The Direct Podcast
Matt Roembke & David Thompson
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A weekly news recap and discussion about all things Marvel, DC and Star Wars Universes. Everything you need to know about the universes you love!
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3 days ago
Deadpool 3 Surprise, New Trailers, & 2024 Hype List
David, Klein, and Richard dive into The Boys Season 4, House of the Dragon Season 2, and Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire trailers. In addition, more Deadpool 3 set photos just spoiled an X-Men character's death and we list what we are most excited about heading into 2024.
TIMECODES:
4:57 - News
50:49 - 2024 Hype List
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Nov 27, 2023
Nicholas Hoult as Lex Luthor, New Avengers 5 Writer, & Dave Filoni's Star Wars Promotion
David and Matt dive into Nicholas Hoult as Lex Luthor, Dave Filoni promoted as Lucasfilm's CCO, & the first look as Kathryn Hahn and Aubrey Plaza in Agatha: Darkhold Diaries. Then Richard Nebens and John Ross Bradford join the show to draft actors and actresses who have been in multiple fandom universes.
TIMECODES:
5:01 - News
34:12 - Actor Universe Draft
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Nov 20, 2023
Pedro Pascal as Reed Richards, Madame Web Trailer, & Avengers 5 Limbo
David 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 - News
1:15:58 - Hunger Games Quick Review
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Nov 13, 2023
New Phase 5 Slate & Updated MCU Rankings
David 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 - News
31:58 - The Marvels Box Office, Loki Wrap-Up, & Rankings
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Nov 10, 2023
The Marvels Review
David and Matt discuss The Marvels, starring Brie Larson, Iman Vellani, and Teyonah Parris.
TIMECODES:
2:09 - The Marvels Review
14:39 - SPOILERS
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Nov 10, 2023
Loki Season 2 Finale Review
David and Matt share their thoughts on Loki Season 2 Episode 6 "Glorious Purpose".
TIMECODES:
2:47 - Loki S2 Ep 6 Review
9:20 - SPOILERS
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Nov 6, 2023
Marvel Studios Problem & The Marvels Primer
David and Matt are joined by Klein Felt to discuss Marvel's perilous future and prepare for The Marvels this Friday!
TIMECODES:
3:43 - News
58:12 - The Marvels Primer
1:35:12 - What's In The Box?!
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Nov 3, 2023
Loki Season 2 Episode 5 Review
David and Matt share their thoughts on Loki Season 2 Episode 5.
TIMECODES:
2:52 - Loki S2 Ep 5 Review SPOILERS
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Oct 30, 2023
Daredevil Hires Showrunner & MCU Hype Draft
David 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 - News
29:26 - MCU Hyper Draft
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Oct 27, 2023
Loki Season 2 Episode 4 Review
David and Matt share their thoughts on Loki Season 2 Episode 4.
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Oct 23, 2023
Killers of the Flower Moon Review & Superhero Video Game List
David 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 List
24:34 - Killers of the Flower Moon Review
42:29 - SPOILERS
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Oct 19, 2023
Jonathan Majors Returns in Loki Season 2 Episode 3
David 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 Review
8:45 - SPOILERS
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Oct 16, 2023
Daredevil Reset, MCU Soft Reboot, and PS5 Spider-Man 2 Spoiler-Free Review
David and Matt dive into everything you need to know, including Daredevil: Born Again's reset, the upcoming MCU soft reboot, and Klein Felt's PS5 Spider-Man 2 review.
TIMECODES:
6:35 - News
54:06 - What's In the Box?!
1:06:53 - PS5 Spider-Man 2 Review
Klein's PS5 Spider-Man 2 Review: https://thedirect.com/reviews-ratings/spider-man-2-ps5-review-playing
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Oct 13, 2023
Loki Season 2 Episode 2 Review
David and Matt share their thoughts on Loki Season 2 Episode 2.
TIMECODES:
3:42 - Loki S2 Ep 2 Review
12:06 - SPOILERS
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Oct 9, 2023
Fantastic 4 News, Taylor Swift Box Office, & Star Wars Hype
David and Matt dive into everything you need to know, including a big Fantastic 4 update, Peacemaker Season 2, and MCU series delays. In addition, it's time to predict the opening weekend box office of Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour. Joining the show for its final segment is Thomas Carter Rochester, ranking the hype levels of every upcoming Star Wars show.
TIMECODES:
4:36 - News
27:27 - What's In the Box?! - The Eras Tour
40:21 - Star Wars Hype Rankings
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Oct 6, 2023
Loki Season 2 Episode 1 Review
The God of Mischief is BAAAACK! David and Matt share their thoughts on the premiere episode of Loki Season 2.
TIMECODES:
7:43 - Loki Review
17:14 - SPOILERS
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Oct 3, 2023
Ahsoka Finale and Loki Season 2 Primer
Matt 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 Review
13:04 - SPOILERS
1:22:22 - Loki Season 2 Primer
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Sep 27, 2023
Ahsoka Episode 7 Review
Matt and David share their thoughts on the seventh episode of Ahsoka. Plus, everything you need to know!
TIMECODES:
8:29 - News
13:10 - Ahsoka Review
20:36 - SPOILERS
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Sep 20, 2023
Loki Season 2 Update and Ahsoka Episode 6 Review
Matt and David share their thoughts on the sixth episode of Ahsoka. Plus, everything you need to know!
TIMECODES:
5:31 - News
24:20 - Ahsoka Review
31:59 - SPOILERS
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Sep 13, 2023
Ahsoka Episode 5 Review
Matt and David share their thoughts on the amazing fifth episode of Ahsoka. Plus, everything you need to know!
TIMECODES:
2:01 - News
22:21 - Ahsoka Review
29:49 - SPOILERS
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Sep 6, 2023
Ahsoka Episode 4 Review
Matt and David share their thoughts on the crazy fourth episode of Ahsoka. Plus, everything you need to know!
TIMECODES:
2:52 - News
22:23 - Ahsoka Review
30:17 - SPOILERS
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Aug 30, 2023
Ahsoka Episode 3 Review
Matt 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 - News
23:10 - Ahsoka Review
33:52 - SPOILERS
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Aug 23, 2023
Ahsoka Premiere Review - The Direct Podcast
Matt 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 - News
25:17 - Ahsoka Review
39:18 - SPOILERS
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Aug 21, 2023
Blue Beetle Review (Is It Worth Watching?) - The Direct Podcast
Matt and David discuss the new Ahsoka release time & review DC's new Blue Beetle movie starring Xolo Maridueña.
TIMECODES:
11:03 - Blue Beetle Review
19:42 - SPOILERS
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Aug 14, 2023
Comic Book Origin Movie Draft - The Direct Podcast
Matt and David discuss Sydney Sweeney as Spider-Woman, the future of X-Men, the Wonder Woman mess, and predict the Blue Beetle opening weekend box office.
Then the guys are joined by Emma Dorris and TJ Zwarych from Agents Of Fandom to draft the best comic book origin movies.
