Ray Smith

The FliteCast

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A place where opinions aren't right or wrong, and where we can agree or disagree about movies, TV, and other assorted media, because it's all subjective.

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Ray Smith

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FLITE BOX 0039: Andor Season 2: Episodes 1-3 25.04.2025 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: http...

0203: "Fantastic Celebrations" 21.04.2025 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...

FLITE REVIEW 0050: "Sinners" 20.04.2025 1:28:55

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...

FRIDAY FLITE 0039: Listener Feedback - April 18, 2025 19.04.2025 2:38:35

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...

FLITE BOX 0038: Daredevil: Born Again Episode 9: Straight to Hell 17.04.2025 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 / P...

0202: Chicken Jockey Privilege 15.04.2025 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/ Subscrib...

FRIDAY FLITE 0038: Listener Feedback - April 11, 2025 12.04.2025 2:20:02

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 Becom...

FLITE BOX 0037: Daredevil: Born Again Episode 8: Isle of Joy 09.04.2025 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 T...

0201: We Need To Talk About Superman...Again 08.04.2025 1:05:18

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:...

FRIDAY FLITE 0037: Listener Feedback - April 4, 2025 05.04.2025 1:13:54

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 / Spoti...

FLITE BOX 0036: Daredevil: Born Again Episode 7: "Art For Art's Sake" 03.04.2025 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...

0200: It's Okay To Like Them All 01.04.2025 1:01:57

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 Podca...

FRIDAY FLITE 0036: Listener Feedback - March 28, 2025 29.03.2025 2:30:18

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:...

FLITE BOX 0035: Daredevil: Born Again Episodes 5&6 27.03.2025 45:55

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...

0199: Snow White and Scooper Madness 25.03.2025 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 Beco...

FRIDAY FLITE 0035: Threads, Instagram and Reddit 22.03.2025 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 /...

FLITE BOX 0034: Daredevil: Born Again Episode 4: Sic Semper Systema 20.03.2025 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...

0198: We Have Come Full Circle With MCU Fans 18.03.2025 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: htt...

FLITE CHAT 0055: March 14, 2025 15.03.2025 2:27:12

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 P...

FLITE BOX 0033: Daredevil: Born Again Episodes 1-3 13.03.2025 1:01:15

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 11.03.2025 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...

0196: Big DCU Updates and Andor Season 2 Trailer 27.02.2025 1:16:20

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 / Pan...

FLITE CHAT 0052: February 23, 2025 24.02.2025 2:20:46

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 / RS...

0195: We Need To Talk About The MCU 20.02.2025 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 FliteC...

FLITE REVIEW 0045: Captain America: Brave New World 17.02.2025 1:00:11

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 / YouT...