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A show about aggressively positive nerd opinions on movies, TV shows, comics and media, where it's all subjective.

Ray Smith


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    0207: Schedule Changes, Impossible Missions, and Class Acts

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2025 37:10


    This week I briefly explain how my schedule is changing yet again, share some thoughts on Mission: Impossible, and another way to enjoy the Snyderverse while making both Snyder cults unhappy. Contact Ray at: EMAIL: ray@theflitecast.com BLUESKY: @FliteCast THREADS: @TheFliteCast INSTAGRAM: theflitecast FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/TheFliteCast/ Subscribe to The FliteCast: Apple Podcasts / YouTube / Spotify / Pandora / RSS Become a member of The FliteCast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheFliteCast

    0206: This Is a Picture of Superman

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2025 60:20


    It's time to set the record straight about how actual Zack Snyder fans are reacting to James Gunn's Superman, while praising some new marketing from DC Studios and my ultimate hope on how the new movie can bring the Snyder and Anti-Snyder cults to their knees. Contact Ray at: EMAIL: ray@theflitecast.com BLUESKY: @FliteCast THREADS: @TheFliteCast INSTAGRAM: theflitecast FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/TheFliteCast/ Subscribe to The FliteCast: Apple Podcasts / YouTube / Spotify / Pandora / RSS Become a member of The FliteCast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheFliteCast

    FRIDAY FLITE 0000: Listener Feedback - May 17, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2025 212:25


    After explaining why this episode got delayed to Saturday, we hit the whole week that was, talking about Andor AND Rogue One, Superman AND Ironheart trailers, some more Thunderbolts and Star Trek TNG, and my personal record for “bleeps” in a single episode. Contact Ray at: EMAIL: ray@theflitecast.com BLUESKY: @FliteCast THREADS: @TheFliteCast INSTAGRAM: theflitecast FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/TheFliteCast/ Subscribe to The FliteCast: Apple Podcasts / YouTube / Spotify / Pandora / RSS Become a member of The FliteCast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheFliteCast

    FLITE ALERT 0006: Superman and Ironheart Trailers

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2025 59:52


    My thoughts on the first full trailer for Superman and how it could strike an ironic blow for rational DC fans everywhere, and how the Ironheart trailer reminds me of another recent Disney+ series that also deserved more than it got. Contact Ray at: EMAIL: ray@theflitecast.com BLUESKY: @FliteCast THREADS: @TheFliteCast INSTAGRAM: theflitecast FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/TheFliteCast/ Subscribe to The FliteCast: Apple Podcasts / YouTube / Spotify / Pandora / RSS Become a member of The FliteCast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheFliteCast

    FRIDAY FLITE 0042: "Listener Feedback - May 9, 2025"

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2025 135:05


    Plenty of spoiler-filled feedback about the third arc of Andor Season 2, Thunderbolts* and another big Star Trek TNG watch update among other things. Contact Ray at: EMAIL: ray@theflitecast.com BLUESKY: @FliteCast THREADS: @TheFliteCast INSTAGRAM: theflitecast FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/TheFliteCast/ Subscribe to The FliteCast: Apple Podcasts / YouTube / Spotify / Pandora / RSS Become a member of The FliteCast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheFliteCast

    0205: The Future of the MCU

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2025 56:15


    In my latest defense of Marvel Studios, I breakdown the bullet points of a new report on the future of the MCU, reiterate why Phase 4 and 5 weren't as bad as fans think, and share some non-spoilery thoughts on the spoilery Thunderbolts'* marketing stunt. Contact Ray at: EMAIL: ray@theflitecast.com BLUESKY: @FliteCast THREADS: @TheFliteCast INSTAGRAM: theflitecast FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/TheFliteCast/ Subscribe to The FliteCast: Apple Podcasts / YouTube / Spotify / Pandora / RSS Become a member of The FliteCast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheFliteCast

    FLITE REVIEW 0052: "Thunderbolts*"