TIMECODES:
10:15 - News
39:24 - What's In The Box?!
46:06 - Origin CBM Draft
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Aug 7, 2023
Gal Gadot's Wonder Woman 3 & Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem Review - The Direct Podcast
Matt 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 - News
24:42 - TMNT Review
37:24 - SPOILERS
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Jul 31, 2023
Loki Season 2 Trailer & Super Skrull Draft
Matt 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+ Rankings
48:03 - Super Skrull Draft
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Jul 26, 2023
Secret Invasion Finale Review
Matt and David are joined by Richard Nebens to break down the sixth episode of Secret Invasion.
TIMECODES:
8:48 - SPOILERS
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Jul 24, 2023
The Marvels Trailer Reaction, Barbie & Oppenheimer Reviews
Matt and David discuss The Marvels official trailer. Then it's time to lay out the historic box office for Barbenheimer and bring in Ethan Simmie and Klein Felt for the Barbie and Oppenheimer reviews.
TIMECODES:
2:45 - News
12:25 - What's in the Box?!
35:25 - Barbie Review
45:30 - SPOILERS
1:28:15 - Oppenheimer Review
1:44:36 - SPOILERS
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Jul 19, 2023
Secret Invasion Episode 5 Review
Matt and David break down the fifth episode of Secret Invasion.
TIMECODES:
9:59 - SPOILERS
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Jul 17, 2023
Mission: Impossible 7 Review & Barbenheimer Box Office Preview
Matt and David review Tom Cruise's Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One. Then, dive into the most intriguing week at the box office in 2023: Barbie and Oppenheimer release. Plus, everything you need to know about the universes you love.
TIMECODES:
7:49 - News
16:37 - Mission Impossible 7 Review
27:19 - SPOILERS
1:19:21 - What's in The Box?! BARBENHEIMER!
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Jul 12, 2023
New DCU Heroes & Secret Invasion Episode 4 Review
More Superman: Legacy casting & a new Ahsoka trailer. Then, David and Jack break down the fourth episode of Secret Invasion.
TIMECODES:
2:20 - News
18:44 - Secret Invasion Episode 4 Review
24:25 - SPOILERS
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Jul 10, 2023
Hugh Jackman's New Wolverine Suit & Movie Stars Draft
David 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 - News
30:42 - 2023 Movie Star Draft
1:42:03 - What's in The Box?!
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Jul 5, 2023
Secret Invasion Episode 3 Review
Matt and David break down the third episode of Secret Invasion.
TIMECODES:
8:51 - SPOILERS
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Jul 3, 2023
Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny Review
Matt 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 Fantastic
18:33 - Indy 5 Review
28:31 - SPOILERS
1:25:00 - What's in the Box?! (Indy 5 Box Office Reaction)
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Jun 28, 2023
Superman: Legacy Casting & Secret Invasion Episode 2 Review
DAVID CORENSWET IS SUPERMAN! Matt and David break down the second episode of Secret Invasion & discuss the official Superman: Legacy casting.
TIMECODES:
2:10 - Superman Casting
12:58 - Secret Invasion Ep. 2 Review
17:45 - SPOILERS
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Jun 26, 2023
Indiana Jones 5 Preview & The Flash Bombs
Matt 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 - News
42:45 - 2023 Mid-way Check-In
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Jun 21, 2023
Secret Invasion Episode 1 Review
Matt and David break down the first episode of Secret Invasion, "Ressurection".
TIMECODES:
3:12 - Marvel Skipping San Diego Comic-Con
5:35 - Kraven The Hunter Trailer
12:45 - Secret Invasion Review
24:07 - SPOILERS
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Jun 19, 2023
Disney Delays & The Flash Review
Matt and David share their thoughts on DC's latest: The Flash. Michael Keaton returns as Batman in this "universe-resetting" adventure. Plus, everything you need to know about the universes you love!
TIMECODES:
5:52 - News
48:27 - The Flash Review
1:01:49 - SPOILERS
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Jun 12, 2023
Spider-Man Movie News, Transformers: Rise of the Beasts Review
Matt and RICHARD share their thoughts on all of the latest news for the future of the Spider-Man franchise and review Transformers: Rise of the Beasts. David is off enjoying his honeymoon so make sure you send him and his new wife all of the well wishes on Twitter (@daavidthompson).
TIMECODES:
X - Spider-Man News
X - New Captain America Title
X - New Batman Director Favorite
X - Ahsoka Release Date
X - Transformers: Rise of the Beasts
X - SPOILERS
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Jun 2, 2023
Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse Review
Matt and David share their thoughts on Miles Morales' return to the big screen in Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse. Plus, everything you need to know about the universes you love!
TIMECODES:
2:50 - Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse Review
7:28 - SPOILERS
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May 29, 2023
Little Mermaid Review & Spider-Man Updates
Matt and David share their thoughts on Disney's latest live-action remake, The Little Mermaid starring Halle Bailey. Plus, everything you need to know about the universes you love!
TIMECODES:
4:40 - News
30:09 - The Little Mermaid Review
38:01 - SPOILERS
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May 22, 2023
Fast X Review
Matt and David share their thoughts on the beginning of the end of the road, reviewing Fast X. Plus, everything you need to know about the universes you love!
TIMECODES:
6:55 - News
47:12 - Fast X Review
56:28 - SPOILERS
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May 15, 2023
What's the Best MCU Trilogy? Debate!
Choose your fighter! Matt and David are joined by Liam Crowley to debate which MCU trilogy is best. Also, everything you need to know about the universes you love, a box office breakdown & updated MCU Rankings.
TIMECODES:
3:12 - Writer's Strike, Fast X Trilogy, Superman Casting, & Zack Snyder Comments
52:52 - Box Office Update
1:01:55 - MCU Rankings
1:14:20 - Direct Debate w/ Liam Crowley & Klein Felt
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May 5, 2023
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 Review
Matt and David share their thoughts on the end of James Gunn's Guardians of the Galaxy trilogy.
TIMECODES:
SPOILERS - 17:20
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May 1, 2023
Fantastic Four Rumors, The Flash Reactions, Guardians Vol. 3 Primer
David is out of town this time so we have Klein Felt helping break down everything you need to know about the universes you love. Then we prepare for the final song for James Gunn and The Guardians of the Galaxy in the MCU. Our Guardians Vol. 3 Primer!
TIMECODES:
5:31 - News
38:14 - The Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 Primer
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Apr 24, 2023
Jonathan Majors Accusations & Box Office Update
Matt's out of town so David is the captain of today's episode, discussing everything you need to know about the universes you love. He is also joined by Exhibitor Relations Co.'s Jeff Bock to discuss the 2023 box office so far and what to expect for the rest of the year.
TIMECODES:
6:44 - News
28:21 - Box Office Update
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Apr 19, 2023
The Mandalorian Season 3 Finale Review
Matt and David break down the final episode of The Mandalorian Season 3.
