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The Direct Podcast: Universes You LovePeacemaker Season 2, Eyes of Wakanda, and Avatar Fire & Ash TrailersOn 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 - Beginning0:10 - Intro7:11 - NewsThe Direct Podcast PatreonThe Direct Extras YouTube PageThe MCU Top 5 NewsletterThank you all for hanging around, and please be a friend, tell a friend....2025-07-2839 minThe Direct Podcast: Universes You LoveREVIEW: Fantastic Four: First StepsOn 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 - SPOILERSThe Direct Podcast PatreonThe Direct Extras YouTube PageThe MCU Top 5 NewsletterThank you all for hanging around, and please be a friend, tell a friend.Visit The DirectFollow David on TwitterFollow M...2025-07-251h 14The Direct Podcast: Universes You LoveFuture of the MCU & Fantastic Four Box Office ProjectionsOn 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 - Beginning0:09 - Intro4:02 - Kevin Feige's MCU Comments45:40 - Fantastic Four Box OfficeThe Direct Podcast PatreonThe Direct Extras YouTube PageThe MCU Top 5 NewsletterThank you all...2025-07-211h 02The Direct Podcast: Universes You LoveFantastic Four (2005) REVIEWOn 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 PatreonThe Direct Extras YouTube PageThe MCU Top 5 NewsletterThank you all for hanging around, and please be a friend, tell a friend.Visit The DirectFollow David on TwitterFollow Matt on Twitter2025-07-2043 minThe Direct Podcast: Universes You LoveSuperman Hot Takes & RankingsOn 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 - Beginning0:09 - Intro2:16 - Klein's Superman Review8:32 - Superman Box Office Week 119:51 - Best James Gunn Movie Line25:01 - Superman Movie Rankings39:27 - Upcoming DCU Slate42:28...2025-07-181h 10The Direct Podcast: Universes You LoveSuperman Soars at Box Office & Spider-Man 4 Goes Old SchoolOn 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 - Beginning0:10 - Intro2:07 - WIN TWO FANTASTIC FOUR TICKETS!3:53 - Superman Box Office News19:26 - Spider-Man 4 Filming Update26:25 - MCU Character Appearance Game 2025-07-1440 minThe Direct Podcast: Universes You LoveSuperman (2025) REVIEWOn 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:0:00 - Beginning0:09 - Intro1:44 - Superman REVIEW (Spoiler-Free)15:37 - Superman REVIEW (Spoilers!)40:19 - Top Plays!The Direct Podcast PatreonThe...2025-07-101h 13The Direct Podcast: Universes You LoveMCU Phase 5 Ranking & GradesOn 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 - Intro01:35 - MCU Phase 5 RANKED41:58 - MCU Phase 5 GRADESThe Direct Podcast PatreonThe Direct ExtrasThe MCU Top 5 NewsletterThank you all for hanging around, and please be a friend...2025-07-1050 minThe Direct Podcast: Universes You LovePaul Walter Hauser is Mole Man, The Odyssey Trailer, & Superman Box Office PredictionsOn 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 trailers for Eyes of Wakanda, Cat in the Hat, and Running Man, and celebrate the record-breaking success of Jurassic World: Rebirth.TIMECODES:0:00 - Int...2025-07-0749 minThe Direct Podcast: Universes You LoveThe Direct Podcast: Universes You Love Trailer2025-07-0700 minThe Direct Podcast: Universes You LoveJurassic World Rebirth REVIEW – The Return of a GREAT Franchise?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!2025-07-0433 minThe Direct Podcast: Universes You LoveIronheart Finale REVIEW – Cameo of the Decade?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!2025-07-0336 minThe Direct Podcast: Universes You LoveDenis Villeneuve to Direct James Bond, Ironheart Episodes 1-3 REVIEW, & Jurassic Park (1993) ReviewThis 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 to 1993's Jurassic Park.Subscribe on Patreon!TIMECODES:0:00 - Intro03:01 - Denis Villeneuve To Direct James Bond15:45...2025-06-301h 41The Direct Podcast: Universes You LoveThe Punisher Joins Spider-Man 4, Mystery 2028 MCU Movie, F1: The Movie REVIEW, & Man of Steel REVIEWThis 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) movie of each year going