Matthew Rushing
Literary Treks 271: To Thine Own Self Be True
The Captain's Oath. We discuss the time periods of the novel, Kirk as commander of the U.S.S. Sacagawea, original characters, the mysterious threat, Kirk's first mission as commander of the U.S.S. Enterprise, continuity referenced, final thoughts and what’s coming for Bennett and where he is online.
The 602 Club 235: More Monster Bell
Godzilla: King of the Monsters. We discuss the plan, not as successful, Kyle Chandler, Dr. Emma Roberts, smart yet dumb, Millie Bobby Brown, Tywin Lannister, easter eggs, mythology, master fights and our ratings.
Literary Treks 270: Kirk is Dabbing Like a Warp 4 Loony!
The Gold Key Archives, Vol. 5: Part 2. We finish our look back at Star Trek: The Gold Key Archives, Volume 5 with the final three stories in the collection: issue 28, "The Mimicking Menace"; issue 30, "Death of a Star"; and issue 31, "The Final Truth."
The 602 Club 234: Are You Not Entertained?
Kong: Skull Island. We discuss the king, getting a bigger hammer, God vs Man, Tom Hiddleston, Sam Jackson, Brie Larson, a picture's worth, John C. Reilly, Cole, the visual effects and ratings.
Literary Treks 269: Kellogg's Spock 'n' Krisp
The Gold Key Archives, Volume 5: Part 1. Includes Gold Key issues 25, 26, and 27: "Dwarf Planet," "The Perfect Dream," and "Ice Journey." Make sure to pack your heat-stabilizer tablets, it's gonna be a crazy journey!
The 602 Club 233: The Forgotten Sith
Star Wars: Dooku: Jedi Lost. We discuss the life and times of Dooku, being trained by Yoda, expanding the Jedi, who he trains, Serenno and the Sith, attachment, a sad story, set up and our ratings.
The 602 Club 232: Put Us in Perspective
Godzilla. We discuss the King of Monsters, reintroduction, emotion, set up, human connection, fighting nature, monster fights and our ratings.
Literary Treks 268: Andy Does the Consonants, I Do the Vowels
Michael A. Martin: The Red King. We discuss launching the Titan series, the origin of the Neyel, Tuvok and Akaar's troubled past, Donatra and the Romulans, religious belief vs. scientific fact, where Titan goes from here, what Michael is working on now and where you can find him online.
The 602 Club 231: The Rise of Qui-Gon
Star Wars: Master & Apprentice. We discuss a master and an apprentice, a failure to communicate, the Dooku factor, Rael, lineage, mandate, Rahara and Pax, following the light, legacy and ratings.
Literary Treks 267: That Word "Sacrifice" Keeps Coming Up
Burning Dreams. We discuss Christopher Pike's early years, his relationships, the unique role that fire plays, his embodiment of the ideals of Starfleet and the Federation, comparing Pike in the novel to the one of Discovery, the epilogue of the novel, our final thoughts and ratings.
The 602 Club 230: The Postgame Analysis
Avengers: Endgame. We discuss the cold open, where the characters are, the time heist, the final battle, where's Gamora?, Asgardians of the Galaxy and our ratings.
Literary Treks 266: Bringing the Truth Out of the Shadows
Dayton Ward: Available Light. We discuss the fallout from Section 31, Picard's actions, a mysterious technological marvel, the Jirol Salvage Guild, the importance of truth, Picard’s final decision, the origin of the title Available Light, what Dayton is working on and where to find him online.