debate: 49min 17sec
Peter: Television - 3
Joey: Television - 6
Aaron: Television - 7

Undecideds: 16min 01sec
Peter: Television - 4
Joey: Television - 5
Aaron: Television - 3

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Podcast 89: Peter Impersonates Flamingo

2011-01-24T04:00:00.000-07:00

There is a good chance that we horribly offended a few of our listeners this week. And for that we apologize. The intern was able to join us this week despite not having watched the episodes, so it was probably his fault. This podcast covers episodes 1-4 of The West Wing, Season 7.

Various topics discussed in this podcast include:
    Listener Si is descended from traitors
    Joey's Culture Corner: The Time Traveler's Wife, Replay, and The Man Who Folded Himself
    Principles of an American Life: Organized Crime Control Act of 1970
    Do you like Janeane Garofalo?
    Should we add a funniest moment to our season wrap up?
    Senators don't become president
    Should we teach Intelligent Design in schools?
    Music by Shayna Zaid

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Here are the ratings that we gave for each show:
The Ticket: 55min 02sec
Peter: Television - 6
Joey: Television - 8

The Mommy Problem: 24min 18sec
Peter: Television - 5
Joey: Television - 6

Message of the Week: 16min 28sec
Peter: Television - 6
Joey: Television - 5

Mr Frost: 22min 44sec
Peter: Television - 6
Joey: Television - 3

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Podcast 88: Season 6 wrap up

2011-01-17T04:00:00.000-07:00

Just so we are clear, Joey and I kept at least 3 feet on the floor during the entire podcast. We finally made it through season 6. I think we should get a prize. Oh well, we had some fun talking about it anyway. Thanks to everyone who sent in comments. We cover episodes 21-22 of The West Wing, Season 6.

Various topics discussed in this podcast include:
    Trek West 5 Facebook Group
    Peter's Culture Corner: Enter the Dragon
    Principles of an American Life: Espionage Act of 1917
    Josh Woodward's track Morning Blue

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Here are the ratings that we gave for each show as well as Season 6 lists/recaps:
Things Fall Down: 43min 50sec
Peter: Television - 6
Joey: Television - 6

2162 Votes: 35min 26sec
Peter: Television - 6
Joey: Television - 7

Season 6 wrap up: 35min 23sec

Season 6 recaps and lists
Favorite Extra/Bit Part
Peter: Josh's temp secretary
Joey: Cliff Calley

Most Hated Character
Peter & Joey: Kate Harper

Favorite Villain
Peter: Doug Weston
Joey: Speaker of the House Hafley

Hot Chick
Peter & Joey: Helen Santos as played by Teri Polo

Favorite Issue
Peter: The open honesty of politicians
Joey: Education Reform

Top 5 Hated Episodes
Peter:

Ninety Miles Away
A Good Day
Drought Conditions
365 Days
Hubbert Peak

Joey:

Ninety Miles Away
NSF Thurmont
Drought Conditions
3rd Day Story
Dover Test

Top 5 Favorite Episodes
Peter:

Liftoff
3rd Day Story
Freedonia
Wake Up Call

Joey:

Liftoff
Freedonia
Wake Up Call
Impact Winter
In the Room

Favorite Overall Moment
Peter: President Bartlett completely loosing control of his body

Joey: Arnie Vinick speech at the Republican National Convention

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Podcast 87: You suck John Sacret Young

2011-01-10T04:00:00.000-07:00

We had to suffer through the worst episode of the series this week and it is all John Sacret Young's fault. He was the writer of the episode Ninety Miles Away. Turns out he has written some other really bad stuff that we didn't like either. He had no business writing anything for this series because it is clear that he does not understand who these characters were. This podcast covers episodes 17-20 of The West Wing, Season 6.

Various topics discussed in this podcast include:
    MFJM joins us for a little
    Join the TW5 Facebook group
    Joey's Culture Corner: Justice with Michael Sandel
    My Friend Jon Madsen's Culture Corner: The Neverending Story by Michael Ende
    Principles of an American Life: The Alien & Sedition Acts of 1798
    Should we reduce the age of voting?
    What should we do about Stem Cells?
    Drivers License for illegal immigrants
    Ninety Miles Away is a horrible episode
    "Separation of church and state" still not from the Constitution
    Music Intro: Hear Me by Imagine Dragons

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Here are the ratings that we gave for each show:
A Good Day: 59min 58sec
Peter: Television - 3
Joey: Television - 6

La Palabra: 23min 09sec
Peter: Television - 4
Joey: Television - 6

Ninety Miles Away: 12min 21sec
Peter: Television - 2
Joey: Television - ????

In God We Trust: 15min 03sec
Peter: Television - 5
Joey: Television - 6

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Podcast 86: From the Sick Bed

2011-01-03T04:00:00.000-07:00

As phoenix rises from the ashes, we have risen from my sick bed to bring you the first podcast of the year. Yeah it probably could have been better, but come on, I was sick. Also, for the rare listener who actually pays attention to our intros, you'll notice we have a new track this week: "Welcome to the Breakdown", the title track from I Fight Dragons' new album. This podcast covers episodes 13-16 of The West Wing, Season 6.

Various topics discussed in this podcast include:
    TrekWest5 has an ipad
    Send in your thoughts of the movie Tron
    Joey's Culture Corner: The Thirteen American Arguments: Enduring Debates That Define and Inspire Our Country
    Ethanol isn't that great
    Lawrence Lessig is smart
    Quality of Life vs. Longevity
    negative attack ads
    Peter thinks Jon Huntsman is great
    Music Intro: I Fight Dragons

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Here are the ratings that we gave for each show:
King Corn: 34min 42sec
Peter: Television - 5
Joey: Television - 6

The Wakeup Call: 15min 55sec
Peter: Television - 7
Joey: Television - 5

Freedonia: 20min 38sec
Peter: Television - 7
Joey: Television - 6

Drought Conditions: 19min 46sec
Peter: Television - 4
Joey: Television - 5

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Podcast Movie Special: Star Trek Nemesis

2010-12-20T04:00:00.001-07:00

Our final Star Trek TNG movie podcast. I can't tell if it brings a tear to my eye because it is the last, or possibly the worst. I shouldn't be too tough on them, but they did a bunch of weird things in this movie that didn't really make sense. If you are going to steal from one of the classic Star Trek scripts/plots then do it properly.

Various topics discussed in this podcast include:
What is Will Weaton doing in this movie as a Starfleet officer?
Music Intro: Hear Me by Imagine Dragons

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Podcast 85: Shalom old friend

2010-12-13T04:00:00.000-07:00

Because the West Wing is sucking so much, Listener Jim has decided to focus on his family and schooling. Joey and I would like to personally thank Listener Jim for all of his emails week in and week out for the last year and a half. Thank you good friend, and Shalom. This podcast covers episodes 9-12 of The West Wing, Season 6.

Various topics discussed in this podcast include:
    Peter Nash Day is NOT a real thing
    10 Days in a Madhouse by Nellie Bly
    Welcome new listener Kris
    Movie podcast announcement: TRON
    Should TW5 get a Facebook page?
    Joey's Culture Corner: Stories Behind the Best-Loved Songs of Christmas
    Farewell Listener Jim
    Is the F-word appropriate office language?
    Music Intro: I Fight Dragons

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Here are the ratings that we gave for each show:
Impact Winter: 1hr 04min 44sec
Peter: Television - 6
Joey: Television - 7

Faith Based Initiative: 20min 50sec
Peter: Television - 6
Joey: Television - 5

Opposition Research: 24min 44sec
Peter: Television - 5
Joey: Television - 5

365 Days: 24min 38sec
Peter: Television - 4
Joey: Television - 7

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Apologies

2010-12-06T10:55:00.001-07:00

Dear Listeners:
As some of you may know, I (Joey) have been suffering from some health issues this past year. Unfortunately, my physical body is trying (yet again) to re-assert its dominance in my life - this put me in the situation this weekend where I spent several days paralyzed with pain and was not even able to get to a phone to let Pete know there would be no podcast delivered for editing this week.

As circumstances provide, we will get our review of the last of the "Star Trek" films published, as well as return to our regularly scheduled programming with "The West Wing". On behalf of both Peter and myself, I apologize for the gap in the schedule.