back to 2014. Later, David reviews F1: The Movie, starring Brad Pitt, in theaters this weekend. To end the show, David and Matt close o...2025-06-232h 16The Direct Podcast: Universes You LoveHow to Train Your Dragon (2025) REVIEWThe Direct's Russ Milheim joins David Thompson to review the 2025 How to Train Your Dragon remake.2025-06-1722 minThe Direct Podcast: Universes You LoveSuperman Returns REVIEWDavid Thompson and Matt Roembke soar back to 2006 for a Superman Returns review.2025-06-1650 minThe Direct Podcast: Universes You LoveSuperman (1978) REVIEWDavid Thompson and Matt Roembke soar back to 1978 for a Superman: The Movie review.2025-06-1043 minThe Direct Podcast: Universes You LoveFrom the World of John Wick: Ballerina REVIEWDavid Thompson and Matt Roembke share their thoughts on the John Wick spin-off Ballerina.2025-06-0937 minThe Direct Podcast: Universes You LoveMission Impossible: The Final Reckoning REVIEWThe Mission: Impossible franchise comes to an end. David Thompson and Matt Roembke review the Tom Cruise franchise finale, Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning.2025-05-2659 minThe Direct Podcast: Universes You LoveMission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning REVIEWDavid Thompson and Matt Roembke rewind on a dangerous mission, some may even call it impossible. The Mission: Impossible Dead Reckoning review.2025-05-1926 minThe Direct Podcast: Universes You LoveAndor Season 2 REVIEWDavid Thompson and Matt Roembke dive deep on every episode of Andor Season 2.TIMECODES:0:00 - Intro0:11 - Episodes 1-31:00:46 - Episodes 4-61:42:11 - Episodes 7-92:36:38 - Episodes 10-122025-05-153h 20The Direct Podcast: Universes You LoveMission: Impossible - Fallout REVIEWDavid Thompson and Matt Roembke rewind on a dangerous mission, some may even call it impossible. The Mission: Impossible Fallout review.2025-05-1253 minThe Direct Podcast: Universes You LoveMission: Impossible – Rogue Nation REVIEWDavid Thompson and Matt Roembke rewind on a dangerous mission, some may even call it impossible. The Mission: Impossible Rogue Nation.2025-05-051h 04The Direct Podcast: Universes You LoveThunderbolts* REVIEWDavid Thompson and Matt Roembke dive deep into Thunderbolts*, Marvel's final film of Phase 5.2025-05-0259 minThe Direct Podcast: Universes You LoveMission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol REVIEWDavid Thompson and Matt Roembke rewind on a dangerous mission, some may even call it impossible. The Mission: Impossible Ghost Protocol.2025-04-281h 26The Direct Podcast: Universes You LoveMission: Impossible III REVIEWDavid Thompson and Matt Roembke rewind on a dangerous mission, some may even call it impossible. The Mission: Impossible III review.2025-04-2131 minThe Direct Podcast: Universes You LoveDaredevil: Born Again Season 1 REVIEWMatt Roembke and David Thompson break down everything from Daredevil: Born Again Episode 9 and more!2025-04-161h 20The Direct Podcast: Universes You LoveMission: Impossible 2 REVIEWDavid Thompson and Matt Roembke rewind on a dangerous mission, some may even call it impossible. The Mission: Impossible 2 review.2025-04-121h 10The Direct Podcast: Universes You LoveMission: Impossible REVIEWDavid Thompson and Matt Roembke rewind on a dangerous mission, some may even call it impossible. The Mission: Impossible review.2025-04-0751 minThe Direct Podcast: Universes You LoveYour Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man REVIEWDavid Thompson and Matt Roembke are joined by The Direct's Richard Nebens to discuss the first season of Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man on Disney+.2025-02-2457 minThe Direct Podcast: Universes You LoveCaptain America: Brave New World REVIEWDavid Thompson and Matt Roembke dive deep into the world of Captain America: Brave New World.2025-02-141h 39The Direct Podcast: Universes You LoveSkeleton Crew REVIEWDavid Thompson and Matt Roembke share their thoughts on the Skeleton Crew finale and season as a whole.2025-01-1540 minThe Direct Podcast: Universes You LoveCreature