Bureau 42 Master Audio Podcast Feed
By W. Blaine Dowler
Bureau 42 Master Audio Podcast FeedOct 13, 2018
1.12: By Any Means Necessary
Jon and Blaine talk about the effects of taking employees for granted.
Watch Wendy Morris - Pat Novak, For Hire
Original Airdate: May 8, 1949
1.11: Survivors with episode writer Marc Scott Zicree!
Jon and Blaine discuss Survivors, and are elated that episode writer Marc Scott Zicree was able to join them for the conversation!
Rita Malloy - Pat Novak, For Hire
Original airdate: May 1, 1949
1980 - Ordinary People
TRIGGER WARNING: The film discussed this month continually refers to an off-screen suicide attempt and includes a successful off-screen suicide. As a result, suicide is something that is frequently mentioned in this conversation. If you are thinking of suicide, please talk to a professional first. In the US, call 988 or text "988" to 741741. In Canada, you can call or text 988 as well. In the UK, text "SHOUT" to 85258, or call 0800 689 5652. In Australia, call 13 11 14. In New Zealand, text 4357 or call 0508 828 865. Help is also available in numerous other countries in the world.
1.10 - Believers
Jon and Blaine discuss David Gerrold's first contribution to the series, as Franklin wrestles with an ethical dilemma and Blaine wrestles with a new microphone stand.
Sam Tolliver - Pat Novak, For Hire
Original airdate: April 23, 1949
1.09: Deathwalker
Jon and Blaine discuss a space Hitler with an immortality drug, while Kosh and a Vikker discuss, well, something.
Go Away Dixie Gillian (Pat Novak, For Hire)
Original airdate: April 16, 1949
Feedback Special #1
Jon and Blaine read and respond to the feedback we have received. Thank you to all who contributed!
Shirt Mixup at the Laundry - Pat Novak, For Hire
Original airdate: April 9, 1949
Father Leahy - Pat Novak, For Hire
Original airdate: April 2, 1949
1979 - Kramer vs. Kramer
Trey and Blaine discuss a film about divorce, with tangents into Star Trek: The Motion Picture and others along the way.
For the record, the made-for-TV detective spoof Trey was talking about but was unable to name is Murder Can Hurt You!
Joe Condano - Pat Novak, For Hire
Original airdate: March 27, 1949
"The War Prayer" by Mark Twain
A reading of Mark Twain's "The War Prayer", which was one of the inspirations of the seventh episode of the first season of "Babylon 5" with which it shares a name.
Rory Malone (Pat Novak, For Hire)
Original airdate: March 20, 1949
1.08 - And the Sky Full of Stars (Babylon 5: 30 Years Later)
Jon and Blaine break out their freshly cleaned pretzel bowls to gain a new perspective on "And the Sky Full of Stars".
Reuben Callaway (Pat Novak, For Hire)
Original airdate: March 13, 1949
1.07 - The War Prayer (Babylon 5: 30 Years Later)
Blaine and Jon talk about loves that deserve to be lost and loves worth fighting for.
Fleet Lady (Pat Novak, For Hire)
Original airdate: March 6, 1949
1.06: Mind War (Babylon 5: Thirty Years Later)
Two Psi Cops, telepaths who police telepaths, come to the station and make their presence felt.
1978 - The Deer Hunter
Trey and Blaine talk about a movie that examines PTSD before the term "PTSD" was part of the common vernacular.
Marcia Halpern - Pat Novak, For Hire
Original airdate: February 27, 1949
1.05: The Parliament of Dreams (Babylon 5: Thirty Years Later)
While most races on Babylon 5 are demonstrating their world's primary religious beliefs, G'Kar tries to stay a few steps ahead of the assassin hired to kill him.
Jack of Clubs - Pat Novak, For Hire
Original airdate February 20, 1949, although it was a new production of an existing script previously used in 1946.
1.04: Infection (Babylon 5: Thirty Years Later)
An old mentor of Dr. Franklin drops by with some interesting new artifacts. Meanwhile, a reporter keeps trying to get an interview with Sinclair.
Death in Herald Square - Pat Novak, for Hire
Original airdate: November 30, 1947
The fourth and final episode with Ben Morris in the title role instead of Jack Webb.
1.03: Born to the Purple (Babylon 5: Thirty Years Later)
Londo falls in love, and Garibaldi has a gremlin to chase.
The Lydia Reynolds Case - Pat Novak, For Hire
Original airdate: November 23, 1947.
The third of four episodes with Ben Morris instead of Jack Webb.
1.02: Soul Hunter (Babylon 5: 30 Years Later)
Jon and Blaine discuss an episode with surprisingly few regular cast members, as a dangerous alien ends up on the station, with digressions into Doctor Who, current research into particle physics, and more.
A Mysterious Set of Books (Pat Novak, For Hire)
Original airdate: August 10, 1947. The second of four episodes to star Ben Morris instead of Jack Webb.
1977 - Annie Hall
Trey and Blaine discuss Woody Allen's class, starring Diane Keaton.
1.01: Midnight on the Firing Line (Babylon 5: Thirty Years Later)
The Centauri agricultural colony Ragesh 3 is attacked without warning, and the League of Non-Aligned Worlds will convene to determine the next steps.
Johnny Brown Gambling Ring (Pat Novak, For Hire)
Original airdate: August 3, 1947.
This is one of four episodes starring Ben Morris instead of Jack Webb.
1.00: The Gathering (Babylon 5: Thirty Years Later)
Jon and Blaine wanted to kick off the podcast with something special. They reached out, and like a good neighbour, Paul Spataro was there. In this crossover with Is It Jaws?, the boys discuss the two hour pilot episode for Babylon 5.
Our Histories with Babylon 5
Jon and Blaine discuss our personal histories and previous exposures to Babylon 5.
Go Away, Dixie Gillian (Pat Novak, for Hire)
Original airdate: November 24, 1946.
This was the third episode produced, but the first two are lost, or at least unavailable to the general public.
Announcing our next series: Pat Novak, For Hire
Announcing our newest Old Time Radio series: Pat Novak, For Hire, usually starring Jack Webb. (Ben Morris stepped in for a couple of Webb's vacations.)
Babylon 5: Thirty Years Later Trailer
The trailer for our newest podcast, coming January 19, 2024.
Hawaiian Vacation Slogan Contest (Final Duffy's Tavern)
Original airdate: December 28, 1951
1976 - Rocky
Paul Spataro of Is It Jaws? joins us once again to discuss what is arguably Hollywood's best boxing movie.
Atomic Research (Duffy's Tavern #114)
Original airdate: December 21, 1951
Archie's Old Grammar School Teacher Visits (Duffy's Tavern #113)
Original airdate: December 14, 1951
A Baby is Left at Duffy's Tavern (Duffy's Tavern #112)
Original airdate: December 7, 1951
Archie Buys a Race Horse (Duffy's Tavern #111)
Original airdate: November 30, 1951
1975 - One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest
Paul Spataro of Is It Jaws? joins Trey and Blaine to discuss the movie that defeated Jaws in the contest for Best Picture.
Archie Opens a Tea Room (Duffy's Tavern #110)
Original airdate: November 23, 1951
Archie Writes an Opera (Duffy's Tavern #109)
Original airdate: November 16, 1951
Cultural Singing Contest (Duffy's Tavern #108)
Original airdate: November 9, 1951
Spanish Floorshow (Duffy's Tavern #107)
Original airdate: November 2, 1951