Midweek Mini-Podcast: We need movie ideas

2010-11-26T12:28:00.000-07:00

Joey and I have run out of Star Trek movies, that we plan on podcasting about. We have a few ideas, but frankly we want to know what you, our loyal listeners, want to hear us discuss. So Joey threw together this little mini-podcast before he left on vacation. Please send us in your ideas by blog comments, email, or google voice. No idea is too stupid*. Thanks for listening.

*We reserve the right to mock you if we think your idea is too stupid.

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Podcast Movie Special: Star Trek Insurrection

2010-11-22T04:00:00.000-07:00

Much like our verbose online discussion of Watchmen, Joey and I split on our enjoyment of this movie. He loved it and I thought it was only ok. Hopefully, our listeners won't be split on their enjoyment of our review of the second-to-last TNG film.

Various topics discussed in this podcast include:
    Joey's Culture Corner: Mordant's Need by Stephen R. Donaldson
    Blog posts about Watchmen: Peter and Joey
    Gilbert & Sullivan do not belong in Star Trek
    Would you rather be a Borg or a Sona?
    Would zippers still be used in the future?
    Music by Shayna Zaid

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Podcast 84: Alan Alda Lovefest

2010-11-16T11:53:00.002-07:00

What a great night of podcasting we had! One of our new listeners JD sent us in a great picture of him wearing a piece of TrekWest 5 Paraphernalia (see image below). And of course we were introduced to one of the few season 6 bright spots, the great Alan Alda. It's clear what his acting experience lends to sub-standard writing. It almost becomes passable. One last thing is that JD actually called in on our Google Voice and left a message. Joey didn't notice it until after the recording was over, so we'll have to respond to it next podcast. Sorry about that JD. This podcast covers episodes 5-8 of The West Wing, Season 6.

For our iTunes subscribers: it appears that blogspot may have been going through a temporary outage when our FeedBurner feed (on which the iTunes listing is predicated) was updating this week. This may have caused your iTunes to not see the latest entry. We have tried to force a refresh through the FeedBurner service, this should force iTunes to see the post...whenever Apple decides to check again. Sorry for any trouble.

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Various topics discussed in this podcast include:
    Joey's Culture Corner: Grace is Gone
    Principles of an American Life: Article 7 of the Constitution
    The Sword of Damocles
    Jellyman Kelly by James Taylor
    Burning the American flag
    Alan Alda impersonation
    Josh Woodward's track Morning Blue

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Here are the ratings that we gave for each show:
The Hubbert Peak: 37min 11sec
Peter: Television - 5
Joey: Television - 6

Dover Test: 19min 18sec
Peter: Television - 5
Joey: Television - 5

A Change is Gonna Come: 19min 56sec
Peter: Television - 6
Joey: Television - 7

In the Room: 25min 22sec
Peter: Television - 6
Joey: Television - 7

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Podcast Movie Special: Star Trek First Contact

2010-11-08T04:00:00.001-07:00

Our long standing TW5 intern Aaron joins us this week to talk about the 2nd TNG movie: Star Trek First Contact. Ostensibly this is an action movie set in a sci-fi world that made Joey and I split in our enjoyment of it. Regardless of that we both loved the performance by Alfre Woodard as she clearly stole the show. See this movie at least for what she offered as an actress. Plus, androids and cyborgs kissing! What could be more sexually charged?

Various topics discussed in this podcast include:
    Joey's Culture Corner: Heart & Souls
    Joey gets sentimental/emotional about the Enterprise
    Joey gets signals from outer space
    Pete gets turned on by the Borg Queen
    Alfre Woodard gives the best performance in this movie
    What's more sci-fi than cyborgs and androids kissing?
    Music Intro: Hear Me by Imagine Dragons

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Podcast 83: Now with Merchandise

2010-11-01T04:00:00.000-06:00

What an incredibly busy week and podcast. We at TW5 are proud to announce that we now have TW5 merchandise! Check out our store link at Cafe Press. Listener Jim institutes a new rating system due to his extreme hatred of what is going on in the episodes. Check it out, you will laugh your head off. We discussed episodes 1-4 of The West Wing, Season 6.

Various topics discussed in this podcast include:
    Announcing TrekWest5 merchandise from Cafe Press
    Joey's Culture Corner: Alice I Have Been by Melanie Benjamin
    Principles of an American Life: Article 6 of the Constitution
    The WW writers really screw up the character of Leo
    Don't go skeet shooting with Aaron
    Joey should watch the movie Dirty Dancing
    Music Intro: I Fight Dragons

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Here are the ratings that we gave for each show:
NSF Thurmont: 49min 31sec
Peter: Television - 7
Joey: Television - 5

The Birnam Wood: 20min 53sec
Peter: Television - 7
Joey: Television - 7

Third Day Story: 17min 14sec
Peter: Television - 8
Joey: Television - 5

Liftoff: 23min 32sec
Peter: Television - 9
Joey: Television - 7

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Podcast 82: West Wing Season 5 wrap up

2010-10-25T04:00:00.002-06:00

As we have mentioned time and again this is truly the beginning of the decline of the West Wing. We had a great time rehashing the bright spots and abusing the mistakes in our season 5 wrap up. Thanks again to our loyal listeners for their thoughts (Jim, JD, and Mohammad). We also cover episodes 21-22 of The West Wing, Season 5.

Various topics discussed in this podcast include:
    Should we get TW5 merchandise?
    Joey's Culture Corner: Article 5 of the Constitution
    Principles of an American Life: Little Brother by Cory Doctorow
    It's not the situation that made you act in a certain way
    The writers are wrong to be fiddling around with long standing characters
    Music by Shayna Zaid

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Here are the ratings that we gave for each show as well as Season 5 lists/recaps:
Gaza: 41min 48sec
Peter: Television - 8
Joey: Television - 5

Memorial Day: 16min 58sec
Peter: Television - 7
Joey: Television - 6

Season 5 wrap up: 31min 15sec

Season 5 recaps and lists
Favorite Extra/Bit Part
Peter: John Goodman as President Walkin
Joey: Glenn Close as Evelyn Baker Lang

Most Hated Character
Peter: Will Bailey
Joey: Ryan Pierce

Favorite Villain
Peter: Speaker of the House Hafley
Joey: Will Bailey

Hot Chick
Peter: Zoey Bartlett as played by Elisabeth Moss
Joey: Young CJ Cregg as played by Alison Janney

Favorite Issue
Peter: Economics is a complex subject
Joey: Don't make promises you can't keep

Top 5 Hated Episodes
Peter:

Abut El Banat
Eppur Si Muove
Stormy Present
Slow News Day
Constituency of One

Joey:

Stormy Present
Eppur Si Muove
An Khe
Warfare of Ghengis Kahn
Full Disclosure

Top 5 Favorite Episodes
Peter:

Shutdown
Separation of Powers
7AWF
Dogs of War
Memorial Day

Joey:

The Supremes
Shutdown
Dogs of War
Talking Points
7AWF

Favorite Overall Moment
Peter: Shutting down the Federal government in Separation of Powers

Joey: President Bartlett talking to Josh in Talking Points

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Podcast 81: The Invisible Hand

2010-10-18T04:00:00.001-06:00

Guided by the invisible hand of podcasting Joey and I take a meandering course through this weeks West Wing episodes. A special surprise awaited us as we received some great listener emails from new listeners JD and Mohammad, as well as podcast regulars Flamingo and Listener Jim. Thanks a bunch for all your interest and opinions. We discussed episodes 17-20 of The West Wing, Season 5.

Various topics discussed in this podcast include:
    West Wing Episode Guide
    New listeners JD and Mohammad
    Joey's Culture Corner: Plato's The Republic
    Kind words from Flamingo
    Principles of an American Life: Article 4 of the Constitution
    Big named actors doesn't always make good production
    Is the 24 hour news cycle good for society?
    Economics is a complex subject
    Globalization is not bad
    Josh Woodward's track Morning Blue

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Here are the ratings that we gave for each show:
The Supremes: 1hr 7min 10sec
Peter: Television - 6
Joey: Television - 9

Access: 20min 20sec
Peter: Television - 8
Joey: Television - 6

Talking Points: 32min 34sec
Peter: Television - 6
Joey: Television - 8

No Exit: 15min 24sec
Peter: Television - 7
Joey: Television - 7

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Podcast Movie Special: Star Trek Generations

2010-10-11T04:00:00.001-06:00

We begin the TNG movie series with Star Trek Generations. Joey and I split our enjoyment of this movie. Frankly he was just pissed they blew up the Enterprise. At any rate we had a good time talking about it.

