The 602 Club: A Geekery Speakeasy

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The 602 Club: A Geekery Speakeasy

The 602 Club is TFM's dedicated podcast to our passion for all things geeky outside of Star Trek. We cover classics as well as much of what is coming out as a way of helping listeners find new things to try. Each week host Matthew Rushing, Christy Morris and friends from around the network and beyond deep dive into topics such as Star Wars, Lord of the Rings, Marvel, DC Comics, James Bond, Doctor Who, Battlestar Galactica, Harry Potter, Zack Snyder and much more. So pull up a chair, order a drink from Ruby and enjoy. Subscribe and listen today! Make sure you are following us on Twitter @The602Club and Instagram @the602clubtfm!

  1. Can You Change?

    4D AGO

    Can You Change?

    Star Wars: Tales of the Underworld. Since its inception, Star Wars animation has given fans some of the best storytelling that the saga has to offer, which continues in the latest anthology series that was released on May the 4th this year.  In this episode of The 602 Club host Matthew Rushing welcomes John Mills for another crossover episode with Aggressive Negotiations to talk about Tales of the Underworld. We discuss a question, the Asajj Ventress arc, Cad Bane arc and give our ratings.  Chapters One Question (00:03:49) A Way Forward (00:09:52) Friends (00:27:54) One Warrior to Another (00:34:02) Cad Bane’s Origin Story (00:41:51) Ratings (01:06:30) Host Matthew Rushing Guest John Mills Production Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer)  Social Twitter: @The602Club Instagram: @the602clubtfm

    1h 12m
  2. TEMU Version of Amanda Waller

    MAY 9

    TEMU Version of Amanda Waller

    Thunderbolts*. Between Phases 4 and 5 of the MCU there have been thirty different series or films that have been released which has created a quantity of content but not necessarily the quality fans became use to in the first three Phases.  In this episode of The 602 Club host Matthew Rushing welcomes Yancy Evans to talk about Marvel’s Thunderbolts*. We discuss where are we?, a Suicide Squad, no serenity, not arrested, might makes right, a compliment and complaint, mid and end credits, “changed” the name and our ratings. Chapters Where Are We? (00:03:20) A Suicide Squad (00:13:54) No Serenity (00:20:09) Not Arrested (00:31:20) Might Makes Right (00:34:36) A Compliment and Complaint (00:38:02) Mid and End Credits (00:40:40) “Changed” the Name (00:46:44) Ratings (00:48:17) Host Matthew Rushing Guest Yancy Evans  Production Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer)  Social Twitter: @The602Club Instagram: @the602clubtfm

    57 min
  3. We Live Our Truth

    APR 11

    We Live Our Truth

    The Punisher: Season Two. The sophomore season of any show can be difficult, either the show had found its stride but stumbles or it can still be trying to figure out exactly what it wants to be. In this episode of The 602 Club hosts Matthew Rushing and Christy Morris talk about The Punisher: Season Two. We discuss when we saw the show, almost happy, where he ends up, two too many plots, muddled morality, the cast, the action and the violence, Frank changes and our ratings.  Chapters When We Saw This (00:02:21) Almost Happy (00:05:28) Where He Ends Up (00:12:34) Two Too Many Plots (00:17:30) Muddled Morality (00:27:33) The Cast (00:39:14) The Action and the Violence (00:43:09) Frank Changes (00:45:16) Ratings (00:48:30) Host Matthew Rushing Co-Host Christy Morris  Production Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer)  Social Twitter: @The602Club Instagram: @the602clubtfm

    53 min
  4. Tame a Tornado

    MAR 21

    Tame a Tornado

    Twisters. The late 1990s witnessed studios experimenting with the new storytelling capabilities provided by computer-generated effects, resulting in movies like Twister, which eventually became cult classics.  In this episode of The 602 Club hosts Matthew Rushing and Christy Morris talk about Twisters. We discuss more twisters, the leads, the romance, a group of oddballs, the villains and their plan, the filming locations, VFXs, the soundtrack and our ratings. Chapters More Twisters (00:02:55) Daisy Edgar-Jones (00:07:55) The Romance (00:15:43) Glen Powell (00:20:00) The Oddballs (00:26:48) The Villains and Their Plan (00:35:35) Filming Location (00:43:52) The VFXs (00:45:28) The Soundtrack (00:48:38) Ratings (00:53:09) Host Matthew Rushing Co-Host Christy Morris  Production Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer)  Social Twitter: @The602Club Instagram: @the602clubtfm

