S2E10 ~ Alas, Babylon - Part 2

From Post-Apocalyptia by Timewalkerauthor

April 12, 2026 · 54 min · Season 1 · Episode 40

About this episode

In Part 2 of Alas, Babylon, the discussion revolves around leadership, community, and the challenges faced by the characters in a post-apocalyptic setting.

We're back, with Part 2 of Pat Frank's 1959 classic novel, Alas, Babylon! In Part 2, Professor David Perlmutter and I talk about the makings of a truly good leader; the value of dying skills; and the power of community. We'll see our characters navigate racial issues, enforce order, and bury one of their own. And in the end, they'll ask themselves: Will they stay, or will they go? (With apologies to The Clash, of course.) This and more, in Part 2 of Alas, Babylon! Join us there, at the end of the world. Alas, Babylon has remained in print since its publication, and is available from most booksellers, in print, ebook, and audiobook form. Post-Apocalyptia can be found on most podcast apps, and on our website at https://www.postapocalyptia.com. We can also be found on social media on Facebook, Instagram, Threads, Twitter/X, Bluesky, and Reddit. Have a story you'd like to see us feature? Or, want to join us as a guest? Leave us a comment on any of our social media, or email us at postapocalyptiapodcast@gmail.com. Intro/Outro Music: "Achilles" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com), Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/…

People in this episode

Host: Timewalkerauthor

Guest: Professor David Perlmutter

Topics covered

leadership
community
racial issues
survival skills
post-apocalyptic fiction

Keywords

Alas, Babylon
leadership
community
post-apocalyptic
survival skills
racial issues
fiction

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Books & works: Alas, Babylon