Flame On!

Look! Up in the sky! Is it a plane? Is it a UFO? Is it an eagle that's carrying lighter fluid in one claw and a book of matches in the other?!? Wait, that can't be right! You don't need to have the gift of sight like Destiny to mimic the intro credits dance moves, just load up HBO Max and let Peacemaker make it all better!The calendar page has flipped and the year number has increased, but the one thing you can rely on is your favorite podcasting mates are back for a brand new pop culture round up! The boys have cleaned up the glitter from the floor of their New Year's parties, pulled a miraculous Peacemaker-style reovery from their hangovers, and they are ready to get down to business - spilling the tea on their favorite pop culture they've absorbed this month! The show kicks off with Erik sharing his thoughts on the Andrew Garfield film that took Netflix by storm - Tick Tick Boom. Showcasing the life of Rent creator Jonathon Larson, this film gives you all the feels and deserves all the awards. Fr

Whether it's spinning webs with the greatest of ease, helping the citizens of New York City, or knowing that with great power also comes great responsibility, Spiderman always knows where his heart is. However, when the fabric of reality starts to tear apart, will our friendly neighborhood wall crawler find brotherhood in three of him, or will he find that for the first time there might actually be no way home?It's the start of a brand new year and the boys have put on their sling rings and grabbed their geometry textbooks to navigate through the mirror dimension to converge at the round table to discuss the topic that was on everyone's lips at the end of 2021, Marvel and Sony's third entry into the Tom Holland trilogy, Spiderman: No Way Home! From Spidey's plea to the (former) Sorcerer Supreme Doctor Strange to his multiple costume changes, to the lack of storyline for Sandman and The Lizard, the boys will break down their favorite parts, and their less favorite parts, to give their hot takes on wh

Is that a Pym tech arrow flying by or just a glitch in the Matrix? Don't let the revelations or the resurrections of the past year slow you down as you make your way to the ball drop and the change of the year to 2022! Whether your life has been Encanto-fied or you need a new perspective, it's a whole new year waiting for you today!So this is Christm... wait, no, we're past Christmas and ready for the ball to drop as the boys ring in 2022! The past year has both felt like its flown by AND been the longest three years ever, but that means that there is plenty of pop culture to dish about at our round table. Kicking the episode off is BeeJay's review of the new Disney animated film, Encanto! From its loveable characters (even the ones you don't talk about) to the melodious soundtrack by Lin Manuel Miranda to Alan Tudyk's role as a bird (because of course he's a bird), you'll find out what made this film so enchanting to our boys. From there the conversation turns to the digital when Erik changes his c

Sashay, shante, panther on the runway! Grab your favorite cha cha heels, eyeshadow palette, and of course, a wig and get ready to dive into the worldwide - wait, no - UNIVERSE full of queens! From Canada, to The UK, to Italy, to the London stage for the first ever all drag queen singing competition, it's all covered here!Hey girl, hey!! The boys have donned their best wigs and their highest heels because as this year comes to an end, they are ready to discuss and dish on the plethora of drag that has been bestowed upon the universe! From season three of RuPaul's Drag Race UK, to season two of Canada's Drag Race, to the sickening and sweet cast of RuPaul's Drag Race season 14 they've got opinions on it all. Have the international iterations hosted by the legendary RuPaul become too Americanized? Do the rotating hosts and presenters of the versions where Ru isn't involved change the tone too hectic? Did the right queen win their respective season? Is Vanessa L. Williams an absolute nati

Time. Space. Deviants. Eternals. Dive into the massive space opera where titans live among man with the intent of helping to ensure the human race's advancement. But what does that mean when they won't help to stop some of the most terrifying atrocities from happening? Maybe just add a Kit Bit to the story and you'll find out the answer!In the beginning... *cue dramatic text scroll* ...wait, no that's not how this is supposed to go. The boys have joined Arishem the Judge to not only create the next Eternals in their image, but to discuss the newest entry into the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Marvel's Eternals! To kick off this episode BeeJay, Erik, and Pat dip their toes into the one topic that's on everyone's lips... the trailer for Clifford The Big Red Dog. Yes, really. After a quick tangent about trailers that hit them in the feels, the boys quickly roll into the first segment of the show, the positive takeaways from this movie. After a quick break for station identification, the boys cannonball into th

