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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.

PublishesDailyEpisodes300Founded6 years ago
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Latest Episodes

It’s the 20th anniversary of a Vertigo-adapted comic book movie classic! Plus, why local sports radio hosts should stick to sports instead of talking about streaming apps, and paying tribute to the Kelvin Timeline of Star Trek, as it appears to be of... more

Just how much do we all watch YouTube or alternate history dramas? How come Star Trek couldn’t figure out romantic plot development until DS9? And will The FliteCast ever have a Discord? All of that and more in this week’s FLITE CHAT. Contact Ray at:... more

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After asking all of you a burning question about social media, I dive into recent research that says YouTube is the king streamer that all other streamers are chasing for attention. Even Netflix. Contact Ray at: EMAIL: ray@theflitecast.com BLUESKY: @... more

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Who’s really obsessed with Zack Snyder’s Instagram account? How much did Alfred Hitchcock influence Hollywood? And why do all of the aliens in older Star Trek shows speak English? All of those questions and more, this week on FLITE CHAT. Contact Ray ... more

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Ray
Host of The FliteCast and known for his enthusiastic and subjective takes on movies, TV shows, and comics, encouraging listener engagement and participation.

Reviews

3.7 out of 5 stars from 41 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 States7 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
    Canadaa year 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

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Enthusiastic support for solo podcasting style has been noted, highlighting the personal touch the host brings to the content.
Reviews reflect a mix of passionate engagement, with many praising the host's unique voice and opinions on media.
Listeners appreciate the comprehensive analysis of popular films and series, particularly around superhero themes and franchises.
Some feedback indicates polarization among opinions, particularly regarding representation and nostalgia in pop culture discussions.

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Talking Points

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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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