Various topics discussed in this podcast include:
    Joey's Culture Corner: Avatar: The Last Airbender
    Don't talk to people during a movie (especially Peter)
    Joey has an obsession with popcorn Jelly Belly's
    Joey loves watching crap blow up
    Fear can be a successful motivator
    Book recommendation: Drive
    Music Intro: Hear Me by Imagine Dragons

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Podcast 80: From Sesame Street to Sodomy Laws

2010-10-04T00:02:00.006-06:00

What the heck were the writers thinking with this stupid Ben/CJ storyline? What a complete waste of our time. Although I suppose it does help to give us the best comment from this podcast: CJ Craig is not the Geordi La Forge of The West Wing. Special thanks to the TW5 intern, Aaron, and Jim for his comments. We discussed episodes 13-16 of The West Wing, Season 5.

Various topics discussed in this podcast include:
    Parliamentary Procedure is just a programming language for talking to people
    Joey's Culture Corner: The Harry Potter series by JK Rowling
    Principles of an American Life: Article 3 of the Constitution
    The Franking Privilege
    Joey thinks male CEO's are attractive
    Mutually Assured Destruction: Societal Safety Net or Fallacy?
    There is no purpose in sensationalism
    everyone should be expected to be honest
    Where should NIH money go?
    Music Intro: I Fight Dragons

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Here are the ratings that we gave for each show:
The Warfare of Genghis Khan: 58min 33sec
Peter: Television - 7
Joey: Television - 6
Aaron: Television - 6

An Khe: 27min 21sec
Peter: Television - 7
Joey: Television - 5
Aaron: Television - 5

Full Disclosure: 16min 10sec
Peter: Television - 6
Joey: Television - 6
Aaron: Television - 4

Epur Si Muove: 19min 35sec
Peter: Television - 5
Joey: Television - 5
Aaron: Television - 5

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Podcast 79: Where's my social safety net?

2010-09-27T04:00:00.000-06:00

Joey and I had a pretty good discussion this week on the political third rail of Social Security. While it is no surprise we (and everyone else in the world) think it is broken, we came to no great solution. Privitization was discussed to some detail. We would love to get some listener feedback on some of their ideas for how to fix this failing system, before Joey and I end up needing it. Please hurry. In this podcast we discuss episodes 9-12 of The West Wing, Season 5.

Various topics discussed in this podcast include:
    Joey's Culture Corner: Randy Pausch Last Lecture
    Principles of an American Life: Article 2 of the Constitution
    Lessons in Parliamentary Procedure
    Dysfunctional Family Dinners
    Assisted suicide revisited
    Mandatory Minimums revisited
    Social Security
    Music by Shayna Zaid

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Here are the ratings that we gave for each show:
Abu el Banat: 48min 07sec
Peter: Television - 5
Joey: Television - 6

Stormy Present: 25min 11sec
Peter: Television - 6
Joey: Television - 4

Benign Prerogative: 20min 16sec
Peter: Television - 7
Joey: Television - 7

Slow News Day: 26min 38sec
Peter: Television - 6
Joey: Television - 7

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Podcast 78: Nobody puts Josh in a corner

2010-09-20T04:00:00.000-06:00

Back at last to our blessed West Wing television series this week. We were graced by the return of listeners Jim and Mandi who were kind enough to send in comments. I went off on a long rant about the responsibilities of being fiscally responsible with our governmental budgets and Joey actually had a good idea! In this podcast we discuss episodes 5-8 of The West Wing, Season 5.

Various topics discussed in this podcast include:
    Joey's Culture Corner: 97th Step by Steve Perry
    Principles of an American Life: Article 1 of the Constitution
    Career advancement is not being a traitor
    Can a Supreme Court Justice be removed?
    The problem with Budget Deficits
    New tax idea: apportion a percent to programs you want funded
    New board game: Budgetary Chicken
    Josh Woodward's track Morning Blue

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Here are the ratings that we gave for each show:
Constituency of One: 41min 37sec
Peter: Television - 6
Joey: Television - 6

Disaster Relief: 17min 43sec
Peter: Television - 6
Joey: Television - 5

Separation of Powers: 31min 25sec
Peter: Television - 7
Joey: Television - 7

Shutdown: 17min 21sec
Peter: Television - 8
Joey: Television - 9

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Poetry Podcast Special 2

2010-09-13T04:00:00.000-06:00

After a very long tease (approx 5 months), it is finally here: Poetry Podcast Special 2. We were joined by Brandon, Jared, and Anne. They shared some great poems that some of us have never heard of and some we have. Join us for a pleasant evening of poetry.

Music Intro: Here Me by Imagine Dragons

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Podcast Movie Special: Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country

2010-09-06T04:00:00.002-06:00

Since Joey went out of town for a long vacation, he took some time off this week and prepared our podcast for Trek West 5 Movie Special - Star Trek 6. "Once again I find myself surprised at how divisive the Trek movies can be - Pete and I always seem to find plenty to argue about when we do these Movie Specials. We hope you enjoy the insights we discovered in the course of watching this final movie of the "Original Crew" (not counting Capt. Pike's crew, of course), and we will return to our regularly scheduled programming in the coming weeks." - Joey Smith

Music Intro: I Fight Dragons

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Podcast 77: What's so great about Truman?

2010-08-30T04:00:00.000-06:00

Either the episodes are becoming less interesting or we have run out of things to say, because this weeks podcast is under 1.5 hours! I think I'll put my money on West Wing getting less interesting. Oh well, still had a good time, and Listener Si graced us with another email. In this podcast we discuss episodes 1-4 of The West Wing, Season 5.

Various topics discussed in this podcast include:
    Joey's Culture Corner: Assassin's Apprentice by Robin Hobb
    Principles of an American Life: The 27th Amendment
    Listener Si PHD
    Joey finally admits to being a sociopath
    Peter wants a war dog
    TW5 needs an omelet bar
    Joey hates fireworks
    Joey knows the price of milk
    Music by Shayna Zaid

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Here are the ratings that we gave for each show:
7A WF 83429: 31min 44sec
Peter: Television - 9
Joey: Television - 8

Dogs of War: 22min 16sec
Peter: Television - 8
Joey: Television - 9

Jefferson Lives: 16min 20sec
Peter: Television - 7
Joey: Television - 7

Han: 15min 44sec
Peter: Television - 6
Joey: Television - 7

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Podcast 76: West Wing Season 4 wrap up

2010-08-23T04:00:00.001-06:00

Live* from the secret bunker, alternate recording location in Utah, TrekWest 5 brings you the West Wing season 4 wrap up special. We also cover episodes 21-23 of The West Wing, Season 4.

*recorded from a previously live event

Various topics discussed in this podcast include:
    Joey's Culture Corner: The movie: TiMER
    Principles of an American Life: The 26th Amendment
    Appropriate graduation gifts
    Peter is not in love with John Goodman
    Joey's daughter is embarrassed by him
    Listener Si email
    Josh Woodward's track Morning Blue

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Here are the ratings that we gave for each show as well as Season 4 lists/recaps:
Life on Mars: 42min 46sec
Peter: Television - 8
Joey: Television - 8

Commencement: 21min 25sec
Peter: Television - 9
Joey: Television - 9

Twenty Five: 18min 00sec
Peter: Television - 9
Joey: Television - 8

Season 4 wrap up: 36min 39sec

Season 4 recaps and lists
Favorite Extra/Bit Part
Peter & Joey: Joe Qunicy as played by Matthew Perry

Most Hated Character
Peter: Will Bailey
Joey: Jean Paul

Favorite Villain
Peter: Jean Paul
Joey: President Walkin

Hot Chick
Peter: Carol Fitzpatrick played by Melissa Fitzgerald
Joey: Cathy played by Amy Adams
Honorable Mention: Marion Cotesworth-Haye played by Helen Slayton-Hughes

Favorite Issue
Peter: Hard work gets you the story in the end
Joey: Long term side effect of killing Abdul Shareef

Top 5 Hated Episodes
Peter:

The Long Goodbye
Angel Maintenance
Evidence of Things Not Seen
Process Stories
Swiss Diplomacy

Joey:

The Long Goodbye
Swiss Diplomacy
Red Haven's on Fire
Angel Maintenance
Process Stories

Top 5 Favorite Episodes
Peter:

Twenty Five
Commencement
20 Hours in America pt 2
Game On
Holy Night

Joey:

Commencement
Twenty Five
20 Hours in America
Game On
Holy Night

Favorite Overall Moment
Peter: Guns Not Butter: You want to be the guy who gets things done for the guy.

