The Direct Podcast: Universes You Love

On this episode of The Direct Podcast, David and Matt instant-react to James Gunn's announcement that Superman will be followed up with Man of Tomorrow, which will be released on July 9, 2027. 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 Mat...

David is out today so Thomas Carter Rochester joins us on a busy week to talk Peacemaker Episode 2! Everything you need to know about John Cena, Eagley, The 11th Street Kids, and that altnerate universe that seems to good to be true!

On this episode of The Direct Podcast, David and Matt share their thoughts on Tramell Tillman joining Spider-Man: Brand News Day, James Gunn not ruling out Blue Beetle joining the DCU, and a collection of other news over the past week. TIMECODES: 0:00 - Beginning 0:10 - Intro 4:29 - News 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 return to the new DCU, with Episode 1, Season 2 of James Gunn's Peacemaker series, starring John Cena, on HBO Max. 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 share their thoughts on Superman's short window of theatrical exclusivity & Deadpool officially joining Avengers: Doomsday... but not as an Avenger? TIMECODES: 0:00 - Beginning 0:10 - Intro 5:28 - News 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,...

On this episode of The Direct Podcast, David, Matt, and The Direct's Klein Felt draft upcoming ideas related to James Gunn's new DCU. Casting, directors, projects, and other wild cards are selected and discussed. Of course, there's plenty of time to debate Batman's place in DC's future plans. The Direct Podcast Patreon The Direct Extras YouTube Page The MCU Top 5 Newsletter Thank you all for hangi...

On this episode of The Direct Podcast, David is joined by Reckless Rebellion's Thomas Carter Rochester to discuss Matt Smith being cast in Star Wars: Starfighter, a new official look at Spider-Man: Brand New Day, & Fantastic Four's worrisome box office run. TIMECODES: 0:00 - Beginning 0:10 - Intro 3:21 - News 2:23 - Matt Smith Joins Star Wars 12:18 - Spider-Man BTS Teaser 32:14 - Josh Brolin o...

On this episode of The Direct Podcast, David and Matt dig deep into the state of comic book movies since 2019's Avengers: Endgame . 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 review Marvel Studios' latest project, Eye of Wakanda. 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 share their thoughts on the brand new Tom Holland Spider-Man suit, Hulk joining Spider-Man: Brand New Day, and The Fantastic Four's unfortunate box office update. TIMECODES: 0:00 - Beginning 0:10 - Intro 2:16 - News 2:23 - Spider-Man 4 Suit & News 25:57 - Fantastic 4 Box Office 41:00 - Hawkeye Season 2 42:50 - The Social Network 2 46:19 - B...

On this episode of The Direct Podcast, David and Matt are joined by The Direct's Klein Felt to get into extra innings, with The Fantastic Four: First Steps Overtime, one week after its wide release. The trio breaks down its first week in theaters, changing opinions, MCU rankings, and answers TRUE or FALSE to these Hot Takes! TIMECODES: 0:00 - Beginning 0:10 - Intro 4:02 - Fantastic Four Box Office...

On this episode of The Direct Podcast, David and Matt break down several new trailers, including Peacemaker Season 2, Avatar: Fire & Ash , and Eyes of Wakanda . Then, it's time to check the box score, digging into how much money The Fantastic Four: First Steps made opening weekend. TIMECODES: 0:00 - Beginning 0:10 - Intro 7:11 - News The Direct Podcast Patreon The Direct Extras YouTube Page Th...

On this episode of The Direct Podcast, David, Matt, and Klein review Fantastic Four: First Steps. They break down the major moments and decision of the movie and also what it means for the future of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.  TIMECODES: 13:28 - SPOILERS 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,...

On this episode of The Direct Podcast, David and Matt explore the array of quotes from Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige on the past, present, & future of the MCU. Then, it's time to live in the now, predicting the opening weekend box office outcome for The Fantastic Four: First Steps . TIMECODES: 0:00 - Beginning 0:09 - Intro 4:02 - Kevin Feige's MCU Comments 45:40 - Fantastic Four Box Off...

On this episode of The Direct Podcast, David and Matt rewind back to 2005 and review Fantastic Four, starring Ioan Gruffudd, Jessica Alba, Chris Evans, Michael Chiklis, and Julian McMahon. Will the 2025 reboot be able to capture this underrated magic? 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...

On this episode of The Direct Podcast, David and Matt are joined by The Direct's Klein Felt to get into extra innings, with Superman Overtime, one week after its wide release. The trio discuss any remaining thoughts on the film, the future of the DCU, rank the Superman films, and react to spicy Superman 2025 Hot Takes! TIMECODES: 0:00 - Beginning 0:09 - Intro 2:16 - Klein's Superman Review 8:32 -...

On this episode of The Direct Podcast, David and Matt sort out what matters with the opening performance of Superman at the box office. Then, the duo chats about Tom Holland's recent quotes about Spider-Man: Brand New Day filming on location. Finally, David tests Matt's Marvel knowledge, quizzing him on how many appearances certain characters have had in the MCU. TIMECODES: 0:00 - Beginning 0:10 -...

On this episode of The Direct Podcast, David and Matt enter the new DCU, helmed by James Gunn, with the latest comic book movie, Superman . Introducing David Corenswet as Superman, the duo dive into their spoiler-free thoughts, then dive into the film room (because Movies are Sports) and reveal their spoiler-filled thoughts. Finally, it's time for top plays, which Superman has plenty of! TIMECODES...

On this episode of The Direct Podcast, David and Matt revisit the entirety of Marvel Studios' Phase 5, rank each project against the others, and discuss an average ranking that factors in listener opinions! Then, it's time to grade Phase 5 and see where it stacks up against Phase 2 and Phase 4. TIMECODES: 0:00 - Intro 01:35 - MCU Phase 5 RANKED 41:58 - MCU Phase 5 GRADES The Direct Podcast Patreon...

On this episode of The Direct Podcast, David and Matt break down the biggest headlines in movies and TV, including the epic first trailer for The Odyssey and the confirmation of Paul Walter Hauser as Mole Man in  The Fantastic Four . We also share our latest predictions for Superman 's box office debut and where it could land among James Gunn’s biggest comic book openings. Plus, we react to traile...

This episode was originally posted on The Direct Extras YouTube page. On this episode of The Direct Podcast, David Thompson and Matt Roembke share their love for the seventh Jurassic film: Jurassic World Rebirth. Let us know in a comment below what you thought of the new Dino-film! Subscribe on Patreon !

This episode was originally posted on The Direct Extras YouTube page. On today's episode of The Direct Podcast, David Thompson and Matt Roembke break down their thoughts on the final three episodes of Ironheart. More importantly, they debate what could be next for Riri Williams and the devilish character introduced in the finale! Subscribe on Patreon !

This episode was originally posted on The Direct Extras YouTube page. On this episode of The Direct Podcast, David Thompson and Matt Roembke discuss Denis Villeneuve directing the next James Bond movie and who could play 007. After the news, they're joined by Phase Hero's Jenna Anderson to review the first three episodes of Ironheart. Finally, ahead of Jurassic World: Rebirth, the duo rewinds back...

This episode was originally posted on The Direct Extras YouTube page. On this episode of The Direct Podcast, David Thompson and Matt Roembke discuss the massive news that Jon Bernthal is joining Tom Holland in Spider-Man: Brand New Day. The duo also tackles news stories like a mystery 2028 Marvel movie and the DCU Clayface casting. Then, Matt challenges David to guess the highest-earning (domestic...