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For fans who don’t just watch — they follow. The Direct Podcast is everything you need to know about the movie and TV universes you love, with news and reviews from your favorite blockbuster, comic book, and popcorn franchises. If a night at the theater feels like game day, you are in the right place.
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On this episode of The Direct Podcast, David is joined by Emmett McMahon (isuperebba) to react to the new Spider-Noir trailer, discussing its release schedule and their hype level. Later, they review the new Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi film Wuthering Heights.TIMECODES0:00 - Intro3:33 - News46:04 - Wuthering Heights ReviewJoin The Direct Podcast Patreon!MORE:Follow David on TwitterVisit The DirectThe Direct Extras YouTube PageThe MCU Top 5 Newsletter
On this episode of The Direct Podcast, David is joined by Emmett McMahon (isuperebba) to rank the eight main movie trailers that were released during Super Bowl LX. Then, the duo has a spoiler-filled discussion on the Project Hail Mary marketing thus far.TIMECODES0:00 - Intro2:09 - News1:04:03 - Project Hail Mary Book SPOILERSJoin The Direct Podcast Patreon!MORE:Follow David on TwitterVisit The DirectThe Direct Extras YouTube PageThe MCU Top 5 Newsletter
On this episode of The Direct Podcast, David is joined by Emmett McMahon (isuperebba) to rant about Spider-Man: Brand New Day and Avengers: Doomsday NOT getting trailers at the Super Bowl. Then, the duo previews the trailers that are expected, and remember Catherine O'Hara.TIMECODES0:00 - Intro2:43 - NewsJoin The Direct Podcast Patreon!MORE:Follow David on TwitterVisit The DirectThe Direct Extras YouTube PageThe MCU Top 5 Newsletter
On this episode of The Direct Podcast, David is joined by Emmett McMahon (isuperebba) and The Direct's Russ Milheim to review Marvel Studios' latest series: Wonder Man.Check out Russ's interviews with the stars and showrunner of Wonder Man HERE!TIMECODES0:00 - Intro10:39 - SPOILERS Join The Direct Podcast Patreon!MORE:Follow David on TwitterVisit The DirectThe Direct Extras YouTube PageThe MCU Top 5 Newsletter
On this episode of The Direct Podcast, David is joined by Emmett McMahon (isuperebba) to dive into the new Super Mario Galaxy Movie trailer, including the internet-breaking Yoshi reveal. Then, it's time to dive into the latest MCU quotes from Chris Pratt, a new Batman movie writer, and the 98th Academy Award nominations.TIMECODES0:00 - Intro2:27 - NewsJoin The Direct Podcast Patreon!MORE:Follow David on TwitterVisit The DirectThe Direct Extras YouTube PageThe MCU Top 5 Newsletter
On this episode of The Direct Podcast, David is joined by Emmett McMahon (isuperebba) to break down the massive news that Kathleen Kennedy is stepping down at Lucasfilm and what this means for the future of Star Wars. In addition, the duo discusses the new cinematographer on James Gunn's Man of Tomorrow, the Avengers: Doomsday teasers hitting 1 billion views, and Ted Sarandos (probably) lying about keeping theatrical releases for WB films.TIMECODES0:00 - Intro3:18 - NewsJoin The Direct Podcast Patreon!MORE:Follow David on TwitterVisit The DirectThe Direct Extras YouTube PageThe MCU Top 5 Newsletter
On this episode of The Direct Podcast, David is joined by Chris Buie (Film Stocked) to break down the latest Tangled casting news, plus Sebastian Stan joining Matt Reeves' The Batman 2. Later, they discuss the third and fourth Doomsday teasers and debate whether a fifth is forthcoming. Finally, Chris is asked a variety of Stranger Things questions now that the series has concluded.TIMECODES0:00 - Intro1:49 - News38:27 - Stranger Things Burning QuestionsJoin The Direct Podcast Patreon!MORE:Follow David on TwitterVisit The DirectThe Direct Extras YouTube PageThe MCU Top 5 Newsletter