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2025 88:46


    My spoiler-filled review of Marvel's latest and greatest in the MCU and the unexpected emotional reaction it provoked from me for the first time in franchise history. Contact Ray at: EMAIL: ray@theflitecast.com BLUESKY: @FliteCast THREADS: @TheFliteCast INSTAGRAM: theflitecast FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/TheFliteCast/ Subscribe to The FliteCast: Apple Podcasts / YouTube / Spotify / Pandora / RSS Become a member of The FliteCast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheFliteCast

    FRIDAY FLITE 0041: Listener Feedback - May 2, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2025 90:04


    This week we have a bit of listener feedback on Thunderbolts and mostly this week's arc of Andor Season 2, with a few other things in between. Contact Ray at: EMAIL: ray@theflitecast.com BLUESKY: @FliteCast THREADS: @TheFliteCast INSTAGRAM: theflitecast FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/TheFliteCast/ Subscribe to The FliteCast: Apple Podcasts / YouTube / Spotify / Pandora / RSS Become a member of The FliteCast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheFliteCast

    0204: The Sinners Phenomenon

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2025 65:48


    I take a deeper dive into the success of Sinners, what it means for Hollywood, why they tried to dismiss it at first, and the general silliness of the fan complaints against it. Contact Ray at: EMAIL: ray@theflitecast.com BLUESKY: @FliteCast THREADS: @TheFliteCast INSTAGRAM: theflitecast FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/TheFliteCast/ Subscribe to The FliteCast: Apple Podcasts / YouTube / Spotify / Pandora / RSS Become a member of The FliteCast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheFliteCast

    FRIDAY FLITE 0040: Listener Feedback - April 25, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2025 182:17


    A loaded feedback show featuring spoiler talk about Sinners, Andor Season 2, more Star Trek TNG watch updates, Star Wars Celebrations, and the return of the “Dorsey Email Missive.” Contact Ray at: EMAIL: ray@theflitecast.com BLUESKY: @FliteCast THREADS: @TheFliteCast INSTAGRAM: theflitecast FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/TheFliteCast/ Subscribe to The FliteCast: Apple Podcasts / YouTube / Spotify / Pandora / RSS Become a member of The FliteCast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheFliteCast

    FLITE BOX 0039: Andor Season 2: Episodes 1-3

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2025 34:06


    My thoughts on the highs and lows of the first three-episode arc of Andor's second and final season on Disney+. Contact Ray at: EMAIL: ray@theflitecast.com BLUESKY: @FliteCast THREADS: @TheFliteCast INSTAGRAM: theflitecast FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/TheFliteCast/ Subscribe to The FliteCast: Apple Podcasts / YouTube / Spotify / Pandora / RSS Become a member of The FliteCast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheFliteCast

    0203: "Fantastic Celebrations"

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2025 49:51


    My thoughts on Star Wars Celebration 2025 and the Fantastic Four: First Steps trailer, with some fandom-specific rants about the stupidity of arguing which trilogy is better, or why Silver Surfer is female. Contact Ray at: EMAIL: ray@theflitecast.com BLUESKY: @FliteCast THREADS: @TheFliteCast INSTAGRAM: theflitecast FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/TheFliteCast/ Subscribe to The FliteCast: Apple Podcasts / YouTube / Spotify / Pandora / RSS Become a member of The FliteCast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheFliteCast

    FLITE REVIEW 0050: "Sinners"

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2025 88:55


    My spoiler-filled thoughts about Ryan Coogler's latest masterpiece and what it means for original filmmaking and black filmmaking in particular. Contact Ray at: EMAIL: ray@theflitecast.com BLUESKY: @FliteCast THREADS: @TheFliteCast INSTAGRAM: theflitecast FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/TheFliteCast/ Subscribe to The FliteCast: Apple Podcasts / YouTube / Spotify / Pandora / RSS Become a member of The FliteCast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheFliteCast

    FRIDAY FLITE 0039: Listener Feedback - April 18, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2025 158:35