Commandos REVIEWDavid Thompson and Matt Roembke review the final episodes of James Gunn's Creature Commandos.2025-01-1032 minThe Direct Podcast: Universes You LoveKraven the Hunter REVIEWDavid Thompson and Matt Roembke share their thoughts on Kraven the Hunter, possibly the last of Sony's Spider-Man Universe.2024-12-1813 minThe Direct Podcast: Universes You LoveWicked REVIEWDavid Thompson and Matt Roembke explore the world of Oz, reviewing Wicked Part One.2024-11-2733 minThe Direct Podcast: Universes You LoveGladiator 2 REVIEWDavid Thompson and Matt Roembke share their thoughts on the legacy sequel, Gladiator 2.2024-11-2629 minThe Direct Podcast: Universes You LoveThe Penguin REVIEWDavid Thompson and Matt Roembke dive into the haunting finale of HBO's The Penguin.2024-11-1137 minThe Direct Podcast: Universes You LoveAgatha All Along REVIEWThomas Carter Rochester joins David Thompson and Matt Roembke to discuss the final two episodes of Marvel Studios’ latest spin-off series Agatha All Along.2024-10-311h 04The Direct Podcast: Universes You LoveJoker: Folie à Deux REVIEWDavid Thompson and Matt Roembke dive into the much-maligned sequel to 2019’s Joker, Folie à Deux.2024-10-081h 07The Direct Podcast: Universes You LoveHouse of the Dragon Season 2 REVIEWJack Pues and Nathan Johnson join David Thompson to review House of the Dragon Season 2.2024-08-0538 minThe Direct Podcast: Universes You LoveDeadpool & Wolverine REVIEWDavid Thompson and Matt Roembke review the MCU's 2024 theatrical return with Deadpool & Wolverine.2024-07-3036 minThe Direct Podcast: Universes You LoveTwisters REVIEWDavid Thompson and Matt Roembke get caught in a storm reviewing Glen Powell's Twisters.2024-07-2237 minThe Direct Podcast: Universes You LoveThe Boys Season 4 REVIEWDavid Thompson and The Direct's Tom Drew review the final episode of The Boys Season 4.2024-07-1936 minThe Direct Podcast: Universes You LoveThe Acolyte REVIEWMatt Roembke, David Thompson, and Thomas Carter Rochester review the finale of Star Wars' The Acolyte2024-07-1753 minThe Direct Podcast: Universes You LoveDeadpool 2 REVIEWDavid Thompson and Matt Roembke go back in time with the Mutant Marathon, finishing with Deadpool 2.2024-07-1543 minThe Direct Podcast: Universes You LoveDeadpool 1 REVIEWDavid Thompson and Matt Roembke go back in time with the Mutant Marathon, continuing with Deadpool.2024-07-081h 06The Direct Podcast: Universes You LoveThe New Mutants REVIEWDavid Thompson and Matt Roembke go back in time with the Mutant Marathon, continuing with The New Mutants.2024-07-011h 03The Direct Podcast: Universes You LoveDark Phoenix REVIEWDavid Thompson and Matt Roembke go back in time with the Mutant Marathon, continuing with X-Men Dark Phoenix.2024-06-2450 minThe Direct Podcast: Universes You LoveLogan REVIEWDavid Thompson and Matt Roembke go back in time with the Mutant Marathon, continuing with Logan.2024-06-1752 minThe Direct Podcast: Universes You LoveX-Men: Apocalypse REVIEWDavid Thompson and Matt Roembke go back in time with the Mutant Marathon, continuing with X-Men: Apocalypse.2024-06-1046 minThe Direct Podcast: Universes You LoveX-Men: Days of Future Past REVIEWDavid Thompson and Matt Roembke are joined by The Direct's Pam Gores to go back in time with the Mutant Marathon, continuing with X-Men: Days of Future Past.2024-06-031h 14The Direct Podcast: Universes You LoveFuriosa: A Mad Max Saga REVIEWDavid Thompson and The Direct's Klein Felt share their thoughts on Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga.2024-05-2736 minThe Direct Podcast: Universes You LoveX-Men: First Class REVIEWDavid Thompson and Matt Roembke go back in time with the Mutant Marathon, continuing with X-Men: First Class.2024-05-201h 10The Direct Podcast: Universes You LoveX-Men '97 REVIEWDavid Thompson and Thomas Carter Rochester share their thoughts on X-Men '97 Season 1.2024-05-2045 minThe Direct Podcast: Universes You LoveKingdom of the Planet of the Apes REVIEWDavid Thompson and The Direct's Klein Felt explore the next