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The Direct PodcastDaredevil: 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).The Direct Extras YouTube Page: https://www.youtube.com/@TheDirectExtrasThe MCU Top 5 Newsletter: https://thedirect.com/newsletter/Thank you all for hanging around and please be a friend, tell a friend.Visit The Direct: https://thedirect.com/Follow David on Twitter: https://twitter.com/daavidthompsonFollow Matt on Twitter: https://twitter.c...2025-03-1955 minThe Direct PodcastThe State of Star Wars & DCBonus Content Survey: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd3636lu5NjMiM57ih8NOy3H7TM3L3t0sX2amuuOm5oAdxI8Q/viewform
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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2025-01-271h 01The Direct PodcastThe State of the MCUThe Direct Podcast's hosts David Thompson and Matt Roembke discuss every upcoming MCU project releasing in 2025.
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TIMECODES:
0:00 - Superman Trailer Reaction!
49:53 - Skeleton Crew Episode 4 Review
55:50 - SPOILERS
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TIMECODES:
0:00 - Intro
1:18 - News
9:19 - Skeleton Crew Episode 3 Review
15:12- SPOILERS
34:56 - Creature Commandos Episode 3 Review
46:50 - A Complete Unknown Review
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TIMECODES:
3:42 - News
15:34 - Penguin Episode 8 Review
29:12 - SPOILERS
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Follow David on Twitter: https://twitter.com/daavidthompson2024-11-1152 minThe Direct PodcastNew Star Wars Trilogy & 2025 MCU Hype RankingsKlein Felt joins David and Matt to disucuss the breaking Star Wars trilogy news & rank all nine upcoming 2025 MCU projects.
TIMECODES:
0:00 - Intro
3:22 - Star Wars Trilogy News
23:29 - 2025 MCU Hype Rankings
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TIMECODES:
9:38 - News
30:30 - Disney+ MCU Rankings
53:03 - Penguin Episode 7 Review
58:35 - SPOILERS
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TIMECODES:
0:00 - Intro
4:17 - Overall Thoughts
12:52 - SPOILERS
12:58 - MVP
39:39 - LVP
47:20 - Top Plays
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Vi...2024-10-311h 04The Direct PodcastSpider-Man 4 Release Date, Venom 3 Review & The Penguin Episode 6 ReviewDavid and Matt discuss Tom Holland's busy 2026, review the finale Venom film, and dig into the latest Penguin episode.
TIMECODES:
2:44 - News
27:33 - Venom 3 Review
37:24 - SPOILERS
1:02:39 - Penguin Episode 6 Review
1:07:40 - SPOILERS
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F...2024-10-281h 30The Direct PodcastAgatha All Along Episode 7 ReviewDavid Thompson and Matt Roembke discuss the seventh episode of Marvel Studios’ latest spin-off series Agatha All Along.
TIMECODES:
0:00 - Intro
5:46 - Overall Thoughts
13:54 - SPOILERS
17:02 - MVP
30:09 - LVP
35:06 - Top Plays
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...2024-10-2447 minThe Direct PodcastDCU Taking Shape, Venom 3 Box Office Projections, & The Penguin Episode 5 ReviewDavid and Matt discuss all the NYCC news from the universe you love, break down the projection Venom 3 box office, and review The Penguin Episode 5.
TIMECODES:
5:05 - News
41:46 - Venom 3 What's In The Box?!
54:57 - Penguin Episode 5 Review
1:00:18 - SPOILERS
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TIMECODES:
0:00 - Intro
1:20 - Overall Thoughts
11:10 - SPOILERS
11:18 - MVP
20:50 - LVP
26:40 - Top Plays
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...2024-10-1742 minThe Direct PodcastFirst Look at Krypto in Superman! & The Penguin's Best Episode YetDavid and Matt discuss lessons to be learned from Joker 2's box office failings, the first look at Krypto in James Gunn's Superman, and review The Penguin Episode 4.
TIMECODES:
9:39 - News
41:11 - Penguin Episode 4 Review
48:39 - SPOILERS
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TIMECODES:
0:00 - Intro
1:22 - Overall Thoughts
7:19 - SPOILERS
7:24 - MVP
16:18 - LVP
33:14 - Top Plays
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...2024-10-1043 minThe Direct PodcastJoker: Folie à Deux ReviewDavid and Matt dive into the much-maligned sequel to 2019’s Joker, Folie à Deux.
TIMECODES:
0:00 - Intro
3:42 - Overall Thoughts
17:51 - SPOILERS
31:07 - MVP
38:23 - LVP
55:16 - Top Plays
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TIMECODES:
2:35 - News
43:24 - Penguin Episode 3 Review
49:12 - SPOILERS
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Follow David on Twitter: https://twitter.com/d...2024-10-071h 09The Direct PodcastAgatha All Along Episode 4 ReviewRuss Milheim joins David and Matt to discuss the fourth episode of Marvel Studios’ latest spin-off series Agatha All Along.
