Explore every episode of the podcast The 602 Club: A Geekery Speakeasy

Wildwood.

Laika, based just outside of Portland, Oregon has cemented itself as one of the premier claymation studios in the world, with every successive film getting more technically complicated than the last.

In this episode of The 602 Club hosts Matthew Rushing and Ry Paulson talk about Wildwood. We discuss the source material, the production, let go, evil corrupts, a real hero, the voice cast, music, being very Pacific Northwest and our ratings.

Chapters

The Source Material (00:02:24)

The Production (00:05:01)

Let Go (00:12:39)

Evil Corrupts (00:25:19)

A Real Hero (00:31:48)

The Voice Cast (00:38:50)

The Music (00:44:57)

Very Pacific Northwest (00:50:30)

Ratings (00:55:36)

Host

Matthew Rushing

Co-Host

Ry Paulson

Production

Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer)

Social

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Spider-Noir.

The Spider-Verse movies cracked open the Spider-Man universes, allowing general audiences to experience the plethora of Spider-people that exist in the Marvel universe.

In this episode of The 602 Club hosts Matthew Rushing and Ry Paulson talk about Spider-Noir. We discuss expanding the Spider-Verse, getting powers, responsibility, power, Nicholas Cage, the rest of the cast, episode number, the production and our ratings.

Chapters

Expanding the Spider-Verse (00:02:26)

Getting Their Powers (00:09:03)

Responsibility (00:14:04)

Power (00:21:55)

Nicholas Cage (00:31:02)

The Rest of the Cast (00:37:05)

Episode Number (00:41:16)

The Production (00:43:59)

Ratings (00:48:22)

Host

Matthew Rushing

Co-Host

Ry Paulson

Production

Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer)

Social

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Lanterns.

Beginning a new franchise on the big screen can be a very difficult thing to pull off and for DC, over the last 15ish years, it has been a ride on the struggle bus.

In this episode of The 602 Club hosts Matthew Rushing and Ry Paulson talk about Lanterns. We discuss in brightest day, the structure, Hal Jordan, John Stewart, the Manhunter menace, the production, the future and our ratings.

Chapters

In Brightest Day (00:02:11)

The Structure (00:06:26)

Hal Jordan (00:17:11)

John Stewart (00:28:22)

Manhunter Menace (00:36:34)

The Production (00:41:09)

The Future (00:42:25)

Ratings (00:51:35)

Host

Matthew Rushing

Co-Host

Ry Paulson

Production

Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer)

Social

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Godzilla Minus One.

The giant kaiju tormentor of Japan first burst on the big screen in 1954 and since that time has never been far from theaters either in Japan or in the USA.

In this episode of The 602 Club hosts Matthew Rushing and Ry Paulson talk about Godzilla Minus One. We discuss our Godzilla fandom, going back to the beginning, so many themes, the need of community, men need purpose, forgiveness, the production and our ratings.

Chapters

Godzilla Fandom (00:02:25)

Going Back to the Beginning (00:08:35)

So Many Themes (00:13:06)

The Need of Community (00:23:13)

Men Need Purpose (00:28:51)

Forgiveness (00:33:56)

The Production (00:40:30)

Ratings (00:46:25)

Host

Matthew Rushing

Co-Host

Ry Paulson

Production

Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer)

Social

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The Uprising.

One of the most popular and longest running genres in film as been the historical epic because dramatizing important parts of our history can be a powerful way of experiencing the past.

In this episode of The 602 Club hosts Matthew Rushing and Ry Paulson talk about The Uprising. We discuss title confusion, the written word, mob justice, using God, the cast, production and our ratings.

Chapters

Title Confusion (00:02:19)

The Written Word (00:10:50)

Mob Justice (00:17:17)

Using God (00:22:50)

The Cast (00:26:13)

The Production (00:30:50)

Ratings (00:35:58)

Host

Matthew Rushing

Co-Host

Ry Paulson

Production

Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer)

Social

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Avatar Aang: The Last Airbender.

There are some animated shows that transcend their genre and become something that defines an entire generation as well as those that come after it which happened on Nickelodeon from 2005-2008.

In this episode of The 602 Club hosts Matthew Rushing and Ry Paulson talk about Avatar Aang: The Last Airbender. We discuss our Avatar story, should it have been in the theater, rebuilding the world, forging a new family, expanding the lore and our ratings.

