Warp Five 227: Let No Good Crisis Go to Waste
“Shockwave” 20th-anniversary reflections. We discuss how this story moves the Temporal Cold War toward a hot one, Archer's guilt, the use of time travel, and the repercussions of the efforts of the Suliban and Future Guy to change history.
The 602 Club 374: The Beauty of Love
The Lost City. We discuss rom-coms, the story, fear of moving on, judging a book by its cover, making people happy, fueled by greed, the cast, the villain, action and adventure, connections, our ratings and recommendations.
The Artificial Tango 4: A Bowl of Time Salad
“Watcher.” We discuss why we feel time has been shattered, why Guinan doesn't recognize Jean-Luc, and, of course, the reveal of the Watcher, their apparent connection to Gary Seven, and why their identity means so much to the story.
Assembling Avengers 23: Avengers: Endgame
Avengers: Endgame. Join Matthew Rushing and John Mills on their journey through the MCU as they reach the penultimate film in Phase Three and the end of the line for some of the most beloved characters in Marvel.
The 602 Club 373: Subverting Expectations
The King's Man. We discuss a prequel, the setting and story, stealing lollipops, when to act, the cast, the villains, the action, our ratings and recommendations.
The Artificial Tango 3: Shatter to Mend
“Assimilation.” We discuss the messages conveyed by Q and the Borg Queen, how the characters are reacting to the situation, a slingshot around the sun, living in a world of contradictions, and much more.
Warp Five 226: Intergalactic Florida
“Two Days and Two Nights” 20th-anniversary reflections. We discuss this fun shore leave story that brings some serious commentary, contrasting Hoshi's experience with that of Trip and Malcolm and discussing the portrayal of language, technology, and the ongoing Suliban plot.
Assembling Avengers 22: Captain Marvel
Captain Marvel. Join Matthew Rushing and John Mills on their journey through the MCU as we continue through Phase Three and a reach a new Captain.
The 602 Club 372: The Ultimate Therapy Session
The Adam Project. We discuss, a first try, time travel, multiple selves, Maya, the cast, the action and effects, the music, our ratings and recommendations.
The Artificial Tango 2: Fear Run Amok
“Penance.” We discuss Q's setup for the trial that lies ahead, how a part of Picard is dying, how two sets of characters contrast one another, the Borg connection, who the Watcher may be, and pay homage to Queen Liana of Borg.
Warp Five 225: Let’s Play Some Sand Polo!
“Desert Crossing” 20th-anniversary reflections. We discuss how the episode serves as a proto-Prime Directive story, Archer's reputation, shades of gray, and how the story could have benefited from more information and the mini-arc format found in Season 4.
Assembling Avengers 21: Ant-Man and the Wasp
Ant-Man and the Wasp. Join Matthew Rushing and John Mills on their journey through the MCU as they continue through Phase Three by returning to the quantum realm with Scott, the Van Dynes and the crew!