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Apr 17, 2023
Nintendo Cinematic Universe Draft & Streaming on Max
Matt and David discuss the announcement of Warner Bros. Discovery's new streaming service: Max. *"Drop the 'HBO.' Just 'Max.' It's cleaner."*
The Direct's Canadian Correspondent Klein Felt joins the show to draft potential Nintendo properties that could culminate in an Avengers-style Super Smash Bros. Movie.
In an exclusive interview, Klein speaks with John Wick 4 director Chad Stehelski.
TIMECODES:
7:13 - News
48:57 - NCU Draft
1:32:42 - Chad Stehelski (John Wick 4 Director) Interview
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Apr 12, 2023
The Mandalorian Chapter 23 Review
Matt and David break down the latest episode of The Mandalorian, "The Spies" & discuss the new trailer for The Marvels and The Super Mario Bros. Movie's historic start at the box office.
TIMECODES:
6:31 - Mario Box Office, The Marvels Trailer
41:51 - Mando Chapter 23 Review
47:59 - SPOILERS
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Apr 10, 2023
Super Mario Bros. Movie Review & Star Wars Celebration 2023
Matt and David are joined by Klein Felt and Jack Pues to discuss all the big announcements out of the Star Wars celebration. Ahsoka is coming soon, Jude Law is a Jedi, and three new movies are officially announced. Rey is back!
Finally, the gang reviews the highly-anticipated Super Mario Bros. Movie.
TIMECODES:
4:05 - Harry Potter
14:48 - Star Wars Celebration
1:19:23 - The Super Mario Bros. Movie Review
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Apr 5, 2023
The Mandalorian Chapter 22 Review
Matt and David break down the latest episode of The Mandalorian, "Guns for Hire" & discuss the new trailers for Barbie, Blue Beetle, Spider-Man Across the Spider-Verse, and Marvel Studios' Secret Invasion.
TIMECODES:
4:26 - Trailer Talk
37:27 - Mando Chapter 22 Review
42:49 - SPOILERS
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Apr 3, 2023
The Mandalorian Chapter 21 Review
It's time to save Navarro! Matt and David break down the latest episode of The Mandalorian as well as discuss everything you need to know about the universes you love.
TIMECODES:
5:10 - News
30:30 - Mando Chapter 21 Review
38:00 - SPOILERS
1:16:20 - Super Mario Bros. Wishlist
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Mar 27, 2023
Jonathan Majors is Arrested & John Wick: Chapter 4 Review
Yeah, I'm thinking he's back! It's time for the John Wick: Chapter 4 review (with Klein Felt). As well as everything you need to know about the universes you love!
TIME CODES:
5:16 - News
30:45 - John Wick 4 Review
1:59:25 - Marta Milans Interview
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Mar 22, 2023
The Mandalorian Chapter 20 Review
Grogu flashes back and Bo Katan is becoming a believer in the latest episode of The Mandalorian Season 3.
TIMECODES:
8:48 - SPOILERS
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Mar 20, 2023
Trailer
Welcome to The Direct Podcast! Every week hosts Matt Roembke and David Thompson will be breaking down all of the top headlines from Marvel, DC, and Stars Wars movie news.
We will look ahead to future projects and dive into what is coming in the future for these movie universes, as well as looking back at our favorite movies, characters, and moments.
Thank you so much for joining us, and welcome to The Direct Community.
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Mar 20, 2023
Shazam! Fury of the Gods Review
Today we review the latest entry into the DCEU with Shazam! Fury of the Gods. We are joined by Richard Nebens to break down Shazam 2 and how it impacts the future of the blue brand.
TIMECODES:
16:00 - Shazam! Fury of the Gods
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Mar 15, 2023
The Mandalorian Chapter 19 Review
The Mandalorian goes full Andor in its latest episode. Matt and David dive into everything Chapter 19 has to offer.
TIMECODES:
0:17 - Chapter 19 Overall Thoughts
5:45 - SPOILERS
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Mar 13, 2023
Oscars 2023 & The Last of Us Season Review
The 95th Academy Awards were dominated by Everything Everywhere All At Once, Joel makes a life-changing decision in The Last of Us finale, and Daredevil: Born Again new casting updates.
SHOW ORDER:
- Everything You Need To Know
- Oscars Chat
- The Last of Us Season Review
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Mar 8, 2023
The Mandalorian Chapter 18 Review
David is joined by Star Wars correspondent Jack Jack Pu-Pu-Pues to discuss the latest installment of The Mandalorian. Streaming now on Disney+!
TIMECODES:
0:27 - Chapter 18 Overall Thoughts
7:41 - SPOILERS
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Mar 6, 2023
Creed III Review
Michael B Jordan's directorial debut has arrived with Creed III. Matt and David share their thoughts on the latest installment in the Rocky franchise.
TIMECODES:
6:17 - Creed III Box Office & Original Marvel Studios Character
27:24 - Creed III Review
1:39:00 - Best Movies Directed by Lead Actors
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Mar 1, 2023
The Mandalorian Chapter 17 Review
Din Djarin and Grogu are back together on Disney+! The first episode of The Mandalorian Season 3 is here and it's off to a hot start. Join Matt and David as they break down the Good, Bad, and Galactic of the latest episode.
TIMECODES:
2:00 - Chapter 17 Overall Thoughts
13:50 - SPOILERS
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Feb 27, 2023
The Mandalorian Season 3 Primer & MCU Rankings
Mando & Grogu's next adventure is almost here! David and Matt prepare for Season 3 while also discussing everything you need to know about the universes you love.
The bracket is back with the Reckless Rebels! Thank you Thomas Carter Rochester, Klein Felt, and Jack Pues for joining the show.
TIMECODES:
7:14 - Thunderbolts casting, Harley Quinn changes, Mando Primer
37:19 - Updated MCU Rankings
1:04:31 - Star Wars Tech Bracket
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Feb 20, 2023
Worst Marvel Movies Draft
Ant-Man and The Wasp: Quantumania is one of the worst-reviewed MCU movies of all time, so it's time to draft the poorest-received Marvel movies!
Happening in the universes you love: Ant-Man 3 wins at the box office, Marvel Studios is slowing down production, and James Gunn just teased several DC villains.
TIMECODES:
5:28 - Ant-Man 3 Box Office
25:36 - Marvel Studios Delays, DC Villains
1:06:07 - Worst MCU Movies Draft
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Feb 17, 2023
Ant-Man and The Wasp: Quantumania Review
Matt and David share their thoughts on the beginning of Phase 5.
TIMECODES:
SPOILERS - 14:43
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Feb 13, 2023
Ant-Man 3 Primer & Super Bowl Trailer Recap
Phase 5 begins this week with Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania and Matt and David are here to break down everything you need to know heading into the next chapter of Marvel.
Football was played, Rihanna has spoken, and there are six Super Bowl trailers to discuss. The guys share their thoughts on them all, plus why Disney/Marvel may have dropped the ball.