Chapters

Our Avatar Story (00:02:15)

Should It Have Been in the Theater (00:07:17)

Rebuilding the World (00:13:06)

Forging a New Family (00:24:25)

Expanding the Lore (00:29:21)

Ratings (00:35:53)

Host

Matthew Rushing

Co-Host

Ry Paulson

Production

Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer)

Social

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Coyote vs. Acme.

In 2022 Warner Bro. Discovery shelved its next DC film, to cut costs and then in 2023 it did the same thing with a Looney Tunes film to obtain a tax write-off.

In this episode of The 602 Club hosts Matthew Rushing and Ry Paulson talk about the finally released Coyote vs. Acme. We discuss a crazy ride, was it worth it, surprising depth, using others, the cast, the comedy, Looney World and our ratings.

Chapters

A Crazy Ride (00:01:57)

Was It Worth It? (00:07:14)

Surprising Depth for 2D (00:12:44)

Using Others (00:26:25)

The Cast (00:33:36)

The Comedy (00:39:38)

Looney World (00:43:50)

Ratings (00:47:31)

Host

Matthew Rushing

Co-Host

Ry Paulson

Production

Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer)

Social

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Troy: Director’s Cut.

Adaptation of a beloved work of literature is fraught with pitfalls, it is one of the hardest things to do in cinema, making a successful movie of a book that people love in a film they will also love.

In this episode of The 602 Club hosts Matthew Rushing and Ry Paulson talk about Troy: Director’s Cut. We discuss the director musical chairs, the production, no gods seen, honor, glory and leadership, the director’s cut, a stacked cast, the action, score and our ratings.

Chapters

Director Musical Chairs (00:01:55)

The Production (00:06:33)

No God’s Seen (00:12:38)

Honor, Glory and Leadership (00:19:06)

The Director’s Cut (00:29:15)

A Stacked Cast (00:36:29)

The Action (00:40:05)

The Score (00:42:36)

Ratings (00:45:51)

Host

Matthew Rushing

Co-Host

Ry Paulson

Production

Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer)

Social

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The End of Oak Street.

Hollywood today seems to be run by IP as studios are all looking for the next big film in their franchises to get people into theaters, leaving little room of original movies.

In this episode of The 602 Club hosts Matthew Rushing and Ry Paulson talk about The End of Oak Street. We discuss non-IP, fractured family, self sacrifice, the cast, effects and story, the score and our ratings.

Chapters

Non-IP (00:01:40)

Fractured Family (00:10:41)

Self Sacrifice (00:18:48)

The Cast (00:30:43)

Effects and Story (00:36:09)

Score (00:40:19)

Ratings (01:42:48)

Host

Matthew Rushing

Co-Host

Ry Paulson

Production

Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer)

Social

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Spider-Man: Brand New Day.

Since his introduction to comics Peter Parker as well as his more famous alter-ego have been one of the most relatable characters because of the struggles they went through mirroring the ones readers and now viewers are experiencing.

In this episode of The 602 Club hosts Matthew Rushing and Ry Paulson talk about Spider-Man: Brand New Day. We discuss the possibility of MCU malaise, picking up the story, Peter’s progress, Punisher tears, Jean Grey, the Hulk, unintentional villains, Peter’s past, action and effects, post credits, music, why it resonates, our ratings and rankings.

Chapters

MCU Malaise? (00:02:43)

Picking Up From No Way Home (00:08:27)

Peter’s Progress (00:18:16)

Punisher Tears (00:35:09)

Jean Grey (00:41:00)

The Hulk (00:47:18)

Unintentional Villains (00:51:41)

Peter’s Past (00:56:16)

The Action and Effects (01:03:34)

Post Credits (01:07:31)

Music (01:10:24)

Why This Resonates? (01:12:21)

Ratings (01:18:24)

Rankings (01:18:59)

Host

Matthew Rushing

Co-Host

Ry Paulson

Production

Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer)

Social

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The Sheep Detectives.

There are times when a movie seems to come out of nowhere, completely surprising audiences and winning them over with a film they just didn’t see coming.

In this episode of The 602 Club hosts Matthew Rushing and Ry Paulson talk about The Sheep Detectives. We discuss our experience with the movie, the mystery, the importance of shepherds, doing hard things, a comedy, the voice cast, the live cast, the production and our ratings.

