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Star Wars: Andor: Season 2.
When Rogue One was released it introduced Star Wars fans to a whole new group of characters who were pivotal to the destruction of the first Death Star, yet they all perish in the mission leaving fans to wonder, where did all these people come from and who were they before?
In this episode of The 602 Club host Matthew Rushing welcomes John Mills and Darren Moser to talk about Andor: Season 2. We discuss the show ending with two seasons, each of the four arcs and our ratings.
Chapters
Two Seasons (00:03:50)
4 BBY (00:10:40)
3 BBY (00:39:03)
2 BBY (00:53:30)
1 BBY (01:10:05)
Ratings (01:28:47)
Host
Matthew Rushing
Guests
John Mills
Darren Moser
Production
Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer)
Social
Twitter: @The602Club
Instagram: @the602clubtfm
“Twilight” 20th-anniversary reflections
As anomalies in the Delphic Expanse rock the Enterprise, T’Pol is trapped under debris and Archer works to rescue her. Although he pulls her out just in time, another wave smacks him head-on and knocks him out. Even worse, the wave deposits interspatial parasites in his hippocampus. He is also left with anterograde amnesia, leaving him without the ability to form long-term memories. One morning, he awakes to find that he’s been shacking up with T’Pol for the past 12 years, that he has a Vulcan haircut, and that the Xindi conflict is over—and Earth lost.
In this episode of Warp Five, hosts C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing continue our 20th-anniversary retrospective that takes you through all of Star Trek: Enterprise, one episode at a time. In this installment, we continue Season 3 with “Twilight,” Mike Sussman‘s clever concept, the story’s Voyager origins, and how it raises the stakes for the rest of the season.
Chapters
Intro (00:00:00)
A Clever Concept (00:02:10)
Jolene and Scott Shine (00:05:20)
Voyager Origins (00:13:00)
The Reset Button (00:23:33)
THIS Is Ceti Alpha V!!! (00:29:30)
Final Thoughts and Ratings (00:32:50)
Closing (36:30)
Hosts
C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing
Production
C Bryan Jones (Editor and Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer)
“Emanations” 30th-anniversary reflections
Having failed to learn their lesson about roaming around in strange caves, a landing party from Voyager investigates an asteroid when they think they’ve discovered an unknown element. Instead of minerals, they find bodies—18 of them—and lose one of their own: Harry Kim. The eager ensign finds himself trapped in a coffin on an alien planet. What’s worse is that the planet is nowhere near the asteroid. In fact, it’s in another dimension. How will he get back? And what secrets of life, the universe, and everything will Janeway and her crew reveal to the poor alien woman who woke up on Voyager?
In this episode of To The Journey, hosts C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing continue our 30th-anniversary retrospective that will take you through all of Star Trek: Voyager, one episode at a time. In this installment, we discuss “Emanations,” the exploration of aging and death, disregard for the Prime Directive, and cocoons.
Chapters
Intro (00:00:00)
Why Are We Here?! (00:02:07)
How We Deal with Death (00:08:28)
Other Dimensions, Other Realms (00:14:34)
The Prime What?! (00:20:13)
Elders and Euthanasia (00:28:51)
A Shallow Exploration (00:33:31)
Final Thoughts and Ratings (00:38:44)
Closing (00:43:39)
Hosts
C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing
Production
C Bryan Jones (Editor and Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer)
“Cardassians” 30th-anniversary reflections
A biting boy in the replimat presents a mystery that leaves Garak’s arm in pain and puts the tailor’s suspected spy skills to the test. Teaming up with Bashir, he helps uncover the background behind this young Cardassian wearing a Bajoran earring. The boy turns out to be an orphan, left behind after the Occupation and adopted by a Bajoran family. But there is much more to the story than it first seems, and when it is discovered that the boy is actually the son of one of Gul Dukat’s opponents, Sisko’s decision to allow him to remain on Bajor or be returned to his father becomes all the more difficult.
In this episode of The Orb, hosts C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing continue our 30th-anniversary retrospective that will take you through all of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, one episode at a time. In this installment, we discuss “Cardassians,”how the story expands the rich world created for the series, the return of Garak, and the difficult questions around culture and identity.
Chapters
Intro (00:00:00)
Plain Simple Garak (00:03:40)
Complex Cardassians (00:10:30)
Impacting the Innocent (00:17:34)
All in the Family (00:22:08)
Oversimplifying Issues? (00:25:32)
Culture and Identity (00:27:12)
Misguided Assumptions (00:35:06)
A Father’s Choice (00:42:03)
Final Thoughts and Ratings (00:47:48)
Closing (00:52:37)
Hosts
C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing
Production
C Bryan Jones (Editor and Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer)
Ballerina: From the World of John Wick.
In 2014 a small action movie was released into theaters, directed by two legendary stunt men which would help redefine what action movies would be and spawn a whole new franchise universe.
In this episode of The 602 Club host Matthew Rushing welcomes back Scott McClellan to talk about Ballerina. We discuss continuing the universe, adding to the universe, the plot, the Ballerina, choices and consequences, the timeline, the action, in memoriam, the future and our ratings.
Chapters
Continuing the Universe (00:02:32)
Adding to the Universe (00:09:34)
The Plot (00:21:24)
The Ballerina (00:27:47)
Choice and Consequences (00:35:56)
The Timeline (00:40:19)
The Action (00:55:44)
In Memoriam (01:00:23)
The Future (01:04:04)
Ratings (01:10:28)
Host
Matthew Rushing
Guest
Scott McClellan
Production
Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer)
Social
Twitter: @The602Club
Instagram: @the602clubtfm
“The Shipment” 20th-anniversary reflections
With deployment of the Xindi superweapon just weeks away, the Enterprise follows a tip from Hoshi’s almost boyfriend, Tarquin, and visits a planet where Xindi-Arboreals are refining kemocite. The mineral will be used in the construction of the weapon, something the facility’s primary technician, Gralik Durr, claims to be unaware of when confronted by Archer. He agrees to help the humans by sabotaging the final shipment. Meanwhile, Trip, Phlox, and T’Pol take apart Xindi-Reptilian guns and discover that they are powered by worms.
In this episode of Warp Five, hosts C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing continue our 20th-anniversary retrospective that takes you through all of Star Trek: Enterprise, one episode at a time. In this installment, we continue Season 3 with “The Shipment,” how the episode quickly pushes the Xindi story forward, its nuanced look at conflict and trust, and a fun science fiction take on alien tech.
Chapters
Intro (00:00:00)
Pushing the Story Forward (00:02:15)
Durr's Doubts (00:10:23)
A Nuanced Discussion (00:14:07)
Archer's Angst (00:21:14)
KemoCITE! (00:24:48)
Gunny Worms (00:26:45)
Final Thoughts and Ratings (00:31:33)
Closing (00:36:25)
Hosts
C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing
Production
C Bryan Jones (Editor and Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer)
“Ex Post Facto” 30th-anniversary reflections
While on the planet Banea, Tom Paris and Harry Kim visit the home of a scientist and are greeted by his young wife, Lidell. When the scientist is killed, Paris is accused of the murder and sentenced to relive the victim’s final moments every 14 hours for the rest of his life. The Baneans believe that Lidell and Paris had an affair, and lust led to murder. But Janeway isn’t buying it, and Tuvok vows to find out the truth … one memory at a time.
In this episode of To The Journey, hosts C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing continue our 30th-anniversary retrospective that will take you through all of Star Trek: Voyager, one episode at a time. In this installment, we discuss “Ex Post Facto,” the story's film noir foundation, the core science fiction concept, and whether the portrayal of Paris fits the character … to say nothing of the dog.
Hosts
C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing
Production
C Bryan Jones (Editor and Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer)
James Swallow: Toward the Night.
One of the beauties of tie-in fiction is to do exactly what the name implies, to tie in to the show or universe and add details that the films or shows just don’t have time to do.
In this episode of Literary Treks hosts Casey Pettitt and Jonathan Koan welcome author James Swallow to talk about his Star Trek: Strange New Worlds novel, Toward the Night. We discuss the genesis of the book, the focus, introductions, dynamics, La’An, the Klingons, the planet, in the future, coming soon and our final thoughts.
In the news we have an in memoriam for some losses in the Star Trek literary world.
News
Sad News (00:02:53)
Feature: James Swallow
The Genesis of the Book (00:06:44)
The Focus (00:13:25)
Introductions (00:16:52)
Dynamics (00:23:04)
La’An (00:26:58)
The Klingons (00:30:09)
The Planet (00:35:37)
In the Future (00:41:30)
Coming Soon (00:44:19)
Final Thoughts (00:47:20)
Hosts
Casey Pettitt and Jonathan Koan
Guest
James Swallow
Production
Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Greg Rozier (Associate Producer) Casey Pettitt (Associate Producer)
Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning.
It has been 30 years since Tom Cruise excepted his first impossible mission and every mission has gotten bigger than the last, but all good things must come to an end.
In this episode of The 602 Club hosts Matthew Rushing and Christy Morris talk about Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning. We discuss waiting, picking up where we left off, the sum of our choices, the choice, too much internet, connections, RIP, Grace, a wish, a question, action, the end?, our ratings and an announcement.
Chapters
We’ve Been Waiting (00:02:28)
Picking Up Where We Left Off (00:05:25)
Sum of Our Choices (00:09:56)
The Choice (00:14:17)
Spending Too Much Time on the Internet (00:23:32)
Connections (00:35:51)
Mirroring (00:43:56)
Lose a Member (00:45:56)
Grace (00:48:47)
A Wish (00:54:59)
A Question (00:57:08)
Action Set Pieces (01:01:06)
Should This Be the End (01:07:13)
Ratings (01:11:18)
An Announcement (01:16:17)
Host
Matthew Rushing
Co-Host
Christy Morris
Production
Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer)
Social
Twitter: @The602Club
Instagram: @the602clubtfm
Star Wars: Tales of the Underworld.
Since its inception, Star Wars animation has given fans some of the best storytelling that the saga has to offer, which continues in the latest anthology series that was released on May the 4th this year.
In this episode of The 602 Club host Matthew Rushing welcomes John Mills for another crossover episode with Aggressive Negotiations to talk about Tales of the Underworld. We discuss a question, the Asajj Ventress arc, Cad Bane arc and give our ratings.
Chapters
One Question (00:03:49)
A Way Forward (00:09:52)
Friends (00:27:54)
One Warrior to Another (00:34:02)
Cad Bane’s Origin Story (00:41:51)
Ratings (01:06:30)
Host
Matthew Rushing
Guest
John Mills
Production
Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer)
Social
Twitter: @The602Club
Instagram: @the602clubtfm
Thunderbolts*.
Between Phases 4 and 5 of the MCU there have been thirty different series or films that have been released which has created a quantity of content but not necessarily the quality fans became use to in the first three Phases.
In this episode of The 602 Club host Matthew Rushing welcomes Yancy Evans to talk about Marvel’s Thunderbolts*. We discuss where are we?, a Suicide Squad, no serenity, not arrested, might makes right, a compliment and complaint, mid and end credits, “changed” the name and our ratings.
Chapters
Where Are We? (00:03:20)
A Suicide Squad (00:13:54)
No Serenity (00:20:09)
Not Arrested (00:31:20)
Might Makes Right (00:34:36)
A Compliment and Complaint (00:38:02)
Mid and End Credits (00:40:40)
“Changed” the Name (00:46:44)
Ratings (00:48:17)
Host
Matthew Rushing
Guest
Yancy Evans
Production
Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer)
Social
Twitter: @The602Club
Instagram: @the602clubtfm
“Invasive Procedures” 30th-anniversary reflections
With the station all but abandoned due to a plasma storm, a skeleton crew of Sisko, Kira, Jadzia, Bashir, Odo, O’Brien, and Quark are easily overpowered by an unjoined Trill hell-bent on sticking the Dax symbiont in his belly. This feeble man named Verad feels that he has been condemned to a life of mediocrity because he wasn’t chosen for joining. If he could only have a symbiont of his own, all would be well, and his girlfriend would especially love him. Doing his research, he found that Dax was the ideal match, and so he has come to the station with the help of Klingon mercenaries to take what he thinks is rightfully his. He almost succeeds, but made one fatal mistake: “never call me Benjamin.”
In this episode of The Orb, hosts C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing continue our 30th-anniversary retrospective that will take you through all of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, one episode at a time. In this installment, we discuss “Invasive Procedures”how the intimate story sheds light on Trill society and the relationship between symbiont and host.
Chapters
Intro (00:00:00)
A Dark and Stormy Night (00:03:23)
An Intimate Story (00:07:13)
Verad's Motivations (00:12:18)
World-Building Trill Style (00:18:29)
Characters On and Off Target (00:28:01)
Quark Consequences (00:33:10)
Tuvok Alert! (00:36:29)
Final Thoughts and Ratings (00:40:28)
Closing (00:43:02)
Hosts
C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing
Production
C Bryan Jones (Editor and Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer)
“Exile” 20th-anniversary reflections
Contacted telepathically by an alien who says he might be able to help find the Xindi, Hoshi decides to take advantage of the opportunity by packing her nicest dresses and high heels for a stay at his mysterious castle. At first she’s happy to be his guest and even enjoys a lavish dinner of her Earth favorites—despite being creeped out by his mind-reading. But the mood is soured when she discovers the graves of past guests just outside, leaving little more to do until the Enterprise returns but translate a book written in an undecipherable alien language while staying comfortable in leisure wear.
In this episode of Warp Five, hosts C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing continue our 20th-anniversary retrospective that takes you through all of Star Trek: Enterprise, one episode at a time. In this installment, we continue Season 3 with “Exile” as we discuss Star Trek's attempt to do Beauty and the Beast in space.
Chapters
Intro (00:00:00)
Be Our Guest! (00:02:25)
Mixed Signals (00:07:43)
An Unnecessary Pit Stop? (00:16:01)
An Uneasy Feeling … or Sphering (00:20:58)
Visual Effects (00:24:06)
Mind Games and Plot Holes (00:28:19)
Final Thoughts and Ratings (00:36:35)
Closing (00:41:16)
Hosts
C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing
Production
C Bryan Jones (Editor and Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer)
“Eye of the Needle” 30th-anniversary reflections
The discover of a wormhole gives the Voyager crew hope that they might soon be home. But there's a catch: the wormhole is just 30 centimeters in diameter. Determined to make use of the anomaly, they figure out how to send a message in a bottle and hope for a response. The answer surprises them. Not only is it from the Alpha Quadrant, it is from a Romulan. Eventually, Janeway convinces the adversary to help them. But their hopes of being rescued are dashed by one more scientific twist.
In this episode of To The Journey, hosts C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing continue our 30th-anniversary retrospective that will take you through all of Star Trek: Voyager, one episode at a time. In this installment, we discuss “Eye of the Needle,” the story's scientific underpinnings, the crew's hopes of getting home, and the unexpected twist.
Chapters
Intro (00:00:00)
She Blinded Me with Science (00:02:31)
Inner Thoughts (00:07:03)
Jeri Taylor's Janeway Influence (00:13:42)
Size Matters (00:15:48)
No Doctor Left Behind (00:23:01)
Message in a Bottle (00:35:54)
Final Thoughts and Ratings (00:44:52)
Closing (00:50:20)
Hosts
C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing
Production
C Bryan Jones (Editor and Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer)
“The Siege” 30th-anniversary reflections
With civilians evacuated, Sisko, Li Nalas, and the station’s crew prepare for the arrival of the Bajoran militia and their Vidal Sassoon salon-perfect hair. Missing from the gang are Kira and Dax, who have gone to the Bajoran moon Luna V to ask the local palukoo spider-dogs if they can borrow an abandoned raider from the days of the Occupation. They plan to crash the Chamber of Ministers and reveal evidence that the Cardassians are supplying The Circle with weapons. General Krim and his sidekick, Colonel Day, easily succumb to the crew’s guerrilla tactics and hand the station back over to Sisko. But things don’t turn out so rosy for the Navarch.
In this episode of The Orb, hosts C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing continue our 30th-anniversary retrospective that will take you through all of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, one episode at a time. In this installment, we discuss “The Siege,”Li Nalas's fate, what the story has to say about family and community, and how Trek's first TV trilogy ends.
Chapters
Intro (00:00:00)
Sisko's Stand (00:02:36)
Community Connections (00:06:51)
Jake and Nog (00:10:05)
Family (00:13:16)
Kira, Dax, and the Spider-Dogs (00:19:57)
Soft and Naive? (00:25:31)
Navarch No More (00:31:53)
Was It a Good Threesome? (00:38:11)
Final Thoughts and Ratings (00:42:16)
Closing (00:46:15)
Hosts
C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing
Production
C Bryan Jones (Editor and Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer)
The Punisher: Season Two.
The sophomore season of any show can be difficult, either the show had found its stride but stumbles or it can still be trying to figure out exactly what it wants to be.
In this episode of The 602 Club hosts Matthew Rushing and Christy Morris talk about The Punisher: Season Two. We discuss when we saw the show, almost happy, where he ends up, two too many plots, muddled morality, the cast, the action and the violence, Frank changes and our ratings.
Chapters
When We Saw This (00:02:21)
Almost Happy (00:05:28)
Where He Ends Up (00:12:34)
Two Too Many Plots (00:17:30)
Muddled Morality (00:27:33)
The Cast (00:39:14)
The Action and the Violence (00:43:09)
Frank Changes (00:45:16)
Ratings (00:48:30)
Host
Matthew Rushing
Co-Host
Christy Morris
Production
Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer)
Social
Twitter: @The602Club
Instagram: @the602clubtfm
“Impulse” 20th-anniversary reflections
A distress call leads the Enterprise to a derelict Vulcan cruiser trapped in an asteroid field. When the crew boards the ship to mount a rescue, they find not the calm and cold Vulcans they’re used to but rather scary and cold zombies. As they attempt to get off the ship, whatever has transformed the Vulcan crew begins to affect T’Pol. And as her behavior becomes more and more irrational, a new threat to survival comes from within the landing party itself.
In this episode of Warp Five, hosts C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing continue our 20th-anniversary retrospective that takes you through all of Star Trek: Enterprise, one episode at a time. In this installment, we continue Season 3 with “Impulse” as we discuss how the story flips the Human–Vulcan narrative and accelerates T'Pol's character development.
Chapters
Intro (00:00:00)
Flipping the Vulcan-Human Narrative (00:02:10)
Suspicious Minds (00:12:34)
One Long Chase Sequence (00:17:19)
Jolene's Brilliant Performance (00:21:56)
Remembering Who We Are (00:28:13)
VFX Advancements (00:34:01)
Shortest Cold Open (00:37:24)
Final Thoughts and Ratings (00:39:34)
Closing (00:45:27)
Hosts
C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing
Production
C Bryan Jones (Editor and Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer)
Gateways: Doors Into Chaos.
The early aughts were an intriguing period for Star Trek books, as shows like DS9 concluded, Voyager continued to air, and TNG continued to produce films. The literary landscape truly embraced experimentation and explored new avenues.
In this episode of Literary Treks hosts Casey Pettitt and Jonathan Koan continue the Gateways series with Doors Into Chaos. We discuss this feeling like a beginning, getting lucky, crew movement, used well, Riker, connections, Picard, the conference, building excitement, our ratings and final thoughts.
In the news we talk about the Ring of Fire blurb, comic news, Lower Deck comic reviews and some sad news.
News
Ring of Fire Blurb (00:02:33)
Comic News (00:07:06)
Lower Decks Comic Reviews (00:11:59)
Sad News (00:22:24)
Feature: Doors Into Chaos
Feels Like the Beginning (00:27:16)
Getting Lucky (00:37:18)
Crew Movement (00:38:18)
Used Well (00:41:12)
Riker (00:43:37)
Connections (00:47:05)
Picard (00:51:57)
The Conference (00:55:15)
Building Excitement (01:01:39)
Ratings (01:06:39)
Final Thoughts (01:08:54)
Hosts
Casey Pettitt and Jonathan Koan
Production
Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Greg Rozier (Associate Producer) Casey Pettitt (Associate Producer)
“The Cloud” 30th-anniversary reflections
Several weeks into their journey home, both Janeway and Voyager find their energy reserves running low. For the captain, a simple trip to what used to be her private dining room for a cup of Neelix’s even better than coffee substitute might be all that’s needed. For the ship, however, a trip into a mysterious nebula is required. Voyager is hungry for omicron particles, and there seems to be a rich supply just ahead. But this cloud is not what it seems, and Janeway may need to turn to her animal guide to save the crew.
In this episode of To The Journey, hosts C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing continue our 30th-anniversary retrospective that will take you through all of Star Trek: Voyager, one episode at a time. In this installment, we discuss “The Cloud” and how the science-heavy plot wraps a character-focused story.
Chapters
Intro (00:00:00)
How Do Starfleet Ships Run? (00:03:03)
We Are Family (00:12:05)
How Many Torpedoes? (00:18:29)
Back to Family (00:21:25)
Tiptoeing around Chakotay (00:23:34)
A Poor Man's Quark? (00:35:02)
Strange New Life Form (00:43:17)
Sandríne‘s (00:47:27)
Final Thoughts and Ratings (00:54:44)
Closing (00:57:24)
Hosts
C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing
Production
C Bryan Jones (Editor and Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer)
“The Circle” 30th-anniversary reflections
The plans of the Bajoran group known as The Circle become clear thanks to an unexpected source—Quark—who has been newly christened Odo’s number-one deputy (Quark’s words). The group is being supplied with weapons by another unexpected source, the Cardassians. Who’s running The Circle? Well, that’s also a bit unexpected. But one thing that is clear from the start is that Vedek Bareil has the hots for Kira. It’s all setup in the middle part of Star Trek’s first three-parter.
In this episode of The Orb, hosts C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing continue our 30th-anniversary retrospective that will take you through all of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, one episode at a time. In this installment, we discuss “The Circle,” how the Kira/Jaro story mirrors the start of Season 1, the timeless commentary, our fondness for middle stories, and Vedek Bareil's disturbing gaze.
Chapters
Intro (00:00:00)
Timeless Commentary (00:02:41)
Blinded by the Light (00:06:20)
Mirroring Season 1 Kira (00:09:53)
Major Bye Bye? (00:13:46)
Counting on Quark (00:16:29)
Bareil's Gaze (00:20:50)
Winn and Jaro Got It Goin' On (00:28:26)
A Fondness for Middle Stories (00:32:39)
Final Thoughts and Ratings (00:36:58)
Closing (00:54:20)
Hosts
C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing
Production
C Bryan Jones (Editor and Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer)
Twisters.
The late 1990s witnessed studios experimenting with the new storytelling capabilities provided by computer-generated effects, resulting in movies like Twister, which eventually became cult classics.
In this episode of The 602 Club hosts Matthew Rushing and Christy Morris talk about Twisters. We discuss more twisters, the leads, the romance, a group of oddballs, the villains and their plan, the filming locations, VFXs, the soundtrack and our ratings.
Chapters
More Twisters (00:02:55)
Daisy Edgar-Jones (00:07:55)
The Romance (00:15:43)
Glen Powell (00:20:00)
The Oddballs (00:26:48)
The Villains and Their Plan (00:35:35)
Filming Location (00:43:52)
The VFXs (00:45:28)
The Soundtrack (00:48:38)
Ratings (00:53:09)
Host
Matthew Rushing
Co-Host
Christy Morris
Production
Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer)
Social
Twitter: @The602Club
Instagram: @the602clubtfm
“Rajiin” 20th-anniversary reflections
While the Xindi Council continues to debate how best to destroy Earth, the Enterprise welcomes aboard a beautiful passenger. Archer rescued the lingerie-clad alien from a slave market on the Xanathan planet where he, Tucker, and Reed sought clues about the Xindi and a way to synthesize trellium-D. It turns out that the freed woman may not have the information they need, but she does have ulterior motives … and the hots for everyone. Things take an even weirder turn when the Xindi Reptilions and Insectoids show up looking for their electric Barbarella.
In this episode of Warp Five, hosts C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing continue our 20th-anniversary retrospective that takes you through all of Star Trek: Enterprise, one episode at a time. In this installment, we continue Season 3 with “Rajiin” as we discuss Xindi motivations, Rajiin's reality, Archer's hard knocks journey, and how this installment advances the overall story.
Chapters
Intro (00:00:00)
Xindi Motivations (00:02:14)
Archer Learns Star Trek Tropes (00:07:16)
Should Rajiin Have Returned? (00:14:46)
Muddy Powers (00:18:58)
Susceptible to Abuse? (00:23:36)
Managing Time in Storytelling (00:28:03)
Advancing Trip and T'Pol (00:31:45)
A TOS Vibe (00:37:26)
Final Thoughts and Ratings (00:39:52)
Closing (00:44:07)
Hosts
C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing
Production
C Bryan Jones (Editor and Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer)
“Phage” 30th-anniversary reflections
Chakotay, Kim, and Neelix beam into caves on a rogue planetoid to search for dilithium; but they come back empty-handed. Not only do they have no dilithium, Neelix left something even more important behind: his lungs. With these vital organs now in the possession of mysterious aliens, the ship’s new self-proclaimed chef will have to postpone the opening of his kitchen and stay in sickbay, where the Doctor has fitted him with holographic lungs. As the crew search for the aliens and try to retrieve Neelix’s organs, Janeway is confronted with an unexpected moral dilemma. After being stalked by Vidiians, you may never listen to that famous song by The Police the same way again.
In this episode of To The Journey, hosts C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing continue our 30th-anniversary retrospective that will take you through all of Star Trek: Voyager, one episode at a time. In this installment, we discuss “Phage” and the introduction of a fascinating alien race in a story that hits right at the heart of Star Trek.
Chapters
Intro (00:00:00)
A Species with Depth (00:02:52)
A Neelix Problem? (00:08:34)
Cooking Up Storytelling (00:17:01)
Ripe for Serialization? (00:21:07)
Real-Life Science (00:25:30)
Wrath and Compassion (00:28:05)
The Doctor and AI Evolution (00:36:02)
Kes Finds Purpose (00:42:44)
Final Thoughts and Ratings (00:44:26)
Closing (00:48:22)
Hosts
C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing
Production
C Bryan Jones (Editor and Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer)
“The Homecoming” 30th-anniversary reflections
Life on the station seems to be back to normal as we head into Season 2. People are enjoying dabo. Quark is up to something. Odo is investigating. Jake has a date. But things quickly go sideways with the arrival of an earring. Recognizing a legendary resistance fighter’s insignia on the jewelry, Kira leads a mission to retrieve him from a Cardassian prison camp, potentially starting a war in the process. Thankfully, Gul Dukat prefers to cover his butt rather than start shooting. Factions on Bajor, however, have less peaceful intentions as they first tag the station walls before moving on to Quark’s head.
In this episode of The Orb, hosts C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing continue our 30th-anniversary retrospective that will take you through all of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, one episode at a time. In this installment, we jump into Season 2 as we discuss “The Homecoming” and how this story of Bajoran isolationism transforms storytelling in Star Trek and rings true three decades after it aired.
Chapters
Intro (00:00:00)
A New Style of Storytelling (00:02:55)
Remembering the Mission (00:07:49)
An Enduring Relevance (00:15:36)
The Danger of Isolationism (00:19:37)
Originally a TNG Story (00:26:38)
Full-Throttle Kira (00:30:36)
Character Matters (00:33:39)
Dangling Threads (00:43:48)
A Telling Twist (00:46:52)
Final Thoughts and Ratings (00:51:21)
Closing (00:54:20)
Hosts
C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing
Production
C Bryan Jones (Editor and Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer)
Gateways: Chainmail.
Books set in the Star Trek universe that aren’t based on any of the television series can be a mixed bag when it comes to fan reception.
In this episode of Literary Treks hosts Casey Pettitt and Jonathan Koan talk about the second book in the Gateways series, Chainmail. We discuss the Challenger, it being out there, character work, worldview differences, drawbacks, Riutta and her people, use of the gateway, timey-whimy, thematic link, by the end, a page from Kirk, our ratings and final thoughts.
In the news we talk about the Lower Decks comic, Warp Your Own Way.
News
Lower Decks: Warp Your Own Way (00:02:53)
Feature: Chainmail
Star Trek: Challenger (00:05:46)
It’s Out There (00:11:49)
Character Work (00:15:49)
Worldview Difference (00:23:41)
Drawbacks (00:26:03)
Riutta and Her People (00:26:50)
Use of the Gateway (00:30:57)
Timey-Whimy (00:34:12)
Thematic Link (00:37:29)
By the End (00:39:46)
A Page From Kirk’s Book (00:42:44)
Ratings (00:45:12)
Final Thoughts (00:48:10)
Hosts
Casey Pettitt and Jonathan Koan
Production
Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Greg Rozier (Associate Producer) Casey Pettitt (Associate Producer)
“Extinction” 20th-anniversary reflections Arriving at a dangerous planet not clearly marked, Enterprise crew find themselves being transformed into primitive creatures who apparently have amazing scientific prowess. Luckily, the mutagenic virus created by this civilization’s geneticists doesn’t work on T’Pol, thanks to her Vulcan K cells. Otherwise, all would have been lost before the end of Act 1. Will Doctor Phlox find a cure in time? It’s Star Trek meets Planet of the Apes—long before IDW did an official crossover—in this peach of an Enterprise episode. In this episode of Warp Five, hosts C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing continue our 20th-anniversary retrospective that takes you through all of Star Trek: Enterprise, one episode at a time. In this installment, we continue Season 3 with “Extinction” as we discuss if anything good comes from Archer, Hoshi, and Malcolm cracking open a grub-filled coconut. Chapters Intro (00:00:00) Advancing Trip and T'Pol … and Archer (00:03:02) A Devolving Story (00:09:58) Borg Parallels (00:19:56) What Is Going on Here? (00:25:10) Connecting to the Story (00:31:33) Final Thoughts and Ratings (00:35:38) Closing (00:38:24) Hosts C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing Production C Bryan Jones (Editor and Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer)
“Time and Again” 30th-anniversary reflections
A planet orbiting a red dwarf presents a mystery that Janeway cannot resist, so Voyager makes a pit stop to investigate. She and Tom Paris beam to the surface and discover a timepiece that has stopped working, seemingly indicating the moment that an explosion destroyed all life. Believing there is nothing left to do, they prepare to return to the ship when the world around them suddenly changes. They’ve jumped back in time one day before the disaster, to a place where a singular color palette rules.
In this episode of To The Journey, hosts C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing continue our 30th-anniversary retrospective that will take you through all of Star Trek: Voyager, one episode at a time. In this installment, we discuss “Time and Again” and whether another trip to the well of time is the best way to help viewers get to know the series in its third outing.
Chapters
Intro (00:00:00)
Going to the Well Too Many Times? (00:02:20)
Budget Constraints (00:11:43)
Why Are They There?! (00:16:30)
Is the Mandate Clear? (00:21:35)
Meeting Fan Expectations (00:27:20)
Kes, Tom, and Developing Characters (00:32:57)
The Technobabble Crutch (00:42:30)
One World, One Outfit (00:44:47)
Final Thoughts and Ratings (00:48:38)
Closing (00:52:28)
Hosts
C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing
Production
C Bryan Jones (Editor and Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer)
“In the Hand of the Prophets” 30th-anniversary reflections
When Keiko O'Brien decides to teach the children aboard DS9 about the Bajoran wormhole, she takes a scientific approach. Word soon reaches the planet and Vedek Winn is having none of it. The religious leader sees Federation influence and its secular teachings as a threat to her people’s beliefs. Seeing a chance to exert influence on the station and advance her own standing in the upcoming selection of a new Kai, she hatches a plan to assassinate a fellow Vedek and turn the tide of opinion against the Federation.
In this episode of The Orb, hosts C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing continue our 30th-anniversary retrospective that will take you through all of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, one episode at a time. In this installment, we wrap up Season 1 as we discuss “In the Hands of the Prophets” and how the story bookends the pilot while setting the series on course for its destiny of richly intricate serialized storytelling.
Chapters
Intro (00:00:00)
Bookending Emissary (00:02:40)
Science vs. Religion (00:07:35)
Going Where No Star Trek Has Gone Before (00:16:44)
Room for ALL Philosophies? (00:20:19)
Louise Fletcher Nails Winn (00:26:16)
Broadening Star Trek (00:31:36)
Would the Real DS9 Please Stand Up? (00:41:36)
Final Thoughts and Ratings (00:42:49)
Closing (00:47:39)
Hosts
C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing
Production
C Bryan Jones (Editor and Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer)
Daredevil: Season Three.
Before Disney Plus, Marvel was working to figure out how to integrate shows into the MCU by allowing places like ABC or Netflix to create series, the experiment was a mixed bag to be sure.
In this episode hosts Matthew Rushing and Christy Morris talk about Daredevil: Season Three. We discuss previously on Netflix Marvel, the story for Matt, Foggy, Karen, the lies we tell, the story for Fisk, the length of the season, more to come and our ratings.
Chapters
Previously on Netflix Marvel (00:03:17)
The Story for Matt (00:12:14)
The Story for Foggy (00:22:46)
The Story for Karen (00:27:36)
The Lies We Tell (00:32:04)
The Length of the Season (00:42:50)
More to Come (00:45:36)
Ratings (00:49:50)
Host
Matthew Rushing
Co-Host
Christy Morris
Production
Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer)
Social
Twitter: @The602Club
Instagram: @the602clubtfm
Captain America: Brave New World.
The last MCU movie in the theaters was the smash hit Deadpool & Wolverine (which we discussed on episode 474), so as we enter 2025 there are three movies to be released which means we’re back in the theater for the first offering of the year.
In this episode host Matthew Rushing welcomes Yancy Evans to talk about Captain America: Brave New World. We discuss where we are with Marvel, continuing the story, vibe shift, Leader issues, Basil Exposition, geopolitics, giving away too much, Ross’ story, bringing back Betty, feeling bad, play it again Sam, a new character, last couple things and our ratings.
Chapters
Where We Are With Marvel (00:03:12)
Continuing the Story (00:09:03)
Vibe Shifts (00:21:28)
Leader Issues (00:26:23)
Basil Exposition (00:29:51)
Geopolitics (00:30:55)
Giving Too Much Away (00:35:20)
Ross’ Story (00:37:18)
Bringing Back Betty (00:40:49)
Feeling Bad (00:43:41)
Play it Again Sam (00:46:01)
A New Character (00:50:03)
Couple Last Things (00:55:29)
Ratings (01:04:47)
Host
Matthew Rushing
Guest
Yancy Evans
Production
Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer)
Social
Twitter: @The602Club
Instagram: @the602clubtfm
“Anomaly” 20th-anniversary reflections
Things in the Expanse get weirder—and more dangerous—as an anomaly starts rearranging Enterprise. And an unexpected visit from a group of alien pirates complicates matters and threatens to leave the crew stranded. Porthos knew it was going to be a bad day when he saw a book on the floor, but he didn't realize just how bad it would get. To keep the mission on track, Archer has to resort to more extreme measures, including torture. In the process of retrieving their supplies, the crew uncovers an even deeper mystery: an ancient sphere. And to find it, they just had to follow Jenny.
In this episode of Warp Five, hosts C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing continue our 20th-anniversary retrospective that takes you through all of Star Trek: Enterprise, one episode at a time. In this installment, we continue Season 3 with “Anomaly” as we discuss how the Expanse changes people, the mystery of the spheres, and more.
Chapters
Intro (00:00:00)
Cosmic Canvas (00:02:49)
(Almost) an Orion Backstory (00:09:06)
Archer Changes (00:13:15)
MACOs Matter (00:17:42)
The Spheres (00:22:24)
Subtle Continuity (00:28:29)
What's in a Name? (00:31:34)
Final Thoughts and Ratings (00:35:57)
Closing (00:39:07)
Hosts
C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing
Production
C Bryan Jones (Editor and Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer)
“Parallax” 30th-anniversary reflections
Caught in a galactic escape room, the newly merged Starfleet and Maquis crews must work together to find a way out while fighting with each other. Meanwhile, the Doctor experiences shrinkage and Neelix does wonderful things with vegetables. Can Voyager become one big happy family and continue making their way home or will they remain trapped inside the event horizon of a quantum singularity?
In this episode of To The Journey, hosts C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing continue our 30th-anniversary retrospective that will take you through all of Star Trek: Voyager, one episode at a time. In this installment, we discuss “Parallax” and how the story advances the early concepts of the series. We also dive into Jerry Goldsmith's theme and musical mastery.
Chapters
Intro (00:00:00)
Crew Conflict (00:02:22)
Forever Stranded? (00:10:46)
Depth Perception (00:16:54)
Better without Technobabble? (00:23:14)
Finding the Characters (00:30:35)
The Incredible Shrinking Doctor (00:33:31)
Goldsmith's Theme (00:38:33)
Final Thoughts and Ratings (00:49:33)
Closing (00:53:25)
Hosts
C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing
Production
C Bryan Jones (Editor and Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer)
“Duet” 30th-anniversary reflections
When a Cardassian named Marritza arrives seeking medical help, Kira claims he is the notorious Gul Darhe’el and wants to punish him for his war crimes. But this case of possible mistaken identity may not be as simple as it seems. At first claiming to have been Darhe’el’s file clerk, Marritza later admits to being the butcher himself. Apparently, he payed his surgeon well to break the spell of aging, leaving Kira to ask, “Is that your chin or was that war you were raging?” A mystery unfolds aboard the station as psychic spies from Gallitep try to steal your mind’s elation. It’s Kalla-Nohracation.
In this episode of The Orb, hosts C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing continue our 30th-anniversary retrospective that will take you through all of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, one episode at a time. In this installment, we discuss “Duet” and how a story pitched by interns to save budget broke the dam and unleashed the potential of the young series.
Chapters
Intro (00:00:00)
World-Building (00:06:01)
Where Was the Federation (00:12:49)
Kira's Journey (00:19:23)
Write Your Own Ending (00:25:00)
The Anti-Dukat (00:30:39)
Pitched by Interns (00:37:15)
Final Thoughts and Ratings (00:42:37)
Closing (00:43:41)
Hosts
C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing
Production
C Bryan Jones (Editor and Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer)
Star Trek: Gateways: One Small Step.
In 2001, the Star Trek literary universe was at the hight of it’s popularity especially as it continuing series like Deep Space Nine and The Next Generation, which lead to a massive crossover between all the ongoing series that Pocket books were publishing at the time.
In this episode of Literary Treks hosts Casey Pettitt and Jonathan Koan talk about One Small Step. We discuss the new series, watching an episode, the virus, impersonating Kalandans, the Klingons, the gateways, restructuring, something that works well, our ratings and final thoughts.
In the news there is a new book announcement as well as comic reviews on Star Trek 500 and Star Trek Defiant issues 17-21.
News
New Book Announcement (00:03:00)
Star Trek 500 (00:06:47)
Star Trek Defiant 17-21 (00:11:16)
Feature: One Small Step
A New Series (00:23:57)
Watching an Episode (00:28:58)
The Virus (00:30:57)
Impersonating Kalandans (00:32:22)
The Klingons (00:37:25)
The Gateways (00:43:36)
Restructuring (00:44:29)
Something That Works Well (00:53:39)
Ratings (00:59:33)
Final Thoughts (01:01:30)
Hosts
Casey Pettitt and Jonathan Koan
Production
Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Greg Rozier (Associate Producer) Casey Pettitt (Associate Producer)
“Caretaker” 30th-anniversary reflections
In pursuit of Maquis rebels, the starship Voyager is pulled across the galaxy and quickly becomes entangled in local affairs. Captain Kathryn Janeway and rebel leader Chakotay, whose ship was also snagged by the entity known as the Caretaker, join forces as they look for a way back to Federation space. But first they must rescue missing crew members with the help of an odd merchant and his girlfriend. Once everyone has been safely returned, Janeway is faced with a difficult decision: take her crew home and abandon a world in need or destroy the Caretaker and strand Voyager 70,000 light years from the Federation.
In this episode of To The Journey, hosts C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing bring back our dedicated Voyager podcast in honor of the 30th-anniversary and kick off a retrospective that will take you through all of the series, one episode at a time. In this installment, we discuss “Caretaker” as well as the development of the show and its premise.
Chapters
Intro (00:00:00)
Connecting with Voyager (00:04:18)
The Premise (00:15:28)
Exploring the Great Unknown (00:23:05)
Giving Themselves an Out (00:32:42)
Getting to Know the Characters (00:39:15)
Kate Mulgrew Saves the Day (00:50:34)
The Prime Directive vs. Federation Ideals (00:57:27)
Final Thoughts and Ratings (01:04:54)
Closing (01:11:14)
Hosts
C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing
Production
C Bryan Jones (Editor and Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer)
Groundhog Day.
There are some movies that strike a cord with their audience so much so that they take on a life of their own, becoming beloved classics.
In this episode of The 602 Club hosts Matthew Rushing and Christy Morris talk about Groundhog Day. We discuss our first day, Bill Murray, immortal lessons, Andie MacDowell, Chris Elliot, Stephen Tobolowsky, the town as a character, does it hold up and our ratings.
Chapters
First Day (00:02:30)
Bill Murray (00:06:24)
Immortal Lessons (00:16:03)
Andie MacDowell (00:28:37)
Chris Elliott (00:32:22)
Stephan Tobolowsky (00:34:26)
The Town as a Character (00:36:35)
Does it Hold Up? (00:40:22)
Ratings (00:43:35)
Host
Matthew Rushing
Co-Host
Christy Morris
Production
Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer)
Social
Twitter: @The602Club
Instagram: @the602clubtfm
Star Wars: Skeleton Crew.
The Disney Plus shows for Star Wars have been up and down in their quality, but a couple creators to the Saga, Jon Watts and Christopher Ford bring fans something new in the latest show on the streaming platform.
In this crossover episode of The 602 Club with Aggressive Negotiations hosts Matthew Rushing and John Mills talk about Star Wars: Skeleton Crew. We discuss first impressions, the point of the story, the kids, the main villain, new mysteries, helicopter parenting, pirate’s life, production value, the music and our ratings.
Chapters
First Impressions (00:02:25)
The Point of the Story (00:14:18)
The Kids (00:17:43)
The Main Villain (00:28:49)
New Mysteries (00:37:01)
Helicopter Parenting (00:46:00)
Pirate’s Life (00:50:56)
Production Value (00:55:23)
The Music (01:02:55)
Ratings (01:04:56)
Hosts
Matthew Rushing
John Mills
Production
Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer)
Social
Twitter: @The602Club
Instagram: @the602clubtfm
“Dramatis Personae” 30th-anniversary reflections
A Klingon survey ship returning from the Gamma Quadrant brings back something unexpected: drama! A telepathic virus has infected the crew and led them to revolt. How do we know? One of the Klingons was a prolific vlogger. When the virus is set loose on the station, the events that did in an alien civilization and a Klingon ship start to play out once again. It’s mutiny on Deep Space 9! Alien forces pit Kira against Sisko in a deadly power struggle! Can Odo prevent it from becoming an all-out war?
In this episode of The Orb, hosts C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing continue our 30th-anniversary retrospective that will take you through all of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, one episode at a time. In this installment, we discuss “The Forsaken” and how the writers put a distinctly DS9 twist on a TNG premise to deliver masterful character development.
Chapters
Intro (00:00:00)
This Has All Happened Before … (00:03:54)
Too Soon? (00:10:11)
Sisko As Rudolph II (00:16:50)
You've Changed! (00:19:26)
Distinctly DS9? (00:26:41)
Final Thoughts and Ratings (00:32:04)
Closing (00:37:04)
Hosts
C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing
Production
C Bryan Jones (Editor and Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer)
In this episode of Warp Five, hosts C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing continue our 20th-anniversary retrospective that takes you through all of Star Trek: Enterprise, one episode at a time. In this installment, we warp into Season 3 with “The Xindi” as we discuss how the series takes a dark turn with a new mission, sexy character tension, and an upbeat retooling of everyone's favorite theme song.
Chapters
Intro (00:00:00)
The Xindi Concept (00:02:10)
Faith of the Upbeat Heart (00:10:28)
A Dark Turn (00:16:26)
Making the Case for MACO (00:26:17)
Malcolm and the Major (00:30:01)
Sexy Time with Trip and T’Pol (00:34:43)
Visual Effects (00:40:22)
Final Thoughts and Ratings (00:43:54)
Closing (00:45:53)
Hosts
C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing
Production
C Bryan Jones (Editor and Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer)
“The Forsaken” 30th-anniversary reflections
When the ambassadors of arrogance visit the station for a fact-finding mission, the crew’s hospitality is put to the test. But no one faces a bigger challenge than Odo, who finds himself being pursued by Lwaxana Troi. The situation becomes more uncomfortable when data downloaded from an unknown probe infects the station’s systems and triggers a series of failures, leaving Odo and Lwaxana trapped together in a turbolift. Forced to open up to one another, both reveal truths about themselves that they keep hidden from others.
In this episode of The Orb, hosts C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing continue our 30th-anniversary retrospective that will take you through all of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, one episode at a time. In this installment, we discuss “The Forsaken” and how the writers put a distinctly DS9 twist on a TNG premise to deliver masterful character development.
Chapters
Intro (00:00:00)
Miles O'Brien's Bad Romance (00:05:29)
Becoming a Better Bashir (00:11:28)
Uncovering the Real Lwaxana (00:18:46)
Odo Lets His Guard Down (00:26:27)
Final Thoughts and Ratings (00:30:54)
Closing (00:35:39)
Hosts
C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing
Production
C Bryan Jones (Editor and Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer)
The Pandora Principle.
Star Trek books are some of the longest running tie-in fiction series out there which means that you never know when an entry will be a diamond in the rough or just rough.
In this episode of Literary Treks hosts Casey Pettitt and Jonathan Koan talk about the TOS novel, The Pandora Principle. We discuss, development hell, get him out of the way, the first chapter, Saavik, a positive or negative, mystery boxes, what?, disjointed, our ratings and final thoughts.
In the news we look at the upcoming new releases for books as well as review some comics with Star Trek issues 19-24 and Defiant issues 12-16.
News
New Books Coming (00:03:21)
Star Trek 19-24 (00:11:30)
Star Trek Defiant 12-16 (00:17:21)
Feature: The Pandora Principle
Development Hell (00:27:28)
Get Him Out of the Way (00:32:30)
The First Chapter (00:37:08)
Saavik (00:39:12)
A Positive or Negative (00:44:05)
Mystery Boxes (00:50:11)
Wait, What? (00:52:41)
Disjointed (00:55:49)
Ratings (01:00:26)
Final Thoughts (01:02:18)
Hosts
Casey Pettitt and Jonathan Koan
Production
Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Greg Rozier (Associate Producer) Casey Pettitt (Associate Producer)
The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim.
It has been over twenty-three years since the release of Peter Jackson’s first entry in the Lord of the Rings series, The Fellowship of the Ring and his production company is finding new ways to bring stories to life from Tolkien’s works.
In this episode of The 602 Club hosts Matthew Rushing and Christy Morris talk about The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim. We discuss recent Rings, coming into this movie, favorite Middle Earth groups, an animated movie, a familiar voice, an unnamed daughter, the voice cast, themes, the connections, the music and our ratings.
Chapters
Recent Rings (00:02:34)
Coming Into the Movie (00:06:08)
Favorite Middle Earth Groups (00:10:38)
An Animated Movie (00:12:58)
An Unnamed Daughter (00:23:05)
The Voice Cast (00:32:24)
Revenge, Power and Pride (00:36:42)
The Connections (00:43:14)
The Music (00:44:34)
Ratings (00:47:28)
Host
Matthew Rushing
Co-Host
Christy Morris
Production
Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer)
Social
Twitter: @The602Club
Instagram: @the602clubtfm
The Penguin.
When Matt Reeves brought his interpretation of Batman to the screen in 2022 one of the things that had people talking after they saw it was the performance by Colin Farrell as Penguin.
In this episode of The 602 Club host Matthew Rushing welcomes John Mills to talk about the HBO show, The Penguin. We discuss coming into the show, the title character, a universe of one’s own making, creating a franchise property, no Batman, Victor, Sophia, Maroni, adding to a franchise and our ratings.
Chapters
Coming Into the Show (00:02:38)
The Title Character (00:07:20)
A Universe of One’s Own Making (00:13:39)
Creating a Franchise Property (00:17:00)
No Batman (00:23:43)
Victor (00:30:14)
Sophia (00:39:22)
The Maroni Family (00:49:08)
Adding to a Franchise (00:54:26)
Ratings (00:57:15)
Host
Matthew Rushing
Guest
John Mills
Production
Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer)
Social
Twitter: @The602Club
Instagram: @the602clubtfm
Una McCormack: Asylum.
One of the joys of tie-in fiction is the way that it can delve into the backgrounds of characters to make the viewing experience feel richer because the fan has a greater understanding of what motivates the characters.
In this episode of Literary Treks hosts Jonathan Koan and Casey Pettitt are proud to welcome author Una McCormack to talk about her Strange New Worlds novel, Asylum. We discuss starting the book, timelines, the Academy storyline, lectures, and interesting friendship, the mystery, themes, writing the SNW crew, references, using talents, heartbreak, a fun note, where to find Una and our final thoughts.
Feature: Una McCormack
Starting the Book (00:03:50)
Timeframes (00:06:24)
The Academy Storyline (00:09:49)
Lectures (00:13:05)
An Interesting Friendship (00:16:09)
The Mystery (00:18:02)
Themes and Questions (00:22:42)
Writing the SNW Crew (00:27:12)
References (00:29:19)
Using Talents (00:34:41)
A Fun Note (00:44:56)
Where to Find Una and What is Coming (00:48:23)
Final Thoughts (00:50:30)
Hosts
Casey Pettitt and Jonathan Koan
Guest
Una McCormack
Production
Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Greg Rozier (Associate Producer) Casey Pettitt (Associate Producer)
Mr. & Mrs. Smith.
There are a lot of things that have to come together to make a movie work and it is not always all the same ingredients, but you can bet that if you have the right director, script and cast, the likely-hood that the movie is going to work is pretty significant.
In this episode of The 602 Club hosts Matthew Rushing and Christy Morris talk about Mr. & Mrs. Smith. We discuss finding the movie, casting questions, why they work, a marriage story, therapy, the action, the tone and our ratings.
Chapters
Finding This Movie (00:02:49)
Casting Question (00:04:21)
A Marriage Story (00:17:14)
Therapy (00:23:29)
The Action (00:29:59)
The Tone (00:34:30)
Ratings (00:38:52)
Host
Matthew Rushing
Co-Host
Christy Morris
Production
Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer)
Social
Twitter: @The602Club
Instagram: @the602clubtfm
“The Expanse” 20th-anniversary reflections
An attack on Earth by an unknown species forces Starfleet to call the NX-01 back and presents the crew with a new mystery, one filled with danger greater than anything humanity has faced. Tipped off by Future Guy that a species called the Xindi are behind the attack, Archer has to convince Admiral Forrest to let him go find these unknown bad guys. Meanwhile, Trip faces the loss of his sister, killed in the attack, and T’Pol finds herself once again caught between two worlds. And if that wasn’t enough, Duras and the Klingons are at it again.
In this episode of Warp Five, hosts C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing continue our 20th-anniversary retrospective that takes you through all of Star Trek: Enterprise, one episode at a time. In this installment, we close out Season 2 with “The Expanse” as we discuss how the story sets the show on a new course.
Chapters
Intro (00:00:00)
Clearing the Deck (00:01:41)
T'Pol's Arc (00:10:03)
Ripped from the Headlines? (00:17:32)
Injecting the Unknown into Star Trek History (00:25:55)
Trip's Loss (00:32:25)
Cut Scenes (00:35:49)
Final Thoughts and Ratings (00:44:11)
Closing (00:46:55)
Hosts
C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing
Production
C Bryan Jones (Editor and Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer)
The Nanotech War.
Star Trek Voyager is a polarizing series to say the least and yet in the realm of literature, it has made for some of the best stories in Treklit.
In this episode of Literary Treks hosts Casey Pettitt and Jonathan Koan talk about The Nanotech War. We discuss the book not being numbered, first impression, first contact, B’Elanna and Seven’s arcs, putting everything back in the box, wrapping up with our ratings and final thoughts.
In the news we return to the comics and discuss the Sons of Star Trek series, the Star Trek 2024 Annual as well as the Star Trek Celebrations one shot.
News
Sons of Star Trek (00:04:21)
Star Trek 2024 Annual (00:11:53)
Star Trek Celebrations (00:16:03)
Feature: The Nanotech War
No Number (00:20:26)
First Impressions (00:21:54)
First Contact (00:27:30)
B’Elanna’s Arc (00:34:47)
7 of 9 (00:41:27)
Put Everything Back in the Box (00:48:48)
Ratings (00:51:32)
Final Thoughts (00:56:21)
Hosts
Casey Pettitt and Jonathan Koan
Production
Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Greg Rozier (Associate Producer) Casey Pettitt (Associate Producer)
Catalyst of Shadows.
The almost ninety year period between The Original Series and The Next Generation was perfect fodder for the novels to mine, connecting the dots between the eras as well as characters we would meet in the 24th century to those we knew from the 23rd century.
In this episode of Literary Treks hosts Casey Pettitt and Jonathan Koan talk about The Lost Era book, Catalyst of Shadows. We discuss an Uhura story, Crusher vs Pulaski, the rest of the cast, other characters, the mystery, trauma, flashbacks and timelines, plus our ratings and final thoughts.
In the news we talk about a newish book, a comic milestone and an upcoming novel release.
News
A Newish Book (00:03:52)
Star Trek 500 (00:05:46)
Strange New Worlds: Asylum (00:08:01)
Feature: Catalyst of Shadows
An Uhura Story (00:10:17)
Crusher vs Pulaski (00:17:42)
The Rest of the Cast (00:18:56)
Other Characters (00:24:08)
The Mystery (00:31:25)
Trauma (00:42:55)
Flashbacks and Timelines (00:47:16)
Ratings (01:01:19)
Final Thoughts (01:05:59)
Hosts
Casey Pettitt and Jonathan Koan
Production
Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Greg Rozier (Associate Producer) Casey Pettitt (Associate Producer)
Twister.
The middle to late 90s saw a dramatic change in visual effects technology for movies allowing studios to create films that they would never have tried to do before.
In this episode of The 602 Club hosts Matthew Rushing and Christy Morris talk about Twister. We discuss a cult classic, motivations, Helen Hunt, Bill Paxton, a love triangle, the motley crew, the villains, filming locations, VFXs and sound design, the soundtrack and our ratings.
Chapters
A Cult Classic (00:02:50)
Motivations (00:07:37)
Helen Hunt (00:14:43)
Bill Paxton (00:18:44)
A Love Triangle (00:21:39)
The Motley Crew (00:27:35)
The Villains (00:30:58)
Filming Locations (00:36:55)
VFXs and Sound Design (00:40:29)
The Soundtrack (00:44:50)
Ratings (00:48:07)
Host
Matthew Rushing
Co-Host
Christy Morris
Production
Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer)
Social
Twitter: @The602Club
Instagram: @the602clubtfm
Deny Thy Father.
On of the beauties of tie-in fiction is the ability to go back and fill in important details or stories that might have been alluded to in a series yet the full story was never told, which is what made the idea of Star Trek’s Lost Era so enticing for fans.
In this episode of Literary Treks hosts Casey Pettitt and Jonathan Koan talk about The Lost Era novel, Deny Thy Father. We discuss the story, the connective tissue, as snapshot, a change, political thrillers, big action, how it all turns out, cameos, Star Trek stories, ratings and final thoughts.
In the news we discuss the release of the final covers for two upcoming books.
News
Cover Reveals (00:03:00)
Feature: Deny Thy Father
The Story (00:04:22)
Connective Tissue (00:10:54)
A Snapshot (00:15:53)
A Change (00:21:05)
Political Thriller (00:26:12)
The Big Action (00:33:47)
How It All Turns Out (00:31:11)
Cameos (00:39:09)
How to Do Star Trek Books (00:44:16)
Ratings (00:48:40)
Final Thoughts (00:50:07)
Hosts
Casey Pettitt and Jonathan Koan
Production
Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Greg Rozier (Associate Producer) Casey Pettitt (Associate Producer)
Star Wars: The Acolyte.
Ever since Disney bought Lucasfilm, one of its main focuses has been on mining the Star Wars franchise for all it is worth and in that process the fan reaction to each new entry has been incredibly interesting to track.
In this episode of The 602 Club host Matthew Rushing welcomes John Mills in a crossover with Aggressive Negotiations from The Nerd Party Network to talk about the lasts Star Wars series streaming on Disney Plus, The Acolyte.
Host
Matthew Rushing
Co-Host
John Mills
Production
Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer)
Social
Twitter: @The602Club
Instagram: @the602clubtfm
“If Wishes Were Horses” 30th-anniversary reflections
Bedtime stories are supposed to be fun, but one gets a bit too real for Molly O’Brien when the straw-spinning imp Rumpelstiltskin shows up in her room. Not the kind of visitor you want as a firstborn child. But that’s just the start of a surprising evening for the crew of Deep Space Nine. London Kings baseball legend Buck Bokai pays a visit to Captain Sisko, and Doctor Bashir finds himself in bed with Jadzia Dax just hours after being rejected over dinner. The weirdness continues to grow until the station and the entire Bajoran system become threatened by a spatial rift. As the crew races the clock to find a solution, Sisko realizes that both the problem and the solution lie in their imaginations.
In this episode of The Orb, hosts C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing continue our 30th-anniversary retrospective that will take you through all of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, one episode at a time. In this installment, we discuss “If Wishes Were Horses,” its fun veneer, the wealth of character and social commentary that lies beneath, and why Miles must be feeling like Lando Calrissian.
Chapters
Intro (00:00:00)
We Should Be Awarded Brass Balls (00:02:47)
Leprechauns are Scary! (00:10:32)
The Danger of Imagination (00:13:07)
Facts Matter (00:14:04)
Julian and Jadzia (00:19:18)
The Fickleness of Fantasy (00:26:41)
The Beauty of Affinity (00:28:16)
The Star Trek V Connection (00:35:51)
First Contact (00:41:32)
Final Thoughts and Ratings (00:44:29)
Closing (00:47:16)
Hosts
C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing
Production
C Bryan Jones (Editor and Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer)
Deadpool & Wolverine.
Since Disney acquired 20th Century Fox fans have wondered how the Marvel films from that studio would be worked into the MCU or if they would be acknowledged at all.
In this episode of The 602 Club hosts Matthew Rushing and Christy Morris talk about Deadpool & Wolverine. We discuss Fox vs Disney, a question, bringing back Wolverine, putting them together, connecting to the MCU, the other character, it all matters, the action, here’s the question and our ratings.
Chapters
Fox vs Disney (00:01:57)
A Question (00:06:09)
Bringing Back Wolverine (00:12:46)
Putting Them Together (00:23:00)
Connecting to the MCU (00:27:11)
The Other Characters (00:30:37)
It All Matter (00:36:05)
The Action (00:41:11)
Here’s the Question (00:44:41)
Ratings (00:47:58)
Host
Matthew Rushing
Co-Host
Christy Morris
Production
Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer)
Social
Twitter: @The602Club
Instagram: @the602clubtfm
Greg Cox: Lost to Eternity.
One of the beauties of Star Trek is all the treads that one can pull on from the plethora of stories that have been told over the years making the books the perfect place to explore all these possibilities.
In this episode of Literary Treks hosts Casey Pettitt and Jonathan Koan welcome author Greg Cox to talk about his new Star Trek book, Lost to Eternity. They discuss, being back with a new book, the genesis of the book, Saavik, a new species, the antagonist, bringing it together, writing 2024, no Past Tense, approvals, what’s coming up and final thoughts.
Feature: Greg Cox
Greg Cox is Back (00:03:53)
The Genesis (00:04:53)
Saavik (00:13:53)
A New Species (00:17:54)
The Antagonist (00:26:10)
Bringing it Together (00:32:44)
Writing 2024 (00:39:58)
No Past Tense (00:43:56)
Approvals (00:47:38)
What’s Coming Up (00:50:05)
Final Thoughts (00:57:04)
Hosts
Casey Pettitt and Jonathan Koan
Guest
Greg Cox
Production
Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Greg Rozier (Associate Producer) Casey Pettitt (Associate Producer)
“Progress” 30th-anniversary reflections
Plans by the provisional government to convert a Bajoran moon into a massive power plant sets Major Kira on a collision course with a stubborn, sweet-talking farmer who refuses to give up his land. His attachment to his home and land connect with Kira—a reminder of her fight against the Cardassians during the Occupation—but she must balance personal feelings with her duty to the Bajoran government. Meanwhile, Jake and Nog set off on an entrepreneurial adventure after acquiring a mother lode of yamok sauce.
In this episode of The Orb, hosts C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing continue our 30th-anniversary retrospective that will take you through all of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, one episode at a time. In this installment, we discuss “Progress” and how the story continues Kira’s incredible character development and focuses the DS9 narrative on everyday people.
Chapters
Intro (00:00:00)
Finding Kira (00:03:04)
Everyday People (00:15:33)
Inner and Outer Turmoil (00:21:17)
The Right Decision? (00:25:55)
The Noh-Jay Consortium (00:29:22)
Final Thoughts and Ratings (00:36:00)
Closing (00:38:27)
Hosts
C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing
Production
C Bryan Jones (Editor and Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer)
A Quiet Place: Day One.
John Krasinski created two incredibly memorable films following a family dealing with the aftermath of an alien invasion that required people to be as silent as possible to survive.
In this episode of The 602 Club hosts Matthew Rushing and Christy Morris talk about A Quiet Place: Day One. We discuss doing a prequel, a new plan, living life, the cast, nine lives, connections, a new director, wanting more and our ratings.
Chapters
Doing a Prequel (00:02:36)
A New Plan (00:08:03)
Living Life (00:16:16)
The Cast (00:26:29)
The Nine Lives (00:31:49)
Connections (00:36:54)
A New Director (00:39:26)
Wanting More (00:42:52)
Ratings (00:47:07)
Host
Matthew Rushing
Co-Host
Christy Morris
Production
Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer)
Social
Twitter: @The602Club
Instagram: @the602clubtfm
Well of Souls.
Captain Rachael Garrett and the crew of the Enteprise-C were some of the biggest highlights of an already stellar episode of The Next Generation making them the perfect subject for one of The Lost Era novels from Pocket Books.
In this episode of Literary Treks hosts Casey Pettitt and Jonathan Koan talk about the Well of Souls. They discuss their expectations, kind of being in it, other characters, the structure, doing too much, ending with their ratings and final thoughts.
In the news section they discuss the latest book announcement!
News
Toward the Night Announcement (00:03:11)
Feature: Well of Souls
Expectations (00:10:20)
Kind of In It (00:12:37)
Other Characters (00:19:01)
The Structure (00:29:08)
Do Too Much (00:34:14)
Rating (00:43:10)
Final Thought (00:46:06)
Hosts
Casey Pettitt and Jonathan Koan
Production
Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Greg Rozier (Associate Producer) Casey Pettitt (Associate Producer)
Inside Out 2.
Pixar has struggle to find an audience recently has many of its releases were relegated to Disney Plus, but secondly the films were not connecting with audiences in the same ways its golden age offerings had.
In this episode of The 602 Club hosts Matthew Rushing and Christy Morris talk about Inside Out 2. We discuss going back inside, growing up, core beliefs, driven inward, toxic emotions, navigating life, new voices, mining the mind and our ratings.
Chapters
Back Inside (00:02:04)
Growing Up (00:06:13)
Core Beliefs (00:12:38)
Driven Inward (00:22:14)
Toxic Emotions (00:24:55)
Navigate Life (00:33:44)
New Voices (00:41:43)
Mining the Mind (00:49:28)
Ratings (00:53:38)
Host
Matthew Rushing
Co-Host
Christy Morris
Production
Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer)
Social
Twitter: @The602Club
Instagram: @the602clubtfm
“Bounty” 20th-anniversary reflections
The Empire never forgets its enemies. That’s something Jonathan Archer learns when he decides to trust a surprisingly friendly Tellarite offering vacationing tips. Turns out he’s a bounty hunter working for the Klingons, who still haven’t forgiven Archer for escaping from Rura Penthe. The Enterprise crew sets out on a mission to rescue their captain but find it difficult to focus while T’Pol runs around the ship in her skivvies trying to mate with everyone.
In this episode of Warp Five, hosts C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing continue our 20th-anniversary retrospective that takes you through all of Star Trek: Enterprise, one episode at a time. In this installment, we continue Season 2 with “Bounty” as we discuss how the story marks the end of the show’s original concept, sets a course for serialization, adds texture to pon farr, and proves that Tellarites are terrible travel guides.
Chapters
Intro (00:00:00)
Bringing Back the Tellarites (00:02:20)
The End of the Original Concept (00:09:38)
All In on Serialization (00:17:37)
Fleshing Out Pon Farr (00:23:34)
Sexualizing T’Pol (00:31:07)
Final Thoughts and Ratings (00:36:58)
Closing (00:39:14)
Hosts
C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing
Production
C Bryan Jones (Editor and Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer)
IF.
John Krasinski is known for his stand-out role in The Office as Jim Halpert but in the last few years he’s become known as a fine director of films with original ideas.
In this episode of The 602 Club hosts Matthew Rushing and Christy Morris talk about IF. We discuss coming into the movie, dealing with loss, childhood, our favorite IF, the cast, the music, being family friendly and our ratings.
Chapters
Coming Into the Movie (00:02:44)
Dealing With Loss (00:06:29)
Childhood (00:18:03)
A Favorite IF (00:29:11)
Cailey Fleming (00:31:35)
Ryan Reynolds (00:34:35)
John Krasinski (00:38:25)
Fiona Shaw (00:40:51)
Alan Kim (00:42:54)
The Music (00:43:31)
Family Friendly (00:45:29)
Ratings (00:48:52)
Host
Matthew Rushing
Co-Host
Christy Morris
Production
Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer)
Social
Twitter: @The602Club
Instagram: @the602clubtfm
Star Wars: Tales of the Empire.
There are so many stories to tell in the universe of Star Wars and animation had become one of the best tools to help fill in those gaps in character’s stories that make their arcs just that much richer.
In this crossover with Aggressive Negotiations, Matthew Rushing and John Mills talk about Tales of the Empire. We discuss something different, the arcs for Morgan Elsbeth and Barriss Offee as well as give our ratings for the series.
Chapters
Something Different (00:02:51)
Morgan Elsbeth Arc (00:05:21)
Barriss Offee Arc (00:26:56)
Ratings (00:50:08)
Hosts
Matthew Rushing and John Mills
Production
Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer)
Social
Twitter: @The602Club
Instagram: @the602clubtfm
Dayton Ward: Pliable Truths.
The best tie-in fiction is something that takes the reader on a journey they never knew they needed to go on and transforms the way they look at the source material forever when they are done.
In this episode of Literary Treks hosts Matthew Rushing and Jonathan Koan welcome author Dayton Ward to talk about his new Star Trek: The Next Generation book, Pliable Truths. We discuss the genesis of the book, Picard’s struggle, similar themes and true evil, an inconvenient truth, the O’Briens, cameos, the Oceanside, capital Qs, the end, where to find and what’s next plus our final thoughts.
Feature: Dayton Ward
Idea for the Book (00:03:11)
Picard’s Struggle (00:08:01)
Similar Themes and True Evil (00:10:50)
Inconvenient Truth (00:20:07)
The O’Briens (00:27:36)
Cameos (00:34:22)
The Oceanside (00:39:53)
Capital Qs (00:45:30)
The End (00:49:05)
Where to Find and What’s Next (00:55:35)
Final Thoughts (01:01:42)
Hosts
Matthew Rushing and Jonathan Koan
Guest
Dayton Ward
Production
Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Greg Rozier (Associate Producer) Casey Pettitt (Associate Producer)
Star Wars: The Bad Batch: The Final Season.
When Star Wars animation burst on to the big screen in 2008 it was met with lukewarm reviews yet it lead to one a new generation’s introduction to the galaxy far, far away and would become the beloved series fans fought to save after it was unceremoniously canceled by Disney after it bought Lucasfilm.
In this special crossover episode of The 602 Club with Aggressive Negotiations, Matthew Rushing and John Mills break down Star Wars: The Bad Batch: The Final Season. We discuss the big opening, Project Necromancer, an unlikely pair, space dats, returning things and characters, a loss, the finale, the music, our ratings and one final question.
Chapters
A Big Opening (00:02:27)
Project Necromancer (00:11:52)
An Unlikely Pair (00:21:27)
Space Dads (00:26:00)
Return to Things (00:32:29)
Return of Ventress and an Admiral (00:38:15)
A Loss (00:46:19)
The Finale (00:49:46)
The Music (01:02:39)
Ratings (01:06:18)
One Last Question (01:09:15)
Host
Matthew Rushing & John Mills
Production
Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer)
Social
Twitter: @The602Club
Instagram: @the602clubtfm
The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare.
There have been many World War II stories but there are still many that are just now being declassified giving the world a greater understanding of what it took to save the world from fascism.
In this episode of The 602 Club hosts Matthew Rushing and Christy Morris talk about The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare. We discuss why this movie, when to break the rues, a three pronged mission, the cast, the action, a coda, the music and our reviews.
Chapters
Why This Movie (00:02:11)
When to Break the Rules (00:04:45)
A Three Pronged Mission (00:17:27)
The Cast (00:27:28)
The Action (00:37:06)
A Coda (00:43:11)
The Music (00:45:29)
Ratings (00:47:25)
Host
Matthew Rushing
Co-Host
Christy Morris
Production
Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer)
Social
Twitter: @The602Club
Instagram: @the602clubtfm
Comics Catch Up.
Comics have been an important medium for Star Trek ever since the release of the first Gold Key comic in 1967 and they have continued over various publishers since that time.
In this episode of Literary Treks hosts Casey Pettitt and Jonathan Koan catch up on all the issues they’ve missed recently. They discuss being new to Star Trek comics, Picard’s Academy, The Scorpius Run, Sons of Star Trek, Star Trek, Star Trek: Defiant, wrapping up and their final thoughts.
In the news they discuss a new release that is imminent and the delay of an upcoming book as well.
News
New Releases Coming (00:02:55)
Feature: Comics Catch Up
New to Comics (00:04:27)
Picard’s Academy (00:06:10)
Strange New Worlds: The Scorpius Run (00:11:20)
Sons of Star Trek (00:21:42)
Star Trek (00:31:44)
Star Trek: Defiant (00:44:48)
Wrapping Up (00:51:45)
Final Thoughts (00:53:55)
Hosts
Casey Pettitt and Jonathan Koan
Production
Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Greg Rozier (Associate Producer) Casey Pettitt (Associate Producer)
Rebel Moon: Part Two - The Scargiver.
