The 602 Club: A Geekery Speakeasy

From Russia With Love. After the success of Dr. No the producers immediately began planning their next film in the Bond saga and landed on From Russia With love, which coincidently had just been named one of John F. Kennedy's favorite books in an interview with Life magazine. What could go wrong? In this episode of The 602 Club host Matthew Rushing is joined by 00 agent John Champion to talk about From Russia With Love. We discuss continuing Bond, changes from the book, women and villains, a troubled shoot, heightened realism, behind the scenes heroes, great moments and our ratings. Chapters Live from Goldeneye (00:02:05) Continuing Bond (00:04:40) Changes from the Book (00:16:49) Women and Villains (00:20:30) A Troubled Shoot (00:42:47) Heightened Realism (00:47:53) Behind the Scenes Heroes (00:55:14) Great Moments (00:57:53) Ratings (01:05:30) Host Matthew Rushing Guest John Champion Production Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) Norman C. Lao (Executive Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Charlene Schmidt (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Will Nguyen (Content Manager) Ken Tripp (Associate Producer) Davis Grayson (Associate Producer)

Star Wars: Clone Wars. In 2003, as Star Wars fans eagerly anticipated the last film in the saga, a surprise arrived on Cartoon Network, Clone Wars, a micro series of 20 episodes that gave a taste of what the war was like. With the success of the first 20, Lucas asked for 5 more episodes which would be longer and tell the story of the crawl from Episode III. In this episode of The 602 Club host Matthew Rushing is joined by Jedi Masters Bruce Gibson and John Mills to talk about Star Wars: Clone Wars. We discuss our Clone Wars experience, volume one, if it's still fun, volume two, leading up to Episode III, voices, being over-written and doing yourself a favor. Chapters Something Fun to Do (00:03:10) Clone Wars Experience (00:04:35) Volume One (00:16:52) Still Fun? (00:25:21) Volume Two (00:28:42) Leading Up to Episode III (00:39:27) Voices (00:42:18) Over-Written (00:47:14) Do Yourself a Favor (00:52:47) Host Matthew Rushing Guests Bruce Gibson John Mills Production Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) Norman C. Lao (Executive Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Charlene Schmidt (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Will Nguyen (Content Manager) Ken Tripp (Associate Producer) Davis Grayson (Associate Producer)

X-Men: Apocalypse. In the summer of 2000, Bryan Singer changed the landscape of superhero films with his first X-Men by having a movie that took it's story, characters and world much more seriously than had previously been seen in a comic book movie. Fast forward sixteen years later and Singer and company are back with their latest in the X-franchise. In this episode of The 602 Club host Matthew Rushing is joined by fellow X-Men Suzanne Williamson to talk about X-Men: Apocalypse. We discuss the X-franchise, new mutants, Quicksilver, rounding out the trilogy, a blessing or a curse, hero?, our ratings and a quick side note. Chapters A Dragon's Age (00:02:31) The X-Franchise (00:03:26) New Mutants (00:08:35) Quicksilver (00:21:05) Rounding Out the Trilogy (00:22:47) A Blessing or a Curse (00:30:17) Hero? (00:37:37) Ratings (00:44:22) Side Note (00:47:19) Host Matthew Rushing Guest Suzanne Williamson Production Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) Norman C. Lao (Executive Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Charlene Schmidt (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Will Nguyen (Content Manager) Ken Tripp (Associate Producer) Davis Grayson (Associate Producer)

Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban. As Harry Potter fans impatiently waited for the fifth book in the series to be released, Hollywood was making the interim between installments bearable by releasing the third movie in the franchise. In this episode of The 602 Club host Matthew Rushing is joined by Hogwarts students Andrea Coffman and Tristan Riddell to talk about Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban. We discuss a new director and direction, character focus, fully forming, new characters, creatures and wizarding world things, book vs. movie, the score and our ratings. Chapters New Director and Direction (00:04:11) Character Focus (00:18:51) Fully Forming (00:28:26) New Characters (00:39:15) Creatures and Wizarding World Things (00:49:33) Book vs. Movie (01:00:36) Score (01:07:07) Ratings (01:10:19) Host Matthew Rushing Guests Andrea Coffman Tristan Riddell Production Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) Norman C. Lao (Executive Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Charlene Schmidt (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Will Nguyen (Content Manager) Ken Tripp (Associate Producer) Davis Grayson (Associate Producer)

Star Wars: Bloodline. The expanded universe of Star Wars has always helped to fill in the gaps and answer the questions fans had and the new line is no exception. With the release of The Force Awakens, fans have been clamoring to know what happened in the 30 year period between Return of the Jedi and the beginning of the new trilogy. In this episode of The 602 Club host Matthew Rushing is joined by Resistance members Bruce Gibson and John Mills to talk about Star Wars: Bloodline by Claudia Gray. We discuss the heir to the Empire, being in Vader's shadow, world-building, romanticizing the past, new characters, the rise of the First Order and our ratings. Chapters Heir to the Empire (00:03:46) In Vader's Shadow (00:11:26) World-Building (00:29:02) Romanticizing the Past (00:48:45) New Characters (01:03:58) The Rise of the First Order (01:11:39) Ratings (01:15:37) Host Matthew Rushing Guests Bruce Gibson John Mills Production Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) Norman C. Lao (Executive Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Charlene Schmidt (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Will Nguyen (Content Manager) Ken Tripp (Associate Producer) Davis Grayson (Associate Producer)

Captain America: Civil War. The character of Steve Rogers has been on one of the most intense journey's of any of the Marvel heroes. He's gone from a scrawny man with a hero's heart, to super soldier hero, to man out of time, to leader of the Avengers, all to come up against his greatest challenge, a world at odds with his worldview. In this episode of The 602 Club host Matthew Rushing is joined by fellow Avengers Megan Calcote, plus Bethany and Riley Blanton to talk about Captain America: Civil War. We discuss choosing side, team Iron Man, team Cap, team Ross, revenge, new heroes, hero against hero, the fight in Siberia, a few last things, a quick rundown and ratings. Chapters Choosing Sides (00:03:37) Team Iron Man (00:05:23) Team Cap (00:15:37) Team Ross (00:28:46) Revenge (00:31:09) New Heroes (00:42:55) Hero Against Hero (00:53:20) The Fight in Siberia (01:02:24) A Couple Last Things (01:06:07) A Quick Rundown (01:11:46) Ratings (01:13:28) Host Matthew Rushing Guests Bethany Blanton Megan Calcote Riley Blanton Production Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) Norman C. Lao (Executive Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Charlene Schmidt (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Will Nguyen (Content Manager) Ken Tripp (Associate Producer) Davis Grayson (Associate Producer)

Captain America: The Winter Soldier. When Steve Rogers awoke from his long winter's stay in the ice he found himself in completely different world, that had undergone massive changes, politically and morally, yet found that the world just might need a little "old fashioned" values to help save it. After the events of Avengers, Steve finds himself living the life of a soldier again, this time for S.H.E.I.L.D. and comes to find that unfortunately not everything is quite as it seems. In this episode host Matthew Rushing is joined by Avenger Bethany Blanton to talk about Captain America: The Winter Soldier. We discuss our favorite Marvel heroes, continuing Cap's modern education, an insidious villain, becoming a leader. the Winter Soldier, tearing it all down, the film's uniqueness, new characters and our ratings. Chapters Favorite Marvel Heroes (00:03:46) Continuing Cap's Modern Education (00:08:59) Insidious Villain (00:20:29) Becoming the Leader (00:30:31) The Winter Soldier (00:36:51) Tearing it All Down (00:41:57) A Unique Film (00:47:04) New Characters (00:49:42) Ratings (00:58:51) Host Matthew Rushing Guest Bethany Blanton Production Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) Norman C. Lao (Executive Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Charlene Schmidt (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Will Nguyen (Content Manager) Ken Tripp (Associ

Captain America: The First Avenger. Marvel began it's road by securing the money to create it's studio in 2005 and then started the process of figuring out which film would be first. Originally Captain America was to be the one kicking things off, but when Jon Favreau was approached as director, he chose to make Iron Man instead, leaving the Captain out in the cold until Joe Johnston was brought on board to bring his origin to life. In this episode of The 602 Club host Matthew Rushing is joined by Howling Commando Bruce Gibson to talk about Captain America: The First Avenger. We discuss our familiarity with Marvel, something a little different, character matters, the cast, the villain, the director, skinny Steve, the music, a few last things and our ratings. Chapters Continue With Marvel (00:03:24) Familiarity With Marvel (00:04:15) A Little Bit Different (00:06:31) Character Matters (00:15:48) The Cast (00:24:21) The Villain (00:41:19) The Director (00:44:32) Skinny Steve (00:47:29) The Music (00:50:07) A Few Last Things (00:52:12) Ratings (00:54:22) Host Matthew Rushing Guests Bruce Gibson Production Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) Norman C. Lao (Executive Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Charlene Schmidt (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Will Nguyen (Content Manager) Ken Tripp (Associate Producer) Davis Grayson (Associate Producer)