TIMECODES:
10:09 - The Flash, Guardians 3, Fast X Super BowlTrailers
55:38 - Ant-Man and The Wasp: Quantumania Primer
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Feb 6, 2023
Best Trailer Draft
In honor of Super Bowl LVII, The Direct's Russ Milheim joins Matt and David to draft the best trailers ever done by Marvel, DC, and Star Wars.
Across the universes you love, the DCU's first director has been teased, Superman's trunks are up for debate, and MCU Super Bowl trailers are imminent.
Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania prep! Gillian Blum joins the guys to discuss 2005's Young Avengers issues 3-4 by Alan Heinberg and Jim Cheung.
TIMECODES:
6:25 - Swamp Thing Director, Superman's Trunks, and Super Bowl Trailer preview
31:26 - Best Trailer Draft
1:26:17 - Comic Book Club (Young Avengers 2005 Issues 3-4)
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Jan 31, 2023
The Future of the DC Universe
The next generation of the DC Universe is upon us! The Direct's Klein Felt joins Matt and David to draft all the latest DCU Chapter 1: Gods and Monsters announcements.
In other news... A new spoiler-y Shazam! 2 trailer was released online, Marvel received its first acting nomination at the Academy Awards, and Seth Rogen's Donkey Kong voice makes its debut.
Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania prep! Gillian Blum joins the guys to discuss 2005's Young Avengers issues 1-2 by Alan Heinberg and Jim Cheung.
TIMECODES:
4:14 - Shazam! 2 Trailer, Marvel Oscar Nomination, Mario Movie Teaser
23:32 - The State of DC Draft
1:53:48 - Comic Book Club (Young Avengers 2005 Issues 1-2)
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Jan 30, 2023
ANNOUNCEMENT! Episode Postponed One Day
James Gunn is sticking to his word but just barely as he is set to release the new DC Slate on Tuesday, January 31st. So to give ourselves time to take in all of that information we are pushing today's episode back one day!
So be on the lookout tomorrow for Season 2 Episode 4 as we have everything you need to know about the universes you love along with our State of the DC Universe address!
(BONUS: We are beginning our read-along of 2005's Young Avengers written by Alan Heinberg and Jim Cheung! We will be reading two issues per week heavily featuring Kang and recapping them ahead of Ant-Man and The Wasp: Quantumania. Issues 1-2 will be reviewed tomorrow!)
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Jan 23, 2023
The State of Star Wars
Marvel is back in China, Gunn is already recruiting the Guardians for future DC projects, and a new Mandalorian Season 3 trailer to break down. Matt and David cover everything you need to know about the universes you love.
Then, Star Wars correspondent Jack Pues is back to discuss to the state of A Galaxy Far, Far Away heading into 2023. Plus, the gang pitches their ideas for the next Star Wars movie!
TIMECODES:
4:20 - Marvel back in China, Gunn recruiting the Guardians, and a new Mandalorian Season 3
53:55 - The State of Star Wars
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WE APOLOGIZE FOR SOME OF THE AUDIO ISSUES! We are working on our new recording system. Adversity builds champions.
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Jan 16, 2023
The State of the Marvel Cinematic Universe
Ant-Man and The Wasp: Quantumania gives audiences their best look at Kang yet, Matt Reeves discusses The Batman 2, and Adam Driver is rumored to be cast as Reed Richards.
Huge shoutout to Thomas Carter Rochester for joining David for the news segment of this episode.
TIMECODES:
4:20 - Ant-Man 3 Trailer, Adam Driver Rumored for Reed Richards role, and The Batman 2 updates
53:55 - The State of the MCU
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Jan 9, 2023
2023 Hype Draft
Welcome to Season 2 of The Direct Podcast!
Matt and David are back to recap the 2022 box office, recap any new year news, and are joined by The Direct's Richard Nebens for the ultimate 2023 Movie Hype Draft.
TIMECODES:
0: 36- What's New With Season 2!
12:41 - Jeremy Renner update, Marvel Release Concerns, 2022 Box Office recap, and more!
44:55 - 2023 Hype Draft
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Dec 25, 2022
The Direct Awards 2022
What year for the universes YOU love. It's time for the third annual awards show, presented by The Direct.
Huge shoutout to Jack Pues, Richard Nebens, and Klein Felt of TheDirect.com.
TIMECODES:
3:42 - Best Trailer
8:10 - Best Score
12:36 - Best Suit
18:53 - Cameo of the Year
27:26 - MCU Moment
33:00 - Star Wars Moment
39:11 - Action Scene
46:03 - Dramatic Scene
53:51 - Director of the Year
1:02:22 - MCU Disney+ Project
1:13:15 - Non-Marvel Streaming Project
1:26:09 - Expanding the Universe
1:37:42 - Supporting Character OTY
1:45:20 - Villain OTY
1:52:30 - Marvel Rookie OTY
1:58:50 - MVP
2:07:40 - Best Comic Book Movie
2:15:32 - Best Overall Project
2:24:14 - Holy Trinity Award
2:33:20 - Holy Shit Moment of the Year
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Dec 19, 2022
Avatar 2 Review, Henry Cavill Out as Superman, Across the Spider-Verse Trailer
Let's get wet. Avatar: The Way of Water is here, James Gunn is sending Henry Cavill back to the shadows, and Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse.
TIMECODES:
4:40 - Across the Spider-Verse trailer
31:15 - Henry Cavill is Out as Superman (Again) & New Superman film is in Pre-Production
58:40 - Sony Signs Donald Glover in Spider-Man Movie
1:00:55 - Avatar: The Way of Water Review
1:10:14 - SPOILERS
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Dec 12, 2022
The Future of the DCU
It's time to reboot a DCEU reboot (maybe). We break down the latest report focusing on Wonder Woman 3 being canceled, Man of Steel 2 up in the air, and Jason Mamoa possibly out as Aquaman.
With a DC reboot in mind, we recast the main DC Characters with The Direct's Sam Hargrave and Jack Pues.
Finally, it's the holiday season and we are joined by The Direct's Klein Felt for a chaotic Christmas Draft!
TIMECODES:
6:14 - Possible DCU Reboot
24:00 - DCU Fancast
58:47 - Crazy Christmas Draft
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Dec 5, 2022
Guardians of the Galaxy 3 Trailer, Super Mario Movie Trailer, Superhero Suit Bracket
Trailer week! The Direct's Klein Felt joins us to break down the new Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 and Super Mario Bros. Movie trailers. Two absolute bangers.
Afterward, it's bracket time (joined by The Movie Podcast guys)! This time is finding out which superhero had the best suit of 2022.
TIMECODES:
4:35 - Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 Trailer
16:25 - Super Mario Bros Movie Trailer
26:14 - Suit Bracket
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Nov 28, 2022
Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special & Glass Onion
It's the holiday season and the GUARDIANS are here! We review The MCU Holiday Special, Rian Johnson's Glass Onion, and everything you need to know about
TIMECODES:
4:31 - Namor and Hulk Universal Rights
19: 22 - Chris Hemsworth's Future Thor Plans
29:05 - Wakanda Forever Box Office Update
35:33 - Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special Review
44:10 - SPOILERS
1:18:13 - Glass Onion Review
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Nov 23, 2022
Andor Finale, Disney Reactions
On today's episode, we give thanks to Andor and the return of Bob Iger.