Zack Snyder has an avid following and so when it was announced that Netflix had partnered with him, allowing him to create his own sci-fi universe, his fans could not be more pleased, especially when it was made known that the story would be presented in two parts.
In this episode of The 602 Club Matthew Rushing is joined by John Mills for a Snyder Cuts crossover to talk about Rebel Moon: Part Two - The Scargiver. We discuss it not being over, more lore, the pacing, the battles, the music and so much more, wrapping up with our ratings.
Host
Matthew Rushing
Co-Host
John Mills
Production
Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer)
Social
Twitter: @The602Club
Instagram: @the602clubtfm
“The Storyteller” 30th-anniversary reflections
An uninvited guest menaces a Bajoran village and only one man can save the day: Miles O’Brien. At least that’s what he has been told. There’s just one problem, the solution relies on his storytelling skills, and he’s nowhere near as talkative as his new buddy, Julian Bashir. Can he engineer a yarn to chase away the cloud creature? Meanwhile, Sisko mediates a territorial dispute between two Bajoran villages and Nog flirts with one of the leaders. But the real action is down on the planet. The Sirah has left the building, the Dal’Rok has arrived, and a bucket of oatmeal ain’t gonna chase it away.
In this episode of The Orb, hosts C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing continue our 30th-anniversary retrospective that will take you through all of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, one episode at a time. In this installment, we discuss “The Storyteller,” how a long-dismissed idea finally found a home on DS9, the search for Bajoran identity, and what the story has to say about the importance of fathers and the power of collective belief.
Chapters
Intro (00:00:00)
TNG Origins (00:04:17)
Figuring Out the Bajorans (00:15:12)
The Power of Collective Belief (00:19:34)
(Dis)Connected Plots? (00:28:47)
Fatherly Influence (00:31:06)
A Bromance Born (00:40:33)
Final Thoughts and Ratings (00:40:33)
Closing (00:42:50)
Hosts
C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing
Production
C Bryan Jones (Editor and Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer)
Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire.
The monster films have seen a resurgence beginning with Gareth Edwards’ Godzilla which kicked off a whole new monster-verse that has been going strong for ten years now.
In this episode of The 602 Club hosts Matthew Rushing and Christy Morris talk about Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire. We discuss our anticipation, the plot, a new world, where you belong, Kaylee Hottle, Dan Stevens, needle drops, the big fights, the effects and our ratings.
Chapters
Anticipation (00:02:32)
The Plot (00:08:14)
A New World (00:15:04)
Find Where You Belong (00:18:19)
Kaylee Hottle (00:20:22)
Dan Stevens (00:23:28)
Needle Drops (00:27:26)
The Big Fights (00:30:27)
The Effects (00:33:58)
Ratings (00:38:35)
Host
Matthew Rushing
Co-Host
Christy Morris
Production
Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer)
Social
Twitter: @The602Club
Instagram: @the602clubtfm
The Art and Making of Star Trek: Picard.
On August 4th, 2018 at Star Trek Las Vegas a man well known to Star Trek fans walked on stage and announced that he was back to continue the journey of a character that had begun 31 years prior.
In this episode of Literary Treks hosts Matthew Rushing, Casey Pettitt and Jonathan Koan talk about The Art and Making of Star Trek: Picard. We discuss a new show, kicking off the story, had it been done before, seasons 1-3, is anything missing, our ratings and final thoughts.
Feature: The Art and Making of Star Trek: Picard
A New Show (00:03:08)
Kicking Off This New Show (00:09:48)
It Has Been Done Before (00:16:46)
Season One (00:21:33)
Season Two (00:28:54)
Don’t Step On Toes (00:35:01)
Season Three (00:41:23)
Anything Missing? (00:48:08)
Ratings (00:51:14)
Final Thoughts (00:55:18)
Hosts
Matthew Rushing, Casey Pettitt and Jonathan Koan
Production
Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Greg Rozier (Associate Producer) Casey Pettitt (Associate Producer)
“Battle Lines” 30th-anniversary reflections
A joy ride to the Gamma Quadrant turns deadly for Kai Opaka. At least until she springs back to life. Along with Sisko, Kira, and Bashir, the spiritual leader of Bajor finds herself marooned on some sort of prison colony where it is impossible to die and warring factions fight in an endless cycle of conflict. Die once on this moon and, well, you can check out any time you like, but you can never leave. But for Kai Opaka, that’s okay, because she has found a new calling, a new charge from the Prophets.
In this episode of The Orb, hosts C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing continue our 30th-anniversary retrospective that will take you through all of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, one episode at a time. In this installment, we discuss “Battle Lines,” how Opaka’s new calling changes not only her life but also Kira’s, why it was necessary to remove Opaka from her role on Bajor, what the story says about conflict, punishment, and redemption, and more.
Chapters
Intro (00:00:00)
Opaka’s Influence (00:03:07)
A Necessary Transition (00:13:14)
The Futility of Conflict (00:16:31)
Fear Leads to Suffering (00:20:37)
Reasonable Punishment (00:24:41)
Ambiguous Redemption (00:28:41)
Final Thoughts and Ratings (00:32:39)
Closing (00:37:38)
Hosts
C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing
Production
C Bryan Jones (Editor and Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer)
“First Flight” 20th-anniversary reflections
While observing a dark matter nebula, Captain Archer receives a message from Admiral Forrest informing his that one of his old comrades from the early warp program days has died while climbing Mt. McKinley. Reflecting on the loss, Archer tells T’Pol the story of how he competed with this fellow pilot, AG Robinson, for the chance to captain Enterprise, and how the two overcame Vulcan obstruction to keep the NX program on track.
In this episode of Warp Five, hosts C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing continue our 20th-anniversary retrospective that takes you through all of Star Trek: Enterprise, one episode at a time. In this installment, we continue Season 2 with “First Flight” as we discuss how the story serves as a resounding proof of concept for the original idea for the series, meeting Trip, how Archer’s experiences with AG prepared him to be a leader, and more. We also enjoy a plate of the 602 Club's famous fried mushrooms.
Chapters
Intro (00:00:00)
Getting Away from Space (00:04:29)
T'Pol’s Growth (00:14:24)
Archer’s Path to Leadership (00:18:08)
When Johnny Met Trip (00:25:06)
Vulcans Can’t Think Outside the Box (00:28:39)
The 602 Club (00:30:22)
Final Thoughts and Ratings (00:34:44)
Closing (00:36:15)
Hosts
C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing
Production
C Bryan Jones (Editor and Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer)
“Vortex” 30th-anniversary reflections
When Miradorn twins arrive on the station and offer to sell a Tamagotchi to Quark, things get weird, and soon two become one. An alien named Croden enters and wants the item for himself. A firefight ensues, but glass Odo intervenes; only not in time. Odo’s subsequent investigation into the matter leads him down an unexpected path, one that reveals tantalizing clues to his origins.
In this episode of The Orb, hosts C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing continue our 30th-anniversary retrospective that will take you through all of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, one episode at a time. In this installment, we discuss “Vortex,” revelations about Odo's people and how the story sets up the Dominion, meeting Morn, validating Vulcans, and why it's important to always keep an extra glass around.
Chapters
Intro (00:00:00)
Double Double Your Degra (00:03:17)
Digging into Odo (00:06:27)
Still Figuring It Out (00:10:46)
Armin's Reservations (00:14:41)
An Odo Story (00:20:46)
Morn Is in the House! (00:23:05)
And So Are Vulcans! (00:25:31)
Final Thoughts and Ratings (00:29:57)
Closing (00:32:36)
Hosts
C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing
Production
C Bryan Jones (Editor and Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer)
Dune: Part Two.
The book of Dune was long considered nigh impossible to adapt to the big screen because of the complicated nature of Brian Herbert’s sci-fi classic, until Denis Villeneuve Part One was released in 2021 leaving fans begging for Part Two.
In this episode of The 602 Club hosts Matthew Rushing and Christy Morris talk about Dune: Part Two. We discuss our anticipation Paul’s journey, Chani, Jessica, making decisions, Irulan, Austin Butler, more characters, the production, the music and our ratings.
Chapters
Anticipation (00:02:01)
Paul’s Journey (00:05:35)
Chani (00:17:27)
Jessica (00:34:53)
Making Decisions (00:43:11)
Irulan (00:48:37)
Austin Butler (00:51:01)
The Production (00:56:42)
The Music (01:03:24)
Ratings (01:05:12)
Host
Matthew Rushing
Co-Host
Christy Morris
Production
Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer)
Social
Twitter: @The602Club
Instagram: @the602clubtfm
David Mack: Firewall.
With the release of Star Trek: Picard the questions of what happened to our favorite characters from shows like Deep Space Nine and Voyager was once again up in the air and the introduction of Seven of Nine to the show made the questions around her history after the series even more mysterious.
In this episode of Literary Treks hosts, Matthew, Casey and Jonathan welcome author David Mack to discuss his new Picard era novel, Firewall. We discus the background of the story, writing in the Picard timeline, Seven’s emotions, an anchor, getting in the way, new characters, the spy element, staying true, the framing device, production, making the map, what’s next for David and our final thoughts.
In the news section we discuss two newly announced books for 2024!
News
Book News (00:01:43)
Feature: David Mack
The Background of This Story (00:09:45)
Writing in the Picard Timeline (00:13:18)
Seven’s Emotions (00:20:25)
An Anchor (00:30:40)
Getting in the Way (00:36:50)
New Characters (00:41:33)
The Spy Element (00:46:16)
Staying True (00:54:34)
Framing Device (00:56:39)
The Production of the Book (01:00:54)
Making the Map (01:05:08)
What is Coming Next (01:08:54)
Final Thoughts (01:18:08)
Hosts
Matthew Rushing, Casey Pettitt and Jonathan Koan
Guest
David Mack
Production
Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Greg Rozier (Associate Producer) Casey Pettitt (Associate Producer)
Argylle.
Matthew Vaughn has one of the most distinctive styles in filmmaking today with movies like Stardust, Kick-Ass and his Kingsman series, he’s put his stamp on cinema.
In this episode of The 602 Club hosts Matthew Rushing and Christy Morris talk about Argylle. We discuss our anticipation, not being based on a book, the real confusion, a story within a story, over the top, what things looked like, Bryce Dallas Howard, Sam Rockwell, thrown off by, the production and our ratings.
Chapters
Anticipation (00:02:32)
Not Based Off a Book (00:05:11)
The Real Confusion (00:12:04)
A Story Within a Story (00:15:59)
Over the Top (00:26:48)
What Things Looked Like (00:32:05)
Bryce Dallas Howard (00:34:23)
Sam Rockwell (00:36:40)
Thrown Off By (00:37:27)
Henry Cavill (00:40:29)
The Production (00:43:47)
Ratings (00:47:42)
Host
Matthew Rushing
Co-Host
Christy Morris
Production
Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer)
Social
Twitter: @The602Club
Instagram: @the602clubtfm
The Art of the Impossible.
The era between the Star Trek TOS movies and the beginning of The Next Generation has a lot of events that are referenced in the shows but were never seen, which is fertile ground for the novels to cover.
In this episode of Literary Treks hosts Matthew Rushing and Casey Pettitt welcome a new host to the show in Jonathan Koan to help us talk about the next book in The Lost Era, The Art of the Impossible. We discuss the Cardassian and Klingon conflict, the juxtaposition, Curzon, many characters, other things, our ratings and final thoughts.
News
A New Host (00:01:47)
Feature: The Art of the Impossible
Cardassian and Klingon Conflict (00:14:18)
The Juxtaposition (00:30:47)
Curzon (00:33:32)
Many Characters (00:41:17)
Other Characters (00:50:18)
Ratings (00:54:34)
Final Thoughts (00:59:03)
Hosts
Matthew Rushing, Casey Pettitt and Jonathan Koan
Production
Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Greg Rozier (Associate Producer) Casey Pettitt (Associate Producer)
Rebel Moon: Part One - A Child of Fire.
Zack Snyder is one of the most talked about directors on the social internet which has to be one of the reasons that Netflix gave him the opportunity to create his own sci-fi universe in a new film duology.
In this episode of The 602 Club host Matthew Rushing welcomes John Mills for a Snyder Cuts crossover to talk about Rebel Moon: Part One - A Child of Fire. We discuss world creation, design, the story, Kora, putting a crew together, the music and our ratings.
Chapters
World Creation (00:02:45)
Design (00:21:42)
The Story (00:37:43)
Kora (00:46:14)
Putting a Crew Together (00:51:55)
The Music (00:58:12)
Ratings (01:05:01)
Hosts
Matthew Rushing and John Mills
Production
Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer)
Social
Twitter: @The602Club
Instagram: @the602clubtfm
Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom.
The DCEU began strong with Man of Steel and the series found its apex at the box office with the original Aquaman, yet since that time the franchise has struggled because of studio interference which has lead to the last movie in the series.
In this episode of The 602 Club hosts Matthew Rushing and Christy Morris talk about Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom. We discuss a tortured production, Black Manta’s revenge, ruling is hard, hate cannot dive out hate, a small story, the action, effects, music, ending the DCEU and our ratings.
Chapters
A Quick Announcement (00:01:51)
A Tortured Production (00:05:27)
Black Manta’s Revenge (00:16:43)
Ruling is Hard (00:25:31)
Hate Cannot Drive Out Hate (00:32:33)
The Action (00:45:15)
The Effects (00:49:20)
The Music (00:55:27)
Ending the DCEU (00:59:53)
Ratings (01:03:53)
Host
Matthew Rushing
Co-Host
Christy Morris
Production
Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer)
Social
Twitter: @The602Club
Instagram: @the602clubtfm
The Sundered.
The period between Star Trek Generations and the beginning of The Next Generation is ripe for storytelling and yet has scarcely been mined except in the novels.
In this episode of Literary Treks hosts Matthew Rushing and Casey Pettitt talk about the Lost Era novel, The Sundered. We discuss characters on the cover, the Neyel, the Tholians, responsibility, communication, connections, our ratings and final thoughts.
In the news section we judge to new books by their covers!
News
New Book Covers (00:03:00)
Feature: The Sundered
Characters on the Covers (00:10:45)
The Neyel (00:17:51)
The Tholians (00:28:36)
Responsibility (00:38:16)
Communication (00:44:49)
Connections (00:48:51)
Ratings (00:56:08)
Final Thoughts (00:58:19)
Hosts
Matthew Rushing and Casey Pettitt
Production
Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Greg Rozier (Associate Producer) Casey Pettitt (Associate Producer)
Lethal Weapon 4.
Sequels can be a tricky business, getting actors back, finding a story that is worth audiences time and then doing all that in a timely manner so there is not too much time between films.
In this episode of The 602 Club hosts Matthew Rushing and Christy Morris welcome John Mills to talk about Lethal Weapon 4. We discuss a troubled production, the big opening, moving forward, a new cast member, the Chinese connection, relevant issues, the action and our ratings.
Chapters
A Troubled Production (00:02:31)
The Big Opening (00:12:08)
Moving Forward (00:15:58)
New Cast Member (00:23:01)
The Chinese Connection (00:29:59)
Relevant Issues (00:38:34)
Family (00:42:35)
The Action (00:47:40)
Ratings (00:53:52)
Host
Matthew Rushing
Co-Host
Christy Morris
Guest
John Mills
Production
Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer)
Social
Twitter: @The602Club
Instagram: @the602clubtfm
Gladiator.
Hollywood made a living for many years on historical epics that became known as sword and sandal films, yet just like the western, they slowly faded as new genres became more popular with the general public.
In this episode of The 602 Club host Matthew Rushing is joined by Zachary Fruhling to talk about Gladiator. We discuss our history with the film, a return, the production value, script issues, the cast, historic fiction, meditations on power, gory games, the music and our ratings.
Chapters
History With the Film (00:01:51)
A Return (00:03:21)
The Production Value (00:13:25)
Script Issues (00:17:06)
Russell Crowe (00:19:09)
Joaquin Phoenix (00:22:11)
Historic Fiction (00:24:16)
Marcus Aurelius (00:27:38)
Oliver Reed (00:32:08)
Connie Nielsen (00:34:19)
Meditation on Power (00:37:25)
Gory Games (00:45:22)
The Music (00:52:25)
Ratings (00:57:04)
Host
Matthew Rushing
Co-Host
Zachary Fruhling
Production
Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer)
Social
Twitter: @The602Club
Instagram: @the602clubtfm
Guardians of the Galaxy: Holiday Special
Join Matthew Rushing and John Mills as they complete their journey through Phase 4 of the Marvel Cinematic Universe with the second Special Presentation streaming on Disney Plus.
Chapters
Another Special Presentation (00:02:06)
Cartoon Bookends (00:11:59)
The Story and Characters (00:15:12)
Kevin Bacon (00:20:40)
Nostalgic Bent (00:26:58)
What is Missing (00:30:38)
The Music (00:34:13)
Ratings (00:40:21)
Rankings (00:43:01)
Hosts
Matthew Rushing and John Mills
Production
Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) John Mills (Producer)
Social
Twitter: @The602Club
Instagram: @the602clubtfm
I Spy.
Hollywood looks for inspiration wherever it can, even the small screen with many old television shows finding their way to the big screen as adaptations.
In this episode of The 602 Club hosts Matthew Rushing and Christy Morris talk about I Spy. We discuss finding this movie, TV origins, translating to film, the tone, the characters, action and effects, things we like and our ratings.
Chapters
Finding the Movie (00:02:20)
TV Origins (00:04:09)
Translating to Film (00:06:50)
The Tone (00:09:48)
The Characters (00:18:27)
Action and Effects (00:24:05)
Things We Like (00:26:15)
Ratings (00:28:21)
Host
Matthew Rushing
Co-Host
Christy Morris
Production
Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer)
Social
Twitter: @The602Club
Instagram: @the602clubtfm
Loki: Season 2.
The MCU shows on Disney+ have been hit or miss as best, but one of the first entries staring the God of Mischief became a favorite of fans immediately.
In this episode of The 602 Club hosts Matthew Rushing and Christy Morris talk about the second season of Loki. We discuss the timey whimey, length of the series, a plan within a plan, Miss Minutes, the best new character, a timely decision, Loki's arc, the music, what's next and our ratings.
Chapters
Timey Whimey (00:02:21)
Length of the Season (00:10:43)
A Plan Within a Plan (00:12:10)
Miss Minutes (00:17:39)
Best New Character (00:24:30)
A Timely Decision (00:30:07)
Loki's Arc (00:35:20)
The Music (00:41:12)
What's Next (00:45:31)
Ratings (00:54:29)
Host
Matthew Rushing
Co-Host
Christy Morris
Production
Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer)
Social
Twitter: @The602Club
Instagram: @the602clubtfm
The Godfather.
There are movies that are so impactful that it is hard to remember a time before they existed, they're so indelibly entrenched in the cultural zeitgeist that our conversations are littered lines from the film.
In this episode of The 602 Club host Matthew Rushing welcomes John Mills as we talk about The Godfather. We discuss the film, why we are thankful for it and allow the conversation to flow wherever it takes us.
Chapter
A Movie We Are Thankful For (00:01:16)
Host
Matthew Rushing
Guest
John Mills
Production
Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer)
Social
Twitter: @The602Club
Instagram: @the602clubtfm
Derek Tyler Attico: The Autobiography of Benjamin Sisko.
The captains of Star Trek are some of the most revered characters in the saga yet there is only one whose story is as unique as the one who lead on Deep Space Nine.
In this episode of Literary Treks hosts Matthew Rushing and Casey Pettitt welcome author Derek Tyler Attico to talk his book, The Autobiography of Benjamin Sisko. We discuss the framing device, the family, Academy years, early career, Curzon, filling in more details, in the Celestial Temple,, ending with Benny, one last question, where to find Derek and our final thoughts.
In the news we review Defiant #9 and Picard's Academy #2.
News
Defiant # 9 (00:03:11)
Picard's Academy #2 (00:08:52)
Feature: Derek Tyler Attico
The Framing Device (00:12:30)
The Family (00:19:36)
Academy Years (00:32:26)
Early Career (00:38:44)
Curzon (00:43:55)
Filling in More Detail (00:46:36)
In the Celestial Temple (00:52:18)
Ending With Benny (00:57:37)
One Last Question (01:00:58)
Where to Find Derek (01:04:05)
Final Thoughts (01:07:33)
Hosts
Matthew Rushing and Casey Pettitt
Guest
Derek Tyler Attico
Production
Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Greg Rozier (Associate Producer) Casey Pettitt (Associate Producer)
Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.
Join Matthew Rushing and John Mills on their journey through the MCU as we reach the penultimate entry in Phase 4 with the second film for the Black Panther.
Chapters
Dealing With Loss (00:02:43)
Performances (00:08:11)
So Much New (00:09:36)
The Effects (00:28:27)
A Question (00:32:49)
The Very End (00:35:10)
Ratings (00:39:03)
Rankings (00:42:26)
Hosts
Matthew Rushing and John Mills
Production
Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) John Mills (Producer)
Social
Twitter: @The602Club
Instagram: @the602clubtfm
The Marvels.
The MCU has struggled of late to connect with audiences as the shows on Disney+ have added more to the plate of fans to keep up on and the films have not hitting the box office with the same splash as previous movies.
In this episode of The 602 Club hosts Matthew Rushing and Christy Morris talk about The Marvels. We discuss being back in the MCU, the plot, the length, the team, the singing planet, the villain, inconsistencies, the effects and action, a stinger and our ratings.
Chapters
Back in the MCU (00:02:40)
The Plot (00:06:33)
The Length (00:13:42)
The Team (00:16:25)
The Singing Planet (00:23:40)
The Villain (00:27:09)
Inconsistencies (00:32:01)
The Effects and Action (00:34:34)
The Music (00:37:51)
A Stinger (00:39:40)
Ratings (00:44:01)
Host
Matthew Rushing
Co-Host
Christy Morris
Production
Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer)
Social
Twitter: @The602Club
Instagram: @the602clubtfm
The Bourne Identity.
There are movies that leave an indelible mark on cinema for years to come after they are released, doing something that every film afterwards finds themselves trying to emulate.
In this episode of The 602 Club hosts Matthew Rushing and Christy Morris talk about The Bourne Identity. We discuss from page to screen, a new identity, finding Bourne's identity, the romantic identity, psychological identity, the identity for the film, identifying Treadstone, musical identity and our ratings.
Chapters
From Page to Screen (00:02:29)
A New Identity (00:10:32)
Finding Bourne's Identity (00:18:22)
The Romantic Identity (00:25:36)
Psychological Identity (00:32:53)
Identity of the Film (00:36:29)
Identifying Treadstone (00:40:23)
Musical Identity (00:47:50)
Ratings (00:50:30)
Host
Matthew Rushing
Co-Host
Christy Morris
Production
Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer)
Social
Twitter: @The602Club
Instagram: @the602clubtfm
John and Maria Jose Tenuto: Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan: The Making of the Classic Film.
Coming off the heals of Star Trek: The Motion Picture it was not a forgone conclusion that there would be a sequel yet since its release in 1982 the mystique around the second Star Trek movie has only grown.
In this episode of Literary Treks hosts Matthew Rushing and Casey Pettitt welcome John and Maria Jose Tenuto to discuss their new book, Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan: The Making of the Classic Film. We discuss their Star Trek history, passion, Gene Roddenberry, a new captain, many scripts, an unsung hero, surprises, what to put in the book, never surpassed, favorite part, where to find them online and our final thoughts.
For the news section we discuss the Holo-ween mini series as well as Star Trek #13.
News
Holo-ween Comic Series (00:02:48)
Star Trek #13 (00:07:44)
Feature: John and Maria Jose Tenudo
Star Trek History (00:12:00)
Passion (00:16:58)
Gene Roddenberry (00:21:47)
A New Captain (00:25:36)
Many Scripts (00:28:57)
Unsung Hero (00:32:53)
Surprises (00:37:06)
What to Put in the Book (00:44:00)
Never Surpassed (00:51:07)
Favorite Part (01:08:51)
Where Online (00:14:49)
Final Thoughts (01:17:54)
Hosts
Matthew Rushing and C Bryan Jones
Guests
John and Maria Jose Tenuto
Production
Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Greg Rozier (Associate Producer) Casey Pettitt (Associate Producer)
The Continental: From the World of John Wick.
The John Wick series has continually grown in popularity since the release of the first film and like all franchises, they have been looking for ways to expand the universe to make more money.
In this episode of The 602 Club host Matthew Rushing welcomes Scott McClellan to talk about The Continental: From the World of John Wick. We discuss our anticipation, the format, Winston's story, the villain, an army of friends, Charon's story, weird elements, the action, a next season and our ratings.
Chapters
Anticipation (00:02:23)
The Format (00:05:05)
Winston's Story (00:10:16)
The Villain (00:21:33)
Army of Friends (00:27:44)
Charon's Story (00:33:09)
Weird Elements (00:37:23)
The Action (00:39:26)
A New Season (00:46:08)
Ratings (00:50:09)
Host
Matthew Rushing
Guest
Scott McClellan
Production
Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer)
Social
Twitter: @The602Club
Instagram: @the602clubtfm
Werewolf By Night.
Join Matthew Rushing and John Mills on their journey through the MCU as they continue their march through Phase 4 with the first Marvel Special Presentation.
Chapters
The Source Material (00:01:59)
Black and White (00:03:59)
Coming Out of Nowhere (00:09:00)
The Performances, Characters and Themes (00:12:16)
The Director (00:16:47)
The Music (00:23:56)
Problems (00:25:51)
Ratings (00:29:24)
Rankings (00:31:54)
Hosts
Matthew Rushing and John Mills
Production
Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) John Mills (Producer)
Social
Twitter: @The602Club
Instagram: @the602clubtfm
She-Hulk: Attorney at Law.
Join Matthew Rushing and John Mills on their journey through the MCU as they continue their march through Phase 4 with the introduction of another new character.
Chapters
Another Hulk (00:02:32)
Tatiana Maslany (00:07:52)
The CGI (00:09:18)
What To Do (00:17:00)
Too Stretched (00:25:22)
Breaking Things (00:26:34)
Ratings (00:31:07)
Rankings (00:33:18)
Hosts
Matthew Rushing and John Mills
Production
Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) John Mills (Producer)
Social
Twitter: @The602Club
Instagram: @the602clubtfm
Lara Croft: Tomb Raider - The Cradle of Life.
The first Tomb Raider movie was a success which guaranteed that Angelina Jolie would be suiting up as the intrepid, globetrotting character for a sequel.
In this episode of The 602 Club hosts Matthew Rushing and Christy Morris talk about Lara Croft: Tomb Raider - The Cradle of Life. We discuss a second time around, a big opening, Pandora's Box, secret agent Tomb Raider, the villain, love interest, locations, the action, production, music, a third film and our ratings.
Chapters
Second Time Around (00:02:27)
A Big Opening (00:05:05)
Pandora's Box (00:11:17)
Secret Agent Tomb Raider (00:13:51)
The Villain (00:19:38)
The Love Interest (00:23:38)
The Locations (00:31:16)
The Action (00:34:25)
The Production (00:37:09)
The Music (00:42:45)
A Third Film (00:45:35)
Ratings (00:48:08)
Host
Matthew Rushing
Co-Host
Christy Morris
Production
Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer)
Social
Twitter: @The602Club
Instagram: @the602clubtfm
Making it So.
When people think of Star Trek, there are actors names that immediately come to mind and one of the first is Patrick Stewart for his portrayal of Captain Jean-Luc Picard.
In this episode of Literary Treks hosts Matthew Rushing and Casey Pettitt talk about Patrick Stewart's memoir, Making it So. We discuss his early life, theater life, leading to Picard, left out, Star Trek work, other movies, Star Trek Picard, further stories our ratings and final thoughts.
In a monster news section we have a contest announcement, some sad news, two book announcements, a comic announcement, then review Star Trek #12, Shax's Best Day, Defiant #8, Motion Picture Echos #5, The Scorpious Run #2 and Picard's Academy #1.
News
Contest (00:02:17)
Sad News (00:04:24)
Pliable Truths (00:05:12)
Lost To Eternity (00:10:16)
Sons of Star Trek (00:13:58)
Star Trek #12 (00:18:32)
Shax's Best Day (00:22:35)
Defiant #8 (00:24:52)
Motion Picture Echos #5 (00:29:03)
The Scorpious Run #2 (00:32:22)
Picard's Academy #1 (00:35:43)
Feature: Making it So
Something Interesting (00:42:58)
Early Life (00:47:21)
Theater Life (00:52:55)
Leading to Picard (01:00:51)
Left Out (01:04:37)
Star Trek Work (01:07:29)
Other Movies (01:12:05)
Star Trek Picard (01:15:28)
Further Stories (01:26:07)
Ratings (01:29:22)
Final Thoughts (01:31:56)
Hosts
Matthew Rushing and Casey Pettitt
Production
Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Greg Rozier (Associate Producer) Casey Pettitt (Associate Producer)
The Creator.
Hollywood has continued to double down over the last decade on franchises and the amount of original content has become sparse, yet in 2023, some of the biggest movies of the year were not based on existing movie franchises.
In this episode of The 602 Club hosts Matthew Rushing and Christy Morris talk about the new, original sci-fi film from director Gareth Edwards, The Creator. We discuss our anticipation, the world, chapters, personhood, error code, evolution, the cast, the soundtrack and our ratings.
Chapters
Anticipation (00:02:23)
The World (00:05:16)
Chapters (00:16:00)
Personhood (00:21:37)
Error Code (00:27:08)
Evolution (00:31:33)
John David Washington (00:34:05)
Madeleine Yuna Voyles (00:38:11)
Gemma Chan (00:39:54)
Allison Janney (00:42:37)
Ken Watanabe (00:45:13)
The Soundtrack (00:47:04)
Ratings (00:49:51)
Host
Matthew Rushing
Co-Host
Christy Morris
Production
Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer)
Social
Twitter: @The602Club
Instagram: @the602clubtfm
Star Wars: Ahsoka.
The character of Ahsoka was a surprise for fans in The Clone Wars movie that preceded the release of the animated show and since that time she has only grown in popularity with fans.
In this episode of The 602 Club host Matthew Rushing is joined by Jedi Master John Mills to talk about the Disney+ series, Ahsoka. We discuss, Ahsoka's journey, Sabine's journey, Thrawn's journey, the Dathomiri, Ezra's journey, Hera's journey, Baylan and Shin's journey, the production, the music, a cliffhanger and our ratings.
Chapters
Ahsoka's Journey (00:02:50)
Sabine's Journey (00:22:37)
Thrawn's Journey (00:33:29)
The Dathomiri (00:46:20)
Ezra's Journey (00:49:45)
Hera's Journey (00:55:42)
Baylan and Shin's Journey (01:01:55)
The Production (01:12:53)
The Music (01:20:03)
A Cliffhanger (01:23:13)
Ratings (01:26:45)
Host
Matthew Rushing
Guest
John Mills
Production
Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer)
Social
Twitter: @The602Club
Instagram: @the602clubtfm
Lara Croft: Tomb Raider.
Starting in the early 90s, Hollywood turned its attention to the world of video games for inspiration and sadly for fans of the games it was a rocky start as the first few films were universally panned.
In this episode of The 602 Club hosts Matthew Rushing and Christy Morris talk about Lara Croft: Tomb Raider. We discuss being a video game first, casting Lara, the story, Daniel Craig, her sidekicks, Iain Glen, the production, issues, the score and our ratings.
Chapters
A Video Game First (00:02:48)
Casting Lara (00:10:15)
The Story (00:29:47)
Daniel Craig (00:36:15)
Her Sidekicks (00:40:12)
Iain Glen (00:43:52)
The Production (00:46:18)
Issues (00:51:54)
The Score (00:53:51)
Ratings (00:58:44)
Host
Matthew Rushing
Co-Host
Christy Morris
Production
Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer)
Social
Twitter: @The602Club
Instagram: @the602clubtfm
Lethal Weapon 3.
Franchises reigned in the 80s and 90s, which meant that every summer fans became accustomed to their favorite characters returning in another installment to their story.
In this episode of The 602 Club hosts Matthew Rushing and Christy Morris welcome John Mills to talk about Lethal Weapon 3. We discuss our first time, an explosive opening, the changing times, story changes, back in the bathtub, good men, the final thought, the soundtrack and our ratings.
Chapters
Our First Time (00:02:59)
An Explosive Opening (00:05:59)
The Changing Times (00:10:05)
Story Changes (00:25:36)
Back in the Bathtub (00:38:43)
Good Men (00:40:39)
The Final Fight (00:48:10)
The Soundtrack (00:56:34)
Ratings (01:01:40)
Host
Matthew Rushing
Co-Host
Christy Morris
Guest
John Mills
Production
Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer)
Social
Twitter: @The602Club
Instagram: @the602clubtfm
The Prestige.
Christopher Nolan had made a name for himself with Memento as well as reinvigorating the Batman franchise but who he is as a filmmaker just may have been cemented with his follow-up to Batman Begins.
In this episode of The 602 Club host Matthew Rushing welcomes John Mills to talk about The Prestige. We discuss cementing fandom, the structure, the cast, real people, obsession, who's real, the mystery, the soundtrack and our ratings.
Chapters
Cementing Fandom (00:02:17)
The Structure (00:09:54)
The Cast (00:15:22)
Real People (00:23:16)
Obsession (00:28:59)
Who's Real (00:41:38)
The Mystery (00:49:15)
The Soundtrack (00:53:12)
Ratings (00:57:11)
Host
Matthew Rushing
Guest
John Mills
Production
Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer)
Social
Twitter: @The602Club
Instagram: @the602clubtfm
Cast No Shadow.
The fallout of the conspiracy that Kirk and his crew uncover in The Undiscovered Country is not something that we get to see on screen, thankfully the books exist.
In this episode of Literary Treks hosts Matthew Rushing and Casey Pettitt talk about Cast No Shadow. We discuss unpacking Valeris, Spock's small role, unpacking the conspiracy, fueling hate, Elias Vaughn's first mission, one last question, our ratings and final thoughts.
In the news section we review Star Trek #11, Defiant #7 and a new Strange New Worlds comic, The Scorpius Run.
News
Star Trek #11 and Defiant #7 (00:02:53)
Strange New Worlds: The Scorpius Run #1 (00:06:25)
Feature: Cast No Shadow
Unpacking Valeris (00:12:41)
Spock's Small Role (00:26:08)
Unpacking the Conspiracy (00:31:49)
Fueling Hate (00:39:23)
Elias Vaughn's First Mission (00:45:12)
One Last Question (00:49:28)
Ratings (00:52:35)
Final Thoughts (00:55:00)
Hosts
Matthew Rushing and Casey Pettitt
Production
Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Greg Rozier (Associate Producer) Casey Pettitt (Associate Producer)
The Witcher: Season 3.
In 2021 Henry Cavill and Netflix brought to life the fantasy series from polish writer Andrzej Sapkowski which had already captivated the gaming world with its adaptation.
In this episode of The 602 Club hosts Matthew Rushing and Christy Morris talk about third season of The Witcher. We discuss needing a prologue, a family, choosing a side, finding a new way, Ciri's journey, straying from the course, resetting the board, the production and our ratings.
Chapters
We Need a Prologue (00:02:30)
A Family (00:09:24)
Choosing a Side (00:13:59)
Finding a New Way (00:19:41)
Ciri's Journey (00:25:22)
Straying From the Source (00:30:17)
Resetting the Board (00:35:05)
The Production (00:44:51)
Ratings (00:50:51)
Host
Matthew Rushing
Co-Host
Christy Morris
Production
Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer)
Social
Twitter: @The602Club
Instagram: @the602clubtfm
Thor: Love and Thunder.
Join Matthew Rushing and John Mills on their journey through the MCU as they continue with Phase 4 and reach the God of Thunder's 4th film.
Chapters
A Fourth Film (00:01:54)
First Time (00:03:48)
Flow of Consciousness (00:05:18)
Ratings (00:31:21)
Rankings (00:32:02)
Hosts
Matthew Rushing and John Mills
Production
Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) John Mills (Producer)
Social
Twitter: @The602Club
Instagram: @the602clubtfm
Armageddon.
Hollywood studios have always competed with one another but in the late 90s the competition seemed to heat up as they went head to head with competing disaster movies about the same types of disasters.
In this episode of The 602 Club hosts Matthew Rushing and Zachary Fruhling discuss Armageddon. We talk about multiple movies, Armageddon experiences, movie length and cast, the effects, accumulated knowledge, the needs of the many, the soundtrack and our ratings.
Chapters
Multiple Movies (00:01:59)
Armageddon Experiences (00:08:11)
Movie Length and Cast (00:11:40)
The Effects (00:20:01)
The End of the World As We Know It (00:24:30)
Accumulated Knowledge (00:34:16)
The Needs of the Many (00:37:32)
The Soundtrack (00:47:08)
Ratings (00:50:55)
Host
Matthew Rushing
Co-Host
Zachary Fruhling
Production
Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer)
Social
Twitter: @The602Club
Instagram: @the602clubtfm
Heart of Stone.
Gal Gadot became a household name with her portrayal of Wonder Woman in Zack Snyder's Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice which then lead to the character's own film and since that time she's only grown in popularity.
In this episode of The 602 Club hosts Matthew Rushing and Christy Morris talk about the Netflix film, Heart of Stone. We discuss the marketing, the Charter, the ends and the means, Gal Gadot, the rest of the characters, the action and production, a franchise, ending with our ratings.
Chapters
Marketing (00:02:55)
The Charter (00:05:44)
The Ends and the Means (00:14:08)
Gal Gadot (00:22:12)
The Rest of the Cast (00:29:33)
The Action and Production (00:32:06)
A Franchise (00:35:31)
Ratings (00:37:41)
Host
Matthew Rushing
Co-Host
Christy Morris
Production
Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer)
Social
Twitter: @The602Club
Instagram: @the602clubtfm
“Regeneration” 20th-anniversary reflections
A research team in the Arctic uncover mysterious cybernetic beings while examining the wreckage of an alien ship that dates back more than 100 years. Unaware of the danger, they quickly find themselves assimilated by regenerated drones from a previous attempt by the Borg to assimilate Earth and stop first contact. The Enterprise is ordered to pursue the researchers’ vessel, now under the control of the Borg, and Archer must make some difficult decisions as he quickly wakes up to the threat posed by this mysterious alien menace.
In this episode of Warp Five, hosts C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing continue our 20th-anniversary retrospective that takes you through all of Star Trek: Enterprise, one episode at a time. In this installment, we continue Season 2 with “Regeneration” as we discuss using the Borg at a time long before they were known to Starfleet, how to do a prequel right, how the story sets up Archer and his crew for the challenges of Season 3, and more.
Chapters
Intro (00:00:00)
An Unplanned Contingency Plan (00:02:46)
Prequel Proof of Concept (00:11:06)
Borg Instinct (00:15:45)
Phlox’s Semi-Immunity (00:21:56)
Setting Up Season 3 (00:27:49)
Time (and Exploration) Is Loopy (00:33:20)
Final Thoughts and Ratings (00:36:03)
Closing (00:39:10)
Hosts
C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing
Production
C Bryan Jones (Editor and Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer)
Blue Beetle.
It has been one of the roughest years on record for DC films as both Shazam: Fury of the Gods and The Flash have struggled to find an audience amid the turmoil being the scenes with the studio changing directions, again.
In this episode of The 602 Club host Matthew Rushing is joined by Casey Pettitt and Scott McClellan to talk about Blue Beetle. We discuss character knowledge, the story, our lead, his family, Susan Sarandon, Carapax, it's all about family, the effects and action, the score, where the movie sits, end credits scene and our ratings.
Chapters
Character Knowledge (00:03:03)
The Story (00:10:20)
Our Lead Character (00:22:56)
His Family (00:27:31)
Susan Sarandon (00:37:15)
Carapax (00:43:50)
It's All About Family (00:49:12)
The Effects and Action (00:54:15)
The Score (01:01:12)
Where the Movie Sits (01:09:32)
End Credit Scenes (01:12:17)
Ratings (01:16:34)
Host
Matthew Rushing
Guests
Casey Pettitt and Scott McClellan
Production
Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer)
Social
Twitter: @The602Club
Instagram: @the602clubtfm
“Hegemony”
A Gorn attack on the Federation colony on Parnassus Beta threatens to turn mounting tensions into a full-blown war. When Captain Pike’s partner, Captain Batel, gets caught in the attack, he defies Admiral April’s orders and mounts a rescue mission. With Chapel also missing, Spock is happy to help, but to do so will require suiting up and flying through space.
With the help of another familiar face, Pike and Spock return to the Enterprise with their lovers, but others—not all wearing red shirts—aren’t so lucky. With part of his crew abducted in cold blood, what will Pike do? A big lizard now truly is in the Federation’s backyard as the second season of Strange New Worlds wraps up with a dramatic finish manufactured just for the occasion.
In this episode of Saddle Up! hosts C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing continue our journey through Strange New Worlds Season 2 with the season finale, “Hegemony.” We discuss the challenges of creating drama in a prequel, elements of diplomacy in Star Trek, parallels (and not) with “Arena,” and try to make sense of the Gorn.
Chapters
Intro (0:00:00)
Getting to Know the Gorn (00:03:16)
Jumping the Gorn (00:09:06)
Internal Consistency Matters (00:16:04)
Manufacturing Drama (00:21:16)
Crate 32 (00:26:24)
Right Place, Right Time (00:29:06)
Series Identity (00:36:15)
Diplomatic Connections (00:40:46)
Bye Bye Batel? (00:49:10)
Spock and Chapel (00:54:03)
Montgomery Scott at Your Service (00:57:29)
Final Thoughts and Ratings (01:00:15)
Closing (01:04:13)
Hosts
C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing
Production
C Bryan Jones (Editor and Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer)
Secret Invasion.
Nick Fury has had a rough go of it after the Blip, which has lead him to leave earth for his S.A.B.E.R project in orbit, but something from his past has come back to haunt him, so with the world in jeopardy, he must once again suit up and try to save our world.
In this episode of The 602 Club hosts Matthew Rushing and Christy Morris talk about the latest Disney Plus Marvel show, Secret Invasion. We discuss filling in the gaps, what is true, villainous reasoning, killing characters, new characters, the tone, better together and our ratings.
Chapters
Filling in the Gaps (00:02:41)
What is True (00:14:47)
Villainous Reasoning (00:20:32)
Killing Characters (00:31:57)
New Characters (00:35:45)
The Tone (00:44:16)
Better Together (00:47:48)
Ratings (00:52:39)
Host
Matthew Rushing
Co-Host
Christy Morris
Production
Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer)
Social
Twitter: @The602Club
Instagram: @the602clubtfm
The Buried Age.
Jean-Luc Picard's life is so much more than his time on the Enterprise, in fact he had a whole lifetime of events that helped forge the man we saw on screen in The Next Generation.
In this episode of Literary Treks hosts Matthew Rushing and Casey Pettitt talk about Lost Era novel, The Buried Age. We discuss Picard's buried age, failure, the Manroloth, the science, setting up TNG, our ratings and final thoughts.
The news is jam-packed with goodies as we talk about licensing news, a cover reveal and then review Dog of War #4, The Motion Picture Echos #3, Star Trek #10, Star Trek Defiant #5 and Day of Blood #1.
News
Licensing News (00:03:35)
Cover Reveal (00:07:45)
Dog of War #4 (00:10:20)
The Motion Picture Echos #3 (00:15:20)
Star Trek #10 (00:21:57)
Star Trek Defiant #5 (00:27:11)
Day of Blood #1 (00:31:50)
Feature: The Buried Age
Picard's Buried Age (00:37:56)
Failure (00:49:59)
The Manroloth (00:57:32)
The Science (01:10:29)
Setting Up TNG (01:15:32)
Ratings (01:25:14)
Final Thoughts (01:27:31)
Hosts
Matthew Rushing and Casey Pettitt
Production
Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Greg Rozier (Associate Producer) Casey Pettitt (Associate Producer)
Ms. Marvel.
Join Matthew Rushing and John Mills on their journey through the MCU as they continue to make their way through Phase 4 by discussing the next Disney Plus show on the list.
Chapters
Character Familiarity (00:01:34)
Fan Culture (00:04:28)
Tone (00:11:26)
First Generation (00:14:53)
History (00:19:05)
Family (00:23:02)
Power Origins (00:29:08)
Mid-Credits (00:35:58)
DODC (00:37:30)
Production Value (00:44:40)
Ratings (00:49:45)
Rankings (00:53:33)
Hosts
Matthew Rushing and John Mills
Production
Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) John Mills (Producer)
Social
Twitter: @The602Club
Instagram: @the602clubtfm
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem.
The Turtles burst onto the cultural scene in 1984 in a comic book created by Kevin Eastman and Peter Laird which was only enhanced when it was turned into a Saturday morning cartoon in 1987, leading to movies, more comics, video games and even more animated shows.
In this episode of The 602 Club host Matthew Rushing welcomes Scott McClellan to talk about Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem. We discuss turtle fandom, turtle history, motivations, turtle heroes, the animation, voice cast, music, ratings and the mid-credits scene.
Chapters
Turtle Fandom (00:01:58)
Turtle History (00:13:57)
Motivations (00:20:51)
Turtle Heroes (00:32:34)
The Animation (00:36:09)
The Voice Cast (00:43:16)
The Music (00:50:54)
Ratings (00:55:42)
Mid-Credits Scene (01:00:23)
Host
Matthew Rushing
Guest
Scott McClellan
Production
Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer)
Social
Twitter: @The602Club
Instagram: @the602clubtfm
“Subspace Rhapsody”
The discovery of a naturally occurring subspace field leads Spock to speculate that the speed of communications could be tripled. And he was sort of right, at least on a personal level, when his quantum probability field experiment goes wrong and the crew breaks out into song. Again and again. As the improbability field expands, people on other ships also begin singing. And if the Enterprise crew cannot pull off a grand finale, the phenomenon could spread across the entire subspace communications network.
In this episode of Saddle Up! hosts C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing continue our journey through Strange New Worlds Season 2 with “Subspace Rhapsody.” We discuss the concept, how they pulled it off, using the musical format to boost communications, advance storylines and clear the deck for the finale, and more.
Chapters
Intro (0:00:00)
Breaking Down Walls … and into Song (00:02:56)
Say What You Need to Say (00:11:23)
La'an and Kirk (00:17:02)
Spock and Chapel (00:21:23)
Pike and Batel (00:33:46)
To Live Alone or Together (00:38:10)
The Songs (00:40:28)
The Source of Our Great Dishonor (00:46:07)
Final Thoughts and Ratings (00:47:31)
Closing (00:52:24)
Hosts
C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing
Production
C Bryan Jones (Editor and Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer)
“Under the Cloak of War”
For Doctor M’Benga and nurse Christine Chapel, the horrors of war come rushing back when Dak’Rah, a former Klingon general who defected to the Federation, comes aboard the Enterprise. Now an ambassador for the Federation, trying to bridge the two sides in the aftermath of the 2256–57 war, Dak’Rah came to be known as the Butcher of J’Gal for his brutal tactics. But for M’Benga, the actions that earned Rah that moniker hit closer to home than anyone knew. And the end game plays out in the Enterprise’s sickbay.
In this episode of Saddle Up! hosts C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing continue our journey through Strange New Worlds Season 2 with “Under the Cloak of War.” We discuss the impact of war, atonement, responsibility for one’s actions, the DS9 feel of the episode, and more.
Chapters
Intro (0:00:00)
Inappropriately Spaced Mixtape (00:02:21)
A DS9 State of Mind (00:06:44)
The Impact of War (00:12:08)
The Conscience of the King (00:22:07)
Does the Truth Matter? (00:27:43)
The Needs of the Many (00:33:15)
Clint Howard Treks Again (00:42:41)
Boatswain! (00:45:02)
Final Thoughts and Ratings (00:47:08)
Closing (00:52:17)
Hosts
C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing
Production
C Bryan Jones (Editor and Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer)
Oppenheimer.
There are people from history that have had such an impact that you can literally say they changed the course of history as we know it and director Christopher Nolan has brought one of those people's life to the big screen.
In this episode of The 602 Club host Matthew Rushing is joined by John Mills to talk about Oppenheimer. We discuss presentation, structure, perspective, the cast, free speech, morality, no CGI, the music, intimate scenes and our ratings.
Chapters
Presentation (00:02:46)
Structure (00:13:38)
Perspective (00:22:25)
The Cast (00:34:47)
Free Speech (00:44:48)
Morality (00:50:24)
No CGI (00:57:16)
The Music (00:59:29)
Intimate Scenes (01:05:28)
Ratings (01:10:50)
Host
Matthew Rushing
Guest
John Mills
Production
Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer)
“Those Old Scientists”
When the USS Cerritos visits Krulmuth-B to investigate Bradward Boimler’s all-time favorite portal, to make sure the portal area is free of any portal problems, the ensign gets sucked into the portal … which is a problem. On the other side he finds himself at the feet of Una Chin-Riley, La’an Noonien-Singh, and Mr. Spock. Stardate: the past. Captain Pike (AKA funny captain) must find a way to return Boimler to his animated future before he can change history—a task that becomes more complicated when Beckett Mariner comes flying through the portal just as Boimler is saying goodbye. With the last bit of known horonium gone, can the crew of the Enterprise find a way to get the two reference-dropping misfits back home? It’s down to a coin toss. Do you feel lucky?
In this episode of Saddle Up! hosts C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing continue our journey through Strange New Worlds Season 2 with “Those Old Scientists.” We discuss blending live action and animation, bringing animated characters to life, poignant moments in the midst of silliness, and how the casts of Strange New Worlds and Lower Decks work together.
Chapters
Intro (0:00:00)
Bringing the Crews Together (00:03:08)
Setting Up Humor (00:07:04)
Boimler and Mariner Fitting In (00:15:21)
Bajorans and Cardassians, Oh My! (00:22:33)
Poignant Moments (00:33:01)
Frakes Behind Camera (00:37:28)
Final Thoughts and Ratings (00:40:51)
Closing (00:45:56)
Hosts
C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing
Production
C Bryan Jones (Editor and Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer)
Barbie.
The famous doll was created in 1959 by Ruth Handler so that her daughter Barbara would have a toy that represented adults to play with and since that time it has been one of the best selling toys for girls.
In this episode of The 602 Club hosts Matthew Rushing and Christy Morris talk about Barbie. We discuss growing up with Barbie, the opening and history, the cast, humanity, matriarchy or patriarchy, world building, the music and out ratings.
Chapters
Growing Up With Barbie (00:02:39)
The Opening and History (00:07:43)
Margot Robbie (00:17:14)
Ryan Gosling (00:21:00)
America Ferrera (00:27:03)
Michael Cera (00:35:25)
Simu Liu (00:36:17)
Humanity (00:39:48)
Matriarchy or Patriarchy (00:45:11)
World Building (00:57:00)
The Music (01:00:00)
Ratings (01:03:02)
Host
Matthew Rushing
Co-Host
Christy Morris
Production
Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer)
Social
Twitter: @The602Club
Instagram: @the602clubtfm
“Lost in Translation”
When the Enterprise arrives at Bannon’s Nebula to help get Starfleet’s newest gas station up and running. Uhura receives a mysterious signal that no one else can hear. She begins having hallucinations that include scenes of death and her old friend and mentor Hemmer. Systems failures lead to the discovery of a saboteur who is experiencing the same brain-rattling noises and unreal scenarios. As Uhura slowly loses her mind, she unravels the mystery, saving the ship and discovering an unknown life-form in the process.
In this episode of Saddle Up! hosts C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing continue our journey through Strange New Worlds Season 2 with “Lost in Translation.” We discuss character building for Uhura, how the story could have gone from good to great, dangling threads piling up, softly pushing us towards The Original Series, and more.
Chapters
Intro (0:00:00)
Relationships Matter (00:03:22)
Dangling Threads (00:14:13)
An Uhura Story (00:20:13)
Finding Focus (00:27:53)
Forgetting the Mission (00:39:47)
Piling Up (00:50:16)
Final Thoughts and Ratings (00:53:03)
Closing (00:56:50)
Hosts
C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing
Production
C Bryan Jones (Editor and Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer)
Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning: Part One.
Since the third film in the series, the adventures for Ethan Hunt have gotten more dangerous as well as outrageous, which has lead he and his team's most personal mission yet.
In this episode of The 602 Club hosts Matthew Rushing and Christy Morris talk about Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning: Part One. We discuss more about the IMF, Ethan's past, Grace, a death, the loss of truth, Gabriel, Paris, the allure of power, the action, the music, the name and our ratings.
Chapters
More About the IMF (00:02:13)
Ethan's Past (00:09:07)
Grace (00:17:54)
A Death (00:25:15)
The Loss of Truth (00:34:13)
Gabriel (00:42:02)
Paris (00:46:27)
The Allure of Power (00:49:47)
The Action (00:53:15)
The Music (01:01:11)
The Name (01:05:11)
Ratings (01:07:11)
Host
Matthew Rushing
Co-Host
Christy Morris
Production
Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer)
Social
Twitter: @The602Club
Instagram: @the602clubtfm
“Charades”
When a shuttle accident almost kills Spock, he is put back together by aliens with colorful names. There’s just one problem: they left out his Vulcan DNA. And they did so at a most inopportune time. Spock really needs to impress T’Pring’s mother if their engagement is going to continue. But how is a fully human Spock going to focus on meeting the demands of Vulcan tradition when Captain Pike is cooking up delicious bacon? It’s a most unexpected, strange new twist that only a mother could know and that ends with a kiss.
In this episode of Saddle Up! hosts C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing continue our journey through Strange New Worlds Season 2 with “Charades.” We discuss humor in Star Trek, writing in a modern vernacular, overshadowing important commentary, character arcs, and more.
Chapters
Intro (0:00:00)
Humor in Star Trek (00:02:03)
A Modern Vernacular (00:06:05)
Best Use of Time? (00:12:26)
Finding Balance (00:15:29)
Overshadowing Commentary (00:26:44)
Spock and Chapel (00:32:50)
Making It All Work (00:36:33)
Final Thoughts and Ratings (00:49:57)
Closing (00:52:12)
Hosts
C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing
Production
C Bryan Jones (Editor and Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer)
“The Nagus” 30th-anniversary reflections
Having heard that some of Quark’s holosuite programs are quite alluring, Grand Nagus Zek, leader of the Ferengi Alliance, pays an unexpected visit to the station. As he shares his plans for Ferengi business expansion into the Gamma Quadrant, he also reveals that it’s time to retire and pass the golden staff to the next Grand Nagus: Quark.
Zek’s sudden death puts a target on Quark’s back as Zek’s son, Krax, teams up with Rom for a power grab. In the end, Zek returns from the dead at just the right moment to save Quark’s life and teach Krax a lesson. And Rom, who understands that a Ferengi should never allow family to stand in the way of opportunity, gets a promotion to assistant manager for policy and clientele as a reward for his treachery.
In this episode of The Orb, hosts C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing continue our 30th-anniversary retrospective that will take you through all of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, one episode at a time. In this installment, we discuss “The Nagus,” the way in which the DS9 writes reset the Ferengi as tool for telling Star Trek stories at their best, the absurdity of the main story, and the important messages about fatherhood that drive the secondary plot.
Chapters
Intro (00:00:00)
Redeeming the Ferengi (00:03:11)
DS9 Does the Best Comedy and Commentary (00:06:49)
Culture Clash (00:09:12)
Subtle Morality (00:14:05)
Benjamin Sisko the Father (00:16:31)
Zek the Father (00:26:32)
Final Thoughts and Ratings (00:32:42)
Closing (00:34:29)
Hosts
C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing
Production
C Bryan Jones (Editor and Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer)
Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness.
Join Matthew Rushing and John Mills on their journey through the MCU was we continue through Phase 4 with the second film of the phase to star Benedict Cumberbatch.
Chapters
A Cold Open (00:03:01)
Mixed Direction (00:08:41)
A Win (00:16:49)
Emotional Punch (00:18:40)
The Problem (00:23:50)
Artistic Talent (00:33:28)
Stand Out Scenes (00:38:09)
The Score (00:44:48)
The Illuminati (00:48:35)
Anything Else (00:55:48)
Ratings (01:01:33)
Rankings (01:05:56)
Hosts
Matthew Rushing and John Mills
Production
Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) John Mills (Producer)
Social
Twitter: @The602Club
Instagram: @the602clubtfm
Casablanca.
The 1940s was the heyday of the studio system in Hollywood were films were pumped out like sausage, yet in this system some movies found a way to transend their humble beginnings and captivate audiences for generations.
In this episode of The 602 Club hosts Matthew Rushing and Zachary Fruhling talk about Casablanca. We discuss our history with the movie, the movie's history, why it still finds an audience, the set up, redemption?, moral dilemmas, freedom, Humphrey Bogart, Ingrid Bergman, Paul Henreid, the look of the film, the score and our ratings.
Chapters
History With the Film (00:03:24)
The Movie's History (00:07:16)
What it Still Has an Audience (00:09:08)
The Set Up (00:13:27)
Redemption? (00:20:19)
Moral Dilemmas (00:26:51)
Freedom (00:37:04)
Humphrey Bogart (00:39:07)
Ingrid Bergman (00:43:35)
Paul Henreid (00:46:47)
The Look of the Film (00:51:20)
The Score (00:56:06)
Ratings (00:59:38)
Host
Matthew Rushing
Co-Host
Zachary Fruhling
Production
Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer)
Social
Twitter: @The602Club
Instagram: @the602clubtfm
“Among the Lotus Eaters”
Returning to Rigel VII five years after a disastrous planetary survey, the Enterprise spots the Starfleet delta from space. Pike, La’an, and M’Benga beam down to discover Pike’s former yeoman, Zac Nguyen, who was believed to have been killed in action, now ruling over the indigenous Kalar as king. Soon, due to exotic radiation, the landing party begin to lose their memories—a problem that soon extends to the ship in orbit. Only ore from an asteroid and the sheer will of Erica Ortegas can save the day.
In this episode of Saddle Up! hosts C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing continue our journey through Strange New Worlds Season 2 with “Among the Lotus Eaters.” We discuss the story’s perhaps overlooked social commentary, connections to Homer's Odyssey and past Star Trek, the TOS feel of the presentation, Spock’s choices, and a puzzling Prime Directive moment.
Chapters
Intro (0:00:00)
Revisiting Rigel VII (00:02:52)
A TOS Feel (00:05:25)
The Story of Our Life Matters (00:13:00)
Feeling Is Only the Beginning of Wisdom (00:18:04)
Controlling the Masses (00:20:24)
Romancing the Captains (00:28:48)
Taking Responsibility (00:33:52)
Spock’s Choice (00:36:15)
A Prime Directive Moment (00:45:00)
Final Thoughts and Ratings (00:50:42)
Closing (00:53:31)
Hosts
C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing
Production
C Bryan Jones (Editor and Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer)
“Cogenitor” 20th-anniversary reflections
The Enterprise makes first contact with the Vissians, a species that has a lot in common in with humans, such as a love of exploration, a fascination with ice cream, and an interest in large tactical arrays. But they also have key differences, like a third gender that enables reproduction. Given the specialized role these cogenitors, as they are called, play in Vissian society, they have little need for niceties such as literacy. That doesn't sit well with Trip, who befriends the cogenitor of the Vissian chief engineer and his wife, Calla. When Trip teaches the cogenitor to read, it leads to them questioning—and taking—their own life. While Trip’s intentions may have been good, the outcome was not.
In this episode of Warp Five, hosts C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing continue our 20th-anniversary retrospective that takes you through all of Star Trek: Enterprise, one episode at a time. In this installment, we continue Season 2 with “Cogenitor” as we discuss first contact, equal rights, cultural relativism, missed opportunities, and why we wish this important story had been expanded and revisited.
Chapters
Intro (00:00:00)
Moral Quandaries and Fast Friendships (00:02:49)
Trip’s Dilemma (00:09:05)
Restraints of the Format (00:14:40)
The Dangers of Labeling (00:16:43)
Archer vs. Trip (00:20:10)
Does the Framework Work? (00:25:02)
Equal Rights and Opportunities (00:30:12)
Final Thoughts and Ratings (00:32:22)
Closing (00:35:45)
Hosts
C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing
Production
C Bryan Jones (Editor and Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer)
“Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow”
While going about a routine day aboard the Enterprise, La’an Noonien-Singh encounters a strange guy who has wondered into the corridor. He’s been shot. In the past. And he needs La’an to go back in time and stop the attack or else history will be changed. Her companion for the mission? None other than James T. Kirk. But not that Kirk. Well, not exactly. The duo of officers from different timelines travel back to TV’s New York City (AKA Toronto) and figure out what event splits the timeline, track down who is responsible, and enjoy hot dogs along the way. But at the end of the journey awaits a child.
In this episode of Saddle Up! hosts C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing continue our journey through Strange New Worlds Season 2 with “Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow.” We discuss how the story evolves, La’an’s struggles with identity, Paul Wesley's Kirk, playing with history, Khan’s pivotal role, shifting the timeline, and more.
Chapters
Intro (0:00:00)
Time Travel Checklist (00:04:35)
A La’an Story (00:08:38)
The Khan in the Room (00:11:30)
Not Just Another Time Travel Story (00:19:17)
Finding Kirk (00:22:12)
Temporal Interference (00:27:38)
Star Trek As Inspiration (00:36:39)
Final Thoughts and Ratings (00:41:44)
Closing (00:44:39)
Hosts
C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing
Production
C Bryan Jones (Editor and Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer)
Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny.
Since 1981, adventure has had a name and that name is Indiana Jones, intrepid archaeologist, part-time professor and dashing hero brought to life by Harrison Ford.
In this episode of The 602 Club hosts Matthew Rushing and Christy Morris welcome John Mills to help us talk about the final adventure for Indiana Jones, in the Dial of Destiny. We discuss coming into the film, introducing things, the elephant in the room, the old hero, the end, belief, the villains, what they're trying to mimic, Helena, the action, Mangold as director, the music and our ratings.
Chapters
Coming Into the Film (00:03:03)
Introducing Things (00:07:52)
The Elephant in the Room (00:14:15)
The Old Hero (00:26:37)
The End (00:44:05)
Belief (00:55:39)
The Villains (01:01:49)
What They're Trying to Mimic (01:05:51)
Helena (01:11:14)
The Action (01:20:51)
Mangold as Director (01:27:06)
The Music (01:35:21)
Ratings (01:41:19)
Host
Matthew Rushing
Co-Host
Christy Morris
Guest
John Mills
Production
Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer)
Social
Twitter: @The602Club
Instagram: @the602clubtfm
Rebels: The Liberated.
The revelations finally come in the final book in this trilogy, how the Tiffnaki came to be on the planet and just who the Liberated are that have taken over Emissary's Sanctuary.
In this episode of Literary Treks hosts Matthew Rushing and Casey Pettitt talk about end of the Deep Space Nine trilogy Rebels with The Liberated. We discuss the natives, the Liberated, the past, how bad was it, our ratings and final thoughts.
There is a lot of news as we discuss an audiobook and new book announcement, discuss comics and canon, then review Star Trek #9 and The Motion Picture: Echoes #2.
News
New Audiobook (00:03:04)
New Book Announcement (00:04:50)
Comics and Canon (00:08:30)
Star Trek #9 (00:11:21)
The Motion Picture: Echoes #2 (00:15:20)
Feature: The Liberated
The Natives (00:18:40)
The Liberated (00:27:31)
The Past (00:32:38)
How Bad Was It (00:35:40)
Ratings (00:38:30)
Final Thoughts (00:40:12)
Hosts
Matthew Rushing and C Casey Pettitt
Production
Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Greg Rozier (Associate Producer) Casey Pettitt (Associate Producer)
Braveheart.
Hollywood made a name for itself in the 50s and 60s by creating epic films with a scale that made the big screen almost too small, yet has the years went on, these types of movies went out of style.
In this episode of The 602 Club hosts Matthew Rushing and Zachary Fruhling talk about Braveheart. We discuss something epic, being noble, compromise, freedom, useful fiction, the cast, the music and our ratings.
Chapters
Something Epic (00:02:05)
Being Noble (00:11:13)
Compromise (00:21:40)
Freedom (00:28:04)
Useful Fiction (00:32:28)
Mel Gibson (00:46:36)
Catherine McCormack (00:49:26)
Angus Macfadyen (00:51:34)
Patrick McGoohan (00:53:49)
Sophie Marceau (00:56:29)
The Music (00:59:46)
Ratings (01:03:29)
Host
Matthew Rushing
Co-Host
Zachary Fruhling
Production
Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer)
Social
Twitter: @The602Club
Instagram: @the602clubtfm
“Ad Astra per Aspera”
When Una Chin-Riley faces a court martial for concealing her identity as an Illyrian, Starfleet and the Federation itself also stand trial for the hipocrisy of their rules and how they are enforced.
In this episode of Saddle Up! hosts C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing continue our journey through Strange New Worlds Season 2 with a discussion of “Ad Astra per Aspera.” We look at how the debate shines a light on the Federation’s failure to uphold IDIC, real-world struggles to avoid discrimination and persecution, and ask whether the appeal to emotions helps or harms the delivery of the story’s message. We also examine how the stance on genetic engineering fits into canon, the curious omission of Denobulans, the missing Vulcan backstory, and more.
Chapters
Intro (0:00:00)
Fitting (Or Not) into Canon (00:03:35)
Turning a Blind Eye (00:12:36)
Denobulans Be Like Whaaaaa? (00:16:14)
Intolerant of Tolerance (00:18:20)
A Rule Is a Rule (Unless It Isn't) (00:21:04)
The Untold Vulcan Backstory (00:24:37)
To the Stars through Hardship (00:31:44)
Hypocrisy and Emotion (00:35:02)
A Story with No End (00:41:27)
The Illogic of Judging Others (00:50:30)
Final Thoughts and Ratings (00:55:42)
Closing (00:57:49)
Hosts
C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing
Production
C Bryan Jones (Editor and Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer)
The Flash.
There are very few films that got through the development hell that DC's movie about the Flash did that ever see the dimmed lights of a theater, yet somehow, with all the behind-the-scenes drama the film was finally released in June of 2023.
In this episode of The 602 Club host Matthew Rushing is joined by Justice League members Casey Pettitt and Scott McClellan to talk about The Flash. We discuss Flash facts, the Justice League, Zack Snyder's Justice League, Wonder Woman, the humor, no solution, Barry 2, Michael Keaton, Supergirl, the effects, the music, the ending, a question and our ratings.
Chapters
Flash Facts (00:03:06)
The Justice League (00:11:27)
Zack Snyder's Justice League (00:19:11)
Wonder Woman (00:22:46)
The Humor (00:26:26)
No Solution (00:33:47)
Barry 2 (00:44:07)
Michael Keaton (00:48:58)
Supergirl (00:56:44)
The Effects (01:01:56)
The Music (01:10:48)
The Ending (01:14:53)
A Question (01:23:15)
Ratings (01:39:14)
Host
Matthew Rushing
Guests
Casey Pettitt
Scott McClellan
Production
Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer)
Social
Twitter: @The602Club
Instagram: @the602clubtfm
“The Broken Circle”
Assuring Spock that he’ll do fine commanding the Enterprise for three days while the ship is docked at Starbase 1, Captain Pike sets off to help Number One, who has been arrested for concealing from Starfleet that she is a genetically enhanced Illyrian. Soon after Pike leaves, Uhura receives a distress call from La’an Noonien-Singh. The crew find La’an and help uncover and stop the plot of a syndicate called the Broken Circle, who aim to restart the Federation–Klingon War so they can hike up prices and profit by selling the planet’s rich dilithium deposits to both sides. And along the way, Spock experiences emotions.
In this episode of Saddle Up! hosts C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing kick off Season 2 with a discussion of “The Broken Circle.” We look at the unexpected start to the season, with Pike quickly heading off on his own mission, how the story focuses on Spock’s character development as he grapples with the emotional repercussions of Season 1’s encounter with the Gorn, plus the writers’ flirtation with canon, some confusion at the very top over where the series falls on the Star Trek timeline, and why it doesn’t really matter when you have stories that are so much fun.
Chapters
Intro (0:00:00)
An Unexpected Start (00:04:43)
Pike Has Left the Building (00:10:02)
Broken Characters (00:16:33)
A Vulcan Rhapsody (00:22:51)
The Search for Spock (00:27:21)
Playing with Canon (00:37:05)
Now THAT'S What I Call Klingons! (00:48:30)
Place and Time (00:50:21)
Final Thoughts and Ratings (00:59:54)
Closing (01:02:25)
Hosts
C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing
Production
C Bryan Jones (Editor and Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer)
oon Knight.
Join Matthew Rushing and John Mills on their journey through the MCU as they continue through Phase 4 with the 5th Disney Plus show.
Chapters
Coming Into the Series (00:02:58)
Multiple Personalities (00:08:09)
Too Many Episodes (00:14:03)
Characters (00:18:58)
Fitting In (00:24:27)
The Point (00:30:25)
Something Stupid (00:38:04)
The Effects (00:42:55)
Ratings (00:49:54)
Rankings (00:51:45)
Hosts
Matthew Rushing and John Mills
Production
Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) John Mills (Producer)
Social
Twitter: @The602Club
Instagram: @the602clubtfm
Planet of the Apes.
In the 1960s, science fiction was not well regarded in cinema since the 1950s had tarnished its reputation by making them cheap "B" movies for Saturday afternoon matinees.
In this episode of The 602 Club hosts Matthew Rushing and Zachary Fruhling talk about Planet of the Apes. We discuss entering the ape house, from page to screen, what drives men, facts and faith, keeping them separated, destroyer of worlds, character, make up and effects, the music and our ratings.
Chapters
Entering the Ape House (00:02:58)
From Page to Screen (00:07:52)
What Drives Man (00:14:26)
Facts and Faith (00:23:38)
Keeping Them Separated (00:35:42)
Destroyer of Worlds (00:45:17)
Characters (00:51:24)
The Make Up and Effects (00:56:13)
The Music (00:58:59)
Ratings (01:02:54)
Host
Matthew Rushing
Co-Host
Zachary Fruhling
Production
Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer)
Social
Twitter: @The602Club
Instagram: @the602clubtfm
Dayton Ward: Somewhere to Belong.
The crew of the U.S.S. Discovery was hurled into the 31st century and it left a lot of lingering questions for fans as season 4 picked up with everyone seeming to be completely fine with the massive change in their lives.
In this episode of Literary Treks hosts Matthew Rushing and Casey Pettitt welcome author Dayton Ward to talk about his new book, Somewhere to Belong that fills in the gaps between seasons 3 and 4 of Star Trek: Discovery. We discuss the setting, the Xaheans, storylines, mental health, writing with shows in production, the spore drive, writing advanced tech, movie night, the legacy, what's next and our final thoughts.