Dr. No. In 1952 Ian Flemming informed his friend that he intended to write the spy novel to end all spy novels so that by 1962 there were already ten adventures of James Bond for producers Harry Saltzman and Cubby Broccoli to choose from for the first film, in their hopes to kick off a Bond franchise. In this episode of The 602 Club host Matthew Rushing is joined by super spy John Champion to talk about Dr. No. We discuss the 60s spy genre, bringing Bond to the silver scree, the director, casting Bond, a wonderful cast of characters, Moneypenny, M, Dr. No, Felix Leiter, Honey Rider, setting up the formula and our ratings. Chapters The 60s Spy Genre (00:04:16) Bringing Bond to the Silver Screen (00:14:30) The Director (00:18:38) Casting Bond (00:23:40) A Wonderful Cast of Characters (00:38:35) MoneyPenny (00:43:36) M (00:45:46) Dr. No (00:47:51) Felix Leiter (00:53:13) Honey Rider (00:56:30) Setting Up the Formula (01:02:29) Ratings (01:15:19) Host Matthew Rushing Guests John Champion Production Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) Norman C. Lao (Executive Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Charlene Schmidt (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Will Nguyen (Content Manager) Ken Tripp (Associate Producer) Davis Grayson (Associate Producer)

Daredevil: Season 2. It only took a few days after the first season of Daredevil dropped on Netflix for fans to ask the question of when season 2 would be available as the show struck a cord with it's audience, telling a darker story and redeeming the character from his last outing onscreen. In this episode of The 602 Club host Matthew Rushing is joined by Defenders Daniel Proulx and Will Ngyuen to talk about Daredevil season 2. We discuss Matt, issues with the season, lacking good villains, Foggy, the biggest hero of the season, Claire, The Punisher, jam packed season, Elektra and our ratings. Chapters Two Guys and a Girl are Back (00:04:13) We'll Start With Matt (00:04:38) Issues With the Season (00:13:38) Lacking Good Villains (00:26:22) Foggy (00:29:25) The Biggest Hero of the Season (00:34:10) Claire (00:39:48) The Punisher (00:41:24) Jam Packed (00:47:46) Elektra (00:56:29) Ratings (01:04:47) Host Matthew Rushing Guests Daniel Proulx Will Ngyuen Production Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) Norman C. Lao (Executive Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Charlene Schmidt (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Will Nguyen (Content Manager) Ken Tripp (Associate Producer) Davis Grayson (Associate Producer)

Star Wars Rebels Season 2. The last few moments of Star Wars Rebels season 1 left us in awe as a beloved character descended the ladder of the Ghost and we were rewarded with the return of Ahsoka Tano. In this supplemental episode of The 602 Club host Matthew Rushing is joined by fellow Jedi Masters John Mills and Tristan Riddell to talk about season 2 of Star Wars Rebels. To start we discuss the Rogue One trailer, then entering season 2, getting Rex back, Blood Sisters, Wings of the Master, Stealth Strike, Future of the Force, Legacy, A Princess on Lothal, Legends of the Lasat, The Protector of Concord Dawn, frustration, helicopter lightsabers, Ahsoka and Vader, Ahsoka's end, having Maul back, hopes for season 3 and our ratings. Chapters Rogue One Trailer (00:02:18) Season 2 of Rebels (00:13:39) Entering Season 2 (00:15:38) Getting Rex Back (00:20:00) Blood Sisters (00:25:45) Wings of the Master (00:28:24) Stealth Strike (00:30:34) The Future of the Force (00:32:01) Legacy (00:36:05) A Princess on Lothal (00:37:03) Legends of the Lasat (00:40:46) The Protector of Concord Dawn (00:44:41) So Frustrating (00:47:33) Helicopter Lightsabers (00:49:08) Ashoka and the Vader (00:51:11) Ashoka's End (01:00:01) Having Maul Back (01:04:32) Hopes for Season 3 (01:07:50) Ratings (01:15:14) Host Matthew Rushing Guests John Mills Tristan Riddell Production Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) Norman C. Lao (Executive Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Charlene Schmidt (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Will Nguyen (Content Manager) Ken Tripp (Associate Producer) Davis Grayson (Associate Producer)

Thor. After The Incredible Hulk and Iron Man 2 it was time for the Marvel Cinematic Universe to stretch itself and bring in something mythical, the Norse god of thunder Thor, as well as truly begin the ramp-up to the coming Avengers movie. In this episode of The 602 Club host Matthew Rushing is joined by Andrea Coffman and Andi VanderKolk to talk about Marvel's Thor. We discuss the tale of the hammer, the cast and story, Thor, Jane, Oden and Frigga, Idris Elba, the Thor-tourage, slowing it down, a whole new world, the MCU connection and our ratings. Chapters The Not So Dark World (00:01:08) Tale of the Hammer (00:03:47) The Cast and Story (00:09:53) Thor (00:10:21) Jane (00:17:55) Oden and Frigga (00:29:59) Idris Elba (00:31:45) The Thor-tourage (00:33:30) A Whole New World (00:43:46) The MCU Connections (00:49:56) Ratings (00:56:06) Host Matthew Rushing Guests Andrea Coffman Andi VanderKolk Production Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) Norman C. Lao (Executive Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Charlene Schmidt (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Will Nguyen (Content Manager) Ken Tripp (Associate Producer) Davis Grayson (Associate Producer)

Supergirl/Flash Crossover. As soon as Supergirl was announced fans had many questions, would it be in the same universe with the Flash and Arrow and would it crossover with those shows were two of the biggest. The producers were open to the idea of a crossover which led the studios to finally giving their approval allowing Flash to visit National City for the first time. In this supplemental episode of The 602 Club host Matthew Rushing is joined by the World's Finest Norman Lao to talk about the Supergirl/Flash crossover. We discuss crossing over, the Barry/Kara dynamic, light and dark, the tables turn, the blackboard moment, the villains, the superhero dynamic and the crossover impact. Chapters Listener Idea (00:01:53) Crossing Over (00:04:24) Barry Kara Dynamic (00:09:22) Light and Dark (00:19:45) The Tables Turn (00:23:04) The Blackboard Moment (00:26:34) The Villains (00:29:17) Superhero Dynamic (00:39:12) Crossover Impact (00:43:39) Host Matthew Rushing Guests Norman Lao Production Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) Norman C. Lao (Executive Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Charlene Schmidt (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Will Nguyen (Content Manager) Ken Tripp (Associate Producer) Davis Grayson (Associate Producer)

Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice. Comic fans have been having the argument for over 70 years about who would win in a fight between Superman and Batman. At the end of Man of Steel the production team was looking for the next challenge that Superman would face and in that conversation the idea was thrown out that it should be Batman. Thus was born the genesis of Batman v Superman, Zach Snyder's newest film in the DC cinematic universe. In this episode of The 602 Club host Matthew Rushing is joined by Justice League members Norman Lao and Tristan Riddell to talk about Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice. We discuss after Man of Steel, the Wayne's death, the players on the board, the new Bruce Wayne and Batman, becoming the villain, Superman, living out Jor-El's words, if Lois is just a damsel, Lex Luthor, Wonder Woman, The Justice League, Jeremy Irons, fight night, Martha, Doomsday, music, look and our ratings. Chapters Some Great Heroes (00:02:14) After Man of Steel (00:04:52) The Wayne's Death (00:15:00) The Players on the Board (00:21:53) Bruce Wayne/Batman (00:22:45) Becoming the Villain (00:35:25) Superman (00:43:25) Living out Jor-El's Words (00:51:36) Just the Damsel? (00:53:05) Lex Luthor (01:00:53) Wonder Woman (01:06:28) The Justice League (01:12:04) Jeremy Irons (01:15:33) Fight Night (01:19:36) Martha (01:27:01) Doomsday (01:42:46) Music and Look (01:51:54) Ratings (01:54:21) Host Matthew Rushing Guests Norman Lao Tristan Riddell Matthew's Written Review Production Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) Norman C. Lao (Executive Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Charlene Schmidt (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Will Nguyen (Content Manager) Ken Tripp (Associate Producer) Davis Grayson (Associate Producer)

Star Wars: The Clone Wars Movie. "It's very much Star Wars. It's not a, you know, South Park comedy. It's not a baby girls show like Hannah Montana. It's sort of the first dramatic animated show that is, um, PG-13, so it doesn't really go on late night, it doesn't go on Saturday afternoon, it actually doesn't go anywhere. I don't know what we're gonna do with it, but we're having a hell of a lot of… a great time making it." George Lucas in 2007 on Late Night with Conan O'Brien talking about the new series he was developing, The Clone Wars. In this episode of The 602 Club host Matthew Rushing is joined by Bethany Blanton and Bruce Gibson to talk about Star Wars: The Clone Wars Movie. We discuss our Clone Wars experience, the animation style, the Christophsis opening, the characterizations, Ahsoka's introduction and impact, three teachers, if it's Anakin or Ahsoka's story, if it set the stage for The Force Awakens, the music, The Clone Wars Vs. Rebels, favorite scenes and ratings. Chapters The Clone Wars Movie (00:02:09) The Clone Wars Experience (00:03:26) The Animation Style (00:10:53) The Christophsis Opening (00:15:48) The Characterizations (00:24:05) Ashoka's Introduction (00:39:44) Ashoka's Impact (00:46:25) Three Teachers (00:54:35) Anakin or Ahsoka's Story (00:55:32) Does it Set the Stage for The Force Awakens (00:57:46) The Music (01:06:33) The Clone Wars Vs. Rebels (01:11:02) Favorite Scenes (01:19:28) Ratings (01:23:39) Host Matthew Rushing Guests Bethany Blanton Bruce Gibson Production Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) Norman C. Lao (Executive Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Charlene Schmidt (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Will Nguyen (Content Manager) Ken Tripp (Associate Producer) Davis Grayson (Associate Producer)