On this episode of The Direct Podcast, David digs into the new Wonder Man trailer ahead of its January 27th release. He also shares his thoughts on the new Avengers: Doomsday teasers, including the X-Men sneak peek. Then, he is joined by box office analyst Scott Mendelson to go over some hypothetical 2026 headlines.TIMECODES:0:00 - Patreon Executive Producers0:32 - Intro4:09 - News19:03 - 2026 Box Office Headlines w/ Scott MendelsonJoin The Direct Podcast Patreon!MORE:Follow David on TwitterVisit The DirectThe Direct Extras YouTube PageThe MCU Top 5 Newsletter
Matt Roembke says goodbye to The Direct Podcast.He is joined by co-hosts Liam Crowley and David Thompson, discussing their hype for 2026's biggest projects.TIME CODES:0:00 - Goodbye Matt Message6:08 - Intro23:57 - News1:06:43 - 2026 Hype MeterThe Direct Podcast PatreonThe Direct Extras YouTube PageThe MCU Top 5 NewsletterThank you all for hanging around, and please be a friend, tell a friend.Visit The DirectFollow David on TwitterFollow Matt on Twitter
On this episode of The Direct Podcast, David and Matt re-review The Fantastic Four: First Steps and conclude the Multiverse Marathon.The Direct Podcast PatreonThe Direct Extras YouTube PageThe MCU Top 5 NewsletterThank you all for hanging around, and please be a friend, tell a friend.Visit The DirectFollow David on TwitterFollow Matt on Twitter
On this episode of The Direct Podcast, David and Matt re-review Thunderbolts* and continue the Multiverse Marathon.Upcoming MCU Marathon Schedule:Fri 12/19 – The Fantastic Four: First StepsThe Direct Podcast PatreonThe Direct Extras YouTube PageThe MCU Top 5 NewsletterThank you all for hanging around, and please be a friend, tell a friend.Visit The DirectFollow David on TwitterFollow Matt on Twitter
On this episode of The Direct Podcast, David and Matt react to Scarlett Johansson being in talks for The Batman Part 2, then re-review Captain America: Brave New World, and continue the Multiverse Marathon.TIMECODES:0:00 - Opening Announcement7:44 - Intro10:42 - News30:38 - Captain America: Brave New World REVIEWUpcoming MCU Marathon Schedule:Mon 12/15 – Thunderbolts*Fri 12/19 – Fantastic Four: First StepsThe Direct Podcast PatreonThe Direct Extras YouTube PageThe MCU Top 5 NewsletterThank you all for hanging around, and please be a friend, tell a friend.Visit The DirectFollow David on TwitterFollow Matt on Twitter
On this episode of The Direct Podcast, David and Matt re-review Deadpool & Wolverine with Richard Nebens, and continue the Multiverse Marathon.Upcoming MCU Marathon Schedule:Mon 12/8 – Captain America: Brave New WorldFri 12/12 – ThunderboltsMon 12/15 – Fantastic Four: First StepsThe Direct Podcast PatreonThe Direct Extras YouTube PageThe MCU Top 5 NewsletterThank you all for hanging around, and please be a friend, tell a friend.Visit The DirectFollow David on TwitterFollow Matt on Twitter
On this episode of The Direct Podcast, David and Matt react to Wicked: For Good and Wake Up Dead Man, then re-review The Marvels, and continue the Multiverse Marathon.TIMECODES:0:00 - Intro5:06 - News27:45 - The Marvels REVIEWUpcoming MCU Marathon Schedule:Fri 12/5 – Deadpool & WolverineMon 12/8 – Captain America: Brave New WorldFri 12/12 – Thunderbolts*Mon 12/15 – Fantastic Four: First StepsThe Direct Podcast PatreonThe Direct Extras YouTube PageThe MCU Top 5 NewsletterThank you all for hanging around, and please be a friend, tell a friend.Visit The DirectFollow David on TwitterFollow Matt on Twitter
On this episode of The Direct Podcast, David and Matt re-review Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 with Klein Felt, and continue the Multiverse Marathon.Upcoming MCU Marathon Schedule:Mon 12/1 – The MarvelsFri 12/5 – Deadpool & WolverineMon 12/8 – Captain America: Brave New WorldFri 12/12 – ThunderboltsMon 12/15 – Fantastic Four: First StepsThe Direct Podcast PatreonThe Direct Extras YouTube PageThe MCU Top 5 NewsletterThank you all for hanging around, and please be a friend, tell a friend.Visit The DirectFollow David on TwitterFollow Matt on Twitter
