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PODCAST

The Direct Podcast: Universes You Love

David Thompson & Matt Roembke

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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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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82:56

Ben Solo Movie Cancelled & MCU Phase 2 Recap

The Direct Podcast: Universes You Love ·

2025/10/21

On this episode of The Direct Podcast, David and Matt discuss the Wonder Man teaser and the bevy of Marvel TV updates from NYCC.TIMECODES:0:00 - Beginning1:00 - Intro7:36 - News31:20 - MCU Phase 2 RecapUpcoming 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 RingsMon 11/3 – EternalsFri 11/7 – Spider-Man: No Way HomeMon 11/10 – Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of MadnessFri 11/14 – Thor: Love

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64:39

MCU Phase 1 Recap

The Direct Podcast: Universes You Love ·

2025/10/17

On this episode of The Direct Podcast, David and Matt break down and rank the first six movies on the MCU.TIMECODES:0:00 - Beginning1:00 - IntroUpcoming MCU Marathon Schedule:Mon 10/20 – MCU Phase 2 RecapFri 10/24 – MCU Phase 3 Recap + Infinity Saga RankingsMon 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

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29:15

Gen V Season 2 Episode 7 REVIEW

The Direct Podcast: Universes You Love ·

2025/10/15

On this episode of The Direct Podcast, David and The Direct's Executive Editor, Tom Drew, discuss Episode 7 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 Twitter

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37:02

NYCC Marvel TV Recap & MCU Marathon Announcement!

The Direct Podcast: Universes You Love ·

2025/10/13

On this episode of The Direct Podcast, David and Matt discuss the Wonder Man teaser and the bevy of Marvel TV updates from NYCC.TIMECODES:0:00 - Beginning1:00 - IntroMCU Marathon Schedule:Fri 10/17 – MCU Phase 1 RecapMon 10/20 – MCU Phase 2 RecapFri 10/24 – MCU Phase 3 Recap + Infinity Saga RankingsMon 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 –

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64:44

Peacemaker Season 2 Finale REVIEW

The Direct Podcast: Universes You Love ·

2025/10/10

On this episode of The Direct Podcast, David and Matt review the finale of 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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32:07

Gen V Season 2 Episode 6 REVIEW

The Direct Podcast: Universes You Love ·

2025/10/08

On this episode of The Direct Podcast, David and The Direct's Executive Editor, Tom Drew, discuss Episode 6 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 Twitter

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43:04

Tombstone Casting, Wolverine PS5 Trailer, & Marvel...

The Direct Podcast: Universes You Love ·

2025/10/06

On this episode of The Direct Podcast, David and Matt discuss Marvin Jones joining Spider-Man: Brand New Day as Tombstone, react to the Wolverine PS5 trailer, and share their thoughts on Marvel Zombies.TIMECODES:0:00 - Beginning1:00 - IntroThe 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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33:15

Peacemaker Season 2 Episode 7 REVIEW

The Direct Podcast: Universes You Love ·

2025/10/03

On this episode of The Direct Podcast, David and Matt return to the new DCU, with Episode 7, 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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33:18

Gen V Season 2 Episode 5 REVIEW

The Direct Podcast: Universes You Love ·

2025/10/01

On this episode of The Direct Podcast, David and The Direct's Executive Editor, Tom Drew, discuss Episode 5, "The Kids Are Not All Right," 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 Twitter

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76:58

Comic Book Movie Scores Draft

The Direct Podcast: Universes You Love ·

2025/09/29

On this episode of The Direct Podcast, David and Matt are joined by The Direct's Richard Nebens to draft the best comic book movie scores of all time. From John Williams to Hans Zimmer, take a deep dive into the best musical pairings to match our heroes.TIMECODES:0:00 - Beginning1:00 - CBM Scores DraftThe 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

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41:34

Peacemaker Season 2 Episode 6 REVIEW

The Direct Podcast: Universes You Love ·

2025/09/26

On this episode of The Direct Podcast, David and Matt return to the new DCU, with Episode 6, 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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29:32

Gen V Season 2 Episode 4 REVIEW

The Direct Podcast: Universes You Love ·

2025/09/24

On this episode of The Direct Podcast, David and The Direct's Executive Editor, Tom Drew, discuss Episode 4, "Bags," 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 Twitter

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49:54

The Mandalorian and Grogu Trailer & Tom Holland...

The Direct Podcast: Universes You Love ·

2025/09/22

On this episode of The Direct Podcast, David and Matt discuss the new trailer for The Mandalorian and Grogue, plus Tom Holland's recent injury on set of Spider-Man 4.TIMECODES:0:00 - Beginning1:00 - Intro6:22 - 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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27:58

Peacemaker Season 2 Episode 4 REVIEW

The Direct Podcast: Universes You Love ·

2025/09/19

On this episode of The Direct Podcast, David and Matt return to the new DCU, with Episode 5, 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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36:01

Gen V Season 2 Episodes 1-3 Review

The Direct Podcast: Universes You Love ·

2025/09/17

On this episode of The Direct Podcast, David and The Direct's Executive Editor, Tom Drew, discuss the first three Episodes 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 Twitter

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