The FliteCast

I go through each of the Variety, THR and Deadline pieces about DC Studios over the past week and rant in detail about how the trades have been emotionally manipulating us, and heap more praise on James Gunn for his impeccable Twitter PR. 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

Talking about my recent struggles with #TheList, Hollywood and movie budgets, and the intriguing futures for both the MCU and the DCU 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

We pay tribute to Jason David Frank and talk about the future of Disney and Hollywood itself, along with James Gunn’s masterful Twitter PR for DC Studios. 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

Remembering Jason David Frank AKA The Best Power Ranger ever, ranting about Twitter’s stupid box office comparisons, raving about James Gunn’s Twitter PR, and live reacting to Bob Iger’s stunning return to Disney. 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

Tributes to the late great Kevin Conroy, box office chatter, speculation about DC Studios, and who we shouldn’t be listening to anymore on Twitter or YouTube. 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

Paying tribute to the Batman of my generation, a spoiler-free review of Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, and some talk about the future of DC Studios and Disney. 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

More DC talk of course, some thoughts on Black Adam’s box office, politics in movies, James Gunn being public enemy of Scooper Madness, and watch updates on Clone Wars and TOS. 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 we’re not responsible enough to talk about Black Adam’s box office or WBDs earnings, and the limitless potential of James Gunn’s Twitter PR for DC Studios. 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 week of heavy DC talk about James Gunn and Peter Safran, some more Black Adam reviews, questions about the DC brand as a whole, and more watch updates for TOS and Clone Wars. 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 week of seismic DC news that kept going through Saturday, with an official Superman announcement, James Gunn and Peter Safran announced as the new DC Studios bosses, and Henry Cavill’s shocking exit from The Witcher. Oh, and the new Ant-Man trailer. 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

Black Adam full spoiler talk, Henry Cavill’s official Superman announcement, and early reaction to the birth of DC Studios and its new bosses…with a few watch updates and other things non-DC related too. 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 official Hate Week rant for Michigan-Michigan State, college football talk, ranting about how the rest of the NFL is better than the Lions, some Wings and Pistons talk, and a little on the World Series and Tigers recent personnel moves. Contact Ray at: EMAIL: [email protected] TWITTER: @sportsballzone 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(except for the mid-credit scene) full review of Black Adam, where I rank it in the DCEU, and all the other news about the franchise this past week, including good riddance to Walter Hamada. 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 DCEU and Superman centric episode of feedback with some hard-hitting questions about listening to the fans, more on streaming vs. theatrical, and some watch updates 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

My thoughts on the revelation of what we’re about to see in Black Adam, all the reactions to it, and how The Rock is handling DCEU PR better than anyone in the past 6 years. 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

Black Adam, Superman, Star Trek, Star Wars and Doctor Who watch updates, toxic fandoms, consequence culture, and the evolution of the entertainment industry as a whole, are just a fraction of this week’s hard-hitting geeky discourse. 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

Is Henry Cavill’s Superman in Black Adam, and will we hear the Williams Theme with it? A new opportunity for #ReleaseTheAyerCut, what “picture lock” actually means, and thoughts on the Super Mario Bros. trailer and some Star Trek surprises at NYCC. 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

College football recap including Michigan’s win over Iowa, NFL recap including pain over the Lions not having a defense, and a bit of listener feedback on MLB and NHL. Contact Ray at: EMAIL: [email protected] TWITTER: @sportsballzone 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 TON of Deadpool 3 and Wolverine talk, some thoughts on Andor, WB, Blade, Black Adam, the future of Star Trek, and even a bit of “sportsball” 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

It’s an all Marvel show talking about Hugh Jackman and Ryan Reynolds in Deadpool 3, Blade losing its director, Armor Wars and Ant-Man and The Wasp Quantumania’s leaked trailer(SPOILER FREE). 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 aftermath of the Lions’ loss to the Vikings, a “mid” Week 3 in the NFL, Michigan’s “test” against Maryland, why the rivals need to STFU, and the Top 25 in Week 4, with a bit of feedback. Contact Ray at: EMAIL: [email protected] TWITTER: @sportsballzone 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 week’s feedback discussion featured technical issues(my fault), fandom stress, the death of film critique, franchise fatigue, and a heated defense of the #VodkaStream’s most recent show among many other topics. 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 is a little over an hour of me eviscerating and verbally disemboweling Snyder AND anti-Snyder cultists, after both decided to act like fools after The Rock’s interactive PR for Black Adam. 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

Talking the craziness of NFL Week 2, including the Lions first win of the season, the non-conference schedule whining hypocrisy about Michigan football, a thought or two on Scott Harris hired by the Tigers, and some 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