In the new we review the annual issue of the Star Trek comic.
News
Star Trek Annual 2023 (00:03:31)
Feature: Dayton Ward
The Setting (00:10:58)
The Xaheans (00:16:42)
Storylines (00:25:16)
Mental Health (00:27:59)
Writing With Shows in Production (00:34:22)
The Spore Drive (00:40:06)
Writing Advanced Tech (00:47:33)
Movie Night (00:51:13)
The Legacy (00:54:04)
What's Next (00:56:35)
Final Thoughts (01:03:46)
Hosts
Matthew Rushing and Casey Pettitt
Guest
Dayton Ward
Production
Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Greg Rozier (Associate Producer) Casey Pettitt (Associate Producer)
Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse.
Miles Morales and his friends thought that they had saved the universe in their first adventure together, but the reality is, Miles himself is in for a rude awakening to just how big the problem truly is.
In this episode of The 602 Club hosts Matthew Rushing and Christy Morris talk about Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse. We discuss starting with Gwen, responsibility and desire, a changing relationship, the romance, taking villains seriously, the timeline, Spider-People, the middle chapter, Peter B. Parker, the music, all the easter eggs, our ratings and recommendations.
Chapters
Starting With Gwen (00:03:37)
Responsibility and Desire (00:10:49)
A Changing Relationship (00:15:06)
The Romance (00:18:51)
Taking Villains Seriously (00:22:37)
The Timeline (00:29:20)
Spider-People (00:39:38)
The Middle Chapter (00:44:22)
Peter B. Parker (00:51:55)
The Music (00:55:15)
All the Easter Eggs (00:58:57)
Ratings (01:03:27)
Recommendations (01:07:14)
Host
Matthew Rushing
Co-Host
Christy Morris
Production
Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer)
Social
Twitter: @The602Club
Instagram: @the602clubtfm
First contact with a race from the Gamer Quadrant … uhm … Gamma Quadrant doesn't go quite as Sisko had hope when it turns out that they obsessed with, you guessed it, games. And also stick tapping. And tatoos. It's all enough to make you want to move along! Move along!
In this episode of The Orb, hosts C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing continue our 30th-anniversary retrospective that will take you through all of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, one episode at a time. In this installment, we reach that monumental signpost of Season 1, “Move Along Home,” and discuss the Wadi, whether budget was really the problem, why the crew should have played more Legend of Zelda, and more. Shap 6!
Chapters
Intro (00:00:00)
Sisko and Jake (00:03:30)
Characterizations (00:06:59)
Could Have Been Better (00:12:06)
Original Higher Stakes (00:15:37)
Blown Budget Matters? (00:21:27)
Play More Legend of Zelda! (00:26:48)
Final Thoughts and Ratings (00:32:57)
Closing (00:35:07)
Hosts
C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing
Production
C Bryan Jones (Editor and Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer)
TRON.
In the 1980s the Walt Disney Company was having a bit of an identity crisis which lead it to try a lot of different types of movies, both in animation and live action.
In this episode of The 602 Club host Matthew Rushing welcomes Zachary Fruhling to talk about TRON. We discuss our introductions to the movie, mirroring real life, decentralization, religious programs, the cast, getting into the world, movie breakthroughs, the music and our ratings.
Chapters
TRON Introduction (00:03:37)
Mirroring Real Life (00:07:33)
Decentralization (00:23:25)
Religious Programs (00:28:16)
The Cast (00:45:32)
Getting Into the World (00:53:44)
Movie Breakthroughs (00:58:49)
The Music (01:03:25)
Ratings (01:08:55)
Host
Matthew Rushing
Co-Host
Zachary Fruhling
Production
Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer)
Social
Twitter: @The602Club
Instagram: @the602clubtfm
Dark Matters: Shadow of Heaven.
The crew of the U.S.S. Voyager is on one of the most important missions they have ever been given as the fate of every galaxy hangs in the balance and Harry once again finds love in all the wrong places.
In this episode of Literary Treks, hosts Matthew Rushing and Casey Pettitt talk about the final book in the Star Trek: Voyager, Dark Matters trilogy, Shadow of Heaven. We discuss Paris and Chakotay, Janeway, Jekri, Harry's bad luck, interluding character, our ratings and final thoughts.
In the news section we discuss a lot of comics starting by celebrating the Eisner Awards nominations then reviewing Dog of War #2, The Motion Picture: Echoes #1, Star Trek #7, Day of Blood: Prelude, Defiant #3 and Star Trek #8.
News
Eisner Awards Nominations (00:03:33)
Dog of War #2 (00:04:41)
The Motion Picture: Echoes #1 (00:08:15)
Star Trek #7 (00:13:16)
Day of Blood: Prelude (00:17:40)
Defiant #3 (00:20:58)
Star Trek #8 (00:24:35)
Feature: Shadow of Heaven
Paris and Chakotay (00:29:53)
Janeway (00:37:37)
Jekri (00:39:50)
Harry's Bad Luck (00:46:28)
Interluding Character (00:48:02)
Ratings (00:51:23)
Final Thoughts (00:54:25)
Hosts
Matthew Rushing and Casey Pettitt
Production
Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Greg Rozier (Associate Producer) Casey Pettitt (Associate Producer)
Lethal Weapon 2.
1989 was a massive year for movie with the release of Batman, Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade, Star Trek V and the continuation of Richard Donner's buddy cop franchise.
In this episode of The 602 Club hosts Matthew Rushing and Christy Morris welcome back John Mills to help us talk about Lethal Weapon 2. We discuss our first time, script issues, a big opening, adding more humor, South African villains, a love interest, the Murtaugh story, the soundtrack and our ratings.
Chapters
Our First Time (00:05:32)
Script Issues (00:09:32)
A Big Opening (00:21:50)
Adding More Humor (00:30:37)
South African Villains (00:41:05)
A Love Interest (00:51:09)
The Murtaugh Story (00:55:29)
The Soundtrack (01:02:25)
Ratings (01:06:41)
Host
Matthew Rushing
Co-Host
Christy Morris
Guest
John Mills
Production
Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer)
Social
Twitter: @The602Club
Instagram: @the602clubtfm
Ghosted.
There are a lot of streaming services out there vying for the attention of viewers and Apple TV+ has been working to gain audience share by releasing movies with big name actors starting together.
In this episode of The 602 Club hosts Matthew Rushing and Christy Morris talk about Ghosted. We discuss a change, the leads together, two sides of the same coin, tone, the villain, cameos, the action, the music, our ratings and recommendations.
Chapters
A Change (00:03:08)
Together (00:07:11)
Two Sides of the Same Coin (00:12:22)
Tone (00:21:30)
The Villain (00:27:54)
Cameos (00:29:55)
The Action (00:34:03)
The Music (00:36:24)
Ratings (00:39:35)
Recommendations (00:43:44)
Host
Matthew Rushing
Co-Host
Christy Morris
Production
Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer)
Social
Twitter: @The602Club
Instagram: @the602clubtfm
Spider-Man: No Way Home.
Join Matthew Rushing and John Mills on their journey through the MCU and this week we continue through Phase 4 and head back to the theater to discuss the third film starring the webbed wonder.
Chapters
Making it to the Theater (00:02:28)
Nostalgia (00:10:34)
All Serving the Main Character (00:19:14)
Time in the Sun (00:23:55)
Secret Weapons (00:25:13)
Poking at News (00:37:10)
Intellect vs Emotion (00:43:41)
Matt Murdock (00:49:56)
Effects (00:51:33)
Ratings (00:56:10)
Rankings (00:59:59)
Hosts
Matthew Rushing and John Mills
Production
Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) John Mills (Producer)
Social
Twitter: @The602Club
Instagram: @the602clubtfm
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3.
It has been over six years since the last Guardians of the Galaxy movie was released yet in that time the characters have been seen in various other MCU films which has had a major impact on where the characters are.
In this episode of The 602 Club hosts Matthew Rushing and Christy Morris talk about Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3. We discuss since they've been gone, Rocket, the High Evolutionary, Peter, Gamora, Nebula, Mantis and Drax, fun, effects, music, bringing things to a close, our ratings and recommendations.
Chapters
Since You Been Gone (00:03:39)
Rocket Man (00:07:52)
Mack the Knife (00:16:04)
Don't Stop Believing (00:26:12)
Don't You Remember (00:34:40)
Just the Way You Are (00:39:02)
Shameless (00:44:55)
Fun, Fun, Fun (00:48:56)
You Look so Good to Me (00:54:31)
Song Beneath the Song (00:56:41)
Where the Sidewalk Ends (01:00:45)
Ratings (01:06:21)
Recommendations (01:10:26)
Host
Matthew Rushing
Co-Host
Christy Morris
Production
Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer)
Social
Twitter: @The602Club
Instagram: @the602clubtfm
Peter Pan & Wendy.
The story of Peter Pan has been around since the early 1900s, starting off as a play by J.M. Barrie, which he then adapted into a novel and has spawned numerous adaptations for many different mediums.
In this episode of The 602 Club hosts Matthew Rushing and Christy Morris talk about Peter Pan & Wendy on Disney Plus. We discuss our previous experience with the story, the book, the original lost boy, a breakthrough, Wendy, the next big adventure, the cast, Tinker Bell, Jude Law, the look and feel, the music, our ratings and recommendations.
Chapters
Previous Experience (00:02:41)
The Book (00:07:54)
The Original Lost Boy (00:09:54)
A Breakthrough (00:15:33)
Wendy (00:18:18)
The Next Big Adventure (00:26:04)
The Cast (00:31:09)
Tinker Bell (00:37:29)
Jude Law (00:37:29)
The Look and Feel (00:43:46)
The Music (00:47:10)
Ratings (00:51:38)
Recommendations (00:55:51)
Host
Matthew Rushing
Co-Host
Christy Morris
Production
Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer)
Social
Twitter: @The602Club
Instagram: @the602clubtfm
Rebels: The Courageous.
Deep Space Nine is no longer under Starfleet's care as the Bajorans take running the station for a test drive, while Sisko and the crew of the Defiant find themselves in a no-win Prime Directive scenario on one of the strangest worlds you'll ever read about for Star Trek.
In this episode of Literary Treks hosts Matthew Rushing and Casey Pettitt talk about the second book in the Deep Space Nine trilogy Rebels, The Courageous. We discuss Sisko and his group's story, the Defiant, Jadzia and Julian, an Orb experience, our ratings and final thoughts.
In the news we talk about post Picard literature, then we review Star Trek #6, Defiant #2, The Illyrian Enigma #4 and The Dog of War #1.
News
Post Picard Literature (00:02:56)
Star Trek #6 (00:13:03)
Defiant #2 (00:18:02)
The Illyrian Enigma #4 (00:22:01)
The Dog of War #1 (00:28:31)
Feature: The Courageous
Sisko and Crew (00:34:05)
Jadzia, Julian and the Defiant (00:37:59)
An Orb Experience (00:45:01)
Ratings (00:45:01)
Final Thoughts (00:54:09)
Hosts
Matthew Rushing and Casey Pettitt
Production
Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Greg Rozier (Associate Producer) Casey Pettitt (Associate Producer)
Star Wars: The Mandalorian: Season 3.
The second season of The Mandalorian wrapped up in December of 2020 in epic fashion, leaving fans eagerly anticipating the next adventures of Din and Grogu, even though they would appear in The Book of Boba Fett, the third season wouldn't be seen until the spring of 2023!
In this episode of The 602 Club host Matthew Rushing welcomes back John Mills to talk about The Mandalorian: Season 3. We discuss story editing, Din's story, Grogu, the backstory, Bo-Katan, the New Republic, cameos and stunt casting, Gideon's end, action and effects, the music and our ratings.
Chapters
Story Editing (00:02:28)
Din's Story (00:18:58)
Grogu (00:29:09)
The Backstory (00:38:18)
Bo-Katan (00:41:05)
The New Republic (00:48:41)
Cameos and Stunt Casting (00:53:26)
Gideon's End (00:57:52)
Action and Effects (01:02:49)
The Music (01:07:43)
Ratings (01:09:47)
Host
Matthew Rushing
Guest
John Mills
Production
Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer)
Social
Twitter: @The602Club
Instagram: @the602clubtfm
“The Last Generation“
Everything old is new again as the story that began 35 years ago concludes with one final adventure for some but the start of a new one for others.
In this episode of The Artificial Tango, hosts C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing conclude our week-by-week examination of Star Trek: Picard Season 3 with Part 10, “The Last Generation.” We discuss the paths the characters followed, how the story was resolved, why the writing goes well beyond nostalgia, the potential of a spinoff series, ships named Enterprise, and why everything comes back to ALF.
Chapters
Intro (00:00:00)
How Do You Feel? (00:02:56)
Storytelling Success (00:09:04)
Not Simply Nostalgia (00:15:53)
Jack's Path (00:18:27)
Looking for Connections (00:26:23)
Q Tip (00:38:10)
Spinning a Spinoff (00:42:31)
Putting the Borg to Bed (00:44:54)
Captain Seven (00:54:53)
The Past Matters (01:01:38)
Escaping the Cube (01:04:11)
A New Enterprise (01:12:44)
A Joyful Ending (01:16:42)
Final Thoughts and Ratings (01:19:09)
Closing (01:21:22)
Hosts
C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing
Production
C Bryan Jones (Editor and Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Cornelia Reutner (Associate Producer)
Star Wars: The Bad Batch: Season 2.
As The Clone Wars ended, fans were introduced to Clone Force 99, a batch of clones with special enhancements that made them perfect for the hardest missions and as a bonus, the follow up to series was through the eyes of this unique group.
In this episode of The 602 Club host Matthew Rushing welcomes Jedi Master John Mills to talk about Star Wars: The Bad Batch: Season 2. We discuss the structure of the season, the clones, animation's importance, family, Tribe, Crosshair's arc, story editing, the vice, running into somebody we know, the finale, the music and our ratings.
Chapters
The Season Structure (00:02:58)
The Clones (00:10:25)
Animation is Important (00:19:50)
Family (00:24:31)
Tribe (00:34:59)
Crosshair's Arc (00:41:22)
Story Editing (00:49:03)
The Vice (00:51:45)
Run Into Somebody We Know (01:00:13)
The Finale (01:03:29)
The Music (01:11:21)
Ratings (01:15:26)
Host
Matthew Rushing
Guest
John Mills
Production
Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer)
Social
Twitter: @The602Club
Instagram: @the602clubtfm
“Võx“
At long last, we learn what Jack is (although not without further delay) and, well, resistance is futlie. But fireworks in space are cool, right?
In this episode of The Artificial Tango, hosts C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing continue our week-by-week examination of Star Trek: Picard Season 3 with Part 9, “Võx.” We ignore the weird tilda to discuss the impending resolution of the story and look beyond the superficial fan complaints to embrace the real message of the story in true Star Trek fashion. We also recognize that the Enterprise-E's fate was not Worf's fault.
Hosts
C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing
Production
C Bryan Jones (Editor and Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Cornelia Reutner (Associate Producer)
“The Breach” 20th-anniversary reflections
When the new xenophobic government of planet Xantoras orders all off-worlders to leave, the Enterprise is called upon to rescue Denobulan geologists trapped in a cave. While Trip, Malcolm, and Travis goes spelunking for scientists, the crew bring aboard some injured Antarans from an alien ship suffering a reactor leak. It turns out that the Antarans are enemies of the Denobulans and one of them, a xenomythology teacher named Hudak, refuses treatment by Dr. Phlox, who must confront centuries-old prejudices and strive to mend the wounds of the past.
In this episode of Warp Five, hosts C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing continue our 20th-anniversary retrospective that takes you through all of Star Trek: Enterprise, one episode at a time. In this installment, we continue Season 2 with “The Breach” as we explore caves and discuss lingering animosity, overcoming preconceived notions, Archer as the voice of reason, adding depth to Denobulans, and that very special guest star.
Chapters
Intro (00:00:00)
Spelunking for Scientists (00:02:17)
Bad Blood (00:09:08)
Making Myths (00:16:00)
The Voice of Reason (00:20:06)
Developing Denobulans (00:24:16)
(Almost) No Tribble at All (00:28:32)
Final Thoughts and Ratings (00:30:19)
Closing (00:32:11)
Hosts
C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing
Production
C Bryan Jones (Editor and Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer)
The Super Mario Bros. Movie.
Super Mario burst on to the scene in 1985, quickly becoming one of the most popular video games of all time, yet the character's big screen presence has been anything but successful.
In this episode of The 602 Club hosts Matthew Rushing and Christy Morris talk about The Super Mario Bros. Movie. We discuss a long development, going animated, the set up, it takes work, using power, the voice cast, worlds collide, a sequel, the music, the end credits, ratings and our recommendations.
Chapters
A Long Development (00:04:56)
Going Animated (00:07:50)
The Set Up (00:15:29)
It Takes Work (00:22:10)
Using Power (00:28:44)
Chris Pratt (00:30:47)
Anya Taylor-Joy (00:37:27)
Bowser (00:40:53)
Worlds Collide (00:45:35)
A Sequel (00:47:30)
The Music (00:50:03)
The End Credits (00:52:28)
Ratings (00:53:40)
Recommendations (00:56:53)
Host
Matthew Rushing
Co-Host
Christy Morris
Production
Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer)
Social
Twitter: @The602Club
Instagram: @the602clubtfm
“Surrender“
As the Titan crew plot to retake the ship, many storylines reach their apex while a big one continues to drag us so very slowly toward a terrifying red door.
In this episode of The Artificial Tango, hosts C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing continue our week-by-week examination of Star Trek: Picard Season 3 with Part 8, “Surrender.” We discuss how the TNG crew are finally brought back together, our evolving theories about Jack, a possible beer-drenched clue, and Worf’s love sonnet.
Chapters
Intro (00:00:00)
Little Story … about Will and Deanna (00:01:34)
The Worf in the Room (00:12:25)
Respecting the Audience (00:15:44)
A Piece of Parietal Lobe (00:19:03)
Pah-wraiths, Borg, and Armus (00:25:04)
Jack in the Box (00:29:30)
Arcanis Lager (00:36:39)
Connect the Branches (00:40:39)
Things Past (00:50:28)
Shaw and Seven (00:52:02)
Data and Lore (01:00:30)
Bye, Bye Vadic (01:08:40)
Together Again (01:11:48)
Final Thoughts and Ratings (01:13:06)
Closing (01:17:41)
Hosts
C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing
Production
C Bryan Jones (Editor and Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Cornelia Reutner (Associate Producer)
Dark Matters: Ghost Dance.
The crew of the U.S.S. Voyager finds itself tasked with one of the most interesting missions they've had as they try to find a way of ridding the universe of the mutated dark matter.
In this episode of Literary Treks hosts Matthew Rushing and Casey Pettitt talk about Dark Matters: Ghost Dance. We discuss Paris and Chakotay, the Entity, the Romulan story, meanwhile on Voyager, Harry is in love again, our ratings and final thoughts.
In the news we have a new comic announcement plus our reviews of Resurgence #5, Star Trek #5 and Star Trek: Defiant #1.
News
Comic Announcement (00:03:51)
Resurgence #5 (00:06:01)
Star Trek #5 (00:10:22)
Star Trek: Defiant #1 (00:14:06)
Feature: Dark Matters: Ghost Dance
Paris and Chakotay (00:18:17)
The Entity (00:28:46)
The Romulan Story (00:32:35)
Meanwhile on Voyager (00:37:49)
Harry is in Love Again (00:43:43)
Ratings (00:45:24)
Final Thoughts (00:47:49)
Hosts
Matthew Rushing and Casey Pettitt
Production
Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Greg Rozier (Associate Producer) Casey Pettitt (Associate Producer)
Hawkeye.
Join Matthew Rushing and John Mills on their journey through the MCU's fourth phase as we reach the Disney Plus series starting everyones favorite archer.
Chapters
The Most Important Question (00:03:14)
PTSD (00:06:32)
Release Order (00:10:07)
Side Characters (00:13:02)
The Writing (00:18:04)
Length of the Series (00:29:09)
The Action (00:34:43)
Kingpin (00:39:03)
Kate Bishop (00:43:42)
Yelena (00:48:00)
Logistics of the Blip (00:52:17)
The Music (00:54:53)
One Last Question (00:56:30)
Ratings (00:58:36)
Recommendations (01:00:34)
Hosts
Matthew Rushing and John Mills
Production
Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) John Mills (Producer)
Social
Twitter: @The602Club
Instagram: @the602clubtfm
Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves.
Dungeons & Dragons burst on to the scene in 1974, becaming a cultural touchstone for geek culture by the 1980s and because of its popularity has gotten a second attempt at a major motion picture film.
In this episode of The 602 Club hosts Matthew Rushing and Dungeon Master Christy Morris talk about Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves. We discuss development hell, a specific vibe, from game to screen, the story, the cast, facing yourself, the action and effects, the music, our ratings and recommendations.
Chapters
Development Hell (00:02:56)
A Specific Vibe (00:05:46)
From Game to Screen (00:13:44)
The Story (00:24:45)
Chris Pine (00:33:07)
Michelle Rodriquez (00:36:32)
Justice Smith (00:39:56)
Sophia Lillis (00:42:48)
Hugh Grant (00:45:36)
Face Yourself (00:46:59)
The Action and Effects (00:56:08)
The Music (00:59:10)
Ratings (01:00:43)
Recommendations (01:04:12)
Host
Matthew Rushing
Co-Host
Christy Morris
Production
Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer)
Social
Twitter: @The602Club
Instagram: @the602clubtfm
Dominion.
A visit to the Chin’toka system, one of the most pivotal battlefields of the Dominion War, helps shed light on some of the mysteries surrounding the Changelings, but raises even more questions about Jack and brings some of our heroes to rethink which lines should not be crossed.
In this episode of The Artificial Tango, hosts C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing continue our week-by-week examination of Star Trek: Picard Season 3 with Part 7, “Dominion.” We discuss plausible misdirections, the connection to Greek mythology, internal voices, and where the story may be going as we enter the home stretch.
Chapters
Intro (00:00:00)
The Surprise Vulcan (00:01:19)
More Cameos? (00:06:04)
A Trail of Clues (00:13:27)
Playing the Long Game (00:27:48)
Project Proteus (00:25:45)
Why No Transporters? (00:31:21)
Picard Mystery Box (00:36:12)
Time Has No Meaning (00:45:07)
Crossing the Line (00:48:56)
The Enemy Within (00:54:06)
Two Sides to Everything (01:00:43)
Inside Out (01:04:38)
Many Ways to the Ocean (01:08:02)
Final Thoughts and Ratings (01:13:19)
Closing (01:18:30)
Hosts
C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing
Production
C Bryan Jones (Editor and Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Cornelia Reutner (Associate Producer)
John Wick: Chapter 4.
The character of John Wick has been though about as much as one assassin can possibly go through and yet his greatest test is still before him.
In this episode of The 602 Club host Matthew Rushing and Christy Morris talk about John Wick: Chapter 4. We discuss in memoriam, a code, consequences, another death, new "friends", the action, more Wick, our ratings and recommendations.
Chapters
In Memoriam (00:03:36)
A Code (00:09:24)
The Story (00:17:00)
Consequences (00:25:43)
Another Death (00:33:34)
New "Friends" (00:41:53)
The Action (00:48:06)
More Wick (00:53:44)
Ratings (00:57:28)
Recommendations (01:02:11)
Host
Matthew Rushing
Co-Host
Christy Morris
Production
Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer)
Social
Twitter: @The602Club
Instagram: @the602clubtfm
“The Bounty“
As the plot—and goo—thickens, the Titan visits the Fleet Museum to meet an old friend while Worf, Raffi, and Riker burgle the very institution that is hunting them. The layover leaves ample time for nostalgia, Easter eggs, and a leisurely, but meaningful, walk down memory lane.
In this episode of The Artificial Tango, hosts C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing continue our week-by-week examination of Star Trek: Picard Season 3 with Part 6, “The Bounty.” We discuss the unexpected reactions and discoveries, the rich tapestry of Trek past, the prevelant themes of family and replacement, and the many attempts at misdirection.
Chapters
Intro (00:00:00)
The Plot Thickens (00:01:11)
Starship Cell Towers (00:06:06)
Irumodic Herring (00:11:18)
A Reluctant Geordi (00:27:48)
What We Leave Behind (00:38:58)
Chock-Full of Nostalgia (00:42:12)
Data 3.0 (00:53:12)
We’re the Replacements (00:59:33)
Grease Monkey Hero Worship (01:04:05)
Riker Captured (01:07:06)
Final Thoughts and Ratings (01:13:27)
Closing (01:16:45)
Hosts
C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing
Production
C Bryan Jones (Editor and Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Cornelia Reutner (Associate Producer)
“The Passenger” 30th-anniversary reflections
Doctor Bashir’s arrogance is interrupted when the runabout Rio Grande receives a distress call from a Kobliad transport. They find a fire aboard the ship and two people in distress. They rescue one and fail to save the other, or so it seems. When they return to Deep Space 9 with the surviving Kobliad, a security officer named Ty Kajada, they find themselves caught up in a mystery as strange things begin happening aboard the station. Kajada believes the other passenger on her ship, the criminal scientist Rao Vantika, is still alive and responsible.
In this episode of The Orb, hosts C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing continue our 30th-anniversary retrospective that will take you through all of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, one episode at a time. In this installment, we discuss “The Passenger,” how it works as a Bashir story, the introduction of Primmin, the Odo connection, the original concept, and more.
Chapters
Intro (00:00:00)
Obnoxious Arrogance (00:03:29)
Dead Giveaways (00:08:36)
The Original Concept (00:12:13)
Primmin Proper (00:17:20)
The Ending (00:30:15)
Final Thoughts and Ratings (00:34:23)
Closing (00:37:29)
Hosts
C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing
Production
C Bryan Jones (Editor and Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer)
Shazam! Fury of the Gods.
Billy Batson's life has changed dramatically in the last two years as he now has a family that loves him and he wants to stay with, plus his siblings are superheroes alongside him.
In this episode of The 602 Club hosts Matthew Rushing and Christy Morris talk about Shazam! Fury of the Gods. We discuss, the main character, the name is an acronym, sharing power, Freddy, the rest of the family, the return of Wizard, the story, the daughters of Atlas, some help, a true god, post credit scenes, a big cameo, effects, our ratings and recommendations.
Chapters
The Main Character (00:03:34)
The Name is an Acronym (00:13:10)
Sharing Power (00:19:25)
Freddy (00:21:57)
The Rest of the Family (00:25:49)
The Return of the Wizard (00:29:31)
The Story (00:33:14)
The Daughters of Atlas (00:39:35)
Some Help (00:43:35)
A True God (00:46:05)
Post Credit Scenes (00:50:05)
A Big Cameo (00:55:51)
Effects (00:59:08)
Ratings (01:02:01)
Recommendations (01:06:27)
Host
Matthew Rushing
Co-Host
Christy Morris
Production
Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer)
Social
Twitter: @The602Club
Instagram: @the602clubtfm
“Imposters“
An unexpected visitor boards the Titan and reveals the extent of the threat facing the Federation. Meanwhile, Jack Crusher struggles with his continuing visions and comes to realize that there is something very wrong with him. Worf and Raffi fight logical crime.
In this episode of The Artificial Tango, hosts C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing continue our week-by-week examination of Star Trek: Picard Season 3 with Part 5, “Imposters.” We discuss the surprising appearance of an old friend, the evolving nature of the Changeling infiltration, how the core story relies heavily on Deep Space Nine, and share our theory for what is really happening with Jack.
Chapters
Intro (00:00:00)
Preemptive Strike (00:01:33)
You Can't Act on Blind Faith (00:12:01)
Just How Deep Does the Rabbit Hole Go? (00:17:39)
Who Handles the Handlers? (00:21:31)
Logical Crime (00:24:34)
Advanced AI Cameos? (00:28:29)
The Neverending Sacrifice (00:32:04)
Changeling Continuity (00:36:16)
The Pah-Wraiths' Anti-Emissary (00:42:21)
A Heavy Reliance on DS9 (00:52:42)
Shaw Gotta Be Shaw (00:57:13)
Why So Dark? (01:04:14)
Final Thoughts and Ratings (01:10:03)
Closing (01:14:07)
Hosts
C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing
Production
C Bryan Jones (Editor and Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Cornelia Reutner (Associate Producer)
“Horizon” 20th-anniversary reflections
A change of course for the Enterprise takes the ship close to the ECS Horizon, the cargo vessel on which Travis Mayweather grew up—and that means family reunion time. But it’s a sad homecoming for Travis when he learns that his father passed away, and resentment bubbles to the surface between Travis and his brother, Paul, now captain of the ship. When aliens attack, the brothers must put their differences aside to survive. Meanwhile, aboard the NX-01, T’Pol must put her fear of movie night aside as she learns to better fraternize with her crewmates.
In this episode of Warp Five, hosts C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing continue our 20th-anniversary retrospective that takes you through all of Star Trek: Enterprise, one episode at a time. In this installment, we continue Season 2 with “Horizon” as we discuss family dynamics, what could have been for Travis, Archer’s leadership, T’Pol's book club, and the unexpected connection between the Mayweather and Janeway families.
Chapters
Intro (00:00:00)
Cargo Runners and Family Dynamics (00:03:28)
Previewing the Galaxy Class (00:10:52)
Distances and Relationships (00:15:00)
Archer's Found Family (00:19:39)
Realistic Conflict (00:23:29)
T'Pol and Movie Night (00:29:35)
Frankenstein Insights (00:34:25)
The Janeway-Mayweather Connection (00:37:21)
Final Thoughts and Ratings (00:38:56)
Closing (00:41:49)
Hosts
C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing
Production
C Bryan Jones (Editor and Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer)
“Dax” 30th-anniversary reflections
Aliens with an uncanny knowledge of the station and its systems attempt to abduct Jadzia and take her back to Klaestron IV to stand trial. Only it’s Dax they really want, and the crimes were committed 30 years earlier by Curzon. When her crewmates successfully stop the kidnappers from leaving Bajoran space, the accuser, Ilon Tandro, is forced to make his case for extradition. During the ensuing hearing, presided over by Bajoran grouchmaster Els Renora, Sisko must do what Jadzia refuses to do: fight for her life. In the end, he succeeds with the help of Odo, who discovers that the real killer was not Curzon, because at the time of the murder he was in bed with victim’s wife.
In this episode of The Orb, hosts C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing continue our 30th-anniversary retrospective that will take you through all of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, one episode at a time. In this installment, we discuss, “Dax,” the complex matter of where the line between host and symbiont begins and ends, how the story helps build the mythos of the Trill, some potential inspiration from Argentine writer Jorge Luis Borges, and much more.
Chapters
Intro (00:00:00)
Two of One (00:03:10)
Struggling to Integrate (00:13:29)
Defending a Friend (00:18:38)
Justice in Quark’s (00:25:25)
Theme of the Traitor and the Hero (00:28:33)
Flanagan and Itzin (00:34:23)
Raktajino Debut (00:37:39)
Final Thoughts and Ratings (00:40:00)
Closing (00:42:28)
Hosts
C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing
Production
C Bryan Jones (Editor and Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer)
65.
There are very few films that are released in theaters these days that are not apart of a franchise and that seems to go dubiously for science fiction films.
In this episode of The 602 Club hosts Matthew Rushing and Cristy Morris talk about 65. We discuss before the movie, the story, dealing with loss, found family and connection, the cast, looming asteroid, the effects, our ratings and recommendations.
Chapters
Before the Movie (00:02:44)
The Story (00:05:53)
Dealing With Loss (00:15:08)
Found Family and the Importance of Companionship (00:18:51)
Adam Driver (00:23:49)
Adriana Greenblatt (00:27:26)
Looming Asteroid (00:30:13)
The Effects (00:34:27)
Ratings (00:37:58)
Recommendations (00:40:30)
Host
Matthew Rushing
Co-Host
Christy Morris
Production
Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer)
Social
Twitter: @The602Club
Instagram: @the602clubtfm
“No Win Scenario“
As the Titan sinks deeper into the gravity well, only the inginuity that comes with a full head of hair and a grease monkey from Chicago can save the crew the from a no win scenario.
In this episode of The Artificial Tango, hosts C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing continue our week-by-week examination of Star Trek: Picard Season 3 with Part 4, “No Win Scenario.” We discuss more parallels with the Original Series films, how the story turns death into a fighting chance to live, makes our heroes better versions of themselves, and ask just what is up with the Changelings and Vadic’s hand.
Chapters
Intro (00:00:00)
Picard, Jack, and the Hair (00:01:23)
Redeeming Beverly (00:5:39)
Strength in Simplicity (00:10:19)
Earning the F-Bomb (00:14:06)
Resurrecting Riker (00:18:29)
Beverly Saves the Day (00:29:35)
Shaw and Sisko (00:32:42)
The Left Hand of Vadic (00:39:51)
Jumpin’ Jack Flash … with Changelings! (00:45:09)
It's Supposed to Be Fun (00:56:12)
Big Ship, Four Rooms (00:58:11)
Worf and Raffi, Interrupted (01:03:23)
Final Thoughts and Ratings (01:08:24)
Closing (01:10:57)
Hosts
C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing
Production
C Bryan Jones (Editor and Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Cornelia Reutner (Associate Producer)
“Judgment” 20th-anniversary reflections
Captain Jonathan Archer of the battle cruiser Enterprise stands before a Klingon magistrate to face the music for aiding and abetting fugitives from the Empire. At least that’s the Klingon side of the story. Archer, actually captain of the Earth starship Enterprise, tells a different story and attempts to prove his innocence with the help of a Klingon advocate who has become disillusioned with Klingon society and has all but given up fighting for change. Challenged by Archer as lacking honor, he takes the fight to the prosecutor and, while still losing by winning, finds a new path for himself.
In this episode of Warp Five, hosts C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing continue our 20th-anniversary retrospective that takes you through all of Star Trek: Enterprise, one episode at a time. In this installment, we continue Season 2 with “Judgment” as we discuss how the story revisits The Undiscovered Country, works to maintain continuity, and challenges the concept of Klingon society.
Chapters
Intro (00:00:00)
Revisiting The Undiscovered Country (00:02:25)
In Need of Two Parts? (00:06:53)
Attention to Detail and Continuity (00:11:09)
Challenging the Empire (00:16:14)
Diversity of Thought Matters (00:26:41)
The Fate of Kolos (00:30:00)
Final Thoughts and Ratings (00:34:51)
Closing (00:37:26)
Hosts
C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing
Production
C Bryan Jones (Editor and Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer)
Music in Star Trek
From Alexander Courage’s “bright galactic beguine” in The Original Series to Jeff Russo’s churning, Game of Thrones-style theme for Discovery, the music of Star Trek has always embodied the spirit of its time, as much as it looks to the future. Rick Berman famously sacked composer Ron Jones from The Next Generation because he felt his scores drew too much attention to themselves. In his mind, the underscore should be a kind of wallpaper, as unobtrusive as the soft pastel carpet stuck to the walls of the Enterprise-D. And yet the music of Star Trek—in particular the film scores by Jerry Goldsmith, James Horner, and others—has become an iconic part of the franchise’s cultural legacy, and of popular culture more broadly.
In this episode of Primitive Culture, host Duncan Barrett is joined by musicologists Jessica Getman and Evan Ware. Together with Brooke McCorkle Okazaki, they are the editors of the recently published Music in Star Trek: Sound, Utopia, and the Future. Here, they share some key observations from the 15 essays collected in their book, as well as consider the future of the Star Trek franchise—in music and beyond.
Chapters
Intro (00:00:00)
Blue Skies Thinking (00:09:15)
Beware the Borg Fugue (00:17:00)
Losing Faith … (00:24:45)
Course Correction (00:37:20)
Scoring the Sausage (00:49:50)
Host
Duncan Barrett
Guests
Jessica Getman and Evan Ware
Production
Duncan Barrett (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer)
“Q-Less” 30th-anniversary reflections
The arrival of Vash, whom Dax found in the Gamma Quadrant, brings incredible profit potential to Quark, but great danger to the station. Tagging along with her is none other than Q, seemingly there to deliver his usual brand of havoc. He doesn't hit it off well with Sisko, and that might be why he is blamed for the mysterious graviton pulses that threaten to tear the station apart. Only it turns out that the danger comes not from Q but rather a baby alien being auctioned off by new business partners Quark and Vash—a realization that comes just in time.
In this episode of The Orb, hosts C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing continue our 30th-anniversary retrospective that will take you through all of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, one episode at a time. In this installment, we discuss, “Q-Less,” the appearance of John de Lancie’s fan favorite on DS9, the original premise compared with what we got, why it does (and doesn’t) make sense, and how the story makes more sense if you shift how you look at it.
Chapters
Intro (00:00:00)
The Original Premise (00:03:06)
Vash and Quark: The Perfect Pairing? (00:08:31)
She's Got Julian's Attention (00:10:07)
A Deeper Purpose for Q? (00:12:42)
Like Oil and Water (00:17:47)
The Unethical Collector (00:24:52)
A Logical Explanation (00:28:12)
Welcome to Robert Hewitt Wolfe! (00:29:58)
Final Thoughts and Ratings (00:33:26)
Closing (00:36:54)
Hosts
C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing
Creed III.
Adonis Creed has been through a lot in his life and just as he thinks things are about to slow down, someone from his past returns to rock his world, dragging him back into the ring, literally and emotionally.
In this episode of The 602 Club hosts Matthew Rushing and Christy Morris talk about Creed III. We discuss no Rocky, tone, the past, forgiveness, Dame, the final fight, responsibility, becoming friends, direction, more Creed?, our ratings and recommendations.
Chapters
No Rocky (00:03:21)
Tone (00:09:45)
The Past (00:15:13)
Forgiveness (00:22:12)
Dame (00:26:33)
The Final Fight (00:34:05)
Responsibility (00:37:52)
Becoming Friends (00:43:05)
Director (00:48:32)
More Creed? (00:53:08)
Ratings (00:55:23)
Recommendations (00:58:04)
Host
Matthew Rushing
Co-Host
Christy Morris
Production
Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer)
Social
Twitter: @The602Club
Instagram: @the602clubtfm
“Seventeen Seconds“
Beverly and Jean-Luc come face to face as the reason for her 20-year absence is revealed. Meanwhile, a more relaxed warrior enters to help Raffi crack the case of the stolen Daystrom goods.
In this episode of The Artificial Tango, hosts C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing continue our week-by-week examination of Star Trek: Picard Season 3 with Part 3, “Seventeen Seconds.” We discuss Beverly's choice, Jean-Luc’s reaction, characters swapping places, the reveal of the enemy, and sip a cup of Celestial Seasonings Warriortime along the way.
Chapters
Intro (00:00:00)
Beverly’s Choice (00:01:15)
Jean-Luc’s Reaction (00:13:14)
Fear of Loss (00:24:34)
Riker’s Transformation (00:31:23)
Never Meet Your Legends (00:38:42)
The Changing Face of Evil (00:44:16)
Escape Plan: Connect the Branches (00:53:08)
Celestial Seasonings Warriortime (00:57:41)
De-aging Picard and Riker (01:05:28)
Final Thoughts and Ratings (01:10:42)
Closing (01:16:06)
Hosts
C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing
Production
C Bryan Jones (Editor and Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Cornelia Reutner (Associate Producer)
John Jackson Miller: The High Country.
One of the joys of a new Star Trek series is when the literature is able to fill in gaps and create new adventures for the crew.
In this episode of Literary Treks hosts Matthew Rushing and Casey Pettitt are joined by author John Jackson Miller to talk about his new book, the first Strange New Worlds novel, The High Country. We discuss the timeline, the genesis, an event novel, as utopia's turn, willful blindness, everyone is trapped, you can't stop time, technology, use of characters, everything means something, what's next for John and our final thoughts.
In the news we have a new issue of The Illyrian Enigma to review!
News
The Illyrian Enigma #3 (00:03:17)
Feature: John Jackson Miller
The Timeline (00:09:53)
The Genesis (00:16:12)
An Event Novel (00:33:16)
As Utopia's Turn (00:38:46)
Willful Blindness (00:44:01)
Everyone is Trapped (00:46:01)
You Can't Stop Time (00:52:34)
Technology (01:04:12)
Use of Characters (01:11:10)
Everything Means Something (01:13:28)
What is Next for John (01:17:19)
Final Thoughts (01:23:12)
Hosts
Matthew Rushing and Casey Pettitt
Guest
John Jackson Miller
Production
Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Greg Rozier (Associate Producer) Casey Pettitt (Associate Producer)
Kung Fu Panda.
With the success of Shrek, DreamWorks Animation became a household name and their success continued with hits like Madagascar which made them a true rival to Disney.
In this episode of The 602 Club host Matthew Rushing and Christy Morris talk about Kung Fu Panda. We discuss success, being straight forward, the cast believing, blinding love, the humor, animation, music, our ratings and recommendations.
Chapters
Success (00:03:18)
Straight Forward (00:07:04)
Jack Black (00:12:10)
Dustin Hoffman (00:17:58)
Ian McShane (00:19:34)
The Furious Five (00:22:23)
Believing (00:27:06)
Blinding Love (00:36:30)
The Humor (00:40:02)
The Animation (00:41:47)
The Music (00:45:27)
Ratings (00:47:55)
Recommendations (00:50:47)
Host
Matthew Rushing
Co-Host
Christy Morris
Production
Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer)
Social
Twitter: @The602Club
Instagram: @the602clubtfm
“The Crossing” 20th-anniversary reflections
When the Enterprise is swallowed by a giant whale-like ship, Archer and the crew find themselves in the belly of a beast—a beast filled with wispy critters who want to experience life in real bodies … and eat bread. Soon, an opportunity for seeking out new life turns into an invasion of the body snatchers and only the successful completion of a very complex panel removal sequence can save the crew.
In this episode of Warp Five, hosts C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing continue our 20th-anniversary retrospective that takes you through all of Star Trek: Enterprise, one episode at a time. In this installment, we continue Season 2 with “The Crossing” as we discuss the story’s promising start, the Wisps, Archer’s actions, and missed opportunities to really explore the heart of Star Trek.
Chapters
Intro (00:00:00)
A Promising Start (00:02:39)
What Do Wisps Need with a Starship? (00:09:35)
Archer's Reaction (00:13:31)
Dude, That's Not Trip! (00:18:22)
Battle Bridge Genesis (00:21:58)
A Convenient Alloy (00:24:56)
Phlox Needs Leverage! (00:28:17)
Final Thoughts and Ratings (00:35:40)
Closing (00:41:52)
Hosts
C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing
Production
C Bryan Jones (Editor and Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer)
Rebels: The Conquered.
The mission of Captain Sisko was to help Bajor get ready for Federation membership so what better way to do that than to hand over the station to the Bajorians for sixty days to see if they are ready for the responsibility.
In this episode of Literary Treks hosts Matthew Rushing and Casey Pettitt talk about the first book in a trilogy, Rebels: The Conquered. We discuss Emissary's Sanctuary, a strange mission, perspective, Quark has a point, Dax in command, the Founders, tone, our ratings and final thoughts.
In a jam-packed news section we talk about the release of The High Country, a new comic announcement and review three new comic issues.
News
The High Country Release (00:03:32)
New Comic Announcement (00:04:53)
Resurgence #4 (00:07:39)
Illyrian Enigma #2 (00:10:14)
Star Trek #4 (00:13:38)
Feature: The Conquered
Emissary's Sanctuary (00:20:54)
A Strange Mission (00:29:38)
Perspective (00:37:19)
Quark has a Point (00:44:55)
Dax in Command (00:49:32)
The Founders (00:53:20)
Tone (00:55:16)
Ratings (00:58:59)
Final Thoughts (01:01:53)
Hosts
Matthew Rushing and Casey Pettitt
Production
Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Greg Rozier (Associate Producer) Casey Pettitt (Associate Producer)
“Disengage“
The revelation that Beverly’s son, Jack, is wanted on many worlds—under many aliases—puts Jean-Luc Picard into a tough situation, one trumped only by the discovery that Jack is his son. To make matters more difficult, Jack’s pursuer, an unhinged woman named Vadic, arrives aboard the Shrike, a ship armed to the teeth with every sort of weapon known to Starfleet (and few that aren’t). It’s a dangerous situation that puts the Titan on the run.
In this episode of The Artificial Tango, hosts C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing continue our week-by-week examination of Star Trek: Picard Season 3 with Part 2, “Disengage.” We discuss whether Jack is indeed the offspring of Jean-Luc and Beverly, what that means and why Vadic wants him, Worf’s entrance, Raffi’s demons, a redemption arc for Shaw, and more.
Chapters
Intro (00:00:00)
Timey-Wimey Corrections! (00:02:03)
The New Starfleet Uniforms (00:11:42)
Full of Easter Eggs (00:10:53)
The Son in the Room (00:15:06)
Is Beverly a Lawbreaker? (00:24:27)
Like Father Like Son? (00:30:11)
Not Son’a Fast! (00:33:38)
The Mysteries of Vadic (00:41:31)
Raffi's Demons (00:46:52)
What an Entrance, Worf! (00:53:17)
Updating the Ferengi (00:57:47)
Jeri Ryan Shines (00:59:44)
Shaw’s Redemption (01:02:15)
Closing (01:09:33)
Hosts
C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing
Production
C Bryan Jones (Editor and Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Cornelia Reutner (Associate Producer)
The Eternals.
Join Matthew Rushing and John Mills on their journey through the MCU as this week they reach the third movie of Phase 4 which is something completely different.
Chapters
A Creation Myth (00:03:21)
Clarification (00:15:04)
Why (00:16:59)
Aspect Ratio (00:18:52)
Characters (00:20:50)
Look and Feel (00:26:34)
The Action and Effects (00:30:04)
Ratings (00:34:18)
A Question (00:37:16)
Rankings (00:38:14)
Hosts
Matthew Rushing and John Mills
Production
Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) John Mills (Producer)
Social
Twitter: @The602Club
Instagram: @the602clubtfm
“Captive Pursuit” 30th-anniversary reflections
The arrival of an alien from the Gamma Quadrant puts Chief O’Brien at the center of first contact when Tosk, as the reptilian calls itself, requires ship repair. As the mystery of Tosk unfolds, and alien hunters arrive seeking to take O’Brien’s new friend back to be publicly humiliated, the chief finds himself questioning the Starfleet rule of non-interference.
In this episode of The Orb, hosts C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing continue our 30th-anniversary retrospective that will take you through all of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, one episode at a time. In this installment, we discuss, “Captive Pursuit,” the first visit by an alien from the Gamma Quadrant, Sisko’s different approach to leadership, O’Brien’s awakening, and how the story challenges the idea of IDIC and Starfleet’s rule of non-interference.
Chapters
Intro (00:00:00)
First Visitor from the Gamma Quadrant (00:03:13)
Tosk and the Jem’Hadar: Common Origins? (00:07:03)
Wild West Town (00:10:16)
Challenging IDIC (00:18:17)
Rules of the Game (00:27:03)
Final Thoughts and Ratings (00:38:58)
Closing (00:41:17)
Host
C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing
Production
C Bryan Jones (Editor and Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer)
Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania.
The character of Scott Lang and his family have been through a lot with saving Janet from the Quantum Realm, "The Blip", plus trying to figure out how to handle his new-found fame as an Avenger.
In this episode of The 602 Club hosts Matthew Rushing and Christy Morris talk about Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania. We discuss the price of fame, family, Kathryn Newton, standing up for the little guy, the ants, Kang, secrets, M.O.D.O.K., the effects, an extended cameo, timeline, our ratings and recommendations.
Chapters
The Price of Freedom (00:02:44)
Family (00:12:09)
Kathryn Newton (00:15:39)
Standing Up for the Little Guy (00:19:54)
The Ants (00:24:00)
Kang (00:26:57)
Secrets (00:34:45)
M.O.D.O.K. (00:37:22)
The Effects (00:40:05)
Extended Cameo (00:45:01)
Timeline (00:47:38)
Ratings (00:53:06)
Recommendations (00:56:44)
Host
Matthew Rushing
Co-Host
Christy Morris
Production
Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer)
Social
Twitter: @The602Club
Instagram: @the602clubtfm
“The Next Generation“
After receiving a cryptic, urgent distress call from Doctor Beverly Crusher, Admiral Jean-Luc Picard enlists the help of Captain Riker and Seven—or rather Commander Annika Hansen—to attempt a daring rescue. Meanwhile, Raffi, working undercover as a Starfleet Intelligence operative, races to stop an impending terrorist attack by unknown thieves who stole deadly weapons from Daystrom Station.
In this episode of The Artificial Tango, hosts C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing kick off our week-by-week examination of Star Trek: Picard Season 3 with the premiere episode, “The Next Generation." We discuss the passage of time for the characters, how the series is shifting tone while still honoring its first two seasons, and how the overall tone is a love letter to fans and the entire franchise. We also speculate on where the story may go and dig into the myriad Easter eggs scattered around by Terry Matalas and crew as they deliver the Star Trek that so many have been waiting for.
Chapters
Intro (00:00:00)
The Title (00:01:53)
A Love Letter to Star Trek (00:07:41)
Full of Easter Eggs (00:10:53)
Legacy (00:17:48)
A Time to … Find Beverly (00:23:08)
Son’a Pursuit? (00:28:37)
Raffi’s Handler (00:33:46)
A Decade Has Passed (00:39:10)
Loving Laris (00:44:22)
The Titan Refit (00:47:53)
If Jellico and Styles Had a Child … (00:53:52)
Jeri Ryan Shines (00:59:44)
Masterful Music (01:02:16)
Final Thoughts and Ratings (01:15:49)
Closing (01:20:46)
Hosts
C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing
Production
C Bryan Jones (Editor and Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Cornelia Reutner (Associate Producer)
“Canamar” 20th-anniversary reflections
When the Enterprise rendezvous with Shuttlepod One to meet Captain Archer and Commander Tucker, who had been on a mission to make first contact with unknown aliens, they find the shuttle dead in space. After reviewing the logs, they believe Archer and Trip were abducted, and they begin a search with the help of the alien authorities. Meanwhile, the captain and commander fight for their lives aboard a prison vessel transporting them to a penal colony called Canamar, and Trip gets stuck next to the chatty passenger.
In this episode of Warp Five, hosts C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing continue our 20th-anniversary retrospective that takes you through all of Star Trek: Enterprise, one episode at a time. In this installment, we continue Season 2 with “Canamar,” the frightening encounters humans have with aliens during these early days of deep space exploration, how the story came to be, and what it has to say about attempts to control people and curb crime in real world societies. We also ask if it is filler to flesh out a 26-episode season.
Chapters
Intro (00:00:00)
The Chatty Passenger (00:02:17)
Humanity’s First Tests (00:04:34)
Archer’s Adaptations (00:10:52)
False Imprisonment (00:16:54)
Story Origins (00:21:49)
Fit, Slimmer Pakleds (00:26:45)
Final Thoughts and Ratings (00:28:43)
Closing (00:34:06)
Hosts
C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing
Production
C Bryan Jones (Editor and Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer)
“Babel” 30th-anniversary reflections
When lazy Chief O'Brien gets a hankering for a cup of coffee and triggers a booby trap left behind from the Cardassian Occupation, the crew and residents of Deep Space 9 begin losing their ability to make sense one by one. As aphasia sweeps the station, Kira must find a Bajoran scientists who may hold the key to an antidote and saving everyone before cross barrels, all job appalled, bread … the arrive … seen earlier!
In this episode of The Orb, hosts C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing continue our 30th-anniversary retrospective that will take you through all of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, one episode at a time. In this installment, we discuss, “Babel,” how the story long kicked around for The Next Generation found a home on DS9, how it sets the series apart from its predecessor, and how it tests the limits of the Star Trek formula.
Chapters
Intro (00:00:00)
A Lingering Premise (00:02:57)
A (Not So Well) Thought-Out Plan? (00:06:25)
Testing the Limits (00:10:17)
Depicting Aphasia (00:14:44)
Developing Dax (00:18:54)
Finding Quark (00:25:19)
Life on the Station (00:29:47)
The First Black Captain (00:32:55)
Final Thoughts and Ratings (00:39:32)
Closing (00:42:36)
Hosts
C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing
Production
C Bryan Jones (Editor and Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer)
The Witcher: Blood Origin.
The Witcher series has already had one prequel with the animated film, The Nightmare of the Wolf but for its next prequel, Netflix travel all the way back to the creation of the Witcher universe as we know it.
In this episode of The 602 Club hosts Matthew Rushing and Christy Morris talk about The Witcher: Blood Origin. We discuss the bookends, the beginning, lust for power, good intentions?, the effects, the show's length, fitting in, our ratings and recommendations.
Chapters
Bookends (00:03:15)
The Beginnings (00:12:12)
Lust for Power (00:21:45)
Could We Call Them Good Intentions? (00:27:02)
The Effects (00:30:21)
The Show's Length (00:33:25)
Fitting In (00:37:00)
Ratings (00:41:12)
Recommendations (00:44:46)
Host
Matthew Rushing
Co-Host
Christy Morris
Production
Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer)
Social
Twitter: @The602Club
Instagram: @the602clubtfm
Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings.
Join Matthew Rushing and John Mills as they continue through Phase 4 of the MCU and reach the first new origin story of this phase.
Chapters
The Comics and Excitement (00:02:24)
An Origin (00:05:36)
Working Against It (00:11:45)
Editing (00:20:58)
Using Iron Man 3 (00:24:38)
The Cast (00:27:34)
A Whole New World (00:33:13)
The Finale (00:36:32)
The Director (00:42:11)
The Music (00:47:40)
Ratings (00:50:44)
Rankings (00:53:41)
Hosts
Matthew Rushing and John Mills
Production
Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) John Mills (Producer)
Social
Twitter: @The602Club
Instagram: @the602clubtfm
“A Man Alone” 30th-anniversary reflections
When a man is murdered aboard the station, Odo becomes the prime suspect. Kira is certain he couldn't have done it, but Sisko is not so sure. Odo sees that he is being framed, but convinving his new crewmates and unraveling the mystery won't be easy. The only more difficult task might be Julian getting Dax to go out to dinner with him.
In this episode of The Orb, hosts C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing continue our 30th-anniversary retrospective that will take you through all of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, one episode at a time. In this installment, we discuss, “A Man Alone,” how the story subverts expectations and charts new paths for Star Trek, the attempt to avoid serialization, and the choice to reverse the airing of the episode with “Past Prologue.”
Chapters
Intro (00:00:00)
Julian and Jadzia (00:02:51)
Alien Perspectives (00:08:19)
Digging into Characters (00:12:37)
Different Views of Justice (00:20:02)
Subverting Expectations (00:26:19)
Narrative Hat Trick (00:31:34)
A TNG Mystery? (00:37:53)
Keiko Starts School (00:40:54)
Final Thoughts and Ratings (00:46:16)
Closing (00:49:26)
Host
C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing
Production
C Bryan Jones (Editor and Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer)
Constantine.
After the disaster of Batman & Robin, DC Comics' movies found themselves in a desert of films that just got panned by the critics, yet in that time there was one that stood out and has faired better than its contemporaries.
In this episode of The 602 Club hosts Matthew Rushing and Christy Morris talk about Constantine. We discuss the comic, changes, the plot, choice and belief, the cast, the look and feel, the director, a second movie, chemistry, our ratings and recommendations.
Chapters
The Comic (00:03:21)
Changes (00:06:54)
The Plot (00:13:03)
Choice and Belief (00:20:20)
Keanu Reeves (00:26:33)
Rachel Weisz (00:29:43)
Shia LaBeouf (00:32:43)
Tilda Swinton (00:35:01)
Djimon Hounsou (00:37:29)
Peter Stormare (00:39:33)
The Look and Feel (00:41:59)
The Director (00:44:55)
A Second Movie (00:48:52)
Chemistry (00:50:50)
Ratings (00:55:21)
Recommendations (00:58:00)
Host
Matthew Rushing
Co-Host
Christy Morris
Production
Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer)
Social
Twitter: @The602Club
Instagram: @the602clubtfm
Dark Matters: Cloak and Dagger.
By the time that Star Trek: Voyager was released, there were not as many numbered books coming out for the series, so compared with The Next Generation or The Original Series, the amount of literature for Voyager seems miniscule.
In this episode of Literary Treks hosts Matthew Rushing and Casey Pettitt talk about the nineteenth Voyager novel, Dark Matters: Cloak and Dagger. We discuss the needle's eye, the Shepherds, a mysterious character, disappearing act, it's short, bedfellows, our ratings and final thoughts.
In the news we have a lot of comics to review starting with Star Trek #3, Resurgence #3 and Trill, plus a book announcement.
News
Book Announcement (00:03:38)
Star Trek #3 (00:06:52)
Star Trek: Resurgence #3 (00:13:02)
Trill (00:16:06)
Feature: Cloak and Dagger
The Needle's Eye (00:19:31)
The Shepherds (00:23:02)
A Mysterious Character (00:34:26)
Disappearing Act (00:36:44)
It's Short (00:41:28)
Bedfellows (00:44:14)
Ratings (00:46:56)
Final Thoughts (00:50:17)
Hosts
Matthew Rushing and Casey Pettitt
Guest
David Mack
Production
Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Greg Rozier (Associate Producer) Casey Pettitt (Associate Producer)
Preparing for Star Trek: Picard Season 3
As the story of Picard enters its final chapter, old friends return for one more epic journey together. But will it really be their last? In this episode of The Artificial Tango, hosts C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing prepare for Star Trek: Picard Season 3 by looking back at the first two seasons and then ahead to the third. We discuss the lack of cohesion in storytelling from season to season—and how that was by design—and ask what could have been and what is to come as the crew of the Enterprise-D (and E!) reunite. We also reflect on Nemesis, speculate on the Jean-Luc and Beverly relationship, and shower lots of praise on Terry Matalas for honoring the saga of Star Trek.
Chapters
Intro (00:00:00)
Making Good on Nemesis? (00:03:21)
Disjointed by Design (00:10:15)
I'm an Android! Now What? (00:17:52)
Honoring Canon (00:23:04)
Bringing TNG into the Mix (00:30:07)
No Apologies for the Past (00:35:48)
Is that Jean-Luc Jr. I See? (00:44:21)
Final Thoughts (00:50:59)
Closing (00:56:15)
Hosts
C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing
Production
C Bryan Jones (Editor and Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Cornelia Reutner (Associate Producer)
Creed II.
The first Creed movie was a hit which made it a foregone conclusion that there would be a second, this time Stallone stepped back in as script writer as Ryan Coogler could not return because of his work on Black Panther.
In this episode of The 602 Club hosts Matthew Rushing and Christy Morris talk about Creed II. We discuss the first time, back in the USSR...kinda, the sins of the father, a new family, Rocky's lessons, so much of the past, reconnection, the music, our ratings and recommendations.
Chapters
The First Time (00:03:32)
Back in the USSR...Kinda (00:05:30)
The Sins of the Father (00:13:42)
A New Family (00:18:36)
Rocky's Lessons (00:22:54)
So Much of the Past (00:30:13)
Reconnection (00:35:07)
The Music (00:41:31)
Ratings (00:46:24)
Recommendations (00:49:07)
Host
Matthew Rushing
Co-Host
Christy Morris
Production
Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer)
Social
Twitter: @The602Club
Instagram: @the602clubtfm
“Past Prologue” 30th-anniversary reflections
As the Federation begins to settle into its presence aboard the former Cardassian station, now dubbed Deep Space Nine, the arrival of a former Bajoran freedom fighter named Tahna Los puts Major Kira in the uncomfortable situation of protecting an old friend and supporting the new alliance between Bajor and the Federation. When she learns that Tahna has not given up his terrorist ways, she must choose between her past and future. Either way, she says, she must betray someone.
In this episode of The Orb, hosts C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing continue our 30th-anniversary retrospective that will take you through all of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, one episode at a time. In this installment, we discuss, “Past Prologue,” the introduction of Garak, ties to TNG, and how the story showers viewers with character development.
Chapters
Intro (00:00:00)
Meeting Garak (00:03:06)
The Struggle Continues (00:13:51)
We Have to Evolve (00:22:25)
The Nuance of Resistance (00:26:48)
Kira, Sisko, and the Federation (00:29:37)
Lursa and B’Etor (00:34:09)
THERE'S Your Vaughn Armstrong! (00:40:38)
Final Thoughts and Ratings (00:42:33)
Closing (00:44:46)
Host
C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing
Production
C Bryan Jones (Editor and Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer)
“Future Tense” 20th-anniversary reflections
A mysterious ship leads the crew of the Enterprise into the mysteries of time—and DNA—as they find themselves once again mixed up with the Suliban and the Temporal Cold War. When the Tholians show up, things get really messy and the crew must race against time to save the ship and unravel … When the Tholians show up, things get really messy and the crew must race against time to save the ship and unravel … When the Tholians show up …
In this episode of Warp Five, hosts C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing continue our 20th-anniversary retrospective that takes you through all of Star Trek: Enterprise, one episode at a time. In this installment, we continue Season 2 with “Future Tense” as we discuss how the story reminds viewers that the Temporal Cold War storyline still exists while saving itself from filler status by delivering important chartacter growth for T’Pol, plus some fun with time along the way.
Hosts
C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing
Production
C Bryan Jones (Editor and Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer)
“Emissary” 30th-anniversary reflections
Commence station log. When Deep Space Nine premiered on January 3, 1993, it marked an unprecedented moment for Star Trek. Not only did Gene Roddenberry capture lightning in a bottle twice, the success of The Next Generation led to a second spinoff of the 1960s classic. But simply putting another crew on another starship to boldly go where no one had gone before wasn’t going to cut it this time. After all, the Enterprise was still busy doing just that. Instead, creators Rick Berman and Michael Piller took the original premise of Star Trek to heart and delivered the Wild West theme on which Roddenberry pitched the adventures of Kirk and Spock. The concept provided the foundation for an incredible exploration of the human condition and stories that have stood the test of time, continuing to teach, warn, and engage three decades later.
In this episode of The Orb, hosts C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing shift from our format of exploring the minutiae of DS9 to begin a 30th-anniversary retrospective that will take you through all of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, one episode at a time. In this installment, we begin with the pilot, “Emissary,” as we discuss how it establishes the story and tone of DS9 and sets the series apart from TNG.
Chapters
Intro (00:00:00)
Commence Station Log (00:00:53)
Memories of First DS9 Viewing (00:05:42)
Connections Matter (00:09:14)
Consequences Also Matter (00:13:00)
Finding Identity (00:17:53)
Standing the Test of Time (00:31:29)
And Now for Something Completely Different (00:34:21)
Conflict is Okay (00:39:48)
Final Thoughts and Ratings (00:49:15)
Closing (00:51:53)
Host
C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing
Production
C Bryan Jones (Editor and Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer)
Creed.
After the movie Rocky Balboa was released in 2006 it seemed like the door had closed on everyone's favorite underdog until it was announced in 2013 that director Ryan Coogler had been hired to do a spin-off film.
In this episode of The 602 Club hosts Matthew Rushing and Christy Morris talk about Creed. We discuss something new from the old, putting in the work, Michael B. Jordan, the weight of mistakes, Tessa Thompson, Phylicia Rashad, Tony Bellew, bringing Rocky back, the key, the music, our ratings and recommendations.
Chapters
New From the Old (00:02:24)
Putting in the Work (00:08:23)
Michael B. Jordan (00:12:46)
The Weight of Mistakes (00:14:56)
Tessa Thompson (00:20:37)
Phylicia Rashad (00:24:18)
Tony Bellew (00:27:48)
Bringing Rocky Back (00:30:31)
The Key (00:39:38)
The Music (00:45:38)
Ratings (00:50:37)
Recommendations (00:53:49)
Host
Matthew Rushing
Co-Host
Christy Morris
Production
Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer)
Social
Twitter: @The602Club
Instagram: @the602clubtfm
Slumberland.
The 2022 holiday season saw a deluge of movies that dropped on streaming, trying to entice viewers to spend their evenings on the couch with their families and friends devouring content.
In this episode of The 602 Club hosts Matthew Rushing and Christy Morris talk about Slumberland from Netflix. We discuss dream history, Slumberland is real, creating Slumberland, dream cast, dream a little dream of me, lost in dreams, sacrificing dreams, our ratings and recommendations.
Chapters
Dream History (00:02:57)
Slumberland is Real (00:05:27)
Creating Slumberland (00:12:26)
Dream Cast (00:17:01)
Dream a Little Dream of Me (00:32:33)
Lost in Dreams (00:37:41)
Sacrificing Dreams (00:44:19)
Ratings (00:48:06)
Recommendations (00:50:12)
Host
Matthew Rushing
Co-Host
Christy Morris
Production
Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer)
Social
Twitter: @The602Club
Instagram: @the602clubtfm
“Cease Fire” 20th-anniversary reflections
When a decades-old territorial conflict between the Vulcans and Andorians resurfaces, Captain Archer is called upon to mediate. But by whom? As Archer unravels the details, he finds conflict and deception not only between the two sides but within them. Seeing the situation as an opportunity to prove that humans are ready to join a much larger community, Archer brings together Vulcans and Andorians and takes one more step towards the eventual founding of the Federation—whether the Vulcans like it or not.
In this episode of Warp Five, hosts C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing continue our 20th-anniversary retrospective that takes you through all of Star Trek: Enterprise, one episode at a time. In this installment, we continue Season 2 with “Cease Fire” as we discuss how the story brings the Federation’s founding worlds closer together through a growing relationship and trust among unlikely players.
Chapters
Intro (00:00:00)
Setting Up the Federation (00:02:28)
Developing Soval (00:12:23)
Mirroring Star Trek VI (00:17:14)
Evolving Trip (00:23:00)
The Ever Changing Suzie Plakson (00:30:06)
Final Thoughts and Ratings (00:34:00)
Closing (00:36:36)
Hosts
C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing
Production
C Bryan Jones (Editor and Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer)
Dominion Breadcrumbs, Part 2.
While Deep Space Nine may be best known for the Dominion War, getting to that storyline was a gradual process for the writers. After the Gamma Quadrant’s imperial force was finally revealed at the end of Season 2, there were still a lot of mysteries to unshroud as Season 3 began with “The Search.”
In this episode of The Orb, hosts C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing conclude their Hansel and Gretel-style journey following the breadcrumbs sprinkled by the writers as they set up the story that would come to define one of Star Trek’s most complex chapters.
Chapters
Intro (00:00:00)
Meeting the Jem'Hadar (00:02:33)
Shaping the Vorta (00:05:26)
Cold, Calculating, and Frightening (00:12:41)
Don't Do Deals with the Dominion (00:19:31)
Prepped by the Borg (00:23:07)
The Full Reveal (00:28:38)
Final Thoughts (00:38:26)
Closing (00:42:22)
Host
C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing
Production
C Bryan Jones (Editor and Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer)
What If...?.
Join Matthew Rushing and John Mills on their journey through the MCU as we reach the first animated series in the saga that asks the question, what if...
Chapters
The Animation (00:03:03)
Tying Them Together (00:11:53)
Length of Episodes (00:19:10)
Making Things Better (00:22:16)
High Points (00:24:16)
Low Points (00:29:53)
Inventive (00:37:04)
Ratings (00:39:12)
Rankings (00:43:06)
Hosts
Matthew Rushing and John Mills
Production
Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) John Mills (Producer)
Social
Twitter: @The602Club
Instagram: @the602clubtfm
John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum.
The character of John Wick has been through a lot in the first two films and the third picks up right were the second left off, as John must somehow survive the entire assassin world looking to score his contract.
In this episode of The 602 Club hosts Matthew Rushing and Christy Morris talk about John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum. We discuss rules, consequences, adding to the world, more, a new friend?, everyone has a price, Winston, a lot of fights, setting up more, plus our ratings and recommendations.
Chapters
Rules (00:02:49)
Consequences (00:12:19)
Adding to the World (00:20:04)
More (00:27:18)
A New Friend? (00:30:12)
Everyone Has a Price (00:34:16)
Winston (00:37:49)
A Lot of Fights (00:40:57)
Setting Up More (00:47:20)
Ratings (00:50:18)
Recommendations (00:53:05)
Host
Matthew Rushing
Co-Host
Christy Morris
Production
Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer)
Social
Twitter: @The602Club
Instagram: @the602clubtfm
David Mack: Harm's Way.
One of the beauties of tie-in fiction is the ability to fill in the gaps between episodes, giving authors the ability to show how characters deal with the aftermath of the life-changing events that don't always get seen onscreen in the next episode.
In this episode of Literary Treks hosts Matthew Rushing and Casey Pettitt welcome back author David Mack to talk about his latest novel for The Original Series, Harm's Way. We discuss working Vanguard back in, aftermath, is a beautiful lie beautiful, Spock, respect, the prime directive, the Klingons, just say no, the future and our final thoughts.
In the news we review two new comics, issue two of Resurgence and the first issue of The Illyrian Enigma.
News
Resurgence #2 (00:03:56)
The Illyrian Enigma (00:08:52)
Feature: David Mack
A Gentlemen's Agreement (00:13:50)
Weaving Vanguard Back In (00:19:24)
Aftermath (00:33:25)
Is a Beautiful Lie Beautiful (00:42:29)
Spock (00:50:01)
Respect (00:56:32)
The Prime Directive (01:02:06)
The Klingons (01:05:27)
Just Say No (01:15:32)
The Future (01:22:39)
Final Thoughts (01:43:43)
Hosts
Matthew Rushing and Casey Pettitt
Guest
David Mack
Production
Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Greg Rozier (Associate Producer) Casey Pettitt (Associate Producer)
Avatar: The Way of Water.
Sequels and franchises have become the lifeblood of Hollywood for years not yet most sequels do not have wait the thirteen years that Avatar did for its follow up.
In this episode of The 602 Club hosts Matthew Rushing and Christy Morris talk about Avatar: The Way of Water. We discuss back to Pandora, as time goes by, questions, in harmony, fatherhood and family, failure to communicate, back from the dead, Kiri, the reef people, production, the music, one last question and our ratings.
Chapters
Pack to Pandora (00:05:07)
As Time Goes By (00:08:57)
A Couple Questions (00:16:23)
In Harmony (00:20:30)
Fatherhood and Family (00:30:14)
Failure to Communicate (00:39:04)
Back From the Dead (00:44:10)
Kiri (00:53:53)
The Reef People (01:03:45)
The Production Value (01:20:56)
The Music (01:17:10)
One Last Question (01:20:17)
Ratings (01:24:42)
Host
Matthew Rushing
Co-Host
Christy Morris
Production
Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Associate Producer) Davis Grayson (Associate Producer) Daniel Noa (Associate Producer) Ryan Maillet (Associate Producer)
Social
Twitter: @The602Club
Instagram: @the602clubtfm
Enterprise: The First Adventure.