UPDATE: Starting next week (11/28) we will be releasing episodes on MONDAYS!
TIMECODES:
3:32 - Bob Iger is back as Disney's CEO
24:05 - New Blade Director
28:02 - Henry Cavill Superman Update
40:45 - Andor Episode 12 Review
47:55 - SPOILERS
1:41:13 - Star Wars Rankings
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Nov 16, 2022
Andor Episode 11, MCU Phase 4 Character Draft
We have a LOOONG episode of The Direct Podcast Today.
First, we recap the Box Office performance of Black Panther: Wakanda Forever and cement the sequel in our official MCU Rankings.
Then, we recap Episode 11 of Andor and get you ready for next week's season finale.
Finally, our most significant draft of the year as we pick our favorite characters from the Marvel Cinematic Universe Phase 4.
TIMECODES:
2:27 - Forever Box Office & Ranking
24:19 - Kevin Conroy Tribute
30:42 - Andor Episode 11
36:04 - SPOILERS
1:30:16 - MCU Phase 4 Draft
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Nov 11, 2022
Black Panther: Wakanda Forever Review
Today we review Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.
The 30th movie entry into the Marvel Cinematic Universe and the last movie of Phase 4.
Director: Ryan Coogler
Starring: Letitia Wright, Angela Basset, Tenoch Huerta, Luptia Nyong'o, Winston Duke, Danai Gurira, and Martin Freeman!
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Nov 9, 2022
Andor Episode 10, Wakanda Forever Reaction, DCU Plans
It's Wakanda Forever week! Matt's got you covered with a SPOILER-FREE review. Disney+'s hit series Andor nears the end with an electric (no pun intended) prison break in episode 10. Across the universes you love, Agatha Coven of Chaos adds to its cast, James Gunn explains his future DCU plan and Shawn Levy is in talks for a new Star Wars movie.
TIMECODES:
3:48 - Black Panther: Wakanda Forever Spoiler-Free Review
13:22 - Marvel News
29:21 - DC News
38:58 - Star Wars News
43:59 - Andor Episode 10 Review
51:23 - SPOILERS
1:20:29 - Best MCU Supporting Cast Draft
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Nov 6, 2022
Black Panther: Wakanda Forever Primer
One of Marvel Studios' most anticipated films is less than a week away. From handling Chadwick Boseman's death to introducing Namor into the MCU: we've got you covered. Everything you need to know about Black Panther: Wakanda Forever on today's special primer episode of The Direct Podcast.
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Nov 2, 2022
Andor Episode 9
Andor turns the corner heading towards the end of Season 1, Black Adam stumbles during its 2nd weekend at the box office, and a WandaVision spin-off series is in the works.
TIMECODES:
3:13 - Marvel News
27:20 - DC News
41:20 - Star Wars News
50:05 - Andor Episode 9
1:31:59 - Mailbag
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Oct 28, 2022
MCU Disney+ Episode Bracket
A very special bonus episode brings in familiar faces to do The Direct Podcast's first-ever bracket. Votes are cast and arguments are made to determine the very best MCU Episode to release on Disney+
Huge shoutout to Liam Crowley, Jack Pues, and Thomas Carter Rochester.
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Oct 26, 2022
James Gunn to Lead DC Studios, Ant-Man: 3 Trailer, Andor Episode 8
James Gunn is taking over the DCU. LFG!
Additionally, Kang the Conqueror is revealed in the Ant-Man: Quantumania trailer, Henry Cavill officially announces in return as the Man of Steel, and Andor Episode 8 welcomes back a familiar face.
TIMECODES:
2:17 - Guardians Holiday Special Trailer
9:18 - Ant-Man: Quantunmania Trailer
20:14 - James Gunn, Peter Safran to Lead DC Studios
31:50 - Black Adam Box Office
37:25 - Henry Cavill Back as Superman
42:03 - New Star Wars Movie
49:02 - Andor Episode 8
1:24:59 - House of Dragon Finale
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Oct 21, 2022
Black Adam Review
Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson has officially entered the DC Universe as Black Adam. Is it good? Did the hierarchy of power change (or even quiver)? What about THAT post-credits scene? Everything you need to know about the universe you love on a special Friday episode of The Direct Podcast.
TIMECODES:
3:30 - Black Adam Review
10:27 - SPOILERS
1:11:09 - DC Movie Rankings
1:42:42 - MCU Streaming Rankings
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Oct 19, 2022
Andor Episode 7, House of Dragon Episode 9, The Future of DC Films
DC is back on the big screen with Black Adam and we've got a primer! Meanwhile, Andor pushes on in a Galaxy Far, Far Away and House of Dragon nears its end.
Additionally, Harrison Ford joins the MCU and DC may finally have a plan.
TIMECODES:
3:16 - Harrison Ford Cast as Thunderbolt Ross
8:19 - Warner Bros. Latest Plans for DC
25:00 - Andor Episode 7
1:12:00 - Black Adam Primer
1:57:14 - House of Dragon Episode 9
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Oct 13, 2022
She-Hulk Finale, Andor Episode 6, Werewolf by Night, House of the Dragon Episode 8
An epic meta-ending in She-Hulk Episode 9, Andor turns into a heist movie in Episode 6, the Werewolf is out, and the end of a ruler in House of the Dragon Episode 8. Also, Marvel delays its slate... again!
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TIMECODES:
4:30 - MCU Delays
14:22 - Spider-Man 4 Rumors
22:36 - She-Hulk Finale
1:02:27 - Werewolf by Night Spoiler Review
1:24:54 - Andor Episode 6
1:33:59 - SPOILERS
2:01:00 - House of Dragon Episode 8
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Oct 6, 2022
She-Hulk Episode 8, Andor Episode 5, House of the Dragon Episode 7
Charlie Cox as Matt Murdock aka Daredevil returns in She-Hulk Episode 8, Andor bridges the gap in Episode 5, and House of the Dragon gets feisty in Episode 7.
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TIMECODES:
3:03 - Werewolf by Night SPOILER-FREE Review
10:10 - Black Panther 2 Trailer Reaction
32:10 - Armor Wars Changed from Series to Movie
42:40 - Michael Waldron Writing Secret Wars
47:41 - She-Hulk Episode 8
51:39 - SPOILERS
1:14:14 - Andor Episode 5
1:17:28 - SPOILERS
1:44:33 - Game of Thrones: House of the Dragon Episode 7
2:05:14 - Matt's She-Hulk Episode 8 Review
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Sep 29, 2022
She-Hulk Episode 7, Andor Episode 4, House of the Dragon Episode 6
She-Hulk: Attorney At Law heading towards the finish line with Episode 7, Andor picks up steam in Episode 4, and House of the Dragon catches audiences up during Episode 6.
