"Death Rises" in Central City as Deathstorm goes on a killing rampage, feeding on people's grief. Ultimately he wants to transform Caitlin into his bride. Barry feels helpless to stop an enemy they don't know anything about, and all of the city is on alert. Do they have what they need to stop this deadly enemy? Meanwhile, Iris's time sickness is getting so bad that not even Deon knows what to do. And then he disappears. And what's even worse, Iris can't see a future for herself. Jay and Josh...

A good ol' "Resurrection" is exactly what Team Flash needs this week! And after Caitlin finds out that the mysterious black flame that has been tormenting Central City is her dead husband Ronnie Raymond, she is determined to bring him back. But after Cecile senses pain and anguish, the rest of the team believes he just wants to be put out of his misery. It's a race to see who will have the final say. But the real truth will shock them all. Plus, Tinya takes her frustrations out on Iris after...

Frost acts "Reckless" after the mysterious Black Flame seems to attack her. She wants to use herself as bait to catch it, so she asks her mom to help the team at STAR Labs. Iris discovers that her time sickness is actually originating with her so she has to stay in Coast City to help Tinya find her birth mom. Barry is not happy about either of these women putting themselves in danger. He gives in to Iris's situation, but puts his foot down with Frost, until Joe gives some good advice. But...

Beware of "Phantoms" that prey off grief and sorrow. Last week Team Flash thought a serial killer was on the loose. But after the latest victim, they were able to isolate a mysterious black flame that was responsible. The thing is, Chester believes it is the ghost of his father coming back to haunt him. After Allegra helps him see how blinded he is by grief, they all barely escape with their lives. Meanwhile, Iris is running from her time sickness problems by going to Coast City with Sue...

Watch out for "The Fire Next Time" if you're anywhere near Jaco Birch. Birch (aka The Hotness) is accused of murdering a bartender at O'Shaughnessy's with some very intense heat. But Barry believes he's innocent and wants him to be reunited with his son. But does Barry have blinders on because he's remembering his father on his birthday? Despite a lot of evidence, he keeps investigating. Plus, Allegra is asked to support a reporter at CCC but stubbornly seeks out another story. Jay and Josh...

CCPD on "Lockdown"! Goldface infiltrates headquarters and uses meta-dampening (and explosive) cuffs to hold them all hostage, preventing both Barry and Captain Kramer from using their powers. Not that she would anyway. Kramer has been nervous that she'll lose control and really needs some training. How will Barry help? Meanwhile, Caitilin is having some personal issues because of Frost's close relationship with Chillblaine. Jay and Josh prove that all that glitters is fool's gold on this...

It seems the timeline has a case of "Impulsive Excessive Disorder" after Bart and Nora return to the future from helping Barry on the latest adventure. Jay Garrick is still alive, but Joan is nowhere around, among other changes. Our two young heroes travel back in time to 2013 to find where it all went wrong. But of course, they start to make it worse instead. Jay and Josh try their best not to schrap up future on this week's episode of Scarlet Velocity: A Flash Podcast!

"Armageddon part 5" concludes the epic crossover as Thawne confronts Team Flash with the ultimate question: should they save him before he dies or finally be rid of the villain forever. As they struggle to do what's best, Joe shuts the debate down with the kind of wisdom we have come to expect. But Despero doesn't agree with their decision and is willing to destroy Central City to get his way. Can Barry stop the powerful nemesis and be the hero at the same time? Jay and Josh sport some yellow...

"Armageddon part 4" begins with Barry discovering why 2031 is not what he expected. Thawne has created a Reverse Flashpoint taking away everything Barry had and making our hero the villain. Now Barry has to team up with Damien Dahrk to erase Thawne's actions and restore the timeline. But doing so could very well cause the Armageddon Despero predicted. Jay and Josh reverse each other's lives only to discover they were pretty much the same anyway on this week's episode of Scarlet Velocity: A...

"Armageddon part 3" finds Barry hiding out in the Hall of Justice with Jefferson Pierce. He believes it's time to enact the Injustice protocol. The League set it up in case any of our heroes went rogue and became a danger to the world. Black Lightning is the only one that can help sever Flash from the Speed Force, but he's not entirely convinced that it's the right decision. Meanwhile, Cecile is determined to find Barry but doesn't want to hear Iris's theory that Joe isn't really dead....

In "Armageddon part 2" Barry has very little time to prove to the alien Despero that he won't lose his mind and destroy the world. When a bank guard begins to lose his mind, the team thinks it may be connected to the scenario Despero has described. After discovering that a powerful telepathic meta named Xotar is responsible, Barry goes after her, only to find himself attacking his friend and destroying his home. And then, without warning, STAR Labs is ordered to be closed down and demolished....

It's "Armageddon (part 1)" when a mysterious alien named Despero appears with the death of the Flash at the top of his agenda. Just when it seems the team is sitting comfortably, the Royal Flush gang is back to their old ways, but have stepped it up in a more dangerous way. Never fear, Team Flash is on the case. And they have a visitor too. Ray Palmer is in town getting chaperoned (and fanboy gushed) by Chester. When Despero appears and tries to kill Flash, Ray reluctantly suits up and helps...

