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David and Matt discuss the new Wicked 2 trailer, react to the Mia Goth casting in Star Wars: Starfighter, then review the latest John Wick spin-off: Ballerina. Later, they kick off a new Rewind Series with Superman: The Movie.

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22:34 - Ballerina Review

59:26 - Superman '78 Rewind Series

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David and Matt discuss the Thunderbolts* sad turn at the box office, Chris Hemsworth's Thor message, and Marvel Studios skipping Hall H this year.

Then, they finish the show with Agents Of Fandom's TJ Zwarych and The Direct's Richard Nebens to draft the best TV shows ever from the universes you love!

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David and Matt discuss the pros and cons of the massive Avengers: Doomsday and Secret Wars delays. How the future MCU slate could look and the new perspective on Spider-Man: Brand New Day.

Then, they finish the Mission: Impossible Rewind series with Tom Cruise's new Final Reckoning!

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6:34 - News

46:33 - Mission: Impossible The Final Reckoning Review

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David and Matt discuss the first Ironheart trailer, our new look at Spider-Noir, and preview Mission: Stitch the weekend.

Then, they finish the Mission: Impossible Rewind series with Dead Reckoning Part One!

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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.

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5:36 - Superman Trailer

27:21 - Andor Finale 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!

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30:39 - Mission: Impossible Fallout Review

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Matt and David break down everything from Andor Season 2, Episodes 7-9.

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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!

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David and Matt dive deep into Thunderbolts*, Marvel's final film of Phase 5.

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4:33 - Review Starts

13:53 - SPOILERS

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Matt and David break down everything from Andor Season 2, Episodes 4-6.

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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!

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1:34 - Intro

13:08 - News

48:44 - Thunderbolts Box Office

1:04:17 - Mission: Impossible Ghost Protocol Review

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Matt and David break down everything from Andor Season 2, Episodes 1-3.

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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!

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1:34 - Intro

4:46 - News

45:37 - Andor Season 2 Primer

1:05:05 - Mission: Impossible III Review

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Matt and David break down everything from Daredevil: Born Again Episode 9.

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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.

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10:22 - News

28:55 - Mission: Impossible (1996) Rewind 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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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.

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8:16 - News

49:23 - Mission: Impossible (1996) Rewind 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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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!

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1:35 - Patreon Info

14:32 - Avengers 5 Cast!

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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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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!

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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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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.

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5:40 - News

42:11 - Stranger Things Fan-Casting

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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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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!

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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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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.

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0:00 - Intro

2:06 - Oscars Chat

26:52 - News

46:43 - Daredevil: Born Again 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!

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2:23 - News

53:44 - Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man Review

1:13:47 - SPOILERS

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David and Matt react to the online response of Captain America 4, the box office results, & rank the new MCU movie.

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7:24 - News

55:26 - Captain America 4 Box Office & Reactions

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David and Matt dive deep into the world of Captain America: Brave New World.

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3:01 - Review Starts

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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!

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David and Matt discuss the first trailer for Marvel Studios' The Fantastic Four: First Steps.

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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 Direct Podcast's hosts David Thompson and Matt Roembke discuss the future of Star Wars and the new DCU.

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5:35 - News

30:03 - The State of Star Wars

44:23 - The State of the New DCU

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David is joined by Jack Pues to discuss all of the latest news in the universes you love.

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David and Matt react to the brand-new official trailer for Daredevil: Born Again then review the epic Skeleton Crew finale.

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0:00 - Intro

2:25 - Daredevil: Born Again Trailer Reaction

29:16 - Skeleton Crew Finale Review

34:50 - SPOILERS

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The Direct Podcast's hosts David Thompson and Matt Roembke discuss every upcoming MCU project releasing in 2025.

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David and Matt review the latest episodes of Skeleton Crew and Creature Commandos.

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