TIMECODES:
0:00 - Intro
1:44 - Overall Thoughts
6:35 - SPOILERS
6:40- MVP
16:13 - LVP
23:48 - Top Plays
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TIMECODES:
6:12 - News
47:03 - What's In the Box?! Joker 2
1:01:37 - Penguin Episode 2 Review
1:07:39 - SPOILERS
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Visit T...2024-09-301h 33The Direct PodcastAgatha All Along Episode 3 Review, Thunderbolts* Trailer, and Hal Jordan CastingRichard Nebens joins David and Matt to discuss the third episode of Marvel Studios’ latest spin-off series Agatha All Along. Then, stick around for Matt and David's reactions to the first Thunderbolts* trailer and Kyle Chandler being cast as Hal Jordan in Lanterns (previously only on The Direct Extras YouTube Page).
TIMECODES:
0:00 - Intro
3:05 - Overall Thoughts
9:26 - SPOILERS
9:32 - MVP
18:25 - LVP
26:04 - Top Plays
41:46 - Thunderbolts Trailer Reaction
1:03:46 - Green Lantern Casting News
...2024-09-261h 21The Direct PodcastJon Watts' Disney Deal, Ziplines in Theaters, & The Next BarbenheimerDavid and Matt break down Jon Watts' new first-look deal with Disney, the planned upgrades to movie theater chains, and the Gladiator 2 & Wicked "Barbernheimer" possibilities.
TIMECODES:
12:36 - News
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TIMECODES:
0:00 - Intro
14:03 - Overall Thoughts
22:59 - SPOILERS
23:04 - Winners
34:21 - Losers
40:53 - Top Plays
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Visit The Direct: https://thedirect.co...2024-09-2050 minThe Direct PodcastAgatha All Along Episodes 1 & 2 ReviewJamie Jarik joins David and Matt to discuss the first two episodes of Marvel Studios’ latest spin-off series Agatha All Along.
TIMECODES:
0:00 - Intro
7:58 - Overall Thoughts
15:46 - SPOILERS
15:52 - Winners
31:15 - Losers
39:30 - Top Plays
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...2024-09-1954 minThe Direct PodcastRIP James Earl Jones, Beyond the Spider-Verse Drama, & Agatha All Along + The Penguin PrimersDavid and Matt break down the Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse drama, pay respects to James Earl Jones, and preview the Fall Superhero TV Slate: Agatha All Along & The Penguin.
TIMECODES:
7:02 - News
35:06 - Agatha All Along Primer
54:46 - The Penguin Primer
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David and Matt are joined by Klein Felt and Jack Pues to draft our favorite aspects of the Fall/Autumn Season!
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David and Matt break down the rotten reviews of Joker 2, Beetlejuice 2's stellar box office opening, and answer a few of YOUR mailbag questions!
TIMECODES:
4:28 - News
25:51 - Mailbag
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The MCU Top 5 Newsletter: https://thedirect.com/newsletter/Thank you all for hanging around and please be a friend, tell a...2024-09-0953 minThe Direct PodcastAgatha All Along, Jurassic World 4, & Sonic 3 ReactionsDavid and Matt break down the new Agatha trailer, discuss the new Jurassic World film and release date, and why the Sonic movies are awesome.TIMECODES:
9:40 - The Direct Podcast Update
21:34 - News
The Direct Extras YouTube Page: https://www.youtube.com/@TheDirectExtrasThe MCU Top 5 Newsletter: https://thedirect.com/newsletter/Thank you all for hanging around and please be a friend, tell a friend.Visit The Direct: https://thedirect.com/Follow David on Twitter: https://twitter.com/daavidthompsonFollow Matt on Twitter: https://twitter.com/m...2024-09-021h 02The Direct PodcastThe Acolyte Season 1 Finale ReviewMatt, David, and Thomas Carter Rochester review the eighth episode of Star Wars' The Acolyte.10:20 - SPOILERSThank you all for hanging around and please be a friend, tell a friend.Visit The Direct: https://thedirect.com/Follow David on Twitter: https://twitter.com/daavidthompsonFollow Matt on Twitter: https://twitter.com/mattroembkeFollow Thomas on Twitter: https://x.com/TCRochesterACTIf you want to be featured on the show, leave a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts and write us a question.2024-07-1753 minThe Direct PodcastGladiator II Trailer Reaction & The Acolyte Episode 7 ReviewMatt and David react to the Gladiator II trailer and review the seventh episode of Star Wars' The Acolyte.Thank you all for hanging around and please be a friend, tell a friend.Visit The Direct: https://thedirect.com/Follow David on Twitter: https://twitter.com/daavidthompsonFollow Matt on Twitter: https://twitter.com/mattroembkeFollow Thomas on Twitter: https://x.com/TCRochesterACTIf