The FliteCast

We finally get caught up on a massive Star Wars watch update while starting a brand new one for the greatest animated series of all-time, and I explain why there’s no such thing as just disliking a movie. Contact Ray at: EMAIL: [email protected] 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

The main show is FINALLY BACK! Paying tribute to Bob Barker and Arleen Sorkin, thoughts on Ashoka’s first 3 episodes and the end of Strange New Worlds Season 2, and why Threads is so far vastly better than X/Twitter, even in its infancy. Contact Ray at: EMAIL: [email protected] 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

My thoughts on the first full teaser trailer for Zack Snyder’s latest and greatest epic project, Rebel Moon. Contact Ray at: EMAIL: [email protected] TWITTER: @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

My full review of Blue Beetle, the latest, greatest, and one of the most emotionally loaded and culturally relevant comic book movies made in the past decade or so. Contact Ray at: EMAIL: [email protected] TWITTER: @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

Getting caught up on emails and talking about what the MCU needs to do differently after Secret Invasion, what Hollywood SHOULD be learning from Barbenheimer, and as always, the future of DC movies. Contact Ray at: EMAIL: [email protected] TWITTER: @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

My spoiler-filled thoughts on the multi-generational animated coming of age spectacle that is the latest TMNT movie. Contact Ray at: EMAIL: [email protected] TWITTER: @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

The public debut of Flite Box! With a full review of Marvel’s Secret Invasion, and thoughts on the first eight episodes of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds Season 2. Contact Ray at: EMAIL: [email protected] TWITTER: @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

ANOTHER new feedback episode, this time talking about movies in 2023, the future of Hollywood, and some potential representation decisions for James Gunn with the DCU. Contact Ray at: EMAIL: [email protected] TWITTER: @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

BIG watch and play updates for a pair of listeners as we go through the original Star Wars Trilogy, Season 1 of The Mandalorian, the final episodes of Star Trek: The Original Series and the rest of Mass Effect 3. Contact Ray at: EMAIL: [email protected] TWITTER: @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

We’ve got a bit of catching up to do, so today we’re talking Superman: Legacy castings, video game ideas, how long the WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes could last, and how Barbenheimer has affected your choices at the theater. Contact Ray at: EMAIL: [email protected] TWITTER: @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

My full spoiler-filled thoughts on Oppenheimer and Barbie, the experience of seeing both in a double feature, and what it might mean for Hollywood after the strikes end. Contact Ray at: EMAIL: [email protected] TWITTER: @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

My spoiler-filled review on the latest Mission: Impossible film and the incredible work done by its impeccable cast and crew. Contact Ray at: EMAIL: [email protected] TWITTER: @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

Let’s address the elephant in the room: The WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes, why they are part of the industry evolution, albeit a bloodier path, and how it might very well end. Contact Ray at: EMAIL: [email protected] TWITTER: @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

My immediate thoughts on Hawkgirl, Mister Terrific and Guy Gardner being cast in Superman: Legacy, and the haunting Hollywood reason it was likely announced on July 11. Contact Ray at: EMAIL: [email protected] TWITTER: @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

This one went longer than planned to get caught up on some watch updates, and then talk about detoxing from social media, movie budgets, and more box office chatter among other things. Contact Ray at: EMAIL: [email protected] TWITTER: @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

The feedback circle returns with thoughts on Indiana Jones, box office conversation, and the toxicity of social media in fandoms. Contact Ray at: EMAIL: [email protected] TWITTER: @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

My spoiler-filled review of the fifth and final Indiana Jones film for Harrison Ford, and my new rule for the franchise rankings that I’m now calling “The Lucasfilm Rule.” Contact Ray at: EMAIL: [email protected] TWITTER: @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

My immediate thoughts on DC Studios casting David Corenswet and Rachel Brosnahan as Superman and Lois Lane for Superman: Legacy. Contact Ray at: EMAIL: [email protected] TWITTER: @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

Let’s talk about how fans are projecting their own beliefs about the DC brand on the general audience, and why box office talk is all but destroying the film discourse on social media. Contact Ray at: EMAIL: [email protected] TWITTER: @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

THE HEXAGON has EVOLVED into Flite Chat, and as promised, we begin with MASSIVE catch-up on Star Wars and Star Trek TOS watch updates, and Mass Effect 2 play updates from two longtime listeners. Contact Ray at: EMAIL: [email protected] TWITTER: @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

My spoiler-filled thoughts on The Flash, the preview screening hype, and why the THR piece about all the endings aren’t a surprising or frustrating in the slightest. Contact Ray at: EMAIL: [email protected] TWITTER: @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

My full spoiler-filled review of Miles Morales’ new feature-length adventure, and what it proves about Sony’s understanding of Spider-Man as a character. Contact Ray at: EMAIL: [email protected] TWITTER: @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

It’s been almost 2 months, so let’s talk about what’s changed with me and what’s changing with FliteCast going forward in a brand new format. Contact Ray at: EMAIL: [email protected] TWITTER: @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

PART 1 of catching up on old emails about Blue Beetle, Star Wars, Barbie and the A-Team among other things? Stay tuned for PART 2 later this week! Contact Ray at: EMAIL: [email protected] TWITTER: @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

After a passionate rant about the evils of fandom itself, I review Super Mario Bros., Air, and talk about all the great Star Wars, Star Trek, DC and Marvel news from the past few weeks. Contact Ray at: EMAIL: [email protected] TWITTER: @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

Some John Wick talk, a Mass Effect 2 progress report, DC and Marvel chatter, and a challenge surrounding Battlestar Galactica among other things this week. Contact Ray at: EMAIL: [email protected] TWITTER: @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