Chapters

Experience With the Movie (00:02:04)

The Mystery (00:07:48)

Importance of Shepherds (00:10:58)

Doing Hard Things (00:20:14)

A Comedy (00:28:58)

The Voice Cast (00:33:03)

The Live Cast (00:36:04)

The Production (00:39:15)

Ratings (00:42:42)

Host

Matthew Rushing

Co-Host

Ry Paulson

Production

Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer)

Social

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The Odyssey.

Homer’s epics are a cornerstone of Western Civilization, of Greek culture and literate classes in high school. Christopher Nolan has become one of greatest directors of the last twenty-five years, so this should be a match made in heaven.

In this episode of The 602 Club hosts Matthew Rushing and Ry Paulson talk about The Odyssey. We discuss coming into the movie, defy the gods, change of character, to myth or not to myth, scope, the cast, the score, theaters, our ratings and rankings.

Chapters

Coming Into the Movie (00:02:39)

Defy the Gods (00:07:12)

Change of Character (00:21:04)

To Myth or Not to Myth (00:30:55)

Scope (00:37:10)

The Cast (00:42:03)

The Score (00:47:45)

Theaters (00:53:28)

Ratings (00:58:08)

Rankings (00:59:44)

Host

Matthew Rushing

Co-Host

Ry Paulson

Production

Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer)

Social

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Young Indiana Jones and the Mystery of the Blues.

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 in 1920s Chicago as well as the return of Harrison Ford!

Hosts

Matthew Rushing & Yancy Evans

Production

Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer)

Social

Twitter: @The602Club

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Supergirl.

DC has had an interesting go of things on the big screen in the last ten years which last year’s Superman seem to finally set things on more steady footing.

In this episode of The 602 Club hosts Matthew Rushing and Ry Paulson talk about Supergirl. We discuss comic to screen, introducing Kara, dealing with loss, begin again, doubling down, the villain, new “friends”, the production, music, quality control, our mid-year top ten and ratings.

Chapters

Comic to Screen (00:02:55)

Introducing Kara (00:08:11)

Dealing With Loss (00:20:12)

Begin Again (00:26:54)

Doubles Down (00:30:48)

The Villain (00:34:51)

Ruthye (00:47:36)

Lobo (00:51:00)

The Production (00:53:50)

Music (00:56:59)

Quality Control (01:00:48)

Mid-Year Top 10 (01:06:26)

Ratings (01:19:38)

Host

Matthew Rushing

Co-Host

Ry Paulson

Production

Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer)

Social

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Disclosure Day.

Steven Spielberg helped redefine filmmaking through his blockbuster film Jaws, yet all through is over 60 years in moviemaking he’s had a thing for making movies about aliens and their impact on humanity.

In this episode of The 602 Club hosts Matthew Rushing and Ry Paulson talk about Disclosure Day. We discuss intense development, something more, the truth, listen, complementary nature, the cast, VFX, the action, a complete unknown, the score, our top ten and ratings.

Chapters

Intense Development (00:02:21)

Something More (00:06:52)

The Truth (00:10:36)

Listen (00:26:15)

Complementary Nature (00:32:13)

Josh O’Conner (00:35:21)

An Emily Blunt Vehicle (00:38:45)

Eve Hewson (00:42:02)

Rest of the Cast (00:44:17)

VFX (00:45:43)

The Action (00:48:45)

A Complete Unknown (00:49:44)

The Score (00:50:59)

Top Ten (00:54:35)

Ratings (01:06:09)

Host

Matthew Rushing

Co-Host

Ry Paulson

Production

Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer)

Social

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Masters of the Universe (2026).

In the 80s, toy companies used cartoons to sell their product so G.I. Joe, Transformers and He-Man were launched into the imaginations of millions of kids which has lead movie studios to try to capitalize on that nostalgia by bringing these characters back on the big screen

In this episode of The 602 Club hosts Matthew Rushing and Ry Paulson talk about Masters of the Universe. We discuss development hell, completely different, Adam’s journey, friends of Eternia, Villains, to talk or to listen, world creation, music, cameos, fantasy rankings and ratings.