Every journey has a beginning which means the crew of the Enterprise from The Original Series had to become the family fans knew through working together, one mission at a time.
In this episode of Literary Treks hosts Matthew Rushing and Casey Pettitt talk about Enterprise: The First Adventure. We discuss the first mission, Kirk, Spock, Rand, Uhura, first contact, the Klingons, the vaudeville company, our ratings and final thoughts.
In the news we review Lower Decks third issue and the second issue of Star Trek.
News
Lower Decks #3 (00:03:22)
Star Trek #2 (00:10:14)
Feature: Enterprise: The First Adventure
The First Mission (00:16:04)
Kirk (00:20:52)
Spock (00:32:00)
Rand (00:39:34)
Uhura (00:45:40)
First Contact (00:47:29)
The Klingons (00:52:04)
The Vaudeville Company (00:54:22)
Ratings (00:59:58)
Recommendations (01:01:37)
Hosts
Matthew Rushing and Casey Pettitt
Production
Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Greg Rozier (Associate Producer) Casey Pettitt (Associate Producer)
Shrek.
Toy Story completely changed the landscape of animated movies which lead to even bigger changes when DreamWorks Animation decided to get into the game.
In this episode of The 602 Club hosts Matthew Rushing and Christy Morris talk about Shrek. We discuss the first time, almost a different cast, the voice cast, a new kind of animated movie, success helps, layers, the soundtrack, our ratings and recommendations.
Chapters
The First Time (00:03:13)
Almost a Different Cast (00:05:24)
Mike Myers (00:12:23)
Eddie Murphy (00:16:54)
Cameron Diaz (00:22:12)
John Lithgow (00:27:16)
A New Kind of Animated Movie (00:31:22)
Success Helps (00:37:50)
Layers (00:40:09)
The Soundtrack (00:44:53)
Ratings (00:49:03)
Recommendations (00:51:49)
Host
Matthew Rushing
Co-Host
Christy Morris
Production
Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Associate Producer) Davis Grayson (Associate Producer) Daniel Noa (Associate Producer) Ryan Maillet (Associate Producer)
Social
Twitter: @The602Club
Instagram: @the602clubtfm
Black Widow.
Join Matthew Rushing and John Mills on their journey through the MCU as they reach the first film of Phase 4 and Natasha's very first solo movie.
Chapters
Finally (00:03:46)
Themes (00:10:43)
The Opening (00:16:09)
The Credits (00:21:41)
Boxed In (00:25:29)
Accents and Wigs (00:33:16)
Introducing Yelena (00:37:50)
The Parents (00:42:19)
Positives (00:45:18)
The Finale (00:52:30)
Ratings (00:57:17)
Recommendations (00:58:32)
Hosts
Matthew Rushing and John Mills
Production
Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) John Mills (Producer)
Social
Twitter: @The602Club
Instagram: @the602clubtfm
Enola Holmes 2.
The intrepid sister of famous detective Sherlock Holmes made a name for herself in her first big case but that does not mean that things will be easy moving forward.
In this episode of The 602 Club hosts Matthew Rushing and Christy Morris talk about Enola Holmes 2. We discuss Enola struggling, historical basis, interlocking mysteries, one other thing, David Thewlis, too much independence, the end, the music, our ratings and recommendations.
Chapters
Enola Struggles (00:03:57)
Historical Basis (00:10:36)
Interlocking Mysteries (00:16:46)
One Other Thing (00:21:45)
David Thewlis (00:25:31)
Too Much Independence (00:28:42)
The End (00:37:05)
The Music (00:41:19)
Ratings (00:43:24)
Recommendations (00:46:49)
Host
Matthew Rushing
Co-Host
Christy Morris
Production
Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Associate Producer) Davis Grayson (Associate Producer) Daniel Noa (Associate Producer) Ryan Maillet (Associate Producer)
Social
Twitter: @The602Club
Instagram: @the602clubtfm
Ship of the Line.
One of the blessings of tie-in fiction is the ability of writers to fill in the gaps between episodes or movies in a franchise and Star Trek's literature has done that better than most.
In this episode of Literary Treks Matthew Rushing and Casey Pettitt discuss Ship of the Line. We discuss back story, another gap, Madred, the Klingon villain, Picard's journey, Bateson's journey, Riker, diversity, it just ends, jargon, our ratings and final thoughts.
In the news section we review the first issue of Star Trek: Resurgence, the comic lead-in to a new Star Trek video game.
News
Star Trek: Resurgence #1 (00:03:52)
Feature: Ship of the Line
Back Story (00:14:05)
Another Gap (00:19:31)
Madred (00:23:14)
The Klingon Villain (00:26:09)
Picard's Journey (00:29:23)
Bateson's Journey (00:38:29)
Riker (00:41:41)
Diversity (00:45:31)
It Just Ends (00:47:43)
Jargon (00:50:11)
Ratings (00:53:23)
Final Thoughts (00:56:09)
Hosts
Matthew Rushing and Casey Pettitt
Production
Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Greg Rozier (Associate Producer) Casey Pettitt (Associate Producer)
Andor: Season One.
When Disney bought Lucasfilm, the plan was to not only continue make Episodes VII, VIII and IX but to tell other stories in the galaxy through the "A Star Wars Story" label, the first of these was Rogue One which earned over a billion dollars at the box office.
In this episode of The 602 Club hosts Matthew Rushing and Christy Morris welcome back John Mills to talk about Andor: Season One. We discuss our excitement level, prestige, design, a question, character arcs, using genre, the prison episodes, music and our ratings.
Chapters
Excitement Level (00:05:02)
Prestige Television (00:10:01)
Design Work (00:31:00)
A Question (00:35:23)
Andor (00:39:44)
Maarva and the Speech (00:50:24)
Charisma (01:07:10)
Syril (01:09:53)
Luthen (01:16:37)
Dedra (01:23:18)
Mon Mothma (01:27:06)
Using Genre (01:41:24)
The Prison Episodes (01:46:55)
The Music (01:53:34)
Ratings (01:58:34)
Host
Matthew Rushing
Co-Host
Christy Morris
Guest
John Mills
Production
Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Associate Producer) Davis Grayson (Associate Producer) Daniel Noa (Associate Producer) Ryan Maillet (Associate Producer)
Social
Twitter: @The602Club
Instagram: @the602clubtfm
Disenchanted.
In recent years Disney has been creating sequels to cult classic films for its streaming service Disney Plus which means fans are finally getting the rest of the story for the character of Enchanted.
In this episode of The 602 Club hosts Matthew Rushing and Christy Morris welcome Scott McClellan to talk about Disenchanted. We discuss after ever after, the grass is greener, if wishes came true, the power of memory, Dempsey's part, the songs, old and new character, our ratings and recommendations.
Chapters
After Ever After (00:04:09)
The Grass is Greener (00:14:08)
If Wishes Came True (00:19:42)
The Power of Memory (00:28:07)
Dempsey's Part (00:34:41)
The Songs (00:46:15)
Old and New Characters (00:53:46)
Ratings (01:04:05)
Recommendations (01:08:17)
Host
Matthew Rushing
Co-Host
Christy Morris
Guest
Scott McClellan
Production
Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Associate Producer) Davis Grayson (Associate Producer) Daniel Noa (Associate Producer) Ryan Maillet (Associate Producer)
Social
Twitter: @The602Club
Instagram: @the602clubtfm
Star Trek: First Contact: The Making of the Classic Film.
Star Trek is one of the longest running franchises and yet the amount of reference books, art books and making-of books that come out is sorely lacking compared to something like Star Wars.
In this episode of Literary Treks hosts Matthew Rushing and Casey Pettitt talk about Star Trek: First Contact: The Making of the Classic Film. We discuss the presentation, after Generations, story points, new Enterprise, new Borg, finding a director, or ratings and final thoughts.
In the news section we talk about the end of the Stargazer comic mini series as well as the Ferengi one-shot.
News
Stargazer #3 (00:04:36)
Star Trek: Ferengi (00:15:39)
Feature: Star Trek: First Contact: The Making of the Classic Film
Presentation (00:20:54)
After Generations (00:25:56)
Story Points (00:31:11)
New Enterprise (00:37:12)
New Borg (00:41:58)
Finding a Director (00:45:46)
Ratings (00:50:30)
Final Thoughts (00:53:12)
Hosts
Matthew Rushing and Casey Pettitt
Production
Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Greg Rozier (Associate Producer) Casey Pettitt (Associate Producer)
Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.
After the events of Endgame, director Ryan Coogler had a plan for the next Black Panther movie, but with the loss of Chadwick Boseman the series was forever changed.
In this episode of The 602 Club hosts Matthew Rushing and Christy Morris talk about Black Panther: Wakanda Forever. We discuss the end of Phase 4, the original script, the death of the protector, two meteors, Namor, a whole new world, Shuri, another death, M'Baku, the scientist, one other thing and characters, action and music, our ratings and recommendations.
Chapters
The End of Phase 4 (00:03:33)
The Original Script (00:11:11)
Death of the Protector (00:19:09)
Two Meteors (00:28:23)
Namor (00:34:58)
A Whole New World (00:45:25)
Shuri (00:51:53)
Another Death (00:58:19)
M'Baku (01:02:11)
The Scientist (01:04:59)
One Other Thing (01:09:05)
Other Characters (01:10:25)
Action and the Music (01:15:25)
Ratings (01:20:38)
Recommendations (01:25:26)
Host
Matthew Rushing
Co-Host
Christy Morris
Production
Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Associate Producer) Davis Grayson (Associate Producer) Daniel Noa (Associate Producer) Ryan Maillet (Associate Producer)
Social
Twitter: @The602Club
Instagram: @the602clubtfm
Loki.
Join Matthew Rushing and John Mills on their journey through the MCU as they continue on in Phase 4 with the third Disney Plus show in a row, Loki.
Chapters
The First Time (00:02:41)
One Long Therapy Session (00:06:36)
In Love With Himself (00:13:25)
The End (00:18:13)
Jonathan Majors (00:23:09)
Tone (00:26:03)
Look and the Feel (00:26:40)
One Thing (00:34:02)
Owen Wilson (00:35:42)
Number of Episodes (00:40:12)
The Music (00:43:27)
Anything Else (00:46:53)
Ratings (00:50:04)
Rankings (00:52:58)
Hosts
Matthew Rushing and John Mills
Production
Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) John Mills (Producer)
Social
Twitter: @The602Club
Instagram: @the602clubtfm
Dominion Breadcrumbs, Part 1.
While Deep Space Nine may be best known for the Dominion War, getting to that story line was a gradual process for the writers. Before its full-on introduction in the Season 2 finale “The Jem’Hadar” and the Season 3 premiere “The Search,” the Gamma Quadrant’s empirical force was hinted at throughout Season 2.
In this episode of The Orb, hosts C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing follow the breadcrumbs sprinkled by the writers as they set up the story that would come to define one of Star Trek’s most complex stories.
Host
C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing
Production
C Bryan Jones (Editor and Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer)
Tales of the Jedi.
Star Wars is full of places where stories can be told to further flesh things out, giving fans a greater understanding of characters, motivations, and enrich the saga overall.
In this episode of The 602 Club host Matthew Rushing welcomes Jedi Master John Mills to talk about Tales of the Jedi. We discuss why these two journeys, are they long enough, chronological order, Ahsoka's arc, Dooku's arc, would we want more and our ratings.
Chapters
Why These Two Journeys? (00:03:20)
Are They Long Enough? (00:15:32)
Chronological Order (00:23:38)
Life and Death (00:27:37)
Practice Makes Perfect (00:33:29)
Resolve (00:41:14)
Justice (00:49:26)
Choices (00:58:37)
The Sith Lord (01:08:02)
Would You Want More? (01:22:23)
Ratings (01:23:48)
Host
Matthew Rushing
Guest
John Mills
Production
Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Associate Producer) Davis Grayson (Associate Producer) Daniel Noa (Associate Producer) Ryan Maillet (Associate Producer)
Social
Twitter: @The602Club
Instagram: @the602clubtfm
Warped.
Star Trek books had a long history of event hardcover novels for The Original Series as well as The Next Generation, but for Deep Space Nine, the trend seemed to grind to a halt.
In this episode of Literary Treks hosts Matthew Rushing and Casey Pettitt talk about the first DS9 hardcover, Warped. We discuss early DS9, a Bajoran coup, a license of freedom, the truth will set you free, a spiritual side, the voices our ratings and final thoughts.
In the news second we look at the second issue of Lower Decks and the first issue of a new series called Star Trek.
News
Lower Decks #1 (00:03:17)
Star Trek #1 (00:07:32)
Feature: Warped
Early DS9 (00:15:32)
Bajoran Coup (00:22:24)
A License of Freedom (00:31:49)
The Truth Will Set You Free (00:37:25)
A Spiritual Side (00:44:18)
The Voices (00:51:16)
Ratings (00:58:46)
Final Thoughts (01:02:25)
Hosts
Matthew Rushing and Casey Pettitt
Production
Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Greg Rozier (Associate Producer) Casey Pettitt (Associate Producer)
“Stigma” 20th-anniversary reflections
After the encounter with V'tosh ka'tur, or Vulcans without logic, in Season 1’s “Fusion,” T’Pol has contracted Pa’nar Syndrome, a disease spread by the practice of mind-melding. When Doctor Phlox sees an opportunity to help her during the Interspecies Medical Exchange, T’Pol’s career comes into jeopardy when she is identified as part of an undesirable element of Vulcan society.
In this episode of Warp Five, hosts C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing continue our 20th-anniversary retrospective that takes you through all of Star Trek: Enterprise, one episode at a time. In this installment, we continue Season 2 with “Stigma,” an episode that aired during Viacom’s HIV awareness campaign in 2003. We discuss how the story ties into this with a story that advances the development of Vulcan society while deftly balancing serious and comedic stories to make a strong statement about cultural differences and unfounded prejudice.
Hosts
C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing
Production
C Bryan Jones (Editor and Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer)
John Wick: Chapter 2.
The character of John Wick was severely wounded when the first film ended yet that was not the end of his story, he hadn't got his car back!
In this episode of The 602 Club hosts Matthew Rushing and Christy Morris talk about John Wick: Chapter 2. We discuss picking up where we left off, new gear, adding to the universe, A whole new player, a lot of assassins, the action, excommunicado, our ratings and recommendations.
Chapters
Picking Up Where We Left Off (00:03:24)
New Gear (00:08:47)
Adding to the Universe (00:13:15)
A Whole New Player (00:20:23)
A Lot of Assassins (00:24:24)
The Action (00:33:33)
Excommunicado (00:39:05)
Ratings (00:43:16)
Recommendations (00:46:31)
Host
Matthew Rushing
Co-Host
Christy Morris
Production
Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Associate Producer) Davis Grayson (Associate Producer) Daniel Noa (Associate Producer) Ryan Maillet (Associate Producer)
Social
Twitter: @The602Club
Instagram: @the602clubtfm
Black Adam.
A lot of movies get stuck in development hell, never seeing the light of day but the ones that make it tend to be passion projects with someone who believes in the film enough to keep pushing.
In this episode of The 602 Club hosts Matthew Rushing and Christy Morris talk about the latest DCEU movie, Black Adam. We discuss development hell, the man in black, an interesting question, a passion project, the origin story, the Justice Society, the Kahndaq characters, the villain, action and effects, the music, he's back, our ratings and recommendations.
Chapters
Development Hell (00:04:01)
The Man in Black (00:10:16)
An Interesting Question (00:18:31)
A Passion Project (00:21:13)
The Origin Story (00:25:04)
The Justice Society (00:33:16)
The Kahndaq Characters (00:43:39)
The Villain (00:47:17)
The Action and Effects (00:51:16)
The Music (00:53:41)
He's Back! (00:56:40)
Ratings (01:06:07)
Recommendations (01:11:52)
Host
Matthew Rushing
Co-Host
Christy Morris
Production
Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Associate Producer) Davis Grayson (Associate Producer) Daniel Noa (Associate Producer) Ryan Maillet (Associate Producer)
Social
Twitter: @The602Club
Instagram: @the602clubtfm
“Dawn” 20th-anniversary reflections
A shuttlepod test gone wrong flings Trip Tucker onto a desolate moon along with his alien attacker, an Arkonian named Zho’Kaan. As the rising sun—and temperatures—threaten the two marooned adversaries, they must learn to work together while the Enterprise for a way to rescue them.
In this episode of Warp Five, hosts C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing continue our 20th-anniversary retrospective that takes you through all of Star Trek: Enterprise, one episode at a time. In this installment, we continue Season 2 with “Dawn” as we ask whether this story is just an attempt to recreate the magic of “Darmok,” a clone of the film Enemy Mine, or something much more.
Hosts
C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing
Production
C Bryan Jones (Editor and Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer)
She-Hulk: Attorney at Law.
It has been a long time in the MCU since The Incredible Hulk came out in the first phase of the saga and now Disney Plus has just finished a show on his cousin.
In this episode of The 602 Club hosts Matthew Rushing and Christy Morris talk about She-Hulk: Attorney at Law. We discuss being familiar with the comics, the origin story, Tatiana Maslany, breaking the fourth wall, using Daredevil, villains, other relationships, the effects, the finale, our ratings and recommendations.
Chapters
Familiar With the Comics (00:02:45)
The Origin Story (00:05:14)
Tatiana Maslany (00:12:50)
Breaking the Fourth Wall (00:23:16)
Using Daredevil (00:30:26)
Villains (00:35:58)
Other Relationships (00:45:23)
The Effects (00:54:38)
The Finale (00:56:34)
Ratings (01:02:10)
Recommendations (01:04:41)
Host
Matthew Rushing
Co-Host
Christy Morris
Production
Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Associate Producer) Davis Grayson (Associate Producer) Daniel Noa (Associate Producer) Ryan Maillet (Associate Producer)
Social
Twitter: @The602Club
Instagram: @the602clubtfm
“Hear All, Trust Nothing“
It’s been more than 23 years since we watched Kira Nerys and Jake Sisko stare out of the window at the wormhole, wondering when Benajmin Sisko would come back. And while the Emissary has yet to return, our beloved station has—in animated form—thanks to Star Trek: Lower Decks.
In this episode of The Orb, hosts C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing share how they felt seeing station Deep Space Nine once again and discuss how this humorous installment in the Star Trek franchise successfully captures the feel of the richest and most serious series while also delivering plenty of laughs.
Host
C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing
Production
C Bryan Jones (Editor and Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer)
Second Self.
Star Trek: Picard lead to the end of the lit-verse for Star Trek which in turn has opened the doors for writers to fill in the gaps between the previous shows and the new series.
In this episode of Literary Treks hosts Matthew Rushing and Casey Pettitt talk about Second Self. We discuss the structure, living with the past, history, gritty, complexity of life, plain simple Garak, hope, hypocrites, our ratings and final thoughts.
In the news we have so much to talk about with new book news, two new comics coming, as well as our review of Stargazer #2, Lower Decks #1, Mirror War: Troi and Star Trek 400.
News
New Book News (00:02:56)
Illyrian Enigma Announcement (00:05:28)
Star Trek Defiant Announcement (00:09:20)
Stargazer #2 (00:14:37)
Lower Decks #1 (00:22:57)
Mirror War: Troi (00:25:38)
Star Trek 400 (00:28:24)
Feature: Second Self
The Structure (00:36:01)
Living With the Past (00:42:46)
History (00:51:45)
Gritty (00:57:26)
Complexity of Life (01:02:48)
Plain Simple Garak (01:06:59)
Hope (01:17:56)
Hypocrites (01:25:03)
Ratings (01:28:36)
Final Thoughts (01:31:20)
Hosts
Matthew Rushing and Casey Pettitt
Production
Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Greg Rozier (Associate Producer) Casey Pettitt (Associate Producer)
The Falcon and the Winter Soldier.
Join Matthew Rushing and John Mills on their journey through the MCU and this week they continue in Phase 4 with another Disney Plus show.
Chapters
Sam's Story (00:02:39)
Bucky's Story (00:12:32)
Sharon Carter (00:15:31)
A Question About Questions (00:22:24)
John Walker (00:32:23)
Too Fast, Too Much (00:36:02)
Believe What We Are Watching (00:42:57)
Breaking The Story (00:48:14)
The Contessa (00:51:53)
The Music (00:54:37)
Ratings (00:57:10)
Rankings (00:58:53)
Hosts
Matthew Rushing and John Mills
Production
Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) John Mills (Producer)
Social
Twitter: @The602Club
Instagram: @the602clubtfm
John Wick.
In the summer of 1999 Keanu Reeves went from being an actor known more for his comedy to a full-on action star because of The Matrix which would thankfully not be the last time that happened.
In this episode of The 602 Club hosts Matthew Rushing and Christy Morris talk about John Wick. We discuss our introduction to the movie, a cold open, Keanu Reeves, the impact, the story, world building, the cast, the action, how it ends, our ratings and recommendations.
Chapters
Introduction to the Movie (00:03:30)
A Cold Open (00:06:31)
Keanu Reeves (00:13:33)
The Impact (00:21:05)
The Story (00:27:29)
World Building (00:30:14)
The Cast (00:35:04)
The Action (00:40:29)
How it Ends (00:44:47)
Ratings (00:47:50)
Recommendations (00:50:56)
Host
Matthew Rushing
Co-Host
Christy Morris
Production
Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Associate Producer) Davis Grayson (Associate Producer) Daniel Noa (Associate Producer) Ryan Maillet (Associate Producer)
Social
Twitter: @The602Club
Instagram: @the602clubtfm
“The Catwalk” 20th-anniversary reflections
What looks to be an exciting field trip to a life-filled planet is cut short before it begins when the Enterprise encounters a ship carrying three aliens with an urgent request. A neutronic storm is about to sweep through the system and they’ll die if they don’t get out of the area right immediately. Or so they say. Escape means going to Warp 7, but the Enterprise tops out at Warp 5. What to do? Bunk up in the warp nacelles, of course! The shielding should be enough to keep everyone safe from the radiation for eight days, Phlox agrees. Plus, it’s a great place for a BBQ. But as mother always said, don’t leave the front door unlocked and don’t leave your starship unattended—because you never know who might come in while you’re away. The Enterprise gets surprise visitors amid a terrible storm and a race ensues to take back the ship before the crew gets fried. And it all happens in spacesuits.
In this episode of Warp Five, hosts C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing continue our 20th-anniversary retrospective that takes you through all of Star Trek: Enterprise, one episode at a time. In this installment, we continue Season 2 with “The Catwalk” as we discuss how a bag of Star Trek tropes is reassembled into a story which only this series could tell, and how the situation brings the whole crew together for the better.
Hosts
C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing
Production
C Bryan Jones (Editor and Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer)
Jaws.
On the eastern seaboard of the United States in May of 1974 no one knew that the filming for Steven Spielberg's second film would take 159 days and become the first blockbuster.
In this 400th episode of The 602 Club hosts Matthew Rushing and Christy Morris talk about Jaws. We discuss 400 episodes, in the jaws of, shark problems, realism, Brody, Quint, Hooper, selective facts, the score, the restoration, legacy and our ratings.
Chapters
400 Episodes (00:02:29)
In the Jaws of (00:11:20)
Shark Problems (00:15:17)
Realism (00:24:24)
Brody (00:29:31)
Quint (00:36:43)
Hooper (00:41:32)
Selective Facts (00:49:04)
The Score (00:54:02)
The Restoration (00:57:49)
Legacy (01:00:37)
Ratings (01:04:11)
Host
Matthew Rushing
Co-Host
Christy Morris
Production
Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Associate Producer) Davis Grayson (Associate Producer) Daniel Noa (Associate Producer) Ryan Maillet (Associate Producer)
Social
Twitter: @The602Club
Instagram: @the602clubtfm
Avatar.
2009 was the ultimate confluence of events, the rise of 3D movies, the advance of technology and the tenacity of a filmmaker to create the highest grossing movie of all time.
In this episode of The 602 Club hosts Matthew Rushing and Christy Morris talk about Avatar. We discuss our first time, the theater experience, the technology, the world building, Sam Worthington, Zoe Saldana, the rest of the cast, the story, full of messages, the score, how it holds up, our ratings and recommendations.
Chapters
The First Time (00:05:38)
The Theater Experience (00:12:00)
The Technology (00:14:27)
The World Building (00:22:08)
Sam Worthington (00:29:17)
Zoe Saldana (00:35:52)
The Rest of the Cast (00:38:30)
The Story (00:39:43)
Full of Messages (00:47:20)
The Score (00:55:18)
How it Holds Up (00:58:50)
Ratings (01:03:57)
Recommendations (01:07:31)
Host
Matthew Rushing
Co-Host
Christy Morris
Production
Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Associate Producer) Davis Grayson (Associate Producer) Daniel Noa (Associate Producer) Ryan Maillet (Associate Producer)
Social
Twitter: @The602Club
Instagram: @the602clubtfm
Half a Decade of Primitive Culture
Star Trek’s original five-year mission was brought to a premature end in 1969. But over the ensuing half-century and more, the franchise has continued boldly going to new frontiers. By the 1980s, when a second generation of fans came to seek out fresh adventures, the voyage had become a continuing mission … with no end in sight.
In this episode of Primitive Culture, recorded earlier this year on our own five-year anniversary, host Duncan Barrett is joined by show co-founder Tony Black to look back on a half-decade of podcasting, and to consider how Star Trek has changed since the good ship Primitive Culture left spacedock in 2017. We also share some news about the future of the podcast. Because, as we know, all good things …
Host
Duncan Barrett
Guest
Tony Black
Production
Tony Black (Editor) Duncan Barrett (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer)
Remembering Louise Fletcher
Few characters in Star Trek elicit such a visceral reaction from fans than Winn Adami. Introduced as a Vedek, she was later chosen as kai—the first elected after the end of the Cardassian Occupation. In that role, rather than working in harmony with the Prophets, she actively worked against their chosen emissary. It is perhaps this friction that made her a fan favorite to hate, but the real reason might lay beyond the story, in the portrayal by actress Louise Fletcher.
In this episode of The Orb, hosts C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing remember Fletcher, who passed away on September 23 at the age of 88. We reflect on how she brought Kai Winn to life, how her skill as an actor led the DS9 story in a different direction than first planned, and why Fletcher’s Winn triggers self-reflection in so many of us.
Host
C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing
Production
C Bryan Jones (Editor and Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer)
DC's Stargirl: Summer School.
Stargirl began its life on the DC Universe streaming service and for the second season, with that service being folded into HBOMax, it would find itself being moved to The CW.
In this episode of The 602 Club host Matthew Rushing is joined by Scott McClellan to talk about the second season of Stargirl. We discuss Scott's thoughts on season one, the CW switch, Eclipso as a villain, introducing Jade, the flashback structure, complicated people, facing their darkness, love, structure, setting up season three and our ratings.
Chapters
Scott's Thoughts on Season One (00:02:24)
The CW Switch (00:06:10)
Eclipso as a Villain (00:09:18)
Introducing Jade (00:14:40)
The Flashback Structure (00:18:26)
Complicated People (00:26:44)
Face Their Darkness (00:35:08)
Love (00:40:23)
Structure (00:42:17)
Setting Up Season Three (00:45:53)
Ratings (00:50:18)
Host
Matthew Rushing
Guest
Scott McClellan
Production
Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Associate Producer) Davis Grayson (Associate Producer) Daniel Noa (Associate Producer) Ryan Maillet (Associate Producer)
Social
Twitter: @The602Club
Instagram: @the602clubtfm
Lethal Weapon.
The 80s were a magical time for movies with so many of the films spawning franchises that would continue for the decades because of the star power driving them.
In this episode of The 602 Club hosts Matthew Rushing and Christy Morris welcome John Mills to help us talk about Lethal Weapon. We discuss seeing it for the first time, a visceral beginning, dealing with loss, chemistry, aging, awakening, following the leads, the soundtrack and action, a ding and our ratings.
Chapters
Seeing for the First Time (00:03:26)
A Visceral Beginning (00:08:07)
Dealing With Loss (00:17:34)
Chemistry (00:26:52)
Aging (00:32:58)
Awakening (00:37:15)
Following the Leads (00:42:18)
The Soundtrack and Action (00:49:52)
A Ding (00:59:56)
Ratings (01:02:38)
Host
Matthew Rushing
Co-Host
Christy Morris
Guest
John Mills
Production
Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Associate Producer) Davis Grayson (Associate Producer) Daniel Noa (Associate Producer) Ryan Maillet (Associate Producer)
Social
Twitter: @The602Club
Instagram: @the602clubtfm
New Earth: Challenger.
The mission that the Enterprise has had to help safeguard the colonists of Belle Terre has been harder and more taxing that anyone expected, yet it is about to come to a close, but not before one more unexpected challenge.
In this episode of Literary Treks hosts Matthew Rushing and Casey Pettitt talk about the final book of the New Earth series, Challenger. We discuss Kirk and Spock, Uhura and McCoy, the criminal element, the USS Peleilu, a new starship, coexist, bringing all things together, our ratings and final thoughts.
In the news section we look at two comics recently released, Mirror War #8 and the Star Trek: Picard comic set between seasons 2 and 3, Stargazer's first issue.
News
Mirror War #8 (00:03:13)
Stargazer #1 (00:08:23)
Feature: Challenger
Kirk and Spock (00:21:20)
Uhura and McCoy (00:29:27)
The Criminal Element (00:32:14)
The USS Peleilu (00:38:02)
A New Starship (00:46:07)
Coexist (00:50:25)
Bringing All Things Together (00:53:35)
Ratings (01:01:02)
Final Thoughts (01:02:46)
Hosts
Matthew Rushing and Casey Pettitt
Production
Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Greg Rozier (Associate Producer) Casey Pettitt (Associate Producer)
WandaVision.
Join Matthew Rushing and John Mills on their journey through the MCU as they begin a new Phase, Phase 4 and it isn't a movie but a show on Disney Plus.
Chapters
Beginning Phase 4 (00:03:38)
Made for TV? (00:07:24)
The Concept (00:12:09)
Dealing With Grief (00:16:16)
Bringing Characters Back (00:28:04)
Another Organization (00:36:28)
The End (00:28:53)
Action and Effects (00:41:20)
Last Question (00:43:38)
Ratings (00:46:01)
Rankings (00:48:39)
Hosts
Matthew Rushing and John Mills
Production
Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) John Mills (Producer)
Social
Twitter: @The602Club
Instagram: @the602clubtfm
Samaritan.
More and more movies are finding their release on streaming services instead of the traditional premiere in theaters first before they find their way to home release.
In this episode hosts Matthew Rushing and Christy Morris talk about Samaritan which is now streaming on Amazon Prime. We discuss the development, a prologue, punching up, the cast, action and production plus our ratings and recommendations.
Chapters
Development (00:03:18)
A Prologue (00:09:15)
Punching Up (00:14:16)
Sylvester Stallone (00:21:27)
Javon Walton (00:28:23)
Pilou Asbæk (00:31:23)
Dascha Polanco (00:33:36)
Action and Production (00:35:58)
Ratings (00:39:49)
Recommendations (00:41:55)
Host
Matthew Rushing
Co-Host
Christy Morris
Production
Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Associate Producer) Davis Grayson (Associate Producer) Daniel Noa (Associate Producer) Ryan Maillet (Associate Producer)
Social
Twitter: @The602Club
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Cardassian war crimes and The Man in the Glass Booth
For many fans of Deep Space Nine, the penultimate installment of Season 1, “Duet,” is also the show’s first classic episode. A bleak exploration of guilt, responsibility, and forgiveness in the aftermath of war, it’s a story that could scarcely have been told on any other Star Trek series. One of Trek’s most popular bottle episodes, “Duet” is built on intense two-hander scenes between Nana Visitor and guest star Harris Yuelin, giving it the air of an intimate theater production. It’s perhaps no surprise, then, that the episode’s central conceit—a case of mistaken identity at the center of a potential war crimes trial—is lifted from a stage play, Robert Shaw’s The Man in the Glass Booth, which was later adapted into an Oscar-winning movie.
In this episode of Primitive Culture, host Duncan Barrett is joined by Clara Cook to discuss the parallels between “Duet” and this enigmatic source material, which in turn borrows from the real-life trial of Adolf Eichmann, the original man in a (bullet-proof) glass booth. Broadening the conversation to include Star Trek’s approach to war crimes more generally, we consider whether the Eichmann trial—as well as the Nuremberg trials immediately after the war—offer a valid precedent for Federation and Bajoran justice.
Host
Duncan Barrett
Guest
Clara Cook
Production
Duncan Barrett (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer)
Locke & Key: Season 3.
With a television show, there are very few things that are more important than the way the writers find a way to bring the story to a close.
In this episode of The 602 Club hosts Matthew Rushing and Christy Morris talk about the final season of Locke & Key. We discuss a final season, bringing it all together, the past, new keys, getting rid of the villain, letting go, a long farewell, our ratings and recommendations.
Chapters
A Final Season (00:03:14)
Bringing it All Together (00:06:33)
The Past (00:16:26)
New Keys (00:27:50)
Getting Rid of the Villain (00:31:57)
Letting Go (00:38:31)
A Long Farewell (00:43:21)
Ratings (00:47:10)
Recommendations (00:50:10)
Host
Matthew Rushing
Co-Host
Christy Morris
Production
Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Associate Producer) Davis Grayson (Associate Producer) Daniel Noa (Associate Producer) Ryan Maillet (Associate Producer)
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“Precious Cargo” 20th-anniversary reflections
A distress call leads to one of the most troubling events one can imagine: the interruption of Trip Tucker’s harmonica time. But what he finds aboard the Retellian freighter sets him on a path of adventure that more than makes up for the musical malady. Scraping the frost off a statis pod reveals a woman—the First Monarch of the Sovereign Dynasty of Krios Prime, in fact—and she’s been kidnapped. Can Trip save the day? You bet he can. But it might require a good roll in the mud.
In this episode of Warp Five, hosts C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing continue our 20th-anniversary retrospective that takes you through all of Star Trek: Enterprise, one episode at a time. In this installment, we continue Season 2 with “Precious Cargo” as we discuss why the story is perfect for Trip’s character, try to explain away Padma Lakshmi’s cardboard delivery, revel in bad cop T’Pol, and consider why the creators themselves see this as one of the worst episodes they ever produced.
Hosts
C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing
Production
C Bryan Jones (Editor and Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer)
Autistic representation in Star Trek
“Perhaps you’re just different,” Tam Elbrun tells Data in the Next Generation episode “Tin Man.” “Not a sin, you know, though you may have heard otherwise.” Both characters—the emotionally sensitive Betazoid and the supposedly emotionless android—have been seen by fans as allegories of a particular kind of difference, standing in for those on the broad spectrum of neurodiversity.
In this episode of Primitive Culture, host Duncan Barrett is joined by autistic Star Trek fan Thad Hait to discuss how Trek has encoded the experiences of neurodiverse people—often accidentally—over the course of its long history. Looking at characters such as Data, Seven of Nine, Reginald Barclay, and Sylvia Tilly, we consider how Starfleet’s approach to difference both mirrors and differs from our own, and ask whether the time is ripe for Trek’s first explicitly neurodiverse character.
Host
Duncan Barrett
Guest
Thad Hait
Production
Duncan Barrett (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer)
Catwoman: Hunted.
The DC Animated, direct-to-home movies have been a staple of DC Comics for years, with some of the films becoming classics for fans and because of this they have branched out to create even movies with beloved characters.
In this episode hosts Matthew Rushing and Christy Morris talk about Catwoman: Hunted. We discuss using the opening credits, pulling in, anime inspiration, familiar characters, the voice cast, the music, anything else, our ratings and recommendations.
Chapters
Using the Opening Credits (00:02:47)
Pulling In (00:08:03)
Anime Inspiration (00:12:27)
Familiar Characters (00:17:25)
The Voice Cast (00:21:05)
The Music (00:26:46)
Anything Else (00:30:29)
Ratings (00:33:38)
Recommendations (00:37:29)
Host
Matthew Rushing
Co-Host
Christy Morris
Production
Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Associate Producer) Davis Grayson (Associate Producer) Daniel Noa (Associate Producer) Ryan Maillet (Associate Producer)
Social
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Dukat’s “Civil Defense”
As central as Dukat was to the overall Deep Space Nine story, he didn't appear so often in the early season. The third-season episode “Civil Defense” marked only his eight appearance—and the first of the season—and the writers took the opportunity to bring his character into focus. With a more sinister, in-it-only-for-me tone, the former commander of Terok Nor went from rather everday bad guy to serious villain—and one that would take his place among Star Trek’s greatest.
In this episode of The Orb, hosts C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing take a closer look at Gul Dukat within the context of “Civil Defense” as they discuss the character’s selfish nature, desire for adoration, hatred of Garak, and lust for anything that puts him on the pedestal. Find out why we feel this is perhaps the most important foundational episode for Dukat. You have two minutes to start listening before we release the hounds!
Host
C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing
Production
C Bryan Jones (Editor and Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer)
“Vanishing Point” 20th-anniversary reflections
Forced to use the transporter to escape a diamagnetic storm on the surface of an uninhabited planet, Hoshi Sato returns to the Enterprise not quite feeling herself. In fact, she’s slowly fading away, leaving her crew in danger and her dad confused. Unless she can find a way to get someone’s attention, the ship will be destroyed and, even worse, she’ll wind up just like Cyrus Ramsey. “Cyrus who?” you ask. Yeah, you’re not alone. Trip and Malcolm haven’t heard of him either. It’s all a trick of the mind—eight seconds of insanity, if you will—but it does give new meaning to the verb “to beam.”
In this episode of Warp Five, hosts C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing continue our 20th-anniversary retrospective that takes you through all of Star Trek: Enterprise, one episode at a time. In this installment, we continue Season 2 with “Vanishing Point” as we discuss how the mind plays tricks on us, boogeymen in the transport beam, and how the story’s mystery unfolds. We also debate what Mr. Sato’s confusion over physics and family says about how Hoshi views her dad.
Hosts
C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing
Production
C Bryan Jones (Editor and Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer)
The Gray Man.
Netflix has continued its search for an action franchise, last year they released Red Notice and in 2020 they released Extraction, but that has not stopped them from continuing the search.
In this episode of The 602 Club hosts Matthew Rushing and Christy Morris talk about The Gray Man. We discuss development hell, the Russo Brothers, out of options, a conscience, a lot of clichés, the cast, the action, our ratings and recommendations.
Chapters
Development Hell (00:02:29)
The Russo Brothers (00:06:00)
Out of Options (00:10:15)
A Conscience (00:13:45)
Ryan Gosling (00:22:21)
Chris Evans (00:25:48)
Ana de Armas (00:28:34)
Julia Butters (00:32:14)
Billy Bob Thornton (00:34:23)
The Action (00:37:13)
Ratings (00:43:30)
Recommendations (00:46:41)
Host
Matthew Rushing
Co-Host
Christy Morris
Production
Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Associate Producer) Davis Grayson (Associate Producer) Daniel Noa (Associate Producer) Ryan Maillet (Associate Producer)
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Federation.
Star Trek books and comics have been a backbone of the franchise from almost the beginning of the series, getting fans through many lean years when there was little hope of more stories being told onscreen.
In this 350th episode of Literary Treks, hosts Matthew Rushing and Casey Pettitt celebrate by talking about the beloved book, Federation. We discuss it being a monumental book, Cochrane, war, Thorsen, connecting the universe, bringing the generations together, our ratings and final thoughts.
In the news we discuss 350 episodes of the show and review Mirror War 7.
News
Episode 350 (00:01:51)
Mirror War #7 (00:08:13)
Feature: Federation
A Monumental Book (00:12:46)
Cochrane (00:16:50)
War (00:30:07)
Thorsen (00:34:55)
Connecting the Universe (00:43:21)
Bringing the Generations Together (00:47:08)
Ratings (00:57:05)
Final Thoughts (00:59:49)
Hosts
Matthew Rushing and Casey Pettitt
Production
Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Greg Rozier (Associate Producer) Casey Pettitt (Associate Producer)
E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial.
Art has often been used as a way for an artist to work through the trauma they have experienced in their lives with the art of filmmaking is no exception and neither is Steven Spielberg.
In this episode of The 602 Club hosts Matthew Rushing and Christy Morris talk about E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial. We discuss 40 years later, something personal, creating E.T., random things, the last, the voice work, the effects, John Williams' music, the 20th anniversary edition, our ratings and recommendations.
Chapters
40 Years Ago (00:02:58)
Something Personal (00:06:46)
Creating E.T. (00:16:52)
Random Things (00:21:44)
Dee Wallace (00:24:06)
Henry Thomas (00:27:09)
Robert MacNaughton (00:31:35)
Drew Barrymore (00:33:55)
Keyes (00:35:54)
The Voice Work (00:39:36)
The Effects (00:41:33)
John Williams' Music (00:42:56)
The 20th Anniversary Edition (00:45:24)
Ratings (00:49:47)
Recommendations (00:54:33)
Host
Matthew Rushing
Co-Host
Christy Morris
Production
Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Associate Producer) Davis Grayson (Associate Producer) Daniel Noa (Associate Producer) Ryan Maillet (Associate Producer)
Social
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“Singularity” 20th-anniversary reflections
When the crew of the NX-01 discovers a class-four black hole, they decide to investigate. But the closer they get, the more they lose grip on reality. As they approach the black hole, they each become obsessed with trivial matters. Reed searches for the perfect alarm to get everyone’s attention, Hoshi seeks to make the perfect dish, Phlox turns into Dr. Frankenstein, and Trip prepares to pitch his new HGTV series, This Old Chair. Thankfully, Vulcan physiology is unaffected by the phenomenon and T’Pol is able to pull everyone out of danger at the last second.
In this episode of Warp Five, hosts C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing continue our 20th-anniversary retrospective that takes you through all of Star Trek: Enterprise, one episode at a time. In this installment, we continue Season 2 with “Singularity” as we discuss a story that’s been told many times before and ask how well it works this time around.
Hosts
C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing
Production
C Bryan Jones (Editor and Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer)
Michael Eddington
At the start of Deep Space Nine’s third season, more than a new ship arrived. A new character also joined the crew, one who was meant to serve as a foil of sorts for Odo and as a fill-in for O’Brien when Colm Meaney was away on a film projects. With the Dominion stirring fear, and concern growing over Odo’s approach to security, Starfleet sent one of its best to the station to ensure that the Federation maintained full control over its own interests. But things didn’t quite play out as the admirals—or the writers—had planned.
In this episode of The Orb, hosts C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing take a closer look at Michael Eddington as they discuss the character from conception to conclusion. Did he serve his initial purpose? Why did he join the Maquis? Why such a beef with Sisko? Join us for a deep dive into the mind of Michael Eddington as he casts himself as the hero of his own story, based on his favorite book, Les Misérables.
Hosts
C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing
Production
C Bryan Jones (Editor and Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer)
Men in Black.
Twenty-five years ago, 1997 would turn out to be a banner year for films, with movies that would go on to be considered classics now and one of the highest grossing movies of all-time bringing the year to a close.
In this episode of The 602 Club hosts Matthew Rushing and Christy Morris talk about Men in Black. We discuss 25 years ago, different locations, the look and feel, the cast, the universe is bigger, a new ending, music, our ratings and recommendations.
Chapters
25 Years Ago (00:04:09)
Different Locations (00:07:13)
Look and Feel (00:11:22)
Tommy Lee Jones (00:17:32)
Will Smith (00:21:32)
Linda Fiorentino (00:26:46)
Vincent D'Onofrio (00:32:45)
The Universe is Bigger (00:35:14)
A New Ending (00:40:19)
The Music (00:45:55)
Ratings (00:49:55)
Recommendations (00:51:57)
Host
Matthew Rushing
Co-Host
Christy Morris
Production
Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Associate Producer) Davis Grayson (Associate Producer) Daniel Noa (Associate Producer) Ryan Maillet (Associate Producer)
Social
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“The Communicator” 20th-anniversary reflections
After a, let’s admit, questionable mission to mingle with a pre-warp culture while wearing peel-off prosthetics, the crew of the Enterprise NX-01 returns from an alien planet where they had a great time. But, oops, Malcolm’s communicator slipped out of his pocket in a tavern—an event that leads to the almost-death of himself and Captain Archer. The only thing that saves them is the invisible hand of Trip Tucker and a stolen Suliban ship. And, in the end, what seems like a win to Archer turns out to be a lesson in the Prime Directive as one side in this planetary conflict may soon want a piece of the other side’s action.
In this episode of Warp Five, hosts C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing continue our 20th-anniversary retrospective that takes you through all of Star Trek: Enterprise, one episode at a time. In this installment, we continue Season 2 with “The Communicator” as we discuss how it takes a throwaway ending to an Original Series episode and addresses the real-world repurcussions of leaving technology behind on a less-advanced planet.
Hosts
C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing
Production
C Bryan Jones (Editor and Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer)
The State of Star Trek 2022
We long called the 1990s the golden age of Star Trek. From 1993 to 1999, two series overlapped one another on the airwaves and, once The Next Generation left the small screen, we even got doses of three incarnations of Gene Roddenberry’s vision from time to time. But it all came to an abrupt end in May 2005, with the final episode of Enterprise. J.J. Abrams would later step in and tease us through the fallow years until the battle among streaming services offered a financial incentive to dust off intellectual property and Discovery came along. And now, there is more Star Trek than ever. A new golden age is upon us.
In this episode of The Ready Room, recorded as we end an unprecedented 48 consecutive weeks of new Star Trek content, hosts C Bryan Jones and Larry Nemecek take a look at the state of the franchise in 2022. We discuss each of the “modern” series—Strange New Worlds, Picard, Prodigy, Lower Decks, and Discovery—dig into the fan split over old and new, and imagine what new series might be on the horizon. We also debate the pros and cons of the streaming model for storytelling and talk about how Star Trek and Star Wars are pushing each other forward.
Chapters
Intro (0:00:00)
The Mood at SDCC (00:05:13)
Resurgent Franchise(s) (00:14:17)
Pros and Cons of Streaming (00:20:34)
The Modern/Classic Trek Division (00:26:50)
Strange New Worlds (00:34:26)
Picard (00:59:37)
Potential Future Series (01:14:00)
Lower Decks (01:24:41)
Prodigy (01:34:19)
Discovery (01:50:37)
Closing (02:04:26)
Hosts
C Bryan Jones and Larry Nemecek
Production
C Bryan Jones (Editor and Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Renee Roberts (Associate Producer)
Star Trek’s Double Troubles
Don’t they say you die if you meet yourself? Our intrepid Starfleet officers had better hope the answer is no, since encounters with doubles, doppelgängers, and duplicates appear to be just part of the job. From the two Kirks in “The Enemy Within” to Lower Decks’s twinned Boimlers, Star Trek has offered up a host of alt versions of our regular characters over the years.
In this episode of Primitive Culture, host Duncan Barrett is joined by Clara Cook for a look at Star Trek’s doubles, setting them in the context of their literary and cultural forebears, all the way back to Dostoevsky. We consider Sigmund Freud’s work on The Uncanny, Carl Jung’s idea of the shadow projection, and the sinister interplay between doubles and death. We also ponder why some characters seem to get on with their other selves just fine while the very notion that they aren’t entirely unique in the universe is enough to prompt an existential crisis for others.
Host
Duncan Barrett
Guest
Clara Cook
Production
Duncan Barrett (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer)
Stranger Things 4: Part 2.
Stranger Things became a cultural phenomenon so that when season 3 ended, fans could not wait for more, sadly world events lead to a longer than expected hiatus and a splitting of season 4 into two parts.
In this episode of The 602 Club hosts Matthew Rushing and Christy Morris discuss the second part of Stranger Things season 4. We discuss picking up where we left up, a question, Papa and Eleven, the piggyback idea, back in the U.S.S.R., Nancy and Steve, the basketball team, a final season and our ratings.
Chapters
Picking Up Where We Left Off (00:02:38)
A Question (00:10:02)
Papa and Eleven (00:17:26)
The Piggyback Idea (00:25:47)
Back in the U.S.S.R. (00:28:54)
Nancy and Steve (00:34:00)
The Basketball Team (00:47:03)
A Final Season (00:47:03)
Ratings (00:50:40)
Host
Matthew Rushing
Co-Host
Christy Morris
Production
Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Associate Producer) Davis Grayson (Associate Producer) Daniel Noa (Associate Producer) Ryan Maillet (Associate Producer)
Social
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“The Seventh” 20th-anniversary reflections.
When T’Pol receives a call from the Vulcan High Command, memories of her past life as a security operative begin to resurface. She is sent on a mission to apprehend a surgically altered man named Menos, the last of six rogue operatives she was sent after 17 years earlier. Or at least she remembered there being six. Actually there were seven, and she killed Menos’s partner Jossen—a fact that is only beginning to come back to her. Just after the incident, she underwent a Vulcan procedure to purge the memory. She convinces Archer to go with her on the mission, because she needs someone with her whom she trusts, and together with him and Travis they capture Menos; but not without leaving a lot of property and emotional damage in their wake.
In this episode of Warp Five, hosts C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing continue our 20th-anniversary retrospective that takes you through all of Star Trek: Enterprise, one episode at a time. In this installment, we continue Season 2 with “The Seventh” as we discuss what it has to say about Vulcan society, how it connects to the world 20 years after it was written, what is does for the Archer–T’Pol relationship, and more. We also point out why this often-overlooked episode is worth a careful rewatch.
Hosts
C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing
Production
C Bryan Jones (Editor and Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer)
Ms. Marvel.
Since Endgame, the MCU has done anything but slow down, especially with the addition of content on Disney Plus where the shows now continue the plot threads along with the movies.
In this episode of The 602 Club hosts Matthew Rushing and Christy Morris talk about the latest Marvel show Ms. Marvel. We discuss familiarity, more grounded, Kamala, reality and fantasy, the importance of family, to be good, a love triangle, the villains, MCU connections, the look and feel, our ratings and recommendations.
Chapters
Familiarity (00:02:18)
More Grounded (00:05:37)
Kamala (00:10:05)
Reality and Fantasy (00:19:17)
The Importance of Family (00:24:00)
To Be Good (00:26:03)
A Love Triangle (00:31:55)
The Villains (00:37:13)
MCU Connections (00:41:07)
The Look and the Feel (00:44:55)
Ratings (00:48:32)
Recommendations (00:52:38)
Host
Matthew Rushing
Co-Host
Christy Morris
Production
Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Associate Producer) Davis Grayson (Associate Producer) Daniel Noa (Associate Producer) Ryan Maillet (Associate Producer)
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“Marauders” 20th-anniversary reflections.
Archer continues setting the stage for centuries of conflict between the Federation and the Klingon Empire when he stands up for the inhabitants of a mining colony. But, to be fair, how hard is it to come into conflict with Klingons? Deuterium aside, the captain doesn’t like bullies, not on Earth and not here—on whatever planet this is. The crew of the Enterprise puts Klingon Commander Korok—not nearly as cute as his Zelda namesake—in his place when they teach the colonists how to defend themselves.
In this episode of Warp Five, hosts C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing continue our 20th-anniversary retrospective that takes you through all of Star Trek: Enterprise, one episode at a time. In this installment, we continue Season 2 with “Marauders” as we discuss how it mirrors its Akira Kurosawa inspiration, Seven Samurai, grows the relationship between Archer and T’Pol, and gets the full crew involved.
Hosts
C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing
Production
C Bryan Jones (Editor and Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer)
Trans representation in Star Trek.
In 2022, trans characters in Star Trek have become part of the fabric of humanity’s shared future in space. In addition to Adira and Gray Tal in Discovery, we’ve been treated to the villainess Captain Angel in Strange New Worlds and even an explicitly non-binary character, the Medusan Zero, in Prodigy. But a few decades ago, Star Trek’s most direct engagement with trans culture was the truly toe-curling Deep Space Nine episode “Profit and Lace.” That said, a number of stories from both The Next Generation and Deep Space Nine had touched on trans issues more obliquely—in many cases unintentionally.
In this episode of Primitive Culture, originally released as part of Tony Black’s podcast The Sanctuary, Tony is joined by Orion Armstrong for a look at the TNG episode “The Outcast,”which was intended by writer Jeri Taylor as an allegory about gay conversion therapy but is open to very different readings today as a trans story. They also discuss TNG’s “The Host,” DS9’s “Rejoined,” and more. And, in a new introduction, Duncan and Tony catch up with developments since the podcast was originally released.
Hosts
Duncan Barrett and Tony Black
Guest
Orion Armstrong
Production
Duncan Barrett (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer)
“A Quality of Mercy”
Getting a visit from your future self is rarely a good thing, but if your future self is supposed to be dead, well, you might have hopes for positive news. That’s what Captain Pike thought when a silver fox in Monster Maroons strolled into his quarters. But soon he finds himself at the wedding of … well, he's not sure who they are … in an alternate timeline in which a famous confrontation with Romulans plays out differently, and very much the same.
In this episode of Saddle Up! hosts C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing discuss “A Quality of Mercy,” the final episode of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds’ inaugural season. We explore the retelling of the classic episode “Balance of Terror,” how this new story reinforces the importance of The Original Series as the foundation of Star Trek as we know it, and how it highlights the pivotal roles which Kirk, Spock, and Pike play in history. We also debate whether the series is leading us to a soft reboot of TOS. Oh, and don't miss our Monster Maroons sidebar.
Hosts
C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing
Production
C Bryan Jones (Editor and Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer)
Thor: Love and Thunder.
When we left Thor in Endgame he had helped the Avengers defeat Thanos, given up his kingship over New Asgard and set sail with the Guardians of the Galaxy.
In this episode of The 602 Club hosts Matthew Rushing and Christy Morris are joined by Amanda Pfeifer to talk about Thor: Love and Thunder. We discuss after Endgame, the humor, Thor, flashbacks, Jane, no character development, deserves more, action, effects and music, our ratings and the post credits.
Chapters
After Endgame (00:03:44)
The Humor (00:08:34)
Thor (00:15:10)
Flashbacks (00:26:14)
Jane (00:31:11)
No Character Development (00:40:15)
Deserves More (00:45:23)
Action, Effects and Music (00:53:47)
Ratings (00:59:14)
Post Credits (01:04:22)
Host
Matthew Rushing
Co-Host
Christy Morris
Guest
Amanda Pfeifer
Production
Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Associate Producer) Davis Grayson (Associate Producer) Daniel Noa (Associate Producer) Ryan Maillet (Associate Producer)
Social
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“A Night in Sickbay” 20th-anniversary reflections
When Porthos takes a leak on a sacred tree, it’s strike two for the Enterprise crew with Kreetassans. But that relief doesn’t last the beloved pooch as a pathogen in the Kreetassan air leaves him sick. Archer then spends a night in sickbay where, when he isn't dreaming about T'Pol, he helps Phlox try to save Porthos. But don’t worry, eventually all is well and Archer even gets to play lumberjack.
In this episode of Warp Five, hosts C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing continue our 20th-anniversary retrospective that takes you through all of Star Trek: Enterprise, one episode at a time. In this installment, we continue Season 2 with “A Night in Sickbay” as we take a look inside the heads of Archer and Phlox, chase bats, and explore sexy canines and shipping.
Hosts
C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing
Production
C Bryan Jones (Editor and Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer)
“All Those Who Wander”
While on their way to Deep Space Station K-7 to deliver power cells, the crew of the Enterprise respond to a distress call from the USS Peregrine and find themselves in a fight for their lives against ferocious baby Gorn. A derelict starship on an icy Class-L planet is pretty damn creepy, as Sam Kirk put it—and he was right—but that’s just the beginning as the situation takes an Alien turn and creatures start popping out of chests. In the end, they avoid becoming lizard chow, but the victory comes at a high price as they must say goodbye to Chief Engineer Hemmer.
In this episode of Saddle Up! hosts C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing discuss “All Those Who Wander,” the penultimate episode of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds’ inaugural season. We explore the reimagining of the Gorn, Star Trek as a platform for horror, the indestructible nature of Sam Kirk, and ask whether the added emotional texture in this story could be a path to Shouty Spock and an upcoming storyline with Sybok. Of course, we also discuss the departure of Hemmer and his influence on Uhura as well as the rest of the crew.
Hosts
C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing
Production
C Bryan Jones (Editor and Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer)
Star Wars: Shadow of the Sith.
The Sequel Trilogy for Star Wars created a lot of questions for fans that they have longed to have answered since The Force Awakens was released seven years ago and has compounded with the release of each subsequent film.
In this episode of The 602 Club host Matthew Rushing is joined by Mark Hurliman of Star Wars Beyond the Films to discuss the latest Star Wars book, Shadow of the Sith. We discuss the Sith, Luke, Lando, Ochi and more connections, Rey, her parents and even more connections, wrapping up with our ratings.
Chapters
The Sith (00:03:00)
Luke Skywalker (00:12:33)
Lando (00:28:31)
Ochi and More Connections (00:38:06)
Rey, Her Parents and Even More Connections (00:47:50)
Ratings (00:56:02)
Host
Matthew Rushing
Guest
Mark Hurliman
Production
Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Associate Producer) Davis Grayson (Associate Producer) Daniel Noa (Associate Producer) Ryan Maillet (Associate Producer)
Social
Twitter: @The602Club
Instagram: @the602clubtfm
New Earth: Thin Air.
The planet of Belle Terre has been through hell as have the colonists from the Federation but what was thought to be a random Klaud attack may have made the planet uninhabitable for life, forever unless the crew of the Enterprise can come up with a solution in a matter of days.
In this episode of Literary Treks hosts Matthew Rushing and Casey Pettitt talk about New Earth: Thin Air. We discuss a new problem, bluffing, a sickness, the solution, a death, our ratings and final thoughts.
In the news we have two Mirror War comics to discuss, issue six and the one-shot, Sisko.
News
Mirror War #6 (00:03:10)
Mirror War: Sisko (00:07:11)
Feature: Thin Air
A New Problem (00:13:04)
Bluffing (00:20:01)
A Sickness (00:23:57)
The Solution (00:30:36)
A Death (00:35:59)
Ratings (00:40:11)
Final Thoughts (00:42:39)
Hosts
Matthew Rushing and Casey Pettitt
Production
Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Greg Rozier (Associate Producer) Casey Pettitt (Associate Producer)
The Alien franchise and Star Trek: Strange New Worlds.
In space, no one can hear you scream. But for unlucky Starfleet landing parties, meeting a nightmarish alien menace can prove as traumatic as deadly. For La'an Noonien-Singh, who carries the burden of having survived captivity in a Gorn breeding colony during childhood, another encounter with the monstrous lizards proves both physically and mentally challenging. And to make sure the audience is equally freaked out by the terrifying encounter, Strange New Worlds leans heavily on the imagery of the Alien franchise—the epitome of sf horror.
In this episode of Primitive Culture, host Duncan Barrett is joined by Lee Hutchison to look at the latest episode of Star Trek: trange New Worlds, “All Those Who Wander,” alongside the films that inspired it, from the chest-burster scene in the original 1979 movie to Ripley’s final moments in Alien 3. We also take in reference points from the beloved movies we grew up with, including Predator, Jurassic Park, The Thing, and more. What new life forms are birthed when these iconic stories creep in through the Star Trek airlock? Grab a flamethrower and join us on the express elevator to hell as we attempt to find out.
Chapters
Intro (00:00:00)
Gorn Yesterday (00:09:50)
Strange Newt Worlds (00:23:55)
No Sex, Please, We’re Star Trek (00:31:15)
That Which Survives (00:50:00)
La'an Time No See? (01:04:00)
Host
Duncan Barrett
Guest
Lee Hutchison
Production
Duncan Barrett (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer)
“The Elysian Kingdom”
While conducting a routine survey of the Jonisian Nebula, the Enterprise becomes stuck in a cloud of gas known as Debra. Soon the crew finds themselves as characters from The Kingdom of Elysian, the book which Doctor M’Benga regular reads to his daughter. To return everyone to normal, he and Hemmer, the only other person unaffected, must defeat Queen Neve. And in the end, M’Benga must also let his daughter go, so that she can live her life free of illness and explore space … with Debra.
In this episode of Saddle Up! hosts C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing discuss “The Elysian Kingdom,” the eighth episode of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds’ inaugural season. We debate the choice to go to this Trek trope so early in the run of a series limited to 10 episodes per season, and delve into the resolution of the plotline involving Doctor M’enga’s daughter Rukiya. And, as certified Niners, we discuss the choice to make Benny Russell a real person in the Star Trek universe.
Hosts
C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing
Production
C Bryan Jones (Editor and Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer)
Obi-Wan Kenobi.
There has been one refrain that Star Wars fans have had since Disney bought Lucasfilm, give us more Kenobi with Ewan McGregor and after a few hiccups, a show on Disney Plus premiered 10 years later.
In this episode of The 602 Club hosts Matthew Rushing and Christy Morris are joined by Jedi Master John Mills to talk about Obi-Wan Kenobi. We discuss, movie vs show, rewriting, doubling back, back to Ben, call to arms, Ben to Obi-Wan again, the fight, getting the reward, Inquisitors, Leia, new friends, Vader's back, the look and feel, music and our ratings.
Chapters
Movie vs Show (00:03:15)
Rewriting (00:11:59)
Doubling Back (00:19:33)
Back to Ben (00:23:30)
Call to Arms (00:28:26)
Ben to Obi-Wan Again (00:36:40)
The Fight (00:43:56)
Getting the Reward (00:59:06)
Inquisitors (01:04:23)
Leia (01:24:31)
New Friends (01:30:10)
Vader's Back (01:39:24)
Look and Feel (01:47:00)
Music (01:53:31)
Ratings (01:57:42)
Host
Matthew Rushing
Co-Host
Christy Morris
Guest
John Mills
Production
Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Associate Producer) Davis Grayson (Associate Producer) Daniel Noa (Associate Producer) Ryan Maillet (Associate Producer)
Social
Twitter: @The602Club
Instagram: @the602clubtfm
Stranger Things 4: Part 1.
In 2019, season 3 of Stranger Things left fans wondering what happened to Hopper and waiting to see just how many more seasons the show would be given before coming to an end.
In this episode of The 602 Club hosts Matthew Rushing and Christy Morris talk about Stranger Things 4: Part 1. We discuss coming back, splitting up the season, trauma from the past, to be loved, amping up the horror, the villain, another answer, three different strands, our ratings and recommendations.
Chapters
Coming Back (00:03:11)
Splitting Up the Season (00:08:01)
Trauma From the Past (00:13:32)
To Be Loved (00:19:15)
Amping Up the Horror (00:25:57)
The Villain (00:29:09)
Another Answer (00:36:24)
Three Different Strands (00:41:06)
Ratings (00:54:18)
Recommendations (00:57:53)
Host
Matthew Rushing
Co-Host
Christy Morris
Production
Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Associate Producer) Davis Grayson (Associate Producer) Daniel Noa (Associate Producer) Ryan Maillet (Associate Producer)
Social
Twitter: @The602Club
Instagram: @the602clubtfm
“The Serene Squall”
A humanitarian mission takes an unexpected turn when a visiting counselor, formerly of Starfleet, turns out to be not who she claims. With ulterior motives tied to Vulcan, this Dr. Aspen is more interested in capturing Spock than the Federation flagship. Meanwhile, Pike, Number One, and most of the senior staff plot a mutiny aboard the pirate ship where they're being held by an Orion. Along the way, all sorts of Vulcan affairs are revealed, including the whereabouts of one long-lost brother.
In this episode of Saddle Up! hosts C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing discuss “The Serene Squall,” the seventh episode of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds’ inaugural season. We explore Spock’s struggle with identity, the rich world building of Vulcan affairs that will transform how viewers read “Amok Time” and Star Trek V: The Final Frontier, and the trajectory of the Spock–Chapel relationship. We may also do pirate imitations.
Hosts
C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing
Production
C Bryan Jones (Editor and Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer)
Daedalus's Children.
The crew of the NX-01 finds themselves in a unique position, they're no longer in our universe and the one they find themselves in is hostile to the very proteins they need for survival, plus there is the possibility of the crew finding themselves in the middle of a civil war.
In this episode of Literary Treks hosts Matthew Rushing and Casey Pettitt talk about Daedalus's Children. We discuss the timeline question, writing style, an alternate universe, losses and gains, lasting peace, getting home, our ratings and final thoughts.
In the news section Casey gives Matt his thoughts on the fourth issue of Adventures in the 32nd Century.
News
Adventures in the 32nd Century #4 (00:03:55)
Feature: Daedalus's Children
The Timeline Question (00:10:50)
Writing Style (00:16:14)
An Alternate Universe (00:18:55)
Losses and Gains (00:26:41)
Lasting Peace (00:37:08)
Getting Home (00:39:47)
Ratings (00:44:47)
Final Thoughts (00:47:38)
Hosts
Matthew Rushing and Casey Pettitt
Production
Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Greg Rozier (Associate Producer) Casey Pettitt (Associate Producer)
“Dead Stop” 20th-anniversary reflections.
Having suffered serious damage in the Romulan minefield, the Enterprise sends out a distress call and is directed by Tellarites to a mysterious space station apparently built as part of a cross-promotional campaign with Arthur C. Clarke. Aboard the station, Archer learns that the Enterprise can be repaired in just 34.2 hours for a price so low he can’t refuse. Only that price turns out to be much higher as Travis goes missing and more and more inquiries are not recognized. It’s time to enter the Haunted House of Catfish.
In this episode of Warp Five, hosts C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing continue our 20th-anniversary retrospective that takes you through all of Star Trek: Enterprise, one episode at a time. In this installment, we continue Season 2 with “Dead Stop” as we enter a pristine house of horrors with offers that seem too good to be true—one that puts humanity in its place and proves that Roxann Dawson knows how to do eerie. Anyone up for a side of cornbread?
Hosts
C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing
Production
C Bryan Jones (Editor and Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer)
Jurassic World Dominion.
Michael Crichton captured the world's attention in 1990 when he released his book Jurassic Park, which would continue on in film through Steven Spielberg's work and further through its revival in Colin Trevorrow's hands.
In this episode of The 602 Club hosts Matthew Rushing and Christy Morris talk about the final film in the Jurassic series, Jurassic World Dominion. We discuss how we feel, coming to an end, a lot to say, the big three, Owen, Claire and Maisie, the villain, action and effects, the music, our ratings and recommendations.
Chapters
How We are Feeling (00:03:11)
Coming to an End (00:05:57)
A Lot to Say (00:14:06)
The Big Three (00:35:59)
Owen, Claire and Maisie (00:41:46)
The Villain (00:47:16)
Action and Effects (00:52:15)
The Music (00:56:57)
Ratings (00:59:20)
Recommendations (01:03:05)
Host
Matthew Rushing
Co-Host
Christy Morris
Production
Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Associate Producer) Davis Grayson (Associate Producer) Daniel Noa (Associate Producer) Ryan Maillet (Associate Producer)
Social
Twitter: @The602Club
Instagram: @the602clubtfm
“Lift Us Where Suffering Cannot Reach”
When Captain Pike returns to Majalis, a planet where he once took part in a rescue mission, he meets a woman whom he may have been hitting on a decade earlier. While it may be crazy and unlikely that they are meeting again, Pike has arrived just in time to save her and a young boy from attack. Coincidence? Perhaps. But the situation is far more complicated than it seems and Pike finds himself faced with a troubling reality that he cannot stop when it turns out that the boy is destined to be sacrificed for the good of Majalan society. Meanwhile, the world’s medical technology holds the promise of saving M’Benga’s daughter.
In this episode of Saddle Up! hosts C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing discuss “Lift Us Where Suffering Cannot Reach,” the sixth episode of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds’ inaugural season. We explore the important messages in the story about our own complacency in society, the exploitation of children, and the importance of strong father figures. We also discuss the structural flaws in the story, but focus on how the writers transcend these to deliver important and timely commentary.
Hosts
C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing
Production
C Bryan Jones (Editor and Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer)
“Minefield” 20th-anniversary reflections
The Enterprise finds itself in the middle of a minefield and there’s one big problem: the mines are cloaked. There’s also a second big problem: some aliens calling themselves the Romalin [sic] Star Empire don’t want them messing around with their invisible bombs. When a mine attaches itself to the hull, Lieutenant Reed heads out to detach it, only he becomes attached himself and it looks like the end of the road for him. But this very bad, terrible, horrible day started much more simply. It started with breakfast.
In this episode of Warp Five, hosts C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing continue our 20th-anniversary retrospective that takes you through all of Star Trek: Enterprise, one episode at a time. In this installment, we continue Season 2 with “Minefield” as we get inside the heads of Reed and Captain Archer to explore why their relationship is what it is, why it differs from Archer's relationship with Trip Tucker, and why it’s important to think outside the box. We also discuss the value of simplicity in storytelling and, of course, the challenge of bringing the Romulans into the series years before their conflict with Earth and that famous viewscreen moment.
Hosts
C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing
Production
C Bryan Jones (Editor and Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer)
Flashdance.
The 80s is a decade full of movies that still live on in the cultural zeitgeist, from their choice of music to the iconic scenes that have been replayed or parodied many times, they continue to influence culture now.
In this episode of The 602 Club hosts Matthew Rushing and Christy Morris welcome John Mills to talk about Flashdance. We discuss launching producers, directors, cultural phenomenon, the story, Jennifer Beals, other actors, the rest of the cast, the look and feel, the soundtrack, our ratings and recommendations.
Chapters
Launching Producers (00:03:49)
Directors (00:08:18)
Cultural Phenomenon (00:13:30)
The Story (00:20:28)
Jennifer Beals (00:39:00)
Other Actors (00:42:27)
The Rest of the Cast (00:46:14)
The Look and Feel (00:49:01)
The Soundtrack (00:51:28)
Ratings (00:58:20)
Recommendations (01:04:36)
Host
Matthew Rushing
Co-Host
Christy Morris
Guest
John Mills
Production
Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Associate Producer) Davis Grayson (Associate Producer) Daniel Noa (Associate Producer) Ryan Maillet (Associate Producer)
Social
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Instagram: @the602clubtfm
“Spock Amok”
Spock and T'Pring rendezvous at Starbase 1 for a little R&R and quality time together, but those plans go awry when work gets in the way for both. The situation is compounded when their candle ceremony abruptly ends—or rather fails to do so—and the lovers switch bodies. Throw in Number One and La'an playing Enterprise Bingo and a fly fishing hat and the story moves dangerously close to hijinks. Ah, and don’t forget about the high-stakes negotiations.
In this episode of Saddle Up! hosts C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing discuss “Spock Amok,” the fifth episode of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds’ inaugural season. We discuss the importance of humor in Star Trek, finding balance between comedy and social commentary, and how the writers have made us care about the characters in just a handful of episodes. We also explore the R’ongovians, Nurse Chapel's crush on Spock, and, of course the body swap that delivers both laughs and insight. So saddle up and trot out onto the hull with us as we sign the scorch!
