• Incredibly Human
    Feb 26 2026

    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

    Twitter: @The602Club

    Instagram: @the602clubtfm

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    1 hr and 6 mins
  • The Indy Files 6: Austria 1917
    Feb 19 2026

    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

    Twitter: @The602Club

    Instagram: @the602clubtfm

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    34 mins
  • Take the Money and Run
    Feb 5 2026

    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

    X: @The602Club

    Instagram: @the602clubtfm

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    53 mins
  • The Indy Files 5: German East Africa, December 1916 & Congo, January 1917
    Jan 22 2026

    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

    Instagram: @the602clubtfm

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    43 mins
  • Wouldn’t It Be Nice
    Jan 13 2026

    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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    1 hr and 7 mins
  • Ripple Effects
    Dec 22 2025

    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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    1 hr and 21 mins
  • Don’t Mess With a Wine Mom
    Dec 3 2025

    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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    1 hr and 2 mins
  • The Indy Files 4: Verdun, September 1916
    Nov 26 2025

    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

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    41 mins