Run faster, Barry!
Here we are at the end of our marathon. Lisa, Tony and Moze look at how the season finale paid off our predictions. What will season four look like? And the Flashcast team gives its fond goodbyes to you, the listeners, after a marvelous three years. Host Lisa Schmeiser and Philip Mozolak with Tony Sindelar.
“Infantino Street” is the episode season three has been building toward, in which Iris’s death at the hands of Savitar isn’t a distant probability but a reality Barry must face. The episode is interspersed with reminders of her impending doom. Twenty-four hours until Iris West dies, count down the episode with us. Host Lisa Schmeiser and Philip Mozolak with Tony Sindelar.
Team Flash works on their Savitar trap, but in the meantime, what if we experimented on Barry’s brain in order to slow down Savitar? What could go wrong? And so amnesia hijinks ensue! With Barry having no memory and Wally’s powers reset, the city has no Flash, which is a problem when discount Heat Wave goes on a rampage. Killer Frost offers to help out Team Flash at the price of Barry’s innocence. Host Lisa Schmeiser with Tony Sindelar and Philip Mozolak.
A special double episode exposing Savitar’s identity that everyone seemed to already know. How did we feel about it? Where do we go from here? Sit back and let us figure that out together as Lisa, Tony and Moze put on their Strange Metal suits and run around this narrative. Host Lisa Schmeiser and Philip Mozolak with Tony Sindelar.
The magic is back on this week’s episode of “The Flash”. At least Moze tries in earnest to convince Tony and Lisa. The episode presented a nice change of pace. Team Flash faced new challenges this week as Abra Kadabra waged a magical war on Central City. Host Lisa Schmeiser and Philip Mozolak with Tony Sindelar.
The long awaited musical crossover episode arrives. Lisa, Tony, and special guest Jess Viator discuss musicals, this episode, and the impact on the season as whole. Host Tony Sindelar and Lisa Schmeiser with Jess Viator.
Away we go to visit “The Speed Force” again with Barry and company. Not pulling any punches, Lisa, Tony and Moze are having a hard time with the trajectory this season. We take a time out to discuss our dreams for the show. We also anticipate the musical episode next week and how Moze will handle it. Host Lisa Schmeiser and Philip Mozolak with Tony Sindelar.
It is time for the big bad Savitar to return to Central City and the team isn’t ready for him. However, it may be a plot problem. And your Flashcast team has a moment of catharsis over what has happened to the Flash team we love so much. Host Lisa Schmeiser and Philip Mozolak with Tony Sindelar.
The gang is back and ready to see how Central City did against an army of Super Gorillas. Was this episode a CG love fest or just an Earth-19 Friendship Day? And join us in the after show as we brainstorm our new business venture. Host Lisa Schmeiser and Tony Sindelar with Philip Mozolak.
Your cryptograph invitation has arrived! It is time to finally explore the deep jungle that is Gorilla City. Join us for the monkey business in this first part of the Grodd saga. Host Philip Mozolak and Tony Sindelar with Jason Snell.
The gang is here to discuss the “unnecessary and awesome” things we saw on this week’s “The Flash.” Team Flash is racing against the clock to save Iris from dying via a metahuman’s deadly touch. (Uh, what was that bad guy’s name, anyway?) Host Lisa Schmeiser and Philip Mozolak with Tony Sindelar.
This week Kid Flash finally gets a front-page story thanks to Iris’s “bulletproof” reporting. Cisco goes toe-to-toe with a “collector” from Earth-19 that is returning H.R. Wells to face justice for world-hopping. And even Julian finds a way to lend a hand. Host Tony Sindelar and Lisa Schmeiser with Philip Mozolak.
The break is over and it is time to time travel…again. Join Lisa, Tony and Moze for the journey. Barry is tormented by his vision of the future where Iris is murdered by Savitar. When a criminal named Plunder shows up in Central City, Barry recalls the villain’s presence in his vision of the future and fears that if he catches Plunder, it will cement Iris’ fate. Confused about Barry’s hesitation to stop Plunder, Wally decides to step in as Kid Flash. Caitlin offers Julian a job. Host Lisa Schmeiser with Tony Sindelar and Philip Mozolak.
The Flashcast is back at long last with a look at the final three episodes before the holiday break! Crossovers! Draco Malfoy! And much more. Host Lisa Schmeiser with Tony Sindelar and David J. Loehr.