The Flash Season 1. During Arrow season two an intrepid young forensic scientist from Central City showed up to help solve a case and in the process learn the identity of Starling City's masked vigilante. He traveled home only to be struck by lightning and wake up in his own show. In this episode of The 602 Club host Matthew Rushing is joined by fellow Rogues Bruce Gibson and Norman Lao to talk about The Flash season one. We discuss the quickness of the storytelling, if Arrow helped Flash start so well, the characters brought to life, rogues and villains, father figures, subverting expectations and our ratings. Chapters Introducing the Flash (00:03:46) Quite Quick (00:05:01) Does Arrow Help Make The Flash Better? (00:14:36) Characters Brought to Life (00:19:09) Rogues and Villains (00:49:02) Father Figures (00:57:16) Subverting Expectations (01:04:29) Ratings (01:13:07) Host Matthew Rushing Guests Bruce Gibson Norman Lao Production Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) Norman C. Lao (Executive Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Charlene Schmidt (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Will Nguyen (Content Manager) Ken Tripp (Associate Producer) Davis Grayson (Associate Producer)

Agent Carter: Season 2. Television is a brutal master and getting a season two in today's landscape is a tough thing to do, so fans of Agent Carter were relieved when it was announced that the fledgling series would be given a second chance. Before the episode begins we announce the winner of the Star Wars 602 Club Feed review contest! In this episode of The 602 Club host Matthew Rushing is joined by Alice Baker to talk about Agent Carter season 2. We discuss thoughts on season 1, the show being set in Hollywood this season, the case file, more forced, putting it all on the table, feeling familiar, asking for the impossible, how to make it better, characters, if we get more and our ratings. Chapters Contest Winner (00:01:13) Season One (00:03:49) We're Off to Hollywood (00:06:05) The Case File (00:10:46) More Forced (00:13:55) Put it All on the Table (00:17:19) Feels Very Familiar (00:22:29) Asking for the Impossible (00:25:55) How Could They Make it Better (00:29:07) Characters (00:34:30) If We Get More (00:39:57) Ratings (00:51:34) Host Matthew Rushing Guest Alice Baker Production Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) Norman C. Lao (Executive Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Charlene Schmidt (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Will Nguyen (Content Manager) Ken Tripp (Associate Producer) Davis Grayson (Associate Producer)

The X-Files Revival. The X-Files became a television phenomenon during it's nine year run between 1993 and 2002, it would spawn 2 motion pictures, Fight of the Future in 1998 and I Want to Believe in 2008 which left fans puzzled, wondering if this was to be the last they would ever see of the characters, with the truth still out there. In this supplemental episode of The 602 Club host Matthew Rushing is joined by Michael Schindler to talk about The X-Files Revival. We discuss where the show left off, bringing things back, coming into The X-Files, My Struggle, Founder's Mutation, Mulder and Scully Meet the Were-Monster, Home Again, Babylon, My Struggle II and if we want more. Chapters Where We Left Off (00:02:06) Bringing Things Back (00:08:31) Coming Back to The X-Files (00:13:03) My Struggle (00:20:59) Founder's Mutation (00:31:05) Mulder and Scully Meet the Were-Monster (00:34:29) Home Again (00:41:40) Babylon (00:45:14) My Struggle II (00:50:30) Do You Want More? (00:56:52) Host Matthew Rushing Guest Michael Schindler Production Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) Norman C. Lao (Executive Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Charlene Schmidt (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Will Nguyen (Content Manager) Ken Tripp (Associate Producer) Davis Grayson (Associate Producer)

Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets. With the massive success that Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone was with the general public and fans, Warner Brothers had already begun to prepare for the next film since the stars ages were always looming in the background as motivation to get the next part of the story out quickly. In this episode of The 602 Club host Matthew Rushing is joined by fellow Muggles Charlynn Schmiedt and Daniel Proulx to talk about Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets. We discuss growing into the part, Harry's kindness, growing the world, importance in the end, literal adaptation, growing the villain, Richard Harris, interesting themes, other things and ratings. Chapters At the Leaky Cauldron (00:03:08) Growing Into the Part (00:06:12) Harry's Kindness (00:13:46) Growing the World (00:20:30) Important By the End (00:28:54) Literal Adaptation (00:33:45) Growing the Villain (00:38:50) Richard Harris (00:44:19) Interesting Themes (00:48:48) Other Things (01:01:35) Ratings (01:11:05) Host Matthew Rushing Guests Charlynn Schmiedt Daniel Proulx Production Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) Norman C. Lao (Executive Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Charlene Schmidt (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Will Nguyen (Content Manager) Ken Tripp (Associate Producer) Davis Grayson (Associate Producer)

Star Wars: Battlefront: Twilight Company. In the lead up to The Force Awakens the marketing for Star Wars was coming quickly with toys, books and video games. The newest version of Battlefront was released for the next generation consoles and lost in all the hype was a tie-in-book for the game. In this supplemental episode of The 602 Club host Matthew Rushing is joined by Rebel grunts Bruce Gibson and John Mills to talk about Battlefront: Twilight Company. We discuss another Star Wars movie, gritty, dark and real, why we fight, more satisfaction, nothing better to do, Vader, the evil Empire, heroes on both sides and our ratings. Chapters Another Star Wars Movie (00:03:29) Gritty, Dark and Real (00:05:05) Why We Fight (00:15:58) More Satisfying (00:23:35) Nothing Better to Do (00:28:41) Down Right Scary (00:31:29) Evil Empire (00:36:17) Heroes on Both Sides (00:43:44) Ratings (00:55:49) Host Matthew Rushing Guests Bruce Gibson John Mills Production Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) Norman C. Lao (Executive Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Charlene Schmidt (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Will Nguyen (Content Manager) Ken Tripp (Associate Producer) Davis Grayson (Associate Producer)

Iron Man 2. After the success of Iron Man and the lackluster performance of The Incredible Hulk, Marvel Studios went back to the drawing board to figure out their next moves in rolling out their connected universe leading them back to the character of Iron Man to help launch the larger MCU. In this episode of The 602 Club host Matthew Rushing is joined by the other members of the Marvel Posse Andi VanderKolk and Daniel Proulx to talk about Iron Man 2. We discuss the second time around, the legacy of fathers, Tony's growth, new characters, the politics of safety and our ratings. Chapters Marvel Posse is Back (00:02:19) The Second Time Around (00:03:20) The Legacy of Fathers (00:16:23) Tony's Growth (00:24:38) New Characters (00:35:45) The Politics of Safety (00:58:25) Ratings (01:02:44) Host Matthew Rushing Guests Andi VanderKolk Daniel Proulx Production Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) Norman C. Lao (Executive Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Charlene Schmidt (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Will Nguyen (Content Manager) Ken Tripp (Associate Producer) Davis Grayson (Associate Producer)

Deadpool. After the disastrous X-Men Origins: Wolverine the idea of a Deadpool film languished in development hell for years and now because of the dedication of Ryan Reynolds, Fox has released the rated R film that so many fans wanted. In this episode of The 602 Club host Matthew Rushing is joined by Daniel Proulx to talk about Deadpool. We discuss a different kind of "superhero", being in a connected universe, is this really new, the cast, no fourth wall, things that work, things that didn't and our ratings. Chapters A Lot of Fun (00:01:00) A Different Kind of "Superhero" (00:02:38) Connected Universe (00:05:50) Is This Really New? (00:10:55) The Cast (00:22:53) No Fourth Wall (00:34:24) Things That Worked, Things That Didn't (00:41:10) Ratings (00:45:34) Host Matthew Rushing Guests Daniel Proulx Production Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) Norman C. Lao (Executive Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Charlene Schmidt (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Will Nguyen (Content Manager) Ken Tripp (Associate Producer) Davis Grayson (Associate Producer)

he Incredible Hulk. The summer of 2008 saw the birth of the Marvel Cinematic Universe with the release of Iron Man and yet many people forget that just a few months later, Marvel released their second film in the MCU staring a new Hulk who was in no way connected to Ang Lee's Hulk film from just five years earlier. In this episode of The 602 Club host Matthew Rushing is joined by Michael Schindler to talk about Marvel's The Incredible Hulk. We discuss the forgotten Hulk, this film's place in the MCU, the credit story, if there is a problem with the character, the actors, an abomination of power, effects and our ratings. Chapters The Forgotten Hulk (00:02:22) Doesn't Have the Weight (00:07:46) To Their Credit (00:10:24) Is There a Problem (00:14:23) Edward Norton (00:21:00) Betty is His Lois Lane (00:28:00) Tim Roth (00:32:01) William Hurt as "Thunderbolt" Ross (00:34:43) Abomination of Power (00:41:16) The Effects Work (00:50:40) Ratings (00:57:57) Host Matthew Rushing Guest Michael Schindler Production Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) Norman C. Lao (Executive Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Charlynn Schmiedt (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Will Nguyen (Content Manager) Ken Tripp (Associate Producer) Davis Grayson (Associate Producer)

