The Direct Podcast
A weekly news recap and discussion about all things Marvel, DC and Star Wars Universes. Everything you need to know about the universes you love!
Superman Trailer Reaction & Andor Finale Review
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David and Matt discuss the official trailer for James Gunn's Superman, then dive into the final three episodes of Andor.
TIMECODES:
0:00 - Intro
5:36 - Superman Trailer
27:21 - Andor Finale Review
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New X-Men Director, Peacemaker Season 2 Trailer, & Mission Impossible Fallout Review
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David and Matt discuss the first Peacemaker Season 2 trailer, Jake Schreier directing the next X-Men movie, and Liza Colon-Zayas cast in Spider-Man: Brand New Day.
Then, they continue the Mission: Impossible Rewind series with Fallout!
TIMECODES:
0:00 - Ad
1:34 - Intro
4:47 - News
30:39 - Mission: Impossible Fallout Review
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Andor Season 2 Episodes 7-9 Review
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Matt and David break down everything from Andor Season 2, Episodes 7-9.
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Thunderbolts* Title Change, Box Office Update, & Mission: Impossible Rogue Nation Review
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David and Matt discuss the Mission: Impossible Final Reckoning runtime, the latest explosive box office, review Sinners, & preview Thunderbolts*.
Then, they continue the Mission: Impossible Rewind series with Ghost Protocol!
TIMECODES:
0:00 - Ad
1:34 - Intro
6:23 - News
1:06:55 - Mission: Impossible Rogue Nation Review
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Thunderbolts* Review
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David and Matt dive deep into Thunderbolts*, Marvel's final film of Phase 5.
TIMECODES:
00:00 - Ad
1:34 - Intro
4:33 - Review Starts
13:53 - SPOILERS
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Andor Season 2 Episodes 4-6 Review
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Matt and David break down everything from Andor Season 2, Episodes 4-6.
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Star Wars & Sinners Box Office, Thunderbolts Preview, & Mission Impossible Ghost Protocol Review
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David and Matt discuss the Mission: Impossible Final Reckoning runtime, the latest explosive box office, review Sinners, & preview Thunderbolts*.
Then, they continue the Mission: Impossible Rewind series with Ghost Protocol!
TIMECODES:
0:00 - Ad
1:34 - Intro
13:08 - News
48:44 - Thunderbolts Box Office
1:04:17 - Mission: Impossible Ghost Protocol Review
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Andor Season 2 Episodes 1-3 Review
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Matt and David break down everything from Andor Season 2, Episodes 1-3.
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Star Wars Celebration, New Fantastic Four Trailer, Andor Season 2 Primer, & Mission Impossible 3 Review
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David and Matt are joined by Thomas Carter Rochester to talk Star Wars Celebration, the new Fantastic Four trailer, and preview Andor Season 2.
Then, they continue the Mission: Impossible Rewind series with the third in the franchise!
TIMECODES:
0:00 - Ad
1:34 - Intro
4:46 - News
45:37 - Andor Season 2 Primer
1:05:05 - Mission: Impossible III Review
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Daredevil: Born Again Season 1 Finale Review
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Matt and David break down everything from Daredevil: Born Again Episode 9.
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Is The Batman 2 in Trouble? Plus, Mission Impossible 2 Review
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David and Matt share their thoughts on Robert Pattinson joining Dune 3 and Sinners' incredible Rotten Tomatoes score. Then, they continue the Mission: Impossible Rewind series with the 2000 sequel.
TIMECODES:
0:00 - Intro
10:22 - News
28:55 - Mission: Impossible (1996) Rewind Review
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Daredevil: Born Again Episode 8 Review
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Matt is joined by guest host Richard Nebens to break down everything from Daredevil: Born Again Episode 8.
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New Superman Footage, Final Reckoning Trailer & Mission Impossible 1 Review
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David and Matt share their thoughts on the new Superman Sneak Peek, the latest Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning trailer, & Minecraft's incredible start in theaters. Then, they begin the Mission: Impossible Rewind series with the 1996 original.
TIMECODES:
0:00 - Intro
8:16 - News
49:23 - Mission: Impossible (1996) Rewind Review
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Spider-Man 4 Title & Daredevil: Born Again Episode 7 Review
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David and Matt discuss the new Spider-Man: Brand New Day title, then review Daredevil: Born Again Episode 7.
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We Launched A Patreon! + A Deep Dive Into The Avengers 5 Cast!
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David and Matt share their details about the newly launched Patreon page, including extra drafts, early rewinds, and exclusive Mail Bags. Then, it's time to talk about the 4 1/2-hour Avengers: Doomsday cast announcement!
TIMECODES:
0:00 - Intro
1:35 - Patreon Info
14:32 - Avengers 5 Cast!
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Daredevil: Born Again Episodes 5 & 6 Review + Avengers 5 Chairs!
David and Matt are joined by Klein Felt to break down the new double-header of Daredevil: Born Again & react to a few Avengers: Doomsday Chairs!
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Snow White Box Office Woes, Coco 2 Announced, & James Bond's Future at Amazon
David and Matt announce their plans to launch The Direct Podcast Patreon on March 31st! Then, they dive into recent Disney news, the new direction for James Bond, & what they've been watching/reading lately!
TIMECODES:
0:00 - Intro
6:52 - News
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Daredevil: Born Again Episode 4 Review (BONUS: Snow White 2025 Review)
David and Matt are joined by Phase Hero's Aaron Perine to break down the fourth episode of Daredevil: Born Again (0:00). Then, join David for a review of Disney's new Snow White film (42:46).
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Who is Sadie Sink Playing in Spider-Man 4?
David and Matt share their thoughts on the Spider-Man 4 casting news, adding Sadie Sink to the roster. Later, they go through the list of Stranger Things characters and fan-cast them throughout the universes you love.