It seems like forever since the Flash saved the day. With the season 8 premiere just days away, we take a last hiatus look at the news from DC Fandome and more. The pseudo-crossover, Armageddon will start us off, with Despero threatening Barry in ways we've never seen before. What can we expect to see this season, and will it be the last? Jay and Josh grab the yellow spray paint and get ready for the upcoming premiere on the final 2021 Scarlet Velocity Summer Special.

Let's get Impulsive! Ever since Barry Allen's grandson was introduced to the comics in 1994, Bart Allen has been displaying his short attention span, effortless speed, and...well, let's face it, impulsivity. Readers of the comics have been cheering him on, rolling their eyes, or both. We dive into some important events in the time-displaced speedster throughout his comic book history. Jay and Josh order gallons of Pantene shampoo on another 2021 Scarlet Velocity Summer Special.

Season 7 of The Flash was like no other. Between schedule delays, casting changes, health restrictions, and more, the cast and crew had their work cut out for them. The boys talk about each episode and break down the successes and near-misses. They look at all the villains, guests, and what could be coming next year. Jay and Josh sign each other's yearbooks for a season to remember on the first Scarlet Velocity Summer Special of 2021.

The "Heart of the Matter" (part 2) is that the team is backed into a corner as they try to figure out how to stop Godspeed. August Heart wants organic speed to make him the fastest speedster. Barry doesn't want to give in to his demands, so Speed Force Nora gives everyone a boost (including Iris) to fight the vicious clones. But they're just too powerful and they may have no other choice than to give him what he wants. Barry wouldn't go into battle without a plan though, and this one may be...

Flash gets down to the "Heart of the Matter" (part 1) now that his family has grown by one more. Barry and Iris's children have travelled to the past from 2049 to stop escaped Godspeed, August Heart. But Heart has amnesia and his clones are tormenting the city with their war. It's a special 150th episode with speed, action, and special guests. Jay and Josh get sesquicentennial on this week's episode of Scarlet Velocity: A Flash Podcast!

Who is the "P.O.W." in the Godspeed War? It seems to be the white-clad speedster they caught, but in the end it may be Team Flash. Luckily John Diggle shows up to give them a hand. Their captive reveals that he and all the other villains are after a man named August Heart. Some want to kill him, some want to help him. Barry tries everything to stop them but nothing seems to work. Plus, Deon has had to pull Iris out of time to protect her from a mysterious problem. Jay and Josh practice the...

Godspeed is the "Enemy at the Gates" of Central City. But there seems to be more than ever and they may be battling themselves! Barry tries to discover if Iris is really pregnant, but there seems to be just too many distractions. Caitlin wants to operate and help Ultraviolet, Frost saves Chillblaine and brings him back to STAR, and Joe works with Kramer to find her brother. Then Godspeed attacks. Then another Godspeed attacks. And soon they are all overrun by the ghostly speedster with no...

Allegra feels quicker than a "Rayo de Luz", but is still going to have a hard time stopping Ultraviolet. Her nemesis is back in Central City, but Barry and Iris are on a little vacation and can't help to stop the former Black Hole assassin. Allegra wants to convince her cousin to give up this life of crime, just like her mentor the Flash would do. Chester is willing to help, but he's not much of a fighter. That's when our old friend Sue Dearbon shows up. She knows all about Ultraviolet and is...

It's not a "Masquerade" party if Psycho Pirate is the one wearing the mask. Cecile has spent years denying her past mental health issues. And now the mask of Psycho Pirate is taking advantage of her weakness and abilities so it can live forever. Barry also becomes trapped in Cecile's mind and they have to rely on the rest of the team to get them out. But does Chester have enough self-confidence to succeed? Jay and Josh let their minds do the talking on this week's episode of Scarlet Velocity:...

It's "Good-Bye Vibrations" for Team Flash as they bid a fond farewell to Cisco and Kamilla. After they announce their intentions to leave, Cisco feels a little put out after they all take it so well; especially Barry and Caitlin. But he tries to get the team more interested in his departure by helping with one last mission. Rainbow Raider 2.0 is whammying a lot of money out of people and the main effect she has is the euphoric happiness people feel. In fact, Cisco gets a dose of bliss and...

Barry's pseudo-children are forced to take "Family Matters" into their own hands as Nora continues to threaten everyone. A giant lightning storm descends on Central City, causing all kinds of problems. Nora orders Barry to bring her Sage, Still, and Strength, but instead Barry tries to hide them in an empty version of the Speed Force where she can't sense them. The lightning storm takes out Cecile, which worries Joe. It also takes out Iron Heights, which lets loose a bunch of dangerous Metas,...

Barry and Iris deal with "Family Matters". Nora has successfully recruited Deon to help her track down the other forces. Back at STAR Labs, Barry convinces a very reluctant Alexa to train in preparation for an attack. She's very afraid of using her power. Then they get a lead on Psych. When they track him down, they try to convince him to join them and protect himself from Nora. And Joe deals with the return of Kristen Kramer and her extreme tactics by doing something unthinkable. Jay and...

Raising your children with love is a "Timeless" idea. Are the Strength, Sage, and Still Forces the children of Barry and Iris? After suffering with the guilt of getting Alexa killed, Barry decides the best solution is to go back in time and prevent the forces from being created at all. He enlists the help of Timeless Wells who can prevent the rest of the timeline damage. But Iris strongly disagrees with this idea. She walks out and tries to find Nora and convince her to be reasonable. Can the...