generation, with Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes.2024-05-131h 05The Direct Podcast: Universes You LoveThe Wolverine REVIEWDavid Thompson and Matt Roembke go back in time with the Mutant Marathon, continuing with The Wolverine.2024-05-0646 minThe Direct Podcast: Universes You LoveX-Men Origins: Wolverine REVIEWDavid Thompson and Matt Roembke go back in time with the Mutant Marathon, continuing with X-Men Origins: Wolverine.2024-04-2927 minThe Direct Podcast: Universes You LoveX-Men: The Last Stand REVIEWDavid Thompson and Matt Roembke go back in time with the Mutant Marathon, continuing with X-Men: The Last Stand.2024-04-2235 minThe Direct Podcast: Universes You LoveX2 REVIEWDavid Thompson and Matt Roembke go back in time with the Mutant Marathon, continuing with X2.2024-04-1635 minThe Direct Podcast: Universes You LoveX-Men (2000) REVIEWDavid Thompson and Matt Roembke go back in time with the Mutant Marathon, beginning with X-Men 2000.2024-04-0930 minThe Direct Podcast: Universes You LoveGodzilla x Kong: The New Empire REVIEWDavid Thompson and Matt Roembke are one with the monsters and review Godzilla x King: The New Empire.2024-04-0146 minThe Direct Podcast: Universes You LoveGhostbusters: Frozen Empire REVIEWDavid Thompson and Matt Roembke bust into the latest Ghostbusters film. WHO YA GONNA CALL?! 2024-03-2638 minThe Direct Podcast: Universes You LoveDune: Part Two REVIEWDavid Thompson and Matt Roembke dive into the epic Dune: Part Two film, starring Timothée Chalamet.2024-03-041h 36The Direct Podcast: Universes You LoveMadame Web REVIEWDavid Thompson and Matt Roembke lament Madame Web's existence and break down the downfall of Sony's Spider-Man Universe.2024-02-1951 minThe Direct Podcast: Universes You LoveArgylle REVIEWDavid Thompson and Matt Roembke share their thoughts on Henry Cavill's Argylle movie.2024-02-0632 minThe Direct Podcast: Universes You LovePercy Jackson and the Olympians Season 1 REVIEWDavid Thompson and The Direct's Gillain Blum dive into the full first season of Percy Jackson and the Olympians on Disney+.2024-02-0152 minThe Direct Podcast: Universes You LoveEcho REVIEWDavid Thompson and Matt Roembke share their thoughts on Echo Season 1 and its binge model. 2024-01-111h 06The Direct Podcast: Universes You LoveWhat If...? Season 2 REVIEWDavid Thompson and Matt Roembke share their thoughts on all nine episodes of What If...? Season 2.2024-01-0938 min
Reckless Rebellion92. Ahsoka Season Superlatives with Matt RoembkeMatt Roembke is back to bring a little extra (unedited) chaos as we look back on Ahsoka with our Season Superlatives.
Music credits:
Intro: March of the Resistance - Guitar Cover (Star Wars: The Force Awakens Metal Remix) - Trey J. Anderson
Ad Break: March of the Resistance - Lofi Hip-Hop - Closed on Sundays
Outro: Victory Celebration - John Williams, London Symphony Orchestra
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Reckless Rebellion10. The Good, The Bad, The Star Wars with Matt RoembkeCo-host of The Direct Podcast Matt Roembke joins the rebels to dive into all the weeds from Chapter 6 of Book of Boba Fett, discuss Kevin McKidd wanting to reprise Fen Rau in live-action, and Sebastian Stan comments on Luke Skywalker.
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==Memory Crystals==
0:00 - Pleasantries
8:48 - Matt’s Star Wars Origin Story
13:35 - Supreme Leading flagship Topic - Book of Boba Fett Ch 6 Spoiler-Free
24:16 - Spoilers for BOBF Chapter 5
24:29 - Cold Open Plot & Discussion
43:23 - Mando and TH...2022-02-062h 39
Lights, Thunder, Action!47. Mutants in the MCU with The Direct's Matt Roembke | Lights, Thunder, Action!Thomas Carter Rochester and David Thompson are joined by TheDirect.com's Matt Roembke to discuss the latest news and preview episode 9 of WandaVision.2021-03-083h 13
Lights, Thunder, Action!47. Mutants in the MCU with The Direct's Matt Roembke | Lights, Thunder, Action!Thomas Carter Rochester and David Thompson are joined by TheDirect.com's Matt Roembke to discuss the latest news and preview episode 9 of WandaVision.2021-03-083h 13