Hosts
C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing
Production
C Bryan Jones (Editor and Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer)
Top Gun: Maverick.
Hollywood has long mined its back catalog for content, this has worked well but it has also been a dismal disaster at the box office so it is always a toss up as to if the gamble will pay off.
This week in The 602 Club host Matthew Rushing welcomes John Mills to talk about the latest Hollywood sequel, Top Gun: Maverick. We discuss back to Top Gun, proven right, still a maverick, Val Kilmer's role, an old flame, the son he never had, the next generation, the rest of the cast, the mission, the action, the music and our ratings.
Chapters
Back to Top Gun (00:04:42)
Proven Right (00:13:38)
Still a Maverick (00:20:26)
Val Kilmer's Role (00:38:15)
An Old Flame (00:45:29)
The Son He Never Had (00:52:11)
The Next Generation (00:54:11)
The Rest of the Cast (00:58:58)
The Mission (01:02:00)
The Action (01:03:44)
The Music (01:08:47)
Ratings (01:11:35)
Host
Matthew Rushing
Guest
John Mills
Production
Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Associate Producer) Davis Grayson (Associate Producer) Daniel Noa (Associate Producer) Ryan Maillet (Associate Producer)
Social
Twitter: @The602Club
Instagram: @the602clubtfm
New Earth: The Flaming Arrow.
The colony of Belle Terre seems to just get out of the frying pan, only to find themselves in the fire, which leaves the crew of the Enterprise the task of once again finding a miracle to save the planet.
In this episode of Literary Treks hosts Matthew Rushing and Casey Pettitt discuss the fourth book in the New Earth series, The Flaming Arrow. We discuss following up, a new threat, Kirk's romance, making "friends", no follow up, our ratings and final thoughts.
Feature: The Flaming Arrow
Following Up (00:03:35)
New Threat (00:11:20)
Kirk a Little Romance (00:20:22)
Making "Friends" (00:25:15)
No Follow Up (00:30:44)
Ratings (00:33:54)
Final Thoughts (00:36:50)
Hosts
Matthew Rushing and Casey Pettitt
Production
Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Greg Rozier (Associate Producer) Casey Pettitt (Associate Producer)
“Carbon Creek” 20th-anniversary reflections
To mark the one-year anniversary of T'Pol's official commission as a member of the Enterprise crew, Captain Archer invites her to dinner, along with Trip. It is a special occasion indeed as the previous record for a Vulcan serving with a human crew was a mere 10 days. When Archer asks her about a trip she once made to a small mining town called Carbon Creek, she agrees to tell them a story. She recounts the experiences of her second foremother, T'Mir, after the Vulcan survey mission of which she was a part crash landed in Pennsylvania. It's a tale of Velcro, higher education, and I Love Lucy; but did it really happen?
In this episode of Warp Five, hosts C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing continue our 20th-anniversary retrospective that takes you through all of Star Trek: Enterprise, one episode at a time. In this installment, we continue Season 2 with “Carbon Creek” as we explore the rewriting of history, diversity in Vulcan views of humans, how the writers turned a grab bag of Star Trek's greatest time travel hits into a delightful chance to decompress after the chaos of "Shockwave," and the franchise’s tribute to Lucille Ball.
Hosts
C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing
Production
C Bryan Jones (Editor and Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer)
“Memento Mori”
The Enterprise travels to Finibus III on a critical supply mission while the crew observes Starfleet Remembrance Day. When they arrive, they discover that the remote colony has come under attack. Soon they learn that the assailants are none other than those reptilian bogeymen known as the Gorn. Lured into a trap and heavily damaged, the Enterprise must fight for its own survival on the very day that the crew is reflecting on those who they’ve lost in the line of duty. After deciphering Spock’s explanation of their options, Pike puts together a risky plan that involves a black hole, and La’an faces the demons of her past.
In this episode of Saddle Up! hosts C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing discuss “Memento Mori,” the fourth episode of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds’ inaugural season. We get to know more about La’an and how her past experiences with the Gorn shaped who she is today, and contrast that trauma with how Pike’s future experiences are changing him. We also explore the ongoing character development and pairings of crew and debate whether it is too soon for the Gorn to be making a prominent appearance. And let’s not forget the invention every starship needs: Spockdar!
Hosts
C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing
Production
C Bryan Jones (Editor and Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer)
How Star Trek’s leaders reflect our own.
Young, charismatic, and a bit of a ladies’ man, Captain James T. Kirk was cast in the mould of President John F. Kennedy, the beloved US leader who had been killed just three years before Star Trek debuted. But over the course of more than half a century, Star Trek’s captains have often echoed the great politicians of the day; and sometimes they may even have paved the way for political careers in the real world.
In this episode of Primitive Culture, originally released as an installment of The Sanctuary, Tony Black speaks to guest Mac Boyle about the parallels between Star Trek’s leaders and our own. Where do the likes of former UK Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher, former US President Donald Trump, and current US President Joe Biden find their counterparts in the Star Trek universe? And what kind of characters can we expect in the future to take their cues from Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky? With Star Trek: Discovery’s Federation President Laira Rillak taking an ongoing role, has Trek finally managed to marry the military ethos of Starfleet with the business of intergalactic politics?
Chapters
Intro (00:00:00)
Assignment: Earth (00:03:25)
The Maquis (00:16:30)
Strange New Worlds (00:48:30)
Hosts
Duncan Barrett and Tony Black
Guest
Mac Boyle
Production
Tony Black (Editor) Duncan Barrett (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer)
Moon Knight.
The MCU Phase Four just continues on like the never-ending story but the latest Disney Plus show takes a cue from the previous Netflix series and gives fans a darker show than previously seen from Disney.
In this episode of The 602 Club hosts Matthew Rushing and Christy Morris welcome back Amanda Pfeifer to talk about Moon Knight. We discuss familiarity, a troubled hero, a third wheel, heritage, the villain, a new hero, action, effects, design, all the gods, other issues, our ratings and recommendations.
Chapters
Familiarity (00:03:19)
A Troubled Hero (00:04:44)
A Third Wheel (00:13:22)
Heritage (00:16:16)
The Villain (00:18:55)
A New Hero (00:26:47)
Action, Effects and Design (00:34:10)
All the Gods (00:39:35)
Other Issues (00:46:03)
Ratings (00:52:22)
Recommendations (00:56:36)
Host
Matthew Rushing
Co-Host
Christy Morris
Guest
Amanda Pfeifer
Production
Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Associate Producer) Davis Grayson (Associate Producer) Daniel Noa (Associate Producer) Ryan Maillet (Associate Producer)
Social
Twitter: @The602Club
Instagram: @the602clubtfm
“Ghosts of Illyria”
When the Enterprise visits Hetemit IX, an abandoned Illyrian colony, members of the crew begin to show signs of vitamin D deficiency and an obsession with light. Illyrians are known for their genetic engineering and are therefore shunned by the Federation. But those who once lived on this colony so wanted to become Federation members that they sought to undo their enhancements. Unbeknownst to the crew, there is an Illyrian in their midst—only she is unable to help with the mystery. That falls on another of the Enterprise's genetically enhanced residents. Meanwhile, Dr. M'Benga has a secret.
In this episode of Saddle Up! hosts C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing discuss “Ghosts of Illyria,” the third episode of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds’ inaugural season. We get to know more about Number One and delve deep into the issue of genetic engineering as we discuss the core issues raised in the story. We also talk about the value of simplicity in plot, allowing Star Trek to do what it has always done when at its best: shed light on important issues and develop characters.
Hosts
C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing
Production
C Bryan Jones (Editor and Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer)
“Shockwave, Part II” 20th-anniversary reflections.
Trapped in the 31st century, in a future where the Federation never existed, Captain Archer must work with Crewman Daniels to stop history from being changed. Meanwhile, the Suliban, led by Silik, commandeer the Enterprise and take the crew hostage. Using some nifty techniques he learned in high school and Archer's scavenging skills, Daniels creates a way for the captain to communicate backwards in time with his crew, warning them that they must stop Silik to keep the future on track. With the day once again saved, a final confrontation with Ambassador Soval and the Vulcans threatens to put the Warp Five program on hold. And T'Pol still doesn't believe in time travel.
In this episode of Warp Five, hosts C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing continue our 20th-anniversary retrospective that takes you through all of Star Trek: Enterprise, one episode at a time. In this installment, we kick off Season 2 with “Shockwave, Part II” as we explore a future in jeopardy, how portrayal of the future has changed over 20 years, the transformation of T'Pol, and how Jonathan Archer is so pivotal to the future of the Federation.
Hosts
C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing
Production
C Bryan Jones (Editor and Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer)
Daedalus.
The crew of the NX-01 has come across an anomaly that baffles even T'Pol so of course they must investigate and that's were everything goes horribly wrong leaving Trip and Hoshi stranded with a group of aliens in the middle of a civil war and the Enterprise captured.
In this episode of Literary Treks hosts Matthew Rushing and Casey Pettitt talk about Daedalus. We discuss back with Enterprise, through the ringer, what happened, interesting parts, what will you do to survive, Trip's romance, the last revelation our ratings and final thoughts.
In the news section Casey gives his review of the third issue of Adventures in the 32nd Century!
News
Adventures in the 32nd Century #3 (00:03:17)
Feature: Daedalus
Back With Enterprise (00:07:28)
Through the Ringer (00:09:10)
What Happened (00:16:51)
Interesting Parts (00:22:30)
What Will You Do to Survive (00:26:15)
Trip's Romance (00:28:59)
The Last Revelation (00:35:26)
Ratings (00:42:18)
Final Thoughts (00:45:36)
Hosts
Matthew Rushing and Casey Pettitt
Production
Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Greg Rozier (Associate Producer) Casey Pettitt (Associate Producer)
Star Wars: Brotherhood.
Begun, the Clone Wars have, they begin to rage across the galaxy affecting even neutral worlds as Cato Neimoidia suffers a terrifying terrorist attack on its capital city and first evidence points to the Republic being involved.
In this episode of The 602 Club host Matthew Rushing is joined by William Devereux to talk about Mike Chen's first full-length Star Wars novel, Brotherhood. We discuss the timeframe, the marriage, Dex, Anakin, what happened, Asajj, Ruug, Obi-Wan and our ratings.
Chapters
The Timeframe (00:02:35)
The Marriage (00:06:32)
Dex (00:13:39)
Anakin (00:15:33)
What Happened (00:26:20)
Asajj (00:34:29)
Ruug (00:39:11)
Obi-Wan (00:43:55)
Ratings (00:49:41)
Host
Matthew Rushing
Guest
William Devereux
Production
Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Associate Producer) Davis Grayson (Associate Producer) Daniel Noa (Associate Producer) Ryan Maillet (Associate Producer)
Social
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Instagram: @the602clubtfm
“Children of the Comet”
When a comet threatens to impact the planet Persephone III, the Enterprise prepares to render what would appear to be routine assistance … at least for Starfleet. But the comet turns out to be more than it appears, and a race calling itself the Shepherds threatens to destroy Pike and his crew for interfering in what they see as the preordained course of an object that brings life to planets. Uhura’s musical talent saves the day as Spock works on his pep talks in this story that fills in the linguist’s background like never before.
In this episode of Saddle Up! hosts C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing discuss “Children of the Comet,” the second episode of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds’ inaugural season. We get to know more about Uhura, have a beer with Captain Pike, join voice training with Spock, and get punked by Ortegas. We also explore the big existential questions raised in this story about fate, faith, and free will.
Hosts
C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing
Production
C Bryan Jones (Editor and Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer)
Top 10 DS9 episodes
Deep Space Nine is best known for the Dominion War but, over the course of seven seasons, the series delivered a wide variety of story arcs, rich character development, and standalone episodes. Which are the best? Some gems are well known fan favorites, while others get lost in the complex tapestry of DS9.
In this episode of The Orb, hosts C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing tackle this question to which answers are very subjective. Their Top 10 lists were independently created and not shared before the discussion. How many choices will overlap? Will their top pick be the same? And how did Matthew develop his unique way of showing love for his favorite episodes?
Hosts
C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing
Production
C Bryan Jones (Editor and Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer)
“Strange New Worlds”
Following the search for the Red Angel and the battle with Section 31 and Control at the end of Star Trek: Discovery Season 2, the inhabitants of a planet not ready to take the next step into the galaxy use data they gathered from observing the battle to build a bomb based on warp technology. When the warp signature is detected by the Federation, Number One is dispatched on a first contact mission. When she and her crew are captured, the Enterprise is reactivated ahead of schedule and Captain Pike is called back to service to lead a rescue mission.
In this episode of Saddle Up! hosts C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing discuss the pilot episode of the new series, how Pike’s experience on the Klingon moon Boreth may impact how he is portrayed in Strange New Worlds, the tenuous nature of the warp bomb story, and the social commentary. We also look at the new cast of characters and how the series fits into the overall Star Trek format.
Hosts
C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing
Production
C Bryan Jones (Editor and Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer)
Doctor Strange and the Multiverse of Madness.
You would have thought that Stephen Strange would have had enough of the multiverse after his experience in No Way Home yet that was not to be as a new child of the multiverse crashes Christine's wedding.
In this episode of The 602 Club hosts Matthew Rushing and Christy Morris are joined once again by Amanda Pfeifer to talk about Doctor Strange and the Multiverse of Madness. We discuss, Stephen Strange, breaking the rules, looking the same, the surprise at the end, Wanda Maximoff, big surprises, America Chavez, multiverse of action and sound, our ratings and recommendations.
Chapters
Stephen Strange (00:03:33)
Breaking the Rules (00:10:13)
Looking the Same (00:18:01)
The Surprise at the End (00:21:13)
Wanda Maximoff (00:25:27)
Big Surprises (00:39:30)
America Chavez (00:44:58)
Multiverse of Action (00:51:12)
Multiverse of Sound (00:56:02)
Ratings (00:57:02)
Recommendations (01:01:20)
Host
Matthew Rushing
Co-Host
Christy Morris
Guest
Amanda Pfeifer
Production
Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Associate Producer) Davis Grayson (Associate Producer) Daniel Noa (Associate Producer) Ryan Maillet (Associate Producer)
Social
Twitter: @The602Club
Instagram: @the602clubtfm
“Farewell”
As the Europa mission prepares to launch, Picard and the former crew of the La Sirena must race to prevent Adam Soong from changing their future. Meanwhile, Tallinn fulfills her ultimate mission of protecting Renée and a special guest appears in a park. The end of Q’s game arrives in a heartfelt closure to a relationship that spanned more than three decades as he and Jean-Luc both find closure, the penance paid. But the future isn’t safe yet as a mysterious threat of galactic proportions must be put down. And then, it’s drinks in 10 Forward.
In this episode of The Artificial Tango, hosts C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing discuss “Farewell,” the final episode of Star Trek: Picard Season 2. We talk about how the characters find closure to the ghosts that have haunted them, reflect on the relationship between Q and Jean-Luc, and connect some final thematic dots. We also explore the winding nature of the timeline and ask whether it does or doesn't all fit together.
Hosts
C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing
Production
C Bryan Jones (Editor and Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Cornelia Reutner (Associate Producer)
New Earth: Rough Trails.
It is out of the frying pan and into the fire for the colonists of Belle Terre as the Quake Moon situation has been resolved, yet it has left only half of the planet inhabitable, feeling more like Ceti Alpha V than the planet on the cover.
In this episode of Literary Treks hosts Matthew Rushing and Casey Pettitt talk about New Earth: Rough Trails. We discuss Chekov, the romance, barbarians at the gate, no big three, a hard life, power and profit, our ratings and final thoughts.
Feature: New Earth: Rough Trails
Chekov's Terrible Day (00:03:54)
The Romance (00:09:53)
Barbarians at the Gate (00:15:15)
No Big Three (00:23:59)
A Hard Life (00:29:52)
Power and Profit (00:38:30)
Ratings (00:46:02)
Final Thoughts (00:49:52)
Hosts
Matthew Rushing and Casey Pettitt
Production
Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Greg Rozier (Associate Producer) Casey Pettitt (Associate Producer)
Star Trek’s backdoor pilots.
The year is 1968. As Star Trek goes off the air for good, a new show—Assignment: Earth—debuts from some of the same creative team. For dedicated Trekkies, the premise is already familiar and the two leads, Gary Seven and Roberta Lincoln, have a head start garnering fans of their own. That, at least, is what might have been had Star Trek not been renewed for a third season. As things turned out, the episode featuring Seven and Lincoln was simply the finale of Star Trek’s second-season, not the series, and “Assignment: Earth” was never picked up as a show in its own right.
In this episode of Primitive Culture, host Duncan Barrett is joined by Tony Black for a look at Star Trek’s most famous backdoor pilot, an episode that lays out the premise for a potential future show, using the budget and production infrastructure of an existing one. “Assignment: Earth” might be Star Trek’s most blatant use of this sneaky approach, but more recent examples include “Point of Light,” “Terra Firma,” and “All Is Possible.” These three installments of Star Trek: Discovery seem to hint pretty strongly at shows that might be coming down the pipe. And then there’s Discovery’s entire second season, which set up not only Strange New Worlds—and introduced new actors in the roles of Captain Pike, Spock, and the original Number One—but the long-awaited Section 31 show as well. What are the benefits—and pitfalls—of taking the backdoor route to a new project? And do such stories inevitably struggle to function as episodes of two different shows simultaneously?
Host
Duncan Barrett
Guest
Tony Black
Production
Tony Black (Editor) Duncan Barrett (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer)
“Hide and Seek”
On a stormy night in France, storylines converge as Jean-Luc relives the events leading up to his mother’s death and faces what really happened. Seven and Raffi also face death as the Borg Queen takes the La Sirena, but are spared as the power of Agnes overtakes that of the Queen and leads to a new, more compassionate future for the Collective. Soong is also in on the action as Brent Spiner once again leads a group of Borg, and Elnor finds another chance for some screen time despite being dead.
In this episode of The Artificial Tango, hosts C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing discuss “Hide and Seek,” the penultimate episode of Star Trek: Picard Season 2. We talk about the revelation of what really happened to Yvette Picard, what the merging of Jurati and the Queen means for the future of the Borg, how the story of Rios and Teresa may play out, and Elnor’s latest encounter with Raffi. We also speculate on the roles Soong and Q may play in the finale and what is meant by two Renées. And, through it all, we discuss how this dark episode brings a glimmer of hope.
Hosts
C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing
Production
C Bryan Jones (Editor and Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Cornelia Reutner (Associate Producer)
“The Search, Part II“
When it comes to that moment when Deep Space Nine shifted in tone and became the more complex series that set it apart from the rest of Star Trek, fans most often point to “The Way of the Warrior” and the start of Season 4. But it was actually the arrival of a cloaked starship named Defiant—Sisko’s little surprise for the Dominion—to kick off Season 3 that signaled a change which would send ripples through DS9’s storytelling.
In this episode of The Orb, hosts C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing conclude our two-part exploration of “The Search” with a focus on the second half. We discuss the introduction of the Great Link, the quiet threat of the Dominion, the slowly unfolding absurdity of the Founders’ simulation, and the importance of this episode to Odo’s character development over the course of the series. We also ask whether this two-parter is the best episode of DS9.
Hosts
C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing
Production
C Bryan Jones (Editor and Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer)
Encanto.
Walt Disney Animation has made a come back in the last few years with films like Frozen, Frozen II and Moana, which has lead to another collaboration with Lin-Manuel Miranda for their latest movie.
In this episode of The 602 Club hosts Matthew Rushing and Christy Morris welcome Amanda Pfeifer to talk about Encanto. We discuss the story, more a parable, characters, the themes, we finally get to talk about him, the music, animation, our ratings and recommendations.
Chapters
The Story (00:03:28)
More A Parable (00:08:08)
Characters (00:10:46)
The Themes (00:15:18)
We Finally Get To Talk About Him (00:25:01)
The Music (00:28:37)
The Animation (00:36:44)
Ratings (00:42:48)
Recommendations (00:46:32)
Host
Matthew Rushing
Co-Host
Christy Morris
Guest
Amanda Pfeifer
Production
Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Associate Producer) Davis Grayson (Associate Producer) Daniel Noa (Associate Producer) Ryan Maillet (Associate Producer)
Social
Twitter: @The602Club
Instagram: @the602clubtfm
“Mercy”
A childhood encounter with Vulcans can really play with your mind. It might even lead to obsession. Just ask Agent Wells. Convinced that Picard and Guinan are aliens just like those he found in the woods in the early ‘80s, he interrogates the pair about their intentions toward the Europa mission. Meanwhile, Queen Agnes rampages her way through Los Angeles eating batteries and Kore Soong learns the true nature of her existence. Rios serves cake aboard La Sirena and Guinan meets Q a century before their paths were meant to cross and finds that he is dying. But as he slowly disappears into nothingness, he reveals what may be the solution to the puzzle.
In this episode of The Artificial Tango, hosts C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing discuss “Mercy,” the eighth episode of Star Trek: Picard Season 2. We talk about how the pieces of the story are finally converging, the spiritual implication of Q’s assertion that all humans are stuck in the past, what assimilating mercy might mean for a new incarnation of the Borg, the endgame of the Soong saga, Vulcans visiting Earth and, of course, eating batteries.
Hosts
C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing
Production
C Bryan Jones (Editor and Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Cornelia Reutner (Associate Producer)
Christopher Pike.
For the first captain to be filmed leading the USS Enterprise, Christopher Pike has gotten precious little screen time over the years. That all changed when Season 2 of Star Trek: Discovery began on January 17, 2019. Anson Mount’s portrayal of the character who led the mission to Talos IV, pondered retirement with Dr. Boyce, and inspired a young Jim Kirk in the Kelvin timeline reenergized Star Trek and fans. His presence was so well received that, just over three years later, an entire new series is about to premier with Mount’s Pike at the helm.
In preparation for the start of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, we're pleased to announce the launch of this new podcast, Saddle Up! In this first episode, hosts C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing discuss Christopher Pike, the character as we've seen him in The Original Series, the Kelvin films, and Discovery, and how we think he may be portrayed in Strange New Worlds. We also talk about the prospects for the new series overall, some of the aesthetic and crew choices, and, most importantly, our hope that, wherever our mission take us, we'll have a little fun, make a little noise, and ruffle a few feathers.
Hosts
C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing
Production
C Bryan Jones (Editor and Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer)
The Left Hand of Destiny: Book Two.
The Empire has imploded as Morjod, backed by his mother, works to hunt down the resistance of Martok and his small band of followers so that they can remake the Klingon empire in their image.
In this episode of Literary Treks hosts Matthew Rushing, Bruce Gibson and Casey Pettitt talk the final book in The Left Hand of Destiny duology. We discuss why Ezri is here, family, Klingon sickness, the enemy, a second coming our ratings and final thoughts.
In the news we react to the news of a new book as well as review Mirror War #5 and Adventure in the 32nd Century #2.
News
Big News (00:02:20)
Mirror War #5 (00:05:25)
Adventures in the 32nd Century #2 (00:13:01)
Feature: The Left Hand of Destiny: Book Two
Why Ezri is Here (00:19:01)
Family (00:27:33)
Klingon Sickness (00:32:40)
The Enemy (00:42:30)
A Second Coming (00:48:10)
Ratings (00:56:27)
Hosts
Matthew Rushing, Bruce Gibson and Casey Pettitt
Production
Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Greg Rozier (Associate Producer) Casey Pettitt (Associate Producer)
Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore.
It has been a little over a year since Jacob Kowalski ran into Newt Scamander in a bank while trying to secure a business loan for his bakery and so much has changed, especially now that Grindelwald's message is beginning to pick up traction in the wizarding world.
In this episode of The 602 Club hosts Matthew Rushing and Christy Morris welcome Hufflepuff Amanda Pfeifer to help us break down Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore. We discuss another change, the story, an abundance of twins, othering, feelings are not what matters, redemption, Lally, Aberforth, making history, Bunty, action and effects, the music, our ratings and one last question.
Chapters
Another Change (00:04:39)
The Story (00:13:52)
An Abundance of Twins (00:20:11)
Othering (00:25:14)
Feelings Are Not What Matters (00:35:53)
Redemption (00:38:38)
Lally (00:50:15)
Aberforth (00:52:55)
Make History (00:57:20)
Bunty (01:01:00)
Action and Effects (01:02:30)
The Music (01:07:00)
Ratings (01:09:52)
One Last Questions (01:13:46)
Host
Matthew Rushing
Co-Host
Christy Morris
Guest
Amanda Pfeifer
Production
Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Associate Producer) Davis Grayson (Associate Producer) Daniel Noa (Associate Producer) Ryan Maillet (Associate Producer)
Social
Twitter: @The602Club
Instagram: @the602clubtfm
“Monsters”
Lying in the clinic and near death, Jean-Luc is lost in the recesses of his mind—and we're there with him. Also with him is a Starfleet psychiatrist, in a late 24-century uniform, who is trying to get Picard to open up. He suggests that telling a story might help, and this takes us deep into Jean-Luc's childhood and the struggles of his mother. As light is being shed on this psychological aspect of the story, Raffi and Seven learn of Jurati's assimilation and set out in search of the soon-to-be Queen in what may be a race again time for humanity's future. Meanwhile, Rios channels Kirk as he embarks on his own voyage home. But in which century will he settle down?
In this episode of The Artificial Tango, hosts C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing discuss “Monsters,” the seventh episode of Star Trek: Picard Season 2. We talk about Jean-Luc’s view of his father and the realization that things were not as they seemed, James Callis as Maurice Picard, Tallinn's revelation that she is actually Romulan (and probably Laris), the birth of a new queen, and Rios’s reenactment of Kirk’s visit to California’s past. We also speculate about the nature of the conflict between the Q and El-Aurians, and introduce our upcoming Q detection workshop.
Hosts
C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing
Production
C Bryan Jones (Editor and Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Cornelia Reutner (Associate Producer)
“The Search, Part I“
When it comes to that moment when Deep Space Nine shifted in tone and became the more complex series that set it apart from the rest of Star Trek, fans most often point to “The Way of the Warrior” and the start of Season 4. But it was actually the arrival of a cloaked starship named Defiant—Sisko’s little surprise for the Dominion—to kick off Season 3 that signaled a change which would send ripples through DS9’s storytelling.
In this episode of The Orb, hosts C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing start our two-part exploration of “The Search” with a focus on the first half. We discuss the introduction of the Defiant, Michael Eddington, the growing feeling of family, and Odo’s search for identity. We also explore cloaking technology and the Federation, Sub-Commander T’Rul’s apparent expertise in the state of the Defiant’s engines, and the practicality of hairstyles.
Hosts
C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing
Production
C Bryan Jones (Editor and Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer)
Gremlins.
By 1984, Amblin Entertainment had put itself on the map with films like Poltergeist and E.T., so when they released a fourth movie starting teenage phenom, Phoebe Cates, it was sure to be a hit.
In this episode of The 602 Club hosts Matthew Rushing and Christy Morris talk about Gremlins. We discuss history, horror and comedy, the story, responsibility, Zack Galligan, the romance, Phoebe Cates, the effects, our ratings and recommendations.
Chapters
History (00:03:15)
Horror and Comedy (00:07:36)
The Story (00:17:01)
Responsibility (00:27:52)
Zach Galligan (00:37:04)
The Romance (00:40:24)
Phoebe Cates (00:41:59)
The Effects (00:45:53)
Ratings (00:50:47)
Recommendations (00:52:56)
Host
Matthew Rushing
Co-Host
Christy Morris
Production
Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Associate Producer) Davis Grayson (Associate Producer) Daniel Noa (Associate Producer) Ryan Maillet (Associate Producer)
Social
Twitter: @The602Club
Instagram: @the602clubtfm
“Two of One”
The gang prepare to enter the Europa mission gala only to find that Agnes has yet to inject their fake IDs into the system. That’s because she is still handcuffed to a chair. To break free, she must give the Borg Queen more power—a move that might break her free in more ways than one. Once in the party, Jean-Luc is able to convince Renée to make the flight, but is injured in the process when he is run down by Adam Soong, working on behalf of Q. After Soong reveals to his daughter that he has failed her, revelations about his true nature and experiments are revealed. And how about that red dress strutting down the nighttime streets of Los Angeles?
In this episode of The Artificial Tango, hosts C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing discuss “Two of One,” the sixth episode of Star Trek: Picard Season 2. We talk about Jean-Luc’s interactions with Renée, the Borg Queen’s interactions with Agnes, as well as Pat Benatar, Jurati’s love of 1980s' power ballads, and the dark nature of Adam Soong’s real work. We also discuss Rios in the 21st century, the prospects of a Stargazer spin-off, and what may be happening inside Jean-Luc’s mind as he recalls the struggles of his mother.
Hosts
C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing
Production
C Bryan Jones (Editor and Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Cornelia Reutner (Associate Producer)
New Earth: Belle Terre.
It has been a long road for the colonists to get from Federation space to their new home Belle Terre and unfortunately the problems are only getting worse.
In this episode of Literary Treks hosts Matthew Rushing and Casey Pettitt talk about the second book in the New Earth series, Belle Terre. We discuss how we are feeling, getting to the new world, moon problems, Bones and the science team, no good choices, one solution, runaways, the moon solution, characterization, our ratings and final thoughts.
Feature: Belle Terre
How We Are Feeling (00:02:30)
Getting to the New World (00:07:28)
Moon Problems (00:14:34)
Bones and the Science Team (00:18:18)
No Good Choices (00:21:00)
One Solution (00:23:54)
Runaways (00:31:08)
Moon Solution (00:35:35)
Characterization (00:44:00)
Ratings (00:46:30)
Final Thoughts (00:48:18)
Hosts
Matthew Rushing and Casey Pettitt
Production
Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Greg Rozier (Associate Producer) Casey Pettitt (Associate Producer)
Morbius.
Sony and Marvel Studios have been sharing the character of Spider-Man for a few years now, Marvel Studios has him in the MCU whereas Sony has him in his own Spider-Man Universe, utilizing all the characters they own to create a different franchise.
In this episode of The 602 Club hosts Matthew Rushing and Christy Morris talk about Morbius. We discuss its development, the story, the cast, the price of a cure, the action and effects, the stingers, our ratings and recommendations.
Chapters
Development (00:02:57)
The Story (00:09:31)
Jared Leto (00:19:34)
Matt Smith (00:22:48)
Adria Arjona (00:25:53)
Jared Harris (00:28:23)
The Price of a Cure (00:30:35)
Action and Effects (00:36:23)
Stingers (00:41:31)
Ratings (00:45:12)
Recommendations (00:47:47)
Host
Matthew Rushing
Co-Host
Christy Morris
Production
Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Associate Producer) Davis Grayson (Associate Producer) Daniel Noa (Associate Producer) Ryan Maillet (Associate Producer)
Social
Twitter: @The602Club
Instagram: @the602clubtfm
“Fly Me to the Moon”
At last, the focal point of the divergence is revealed as Laris look-alike Tallinn, who may or may not be a cat, brings Jean-Luc to her apartment and reveals that she has devoted her life to protecting one of his ancestors, Renée Picard. When Jean-Luc realizes that Q is trying to talk Renée out of taking part in a pivotal spaceflight, plans are set in motion to make sure that they fly her to the moon. Meanwhile, the Borg Queen discovers the wonders of radio and pushes Jurati a step too far, while Raffi and Seven successfully bust Rios out of the ICE bus. Plus, Brent Spiner is back as the Soong family tree grows new branches.
In this episode of The Artificial Tango, hosts C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing discuss “Fly Me to the Moon,” the fifth episode of Star Trek: Picard Season 2. We talk about what the introduction of Adam and Kore Soong means for the story, speculate on what Q is really up to, and look at the various threads of Star Trek lore which the writers are pulling on to create a unique story built of familiar elements. We also debate a plot contrivance and enjoy Agnes’s crashing of the Europa mission gala.
Hosts
C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing
Production
C Bryan Jones (Editor and Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Cornelia Reutner (Associate Producer)
… it wasn’t the Vulcans who made first contact?
April 5, 2063. In Star Trek’s imagined history, it was on this date that humanity made first contact with an alien race. The event led to societal transformation on a global scale and ushered in a bright future. But what if it wasn’t the Vulcans who happened to be passing by that day? What if first contact had been made with the Klingons or Romulans instead?
In this episode of Primitive Culture, originally recorded for The Sanctuary, but never released, Tony Black is joined by Mike Slamer to imagine how things could have played out differently.
Hosts
Duncan Barrett and Tony Black
Guest
Mike Slamer
Production
Tony Black (Editor) Duncan Barrett (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer)
Martus Mazur and El-Aurians.
They're known as listeners, but not all El-Aurians are as adept at doing so as Guinan, nor are their intentions as noble. We found this out in the second-season Deep Space Nine episode “Rivals," when a refugee from the El-Aurian system named Martus Mazur came aboard the station and caused all sorts of trouble for the crew. This visit also marked a first for Star Trek canon. Despite Guinan having appeared in 29 episodes of the The Next Generation, she was never named as being an El-Aurian. That happened in the film Generations, which premiered almost 11 months after “Rivals.”
In this episode of The Orb, with Guinan having returned in Season 2 of Star Trek: Picard, hosts C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing revisit the only appearance of El-Aurians on DS9 and discuss how the original idea for the story would have connected to Guinan by making Martus her wayward son. We talk about how the story’s impact and plot changed when Whoopi Goldberg was unable to make an appearance, and explore the concept of El-Aurians in general, how the three we've spent time with (counting Tolian Soran) use their skills as listeners, and imagine how the species could be used for an epic, galaxy-ending threat in modern Star Trek.
Hosts
C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing
Production
C Bryan Jones (Editor and Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer)
Spider-Man: Far From Home.
Join Matthew Rushing and John Mills on their journey through the MCU as they finally make it to the end of Phase Three!
Chapters
The Theater (00:02:50)
Endgame Fallout (00:04:56)
Peter's Struggle (00:12:19)
The Stinger (00:17:50)
Mysterio (00:20:54)
Deconstructing Tony (00:32:07)
Teen Stuff (00:34:51)
The Effects (00:35:33)
The Other Stinger (00:41:48)
The Music (00:45:43)
Last Thoughts (00:47:46)
Ratings (00:48:32)
Recommendations (00:50:14)
Hosts
Matthew Rushing and John Mills
Production
Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) John Mills (Producer)
Social
Twitter: @The602Club
Instagram: @the602clubtfm
“Shockwave” 20th-anniversary reflections.
When the Enterprise drops by Paraagan II to check on colonists, they accidentally ignite the atmosphere and destroy the settlement. Or so it seems. As the investigation unfolds, Archer gets assistance from Crewman Daniels—back from the dead—and learns that the Temporal Cold War is heating up and that it is the Suliban, not the Enterprise crew, who are to blame for the accident. And there’s more than just the lives of 3,600 colonists at stake; Earth itself may be destroyed.
In this episode of Warp Five, hosts C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing continue our 20th-anniversary retrospective that takes you through all of Star Trek: Enterprise, one episode at a time. In this installment, we explore “Shockwave” and how it moves the Temporal Cold War toward a hot one. We also discuss Archer's guilt, the use of time travel, and the repercussions of the efforts of the Suliban and Future Guy to change history.
Hosts
C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing
Production
C Bryan Jones (Editor and Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer)
The Lost City.
Sandra Bullock became a household name after her performance in Speed with Keanu Reeves but she won the hearts of the world in the romantic comedy, While You Were Sleeping, now she returns to her romantic roots in her latest movie.
In this episode of The 602 Club hosts Matthew Rushing and Christy Morris talk about The Lost City. We discuss rom-coms, the story, fear of moving on, judging a book by its cover, making people happy, fueled by greed, the cast, the villain, action and adventure, connections, our ratings and recommendations.
Chapters
Rom-Coms (00:03:06)
The Story (00:06:49)
Fear of Moving On (00:11:22)
Judge a Book By Its Cover (00:18:30)
Making People Happy (00:25:09)
Fueled By Greed (00:28:42)
Sandra Bullock (00:32:27)
Channing Tatum (00:35:30)
Brad Pitt (00:38:28)
Da'Vine Joy Randolph (00:40:17)
The Villain (00:42:21)
Action and Adventure (00:45:00)
Connections (00:47:28)
Ratings (00:49:31)
Recommendations (00:51:14)
Host
Matthew Rushing
Co-Host
Christy Morris
Production
Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Associate Producer) Davis Grayson (Associate Producer) Daniel Noa (Associate Producer) Ryan Maillet (Associate Producer)
Social
Twitter: @The602Club
Instagram: @the602clubtfm
“Watcher”
What kind of ship is the La Sirena? It’s a ship with a missing man. And while Seven and Raffi search Los Angeles for Rios, Jean-Luc heads to Forward Avenue in search of Guinan, who he believes is the Watcher. Only we find out that isn't the case. She sends Picard to a Supervisor, throwing an unexpected, yet classic, twist into the story. And while all this is happening, the Borg Queen continues to flirt with Agnes back in France.
In this episode of The Artificial Tango, hosts C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing discuss “Watcher,” the fourth episode of Star Trek: Picard Season 2. We speculate on why Guinan doesn’t recognize Jean-Luc, why the Borg Queen has such interest in Jurati, what is happening to Q, and why Kirk Thatcher still hates us. We also talk about time and why we feel it has been shattered, Seven’s driving skills and, of course, the reveal of the Watcher, their apparent connection to Gary Seven, and why their identity means so much to the story.
Hosts
C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing
Production
C Bryan Jones (Editor and Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Cornelia Reutner (Associate Producer)
The Left Hand of Destiny: Book One.
As Deep Space Nine drew to a close, Worf challenged Gowron, defeated him in honorable combat and bestowed on Martok the chancellorship of the Klingon Empire which is where actor J.G. Hertzler and author Jeffrey Lang pick up the story.
In this episode of Literary Treks hosts Matthew Rushing, Bruce Gibson and Casey Pettitt talk about The Left Hand of Destiny: Book One. We discuss our first time, too much war, the problems with politics, an unexpected enemy, a symbol, things we didn't like, our ratings and final thoughts.
In the news section we review the Star Trek: Discovery comic, Adventures in the 32 Century, issue 1.
News
Adventures in the 32nd Century #1 (00:03:09)
Feature: The Left Hand of Destiny: Book One
First Time (00:09:43)
Too Much War (00:14:07)
The Problem of Politics (00:20:23)
An Unexpected Enemy (00:27:21)
A Symbol (00:37:43)
Things We Didn't Like (00:50:50)
Ratings (00:54:09)
Final Thoughts (00:57:24)
Hosts
Matthew Rushing, Bruce Gibson and Casey Pettitt
Production
Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Greg Rozier (Associate Producer) Casey Pettitt (Associate Producer)
Captain Picard and Indiana Jones.
Wise, measured, and distinctly unromantic, Captain Jean-Luc Picard was conceived from the start as very different from his predecessor, James T. Kirk. But for Patrick Stewart, the lack of physical drama felt creatively unsatisfying. In October 1988, he wrote a letter to Gene Roddenberry outlining his desire for Picard to get some “action”—in more ways than one.
It would be over a year before Stewart’s request was granted, in the third-season episode “Captain’s Holiday.” As writer Ira Steven Behr recalled, the instructions he was given were, “Just get the Captain laid.” This he accomplished, somewhat incongruously, by marrying the normally cool captain with a contemporary action-adventure hero: Indiana Jones. The curious melding stuck, and in episodes such as “The Chase,” “Gambit,” and “QPid,” Picard’s passion for archaeology—along with his swashbuckling heroism—added an extra arrow to the good captain’s quiver.
In this episode of Primitive Culture, recorded last year when the fifth Indiana Jones movie was filming in Glasgow, host Duncan Barrett is joined by Indy super fan Carlos Miranda to compare and contrast these adventuring archaeologists, both returning for their latest escapades well into their golden years. Is the staid life of a university professor—or a Federation diplomat—really compatible with the thrills and spills of derring-do? And what might these two men’s fascination with the lives of their ancient forebears reveal about their relationships with the fathers who went before them?
Host
Duncan Barrett
Guest
Carlos Miranda
Production
Duncan Barrett (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer)
Avengers: Endgame.
Join Matthew Rushing and John Mills on their journey through the MCU as they reach the penultimate film in Phase Three and the end of the line for some of the most beloved characters in Marvel.
Chapters
Theatrical Experience (00:02:14)
More Screen Time (00:06:30)
Structure (00:10:37)
Hulk (00:20:24)
Thor (00:23:17)
Cap (00:28:09)
Captain Marvel (00:34:26)
Black Widow (00:37:34)
Tony (00:44:00)
Music (00:45:17)
Nanotech (00:48:25)
The Effects (00:51:16)
Back in Time (00:58:14)
Better or Worse (01:02:45)
Ratings (01:07:39)
One Last Question (01:10:36)
Hosts
Matthew Rushing and John Mills
Production
Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) John Mills (Producer)
Social
Twitter: @The602Club
Instagram: @the602clubtfm
The King's Man.
In 2015 director Matthew Vaughn introduced the world to a new super-secret spy organization known as The Kingsman and it was successful enough to spawn a franchise, leading to a prequel of the series in 2021.
In this episode of The 602 Club hosts Matthew Rushing and Christy Morris welcome back Amanda Pfeifer to help them talk about The King's Man. We discuss a prequel, the setting and story, stealing lollipops, when to act, the cast, the villains, the action, our ratings and recommendations.
Chapters
A Prequel (00:03:08)
The Setting and Story (00:06:40)
Stealing Lollipops (00:16:38)
When to Act (00:24:57)
Ralph Fiennes (00:33:16)
Gemma Arterton (00:36:32)
Djimon Hounsou (00:39:21)
Harris Dickinson (00:41:12)
Villains (00:45:03)
A Few More Cast Members (00:53:22)
The Action (00:55:22)
Ratings (01:00:25)
Recommendations (01:05:45)
Host
Matthew Rushing
Co-Host
Christy Morris
Guest
Amanda Pfeifer
Production
Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Associate Producer) Davis Grayson (Associate Producer) Daniel Noa (Associate Producer) Ryan Maillet (Associate Producer)
Social
Twitter: @The602Club
Instagram: @the602clubtfm
“Assimilation”
The magistrate’s attempt to stop Picard and his team doesn’t get very far as he is easily dispatched and the La Sirena travels back to 2024 Los Angeles (which, sadly, did not involve styrofoam heads). Of course, this is not without consequences as Elnor is wounded and then dies, making it all the more essential that the crew succeed in their efforts to restore history. Once in the past, Rios finds himself in a difficult situation while Jean-Luc and Agnus negotiate with the Borg Queen and Seven and Raffi use Kevin to their advantage.
In this episode of The Artificial Tango, hosts C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing discuss “Assimilation,” the third episode of Star Trek: Picard Season 2. We explore the messages conveyed by Q and the Borg Queen, how the characters are reacting to the situation, a slingshot around the sun, living in a world of contradictions, and much more.
Hosts
C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing
Production
C Bryan Jones (Editor and Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Cornelia Reutner (Associate Producer)
“Two Days and Two Nights” 20th-anniversary reflections.
After several detours, the NX-01 reaches its relaxation destination: Risa. Plans for two days and two nights in paradise take an unexpected turn for everyone involved—including Porthos. Hoshi learns Risan in a day plus several conjugations in one of the most challenging languages she's ever encountered. Trip and Malcolm find out the hard way that flirting can be dangerous, Travis tumbles down a rock face, and Archer is once again confronted with the mysteries of the Suliban. Meanwhile aboard the ship, Phlox hibernates.
In this episode of Warp Five, hosts C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing continue our 20th-anniversary retrospective that takes you through all of Star Trek: Enterprise, one episode at a time. In this installment, we explore “Two Days and Two Nights,” and how the fun shore leave story also brings some serious commentary. We contrast Hoshi's experience with that of Trip and Malcolm, discuss what the portrayal of language learning says about technology and how it is impacting our society, and talk about the ongoing Suliban story and how Archer has grown since leaving Earth.
Hosts
C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing
Production
C Bryan Jones (Editor and Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer)
Captain Marvel.
Join Matthew Rushing and John Mills on their journey through the MCU as we continue through Phase Three and a reach a new Captain.
Chapters
A Long Development (00:04:00)
Structural Issues (00:16:55)
Needle Drops (00:23:19)
Shackles (00:29:51)
The Visuals (00:36:38)
What Works (00:38:30)
Questions (00:42:00)
The Score (00:48:49)
Direction (00:53:18)
Ratings (00:55:10)
Rankings (00:57:13)
Hosts
Matthew Rushing and John Mills
Production
Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) John Mills (Producer)
Social
Twitter: @The602Club
Instagram: @the602clubtfm
The Adam Project.
Streaming has become a place for new films to drop without having a theatrical run and in 2022, Netflix has doubled down on this idea by releasing a new movie every week!
In this episode of The 602 Club hosts Matthew Rushing and Christy Morris talk about The Adam Project. We discuss, a first try, time travel, multiple selves, Maya, the cast, the action and effects, the music, our ratings and recommendations.
Chapters
First Try (00:03:18)
Time Travel (00:10:15)
Multiple Selves (00:14:22)
Maya (00:24:05)
Walker Scobell (00:29:18)
Ryan Reynolds (00:32:03)
Mark Ruffalo (00:35:22)
Jennifer Garner (00:38:06)
Action and Effects (00:39:56)
Ratings (00:46:40)
Recommendations (00:48:24)
Host
Matthew Rushing
Co-Host
Christy Morris
Production
Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Associate Producer) Davis Grayson (Associate Producer) Daniel Noa (Associate Producer) Ryan Maillet (Associate Producer)
Social
Twitter: @The602Club
Instagram: @the602clubtfm
“Penance”
As Q reveals to Jean-Luc the reason for their latest encounter, Picard learns that he is the most ruthless, bloodthirsty military leader mankind has every known, leading Earth in a charge to rid the galaxy of all non-humans. With the help of his friends, crew, and the Borg Queen, he must make it through Eradication Day to time travel back to 2024 Los Angeles in search of someone called the Watcher, to discover and repair whatever change to history led to this totalitarian future.
In this episode of The Artificial Tango, hosts C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing discuss the “Penance,” the second episode of Star Trek: Picard Season 2. We explore Q's setup for the trial that lies ahead, how a part of Picard is dying and, as a result, the same may be true of Q. We also discuss how two sets of characters contrast one another, the Borg connection, who the Watcher may be, and pay homage to Queen Liana of Borg.
Stay tuned after the closing music for a bonus chat about General Sisko, whether this may refer to Benjamin or Jake, and how DS9 may further tie into the story.
Hosts
C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing
Production
C Bryan Jones (Editor and Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Cornelia Reutner (Associate Producer)
Lisa Klink on Writing for Deep Space Nine and Voyager.
Starting with a short-term position as a writing intern on Deep Space Nine, Lisa Klink rose rapidly through the Star Trek ranks, penning more than a dozen episodes over the course of just three years. In episodes such as “Resistance” and “Sacred Ground,” she proved her skill at handling character-based drama, while “Blood Fever,” “Message in a Bottle” and “The Omega Directive” cemented her credentials as one of the series’ finest storytellers.
In this episode of Primitive Culture, host Duncan Barrett talks to Klink about working in the Star Trek sandbox, from penning DS9’s “Hippocratic Oath” before jumping ship to Voyager, to contributing short stories 25 years later to the new Star Trek Explorer magazine.
Host
Duncan Barrett
Guest
Lisa Klink
Production
Tony Black (Editor) Duncan Barrett (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer)
“Desert Crossing” 20th-anniversary reflections.
After their encounter with Vulcan Ambassador V’Lar, the crew of the NX-01 are back on course for Risa. But they’ll have to wait a bit longer for rest and relaxation by the pool thanks to a distress call. They assist the pilot of a small craft and then accept his invitation to visit his home in the desert. But what at first appears to be just an invitation to dinner (which Trip hopes will be free of snake meat) turns out to be a plea for assistance in a fight against the government.
In this episode of Warp Five, hosts C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing continue our 20th-anniversary retrospective that takes you through all of Star Trek: Enterprise, one episode at a time. In this installment, we explore “Desert Crossing” and how it serves as a proto-Prime Directive story. We also discuss Archer's reputation, the shades of gray in which Zabol's struggle against the government is presented, and how the story could have benefited from more information and the mini-arc format found in Season 4.
Hosts
C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing
Production
C Bryan Jones (Editor and Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer)
New Earth: Wagon Train to the Stars.
What would make Admiral Kirk give up the desk after The Motion Picture, Diane Carey answers the question in the first book of the New Earth series, the promise of leading a colony expedition and the promise of new uniforms.
In this episode of Literary Treks hosts Matthew Rushing and Casey Pettitt talk about New Earth: Wagon Train to the Stars. We discuss new worlds, more freedom, greed, working together, Kirk, another war, the writing style, our ratings and final thoughts.
In the news we review at two new comics, Mirror War: La Forge and Star Trek: Klingons.
News
Mirror War: La Forge (00:02:55)
Star Trek: Klingons (00:08:24)
Feature: Wagon Train to the Stars
New Worlds (00:13:32)
More Freedom? (00:22:09)
Greed (00:27:24)
Working Together (00:31:39)
Kirk (00:36:29)
Another War (00:41:53)
The Writing Story (00:44:06)
Ratings (00:49:50)
Final Thoughts (00:52:20)
Hosts
Matthew Rushing and Casey Pettitt
Production
Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Greg Rozier (Associate Producer) Casey Pettitt (Associate Producer)
Ant-Man and the Wasp.
Join Matthew Rushing and John Mills on their journey through the MCU as they continue through Phase Three by returning to the quantum realm with Scott, the Van Dynes and the crew!
Chapters
Seeing if for the First Time (00:03:03)
The Reception (00:08:14)
Structural Things (00:13:30)
Missing Story Points (00:18:34)
Peyton Reed (00:27:23)
Evangeline Lilly (00:30:44)
Action Scenes (00:37:34)
Fun (00:41:48)
The Effects (00:45:54)
The Music (00:49:09)
Ratings (00:50:45)
Recommendations (00:54:41)
Hosts
Matthew Rushing and John Mills
Production
Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) John Mills (Producer)
Social
Twitter: @The602Club
Instagram: @the602clubtfm
“The Star Gazer”
Following the events of Season 1, Picard returns to his life in France with the flame of love unexpectedly flickering in the vineyard. But when his connection to the Romulan Laris comes up against internal defenses, and Starfleet presents him with a mystery, Picard sets out on a journey of personal exploration that leads him to encounters with old friends.
In this episode of The Artificial Tango, our rebranded dedicated Star Trek: Picard podcast that carries forward the flame from The Line, hosts C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing discuss the start of Season 2, digging into Picard as a character, his connection to Laris, how Seven on Nine serves as a mirror to Picard, how the story sets up a hopeful Federation worth saving, and how the characters transition from the story of Season 1. We also speculate on where the upcoming adventure in Los Angeles might take us.
Note: This episode is being published as a joint episode of Interphase, our Star Trek Universe podcast, and The Artificial Tango, with Interphase being used to introduce the name change and transition of The Line.
Hosts
C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing
Production
C Bryan Jones (Editor and Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Cornelia Reutner (Associate Producer)
“The Star Gazer”
Following the events of Season 1, Picard returns to his life in France with the flame of love unexpectedly flickering in the vineyard. But when his connection to the Romulan Laris comes up against internal defenses, and Starfleet presents him with a mystery, Picard sets out on a journey of personal exploration that leads him to encounters with old friends.
In this episode of The Artificial Tango, our rebranded dedicated Star Trek: Picard podcast that carries forward the flame from The Line, hosts C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing discuss the start of Season 2, digging into Picard as a character, his connection to Laris, how Seven on Nine serves as a mirror to Picard, how the story sets up a hopeful Federation worth saving, and how the characters transition from the story of Season 1. We also speculate on where the upcoming adventure in Los Angeles might take us.
Note: This episode is being published as a joint episode of Interphase, our Star Trek Universe podcast, and The Artificial Tango, with Interphase being used to introduce the name change and transition of The Line.
Hosts
C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing
Production
C Bryan Jones (Editor and Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Cornelia Reutner (Associate Producer)
The Batman.
There is one comic book character that has been reinvented more than any other since his first time on screen and yet the Dark Knight continues to be a box office draw no matter who is under the cowl.
In this episode of The 602 Club hosts Matthew Rushing and Christy Morris welcome back Scott McClellan to talk about The Batman. We discuss more Batman, the Batman, the Riddler, the final act, the Penguin, Catwoman, Gordon, the look and film, the music and our ratings.
Chapters
More Batman (00:03:19)
The Batman (00:09:48)
The Riddler (00:27:07)
The Final Act (00:37:41)
The Penguin (00:44:51)
Catwoman (00:50:50)
Gordon (00:56:17)
The Look and Feel (01:02:02)
The Music (01:12:58)
Ratings (01:20:54)
Host
Matthew Rushing
Co-Host
Christy Morris
Guest
Scott McClellan
Production
Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Associate Producer) Davis Grayson (Associate Producer) Daniel Noa (Associate Producer) Ryan Maillet (Associate Producer)
Social
Twitter: @The602Club
Instagram: @the602clubtfm
“Fallen Hero” 20th-anniversary reflections.
T'Pol's plans to help her human crewmates relieve stress are interrupted when the Enterprise is ordered to pick up Vulcan Ambassador V'Lar from the planet Mazar (a convenient rhyme) after she is accused of criminal misconduct. Once aboard the NX-01, V'Lar surprises everyone—particularly T'Pol—with her friendly behavior and finds an unexpected ally in Captain Archer.
In this episode of Warp Five, hosts C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing continue our 20th-anniversary retrospective that takes you through all of Star Trek: Enterprise, one episode at a time. In this installment, we explore “Fallen Hero” and how the story brings us an unexpected take on Vulcans and an ambassador who we wish we'd seen more of. We also discuss the realities of life in deep space, the evolving nature of T'Pol's character, and why picking the right Hawaiian shirt is a must if you want to make the most of your time on Risa.
Hosts
C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing
Production
C Bryan Jones (Editor and Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer)
Avengers: Infinity War.
Join Matthew Rushing and John Mills on their journey through the MCU as they continue through Phase Three and reach a war of infinite proportions for the Avengers.
Chapters
Coming Into the Film (00:03:12)
Picking Up From the Stinger (00:07:34)
Controversy (00:09:51)
Cheer Moments (00:15:30)
Thanos Problems (00:20:03)
Part Two is Coming (00:33:48)
The Effects (00:41:28)
The Music (00:46:13)
One Stinger (00:49:21)
Ratings (00:52:10)
Rankings (00:53:29)
Hosts
Matthew Rushing and John Mills
Production
Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) John Mills (Producer)
Social
Twitter: @The602Club
Instagram: @the602clubtfm
Enchanted.
Disney put itself on the map by adapting some of the most famous fairy tales the world has know and in doing so, creating a who genre of films that live on to this day, which have been copied and spoofed many times.
In this episode of The 602 Club hosts Matthew Rushing and Christy Morris welcome Amanda Pfeiffer to help them talk about Enchanted. We discuss a much different movie, the animated opening, worlds collide, a wholistic person, the cast, the songs, the ending, our ratings and recommendations.
Chapters
A Much Different Movie (00:03:07)
An Animated Movie (00:08:55)
Worlds Collide (00:14:08)
A Wholistic Person (00:22:37)
Amy Adams (00:26:04)
Patrick Dempsey (00:31:20)
James Marsden (00:35:33)
Nathaniel (00:39:28)
Susan Sarandon (00:44:47)
Idina Menzel (00:48:05)
The Songs (00:50:34)
The Ending (00:54:02)
Ratings (00:57:16)
Recommendations (01:00:40)
Host
Matthew Rushing
Co-Host
Christy Morris
Guest
Amanda Pfeiffer
Production
Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Associate Producer) Davis Grayson (Associate Producer) Daniel Noa (Associate Producer) Ryan Maillet (Associate Producer)
Social
Twitter: @The602Club
Instagram: @the602clubtfm
How Star Trek tackled the Vietnam War.
Every Star Trek series has engaged with the issues of the time, and perhaps none more so than The Original Series. Episodes touching on the hippy counterculture and NASA's bold Apollo program grounded the show as much in the 1960s as the 2260s. But perhaps no contemporary subject loomed over TOS more so than the Vietnam War. Sometimes quite bluntly and at other times more obliquely, over the course of three seasons the show charted a constantly developing view of the conflict, embodying a range of perspectives as diverse as its collective writing staff.
In this episode of Primitive Culture, originally released as part of Tony Black’s podcast The Sanctuary, he is joined by critic Darren Mooney to look at how Vietnam played out across TOS and beyond. Tackling key episodes such as “A Private Little War” and “The Omega Glory,” as well as less obvious reference points including “The City on the Edge of Forever,” they consider the role the conflict played not just in Star Trek but American thought more generally, and in particular how Gene Rodenberry’s own views developed during the run of the series.
Hosts
Duncan Barrett and Tony Black
Production
Tony Black (Editor) Duncan Barrett (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer)
“Vox Sola” 20th-anniversary reflections.
After Archer and his crew completely blow a first contact by eating in public, an unusual alien life-form is left behind aboard the Enterprise and sets up home in the cargo bay. When it begins wrapping crewmembers in its silky white web, Reed and Hoshi begin racing in different directions for a solution and movie night gets completely spoiled.
In this episode of Warp Five, hosts C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing continue our 20th-anniversary retrospective that takes you through all of Star Trek: Enterprise, one episode at a time. In this installment, we explore “Vox Sola” and how the story approaches the importance of communication, the nuance of language, and cross-cultural misunderstanding from many angles. We also discuss the attempt to bring a truly alien alien to the franchise whose stated goal is to seek out new life and new civilizations.
Hosts
C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing
Production
C Bryan Jones (Editor and Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer)
Howard The Duck.
Join Matthew Rushing and John Mills as their journey through the MCU is derailed, they've been pulled through the multi-verse on to an egg-shaped world populated by ducks.
Chapters
Why This Movie (00:02:55)
The First Time (00:04:39)
Should it Have Been Animated (00:06:16)
Changes From the Source (00:11:05)
The Vibe (00:14:15)
The Story (00:19:00)
Lea Thompson (00:23:01)
Structural Issues (00:24:10)
The Design (00:30:11)
Ratings (00:34:27)
Rankings (00:37:34)
Hosts
Matthew Rushing and John Mills
Production
Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) John Mills (Producer)
Social
Twitter: @The602Club
Instagram: @the602clubtfm
“Armageddon Game”
Following centuries of war, a race called the Kelleruns and another apparently named after Vulcans, the T'Lani, enlist the help of Doctor Bashir and Chief O'Brien to destroy their remaining stockpile of weapons. Of course the Starfleet officers are successful—how could they not be with Bashir's genetically enhanced mind and Miles's everyman know-how—but things turn dark when the two former enemies team up to kill everyone with any knowledge of how the weapons worked, including Miles and Jules.
In this episode of The Orb, hosts C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing discuss “Armageddon Game” and how it lays the foundation for the strong friendship between Miles and Julian that has been brewing for a while. We also talk about the realism of the O'Brien's marriage, the original concept for the episode, the danger of eliminating knowledge, and the need to verify facts before jumping to conclusions in a world where media can easily be manipulated to show something that didn't really happen.
Hosts
C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing
Production
C Bryan Jones (Editor and Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer)
Kirsten Beyer and Mike Johnson: No Man's Land.
At the end of Star Trek: Picard's first season, fans were greeted with the surprise that Raffi and Seven seemed to be taking their relationship to the next level, so now fans are being treated to the continuation of that story in a whole new format, an audio drama!
In this episode of Literary Treks host Matthew Rushing is joined by authors Kirsten Beyer and Mike Johnson to talk about Star Trek's first audio drama, No Man's Land. We discuss the format, the partnership, the relationship, what is love, the Fenris Rangers, new characters, the professor, the villain, working with Jeri and Michelle, where to find Mike and Kirsten, then wrap up with final thoughts.
Feature: Kirsten Beyer and Mike Johnson
The Format (00:02:57)
The Partnership (00:04:04)
The Relationship (00:07:06)
What is Love (00:11:54)
The Fenris Rangers (00:18:15)
New Characters (00:21:05)
The Professor (00:26:45)
The Villain (00:31:35)
Working With Jeri and Michelle (00:34:35)
Where to Find Mike and Kirsten (00:35:05)
Final Thoughts (00:36:52)
Hosts
Matthew Rushing
Guests
Kirsten Beyer
Mike Johnson
Production
Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Greg Rozier (Associate Producer) Casey Pettitt (Associate Producer)
Uncharted.
Video games as movies have had a very hard time becoming major hits, most have just not been able to translate well to the silver screen, for every mild success like Tomb Raider there are failures like Mortal Kombat (either version).
In this episode of The 602 Club hosts Matthew Rushing and Christy Morris talk about Uncharted. We discuss the game, development hell, a prequel, an adventure film, the trailer, relics or relationships, being lost, the cast the action, the music, our ratings and recommendations.
Chapters
The Game (00:03:03)
Development Hell (00:05:39)
A Prequel (00:08:32)
An Adventure Film (00:12:51)
The Trailer (00:19:29)
Relics or Relationship (00:21:25)
Being Lost (00:29:04)
Tom Holland (00:33:42)
Mark Wahlberg (00:38:04)
Sophia Ali (00:38:44)
Jo Braddock (00:42:54)
Action (00:47:07)
The Music (00:50:53)
Ratings (00:53:21)
Recommendations (00:55:36)
Host
Matthew Rushing
Co-Host
Christy Morris
Production
Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Associate Producer) Davis Grayson (Associate Producer) Daniel Noa (Associate Producer) Ryan Maillet (Associate Producer)
Social
Twitter: @The602Club
Instagram: @the602clubtfm
“Detained” 20th-anniversary reflections.
After the Enterprise accidentally enters a military zone around the second moon of Tandara Prime, Captain Archer and Ensign Mayweather are captured and find themselves in Detention Complex 26, a facility that is home to 89 Suliban prisoners. The events and interaction that follow shed light on the Suliban in unexpected ways and also introduces links to the Temporal Cold War though a story that is classic Star Trek allegory.
In this episode of Warp Five, hosts C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing continue our 20th-anniversary retrospective that takes you through all of Star Trek: Enterprise, one episode at a time. In this installment, we explore “Detained” and how this story meant as commentary on the internment of Japanese Americans during World War II has a much more timeless message about wrongs repeated throughout history. We also discuss how the story connects with the modern-day tendency to pass judgment in the court of public opinion and why it is vital that we listen to one another.
Hosts
C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing
Production
C Bryan Jones (Editor and Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer)
Black Panther.
Join Matthew Rushing and John Mills on their journey through the MCU as we continue through Phase Three and reach the continuation of T'Challa's story after the events of Civil War.
Chapters
Development Hell (00:02:39)
Ryan Coogler (00:05:29)
It's Own Thing (00:09:13)
Where it Belongs (00:14:54)
Creating Wakanda (00:18:06)
The Cast (00:24:58)
An Important Journey (00:31:44)
Things That Didn't Work (00:36:20)
The Battle of World-views (00:40:42)
The Effects (00:49:53)
Everett Ross (00:52:30)
The Score (00:54:40)
Ratings (00:56:33)
Rankings (01:00:05)
A Curveball (01:03:06)
Hosts
Matthew Rushing and John Mills
Production
Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) John Mills (Producer)
Social
Twitter: @The602Club
Instagram: @the602clubtfm
Star Wars: The Book of Boba Fett.
At the end of The Mandalorian: Season Two fans were treated to a stinger, MCU style that teased the return of Boba Fett in his own series!
In this episode of The 602 Club hosts Matthew Rushing and Christy Morris welcome John Mills to talk about The Book of Boba Fett. We discuss the structure, directors, Boba, a new family, the competition, Mando's return, Grogu and Luke, the N1, Bane is back, a rampaging rancor, Cobb Vanth, the Sarlacc, the music and our ratings.
Chapters
Structure (00:03:33)
Directors (00:11:55)
Boba (00:21:46)
A New Family (00:31:18)
The Competition (00:43:14)
Mando's Return (00:47:52)
Mandalorian History (00:55:45)
Grogu and Luke (00:57:42)
The N1 (01:04:45)
Bane is Back in Town (01:08:43)
Rampaging Rancor (01:14:12)
Cobb Vanth (01:18:21)
The Sarlacc Pit (01:20:24)
The Music (01:21:41)
Ratings (01:24:11)
Host
Matthew Rushing
Co-Host
Christy Morris
Guest
John Mills
Production
Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Associate Producer) Davis Grayson (Associate Producer) Daniel Noa (Associate Producer) Ryan Maillet (Associate Producer)
Social
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Instagram: @the602clubtfm
“Oasis” 20th-anniversary reflections.
In need of supplies, Captain Archer follows a tip from an alien and finds an abandoned ship that appears to have crashed on the surface of a planet. Rumor is the ship is haunted—and the Enterprise crew soon finds out why. When more and more things don’t add up, suspicions grow over how the chief engineer, Ezral, his daughter, Liana, and their crew have stayed alive on a derelict ship for three year. Only it has really been 22, and all but father and daughter are made of light.
In this episode of Warp Five, hosts C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing continue our 20th-anniversary retrospective that takes you through all of Star Trek: Enterprise, one episode at a time. In this installment, we explore “Oasis,” a story often remembered only for its familiarity. But as we discuss, despite the similarities to Deep Space Nine’s “Shadowplay,” this outing has a lot to say about judgment and choices, detachment from reality, and cross-cultural understanding.
Hosts
C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing
Production
C Bryan Jones (Editor and Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer)
Brinkmanship.
The Cold War between the Khitomer Alliance and the Typhon Pact is heating up to the point that it just may become another all-out war for the Alpha and Beta quadrant powers with seemingly little to prevent it.
In this episode of Literary Treks hosts Matthew Rushing and Bruce Gibson are joined once again by Casey Pettitt to talk about Brinkmanship. We discuss the Cold War, trust, the Tzenkethi, recovering identity, leading ladies, last things, our ratings and final thoughts.
In the news we discuss the announcement of an upcoming book for 2022 from David Mack as well as the fourth issue of Mirror War.
News
New TOS Book Coming (00:03:21)
Mirror War #4 (00:09:20)
Feature: Brinkmanship
The Cold War (00:17:53)
Trust (00:21:50)
The Tzenkethi (00:33:58)
Recovering Identity (00:45:26)
Leading Ladies (00:52:30)
Last Things (00:56:49)
Ratings (01:04:40)
Final Thoughts (01:08:30)
Hosts
Matthew Rushing and Bruce Gibson
Guest
Casey Pettitt
Production
Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Greg Rozier (Associate Producer) Casey Pettitt (Associate Producer)
Thor: Ragnarok.
Join Matthew Rushing and John Mills on their journey through the MCU as they continue in Phase Three with the third adventure for the God of Thunder.
Chapters
Ten Ideas (00:01:59)
Boxed In (00:04:47)
Very Different (00:07:16)
A Lack of Weight (00:09:02)
Art Direction (00:12:22)
Humor vs Seriousness (00:15:38)
Casting (00:17:26)
All the Love (00:21:33)
Hulk in the Room (00:25:30)
Making the Cut (00:31:35)
The Trash Planet (00:34:21)
Thor and Loki (00:36:17)
Korg (00:39:11)
Compositing (00:45:50)
The Music (00:47:10)
Ratings (00:53:30)
Stinger (00:56:41)
Rankings (00:57:37)
Hosts
Matthew Rushing and John Mills
Production
Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) John Mills (Producer)
Social
Twitter: @The602Club
Instagram: @the602clubtfm
The Emissary’s prophecies.
In “The Reckoning,” Doctor Bashir said that if you look hard enough, you'll find a Bajoran prophecy for just about anything. The Ancient Texts, he feels, are a tangle of vague contradictions. But that's not everyone's view—certainly not if you are Major Kira or Kai Winn. The list of believers extended to include Captain Sisko in “Rapture,” when his discovery of the lost city of B'hala solidified his acceptance of his connection to the Prophets. The visions that led to the find also ended Bajor's impending entry into the Federation and almost cost Sisko his life.
In this episode of The Orb, hosts C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing discuss the events of “Rapture” as we explore the role of faith and spirituality in Deep Space Nine, Roddenberry's vision of the future and how religion has been portrayed throughout Star Trek, as well as how the story of Bajor, the Federation, and Sisko's journey balances the natural and supernatural to allow people with diverse backgrounds and beliefs to work together.
Hosts
C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing
Production
C Bryan Jones (Editor and Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer)
Stardust.
Writer Neil Gaiman made a name for himself in geek circles with his take on Sandman for DC Comic's Vertigo line as well has his work on Swamp Thing and his first novel Good Omens.
In this episode of The 602 Club hosts Matthew Rushing and Christy Morris talk about the adaptation of Neil Gaiman's Stardust by director Matthew Vaughn. We discuss the source material, changes, the cast, becoming a man, what is love, Claire Danes, greed, side characters, the effects, the music, last things, our ratings and recommendations.
Chapters
The Source Material (00:02:58)
Changes (00:4:44)
The Cast (00:10:54)
Robert De Niro (00:13:20)
Michelle Pfeiffer (00:14:52)
Becoming a Man (00:17:08)
What is Love (00:22:07)
Claire Danes (00:28:01)
Greed (00:31:34)
Side Characters (00:36:16)
The Effects (00:39:11)
The Music (00:42:51)
Last Things (00:45:51)
Ratings (00:47:39)
Recommendations (00:50:11)
Host
Matthew Rushing
Co-Host
Christy Morris
Production
Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Associate Producer) Davis Grayson (Associate Producer) Daniel Noa (Associate Producer) Ryan Maillet (Associate Producer)
Social
Twitter: @The602Club
Instagram: @the602clubtfm
“Acquisition” 20th-anniversary reflections.
When a group space bandits find the Enterprise adrift in space and board the ship, one thing is immediately noticeable: they have huge ears. That's right, they are Ferengi … and the year is 2151, some 213 years before first contact with humans as seen in “The Last Outpost.” With the crew unconscious, the aliens begin looting the ship. Once they wake Archer, they find themselves in a battle of wits as the captain, Trip, and T'Pol work to free the ship of Ferengi greed.
In this episode of Warp Five, hosts C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing continue our 20th-anniversary retrospective that takes you through all of Star Trek: Enterprise, one episode at a time. In this installment, we explore “Acquisition” to find out who has the lobes to win control of the ship in a story that raises many questions. We discuss continuity, the creative challenges faced by writers in a massive franchise such as Star Trek, and what makes the use of one alien species early in the timeline succeed while another use falls short.