Joey: Twenty Five: Leo was right!

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Podcast Movie Special: Star Trek V: The Final Frontier, The One Where we Possibly Violate Copyright

2010-08-16T04:00:00.000-06:00

Ugh, I can't believe we actually did this, but we finally covered Star Trek V, The Final Frontier. And what makes it worse is that we did this as a movie commentary, which meant we had to watch it twice. I hate this movie so much. I will admit that we did have a good time recording this commentary though. My Friend Jon Madsen and the Trekwest 5 intern, Aaron, joined us. Without them this would have been way worse. We have 2 options for you to listen to this commentary: us and the movie playing in the background, or just us (meaning you will need to use your own copy of the movie while you listen to it). Anyway, enjoy us making fun of this horrible atrocity to Trek. If you like this then you should totally check out My Friend Jon Madsen's Star Trek V podcast.

Music Intro: Here Me by Imagine Dragons

us and sound track
just us

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Podcast 75: Eggs and Equinox

2010-08-09T04:00:00.001-06:00

And I thought 75 was the diamond anniversary. My Friend Jon Madsen stops in to join us as another guest host as we help to dispel the myth of balancing an egg on the equinox. Oh yeah and we still hate Will. But Jon comes through with a very plausible reason why people could like Will. In this podcast we discuss episodes 17-20 of The West Wing, Season 4.

Various topics discussed in this podcast include:
    Rob Lowe West Wing issues clarified
    Joey's Culture Corner: Ender's Game by Orson Scott Card
    Orson Scott Card's review of toilet paper
    Principles of an American Life: The 25th Amendment
    Jon likes the character of Will Bailey
    Jon still has weird ratings
    Matthew Perry is on the West Wing!
    The Monty Hall Problem
    I Fight Dragons

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Here are the ratings that we gave for each show:
Red Haven's on Fire: 55min 58sec
Peter: Television - 7
Joey: Television - 6
Jon: Television - 7.5

Privateers: 26min 25sec
Peter: Television - 7
Joey: Television - 7
Jon: Television - 7.5

Angel Maintenance: 13min 34sec
Peter: Television - 5
Joey: Television - 6
Jon: Television - 7.5

Evidence of Things Not Seen: 19min 53sec
Peter: Television - 6
Joey: Television - 7
Jon: Television - 7.5

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Podcast 74: We are so sick of Will Bailey

2010-08-02T04:00:00.000-06:00

Jim has a little bit of fun with Joey and I but that does not deter us in our hatred of the character Will Bailey. This podcast begins a very long rant of hatred against that character. We aren't sure yet if we hate him more than Mandy but we'll probably discuss that at some point. Listener Question: do you want to hear a blooper reel of Joey and I screwing up? In this podcast we discuss episodes 13-16 of The West Wing, Season 4.

Various topics discussed in this podcast include:
    JR watches Star Trek for the first time TNG finale coming soon
    Joey's Culture Corner: The Dark is Rising by Susan Cooper
    Principles of an American Life: The 24th Amendment
    We don't care for high school reunions
    What should we have the President swear in on?
    Should we protect freedom for everyone throughout the world?
    What is the difference between genocide and civil war?
    Consumption based tax
    It's not private when you are an elected official
    Music by Shayna Zaid

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Here are the ratings that we gave for each show:
The Long Goodbye: 33min 34sec
Peter: Television - 4
Joey: Television - 4

Inauguration: Part 1: 33min 35sec
Peter: Television - 8
Joey: Television - 6

Inauguration: Over There: 21min 16sec
Peter: Television - 7
Joey: Television - 7

California 47th: 26min 22sec
Peter: Television - 8
Joey: Television - 6

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Podcast 73: Jared's bug bear*

2010-07-26T04:00:00.001-06:00

We suckered another person to listen to us! Welcome in to the podcast Listener Jaybird (or whatever name you decide you want). Thanks to he and Listener Jim for some great insight on racial profiling. We also discussed episodes 9-12 of The West Wing, Season 4.

*"Often, especially when learning some large new system, programmers get stuck on something that looks like a bug and ask someone for help. Halfway through explaining their problem they realize where they had gone wrong. Never mind, never mind, it's not a bug, I'm an idiot. At a company I used to work for we had a stuffed bear called the bugbear. Before you could bug anyone else about your bug, you had explain it to the bugbear. Just thinking to yourself doesn't always work; there is something about vocalizing your mini-mental crisis to another being that engages the brain." -- http://carlos.bueno.org/

Various topics discussed in this podcast include:
    Weird Fortune Cookie fortune: Ambition is a poor excuse for not having enough sense to be lazy
    New listener Jay and his Podcast: Geek Squared Podcast
    More discussion on Racial Profiling
    Online Book Website: Daily Lit
    Joey's Culture Corner: Flatland by Edwin Abbott
    Principles of an American Life: The 23rd Amendment
    Peter is Jared's bug bear
    Joey and Peter do not have a Star Trek fetish
    Music and Memory
    Josh Woodward's track Morning Blue

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Here are the ratings that we gave for each show:
Swiss Diplomacy: 48min 52sec
Peter: Television - 6
Joey: Television - 6

Arctic Radar: 31min 01sec
Peter: Television - 6
Joey: Television - 8

Holy Night: 31min 46sec
Peter: Television - 8
Joey: Television - 8

Guns Not Butter: 20min 24sec
Peter: Television - 7
Joey: Television - 7

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Podcast 72: We're calling you out Orrin Hatch

2010-07-19T10:00:00.000-06:00

We hereby lay down an open invitation/challenge to Senator Orrin Hatch to come on this podcast. If he is a real man then he'll show up. My Friend Jon Madsen dropped by long enough to call him a tyrant. Bold words. But we are very glad that Jon could stop by. We also discussed episodes 5-8 of The West Wing, Season 4.

Various topics discussed in this podcast include:
    My Friend Jon Madsen comes by to chat
    Joey's Culture Corner: Conspiracy of Fools by Kurt Eichenwald
    Principles of an American Life: The 22nd Amendment
    Podcast series test: The Simpson's
    Joey is too good to move his own stuff
    Is racial profiling ok to use?
    Shaky cameras are dumb
    How do you make big decisions?
    Electronic voting machines can be hacked!
    Music by Shayna Zaid

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Here are the ratings that we gave for each show:
Debate Camp: 1hr 04min 36sec
Peter: Television - 7
Joey: Television - 6

Game On: 36min 32sec
Peter: Television - 7
Joey: Television - 8

Election Night: 19min 53sec
Peter: Television - 7
Joey: Television - 7

Process Stories: 12min 32sec
Peter: Television - 6
Joey: Television - 7

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Podcast 71: Subsidized by the Government

2010-07-12T04:00:00.001-06:00

Welcome back from our Independence Day holiday! It turns out that we can get government funding for this little podcast of ours. So many thanks to all of you tax payers out there subsidizing our work. Well... actually there is no funding for us, but it's nice to dream once and a while. We did however discuss episodes 1-4 of The West Wing, Season 4.

Various topics discussed in this podcast include:
    Joey's Culture Corner: The Stars Like Dust by Issac Asimov
    Jules Verne gives birth to Science Fiction
    Principles of an American Life: The 21st Amendment
    Are farm subsidies good?
    Being the smartest kid in the class
    Justice served in secret
    Needle Exchange
    3rd Party Candidates
    I Fight Dragons

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Here are the ratings that we gave for each show:
20 Hours in America: 1hr 03min 06sec
Peter: Television - 7
Joey: Television - 8

College Kids: 32min 45sec
Peter: Television - 6
Joey: Television - 7

Red Mass: 27min 53sec
Peter: Television - 6
Joey: Television - 6

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Podcast 70: West Wing Season 3 wrap up

2010-06-28T04:00:00.001-06:00

The ending of season 3 has brought another grouping of great television, as well as the introduction of a new music intro from the group Imagine Dragons. This podcast covers episodes 21-22 of The West Wing, Season 3.

