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The FliteCast

by Ray Smith

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THE FLITECAST: "Fan Complaints: Fact or Fiction?"

In this week's episode, we're talking about whether or not the loud and angry Marvel, DC, and Star Trek fans are actually loud and angry. Are there really that many complaints, or are they being overstated?

THE FLITECAST: "We Need To Talk About The DCU"

This week's episode is a rant about DC fans' reactions to David Zaslav's recent support for James Gunn and the DCU, and why everyone should take it more seriously than they seem to, whether you're rooting for James Gunn or not.

THE FLITECAST: "Superhero Movie Fatigue Isn't Real"

This week, I debunk the myth of "superhero movie fatigue," take aim at the Marvel fanboys using Brand New Day's box office to trash DC, and ask a burning question to DC fans about the MCU.

THE FLITECAST: "San Diego Comic-Con Highlights"

Another Comic-Con has come and gone, so let's talk about the highlights from DC and Marvel Studios this year from Hall H!

THE FLITECAST: "We Need To Talk About Supergirl"

It's time to have a chat/rant about #Supergirl and all the different groups of "fans" that have been chiming in on the movie. Grab the popcorn and buckle up, I'm not pulling any punches.

FLITE CHAT: "Listener Feedback - August 30, 2026"

This week's listener feedback pays tribute to Dolly Parton, Tim Curry, Peter Cullen, Hayden Panettiere, and other on-screen heroes who have recently left us, while also catching up on D23 news, Lanterns, DCU, and other watch updates.

FLITE CHAT: "Listener Feedback - August 9, 2026"

Listener feedback has FINALLY returned, and after getting caught up on nearly six months' worth of emails, we dive into how DC fans really feel about the MCU and what Man of Tomorrow might have to achieve to keep the DCU going forward.

FLITE REVIEW: "Supergirl"

My spoiler-free review of Supergirl, with a full rant about why the critics are hypocrites and the haters are ridiculous, and why a lot of reactions to this film are Turning Red, Barbie, and The Marvels all over again.

FLITE REVIEW: "Disclosure Day"

My relatively spoiler-free and heavily biased thoughts on Steven Spielberg's latest alien film, which is really about humans, and why it proves how cynical and hopeless we've become as an audience over time.

FLITE REVIEW: "Obsession"

My relatively spoiler-free thoughts on Obsession, the hottest horror movie of the year, and why it's an absolute masterclass in supernatural psychological tension building.

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