you want to be featured on the show, leave a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts and write us a question.2024-07-1050 minThe Direct PodcastThe Acolyte Episode 5 ReviewDavid and Matt review the fifth episode of Star Wars' The Acolyte.9:52 - SPOILERSThank you all for hanging around and please be a friend, tell a friend.Visit The Direct: https://thedirect.com/Follow David on Twitter: https://twitter.com/daavidthompsonFollow Matt on Twitter: https://twitter.com/mattroembkeIf you want to be featured on the show, leave a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts and write us a question.2024-06-2636 minThe Direct PodcastNew Penguin Trailer & Dark Phoenix ReviewDavid and Matt discuss the new trailer for The Penuin, Inside Out 2's box office performance, and James Gunn not attending San Diego Comic-Con. TIMECODES:11:41 - News50:36 - Dark Phoenix Review | Mutant Marathon1:07:05 - SPOILERSThe Direct Extras YouTube Page: https://www.youtube.com/@TheDirectExtrasThank you all for hanging around and please be a friend, tell a friend.Visit The Direct: https://thedirect.com/Follow David on Twitter: https://twitter.com/daavidthompsonFollow Matt on Twitter: ht...2024-06-241h 40The Direct PodcastThe Acolyte Episode 4 ReviewDavid and Matt review the fourth episode of Star Wars' The Acolyte.8:15 - SPOILERSThank you all for hanging around and please be a friend, tell a friend.Visit The Direct: https://thedirect.com/Follow David on Twitter: https://twitter.com/daavidthompsonFollow Matt on Twitter: https://twitter.com/mattroembkeIf you want to be featured on the show, leave a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts and write us a question.2024-06-1943 minThe Direct PodcastSuperman Leaks, DCU Teen Titans Movie, & Marvel Studios Nova ProjectDavid and Matt discuss the Superman set photos, a new live-action Teen Titans movie, a Nova series in the works, and much more. Then, David is joined by Russ Milheim and Klein Felt to rank potential Teen Titans for the new movie.TIMECODES:15:41 - News53:49 - Teen Titans RankingsThe Direct Extras YouTube Page: https://www.youtube.com/@TheDirectExtrasThank you all for hanging around and please be a friend, tell a friend.Visit The Direct: https://thedirect.com/Follow David on Twitter: https://tw...2024-03-181h 36The Direct PodcastIron Man Won An Oscar! & Dune 2 Dominates Box OfficeDavid and Matt dive into all the news from the universes you love, an updated look at Dune 2's box office success, and react to this year's Oscars.TIMECODES:9:09 - News47:33 - 96th Academy Awards Reactions1:20:48 - Dune 2 Box OfficeThe Direct Extras YouTube Page: https://www.youtube.com/@TheDirectExtrasThank you all for hanging around and please be a friend, tell a friend.Visit The Direct: https://thedirect.com/Follow David on Twitter: https://twitter.com/daavidthompsonFollow Matt on Twitter:...2024-03-121h 40The Direct PodcastNew Superman Symbol & Dune: Part Two ReviewThe Direct Extras YouTube Page: https://www.youtube.com/@TheDirectExtrasDavid and Matt dive into the brand new Superman symbol and bring in Jack Pues to review one of the best films this decade: Dune: Part Two.TIMECODES: 10:08 - News 32:16 - Dune: Part Two Review43:51 - SPOILERSThank you all for hanging around and please be a friend, tell a friend.Visit The Direct: https://thedirect.com/Follow David on Twitter: https://twitter.com/daavidthompsonFollow Matt on Twitter: https://twitter.com/matt...2024-03-052h 08The Direct PodcastR.I.P. 'The Kang Dynasty', Superman Cast Photo & Dune Part 2 PrimerDavid and Matt dive into Marvel removing "The Kang Dynasty" from the Avengers 5 title, Batman Beyond concept art, the Superman: Legacy cast photo, a new Jurrasic World 4 director, and prep for Dune: Part Two!TIMECODES:7:31 - News58:19 - Dune: Part Two PrimerThank you all for hanging around and please be a friend, tell a friend.Visit The Direct: https://thedirect.com/Follow David on Twitter: https://twitter.com/daavidthompsonFollow Matt on Twitter: https://twitter.com/mattroembkeIf you want to...2024-02-271h 25The Direct PodcastFantastic Four Cast, X-Men '97 Trailer, & Madame Web ReviewDavid and Matt dive into the CONFIRMED Fantastic Four cast, the first X-Men '97 trailer, & reviewing Sony's Madame Web film.TIMECODES:11:30 - News1:12:05 - Madame Web Review1:24:08 - SPOILERSThank you all for hanging around and please be a friend, tell a friend.Visit The Direct: https://thedirect.com/Follow David on Twitter: https://twitter.com/daavidthompsonFollow Matt on Twitter: https://twitter.com/mattroembkeIf you want