Various topics discussed in this podcast include:
    Joey's Culture Corner: Six Bad Things by Charlie Huston
    Principles of an American Life: The 20th Amendment
    Assassinations
    Are there moral absolutes?
    Could you shake the hand of the man you were about to kill?
    Joey pretends to be Batman
    Here Me by Imagine Dragons

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Here are the ratings that we gave for each show as well as Season 3 lists/recaps:
We Killed Yamamoto: 57min 33sec
Peter: Television - 10
Joey: Television - 8

Posse Comitatus: 41min 48sec
Peter: Television - 10
Joey: Television - 10

Season 3 wrap up: 25min 07sec

Season 2 recaps and lists
Favorite Extra/Bit Part
Peter: Cliff Caley
Joey: Deborah Fitterer

Most Hated Character
Peter: Amy Gardner
Joey: Bruno Gianelli

Favorite Villain
Peter & Joey: Omar Shareef

Hot Chick
Peter: Ainsley Hayes played by Emily Procter
Joey: Amy Gardner as played by Mary Louise Parker

Favorite Issue
Peter: Stand up for your mistakes
Joey: The way people pull together in crisis situations

Top 5 Hated Episodes
Peter

100,000 Airplanes
Dead Irish Writers
2 Bartlets
Stirred
The Indians in the Lobby

Joey

The Women of Qumar
Dead Irish Writers
Manchester part 1
War Crimes
The Indians in the Lobby

Top 5 Favorite Episodes
Peter:

Posse Comitatus
Manchester part 2
Bartlet for America
We Killed Yamamoto
The Black Vera Wang

Joey:

Posse Comitatus
The US Poet Laureate
Night 5
Bartlet for America
Manchester part 2

Favorite Overall Moment
Peter: Manchester part 2: Don't you dare lecture me Mr President!

Joey: Manchester part 2: President Bartlet apologizing to his staff

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Podcast 69: No Sex Jokes Please

2010-06-21T04:00:00.000-06:00

Woot, under 2 hours! We are really getting good at this podcast thing (assuming the object is to keep it under 2 hours). Lots of fun this week discussing the latest installment of WW. Special thanks to DeDe for loaning Joey to me on their 11th wedding anniversary. Well done on a fine accomplishment. Here's hoping the next eleven we be less eventful. We discuss episodes 17-20 of The West Wing, Season 3.

Various topics discussed in this podcast include:
    Happy Anniversary Joey and DeDe!
    Joey's Culture Corner: The Gods Themselves by Issac Asimov
    Principles of an American Life: The 19th Amendment
    New poetry podcast coming soon
    Are college transcripts an indicator of ones ability?
    message boards and forums; good blog post here
    Stupid ideas to do with nuclear waste
    How do you get out of going to a meeting?
    NCIS rocks and CSI sucks
    Josh Woodward's track Morning Blue

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Here are the ratings that we gave for each show:
The U.S. Poet Laureate: 40min 41sec
Peter: Television - 7
Joey: Television - 9

Stirred: 12min 25sec
Peter: Television - 6
Joey: Television - 7

Enemies Foreign & Domestic: 17min 31sec
Peter: Television - 7
Joey: Television - 8

The Black Vera Wang: 14min 10sec
Peter: Television - 8
Joey: Television - 8

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Podcast 68: Tee-Totaled, sort of - itunes link fixed again

2010-06-16T08:24:00.000-06:00

Well, who knew that two Mormon guys would be against prohibition? This ended up being a rushed podcast (due to a Saturday recording and my soccer game) that worked out really well because this weeks episodes really didn't have that much conversational meat in them. We also got a special visit from the TW5 intern. We discuss episodes 9-12 of The West Wing, Season 3.

Various topics discussed in this podcast include:
    Helen Thomas is an idiot
    Joey's Culture Corner: The Traveler by John Twelve Hawks
    Principles of an American Life: The 18th Amendment
    Affirmative Action revisited
    Should the President be required to see a therapist?
    Sexual Harassment
    Don't mess with other people's stuff
    Chess is a tough game
    I Fight Dragons

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Here are the ratings that we gave for each show:
The Two Bartlet's: 39min 44sec
Peter: Television - 5
Joey: Television - 8
Aaron: Television - 4

Night Five: 23min 11sec
Peter: Television - 6
Joey: Television - 8
Aaron: Television - 6

Hartsfield's Landing: 16min 36sec
Peter: Television - 8
Joey: Television - 8
Aaron: Television - 8

Dead Irish Writers: 16min 32sec
Peter: Television - 5
Joey: Television - 4
Aaron: Television - 5

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Podcast 67: Tang: The only thing we got from NASA

2010-06-07T04:00:00.002-06:00

You don't want to miss this week as Joey declares Tang to be one of the best things that came from NASA. One of the really big discussions we had is about prostitution and pornography. I would love to get some female feedback on the subject. We discuss episodes 9-12 of The West Wing, Season 3.

Various topics discussed in this podcast include:
    Joey's Culture Corner: The Drunkard's Walk: How Randomness Rules Our Lives by Leonard Mlodinow
    Principles of an American Life: The 17th Amendment
    Mad Cow Disease
    Legalize Prostitution? Why not? Pornography is legal.
    Alcoholism/Addiction: Isn't it just a willpower issue?
    Tell all books are stupid
    Music by Shayna Zaid

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Here are the ratings that we gave for each show:
The Women of Qumar: 1hr 1min 38sec
Peter: Television - 6
Joey: Television - 4

Bartlet For America: 22min 19sec
Peter: Television - 8
Joey: Television - 8

H Conn 172: 19min 13sec
Peter: Television - 7
Joey: Television - 8

100,000 Airplanes: 13min 36sec
Peter: Television - 5
Joey: Television - 7

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Podcast Movie Special: Star Trek IV The One About the Whales

2010-06-01T21:17:00.000-06:00

Whether it is The Journey Home or The Voyage Home, I think we can all agree that The One About the Whales is an enjoyable movie all around. Come on, who wouldn't love listening to Chekov saying Nuclear Wessiles, or Klingon Birds of Prey landing in Golden Gate Park unnoticed, or Spock awkwardly swearing in an attempt to blend in to 80's culture because he did a little "too much LDS" in the 60's. This is a great movie. Fun for the entire family.

Various topics discussed in this podcast include:
    Profanity
    We were mean to whales
    My Friend Jon Madsen's Star Trek IV podcast
    I Fight Dragons

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Podcast 66: "Guest Host" Indeed!

2010-05-24T05:41:00.002-06:00

In spite of being labelled the "guest host" by Peter and listeners alike (yes, Jim, I'm looking at YOU), it turns out that I am the only one who remembers our motto: The Podcast, First and Always. Peter got distracted by hosting a Lost TV party for a few members of The Homestarmy, and never got me the last edit for this week's podcast - so, here I am, doing the edit and writing the paragraph. If this doesn't get me "Co-Host" status, this podcast is OVER! On the other hand, I'm obviously solely responsible for any errors this week as we discuss episodes 5-8 of The West Wing, Season 3.

Various topics discussed in this podcast include:
    TrekWest5 Culture Corner: Daniel Suarez's Daemon and Freedom ™
    Laser Induced Plasma Channel - and a video of it in action
    Flamingo explains why she's a liberal - great, thought provoking stuff!
    Principles of an American Life: The 16th Amendment
    "Taxes are the price we pay for a civilized society."
    What constitutes "News"?
    "Hard" & "Soft" Money
    At what age do you become responsible for your own actions?
    I Fight Dragons

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Here are the ratings that we gave for each show:

On the Day Before: 1hr 14min 50sec
Peter: Television - 7
Joey: Television - 8

War Crimes: 31min 59sec
Peter: Television - 8
Joey: Television - 6

Gone Quiet: 23min 20sec
Peter: Television - 6
Joey: Television - 5

The Indians in the Lobby: 16min 51sec
Peter: Television - 7
Joey: Television - 6

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Podcast 65: Don't you dare lecture me

2010-05-17T03:18:00.002-06:00

Back at the alternate secret location (AKA - my house) for this weeks recording. West Wing season 3 comes out strong with some very well written episodes, though some of our listeners didn't care for the 9/11 episode Isaac & Ishmael. Either way, Joey and I had a good conversation about a lot of interesting topics. We discuss episodes 1-4 of The West Wing, Season 3.

