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The Direct Podcast: Universes You Love

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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60:44

Sebastian Stan Joins The Batman 2, Doomsday Trailers,...

The Direct Podcast: Universes You Love ·

2026/01/12

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

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80:39

Wonder Man Trailer & 2026 Box Office Headlines w/...

The Direct Podcast: Universes You Love ·

2026/01/05

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

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165:12

Part of the Journey Is the End

The Direct Podcast: Universes You Love ·

2025/12/29

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

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27:31

The Fantastic Four: First Steps REVIEW (Multiverse...

The Direct Podcast: Universes You Love ·

2025/12/22

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

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84:30

Thunderbolts* REVIEW (Multiverse Marathon)

The Direct Podcast: Universes You Love ·

2025/12/15

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

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88:53

Scarlett Johansson Joins The Batman 2 & Captain...

The Direct Podcast: Universes You Love ·

2025/12/08

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

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96:58

Deadpool & Wolverine REVIEW (Multiverse Marathon)

The Direct Podcast: Universes You Love ·

2025/12/05

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

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96:45

The Marvels REVIEW (Multiverse Marathon)

The Direct Podcast: Universes You Love ·

2025/12/01

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

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96:49

Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 REVIEW (Multiverse...

The Direct Podcast: Universes You Love ·

2025/11/28

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

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67:51

Sadie Sink in Avengers: Secret Wars & Lanterns Delayed

The Direct Podcast: Universes You Love ·

2025/11/24

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

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51:22

Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania REVIEW (Multiverse...

The Direct Podcast: Universes You Love ·

2025/11/21

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

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86:11

Black Panther: Wakanda Forever REVIEW (Multiverse...

The Direct Podcast: Universes You Love ·

2025/11/17

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

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103:04

Thor: Love and Thunder REVIEW (Multiverse Marathon)

The Direct Podcast: Universes You Love ·

2025/11/14

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

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142:38

Avengers: Doomsday Trailer Update & Doctor Strange in...

The Direct Podcast: Universes You Love ·

2025/11/10

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

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82:00

Spider-Man: No Way Home REVIEW (Multiverse Marathon)

The Direct Podcast: Universes You Love ·

2025/11/07

On this episode of The Direct Podcast, David and Matt re-review Spider-Man: No Way Home, continuing the Multiverse Marathon.TIMECODES:0:00 - Beginning1:00 - IntroUpcoming Multiverse Marathon Schedule:Mon 11/10 – Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of MadnessFri 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

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67:32

Eternals REVIEW (Multiverse Marathon)

The Direct Podcast: Universes You Love ·

2025/11/03

On this episode of The Direct Podcast, David and Matt re-review Eternals, continuing the Multiverse Marathon.TIMECODES:0:00 - Beginning1:00 - Intro6:21 - Eternals REVIEWUpcoming Multiverse Marathon Schedule:Fri 11/7 – Spider-Man: No Way HomeMon 11/10 – Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of MadnessFri 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 –

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83:41

Shang-Chi REVIEW (Multiverse Marathon)

The Direct Podcast: Universes You Love ·

2025/10/30

On this episode of The Direct Podcast, David and Matt re-review Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings, continuing the Multiverse Marathon.TIMECODES:0:00 - Beginning1:00 - IntroUpcoming Multiverse Marathon Schedule:Mon 11/3 – EternalsFri 11/7 – Spider-Man: No Way HomeMon 11/10 – Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of MadnessFri 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

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76:57

DCU Batman Update & Black Widow REVIEW (Multiverse...

The Direct Podcast: Universes You Love ·

2025/10/27

On this episode of The Direct Podcast, David and Matt go over the latest news, then re-review Black Widow, to begin the Multiverse Marathon.TIMECODES:0:00 - Beginning1:00 - Intro9:55 - News27:23 - Black Widow REVIEWUpcoming MCU Marathon Schedule:Fri 10/31 – Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten RingsMon 11/3 – EternalsFri 11/7 – Spider-Man: No Way HomeMon 11/10 – Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of MadnessFri 11/14 – Thor: Love and ThunderMon 11/17 – Black Panther: Wakanda ForeverMon 11/24 –

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82:21

MCU Phase 3 Recap + Infinity Saga Rankings

The Direct Podcast: Universes You Love ·

2025/10/24

On this episode of The Direct Podcast, David and Matt break down the final phase of the Infinity Saga and solidify their rankings ahead of the Multiverse Marathon.TIMECODES:0:00 - Beginning1:00 - IntroUpcoming Multiverse Marathon Schedule:Mon 10/27 – Black WidowFri 10/31 – Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten RingsMon 11/3 – EternalsFri 11/7 – Spider-Man: No Way HomeMon 11/10 – Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of MadnessFri 11/14 – Thor: Love and ThunderMon 11/17 – Black Panther: Wakanda

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29:48

Gen V Season 2 Finale REVIEW

The Direct Podcast: Universes You Love ·

2025/10/22

On this episode of The Direct Podcast, David and The Direct's Executive Editor, Tom Drew, discuss Episode 8 of Gen V Season 2.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 TwitterUpcoming MCU Marathon Schedule:Fri 10/24 – MCU Phase 3 Recap + Infinity Saga RankingsMon 10/27 – Black WidowFri 10/31 – Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten

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