to be featured on the show, leave a 5-star review on Apple Podcas...2024-02-192h 03The Direct PodcastSuper Bowl Trailer Reactions: Deadpool 3, Twisters, Planet of the Apes & More!David and Matt dive into all the notable Super Bowl trailers, most prominently Deadpool's debut in the MCU with Wolverine!TIMECODES:00:30 - Super Bowl Talk28:48 - Deadpool & Wolverine Trailer w/ Richard Nebens1:32:17 - Wicked, Twisters, Planet of the Apes, and more!Thank you all for hanging around and please be a friend, tell a friend.Visit The Direct: https://thedirect.com/Follow David on Twitter: https://twitter.com/daavidthompsonFollow Matt on Twitter: https://twitter.com/mattroembkeIf...2024-02-121h 48The Direct PodcastSuper Bowl Trailer Preview & Argylle ReviewDavid and Matt dive into the Superbowl LVIII expected trailers to air, Milly Alcock confirmed as Supergirl, and remembering Carl Weathers. Then, the guys dig into Matthew Vaughn's latest spy film Argylle. TIMECODES:13:12 - News47:15 - Argylle ReviewThank you all for hanging around and please be a friend, tell a friend.Visit The Direct: https://thedirect.com/Follow David on Twitter: https://twitter.com/daavidthompsonFollow Matt on Twitter: https://twitter.com/mattroembkeIf you want to be featu...2024-02-061h 20The Direct PodcastMarvel Updates & Superhero Successor DraftDavid and Matt dive into the Madame Web runtime, Daredevil: Born Again cast, the Harry Potter reboot series, and more. Then, the guys are joined by Richard Nebens for a special superhero successor draft!TIMECODES:9:42 - News49:20 - Superhero Successor DraftThank you all for hanging around and please be a friend, tell a friend.Visit The Direct: https://thedirect.com/Follow David on Twitter: https://twitter.com/daavidthompsonFollow Matt on Twitter: https://twitter.com/mattroembkeIf you want to ...2024-01-231h 32The Direct PodcastNew Star Wars Movie & MCU Disney+ RankingsDavid and Matt discuss The Mandalorian and Grogu Star Wars film, Supergirl casting reports, and rank Marvel's Disney+ series including Echo and What If...? Season 2.TIMECODES:3:00 - News26:15 - MCU TV RankingsThank you all for hanging around and please be a friend, tell a friend.Visit The Direct: https://thedirect.com/Follow David on Twitter: https://twitter.com/daavidthompsonFollow Matt on Twitter: https://twitter.com/mattroembkeIf you want to be featured on the show, leave a 5-star re...2024-01-1542 minThe Direct Podcast2024 Hype DraftDavid, Matt, Klein Felt, and Jack Pues draft their most anticipated projects of 2024.Thank you all for hanging around and please be a friend, tell a friend.Visit The Direct: https://thedirect.com/Follow David on Twitter: https://twitter.com/daavidthompsonFollow Matt on Twitter: https://twitter.com/mattroembkeIf you want to be featured on the show, leave a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts and write us a question.2024-01-121h 04The Direct PodcastEcho Review: Marvel's First R-Rated ShowDavid and Matt review the first season of Marvel Studios' Echo, starring Alaqua Cox as Maya Lopez / Echo and Vincent D'Onofrio as Wilson Fisk / Kingpin.TIMECODES:2:42 - Review26:07 - SPOILERSThank you all for hanging around and please be a friend, tell a friend.Visit The Direct: https://thedirect.com/Follow David on Twitter: https://twitter.com/daavidthompsonFollow Matt on Twitter: https://twitter.com/mattroembkeIf you want to be featured on the show, leave a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts a...2024-01-111h 06The Direct PodcastPercy Jackson Episodes 3-5 ReviewDavid and Matt review episodes 3-5 of Disney+'s Percy Jackson and Olympians series.TIMECODES:5:39 - Percy Jackson Review21:52 - SPOILERSThank you all for hanging around and please be a friend, tell a friend.Visit The Direct: https://thedirect.com/Follow David on Twitter: https://twitter.com/daavidthompsonFollow Matt on Twitter: https://twitter.com/mattroembkeIf you want to be featured on the show, leave a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts and write us a question.2024-01-1049 minThe Direct PodcastWhat If...? Season 2 ReviewDavid and Matt react and review the second season of Marvel Studios' animated series What If...? TIMECODES:8:54 - SPOILERSThank you all for hanging around and please be a friend, tell a friend.Visit The Direct: https://thedirect.com/Follow David on Twitter: https://twitter.com/daavidthompsonFollow Matt on Twitter: https://twitter.com/mattroembkeIf you want to be featured on the show, leave a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts and write us a