Various topics discussed in this podcast include:
    Getascent.com Scentsy product review
    Joey's Culture Corner: Lamentation, by Ken Scholes, plus the short story "prequel" A Weeping Czar Beholds the Fallen Moon
    Principles of an American Life: The 15th Amendment
    Civil Liberties vs. Security
    Don't applaud/cheer for Peter & Joey
    A woman's right to choose
    Mom Jeans SNL commercial
    Estate Tax
    Amnesty for illegal immigrants
    Music by Shayna Zaid

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Here are the ratings that we gave for each show:

Isaac & Ishmael: 58min 48sec
Peter: Television - 7
Joey: Television - 7

Manchester Part 1: 34min 04sec
Peter: Television - 8
Joey: Television - 6

Manchester Part 2: 25min 31sec
Peter: Television - 9
Joey: Television - 7

Ways & Means: 35min 11sec
Peter: Television - 8
Joey: Television - 8

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Podcast 64: West Wing Season 2 wrap-up

2010-05-10T04:00:00.000-06:00

With the completion of what may arguably be one of the best seasons of television, Joey and I discuss our "favorites" list. Also new to our podcast is Joey's Culture Corner, where he showcases a new book each week for your potential enjoyment. Thanks to all who sent in comments. This podcast covers episodes 21-22 of The West Wing, Season 2.

Various topics discussed in this podcast include:
    Joey's Culture Corner: Kiln People by David Brin
    Free Scentsy samples provided by GetaScent.com.
    Principles of an American Life: The 14th Amendment
    Do you choose the good of the party or go with your own wishes?
    Don't medically treat your own family members
    Why wear hats to a funeral?
    You should question your religious beliefs
    Josh Woodward's track Morning Blue

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Here are the ratings that we gave for each show as well as Season 2 lists/recaps:
18th & Potomac: 50min 18sec
Peter: Television - 9
Joey: Television - 9

2 Cathedrals: 31min 32sec
Peter: Television - 10
Joey: Television - 9

Season 2 wrap up: 18min 37sec

Season 2 recaps and lists
Favorite Extra/Bit Part
Peter: Bernard Thatch
Joey: Senator Stackhouse

Most Hated Character
Peter& Joey: Dr. Bartlet

Favorite Villain
Peter: The 2 Gunmen who shot Josh
Joey: Anne Stark

Hot Chick
Peter: Joey Lucas as played by Marlee Matlin
Joey: Ellie Bartlet as played by Nina Siemaszko

Favorite Issue
Peter: Puerto Rico to possibly become a state
Joey: Presidential Pardoning

Top 5 Hated Episodes
Peter

Ellie
The Drop In
Lame Duck Congress

Joey

Lame Duck Congress
And It's Surely To Their Credit
Portland Trip
The War at Home
In this Whitehouse

Top 5 Favorite Episodes
Peter:

Noel
2 Cathedrals
In the Shadow of 2 Gunmen
17 People
18th & Potomac

Joey:

Noel
2 Cathedrals
17 People
18th & Potomac
In The Shadow of 2 Gunmen

Favorite Overall Moment
Peter & Joey: 2 Cathedrals: President Bartlet's rant against God

Honorable Mention: Shibboleth: President Bartlet pardoning a second turkey

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Podcast 63: Almost like a Filibuster

2010-05-03T04:00:00.002-06:00

We had a lot of stuff to talk about this week that wasn't even related to the West Wing episodes. Many thanks to Listener Si for sending in some great stuff about British Politics. As an example, take a look at some of the great photos of the current Mayor of London, Boris Johnson, below. The TW5 intern also joined us for the second week in a row. We need a new guest so he will stop coming on (only kidding Aaron). We discuss episodes 17-20 of The West Wing, Season 2.

I can't tell if he is hitting on me or just pleased with what I am doing.

Extreme patriotism: saluting the flag on the bike you are riding.

Bored? No, I thought I was taking a bite of a sandwich

Various topics discussed in this podcast include:
    Listener Si with more of a British perspective on healthcare and the political system
    Jon Stewart on British scandals
    Puerto Rico to vote on self determination
    National healthcare is a possible 10th Amendment violation
    Ronnie Lee Gardner to use death by firing squad
    Principles of an American Life: The 13th Amendment
    Filibustering - would you pee your pants to maintain the filibuster control?
    Autism
    The first 2000 Prime Numbers
    I Fight Dragons

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Here are the ratings that we gave for each show:
Stackhouse Filibuster: 1hr 26min 17sec
Peter: Television - 8
Joey: Television - 8
Aaron: Television - 9

17 People: 26min 58sec
Peter: Television - 9
Joey: Television - 7
Aaron: Television - 8

Bad Moon Rising: 19min 22sec
Peter: Television - 9
Joey: Television - 8
Aaron: Television - 7

The Fall's Gonna Kill You: 20min 05sec
Peter: Television - 7
Joey: Television - 7
Aaron: Television - 5

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Podcast 62: Surgeon General's Warning: Too Much TrekWest5 May Be Bad For Your Health

2010-04-26T04:00:00.003-06:00

We had a lot of fun this week as we were joined by the TrekWest5 Intern to discuss a wide range of topics - from the "War on Drugs" and the legalization of marijuana, to marital arguments and Presidential Pardons. Joey runs counter to form and argues that we should just pardon everyone to make people "feel better" - perhaps he had been doing too much research on the legalization of marijuana before the podcast? We discuss episodes 13-16 of The West Wing, Season 2.

Various topics discussed in this podcast include:
    Listener Si explanation of The British House of Commons & House of Lords
    Flamingo's explanation of Global Warming
    Principles of an American Life: The 12th Amendment
    School Uniforms
    Why aren't we talking more about Social Security?
    How do you diffuse a spousal argument?
    Should we decriminalize Marijuana?
    Joey hates time zones
    Liberal Joey invades the podcast and wants to pardon guilty people, like the pinko bleeding heart that he is.
    Music by Shayna Zaid

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Here are the ratings that we gave for each show:
Bartlet's 3rd State of the Union: 1hr 26min 16sec
Peter: Television - 7
Joey: Television - 7
Aaron: Television - 6.5

The War at Home: 31min 27sec
Peter: Television - 7
Joey: Television - 6
Aaron: Television - 5.5

Ellie: 26min 53sec
Peter: Television - 7
Joey: Television - 7
Aaron: Television - 6

Somebody's Going to Emergency, Somebody's Going to Jail: 29min 22sec
Peter: Television - 8
Joey: Television - 7
Aaron: Television - 7.5

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Podcast 61: Yo Yo Ma Rules!

2010-04-19T04:00:00.000-06:00

While we cut the part where Joey gets all girly emotional during our discussion of Noel, it still should be said that it is an incredibly moving piece of television; few parts of television or movie can move someone like that. Few parts of television and movie can move someone like that. Even though I give Joey a hard time for crying, you have to be a robot not to feel the pain that Josh does. Bravo Mr Sorkin. Bravo Mr Whitford. Incidentally Bradly Whitford's newest venture is sure to bring us just as great moving scenes. We discuss episodes 9-12 of The West Wing, Season 2.

Various topics discussed in this podcast include:
    Why Peter is the face of TW5
    New nickname for Christa: Flamingo
    Principles of an American Life: The 11th Amendment
    Nobody likes a know-it-all
    Why not make Puerto Rico a state?
    Noel is a phenomenal episode of television
    Should we tap in to the Strategic Petroleum Reserves?
    Toby is an idiot
    Minimum Wage
    Missile Defense Shield is a dumb idea
    Peter thinks that Peanuts is a dumb comic
    Official TW5 Position: Jury is still out on Global Warming

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Here are the ratings that we gave for each show:
Galileo: 30min 22sec
Peter: Television - 8
Joey: Television - 7

Noel: 43min 39sec
Peter: Television - 10
Joey: Television - 10

:The Leadership Breakfast 35min 53sec
Peter: Television - 7
Joey: Television - 7

:The Drop In 26min 11sec
Peter: Television - 6
Joey: Television - 6

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Podcast 60: Soft on Turkeys

2010-04-12T04:00:00.000-06:00

It seems like every President is soft on turkeys. They all seem to pardon one every year. What I want to know is what crimes are these turkeys committing that they are even getting in to our penal system in the first place. Alas it will go on and on. I wonder if any criminals have accidentally been pardoned by dressing up as turkeys? Emboldened by our 2 newest listeners we discuss episodes 5-8 of The West Wing, Season 2.

