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The 602 Club: A Geekery Speakeasy
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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 is joined by friends from around the network and beyond to deep dive into topics such as Star Wars, Lord of the Rings, Marvel, DC Comics, James Bond, Doctor Who, Battlestar Galactica, Harry Potter, Indiana Jones, 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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Incredibly Human
Feb 2701:05:59Tap to summarizeThe Patriot. The historical epic has been as mainstay in Hollywood since almost the inception of film and the late 20th century saw a resurgence in the genre. In this episode of The 602 Club host Matthew Rushing welcomes Ry Paulson to celebrate America 250 by talking about The Patriot. We discuss first revolutions, another actor, Mel Gibson, atrocities of war, a time for war, a time for peace, Jason Isaacs, Heath Ledger, production, the score, battle scenes, historical accuracy and our ratings. Chapters First Revolution (00:03:17) Another Actor (00:06:30) Mel Gibson (00:10:21) Atrocities of War (00:19:10) A Time for War, A Time for Peace (00:31:22) Jason Isaacs (00:38:33) Heath Ledger (00:42:19) Production (00:46:10) The Score (00:50:21) Battle Scenes (00:54:32) Historical Accuracy (00:57:31) Ratings (01:02:29) Host Matthew Rushing Guest Ry Paulson Production Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Social Twitter: @The602Club Instagram: @the602clubtfm Letterboxd: the602club
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The Indy Files 6: Austria 1917
Feb 2000:33:33Tap to summarizeAustria 1917. The 602 Club proudly presents this bonus show, The Indy Files. In this episode hosts Matthew Rushing & Yancy Evans continue our discussion of Indy's adventures during World War I in Austria. Hosts Matthew Rushing & Yancy Evans Production Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Social Twitter: @The602Club Instagram: @the602clubtfm Letterboxd: The602Club
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501: Take the Money and Run
Feb 600:53:12Tap to summarizeThe Rip. The world of movies and entertainment has been changing ever Netflix hit the scene, now people no longer have to travel to their local cinema to see a new movie, they can get big stars from the comfort of their couch, while folding their laundry or scrolling Instagram. In this episode of The 602 Club host Matthew Rushing welcomes Ry Paulson to talk about The Rip. We discuss streaming movies, the Netflixification of movies, the impact, based off a true story, paranoia, the big question, the cast, the look and our ratings. Chapters Streaming Movies (00:02:40) The Netflixification of Movies (00:09:56) The Impact (00:14:50) Based Off a True Story (00:17:13) Paranoia (00:22:01) The Big Question (00:30:46) The Cast (00:37:35) The Look (00:43:37) Ratings (00:47:42) Host Matthew Rushing Guest Ry Paulson Production Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Social X: @The602Club Instagram: @the602clubtfm Letterboxd: the602club
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The Indy Files 5: German East Africa, December 1916 & Congo, January 1917
Jan 2300:43:14Tap to summarizeGerman East Africa, December 1916 & Congo, January 1917. The 602 Club proudly presents this bonus show, The Indy Files. In this episode hosts Matthew Rushing & Yancy Evans continue our discussion of Indy's adventures during World War I in East Africa and the Congo. Hosts Matthew Rushing & Yancy Evans Production Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Social Twitter: @The602Club Instagram: @the602clubtfm Letterboxd: the602club
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500: Wouldn't It Be Nice
Jan 1501:06:46Tap to summarizeStranger Things 5: Volume 2. They say that all good things must come to an end and after ten years since it began, Stranger Things closed the door on Hawkins, finishing the storylines for all the characters fans grew to love. In this episode of The 602 Club Hosts Matthew Rushing and Christy Morris celebrated the 500th episode of the show by talking about Stranger Things 5: Volume 2 (including the finale of course). We discuss the release schedule, answering question, it's odd, Max, a different structure, breaking up is hard, the final showdown, Kali's meaning, music, the epilogue and our ratings. Chapters Release Schedule (00:05:09) Answering Questions (00:12:55) It's Odd (00:20:47) The Return of Max (00:24:10) A Different Structure? (00:28:32) Being Up is Hard to Do (00:29:53) The Final Showdown (00:35:25) Kali Has Meaning (00:44:28) The Pivotal Role of Music (00:52:23) The Epilogue (00:55:10) The Final Verdict and Ratings (01:01:44) 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 Letterboxd: the602club