TIMECODES:
0:00 - Intro
5:40 - News
42:11 - Stranger Things Fan-Casting
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Daredevil: Born Again Episode 3 Review with Robbie Fox
David and Matt are joined by Barstool's Robbie Fox to break down Episode 3 of Daredevil: Born Again. Sharing their favorite moments and discussing that wild ending!
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Thunderbolts A24 Crossover & MCU Box Office Outlook
David and Matt share their thoughts on the new A24-inspired Thunderbolts* trailer, discuss the Captain America: Brave New World box office run, and then pitch their ideal comic book characters to get a future video game!
TIMECODES:
0:00 - Intro
3:18 - News
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Daredevil: Born Again Episodes 1 & 2 Review
David and Matt are joined by Phase Hero's Jenna Anderson to break down the first two episodes of Daredevil: Born Again.
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Netflix's Daredevil Series Revisited, Oscars Recap, & Star Wars Drama Explained
David and Matt share their thoughts on the 97th Academy Awards, dive into the updated Kathleen Kennedy situation at Lucasfilm, and then preview Daredevil: Born Again.
TIMECODES:
0:00 - Intro
2:06 - Oscars Chat
26:52 - News
46:43 - Daredevil: Born Again Primer
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New DCU Slate, Andor Season 2 Trailer, & Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man Review
David and Matt react to Super Bowl LIX, Kendrick Lamar's halftime performance, and then the trailers from the universes we love.
The MCU is back in 2025 & The Direct Podcast is kicking things off with the Captain America 4 Primer!
TIMECODES:
0:00 - Intro
2:23 - News
53:44 - Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man Review
1:13:47 - SPOILERS
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Updated 2025 MCU Rankings
David and Matt react to the online response of Captain America 4, the box office results, & rank the new MCU movie.
TIMECODES:
0:00 - Intro
7:24 - News
55:26 - Captain America 4 Box Office & Reactions
1:00:15 - MCU Rankings
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Captain America: Brave New World Review
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David and Matt dive deep into the world of Captain America: Brave New World.
TIMECODES:
00:00 - Intro
3:01 - Review Starts
24:25 - SPOILERS
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Super Bowl LIX Trailer Reactions & Captain America 4 Primer
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David and Matt react to Super Bowl LIX, Kendrick Lamar's halftime performance, and then the trailers from the universes we love.
The MCU is back in 2025 & The Direct Podcast is kicking things off with the Captain America 4 Primer!
TIMECODES:
0:00 - Super Bowl Yap Session
21:38 - Super Bowl Trailer Reactions
55:26 - Captain America: Brave New...
The Fantastic 4 Trailer Reaction!
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David and Matt discuss the first trailer for Marvel Studios' The Fantastic Four: First Steps.
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The 2025 Hype Draft
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David and Matt are joined by Klein Felt and Jack Pues to draft the projects with the most hype in 2025.
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The State of Star Wars & DC
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The Direct Podcast's hosts David Thompson and Matt Roembke discuss the future of Star Wars and the new DCU.
TIMECODES:
0:00 - Survey / Intro
5:35 - News
30:03 - The State of Star Wars
44:23 - The State of the New DCU
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Captain America 4 Runtime, Iron Man Actor Returns, & James Gunn's Next Project
David is joined by Jack Pues to discuss all of the latest news in the universes you love.
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Daredevil: Born Again Trailer Reaction & Skeleton Crew Finale Review
David and Matt react to the brand-new official trailer for Daredevil: Born Again then review the epic Skeleton Crew finale.
TIMECODES:
0:00 - Intro
2:25 - Daredevil: Born Again Trailer Reaction
29:16 - Skeleton Crew Finale Review
34:50 - SPOILERS
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The State of the MCU
The Direct Podcast's hosts David Thompson and Matt Roembke discuss every upcoming MCU project releasing in 2025.
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Skeleton Crew Episode 7 & Creature Commandos Finale Reviews
David and Matt review the latest episodes of Skeleton Crew and Creature Commandos.
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The Direct Awards 2024
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Skeleton Crew & Creature Commandos Episode 6 Reviews
David and Matt review the latest episodes of Skeleton Crew and Creature Commandos.
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The Batman 2 Delayed to 2027, Jason Momoa Cast as Lobo, + Skeleton Crew & Creature Commandos Reviews
David and Matt discuss The Batman Part 2 delay to 2027, Jason Momoa officially cast as Lobo in the DCU, and the latest excuses from a Sony executive.
Then, the boys review the latest episodes of Skeleton Crew and Creature Commandos.
TIMECODES:
0:00 - Intro
6:51 - News
1:00:40 - Skeleton Crew Episode 5 Review
1:12:54 - Creature Commandos Episodes 4&5 Review
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Superman Trailer Breaks Records, Mufasa Stumbles, & Mini Christmas Movie Draft
David and Matt breakdown the Christmas box office opening, the Superman trailer reactions, & draft their favorite Christmas movies.
TIMECODES:
0:00 - Intro
9:04 - News
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Superman Trailer Reaction! Plus, Skeleton Crew Episode 4 Review
David and Matt quickly talk about Chris Evans' return to Marvel, review the latest episodes of Skeleton Crew and Creature Commandos, and then David gives a spoiler-free review of A Complete Unknown.
TIMECODES:
0:00 - Superman Trailer Reaction!
49:53 - Skeleton Crew Episode 4 Review
55:50 - SPOILERS
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Superman Poster & Kraven Review
David and Matt discuss the new Superman poster and John Williams influence score, as well as the latest Avengers: Doomsday casting ahead of the Kraven The Hunter review.
TIMECODES:
0:00 - Intro
3:59 - News
42:40 - Kraven Review
46:31 - SPOILERS
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