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The FliteCast

Ray Smith
Superman
James Gunn
X-Men
Furiosa
Star Wars
Mad Max
Rebel Moon
Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga
The Acolyte
Marvel Cinematic Universe
Marvel
X-Men '97
Doctor Who
The Fall Guy
Mad Max Franchise
Nickelodeon
Chris Pratt
The Boys
Fantastic Four
X-Men: the Animated Series

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

PublishesTwice weeklyEpisodes300Founded6 years ago
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This week on THE FLITECAST, we discuss why Kathleen Kennedy’s impressive list of credits is more significant than the complaints of misogynist cultists, how those critics again missed the core message of Star Trek, and Netflix's focus on making movie... more

On the latest FLITE CHAT, we’re preparing for the 10th anniversary of Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, getting a light spoiler review of The Bone Temple, and still looking ahead to a big year of new movies, shows, and comics in 2026! Contact Ray a... more

This week on THE FLITECAST, why should we care about movie awards season anymore? Also, should Marvel Studios take notes from James Gunn and DC Studios on how to deal with Scooper Madness? And why are Star Trek fans gatekeeping Starfleet Academy whil... more

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We kick off 2026 reminiscing about our favorite movies from last year, while getting ready for this year’s theatrical releases. Plus, how do we feel about saying goodbye to FOX X-Men for at least a fourth time? And how many movies do you plan on seei... more

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Ray Smith
Host of the show, well-known for his passionate and humorous takes on various media. Engages deeply with listener feedback and current pop culture topics, fostering a community around shared interests.

Reviews

3.8 out of 5 stars from 40 ratings
  • Where’s my $2,000?

    Ray Smith owes me money. This is not subjective. Please make efforts to pay me back immediately.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    mittenbrewed
    United States9 months ago
  • This is rough

    Podcast is just a hypocritical holier than thou guy that likes the sound of his own voice

    He’s chronically online. Someone help him

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    DeafTaylorSwift
    Canada2 years ago
  • DO NOT PRESS PLAY ON THIS TRASH

    I don’t think this guy actually watches sports. What an absolute joke. Save yourself time and prevent yourself from being dumber. I would rather listen to nails on a chalk board for an hour straight than spend another 5 minutes listening to this garbage

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    DBailey22
    United States3 years ago
  • Great Sportsball Show

    Great show, great topics. Ray definitely needs his own show on 97.1. If your a sports nut like me, you need to checkout his podcast!!!!!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Dvidiot1
    United States3 years ago
  • U Should Have Your Own TV Talk Show

    Love listening to your takes on all your shows! From the DC Squadcast stuff to Flitecast stuff. Love the boldness and passion you convey with every take! Keep up the amazing work!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Xcel King
    United States4 years ago

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Listeners appreciate the passionate and positive approach to discussing pop culture, although some critiques highlight a perceived hypocrisy in the discussions.
Fans enjoy the insightful commentary on films and franchises, noting the enjoyable community engagement through listener feedback.
Some reviews express dissatisfaction with the content quality, indicating a divide in listener satisfaction levels.

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FLITE CHAT 0074: October 25, 2025
Q: Will Batgirl ever see the light of day?
It relies on public demand matching the studios' content needs.
FLITE CHAT 0068: September 7, 2025
Q: Do you think we will see more Star Trek movies?
I think we're going to see Star Trek movies again, but I don't think they're going to be Kelvin.
FLITE CHAT 0068: September 7, 2025
Q: What are your thoughts on the upcoming Marvel Zombies series?
I wasn't too terribly interested in this, but after seeing the trailer, I'm hyped!
FLITE CHAT 0067: August 31, 2025
Q: So do any come to mind?
The speaker reflects on experiences with children's shows that made them feel sad or were emotionally manipulative.
FLITE CHAT 0058: June 22, 2025
Q: Do you think that John Hammond can be considered the villain of Jurassic Park? Or is he a well-intentioned but heavily misguided man?
I would probably lean towards the latter, well-intentioned but heavily misguided.

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The FliteCast launched 6 years ago and published 300 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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