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PODCAST

The Direct Podcast: Universes You Love

David Thompson & Emmett McMahon

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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51:09

Tramell Tillman Joins Spider-Man 4 & James Gunn...

The Direct Podcast: Universes You Love ·

2025/08/25

On this episode of The Direct Podcast, David and Matt share their thoughts on Tramell Tillman joining Spider-Man: Brand News Day, James Gunn not ruling out Blue Beetle joining the DCU, and a collection of other news over the past week.TIMECODES:0:00 - Beginning0:10 - Intro4:29 - NewsThe 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

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52:30

Peacemaker Season 2 Episode 1 REVIEW

The Direct Podcast: Universes You Love ·

2025/08/22

On this episode of The Direct Podcast, David and Matt return to the new DCU, with Episode 1, Season 2 of James Gunn's Peacemaker series, starring John Cena, on HBO Max.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

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46:09

Deadpool in Avengers: Doomsday & Superman's Digital...

The Direct Podcast: Universes You Love ·

2025/08/18

On this episode of The Direct Podcast, David and Matt share their thoughts on Superman's short window of theatrical exclusivity & Deadpool officially joining Avengers: Doomsday... but not as an Avenger?TIMECODES:0:00 - Beginning0:10 - Intro5:28 - NewsThe 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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87:33

Future DCU Draft (Fan Casts, Directors, New Projects)

The Direct Podcast: Universes You Love ·

2025/08/15

On this episode of The Direct Podcast, David, Matt, and The Direct's Klein Felt draft upcoming ideas related to James Gunn's new DCU. Casting, directors, projects, and other wild cards are selected and discussed. Of course, there's plenty of time to debate Batman's place in DC's future plans.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

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58:47

New Spider-Man 4 Teaser & Matt Smith Joins Star Wars

The Direct Podcast: Universes You Love ·

2025/08/11

On this episode of The Direct Podcast, David is joined by Reckless Rebellion's Thomas Carter Rochester to discuss Matt Smith being cast in Star Wars: Starfighter, a new official look at Spider-Man: Brand New Day, & Fantastic Four's worrisome box office run.TIMECODES:0:00 - Beginning0:10 - Intro3:21 - News2:23 - Matt Smith Joins Star Wars12:18 - Spider-Man BTS Teaser32:14 - Josh Brolin on Thanos Return38:35 - Fantastic Four Box Office Update53:53 - The Odyssey Completed FilmingThe Direct

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122:30

The State of Comic Book Movies

The Direct Podcast: Universes You Love ·

2025/08/08

On this episode of The Direct Podcast, David and Matt dig deep into the state of comic book movies since 2019's Avengers: Endgame.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

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29:14

Is Eyes of Wakanda Secretly What If...? Season 4?...

The Direct Podcast: Universes You Love ·

2025/08/06

On this episode of The Direct Podcast, David and Matt review Marvel Studios' latest project, Eye of Wakanda.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

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54:50

New Spider-Man Suit & Fantastic Four Fumbles in...

The Direct Podcast: Universes You Love ·

2025/08/04

On this episode of The Direct Podcast, David and Matt share their thoughts on the brand new Tom Holland Spider-Man suit, Hulk joining Spider-Man: Brand New Day, and The Fantastic Four's unfortunate box office update.TIMECODES:0:00 - Beginning0:10 - Intro2:16 - News2:23 - Spider-Man 4 Suit & News25:57 - Fantastic 4 Box Office41:00 - Hawkeye Season 242:50 - The Social Network 246:19 - Bad MCU RankingThe Direct Podcast PatreonThe Direct Extras YouTube PageThe MCU Top 5 NewsletterThank you

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82:09

Fantastic Four Hot Takes & Rankings

The Direct Podcast: Universes You Love ·

2025/08/01

On this episode of The Direct Podcast, David and Matt are joined by The Direct's Klein Felt to get into extra innings, with The Fantastic Four: First Steps Overtime, one week after its wide release. The trio breaks down its first week in theaters, changing opinions, MCU rankings, and answers TRUE or FALSE to these Hot Takes!TIMECODES:0:00 - Beginning0:10 - Intro4:02 - Fantastic Four Box Office Week 116:20 - The Fantastic Four RANKED29:27 - TRUE or FALSE - Fantastic Four Hot Takes!The Direct

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39:18

Peacemaker Season 2, Eyes of Wakanda, and Avatar Fire...

The Direct Podcast: Universes You Love ·

2025/07/28

On this episode of The Direct Podcast, David and Matt break down several new trailers, including Peacemaker Season 2, Avatar: Fire & Ash, and Eyes of Wakanda. Then, it's time to check the box score, digging into how much money The Fantastic Four: First Steps made opening weekend.TIMECODES:0:00 - Beginning0:10 - Intro7:11 - NewsThe 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

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74:54

REVIEW: Fantastic Four: First Steps

The Direct Podcast: Universes You Love ·

2025/07/25

On this episode of The Direct Podcast, David, Matt, and Klein review Fantastic Four: First Steps. They break down the major moments and decision of the movie and also what it means for the future of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. TIMECODES:13:28 - SPOILERSThe 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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62:52

Future of the MCU & Fantastic Four Box Office...