question.2024-01-0938 minThe Direct PodcastAquaman 2 Review & Saying Goodbye to the DCEUDavid and Matt dive into Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom, followed by remembering the good, bad, and disappointing moments of the DCEU. The Percy Jackson Episode 3 Review will drop later this week!TIMECODES:7:52 - Aquaman 2 Review & DCEU DiscussionThank you all for hanging around and please be a friend, tell a friend.Visit The Direct: https://thedirect.com/Follow David on Twitter: https://twitter.com/daavidthompsonFollow Matt on Twitter: https://twitter.com/mattroembkeIf you want to be featu...2023-12-261h 24The Direct PodcastThe State of Marvel and Percy Jackson PrimerDavid and Matt jump into the State of the MCU with a quick recap of 2023 and what to expect in the future. Then, the boys are joined by Liam Crowley to prepare for Disney+'s Percy Jackson series.TIMECODES:6:06 - The State of Marvel58:48 - Percy Jackson PrimerThank you all for hanging around and please be a friend, tell a friend.Visit The Direct: https://thedirect.com/Follow David on Twitter: https://twitter.com/daavidthompsonFollow Matt on Twitter: https://twitter.com/mattroembkeIf you want t...2023-12-181h 45The Direct PodcastThe State of Star WarsDavid, Matt, and Jack dive into the latest news and discuss the current status of Star Wars, reviewing 2023's offerings while looking forward to a busy 2024. TIMECODES:7:41 - News17:56 - The State of Star WarsThank you all for hanging around and please be a friend, tell a friend.Visit The Direct: https://thedirect.com/Follow David on Twitter: https://twitter.com/daavidthompsonFollow Matt on Twitter: https://twitter.com/mattroembkeIf you want to be featured on the show, leave a 5-star rev...2023-12-111h 32The Direct PodcastPedro Pascal as Reed Richards, Madame Web Trailer, & Avengers 5 LimboDavid and Matt dive into the director leaving Avengers: The Kang Dynasty, the Madame Web and What If...? trailer, and the idea of Pedro Pascal as Reed Richards in the Fantastic Four. Also, David Corenswet looks JACKED prepping for Superman: Legacy.TIMECODES:4:21 - News1:15:58 - Hunger Games Quick ReviewThank you all for hanging around and please be a friend, tell a friend.Visit The Direct: https://thedirect.com/Follow David on Twitter: https://twitter.com/daavidthompsonFollow Matt on Tw...2023-11-201h 20The Direct PodcastNew Phase 5 Slate & Updated MCU RankingsDavid and Matt dive into the delayed Marvel Studios movie slate, a Superman: Legacy update, The Marvels box office flop, and update their respective MCU rankings.TIMECODES:4:21 - News31:58 - The Marvels Box Office, Loki Wrap-Up, & RankingsThank you all for hanging around and please be a friend, tell a friend.Visit The Direct: https://thedirect.com/Follow David on Twitter: https://twitter.com/daavidthompsonFollow Matt on Twitter: https://twitter.com/mattroembkeIf you want to be featured on...2023-11-141h 31The Direct PodcastThe Marvels ReviewDavid and Matt discuss The Marvels, starring Brie Larson, Iman Vellani, and Teyonah Parris.TIMECODES:2:09 - The Marvels Review14:39 - SPOILERSThank you all for hanging around and please be a friend, tell a friend.Visit The Direct: https://thedirect.com/Follow David on Twitter: https://twitter.com/daavidthompsonFollow Matt on Twitter: https://twitter.com/mattroembkeIf you want to be featured on the show, leave a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts and write us a question.2023-11-101h 02The Direct PodcastLoki Season 2 Finale ReviewDavid and Matt share their thoughts on Loki Season 2 Episode 6 "Glorious Purpose". TIMECODES: 2:47 - Loki S2 Ep 6 Review 9:20 - SPOILERSThank you all for hanging around and please be a friend, tell a friend.Visit The Direct: https://thedirect.com/Follow David on Twitter: https://twitter.com/daavidthompsonFollow Matt on Twitter: https://twitter.com/mattroembkeIf you want to be featured on the show, leave a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts and write us a question.2023-11-101h 00The Direct PodcastMarvel Studios Problem & The Marvels PrimerDavid and Matt are joined by Klein Felt to discuss Marvel's perilous future and prepare for The Marvels this Friday!TIMECODES:3:43 - News58:12 - The Marvels Primer1:35:12 - What's In The Box?!Thank you all for hanging around and please be a friend, tell a friend.Visit The Direct: https://thedirect.com/Follow David on Twitter: https://twitter.com/daavidthompsonFollow Matt on Twitter: https://twitter.com/mattroembkeIf you want to be featured on the show, leave a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts ...2023-11-061h 39The Direct PodcastLoki Season 2 Episode 5 ReviewDavid and Matt share their thoughts on Loki Season 2 Episode 5. TIMECODES:2:52 - Loki S2 Ep 5 Review SPOILERSThank you all for hanging around and please be a friend, tell a friend.Visit The Direct: https://thedirect.com/Follow David on Twitter: https://twitter.com/daavidthompsonFollow Matt on Twitter: https://twitter.com/mattroembkeIf you want to be featured on the show, leave a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts and write us a question.2023-11-031h 10The Direct PodcastDaredevil Hires Showrunner & MCU Hype DraftDavid and Matt dive into the news with Daredevil: Born Again's new team & a spoiler-filled Loki trailer. Then, Russ Milheim drops in to draft characters, locations, and plot points we are excited to continue in the MCU.TIMECODES:7:19 - News29:26 - MCU Hyper DraftThank you all for hanging around and please be a friend, tell a friend.Visit The Direct: https://thedirect.com/Follow David on Twitter: https://twitter.com/daavidthompsonFollow Matt on Twitter: https://twitter.com/mattroembkeIf yo...2023-10-311h 12The Direct PodcastLoki Season 2 Episode 4 ReviewDavid and Matt share their thoughts on Loki Season 2 Episode 4. Thank you all for hanging around and please be a friend, tell a friend.Visit The Direct: https://thedirect.com/Follow David on Twitter: https://twitter.com/daavidthompsonFollow Matt on Twitter: https://twitter.com/mattroembkeIf you want to be featured on the show, leave a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts and write us a question.2023-10-281h 12The Direct PodcastKillers of the Flower Moon Review & Superhero Video Game ListDavid and Matt list potential comic book video game characters. Then, Ethan Simmie joins the show to review Martin Scorsese's latest film Killers of the Flower Moon, starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Robert De Niro.TIMECODES:6:00 - Superhero Video Game List24:34 - Killers of the Flower Moon Review42:29 - SPOILERSThank you all for hanging around and please be a friend, tell a friend.Visit The Direct: https://thedirect.com/Follow David on Twitter: https://twitter.com/daavidthompsonFollow Matt on T...2023-10-231h 26The Direct PodcastJonathan Majors Returns in Loki Season 2 Episode 3David and Matt share their thoughts on Loki Season 2 Episode 3. Tom Hiddleston, Owen Wilson, and Jonathan Majors all take center stage in the latest episode.TIMECODES:2:02 - Loki S2 Ep 3 Review8:45 - SPOILERSThank you all for hanging around and please be a friend, tell a friend.Visit The Direct: https://thedirect.com/Follow David on Twitter: https://twitter.com/daavidthompsonFollow Matt on Twitter: https://twitter.com/mattroembkeIf you want to be featured on the show, leave a 5-star review on...2023-10-2048 minThe Direct PodcastLoki Season 2 Episode 2 ReviewDavid and Matt share their thoughts on Loki Season 2 Episode 2.TIMECODES:3:42 - Loki S2 Ep 2 Review12:06 - SPOILERSThank you all for hanging around and please be a friend, tell a friend.Visit The Direct: https://thedirect.com/Follow David on Twitter: https://twitter.com/daavidthompsonFollow Matt on Twitter: https://twitter.com/mattroembkeIf you want to be featured on the show, leave a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts and write us a question.2023-10-1346 minThe Direct PodcastLoki Season 2 Episode 1 ReviewThe God of Mischief is BAAAACK! David and Matt share their thoughts on the premiere episode of Loki Season 2.TIMECODES:7:43 - Loki Review17:14 - SPOILERSThank you all for hanging around and please be a friend, tell a friend.Visit The Direct: https://thedirect.com/Follow David on Twitter: https://twitter.com/daavidthompsonFollow Matt on Twitter: https://twitter.com/mattroembkeIf you want to be featured on the show, leave a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts and write us a question.2023-10-0651 minThe Direct PodcastAhsoka Finale and Loki Season 2 PrimerMatt and David are joined by Jack Pues to share their thoughts on the finale of Ahsoka. Plus, a Loki Season 2 Primer with Thomas Carter Rochester.TIMECODES:4:08 - Ahsoka Finale Review13:04 - SPOILERS 1:22:22 - Loki Season 2 PrimerThank you all for hanging around and please be a friend, tell a friend.Visit The Direct: https://thedirect.com/Follow David on Twitter: https://twitter.com/daavidthompsonFollow Matt on Twitter: https://twitter.com/mattroembkeIf you want to be featured on the sh...2023-10-042h 07The Direct PodcastAhsoka Episode 7 ReviewMatt and David share their thoughts on the seventh