Various topics discussed in this podcast include:
    Our Diamond Anniversary!
    Calendar of scheduled podcast
    Joey was WRONG about the census
    2 new listeners: The Professor & Christa (nickname to be determined later)
    Principles of an American Life: The 10th Amendment
    Does the President have a health care plan?
    Is it ok for a Lame Duck Congressman to vote?
    Would you participate in a strike?
    Technical writing is tough work
    How a bill becomes a law
    Would a "GI Bill" for educators work to get more teachers?
    Can you tell if someone has faith or is a true believer?
    School Prayer
    Josh Woodward's track Morning Blue

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Here are the ratings that we gave for each show:
And it's surely to their credit: 57min 14sec
Peter: Television - 7
Joey: Television - 6

Lame Duck Congress: 21min 27sec
Peter: Television - 6
Joey: Television - 4

The Portland Trip: 32min 22sec
Peter: Television - 7
Joey: Television - 5

Shibboleth: 29min 20sec
Peter: Television - 9
Joey: Television - 8

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Podcast Movie Special: Star Trek III The Search for Spock

2010-04-05T04:00:00.001-06:00

For a movie that is supposed to be all about Spock, there is shockingly very little of him in it. While I suppose one could argue that the title, The Search for Spock, itself indicates that he is going to be involved in some interstellar game of hide and seek, I still wanted to see more of Spock/Nimoy. The good news is that our lack of Spock is made up for with a phenomenal performance of a Klingon Captain by none other than Doc Brown himself: Christopher Lloyd. Man that guy is versatile. While no one would ever mistake Star Trek 3 as a cinematic giant, it is, for all Trek fans, a great continuation of a wonderful story/dynasty. We really enjoyed it and if you are a true geek/Trek-fan then you will too.

Various topics discussed in this podcast include:
    Doc brown is a Klingon
    Leonard Nimoy can't get away from Spock
    Dumbest security personnel costumes ever
    Vulcan mysticism/religion
    Why have a Self-Destruct system on a starship?
    My Friend Jon Madsen's Star Trek III podcast
    I Fight Dragons

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Podcast 59: White republican girls named Ainsley rock!

2010-03-29T04:00:00.000-06:00

She's finally here! The political girl of my dreams: Ainsley Hayes. And what a triumphal entrance she makes, by wiping the floor with Sam and then being offered a job in the Bartlett White House. Anybody who doesn't love Ainsley Hayes is a communist and a coward. In an effort to get us back on track we only covered episodes 3-4 of The West Wing, Season 2. That means that our string of short podcasts will be ending very soon. On behalf of Trek West 5, we wish all Jews, as well as certain Noahides named Jim, a happy Passover.

Various topics discussed in this podcast include:
    Principles of an American Life: The 9th Amendment
    Should society throw out the people/groups we don't like (ie: KKK)?
    Double comments from MFJM
    Ainsley Hayes is awesome!
    Joey is a jerk to his friends
    Would you work for the opposition party?
    What will it take to cure AIDS in Africa?
    Music by Shayna Zaid

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Here are the ratings that we gave for each show:
The Midterms: 58min 10sec
Peter: Television - 7
Joey: Television - 7

In this White House: 47min 47sec
Peter: Television - 8
Joey: Television - 5

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Podcast 58: In the Shadow of New York Maria - fixed

2010-03-22T09:24:00.000-06:00

We were so excited to have New York Maria join us for the discussion of the first episode of season 2 that, when we realized she had slipped out the back door between recording sessions, we just didn't have the heart to go on. As a result, this podcast only covers episodes 1-2 of The West Wing, Season 2.

Various topics discussed in this podcast include:
    Principles of an American Life: The 8th Amendment
    NY Maria joins the podcast
    We call out DeDe to join the podcast
    More discussion on the perfect job
    Who's in charge?
    Liability Shields
    Josh Woodward's track Morning Blue

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Here are the ratings that we gave for each show:
In the Shadow of 2 Gunmen Part 1: 58min 19sec
Peter: Television - 10
Joey: Television - 10
Maria: Television - 8

In the Shadow of 2 Gunmen Part 2: 20min 23sec
Peter: Television - 9
Joey: Television - 8

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Podcast 58: In the Shadow of New York Maria

2010-03-22T04:00:00.000-06:00

Podcast 57: Politically Ambidextrous

2010-03-15T04:00:00.000-06:00

What an ending to what may arguably be the best season 1 of any television show. We had a great time discussing the finality of West Wing season 1 in our wrap up. Let's hope our fans in Riyadh and Kuala Lumpur love it as much as we did. Plus an extra bonus: we are under 2 hours!!! This podcast covers the episodes 21-22 of The West Wing, Season 1.

Various topics discussed in this podcast include:
    Principles of an American Life: The 7th Amendment
    Polling
    Town Hall meeting prep
    I Fight Dragons

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Here are the ratings that we gave for each show as well as Season 1 lists/recaps:
Lies, Damn Lies, & Statistics: 37min 34sec
Peter: Television - 8
Joey: Television - 7

What Kind Of Day Has It Been: 30min 43sec
Peter: Television - 10
Joey: Television - 10

Season 1 wrap up: 29min 52sec

Season 1 recaps and lists
Favorite Extra/Bit Part
Peter: Lord John Marbury
Joey: Joe Willis

Most Hated Character
Peter& Joey: Mandy

Favorite Villain
Peter: Mary Marsh
Joey: VP John Hoynes

Hot Chick
Peter: Joey Lucas as played by Marlee Matlin
Joey: Zoey Bartlett as played by Elisabeth Moss

Favorite Issue
Peter: School Vouchers
Joey: Give back the tax surplus or pay down the debt?

Top 5 Hated Episodes
Peter

20 Hours in LA
Crackpots & These Women
Take this Sabbath Day
The State Dinner

Joey

Lord John Marbury
Enemies
20 Hours in LA
Celestial Navigation
The White House Pro-Am

Top 5 Favorite Episodes
Peter:

What kind of day has it been?
Let Bartlett Be Bartlett
Lies, Damn Lies, & Statistics
Take Out the Trash Day
He Shall From Time to Time

Joey:

He Shall, From Time to Time
What kind of day has it been?
Let Bartlet be Bartlet
Mr. Willis of Ohio
Crackpots and these Women

Favorite Overall Moment
Peter: White House Pro Am: Sam telling Mrs. Bartlett that she needs to get in line

Joey: Let Bartlett Be Bartlett: "I serve at the pleasure of the President"

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Podcast 56: Audio Issues

2010-03-08T08:30:00.000-07:00

Alright, someone has been fiddling with our hardware because this weeks audio is really choppy. Sorry for all of you hardcore TW5 listeners out there who will have to endure this. The good news is that we did have some fun talking about some rather weighty issues. And we had My Friend Jon Madsen join us. So I don't even know why I bothered to mention this because you are all going to be so excited to hear MFJM and us goof around that you won't even notice the annoying clicks. Either way we aren't re-recording. This podcast covers the episodes 19-20 of The West Wing, Season 1.

Various topics discussed in this podcast include:
    Principles of an American Life: The 6th Amendment
    Jon calls Joey and Peter sophisticated - What the heck was he smoking?
    Campaign finance reform
    Gays in the military
    Drugs: punishment vs prevention
    Planning out your clothing for each day of the week is weird
    Music by Shayna Zaid

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Here are the ratings that we gave for each show:
Let Bartlet Be Bartlet: 1hr 34min 20sec
Peter: Television - 9
Joey: Television - 8
Jon: Television - 6.7

Mandatory Minimums: 37min
Peter: Television - 7
Joey: Television - 7
Jon: Television - 5.7

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Podcast 55: We have the right to remain silent

2010-03-01T04:00:00.002-07:00

But come on, have we ever remained silent? There was way too much for us to be able to talk about this week and still cover a full 4 episodes. This podcast covers the episodes 17-18 of The West Wing, Season 1. It is chock full of good conversation from listener emails, and wonderful political ideas. We would really like to know what you guys have to say about some of the issues discussed.

Various topics discussed in this podcast include:
    Music by Shayna Zaid
    Joey book recommendation: The 28th Amendment
    Differences between The Senate & The House of Representatives
    Porn vs Art listener email
    Principles of an American Life: The 5th Amendment
    "The Jackal" is stupid
    What do you think about reparations?
    Are School Vouchers a good idea?