Chapters

Languishing in Development Hell (00:02:15)

Completely Different (00:08:53)

Adam’s Journey (00:13:57)

Camila Mendes (00:27:38)

Idris Elba (00:21:31)

Skeletor (00:35:32)

Evil-Lyn (00:42:57)

To Talk or To Listen (00:45:51)

World Creation (00:48:02)

Music (00:52:58)

Cameos (00:55:03)

Fantasy Rankings (00:58:05)

Ratings (01:01:44)

Host

Matthew Rushing

Co-Host

Ry Paulson

Production

Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer)

Social

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Masters of the Universe (1987).

Under the leadership of Golan and Globus the Cannon Group pumped out an incredible amount of films, most of them have failed to stay in the cultural zeitgeist yet for better of for worse, some remain cult classics.

In this episode of The 602 Club hosts Matthew Rushing and Ry Paulsen talk about the 1987, Masters of the Universe. We discus the franchise, coming into live action, He-Man, other characters, the villains, a moment, to the journey, music, action, production and our ratings.

Chapters

The Franchise (00:02:05)

Into Live Action (00:09:25)

He-Man (00:17:14)

Other Characters (00:23:44)

The Villains (00:27:01)

A Moment (00:28:33)

To the Journey (00:32:53)

Music (00:38:05)

Action and Production (00:41:56)

Ratings (00:46:54)

Host

Matthew Rushing

Co-Host

Ry Paulson

Production

Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer)

Social

Twitter: @The602Club

Instagram: @the602clubtfm

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Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu.

On November 12th, 2019, live action Star Wars returned to the small screen where its previous success was tenuous at best and by the end of its first episode, The Mandalorian had fans hooked!

In this episode of The 602 Club we crossover with Aggressive Negotiations so Matthew Rushing and John Mills can talk about the first Star Wars movie in 7 years, The Mandalorian and Grogu. We discuss so much about the movie, the themes, plot, character, music, action and so much more, wrapping it all up with our ratings.

Chapters

A Season or a Movie (00:02:09)

The Plot (00:15:46)

Mando’s New Job (00:19:52)

Fatherhood and Mentorship (00:28:11)

Grogu’s Growth (00:40:17)

Dealing With Other Enemies (00:44:20)

The Creatures and Locations (00:48:25)

Rotta the Hutt (00:53:29)

Zeb (00:57:25)

CGI (00:58:52)

A Couple More Friends (01:05:23)

The Villains (01:10:16)

The Action (01:14:17)

The Music (01:27:03)

Critics vs Audience (01:30:21)

Ratings (01:39:34)

Host

Matthew Rushing & John Mills

Production

Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer)

Social

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Star Wars: Maul - Shadow Lord.

The character of Darth Maul showed up first in The Phantom Menace, a villain of few worlds but one that was forever etched in fans minds as one of the coolest they’d ever seen, which meant he just couldn’t stay dead forever.

In this episode of The 602 Club we crossover with Aggressive Negotiations so Matthew Rushing and John Mills can talk about Star Wars: Maul - Shadow Lord. We discuss, Maul’s arc, Devon’s Arc, Lawson’s arc, Inquisitors, the Dark Lord of the Sith, connecting to Solo, the animation, the music and our ratings.

Chapters

Maul’s Arc (00:02:30)

Devon’s Arc (00:37:33)

Lawson’s Arc (00:51:01)

Inquisitors (01:02:59)

The Dark Lord of the Sith (01:07:55)

Connecting to Solo (01:15:32)

The Animation (01:18:50)

The Music (01:27:58)

Ratings (01:29:44)

Host

Matthew Rushing & John Mills

Production

Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer)

Social

Twitter: @The602Club

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Barcelona, May 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 Barcelona.

Hosts

Matthew Rushing & Yancy Evans

Production

Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer)

Social

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Predator: Killer of Killers.

In 2025, Hulu took a risk, deciding to take the Predator franchise to a place that it had never been, into the world of animation.

In this episode of The 602 Club hosts Matthew Rushing and Ry Paulson talk about Predator: Killer of Killers. We discuss the franchise, an animated movie, the structure, building the Predator culture, coming together, post credits and our ratings.

Chapters

This Franchise (00:02:15)

An Animated Movie (00:05:33)

The Structure (00:12:08)

Building Predator Culture (00:17:45)

Coming Together (00:27:24)

Post Credits (00:34:24)

Ratings (00:37:49)

Host

Matthew Rushing

Co-Host

Ry Paulson

Production

Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer)

Social

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Ben-Hur.

