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“Level-Five Transporter Accident”
Still miffed about the success of his Starfleet Academy nemesis, Declan Milder, Scotty is determined to extend the transporter range record he already set, a record previously owned by said nemesis, who is currently nearby as an engineer aboard the USS Witmere. And to rub salt in the wound, Scotty plans to beam his childhood puppet, Little Ricky, directly into Milder's quarters. But when the transport goes awry, the entire crew of the Enterprise is transformed into puppets. Only Spock, who was away aboard a shuttle, remains flesh and blood. That puts him in a tough spot when Orions intercept the Enterprise and decide to take over the ship. Now it’s up to Spock to save the day by doing everything himself, with a bit of help from Muppets hijinks.
In this episode of Saddle Up! hosts C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing continue our look at Strange New Worlds Season 4 with “Level-Five Transporter Accident.” We discuss the concept, the puppets, the characters, the ending, the use of limited time, and more.

Chapters
Intro (0:00:00)
Hey Ricky! I'm Home! (00:02:14)
Transporters Gone Wild (00:03:47)
The Big Breakup (00:11:38)
Internal Illogic (00:17:21)
The Art of Puppetry (00:26:26)
What an Undercut! (00:29:37)
Spock Amok (00:35:49)
Write Your Own Ending (00:38:07)
Final Thoughts and Ratings (00:41:29)
Closing (00:51:05)

Hosts
C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing

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

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
Twitter: @The602Club
Instagram: @the602clubtfm
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“A Case of Chiaroscuro”
When a stray probe wanders into the Mat'Aar system, Number One leads a team to retrieve it and send it back to Earth. There's just one problem. The 12th planet in the system is occupied by Klingons, and there's a D7 cruiser keeping watch. Actually, there are two problems. Thanks to unique properties of the Mat’Aar sun, everything is black and white. Forget the neutral zone, welcome to the no color zone! The crew take shelter on the planet while they wait for a clear path to avoid the D7. And that's where the third problem comes in. When they head into town, Number One is welcomed by the resistance because she just happens to be the spitting image of their missing leader, Nevette. To escape this occupied world, she must help the resistance finish their plans to fight back against the Klingons.
In this episode of Saddle Up! hosts C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing continue our look at Strange New Worlds Season 4 with “A Case of Chiaroscuro.” We discuss the black-and-white format, Number One's character story, a familiar face, the creative patchwork that the series has become, and more.

Chapters
Intro (0:00:00)
I Got That Monochrome Vision (00:02:42)
An Obsession with Genre Remakes (00:09:30)
Breaking the Number One Rule (00:11:56)
In Living Color (00:16:17)
What a Korincidence! (00:25:46)
La'an's Paranoia (00:32:03)
Spock's Fast Slide into Logic (00:35:49)
Seeing the Forest for the Trees (00:38:17)
Creating a Patchwork Legacy (00:42:03)
Final Thoughts and Ratings (00:54:09)
Closing (00:59:21)

Hosts
C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing

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

“Human Best Friend”
It's time for shore leave! And what better place to spend it than on a planet run by Wisconsin's own Dave Nelson (no, really, he's Canadian … but not a spy), surrounded in air that naturally intoxicates you? The crew of the Enterprise get to go wild and explore their innermost thoughts, desires, and even fears as they take time off from Starfleet duty to experience the ultimate hangover. Bingo!
In this episode of Saddle Up! hosts C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing continue our look at Strange New Worlds Season 4 with “Human Best Friend.” We discuss intoxicating air, characters gone wild, Star Trek's hangover, and more.

Chapters
Intro (0:00:00)
Star Trek's Hangover (00:02:35)
Character Reactions (to Secondhand Atmosphere) (00:07:15)
Total Eclipse of the Heart (00:11:04)
Deep Desire to Be an Idiot? (00:13:32)
Lower Decks Creeping In (00:19:22)
Conflicting Concepts (00:23:26)
Ortegas and Scotty (00:26:14)
Spock and Kirk (00:32:04)
Diplomacy on Drugs (00:36:20)
Final Thoughts and Ratings (00:38:11)
Closing (00:46:38)

Hosts
C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing

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

Invasion! The Soldiers of Fear.

What is your greatest fear? What if your enemy could trigger that fear to use it against you? Well just think about gargoyles, touch a batleth, or whatever else you can think of to overcome your fears, because there's Furies to vanquish. Again.

In this episode of Literary Treks, hosts Casey Pettitt and Jonathan Koan discuss the second book in the Invasion! saga, The Soldiers of Fear - a Next Generation adventure written by Dean Wesley Smith and Kristine Kathryn Rusch. They discuss fear weapons, redshirts, the need for crossover characters between the books, and so much more.

In the news section, there's a new book! Star Trek: Picard: Rebuilding the Bridge, by Liz Kloczkowski and published by Master Replicas. Coming out in September 2026.

News
Rebuilding the Bridge (3:27)

Feature: The Soldiers of Fear
Recap and First Impressions (6:44)
Timeline and Set Inconsistencies (15:55)
Fear as a Weapon (19:01)
Redshirt Redbay (22:31)
Should Have Crossover Characters (27:32)
Guinan's Gargoyles (31:46)
Worf's Batleth (34:35)
Data's Invulnerability (36:07)
Tragic or Pathetic? (37:57)
Final Thoughts and Ratings (42:38)
Closing (44:03)

Hosts
Jonathan Koan and Casey Pettitt

Production
Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Greg Rozier (Associate Producer) Casey Pettitt (Associate Producer)