Literary Treks 381: Everybody Dies
The Nanotech War. We discuss the book not being numbered, first impression, first contact, B’Elanna and Seven’s arcs, putting everything back in the box, wrapping up with our ratings and final thoughts.
Literary Treks 380: The Old Issue
Catalyst of Shadows. We discuss an Uhura story, Crusher vs Pulaski, the rest of the cast, other characters, the mystery, trauma, flashbacks and timelines, plus our ratings and final thoughts.
The 602 Club 476: Roped Back In
Twister. We discuss a cult classic, motivations, Helen Hunt, Bill Paxton, a love triangle, the motley crew, the villains, filming locations, VFXs and sound design, the soundtrack and our ratings.
Literary Treks 379: The Series’ Dad
Deny Thy Father. We discuss the story, the connective tissue, as snapshot, a change, political thrillers, big action, how it all turns out, cameos, Star Trek stories, ratings and final thoughts.
Literary Treks 378: Lots of True Crime Podcasts
Greg Cox: Lost to Eternity. We discuss, being back with a new book, the genesis of the book, Saavik, a new species, the antagonist, bringing it together, writing 2024, no Past Tense, approvals, what’s coming up and final thoughts.
The 602 Club 475: Jedi Middle Management Council
Star Wars: The Acolyte. In this episode of The 602 Club host Matthew Rushing welcomes John Mills in a crossover with Aggressive Negotiations on The Nerd Party Network to talk about the lasts Star Wars series streaming on Disney Plus, The Acolyte.
The 602 Club 474: Less Can Be More
Deadpool & Wolverine. We discuss Fox vs Disney, a question, bringing back Wolverine, putting them together, connecting to the MCU, the other character, it all matters, the action, here’s the question and our ratings.
The Orb 159: Imagination Station
“If Wishes Were Horses” 30th-anniversary reflections. We discuss the story's fun veneer, the wealth of character and social commentary that lies beneath, and why Miles must be feeling like Lando Calrissian.
The Orb 158: Even the Birds Stayed Away
“Progress” 30th-anniversary reflections. We discuss how the story of a stubborn landowner continues Kira’s incredible character development and focuses the DS9 narrative on everyday people.
The 602 Club 473: Push Through Adversity
A Quiet Place: Day One. We discuss doing a prequel, a new plan, living life, the cast, nine lives, connections, a new director, wanting more and our ratings.
Literary Treks 377: Already Unlikeable
Well of Souls. They discuss their expectations, kind of being in it, other characters, the structure, doing too much, ending with their ratings and final thoughts.
Literary Treks 376: I Didn’t Know I Needed That
Dayton Ward: Pliable Truths. We discuss the genesis of the book, Picard’s struggle, similar themes and true evil, an inconvenient truth, the O’Briens, cameos, the Oceanside, capital Qs, the end, where to find and what’s next plus our final thoughts.