What's that sound? Is that an E.M.M.I creeping around the corner? Don't let the dread set in just yet, because Baymax is here to help make sure you feel better. Well at least until you watch THAT episode of Arcane that is. Just roll yourself into a morph ball and get ready to dish!It's almost Thanksgiving dear listeners, and the boys of Flame ON! are back to gobble gobble their way through the month in pop culture - and they ain't just talking turkey! After an intro where they discuss how many Jeremy Bearimy's have transpired since their last meeting, they dive into the treasure trove of topics on the docket. First topic of conversation is Arcane: League of Legends, the new anime airing in three installments on Netflix. Do you need to know the game to enjoy the anime? Should you refill your prescription of Xanax before watching? Find out as Erik dives into his topic! Next up we're playing video games with Pat as he tackles the most difficult Metroid game in the series, Metroid Dread, and boy di

Have you ever wondered what would happen if you had turned right instead of left? Maybe you think that things would have been better if you had made other choices. Every time you make a decision, the main timeline splinters and the multiverse expands even wider and The Watcher observes it ALL. Gobble gobble dear listeners! The leaves on the trees are changing colors and falling to the ground and the boys of Flame ON! have stepped through the looking glass to join The Watcher as he observes the multitudes of the multiverse in the latest release from the Marvel Cinematic (or Television) Universe on Disney+, the animated series What If...? The first season has wrapped and the boys have their thoughts. For the first round of discussion Beejay, Erik, and Pat chat about the things that they enjoyed from season one including the voice acting of some of the most well known actors from the films, the animation style, and of course, the jokes! After that, they dive into some of the aspects of season one that

Will you start on offense, or on defense? What would you give up to play the Squid Game? That's the real question here! Before the games start, maybe you should grab your lightsaber or your Chucky doll and hit the playground to practice your moves. Red or blue, it's all up to you!The fall weather has settled in nicely and in this spoopy season the boys have gathered again around the computer screen... erm... the recording studio to discuss the past month of pop culture and they've got some great topics to share with you! After a well placed Back To The Future reference, they jump into the first topic, Star Wars Visions on Disney+. What did the boys think about this new anime style anthology series about the beloved Lucasfilms property and does it match up with what you thought? Chime in to let them know! From there the boys get cursed in the body of a Child's Play thing with Syfy's newest gay rights icon, Chucky! After that, the boys get ready to shed some tears with the help of&

They say that everything old is new again, but in the world of pop culture, everything old gets a reboot these days! Whether it's musicians sampling older songs for new hits or a comic franchise resetting continuity to mine new stories from decades old characters or just a classic movie getting a shiny new high def remake, it's pretty easy to say that reboots are here to stay.As the weather changes and the leaves begin to fall, the boys get together to discuss a very important topic, which pop culture reboot worked for them and what media that would love to see get a refresh in the not too distant future. First on the agenda, the boys each set the tone by diving into a piece of pop culture that had a successful reboot or refresh. From movies to video games, they cover the gamut of pop culture. After a quick break for station identification, they dig into the nitty gritty of what this episode is all about! From Marvel fighting games to rebooted "dolls," the boys have put some thought into the pop culture

The baby is almost here! Did you get everything you need? Diapers? Bottles? The Ten Cock Rings from Shang Chi? No? Well, there's no time left because Montero has been delivered and it's ready for you to hear! Grab your headphones and get ready to jam out to the tunes while you enjoy the month in pop culture!The seasons are changing and the boys have joined together to ring in the autumn leaves with a lively round table discussion about the month in pop culture. Beejay kicks off the conversation this month talking about the Paramount+ animated series, Star Trek: Lower Decks. Does this animated entry to the Star Trek pantheon measure up to the legacy started by Gene Roddenberry? Beejay seems to think so! From there Bryan dips into post-apocalyptic world created by Brian K Vaughn for DC Comics, Y The Last Man, now adapted to FX by Eliza Clark. Can this crazy world where any living creature with a Y chromosome translate well from the comics to your TVs? Did the dying dog take it too far? Bryan