Dune. Since it's release in 1964 Dune has been considered a science fiction epic that tied for the Hugo Award in 1966 and also won the inaugural Nebula Award for best novel so it is no surprise that with the success of Star Wars that this masterpiece would make it's way to the silver screen. In this episode of The 602 Club host Matthew Rushing is joined by Alice Baker, Megan Calcote and Norman Lao to talk about David Lynch's Dune. We discuss the history of the future, does it makes sense to new viewers, stars galore, production, interesting themes, how we'd like to see Dune done and our ratings. Host Matthew Rushing Guests Alice Baker Megan Calcote Norman Lao Production Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) Norman C. Lao (Executive Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Charlynn Schmiedt (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Will Nguyen (Content Manager) Ken Tripp (Associate Producer) Davis Grayson (Associate Producer) Chapters Reunited and it Feels So Good (00:00:56) History of the Future (00:03:53) Does it Make Sense to New Viewers (00:09:56) Stars Galore (00:23:11) Production (00:41:15) Interesting Themes (00:51:37) How Would You Like to See Dune Done (00:58:47) Ratings (01:07:52) Send us your feedback! Twitter: @trekfm Facebook: http://facebook.com/trekfm Voicemail: http://www.speakpipe.com/trekfm Contact Form: http://www.trek.fm/contact Visit the Trek.fm website at http://trek.fm Subscribe in iTunes: http://itunes.com/trekfm Support the Network! Become a Trek.fm Patron on Patreon and help us keep Star Trek talk coming every week. We have great perks for you at http://patreon.com/trekfm

Legends of Tomorrow. In 1940 the first superhero team was formed, it was called the Justice Society of America and included The Flash, The Green Lantern, The Spectre, The Hawkman, Dr. Fate, The Hour-man, The Sandman, Atom, and Johnny Thunder. Since that time, superhero teams have been a staple of comics, film and television. In this episode of The 602 Club host Matthew Rushing is joined by legends Bethany Blanton and Jose Munoz to talk about the pilot episode of Legends of Tomorrow. We give a little history, talk massive team ups, the comic book feel, first impressions, influences, if anything feel flat, characters, Vandal Savage, legends or losers, look, feel and looking forward. Host Matthew Rushing Guests Bethany Blanton Jose Munoz Production Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) Norman C. Lao (Executive Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Charlynn Schmiedt (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Will Nguyen (Content Manager) Ken Tripp (Associate Producer) Davis Grayson (Associate Producer) Chapters A Little History (00:03:43) Massive Team Up (00:13:26) Comic Book Feel (00:21:03) First Impressions (00:26:07) Influences (00:32:12) Anything Fall Flat? (00:38:45) Characters (00:43:55) Vandal Savage (00:58:25) Legends or Losers (01:04:18) Look and Feel (01:11:38) Looking Forward (01:18:40) Send us your feedback! Twitter: @trekfm Facebook: http://facebook.com/trekfm Voicemail: http://www.speakpipe.com/trekfm Contact Form: http://www.trek.fm/contact Visit the Trek.fm website at http://trek.fm Subscribe in iTunes: http://itunes.com/trekfm Support the Network! Become a Trek.fm Patron on Patreon and help us keep Star Trek talk coming every week. We have great perks for you at http://patreon.com/trekfm

Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone. In 1997 a new book was released in Britain about a young boy who finds out that he is a wizard and his life changes forever. Like Harry, the literature world was turned upside down as people fell in love with the story, characters and world that J.K. Rowling created which in turn became a film in 2001. In this episode of The 602 Club host Matthew Rushing is joined by Andrea Coffman and Tristan Riddell to talk about Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone. We discuss if we're Muggles or Wizards, Harry's wondrous world, the trinity, the professors, Hagrid, Neville, some of the themes, book vs. movie, the music and our ratings. Host Matthew Rushing Guests Andrea Coffman Tristan Riddell Production Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) Norman C. Lao (Executive Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Charlynn Schmiedt (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Will Nguyen (Content Manager) Ken Tripp (Associate Producer) Davis Grayson (Associate Producer) Chapters Introduction (00:04:01) Muggle or Wizard? (00:07:48) Harry's Wondrous World (00:16:33) The Trinity (00:31:30) The Professors (00:39:09) Hagrid (00:51:26) Neville (00:53:07) The Themes (00:54:48) Book Vs. Movie (01:04:04) The Music (01:08:41) Ratings (01:13:58) Send us your feedback! Twitter: @trekfm Facebook: http://facebook.com/trekfm Voicemail: http://www.speakpipe.com/trekfm Contact Form: http://www.trek.fm/contact Visit the Trek.fm website at http://trek.fm Subscribe in iTunes: http://itunes.com/trekfm Support the Network! Become a Trek.fm Patron on Patreon and help us keep Star Trek talk coming every week. We have great perks for you at http://patreon.com/trekfm

Arrow Season 3. The second season of Arrow had taken the pieces of the first and created something special in the world of comic book television which meant that as season three approached, the expectations were higher than ever. In this episode of The 602 Club host Matthew Rushing is joined by fellow vigilante Alice Baker to talk about Arrow season 3. We discuss our expectations going into the season, all the consequences and weight of decisions, the personal nature of the season, "the island", new characters and character growth, villains, set up, pet peeves and things we liked, plus our rankings. Host Matthew Rushing Guest Alice Baker Production Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) Norman C. Lao (Executive Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Charlynn Schmiedt (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Will Nguyen (Content Manager) Ken Tripp (Associate Producer) Davis Grayson (Associate Producer) Chapters Introduction (00:03:38) Season 3 Expectations (00:05:04) All the Consequences (00:13:14) Weight of Decisions (00:25:15) Most Personal (00:28:10) "The Island" (00:31:16) New Characters and Character Growth (00:36:09) Villains (00:48:50) Set Up (00:54:47) Pet Peeves and Things We Liked (00:57:45) Rankings (01:05:11) Send us your feedback! Twitter: @trekfm Facebook: http://facebook.com/trekfm Voicemail: http://www.speakpipe.com/trekfm Contact Form: http://www.trek.fm/contact Visit the Trek.fm website at http://trek.fm Subscribe in iTunes: http://itunes.com/trekfm Support the Network! Become a Trek.fm Patron on Patreon and help us keep Star Trek talk coming every week. We have great perks for you at http://patreon.com/trekfm

Star Wars: Before the Awakening. The Force Awakens left fans with many questions as they walked out of the theater. How did the galaxy end up like this? Who are these different factions? Why is there a Republic and a Resistance? These questions and so many more have been swirling around fandom ever since December 17th, 2015 and in the era of "it's all connected" the ancillary materials have become even more important. In this supplemental episode of The 602 Club host Matthew Rushing and newly awakened John Mills talk about Greg Rucka's Before the Awakening. We discuss if the book should have come out before the movie, if it would have effected our movie viewing, Finn, Rey, Poe and our ratings. Host Matthew Rushing Guest John Mills Production Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) Norman C. Lao (Executive Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Charlynn Schmiedt (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Will Nguyen (Content Manager) Ken Tripp (Associate Producer) Davis Grayson (Associate Producer) Chapters Introduction (00:01:05) Before the Awakening (00:03:20) Should This Have Come Out Before the Movie? (00:04:24) Effected Our Enjoyment of TFA? (00:13:58) Finn (00:21:03) Rey (00:33:46) Poe (00:45:38) Ratings (01:11:28) Send us your feedback! Twitter: @trekfm Facebook: http://facebook.com/trekfm Voicemail: http://www.speakpipe.com/trekfm Contact Form: http://www.trek.fm/contact Visit the Trek.fm website at http://trek.fm Subscribe in iTunes: http://itunes.com/trekfm Support the Network! Become a Trek.fm Patron on Patreon and help us keep Star Trek talk coming every week. We have great perks for you at http://patreon.com/trekfm