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499: Ripple Effects
Dec 2301:20:49Tap to summarizeAvatar: Fire and Ash. In 2009 James Cameron introduced movie goers to a whole new world in Pandora that on the back of incredible visuals, 3D wizardry and a completely immersive experience, spawned a new franchise. In this episode of The 602 Club host Matthew Rushing welcome back Ry Paulsen to talk about Avatar: Fire and Ash. We discuss back to Pandora, a part 2 of 2?, loss, a dark mirror, the problem of evil, pacifism, a powerful scene, pro family, chosen one status, loses, the action and effects, more Avatar and our ratings. Chapters Back to Pandora (00:02:22) Way of Water Part Two (00:06:36) Meditation on Loss (00:10:12) A Dark Mirror (00:22:19) The Problem of Evil (00:33:12) Pacifism as a Viable Philosophy (00:41:09) The Most Powerful Scene (00:46:22) Pro Family (00:53:23) Loses (01:00:31) The Action and Effects (01:05:22) More Avatar? (01:10:16) Ratings (01:15:58) Host Matthew Rushing Guest Ry Paulsen Production Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Social Twitter: @The602Club Instagram: @the602clubtfm Letterboxd: the602club
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498: Don't Mess With a Wine Mom
Dec 501:02:15Tap to summarizeStranger Things 5: Volume 1. Netflix pioneered a new form of television for its streaming service by releasing series all at one time instead of the traditional model of going week by week and Stranger Things cemented this formula for them as well as the audience. In this episode of The 602 Club host Matthew Rushing welcomes back Christy Morris to talk about the beginning of the end of Stranger Things with the first volume of season 5. We discuss crazy for you, I can't fight this feeling, who can it be now, these dreams, upside down, against all odds, the wall and our ratings. Chapters Crazy For You (00:02:08) I Can't Fight This Feeling (00:12:52) Who Can it Be Now (00:30:00) These Dreams (00:33:28) Upside Down (00:42:14) Against All Odds (00:48:21) The Wall (00:52:10) Ratings (00:57:27) 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 Letterboxd: the602club
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The Indy Files 4: Verdun, September 1916
Nov 2800:41:00Tap to summarizeVerdun, September 1916. The 602 Club proudly presents this bonus show, The Indy Files. In this episode hosts Matthew Rushing & Yancy Evans discuss Indy's adventures at the Battle of Verdun in World War I. Hosts Matthew Rushing & Yancy Evans Production Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Social Twitter: @The602Club Instagram: @the602clubtfm
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497: Monolithic Media
Nov 2001:09:22Tap to summarizeThe Running Man. Hollywood loves to recycle ideas by remaking movies from the past, especially films from the 80s and Arnold Schwarzenegger's "The Running Man" is the latest victim of this trend. In this episode of The 602 Club host Matthew Rushing welcomes Network contestant Scott McClellan to talk about 2025's The Running Man. We discuss our history with the series, the movie's message the show itself, YouTube truthers, the solution, Glen Powell, other cast members, the other side, the action and our ratings. Chapters Our Series History (00:02:29) The Movie's Message (00:09:37) The Show Itself (00:18:29) YouTube Truthers (00:24:17) The Solution (00:30:02) Glen Powell (00:35:50) Other Cast Members (00:44 :52) On the Other Side (00:50:11) The Action (00:53:28) Ratings (00:58:11) Host Matthew Rushing Guest Scott McClellan Production Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Social Twitter: @The602Club Instagram: @the602clubtfm Letterboxd: The602Club
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496: Utterly Charming
Nov 1101:04:34Tap to summarizePredator: Badlands. The Predator franchise started thirty-eight years ago as Arnold Schwarzenegger and his elite group of warriors are hunted down by an alien in the jungles of Central America. Since then, the franchise has had quite a downs as well as a couple ups. In this episode of The 602 Club episode host Matthew Rushing is joined by Ry Paulson to talk about Predator: Badlands. We discuss our previous hunts, building the Yautja culture, Elle Fanning, Dimitrius Schuster-Koloamatangi, programing vs free will, prey to friend, the effects, the music, the future and our ratings. Chapters Previous Hunts (00:04:13) Building the Yauja Culture (00:10:38) Elle Fanning (00:19:38) Dimitrius Schuster-Koloamatangi (00:26:32) Programing vs Free Will (00:30:26) Prey to Friend (00:36:12) The Effects (00:46:31) The Music (00:49:44) The Future (00:52:57) Ratings (00:58:22) Host Matthew Rushing Guest Ry Paulson Production Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Social Twitter: @The602Club Instagram: @the602clubtfm Letterboxd: The602Club
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