It’s the 1950s, MGM Studios is struggling, wide acceptance of television is having an impact on people going to the theaters to see films so to save themselves financial ruin they bet it all on a biblical epic, swinging for the fences with a director who’d never helmed something of this magnitude.

In this episode of The 602 Club host Matthew Rushing welcomes John Mills to introduce him to Ben-Hur. We discuss the first time, going bigger and longer, different actors, Charlton Heston, Stephen Boyd, performances, connections, providential help, the production, direction, score, legacy and our ratings.

Chapters

First Time (00:02:32)

Go Bigger and Go Longer (00:08:36)

Different Actors (00:14:05)

Charlton Heston (00:17:53)

Stephen Boyd (00:25:50)

Performances (00:27:36)

Connections (00:28:50)

Providential Help (00:31:30)

The Production (00:39:57)

Direction (00:45:05)

The Score (00:50:04)

The Legacy (00:52:55)

Ratings (01:00:08)

Host

Matthew Rushing

Guest

John Mills

Production

Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer)

Social

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Hugo.

In 2007 Brian Selznick released a historical fiction book for children that was as much about the pictures as it was about the words, it won the Caldecott Medal and seemed destined to find its way to the silver screen.

In this episode of The 602 Club hosts Matthew Rushing and Ry Paulson talk about Hugo. We discuss it being based on a book, the importance of purpose, movies matter, life matters, Asa Butterfield, the standout performance, the production, the score and our ratings.

Chapters

Based on a Book (00:03:23)

Importance of Purpose (00:09:36)

Movies Matter (00:20:31)

Life Matters (00:26:58)

Asa Butterfield (00:37:34)

The Standout Performance (00:41:03)

The Score (00:49:51)

Ratings (00:51:41)

Host

Matthew Rushing

Co-Host

Ry Paulson

Production

Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer)

Social

Twitter: @The602Club

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The Super Mario Galaxy Movie.

The first Super Mario movie was in live action with a box office return that left the franchise in development hell till the 2023 animated movie made over a billion dollars, securing a sequel in the process.

In this episode of The 602 Club host Matthew Rushing welcomes Ry Paulson to talk about The Super Mario Galaxy Movie. We discuss this second film, the story, villainous parenting, corrupting power, self sacrifice, new friends, the animation, the stinger and our ratings.

Chapters

A Second Film (00:02:15)

The Story (00:04:40)

Villainous Parenting (00:11:05)

Corrupting Power (00:16:58)

Self Sacrifice (00:21:50)

New Friends (00:29:19)

The Animation (00:32:15)

The Stinger (00:35:38)

Ratings (00:38:37)

Host

Matthew Rushing

Guest

Ry Paulson

Production

Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer)

Social

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Somme, Early August 1916 & Germany, Mid-August 1916.

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 Somme and Germany.

Hosts

Matthew Rushing & Yancy Evans

Production

Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer)

Social

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Project Hail Mary.

Andy Weir’s self published book, The Martian became a smash hit, getting picked up by a publisher and forever putting him on the map as an author, plus it became big enough to have Hollywood come calling, making the transition from page to page with wild success.

In this episode of The 602 Club host Matthew Rushing welcome Ry Paulson to talk about Project Hail Mary. We discuss our excitement for the movie, the end of the world, Ryan Gosling, doing what it takes, Sandra Hüller, Rocky, an important part, the production value, the score, the ending, success and our ratings.

Chapters

Page to Screen (00:02:15)

It’s the End of the World (00:07:18)

Ryan Gosling (00:20:13)

Doing What it Takes (00:27:14)

Sandra Hüller (00:32:34)

Rocky (00:38:04)

An Important Part (00:44:24)

The Score (00:55:17)

The Ending (00:57:49)

Success (01:03:11)

Ratings (01:10:13)

Host

Matthew Rushing

Guest

Ry Paulson

Production

Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer)

Social

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The 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

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Austria 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

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The 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

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German 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

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Stranger 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

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Avatar: 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

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Stranger 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

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Verdun, 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

The 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

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Predator: 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

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British East Africa, September 1909.

The 602 Club proudly presents this bonus show, The Indy Files. In this episode hosts Matthew Rushing & Yancy Evans discuss Indy’s adventures in British East Africa where he meets former president Teddy Roosevelt.