Doctor Who: Season 9. Doctor Who continues to be one of the most loved and longest running shows on television and as it moved into the ninth season of the reboot there were a few things fans knew, it was to be Jenna Coleman's last season and Maisie Williams of Game of Thrones was to guest star. In this episode of The 602 Club host Matthew Rushing is joined by fellow Whovian Andi Vanderkolk to talk about Doctor Who Season 9. We discuss our expectations, a main theme, first impressions, episodes, story and character, coming back around, predicting the doctor, Ashildr/Me, Clara, The Christmas Special and final thoughts. Host Matthew Rushing Guest Andi VanderKolk Production Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) Norman C. Lao (Executive Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Charlynn Schmiedt (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Will Nguyen (Content Manager) Ken Tripp (Associate Producer) Davis Grayson (Associate Producer) Chapters Introduction (00:00:58) Season 9 Expectations (00:03:07) A Main Theme? (00:04:48) First Impressions (00:10:00) Episodes (00:12:28) Story and Character (00:22:07) Coming Back Around (00:29:11) Predicting the Doctor (00:36:39) Ashildr/Lady Me/Me (00:39:52) Clara (00:44:32) The Christmas Special (00:56:23) Final Thoughts (01:09:51) Send us your feedback! Twitter: @trekfm Facebook: http://facebook.com/trekfm Voicemail: http://www.speakpipe.com/trekfm Contact Form: http://www.trek.fm/contact Visit the Trek.fm website at http://trek.fm Subscribe in iTunes: http://itunes.com/trekfm Support the Network! Become a Trek.fm Patron on Patreon and help us keep Star Trek talk coming every week. We have great perks for you at http://patreon.com/trekfm

Star Wars: The Force Awakens. December 17th, 2015 will be a day long remembered, it has seen the end of one era of Star Wars and the dawn of the next. With the sale of Lucasfilm to Disney came the promise of new films in the Skywalker saga and that promise has reached it's fulfillment in Episode VII. In this episode of The 602 Club host Matthew Rushing is joined by newly awakened Jedi Bruce Gibson, Darren Moser and John Mills to talk about Star Wars: The Force Awakens. We discuss our Episode VII experiences, the new characters, old characters, Han's death, abandonment, the villains, the history of a long time ago, what about R2?, humor, one quick thing, music and design, wrapping up with final thoughts and ratings. Host Matthew Rushing Guests Bruce Gibson Darren Moser John Mills Production Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) Norman C. Lao (Executive Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Charlynn Schmiedt (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Will Nguyen (Content Manager) Ken Tripp (Associate Producer) Davis Grayson (Associate Producer) Chapters Introduction (00:01:17) Episode VII Experiences (00:04:20) New Characters (00:18:09) Poe (00:18:27) FN-2187 (00:27:07) BB-8 (00:36:41) Maz Kanata (00:44:53) Rey (00:52:07) Han Solo (01:03:23) Han's Death (01:14:38) Leia (01:21:06) Coda Luke (01:24:35) Abandonment (01:28:53) The Villains (01:35:40) Phasma (01:35:52) Snoke (01:40:09) Hux (01:42:54) Kylo Ren (01:47:10) The First Order (01:52:01) History of a Long Time Ago (01:57:56) What About R2? (02:10:38) Humor (02:18:39) One Thing (02:26:44) Music and Design (02:28:46) Final Thoughts and Ratings (02:38:57) Send us your feedback! Twitter: @trekfm Facebook: http://facebook.com/trekfm Voicemail: http://www.speakpipe.com/trekfm Contact Form: http://www.trek.fm/contact Visit the Trek.fm website at http://trek.fm Subscribe in iTunes: http://itunes.com/trekfm Support the Network! Become a Trek.fm Patron on Patreon and help us keep Star Trek talk coming every week. We have great perks for you at http://patreon.com/trekfm

Star Wars: The Last Command. Wrapping up a trilogy in film or in literature is a difficult task as you try to do justice to all the conflicts and character arcs that you've created and it's what faced Timothy Zahn as he brought his Thrawn series to a close. In this episode of The 602 Club host Matthew Rushing is joined by smugglers Bruce Gibson and John Mills to talk about The Last Command. We discuss, the end, impressions now, the smuggler's alliance, the assault on Coruscant, the cover issue, the mountain takedown, the epilogue, with great power, universe building and our ratings and rankings. Host Matthew Rushing Guests Bruce Gibson John Mills Production Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) Norman C. Lao (Executive Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Charlynn Schmiedt (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Will Nguyen (Content Manager) Ken Tripp (Associate Producer) Davis Grayson (Associate Producer) Chapters The End (00:02:09) Impressions Now (00:03:38) Thrawn as a Villain (00:14:45) Smuggler's Alliance (00:26:56) The Assault on Coruscant (00:37:29) Cover Issue (00:41:35) The Mountain Takedown (00:44:35) Small Scene (00:55:03) With Great Power Comes Blah Blah Blah (01:00:45) Universe Building (01:06:46) Ratings and Rankings (01:21:25) Send us your feedback! Twitter: @trekfm Facebook: http://facebook.com/trekfm Voicemail: http://www.speakpipe.com/trekfm Contact Form: http://www.trek.fm/contact Visit the Trek.fm website at http://trek.fm Subscribe in iTunes: http://itunes.com/trekfm Support the Network! Become a Trek.fm Patron on Patreon and help us keep Star Trek talk coming every week. We have great perks for you at http://patreon.com/trekfm

Star Wars Aliens: Tales from a Galaxy Far, Far Away. The expanded universe of Star Wars has always been a place where a fan could find the back stories of almost every character on screen with books like Tales from Jabba's Palace, Tales from the Mos Eisley Cantina and Tales of the Bounty Hunters filling in the histories of the most obscure people and aliens from the Star Wars films. In this supplemental episode of The 602 Club host Matthew Rushing is joined by John Mills to talk about all four books in the Star Wars Aliens: Tales from a Galaxy Far, Far Away series. We discuss the journey to The Force Awakens, The Face of Evil, All Creatures Great and Small, High Noon on Jakku, The Crimson Corsair and the Lost Treasure of Count Dooku and our final thoughts. Host Matthew Rushing Guest John Mills Production Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) Norman C. Lao (Executive Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Charlynn Schmiedt (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Will Nguyen (Content Manager) Ken Tripp (Associate Producer) Davis Grayson (Associate Producer) Chapters The Journey to The Force Awakens (00:01:28) Four Books (00:02:31) The Face of Evil (00:04:00) All Creatures Great and Small (00:10:49) High Noon on Jakku (00:18:40) The Crimson Corsair and the Lost Treasure of Count Dooku (00:27:12) Final Thoughts (00:37:07) Send us your feedback! Twitter: @trekfm Facebook: http://facebook.com/trekfm Voicemail: http://www.speakpipe.com/trekfm Contact Form: http://www.trek.fm/contact Visit the Trek.fm website at http://trek.fm Subscribe in iTunes: http://itunes.com/trekfm Support the Network! Become a Trek.fm Patron on Patreon and help us keep Star Trek talk coming every week. We have great perks for you at http://patreon.com/trekfm

Star Wars: Return of the Jedi. 1983 would see the end of the Star Wars saga from a story point of view and it would be further cemented in the Special Edition and blu-ray release as Lucas seemed to put a big bow on the Rebel's victory with galaxy-wide celebrations because of the Empire's defeat, but as we all know the story is about to continue. In this episode of The 602 Club host Matthew Rushing is joined by Rebel pilots Bruce Gibson and John Mills to talk about Return of the Jedi. We discuss our Episode VI experiences, Luke's new lightsaber, tale of two halves, Luke loosing a step, going out like a punk, Jabba and Jedi, Luke's plan, a question for two dads, the journey of Luke, the journey of Anakin, who're you gonna call and our ratings. Host Matthew Rushing Guests Bruce Gibson John Mills Production Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) Norman C. Lao (Executive Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Charlynn Schmiedt (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Will Nguyen (Content Manager) Ken Tripp (Associate Producer) Davis Grayson (Associate Producer) Chapters Introduction (00:01:57) The Force Awakens Soon (00:05:26) Episode VI Experience (00:07:56) Luke's New Lightsaber (00:13:00) Tale of Two Halves (00:23:36) Luke Looses a Step (00:34:05) Going Out Like a Punk (00:42:19) Jabba and Jedi (00:44:13) Really Luke's Plan? (00:47:41) Question for Two Dads (00:50:08) The Journey of Luke (00:58:02) The Journey of Anakin (01:14:54) Who're You Gonna Call? (01:24:04) Ratings (01:29:49) Send us your feedback! Twitter: @trekfm Facebook: http://facebook.com/trekfm Voicemail: http://www.speakpipe.com/trekfm Contact Form: http://www.trek.fm/contact Visit the Trek.fm website at http://trek.fm Subscribe in iTunes: http://itunes.com/trekfm Support the Network! Become a Trek.fm Patron on Patreon and help us keep Star Trek talk coming every week. We have great perks for you at http://patreon.com/trekfm