A wise poet once said, "A little bit of love goes a long, long way. Lifting you up to a brighter day," and while you wait for that RuPaul earworm to exit your head, why not sashay your way to the Drag Race Hall of Fame to meet the newest inductee! It's been an incredible journey, but the latest season of All Stars is over and a new queen has been crowned! Everybody say (Kylie Sonique) LOVE!The boys are backpack, backpack, back again to sip the tea and dish the dirt, squirrel friends! Now that the finale of RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars Season 6 has aired, Bryan, Erik and Pat Da Bear have reconvened to dish on the cast that made up, quite arguably, one of the best seasons of All Stars we've seen yet. From the sisterhood the queens shared to the stunning looks they turned, to the depth and maturity they showed in the challenges, these queens truly are ALL STARS. They also share their picks for the best of the challenges from this season as well as the challenges they hope to NEVER see again and of course th

Is that a show tune playing faintly in the distance in that town called Schmigadoon? Maybe it's the call of a Hawk or Dove? Whether you fear the paranormal and vampires or you're just worried that a giant starfish from space is coming to get you, this episode of Flame ON! will help keep you safe and sound during these uncertain times!The summer is sizzling by and while storms roll past the Southeast and the Midwest, the boys of Flame ON! have reconvened to bring their favorite pop culture topics to the round table to discuss them for you. Tickling their fancies this month are a range of topics that they're ready to chat about so they kick off the discussion with the Apple TV+ show that is on everyone's lips (and playlists), Schmigadoon! If you're a fan of musical theater, parodies, or just Kristin Chenowith (even as a side character), then Schmigadoon! is the show for you. After that the boys hop into a discussion about James Gunn's newest superhero film, DC's The Suicide Squad, currently

Are you ready to Sissy That Walk? Do You Wear It Well? Are you a Glamazon in need of a RuDemption? Well get ready, Kitty Girl, cause Mama Ru wants you for All Stars and we're here to talk about the latest queens to hit the runway with their eye on the Drag Race Hall of Fame!Welcome dear listeners to our Pink Table Talk! Bryan, Erik, and Pat Da Bear are back as your hosts for this discussion about podcasting... wait... that's not the topic! Oh, that's right, we're here to dive head first into the sixth series of RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars! Has your favorite Ru Girl been given her chance at a RuDemption? Did the RuDemption runway give you all the life you needed? Can we find another way to shoehorn RuDemption into this show? No, that about covers it! The queens have sauntered into the WERK Room and are slaying the competition, but has your favorite lasted to this point in the competition? Are you ready to play the game within the game? Do you think that the game within the game will be Duck, Duck, Goose for a

Is that really you or is that your variant coming to greet us? One can never be too certain when trying to maintain the sacred timeline, you know. Whether it's Classic Loki, Sylvie, or Alligator Loki, one thing is for sure, Loki always keeps us coming back for more!The temp-pads have all been charged up and the branch realities are almost at the red line, but the boys of Flame ON! are ready to spill the tea on the latest television installment from Marvel Studios, Loki! They kick off the conversation chatting about the things that they enjoyed most from the series including the pacing, the action, the set pieces, (if you know Bryan at all) the amazing use of the Theremin in creating a truly captivating score, and of course, some of the memorable variants including breakout star, Alligator Loki! After a brief station identification, they dig into some areas where the felt the show might have slightly missed the mark including the pacing, unearned character growth, the short season length, and the fact tha

Come on in, everyone is invited to our very own Hellfire Gala! Ok, well maybe this isn't THE Hellfire Gala, but the boys of Flame ON! have gotten themselves gussied up for a deep dive into the pop culture that's tickling their Tulip fantasy!We're deep into the summer and it's almost as hot as Hellfire here in the States and that can only mean one thing, it's time for the July pop culture round up! The boys have donned their best mutant attire as they get ready to discuss the pop culture that is currently tickling their fancies. In this episode the boys discuss the new indie comic/trade paperback, Everyone is Tulip, created by Dave Baker and Nicole Goux (lovely friends of our Pod and frequent artist alley pals), the brand new horror/mystical Netflix movie trilogy, Fear Street (part one along with a dash of part two), as well as the final season of Ryan O'Connell's series, Special. The boys then break for a brief station identification along with shameless plugs for the website and Patreon where our listeners c