Spoiler-free thoughts on John Wick Chapter 4, a rant mode on the Shazam non-troversy, the glory of the #FullCircle VodkaStream, a more serious MCU wellness check, and checking in on James Gunn’s Twitter again. Contact Ray at: EMAIL: [email protected] TWITTER: @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

Spoiler talk for Shazam! Fury of the Gods, more watch updates for Star Wars and Star Trek, and a debate over the myth that is “superhero fatigue” for the general audience. Contact Ray at: EMAIL: [email protected] TWITTER: @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

My spoiler-free review of the Shazam sequel, paying respects to the late great Lance Reddick, what Ben Affleck was really saying in that interview, and a ton of Twitter talk from James Gunn, David Ayer and others. Contact Ray at: EMAIL: [email protected] TWITTER: @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

Our final hopes for Shazam before opening weekend, MCU wellness, watch updates, and a bit of gaming and music talk among other things in the feedback chat this week. Contact Ray at: EMAIL: [email protected] TWITTER: @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

Why I don’t watch the Oscars or any awards shows anymore, my thoughts on the Shazam TV spot faux controversy, and a look at both David Ayer AND James Gunn’s Twitter accounts in the past week. Contact Ray at: EMAIL: [email protected] TWITTER: @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

Some strong thoughts from all of us on The Mandalorian, Star Trek: Discovery, the MCU’s wellness and health, and what the DCU might have in store for us. Contact Ray at: EMAIL: [email protected] TWITTER: @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

Why the haters and bigots have NOTHING to do with Star Trek Discovery’s final season, another MCU wellness check, and Twitter madness with DCU creatives. Contact Ray at: EMAIL: [email protected] TWITTER: @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

A catch-up episode filled with plenty of Ant-Man talk, thoughts on the state of the MCU, a different angle on “The Homework Problem,” and watch updates for Star Trek and Star Wars Rebels among other things. Contact Ray at: EMAIL: [email protected] TWITTER: @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

My thoughts on Scooper and Trade Madness peddling new doom and gloom for DC Studios, a new look at the wellness of the MCU, and James Gunn’s burning Superman Twitter question. Contact Ray at: EMAIL: [email protected] TWITTER: @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

My censored, spoiler free review of the MCU’s 31st movie, Kevin Feige’s interview on Phase 5, and faux controversy on James Gunn’s Twitter account. Contact Ray at: EMAIL: [email protected] TWITTER: @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

We finally dive into our reactions to the first trailer for The Flash and other DC related discussions, with some watch updates and some more video game talk among other things. Contact Ray at: EMAIL: [email protected] TWITTER: @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

My full breakdown of the first trailer for The Flash, plus some thoughts on a few other trailers and Super Bowl spots, and another lively look at James Gunn’s Twitter account for the past week. Contact Ray at: EMAIL: [email protected] TWITTER: @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

15 feedback emails…nearly 4 hours of content…largely on one subject: The DCU slate. The power of DC, people……and a few other topics here and there. For your listening pleasure. #ItsAllSubjective Contact Ray at: EMAIL: [email protected] TWITTER: @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

DC dominated the news cycle for the entire week and it was massively positive…depending on how you feel about it. That’s more than enough to talk about this week. Contact Ray at: EMAIL: [email protected] TWITTER: @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

On the eve of the first big DCU news, we talk about theatre-going, worst CBMs of all time, Star Trek, Star Wars, and a healthy dose of Mass Effect as well. Contact Ray at: EMAIL: [email protected] TWITTER: @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

After watching the latest Shazam trailer, I rant about all the negative, nitpicky BS being thrown at it on Twitter, explain the real reason I think people claim to hate it, before taking another look at James Gunn’s Twitter before it gets set on fire next week. Contact Ray at: EMAIL: [email protected] TWITTER: @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

DCU talk, Jason Momoa, fan expectations, Star Trek, Star Wars, Mass Effect, and favorite sci-fi vehicles among other things are part of this week’s listener feedback. Contact Ray at: EMAIL: [email protected] TWITTER: @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

We’re talking Rebel Moon teaser footage, Jason Momoa’s energetic meeting with DC Studios, and how impatient and entitled many fans are with how James Gunn is doing his job. Contact Ray at: EMAIL: [email protected] TWITTER: @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

Some brief thoughts on the Golden Globes, more of James Gunn debunking rumors, plenty of DCU talk, and more than a few rants about fandom as THE HEXAGON returns to the main show once again. Contact Ray at: EMAIL: [email protected] TWITTER: @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

2023 begins with some new feedback on the future of DC, fandom toxicity, and some big thoughts on Star Wars, Doctor Who, and Mass Effect among other things. Contact Ray at: EMAIL: [email protected] TWITTER: @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

Let’s start 2023 off with some ranty resolutions about box office talk, what “sources say,” and silly hashtags, a closer look at James Gunn’s Twitter, and my most anticipated movies and TV for the year. Contact Ray at: EMAIL: [email protected] TWITTER: @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

It’s an end of the year extended episode with a one night only return from THE HEXAGON, all about the drama with DC Studios and where we as fans go from here. Happy Holidays and Happy New Year! Contact Ray at: EMAIL: [email protected] TWITTER: @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

It’s all about Henry Cavill’s exit as Superman, the rest of what James Gunn has said about it on Twitter, why I’m not flipping out over it, and my new plan to finally tackle “The List.” Contact Ray at: EMAIL: [email protected] TWITTER: @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

Two weeks worth of Hexagon catch-up about DC, Star Wars, and my “blackness” among other things, updated and recorded TWICE because of the #HenryCavillSuperman situation. Contact Ray at: EMAIL: [email protected] TWITTER: @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