Hosts
C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing
Production
C Bryan Jones (Editor and Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer)
Spider-Man: Homecoming.
Join Matthew Rushing and John Mills on their journey through the MCU as they continue to work their way through Phase Three and reach Spider-Man's first solo outing in the series.
Chapters
More Spider-Man (00:02:39)
First Reaction (00:05:59)
No Origin (00:06:48)
A John Hughes Film (00:11:13)
Iron Man Show (00:17:17)
On His Own (00:25:29)
Michael Keaton (00:31:32)
Ned (00:35:54)
The Music (00:39:42)
The Effects (00:44:00)
Has Anything Changed? (00:47:20)
Ratings (00:49:42)
Rankings (00:51:03)
Hosts
Matthew Rushing and John Mills
Production
Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) John Mills (Producer)
Social
Twitter: @The602Club
Instagram: @the602clubtfm
Rocky IV: Rocky vs. Drago.
Over the years there have been many director's cuts of movies that have come out from Star Wars to Batman v Superman to Terminator 2 to Apocalypse Now, each one's reception unique with the public.
In this episode of The 602 Club hosts Matthew Rushing and Christy Morris welcome back John Mills to talk about Sylvester Stallone's director's Cut, Rocky IV: Rocky vs. Drago. We discuss a new cut, baggage, hubris, change, being the change, Brigitte Nielsen, Paulie, the wives, more humanity, the music, our ratings and recommendations.
Chapters
A New Cut (00:03:56)
Baggage (00:14:47)
Hubris (00:22:12)
Change (00:29:45)
Being the Change (00:38:02)
Brigitte Nielsen (00:41:58)
Paulie (00:44:48)
The Wives (00:46:55)
More Humanity (00:50:22)
The Music (00:52:04)
Ratings (00:57:53)
Recommendations (01:03:51)
Host
Matthew Rushing
Co-Host
Christy Morris
Guest
John Mills
Production
Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Associate Producer) Davis Grayson (Associate Producer) Daniel Noa (Associate Producer) Ryan Maillet (Associate Producer)
Social
Twitter: @The602Club
Instagram: @the602clubtfm
“Rogue Planet” 20th-anniversary reflections.
A camping trip turns mysterious—and potentially deadly—when giant snails get into Captain Archer's head. Actually, they enter through telepathy, not the ear canal, and they're being hunted by an alien race who visits this dark, rogue planet from time to time for sport. Hunting these snails, which they call wraiths, is a challenge for them. Archer and the crew of the Enterprise also face a challenge as they attempt to unravel the mystery of the beautiful woman in a blue dress with apple blossoms in her hair.
In this episode of Warp Five, hosts C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing continue our 20th-anniversary retrospective that takes you through all of Star Trek: Enterprise, one episode at a time. In this installment, we explore “Rogue Planet” and ask just what the snail is going on in this story that feels like it could belong to any Star Trek series. We discuss the evolving character of Malcolm Reed, Archer's desire to help the aliens who are being hunted, similarities to DS9's Changelings, authorial intent, and more.
Hosts
C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing
Production
C Bryan Jones (Editor and Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer)
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2.
Join Matthew Rushing and John Mills on their journey through the MCU as we continue through Phase Three and reach the second adventure of the Guardians of the Galaxy.
Chapters
Its Own Thing (00:01:44)
Adam Warlock (00:07:22)
Nebula (00:09:32)
Yondu (00:11:29)
Drax (00:16:43)
Rocket's Mirror (00:20:37)
The Look of the Movie (00:25:15)
The Villains (00:28:13)
Where Does it Fall Short (00:30:07)
The Score (00:33:32)
Kurt Russell (00:36:47)
Peter and Gamora (00:41:56)
The Action and Balance (00:46:26)
Awesome Mix 2 (00:50:44)
Ratings (00:54:44)
Rankings (00:57:36)
Hosts
Matthew Rushing and John Mills
Production
Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) John Mills (Producer)
Social
Twitter: @The602Club
Instagram: @the602clubtfm
“Blood Oath” and Trill obligations.
A struggle with past lives is something all Trill must face. How much a joined Trill owes to past hosts is an ongoing question that is addressed from time to time in Deep Space Nine. In the second-season episode “Blood Oath,” Dax comes face to face with three old friends—the Klingon warriors Kor, Koloth, and Kang—and feels an obligation to uphold a promise made 80 years earlier. Only the person who must carry out the actions is not Curzon but rather Jadzia, and this puts her at odds with Commander Sisko and her duty as a Starfleet officer.
In this episode of The Orb, hosts C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing explore “Blood Oath” and what it says about how joined Trill cope with memories that span multiple lifetimes. Does a Trill have an obligation to uphold promises made by past hosts? How much of the choice falls on the current host and how much on the symbiont? We also discuss the choice to bring back three of Kirk’s most famous Klingon antagonists, as well as the original actors, and how DS9 pays homage to The Original Series.
Hosts
C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing
Production
C Bryan Jones (Editor and Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer)
The Witcher: Season 2.
The first season of The Witcher ended in fire, leaving fans eager for the second season so they would know who lived and who didn't make it.
In this episode of The 602 Club hosts Matthew Rushing and Christy Morris talk about The Witcher: Season 2. We discuss a question, Gerald, Ciri, Yennifer, the Continent, the end of the show, its richness, our ratings and recommendations.
Chapters
A Question (00:05:28)
Geralt (00:11:38)
Ciri (00:22:50)
Yennifer (00:33:33)
The Continent (00:39:55)
The End of the Show (00:42:59)
It is so Rich (00:50:15)
Ratings (00:54:23)
Recommendations (00:57:35)
Host
Matthew Rushing
Co-Host
Christy Morris
Production
Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Associate Producer) Davis Grayson (Associate Producer) Daniel Noa (Associate Producer) Ryan Maillet (Associate Producer)
Social
Twitter: @The602Club
Instagram: @the602clubtfm
“Fusion” 20th-anniversary reflections.
When a Vulcan ship shows up, Archer is ready for more of the charming conversation made famous by Captain Vanik. What he gets is something altogether different. The captain of this ship, Tavin, says he and his crew are on a mission of exploration. But what they are exploring isn't space but rather emotions. Sound crazy? Well, not all Vulcans are in love with logic, and this group, known as the V'tosh ka'tur, would not be welcome at the High Command. Once aboard the Enterprise, an engineer named Kov gets a chance to dispel the rumors he's heard about people of Earth, while his crewmate Tolaris takes far more sinister actions towards a fellow Vulcan, T'Pol.
In this episode of Warp Five, hosts C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing continue our 20th-anniversary retrospective that takes you through all of Star Trek: Enterprise, one episode at a time. In this installment, we explore “Fusion” and the difficult but important subjects it covers. We discuss the different approach the series took with Vulcans, the predatory nature of Tolaris, and how the interaction between Trip and Kov—being open to honestly talking to those who are different from you—could make a difference in today's divisive and reactionary world.
Hosts
C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing
Production
C Bryan Jones (Editor and Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer)
The Last Roundup.
What happened to The Original Series crew after their "final" adventure in The Undiscovered Country has been the subject of a few different books throughout the years, each one giving us a new "final" hurrah for this storied crew.
In this episode of Literary Treks hosts Matthew Rushing and Bruce Gibson welcome back Casey Pettitt to help us talk about The Last Roundup. We discuss discovering the undiscovered, Kirk, life isn't fair, making tough choices, hate leads to suffering, Day and a Year, one more time, ratings and our final thoughts.
In the news we discuss the brand new audio drama coming out, as well as judge some books by their covers and talk about The Mirror War Data and third issues.
News
A New Audio Drama (00:03:08)
Judging Books by Their Covers (00:06:08)
The Mirror War: Data and Issue 3 (00:11:58)
Feature: The Last Roundup
Discovering the Undiscovered (00:17:21)
Kirk (00:23:16)
Life Isn't Fair (00:28:43)
Making Tough Choices (00:38:02)
Hate Leads to Suffering (00:44:02)
Day and a Year (00:50:44)
One More Time (00:54:05)
Ratings (00:58:27)
Final Thoughts (01:01:42)
Hosts
Matthew Rushing and Bruce Gibson
Guest
Casey Pettitt
Production
Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Greg Rozier (Associate Producer) Casey Pettitt (Associate Producer)
Doctor Strange.
Join Matthew Rushing and John Mills on their journey through the MCU as they continue in Phase Three with a mind-bending adventure into different dimensions through the eyes of a wounded doctor.
Chapters
Development Hell (00:02:58)
In the Theater? (00:09:21)
Feelings About the Character (00:10:46)
Shortcuts (00:17:50)
The Ancient One (00:19:59)
Comedy (00:28:51)
Themes and the End (00:35:07)
The Effects (00:39:55)
The Villain (00:43:22)
A New Composer (00:48:58)
Anything Negative (00:51:50)
Christine (00:56:12)
Ratings (00:57:53)
Stingers (01:01:19)
Rankings (01:03:18)
Hosts
Matthew Rushing and John Mills
Production
Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) John Mills (Producer)
Social
Twitter: @The602Club
Instagram: @the602clubtfm
Hawkeye.
The MCU shows on Disney Plus have mainly been about the fallout from Endgame for our characters and the world at large, as people try to figure out how to move on now that "The Blip" has been reversed.
In this episode of The 602 Club Matthew Rushing welcomes back Amanda Pfeifer to talk about Hawkeye. We discuss the previous shows, introducing Kate, Jack, Clint, his wife, hero worship, dealing with death, Maya, the LARPers, Kingpin, the action and the music, our ratings and recommendations.
Chapters
The Previous Shows (00:03:26)
Introducing Kate (00:05:25)
Jack (00:14:34)
Clint (00:18:21)
Clint's Wife (00:27:35)
Hero Worship (00:30:15)
Dealing With Death (00:36:24)
Maya (00:41:29)
The LARPers (00:48:47)
Kingpin (00:50:54)
The Action and the Music (00:55:07)
Ratings (00:58:15)
Recommendations (01:01:13)
Host
Matthew Rushing
Guest
Pfeifer
Production
Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Associate Producer) Davis Grayson (Associate Producer) Daniel Noa (Associate Producer) Ryan Maillet (Associate Producer)
Social
Twitter: @The602Club
Instagram: @the602clubtfm
“Shuttlepod One” 20th-anniversary reflections.
While on a mission to survey an asteroid field, Trip and Malcolm come across some debris from Enterprise, part of a launch bay door that was damaged during a rescue mission. Assuming that the Enterprise has been destroyed and that they are now stranded in deep space, the two begin working on plan to get to safety but begin to spiral into despair and doubt as air runs low.
In this episode of Warp Five, hosts C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing continue our 20th-anniversary retrospective that takes you through all of Star Trek: Enterprise, one episode at a time. In this installment, we explore “Shuttlepod One” and how great things happen when writers put two characters on screen and let them talk at length. We also discuss how a limited budget can drive creativity, why fans love learning more about characters (and its importance to good storytelling), and what we learn when circumstances peel away the layers of Malcolm Reed.
Hosts
C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing
Production
C Bryan Jones (Editor and Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer)
Captain America: Civil War.
Join Matthew Rushing and John Mills on their journey through the MCU as they begin Phase Three with the third Captain America film.
Chapters
A Big Year (00:02:27)
Starting Phase 3 (00:05:06)
Similar Stories (00:12:18)
Team Cap vs Team Iron Man (00:17:43)
Spider-Man (00:25:31)
Handing Them Out Like Candy (00:32:39)
Black Panther (00:35:40)
The Score (00:38:47)
A Breather (00:43:08)
Emotional War (00:45:22)
Favorite Things (00:49:16)
A Cheat (00:55:14)
Sharon Carter (00:57:13)
Ratings (01:00:33)
Rankings (01:03:12)
Hosts
Matthew Rushing and John Mills
Production
Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) John Mills (Producer)
Social
Twitter: @The602Club
Instagram: @the602clubtfm
The Way of the Warrior, Part 2.
Following the revelation that the Founders had infiltrated the Alpha Quadrant, tensions are high and Starfleet is preparing for the worst. Those tensions rise when the Klingons arrive at Deep Space 9 on a mission—allegedly—to support their Federation allies. As trouble begins to brew, Sisko brings Worf to the station to help smooth things over and find out what is really going on. Once the Klingons’ plans to invade Cardassia are revealed, the relationship between the Federation and the Empire quickly deteriorates and the 80-year-old peace treaty is dissolved.
In this episode of The Orb, hosts C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing continue their discussion of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine’s fourth season premiere. We conclude our examination with a look at the insidious nature of the Changeling threat, how situations allow those in power to find the perfect excuse to advance their own agendas, and the tough choices faced by Sisko and the Federation in the face of conflict between two past and present adversaries. We also talk about advancing the stories of Kira, O’Brien, and Bashir—and how DS9 offers rich character development amid bigger storylines—as well as Worf finding a new path for himself aboard the station.
Hosts
C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing
Production
C Bryan Jones (Editor and Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer)
Thrawn Ascendancy: Lesser Evil.
Everything that Timothy Zahn has been doing with the character of Thrawn in his five previous canon novels has been building up to this moment and he swings for the fences in the longest Star Wars book in years!
In this episode of The 602 Club host Matthew Rushing welcomes John Mills to talk about the final book in the Thrawn Ascendancy trilogy, Lesser Evil. We discuss history, everything is political, superior wisdom vs forced enlightenment, Thrawn's superpower, Thrawn's history, the sky-walkers, the lesser evil, doing the right thing, ratings and our recommendations.
Chapters
History (00:04:24)
Everything is Political (00:14:30)
Superior Wisdom vs Forced Enlightenment (00:17:47)
Thrawn's Superpower (00:24:40)
Thrawn's History (00:33:11)
The Sky-walkers (00:41:52)
The Lesser Evil (00:49:37)
Do the Right Thing (00:53:55)
Ratings (00:57:50)
Recommendations (01:00:44)
Host
Matthew Rushing
Guest
John Mills
Production
Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Associate Producer) Davis Grayson (Associate Producer) Daniel Noa (Associate Producer) Ryan Maillet (Associate Producer)
Social
Twitter: @The602Club
Instagram: @the602clubtfm
“Shadows of P’Jem” 20th-anniversary reflections.
Six months after the Klingon crash landing in Broken Bow, Oklahoma, tensions run high between the Vulcans and Starfleet after Andorian commandos destroy the monastery at P’Jem. The rift leads to potentially earth-shattering changes when the Vulcans suspend joint fleet operations and recall T’Pol. But an excursion to the planet Coridan offers an opportunity—albeit an unpleasant one—to bridge the chasm.
In this episode of Warp Five, hosts C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing continue our 20th-anniversary retrospective that takes you through all of Star Trek: Enterprise, one episode at a time. In this installment, we explore “Shadows of P’Jem” and how tensions with the Vulcans and burgeoning relations with the Andorians help build the trinity that will lead to the Federation. We also discuss the return of Shran and his importance to the series, and ask whether or not Archer was the right choice of captain for the first warp-five ship.
Hosts
C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing
Production
C Bryan Jones (Editor and Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer)
Alex White: Revenant.
Jadzia Dax is one of the most complex characters from Deep Space Nine, in all of Star Trek really, which stemmed from the fact that she has had nine previous lives and these perspectives literally influenced her, every day.
In this episode of Literary Treks host Matthew Rushing welcomes Alex White to talk about their first Star Trek book, Revenant. We discuss diving into the universe, Alex's Star Trek story, the book's genesis, redeeming the past, Kira and Dax, Dax and Worf, the Trill, harmony, life is hard, no Trill is an island, a final question and our final thoughts.
Feature: Alex White
Diving Into the Universe (00:01:53)
Alex's Star Trek Story (00:03:04)
The Book's Genesis (00:09:35)
Redeeming the Past (00:14:49)
Kira and Dax (00:18:42)
Dax and Worf (00:23:15)
The Trill (00:25:36)
Harmony (00:33:01)
Life is Hard (00:34:40)
No Trill is an Island (00:40:43)
A Final Question (00:46:30)
Final Thoughts (00:54:48)
Hosts
Matthew Rushing
Guest
Alex White
Production
Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Greg Rozier (Associate Producer) Casey Pettitt (Associate Producer)
The Way of the Warrior, Part 1.
Following the revelation that the Founders had infiltrated the Alpha Quadrant, tensions are high and Starfleet is preparing for the worst. Those tensions rise when the Klingons arrive at Deep Space 9 on a mission—allegedly—to support their Federation allies. As trouble begins to brew, Sisko brings Worf to the station to help smooth things over and find out what is really going on. Once the Klingons’ plans to invade Cardassia are revealed, the relationship between the Federation and the Empire quickly deteriorates and the 80-year-old peace treaty is dissolved.
In this episode of The Orb, hosts C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing discuss Star Trek: Deep Space Nine’s fourth season premiere and what amount to a soft reboot of sorts—one that would propel DS9 to become what many consider the most complex and interesting installment in the franchise. We talk about the many changes that came with “The Way of the Warrior," including the addition of Worf, the subtraction of Sisko's hair, airlocking the Khitomer Accords, and the introduction of the character who would redefine Klingons: General Martok.
Hosts
C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing
Production
C Bryan Jones (Editor and Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer)
Star Trek: Coda.
The end of the litverse has come and gone but the feelings about the series continue to ripple through fandom as they digest the way the series was brought to a conclusion.
In this episode of Literary Treks, hosts Matthew Rushing and Bruce Gibson welcome back Casey Pettitt to help them discuss the Star Trek: Coda series. We discuss coming to the end, Moments Asunder, the threat, other things in the first book, The Ashes of Tomorrow, Deep Space Nine threads, other things in the second book, Oblivion's Gate, hope, the final product and our final thoughts.
Feature: Star Trek: Coda
Coming to the End (00:04:46)
Moments Asunder (00:16:04)
The Threat (00:26:42)
Other Things in the First Book (00:32:04)
The Ashes of Tomorrow (00:37:02)
Deep Space Nine Threads (00:42:38)
Other Things in the Second Gun (00:50:49)
Oblivion's Gate (00:53:10)
Hope (01:04:25)
The Final Product (01:10:47)
Final Thoughts (01:19:04)
Hosts
Matthew Rushing and Bruce Gibson
Guest
Casey Pettitt
Production
Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Greg Rozier (Associate Producer) Casey Pettitt (Associate Producer)
Jack Bauer and Jonathan Archer.
Premiering just after the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center, Enterprise took another two seasons to fully engage with the radically changed real world in its storytelling. When the show did reveal its own 9/11 story in the third season, it followed in the wake of another intensely serialized, monster-hit TV show: 24. Jack Bauer might seem an unlikely model for a Starfleet captain, but throughout the course of the Xindi arch Jonathan Archer found himself repeating many of Bauer’s signature moves—including torture and cold-blooded killing
In this episode of Primitive Culture, host Duncan Barrett is joined by 24 aficionado Lee Hutchison to compare and contrast the two shows’ approaches to dramatizing the momentous events of the time. We discuss how Manny Coto and Brannon Braga went on to breathe new life into 24 once Star Trek: Enterprise was canceled, whether the problematic aspects of both series are, to some extent, explained by the hawkish mood of the time, and whether Archer and Bauer are actually more similar than they first appear.
Host
Duncan Barrett
Guest
Lee Hutchison
Production
Duncan Barrett (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Tony Black (Associate Producer) Clara Cook (Associate Producer)
Army of Thieves.
The 602 Club proudly presents Snyder Cuts: A Zack Snyder Directorial Podcast. This week, hosts Matthew Rushing and John Mills continue their journey with the Army of Thieves, the prequel to Army of the Dead.
Chapters
Rebel Moon and Star Wars (00:01:21)
The Director (00:09:52)
The Big Screen (00:16:45)
A Prequel (00:21:32)
The Cast (00:29:22)
The Detective (00:36:54)
Things That Didn't Work (00:40:19)
The Romance (00:42:35)
The Score (00:49:52)
Effects (00:54:04)
Ratings (00:57:22)
Hosts
Matthew Rushing and John Mills
Production
Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) John Mills (Producer)
Social
Twitter: @The602Club
Instagram: @the602clubtfm
Spider-Man: No Way Home.
At the end of Far From Home, Tom Holland's Spider-Man was outed to the world as none other than teenager Peter Parker, leaving fans on the edge of their seats as to what would happen to the character next.
In this episode of The 602 Club host Matthew Rushing welcomes guests Amanda Pfeifer and Aaron Goins to talk about Spider-Man: No Way Home. We discuss our first spider bites, Peter's story and choice, the villains, gifts or curses, special guests, nostalgia shadow, one more guest, a civil war, frivolous decision making, good friends, the action and effects, music, Venom stinger and our ratings.
Chapters
First Spider Bites (00:03:38)
Peter's Story (00:09:10)
Peter's Choice (00:18:28)
The Villains (00:25:15)
Gifts or Curses (00:31:55)
Special Guests (00:36:33)
Nostalgia Shadow (00:42:33)
One More Special Guest (00:53:20)
A Civil War (00:56:51)
Frivolous Decision Making (01:02:42)
Good Friends (01:06:24)
The Action and Effects (01:14:05)
The Music (01:18:47)
Venom Stinger (01:21:00)
Ratings (01:26:15)
Host
Matthew Rushing
Guests
Amanda Pfeifer
Aaron Goins
Production
Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Associate Producer) Davis Grayson (Associate Producer) Daniel Noa (Associate Producer) Ryan Maillet (Associate Producer)
Social
Twitter: @The602Club
Instagram: @the602clubtfm
“Sleeping Dogs” 20th-anniversary reflections.
When the NX-01 identifies a gas giant, Archer gets excited to investigate. But a disabled ship turns out to belong to the Klingons, and the third meeting with the warrior race goes about how we would expect. Being human, the crew attempts a rescue, but becomes trapped themselves, setting off a race that requires cooperation between the burgeoning adversaries.
In this episode of Warp Five, hosts C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing continue our 20th-anniversary retrospective that takes you through all of Star Trek: Enterprise, one episode at a time. In this installment, we explore “Sleeping Dogs” and how Archer learns that, to deal with this adversary, he must start thinking like a Klingon. We also discuss character growth for Hoshi and T'Pol, how the entire crew is learning to work together, and how this story highlights the importance of trying to understand the other side.
Hosts
C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing
Production
C Bryan Jones (Editor and Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer)
Ant-Man.
Join Matthew Rushing and John Mills on their journey through the MCU as they wrap up Phase Two with Ant-Man.
Chapters
Messy Production (00:03:10)
Demarcation Line (00:08:01)
The Fight With an Avenger (00:12:04)
A Wholistic Movie (00:18:00)
The Humor (00:21:14)
Two Fathers (00:23:02)
The Casting (00:25:33)
Balance (00:27:18)
The Villain (00:31:09)
A Complex Introduction (00:34:28)
Does it Stumble? (00:37:53)
A New Female Character (00:39:44)
Any Problems (00:45:35)
Special Effects (00:51:30)
The Stingers (00:54:05)
Ratings (00:56:43)
Rankings (00:59:20)
Hosts
Matthew Rushing and John Mills
Production
Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) John Mills (Producer)
Social
Twitter: @The602Club
Instagram: @the602clubtfm
The Witcher: Nightmare of the Wolf.
The Witcher series debuted on Netflix in December of 2019, introducing a whole new audience to the world of Geralt of Rivia and to add context to that universe the released an animated prequel in 2021 before the premiere of The Witcher season two.
In this episode of The 602 Club hosts Matthew Rushing and Christy Morris talk about The Witcher: Nightmare of the Wolf. We discuss Witcher history, fear, money isn't all there is, have a choice or not, animation, the voice cast, our ratings and recommendations.
Chapters
Witcher History (00:02:28)
Fear (00:10:10)
Money Isn't All There Is (00:14:29)
Having a Choice or Not (00:19:48)
Animation (00:24:37)
The Voice Cast (00:28:57)
Ratings (00:34:27)
Recommendations (00:36:56)
Host
Matthew Rushing
Co-Host
Christy Morris
Production
Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Associate Producer) Davis Grayson (Associate Producer) Daniel Noa (Associate Producer) Ryan Maillet (Associate Producer)
Social
Twitter: @The602Club
Instagram: @the602clubtfm
Naren Shankar on a life in science fiction.
While Ronald D. Moore and Brannon Braga took the Star Trek: Next Generation cast to the big screen—not to mention reinventing classic space shows Battlestar Galactica and Cosmos—it was another young writer from the TNG stable, Naren Shankar, who would contribute to the most science-fiction TV in his post-Trek career. Over three decades as a screenwriter and showrunner, Shankar has worked on genre classics such as SeaQuest, Farscape, The Outer Limits, and, most recently, the phenomenally successful adaptation of James S.A. Corey’s Expanse novels, currently in its final season on Amazon Prime.
In this episode of Primitive Culture, host Duncan Barrett speaks to Shankar about a life in science-fiction TV—from his early days as a writer-scientist in the Star Trek: Next Generation writers’ room to his current role at the head of one of the most lauded sf shows to hit the small screen in decades. We discuss where the science ends and the fiction begins—from the rather cavalier “teching the tech” of nineties’ Star Trek to the precise physics demanded by The Expanse—and ponder why the current historical moment seems to be heralding something of an sf renaissance.
Host
Duncan Barrett
Guest
Naren Shankar
Production
Duncan Barrett (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Tony Black (Associate Producer) Clara Cook (Associate Producer)
“Dear Doctor” 20th-anniversary reflections.
An alien astronaut leads the Enterprise crew to a planet in crisis. Two intelligent humanoid species live side by side, but one is suffering from a deadly disease. Unraveling the mystery puts Doctor Phlox and Captain Archer at odds as they decide whether or not to intervene in the development of another society. And Phlox shares all the details with his pen pal.
In this episode of Warp Five, hosts C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing continue our 20th-anniversary retrospective that takes you through all of Star Trek: Enterprise, one episode at a time. In this installment, we explore “Dear Doctor” and the moral conundrum it presents for humans operating in a pre-Prime Directive world. We also debate whether Star Trek’s famous directive would even apply here and what the ultimate decision says about Archer and Phlox. We also explore the burgeoning relationship between the doctor and Cutler.
Hosts
C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing
Production
C Bryan Jones (Editor and Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer)
Avengers: Age of Ultron.
Join Matthew Rushing and John Mills on their journey through the MCU as they reach the penultimate film in Phase Two and the second Avengers movie in, Age of Ultron.
Chapters
Some Drama (00:02:30)
Tone (00:06:39)
Pacing (00:12:31)
Hulkbuster Fight (00:15:48)
Ultron (00:21:32)
So Much Going On (00:24:37)
Glossing Over (00:30:44)
Black Widow (00:38:46)
Hawkeye (00:45:42)
Vision (00:49:24)
Music (00:53:34)
Ratings (00:56:58)
Rankings (00:59:12)
Hosts
Matthew Rushing and John Mills
Production
Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) John Mills (Producer)
Social
Twitter: @The602Club
Instagram: @the602clubtfm
David Mack: Oblivion's Gate.
Twenty years ago Pocket Books started something incredible by continuing the story of Deep Space Nine, giving fans what happened after the finale, beginning what became affectionally know as the lit-verse and would span the entirety of the 24th century of Star Trek.
In this episode of Literary Treks host Matthew Rushing welcomes author David Mack to talk about the final book in the Coda series, Oblivion's Gate. We discuss how he is feeling, hopes for the series, the prelude, the Borg are back in town, the mirror universe, the Riker story, Emissary and The Hand of the Prophets, Worf's love life, Wesley, time's skeleton key, making it mean something, a question, miss writing the most, ending with Picard, David online and final thoughts.
Feature: David Mack
How David is Feeling (00:01:46)
Hopes for the Series (00:03:07)
The Prelude (00:15:05)
The Borg are Back in Town (00:18:12)
Bringing in the Mirror Universe (00:30:05)
The Riker Story (00:35:02)
Emissary and The Hand of the Prophets (00:40:42)
Worf's Love Life (00:46:32)
Alpha and Omega (00:52:04)
Time's Skeleton Key (00:58:52)
Make it Mean Something (01:04:04)
Characters You Wish You Could Have Used (01:07:48)
Miss Writing the Most (01:11:34)
Ending With Picard (01:17:03)
David Online and Final Thoughts (01:28:00)
Host
Matthew Rushing
Guest
David Mack
Production
Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Greg Rozier (Associate Producer) Casey Pettitt (Associate Producer)
Locke & Key: Season Two.
Netflix became a household name with shows like Stranger Things, but they have continued to create new shows, trying to recapture that magic and a rival for that was Locke & Key.
In this episode of The 602 Club hosts Matthew Rushing and Christy Morris talk about Locke & Key: Season Two. We discuss leaving season one, Locke history, the keys, new keys, Tyler's decision, Kinsey, Bode, Nina, new characters, a brand new villain, looking forward, our ratings and recommendations.
Chapters
Leaving Season One (00:05:26)
Locke History (00:08:03)
The Keys (00:16:35)
New Keys (00:24:00)
Tyler's Decision (00:30:40)
Kinsey (00:36:49)
Bode (00:40:56)
Nina (00:44:19)
New Characters (00:47:24)
A Brand New Villain (00:50:53)
Looking Forward (00:52:38)
Ratings (00:58:08)
Recommendations (01:01:45)
Host
Matthew Rushing
Co-Host
Christy Morris
Production
Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Associate Producer) Davis Grayson (Associate Producer) Daniel Noa (Associate Producer) Ryan Maillet (Associate Producer)
Social
Twitter: @The602Club
Instagram: @the602clubtfm
“Silent Enemy” 20th-anniversary reflections.
When the Enterprise encounters an alien ship, Archer once again gets excited about a chance to tell some aliens that he’s from Earth. But it turns out that these aliens truly are alien, and the crew of the NX-01 find themselves in danger from a threat that has no interest in interacting in the usual way. This leads Archer to realize that the Enterprise is not equipped to deal with the realities of deep space exploration. Also weighing heavily on his mind is Malcolm’s birthday, and he sends Hoshi on a top-priority mission to discover the armory officer’s favorite food.
In this episode of Warp Five, hosts C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing continue our 20th-anniversary retrospective that takes you through all of Star Trek: Enterprise, one episode at a time. In this installment, we explore “Silent Enemy” and how an utterly baffling encounter with mysterious aliens helps Archer realize that deep space exploration isn’t going to be as easy as he thought. We also discuss character development for Malcolm, Archer’s care for those under his command, grumpy parents, and, of course, the search for pineapple.
Hosts
C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing
Production
C Bryan Jones (Editor and Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer)
Raise the Dawn.
It has been a long road for the crew of DS9, many of them have been put through the fire and the station itself has paid the ultimate price, meaning there is nothing to do but pick through the rubble and move forward.
In this episode of Literary Treks hosts Matthew Rushing and Bruce Gibson welcome Casey Pettitt back to talk about Raise the Dawn. We discuss, Emissary no more, false wormhole, a dramatic entrance, contrast, a new station, is she evil, Odo, another cliffhanger, our ratings and final thoughts.
In the news section we talk about the release of the final book in the Coda series.
News
Oblivion's Gate Release (00:04:38)
Feature: Raise the Dawn
Emissary No More (00:07:43)
False Wormhole (00:25:04)
Dramatic Entrance (00:32:49)
Contrast (00:32:49)
A New Station (00:37:27)
Is She Evil? (00:52:45)
Odo (00:56:02)
Another Cliffhanger (00:59:07)
Ratings (01:04:00)
Final Thoughts (01:09:35)
Hosts
Matthew Rushing and Bruce Gibson
Guest
Casey Pettitt
Production
Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Greg Rozier (Associate Producer) Casey Pettitt (Associate Producer)
Guardians of the Galaxy.
Join Matthew Rushing and John Mills on their journey through the MCU and this week we continue on in Phase Two with our first venture into space with the Guardians of the Galaxy.
Chapters
In the Theater (00:02:47)
Retrospectively (00:05:22)
A Tone Shift (00:10:18)
Chris Pratt (00:15:52)
Rest of the Cast (00:21:11)
What Thanos is After (00:30:28)
Could be Done Better (00:32:49)
Score and Soundtrack (00:42:28)
Rating (00:53:08)
Rankings (00:56:52)
Hosts
Matthew Rushing and John Mills
Production
Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) John Mills (Producer)
Social
Twitter: @The602Club
Instagram: @the602clubtfm
Red Notice.
Movies on streaming platforms have become more popular, in 2020 HBOMax actually had day and date releases in the theater as well as on its service, so services like Netflix have worked diligently to keep up.
In this episode of The 602 Club hosts Matthew Rushing and Christy Morris welcome Scott McClellan to talk about Red Notice. We discuss streaming movies, delays, star power, 90s fun, production value, where we are, needle drops, ratings and our recommendations.
Chapters
Streaming Movies (00:05:41)
Delays (00:09:17)
Star Power (00:15:22)
90s Fun (00:24:19)
Production Value (00:30:07)
Where We Are (00:35:32)
Needle Drops (00:41:56)
Ratings (00:47:54)
Recommendations (00:53:02)
Host
Matthew Rushing
Co-Host
Christy Morris
Guest
Scott McClellan
Production
Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Associate Producer) Davis Grayson (Associate Producer) Daniel Noa (Associate Producer) Ryan Maillet (Associate Producer)
Social
Twitter: @The602Club
Instagram: @the602clubtfm
“Cold Front” 20th-anniversary reflections.
When the Enterprise encounters a freighter transporting a group of pilgrims, Archer sees the perfect opportunity for a little cultural exchange. But what first appears to be an enlightening religious experience turns deadly when the NX-01’s engines are sabotaged and an unlikely figure comes to the rescue. Things only get stranger from there when Crewman Daniels reveals that he is from 900 years in the future and charged with keeping an eye on factions fighting one another in a temporal cold war.
In this episode of Warp Five, hosts C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing continue our 20th-anniversary retrospective that takes you through all of Star Trek: Enterprise, one episode at a time. In this installment, we explore “Cold Front” and the Temporal Cold War storyline that was inserted to make the show feel more futuristic. Along the way, we discuss the Suliban, time travel, spirituality in Star Trek, movie night, and more.
Hosts
C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing
Production
C Bryan Jones (Editor and Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer)
Captain America: Winter Soldier.
Join Matthew Rushing and John Mills on their journey through the MCU as they work their way through Phase Two and reach the second Captain America film.
Chapters
Seeing it in the Theater (00:02:56)
Explain the Love (00:10:25)
A Real Role (00:13:52)
Fury (00:20:07)
Action Scenes (00:25:37)
Falcon (00:30:43)
Robert Redford (00:33:45)
The Music (00:37:37)
Chris Evans (00:43:03)
Freedom Over Fear (00:48:58)
Sharon Carter (00:53:45)
Stingers (00:55:56)
Rating and Recommendations (01:00:26)
Hosts
Matthew Rushing and John Mills
Production
Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) John Mills (Producer)
Social
Twitter: @The602Club
Instagram: @the602clubtfm
Ghostbusters: Afterlife.
Since the early 1990s, Dan Aykroyd had been working to create a sequel to Ghostbusters II but never able to make it work and after an unpopular reboot it looked like it might never come to fruition.
In this episode of The 602 Club hosts Matthew Rushing and Christy Morris talk about Ghostbusters: Afterlife. We discuss back to busting, development hell, a sequel, a love letter, the new cast, nostalgia, the production value, the end credit sequences, our ratings and recommendations.
Chapters
Back to Busting (00:02:52)
Development Hell (00:05:50)
A Sequel (00:11:44)
A Love Letter (00:16:22)
Carrie Coon (00:21:24)
Paul Rudd (00:25:25)
Finn Wolfhard (00:27:59)
The Kids (00:30:41)
Celeste O'Conner (00:35:05)
Nostalgia (00:36:25)
Production Value (00:42:55)
End Credit Sequences (00:47:03)
Ratings (00:55:31)
Recommendations (00:58:44)
Host
Matthew Rushing
Co-Host
Christy Morris
Production
Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Associate Producer) Davis Grayson (Associate Producer) Daniel Noa (Associate Producer) Ryan Maillet (Associate Producer)
Social
Twitter: @The602Club
Instagram: @the602clubtfm
“Fortunate Son” 20th-anniversary reflections
When a Warp 2 freighter named Fortunate sends a distress signal, the Enterprise is sent to assist. But when they arrive, they find that the crew doesn’t want help and are holding a Nausicaan prisoner. A tug-o-war between Archer and the freighter’s acting captain sheds a light on the rift between Earth’s past and future in space as Starfleet and Boomer culture collide.
In this episode of Warp Five, hosts C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing continue our 20th-anniversary retrospective that takes you through all of Star Trek: Enterprise, one episode at a time. In this installment, we explore “Fortunate Son” and how the story serves as a transition point for humans in space. We discuss the importance of Boomer culture to the setup of the prequel story, football in space, and how the experience with the Fortunate advances the slow formation of a code of behavior that will guide how mankind operates in deep space. We also ask what the series loses by allowing Travis to fade into the background after a story such as this and whether Nausicaans should be showing up on Enterprise.
Hosts
C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing
Production
C Bryan Jones (Editor and Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer)
Live from Destination Star Trek London 2021.
After the cancellation of last year’s Destination Star Trek (DST) in London, anticipation for 2021 event, billed as Europe’s largest Trek convention, was greater than ever. A slew of last-minute guest dropouts—combined with the ongoing coronavirus pandemic—didn’t stop thousands of Trekkies from descending on ExCel London exhibition and convention center for the three-day celebration.
In this episode of Primitive Culture, host Duncan Barrett speaks to more than 20 convention attendees—a mixture of guests and fans—to learn their impressions of the con. It may not have turned out to be the grand celebration originally billed, but, for most, it remained a great opportunity to interact with their extended Star Trek family after almost two years of isolation. From Captain Janeway’s coffee mornings to Dungeons and Dragons with the crew of Star Trek: Discovery, DST 2021 seemed to have something for everyone—even Boris Johnson, the improbable Trek fan who is prime minister of Great Britain!
Host
Duncan Barrett
Guests
Carlos Miranda, Nick Jones, Rashid Uzzaman, John and Olivia (I Quit Star Trek), Faux BoJo, Drew and Tracy Barker, Sam Darragh, Kate Mulgrew, John Billingsley, Noah Averbach-Katz, Hannah Cheeseman, Elizabeth Dennehy, Wilson Cruz, Andrew Robinson, Martha Hackett, Garrett Wang, and Tony Lee
Production
Tony Black (Editor) Duncan Barrett (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer)
Plagues of Night.
As the Typhon Pact series has progressed it has been clear that the crew of Deep Space Nine has jumped in time to make it concurrent to where the rest of the Star Trek universe is, so it is time to fill in the gaps.
In this episode of Literary Treks hosts Matthew Rushing and Bruce Gibson talk about Plagues of Night. We discuss Sisko's story, different ways, filling in a lot of gaps, plans within plans, characters in flux, the end of Deep Space Nine, Kira far beyond the stars, our ratings and final thoughts.
In the news we review the second issue of the Mirror War comic series.
News
Mirror War #2 (00:02:46)
Feature: Plagues of Night
Sisko's Story (00:09:32)
Different Ways (00:19:29)
Filling in a Lot of Gaps (00:21:03)
Plans Within Plans (00:27:00)
Bashir (00:34:33)
Prynn (00:39:24)
The End of Deep Space Nine (00:42:35)
Kira Far Beyond the Stars (00:47:24)
Ratings (00:49:40)
Final Thoughts (00:51:19)
Hosts
Matthew Rushing and Bruce Gibson
Production
Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Greg Rozier (Associate Producer) Casey Pettitt (Associate Producer)
Thor: The Dark World.
Join Matthew Rushing and John Mills on their journey through the MCU as they continue in Phase Two with the second Thor film.
Chapters
Back Story (00:03:03)
Alan Taylor (00:08:09)
Focus (00:13:33)
Infinity Stones (00:20:15)
The Villains (00:22:33)
Portman (00:26:58)
Setting Up the Stones (00:33:13)
Does it Matter (00:36:55)
The Score (00:40:27)
Double Stinger (00:44:27)
Has Anything Changed (00:47:03)
The Darcy Lewis Factor (00:51:34)
Ratings (00:54:42)
Rankings (00:57:57)
Hosts
Matthew Rushing and John Mills
Production
Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) John Mills (Producer)
Social
Twitter: @The602Club
Instagram: @the602clubtfm
Paul Duncan: The James Bond Archives.
James Bond is one of the most recognizable characters in cinematic history and the story behind his creation is just as interesting as what fans have seen on screen for almost 60 years.
In this episode of The 602 Club host Matthew Rushing is joined by author Paul Duncan to talk about his book The James Bond Archives (No Time to Die) Edition. We discuss how Paul is feeling, making it their own, interpretation, completely different, Lazenby, a reaction, Brosnan, arriving at Craig, creating the book, the two other films, a different experience, something Paul learned, why Bond has lasted and Paul online.
Chapters
How Paul is Feeling (00:02:30)
Making it Their Own (00:04:41)
Interpretation (00:12:48)
Completely Different (00:14:25)
Lazenby (00:16:42)
A Reaction (00:18:32)
Brosnan (00:23:03)
Arriving at Craig (00:26:57)
Creating the Book (00:32:24)
The Two Other Films (00:45:15)
A Different Experience (00:51:15)
Something Paul Learned (01:01:10)
Why Bond Has Lasted (01:08:37)
Paul Online (01:15:32)
Host
Matthew Rushing
Guest
Paul Duncan
Production
Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Associate Producer) Davis Grayson (Associate Producer) Daniel Noa (Associate Producer) Ryan Maillet (Associate Producer)
Social
Twitter: @The602Club
Instagram: @the602clubtfm
“Civilization” 20th-anniversary reflections
In the first encounter with an Earth-like planet that is home to a full-fledged pre-warp civilization, the crew of the Enterprise NX-01 faces a situation tailor made for the Prime Directive. Excited to explore an alien world and society that reminds them of their own roots, the crew pioneers the trademarked Starfleet plastic surgery and heads down to the surface. But they find themselves in the middle of an alien infiltration that puts their morals to the test and delivers a story worthy of The Original Series.
In this episode of Warp Five, hosts C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing continue our 20th-anniversary retrospective that takes you through all of Star Trek: Enterprise, one episode at a time. In this installment, we explore “Civilization” and how the story captures the pure excitement of early space exploration as well as the feel of The Original Series. We also discuss the early seeds of what will develop into the Prime Directive, Phlox’s house of cosplay, Captain Archer as a first impression of humanity, and debate how the universal translator works.
Hosts
C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing
Production
C Bryan Jones (Editor and Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer)
Iron Man 3.
Join Matthew Rushing and John Mills on their journey through the MCU as we're moving into Phase Two with the third Iron Man movie.
Chapters
Coming Off the Avengers (00:03:01)
In the Theater (00:06:45)
Initial Thoughts (00:08:07)
The Turn (00:10:00)
It's Saying Something (00:15:50)
The Kid (00:19:45)
Stripping Tony of Iron Man (00:23:33)
The Villain (00:26:36)
Rhodey (00:30:46)
Therapy (00:34:27)
The Music (00:37:11)
The Effects (00:41:57)
Anything That Has Changed (00:46:25)
What People Don't Respond To (00:51:46)
Ratings (00:54:23)
Rankings (00:57:28)
Hosts
Matthew Rushing and John Mills
Production
Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) John Mills (Producer)
Social
Twitter: @The602Club
Instagram: @the602clubtfm
Star Trek: Lower Decks after two seasons.
When it was announced that a Star Trek comedy was being developed—and that it would be animated—the news was met with a bit more trepidation than usual. Could Star Trek and comedy really mix? Was Rick and Morty-style humor really appropriate for Gene Roddenberry’s vision of the future?
In this episode of The Ready Room, hosts C Bryan Jones and Larry Nemecek take a broad look back at the first two seasons of Star Trek: Lower Decks and discuss how the series has connected with fans, why it has won over many early skeptics, and how it serves as a brilliant love letter to the franchise. Along the way we touch on many topics, including how the writing has matured, finding the perfect balance in storytelling, sprinkling in guest stars, selling commemorative plates, and adding texture to the universe. We also ask whether some moments are a rebuke of modern Star Trek.
Hosts
C Bryan Jones and Larry Nemecek
Production
C Bryan Jones (Editor and Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Renee Roberts (Associate Producer)
Eternals.
The Marvel films have given fans different looks at many parts of its cinematic universe, planets, aliens, god-like beings, yet in the latest adventure, it explores the very foundation of the MCU and its creation.
In this episode of The 602 Club hosts Matthew Rushing and Christy Morris welcome Amanda Pfeifer to help us talk about Marvel Studios' Eternals. We discuss coming into the movie, the opening crawl, a creation myth, ten characters, story structure, free will vs determinism, faith, action and effects, the music, end credits, our ratings and recommendations.
Chapters
Coming Into the Movie (00:03:59)
An Opening Crawl (00:08:57)
A Creation Myth (00:15:20)
Ten Characters (00:26:59)
Story Structure (00:33:05)
Free Will vs Determinism (00:42:24)
Faith (00:45:52)
Action and Effects (00:51:14)
The Music (00:57:47)
End Credits (01:01:22)
Ratings (01:07:49)
Recommendations (01:11:51)
Host
Matthew Rushing
Co-Host
Christy Morris
Guest
Amanda Pfeifer
Production
Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Associate Producer) Davis Grayson (Associate Producer) Daniel Noa (Associate Producer) Ryan Maillet (Associate Producer)
Social
Twitter: @The602Club
Instagram: @the602clubtfm
“Breaking the Ice” 20th-anniversary reflections
When the Enterprise takes a detour to investigate a comet, a series of trials put trust to the test. Things get frosty as Vulcan–human animosity and suspicion once again come to the surface aboard the NX-01 while Malcolm and Travis build a snowman on the comet's surface. There lots of ice to break in this episode.
In this episode of Warp Five, hosts C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing continue our 20th-anniversary retrospective that takes you through all of Star Trek: Enterprise, one episode at a time. In this installment, we explore “Breaking the Ice” and discuss the test of trust between T’Pol and her human crewmates as well as how her conversations with Trip foreshadow the romance that is to come. We also talk about the price of pride—and how it impacts both Vulcan and human sides of the story—as well as the great fun that is letters from students and the deliciousness that is pecan pie.
Hosts
C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing
Production
C Bryan Jones (Editor and Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer)
James Swallow: The Ashes of Tomorrow.
Time is of the essence for the literary universe of Star Trek and there are hard choices for the characters to make that will see them pitted against friends and thrust into the most desperate situations of their lives.
In this episode of Literary Treks host Matthew Rushing is joined by author James Swallow to talk about his middle portion of the Coda trilogy, The Ashes of Tomorrow. We discuss how James is feeling, tying in DS9, Sisko and Kira, Bashir, Miles, Ro, Quark and Nog, Picard's next generation, artificial intelligence, the fire in which we burn, shadows, Worf's moment, prophecy fulfilled, wrapping up dangling threads, final thoughts and where to find James online.
Feature: James Swallow
How James is Feeling (00:02:34)
Tying in DS9 (00:04:37)
Sisko and Kira (00:08:40)
Bashir (00:17:41)
Miles (00:23:33)
Ro, Quark and Nog (00:26:54)
Picard's Next Generation (00:32:17)
Artificial Intelligence (00:40:32)
The Fire in Which We Burn (00:46:05)
Shadows (00:55:03)
Worf's Moment (01:00:33)
Prophecy Fulfilled (01:05:46)
Wrapping Up Dangling Treads (01:09:54)
Final Thoughts (01:18:19)
James Online (01:23:54)
Hosts
Matthew Rushing
Guest
James Swallow
Production
Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Greg Rozier (Associate Producer) Casey Pettitt (Associate Producer)
The Avengers.
Join Matthew Rushing and John Mills on their journey through the MCU and this week the Avengers finally do assemble in The Avengers!
Chapters
Behind the Scenes (00:02:36)
A Recap (00:06:48)
What is it About? (00:11:00)
Wrapped Up Too Neatly (00:16:55)
The Battle of New York (00:18:26)
Heroes Fight (00:26:19)
What Loki is After (00:31:14)
The Effects (00:33:09)
Cast Fun (00:39:53)
Black Widow (00:42:08)
What We Like (00:46:37)
The Music (00:50:26)
The Stingers (00:54:08)
Replacement Hulk (00:57:51)
Impact on the Franchise (01:03:08)
Ratings (01:04:47)
Rankings (01:07:45)
Hosts
Matthew Rushing and John Mills
Production
Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) John Mills (Producer)
Social
Twitter: @The602Club
Instagram: @the602clubtfm
National Treasure: Book of Secrets.
It is not difficult for movie studios to green light sequels when a movie is a surprise hit and that is exactly what happened after the release of National Treasure.
In this episode of The 602 Club hosts Matthew Rushing and Christy Morris talk about National Treasure: Book of Secrets. We discuss another treasure, the story, a hidden city, the book of secrets, where the characters are, kidnapping the president, patriotism, the villain, a Disney+ show and our ratings and recommendations.
Chapters
Another Treasure (00:03:35)
The Story (00:07:43)
A Hidden City (00:12:28)
The Book of Secrets (00:17:36)
The Adventure (00:19:38)
Where the Characters Are (00:23:14)
Kidnap the President (00:29:53)
Patriotism (00:32:31)
The Villain (00:34:27)
A Disney+ Show (00:39:42)
Ratings (00:42:27)
Recommendations (00:45:29)
Host
Matthew Rushing
Co-Host
Christy Morris
Production
Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Associate Producer) Davis Grayson (Associate Producer) Daniel Noa (Associate Producer) Ryan Maillet (Associate Producer)
Social
Twitter: @The602Club
Instagram: @the602clubtfm
“The Andorian Incident” 20th-anniversary reflections
When the Enterprise drops by a Vulcan monastery to check out the meditation, they find a priest whose behavior is so odd, with such outbursts, that they know something must be wrong. Sensing this, Archer and Trip do what humans do and crash the party—a move that leads to a hostage situation and the ultimate discovery of Vulcan treachery. It's a triangle of distrust among the founding members of the Federation that provides critical background to the Star Trek story that had been missing decades.
In this episode of Warp Five, hosts C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing continue our 20th-anniversary retrospective that takes you through all of Star Trek: Enterprise, one episode at a time. In this installment, we explore “The Andorian Incident” and discuss how this story not only brings back one of Star Trek’s most-beloved—and least-known—species but also plants the seeds for the alliance that comes to define the future that Gene Roddenberry envisioned. We also talk about why deceitful Vulcans provide needed room for growth in storytelling and how the Prime Directive begins to take shape. And if you listen long enough, you may even find an appearance by the Blue Man Group.
Hosts
C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing
Production
C Bryan Jones (Editor and Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer)
Captain America: The First Avenger.
Join Matthew Rushing and John Mills on their journey through the MCU and this week they go back to the 1940s to tell the story of Captain America: The First Avenger.
Chapters
A Director and Title (00:02:58)
Compositing and Effects (00:16:42)
In the Theater (00:22:32)
Initial Response (00:23:43)
Structure (00:25:55)
Power (00:31:07)
The Music (00:33:47)
Agent Carter and the Supporting Characters (00:39:00)
Hugo Weaving (00:46:20)
Musical Sequence (00:49:32)
Villains (00:52:54)
Any Changes (00:56:44)
Ratings (01:01:03)
Rankings (01:03:46)
Hosts
Matthew Rushing and John Mills
Production
Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) John Mills (Producer)
Social
Twitter: @The602Club
Instagram: @the602clubtfm
Dune: Part One.
Since 1984, fans of Frank Hebert's Dune have longed for a film that captures the essence of his work, throughout the years there have been other adaptations, but these have been for television but in 2021 that all changed.
In this episode of The 602 Club hosts Matthew Rushing and Christy Morris talk about Denis Villeneuve's Dune: Part One. We discuss our Dune history, adapting it into two parts, production design, Timothée Chalamet, Oscar Issac, Rebecca Ferguson, Jason Momoa, Stellan Skarsgård, exploitation vs cooperation, fear, the score, the effects, our ratings and recommendations.
Chapters
Dune History (00:03:50)
Adapt it Into Two Parts (00:09:16)
Production Design (00:25:15)
Timothée Chalamet (00:34:01)
Oscar Issac (00:38:02)
Rebecca Ferguson (00:39:14)
Jason Momoa (00:43:00)
Stellan Skarsgård (00:45:11)
Exploitation vs Cooperation (00:48:36)
Fear (00:52:10)
The Score (00:55:30)
The Effects (00:59:28)
Ratings (01:03:16)
Recommendations (01:07:02)
Host
Matthew Rushing
Co-Host
Christy Morris
Production
Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Associate Producer) Davis Grayson (Associate Producer) Daniel Noa (Associate Producer) Ryan Maillet (Associate Producer)
Social
Twitter: @The602Club
Instagram: @the602clubtfm
“Terra Nova” 20th-anniversary reflections
The Enterprise may be the first Warp 5-capable ship—and the vehicle for Earth’s first real mission to actively explore deep space—but it isn’t the first time humans set out to settle the stars. A planet called Terra Nova was the site of the first human colony outside our solar system. But it has been a long time since anyone has heard from the settlers. Archer and his crew learn why when they drop by for a visit and find out that they aren’t welcome.
In this episode of Warp Five, hosts C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing continue our 20th-anniversary retrospective that takes you through all of Star Trek: Enterprise, one episode at a time. In this installment, we explore “Terra Nova” and discuss why this story that was not well received by fans and critics is overflowing with questions and commentary that are right at the core of Star Trek. And none of it is shale. We also talk about Archer’s frustrations with humans who won’t trust him, the portrayal of colonization, evolving morals, and the situation room.
Hosts
C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing
Production
C Bryan Jones (Editor and Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer)
Join Matthew Rushing and John Mills as they continue with Phase One of the MCU and we reach the first hero with a cape in Thor.
Chapters
Directors (00:03:25)
Daniel Craig as Thor (00:09:00)
First Time (00:12:00)
First Impressions (00:17:25)
Thor and Loki (00:21:04)
How it Has Aged (00:25:55)
Cinematography and Design (00:27:49)
Pacing (00:37:52)
Chemistry (00:44:49)
Nothing to Do (00:48:50)
The Music (00:59:22)
Things We Liked (01:02:27)
Ratings (01:06:16)
Rankings (01:11:06)
Hosts
Matthew Rushing and John Mills
Production
Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) John Mills (Producer)
Social
Twitter: @The602Club
Instagram: @the602clubtfm
The Struggle Within.
The Federation continues to deal with the fallout of the Borg invasion as well as the recent secession of Andor, which is leading the Federation to look for allies to join the Khitomer Accords anywhere they can find them.
In this episode of Literary Treks hosts Matthew Rushing and Bruce Gibson are joined by Casey Pettitt to talk about the next book in the Typhon Pact series, The Struggle Within. We discuss it being an ebook only, picking up the pieces, just listen, looking for balance, nonviolence, just another group, our ratings and final thoughts.
In the news section of the show we review issue number one in the Mirror War comic.
News
Mirror War #1 (00:03:58)
Feature: The Struggle Within
Ebook Only (00:15:59)
Picking Up the Pieces (00:21:34)
Just Listen (00:27:54)
Looking for Balance (00:32:18)
Nonviolence (00:41:02)
Just Another Group (00:44:29)
Ratings (00:50:13)
Final Thoughts (00:53:34)
Hosts
Matthew Rushing and Bruce Gibson
Guest
Casey Pettitt
Production
Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Greg Rozier (Associate Producer) Casey Pettitt (Associate Producer)
National Treasure.
Walt Disney Studios become a place not just known for its animated features but action-adventure movies as well like, Swiss Family Robinson or 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea and in the early 2000s the studio began to bring that spirit back with films like Pirates of the Caribbean.
In this episode of The 602 Club hosts Matthew Rushing and Christy Morris talk about National Treasure. We discuss our first time, the story, does it hold up, the cast, the action, if annoying doesn't hold up, the music, the romance, our ratings and recommendations.
Chapters
First Time (00:04:09)
The Story (00:08:07)
Does it Hold Up (00:16:47)
Nicolas Cage (00:17:25)
Justin Bartha (00:20:29)
Diana Kruger (00:22:56)
Other Actors (00:28:01)
Sean Bean (00:31:09)
The Action (00:34:15)
Anything Not Hold Up (00:39:39)
The Music (00:40:44)
The Romance (00:42:45)
Ratings (00:44:43)
Recommendations (00:46:49)
Host
Matthew Rushing
Co-Host
Christy Morris
Production
Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Associate Producer) Davis Grayson (Associate Producer) Daniel Noa (Associate Producer) Ryan Maillet (Associate Producer)
Social
Twitter: @The602Club
Instagram: @the602clubtfm
“Unexpected” 20th-anniversary reflections
Starfleet is known for its willingness to lend a helping hand to ships in need, and the same can be said for the Enterprise in those early days of humanity’s space exploration. The discovery that a cloaked alien ship is leaching energy from the NX-01 is met with compassion rather than anger, but Trip Tucker gets more than he bargained for when he ventures over to help the Xyrillians.
In this episode of Warp Five, hosts C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing continue our 20th-anniversary retrospective that takes you through all of Star Trek: Enterprise, one episode at a time. In this installment, we explore “Unexpected” and how humans learn the hard way that, when dealing with first contacts in deep space, even good intentions and innocent interactions can have serious consequences. We also discuss how this lighthearted story—heavily panned by media and fans of the time—further establishes Trip’s personality and helps the writers develop his character as the series progresses.
Chapters
Intro (00:00:00)
Alien Environment (00:01:45)
Early Holodeck Reveal (00:09:06)
Innocent Interactions (00:18:37)
Pushing Forward in Its Time (00:24:39)
Phlox and T’Pol (00:28:27)
Klingons Too Soon? (00:33:57)
Critical Reception (00:39:49)
Closing (00:43:55)
Hosts
C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing
Production
C Bryan Jones (Editor and Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer)
James Bond and Julian Bashir.
Not many film franchises can boast 25 installments over the course of more than half a century, so for sheer longevity the James Bond cinematic franchise certainly gives Star Trek a run for its money. In some ways, the old-fashioned brutal masculine ethos of Bond feels very much out of place in the utopian Trek future, and yet both are properties forged in the cultural crucible of the 1960s that have been forced to reinvent themselves with every passing generation.
In this episode of Primitive Culture, host Duncan Barrett is joined by Carlos Miranda for a trip to the Double-Oh Heaven of Julian Bashir’s favorite spy holoprogram. We consider the lasting influence of “Our Man Bashir”—not just on the good doctor’s story arc but on the shape of Deep Space Nine as a whole— and try to answer the thorny question of what our fantasy lives have to say about our innermost character. We also ponder whether Commander Bond of M16 would feel more at home in Starfleet or the Obsidian Order.
Host
Duncan Barrett
Guest
Carlos Miranda
Production
Duncan Barrett (Editor, Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer)
Iron Man 2.
Join Matthew Rushing and John Mills on their journey through the MCU and this week we look at the first sequel in the series, Iron Man 2.
Chapters
First Experiences (00:02:28)
Was This Necessary (00:05:21)
Initial Thoughts (00:07:31)
Does it Feel the Same (00:13:03)
Issues (00:16:53)
The Replacement (00:21:09)
Defensive (00:25:12)
Black Widow (00:26:53)
Has Anything Changed (00:33:56)
The Music (00:41:01)
Production Design (00:48:50)
Pepper (00:50:45)
Ratings (00:53:53)
Rankings (00:57:51)
Hosts
Matthew Rushing and John Mills
Production
Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) John Mills (Producer)
Social
Twitter: @The602Club
Instagram: @the602clubtfm
No Time to Die.
Die Another Day left the Bond franchise in a precarious position, the series had strayed from its core, not nothing but spiritual resurrection could save it and that's exactly what Daniel Craigs's run has been, leaving on one question in his final outing, when to live and let die.
In this episode of The 602 Club hosts Matthew Rushing and Christy Morris welcome John Mills to discuss the twenty-fifth James Bond movie, No Time to Die. We discuss Danny Boyle, classic Bond, getting rid of old tropes, Madeleine's history, Safin, being topical, a sweet lair, a new 007, Moneypenny and Q, Bond and Madeleine, the action, bringing it to a close, the score and song, our rating and recommendations.
Chapters
Danny Boyle's Bond (00:03:18)
Classic Bond (00:06:57)
Getting Rid of Old Tropes (00:11:09)
Madeleine's History (00:15:33)
Safin (00:28:44)
Being Topical (00:37:12)
A Sweet Lair (00:44:15)
New 007 (00:47:43)
Moneypenny and Q (00:58:36)
Bond and Madeleine (01:00:57)
The Action (01:12:02)
Bringing to a Close (01:18:06)
The Score and Song (01:27:42)
Ratings (01:32:06)
Recommendations (01:37:41)
Host
Matthew Rushing
Co-Host
Christy Morris
Guest
John Mills
Production
Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Associate Producer) Davis Grayson (Associate Producer) Daniel Noa (Associate Producer) Ryan Maillet (Associate Producer)
Social
Twitter: @The602Club
Instagram: @the602clubtfm
“Strange New World” 20th-anniversary reflections
Although the crew of the Enterprise NX-01 visited Rigel X and Qo’noS in the pilot episode, “Broken Bow,” the first stopover on a Minshara-class planet during their mission of exploration takes an unexpected turn. What at first appears to be an idyllic Earth-like world becomes the setting for a test of trust between humans and Vulcans as a dark and stormy night forces the landing party to take refuge in caves and Trip suspects T’Pol of collaborating with the natives.
In this episode of Warp Five, hosts C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing continue our 20th-anniversary retrospective that takes you through all of Star Trek: Enterprise, one episode at a time. In this installment, we explore how “Strange New World” establishes the story of humanity in space that leads us to the Federation. We also discuss the sense of wonder in exploration, early technology, and Hoshi’s key role in saving the day.
Hosts
C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing
Production
C Bryan Jones (Editor and Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer)
Dayton Ward: Moments Asunder.
It affectionately became known as the Lit-Verse to Star Trek fans, beginning in 2003, with the release of the first novel to take place after the finale of Deep Space Nine in a book called Avatar. After the end of Enterprise, the universe in the novels would continue to expand with unprecedented freedom to explore the characters lives past the finales of each of the shows and now that Star Trek: Picard has begun, it's time for this iteration of the universe to find its way into continuity.
In this episode of Literary Treks host Matthew Rushing is joined by author Dayton Ward to talk about his first book in the Star Trek: Coda series, Moments Asunder. We discuss, the end being near, batting order, collaboration, setting it all up, the villains, complete consumption, loose ends, Wesley, Picard's lineage, who's happy, who lives/who dies, early plans, open doors, how Dayton is feeling, where to find him online and our final thoughts.
In the news section Bruce Gibson joins Matthew to discuss the zero issue of Mirror War as well as the finale to Year Five.
News
Mirror War #0 (00:02:57)
Year Five, the Final Issue (00:08:54)
Feature: Dayton Ward
The End is Near (00:14:56)
Batting Order (00:26:48)
Collaboration (00:29:16)
Setting it All Up (00:30:20)
The Villains (00:34:18)
Complete Consumption (00:38:46)
Loose Ends (00:41:07)
Redeeming Wesley (00:44:23)
Picard's Lineage (00:49:51)
Who's Happy (00:58:32)
Who Lives, Who Dies (01:00:41)
Early Plans (01:06:50)
Open Doors (01:08:06)
How Dayton is Feeling (01:11:55)
Dayton Online (01:14:26)
Final Thoughts (01:20:22)
Hosts
Matthew Rushing and Bruce Gibson
Guest
Dayton Ward
Production
Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Greg Rozier (Associate Producer) Casey Pettitt (Associate Producer)
The Incredible Hulk.
Join Matthew Rushing and John Mills on their journey through the MCU and this week we continue with Phase One by discussing The Incredible Hulk.
Chapters
Before This Movie (00:01:49)
First Experience (00:06:05)
First Impressions (00:11:56)
The Humor (00:15:26)
No ILM (00:19:13)
The Green Gorilla in the Room (00:20:50)
The Direction (00:26:43)
Ed Norton (00:30:11)
Liv Tyler (00:38:59)
Ty Burrell (00:41:47)
The Music (00:43:23)
Has Anything Changed (00:46:26)
Ratings (00:50:22)
Rankings (00:52:27)
Hosts
Matthew Rushing and John Mills
Production
Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) John Mills (Producer)
Social
Twitter: @The602Club
Instagram: @the602clubtfm
Batman & Robin.
The studio knew that it had a massive hit with Batman Forever and with this in mind, they immediately asked for a sequel, demanding it be released in two years, instead of the three, the Batman films had been released in previously.
In this episode of The 602 Club hosts Matthew Rushing and Christy Morris welcome back John Mills to talk about Batman & Robin. We discuss our first experiences, camp style, Batgirl, Freeze, Poison Ivy, a new Batman, a sequel?, the production design, the score, our ratings and recommendations.
Chapters
First Experience (00:03:41)
Camp Style (00:08:10)
Batgirl (00:21:00)
Freeze (00:24:46)
Poison Ivy (00:27:45)
A New Batman (00:32:37)
A Sequel? (00:37:12)
The Production Design (00:41:00)
The Score (00:47:58)
Ratings (00:51:01)
Recommendations (00:56:23)
Host
Matthew Rushing
Co-Host
Christy Morris
Guest
John Mills
Production
Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Associate Producer) Davis Grayson (Associate Producer) Daniel Noa (Associate Producer) Ryan Maillet (Associate Producer)
Social
Twitter: @The602Club
Instagram: @the602clubtfm
Recovery.
The lost years for Kirk, Spock and McCoy have been eventful yet the fabric of the universe seems to be finding way to weave them back together as the time of The Motion Picture draws ever nearer.
In this episode of Literary Treks hosts Matthew Rushing and Bruce Gibson welcome Casey Pettitt to help them talk about Recovery. We discuss, coming to the final book, Kirk, Spock, the Recovery, the Tholians, setting up The Motion Picture, our ratings and final thoughts.
In the news we talk about the release of Star Trek: Coda: Moments Asunder as well as the future for Star Trek literature.
News
Begun the Coda Has! (00:02:35)
Feature: Recovery
Coming Into the Final Book (00:06:48)
Kirk (00:11:15)
Spock (00:22:34)
The Recovery (00:26:15)
The Tholians (00:37:56)
Setting Up The Motion Picture (00:43:46)
Ratings (00:48:04)
Final Thoughts (00:53:57)
Hosts
Matthew Rushing and Bruce Gibson
Guest
Casey Pettitt
Production
Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Greg Rozier (Associate Producer) Casey Pettitt (Associate Producer)
“Fight or Flight” 20th-anniversary reflections.
In their first deep space encounter with an unfamiliar ship, the Enterprise crew makes a chilling discovery that tests their nerves and human instincts. The alien ship’s crew has been slaughtered and strung up to the ceiling, attached to a device that collects fluids from their bodies. It’s an especially unnerving finding for Hoshi Sato, who is already struggling with doubts about her ability to cope with the unknown and the risk that comes with life aboard a starship exploring deep space.
In this episode of Warp Five, hosts C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing continue our 20th-anniversary retrospective that takes you through all of Star Trek: Enterprise, one episode at a time. In this installment, we discuss how “Fight or Flight” sets the stage for the series now that we’ve moved beyond the pilot and how the encounter with the Axanar exposes human naivety and highlights the challenge of adaptation. We also explore how human and Vulcan points of view are used to contrast reactions to the unknown and risk, as well as Archer’s evolving view of how human morals will apply in space.
Hosts
C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing
Production
C Bryan Jones (Editor and Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer)
Iron Man.
Join Matthew Rushing and John Mills on their journey through the MCU and this week we begin where it all started, with Iron Man.
Chapters
The Mission (00:00:49)
Marvel Properties (00:02:22)
Initial Thoughts (00:09:14)
Choices Favreau Made (00:13:34)
Robert Downey Jr. (00:15:26)
The Test (00:19:32)
The Impact on the Franchise (00:23:29)
The Production Design (00:24:47)
Technology (00:31:03)
Topical (00:36:48)
Sound is Half the Experience (00:39:47)
Has Anything Changed? (00:44:28)
Terrance Howard (00:48:32)
Ratings Now (00:50:24)
Hosts
Matthew Rushing and John Mills
Production
Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) John Mills (Producer)
Social
Twitter: @The602Club
Instagram: @the602clubtfm
In loving memory of Colin Higgins, a pioneer in Star Trek podcasting who hosted Deck Eight, Melodic Treks, and, his original show Trek News & Views, here Trek.fm.
Logan's Run.
The late 60s were the beginning of sci-fi films growing in popularity with 2001 and The Planet of the Apes captivating audiences, leaving studios scrambling to find their one hit in the genre.
In this, the 350th episode of The 602 Club, hosts Matthew Rushing and Christy Morris welcome John Mills to talk about Logan's Run. We discuss a little history, why Logan's Run, adaptation, locations, production value, a failing, the robot, control, reality distortion, the cast our ratings, recommendations and something special!
Chapters
A Little History (00:01:59)
Why Logan's Run (00:04:15)
Adaptation (00:07:06)
Locations (00:17:23)
Production Value (00:24:50)
A Failing (00:32:41)
The Robot (00:39:00)
Control (00:44:47)
Reality Distortion (00:52:12)
The Cast (00:59:21)
Ratings (01:12:16)
Recommendations (01:17:23)
Something Special (01:24:35)
Host
Matthew Rushing
Co-Host
Christy Morris
Guest
John Mills
Production
Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Associate Producer) Davis Grayson (Associate Producer) Daniel Noa (Associate Producer) Ryan Maillet (Associate Producer)
Social
Twitter: @The602Club
Instagram: @the602clubtfm
“Broken Bow” 20th-anniversary reflections.
After 14 consecutive years of telling stories set in the 24th century, Star Trek looked back in time for the premise of the franchise’s fifth spinoff series. Initially entitled simply Enterprise, the show that would continue the franchise’s run on television after Star Trek: Voyager was set in the 22nd century and sought to answer a question that many fans had long wanted to know: how did humans get from World War III and first contact to the vast Federation seen in The Original Series and beyond? And while the launch of the NX-01 and this prequel remain fresh in many of our minds, 20 years have now passed since the September 26, 2001 premiere.
In this episode of Warp Five, hosts C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing kick off a 20th-anniversary retrospective that will take you through all of Star Trek: Enterprise, one episode at a time. In this first installment, we ourselves look back in time to discuss the birth of the series as well as the pilot, “Broken Bow,” sharing memories of our first viewing and how our love for the series has grown over the past two decades.
Hosts
C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing
Production
C Bryan Jones (Editor and Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer)
The Mummy Returns.
