Saddle Up! 21: Break in Case of Gorn
“Hegemony.” We continue Season 2 as we discuss the challenges of creating drama in a prequel, elements of diplomacy in Star Trek, parallels (and not) with “Arena,” and try to make sense of the Gorn.
The 602 Club 443: It's Not Easy Being Green
Secret Invasion. We discuss filling in the gaps, what is true, villainous reasoning, killing characters, new characters, the tone, better together and our ratings.
Literary Treks 366: Helicopter Parents of the Galaxy
The Buried Age. We discuss Picard's buried age, failure, the Manroloth, the science, setting up TNG, our ratings and final thoughts.
Assembling Avengers 36: Ms. Marvel
Ms. Marvel. Join Matthew Rushing and John Mills on their journey through the MCU as they continue to make their way through Phase 4 by discussing the next Disney Plus show on the list.
The 602 Club 442: A Life Outside the Shell
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem. We discuss turtle fandom, turtle history, motivations, turtle heroes, the animation, voice cast, music, ratings and the mid-credits scene.
Saddle Up! 20: Fundamental Harmonics
“Subspace Rhapsody.” We continue Season 2 as we discuss the concept, how they pulled it off, using the musical format to boost communications, advance storylines and clear the deck for the finale, and more.
Saddle Up! 19: Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner
“Under the Cloak of War.” We continue Season 2 as we discuss the impact of war, atonement, responsibility for one’s actions, the DS9 feel of the episode, and more.
The 602 Club 441: Pandora's Box
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem. We discuss turtle fandom, turtle history, motivations, turtle heroes, the animation, voice cast, music, ratings and the mid-credits scene.
Assembling Avengers 35: Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness
Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness. Join Matthew Rushing and John Mills on their journey through the MCU was we continue through Phase 4 with the second film of the phase to star Benedict Cumberbatch.
Saddle Up! 18: This Historical Saddle
“Those Old Scientists.” We continue Season 2 as we discuss blending live action and animation, bringing animated characters to life, poignant moments in the midst of silliness, and how the casts of Strange New Worlds and Lower Decks work together.
Saddle Up! 17: Schrödinger’s Mixed Bag of Story Elements
“Lost in Translation.” We continue Season 2 as we discuss humor in Star Trek, writing in a modern vernacular, overshadowing important commentary, character arcs, and more.
The 602 Club 440: A Real Girl
Barbie. We discuss growing up with Barbie, the opening and history, the cast, humanity, matriarchy or patriarchy, world building, the music and out ratings.