Matthew Rushing
Literary Treks 232: Andorian Crinkled Bendy Straw Antenna
Greg Cox: Identity Theft. We discuss the book taking place in the movie-era, we finally get Chekov in the spotlight. We discuss Chekov's identity crisis, getting off the bridge, how this is absolutely not a sequel, and much more!
The 602 Club 185: Watchmen for Kids
The Incredibles. We discuss the set up, the family, an interesting dynamic, super friends, Syndrome, the look, feel, music and our ratings.
Literary Treks 231: Dancing to the Strains of Cadillac Ranch
A Time to Die. We discuss Wesley's abilities as a Traveler, the character of Colleen Cabot, her relationship with Wesley, Picard's role in the story, the "Demon Flyer", the Ontailians, answer some questions from our listeners, and wrap up with our final thoughts and ratings.
The 602 Club 184: Corellian Drift Moment
Solo: A Star Wars Story. We discuss before Solo, Han, Qi'ra, connections and motifs, Beckett and the gang, Lando and L3, Chewbacca, Enfys Nest, Dryden, ILM's work, the score and ratings.
Literary Treks 230: Golf in the Original Klingon
How Much for Just the Planet? We discuss the plot of the novel, the instances of very broad comedy, the characters who populate this colorful tale, artistic flourishes by the author including some surprise cameo appearances, and wrap up with our final thoughts and ratings.
The 602 Club 183: A Raving Total Lunatic
Star Wars: Last Shot. We discuss the structure, Han, the writing style, Lando, Kaasha, L3, the main villain, random tidbits and our ratings.
The 602 Club 182: A Sexy Slice of Man
GoldenEye. We discuss, continuing Bond, born to be Bond, the new M, relevancy, the villains, new friends, our Bond woman, Boris, action, music and our ratings.
Literary Treks 229: Spaceballs From the Gamma Quadrant
Fallen Heroes. We talk about when the novel was written, a Quark and Odo team-up, whether the author captured the voices of characters adequately, time travel shenanigans, the alien of the week, the resolution of the novel, and wrap up with our final thoughts and ratings.
The 602 Club 181: Free Willie
Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom. We discuss a prequel, fortune and glory, the mine cart chase, Short Round, accessibility, Willie, a living nightmare, the action, the score and our ratings.
Literary Treks 228: Wesley 2.0
A Time to Be Born. We discuss Wesley Crusher's surprise return, the dangers of the Rashanar battle site, the damage to Picard's reputation, Data's role in the story, and wrap up with our final thoughts and ratings.
The 602 Club 180: #WhosYourGamora?
Avengers: Infinity War. We discuss gearing up for war, Thanos' plan, what is love?, the Avengers, culling the hero herd, part one of two, the action, ratings and the next movie.
Literary Treks 227: Hogwarts Academy
Collision Course. We talk about this novel's relationship with Star Trek 2009, Jim Kirk's relationship with Starfleet, his family dynamic, Spock in his youth, another perspective on Tarsus IV, fitting in with Trek canon, why the series was cancelled, and wrap up with our final thoughts and ratings.