The moment that The Mummy opened, the studio knew it had a winner on its hands and that they would be wanting to make it a franchise.
In this episode of The 602 Club hosts Matthew Rushing and Christy Morris welcome back Tristen Riddell to talk about The Mummy Returns. We discuss unearthing another mummy, the story, connections to the past, plot point, they have a son CGI, the action, the music, our ratings and recommendations.
Chapters
Unearthing Another Mummy (00:03:53)
The Story (00:07:04)
Connections to the Past (00:15:56)
Plot Point (00:22:17)
They Have a Son (00:26:40)
CGI (00:34:24)
The Action (00:43:53)
The Music (00:48:07)
Ratings (00:52:57)
Recommendations (00:57:56)
Host
Matthew Rushing
Co-Host
Christy Morris
Guest
Tristan Riddell
Production
Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Associate Producer) Davis Grayson (Associate Producer) Daniel Noa (Associate Producer) Ryan Maillet (Associate Producer)
Social
Twitter: @The602Club
Instagram: @the602clubtfm
Fallen Gods.
The fallout of the Andorian secession from the Federation reverberates clear across the quadrants as the U.S.S. Titan's Andorian members find themselves facing a difficult choice, go home to Andor to help repopulate the species or be placed in a less sensitive posting in Starfleet.
LIn this episode of Literary Treks hosts Matthew Rushing and Bruce Gibson talk about the Titan novel, Fallen Gods. We discuss political separation, fear, Ta'ith, One One Six, the Andorian/Tholian plan, our ratings and final thoughts.
In the news we review the penultimate issue of Year Five, #24.
News
Year Five, Issue 24 (00:03:06)
Feature: Fallen Gods
Political Separation (00:19:21)
Fear (00:26:33)
Ta'ith (00:34:05)
One One Six (00:43:26)
The Andorian/Tholian Plan (00:50:19)
Ratings (00:56:51)
Final Thoughts (01:00:26)
Hosts
Matthew Rushing and Bruce Gibson
Production
Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Greg Rozier (Associate Producer) Casey Pettitt (Associate Producer)
Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings.
Marvel Studios has started Phase Four a little differently than its previous phases with three different Disney+ shows beginning things before jumping to the theater with Black Widow.
In this episode of The 602 Club hosts Matthew Rushing and Christy Morris talk about the next film in the MCU's phase four, Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings. We discuss coming into the film, how to release movies, a history lesson, aimlessness, the actors, you are both, backstory, dealing with loss, Anakin Skywalker syndrome, "The Mandarin", the sister's arc, the action, our ratings and recommendations.
Chapters
Coming Into the Film (00:03:42)
How to Release Movies (00:06:50)
A History Lesson (00:11:05)
Aimlessness (00:20:42)
The Actors (00:25:31)
You Are Both (00:28:19)
Backstory (00:34:07)
Dealing With Loss (00:41:24)
Anakin Skywalker Syndrome (00:43:51)
"The Mandarin" (00:49:27)
The Sister's Arc (00:50:59)
The Action (00:54:19)
Ratings (01:01:56)
Recommendations (01:08:33)
Host
Matthew Rushing
Co-Host
Christy Morris
Production
Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Associate Producer) Davis Grayson (Associate Producer) Daniel Noa (Associate Producer) Ryan Maillet (Associate Producer)
Social
Twitter: @The602Club
Instagram: @the602clubtfm
“The Sound of Her Voice” and the need for quiet episodes.
Amid the fervor of the Dominion War, as the Deep Space Nine story was building toward a climactic bridge between Seasons 6 and 7, the writers took a moment to pause and reflect on the impact the conflict was having on our characters. “The Sound of Her Voice,” falling just before the death of Jadzia, Sisko’s departure from the station, and the Federation’s final push to turn the tide of the war, is often overlooked by fans. And yet it is one of the best examples of DS9’s powerful writing and an approach to storytelling that seems to be growing rarer in today’s TV climate.
In this episode of The Orb, hosts C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing use “The Sound of Her Voice” as the basis for a discussion about why, to advance the narrative, it is sometimes necessary to hit the pause button and reflect, and why doing so is an effective way to punctuate the theme.
Chapters
Intro (00:00:00)
Advancing the Narrative, Quietly (00:05:28)
It’s Written on Their Faces (00:13:06)
Psychological Impact (00:16:46)
Alternate Paths (00:20:06)
Time Twist (00:22:13)
Final Thoughts (00:32:20)
Closing (00:35:32)
Hosts
C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing
Production
C Bryan Jones (Editor and Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer)
The Mummy.
Remakes are nothing new in Hollywood leaving many films to spend years in development hell, trying to find the right combination of story, creatives and cast to finally get made.
In this episode of The 602 Club hosts Matthew Rushing and Christy Morris welcome Tristen Riddell to talk about The Mummy from 1999. We discuss our experiences seeing the movie, a cursed origin, in the 20s, the mummy's backstory, the cast, the action, the effects, the music, our ratings and recommendations.
Chapters
Experiences (00:03:27)
Cursed Origin (00:08:22)
In the 20s (00:13:07)
The Mummy's Backstory (00:16:11)
Brendan Fraser (00:21:19)
Rachel Weisz (00:26:09)
John Hannah (00:34:54)
Arnold Vosloo (00:39:13)
The Action (00:40:22)
The Effects (00:46:47)
The Music (00:51:57)
Ratings (00:59:01)
Recommendations (01:03:40)
Host
Matthew Rushing
Co-Host
Christy Morris
Guest
Tristan Riddell
Production
Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Associate Producer) Davis Grayson (Associate Producer) Daniel Noa (Associate Producer) Ryan Maillet (Associate Producer)
Social
Twitter: @The602Club
Instagram: @the602clubtfm
Tony Black’s new book: Star Trek, History and Us
From 1960s hippies in “The Way to Eden” to the War on Terror in Enterprise Season 3, Star Trek has always reflected the cultural moment from which it springs. In his new book, Star Trek, History and Us, Tony Black brings the Primitive Culture approach to print, taking a long view of the past half-century through the prism of Star Trek's 800 episodes and films.
In this episode of Primitive Culture, host Duncan Barrett is joined by Tony to discuss the book’s journey from idea to publication. We look at how—from the 1960s up to the 2020s—Star Trek has continually shifted with the times, reflecting and interrogating the various eras of its production. From the religious right in the 1970s to Monica Lewinsky in the 1990s, Tony draws on some surprising sources of inspiration in a book that is always illuminating and sure to appeal to Primitive Culture listeners old and new.
Chapters
Intro (00:00:00)
Genesis (00:01:20)
The Lost Era (00:11:05)
Faith in the Future (00:21:05)
#WeAreWokeTrek (00:32:25)
Above the Law? (00:43:15)
Don’t Walk, Run! (00:49:00)
Host
Duncan Barrett
Guest
Tony Black
Production
Tony Black (Editor) Duncan Barrett (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Tony Black (Associate Producer) Clara Cook (Associate Producer)
John Jackson Miller: Rogue Elements.
Star Trek: Picard has give fans a lot of new characters whose backstories have not fully been revealed which has given the books many stories to tell!
In this episode of Literary Treks host Matthew Rushing is joined by author John Jackson Miller to talk about his latest book, Rogue Elements. We discuss the inspiration, the Iotians, Ledger, the final frontier, writing Rios, the holographic doppelgängers, undiscovered connections, Parch, physical media, what is important, further connections, where to find John online and our final thoughts.
In the news section of the show, Bruce Gibson helps Matthew break down the final cover for the Coda series!
News
Oblivion's Gate Cover (00:02:20)
Feature: John Jackson Miller
Inspiration (00:07:19)
The Iotians (00:20:22)
Ledger (00:26:29)
On the Final Frontier (00:33:48)
Writing Rios (00:36:16)
The Holographic Doppelgängers (00:45:09)
Undiscovered Connections (00:50:57)
Parch (00:58:12)
Physical Media (01:08:16)
What is Important (01:15:41)
Further Connections (01:18:34)
Find John Online (01:28:28)
Final Thoughts (01:32:51)
Hosts
Matthew Rushing and Bruce Gibson
Guest
John Jackson Miller
Production
Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Greg Rozier (Associate Producer)
Star Wars: The Bad Batch: Season One.
Star Wars fans were rewarded for their persistence in 2020 with the return of The Clone Wars and in that final season the creators gave us a taste of what was to come with the introduction to Clone Force 99.
In this episode of The 602 Club hosts Matthew Rushing welcomes Bruce Gibson and John Mills to talk about Star Wars: The Bad Batch: Season One. We discuss our excitement for the series, a big opening, the Omega factor, a certain point of view, connections, Kamino's end, Mt. Tantiss, Crosshair's choice and our ratings.
Chapters
Excitement for the Series (00:03:11)
A Big Opening (00:06:33)
The Omega Factor (00:17:05)
A Certain Point of View (00:26:50)
Connections (00:34:25)
Kamino's End (00:48:46)
Mt. Tantiss (00:56:35)
Crosshair's Choice (00:59:53)
Ratings (01:06:18)
Host
Matthew Rushing
Guests
Bruce Gibson
John Mills
Production
Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Associate Producer) Davis Grayson (Associate Producer) Daniel Noa (Associate Producer) Ryan Maillet (Associate Producer)
Social
Twitter: @The602Club
Instagram: @the602clubtfm
Free Guy.
These days at the local cinema it feels difficult to find a movie that is not part of some kind of preexisting franchise so it is always a pleasure when a movie is released that stands on its own.
In this episode of The 602 Club hosts Matthew Rushing and Christy Morris talk about Free Guy. We discuss video game movies, love is all you need, no NPCs in life, carpe diem, the story, the cast, creation/fall/redemption, the look and feel, needle drops, our ratings and recommendations.
Chapters
A Video Game Movie (00:03:24)
Love is All You Need (00:07:58)
There Are No NPCs in Life (00:15:12)
Carpe Diem (00:20:52)
The Story (00:23:22)
Ryan Reynolds (00:31:01)
Jodie Comer (00:34:04)
Joe Keery (00:36:46)
Lil Real Howery (00:39:37)
Taika Waititi (00:40:59)
Creation, Fall, Redemption (00:42:33)
Look and Feel (00:45:35)
Needle Drops (00:48:43)
Ratings (00:50:05)
Recommendations (00:52:58)
Host
Matthew Rushing
Co-Host
Christy Morris
Production
Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Associate Producer) Davis Grayson (Associate Producer) Daniel Noa (Associate Producer) Ryan Maillet (Associate Producer)
Social
Twitter: @The602Club
Instagram: @the602clubtfm
Traitor Winds.
The Lost Years series has been filling in the gaps between the end of the five year mission for the Enterprise and the next appearance of the character in The Motion Picture, but before we get the final book, there is one that slots in just before, A Flag Full of Stars.
In this episode of Literary Treks hosts Matthew Rushing and Bruce Gibson talk about the "third" book in The Lost Years series, Traitor Winds. We discuss continuity, focusing on other characters, earth in this time period, the plot, something different, doesn't quite come together, our ratings and final thoughts.
In the news we remind everyone that Rogue Elements, the next book in the Picard series is out on August 17th!
News
Rogue Elements Release (00:01:42)
Feature: Traitor Winds
Continuity (00:06:29)
Focusing on Other Characters (00:10:50)
Earth of This Time Period (00:20:02)
The Plot (00:27:39)
Something Different (00:35:33)
Doesn't Quite Come Together (00:41:18)
Ratings (00:44:18)
Final Thoughts (00:48:48)
Hosts
Matthew Rushing and Bruce Gibson
Production
Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Greg Rozier (Associate Producer) Casey Pettitt (Associate Producer)
The Suicide Squad.
Five years ago the DCEU continued by bringing in its first movie focusing on group of villains in Suicide Squad, sadly it fell victim to studio interference leaving fans asking that they #ReleasetheAyerCut.
In this episode of The 602 Club host Matthew Rushing is joined by John Mills and Tristan Riddell to talk about The Suicide Squad. We discuss our relationship with the original, embracing the past, commercial appeal, tortured development, the beginning, structure, something old, something new, the villains and our ratings.
Chapters
Relationship With the Original (00:03:14)
Embracing the Past (00:08:25)
Commercial Appeal (00:12:16)
Tortured Development (00:15:02)
The Beginning (00:17:10)
Structure (00:20:39)
Something Old (00:28:59)
Something New (00:36:42)
The Villains (01:00:08)
Ratings (01:09:12)
Host
Matthew Rushing
Guests
John Mills
Tristan Riddell
Production
Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Associate Producer) Davis Grayson (Associate Producer) Daniel Noa (Associate Producer) Ryan Maillet (Associate Producer)
Social
Twitter: @The602Club
Instagram: @the602clubtfm
Jungle Cruise.
Disney has many great rides at its parks and in recent years the company has mined these rides for film ideas, from Pirates of the Caribbean, to The Haunted Mansion.
In this episode of The 602 Club hosts Matthew Rushing and Christy Morris talk about Jungle Cruise. We discuss another theme park ride movie, the story, the society of the time, greed, is love enough, Johnson and Blunt, the rest of the cast, the effects, the soundtrack, our ratings and recommendations.
Chapters
Another Theme Park Ride Movie (00:02:36)
The Story (00:08:04)
The Society of the Time (00:12:13)
Greed (00:18:06)
Is Love Enough? (00:20:56)
Johnson and Blunt (00:24:36)
The Rest of the Cast (00:28:40)
The Effects (00:31:58)
The Soundtrack (00:35:51)
Ratings (00:38:32)
Recommendation (00:42:25)
Host
Matthew Rushing
Co-Host
Christy Morris
Production
Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Associate Producer) Davis Grayson (Associate Producer) Daniel Noa (Associate Producer) Ryan Maillet (Associate Producer)
Social
Twitter: @The602Club
Instagram: @the602clubtfm
Cassandra Rose Clarke: Shadows Have Offended.
For the longest time, Star Trek books were written inside the years of each series and with the litverse coming to an end, the books are going to be returning to that format.
In this episode of Literary Treks hosts Matthew Rushing and Christopher Jones are joined by Cassandra Rose Clarke to talk about her debut Star Trek novel, Shadows Have Offended. We discuss her Star Trek story, writing a Star Trek book, the genesis, Troi and Worf, Crusher, Picard, the unexpected, the Betazoids, links with DS9, dreamweavers, feeling like an episode, the experience, Cassandra online and our final thoughts.
In the news section Bruce Gibson joins Matthew to talk about issues 22 and 23 of the Year Five comic as well as judge the first two covers of the Coda trilogy.
News
Issue 22 (00:03:00)
Issue 23 (00:13:19)
Coda Covers (00:23:30)
Feature: Cassandra Rose Clarke
Cassandra's Star Trek Story (00:31:53)
Writing a Star Trek Book (00:40:25)
The Genesis of the Story (00:42:46)
Troi and Worf (00:45:46)
Crusher Focus (00:50:28)
Picard Focus (00:52:07)
The Unexpected (00:54:20)
The Betazoids (00:55:54)
Links With DS9 (01:02:35)
Dreamweavers (01:05:24)
Feels Like an Episode (01:14:41)
The Experience (01:19:21)
Cassandra Online (01:21:51)
Final Thoughts (01:25:44)
Hosts
Matthew Rushing, C Bryan Jones and Bruce Gibson
Guest
Cassandra Rose Clarke
Production
Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Greg Rozier (Associate Producer) Casey Pettitt (Associate Producer)
Rambo: Last Blood.
Not every franchise is meant to go on forever and some get fantastic send-offs while others, fans wish the filmmakers would learn to just let it go.
In this episode of The 602 Club hosts Matthew Rushing and Christy Morris welcome back John Mills to talk about Rambo: Last Blood. We discuss story ideas, Rambo returns, human trafficking, streamlined storytelling, legacy, our ratings and recommendations.
Chapters
Story Ideas (00:03:53)
Rambo Returns (00:14:05)
Human Trafficking (00:22:56)
Streamlined Storytelling (00:36:40)
Legacy (00:42:41)
Ratings (00:49:24)
Recommendations (00:51:48)
Host
Matthew Rushing
Co-Host
Christy Morris
Guest
John Mills
Production
Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Associate Producer) Davis Grayson (Associate Producer) Daniel Noa (Associate Producer) Ryan Maillet (Associate Producer)
Social
Twitter: @The602Club
Instagram: @the602clubtfm
Army of the Dead: The Making of the Film.
The 602 Club proudly presents Snyder Cuts: A Zack Snyder Directorial Podcast. This week, hosts Matthew Rushing and John Mills continue their journey with the Army of the Dead: A Film by Zack Snyder: The Making of the Film, a book by Peter Aperlo and featuring photography from Clay Enos.
Chapters
A Move to Netflix (00:01:23)
Making of Books (00:07:10)
Some of the Themes (00:10:18)
Details (00:12:56)
The Zombies (00:15:03)
Going Digital (00:19:32)
Post Production (00:22:38)
Greatest Strength (00:26:50)
Ratings (00:31:23)
Hosts
Matthew Rushing and John Mills
Production
Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) John Mills (Producer)
Loki.
The last time we saw the character of Loki was in Avengers: Endgame when the team went back to 2012, there the Loki of that period was able to escape with the tesseract, leaving fans with questions on if the character would live, since in Avengers: Infinity War, the character had died at the hands of Thanos.
In this episode of The 602 Club host Matthew Rushing and Christy Morris talk about the Disney Plus Marvel show, Loki. We discuss our anticipation, episodes 1-6, the can of the multiverse, Loki's change, our ratings, rankings and recommendations.
Chapters
Anticipation (00:03:21)
Episode 1 (00:06:03)
Episode 2 (00:15:22)
Episode 3 (00:21:30)
Episode 4 (00:29:20)
Episode 5 (00:43:03)
Episode 6 (00:48:38)
The Can of the Multiverse (01:00:34)
Ratings (01:13:21)
Rankings (01:17:29)
Recommendations (01:18:01)
Host
Matthew Rushing
Co-Host
Christy Morris
Production
Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Associate Producer) Davis Grayson (Associate Producer) Daniel Noa (Associate Producer) Ryan Maillet (Associate Producer)
Social
Twitter: @The602Club
Instagram: @the602clubtfm
Robert Duncan McNeill on Star Trek's Directors' School.
To Star Trek fans, he is Tom Paris, the cocksure pilot of the USS Voyager. But in Hollywood, Robert Duncan McNeill is better known as a different kind of helmsman. From his first day of filming on the Voyager pilot "Caretaker," McNeill declared his intention to take a shot at the director's chair, following in the footsteps of fellow Trek such as stars Jonathan Frakes, Levar Burton, and Leonard Nimoy. Two years later, when Frakes was forced to pull out of shooting the third-season episode "Sacred Ground," McNeill got his chance. It was to be the first of eight Star Trek episodes he directed, four on Voyager and four on Enterprise, and would lead to an illustrious career working on everything from Dawson's Creek to The Orville.
In this episode of Primitive Culture, host Duncan Barrett is joined by McNeill to look back on his time at the Star Trek Directors' School, and to consider how those early experiences helped shape his career. We discuss the limited scope for auteurist flamboyance when playing within Trek's strict sandbox, the varied approaches that hired guns brought to the Voyager set week by week, and how the deftly handled comedy of "Someone to Watch Over Me" helped prepare him for his most recent work on Resident Alien and Turner & Hooch.
Chapters
Intro (00:00:00)
Eyeing Up the Chair (00:02:27)
In Berman's Box (00:12:15)
Voyager (00:27:25)
Enterprise (00:45:50)
Tom Paris Returns? (00:58:49)
Host
Duncan Barrett
Guest
Robert Duncan McNeill
Production
Duncan Barrett (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer)
Black Widow.
In Avengers: Endgame, Natasha Romanoff made the ultimate sacrifice to help save the universe from Thanos, but like the comic source material, we are now going back in time to fill in her story with a solo film.
In this episode of The 602 Club hosts Matthew Rushing and Christy Morris talk about the newest MCU movie, Black Widow. We discuss our excitement level, back in 1995, free will, the danger of science, their "dad", all the gray matter, young girls, the cast, post credit, the action, the music, our ratings and recommendations.
Chapters
Excitement Level (00:02:55)
Back in 1995 (00:15:03)
Free Will (00:20:53)
Danger of Science (00:24:09)
Their "Dad" (00:27:24)
All the Gray Matter (00:31:41)
Young Girls (00:38:01)
Florence Pugh (00:41:17)
Ray Winstone (00:44:07)
O-T Fagbenie (00:45:55)
Olga Kurylenko (00:48:43)
Post Credit (00:51:16)
The Action (00:57:28)
The Music (01:02:31)
Ratings (01:04:43)
Recommendations (01:09:23)
Host
Matthew Rushing
Co-Host
Christy Morris
Production
Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Associate Producer) Davis Grayson (Associate Producer) Daniel Noa (Associate Producer) Ryan Maillet (Associate Producer)
Social
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Paths of Disharmony.
It has been few years since the Borg's final attack, yet planets are still reeling, facing supply problems, struggling to meet the most basic needs in ways they haven't for over a century and on top of all this the Andorian people are dealing with a reproductive crisis that could mean annihilation for their species if they cannot find a cure.
In this episode of Literary Treks hosts Matthew Rushing and Bruce Gibson continue the Typhon Pact series with Paths of Disharmony. We discuss character work, the blame game, saving civilization, connecting to Vanguard, on their heels, leaving the Federation, our ratings and final thoughts.
In the news section we review the 21st issue of the Year 5 series.
News
Year 5, #21 (00:03:01)
Feature: Paths of Disharmony
Character Work (00:11:43)
The Blame Game (00:21:07)
Saving Civilization (00:31:45)
Connecting to Vanguard (00:38:04)
On Their Heels (00:43:03)
Leaving the Federation (00:46:10)
Ratings (00:49:32)
Final Thoughts (00:54:35)
Hosts
Matthew Rushing and Bruce Gibson
Production
Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Greg Rozier (Associate Producer) Casey Pettitt (Associate Producer)
The Tomorrow War.
The year 2020 was difficult for many reasons, hitting many industries badly and the film industry was no exception, with movies that were meant to be released in the theater being sold to streaming services, skipping a theater run altogether.
In this episode of The 602 Club hosts Matthew Rushing and Christy Morris talk about The Tomorrow War. We discuss marketing, time travel, not sacrificing the future, the life you lead, the cast, the aliens, the solution, the soundtrack, our ratings and recommendations.
Chapters
Marketing (00:02:57)
Time Travel (00:08:31)
Not Sacrificing the Future (00:15:54)
The Life You Lead (00:21:08)
Chris Pratt (00:26:59)
Yvonne Strahovski (00:32:58)
J.K. Simmons (00:34:54)
The Rest of the Cast (00:39:06)
The Aliens (00:43:21)
The Solution (00:46:10)
The Soundtrack (00:48:50)
Ratings (00:51:45)
Recommendations (00:56:00)
Host
Matthew Rushing
Co-Host
Christy Morris
Production
Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Associate Producer) Davis Grayson (Associate Producer) Daniel Noa (Associate Producer) Ryan Maillet (Associate Producer)
Social
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Instagram: @the602clubtfm
Twenty Thousand Leagues across the Delta Quadrant.
Throughout Star Trek: Voyager’s seven seasons, Tom Paris repeatedly proved his credentials as a mid-20th-century history buff, with his replicated TV set, black-and-white B-movie holonovels, and even his own 3D cinema. But in the fifth-season episode “Thirty Days,” he reveals a boyhood fascination with a much earlier period of history and literature: the age of great nautical exploration. In particular, young Tom was obsessed with Jules Verne’s 1870 novel Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea, a pioneering work of science fiction that—in its vivid depiction of the wonders of the ocean—anticipated much of Star Trek’s fascination with another vast unknown: space.
In this episode of Primitive Culture, host Duncan Barrett is joined by Lee Hutchison to discuss Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea (and the popular 1954 Disney adaptation) in relation to “Thirty Days” and the fourth-season Voyager episode “Year of Hell,” which borrows much of its plot from Verne’s novel, transposing the action from Captain Nemo’s submarine Nautilus to Annorax’s temporal weapon ship. Join us for a deep-dive into the murky depths of this remarkable book, in which madness, monsters, and mutiny are never that far from the surface.
Chapters
Intro (00:00:00)
Diving the Starry Sea (00:05:00)
“Year of Hell” (00:20:55)
Temporal Psychosis (00:51:00)
Mutiny (01:07:00)
Final Thoughts (01:13:45)
Host
Duncan Barrett
Guest
Lee Hutchison
Production
Duncan Barrett (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer)
The Amazing Spider-Man 2.
The first movie in the new Spider-Man franchise did well enough for the studio to continue the series so that fans could hopefully get answers to some of the lingering questions left over from the mysteries established in The Amazing Spider-Man.
In this episode of The 602 Club hosts Matthew Rushing and Christy Morris talk about The Amazing Spider-Man 2. We discuss going to the theater, more back story, responsibility and choices, the death scene, Max Dillon, Harry Osborn, too many Easter eggs, the action, the score, our ratings and recommendations.
Chapters
Going to the Theater (00:02:47)
More Backstory (00:03:43)
Responsibility and Choices (00:12:10)
The Death Scene (00:19:18)
Max Dillon (00:26:37)
Harry Osborn (00:33:51)
Too Many Easter Eggs (00:39:12)
The Action (00:45:05)
The Score (00:47:34)
Ratings (00:49:50)
Recommendations (00:54:40)
Host
Matthew Rushing
Co-Host
Christy Morris
Production
Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Associate Producer) Davis Grayson (Associate Producer) Daniel Noa (Associate Producer) Ryan Maillet (Associate Producer)
Social
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Instagram: @the602clubtfm
Living Memory.
The period is Star Trek history between The Motion Picture and the Wrath of Khan is ripe for exploration, thankfully in Christopher L. Bennett's latest novel, that is exactly where the story takes place.
In this episode of Literary Treks hosts Matthew Rushing and Chris Jones talk about Living Memory. We discuss Uhura's history, connections, the Warborn, more than one book, what is Starfleet?, understanding, progress, our ratings and final thoughts.
Feature: Living Memory
Uhura's History (00:04:23)
Connections (00:15:25)
The Warborn (00:18:22)
More Than One Book (00:27:04)
What is Starfleet? (00:32:13)
Understanding (00:36:50)
Progress (00:40:25)
Ratings (00:45:52)
Final Thoughts (00:49:20)
Hosts
Matthew Rushing and C Bryan Jones
Production
Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Greg Rozier (Associate Producer) Casey Pettitt (Associate Producer)
Thrawn Ascendancy: Greater Good.
To the frustration of a select few in power in the Ascendancy, Thrawn has emerged victorious... again, but not to be deterred, Thurfain continues to work to bring down Thrawn and disgrace him in front of the Chiss people so he cannot bring dishonor to the house of the Mitth.
In this episode of The 602 Club host Matthew Rushing welcomes John Mills to talk about Thrawn Ascendancy: Greater Good. We discuss more about the Chiss, Thrawn, wagging the dog, a phantom menace, tribalism, flipping things around, the plan, taking things into account, family, the Prequel zone, our ratings and recommendations.
Chapters
More About the Chiss (00:02:45)
Thrawn (00:14:52)
Wagging the Dog (00:22:30)
A Phantom Menace (00:25:40)
Tribalism (00:27:50)
Flipping Things Around (00:33:02)
The Plan (00:35:50)
Taking Into Account (00:39:42)
Family (00:45:36)
The Prequel Zone (00:50:06)
Ratings (00:51:50)
Recommendations (00:56:01)
Host
Matthew Rushing
Guest
John Mills
Production
Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Associate Producer) Davis Grayson (Associate Producer) Daniel Noa (Associate Producer) Ryan Maillet (Associate Producer)
Social
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Instagram: @the602clubtfm
Batman Forever.
After Batman Returns, the studio was not happy with the box office return, thinking the movie was too dark they decide to take the next film in a different direction and so they have the previous director choose new writers as well as a new director.
In this episode of The 602 Club hosts Matthew Rushing and Christy Morris welcome back John Mills to talk about Batman Forever. We discuss our first experiences, Batman returns again, the Schumacher cut, a new batman, the soundtrack, design and a new Gotham, two villains, a new love, the dynamic duo, bat nipples, our ratings and recommendations.
Chapters
First Experiences (00:03:10)
Batman Returns... Again (00:08:49)
The Schumacher Cut (00:14:41)
A New Batman (00:21:40)
The Soundtrack (00:30:38)
Design Work and a New Gotham (00:33:41)
The Two Villains (00:40:18)
A New Love (00:46:36)
The Dynamic Duo (00:54:24)
Bat Nipples (00:58:47)
Ratings (01:04:23)
Recommendations (01:08:58)
Host
Matthew Rushing
Co-Host
Christy Morris
Guest
John Mills
Production
Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Associate Producer) Davis Grayson (Associate Producer) Daniel Noa (Associate Producer) Ryan Maillet (Associate Producer)
Social
Twitter: @The602Club
Instagram: @the602clubtfm
The Amazing Spider-Man.
The Spider-Man series had become a massive hit in the 2000s with three big films but director Sam Raimi and the studio came to the realization that a fourth film was not going to happen so, as with the comics, the studio just rebooted the series.
In this episode of The 602 Club hosts Matthew Rushing and Christy Morris talk about The Amazing Spider-Man. We discuss a weaving a new web, a web of mystery, responsibility, Captain Stacy, a new web slinger, not Mary Jane, being younger, the action, the score, our ratings and recommendations.
Chapters
Weaving a New Web (00:04:18)
Web of Mystery (00:09:11)
Responsibility (00:16:30)
Captain Stacy (00:24:49)
A New Web Slinger (00:28:03)
Not Mary Jane (00:33:19)
Being Younger (00:38:21)
The Action (00:43:25)
The Score (00:51:05)
Ratings (00:54:25)
Recommendations (00:57:11)
Host
Matthew Rushing
Co-Host
Christy Morris
Production
Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Associate Producer) Davis Grayson (Associate Producer) Daniel Noa (Associate Producer) Ryan Maillet (Associate Producer)
Social
Twitter: @The602Club
Instagram: @the602clubtfm
A Flag Full of Stars.
As the Lost Years series continues, we pick up the story about 8-12 months from where we left off and there have been a lot of changes in the life of James T. Kirk.
In this episode of Literary Treks hosts Matthew Rushing and Bruce Gibson talk about A Flag Full of Stars. We discuss Kirk's life, Riley and Kirk, overcoming prejudice, overcoming fear, the space shuttle, the news, last few things, our ratings and final thoughts.
In the news section we discuss the upcoming IDW comic series Star Trek: The Mirror War.
News
Star Trek: The Mirror War (00:03:13)
Feature: A Flag Full of Stars
Kirk's Life (00:09:08)
Riley and Kirk (00:18:02)
Overcoming Prejudice (00:25:09)
Overcoming Fear (00:32:24)
Space Shuttle (00:37:56)
The News (00:45:05)
Last Few Things (00:48:42)
Ratings (00:50:08)
Final Thoughts (00:54:50)
Hosts
Matthew Rushing and Bruce Gibson
Production
Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Greg Rozier (Associate Producer) Casey Pettitt (Associate Producer)
A Quiet Place: Part II.
In 2018 John Krasinski released his directorial debut to rave reviews which inevitably lead to talks of a sequel and after a delay because of a pandemic, the second part has finally arrived on the big screen.
In this episode of The 602 Club hosts Matthew Rushing and Christy Morris talk about A Quiet Place: Part II. We discuss our theater experience, day 1, when weakness becomes a strength, fear or courage, can't swim, the direction, the score and sound design, knocks, ratings and our recommendations.
Chapters
Contest Winner (00:01:14)
Theater Experience (00:06:16)
Day 1 (00:10:26)
When Weakness is a Strength (00:14:13)
Fear or Courage (00:18:34)
Can't Swim (00:31:09)
The Direction (00:36:40)
The Score and Sound Design (00:42:34)
Knocks (00:47:32)
Ratings (00:50:18)
Recommendations (00:53:31)
Host
Matthew Rushing
Co-Host
Christy Morris
Production
Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Associate Producer) Davis Grayson (Associate Producer) Daniel Noa (Associate Producer) Ryan Maillet (Associate Producer)
Social
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Instagram: @the602clubtfm
Marking our 10th anniversary.
Many people say that time flies. Doctor Tolian Soran said that time is the fire in which we burn. Whichever you subscribe to, time moves forward and people—as well as their views—change. On May 31, 2011, we aired the first episode of The Ready Room. What began as a singular podcast hosted by two hew-mons—C Bryan Jones and Greg Harbin—evolved into the Trek.fm network and more than 30 shows.
In this episode of The Ready Room, airing on the 10th anniversary of the premiere, C Bryan Jones and Larry Nemecek,—who first appeared on the show in episode 2 during a segment about his documentary The Con of Wrath and then made his first full-length appearance in episode 19 to discuss the Star Trek pendulum—mark a decade of discussion by returning to the key topics of those early podcasts from 2011. We deep-dive into Star Trek's return to television—and how the prospects and probable format seemed in 2011 vs. what we actually got—as well as which way the fan pendulum is swinging today. We also talk about screen vs. visual canon, whether Star Trek is an historical piece, dealing with toxic fandom, the status of The Con of Wrath, and more.
Hosts
C Bryan Jones and Larry Nemecek
Production
C Bryan Jones (Editor and Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Renee Roberts (Associate Producer)
Army of the Dead.
The 602 Club proudly presents Snyder Cuts: A Zack Snyder Directorial Podcast. This week, hosts Matthew Rushing and John Mills continue their journey with the Army of the Dead, his new film for the streaming giant Netflix.
Chapters
First Experiences (00:03:19)
Did Netflix Make a Mistake ? (00:06:10)
Full Circle (00:12:24)
Story Structure (00:20:54)
Fascinating Question (00:26:01)
Problems (00:28:37)
Tig Notaro (00:33:54)
Zombie Tiger (00:38:31)
Dig Into the Camera Effect (00:40:33)
Sympathy (00:44:37)
Excited for More (00:50:42)
Ratings (00:53:42)
Rankings (00:57:47)
What's Coming Next? (01:03:39)
Hosts
Matthew Rushing and John Mills
Production
Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) John Mills (Producer)
How Nicholas Meyer’s other time-travel caper inspired The Voyage Home
When Nicholas Meyer was called in to write a new script for Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home, just weeks before pre-production was due to begin, he must have been struck with a bad case of déjà vu. Leonard Nimoy explained that the story outline he would be working from involved the crew of the Enterprise traveling back to present-day San Francisco for a nice fish-out-of-water comedy. Just a few years earlier, Meyer had made his own directorial debut with Time After Time, a film he had written based on a friend's unfinished novel. In this story, 19th-century novelist H.G. Wells travels back to present-day San Francisco with equally amusing results.
Time After Time had married nice comedy with a distinctly nasty streak, since Wells's burgeoning romance with an emancipated 20th-century woman was threatened by another time-traveler, Jack the Ripper. But tonal differences aside, the films would prove to have a lot in common, and Meyer's script for Star Trek IV (he wrote the "historical" sections, while Harve Bennett provided the 23rd-century wraparound) recycled—and in some cases upcycled—specific moments, and even specific jokes, from his earlier movie.
In this episode of Primitive Culture, host Duncan Barrett is joined by Tony Black for a side-by-side look at these two films. Did Meyer's "second draft" of the time-travel romp succeed in eliminating the flaws of his debut? What does it mean for Spock and Kirk to be mapped onto the roles of Wells and the Ripper respectively? And does our enjoyment of the one film affect how we experience the other?
Host
Duncan Barrett
Guest
Tony Black
Production
Tony Black (Editor) Duncan Barrett (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer)
Batman Returns.
The box office reception for Batman had been astounding, it would actually be the highest grossing DC Comics movie till The Dark Knight was released in 2007, so it was inevitable that it would be getting a sequel.
In this episode of The 602 Club hosts Matthew Rushing and Christy Morris welcome back John Mills to talk about Batman Returns. We discuss the anticipation, Penguin's origin, Max Sherck, Catwoman, so little Batman, production, a question, direction, the score, our ratings and recommendations.
Chapters
Anticipation (00:03:35)
Penguin's Origin (00:08:24)
Max Sherck (00:20:17)
Catwoman (00:23:50)
So Little Batman (00:34:48)
Production (00:36:57)
A Question (00:39:55)
Direction (00:43:08)
The Score (00:45:41)
Ratings (00:55:43)
Recommendations (01:02:36)
Host
Matthew Rushing
Co-Host
Christy Morris
Guest
John Mills
Production
Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Associate Producer) Davis Grayson (Associate Producer) Daniel Noa (Associate Producer) Ryan Maillet (Associate Producer)
Social
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Instagram: @the602clubtfm
Adil Hussain interview.
We’ve all lived through extraordinary times over the past year, and we’re still trying to find our way back to the world we remember. The same can be said for Michael Burnham and the crew of the USS Discovery after their jump from the 23rd to the 32nd century. In both cases, catastrophe turned life upside down. But when Burnham finally came in contact with remnants of the Federation she had left behind, she met a man of extraordinary patience, Aditya Sahil, who embodied all the ideals of Starfleet and Gene Roddenberry’s vision.
In this episode of The Ready Room, hosts C Bryan Jones and Larry Nemecek are joined by the man who portrayed Sahil—Adil Hussain—for a somewhat different episode as we take a look at a real-world crisis and how we can help those in need. Adil joins us from his home in New Delhi to talk about the Covid-19 situation in India, the art of acting and what inspired his portrayal of Sahil, as well as Star Trek and entertainment as a coping mechanism during difficult times. He also shares thoughts on how we might reach that more prosperous future that Gene Roddenberry envisioned.
Chapters
Intro (00:00:00)
Covid Situation in India (00:03:34)
How You Can Help (00:16:28)
Patience (00:23:38)
Entertainment as Remedy (00:40:17)
Shooting the Discovery Scenes (00:47:38)
Creating Sahil’s Backstory (01:02:13)
Finding Adil (01:09:17)
Closing (01:21:21)
Hosts
C Bryan Jones and Larry Nemecek
Guests
Adil Hussain
Production
C Bryan Jones (Editor and Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Renee Roberts (Associate Producer)
Seize the Fire.
The Gorn have found themselves in a bad way after the Borg attack, one of their biggest fleets decimated and if that wasn't bad enough, their best hatchery planet for their strongest warriors has just been destroyed by a natural disaster.
In this episode of Literary Treks hosts Matthew Rushing and Bruce Gibson continue the Typhon Pact series with Seize the Fire. We discuss the Gorn, to keep or destroy, undercover Starfleet, too much going on?, the Titan crew, diversity, evolution, constructive feedback, our ratings and final thoughts.
Feature: Seize the Fire
The Gorn (00:04:23)
Keep or Destroy (00:15:37)
Undercover Starfleet (00:20:26)
Too Much Going On? (00:24:11)
The Titan Crew (00:28:29)
Diversity (00:31:41)
Evolution (00:39:01)
Constructive Feedback (00:41:26)
Ratings (00:44:46)
Final Thoughts (00:47:35)
Hosts
Matthew Rushing and Bruce Gibson
Production
Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Greg Rozier (Associate Producer) Casey Pettitt (Associate Producer)
Rambo.
It has become popular of late in Hollywood to reach back into the past, mining the nostalgia of old franchises by reviving them for a new generation and Sylvester Stallone was on the forefront of this trend in the early 2000s.
In this episode of The 602 Club hosts Matthew Rushing and Christy Morris are joined by John Mills to talk about Rambo. We discuss the behind the scenes drama, being timely, the violence, Rambo's journey, the mercenaries, loyalties, an extended cut, the casting, lack of polish, dealing with evil, going home, our ratings and recommendations.
Chapters
Behind the Scenes (00:03:55)
Being Timely (00:09:24)
The Violence (00:17:21)
Rambo's Journey (00:23:33)
The Mercenaries (00:28:00)
Loyalties (00:38:12)
Extended Cut (00:43:16)
The Casting (00:50:21)
Lack of Polish (00:51:37)
Dealing With Evil (00:54:05)
Going Home (00:58:22)
Ratings (00:59:48)
Recommendations (01:06:50)
Host
Matthew Rushing
Co-Host
Christy Morris
Guest
John Mills
Production
Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Associate Producer) Davis Grayson (Associate Producer) Daniel Noa (Associate Producer) Ryan Maillet (Associate Producer)
Social
Twitter: @The602Club
Instagram: @the602clubtfm
Spaceballs.
By 1987, Mel Brooks had satirized live theater, the westerns, horror movies, silent movies, Alfred Hitchcock and history itself, so it was the perfect time to turn to a genre that had recently taken off in the 80s, sci-fi.
In this episode of The 602 Club hosts Matthew Rushing and Christy Morris talk about Spaceballs. We discuss our first experiences, the production, a thematic element, the cast, the jokes, why it endure, our ratings and recommendations.
Chapters
First Experiences (00:03:01)
The Production (00:06:24)
A Thematic Element (00:14:13)
Bill Pullman (00:16:25)
John Candy (00:20:23)
Daphne Zuniga (00:24:43)
Dot Matrix (00:27:41)
Rick Moranis (00:29:01)
Mel Brooks (00:31:21)
Other Cast Members (00:32:46)
The Jokes (00:34:51)
Why It Endures (00:38:32)
Ratings (00:40:32)
Recommendations (00:42:19)
Host
Matthew Rushing
Co-Host
Christy Morris
Production
Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Associate Producer) Davis Grayson (Associate Producer) Daniel Noa (Associate Producer) Ryan Maillet (Associate Producer)
Social
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Instagram: @the602clubtfm
Rough Beasts of Empire.
The Typhon Pact hammers out their agreement to formalize relations between six interstellar nations, yet one of the member is still divided into two empires, leaving the Romulans feeling inadequate in comparison to their fellow members.
In this episode of Literary Treks hosts Matthew Rushing and Bruce Gibson talk about Rough Beasts of Empire. We discuss creating the Typhon Pact, Romulan reunification, Sisko, flashbacks, our ratings and final thoughts.
Feature: Rough Beasts of Empire
Creating the Typhon Pact (00:04:54)
Romulan Reunification (00:11:02)
Sisko (00:24:29)
Flashbacks (00:39:43)
Ratings (00:46:29)
Final Thoughts (00:49:11)
Hosts
Matthew Rushing and Bruce Gibson
Production
Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Greg Rozier (Associate Producer) Casey Pettitt (Associate Producer)
The Scopes Monkey Trial, Inherit the Wind, and DS9’s “In the Hands of the Prophets.”
The trial of US high school teacher John Scopes in 1925 was perhaps the definitive 20th-century showdown between religion and science. Indicted for teaching Darwin’s theory of evolution in defiance of creationist state law, Scopes turned the small town of Dayton, Tennessee, into the center of a political carnival. Household names headed up the legal teams on both sides, vast crowds packed into the courthouse, and performing chimps were stationed outside among the lemonade stands to provide entertainment for those who couldn't get a ringside seat.
In this episode of Primitive Culture, host Duncan Barrett is joined by Clara Cook to look at how the Scopes Trial—and it’s most well-known cinematic recreation in the lightly fictionalized 1960 film Inherit the Wind—featured as a major inspiration for Deep Space Nine’s Season-One finale, “In the Hands of the Prophets.” Penned by Robert Hewitt Wolfe, this classic episode eschewed the temptation of a shocking cliffhanger ending in favor of a complex political and philosophical drama which staked a claim to the kind of show DS9 would go on to be.
Chapters
Intro (00:00:00)
Inherit the Wind (00:04:25)
Fire and Brimstone (00:29:05)
Galileo, Galileo (01:06:40)
Religious Education (01:28:30)
Host
Duncan Barrett
Guest
Clara Cook
Production
Tony Black (Editor) Duncan Barrett (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer)
The Falcon and the Winter Soldier.
The MCU brought a major portion of it's storylines to a close with Infinity War and Endgame but the aftermath of what Thanos wrought on the people of earth is just now being explored.
In this episode of The 602 Club hosts Matthew Rushing and Christy Morris talk about the Disney+ show The Falcon and the Winter Soldier. We discuss the aftermath, the Flag Smashers, power, Sam, Isaiah Bradley, Bucky, John Walker, Sharon, Zemo, the action, the music, ratings and our recommendations.
Chapters
The Aftermath (00:03:28)
The Flag Smashers (00:13:31)
Power (00:17:50)
Sam (00:32:18)
Isaiah Bradley (00:40:24)
Bucky (00:44:13)
John Walker (00:51:22)
Sharon (00:56:09)
Zemo (01:02:12)
The Action (01:05:28)
The Music (01:09:30)
Ratings (01:10:27)
Recommendations (01:13:15)
Host
Matthew Rushing
Co-Host
Christy Morris
Production
Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Associate Producer) Davis Grayson (Associate Producer) Daniel Noa (Associate Producer) Ryan Maillet (Associate Producer)
Social
Twitter: @The602Club
Instagram: @the602clubtfm
Batman.
This first time Batman was on the big screen he'd been a campy, colorful character, surrounded by zany villains but in 1989, the world would be introduced to a much darker version of the Dark Knight.
In this episode of The 602 Club hosts Matthew Rushing and Christy Morris are joined by John Mills to talk about Batman. We discuss our first experiences, Batman on screen, Gotham City, Bat changes, the cast, Bat production, the soundtrack, ratings and our recommendations.
Chapters
First Experiences (00:04:27)
Batman on Screen (00:12:14)
Gotham City (00:22:10)
Bat Changes (00:25:47)
The Cast (00:40:50)
Bat Production (01:10:54)
The Soundtrack (01:21:17)
Ratings (01:26:18)
Recommendations (01:31:13)
Host
Matthew Rushing
Co-Host
Christy Morris
Guest
John Mills
Production
Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Associate Producer) Davis Grayson (Associate Producer) Daniel Noa (Associate Producer) Ryan Maillet (Associate Producer)
Social
Twitter: @The602Club
Instagram: @the602clubtfm
The Lost Years.
The end of the five year mission for the crew of the Enterprise would bring many changes by the time fans saw them again in The Motion Picture and filling in those gaps between the two was a question for years.
In this episode of Literary Treks, hosts Matthew Rushing and Bruce Gibson talk about The Lost Years. We discuss our first readings, filling in the gaps, Kirk, Spock, McCoy, crazy Vulcans, our ratings and final thoughts.
In the news section we review the latest issue of Year Five, #20.
News
Issue #20 (00:03:39)
Feature: The Lost Years
Read Before (00:12:41)
Filling in the Gaps (00:15:16)
Kirk (00:18:55)
Spock (00:28:25)
McCoy (00:40:49)
Crazy Vulcans (00:47:37)
Ratings (00:53:54)
Final Thoughts (00:58:05)
Hosts
Matthew Rushing and Bruce Gibson
Production
Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Greg Rozier (Associate Producer) Casey Pettitt (Associate Producer)
Justice is Gray.
The 602 Club proudly presents Snyder Cuts: A Zack Snyder Directorial Podcast. This week, hosts Matthew Rushing and John Mills continue their journey with the Justice is Gray Edition of Zack Snyder's Justice League.
Chapters
Other Black and White Editions (00:02:05)
Responding to the Black and White (00:04:21)
Effects and Sound (00:07:44)
Focus (00:10:31)
Didn't Pop Enough (00:14:16)
Scenes That Stood Out (00:16:36)
Superman (00:21:32)
Snyder's Other Work in Black and White (00:23:39)
The Reaction (00:31:36)
Minor Changes (00:36:44)
Last Question (00:39:44)
#MakeitGray (00:42:20)
Hosts
Matthew Rushing and John Mills
Production
Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) John Mills (Producer)
Social
Twitter: @The602Club
Instagram: @the602clubtfm
Batman: The Movie.
In January of 1966, "The Dynamic Duo" of Batman and Robin launched into the homes of Americans with one of the most colorfully vibrant shows of the 1960s and as the first season came to a close, the show made the leap to the big screen.
In this episode of the The 602 Club hosts Matthew Rushing and Christy Morris welcome John Mills to help them talk about Batman: The Movie. We discuss growing up with the show, the tone, the world around them, before the series, the length, the plot, the cast, ratings and our recommendations.
Chapters
Growing Up With the Series (00:03:47)
The Tone (00:09:30)
The World Around Them (00:17:50)
Before the Series (00:23:24)
The Length (00:28:20)
The Plot (00:34:42)
The Cast (00:40:00)
Ratings (00:50:22)
Recommendations (00:53:29)
Host
Matthew Rushing
Co-Host
Christy Morris
Guest
John Mills
Production
Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Associate Producer) Davis Grayson (Associate Producer) Daniel Noa (Associate Producer) Ryan Maillet (Associate Producer)
Social
Twitter: @The602Club
Instagram: @the602clubtfm
Suspiria and “Cold Fire”
Despite being teased in the series premiere, it took Star Trek: Voyager well over a year to actually introduce its female caretaker, a being with the power to send the ship home on a whim. And when the entity did appear, in the second-season episode “Cold Fire,” she turned out to have a surprising and distinctly sinister name: Suspiria. An apparent reference to Dario Aregnto’s 1977 film of the same name, in which a young ballet student stumbles into a coven of witches, it was a clear sign that the female caretaker would prove less benign than her male counterpart.
In this episode of Primitive Culture, host Duncan Barrett is joined by Lee Hutchison for a look at some of the links between Argento’s remarkable movie and this unusually creepy Voyager installment. We discuss episode writer Brannon Braga’s well-documented love of horror, the repurposing of Kes as the archetypal Scream Queen, and whether the horror genre’s conflicted feminism is a good or bad fit for the gender politics of Trek’s first female-led show.
Host
Duncan Barrett
Guest
Lee Hutchison
Production
Tony Black (Editor) Duncan Barrett (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer)
Rambo III.
The 80s was full of franchises that seemed like they would never end and Sylvester Stallone was apart of two of them with Rocky and America's favorite Vietnam vet.
In this episode of The 602 Club hosts Matthew Rushing and Christy Morris welcome back John Mills as we talk about Rambo III. We discuss the behind the scenes, the story and the book, detachment, the mission, Rambo's character, the kid, the action and the end, our ratings and recommendations.
Chapters
Contest Winner (00:02:42)
Behind the Scenes (00:04:36)
The Story and the Book (00:10:34)
Detachment (00:16:41)
The Mission (00:24:17)
Rambo's Character (00:31:10)
The Action and the End (00:38:45)
Ratings (00:44:44)
Recommendations (00:49:48)
Host
Matthew Rushing
Co-Host
Christy Morris
Guest
John Mills
Production
Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Associate Producer) Davis Grayson (Associate Producer) Daniel Noa (Associate Producer) Ryan Maillet (Associate Producer)
Social
Twitter: @The602Club
Instagram: @the602clubtfm
Debt of Honor.
James T. Kirk has lost a lot following the events of The Voyage Home and the one that weighs on him is the debt of honor he feels he owes the Enterprise herself, to reclaim her name in the eyes of the Starfleet.
In this episode of Literary Treks hosts Matthew Rushing and Chris Jones talk about the comic Debt of Honor. We discuss the art, the framing device, the flashbacks, the present story, the Klingon power shift, losing a son but gaining a daughter, the wrap up, our ratings and final thoughts.
Feature: Debt of Honor
The Art (00:02:07)
The Framing Device (00:05:58)
On the Farragut (00:12:31)
After the Doomsday Incident (00:25:54)
After the Motion Picture (00:33:59)
The Present Takes Over (00:41:10)
Klingon Power Shift (00:45:00)
Lost a Son but Gained a Daughter (00:49:10)
The Wrap Up (00:52:05)
Ratings (00:58:52)
Final Thoughts (01:00:33)
Hosts
Matthew Rushing and C Bryan Jones
Production
Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Greg Rozier (Associate Producer) Casey Pettitt (Associate Producer)
Release the Snyder Cut.
The 602 Club proudly presents Snyder Cuts: A Zack Snyder Directorial Podcast. This week, hosts Matthew Rushing and John Mills continue their journey by using Sean O'Connell's book, "Release the Snyder Cut: An Insider Look at the Lost Justice League Movie" as a catalyst to talk about what happened to the movie that ended up creating a the cultural phenomenon know as #ReleasetheSnyderCut.
Chapters
Setting the Stage (00:02:38)
Envy (00:07:37)
In Warner Bros. Lap (00:11:39)
Whedon (00:17:15)
Not Understanding Who You Had (00:21:20)
What Powers the Movement (00:24:20)
Zack is Apart of It (00:32:06)
Marketing Tool (00:40:36)
Awareness (00:45:58)
Final Thoughts (00:52:38)
Hosts
Matthew Rushing and John Mills
Production
Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) John Mills (Producer)
Social
Twitter: @The602Club
Instagram: @the602clubtfm
Godzilla vs. Kong.
In 2014, the biggest name in monsters made his way back to theaters, this time he would not be alone, Godzilla started a shared universe that has continued with Kong: Skull Island, Godzilla: King of Monsters and now finally sees two of the biggest titans face to face on the big screen.
In this episode of The 602 Club hosts Matthew Rushing and Christy Morris talk about Godzilla vs. Kong. We discuss being back in the theater, following the previous films, human stupidity, conspiracies, human character, monster battles, the music, one last thing, our ratings and recommendations.
Chapters
Back in the Theaters (00:03:44)
Following the Previous Films (00:05:45)
Human Stupidity (00:11:07)
Conspiracies (00:19:06)
Ancient Kong Civilization (00:26:00)
Human Characters (00:33:00)
Monster Battles (00:40:11)
The Music (00:45:40)
One Last Thing (00:48:19)
Ratings (00:50:37)
Recommendations (00:53:09)
Host
Matthew Rushing
Co-Host
Christy Morris
Production
Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Associate Producer) Davis Grayson (Associate Producer) Daniel Noa (Associate Producer) Ryan Maillet (Associate Producer)
Social
Twitter: @The602Club
Instagram: @the602clubtfm
Josstice League.
The 602 Club proudly presents Snyder Cuts: A Zack Snyder Directorial Podcast. This week, hosts Matthew Rushing and John Mills continue their journey by looking back on Joss Whedon's Justice League, comparing and contrasting it with Zack Snyder's Justice League.
Chapters
Returning to the Movie (00:02:40)
The Look of the Film (00:09:33)
The Humor (00:13:12)
Steppenwolf (00:17:45)
The Length (00:23:37)
Lois and Martha (00:26:27)
The Score (00:30:18)
A Lack of Understanding (00:32:22)
Ultimate Questions (00:35:41)
Franchise Killer? (00:36:38)
One Moment (00:43:04)
One Last Question (00:47:31)
Ratings (00:53:50)
Hosts
Matthew Rushing and John Mills
Production
Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) John Mills (Producer)
Social
Twitter: @The602Club
Instagram: @the602clubtfm
Episode titles since 2009.
Concluding our look at Star Trek’s 800-plus episode titles to date, in this episode of Primitive Culture host Duncan Barrett is joined by Tony Black to consider naming strategies for the Kelvin films, Short Treks, Discovery, Picard, and Lower Decks. What exactly lies “beyond” the final frontier? Can magic really make the sanest man go mad? And how moist can a vessel get before it becomes little more than broken pieces?
Host
Duncan Barrett
Guest
Tony Black
Production
Tony Black (Editor) Duncan Barrett (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer)
Looking Back at Discovery Season Three.
When Michael Burnham and the USS Discovery emerged from their Red Angel-created wormhole into the 32nd century, things didn’t go quite as planned. Terralysium was not in the neighborhood and temporal wackiness left Michael and the ship a year apart. But once reunited, they set off on a grand adventure to find what was left of the Federation. They also had to solve an unexpected mystery: the cause of a disaster that put an end to the carefree days of easy faster-than-light travel.
In this episode of The Ready Room, hosts C Bryan Jones and Larry Nemecek sit back in their programmable-matter lounge chairs and reflect on Star Trek: Discovery Season 3, discussing how the story played out compared with what we expected, how we feel about key plot points, and how it all fits into the overall Star Trek picture. We also look ahead to Season 4 and speculate on what the writers might have is store for us.
Chapters
Intro 00:00:00
Story Expectations 00:06:20
Programmable Matter Rabbit Hole 00:11:05
Detached Nacelles 00:22:03
Serialization Settling In 00:31:45
Unification III 00:37:20
Bopping Around 00:40:19
A Screaming Resolution 00:44:56
Identity and Found Families 00:55:05
The Past Is the Light 01:00:48
Look Beyond the Season 01:10:15
Georgiou’s Detour 01:15:36
Die Trying 01:41:50
Getting Out of the Head 01:45:48
Expectations for Season Four 01:51:48
Closing 02:01:49
Hosts
C Bryan Jones and Larry Nemecek
Production
C Bryan Jones (Editor and Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Renee Roberts (Associate Producer)
The Karate Kid III.
1989 was a massive year for sequels with Star Trek V, Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade, Ghostbusters II, Lethal Weapon 2 all being released and not to be left out, the third adventure for Daniel LaRusso.
In this episode of The 602 Club hosts Matthew Rushing and Christy Morris talk about The Karate Kid III. We discuss coming back from Okinawa, a familiar villain and his friend, where you are rooted, facing fear, the "romance", the music, our ratings and recommendations.
Chapters
Back from Okinawa (00:05:11)
A Familiar Villain and His Friend (00:13:36)
Where You Are Rooted (00:22:20)
Facing Fear (00:28:13)
The "Romance" (00:30:54)
The Music (00:38:15)
Ratings (00:39:58)
Recommendations (00:42:53)
Host
Matthew Rushing
Co-Host
Christy Morris
Guests
Bruce Gibson
Norman Lao
Production
Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Associate Producer) Davis Grayson (Associate Producer) Daniel Noa (Associate Producer) Ryan Maillet (Associate Producer)
Social
Twitter: @The602Club
Instagram: @the602clubtfm
Zack Snyder's Justice League.
Since 2017 there has been one bell that has been rung from fans on social media through the hashtag, Release the Snyder Cut and now, five years later, HBOMax is making those dreams come true.
This episode of The 602 Club proudly presents a crossover with Snyder Cuts: A Zack Snyder Directorial podcast to talk about Zack Snyder's Justice League. Hosts Matthew Rushing and John Mills are joined by Tristan Riddell to discuss our excitement level, a Rocky beginning, each of the six sections, the epilogue, the score, the future, our ratings and rankings.
Chapters
Excitement Level (00:03:56)
A Rocky Beginning (00:10:38)
Don't Count on it Batman (00:15:41)
The Age of Heroes (00:42:58)
Beloved Mother, Beloved Son (00:59:42)
Change Machine (01:24:46)
All the King's Men (01:38:04)
Something Darker (01:49:21)
Epilogue: A Father Twice Over (02:03:04)
The Score (02:08:35)
The Future (02:11:06)
Ratings (02:11:36)
Rankings (02:16:42)
Hosts
Matthew Rushing and John Mills
Guest
Tristan Riddell
Production
Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) John Mills (Producer) Ken Tripp (Associate Producer) Davis Grayson (Associate Producer) Daniel Noa (Associate Producer) Ryan Maillet (Associate Producer)
Social
Twitter: @The602Club
Instagram: @the602clubtfm
Super 8.
Many people in Hollywood got started by making movies with their friends in their backyard and J.J. Abrams was no exception so when he got the opportunity to work with his muse, Steven Spielberg, he created a story that mirrored some of their experiences from childhood.
In this episode of The 602 Club hosts Matthew Rushing and Christy Morris welcome Andrea Coffman to talk about Super 8. We discuss it being an homage, the mystery box, dealing with loss, creating fear, forgiveness, fresh faces, the score, our ratings and recommendations.
Chapters
An Homage (00:03:27)
The Mystery Box (00:11:24)
Dealing With Loss (00:14:38)
Creating Fear (00:26:13)
Forgiveness (00:35:03)
Fresh Faces (00:39:08)
The Score (00:48:00)
Ratings (00:50:41)
Recommendations (00:55:04)
Host
Matthew Rushing
Co-Host
Christy Morris
Guest
Andrea Coffman
Production
Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Associate Producer) Davis Grayson (Associate Producer) Daniel Noa (Associate Producer) Ryan Maillet (Associate Producer)
Social
Twitter: @The602Club
Instagram: @the602clubtfm
Batman v Superman: Ultimate Edition.
The 602 Club proudly presents Snyder Cuts: A Zack Snyder Directorial Podcast. This week, hosts Matthew Rushing and John Mills continue their journey with Snyder's epic meeting of the world's finest in Batman v Superman: Ultimate Edition.
Chapters
First Viewings (00:05:05)
Things Taken Out (00:10:00)
Batman Kills (00:15:59)
The Lex Thing (00:22:25)
Out of Control (00:27:21)
Knightmare (00:30:02)
So Much (00:31:28)
Amy Adams (00:35:57)
Laurence Fishburne (00:38:39)
The Score (00:39:41)
Giving it Away (00:43:53)
The Email (00:47:27)
Superman (00:53:41)
Why to Revisit (00:57:33)
Christopher Nolan Influence (01:00:42)
The Studio (01:03:14)
Soul Searching (01:07:14)
Martha (01:13:28)
A More Challenging Film (01:27:17)
Ratings (01:30:24)
Rankings (01:35:27)
A Last Question Before the Snyder Cut (01:38:53)
Hosts
Matthew Rushing and John Mills
Production
Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) John Mills (Producer)
Social
Twitter: @The602Club
Instagram: @the602clubtfm
Zero Sum Game.
In the wake of the Dominion War and the Borg invasion he Romulans, Breen, Tholians, Gorn, Tzenkethi, and the Kinshaya have joined forces in a twisted version of the Federation to combat the latest Khitomer Accords Alliance between United Federation of Planets, Klingon Empire, Cardassian Union, and Ferengi Alliance.
In this episode of Literary Treks hosts Matthew Rushing and Bruce Gibson discuss David Mack's Zero Sum Game. We discuss a cold war, Bashir, Ezri and Sarina, spy morality, the Breen, the Aventine crew, anything we missed, our ratings and final thoughts.
In the new we talk about the big changes to the 2021 release schedule, the Star Trek: Coda trilogy, the last book of the year's blurb and our review of Year Five #19.
News
Release Schedule Change (00:02:49)
Star Trek: Coda Trilogy (00:09:57)
The December Book (00:19:00)
Year Five #19 (00:21:11)
Feature: Zero Sum Game
A Cold War (00:27:28)
Bashir and Ezri (00:34:39)
Bashir and Sarina (00:39:51)
Spy Morality (00:42:58)
The Breen (00:44:59)
The Aventine Crew (00:55:49)
Anything We Missed (01:00:54)
Ratings (01:05:12)
Final Thoughts (01:08:38)
Hosts
Matthew Rushing and Bruce Gibson
Production
Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Greg Rozier (Associate Producer) Casey Pettitt (Associate Producer)
Man of Steel.
The 602 Club proudly presents Snyder Cuts: A Zack Snyder Directorial Podcast. This week, hosts Matthew Rushing and John Mills continue their journey with Snyder's take on the most iconic superhero of all time in Man of Steel.
Chapters
Seeing for the First Time (00:02:15)
Pushing Back (00:11:15)
Structure of the Movie (00:17:27)
Jonathan Kent's Death (00:27:52)
A Tough Conversation (00:36:33)
Amy Adams (00:41:18)
More Relevant (00:43:48)
The Destruction Level (00:46:46)
The Snap (00:57:28)
Confronting Post-Modern Reality (01:04:05)
The Humor (01:06:47)
One Change (01:07:39)
Production Design (01:10:50)
Ratings (01:12:53)
Rankings (01:26:53)
Hosts
Matthew Rushing and John Mills
Production
Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) John Mills (Producer)
Social
Twitter: @The602Club
Instagram: @the602clubtfm
WandaVision.
The Marvel Cinematic Universe has been on television with Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. and the Defender characters that have had shows on Netflix but now Disney+ is in the game with it's first tie-in to the MCU.
In this episode of The 602 Club hosts Matthew Rushing and Christy Morris talk about WandaVision. We discuss our excitement going into the show, the hook, needed everything, characters, needing pain, stingers, a last question, our ratings and recommendations.
Chapters
Excitement (00:04:03)
The Hook (00:06:19)
Must See Everything (00:15:00)
Monica Rambeau (00:19:58)
Jimmy Woo (00:26:04)
Darcy Lewis (00:28:04)
Tyler Hayward (00:32:34)
Bringing in Evan Peters (00:37:23)
It's Actually Agatha (00:39:52)
Vision (00:45:21)
Wanda (00:49:57)
Needing Pain (00:56:37)
Stingers (00:58:29)
One Last Question (01:01:47)
Ratings (01:02:58)
Recommendation (01:06:39)
Host
Matthew Rushing
Co-Host
Christy Morris
Production
Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Associate Producer) Davis Grayson (Associate Producer) Daniel Noa (Associate Producer) Ryan Maillet (Associate Producer)
Social
Twitter: @The602Club
Instagram: @the602clubtfm
Sucker Punch: Extended Cut.
The 602 Club proudly presents Snyder Cuts: A Zack Snyder Directorial Podcast. This week, hosts Matthew Rushing and John Mills continue their journey with Snyder first original work, Sucker Punch, the extended cut.
Chapters
Coming in Differently (00:02:15)
Different Cuts (00:06:46)
Nolan Influence (00:14:08)
The Way Men Treat Women (00:16:07)
Capturing These Woman (00:19:27)
Growth as a Filmmaker (00:22:38)
Behavior in Men (00:30:54)
Turning Against One Anther (00:35:07)
A Question (00:36:29)
Performances (00:40:58)
The Wise Man Says (00:44:37)
Willing to be the Man (00:49:33)
A Snyder Cut and Ratings (00:50:17)
Rankings (00:59:17)
Hosts
Matthew Rushing and John Mills
Production
Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) John Mills (Producer)
Social
Twitter: @The602Club
Instagram: @the602clubtfm
The Karate Kid II.
Daniel has won the tournament and it's time to celebrate but he's about to find out that life is very good at throwing you curveballs you don't expect.
In this episode of The 602 Club hosts Matthew Rushing and Christy Morris discuss The Karate Kid II. We discuss following up part one, six months later, going to Okinawa, forgiveness and bitterness, bravery and honor, finding focus, principle and passion, lies, any faults?, ratings and our recommendations.
Chapters
Following Up Part One (00:07:21)
Six Months Later (00:12:46)
Going to Okinawa (00:15:19)
Forgiveness and Bitterness (00:23:16)
Bravery and Honor (00:32:08)
Finding Focus (00:38:55)
Principle and Passion (00:42:45)
Lies (00:45:11)
Any Faults? (00:47:28)
Ratings (00:49:45)
Recommendations (00:51:58)
Host
Matthew Rushing
Co-Host
Christy Morris
Production
Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Associate Producer) Davis Grayson (Associate Producer) Daniel Noa (Associate Producer) Ryan Maillet (Associate Producer)
Social
Twitter: @The602Club
Instagram: @the602clubtfm
Rivals Commentary.
One of the greatest friendships in Star Trek is that of Miles O’Brien and Julian Bashir. And it really started on a racquetball court. Space racquetball, of course.
In this episode of The Orb, hosts C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing get together for a casual discussion about the second-season episode “Rivals” and the genesis of the bromance between Miles and Jules, as well as an attempt to out-con Quark.
Hosts
C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing
Production
C Bryan Jones (Editor and Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer)
Legend of the Guardians: The Owls of Ga'Hoole.
The 602 Club proudly presents Snyder Cuts: A Zack Snyder Directorial Podcast. This week, hosts Matthew Rushing and John Mills continue their journey with Snyder's adaptation of the book series, Legend of the Guardians: The Owls of Ga'Hoole.
Chapters
Is This Your First Time? (00:02:06)
Animation vs Live Action (00:03:38)
The Art (00:05:19)
Performances (00:09:21)
Why This Didn't Catch On (00:10:10)
Deeper Meanings (00:14:07)
Begin a Hero (00:26:26)
Missteps (00:30:04)
War is Not Glamorous (00:35:55)
A Zack Snyder Movie (00:39:06)
Ratings (00:50:41)
Rankings (00:53:58)
Hosts
Matthew Rushing and John Mills
Production
Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) John Mills (Producer)
Social
Twitter: @The602Club
Instagram: @the602clubtfm
Star Wars: Into the Dark.
The High Republic series continues with its first young-adult novel in the series written by veteran Star Wars author Claudia Gray.
In this episode of The 602 Club host Matthew Rushing is joined by John Mills to talk about the new Star Wars book, Into the Dark. We discuss, a wayseeker, the hyperspace event, characterization, Jedi of all types, arrogance, too close, Jedi and the Dark Side, Force artifacts, a backstory, a new crew, the station and the Drengir, coming in fresh, ratings and our recommendations.
Chapters
Where John Was (00:02:51)
A Wayseeker (00:05:07)
Hyperspace Event (00:10:33)
Characterization (00:13:14)
Jedi of All Types (00:14:26)
Arrogance (00:17:59)
Too Close (00:19:52)
Jedi and the Dark Side (00:26:12)
Force Artifacts (00:30:26)
A Backstory (00:32:55)
A New Crew (00:38:05)
The Station and the Drengir (00:44:26)
Coming in Fresh (00:48:23)
Ratings (00:53:09)
Recommendations (00:56:58)
Host
Matthew Rushing
Guest
John Mills
Production
Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Associate Producer) Davis Grayson (Associate Producer) Daniel Noa (Associate Producer) Ryan Maillet (Associate Producer)
Social
Twitter: @The602Club
Instagram: @the602clubtfm
The original reset button.
It’s one of the oldest of literary tropes: a sudden, last-minute reveal that an apparent fictional reality is actually doubly invented. From Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland on, writers have thrilled in pulling the rug out from under readers and characters alike, allowing carefully constructed scenarios to collapse like a house of cards as their protagonists awake from an alarmingly realistic fantasy. The medical drama St. Elsewhere went as far as to imply that its hundred-plus episodes were no more than a young boy’s daydreams, while Dallas famously reset an entire season of continuity when Pamela Ewing awoke to find her supposedly long-dead husband taking a shower.
In this episode of Primitive Culture, host Duncan Barrett is joined by Lee Hutchison to look at Star Trek’s responses to the dreamland trope, in episodes such as The Next Generation’s “Future Imperfect,” Deep Space Nine’s “The Search, Part II,” and Enterprise’s “Vanishing Point.” Why do some wake-up turnarounds leave the viewer feeling cheated, while others play as a brilliant coup de théâtre on the part of the writers? Is the ambiguity baked into episodes such as Voyager’s “Barge of the Dead” and DS9’s “Far Beyond the Stars” a cop-out or a smart creative move? And can we ever truly be sure that we’re awake and not still dreaming?
Host
Duncan Barrett
Guest
Lee Hutchison
Production
Duncan Barrett (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer)
Synthesis.