    While celebrating Superman Day, we discuss Daredevil: Born Again spoilers and a massive watch update for Star Trek TNG among other things. Contact Ray at: EMAIL: ray@theflitecast.com BLUESKY: @FliteCast THREADS: @TheFliteCast INSTAGRAM: theflitecast FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/TheFliteCast/ Subscribe to The FliteCast: Apple Podcasts / YouTube / Spotify / Pandora / RSS Become a member of The FliteCast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheFliteCast

    FLITE BOX 0038: Daredevil: Born Again Episode 9: Straight to Hell

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2025 51:33


    My passionate thoughts on the Daredevil season finale, why the MCU is now officially the “Murderverse,” and how the “art” got really close to imitating life, like it or not. Contact Ray at: EMAIL: ray@theflitecast.com BLUESKY: @FliteCast THREADS: @TheFliteCast INSTAGRAM: theflitecast FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/TheFliteCast/ Subscribe to The FliteCast: Apple Podcasts / YouTube / Spotify / Pandora / RSS Become a member of The FliteCast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheFliteCast

    0202: Chicken Jockey Privilege

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2025 49:59


    More RANT MODE this week, this time about what's really causing the death of movie theaters, from studio excuses to bad marketing, to the absolute insanity of “Chicken Jockey,” and a smaller rant at the end about set photos. Again. Contact Ray at: EMAIL: ray@theflitecast.com BLUESKY: @FliteCast THREADS: @TheFliteCast INSTAGRAM: theflitecast FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/TheFliteCast/ Subscribe to The FliteCast: Apple Podcasts / YouTube / Spotify / Pandora / RSS Become a member of The FliteCast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheFliteCast

    FRIDAY FLITE 0038: Listener Feedback - April 11, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2025 140:02


    This week's feedback features a lot of talk about Superman fans and the penultimate episode of Daredevil: Born Again, in regular and “Dorsey-sized” emails. Contact Ray at: EMAIL: ray@theflitecast.com BLUESKY: @FliteCast THREADS: @TheFliteCast INSTAGRAM: theflitecast FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/TheFliteCast/ Subscribe to The FliteCast: Apple Podcasts / YouTube / Spotify / Pandora / RSS Become a member of The FliteCast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheFliteCast

    FLITE BOX 0037: Daredevil: Born Again Episode 8: Isle of Joy

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2025 34:06


    My spoiler-filled thoughts on all the plot thickening revelations and shockers in the penultimate episode of Daredevil: Born Again Season 1. Contact Ray at: EMAIL: ray@theflitecast.com BLUESKY: @FliteCast THREADS: @TheFliteCast INSTAGRAM: theflitecast FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/TheFliteCast/ Subscribe to The FliteCast: Apple Podcasts / YouTube / Spotify / Pandora / RSS Become a member of The FliteCast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheFliteCast

    0201: We Need To Talk About Superman...Again

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2025 65:18


    After giving my full thoughts on the Superman Extended Preview, I go into full Rant Mode on the Snyder Cult AND the Anti-Snyder Cult, before making a plea to rational DC fans about how to deal with both of them. Contact Ray at: EMAIL: ray@theflitecast.com BLUESKY: @FliteCast THREADS: @TheFliteCast INSTAGRAM: theflitecast FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/TheFliteCast/ Subscribe to The FliteCast: Apple Podcasts / YouTube / Spotify / Pandora / RSS Become a member of The FliteCast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheFliteCast

    FRIDAY FLITE 0037: Listener Feedback - April 4, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2025 73:54


    We're back to weekly feedback with talk about Superman's new Fortress and Saharan Prime healing, and some spoiler chatter about Daredevil: Born Again Episode 7 among other things. Contact Ray at: EMAIL: ray@theflitecast.com BLUESKY: @FliteCast THREADS: @TheFliteCast INSTAGRAM: theflitecast FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/TheFliteCast/ Subscribe to The FliteCast: Apple Podcasts / YouTube / Spotify / Pandora / RSS Become a member of The FliteCast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheFliteCast

    FLITE BOX 0036: Daredevil: Born Again Episode 7: "Art For Art's Sake"