When Wally starts having dreams about being Kid Flash, Barry realizes he has to tell Wally, Iris and Joe about what happened to Wally in Flashpoint in order to keep him safe. Lisa, Tony and Moze try to make sense on where this season may be going, while wondering, “What’s the Flashpoint?” Host Lisa Schmeiser and Philip Mozolak with Tony Sindelar.
Timeline restored! The gang is back and talking “Monster.” Desperate to understand what is happening to her, Caitlin visits her mother, Dr. Tannhauser, a renowned biomedical researcher, in the hopes that her mother can provide some answers about Caitlin’s growing meta-human powers. However, when Dr. Tannhauser treats her daughter like a test subject, Caitlin grows cold and brings up past wounds causing the two to have a major blowout. Meanwhile, after a mysterious new meta-human attacks Central City, Barry tries to convince Julian to let him assist on the case. Host Lisa Schmeiser and Philip Mozolak with Tony Sindelar.
As your favorite team deals with the wormholes of scheduling, Tony and Moze take on the three most recent episodes of The Flash. Host Tony Sindelar with Philip Mozolak.
Lisa, Tony and Jason are back like they always have been. Nothing has changed right? Barry is living his dream life - his parents are alive, he’s asked Iris West on a date and he can finally be a normal guy as Central City has another speedster, Kid Flash, running around saving the city. When Barry starts forgetting parts of his old life, the Reverse Flash taunts his nemesis and tells him that there will be serious repercussions for Barry and the ones he loves if he continues to live in this alternate universe. In addition to losing his memories, his powers will also start to fade. When disaster strikes, Barry must decide if he wants to continue to live in this world as Barry Allen or return to his universe as The Flash. Host Lisa Schmeiser with Tony Sindelar and Jason Snell.
In an alternate reality, a version of the Justice League known as the Justice Lords discovers the League’s world and plot to take it over. Host Lisa Schmeiser and Tony Sindelar with Philip Mozolak.
Central City is under the rule of Grodd, who plans on attacking Gorilla City with missiles. As Flash confronts the maniacal ape the team races to stop the destruction. Next Summer Session will be “Justice League” Season 2, Episodes 11-12: “A Better World.” Host Lisa Schmeiser and Tony Sindelar with Philip Mozolak.
As promised, the Flash team brings you the first of our summer sessions. Summer Homework 2: Justice League 14&15 “The Brave and the Bold” Summer Homework 3: Justice League 37-38 “A Better World” Summer Homework 4: Justice League Unlimited 31 “Flash and Substance” and 34 “The Great Brain Robbery” Host Lisa Schmeiser and Tony Sindelar with Philip Mozolak.
The finale is here and Barry vows to stop Zoom after learning Zoom’s true plans. Join us as we reveal our thoughts on this packed episode and the season as a whole. Plus, we offer our crystal-ball predictions. Want a way to support this flashcast as well as other great shows on The Incomparable Network? Go to theincomparable.com/members, you can sign up for a monthly subscription that will support the shows you love, including TeeVee. In return get access to some bonus features including special podcast feeds for bonus audio, official bootlegs of live sessions, and other great Incomparable stuff. Host Lisa Schmeiser with Philip Mozolak and Tony Sindelar.
After Zoom unleashes an army of Earth-2 meta-humans on Central City, Barry is shaken when he sees their leader is the Black Canary’s Earth-2 doppelganger, the Black Siren. Meanwhile, Wally takes to the streets to help The Flash stop the meta-humans, which worries Joe. Iris and Henry are concerned about Barry taking on Zoom. Host Lisa Schmeiser with Tony Sindelar and Philip Mozolak.
Surprise! We’re back early with our review of this special episode. With Barry gone, the team must figure out a way to handle the return of an old enemy: Girder. Realizing the zombified Girder is retracing his steps from his last attack, Iris volunteers to act as bait to trap him in S.T.A.R. Labs. Meanwhile, Barry takes a vision quest with the Speed Force and fights to return to his old life. Host Lisa Schmeiser with Tony Sindelar and Philip Mozolak.