Ready to let your freak flag fly? It seems that every year social media is flooded with posts about kink and pride festivals and how the two should never meet, but the boys of Flame ON! are here to break down the discussion that is on everyone's fingertips!As Pride month comes to an end, the boys of Flame ON! have gathered to discuss a hot button topic that seems to come up every year lately on social media and that is whether or not there is a place for kink at Pride events. Is this a topic that is really having an impact on the community, or is it a highly planned disinformation attack on LGBTQIA+ events by accounts meant to rile up right wing social media users? The boys tackle this discussion as well as aspects of Pride events that are lacking and should be topics being dissected by the community. They also talk about the beginnings of Pride, how virtual Pride events during the pandemic have opened up accessibility to events otherwise inaccessible, as well as where they feel Pride events should be headed

While it may be Pride Month here in the United States, we think that everyone can agree that Wrath Month would be more appropriate. Our community needs to step up more now than ever to ensure that the most vulnerable of us are defended. While we celebrate, we also need to ensure that we never stop moving forward!The days are getting longer and the weather is getting warmer and the pop culture is hot, hot, hot, so Bryan, Erik, and Pat da Bear have come together to dish the dirt and spill the tea on the month in pop culture! First, they chat about what Pride (or Wrath as we're now referring to it) will look like in their respective cities in a post-COVID vaccine world before they dive into their topics for the month. From there, they chat about the (in the United States) HBO Max series, Ghosts, and the lack of success that British television series imports have on this side of the pond (with a few obvious exceptions). They also discuss the feature film version of the Tony Award winning musical, In The Heig

It's our birthday... erm, anniversary... so send us nudes... ok, well maybe just come to our house party to celebrate! We've got voices of hosts past and present together to celebrate a decade of nerdy queer in your ears, so sit back and get ready for the 10th anniversary celebration of FLAME ON!It's Pride month here in the US and what better way to kick off this year's pride festivities than by celebrating a huge milestone in this gay and geeky podcast's history! That's right, Flame ON! has turned ten! That's a decade's worth of pop culture, news, and shade and we are here to celebrate. In honor of the occasion, our current hosts, BeeJay, Bryan, Erik, and Pat have convened to chat about the amazing moments that have experienced being part of the show as well as stand out moments in pop culture over the past decade, but that's not all, former hosts, Joshua Yehl (now of IGN fame), Jarrod (our resident Guytoonist), and former straight boy on the floor, Jeff have all joined the party to talk about their time on

GET OVER HERE... and listen up! Your geriatric millennial (and one late Gen X) hosts are warming up their microphones by Liu Kang's horribly CGI'd hand fire after trial by Mortal Kombat and they can't wait to discuss the month in pop culture with you!The days are growing longer and the weather is getting warmer and the pop culture is ready for the boys of Flame ON! Join the boys as they dive into their monthly topics including the digital version of Final Fantasy Fan Festival where they announced the final expansion pack for the current version of Final Fantasy XXIV, the new Netflix family comedy from Sony's animation studio, The Mitchells Vs. The Machines which warmed the hearts of even the harshest technophobe, as well as the Groundhog Day/Alien/Metroid love child for the Playstation 5, Returnal which makes fantastic use of the new haptic feedback system built into the DualSense™ controllers. The boys also chat about the bloody, gory, (not so) flawless victory of the newly

Look! Up in the sky!! Is it a bird? Is it a plane? Is it an automated robot sidekick taking the place of a comic book falcon? Well, yes it is and that robotic sidekick is here to help Sam Wilson A.K.A. The Falcon as he comes to terms with the world post-Blip. Oh, and Bucky is here too...After 2020 set their project into an indefinite holding pattern, Disney and Marvel have come out of the gates swinging in 2021. With television projects like the acclaimed WandaVision leading the charge, their second Marvel TV outing had a lot to live up to. The Falcon and The Winter Soldier was brought to the small screen by Malcolm Spellman and featured many (if not all) writers of color to tell a nuanced story of the black experience not only in this fictional world of the MCU, but how real life experiences shape the lives of these fictional characters. The show also tackles the PTSD of Bucky Barnes as he tries to escape his past as The Winter Soldier through therapy and making amends, regardless of whether it's f