Matthew Rushing
The 602 Club 152: Artificial Life Finds a Way
Blade Runner 2049. We discuss continuing Blade Runner, ambiguity, replicants in everyday life, succession, sequel opportunities, love, a marrow, artificial everything, the cast, production and ratings.
Literary Treks 206: Almost Too Much Latitude
Desperate Hours. We discuss collaborating with Discovery's writers, Captain Pike's devotion, Enterprise vs. Shenzhou, the Shenzhou's bridge crew, comparisons to the Vanguard series, Spock and Burnham, the look and feel of the universe, the book's non-canon status, and what is next for David Mack.
The 602 Club 151: A Dark Garden of Eden
Blade Runner. We discuss which version, our experiences, act of creation, what makes us human, show don't tell, is he a replicant, visual direction, the music and our ratings.
Literary Treks 205: A Vulcan Mic Drop
Sarek. We discuss the setting, the bond between Sarek and Amanda, Klingon ambassador Kamarag, a timely topic of xenophobia, Kirk's nephew Peter, how Discovery's depiction of Sarek might compare, and wrap up with our final thoughts and ratings.
The 602 Club 150: Death by Dune Buggy
For Your Eyes Only. We discuss continuing Bond, the graveside and Blofeld, the director, Bibi, Cassandra Harris, Melina, a scoundrel, the villain, a free for all and our ratings.
Literary Treks 204: Bath Time Fun With Mudd
Mudd In Your Eye. We talk about silly reasons for war, transwarp beaming, the nature of death, another society run by computer, Stella Mudd, how we think Mudd might compare in this novel to his appearance in Star Trek: Discovery, and our ratings.
The 602 Club 149: Space Switzerland
Leia, Princess of Alderaan. We discuss Christy's first Star Wars book, Leia's characterization, Leia and her parents, from princess to rebel, Kier, YA, the cost, saw, Last Jedi connections, Amilyn Holdo and our ratings.
Literary Treks 203: The Ends Justify the Means
Patterns of Interference. We discuss the dictator Maltuvis, the ultimate Prime Directive debate, a strange new world, freedom and truth, Section 31's fatal flaw, what's in store for Trip, and Archer's beagle companion, Porthos.
The 602 Club 148: There's Always A Bigger Fish
Phasma. We discuss our excitement, a character study, history, what about redemption, The First Order, world building, it all ties together and our ratings.
Literary Treks 202: The Rosebud of My Collection
Scott Mantz: Star Trek Fotonovels. We discuss our fond memories of the '70s, Scott's favorite episode of all time, his collection of fotonovels, their influence on John Byrne's New Visions comics, and the interviews and glossaries found in the back of the books.
The 602 Club S35: Thrawn: Then and Now
Dragon Con Panel: Thrawn: Then and Now featuring Timothy Zahn and Henry Gilroy.
The 602 Club 147: A Lame Phantom Menace
The Defenders. We discuss where we are when we start, bringing the team together, Elektra, The Hand, Stick is back, things that work and things that didn't, an ending and a beginning and our ratings.