On this episode of The Direct Podcast, David and Matt discuss the latest news.Upcoming MCU Marathon Schedule:Fri 11/28 – Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3Mon 12/1 – The MarvelsFri 12/5 – Deadpool & WolverineMon 12/8 – Captain America: Brave New WorldFri 12/12 – ThunderboltsMon 12/15 – Fantastic Four: First StepsThe Direct Podcast PatreonThe Direct Extras YouTube PageThe MCU Top 5 NewsletterThank you all for hanging around, and please be a friend, tell a friend.Visit The DirectFollow David on TwitterFollow Matt on Twitter
On this episode of The Direct Podcast, David and Matt re-review Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania and continue the Multiverse Marathon.TIMECODES:0:00 - Schedule0:35 - Intro0:46 - Black Panther: Wakanda Forever REVIEWUpcoming MCU Marathon Schedule:Fri 11/28 – Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3Mon 12/1 – The MarvelsFri 12/5 – Deadpool & WolverineMon 12/8 – Captain America: Brave New WorldFri 12/12 – ThunderboltsMon 12/15 – Fantastic Four: First StepsThe Direct Podcast PatreonThe Direct Extras YouTube PageThe MCU Top 5 NewsletterThank you all for hanging around, and please be a friend, tell a friend.Visit The DirectFollow David on TwitterFollow Matt on Twitter
On this episode of The Direct Podcast, David and Matt discuss the Mario Galaxy Movie trailer, then re-review Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, to continue the Multiverse Marathon.TIMECODES:0:00 - Beginning1:00 - Intro / News10:33 - Black Panther: Wakanda Forever REVIEWUpcoming MCU Marathon Schedule:Mon 11/24 – Ant-Man and the Wasp: QuantumaniaFri 11/28 – Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3Mon 12/1 – The MarvelsFri 12/5 – Deadpool & WolverineMon 12/8 – Captain America: Brave New WorldFri 12/12 – ThunderboltsMon 12/15 – Fantastic Four: First StepsThe Direct Podcast PatreonThe Direct Extras YouTube PageThe MCU Top 5 NewsletterThank you all for hanging around, and please be a friend, tell a friend.Visit The DirectFollow David on TwitterFollow Matt on Twitter
On this episode of The Direct Podcast, David and Matt re-review Thor: Love and Thunder, continuing the Multiverse Marathon.TIMECODES:0:00 - Beginning1:00 - IntroUpcoming Multiverse Marathon Schedule:Mon 11/17 – Black Panther: Wakanda ForeverMon 11/24 – Ant-Man and the Wasp: QuantumaniaFri 11/28 – Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3Mon 12/1 – The MarvelsFri 12/5 – Deadpool & WolverineMon 12/8 – Captain America: Brave New WorldFri 12/12 – ThunderboltsMon 12/15 – Fantastic Four: First StepsThe Direct Podcast PatreonThe Direct Extras YouTube PageThe MCU Top 5 NewsletterThank you all for hanging around, and please be a friend, tell a friend.Visit The DirectFollow David on TwitterFollow Matt on Twitter
On this episode of The Direct Podcast, David and Matt go over the latest news, then re-review Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, to continue the Multiverse Marathon.TIMECODES:0:00 - Beginning1:00 - Intro13:02 - News49:12 - Doctor Strange 2 REVIEWUpcoming MCU Marathon Schedule:Fri 11/14 – Thor: Love and ThunderMon 11/17 – Black Panther: Wakanda ForeverMon 11/24 – Ant-Man and the Wasp: QuantumaniaFri 11/28 – Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3Mon 12/1 – The MarvelsFri 12/5 – Deadpool & WolverineMon 12/8 – Captain America: Brave New WorldFri 12/12 – ThunderboltsMon 12/15 – Fantastic Four: First StepsThe Direct Podcast PatreonThe Direct Extras YouTube PageThe MCU Top 5 NewsletterThank you all for hanging around, and please be a friend, tell a friend.Visit The DirectFollow David on TwitterFollow Matt on Twitter
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