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2025 36:08


    My thoughts on this week's Daredevil episode and how it's still good, but not quite on the level of the rest of the season to this point. Contact Ray at: EMAIL: ray@theflitecast.com BLUESKY: @FliteCast THREADS: @TheFliteCast INSTAGRAM: theflitecast FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/TheFliteCast/ Subscribe to The FliteCast: Apple Podcasts / YouTube / Spotify / Pandora / RSS Become a member of The FliteCast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheFliteCast

    0200: It's Okay To Like Them All

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2025 61:57


    My 200th official episode features a rant about a tribalist MCU post, before discussing Supergirl, Guy Gardner in Lanterns, Ms. Marvel in Daredevil, and the umpteenth reason to ignore Scooper Madness. Contact Ray at: EMAIL: ray@theflitecast.com BLUESKY: @FliteCast THREADS: @TheFliteCast INSTAGRAM: theflitecast FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/TheFliteCast/ Subscribe to The FliteCast: Apple Podcasts / YouTube / Spotify / Pandora / RSS Become a member of The FliteCast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheFliteCast

    FRIDAY FLITE 0036: Listener Feedback - March 28, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2025 150:18


    This week we tackle Daredevil: Born Again spoilers, a massive DC comics recommendation, a side-scrolling take on “Judgment Day,” and of course the casting announcements for Avengers: Doomsday among other things. Contact Ray at: EMAIL: ray@theflitecast.com BLUESKY: @FliteCast THREADS: @TheFliteCast INSTAGRAM: theflitecast FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/TheFliteCast/ Subscribe to The FliteCast: Apple Podcasts / YouTube / Spotify / Pandora / RSS Become a member of The FliteCast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheFliteCast

    FLITE BOX 0035: Daredevil: Born Again Episodes 5&6

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2025 45:56


    My spoilery thoughts on this week's double feature of Daredevil and why neither of them were even close to being filler episodes, despite what social media seems to be thinking. Contact Ray at: EMAIL: ray@theflitecast.com BLUESKY: @FliteCast THREADS: @TheFliteCast INSTAGRAM: theflitecast FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/TheFliteCast/ Subscribe to The FliteCast: Apple Podcasts / YouTube / Spotify / Pandora / RSS Become a member of The FliteCast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheFliteCast

    0199: Snow White and Scooper Madness

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2025 54:32


    RANT MODE ENGAGED this week as I share my thoughts on Snow White's box office and the recent nonsense from Scooper Madness aimed at both Marvel and DC fans. Contact Ray at: EMAIL: ray@theflitecast.com BLUESKY: @FliteCast THREADS: @TheFliteCast INSTAGRAM: theflitecast FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/TheFliteCast/ Subscribe to The FliteCast: Apple Podcasts / YouTube / Spotify / Pandora / RSS Become a member of The FliteCast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheFliteCast

    FRIDAY FLITE 0035: Threads, Instagram and Reddit

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2025 47:30


    While drinking “Tangerine Space Machine,” I reveal why I have returned to Threads and Instagram, and also why I've decided to confound myself with a Reddit account. Contact Ray at: EMAIL: ray@theflitecast.com BLUESKY: @FliteCast THREADS: @TheFliteCast INSTAGRAM: theflitecast FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/TheFliteCast/ Subscribe to The FliteCast: Apple Podcasts / YouTube / Spotify / Pandora / RSS Become a member of The FliteCast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheFliteCast

    FLITE BOX 0034: Daredevil: Born Again Episode 4: Sic Semper Systema

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2025 46:58


    My spoiler-filled thoughts on a world building fourth episode that threw me for a loop a bit, until I understood what it was brilliantly doing. Contact Ray at: EMAIL: ray@theflitecast.com BLUESKY: @FliteCast FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/TheFliteCast/ Subscribe to The FliteCast: Apple Podcasts / YouTube / Spotify / Pandora / RSS Become a member of The FliteCast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheFliteCast

    0198: We Have Come Full Circle With MCU Fans

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2025 56:24


    After years of defending DC against clickbait haters, I'm now fully entrenched in defending the MCU….against its own fans. Find out how in this week's episode. Contact Ray at: EMAIL: ray@theflitecast.com BLUESKY: @FliteCast FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/TheFliteCast/ Subscribe to The FliteCast: Apple Podcasts / YouTube / Spotify / Pandora / RSS Become a member of The FliteCast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheFliteCast

    FLITE CHAT 0055: March 14, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2025 147:12


    This week's feedback circle includes reaction to James Gunn's DCU updates, spoiler talk on Daredevil: Born Again, and more watch updates on Star Trek TNG and other shows. Contact Ray at: EMAIL: ray@theflitecast.com BLUESKY: @FliteCast FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/TheFliteCast/ Subscribe to The FliteCast: Apple Podcasts / YouTube / Spotify / Pandora / RSS Become a member of The FliteCast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheFliteCast

    FLITE BOX 0033: Daredevil: Born Again Episodes 1-3

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2025 61:15


    My spoiler-filled thoughts on the first three episodes of Daredevil's emotionally charged return to the MCU. Contact Ray at: EMAIL: ray@theflitecast.com BLUESKY: @FliteCast FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/TheFliteCast/ Subscribe to The FliteCast: Apple Podcasts / YouTube / Spotify / Pandora / RSS Become a member of The FliteCast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheFliteCast

    0197: Catching Up...One More Time

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2025 48:51


    This week I celebrate Mario Day, and then finally get caught up with thoughts on Gene Hackman, the Oscars that I didn't watch, James Gunn's friend Zack Snyder and our first DCU Lanterns image. Contact Ray at: EMAIL: ray@theflitecast.com BLUESKY: @FliteCast FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/TheFliteCast/ Subscribe to The FliteCast: Apple Podcasts / YouTube / Spotify / Pandora / RSS Become a member of The FliteCast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheFliteCast

    0196: Big DCU Updates and Andor Season 2 Trailer

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2025 76:20


    After paying respects to Roberto Orci and Michelle Trachtenberg, I breakdown the nuts and bolts of James Gunn and Peter Safran's recent DCU info blitz, and give my thoughts on the Andor S2 trailer and Kathleen Kennedy. Contact Ray at: EMAIL: ray@theflitecast.com BLUESKY: @FliteCast FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/TheFliteCast/ Subscribe to The FliteCast: Apple Podcasts / YouTube / Spotify / Pandora / RSS Become a member of The FliteCast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheFliteCast

    FLITE CHAT 0052: February 23, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2025 140:46


    After an extra week, we have a longer chat about Fantastic Four, Captain America: Brave New World, the state of the MCU fanbase as a whole, Superman, and some watch updates on Star Trek TNG among other things. Contact Ray at: EMAIL: ray@theflitecast.com BLUESKY: @FliteCast FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/TheFliteCast/ Subscribe to The FliteCast: Apple Podcasts / YouTube / Spotify / Pandora / RSS Become a member of The FliteCast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheFliteCast

    0195: We Need To Talk About The MCU

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2025 48:45


    My thoughts on the state of the MCU and its fanbase, how the tables have truly turned in the past year or so, and who Marvel Studios should be listening to at the end of the day. Contact Ray at: EMAIL: ray@theflitecast.com BLUESKY: @FliteCast FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/TheFliteCast/ Subscribe to The FliteCast: Apple Podcasts / YouTube / Spotify / Pandora / RSS Become a member of The FliteCast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheFliteCast

    FLITE REVIEW 0045: Captain America: Brave New World

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2025 60:12


    My spoiler-filled thoughts on the MCU's 35TH film since 2008, why the general audience level set their expectations better than fans did, and the one new thing both excites and frustrates me at the same about the future of the franchise. Contact Ray at: EMAIL: ray@theflitecast.com BLUESKY: @FliteCast FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/TheFliteCast/ Subscribe to The FliteCast: Apple Podcasts / YouTube / Spotify / Pandora / RSS Become a member of The FliteCast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheFliteCast

    FLITE CHAT 0051: February 2, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2025 110:14


    This week we chat about DCU predictions, fan expectations, including hype for Superman and Daredevil: Born Again, and plenty of watch/play updates for shows, movies and a video game or two. Contact Ray at: EMAIL: ray@theflitecast.com BLUESKY: @FliteCast FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/TheFliteCast/ Subscribe to The FliteCast: Apple Podcasts / YouTube / Spotify / Pandora / RSS Become a member of The FliteCast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheFliteCast

    0194: The DCU's First Flight

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2025 42:29


    My thoughts on Superman's flying in the new TV spot, Supergirl starting its filming, and the dreaded canon discussion…again. Contact Ray at: EMAIL: ray@theflitecast.com BLUESKY: @FliteCast FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/TheFliteCast/ Subscribe to The FliteCast: Apple Podcasts / YouTube / Spotify / Pandora / RSS Become a member of The FliteCast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheFliteCast

    FLITE REVIEW 0044: Star Trek: Section 31

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2025 41:47


    My spoiler-free thoughts on Star Trek's straight to streaming feature film and why it's not nearly as bad as the longtime fans would have you believe. Contact Ray at: EMAIL: ray@theflitecast.com BLUESKY: @FliteCast FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/TheFliteCast/ Subscribe to The FliteCast: Apple Podcasts / YouTube / Spotify / Pandora / RSS Become a member of The FliteCast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheFliteCast

    FLITE CHAT 0050: January 19, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2025 108:35


    I finally get caught up on emails going all the way back to October about Superman, The DCU, Star Wars, video games, and a massive watch update on Season 2 of Star Trek TNG. Contact Ray at: EMAIL: ray@theflitecast.com BLUESKY: @FliteCast FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/TheFliteCast/ Subscribe to The FliteCast: Apple Podcasts / YouTube / Spotify / Pandora / RSS Become a member of The FliteCast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheFliteCast

    0193: The Truth About Why The Flash Movie Failed

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2025 42:50


    I thoroughly disembowel every lazy fan argument against Andy Muschietti's reasons for The Flash movie's failure in PG13 rant form. Contact Ray at: EMAIL: ray@theflitecast.com BLUESKY: @FliteCast FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/TheFliteCast/ Subscribe to The FliteCast: Apple Podcasts / YouTube / Spotify / Pandora / RSS Become a member of The FliteCast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheFliteCast

    FLITE ALERT 0005: Superman Teaser Trailer Breakdown

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2024 66:09


    A full breakdown of the Superman teaser trailer with my honest thoughts, including the one thing I didn't like about it at all and many of the reactions to it so far. Contact Ray at: EMAIL: ray@theflitecast.com BLUESKY: @FliteCast FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/TheFliteCast/ Subscribe to The FliteCast: Apple Podcasts / YouTube / Spotify / Pandora / RSS Become a member of The FliteCast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheFliteCast

    0192: Superman Set Visit Breakdown

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2024 72:01


    Before the first teaser trailer drops, I give my honest thoughts on the official motion poster, and everything James Gunn said during set visits about Superman and what we can expect on July 11. Contact Ray at: EMAIL: ray@theflitecast.com BLUESKY: @FliteCast FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/TheFliteCast/ Subscribe to The FliteCast: Apple Podcasts / YouTube / Spotify / Pandora / RSS Become a member of The FliteCast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheFliteCast

    FLITE REVIEW 0036: Kraven the Hunter

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2024 52:19


    My honest thoughts on Kraven the Hunter, the one thing it does better than a certain MCU movie, and another rant on why I seriously dislike movie critics. Contact Ray at: EMAIL: ray@theflitecast.com BLUESKY: @FliteCast FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/TheFliteCast/ Subscribe to The FliteCast: Apple Podcasts / YouTube / Stitcher / RSS Become a member of The FliteCast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheFliteCast