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TIMECODES:
3:02 - Hugh Jackman is back as Wolverine for Deadpool 3
18:20 - Blade Director Leaves Project
24:36 - Black Panther 2's Massive Runtime
30:10 - Warner Bros. Being Sued
37:43 - She-Hulk Episode 7
42:24 - SPOILERS
1:08:28 - Andor Episode 4
1:11:26 - SPOILERS
1:47:09 - Game of Thrones: House of the Dragon Episode 6
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Sep 22, 2022
She-Hulk Episode 6, Andor Episodes 1-3, House of the Dragon Episode 5
She-Hulk: Attorney At Law Episode 6 with the return of Savannah Sanders. The first 3 episodes of Andor brings the new era of the Galaxy Far, Far Away. Game of Thrones: House of the Dragon Episode 5 gets REAL!
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TIMECODES
5:23 - She-Hulk Episode 6
31:38 - Andor Epsidoes 1-3
1:24:59 - Game of Thrones: House of the Dragon Episdoe 5
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Sep 15, 2022
She-Hulk Episode 5, House of the Dragon Episode 4, Andor Primer
She-Hulk: Attorney At Law flies by the halfway point with Episode 5. Additionally, our Andor Primer with Jack Pues, Ryan Coogler in talks for Secret Wars, and the best MCU Debuts Draft with Richard Nebens and Ethan Simmie (15 Minutes of Marvel).
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TIMECODES
0:31 - Intro
3:46 - Andor Primer
35:20 - Blade Not in Halloween Special & Ryan Coogler rumored for Secret Wars
45:38 - Black Adam Trailer 2
54:59 - She-Hulk Episode 5
1:01:51 - SPOILERS
1:29:22 - Best MCU Debuts Draft
2:29:02 - Closing with House of the Dragon
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Sep 11, 2022
The Future of the MCU (D23)
The Lucasfilm and Marvel Studios panels dominated D23. Mandalorian Season 3, Thunderbolts, Daredevil, Secret Invasion, and Captain America's next big bad. Everything you need to know about the universes you love!
Huge shoutout to The Direct's own Jack Pues for joining today's special episode.
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Sep 8, 2022
She-Hulk Episode 4
She-Hulk: Attorney At Law continues with Episode 4 on Disney+ Day. Additionally, Dan Lin is out as DC Film's leader, Florence Pugh is set to lead the Thunderbolts, and we enter the MCU Time Machine back to 2020.
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TIMECODES
0:29 - Intro and 'Spider-Man No Way' Home Re-Release
20:49 - Florence Pugh Leading 'Thunderbolts' & Sue Storm Rumor
27:26 - Dan Lin is Out at DC
36:18 - She-Hulk Episode 4
44:48 - SPOILERS
1:15:47 - MCU Time Machine
1:50:24 - Closing with House of the Dragon
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Sep 1, 2022
She-Hulk Twerks in Episode 3, D23 Predictions, and DC's New Kevin Feige
She-Hulk: Attorney At Law continues with Episode 3 twerking its way onto Disney+. Meanwhile, DC may have found its next Kevin Feige, Ben Kingsley is returning in Wonder Man, and our top D23 predictions. A huge shoutout to guests Sam Hargrave and Savannah Sanders of TheDirect.com joining today's show!
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TIMECODES
0:30 - Intro
4:20 - Quick Question
20:59 - Trevor Slattery Return and Phase 5 Star Players
27:24 - Producer Dan Lin Reportedly Signing with DC Films
35:25 - Rogue One Re-Visit
38:25 - She-Hulk Episode 3 with Savannah Sanders
43:03 - SPOILERS
1:13:31 - D23 Predictions with Sam Hargrave
1:56:58 - Closing with House of the Dragon
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Aug 25, 2022
She-Hulk Episode 2
She-Hulk: Attorney At Law continues with Episode 2 smashing its way through Disney+. Meanwhile, Aquaman 2 gets delayed nine months, MoviePass is making a comeback, and Spider-Man: No Way Home is swinging back into theaters with 11 more minutes of content.
BONUS: Westeros is back and we've got a mini House of the Dragon review.
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TIMECODES
0:27 - Intro
3:05 - David Explains MoviePass 2.0
12:07 - No Way Home Re-Release and Fantastic Four Report
22:23 - Matt Reeves Given the DC Keys
32:50 - She-Hulk Episode 2 Review
35:27 - SPOILERS
1:14:20 - Mailbag
1:35:35 - Emergency Aquaman News
1:41:43 - Closing with House of the Dragon
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Aug 18, 2022
She-Hulk Episode 1
The new era of the Marvel Cinematic Universe has begun with She-Hulk: Attorney At Law. We break down and review everything you need to know about Episode 1. And what might be the greatest post-credits scene of all time?
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TIMECODES
2:44 - Wheel of the Fantastic
16:28 - Madame Web Updates
29:50 - Ezra Miller Update
40:11 - She-Hulk Episode 1
1:21:34 - MCU CGI Draft
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Aug 10, 2022
The Future of DC Movies/She-Hulk Primer
Trying to understand the future of DC at Warner Bros Discovery, Marvel actors tease future projects, and we get you ready for She-Hulk. All on today's episode of The Direct Podcast.
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TIMECODES
0:34 - Opening & Housekeeping
7:12 - The Future of DC Movies
30:15 - Marvel News
40:21 - She-Hulk Primer
1:28:38 - Closing with Box Office Rant
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Aug 3, 2022
Batgirl Cancelled, MCU Phase 6, Andor Trailer
A look into a Galaxy Far, Far Away, a new segment, and the return of Batfleck (again). All on today's episode of The Direct Podcast.
We begin with a segment where David Explains something relevant to the movie business world. Then we dive into everything you need to know about the universes you love, followed by a dedicated Mailbag segment.
Finally, we predict which projects will fill the eight empty slots currently slated for Phase 6 in the MCU.
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TIMECODES
0:29 - Opening & Housekeeping
2:40 - David Explains (Alan Horn joins Warner Bros. Discovery)
19:10 - New Andor Trailer
35:47 - Secret Invasion and Fantastic Four Update
42:10…
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Jul 27, 2022
The Future of the MCU
Marvel Studios dominated San Diego Comic-Con's Hall H and we brought in the big guns to break it all down.
Kinda Funny's Tim Gettys joins us to discuss the imminent 2022 superhero projects displayed at SDCC and draft our most anticipated Phase 5 MCU projects. That's right, the Hype Draft is back.
Then, we dive into the (not so) far away future of Marvel's Phase 6. Kang is ready to conquer and The Multiverse Saga is officially upon us.
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(Apologies for any less-than-perfect audio. Promise to do better.)
TIMECODES
2022 Projects From SDCC - 2:16
MCU Phase 5 Hype Draft - 35:57
The Future of the MCU (Phase 6) - 1:22:44
NOPE Review - 2:04:07
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Jul 20, 2022
Fantastic Four Fancast, Ms. Marvel Directors Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah Interview, and Sony Spider-Man Updates
The Direct Podcast is here leading up to San Diego Comic Con's 2022 Convention!