episode of Ahsoka. Plus, everything you need to know!TIMECODES:8:29 - News13:10 - Ahsoka Review20:36 - SPOILERSThank you all for hanging around and please be a friend, tell a friend.Visit The Direct: https://thedirect.com/Follow David on Twitter: https://twitter.com/daavidthompsonFollow Matt on Twitter: https://twitter.com/mattroembkeIf you want to be featured on the show, leave a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts and write us a question.2023-09-271h 03The Direct PodcastLoki Season 2 Update and Ahsoka Episode 6 ReviewMatt and David share their thoughts on the sixth episode of Ahsoka. Plus, everything you need to know!TIMECODES:5:31 - News24:20 - Ahsoka Review31:59 - SPOILERSThank you all for hanging around and please be a friend, tell a friend.Visit The Direct: https://thedirect.com/Follow David on Twitter: https://twitter.com/daavidthompsonFollow Matt on Twitter: https://twitter.com/mattroembkeIf you want to be featured on the show, leave a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts and write us a question.2023-09-201h 04The Direct PodcastAhsoka Episode 5 ReviewMatt and David share their thoughts on the amazing fifth episode of Ahsoka. Plus, everything you need to know!TIMECODES:2:01 - News22:21 - Ahsoka Review29:49 - SPOILERSThank you all for hanging around and please be a friend, tell a friend.Visit The Direct: https://thedirect.com/Follow David on Twitter: https://twitter.com/daavidthompsonFollow Matt on Twitter: https://twitter.com/mattroembkeIf you want to be featured on the show, leave a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts and write us a que...2023-09-1359 minThe Direct PodcastAhsoka Episode 4 ReviewMatt and David share their thoughts on the crazy fourth episode of Ahsoka. Plus, everything you need to know!TIMECODES:2:52 - News22:23 - Ahsoka Review30:17 - SPOILERSThank you all for hanging around and please be a friend, tell a friend.Visit The Direct: https://thedirect.com/Follow David on Twitter: https://twitter.com/daavidthompsonFollow Matt on Twitter: https://twitter.com/mattroembkeIf you want to be featured on the show, leave a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts and write us a ques...2023-09-061h 00The Direct PodcastAhsoka Episode 3 ReviewMatt and David are joined by Jack Pues to share their thoughts on the third episode of Ahsoka. Plus, everything you need to know!TIMECODES:3:26 - News23:10 - Ahsoka Review33:52 - SPOILERSThank you all for hanging around and please be a friend, tell a friend.Visit The Direct: https://thedirect.com/Follow David on Twitter: https://twitter.com/daavidthompsonFollow Matt on Twitter: https://twitter.com/mattroembkeIf you want to be featured on the show, leave a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts...2023-08-301h 07The Direct PodcastAhsoka Premiere Review - The Direct PodcastMatt and David are joined by Jack Pues to share their thoughts on the first two episodes of Ahsoka. Plus, everything you need to know!TIMECODES:5:08 - News25:17 - Ahsoka Review39:18 - SPOILERSThank you all for hanging around and please be a friend, tell a friend.Visit The Direct: https://thedirect.com/Follow David on Twitter: https://twitter.com/daavidthompsonFollow Matt on Twitter: https://twitter.com/mattroembkeIf you want to be featured on the show, leave a 5-star review on Apple Pod...2023-08-231h 20The Direct PodcastBlue Beetle Review (Is It Worth Watching?) - The Direct PodcastMatt and David discuss the new Ahsoka release time & review DC's new Blue Beetle movie starring Xolo Maridueña.TIMECODES:11:03 - Blue Beetle Review19:42 - SPOILERSThank you all for hanging around and please be a friend, tell a friend.Visit The Direct: https://thedirect.com/Follow David on Twitter: https://twitter.com/daavidthompsonFollow Matt on Twitter: https://twitter.com/mattroembkeIf you want to be featured on the show, leave a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts and write us a ques...2023-08-211h 08The Direct PodcastGal Gadot's Wonder Woman 3 & Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem Review - The Direct PodcastMatt and David discuss Gal Gadot's recent Wonder Woman 3 comments, the Fantastic Four casting rumors, Ahsoka hype levels, and review Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem.TIMECODES:2;21 - News24:42 - TMNT Review37:24 - SPOILERSThank you all for hanging around and please be a friend, tell a friend.Visit The Direct: https://thedirect.com/Follow David on Twitter: https://twitter.com/daavidthompsonFollow Matt on Twitter: https://twitter.com/mattroembkeIf