    58 min
  5. Drain the Swamp

    FEB 28

    Drain the Swamp

    Daredevil: Season Three. Before Disney Plus, Marvel was working to figure out how to integrate shows into the MCU by allowing places like ABC or Netflix to create series, the experiment was a mixed bag to be sure.  In this episode hosts Matthew Rushing and Christy Morris talk about Daredevil: Season Three. We discuss previously on Netflix Marvel, the story for Matt, Foggy, Karen, the lies we tell, the story for Fisk, the length of the season, more to come and our ratings.  Chapters Previously on Netflix Marvel (00:03:17) The Story for Matt (00:12:14) The Story for Foggy (00:22:46) The Story for Karen (00:27:36) The Lies We Tell (00:32:04) The Length of the Season (00:42:50) More to Come (00:45:36) Ratings (00:49:50) Host Matthew Rushing Co-Host Christy Morris  Production Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer)  Social Twitter: @The602Club Instagram: @the602clubtfm

    55 min
  6. Use His Abilities as a Crutch

    FEB 21

    Use His Abilities as a Crutch

    Captain America: Brave New World. The last MCU movie in the theaters was the smash hit Deadpool & Wolverine (which we discussed on episode 474), so as we enter 2025 there are three movies to be released which means we’re back in the theater for the first offering of the year. In this episode host Matthew Rushing welcomes Yancy Evans to talk about Captain America: Brave New World. We discuss where we are with Marvel, continuing the story, vibe shift, Leader issues, Basil Exposition, geopolitics, giving away too much, Ross’ story, bringing back Betty, feeling bad, play it again Sam, a new character, last couple things and our ratings.  Chapters Where We Are With Marvel (00:03:12) Continuing the Story (00:09:03) Vibe Shifts (00:21:28) Leader Issues (00:26:23) Basil Exposition (00:29:51) Geopolitics (00:30:55) Giving Too Much Away (00:35:20) Ross’ Story (00:37:18) Bringing Back Betty (00:40:49) Feeling Bad (00:43:41) Play it Again Sam (00:46:01) A New Character (00:50:03) Couple Last Things (00:55:29) Ratings (01:04:47) Host Matthew Rushing Guest Yancy Evans  Production Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer)  Social Twitter: @The602Club Instagram: @the602clubtfm

    1h 9m
  7. Nope, Rewind

    FEB 2

    Nope, Rewind

    Groundhog Day. There are some movies that strike a cord with their audience so much so that they take on a life of their own, becoming beloved classics. In this episode of The 602 Club hosts Matthew Rushing and Christy Morris talk about Groundhog Day. We discuss our first day, Bill Murray, immortal lessons, Andie MacDowell, Chris Elliot, Stephen Tobolowsky, the town as a character, does it hold up and our ratings.  Chapters First Day (00:02:30) Bill Murray (00:06:24) Immortal Lessons (00:16:03) Andie MacDowell (00:28:37) Chris Elliott (00:32:22) Stephan Tobolowsky (00:34:26) The Town as a Character (00:36:35) Does it Hold Up? (00:40:22) Ratings (00:43:35) Host Matthew Rushing Co-Host Christy Morris  Production Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer)  Social Twitter: @The602Club Instagram: @the602clubtfm

    48 min
  8. A Much Larger World

    JAN 24

    A Much Larger World

    Star Wars: Skeleton Crew. The Disney Plus shows for Star Wars have been up and down in their quality, but a couple creators to the Saga, Jon Watts and Christopher Ford bring fans something new in the latest show on the streaming platform.  In this crossover episode of The 602 Club with Aggressive Negotiations hosts Matthew Rushing and John Mills talk about Star Wars: Skeleton Crew. We discuss first impressions, the point of the story, the kids, the main villain, new mysteries, helicopter parenting, pirate’s life, production value, the music and our ratings.  Chapters First Impressions (00:02:25) The Point of the Story (00:14:18) The Kids (00:17:43) The Main Villain (00:28:49) New Mysteries (00:37:01) Helicopter Parenting (00:46:00) Pirate’s Life (00:50:56) Production Value (00:55:23) The Music (01:02:55) Ratings (01:04:56) Hosts Matthew Rushing John Mills Production Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer)  Social Twitter: @The602Club Instagram: @the602clubtfm

    1h 12m
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The 602 Club is TFM's dedicated podcast to our passion for all things geeky outside of Star Trek. We cover classics as well as much of what is coming out as a way of helping listeners find new things to try. Each week host Matthew Rushing, Christy Morris and friends from around the network and beyond deep dive into topics such as Star Wars, Lord of the Rings, Marvel, DC Comics, James Bond, Doctor Who, Battlestar Galactica, Harry Potter, Zack Snyder and much more. So pull up a chair, order a drink from Ruby and enjoy. Subscribe and listen today! Make sure you are following us on Twitter @The602Club and Instagram @the602clubtfm!

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