Jessica Jones. In the spring of 2013, Marvel announced that it would be doing live actions series of Daredevil, Jessica Jones, Iron Fist and Luke Cage on Netflix with each series playing it's part in setting up the characters for a miniseries based on the Defenders. In this supplemental episode of The 602 Club host Matthew Rushing is joined by Andi VanderKolk, Daniel Proulx and Michael Schindler to talk about Jessica Jones. We start off by discussing the new trailer for Batman V Superman then move to Jessica Jones history, the characters and actors, Luke Cage, Daredevil?, Trish Walker, Malcolm, Jeri Hogarth, David Tennant - Best MCU villain?, pacing, PTSD, total depravity, parenting and responsibility, wrapping up with our ratings. Host Matthew Rushing Guests Andi VanderKolk Daniel Proulx Micheal Schindler Production Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) Norman C. Lao (Executive Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Charlynn Schmiedt (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Will Nguyen (Content Manager) Ken Tripp (Associate Producer) Davis Grayson (Associate Producer) Chapters Introduction (00:01:06) Batman V Superman Trailer (00:02:16) Jessica Jones History (00:10:41) The Characters and Actors (00:15:09) Luke Cage (00:24:27) Daredevil? (00:27:06) Trish Walker (00:32:06) Malcolm (00:42:18) Jeri Hogarth (00:44:05) David Tennant - Best MSC Villain? (00:50:31) Pacing and the End (01:06:28) PTSD (01:17:10) Total Depravity, Parenting and Responsibility (01:22:57) Ratings (01:33:11) Send us your feedback! Twitter: @trekfm Facebook: http://facebook.com/trekfm Voicemail: http://www.speakpipe.com/trekfm Contact Form: http://www.trek.fm/contact Visit the Trek.fm website at http://trek.fm Subscribe in iTunes: http://itunes.com/trekfm Support the Network! Become a Trek.fm Patron on Patreon and help us keep Star Trek talk coming every week. We have great perks for you at http://patreon.com/trekfm

Star Wars: Dark Force Rising. After the success of Heir to the Empire, June of 1992 could not come fast enough for fans to see what would happen next in the Star Wars Saga. In this episode of The 602 Club we continue our look back at The Thrawn Trilogy as host Matthew Rushing is joined by Bruce Gibson and John Mills to talk about Dark Force Rising. We discuss if the story feels fluid or crowded, Jedi training, Leia and the Noghri, Han and Lando, Senator Garm Bel Iblis, the big reveal, retconning clones, connection to the Prequels, Mara Jade and our ratings. Host Matthew Rushing Guests Bruce Gibson John Mills Production Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) Norman C. Lao (Executive Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Charlynn Schmiedt (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Will Nguyen (Content Manager) Ken Tripp (Associate Producer) Davis Grayson (Associate Producer) Chapters Jedi Strike Team Assembled (00:00:59) Fluid or Crowded (00:03:39) Jedi Training (00:15:51) Leia and the Noghri (00:32:28) Han and Lando (00:40:33) Senator Garm Bel Iblis (00:44:51) The Big Reveal (00:53:02) Retcon the Clones (00:57:01) Connection to the Prequels (01:00:43) Mara Jade (01:03:29) Ratings (01:10:31) Send us your feedback! Twitter: @trekfm Facebook: http://facebook.com/trekfm Voicemail: http://www.speakpipe.com/trekfm Contact Form: http://www.trek.fm/contact Visit the Trek.fm website at http://trek.fm Subscribe in iTunes: http://itunes.com/trekfm Support the Network! Become a Trek.fm Patron on Patreon and help us keep Star Trek talk coming every week. We have great perks for you at http://patreon.com/trekfm

In June of 2015 Vanity Fair gave Star Wars fans an exclusive first look at pictures from The Force Awakens by famed photographer Annie Leibovitz, one of these pictures was a massive two page spread with many of the new aliens from a pirate stronghold known as Maz Kanata's castle, as the books take fans on the Journey to The Force Awakens we get our first story about one of these mystery characters. In this supplemental episode of The 602 Club host Matthew Rushing is joined by John Mills to talk about The Perfect Weapon. We discuss the feel of the book, the story, a question, more of the story, if Kylo Ren makes a cameo, more about the characters and our ratings. Host Matthew Rushing Guests John Mills Production Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) Norman C. Lao (Executive Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Charlynn Schmiedt (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Will Nguyen (Content Manager) Ken Tripp (Associate Producer) Davis Grayson (Associate Producer) Chapters Journey to The Force Awakens (00:02:31) The Feeling (00:03:48) The Story (00:08:00) A Question (00:17:53) Back to the Story (00:20:58) Was That Kylo Ren? (00:22:15) More About the Characters (00:27:50) Ratings (00:38:13) Send us your feedback! Twitter: @trekfm Facebook: http://facebook.com/trekfm Voicemail: http://www.speakpipe.com/trekfm Contact Form: http://www.trek.fm/contact Visit the Trek.fm website at http://trek.fm Subscribe in iTunes: http://itunes.com/trekfm Support the Network! Become a Trek.fm Patron on Patreon and help us keep Star Trek talk coming every week. We have great perks for you at http://patreon.com/trekfm

The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 2. In 2008 The Hunger Games took the literary world by force, as a new franchise captured the imaginations of all who read it, cementing that it would find it's way to the silver screen and now the final film in the series is here. In this episode of The 602 Club host Matthew Rushing is joined by victor Andi VanderKolk to talk about Mockingjay Part 2. We discuss the splitting the end, why and how we fight, movie vs book, PTSD, the Peeta-Gale-Katniss dynamic wrapping up with our ratings and rankings. Host Matthew Rushing Guest Andi VanderKolk Production Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) Norman C. Lao (Executive Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Charlynn Schmiedt (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Will Nguyen (Content Manager) Ken Tripp (Associate Producer) Davis Grayson (Associate Producer) Chapters Would We Call This Fun? (00:00:53) The End Has Come (00:02:51) Why and How We Fight (00:11:40) Movie vs. Book (00:25:01) PTSD (00:33:23) Peeta-Gale-Katniss Dynamic (00:48:50) Ratings and Rankings (00:55:35) Send us your feedback! Twitter: @trekfm Facebook: http://facebook.com/trekfm Voicemail: http://www.speakpipe.com/trekfm Contact Form: http://www.trek.fm/contact Visit the Trek.fm website at http://trek.fm Subscribe in iTunes: http://itunes.com/trekfm Support the Network! Become a Trek.fm Patron on Patreon and help us keep Star Trek talk coming every week. We have great perks for you at http://patreon.com/trekfm

Star Wars: Heir to the Empire. In the summer of 1991 many Star Wars fans found a treat in their local bookstore as the story of Luke, Han and Leia was officially continued in a new book, licensed by Lucasfilm. Written by Hugo Award-winning author Timothy Zahn, this story would become, for many fans, Episode VII and with The Force Awakens replacing the Star Wars Expanded Universe we look back at this beloved book. In this episode of The 602 Club host Ma'tthew R'ushing is joined by Bruuce Gibson and John Mi'lls to talk about Heir to the Empire. We discuss being back at the beginning, continuing the Original Trilogy, plot points, the Jedi path, new characters, things that worked and didn't, wrapping up with our ratings. Host Ma'tthew R'ushing Guests Bruuce Gibson John Mi'lls Production Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) Norman C. Lao (Executive Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Charlynn Schmiedt (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Will Nguyen (Content Manager) Ken Tripp (Associate Producer) Davis Grayson (Associate Producer) Chapters Introduction (00:01:20) Back to the Beginning (00:04:16) Continuing the Original Trilogy (00:19:59) Plot Points (00:30:43) The Jedi Path (00:48:45) The New Characters (00:58:29) Things that Worked, Things that Didn't (01:07:22) Ratings (01:12:08) Send us your feedback! Twitter: @trekfm Facebook: http://facebook.com/trekfm Voicemail: http://www.speakpipe.com/trekfm Contact Form: http://www.trek.fm/contact Visit the Trek.fm website at http://trek.fm Subscribe in iTunes: http://itunes.com/trekfm Support the Network! Become a Trek.fm Patron on Patreon and help us keep Star Trek talk coming every week. We have great perks for you at http://patreon.com/trekfm

SPECTRE. When one of the longest running and most revered movie franchises releases a new film it's no question that expectations are going to be high as fans eagerly anticipate what is next for their favorite character, a Bond movie is no exception, especially with a name like SPECTRE and the possibilities it brings. In this episode of The 602 Club host M is joined by OO agents John Champion and Norman Lao talk about SPECTRE. We discuss our first impressions, continuing Bond, it's all connected, an interesting question, under siege, new characters, Bond in love, the one ring, theme and music, if their were too many spy movies this year, mission evaluation, rankings and listener feedback. Host Matthew Rushing Guests John Champion Norman Lao Production Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) Norman C. Lao (Executive Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Charlynn Schmiedt (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Will Nguyen (Content Manager) Ken Tripp (Associate Producer) Davis Grayson (Associate Producer) Chapters Introduction (00:01:17) First Impressions (00:02:55) Continuing Bond (00:08:02) It's All Connected (00:19:15) An Interesting Question (00:27:36) Under Siege (00:45:29) New Characters (00:58:07) Bond in Love (01:12:17) The One Ring (01:24:51) Theme and Music (01:28:46) Too Many Spy Movies? (01:38:09) Mission Evaluation (01:39:36) Rankings (01:50:34) Listener Feedback (01:56:37) Send us your feedback! Twitter: @trekfm Facebook: http://facebook.com/trekfm Voicemail: http://www.speakpipe.com/trekfm Contact Form: http://www.trek.fm/contact Visit the Trek.fm website at http://trek.fm Subscribe in iTunes: http://itunes.com/trekfm Support the Network! Become a Trek.fm Patron on Patreon and help us keep Star Trek talk coming every week. We have great perks for you at http://patreon.com/trekfm

