The Direct Podcast: Universes You Love

On this episode of The Direct Podcast, David Thompson and Emmett McMahon ( isuperebba ) break down the first trailer for Spider-Man: Brand New Day, from the return of Ned and MJ, to who Sadie Sink is truly playing. Then, the duo predicts the new MCU Phase 7 slate, followed by a discussion of the Dune: Part Three trailer. Finally, Project Hail Mary is now playing in theaters, and the guys have some...

On this episode of The Direct Podcast, David Thompson and Emmett McMahon ( isuperebba ) discuss MCU legends Ryan Coogler, Michael B. Jordan, and Ludwig Göransson all winning Academy Awards for their work on Sinners . Then, the duo dives into the latest comic book movie news, like Aaron Pierre joining Man of Tomorrow and the Spider-Man: Brand New Day trailer set to release this week. TIMECODES 0:17...

On this episode of The Direct Podcast, David Thompson and Emmett McMahon ( isuperebba ) break down a variety of new trailers, including the lack of green in HBO's Lanterns series. Finally, it's time to share their spoiler-free thoughts on Ryan Gosling's new film Project Hail Mary . TIMECODES 0:16 - Intro 3:38 - News 38:48 - Project Hail Mary Review Join The Direct Podcast Patreon! MORE: Follow Dav...

On this episode of The Direct Podcast, David introduces Emmett McMahon ( isuperebba ), the new co-host, followed by an extended chat about Paramount acquiring Warner Bros. Discovery. Later, David gets to know Emmett more, asking a series of questions about the universes we love. TIMECODES 0:00 - Intro 3:28 - News 34:51 - Emmett McMahon Q&A Join The Direct Podcast Patreon! MORE: Follow David on...

On this episode of The Direct Podcast, David is joined by Emmett McMahon ( isuperebba ), responding to the latest news of an animated Venom movie in the works, and Spider-Man: Brand New Day being set 4 years after Spider-Man: No Way Home . Also, the duo discusses recent trailers from The Mandalorian and Grogu , Toy Story 5 , and more! TIMECODES 0:00 - Intro 8:02 - News Join The Direct Podcast Patr...

On this episode of The Direct Podcast, David is joined by Emmett McMahon ( isuperebba ) to react to the new Spider-Noir trailer, discussing its release schedule and their hype level. Later, they review the new Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi film Wuthering Heights. TIMECODES 0:00 - Intro 3:33 - News 46:04 - Wuthering Heights Review Join The Direct Podcast Patreon! MORE: Follow David on Twitter Visi...

On this episode of The Direct Podcast, David is joined by Emmett McMahon ( isuperebba ) to rank the eight main movie trailers that were released during Super Bowl LX. Then, the duo has a spoiler-filled discussion on the Project Hail Mary marketing thus far. TIMECODES 0:00 - Intro 2:09 - News 1:04:03 - Project Hail Mary Book SPOILERS Join The Direct Podcast Patreon! MORE: Follow David on Twitter Vi...

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. TIMECODES 0:00 - Intro 2:43 - News Join The Direct Podcast Patreon! MORE: Follow David on Twitter Visit The Direct The Dire...

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 ! TIMECODES 0:00 - Intro 10:39 - SPOILERS Join The Direct Podcast Patreon! MORE: Follow David on Twitter Visit The Direct The Direct Extras YouTube Pag...

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. TIMECODES 0:00 - Intro 2:27 - News Join The Direct Podcast Patreon! MORE: F...

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 ab...

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. TIMECODES 0:0...

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 Producers 0:32 - Intro 4:09 - News 19:03 - 202...

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 Message 6:08 - Intro 23:57 - News 1:06:43 - 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 fr...

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

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 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 Announcement 7:44 - Intro 10:42 - News 30:38 - Captain America: Brave New World REVIEW Upcoming MCU Marathon Schedule: Mon 12/15 – Thunderbolts* Fri 12/19 – Fantastic...

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 – 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 ar...

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 - Intro 5:06 - News 27:45 - 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: Fir...

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 – Thunderbolts Mon 12/15 – Fantastic Four: First Steps The Direct Podcast Patreon The Direct Extras YouTu...

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 – Thunderbolts Mon 12/15 – Fantastic Four: First Steps The Direct Podcast Patreon The Direct Extras YouTube Page The MCU Top 5 Newsle...

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 - Schedule 0:35 - Intro 0:46 - 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 F...

On this episode of The Direct Podcast, David and Matt discuss the Mario Galaxy Movie trailer, then re-review Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, to continue the Multiverse Marathon. TIMECODES: 0:00 - Beginning 1:00 - Intro / News 10:33 - Black Panther: Wakanda Forever REVIEW Upcoming MCU Marathon Schedule: Mon 11/24 – Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania Fri 11/28 – Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 Mon 12/...

On this episode of The Direct Podcast, David and Matt re-review Thor: Love and Thunder, continuing the Multiverse Marathon. TIMECODES: 0:00 - Beginning 1:00 - Intro Upcoming Multiverse Marathon Schedule: Mon 11/17 – Black Panther: Wakanda Forever Mon 11/24 – Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania Fri 11/28 – Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 Mon 12/1 – The Marvels Fri 12/5 – Deadpool & Wolverine Mon 1...

On this episode of The Direct Podcast, David and Matt go over the latest news, then re-review Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, to continue the Multiverse Marathon. TIMECODES: 0:00 - Beginning 1:00 - Intro 13:02 - News 49:12 - Doctor Strange 2 REVIEW Upcoming MCU Marathon Schedule: Fri 11/14 – Thor: Love and Thunder Mon 11/17 – Black Panther: Wakanda Forever Mon 11/24 – Ant-Man and the...