We kick things off by checking in on all the top news from Marvel, DC, and Star Wars. Tom Holland is reportedly not returning to voice Peter Parker, the new Zack Snyder controversy, and Star Wars' Skeleton Crew production budget.
After the news, The Direct's Richard Nebens interviews Ms. Marvel directors Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah. In preparation for SDCC, we are joined by Klein Felt to fan-cast the Fantastic Four and more!
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TIMECODES
4:08 - Quick Question
17:10 - Spider-Man News
26:55 - Ms. Marvel Powers connected to X-Men
32:00 - Zack Snyder Controversy
38:15 - Skeleton Crew Massive Budget
43:45 - Ms. Marvel directors Adil El Arbi and Bilall Falla…
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Jul 13, 2022
Ms. Marvel Finale Review, Sam Wilson is Captain America, and Updated MCU Rankings
Summer is flying by and we've got another packed episode of The Direct Podcast.
We kick things off by checking in on the 'Thor: Love and Thunder' Box Office Report. Followed by all the top news from Marvel, DC, and Star Wars. Sam Wilson questioned as Captain America, The Rock joining San Diego Comic-Con, and 'Ironheart' goin' Solo.
After the news, we have our 'Ms. Marvel' Episode 6 review, the finale of Marvel's latest Disney+ series. Did it stick the landing? We discuss. Followed by adding 'Ms. Marvel' and 'Thor: Love and Thunder' to our overall MCU rankings.
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TIMECODES
Schedule Update - 2:47
Thor 4 Box Office Report - 4:53
Emmy Nominations - 16:09
Sam Wilson is Captain America - 20:14
Alden Ehrenreich cast in Ironheart - 23:39
Bl…
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Jul 8, 2022
Thor: Love and Thunder Review
It's our 100th Episode and Thor: Love and Thunder is officially storming theaters worldwide!
Chris Hemsworth returns as the God of Thunder in the first MCU franchise with a fourth solo movie. Natalie Portman returns as Jane Foster/Mighty Thor and the previously heroic Christian Bale enters the fold as the villainous Gorr the God Butcher. Where there's lighting, there's thunder, and who better to help us breakdown Taika Waititi's second MCU film than The Machine Richard Nebens.
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TIMECODES
Quick Question - 2:44
Thor: Love and Thunder Review - 8:30
SPOILERS - 14:05
1:32:34 - Mid-Year Superhero All-Star Draft
2:08:42 - Stranger Things 4 Chat
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Jul 6, 2022
Ms. Marvel Episode 5 Review, Thor: Love & Thunder Spoiler-Free Thoughts and Namor's Appearance in Black Panther: Wakanda Forever
Another week of following a trail of stars here at The Direct Podcast!
We kick things off with all the top news from Marvel, DC, and Star Wars. Namor has an unexpected look in Black Panther Wakanda Forever, Andor is spread out over four years, and another faceless Superman may appear in The Rock's Black Adam.
After the news we have our Ms. Marvel Episode 5 review, the penultimate installment of Marvel's latest Disney+ series. Additionally, discuss what should happen next to the Marvel Netflix characters, and breakdown the box office report along with our Thor: Love & Thunder opening weekend predictions.
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TIMECODES
1:49 - Spoiler-Free Thor: Love & Thunder Review
5:45 - The Wheel of the Fantastic
21:23 - Taron Egerton in talks with Marv…
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Jul 1, 2022
Thor Love & Thunder Primer
Let me tell you a story about a space Viking...
Here is your Thor: Love & Thunder Primer episode with everything you need to know about Thor: Love & Thunder.
The Direct Podcast breaks down everything leading into the 4th installment of Thor in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. What are we looking for in this cast of characters? What will this classic Thor adventure be all about? And what are our predictions for the movie, the future of Thor, and the post-credits scene?
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Jun 29, 2022
Ms. Marvel Episode 4 Review, Best Thor Moments Draft, and Marvel Studios Returning to SDCC
A fresh look at The Direct Podcast is here!
We kick things off with all the top news from Marvel, DC, and Star Wars. Marvel is returning to San Diego Comic Con, Obi-Wan Kenobi was supposed to a trilogy, and when will Wolverine appear in the MCU?
After the news we have our Ms. Marvel Episode 4 review, diving into the second half of Marvel's latest Disney+ series. Additionally, we are days away from Thor: Love and Thunder so we decided to bring in the big guns. Thomas Carter Rochester joins us for a Best Thor Moments Draft.
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TIMECODES
0:32 - Hosting Update
5:39 - Quick Question
10:45 - Marvel Studios Returning to SDCC 2022
19:20 - Wolverine Casting Rumors
24:00 - John Krasinski's Fantastic Four Future
28:37 - Obi-Wan Kenobi Was Suppo…
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Jun 22, 2022
Obi-Wan Kenobi Finale AND Ms. Marvel Episode 3 Reviews, Marvel's Phase 5, Ezra Miller's Flash Future
Another massive installment of The Direct Podcast comes your way this week.
We kick things off with all the top news from Marvel, DC, and Star Wars. Kevin Feige has teased a Phase 5 announcement coming very soon! Kraven the Hunter is undergoing a significant character change! What's next for Ezra Miller's Flash?
Beyond that, we dive into two major episodes of Disney+ television. Obi-Wan Kenobi has come to a close - did the finale stick the landing? Ms. Marvel has reached its halfway point - where do we stand on Kamala Khan's origin story?
All that plus a big announcement at the end of the show.
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TIMECODES
2:09 - Scheduling Update
3:17 - Sizzle Reel
5:55 - Phase 5 Announcement Coming Soon
17:49 - Kraven the Hunter Changes
23:45 - Ezra…
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Jun 15, 2022
Obi-Wan Kenobi Episode 5 AND Ms. Marvel Episode 2 Reviews, Marvel Developing Thunderbolts Movie, Lady Gaga in Musical Joker 2?
Another week of big reviews here on The Direct Podcast!
We deep dive into all things Obi-Wan Kenobi and Ms. Marvel. How did the Star Wars prequel series tee up the grand finale? Did Kamala Khan continue her massive momentum?
Before our big reviews, we chat all things top news including confirmation on a MCU Thunderbolts movie, Chris Evans' potential Steve Rogers return, AND the chaotic updates revolving Joker 2.
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TIMECODES
3:53 - Quick Question
14:14 - Sizzle Reel
15:54 - Joker 2 Strange Updates
25:34 - Thunderbolts Movie in Development
32:36 - Chris Evans MCU Return?
42:11 - Kenobi Ep5 Review
1:26:23 - Ms. Marvel Ep2 Review
2:04:39 - Weekly Recs
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Jun 8, 2022
Obi-Wan Kenobi Episode 4 AND Ms. Marvel Episode 1 Reviews, Black Adam Trailer, Kevin Feige's DCEU?
The most packed Wednesday in The Direct Podcast's history is here!