Barry still has no speed and feels incomplete. Zoom arrives back on Earth 1 intent on taking over Central City. Barry and Wells come up with a plan to stop Zoom once and for all, but it’s extremely dangerous. Unsure if he should take the risk, Barry reaches out to both fathers for advice. Henry is adamantly opposed to Barry risking his life again but Joe thinks he can handle it which puts the two men at odds with each other. Host Lisa Schmeiser with Philip Mozolak and Tony Sindelar.
Two Flashcasts in one! After the shocking revelation that Zoom is Jay Garrick, Barry is more determined than ever to get back to Earth-2 to stop Zoom forever. Then in “Versus Zoom,” Barry believes he is fast enough to stop Zoom and wants to open the breaches to catch him. Harry strongly advises against that plan, but after Barry convinces him, Harry reveals that Cisco has the power to re-open the breach. Meanwhile, Hunter Zoloman’s painful story on Earth-2 is revealed. Host Lisa Schmeiser with Tony Sindelar and Philip Mozolak.
The gang is back from hiatus! Having arrived in town intent on creating maximum chaos, Trajectory’s antics are misinterpreted as having been perpetrated by The Flash himself. Barry must quickly uncover the mystery of the girl under the mask—as well as what is driving her mad desire for speed and destruction. Host Lisa Schmeiser with Tony Sindelar and Philip Mozolak.
Who’s the big fish with the shredded pants that make the fans crazy? King Shark! And in another slightly interesting development, Zoom takes off his mask—which presents more questions than answers. Special Guest David J. Loehr joins the breakdown of this fantastic episode. Host Lisa Schmeiser and Philip Mozolak with Tony Sindelar and David J. Loehr.
Lisa returns from Earth-2 to join Moze and Tony! Now the team races to find Zoom’s lair and asks for help from the most unexpected source. Meanwhile, back on Earth-1, Caitlin rushes to perfect Velocity 9 so that Jay can stop the Geomancer. Predictions and research continue as Tony and Moze delight in the conspiracy. Host Lisa Schmeiser with Tony Sindelar and Philip Mozolak.
Here comes another double dose of double episodes like a Doppelgänger do. Tony and Moze explore the Tarpit of Central City briefly, then make a jump on the speed cannon to welcome Earth 2 with open arms with an armful of easter eggs. Host Tony Sindelar and Philip Mozolak.
The man in the yellow suit makes his return to Central City, but how is Eobard Thawne even alive after being wiped from history?! Tony and Moze try to unravel a thick yellow thread. Host Tony Sindelar with Philip Mozolak.
Break time is over, and it’s time to get back to work! Now that they’ve grown closer, Barry considers telling Patty that he is The Flash. Meanwhile, Joe and Iris try to get to know Wally, and the team hunts down a meta-human who can slow time itself. Get your CSI University application together and then join us. Host Lisa Schmeiser with Philip Mozolak and Tony Sindelar.
When the Weather Wizard returns to break Leonard Snart and The Trickster out of Iron Heights, Barry must stop these rogues from taking over Central City during Christmas. Meanwhile, Joe and Iris meet Wally West at last! Host Lisa Schmeiser and Tony Sindelar with Philip Mozolak.
It’s crossover time! We welcome special guest Dan Moren from the Speedy Arrowcast as we cover the first part of this week’s Flash-Arrow crossover. Vandal Savage arrives in Central City and sets his sights on Kendra! Team Arrow comes to the rescue! And Jay and Harry reach some sort of understanding. Host Lisa Schmeiser with Philip Mozolak and Dan Moren.
Grodd returns to Central City and kidnaps Caitlin. Barry and team race to find her before it’s too late. Meanwhile, Cisco plans his first date with the new barista at Jitters, Kendra Saunders, and Patty begins to suspect Barry is hiding something from her. Host Lisa Schmeiser with Philip Mozolak and Tony Sindelar.
After recent events, Barry decides it’s time to confront Zoom and comes up with a dangerous plan. Caitlin sides with Jay, and deems it too dangerous for Barry to engage with the speed demon. However, Iris shows her support and brings forth a surprising ally. We also see what Earth-2 Harrison Wells’ life was like before coming through the breach. Host Lisa Schmeiser with Tony Sindelar and Philip Mozolak.
Barry learns a new breacher, Dr. Light, has come through the portal and sets off to capture her. Jay tells Barry that Dr. Light was not a threat on Earth-2 and that Barry can reason with her. However, during a fight with The Flash, she blinds him and drops some shocking news about Zoom. Meanwhile, Barry and Patty go out on a date. Host Lisa Schmeiser with Philip Mozolak and Tony Sindelar.