The Direct Podcast: Universes You Love ·

2025/07/21

On this episode of The Direct Podcast, David and Matt explore the array of quotes from Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige on the past, present, & future of the MCU. Then, it's time to live in the now, predicting the opening weekend box office outcome for The Fantastic Four: First Steps.TIMECODES:0:00 - Beginning0:09 - Intro4:02 - Kevin Feige's MCU Comments45:40 - Fantastic Four Box OfficeThe Direct Podcast PatreonThe Direct Extras YouTube PageThe MCU Top 5 NewsletterThank you all for

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43:54

Fantastic Four (2005) REVIEW

The Direct Podcast: Universes You Love ·

2025/07/20

On this episode of The Direct Podcast, David and Matt rewind back to 2005 and review Fantastic Four, starring Ioan Gruffudd, Jessica Alba, Chris Evans, Michael Chiklis, and Julian McMahon. Will the 2025 reboot be able to capture this underrated magic?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

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70:10

Superman Hot Takes & Rankings

The Direct Podcast: Universes You Love ·

2025/07/18

On this episode of The Direct Podcast, David and Matt are joined by The Direct's Klein Felt to get into extra innings, with Superman Overtime, one week after its wide release. The trio discuss any remaining thoughts on the film, the future of the DCU, rank the Superman films, and react to spicy Superman 2025 Hot Takes!TIMECODES:0:00 - Beginning0:09 - Intro2:16 - Klein's Superman Review8:32 - Superman Box Office Week 119:51 - Best James Gunn Movie Line25:01 - Superman Movie Rankings39:27 -

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40:53

Superman Soars at Box Office & Spider-Man 4 Goes Old...

The Direct Podcast: Universes You Love ·

2025/07/14

On this episode of The Direct Podcast, David and Matt sort out what matters with the opening performance of Superman at the box office. Then, the duo chats about Tom Holland's recent quotes about Spider-Man: Brand New Day filming on location. Finally, David tests Matt's Marvel knowledge, quizzing him on how many appearances certain characters have had in the MCU.TIMECODES:0:00 - Beginning0:10 - Intro2:07 - WIN TWO FANTASTIC FOUR TICKETS!3:53 - Superman Box Office News19:26 - Spider-Man 4

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73:20

Superman (2025) REVIEW

The Direct Podcast: Universes You Love ·

2025/07/10

On this episode of The Direct Podcast, David and Matt enter the new DCU, helmed by James Gunn, with the latest comic book movie, Superman. Introducing David Corenswet as Superman, the duo dive into their spoiler-free thoughts, then dive into the film room (because Movies are Sports) and reveal their spoiler-filled thoughts. Finally, it's time for top plays, which Superman has plenty of!TIMECODES:0:00 - Beginning0:09 - Intro1:44 - Superman REVIEW (Spoiler-Free)15:37 - Superman REVIEW

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50:19

MCU Phase 5 Ranking & Grades

The Direct Podcast: Universes You Love ·

2025/07/10

On this episode of The Direct Podcast, David and Matt revisit the entirety of Marvel Studios' Phase 5, rank each project against the others, and discuss an average ranking that factors in listener opinions! Then, it's time to grade Phase 5 and see where it stacks up against Phase 2 and Phase 4.TIMECODES:0:00 - Intro01:35 - MCU Phase 5 RANKED41:58 - MCU Phase 5 GRADESThe Direct Podcast PatreonThe Direct ExtrasThe MCU Top 5 NewsletterThank you all for hanging around, and please be a friend,

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49:36

Paul Walter Hauser is Mole Man, The Odyssey Trailer,...

The Direct Podcast: Universes You Love ·

2025/07/07

On this episode of The Direct Podcast, David and Matt break down the biggest headlines in movies and TV, including the epic first trailer for The Odyssey and the confirmation of Paul Walter Hauser as Mole Man in The Fantastic Four. We also share our latest predictions for Superman's box office debut and where it could land among James Gunn’s biggest comic book openings. Plus, we react to trailers for Eyes of Wakanda, Cat in the Hat, and Running Man, and celebrate the record-breaking success

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The Direct Podcast: Universes You Love Trailer

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2025/07/07

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33:37

Jurassic World Rebirth REVIEW – The Return of a GREAT...

The Direct Podcast: Universes You Love ·

2025/07/04

This episode was originally posted on The Direct Extras YouTube page.On this episode of The Direct Podcast, David Thompson and Matt Roembke share their love for the seventh Jurassic film: Jurassic World Rebirth. Let us know in a comment below what you thought of the new Dino-film!Subscribe on Patreon!

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