you want to be featured on the show,...2023-08-071h 13The Direct PodcastLoki Season 2 Trailer & Super Skrull DraftMatt and David discuss the Loki Season 2 Trailer, Sony delaying its Spider-Man Universe schedule, Updated MCU TV Show Rankings, & bringing in Thomas Carter Rochester to draft the perfect Super Skrull!TIMECODES: 5:06 - News 34:04 - MCU Disney+ Rankings48:03 - Super Skrull DraftThank you all for hanging around and please be a friend, tell a friend.Visit The Direct: https://thedirect.com/Follow David on Twitter: https://twitter.com/daavidthompsonFollow Matt on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ma...2023-07-311h 54The Direct PodcastSecret Invasion Finale ReviewMatt and David are joined by Richard Nebens to break down the sixth episode of Secret Invasion.TIMECODES: 8:48 - SPOILERSThank you all for hanging around and please be a friend, tell a friend.Visit The Direct: https://thedirect.com/Follow David on Twitter: https://twitter.com/daavidthompsonFollow Matt on Twitter: https://twitter.com/mattroembkeIf you want to be featured on the show, leave a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts and write us a question.2023-07-2652 minThe Direct PodcastSecret Invasion Episode 5 ReviewMatt and David break down the fifth episode of Secret Invasion.TIMECODES: 9:59 - SPOILERSThank you all for hanging around and please be a friend, tell a friend.Visit The Direct: https://thedirect.com/Follow David on Twitter: https://twitter.com/daavidthompsonFollow Matt on Twitter: https://twitter.com/mattroembkeIf you want to be featured on the show, leave a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts and write us a question.2023-07-1943 minThe Direct PodcastHugh Jackman's New Wolverine Suit & Movie Stars DraftDavid and Klein Felt discuss the Deadpool 3 updates and then are joined by Ethan Simmie for a 2023 Movie Star Draft. Later, Matt hops in for Mission Impossible 7's What's In the Box?! Segment (box office).TIMECODES:8:13 - News30:42 - 2023 Movie Star Draft1:42:03 - What's in The Box?!Thank you all for hanging around and please be a friend, tell a friend.Visit The Direct: https://thedirect.com/Follow David on Twitter: https://twitter.com/daavidthompsonFollow Matt on Twitter: https://twitter.com...2023-07-102h 01The Direct PodcastSecret Invasion Episode 3 ReviewMatt and David break down the third episode of Secret Invasion.TIMECODES:8:51 - SPOILERSThank you all for hanging around and please be a friend, tell a friend.Visit The Direct: https://thedirect.com/Follow David on Twitter: https://twitter.com/daavidthompsonFollow Matt on Twitter: https://twitter.com/mattroembkeIf you want to be featured on the show, leave a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts and write us a question2023-07-0538 minThe Direct PodcastIndiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny ReviewMatt and David break out the Wheel of the Fantastic & Review 'Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny' with Jack Pues (our Lucasfilm correspondent).TIMECODES:3:30 - Wheel of the Fantastic18:33 - Indy 5 Review28:31 - SPOILERS1:25:00 - What's in the Box?! (Indy 5 Box Office Reaction)Thank you all for hanging around and please be a friend, tell a friend.Visit The Direct: https://thedirect.com/Follow David on Twitter: https://twitter.com/daavidthompsonFollow Matt on Twitter: https://twitter.com...2023-07-031h 34The Direct PodcastSuperman: Legacy Casting & Secret Invasion Episode 2 ReviewDAVID CORENSWET IS SUPERMAN! Matt and David break down the second episode of Secret Invasion & discuss the official Superman: Legacy casting.TIMECODES:2:10 - Superman Casting12:58 - Secret Invasion Ep. 2 Review17:45 - SPOILERSThank you all for hanging around and please be a friend, tell a friend.Visit The Direct: https://thedirect.com/Follow David on Twitter: https://twitter.com/daavidthompsonFollow Matt on Twitter: https://twitter.com/mattroembkeIf you want to be featured on the show, le...2023-06-2854 minThe Direct PodcastIndiana Jones 5 Preview & The Flash BombsMatt and David discuss the upcoming Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny box office outlook, Mission Impossible reactions, and preview the rest of 2023. Everything you need to know about the universes you love!TIMECODES:3:05 - What's In The Box?!21:46 - News42:45 - 2023 Mid-way Check-In Thank you all for hanging around and please be a friend, tell a friend.Visit The Direct: https://thedirect.com/Follow David on Twitter: https://twitter.com/daavidthompsonFollow Matt on Twitter: https://t...2023-06-261h 05