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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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Avengers 5 and Spider-Man 4 Skip Super Bowl

2026/02/04

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 - News Join The Direct Podcast Patreon! MORE: Follow David on TwitterVisit The DirectThe Direct Extras YouTube Page The MCU Top 5 Newsletter

Wonder Man Might Be Marvel’s Best Show Yet

2026/01/28

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 Page The MCU Top 5 Newsletter

Chris Pratt Teases Star-Lord's Future & Yoshi is Revealed in New Mario Galaxy Trailer

2026/01/26

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 - News Join The Direct Podcast Patreon! MORE: Follow David on TwitterVisit The DirectThe Direct Extras YouTube Page The MCU Top 5 Newsletter

Avengers 5 Gets 1 Billion Views & Kathleen Kennedy Leaves Star Wars

2026/01/19

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 - News Join The Direct Podcast Patreon! MORE: Follow David on TwitterVisit The DirectThe Direct Extras YouTube Page The MCU Top 5 Newsletter

Sebastian Stan Joins The Batman 2, Doomsday Trailers, & Stranger Things Burning Questions

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 Questions Join The Direct Podcast Patreon! MORE: Follow David on TwitterVisit The DirectThe Direct Extras YouTube Page The MCU Top 5 Newsletter

Wonder Man Trailer & 2026 Box Office Headlines w/ Scott Mendelson

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 Mendelson Join The Direct Podcast Patreon! MORE: Follow David on TwitterVisit The DirectThe Direct Extras YouTube Page The MCU Top 5 Newsletter

Part of the Journey Is the End

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 Meter The Direct Podcast Patreon The Direct Extras YouTube Page The MCU Top 5 Newsletter Thank you all for hanging around, and please be a friend, tell a friend. Visit The Direct Follow David on Twitter Follow Matt on Twitter

The Fantastic Four: First Steps REVIEW (Multiverse Marathon)

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 Patreon The Direct Extras YouTube Page The MCU Top 5 Newsletter Thank you all for hanging around, and please be a friend, tell a friend. Visit The Direct Follow David on Twitter Follow Matt on Twitter

Thunderbolts* REVIEW (Multiverse Marathon)

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 Steps The Direct Podcast Patreon The Direct Extras YouTube Page The MCU Top 5 Newsletter Thank you all for hanging around, and please be a friend, tell a friend. Visit The Direct Follow David on Twitter Follow Matt on Twitter

Scarlett Johansson Joins The Batman 2 & Captain America 4 REVIEW (Multiverse Marathon)

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 REVIEW Upcoming MCU Marathon Schedule: Mon 12/15 – Thunderbolts*Fri 12/19 – Fantastic Four: First Steps The Direct Podcast Patreon The Direct Extras YouTube Page The MCU Top 5 Newsletter Thank you all for hanging around, and please be a friend, tell a friend. Visit The Direct Follow David on Twitter Follow Matt on Twitter

Deadpool & Wolverine REVIEW (Multiverse Marathon)

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 World Fri 12/12 – ThunderboltsMon 12/15 – Fantastic Four: First Steps The Direct Podcast Patreon The Direct Extras YouTube Page The MCU Top 5 Newsletter Thank you all for hanging around, and please be a friend, tell a friend. Visit The Direct Follow David on Twitter Follow Matt on Twitter

The Marvels REVIEW (Multiverse Marathon)

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 REVIEW Upcoming MCU Marathon Schedule: Fri 12/5 – Deadpool & Wolverine Mon 12/8 – Captain America: Brave New World Fri 12/12 – Thunderbolts*Mon 12/15 – Fantastic Four: First Steps The Direct Podcast Patreon The Direct Extras YouTube Page The MCU Top 5 Newsletter Thank you all for hanging around, and please be a friend, tell a friend. Visit The Direct Follow David on Twitter Follow Matt on Twitter

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

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 Marvels Fri 12/5 – Deadpool & Wolverine Mon 12/8 – Captain America: Brave New World Fri 12/12 – ThunderboltsMon 12/15 – Fantastic Four: First Steps The Direct Podcast Patreon The Direct Extras YouTube Page The MCU Top 5 Newsletter Thank you all for hanging around, and please be a friend, tell a friend. Visit The Direct Follow David on Twitter Follow Matt on Twitter

Sadie Sink in Avengers: Secret Wars & Lanterns Delayed

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. 3 Mon 12/1 – The Marvels Fri 12/5 – Deadpool & Wolverine Mon 12/8 – Captain America: Brave New World Fri 12/12 – ThunderboltsMon 12/15 – Fantastic Four: First Steps The Direct Podcast Patreon The Direct Extras YouTube Page The MCU Top 5 Newsletter Thank you all for hanging around, and please be a friend, tell a friend. Visit The Direct Follow David on Twitter Follow Matt on Twitter

Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania REVIEW (Multiverse Marathon)

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 REVIEW Upcoming MCU Marathon Schedule: Fri 11/28 – Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 Mon 12/1 – The Marvels Fri 12/5 – Deadpool & Wolverine Mon 12/8 – Captain America: Brave New World Fri 12/12 – ThunderboltsMon 12/15 – Fantastic Four: First Steps The Direct Podcast Patreon The Direct Extras YouTube Page The MCU Top 5 Newsletter Thank you all for hanging around, and please be a friend, tell a friend. Visit The Direct Follow David on Twitter Follow Matt on Twitter

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4.8 out of 5

29 reviews

★★★★★

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...

★★★★☆

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...

★★★★★

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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