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 JoseTenuto: 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 JoseTenutoto 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 JoseTenuto
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 our 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 writers 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
“Move Along Home” 30th-anniversary reflections
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 Christy 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)
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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
Instagram: @the602clubtfm
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)
Social
Twitter: @The602Club
Instagram: @the602clubtfm
“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
Twitter: @The602Club
Instagram: @the602clubtfm
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)
Social
Twitter: @The602Club
Instagram: @the602clubtfm
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
Twitter: @The602Club
Instagram: @the602clubtfm
“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
Twitter: @The602Club
Instagram: @the602clubtfm
“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)
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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)
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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