A bit more D23 talk, Snyder cults, the future of WBD/DC, music, watch updates and more speculation about the Streaming Age among other things on this week’s feedback session. 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 look at two articles on opposite ends of the spectrum for DC Films, one suggesting another buyout and another announcing a long awaited sequel, while celebrating Batman Day. 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

D23, Dan Lin No More, The Streaming Age, watch updates and franchise fatigue are just some of the topics on this week’s HEXAGON episode. 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 talk about the end of the faux QB controversy at Michigan, the brutal Week 2 for the Top 25 in college football, and a surprising, yet not so surprising Week 1 of the NFL season. Contact Ray at: EMAIL: [email protected] TWITTER: @sportsballzone 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 weekend of big news from multiple franchises, I talk Star Trek Day, the second Black Adam trailer, and full, ranty thoughts on D23, from fan expectations to what I’m actually excited to see. 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 recap of Week 1 of College Football with Michigan, the Big Ten and the Top 25, and looking ahead to Week 1 of the NFL season and early predictions on division winners. 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 Jim Starlin, Dan Lin, Doctor Who, D23 predictions, scooper madness, and whether or not comic book movie fans are too sensitive, with many other topics in this week’s episode of THE HEXAGON. 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 rant about review bombing with Rings of Power and how it’s messing with our fandoms, and the random tweet of MCU casting rumors for D23 that have some of us weirdly concerned. 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

Sportsball is BACK! Just in time for the start of college football season. I talk about the noise with the Michigan QB situation, a little on the preseason Top 25, and the future of the Big Ten with expansion and TV deals. Contact Ray at: EMAIL: [email protected] TWITTER: @SportsballZone 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

In the first ever solo episode of THE HEXAGON, we talk Dan Lin, which scoopers can be trusted, and whether or not people care more about DC than Marvel, along with a ton of other topics, including some newcomers to the listener feedback group. 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

I’m back after a week off, but still talking about Warner Bros. Discovery, the potential of Dan Lin as DC Studios boss, Ezra Miller’s meeting with WB, and why Kevin Feige is a director-stealing jerk face. Plus, some BIG changes for the future of the show, including a major move for THE HEXAGON. 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

Dealing with another week of dealing with scoopers and trades twisting our emotions with clickbait about WBD and DC, and diving into some tough questions about Superman, Sandman, and others in THE HEXAGON. 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

Unpacking a week of chaos from WBD with Batgirl’s cancellation, a 10-year plan promise for DC Studios, and half the fanbase now defending Walter Hamada for whatever reason. 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 emotional tribute to Nichelle Nichols, the original Lt. Uhura, and plenty of Hexagon talk about Ben Affleck and the future of the DCEU. 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

All thoughts, feelings, elations, frustrations, and rants about San Diego Comic-Con 2022, in regular and HEXAGON form. 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 celebrate the US digital release of Zack Snyder’s Justice League and then dive headfirst into an all-Hexagon episode. 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 brutally honest and wholly subjective spoiler-filled review of Thor: Love and Thunder, followed by a show record length of Hexagon 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

Why test screening reports, good or bad, are meaningless, The Rock supporting Henry Cavill as Superman again, and tons of loaded HEXAGON feedback, including a “battle” between ZSJL and The Avengers. 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

I finally share my full spoiler-filled thoughts on the entire Obi-Wan Kenobi series, and then talk about Lightyear, rebooting the DCEU, why MCU movies are “ugly” and much more in THE HEXAGON. 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 finally seeing Top Gun: Maverick and Lightyear in EMAX, an unexpected Facebook reaction to a Man of Steel blog post, and some heavy discussion in THE HEXAGON about Ezra Miller and other topics. 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 Lady Gaga possibly joining the CBM fray and what it would mean for DC, plus a loaded HEXAGON segment full of feedback questions. 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 ranting about Twitter’s constant negativity with so much content available for us, we dive into some big topics in THE HEXAGON, including Ezra Miller, the “More Fun Edition” of Spider-Man: No Way Home, and binge release vs. weekly release. 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 diverse thoughts on the first Black Adam trailer, and an explosive rant on Variety’s recent DC Films clickbait piece. Plus, talking about Justice League movies, Joker 2, redshirts, and more in THE HEXAGON. 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

How a TikTok video persuaded me to rant about the Depp/Heard verdict, why the canon police are cowards, and what DC Entertainment’s future could look like now that Toby Emmerich is no longer in charge. Plus, catching up on feedback in THE HEXAGON. 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 paying respects to Ray Liotta, I dive into the 3 days of craziness that was Star Wars Celebration this year, some Blue Beetle costume talk, and hard-hitting feedback in THE HEXAGON. 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