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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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Steven Soderbergh Takes Over The Batman 2 & Ultron Returns (For Real) in VisionQuest

2026/10/21

On this episode of The Direct Podcast, David Thompson and Emmett McMahon (isuperebba) react to Steven Soderbergh helping Matt Reeves finish The Batman Part II, the Mister Miracle casting, and Greta Gerwig's first Narnia trailer. Later, they review episodes three and four of VisionQuest. Join The Direct Podcast Discord Server!Join The Direct Podcast Patreon! MORE: Follow David on TwitterVisit The DirectThe Direct Extras YouTube Page

Is VisionQuest a Worthy Sequel to WandaVision?

2026/10/14

On this episode of The Direct Podcast, David Thompson and Emmett McMahon (isuperebba) review the first two episodes of VisionQuest. Join The Direct Podcast Discord Server!Join The Direct Podcast Patreon! MORE: Follow David on TwitterVisit The DirectThe Direct Extras YouTube Page

New York Comic-Con 2026 Recap

2026/10/12

On this episode of The Direct Podcast, David Thompson and Emmett McMahon (isuperebba) discuss New York Comic-Con 2026, including the announcement of a new MCU series: Zodiac. The next episode of The Direct Podcast will be on Wednesday, October 14, reviewing the first two episodes of VisionQuest. Join The Direct Podcast Discord Server!Join The Direct Podcast Patreon! MORE: Follow David on TwitterVisit The DirectThe Direct Extras YouTube Page

Secret Wars Delay Odds Skyrocket & Lanterns Closes Out Its First Chapter

2026/10/05

On this episode of The Direct Podcast, David Thompson and Emmett McMahon (isuperebba) discuss the delayed Avengers: Secret Wars production, the final VisionQuest trailer, and Matt Reeves stepping away from The Batman Part 2. Later, the duo reviews Lanterns Episode 8. Finally, The Direct's Pamela Gores joins David for a heartfelt draft and farewell. Join The Direct Podcast Discord Server!Join The Direct Podcast Patreon! MORE: Follow David on TwitterVisit The DirectThe Direct Extras YouTube Page

4 New Avengers: Doomsday Scenes! Avengers: Endgame Encore Explained

2026/09/28

On this episode of The Direct Podcast, David Thompson and Emmett McMahon (isuperebba) discuss Avengers: Endgame Encore, including the four fresh Avengers: Doomsday scenes added to the re-release. Then, it's time to talk Star Wars Episode 10, reportedly being directed by Jon Watts. Later, the duo reviews Lanterns Episode 7. Join The Direct Podcast Discord Server!Join The Direct Podcast Patreon! MORE: Follow David on TwitterVisit The DirectThe Direct Extras YouTube Page

Spider-Man Beats Star Wars & Lanterns Episode 6 Review

2026/09/21

On this episode of The Direct Podcast, David Thompson and Emmett McMahon (isuperebba) discuss Spider-Man: Brand New Day passing Star Wars: The Force Awakens at the domestic box office, and then review Lanterns Episode 6. Join The Direct Podcast Discord Server!Join The Direct Podcast Patreon! MORE: Follow David on TwitterVisit The DirectThe Direct Extras YouTube Page

New X-Men Casting & Lanterns Episode 5 Review

2026/09/14

On this episode of The Direct Podcast, David Thompson and Emmett McMahon (isuperebba) discuss Marvel Studios casting Asa Germann as Angel in the X-Men reboot, the poor Wolverine game reviews, and then review Lanterns Episode 5. Join The Direct Podcast Discord Server!Join The Direct Podcast Patreon! MORE: Follow David on TwitterVisit The DirectThe Direct Extras YouTube Page

Spider-Noir Cancellation, Wonder Woman Casting, & Lanterns Episode 4

2026/09/08

On this episode of The Direct Podcast, David Thompson and Emmett McMahon (isuperebba) discuss Amazon and Sony canceling Spider-Noir, Adria Arjona's recent Wonder Woman comments, and then review Lanterns Episode 4. Join The Direct Podcast Discord Server!Join The Direct Podcast Patreon! MORE: Follow David on TwitterVisit The DirectThe Direct Extras YouTube Page

John Stewart's Origin is Darker Than Expected (Lanterns Episode 3 Review)

2026/09/01

On this episode of The Direct Podcast, David Thompson and Emmett McMahon (isuperebba) discuss Spider-Man: Brand New Day becoming the third-highest-grossing movie ever, some major video game updates, and then review Lanterns Episode 3. Join The Direct Podcast Discord Server!Join The Direct Podcast Patreon! MORE: Follow David on TwitterVisit The DirectThe Direct Extras YouTube Page

David Harbour Spoils Major Avengers: Doomsday Moment

2026/08/24

On this episode of The Direct Podcast, David Thompson and Emmett McMahon (isuperebba) discuss David Harbour spilling the beans on a huge Avengers: Doomsday scene, the new DCU series featuring Jimmy Olsen and Gorilla Gross, and review Episode 2 of Lanterns. Join The Direct Podcast Discord Server!Join The Direct Podcast Patreon! MORE: Follow David on TwitterVisit The DirectThe Direct Extras YouTube Page