    0191: Too Much Stuff To Watch

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2024 61:14


    It's time for me to catch up on some recent news with Star Trek, DC, Star Wars and Marvel while ranting about how behind I am on just about all of them. Contact Ray at: EMAIL: ray@theflitecast.com BLUESKY: @flitecast FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/TheFliteCast/ Subscribe to The FliteCast: Apple Podcasts / Google Podcasts / Stitcher / RSS Become a member of The FliteCast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheFliteCast

    0190: The Election and Hollywood's Future

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2024 41:29


    After decompressing from the U.S. elections for two weeks, I finally return to give my thoughts on how the results could impact movie studios and franchises going forward before briefly catching up on Marvel and DC news from the past few weeks. Contact Ray at: EMAIL: ray@theflitecast.com BLUESKY: @flitecast.bsky.social FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/TheFliteCast/ Subscribe to The FliteCast: Apple Podcasts / Google Podcasts / Stitcher / RSS Become a member of The FliteCast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheFliteCast

    FLITE REVIEW 0035: Venom: The Last Dance

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2024 61:44


    My honest spoiler-filled thoughts on the final film in Sony's Venom Trilogy, why the general audience once again is enjoying it more than the fans are, and the one thing that Sony did with the movie release that REALLY ticked me off (Good luck guessing what it is, LOL). Contact Ray at: EMAIL: ray@theflitecast.com THREADS: @theflitecast FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/TheFliteCast/ Subscribe to The FliteCast: Apple Podcasts / Google Podcasts / Stitcher / RSS Become a member of The FliteCast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheFliteCast

    FLITE CHAT 0049: October 13, 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2024 67:01


    This week features some honest spoiler free thoughts on Joker Folie a Deux from listeners, more answers to the Marvel and DC movie erasing question, and the usual watch updates among other things. Contact Ray at: EMAIL: ray@theflitecast.com THREADS: @theflitecast FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/TheFliteCast/ Subscribe to The FliteCast: Apple Podcasts / Google Podcasts / Stitcher / RSS Become a member of The FliteCast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheFliteCast

    0189: The DC Studios Difference

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2024 50:21


    My thoughts on James Gunn officially confirming the main cast of Lanterns while slapping the hand of Scooper Madness yet again, and why the Joker 2 complaints are nothing more than history doomed to repeat itself. Contact Ray at: EMAIL: ray@theflitecast.com THREADS: @theflitecast FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/TheFliteCast/ Subscribe to The FliteCast: Apple Podcasts / Google Podcasts / Stitcher / RSS Become a member of The FliteCast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheFliteCast

    FLITE CHAT 0048: October 6, 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2024 74:44


    This week we answer the burning question about which Marvel or DC movie we would like to erase and start over with, plus some thoughts on fan entitlement in general and a few watch updates among other things. Contact Ray at: EMAIL: ray@theflitecast.com THREADS: @theflitecast FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/TheFliteCast/ Subscribe to The FliteCast: Apple Podcasts / Google Podcasts / Stitcher / RSS Become a member of The FliteCast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheFliteCast

    0188: John Amos, Dynamic Duo, and a Burning Question

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2024 52:44


    I pay my respects to the late great John Amos and others, give my thoughts on the actual confirmed DC project recently announced by James Gunn, and ask the listeners a potentially loaded question about Marvel and DC…with a slight catch. Contact Ray at: EMAIL: ray@theflitecast.com THREADS: @theflitecast FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/TheFliteCast/ Subscribe to The FliteCast: Apple Podcasts / Google Podcasts / Stitcher / RSS Become a member of The FliteCast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheFliteCast

    FLITE CHAT 0047: September 29, 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2024 123:06


    Thoughts on the pilot episodes of The Penguin and Agatha All Along, THR's DCU rumors and tons of watch updates among other things in this week's listener feedback show. Contact Ray at: EMAIL: ray@theflitecast.com THREADS: @theflitecast FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/TheFliteCast/ Subscribe to The FliteCast: Apple Podcasts / Google Podcasts / Stitcher / RSS Become a member of The FliteCast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheFliteCast

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