Matthew Rushing
Literary Treks 212: Slips, Strips, Bars, and Bricks
Paula M. Block & Terry J. Erdmann: I, The Constable. We discuss the inspiration for the story, the research they did to capture the noir feel, societal changes on Ferenginar, the voices of the characters, Quark's seemingly newfound generosity, fun references, where to find Paula and Terry online.
The 602 Club 160: Magical Synergy
The Adventures of Tintin. We discuss the history of Tintin, Spielberg's history, bringing in Peter Jackson, Nic's history, bringing the story together, filming, Spielberg's sensibilities, the plot, the casting, a theme, Williams' soundtrack and our ratings.
The 602 Club 159: Bringing the Crazy
A View to a Kill. We discuss continuing Bond, the story, help for Bond, the villain, Grace Jones, a Bond angel, the score and theme, wrapping up with our ratings.
Literary Treks 211: Team Garak!
A Stitch in Time. We talk about Garak's history, growing up on Cardassia Prime, the reason for his exile on Deep Space Nine, post-war Cardassia, The Oralian Way, the reliability of Garak's account of his life, and wrap up with our final thoughts and ratings.
The 602 Club 158: Modern Myth
Justice League. We discuss going in, connection the dots, so much going on, going back to Themyscira and on to Atlantis, the audience, Batman, Wonder Woman, resurrection, the new characters, Steppenwolf, darkness and light, action, music, end credits and our ratings.
Literary Treks 210: Orange is the New Black
Echoes. We talk about the plot of the novel, the unique perspective of the story's events, the dreaded Voyager reset button, Tuvok's role in the story, the crews' doppelgangers, and wrap up with our final thoughts and ratings.
The 602 Club 157: Don't Stop for Sentiment
Stranger Things 2. We discuss our first impressions, home, Eleven's journey, friendship, Billy, teenage angst, Hopper, Paul Reiser, what about Bob and our ratings.
Literary Treks 209: I'm in Love with Beverly Too
David A. Goodman: The Autobiography of Jean-Luc Picard. We discuss Picard's early years, his time aboard the U.S.S. Stargazer, his relationship with numerous figures throughout his life, context added to TNG, a surprising Star Trek: Discovery connection, and wrap up by discussing The Orville.
The 602 Club 156: Imagine Dragons' Thunder
Thor: Ragnarok. We discuss coming into the film, two different tales, taking it seriously, the Goddess of Death, new character, Loki, Dr. Strange's cameo, the Hulk, the score, a retcon and ratings.
The 602 Club 155: Double Take Camel
Octopussy. We discuss some listener emails first, continuing Bond, a thought experiment, making it up, new location, villains, Bond women, theme, music and our ratings.
Literary Treks 208: Something Something Dilithium Crystals
Ethan Siegel: Treknology. We talk the of technologies covered in the book, the process of writing it, the influence Star Trek has had on our collective imaginations & the technology of modern society, where our technologies may go in the future, and wrap up with where you can find Dr. Siegel online.
The 602 Club 154: Is He Lando?
Stranger Things. We discuss finding the show, the story and the 80s, the other side, the kids, Eleven's origin, the teens, the adults, absent fathers, the rift and our ratings.