Flame Distribution is a digital media channel focusing on delivering content about wildlife. It is based in Michigan. It began in 2004 when the founder, Jason Gymer, went on a fishing trip in Alaska. He was formerly an accountant but decided that he wanted to go into the film industry. He brought his friends the next year on the fishing trip and began filming their trip. Soon after, he sold the footage to partners in California. They purchased the rights to the company and have since run the operations, providing management and creative direction.
Viewers can access the content online in a variety of ways from their mobile phones or computers. The current shows on the network are primarily driven by scripts. Shows include Parker's World and Blue Ball. Parker's World, for instance, is of the mystery genre. It is about a young detective who must work odd jobs in order to pay his rent. In his excursions, he comes across a variety of interesting people and vows to help them with their problems. In the middle of the first season, Parker meets a young woman and begins dating her. Positive audience reviews have caused the show to receive a number of season extensions.
Blue Ball is a sports show that features a variety of experiments surrounding sports. The main hosts of the show are former professional basketball players and they show the audience how to basic fundamental actions in various sports. Often times, experts are called in to provide their opinions.
