Matthew Rushing
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.
The 602 Club 229: The Personal Stakes
Mission: Impossible III. We discuss the new mission, going with Abrams, a cold open, the story, villains above us, something old and new, Julia, action, music and our ratings.
Literary Treks 265: The Music of Big Pink
Articles of the Federation. We discuss The West Wing of the 24th century, linking to other novels in the litverse, the huge cast of characters, various issues that the Bacco administration has to deal with, answer some listener’s questions, what Keith is working on and where you can find him online.
The 602 Club 228: Poking the Sin Bear
Shazam! We discuss our experiences with the character, wish fulfillment, a tale of two boys, all hands on deck, the cast, the parents, not about the action, music tracks and Tawny, wrapping up with our ratings.
Literary Treks 264: No Member Berries
Taking Wing. We discuss the new ship and her diverse crew, a potential Romulan civil war, Spock's role in the novel, a surprise appearance by Tuvok, Riker's unorthodox solution to the crisis, the cliffhanger ending, and wrap up with our final thoughts and ratings.
The 602 Club 227: The Impotence of Powerlessness
Watchmen: Director's Cut. We discuss experiencing Watchmen, the world of Watchmen, the question of power, the nature of existence, visuals, brutality, deconstructing comic book movies, the cast, the end and our ratings.
Literary Treks 263: Traveling at the Speed of Plot
Enemy of My Enemy. We discuss the Changeling's plan, Jarem vs. Gradik Kaz, "Super Chakotay," Tom Paris's role in the story, B'Elanna's continuing search for answers on Boreth, the conclusion to the story, and wrap up with our final thoughts and ratings.
The 602 Club 226: Let's Do Something Crazy
Transformers. We discuss transforming experiences, the story, Shia, Megan, the two main soldiers, minor characters, Simmons and the Defense Secretary, the parents, the Transformers, action, music and out ratings.
Literary Treks 260: Sorry to All the Sela Fans
Death in Winter. We talk about Beverly's transfer off the Enterprise, the state of the Romulan Star Empire, an undercover mission into Romulan space, Worf and Geordi's role in the story, the love between Picard and Crusher, and wrap up with our final thoughts and ratings.