Barry and the team look for another Firestorm match for Dr. Stein. When the team meets Jefferson “Jax” Jackson, Caitlin has her reservations about whether Jax is the right match for Dr. Stein. Iris surprises Joe, while Barry and Patty grow closer. Host Lisa Schmeiser with Tony Sindelar and Philip Mozolak.
Now that Barry’s resolved his own family issues, it’s time for him to play super therapist to the super criminal family, the Snarts. Host Lisa Schmeiser with Philip Mozolak and Tony Sindelar.
Trust is the theme of this week’s episode of “The Flash.” Barry must learn to trust his team at S.T.A.R. Labs, including the Earth-2 hero Jay Garrick. Trust us—your Flash Flashcast team has this episode covered. Host Lisa Schmeiser and Tony Sindelar with Philip Mozolak.
Season two is here and the gang is back together! (On the show and on the Flash Flashcast!) Join us as we celebrate Flash Day and look at where this season may be headed. Host Lisa Schmeiser with Tony Sindelar and Philip Mozolak.
At long last your Flashcast team finishes its first-season review and is ready for season two. Join us for this power-packed three episode recap! (These shows originally led to the mid-season finale.) Thank you to all those who have been running after the speed force this year with us! See you in October! Host Lisa Schmeiser with Tony Sindelar and Philip Mozolak.
Continuing our first-season flashbacks! After a bomb goes off downtown, the army, led by General Eiling, rolls in and takes over the case. Suspicious arises at S.T.A.R. Labs. Barry Allen is eager to make a name for himself and wants everyone to know who the “Red Streak” really is. Host Tony Sindelar and Lisa Schmeiser with Philip Mozolak.
In our retro-review of the early episodes of season 1, we continue to follow the mysterious “streak” as he learns what a hero needs to know and meets archvillain Captain Cold, who makes his presence felt in Central City. Join us as we take a look back in time as we anticipate the run-up to season 2! Host Lisa Schmeiser with Tony Sindelar and Philip Mozolak.
Hey, the Flashcast band is back! It is time for the summer backfill, starting with the first two episodes. Join us as we take a look back in time in a run up to season 2! Host Lisa Schmeiser with Tony Sindelar and Philip Mozolak.
It’s time for the first season finale! Your humble Flashcast hosts navigate wormholes of emotion and are left with many questions that only a scientician could answer. Our last run though Central City until the fall—faster than we’ve ever gone before!—begins now. Host Lisa Schmeiser with Tony Sindelar and Philip Mozolak.
What is the outcome when you flip morals to enlist a Prison Breaker? How do you turn off a particle accelerator filled with Metahumans? It may seem impossible, but it’s pretty much usual on our weekly jog. This is the final stretch to the finale. Let’s go! Host Lisa Schmeiser with Tony Sindelar and Philip Mozolak.
This is Tony’s dream episode… featuring the one and only Gorilla Grodd. We also see a new balance in characters as Iris is brought into the fold, exerting herself as a woman to be noticed. Join us for our weekly run through Central City. Host Lisa Schmeiser with Philip Mozolak and Tony Sindelar.
Join the gang as we pick up where we left off, in the no-longer-secret Time Vault at the heart of S.T.A.R. Labs. We end with all secrets—okay, most secrets—revealed in Eobard’s master plan. Lisa, Tony and Moze try to make sense of the potential for time paradoxes, so strap on your running shoes. Host Lisa Schmeiser with Tony Sindelar and Philip Mozolak.
Lisa, Tony and Moze find Cisco and Joe traveling to Starling City to find proof of Wells’ mischief. Meanwhile Barry, Eddie, and Caitlin fight off a shape-shifting metahuman, the Everyman. Want to subscribe to everything we say about The Flash? Point your podcast app to http://feeds.theincomparable.com/flash! Host Lisa Schmeiser with Tony Sindelar and Philip Mozolak.
Lisa, Tony and Moze recap and question what happens in this week’s episode of “The Flash,” as Ray Palmer Felicity Smoak “get buzzy” up in Central City to deliver a stinger of a CW team-up. Host Lisa Schmeiser with Tony Sindelar and Philip Mozolak.