Hosts

Matthew Rushing & Yancy Evans

Production

Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer)

Social

Twitter: @The602Club

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To Grid or Not to Grid

Tron: Ares.

There are some movie whose release in the theater is not what captures the hearts of people but it is the aftermarket where the movie becomes a cult classic and the Tron film was one such film.

In this this episode of The 602 Club host Matthew Rushing is joined by Scott McClellan on the gird to talk about Tron: Ares. We discuss the franchise, not following up, the real world, searching for permanence, Jared Leto, Greta Lee, the villains, bringing back Jeff Bridges, the soundtrack, the effects, the future and our ratings.

Chapters

The Tron Franchise (00:02:07)

No Follow Up (00:06:42)

To the Real World (00:12:30)

Searching for Permanence (00:18:07)

Jared Leto (00:28:34)

Greta Lee (00:36:06)

The Villains (00:39:59)

Bringing Back Jeff Bridges (00:45:11)

The Soundtrack (00:51:16)

The Effects (00:54:26)

The Future (00:58:13)

Ratings (01:10:34)

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

London 1916.

The 602 Club proudly presents this bonus show, The Indy Files. In this week’s episode hostsMatthew Rushing & Yancy Evans discuss Indy’s adventures in London before he ships off to war with the Belgium army.

Hosts

Matthew Rushing & Yancy Evans

Production

Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer)

Social

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Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes.

Movie franchises can be a tricky thing. Trying to revive one that was thought to be past its prime is even harder and following a successful reboot might just be the hardest thing to do.

In this episode of The 602 Club host Matthew Rushing welcomes Scott McClellan to talk about Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes. We discuss Scott’s ape history, continuing the series, the dark ages, jumpstarting evolution, what is important, the human story, the cast, the score and our ratings.

Chapters

Apes History (00:02:04)

Continuing the Series (00:07:19)

The Dark Ages (00:19:28)

Jumpstarting Evolution (00:26:37)

What is Important (00:32:04)

The Human Story (00:36:15)

The Effects (00:41:06)

The Cast (00:45:49)

The Score (00:50:19)

Ratings (00:52:33)

Host

Matthew Rushing

Guest

Scott McClellan

Production

Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer)

Social

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If adventure had a name it would be Indiana Jones! In this special bonus show of The 602 Club hosts Matthew Rushing and Yancy Evans are looking back at the show that helped audiences understand history behind the fedora. So join us as we discuss the first episode of The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles that first aired on ABC on March 4th, 1992!

Hosts

Matthew Rushing & Yancy Evans

Production

Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer)

Social

Twitter: @The602Club

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The Fantastic Four: First Steps

It is 1961, two comic creators join forces to make a comic that is free of some of the restrictions they’ve felt, to tell a story about characters they think they’d enjoy reading about, birthing a fantastic family.

In this episode of The 602 Club host Matthew Rushing is joined by Yancy Evans to talk about The Fantastic Four: First Steps. We discuss coming into the movie, the setting, the cast, the action and effects, a question, Galactus, the music, H.E.R.B.I.E., where we stand by the end and our ratings.

CHAPTERS

Coming Into the Film (00:02:24)

The Setting (00:07:46)

Pedro Pascal (00:23:55)

Vanessa Kirby (00:32:46)

Ebob Moss-Bachrach (00:35:00)

Joseph Quinn (00:37:12)

Julia Garner (00:38:58)

The Action and Effects (00:40:17)

A Question (00:44:17)

Galactus As the Villain (00:47:03)

The Music (00:53:17)

H.E.R.B.I.E. (00:54:36)

Where We Stand By the End (00:55:35)

Ratings (01:16:02)

HOST

Matthew Rushing

GUEST

Yancy Evans

PRODUCTION

Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Associate Producer) Davis Grayson (Associate Producer) Daniel Noa (Associate Producer) Ryan Maillet (Associate Producer)

Superman.

87 years ago the world was changed when 2 friends published the first superhero comic. 47 years ago the first big budget iteration of that character would win the hearts of movie goers. 6 days ago, the character returned to big screen for a reboot.

In this episode of The 602 Club host Matthew Rushing is joined John Mills to talk about James Gunn’s launch of the DCU with Superman. We discuss the long gestation, starting with Superman, a bit of history, Lex and his plans, parents, Clark, Lois, Krypto, Supergirl, Jimmy, the Justice “Gang”, action comics, music, setting up and our ratings. 

