561 episodes

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!

The 602 Club: A Geekery Speakeasy TFM

    • TV & Film
    • 4.8 • 125 Ratings

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!

    Change Agent

    Change Agent

    Dune: Part Two.
    The book of Dune was long considered nigh impossible to adapt to the big screen because of the complicated nature of Brian Herbert’s sci-fi classic, until Denis Villeneuve Part One was released in 2021 leaving fans begging for Part Two.
    In this episode of The 602 Club hosts Matthew Rushing and Christy Morris talk about Dune: Part Two. We discuss our anticipation Paul’s journey, Chani, Jessica, making decisions, Irulan, Austin Butler, more characters, the production, the music and our ratings.  
    Chapters
    Anticipation (00:02:01)
    Paul’s Journey (00:05:35)
    Chani (00:17:27)
    Jessica (00:34:53)
    Making Decisions (00:43:11)
    Irulan (00:48:37)
    Austin Butler (00:51:01)
    The Production (00:56:42)
    The Music (01:03:24)
    Ratings (01:05:12)
    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

    • 1 hr 11 min
    Too Clever By Half

    Too Clever By Half

    Argylle.
    Matthew Vaughn has one of the most distinctive styles in filmmaking today with movies like Stardust, Kick-Ass and his Kingsman series, he’s put his stamp on cinema.
    In this episode of The 602 Club hosts Matthew Rushing and Christy Morris talk about Argylle. We discuss our anticipation, not being based on a book, the real confusion, a story within a story, over the top, what things looked like, Bryce Dallas Howard, Sam Rockwell, thrown off by, the production and our ratings.  
    Chapters
    Anticipation (00:02:32)
    Not Based Off a Book (00:05:11)
    The Real Confusion (00:12:04)
    A Story Within a Story (00:15:59)
    Over the Top (00:26:48)
    What Things Looked Like (00:32:05)
    Bryce Dallas Howard (00:34:23)
    Sam Rockwell (00:36:40)
    Thrown Off By (00:37:27)
    Henry Cavill (00:40:29)
    The Production (00:43:47)
    Ratings (00:47:42)
    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
    Show Me What You Got

    Show Me What You Got

    Rebel Moon: Part One - A Child of Fire.
    Zack Snyder is one of the most talked about directors on the social internet which has to be one of the reasons that Netflix gave him the opportunity to create his own sci-fi universe in a new film duology.
    In this episode of The 602 Club host Matthew Rushing welcomes John Mills for a Snyder Cuts crossover to talk about Rebel Moon: Part One - A Child of Fire. We discuss world creation, design, the story, Kora, putting a crew together, the music and our ratings.  
    Chapters
    World Creation (00:02:45)
    Design (00:21:42)
    The Story (00:37:43)
    Kora (00:46:14)
    Putting a Crew Together (00:51:55)
    The Music (00:58:12)
    Ratings (01:05:01)
    Hosts
    Matthew Rushing and John Mills
    Production
    Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer)
    Social
    Twitter: @The602Club
    Instagram: @the602clubtfm

    • 1 hr 9 min
    The Horcrux of Evil

    The Horcrux of Evil

    Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom.
    The DCEU began strong with Man of Steel and the series found its apex at the box office with the original Aquaman, yet since that time the franchise has struggled because of studio interference which has lead to the last movie in the series.
    In this episode of The 602 Club hosts Matthew Rushing and Christy Morris talk about Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom. We discuss a tortured production, Black Manta’s revenge, ruling is hard, hate cannot dive out hate, a small story, the action, effects, music, ending the DCEU and our ratings. 
    Chapters
    A Quick Announcement (00:01:51)
    A Tortured Production (00:05:27)
    Black Manta’s Revenge (00:16:43)
    Ruling is Hard (00:25:31)
    Hate Cannot Drive Out Hate (00:32:33)
    The Action (00:45:15)
    The Effects (00:49:20)
    The Music (00:55:27)
    Ending the DCEU (00:59:53)
    Ratings (01:03:53)
    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

    • 1 hr 8 min
    Boba Fett With a Flame Thrower

    Boba Fett With a Flame Thrower

    Lethal Weapon 4.
    Sequels can be a tricky business, getting actors back, finding a story that is worth audiences time and then doing all that in a timely manner so there is not too much time between films.
    In this episode of The 602 Club hosts Matthew Rushing and Christy Morris welcome John Mills to talk about Lethal Weapon 4. We discuss a troubled production, the big opening, moving forward, a new cast member, the Chinese connection, relevant issues, the action and our ratings.  
    Chapters
    A Troubled Production (00:02:31)
    The Big Opening (00:12:08)
    Moving Forward (00:15:58)
    New Cast Member (00:23:01)
    The Chinese Connection (00:29:59)
    Relevant Issues (00:38:34)
    Family (00:42:35)
    The Action (00:47:40)
    Ratings (00:53:52)
    Host
    Matthew Rushing
    Co-Host
    Christy Morris 
    Guest
    John Mills
    Production
    Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer)
    Social
    Twitter: @The602Club
    Instagram: @the602clubtfm

    • 59 min
    Doomed To Repeat It

    Doomed To Repeat It

    Gladiator.
    Hollywood made a living for many years on historical epics that became known as sword and sandal films, yet just like the western, they slowly faded as new genres became more popular with the general public.
    In this episode of The 602 Club host Matthew Rushing is joined by Zachary Fruhling to talk about Gladiator. We discuss our history with the film, a return, the production value, script issues, the cast, historic fiction, meditations on power, gory games, the music and our ratings.  
    Chapters
    History With the Film (00:01:51)
    A Return (00:03:21)
    The Production Value (00:13:25)
    Script Issues (00:17:06)
    Russell Crowe (00:19:09)
    Joaquin Phoenix (00:22:11)
    Historic Fiction (00:24:16)
    Marcus Aurelius (00:27:38)
    Oliver Reed (00:32:08)
    Connie Nielsen (00:34:19)
    Meditation on Power (00:37:25)
    Gory Games (00:45:22)
    The Music (00:52:25)
    Ratings (00:57:04)
    Host
    Matthew Rushing
    Co-Host
    Zachary Fruhling 
    Production
    Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer)
    Social
    Twitter: @The602Club
    Instagram: @the602clubtfm

    • 59 min

Customer Reviews

4.8 out of 5
125 Ratings

125 Ratings

A. Ohmie ,

Refreshing and thoughtful discussions about many of my favorite things.

I recently discovered the 602 club and it has quickly become a favorite podcast. Matt has an incredible knack for asking the guests engaging questions and responding to their comments in a kind and thoughtful way. He points out things he likes about what they said and adds his own thoughts. It is so refreshing to listen to. It has the added bonus of frequently talking about many of my favorite things. Thank you for giving us a positive and thought provoking podcast that we don’t have to worry about playing when the kids are around. Peace and long life!

Garak’s Lies Are True ,

Its easy to love this show.

602 Club quickly became a regular entry in my podcast rotation. I enjoy the analysis of new movies or shows, but I love revisiting older movies which maybe I hadn’t seen in years. 602 Club makes the classics feel fresh. Thank you for both the entertainment and thought provoking content.

Brain the size of a planet ,

fresh look at old faves

I found this podcast after searching for some discussion following yet another Star Wars re-watch... and I must say, the episodes I've heard so far really gave me a new appreciation for some old favorites, including helping me see some deeper meanings in them. The hosts are knowledgeable and thoughtful, so their discussions are always captivating.

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