The New X-Men Are Here & Doom is Coming (D23 Recap)

2026/08/17

On this episode of The Direct Podcast, David Thompson and Emmett McMahon (isuperebba) discuss the new X-Men cast, and all the other D23 announcements and trailers related to Marvel and Star Wars. Then, the DCU returns with Lanterns Episode 1. Join The Direct Podcast Discord Server!Join The Direct Podcast Patreon! MORE: Follow David on TwitterVisit The DirectThe Direct Extras YouTube Page

Spider-Man: Brand New Day Defeats Avengers: Endgame

2026/08/03

On this episode of The Direct Podcast, David Thompson and Emmett McMahon (isuperebba) react to the record-setting opening weekend of Spider-Man: Brand New Day. This is followed by the latest X-Men cast news, with Samara Weaving joining the 2028 film as Emma Frost. Finally, they discuss some unfortunate news about Wonder Man, Booster Gold, and Barbie 2. Join The Direct Podcast Discord Server!Join The Direct Podcast Patreon! MORE: Follow David on TwitterVisit The DirectThe Direct Extras YouTube Page

Spider-Man: Brand New Day REVIEW

2026/07/31

On this episode of The Direct Podcast, David Thompson and Emmett McMahon (isuperebba) are joined by Matt Roembke to review Spider-Man: Brand New Day. Join The Direct Podcast Discord Server!Join The Direct Podcast Patreon! MORE: Follow David on TwitterVisit The DirectThe Direct Extras YouTube Page

We Attended Marvel Studios' Hall H Panel

2026/07/27

On this episode of The Direct Podcast, David Thompson and Emmett McMahon (isuperebba) recap Marvel Studios' San-Diego Comic-Con Hall H. With David having been in attendance, they provide an inside look into everything that went down, including the new trailer for Avengers: Doomsday. Also, a deep dive into all the news, like Ryan Gosling as Ghost Rider, and David Jonsson taking over the Black Panther mantle. Later, they finish their Spider-Man movie Rewind with Spider-Man: No Way Home. Join The Direct Podcast Discord Server!Join The Direct Podcast Patreon! MORE: Follow David on TwitterVisit The DirectThe Direct Extras YouTube Page

Avengers: Doomsday Trailer Reactions & SDCC Preview w/ Erik Voss

2026/07/20

On this episode of The Direct Podcast, David Thompson and Emmett McMahon (isuperebba) are joined by New Rockstars' Erik Voss to preview San Diego Comic-Con 2026. Then, the duo reacts to the newly released Avengers: Doomsday trailer, the delay of The Batman - Part 2, and the opening of The Odyssey in theaters over the weekend. Later, they continue their Spider-Man movie Rewind with Spider-Man: Far From Home. Join The Direct Podcast Discord Server!Join The Direct Podcast Patreon! MORE: Follow David on TwitterVisit The DirectThe Direct Extras YouTube Page

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4.8 out of 5

29 reviews

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I'm LJH 2025/10/30

Fun Podcast

Fun podcast. My only issue is the way you guys talk about Rotten Tomatoes. On the Shang Chi episode you keep talking about the 92% and 98% scores with...

★★★★★

JackTaddei 2025/07/17

Amazing news source for all movies.

I have followed the direct on Instagram for many years now and I use it as my source of information for all things Marvel and Star Wars, as well as al...

★★★★★

Tommy12889 2025/07/17

Awesome

Everything is Awesome

★★★★★

F4Fanatic 2025/07/17

Podcast that I love listening too.

The direct podcast is a podcast that I’ve been listening to for sometime. Love the guys that talk in this and all the stuff that goes around regarding...

★★★★★

Weber0 2025/07/16

GOAT Podcast

Looking for a pod about Marvel, DC, Star Wars and the blockbusters you love? This is the place to be. Matt and David are outstanding hosts and are ver...

★★★★★

Brenton Osborne 2025/07/15

See You At The Movies

Have been following The Direct Podcast for a few years now. Mainly through a competing platform, but happy to leave a review on here. Matt and David k...

★★★★★

L UNIT 2025/07/14

The boys are back in town!

I was wondering why I had not seen new episodes of the universes WE love, but once I found the gang I was glad to be back on the train! Great reviews ...

★★★★★

Duncanhewitt___ 2025/07/12

Undisputed 🤝🏼

If Peyton Manning and Andrew Luck had a podcast…been a listener since the beginning and confidently say there is no better way to get your news review...

★★★★★

Pat HUH 2025/07/12

Great show!

Love the show hey guys

★★★★★

RickStats 2025/07/11

They’re back!!!

So glad they are back. Missed it last few weeks as I don’t have time to watch on YouTube. This my comfort food for when I’m in the car and thrilled th...

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