Chapters

Creative Hell (00:02:40)

Starting With Superman (00:09:29)

A Bit of History (00:15:40)

Nicolas Holt as Lex (00:22:02)

How All the Plans Connect (00:26:40)

Parents (00:34:54)

David Corenswet (00:45:04)

Beautiful People (00:49:37)

Rachel Brosnahan (00:56:22)

Krypto (01:00:40)

Supergirl (01:05:03)

Jimmy Olsen (01:08:53)

The Justice “Gang” (01:11:43)

Action Comics (01:17:56)

The Music (01:26:35)

Setting Up (01:33:07)

Ratings (01:38:59)

Host

Matthew Rushing

Guest

John Mills 

Production

Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) 

Social

Twitter: @The602Club

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Jurassic World Rebirth.

In 1990, author Michael Crichton released a novel that took the world by storm, which by 1993 had sold more that nine million copies and also in that year was released on the silver screen as a film directed by none other than Steven Spielberg, spawning seven sequels.

In this episode of The 602 Club host Matthew Rushing is joined by Scott McClellan to talk about Jurassic World Rebirth. We discuss picking up the story, the rest of the plot, another island, mutated dinosaurs, character, the dinosaurs, the music, things we liked and our ratings. 

Chapters

Picking Up the Story (00:02:06)

The Rest of the Plot (00:11:23)

Another Island (00:17:16)

Mutated Dinosaurs (00:21:00)

Characters (00:23:42)

The Dinosaurs (00:28:33)

The Music (00:36:50)

Things We Liked (00:41:47)

Ratings (00:47:20)

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

Star Wars: Andor: Season 2.

When Rogue One was released it introduced Star Wars fans to a whole new group of characters who were pivotal to the destruction of the first Death Star, yet they all perish in the mission leaving fans to wonder, where did all these people come from and who were they before?

In this episode of The 602 Club host Matthew Rushing welcomes John Mills and Darren Moser to talk about Andor: Season 2. We discuss the show ending with two seasons, each of the four arcs and our ratings.

Chapters Two Seasons (00:03:50) 4 BBY (00:10:40) 3 BBY (00:39:03) 2 BBY (00:53:30) 1 BBY (01:10:05) Ratings (01:28:47)

Host Matthew Rushing

Guests John Mills  Darren Moser 

Production Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) 

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Ballerina: From the World of John Wick.

In 2014 a small action movie was released into theaters, directed by two legendary stunt men which would help redefine what action movies would be and spawn a whole new franchise universe. 

In this episode of The 602 Club host Matthew Rushing welcomes back Scott McClellan to talk about Ballerina. We discuss continuing the universe, adding to the universe, the plot, the Ballerina, choices and consequences, the timeline, the action, in memoriam, the future and our ratings.  

Chapters Continuing the Universe (00:02:32) Adding to the Universe (00:09:34) The Plot (00:21:24) The Ballerina (00:27:47) Choice and Consequences (00:35:56) The Timeline (00:40:19) The Action (00:55:44) In Memoriam (01:00:23) The Future (01:04:04) Ratings (01:10:28)

Host Matthew Rushing

Guest Scott McClellan 

Production Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) 

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Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning.

It has been 30 years since Tom Cruise excepted his first impossible mission and every mission has gotten bigger than the last, but all good things must come to an end.

In this episode of The 602 Club hosts Matthew Rushing and Christy Morris talk about Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning. We discuss waiting, picking up where we left off, the sum of our choices, the choice, too much internet, connections, RIP, Grace, a wish, a question, action, the end?, our ratings and an announcement. 

Chapters We’ve Been Waiting (00:02:28) Picking Up Where We Left Off (00:05:25) Sum of Our Choices (00:09:56) The Choice (00:14:17) Spending Too Much Time on the Internet (00:23:32) Connections (00:35:51) Mirroring (00:43:56) Lose a Member (00:45:56) Grace (00:48:47) A Wish (00:54:59) A Question (00:57:08) Action Set Pieces (01:01:06) Should This Be the End (01:07:13) Ratings (01:11:18) An Announcement (01:16:17)

Host Matthew Rushing

Co-Host Christy Morris 

Production Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) 

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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) 

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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) 

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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) 

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