Skyfall. There are few icons that find themselves still going as strongly as James Bond after being in pop culture for over 50 years. His stock skyrocketed on his 50th anniversary with the release of the 23rd film in the series. Bolstered by Sam Mendes as director, Roger Deakins as director of photography and a theme song by Adele that became a monster hit in it's own right, Skyfall has become one of the most beloved movies in the James Bond saga. In this episode of The 602 Club host Matthew Rushing is joined by 00 agents John Champion and Norman Lao to talk about Skyfall. We discuss continuing Bond, the 50th anniversary, the shadows, new characters, an enemy that was once on the inside, the music and theme, wrapping up with our ratings. Host Matthew Rushing Guests John Champion Norman Lao Production Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) Norman C. Lao (Executive Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Charlynn Schmiedt (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Will Nguyen (Content Manager) Ken Tripp (Associate Producer) Davis Grayson (Associate Producer) Chapters Introduction (00:01:01) Continuing Bond (00:04:12) The 50th Anniversary (00:35:57) The Shadows (00:47:46) New Characters (01:00:41) An Enemy That Was Once on the Inside (01:34:48) The Music and the Theme (01:46:21) Ratings (01:53:49) Send us your feedback! Twitter: @trekfm Facebook: http://facebook.com/trekfm Voicemail: http://www.speakpipe.com/trekfm Contact Form: http://www.trek.fm/contact Visit the Trek.fm website at http://trek.fm Subscribe in iTunes: http://itunes.com/trekfm Support the Network! Become a Trek.fm Patron on Patreon and help us keep Star Trek talk coming every week. We have great perks for you at http://patreon.com/trekfm

Star Wars: Shattered Empire. In this supplemental episode of The 602 Club host Matthew Rushing and Jedi Master John Mills continue the Journey to The Force Awakens with Greg Rucka's comic mini-series Shattered Empire. We discuss the literal aftermath, timing and sequencing, the Damerons, Mon Mothma, story points, #WheresLuke, things we liked, didn't and our ratings. Host Matthew Rushing Guests John Mills Production Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) Norman C. Lao (Executive Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Charlynn Schmiedt (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Will Nguyen (Content Manager) Ken Tripp (Associate Producer) Davis Grayson (Associate Producer) Chapters Introduction (00:01:01) Literal Aftermath (00:04:21) Timing and Sequencing (00:20:03) The Damerons (00:29:56) Mon Mothma (00:36:32) Story Points (00:42:33) #WheresLuke (00:48:22) Liked, Disliked and Ratings (01:01:49) Send us your feedback! Twitter: @trekfm Facebook: http://facebook.com/trekfm Voicemail: http://www.speakpipe.com/trekfm Contact Form: http://www.trek.fm/contact Visit the Trek.fm website at http://trek.fm Subscribe in iTunes: http://itunes.com/trekfm Support the Network! Become a Trek.fm Patron on Patreon and help us keep Star Trek talk coming every week. We have great perks for you at http://patreon.com/trekfm

Supergirl. There has been a huge outcry in fan communities for more female characters and specifically for female superhero properties to be given their own movies and television shows, so fans rejoiced when CBS announced that they would commit to a Supergirl series from the creators of The Flash and Arrow. In this episode of The 602 Club host Matthew Rushing is joined by Bethany Blanton and Norman Lao to talk about the pilot of Supergirl. We discuss our first impressions, putting the "girl" in Supergirl, the super friends, the villains, further thoughts and our ratings. Host Matthew Rushing Guests Bethany Blanton Norman Lao Production Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) Norman C. Lao (Executive Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Charlynn Schmiedt (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Will Nguyen (Content Manager) Ken Tripp (Associate Producer) Davis Grayson (Associate Producer) Chapters Introduction (00:01:07) First Impressions (00:04:01) Putting the "Girl" in Supergirl (00:19:52) Super Friends (00:36:22) The Villains (01:18:39) Free Time (01:27:16) Ratings (01:35:31) Send us your feedback! Twitter: @trekfm Facebook: http://facebook.com/trekfm Voicemail: http://www.speakpipe.com/trekfm Contact Form: http://www.trek.fm/contact Visit the Trek.fm website at http://trek.fm Subscribe in iTunes: http://itunes.com/trekfm Support the Network! Become a Trek.fm Patron on Patreon and help us keep Star Trek talk coming every week. We have great perks for you at http://patreon.com/trekfm

Scott Gilbert. Podcasting is nothing without the listeners and in this special supplemental of The 602 Club host Matthew Rushing and Bruce Gibson welcome iTunes review contest winner Scott Gilbert to the bar. We discuss how he found Trek.fm, what got him into fandom, Star Trek books, other fandoms, recent films, talk a little Flash, Smallville, Superman, comic book movies, franchising, other genres, his five favorite video games and some final thoughts. Host Matthew Rushing Guests Bruce Gibson Scott Gilbert Production Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) Norman C. Lao (Executive Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Charlynn Schmiedt (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Will Nguyen (Content Manager) Ken Tripp (Associate Producer) Davis Grayson (Associate Producer) Chapters Finding Trek.fm (00:02:20) Entry Point for Fandom (00:05:47) Star Trek Books (00:11:48) Other Fandoms (00:18:19) Recent Films (00:21:29) Talk a Little Flash (00:27:27) Smallville (00:30:48) Superman (00:33:26) Comic Book Movies (00:40:18) Franchising (00:46:47) Other Genres (00:50:29) Five Favorite Video Games (00:57:58) Final Thoughts (01:00:28) Send us your feedback! Twitter: @trekfm Facebook: http://facebook.com/trekfm Voicemail: http://www.speakpipe.com/trekfm Contact Form: http://www.trek.fm/contact Visit the Trek.fm website at http://trek.fm Subscribe in iTunes: http://itunes.com/trekfm Support the Network! Become a Trek.fm Patron on Patreon and help us keep Star Trek talk coming every week. We have great perks for you at http://patreon.com/trekfm

Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back. After the success of Star Wars, the sequel became one of the most highly anticipated films of all time, giving George Lucas and his team a high bar of audience expectation that would continue for every subsequent film in the saga. What they gave us became know as one of the best sequels of all time and what many consider to be the finest movie in the Star Wars series to date. In this episode of The 602 Club host Matthew Rushing is joined by Jedi Masters Bruce Gibson and John Mills to talk about Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back. We start off discussing the last poster and trailer for The Force Awakens, our Episode V experiences, better sequels, the score, characters that've grown, the heir to the Jedi, a couple quick things, watching order and our ratings. Host Matthew Rushing Guests Bruce Gibson John Mills Production Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) Norman C. Lao (Executive Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Charlynn Schmiedt (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Will Nguyen (Content Manager) Ken Tripp (Associate Producer) Chapters Introduction (00:02:14) The Force Awakens Poster (00:05:25) The Last Trailer (00:11:29) Episode V Experience (00:21:40) Better Sequels (00:29:44) The Score (00:45:04) Characters Have Grown (00:51:28) Heir to the Jedi (01:13:54) Quick Things (01:30:00) Watching Order (01:35:29) Ratings (01:46:12) Send us your feedback! Twitter: @trekfm Facebook: http://facebook.com/trekfm Voicemail: http://www.speakpipe.com/trekfm Contact Form: http://www.trek.fm/contact Visit the Trek.fm website at http://trek.fm Subscribe in iTunes: http://itunes.com/trekfm Support the Network! Become a Trek.fm Patron on Patreon and help us keep Star Trek talk coming every week. We have great perks for you at http://patreon.com/trekfm

Pan. There have been numerous adaptations of J.M. Barrie's Peter Pan since his original play in 1904 and novel in 1911. From silent film, to animation, to live action with a real boy, the story of Peter has captivated and enthralled people for generations. Now, Joe Wright, director of Pride & Prejudice as well as Atonement has joined with producer Greg Berlanti to bring us the prequel to Peter Pan, a time when Pan learns who he is and Hook is a friend. In this episode of The 602 Club host Matthew Rushing is joined by lost girls Alice Baker and Megan Calcote to talk about Pan. We discuss Peter Pan history, this being a prequel, the plot, iconic characters, themes, things we liked and didn't and our final thoughts. Host Matthew Rushing Guests Alice Baker Megan Calcote Production Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) Norman C. Lao (Executive Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Charlynn Schmiedt (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Will Nguyen (Content Manager) Ken Tripp (Associate Producer) Chapters Introductions (00:01:20) Peter Pan History (00:03:58) A Prequel (00:10:43) The Plot (00:18:48) Iconic Characters (00:28:28) Themes (00:46:55) Things We Liked and Didn't (00:56:07) Final Thoughts (01:03:13) Send us your feedback! Twitter: @trekfm Facebook: http://facebook.com/trekfm Voicemail: http://www.speakpipe.com/trekfm Contact Form: http://www.trek.fm/contact Visit the Trek.fm website at http://trek.fm Subscribe in iTunes: http://itunes.com/trekfm Support the Network! Become a Trek.fm Patron on Patreon and help us keep Star Trek talk coming every week. We have great perks for you at http://patreon.com/trekfm