The Titan crew find themselves confronting one of their deepest fears which have only been accentuated by their recent experience with the Borg invasion, will they be able to over come and save the universe from extinction?
In this episode of Literary Treks host Matthew Rushing is joined by Bruce Gibson, who returns to the show to continue the 24th century novels with Synthesis. We discuss where the Titan is, AI, valid points the Sentries, pride and prejudice, unintended consequences, the Null, ratings and final thoughts.
In the news section Chris Jones joins Matthew to wrap up the Seven's Reckoning series with it's fourth and final issue.
News
Seven's Reckoning #4 (00:02:08)
Feature: Synthesis
Welcome Back Bruce (00:13:51)
Where the Titan Is (00:16:12)
AI (00:16:59)
Valid Points (00:25:25)
The Sentries (00:27:11)
Pride and Prejudice (00:36:27)
Unintended Consequences (00:49:04)
The Null (00:53:32)
Ratings (00:58:28)
Final Thoughts (01:00:58)
Hosts
Matthew Rushing and C Bryan Jones
Guest
Bruce Gibson
Production
Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Greg Rozier (Associate Producer) Casey Pettitt (Associate Producer)
Watchmen: Director's Cut.
The 602 Club proudly presents Snyder Cuts: A Zack Snyder Directorial Podcast. This week, hosts Matthew Rushing and John Mills continue their journey with Snyder's adaptation of Alan Moore's comic, Watchmen.
Chapters
The Comic (00:02:25)
Making an Adaptation (00:06:15)
A New Response (00:10:27)
Motivations (00:18:15)
A Thought (00:21:53)
The Editing (00:23:17)
Casting (00:28:36)
When to Change and When To Stay the Same (00:40:33)
More Relevant (00:49:32)
A Kobayashi Maru (00:55:13)
Music Video Habit (00:59:39)
More Graphic (01:01:52)
More Themes (01:03:57)
One More Question (01:06:25)
Ratings (01:12:31)
Recommendations (01:15:50)
Hosts
Matthew Rushing and John Mills
Production
Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) John Mills (Producer)
Social
Twitter: @The602Club
Instagram: @the602clubtfm
Rambo: First Blood II.
With the success of the first film it was a forgone conclusion that the studio would want a sequel regardless of whether or not the source material ended with the main character dying at the end.
In this episode of The 602 Club hosts Matthew Rushing and Christy Morris welcome back John Mills to help us talk about Rambo: First Blood II. We discuss bringing back the character, politics and the men, the softer side, not expendable, the ending, a thrill ride, Martin Love, ratings and out recommendations.
Chapters
Bringing Back the Character (00:03:44)
Politics and the Men (00:11:01)
The Softer Side (00:15:32)
Not Expendable (00:24:51)
The Ending (00:33:45)
A Thrill Ride (00:40:49)
Martin Kove (00:50:14)
Ratings (00:51:38)
Recommendations (00:55:33)
Host
Matthew Rushing
Co-Host
Christy Morris
Guest
John Mills
Production
Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Associate Producer) Davis Grayson (Associate Producer) Daniel Noa (Associate Producer) Ryan Maillet (Associate Producer)
Social
Twitter: @The602Club
Instagram: @the602clubtfm
300.
The 602 Club proudly presents Snyder Cuts: A Zack Snyder Directorial Podcast. This week, hosts Matthew Rushing and John Mills continue their journey with Snyder's adaptation of Frank Miller's comic, 300.
Chapters
Finding 300 (00:02:34)
The Comic (00:05:05)
Digital Technology (00:07:06)
A Story Being Told (00:10:36)
Freedom (00:19:51)
Performances (00:23:06)
Juxtaposition (00:28:19)
A Bridge Too Far (00:31:47)
Tightrope (00:37:40)
The Right Choice (00:41:22)
Any Changes? (00:48:22)
Favorite Moments (00:50:15)
Ratings (00:52:57)
Hosts
Matthew Rushing and John Mills
Production
Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) John Mills (Producer)
Social
Twitter: @The602Club
Instagram: @the602clubtfm
The Karate Kid.
The 80s were full of movies that have continued to stay in the cultural zeitgeist, even spurring on new material because of their continued popularity.
In this episode of The 602 Club host Matthew Rushing is joined by his Snyder Cuts' partner, John Mills to talk about The Karate Kid. We discuss our firs kid, behind the scenes, authenticity, toxic masculinity, true manhood, dealing with disappointment, the cast, the villains, the music, our ratings and recommendations.
Chapters
Our First Kick (00:03:49)
Behind the Scenes (00:06:48)
Authenticity (00:10:27)
Toxic Masculinity (00:16:52)
True Manhood (00:26:45)
Dealing With Disappointment (00:33:06)
Pat Morita (00:39:17)
Ralph Macchio (00:44:36)
Elizabeth Shue (00:48:08)
The Villains (00:50:10)
The Music (00:54:12)
Ratings (00:57:28)
Recommendation (01:01:06)
Host
Matthew Rushing
Guests
John Mills
Production
Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Associate Producer) Davis Grayson (Associate Producer) Daniel Noa (Associate Producer) Ryan Maillet (Associate Producer)
Social
Twitter: @The602Club
Instagram: @the602clubtfm
Dawn of the Dead.
The 602 Club proudly presents Snyder Cuts: A Zack Snyder Directorial Podcast. This week, hosts Matthew Rushing and John Mills continue their journey with Snyder's remake of the classic horror film, Dawn of the Dead.
Chapters
Experience (00:02:24)
The Set Up (00:13:06)
The Zombie Baby (00:16:55)
Getting to Andy's Shop (00:26:12)
Seeing Snyder (00:29:25)
Definitive Point of View (00:40:33)
No Happy Ending (00:44:41)
Redemption (00:47:55)
A Second Watch (00:48:55)
Ratings (00:51:47)
Hosts
Matthew Rushing and John Mills
Production
Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) John Mills (Producer)
Social
Twitter: @The602Club
Instagram: @the602clubtfm
Too Long a Sacrifice.
In the middle of the Dominion War, DS9 suffers a bombing on the Promenade at one of the restaurants, as well as a rash of murders that puts a big trade deal in jeopardy which could have dire consequences on the war effort for Starfleet.
In this episode of Literary Treks, hosts Matthew Rushing and C Bryan Jones discuss the comic series Too Long a Sacrifice. We discuss the art for the comic, all four of the issues and give our ratings.
In the news section we talk about the upcoming comic releases and have an announcement you'll want to tune in for!
News
Upcoming Comics (00:03:33)
An Announcement! (00:05:42)
Feature: Too Long a Sacrifice
The Art (00:07:37)
Issue 1 (00:13:14)
Issue 2 (00:23:05)
Issue 3 (00:37:00)
Issue 4 (00:53:21)
Ratings (01:01:13)
Final Thoughts (01:04:31)
Hosts
Matthew Rushing and C Bryan Jones
Production
Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Greg Rozier (Associate Producer) Casey Pettitt (Associate Producer)
Why DS9 endures.
Almost three decades after it first aired, Star Trek: Deep Space Nine continues to be loved by its fans and welcomes first-time viewers every day. What is it about this series that was once cast into the shadows while its sister series basked in the limelight that connects so well with today’s audience?
In this episode of The Orb, hosts C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing get together for a casual discussion about the reasons they love DS9 and why they never tire of rewatching the series. Among the topics we touch on are how the setting challenges the residents of the station to embrace diversity and find common ground in a way that no other Star Trek series does, and why it all works because of the show’s focus on character over plot.
Hosts
C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing
Production
C Bryan Jones (Editor and Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer)
Short Films.
The 602 Club proudly presents Snyder Cuts: A Zack Snyder Directorial Podcast. This week, hosts Matthew Rushing and John Mills continue our journey with the short films Snyder has directed.
Chapters
Michael Jordan's Playground (00:02:14)
The Lost Tape: Andy's Terrifying Last Days Revealed (00:17:18)
Superman 75 (00:23:27)
Snow Steam Iron (00:30:01)
Hosts
Matthew Rushing and John Mills
Production
Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) John Mills (Producer)
Social
Twitter: @The602Club
Instagram: @the602clubtfm
Music Videos.
Very few filmmakers have been as talked about online in the last ten years and fewer have engendered the visceral reaction that Zack Snyder has. Join Matthew Rushing and John Mills as The 602 Club proudly presents Snyder Cuts, a journey through the directorial works of Zack Snyder. In this first episode we begin as he did, with his work on music videos.
Chapters
The Genesis of the Show (00:03:19)
Love is a Crime (00:16:29)
You're So Close (00:21:18)
Tomorrow (00:22:33)
Somebody to Shove (00:27:03)
World of Swirl (00:29:03)
Leave Virginia Alone (00:30:39)
Desolation Row (00:32:19)
Hanukkah, O Hanukkah (00:37:21)
Hosts
Matthew Rushing and John Mills
Production
Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) John Mills (Producer)
Social
Twitter: @The602Club
Instagram: @the602clubtfm
Star Wars: A Test of Courage.
It has been years since the Star Wars literature has had a massive, interconnected story that spanned books across all ages as well as comics, enter The High Republic era.
In this episode of The 602 Club host Matthew Rushing is joined by Aaron Goins to talk about A Test of Courage. We discuss our excitement, the Jedi, a lightwhip, why tell a story, different gifts, over and over, an inventor, comparison and growing up, J6, the Nihil, a question and our ratings.
Chapters
Excitement for The High Republic (00:03:31)
The Jedi (00:06:31)
A Lightwhip (00:13:11)
Why Tell a Story (00:22:23)
Different Gifts (00:25:57)
Over and Over (00:27:57)
An Inventor (00:33:14)
Comparison and Growing Up (00:38:41)
J6 (00:43:26)
The Nihil (00:46:28)
A Question (00:49:07)
Ratings (00:54:44)
Host
Matthew Rushing
Guest
Aaron Goins
Production
Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Associate Producer) Davis Grayson (Associate Producer) Daniel Noa (Associate Producer) Ryan Maillet (Associate Producer)
Social
Twitter: @The602Club
Instagram: @the602clubtfm
The Fifth Element.
Some movies take a very long time to make it to the screen and director Luc Besson had this movie in his head since the age of sixteen, yet it would not make it to the big screen till he was thirty-eight.
In this episode of The 602 Club hosts Matthew Rushing and Christy Morris talk about The Fifth Element. We discuss finding the movie, a long time coming, mixing ideas, comic inspiration, costumes, creature design, the cast, why save life, the soundtrack, ratings and our recommendations.
Chapters
Finding It (00:03:04)
A Long Time Coming (00:05:42)
Mixing Ideas (00:06:59)
Comic Inspirations (00:11:43)
Costumes (00:16:36)
Creature Design (00:22:35)
Bruce Willis (00:24:24)
Milla Jovovich (00:27:22)
Gary Oldman (00:31:08)
Ian Holm (00:33:48)
Chris Tucker (00:36:45)
Why Save Life (00:39:44)
The Soundtrack (00:46:24)
Ratings (00:50:14)
Recommendations (00:53:16)
Host
Matthew Rushing
Co-Host
Christy Morris
Production
Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Associate Producer) Davis Grayson (Associate Producer) Daniel Noa (Associate Producer) Ryan Maillet (Associate Producer)
Social
Twitter: @The602Club
Instagram: @the602clubtfm
Star Wars: Light of the Jedi.
Since Lucasfilm was purchased by Disney and the literature was completely reset, the stories have stuck close to the eras we have seen on screen, but that is no longer the case with the new series, Star Wars: The High Republic.
In this episode of The 602 Club host Matthew Rushing is joined by Bruce Gibson and William Devereux to talk about Charles Soule's Light of the Jedi. We discuss the disaster, hyperspace, the Nihil, the Republic, the Jedi, an introduction, the epilogue and our ratings.
Chapters
The Disaster (00:03:53)
Hyperspace (00:12:20)
The Nihil (00:27:06)
The Republic (00:36:08)
The Jedi (00:47:35)
An Introduction (00:54:18)
The Epilogue (01:02:24)
Ratings (01:04:19)
Host
Matthew Rushing
Guests
Bruce Gibson
William Devereux
Production
Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Associate Producer) Davis Grayson (Associate Producer) Daniel Noa (Associate Producer) Ryan Maillet (Associate Producer)
Social
Twitter: @The602Club
Instagram: @the602clubtfm
Episode titles in Voyager and Enterprise.
Does hubris always lead to nemesis? What can you see in a mirror, darkly? And how do you know when you’ve finally reached the endgame? In this episode of Primitive Culture, host Duncan Barrett is joined by Tony Black to continue our look at Star Trek episode titles as we wrap up Voyager, Enterprise, and the Next Generation films.
Host
Duncan Barrett
Guest
Tony Black
Production
Tony Black (Editor) Duncan Barrett (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Tony Black (Associate Producer) Clara Cook (Associate Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer)
James Swallow: The Dark Veil.
With the end of the first season of Star Trek Picard, there were still a lot of questions about what happened in those years between Star Trek Nemesis and the first episode of the series, especially with regards to Riker and his command of the Titan.
In this episode of Literary Treks, hosts Matthew Rushing and C Bryan Jones welcome James Swallow to talk about his new book, The Dark Veil. We discuss the Titan in canon, the Riker, writing Thad, fear, Picard and a different response, twisted truth, the Jazari, AI, learning from the past, a cameo, what's next for James and our final thoughts.
In the news section we review some comics, Seven's Reckoning #3 and Year Five #18.
News
Seven's Reckoning #3 (00:03:08)
Year Five #18 (00:09:51)
Feature: James Swallow
The Titan in Canon (00:16:37)
Troi and Riker (00:24:06)
Writing Thad (00:27:48)
Fear (00:33:05)
Picard's Part and Different Responses (00:38:52)
Twisted Truth (00:47:20)
The Jazari (00:53:04)
AI (01:03:05)
Learning From the Past (01:06:58)
A Cameo (01:14:38)
What's Next for James (01:23:41)
Final Thoughts (01:26:56)
Hosts
Matthew Rushing and C Bryan Jones
Guest
James Swallow
Production
Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Greg Rozier (Associate Producer) Casey Pettitt (Associate Producer)
First Blood.
There are a lot of action franchises from the 80s but few of them have lasted long enough to be still giving us sequels as recently as 2019.
In this episode of The 602 Club hosts Matthew Rushing and Christy Morris are joined by John Mills to talk about the first movie in the Rambo series, First Blood. We discuss book to film, Stallone's influence and performance, judging a book by it's cover, doing his own stunts, the shooting style, Brian Dennehy, Richard Crenna, the score, our ratings, recommendation and a BIG ANNOUNCEMENT!
Chapters
Book to Film (00:03:05)
Stallone's Influence (00:09:50)
Stallone's Performance (00:16:22)
Judging a Book By It's Cover (00:22:55)
Doing His Own Stunts (00:28:07)
Shooting Style (00:30:44)
Brian Dennehy (00:33:31)
Richard Crenna (00:39:56)
Jerry Goldsmith Score (00:46:55)
Ratings (00:50:45)
Recommendations (00:55:02)
BIG ANNOUNCEMENT! (00:57:56)
Host
Matthew Rushing
Co-Host
Christy Morris
Guest
John Mills
Production
Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Associate Producer) Davis Grayson (Associate Producer) Daniel Noa (Associate Producer) Ryan Maillet (Associate Producer)
Social
Twitter: @The602Club
Instagram: @the602clubtfm
Soul.
Pixar has explored some incredible things, bug's lives, toy's lives, the life of human emotions and now they boldly go where we've never been before, the beyond.
In this episode of The 602 Club hosts Matthew Rushing and Christy Morris talk about Soul. We discuss our excitement level, the beyond, preexistence, mentorship, the zone, the spark, the music, our ratings and recommendations.
Chapters
Excitement Level (00:04:14)
The Beyond (00:07:45)
Preexistence (00:11:32)
Mentorship (00:15:42)
The Zone (00:23:57)
The Spark (00:35:21)
The Music (00:45:27)
Ratings (00:48:39)
Recommendations (00:50:47)
Host
Matthew Rushing
Co-Host
Christy Morris
Production
Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Associate Producer) Davis Grayson (Associate Producer) Daniel Noa (Associate Producer) Ryan Maillet (Associate Producer)
Social
Twitter: @The602Club
Instagram: @the602clubtfm
Wonder Woman 1984.
Wonder Woman burst on to the big screen in Zack Snyder's Batman v Superman to help the title characters defeat Doomsday, then Patty Jenkins went back in time to give us her origin story set in World War I and now her story continues by filling in the gap between the two films.
In this episode of The 602 Club hosts Matthew Rushing and Christy Morris talk about Wonder Woman 1984. We discuss returning to Themyscira, 1984, granting wishes, bringing Steve back, Barbara's choice, Max Lord, the truth, show don't tell, the action, the music, our ratings and recommendations.
Chapters
Returning to Themyscira (00:03:15)
1984 (00:10:11)
Granting Wishes (00:18:13)
Bringing Back Steve (00:27:15)
Barbara's Choice (00:40:48)
Max Lord (00:47:57)
The Truth (00:54:27)
Show Don't Tell (01:03:53)
The Action (01:06:38)
The Music (01:14:13)
Ratings (01:16:38)
Recommendations (01:20:17)
Host
Matthew Rushing
Co-Host
Christy Morris
Production
Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Associate Producer) Davis Grayson (Associate Producer) Daniel Noa (Associate Producer) Ryan Maillet (Associate Producer)
Social
Twitter: @The602Club
Instagram: @the602clubtfm
Una McCormack: The Autobiography of Kathryn Janeway
Kathryn Janeway is known for her strength, drive, dedication, and nurturing nature. But how did her childhood and early career shape the woman who led her crew back from the Delta Quadrant, against all odds?
In this episode of Literary Treks, hosts Matthew Rushing and C Bryan Jones are joined by Kathryn’s ghostwriter—also know as Una McCormack—to find out how parents, grandparents, and even that pesky little sister, helped a young girl from Indiana become one of Starfleet’s most decorated admirals. We also discuss the important role that mentors play in our lives and how the Federation–Cardassian Wars influenced Janeway and those growing up in Starfleet families during the 24th century. In our news segment, we review the first two issues of the Star Trek: Voyager IDW comic miniseries Seven’s Reckoning.
Chapters
Intro (00:00:00)
Star Trek Voyager: Seven’s Reckoning, Issues 1–2 (00:03:14)
Feature: The Autobiography of Kathryn Janeway (00:16:41)
Origin of the Project (00:17:51)
Creating Kathryn’s Childhood (00:19:45)
Father–Daughter Relationship (00:25:51)
Choosing the Stories that Inspire (00:35:28)
The Role of Mentors (00:42:15)
Cardassian Backdrop (00:48:08)
Workforce and Janeway’s Desires (00:56:30)
A Nurturing Nature (01:01:59)
Mars! Mars! Mars! (01:07:00)
Closing (01:13:34)
Hosts
Matthew Rushing and C Bryan Jones
Guest
Una McCormack
Production
C Bryan Jones (Editor and Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Greg Rozier (Associate Producer) Casey Pettitt (Associate Producer)
Milestone Episodes of Star Trek.
For most TV shows, making it to the one-hundredth episode is a significant achievement. In the Star Trek franchise, only the three 1990s spinoffs—The Next Generation, Deep Space Nine, and Voyager were able to reach this milestone. But collectively, more than half a century since Gene Roddenberry’s original show debuted in 1966, the nine series that now comprise Star Trek are about to deliver their 800th installment.
In this episode of Primitive Culture, host Duncan Barrett is joined by Tony Black and Clara Cook to celebrate their own milestone as the show reaches its 100th episode. Join us for a trip down memory lane as we discuss some of Star Trek’s landmark installments and find out how your own knowledge of the podcast stacks up against Duncan’s two former co-hosts as we play the inaugural Primitive Culture Quiz!
Host
Duncan Barrett
Guests
Tony Black and Clara Cook
Production
Tony Black (Editor) Duncan Barrett (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Tony Black (Associate Producer) Clara Cook (Associate Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer)
The Mandalorian: Season 2.
In the fall of 2019 Disney+ gave fans the first live-action series for Star Wars from the minds of Jon Favreau and Dave Filoni which became an instant sensation, leaving viewers begging for more.
In this episode of The 602 Club hosts Matthew Rushing and Christy Morris welcome back Bruce Gibson to talk about The Mandalorian: Season 2. We discuss The Marshal, The Passanger, The Heiress, The Siege, The Jedi, The Tragedy, The Believer, The Rescue and our final thoughts.
Chapters
The Marshal (00:02:58)
The Passanger (00:17:19)
The Heiress (00:26:36)
The Siege (00:38:02)
The Jedi (00:48:14)
The Tragedy (01:04:09)
The Believer (01:15:32)
The Rescue (01:26:14)
End Credit Sequence (01:46:48)
Final Thoughts (01:49:48)
Host
Matthew Rushing
Co-Host
Christy Morris
Guest
Bruce Gibson
Production
Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Associate Producer) Davis Grayson (Associate Producer) Daniel Noa (Associate Producer) Ryan Maillet (Associate Producer)
Social
Twitter: @The602Club
Instagram: @the602clubtfm
The Christmas Chronicles 2.
Two years ago Netflix introduced the world to the best looking Santa it has every seen as Kurt Russell donned the red suit and hat to give us a new holiday classic!
In this episode of The 602 Club host Matthew Rushing welcomes John Mills back to talk about The Christmas Chronicles 2. We discuss history for Santa, Santa and Mrs Claus, what child is this, blue Christmas, courage at Christmas, where to go next, thrown back in time, ratings and our recommendations.
Chapters
The History of Santa (00:03:57)
Santa and Mrs Claus (00:17:11)
What Child is This (00:23:02)
Blue Christmas (00:32:38)
Courage at Christmas (00:36:30)
Where to Go Next? (00:41:46)
Thrown Back in Time (00:47:59)
Ratings (00:53:30)
Recommendations (00:57:22)
Host
Matthew Rushing
Guest
John Mills
Production
Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Associate Producer) Davis Grayson (Associate Producer) Daniel Noa (Associate Producer) Ryan Maillet (Associate Producer)
Social
Twitter: @The602Club
Instagram: @the602clubtfm
Mulan.
In 2015, Disney decided to take its old animated classics and reimagine them for live action, since that time they have done six with the seventh that was suppose to be released in theaters the, summer but ended premiering on Disney+ because of the pandemic.
In this episode of The 602 Club hosts Matthew Rushing and Christy Morris talk about the live action adaptation of Mulan. We discuss harnessing chi, mirrors, connecting with the characters, romance, lies, truth and courage, the action, the music, ratings and our recommendations.
Chapters
Harnessing Chi (00:02:43)
Mirrors (00:15:00)
Connecting With the Characters (00:19:44)
Romance (00:24:26)
Lies, Truth and Courage (00:27:25)
The Action (00:31:53)
The Music (00:35:45)
Ratings (00:38:09)
Recommendations (00:41:56)
Host
Matthew Rushing
Co-Host
Christy Morris
Production
Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Associate Producer) Davis Grayson (Associate Producer) Daniel Noa (Associate Producer) Ryan Maillet (Associate Producer)
Social
Twitter: @The602Club
Instagram: @the602clubtfm
A Marxist analysis of “Bar Association,” with Will Nguyen.
From lowly dogsbody to Grand Nagus of the Ferengi Alliance, Quark’s brother Rom went on quite a journey during Deep Space Nine’s seven seasons. Perhaps the most pivotal moment for the character came in the episode “Bar Association,” in which Rom outrages Ferengi custom by setting up a union for the bar staff.
In this episode of Primitive Culture, host Duncan Barrett is joined by Will Nguyen, better known online as The Trekkie Communist, to take a look at this key episode from a Marxist perspective. How does the utopian Starfleet coexist with Ferengi capitalism? Is the Federation really as classless as it seems? And what changes might it take in the real world for us to approach a Star Trek future?
Chapters
Intro (00:00:00)
A Union Man (00:03:55)
Starfleet Soviets (00:18:40)
The Rommunist Manifesto (00:37:50)
Blood Feudalism (00:50:45)
Getting from Here to There (01:08:20)
Host
Duncan Barrett
Guest
Will Nguyen
Production
Tony Black (Editor) Duncan Barrett (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Tony Black (Associate Producer) Clara Cook (Associate Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer)
Greg Cox: A Contest of Principles.
The crew of the Enterprise face a challenge unlike any other when when they are called to a system with three different inhabited planets and are asked to observe a contentious election on the only planet in the system the Federation has a relationship with.
In this episode of Literary Treks, hosts Matthew Rushing and C Bryan Jones welcome Greg Cox back to the show to talk about his book A Contest of Principles. We discuss keeping it fresh, the ethics of news, story genesis, part of the story, responsibility, re-litigating the past, finding out something new, does the right thing, working with new Trek, what Greg has coming up and where to find him online.
In the news section we judge a book by it's cover, look at the recent as well as upcoming releases for 2021, then review the Year 5 comic issues 15 and 16.
News
Judge a Book by it's Cover (00:01:33)
Upcoming Releases (00:05:03)
Recent Releases (00:06:07)
Year 5 Issues 15 and 16 Review (00:07:06)
Feature: Greg Cox
Keeping it Fresh (00:14:58)
The Ethics of News (00:23:20)
Story Genesis (00:26:59)
Part of the Story (00:31:34)
Responsibility (00:35:27)
Re-litigating the Past (00:40:39)
Finding Out Something New (00:50:06)
Does the Right Thing (00:56:07)
Working in New Trek (00:59:10)
What's Next for Greg (01:04:50)
Greg Online (01:06:49)
Final Thoughts (01:09:12)
Hosts
Matthew Rushing and C Bryan Jones
Guest
Greg Cox
Production
Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Greg Rozier (Associate Producer) Casey Pettitt (Associate Producer)
The Mask of Zorro.
The 1990s were a special time for movies that had a feel all their own, studios were all looking for the next big franchise, so fresh off his success reintroducing the world to James Bond, Martin Campbell took on the task of bringing back to the big screen, one of the original pulp heroes.
In this episode of The 602 Club hosts Matthew Rushing and Christy Morris welcome The Nerd Party founder Tristan Riddell to talk about The Mask of Zorro. We discuss the original, it could have been very different, kicking off another franchise, the cast, using your power, the action, the score, ratings and our recommendations.
Chapters
The Original (00:04:51)
It Could Have Been Very Different (00:12:10)
Kicking Off Another Franchise (00:23:56)
Antonio Banderas (00:34:50)
Anthony Hopkins (00:39:52)
Stuart Wilson (00:41:09)
Catherine Zeta-Jones (00:44:46)
Matt Letscher (00:51:00)
Using Your Power (00:53:42)
The Action (00:57:23)
James Horner's Score (01:02:07)
Ratings (01:04:44)
Recommendations (01:07:46)
Host
Matthew Rushing
Co-Host
Christy Morris
Guest
Tristan Riddell
Production
Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Associate Producer) Davis Grayson (Associate Producer) Daniel Noa (Associate Producer) Ryan Maillet (Associate Producer)
Social
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Instagram: @the602clubtfm
Back to the Future III.
With the second movie ending on a cliffhanger, the team behind Back to the Future had the end in sight as they worked to bring the trilogy to a satisfying conclusion.
In this episode of The 602 Club hosts Matthew Rushing and Christy Morris talk about Back to the Future III. We discuss a western, the softening of Doc Brown, the love story, Thomas F. Wilson, making the right choices, history, ancestors, the music, wrapping up, ratings and our recommendations.
Chapters
A Western (00:04:51)
The Softening of Doc Brown (00:19:04)
The Love Story (00:26:46)
Thomas F. Wilson (00:30:22)
Making the Right Choices (00:33:51)
History (00:39:22)
Ancestors (00:43:33)
The Music (00:46:35)
Wrapping Up the Trilogy (00:48:40)
Ratings (00:52:43)
Recommendations (00:54:54)
Host
Matthew Rushing
Co-Host
Christy Morris
Production
Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Associate Producer) Davis Grayson (Associate Producer) Daniel Noa (Associate Producer) Ryan Maillet (Associate Producer)
Social
Twitter: @The602Club
Instagram: @the602clubtfm
Episode titles up to “What You Leave Behind”
When is a scorpion not just a scorpion? What wrongs are darker than death or night? And what happens when you cross a dark frontier to dance with the devil in the pale moonlight? In this episode of Primitive Culture, we continue our trek through Star Trek’s episode titles as host Duncan Barrett is joined by Lee Hutchison for a look at the final seasons of Deep Space Nine and the middle years of Voyager.
Host
Duncan Barrett
Guest
Lee Hutchison
Production
Tony Black (Editor) Duncan Barrett (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Tony Black (Associate Producer) Clara Cook (Associate Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer)
Back to the Future II.
It is never easy to follow up a wildly successful movie with a sequel and make it as satisfying as the first, but with the response to Back to the Future, it was a no-brainer that the studio would want more.
In this episode of The 602 Club hosts Matthew Rushing and Christy Morris talk about Back to the Future II. We discuss being too big for one movie, cast changes, the future, alternate past and way past, Lea Thompson, predictions, back to 1955, Thomas Wilson, consequences, ratings and our recommendations.
Chapters
Too Big for One Movie (00:04:38)
Cast Changes (00:13:42)
The Future, Alternate Past and Way Past (00:21:40)
Lea Thompson (00:27:20)
Prediction (00:30:14)
Back to 1955 (00:32:42)
Thomas Wilson (00:36:47)
Consequences (00:41:06)
Ratings (00:47:35)
Recommendations (00:49:22)
Host
Matthew Rushing
Co-Host
Christy Morris
Production
Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Associate Producer) Davis Grayson (Associate Producer) Daniel Noa (Associate Producer) Ryan Maillet (Associate Producer)
Social
Twitter: @The602Club
Instagram: @the602clubtfm
Kirk as captain.
Among Starfleet captains, Kirk certainly had his own style. Were the long-term effects considered during the decision-making process, or were they off-the-cuff style decisions? How was the crew affected by the choices of one person in relation to the Prime Directive and other measures set in place by Starfleet? Would we make the same decisions as Kirk when faced with the same choices?
In this episode of Standard Orbit, host Hayley Stoddart is joined by Mike Richards to discuss the leadership of Captain Kirk and how his decisions led to the results—whether positive or negative—that affected the crew of the Enterprise and others.
Host
Hayley Stoddart
Guest
Mike Richards
Production
Hayley Stoddart (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Nicolas Anastassiou (Associate Producer) Tim Robertson (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Associate Producer) Corey Elrod (Associate Producer) Dan Rhodes (Associate Producer)
Back to the Future.
There are some films that have a relatively easy road to production, then there are some that have been rejected many times over and even when they enter production, are plagued with issues all the way through, most of those end up as box office bombs, but every once in a while, the film gods smile and the movie becomes something truly special.
In this episode of The 602 Club hosts Matthew Rushing and Christy Morris talk about Back to the Future. We discuss being rejected, almost someone else, the cast, another change, risks and rewards, perspective, the music, effects, a classic, ratings and our recommendations.
Chapters
Rejected (00:04:30)
Almost Someone Else (00:14:40)
Christopher Lloyd (00:22:02)
Lea Thompson (00:28:40)
Crispin Glover (00:32:21)
Thomas F. Wilson (00:35:45)
Another Change (00:37:50)
Risks and Rewards (00:41:26)
Perspective (00:44:48)
The Music (00:47:06)
The Effects (00:51:28)
A Classic (00:53:38)
Ratings (00:56:01)
Recommendations (00:57:52)
Host
Matthew Rushing
Co-Host
Christy Morris
Production
Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Associate Producer) Davis Grayson (Associate Producer) Daniel Noa (Associate Producer) Ryan Maillet (Associate Producer)
Social
Twitter: @The602Club
Instagram: @the602clubtfm
Far from Home.
Michael Burnham’s arrival in the year 3188 gave us our first glimpse of the far future and revealed hints about the cataclysmic event known as the Burn, as well as the seeming demise of the United Federation of Planets as a galactic power. But what about the crew of the USS Discovery? “That Hope Is You, Part 1” left them in the shadows. But while the first episode of Season 3 was all Michael, the second is all everyone else.
In this episode of The Edge, host C Bryan Jones shares thoughts on the arrival of the USS Discovery—one year after Michael. Among the points covered are Saru’s leadership, how the back and forth between him and Georgiou reflects real-world debate over approaches to diplomacy and one another, and what her comments could mean for the Section 31 series. We also delight in the inclusion of the bridge crew, Jett Reno’s wit, and the reveal of the long-sought connection between the Short Treks episode “Calypso” and Star Trek: Discovery. And, in the Notes segment, we dig deep into Star Trek’s past to uncover connections to rubindium, transtators, and Coridan.
Host
C Bryan Jones
Production
C Bryan Jones (Editor and Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) James Muldrow (Associate Producer) Cornelia Reutner (Associate Producer)
Dan Davidson on how “Captive Pursuit” saved his life.
For many fans, Star Trek has been a force for good in their lives—but few can say with certainty that they wouldn’t be here now if it weren’t for their favorite show.
In this episode of Primitive Culture, a supplement to the previous episode’s look at suicide in Star Trek, host Duncan Barrett shares an interview he conducted last year with Dan Davidson. Twenty years ago, Dan was on the point of ending his own life when the Deep Space Nine episode “Captive Pursuit” caused him to change his mind. He now shares his inspiring story of coming back from rock bottom in the hopes of helping other fans who find themselves in a similarly desperate situation.
Need support?
In the UK, the Samaritans are on 116 123.
In the US, the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline can be reach at 1-800-273-8255.
Host
Duncan Barrett
Guest
Dan Davidson
Production
Duncan Barrett (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Tony Black (Associate Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer)
Alita: Battle Angel.
In the late 1990s filmmaker Guillermo del Toro introduced James Cameron to a Japanese cyber punk manga series called Battle Angel Alita, Cameron was immediately taken with the material but it would be nineteen years before the film would ever make it to the big screen.
In this episode of The 602 Club hosts Matthew Rushing and Christy Morris welcome Nic Anastassiou to talk about Alita: Battle Angel. We discuss from manga - to development hell - to screen, a big world, dehumanization, the characters and cast, exploring relationships, the effects, a sequel and our ratings.
Chapters
From Manga to Development Hell to Screen (00:03:47)
A Big World (00:17:49)
Dehumanization (00:31:23)
The Character and Cast (00:42:56)
Exploring Relationships (00:51:36)
The Effects (00:56:11)
A Sequel? (01:06:52)
Ratings (01:12:54)
Host
Matthew Rushing
Co-Host
Christy Morris
Guest
Nic Anastassiou
Production
Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Associate Producer) Davis Grayson (Associate Producer) Daniel Noa (Associate Producer) Ryan Maillet (Associate Producer)
Social
Twitter: @The602Club
Instagram: @the602clubtfm
For Starfleet officers, saving lives is perhaps the most important part of the job, even more so than exploring the galaxy and making contact with new civilizations. So when a character such as Quinn, the Q in the Star Trek: Voyager episode “Death Wish,” chooses to end their own life, it invariably comes as a shock—just as, in our own lives, the death of a loved one by suicide can be a particularly disturbing loss.
In this episode of Primitive Culture, host Duncan Barrett is joined by Clara Cook for a look at Star Trek’s depictions of suicide and parasuicidal behavior. We consider how the presentation of such desperate acts—and the impact on those left behind—has shifted in the half-century between The Original Series and Star Trek: Picard. We also dig into the tricky business of the “psychological autopsy,” trying to establish exactly why a person would choose to bring their own life to and end. Can 13—or 47—reasons why ever truly help us make sense of suicide? And what can those of us left behind learn about ourselves from those who’ve made such an irrevocable decision?
Host
Duncan Barrett
Guest
Clara Cook
Production
Duncan Barrett (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Tony Black (Associate Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer)
The Witches.
Roald Dahl has written some of the most timeless children's stories of all time and many of them have been adapted for the big and small screen, with many of them being adapted multiple times.
In this episode of The 602 Club hosts Matthew Rushing and Christy Morris welcome back Scott McClellan to talk about the HBOMax movie, The Witches. We discuss a new take, a new setting, the witches, the cast, dealing with the pain of change, our ratings and recommendations.
Chapters
A New Take (00:04:44)
A New Setting (00:13:33)
The Witches (00:20:07)
Anne Hathaway (00:22:55)
Octavia Spencer (00:27:19)
Stanley Tucci (00:31:39)
Jahzir Kadeem Bruno (00:34:45)
Codie-Lei Eastick (00:39:54)
Kristin Chenoweth (00:47:33)
Dealing With the Pain of Change (00:55:24)
Ratings (01:03:08)
Recommendations (01:06:15)
Host
Matthew Rushing
Co-Host
Christy Morris
Guest
Scott McClellan
Production
Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Associate Producer) Davis Grayson (Associate Producer) Daniel Noa (Associate Producer) Ryan Maillet (Associate Producer)
Social
Twitter: @The602Club
Instagram: @the602clubtfm
Kirsten Beyer: To Lose the Earth.
In March of 2009, author Kirsten Beyer became the captain of the Voyager books and since that time has captivated readers but bring depth and life to a crew in the most astounding ways.
In this episode of Literary Treks hosts Matthew Rushing and Christopher Jones are joined by Kirsten to discuss what could be her final Voyager novel, To Lose the Earth. We discuss the book coming together, breaking our hearts, love you to, drive my car, holographic species, a yellow submarine, let it be, the end, audio book narration, what Kirsten is up to and where to find her as well as our final thoughts.
In our news section we discuss new releases, upcoming books as well as review Year Five issues 13 and 14 as well as the one shot, Hell's Mirror.
News
New Releases and Upcoming Books (00:01:44)
Year Five Issues 13 and 14 (00:03:25)
Hell's Mirror (00:20:32)
Feature: Kirsten Beyer
Come Together (00:32:37)
Spoiler Warning (00:32:37)
Broke My Heart With Harry (00:37:25)
Love You To (00:45:41)
Drive My Car (00:56:35)
Holographic Species (01:05:57)
Yellow Submarine (01:11:13)
Let it Be (01:17:53)
The End (01:23:28)
Author and Narrator (01:34:08)
What Kirsten is Doing and Where to Find Her (01:41:02)
Final Thoughts (01:50:05)
Hosts
Matthew Rushing and C Bryan Jones
Guest
Kirsten Beyer
Production
Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Greg Rozier (Associate Producer) Casey Pettitt (Associate Producer)
20,000 Leagues Under the Sea.
In the 1950s, there was a shift in the Walt Disney Company as the focus from being just an animation studio began to change, Treasure Island charted a new course of live-action adventure films that would continue on to today.
In this episode of The 602 Club hosts Matthew Rushing and Christy Morris talk about 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea. We discuss a classic tale, the plot, response to pain and suffering, great power, the cast, groundbreaking effects, rating and our recommendations.
Chapters
A Classic Tale (00:06:04)
The Plot (00:10:03)
Response to Pain and Suffering (00:14:38)
Great Power (00:21:13)
James Mason (00:28:24)
Kirk Douglas (00:31:21)
Paul Lukas (00:34:12)
Peter Lorre (00:35:27)
Groundbreaking Effects (00:37:53)
Ratings (00:46:07)
Recommendations (00:47:58)
Host
Matthew Rushing
Co-Host
Christy Morris
Production
Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Associate Producer) Davis Grayson (Associate Producer) Daniel Noa (Associate Producer) Ryan Maillet (Associate Producer)
Social
Twitter: @The602Club
Instagram: @the602clubtfm
Episode titles from “The Search” to Star Trek: First Contact.
As we continue our voyage through Star Trek’s episode titles, host Duncan Barrett is joined in this episode of Primitive Culture by Lee Hutchison for a look at some more episode titles from Deep Space Nine and Voyager. What exactly is the way of a warrior? How hard is it to fit through the eye of a needle? And where’s the right place to go looking for par’Mach, after all?
Host
Duncan Barrett
Guest
Lee Hutchison
Production
Duncan Barrett (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Tony Black (Associate Producer) Clara Cook (Associate Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer)
That Hope Is You, Part 1.
When we last saw the crew of the USS Discovery, they were on their way to the 32nd century. It’s taken longer than expected to make it through that wormhole, thanks to a little 21st -century problem of our own, but the third season of Star Trek: Discovery has finally arrived. And with it have come some answers as well as a slew of new questions. We now know what the Burn is—at least the basics—and have gotten our first glimpse of a diminished United Federation of Planets.
In this episode of The Edge, host C Bryan Jones shares thoughts on Michael Burnham’s arrival in the year 3188, speculates on the deeper implications of the Burn, revels in the beauty of Iceland and the incredible cinematography, and looks at some of the social commentary found in “That Hope Is You, Part1.” We also open flip through the pages of our notebook to explore the franchise-spanning use of propulsion technologies and the possible temporal connections between Discovery and Enterprise.
Host
C Bryan Jones
Production
C Bryan Jones (Editor and Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) James Muldrow (Associate Producer) Cornelia Reutner (Associate Producer)
Enola Holmes.
Sherlock Holmes is one of the most enduring characters in all of literature and film, having been played by more that seventy-five actors in over two hundred and fifty different productions and now it is his sister's turn to share the limelight.
In this episode hosts Matthew Rushing and Christy Morris discuss Enola Holmes from Netflix. We discuss our Holmes experiences, a book first, a passion project, the cast, stagnate or move forward, the value of selflessness, heavy handed, the store, our ratings and recommendations.
Chapters
Holmes Experiences (00:03:42)
A Book First (00:05:51)
A Passion Project (00:08:00)
Millie Bobby Brown (00:13:05)
Henry Cavill (00:19:44)
Sam Claflin (00:24:08)
Helena Bonham Carter (00:27:15)
Louis Partridge (00:30:46)
Stagnate or Move Forward (00:33:45)
The Value of Selflessness (00:36:10)
Heavy Handed (00:39:41)
The Score (00:46:32)
Ratings (00:48:33)
Recommendations (00:52:26)
Host
Matthew Rushing
Co-Host
Christy Morris
Production
Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Associate Producer) Davis Grayson (Associate Producer) Daniel Noa (Associate Producer) Ryan Maillet (Associate Producer)
Social
Twitter: @The602Club
Instagram: @the602clubtfm
Discovery Season 3 preview.
The third season of Star Trek: Discovery is finally here after a pandemic-induced delay. At least we didn’t have to wait 930 years. That’s how much time has passed for most people when the crew of the USS Discovery arrives in the Beta Quadrant after their jump to put the sphere data permanently out of reach of Section 31’s Control AI. This temporal shift—along with a new logo—represents a reboot of sorts for the series going into its third season.
In this episode of The Ready Room, hosts C Bryan Jones and Larry Nemecek get ready for their trip to the 32nd century by discussing the premise of Star Trek: Discovery Season 3, what the episode titles may reveal about the story, potential real world parallels, the addition of transgender and binary characters, and more. But first we discuss Kate Mulgrew’s return to the franchise as Kathryn Janeway.
Hosts
C Bryan Jones and Larry Nemecek
Production
C Bryan Jones (Editor and Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Renee Roberts (Associate Producer)
Serialization in Star Trek.
When it comes to discussion of serialization in Star Trek, Deep Space Nine is the go-to series—at least prior to Discovery and Picard. The Original Series was famously episodic, and The Next Generation, for the most part, followed that same pattern. DS9 itself barely moved away from the model in its first season, but then things started to change. By the time Voyager came along, the winds of serialization were blowing. But how do these two Next Generation spinoffs compare when it comes to story and character threads that span the seasons?
In this episode of Interphase, host C Bryan Jones is joined by Chris Chaplin to discuss the history of serialization in Star Trek—especially comparing Deep Space Nine and Voyager—through plot threads, character arcs, interaction with various species, and more. We also break down the narrative structure of the two series season by season. Lastly, we ask the question, “Is Star Trek episodic by nature?”
Host
C Bryan Jones
Guest
Chris Chaplin
Production
C Bryan Jones (Editor and Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Renee Roberts (Associate Producer)
Superman II.
Superman: The Movie was a smash success and it would become the second-highest-grossing film of the year, guaranteeing that sequel would be coming, yet behind the scenes things were anything but smooth in it reaching the screen.
In this 300th episode of The 602 Club host Matthew Rushing welcomes Scott McClellan from DC Films Squadcast to talk about Superman II. We discuss the behind the scenes, Lester's work, the story, the classic Superman Struggle, adding to Superman, the Lex problem, Zod and his posse, no John Williams, ratings and our recommendations.
Chapters
The First Justice League (00:04:25)
Lester's Work (00:13:48)
The Story (00:23:03)
The Classic Superman Struggle (00:29:09)
Adding to Superman (00:31:20)
The Lex Problem (00:43:20)
Zod and His Posse (00:47:32)
No John Williams (00:55:42)
Ratings (00:59:12)
Recommendations (01:03:25)
Host
Matthew Rushing
Guest
Scott McClellan
Production
Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Associate Producer) Davis Grayson (Associate Producer) Daniel Noa (Associate Producer) Ryan Maillet (Associate Producer)
Social
Twitter: @The602Club
Instagram: @the602clubtfm
Thawn Ascendancy: Chaos Rising.
It has been almost thirty years since Heir to the Empire was released and Star Wars fans were introduced to a completely different type of villain, since then Thrawn has not only become more popular but he's also joined the rank of canon.
In this episode of The 602 Club host Matthew Rushing is joined by John Mills to talk about Timothy Zahn's latest Star Wars book, Thawn Ascendancy: Chaos Rising. We discuss The Ascendancy, Thawn, Thawn's allies, taking risks, art, politics and war, a benevolent villain, the phantom in the chaos, ratings and our recommendations.
Chapters
The Ascendancy (00:04:42)
The Nine Ruling Families (00:14:18)
The Sky-walkers (00:21:40)
Thrawn (00:24:46)
Thrawn's Allies (00:33:55)
Taking Risks (00:39:23)
Art (00:42:09)
Politics and War (00:44:17)
Benevolant Villain (00:52:48)
The Phantom in the Chaos (00:57:46)
Ratings (01:00:20)
Recommendations (01:03:06)
Host
Matthew Rushing
Guest
John Mills
Production
Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Associate Producer) Davis Grayson (Associate Producer) Daniel Noa (Associate Producer) Ryan Maillet (Associate Producer)
Social
Twitter: @The602Club
Instagram: @the602clubtfm
The Fearful Summons.
There have been a few books that have brought the crew of the Enterprise back together after the events of The Undiscovered Country, but there is only one that was written by the co-writer of Star Trek VI itself!
In this episode of Literary Treks hosts Matthew Rushing and Chris Jones talk about The Fearful Summons by Denny Martin Flinn. We discuss a captain captured, the Beta Promethians, Starfleet bias, the dolpheels and peace, the crew in retirement, secretly being supported by Starfleet and our ratings.
In the news section we announce our upcoming review schedule for the most recent comics that have been released.
News
Upcoming Comic Reviews (00:02:23)
Feature: The Fearful Summons
Captain Captured (00:04:49)
The Beta Promethians (00:09:55)
Starfleet Bias (00:21:25)
The Dolpheels and Peace (00:25:03)
Kirk in Retirement (00:30:46)
Spock the Actor (00:40:27)
The Others (00:47:10)
Secretly Supported by Starfleet (00:49:56)
Ratings (00:57:52)
Final Thoughts (01:01:29)
Hosts
Matthew Rushing and C Bryan Jones
Production
Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Greg Rozier (Associate Producer) Casey Pettitt (Associate Producer)
McCarthy, The Crucible, and “The Drumhead”
In 1953, Arthur Miller’s play The Crucible used the Salem witch trials of 1692–93 as an allegory for the contemporary persecution of alleged communists by US Senator Joseph McCarthy’s House Un-American Activities Committee. Four decades later, the Star Trek: Next Generation episode “The Drumhead” drew on both the legacy of McCarthyism—as the senator’s search for communists in the US government came to be dubbed—and Miller’s play to craft a cautionary tale of an investigation into alleged Romulan spies on the Federation flagship.
In this episode of Primitive Culture, host Duncan Barrett is joined by Amy Nelson for a look at this classic TNG episode along with its historical and literary influences. Is retired Admiral Norah Satie more witchfinder or witch? Is it ever acceptable to trade freedom for security? And what is the price that must be paid to maintain a utopian society?
Host
Duncan Barrett
Guest
Any Nelson
Production
Duncan Barrett (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Tony Black (Associate Producer) Clara Cook (Associate Producer)
Starship Troopers.
In 1959 Robert Heinlein released one of the most influential as well as controversial Sci-Fi books of all time, it would win the Hugo Award for best novel but would have to wait till 1997 to receive a film adaptation.
In this episode of The 602 Club hosts Matthew Rushing and Christy Morris talk about Starship Troopers. We discuss from book to movie, response, citizenship through service, going to war for love, outlandish things, the cast, bugs and effects, the soundtrack, ratings and recommendations.
Chapters
Contest Winner (00:01:)
From Book to Movie (00:03:56)
Response (00:13:46)
Citizenship Through Service (00:16:35)
Going to War for Love (00:24:41)
Outlandish Things (00:30:15)
The Cast (00:36:55)
The Bugs and Effects (00:43:19)
The Soundtrack (00:48:10)
Ratings (00:50:16)
Recommendations (00:53:04)
Host
Matthew Rushing
Co-Host
Christy Morris
Production
Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Associate Producer) Davis Grayson (Associate Producer) Daniel Noa (Associate Producer) Ryan Maillet (Associate Producer)
Episode titles from “Emissary” to “All Good Things … “
As we continue our voyage through Star Trek’s episode titles, host Duncan Barrett is joined in this episode of Primitive Culture by Lee Hutchison for a look at the tail end of The Next Generation and the early years of Deep Space Nine. What happens when wishes become horses? To whose own self must we be true? And do all good things really have to come to an end?
Chapters
Intro (00:00:00)
Undiscovered Countries (00:08:10)
Emissary (00:17:30)
Tapestry (00:49:35)
Descent (01:15:10)
Lower Decks (01:33:04)
All Good Things … (01:54:45)
Host
Duncan Barrett
Guest
Lee Hutchison
Production
Duncan Barrett (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Tony Black (Associate Producer) Clara Cook (Associate Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer)
The Old Guard.
2020 has lead everyone to look for new content that they can stream from home and services like Netflix have worked to provide customers something worth watching.
In this episode of The 602 Club hosts Matthew Rushing and Christy Morris talk about The Old Guard. We discuss from comic to screen, the story, problems with immortality, the cast, the time you are given, a sequel, the soundtrack, ratings and recommendations.
Chapters
From Comic to Screen (00:04:51)
The Story (00:07:14)
The Problems of Immortality (00:15:22)
The Cast (00:27:20)
The Time You Are Given (00:39:29)
A Sequel (00:42:46)
The Soundtrack (00:44:46)
Ratings (00:46:39)
Recommendations (00:48:22)
Host
Matthew Rushing
Co-Host
Christy Morris
Production
Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Associate Producer) Davis Grayson (Associate Producer) Daniel Noa (Associate Producer) Ryan Maillet (Associate Producer)
Lower Decks midseason review. After a long wait and much speculation on what an animated comedy take on Star Trek might mean, we’re now halfway through the first season of Mike McMahan’s Star Trek: Lower Decks. And in a short time, the adventures and banter of Beckett Mariner, Bradward Boimler, D’Vana Tendi, Sam Rutherford—and even Durango and Ron Emmanuel Docent, Jr. —have won over many fans, even some who were highly skeptical going in. In this episode of The Ready Room, hosts C Bryan Jones and Larry Nemecek pay a visit to the insignificant little USS Cerritos as its journey reaches midseason to share our thoughts on this animated rendition of Star Trek, the comedic elements, recreation of the 24th-century aesthetic, nods to Trek past, and much more. Chapters Intro 00:00:00 Initial Thoughts 00:03:11 Reference Density 00:10:03 Promoting Mariner 00:18:14 Character Pairings 00:23:39 Sometimes a Bit Sitcomish 00:25:44 Tendi and Rutherford … Sitting in a Tree 00:28:09 The Upper Deckers 00:32:17 Tropes 00:38:26 Prodigy Young-Adult Sidebar 00:46:34 Profane Break 00:49:09 Alien Diversity 00:56:37 Bland Names and Zany Lines 01:05:24 Fan Reception 01:09:27 Character Development 01:14:14 Second Contact 01:22:34 Envoys 01:35:59 Moist Vessel 01:44:24 Temporal Edict 01:50:30 Cupid’s Errant Arrow 01:58:36 Final Thoughts 02:04:49 Hosts C Bryan Jones and Larry Nemecek Production C Bryan Jones (Editor and Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Renee Roberts (Associate Producer)
Tenet.
Christopher Nolan has become one of the greatest filmmakers of our time and his latest movie has reopened theaters around the world, finally allowing fans the opportunity to see it where it belongs, on the big screen.
In this episode of The 602 Club host Matthew Rushing is joined by John Mills to talk about Tenet. We discuss being back in the theater, the big screen, hitting the ground running, the mechanics of time, the cast, respecting the actors, Nolan's new cynicism?, the soundtrack and our ratings.
Chapters
Back in the Theater (00:03:15)
The Big Screen (00:08:06)
Hits the Ground Running (00:10:20)
The Mechanics of Time (00:24:40)
John David Washington (00:38:38)
Pattinson and Branagh (00:43:02)
Elizabeth Debicki (00:48:37)
Respecting the Actors (00:53:10)
Nolan's New Cynicism? (00:57:41)
The Soundtrack (01:07:03)
Ratings (01:09:26)
Host
Matthew Rushing
Guest
John Mills
Production
Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Associate Producer) Davis Grayson (Associate Producer) Daniel Noa (Associate Producer) Ryan Maillet (Associate Producer)
Social
Twitter: @The602Club
Instagram: @the602clubtfm
Expanding the Star Trek universe.
Star Trek content has been blossoming in recent years, and franchise showrunner Alex Kurtzman recently talked to Deadline and Variety about the rapid expansion. After years of no voyages on TV—and just a slow trickle on the big screen—the studio is showering fans with series after series, with more to come.
In this episode of The Ready Room, hosts C Bryan Jones and Larry Nemecek use Kurtzman’s interviews from the Star Trek Emmy promotion campaign as the basis for exploring Section 31, Lower Decks, Strange New Worlds, Prodigy, and the overall expansion of the Star Trek universe—including risks and rewards. We also discuss what the decision to air the first season of Star Trek: Discovery on CBS proper could mean for the future of Trek on television.
Chapters
Intro (00:00:00)
Starfleet Intelligence Tangent (00:04:44)
Discovery Season 1 to Air on CBS (00:09:07)
Expanding the Star Trek Universe (00:21:31)
Lower Decks Sidebar (00:32:06)
Differentiating the Series (00:35:42)
Risks of Rapid Expansion (00:46:32)
Section 31 (00:54:23)
Rumor Mill from Another Dimension (01:07:00)
Strange New Worlds (01:14:07)
Room for Optimism in Storytelling (01:25:35)
Prodigy (01:38:27)
Final Thoughts (01:42:12)
Closing (01:50:17)
Hosts
C Bryan Jones and Larry Nemecek
Production
C Bryan Jones (Editor and Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Renee Roberts (Associate Producer)
The Three Musketeers.
There are movies from childhood that stay with you, becoming part of who you are, many of them you might return to and feel the same things you did as a kid and others you rewatch and they just don't hold up.
In this episode of The 602 Club hosts Matthew Rushing and Christy Morris put Disney's The Three Musketeers to the test. We discuss our original experiences, the production, the sword fights, reception, the cast, power for power's sake, faith, the soundtrack, rating and recommendations.
Chapters
Original Experiences (00:03:59)
Production (00:06:05)
The Sword Fights (00:10:33)
The Reception (00:12:57)
Chris O'Donnell (00:16:51)
Kiefer Sutherland (00:21:00)
Charlie Sheen (00:21:13)
Oliver Platt (00:25:41)
Rebecca De Mornay (00:27:40)
Tim Curry (00:32:49)
Michael Wincott (00:35:47)
Power for Power's Sake (00:39:34)
Faith (00:42:11)
The Soundtrack (00:47:10)
Ratings (00:49:20)
Recommendations (00:51:00)
Host
Matthew Rushing
Co-Host
Christy Morris
Production
Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Associate Producer) Davis Grayson (Associate Producer) Daniel Noa (Associate Producer) Ryan Maillet (Associate Producer)
Watching TOS for the first time, in 2020.
For many of us, the five-year mission of Kirk, Spock, McCoy, and the crew of the USS Enterprise is what hooked us on Star Trek and made us lifelong fans. But there are many who have never seen The Original Series, and still others who are just now finding Star Trek itself for the first time. What is it like to watch those episodes from the 1960s with modern eyes and sensibilities, without decades of seeing the mythos be built layer by layer, and the approach to storytelling evolve with the times? Can the expectations of today be set aside to allow the messages of Star Trek to shine through the veneer of yesterday?
In this episode of Interphase, host C Bryan Jones is joined by Michael Pfeffer, who has just finished his first-ever viewing of Star Trek: The Original Series—an experience that was, in fact, his first contact with the Star Trek television franchise in general. How did he connect with the style, themes, storytelling, and attitudes of 1960s TV? Let’s find out.
Chapters
Intro (00:00:00)
Connecting with Star Trek (00:02:42)
Starting with TOS (00:05:48)
Target Audience (00:09:12)
More About Characters (00:16:01)
Science, Technology, and Cultures (00:30:52)
What Is Star Trek About? (00:38:34)
Klingons and Romulans as Analogue (00:42:45)
Temporal Insensitivity (00:48:06)
Favorite Episodes (00:53:36)
Final Thoughts (01:00:09)
Closing (01:04:40)
Host
C Bryan Jones
Guest
Michael Pfeffer
Production
C Bryan Jones (Editor and Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Renee Roberts (Associate Producer)
David Mack: More Beautiful Than Death.
J.J. Abrams' Star Trek came out of the gate like a race horse, giving us a new take on the Original Series characters, in a new universe that allowed the creative team at Bad Robot the freedom to take them where they wanted. It was also meant to be a time to forge new boundaries for the literary treks, yet sadly it would take ten years for the books to see publication.
In this episode of Literary Treks, hosts Matthew Rushing and C Bryan Jones welcome David Mack back to the show to talk about his book More Beautiful Than Death. We discuss the long publication history, changes to the book, the audiobook market, writing the Kelvin Timeline, themes from the book, the Akiron, disasters, fear and where to find David online and what he has coming up next.
In the news section we look at the new Voyager comic Seven's Reckoning that is coming from IDW and our plans for covering the DS9 comic, Too Long A Sacrifice.
News
Seven's Reckoning Comic (00:01:42)
Too Long A Sacrifice Plan (00:05:19)
Feature: David Mack
It's Been a Long Road (00:06:48)
Changes to the Book (00:09:53)
The Audiobook Market (00:14:53)
Writing the Kelvin Timeline (00:20:44)
Doing What is Right (00:32:25)
Belief (00:37:24)
The Needs of the Many (00:47:09)
The Twist (00:54:21)
The Akiron (01:00:31)
Cultural Impact of Disaster (01:02:07)
The Things Fear Causes (01:08:39)
What is Next and Where to Find David (01:15:58)
Final Thoughts (01:19:31)
Hosts
Matthew Rushing and C Bryan Jones
Guest
David Mack
Production
Matthew Rushing (Editor and Executive Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Greg Rozier (Associate Producer) Casey Pettitt (Associate Producer)
Star Wars: Free Fall.
The Rise of Skywalker introduced us to Poe Dameron's past which included a mysterious woman from his past Zorii Bliss leading fans to wonder exactly how they met and what happened to make her so angry at him.
In this episode of The 602 Club hosts Matthew Rushing and Christy Morris talk about Free Fall. We discuss our expectations, setting up The Sequel Trilogy, lawlessness, Poe's story, fifty shades of gray, Zorii's story, differentiation, ratings and our recommendations.
Chapters
Expectations (00:04:44)
Setting Up The Sequel Trilogy (00:08:02)
Lawlessness (00:15:02)
Poe's Story (00:20:41)
Fifty Shades of Gray (00:29:25)
Zorii's Story (00:32:17)
Differentiation (00:40:55)
Ratings (00:46:10)
Recommendations (00:48:41)
Host
Matthew Rushing
Co-Host
Christy Morris
Production
Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Associate Producer) Davis Grayson (Associate Producer) Daniel Noa (Associate Producer) Ryan Maillet (Associate Producer)
Social
Twitter: @The602Club
Instagram: @the602clubtfm
Gnosticism, Esotericism, and Secrecy in Star Trek.
We often take for granted that philosophers and Starfleet officers mean what they say. But there is a rich history of esoteric writing in the history of philosophy, whether for pedagogical, protective, or political purposes. The same is often true within the Star Trek universe itself. All of Star Trek can interpreted as a form of esoteric expression on the part of its creator Gene Roddenberry as a way of expressing his own social and political messages while evading television censors of the late 1960s. And within the Star Trek universe, from starship captains and Federation diplomats to the esoteric practices of and ceremonies of various alien races and religions, certain practices, beliefs, and various forms of dangerous knowledge are kept secret from the average Federation citizen and Starfleet officer. In this episode of Meta Treks, hosts Mike Morrison and Zachary Fruhling lift the veil of secrecy to explore and reveal the many forms of gnosticism, esotericism, and secrecy in the Star Trek universe.
Chapters
Intro (00:01:19)
Initial Thoughts (00:02:59)
The Naivety of Enterprise and Knowledge in the Interstellar Community (00:10:31)
Neoplatonist Gnostic Societies (00:14:10)
Janeway and the Omega Directive (00:18:02)
Different Types of Esotericism (00:20:16)
Simon Tarses, Julian Bashir and Defensive Esotericism (00:26:23)
Challenging the Notion of the Star Trek Universe as a Utopian Ideal (0030:56)
Captain Archer and Political Esotericism in A Night in Sickbay (00:37:44)
Deep Space Nine and the Federation Agenda (00:44:08)
Pedagogical Knowledge and The Traveler from TNG (00:48:31)
Parables, The Gospels, and Theological Esoteric Knowledge (00:53:24)
Geordi's Powerpoints and Pedagogical Clarity (00:58:36)
Klingon Tea Ceremonies and Performative Expressions of Knowledge (01:04:04)
Secret Societies and Secret Knowledge in the Star Trek Universe (01:05:47)
Young Tuvok and Pedagogical Esotericism (01:12:29)
Is the Q Continuum Q-soteric? (01:14:20)
Mysticism and the Vulcans (01:19:08)
Justified True Belief and Authentic Esotericism (01:23:35)
Closing (01:28:54)
Hosts
Mike Morrison and Zachary Fruhling
Production
Mike Morrison (Editor) Zachary Fruhling (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Patrick Devlin (Associate Producer) Kay Shaw (Associate Producer) Mark Walker (Associate Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager)
Frankenstein and the Star Trek universe.
Originally published in 1818, Mary Shelley’s groundbreaking gothic novel Frankenstein has been a major influence on many works of dystopian science fiction—so much so that many critics argue she invented the genre. Star Trek itself has borrowed from the literary masterpiece—as well as it’s most famous film adaptation—on numerous occasions, from Guinan joking that the eponymous scientist was an old friend in “Evolution” to the crew of the NX-01 bickering over the 1931 movie in “Horizon.”
In this episode of Primitive Culture, host Duncan Barrett is joined by Brandi Jackola for a look at the pervasive influence of Shelley’s novel on the Star Trek universe, from The Original Series through to Picard. We discuss Trek’s various mad scientists—among them the three Soongs, played by Brent Spiner, all of whom owe a major debt to Shelley’s protagonist—as well as look at how the author’s deep empathy for the hideous, ungodly “creature” at the heart of her novel chimes perfectly with Trek’s own approach to humanizing the most alien of antagonists.
Chapters
Intro (00:00:00)
From Prometheus to Picard (00:06:45)
“Prototype,” “Drone,” and “Life Support” (00:19:29)
Cheating Death (00:43:00)
Mad Soongs (00:56:37)
Slippery Slopes (01:08:28)
Host
Duncan Barrett
Guest
Brandi Jackola
Production
Duncan Barrett (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Tony Black (Associate Producer) Clara Cook (Associate Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Amy Nelson (Associate Producer)
Scott Pilgrim vs. the World.
A movie can receive great reviews and still not make it at the box office, such was the case with Edgar Wright's first foray into the comic book genre.
In this episode of The 602 Club hosts Matthew Rushing and Christy Morris talk about Scott Pilgrim vs. the World. We discuss the comics, adapting the comic, the box office, the original ending, the setting, the cast, a hold over you, the baggage we carry, responsibility, ratings and our recommendations.
Chapters
The Comics (00:02:46)
Adapting the Comics (00:05:03)
The Box Office (00:12:19)
Original Ending (00:18:26)
The Setting (00:22:51)
The Cast (00:27:05)
A Hold Over You (00:35:11)
The Baggage We Carry (00:38:07)
Responsibility (00:42:24)
Ratings (00:46:03)
Recommendations (00:50:26)
Host
Matthew Rushing
Co-Host
Christy Morris
Production
Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Associate Producer) Davis Grayson (Associate Producer) Daniel Noa (Associate Producer) Ryan Maillet (Associate Producer)
Lower Decks pre-launch thoughts and Star Trek Emmy nominations.
After almost five decades, Star Trek is returning to animation under the guidance of Mike McMahan, writer and producer of the Cartoon Network animated comedy series Rick and Morty and creator of the Hulu animated series Solar Opposites. What does he have in store for Star Trek fans?
In this episode of The Ready Room, hosts C Bryan Jones and Larry Nemecek explore the upcoming series and what it could mesan for the franchise, as well their expectations for this excursion to the Lower Decks. We also discuss the Star Trek franchise’s six Emmy nominations and how virtual cons are changing the nature of fan interaction in the age of coronavirus.
Hosts
C Bryan Jones and Larry Nemecek
Production
C Bryan Jones (Editor and Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Renee Roberts (Associate Producer)
Episode titles in The Animated Series and The Next Generation.
As we continue our look at Star Trek episode titles, host Duncan Barrett is joined in this episode of Primitive Culture by Tony Black for a look at the naming strategies of The Animated Series and The Next Generation. Did Michael Piller really put an end to the era of the poetic, evocative title, or did TNG simply find other ways to play with the weekly nomenclature? What is sharper than a serpent’s tooth? Just who does watch the watchers? And which man was being measured when Data found himself on trial?
Guest
Tony Black
Production
Tony Black (Editor) Duncan Barrett (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Tony Black (Associate Producer) Clara Cook (Associate Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Amy Nelson (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager)
Lower Decks pre-launch speculation.
Starfleet is preparing to become animated once again in the new CBS All Access series Star Trek: Lower Decks. Mike McMahan, writer and producer of the Cartoon Network animated comedy series Rick and Morty and creator of the Hulu animated series Solar Opposites, is introducing us to the people who really make a starship run. Apart from two 2019 installments of Short Treks—“Ephraim and Dot” and “The Girl Who Made the Stars”—Lower Decks marks the first “cartoon” incarnation of the franchise since Star Trek: The Animated Series (1973–74) and follows the support crew serving on one of Starfleet’s least important ships, the USS Cerritos, in the year 2380.
In this premiere episode of Interphase, Trek.fm’s new Star Trek Universe podcast, host C Bryan Jones is joined by Hayley Stoddart, Zachary Fruhling, and Chris Chaplin to discuss our expectations, whether Star Trek is the right platform for comedy, our thoughts on the crew and the ship, and whether a fractured fandom can—or should—be reunited.
Host
C Bryan Jones
Guests
Hayley Stoddart, Zachary Fruhling, and Chris Chaplin
Production
C Bryan Jones (Editor and Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Renee Roberts (Associate Producer)
Green Lantern: Extended Edition.
As the Dark Knight trilogy is coming to an end, Warner Brothers decides that it will finally green light a film that had been in development since 1997 to be its next superhero venture.
In this episode of The 602 Club hosts Matthew Rushing and Christy Morris welcome John Mills to talk about Green Lantern: Extended Edition. We discuss if we saw it in the theater, the comics, pre-production, an introduction, explaining the Corps, living in a Shadow, Carol Ferris, Ryan Reynolds, the tone, Mark Strong, villains, CGI suites, the score, our ratings and recommendations.
Chapters
See it in the Theater? (00:03:12)
Comics (00:05:22)
Brightest Day, Blackest Night (00:09:06)
Introduction (00:15:06)
Explaining the Corps (00:25:14)
Living in a Shadow (00:29:24)
The Power of Fear/Carol Ferris (00:36:01)
Ryan Reynolds (00:43:00)
The Tone (00:47:22)
Mark Strong (00:52:16)
Villains (00:57:46)
CGI Suit (01:00:51)
The Score (01:05:04)
Ratings (01:07:40)
Recommendation (01:13:47)
Host
Matthew Rushing
Co-Host
Christy Morris
Guest
John Mills
Production
Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Associate Producer) Davis Grayson (Associate Producer) Daniel Noa (Associate Producer) Ryan Maillet (Associate Producer)
Over a Torrent Sea.
In the aftermath of the devastating events of the Destiny trilogy, the Starship Titan is once again assigned to deep space exploration beyond the farthest borders of the Federation. Investigating an oceanic world of abundant and mysterious life, the crew unwittingly causes distress to the ecosystem and to the lives of the inhabitants of the world, nicknamed Droplet. Now, Captain Riker and Ensign Lavena, cut off from the rest of the crew, must convince their captors of their sincere desire to help the people of Droplet before the damage becomes irreparable.
In their final episode as hosts of Literary Treks, hosts Bruce Gibson and Dan Gunther discuss the Star Trek: Titan novel Over a Torrent Sea by Christopher L. Bennett. They talk about Titan's new mission, the Squales of Droplet, Ensign Aili Lavena and her past, a difficult maternal situation for Deanna Troi, the unintended consequences of the crew's decisions, atonement for past mistakes, and wrap up with their final thoughts and ratings.
At the top of the show, Bruce and Dan review the first issue in IDW's new Deep Space Nine miniseries, Too Long a Sacrifice.
News
DS9: Too Long A Sacrifice Comic Review (00:06:03)
Feature: Over a Torrent Sea
Deep Space Mission (00:19:57)
Droplet and the Squales (00:24:36)
Aili Lavena (00:28:16)
Sexual Rendezvous (00:32:06)
Far Off Delivery Ward (00:38:22)
Unintended Consequences (00:48:06)
Atonement (00:53:53)
Ratings (01:04:56)
Final Thoughts (01:16:36)
Hosts
Dan Gunther and Bruce Gibson
Production
Bruce Gibson (Editor and Producer) Dan Gunther (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Associate Producer) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Associate Producer) Justin Oser (Associate Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Greg Rozier (Associate Producer) Jeffery Harlan (Associate Producer) Casey Pettitt (Associate Producer)