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Here are the ratings that we gave for each show:
The White House Pro-Am: 1hr 12min 56sec
Peter: Television - 7
Joey: Television - 5

6 Meetings Before Lunch: 37min
Peter: Television - 7
Joey: Television - 7

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Podcast 54: Let's talk about Sex

2010-02-22T04:00:00.003-07:00

With the help of Listener Jim, Joey and I stumbled through this weeks podcast. And since I have to be up at 5am Monday morning (an hour after our podcast gets published), this is all the intro I am going to write. This podcast covers the episodes 13-16 of The West Wing, Season 1.

Various topics discussed in this podcast include:
    Principles of an American Life: The 4th Amendment
    PBS is great - Ethics in America
    Sex Education issues
    Hate Crimes
    Death Penalty
    Marlee Matlin is totally hot!
    Should the President of the US seek advice from religious leaders?
    Breathalyzer tests
    Joey retracts some of his erroneous comments
    Flag Burning
    I Fight Dragons

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Here are the ratings that we gave for each show:
Take out the Trash day: 1hr 17min 24sec
Peter: Television - 7
Joey: Television - 7
Jim: Television - 7

Take this Sabbath Day: 58min 2sec
Peter: Television - 7
Joey: Television - 9
Jim: Television - 8

Celestial Navigation: 24min 37sec
Peter: Television - 8
Joey: Television - 5
Jim: Television - 6

20 Hours in LA: 18min 53sec
Peter: Television - 5
Joey: Television - 4
Jim: Television - 6

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Podcast 53: Sick Conversation

2010-02-15T04:00:00.001-07:00

It was a bit of a miracle that we even had a podcast this week because Joey was sick. But we pumped him full of medication and just plowed right through everything. He sounded much worse than he actually was. The discussions this week were fairly tame since not a ton of controversial political topics came up in this weeks episodes. Many thanks to all the people who sent in comments. This podcast covers the episodes 10-12 of The West Wing, Season 1.

Various topics discussed in this podcast include:
    Principles of an American Life: The 3rd Amendment
    "Your supposed to be the good guys."
    Joey continues to defend ambassadors
    Can you work for competing companies?
    Hiding a disease or addiction from your employer
    Get to the point
    Brief discussions about the NEA
    I Fight Dragons

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In Excelsius Deo: 47min 59sec
Peter: Television - 6
Joey: Television - 6

Lord John Marbury: 37min 19sec
Peter: Television - 6
Joey: Television - 4

He Shall From Time to Time: 54min 50sec
Peter: Television - 8
Joey: Television - 8

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Podcast 52: A Shrine to Sandra Day O'Connor

2010-02-08T04:00:00.001-07:00

We had high hopes for being able to record all 4 episodes this week, but the first one took us nearly 2 hours. So our verboseness is your gain because we have another podcast that is under 2 hours!! The reason it went so long is because we had a great time discussing the 2nd Amendment and the Right to Privacy. My Friend Jon Madsen joined us to help round out the discussion. This podcast covers the episode 9 of The West Wing, Season 1.

Various topics discussed in this podcast include:
    Principles of an American Life: The 2nd Amendment
    Joey is ok with citizens owning rocket launchers
    Joey worships Sandra Day Oconner
    MFJM is True Neutral
    The Circle 8 blog
    Is there a Right to Privacy?
    Joey and I are too afraid to look up information on child pornography
    Jephthah
    Josh Woodward's track Morning Blue

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Here are the ratings that we gave for this episode:
The Short List: 1hr 44min 32sec
Peter: Television - 4
Joey: Television - 6
Jon: Television - 7

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Podcast Movie Special: Star Trek II The Wrath of Kahn

2010-02-01T04:00:00.000-07:00

What can you say about the Wrath of Kahn that hasn't been said so many times by other people? Probably nothing, but I think we found a few new things anyway. This is a much better ST movie than The Motion Picture, and Joey was not pissed at me this time. My Friend Jon Madsen came along to lend a proper TOS point of view, so our special thanks to him, and Aaron, who also joined us to share his demented view of life. As with any movie there are inconsistencies, but by and large this really is a good movie.

Various topics discussed in this podcast include:
    Kobayashi Maru - The No Win Situation
    My Friend Jon Madsen's Wrath of Kahn podcast
    Watch out for alien creatures in your ear!
    Kahn = Captain Ahab
    Aaron's unhealthy obsession with Ridley Scott
    The needs of the many outweigh the needs of the few, or the one.
    Scotty has no idea where sickbay is.
    I Fight Dragons concert tour

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Podcast 51: Big Block of Cheese Podcast

2010-01-25T04:00:00.000-07:00

We're excited to welcome, what we are pretty sure is, our 10th guest to the podcast: Laura. She was a delight and put up with an astonishing amount of crazy packed into a period of about three hours. As a public service to our invited guests, perhaps we should commit to never again invite someone on the podcast without exposing them to some of Joey's "highlights" first. This podcast covers the episodes 5-8 of The West Wing, Season 1.

Various topics discussed in this podcast include:
    Principles of an American Life: The 1st Amendment
    Pete's Friend Jon Madsen talks back about Podcast 50
    Is there too much violence in tv and movies?
    Give back the tax surplus or pay down the debt?
    Census: sampling vs. headcounts
    Arthur Benjamin at the Ted Talks discussing math education
    Should a fashion magazine get a press pass?
    Lunatics & freaks are the unavoidable byproduct of humanity
    Joey hates Stockard Channing
    National Parks are great
    Jonathon Coulton
    Josh Woodward's track Morning Blue

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Here are the ratings that we gave for each show:
The Crackpots and These Women: 1hr 2min 20sec
Peter: Television - 3
Joey: Television - 7
Laura: Television - 7

Mr Willis of Ohio: 43min 20sec
Peter: Television - 5
Joey: Television - 5
Laura: Television - 5

The State Dinner: 37min 47sec
Peter: Television - 5
Joey: Television - 7
Laura: Television - 6

Enemies: 26min 16sec
Peter: Television - 5
Joey: Television - 4
Laura: Television - 5

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Podcast 50: Gigglefest

2010-01-18T04:00:00.002-07:00

1 year in and 50 podcasts done. While we did nothing to celebrate this momentous occasion, it is worth noting that we did accomplish it. Aaron came back on this weeks podcast to help us get through the episodes we didn't get around to discussing last week. The conversations got heated a couple of times, but all in all things went quite well. And so that there is no confusion whatsoever, TW5 is extremely grateful to all the men and women who serve in law enforcement. This podcast covers the episodes 2-4 of The West Wing, Season 1.

Various topics discussed in this podcast include:
    Happy 50th podcast TW5!
    Do you gloat?
    What does the Vice President of the United States do?
    Is gambling ok?
    proportional response
    Does peace only come through war?
    writing speeches for others
    Policy for receiving gifts as a member of the government
    Don't forget your anniversary
    Can something be more important than your marriage?
    Jonathon Coulton
    Josh Woodward's track Morning Blue

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Here are the ratings that we gave for each show:
Post Hoc Ergo Propter Hoc: 1hr 3min 43sec
Peter: Television - 4
Joey: Television - 4
Aaron: Television - 7

Proportional Response: 54min 28sec
Peter: Television - 4
Joey: Television - 4
Aaron: Television - 6

5 Votes Down: 48min 4sec
Peter: Television - 5
Joey: Television - 7
Aaron: Television - 6.5

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Podcast 49: Innaugural West Wing podcast

2010-01-11T04:00:00.000-07:00

We begin our new podcast season with The West Wing. It is a good first start and introduction of the series as well as the start to what is sure to be our most political filled season of Trek West 5. Joining us for this inaugural podcast is Aaron. Sadly Joey and I discuss Snuff films and manage to get it wrong when one reads this article from Wikipedia. I really hope we never talk about it again. This podcast covers the Pilot episode from The West Wing, Season 1.

Various topics discussed in this podcast include:
    New Intro and Sponsors: Designzbydede.blogspot.com and Lisa Devashrayee, Real Estate Agent
    Will a cell phone crash an airplane? Mythbusters and Wikipedia
    List of West Wing characters
    Peter & Joey are ok with Medicinal Marijuana
    Freedom of Speech and Pornography
    I hope we never talk about Snuff films ever again
    Jonathon Coulton
    Josh Woodward's track Morning Blue

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Here are the ratings that we gave for each show:
Firstborn: 1 hr 42min 03sec
Peter: Television - 3
Joey: Television - 5
Aaron: Television - 10

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