The Martian. The story of the book The Martian is as outlandish as the tale inside. When Andy Weir's book was rejected from publishers, he began publishing one chapter at a time on his website, then created a Kindle version that skyrocketed to the best-seller's list in sci-fi, leading to the rights being sold to Crown in 2013 where the book debuted at the number one spot on the New York Times Best Seller list and has now been made into a major motion picture. In this episode of The 602 Club host Matthew Rushing is joined by Andrea Coffman and Darren Moser to talk about the film, The Martian. We discuss the book, moving from page to screen, the movie, the characters, better together and our ratings. Host Matthew Rushing Guests Andrea Coffman Darren Moser Production Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) Norman C. Lao (Executive Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Charlynn Schmiedt (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Will Nguyen (Content Manager) Ken Tripp (Associate Producer) Chapters Contest Winner! (00:00:10) Introduction (00:12:12) The Book (00:15:00) Page to Screen (00:29:58) The Movie (00:36:34) The Characters (00:47:51) Better Together (00:59:14) Ratings (01:14:18) Send us your feedback! Twitter: @trekfm Facebook: http://facebook.com/trekfm Voicemail: http://www.speakpipe.com/trekfm Contact Form: http://www.trek.fm/contact Visit the Trek.fm website at http://trek.fm Subscribe in iTunes: http://itunes.com/trekfm Support the Network! Become a Trek.fm Patron on Patreon and help us keep Star Trek talk coming every week. We have great perks for you at http://patreon.com/trekfm

Star Wars: A New Hope. Very few films can say they have change the medium forever, yet that is exactly what happened in 1977 with the release of Star Wars, a sense of wonder was rekindled and a feeling of hope that had been lost in the "realism" of films in the 1970s returned to the silver screen. In this episode of The 602 Club host Matthew Rushing is joined by Rebel leader John Mills and special guests Riley and Bethany Blanton from The Star Wars Report to talk about Star Wars: A New Hope. We discuss our Episode IV experiences, continuing the story, the final death of The Republic, the new "Chosen One", the spiritual side, new characters and old friends, wrapping up with ratings and final thoughts. Host Matthew Rushing Guests Bethany Blanton John Mills Riley Blanton Resources The Mentor Production Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) Norman C. Lao (Executive Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Charlynn Schmiedt (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Will Nguyen (Content Manager) Ken Tripp (Associate Producer) Chapters Introduction (00:02:56) Star Wars (00:04:12) Episode IV Experience (00:05:38) Continuing the Story (00:22:19) There'll Be No One To Stop Us This Time (00:31:27) The New "Chosen One" (00:36:59) The Spiritual Side (00:51:28) New Characters and Old Friends (01:09:22) Ratings and Final Thoughts (01:22:03) Send us your feedback! Twitter: @trekfm Facebook: http://facebook.com/trekfm Voicemail: http://www.speakpipe.com/trekfm Contact Form: http://www.trek.fm/contact Visit the Trek.fm website at http://trek.fm Subscribe in iTunes: http://itunes.com/trekfm Support the Network! Become a Trek.fm Patron on Patreon and help us keep Star Trek talk coming every week. We have great perks for you at http://patreon.com/trekfm

Star Wars: Lost Stars. The story of Star Wars is usually told from the perspective of the heroes and that has left many questions for fans as to why someone would willingly join the Empire or what was the populace response to the the changing of the guard from Republic to Empire and finally many of those answers are coming to light though the new canon novels. In this supplemental episode of The 602 Club host Matthew Rushing is joined by Rebel Scum Bruce Gibson, John Mills and Mike Schindler to talk Claudia Gray's Lost Stars. We discuss our first impressions, the Imperial point of view, the character, the canon, comparisons, wrapping up with our final thoughts and ratings. Host Matthew Rushing Guests Bruce Gibson John Mills Mike Schindler Production Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) Norman C. Lao (Executive Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Charlynn Schmiedt (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Will Nguyen (Content Manager) Ken Tripp (Associate Producer) Chapters The Panel (00:02:47) Lost Stars (00:04:16) Imperial Impressions (00:05:19) Imperial Point of View (00:14:04) Imperial Characters (00:35:07) Imperial Canon (00:52:43) Imperial Comparisons (01:04:05) Final Thoughts and Ratings (01:10:29) Send us your feedback! Twitter: @trekfm Facebook: http://facebook.com/trekfm Voicemail: http://www.speakpipe.com/trekfm Contact Form: http://www.trek.fm/contact Visit the Trek.fm website at http://trek.fm Subscribe in iTunes: http://itunes.com/trekfm Support the Network! Become a Trek.fm Patron on Patreon and help us keep Star Trek talk coming every week. We have great perks for you at http://patreon.com/trekfm

Quantum of Solace. Just hours before the the start of Writers Guild of America Strike on November 7th, 2007, Paul Haggis finished the script for the new James Bond movie. Unfortunately the strike would keep him from being able to polish the script, a task that would fall to actor Daniel Craig and director Marc Forster during filming. In this episode of The 602 Club Matthew Rushing is joined by John Champion to talk about Quantum of Solace. We discuss Bond vs the writers, it being a sequel, growing Bond, heroes and villains being all mixed up, the villain and Quantum, things we liked and didn't, watching the movie now, ratings, the song and our final thoughts. Host Matthew Rushing Guests John Champion Production Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) Norman C. Lao (Executive Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Charlynn Schmiedt (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Will Nguyen (Content Manager) Ken Tripp (Associate Producer) Chapters Introduction (00:02:44) Bond Vs the Writers (00:04:43) First Direct Sequel (00:12:59) Growing Bond (00:22:50) Heroes and Villains All Mixed Up (00:35:41) The Villain (00:40:23) Things We Liked and Things We Didn't (00:48:01) Watching Quantum Now (01:04:56) Ratings (01:14:05) The Song and Final Thoughts (01:17:46) Send us your feedback! Twitter: @trekfm Facebook: http://facebook.com/trekfm Voicemail: http://www.speakpipe.com/trekfm Contact Form: http://www.trek.fm/contact Visit the Trek.fm website at http://trek.fm Subscribe in iTunes: http://itunes.com/trekfm Support the Network! Become a Trek.fm Patron on Patreon and help us keep Star Trek talk coming every week. We have great perks for you at http://patreon.com/trekfm

Star Wars Aftermath. As Return of the Jedi faded from theaters in late 1983, Star Wars fans entered what would become known as the "Dark Times". Toys began disappearing from the shelves and slowly Star Wars faded into the cultural zeitgeist. Before faint whispers about Special Editions and Prequels, Heir to the Empire awakened a hunger for Star Wars that had been just under the geek surface for years. It was the first book to be licensed by Lucasfilm to continue the story after Return of the Jedi. Bringing back Luke, Leia and Han as well as introducing us to Mara Jade, Grand Admiral Thrawn, Talon Karrde and a plethora of others who would become staples of the Star Wars Expanded Universe, Timothy Zahn cemented himself as the second coming of George Lucas for fans. The SWEU flourished with varied success over the 23 years it ran, ending when Disney acquired Lucasfilm and announced that the EU would be reorganized in the Legends line and a new official run of canon books and comics would be forthcoming. In this episode of The 602 Club host Matthew Rushing is joined by intrepid Rebels Bruce Gibson, Darren Moser and John Mills to talk about Star Wars Aftermath. We discuss the old SWEU and the the new canon, a new hope, characters, small cameos, things we liked, ask a question, the Amazon issue and wrap up with ratings and final thoughts. Host Matthew Rushing Guests Bruce Gibson Darren Moser John Mills Editor and Producer Matthew Rushing Executive Producers C Bryan Jones and Norman C. Lao Associate Producers Ken Tripp Production Manager Richard Marquez Content Manager Will Nguyen Chapters Introduction (00:01:21) Old History, New Canon (00:05:04) A New Hope (00:18:43) Characters (00:36:55) Small Cameos (01:03:08) Things We Liked (01:07:54) A Question (01:16:00) The Amazon Issue (01:21:31) Ratings and Final Thoughts (01:28:20) Send us your feedback! Twitter: @trekfm Facebook: http://facebook.com/trekfm Voicemail: http://www.speakpipe.com/trekfm Contact Form: http://www.trek.fm/contact Visit the Trek.fm website at http://trek.fm Subscribe in iTunes: http://itunes.com/trekfm Support the Network! Become a Trek.fm Patron on Patreon and help us keep Star Trek talk coming every week. We have great perks for you at http://patreon.com/trekfm