We have reviews for BOTH Obi-Wan Kenobi and Ms. Marvel's latest episodes. How did Ewan McGregor's solo series kick off its back half? Did Iman Vellani's performance live up to the glowing reviews? We dive deep into both shows.
Beyond the new content, we have a packed sizzle reel full of news from Marvel, DC, and Star Wars. I Am Groot's unprecedented release schedule has been announced! The Rock's Black Adam has debuted its first trailer! Marvel President Kevin Feige once almost jumped ship to Warner Bros.? We break down, theorize, and speculate what everything means for the future (and past) of their respective cinematic universes.
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2:09 - Quick Question
11:01 - S…
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Jun 3, 2022
Ms. Marvel Primer
Marvel Studios' Phase 4 rookie class gains a cosmic member next Wednesday. Who is Ms. Marvel? What are Kamala Khan's powers? Where will this series take the Marvel Cinematic Universe?
We break down everything you need to know going into Ms. Marvel's June 8 premiere on this primer edition of The Direct Podcast!
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Jun 1, 2022
Obi-Wan Kenobi Episode 3 Review, Hawkeye Season 2?, Our Disney+ Day Wishlist
Star Wars momentum barrels full-steam ahead on this week's episode of The Direct Podcast.
Obi-Wan Kenobi dropped its third chapter and, well, wow. We break down everything that happened in this week's Star Wars installment and speculate where it could take the series moving forward. We double up on reviews as well, as we give you our initial impressions of the first two episodes of Ms. Marvel!
Before that, we kick things off with the top news from Marvel, DC, and Star Wars. Disney+ Day is returning in September! Hawkeye could be getting a Season 2! Gotham Knights has released its first trailer!
All that plus a wishlist of projects we want to see brought to the streaming screen.
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1:54 - Scheduling Update
4:02 - Ms. Marvel Spoiler…
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May 27, 2022
Obi-Wan Kenobi Review, Star Wars Celebration Recap, MCU Updates
It is Star Wars week on The Direct Podcast and we have a loaded episode from a Galaxy Far, Far Away!
We cover all of the breaking news from the Star Wars Celebration. First, we break down the first teaser trailer for the upcoming Andor series set to release on August 31st. We then dive into the future of the Mandalorian franchise as Mando 3 official arrives next February. And finally, a new Star Wars project was announced with Jude Law attached.
Obi-Wan Kenobi is here! Episodes 1 & 2 were released on Disney+ and we have the full breakdown. How is this show being presented? What is being set up? And where do we go from here? All of that and more in our Obi-Wan review.
Liam is out this week but we have Star Wars correspondent Jack Pues filling in. Thank you everyone for listening along!
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May 25, 2022
Thor: Love and Thunder Trailer Breakdown, Daredevil Disney+ Series, Obi-Wan Kenobi Mini Primer
Surprise! First of TWO episodes of The Direct Podcast this week!
We kick things off with top news from all three universes, captained by the new Thor: Love and Thunder trailer. How do we feel about the first look at Christian Bale's Gorr the God-Butcher? Where is this story heading? Is this the last MCU appearance for Chris Hemsworth?
Beyond that, we dive into updates from Disney+ and Black Panther: Wakanda Forever. Daredevil is getting an MCU streaming series! Obi-Wan Kenobi is two days away! Namor has his comic-accurate trunks!
Finally, we wrap things up with another installment of The Direct List. In honor of Bale's Gorr reveal, we list off the best trailer reveals from past promotional material of Marvel, DC, and Star Wars projects.
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May 18, 2022
She-Hulk Trailer Breakdown, Star Wars Release Slate, Doctor Strange 2's Jett Klyne Interview
Just when we think it's going to be a light news week, Disney drops all the announcements on The Direct Podcast.
We kick things off with top news from all three universes. She-Hulk has its official trailer! Black Panther connections are confirmed in Thor: Love and Thunder! Star Wars has its release schedule on Disney+!
From there, Doctor Strange 2 and WandaVision star Jett Klyne joins the show. Jett talks all things Tommy Maximoff, shares fascinating behind the scenes stories, and lets us know his favorite rosters of the Young Avengers from the comics.
We wrap things up with another Direct Discourse covering topics like our personal dream Young Avengers rosters, the upcoming Star Wars directing talent, and what makes or breaks blockbuster movies for us.
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May 11, 2022
MCU Rankings, Ms. Marvel's Powers, Multiverse of Madness Box Office Report
This week's The Direct Podcast takes on all things Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness.
The receipts are in! Doctor Strange 2 premiered to an unbelievable domestic opening weekend haul. We bring on Box Office Correspondent David Thompson to help us break down all the numbers. For more of David's movie business thoughts, check out his podcast: Cinema Spending!
From there, we hash out our updated MCU Rankings. Where did Doctor Strange 2 land for Matt and Liam? Did Moon Knight eclipse any of the previous Disney+ shows? How did our rankings compare to The Direct's team consensus?
All that plus the top news from the universes you love.
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*2:52 - Quick Questions
9:30 - Sizzle Reel
11:58 - Ms. Marvel's Power Changes
26:09 - G…
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May 6, 2022
Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness Review
Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness has arrived!
Marvel Studios' first May release since Avengers: Endgame is unlike anything the franchise has ever done before. What landed? What fell flat? What comes next? We deep dive into everything Doctor Strange 2, break down where Multiverse of Madness took us, and speculate the futures of every character.
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May 4, 2022
Moon Knight FINALE Review, Obi-Wan Kenobi Trailer, Jon Watts Exits Fantastic Four
Big things are rumbling this week on The Direct Podcast. May the Fourth be with you! Happy 10 YEARS of The Avengers!
To celebrate both occasions, we share our memories of the first Avengers film and celebrate Star Wars in a discourse with The Direct's Jack Pues.
Before that, we kick things off with the top news. Obi-Wan Kenobi has dropped its official trailer! Jon Watts has departed Fantastic Four! Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania has moved up by five months! Aquaman is going to be a dad!
We deep dive into the analytics on all those top news stories and speculate on what they mean for the future of their respective franchises.
Moon Knight has also come and gone. Did the finale stick the landing? How did we feel about the show as a whole? Where do we see Marc Spector going next?
All that plus our *spoiler free* thoughts on Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness. Our full review for that film drops THIS FRIDAY!
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Apr 29, 2022
Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness Primer
Marvel Studios kicks off its new year at the theaters in just one week with Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness and anticipation is reaching a fever pitch.
Where will this film take the MCU's Multiverse narrative? Who from past franchises could show up? What are our biggest predictions? Find out everything you need to know on this special primer episode of The Direct Podcast.
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Apr 27, 2022
Moon Knight Episode 5 Review, Marvel CinemaCon Announcements, Best MCU End Credits Sequences Draft (w/ Tim Gettys)
Buckle up, this is a packed episode of The Direct Podcast. Did we mention Kinda Funny's Tim Gettys joins us for the full show?
We kick things off with your top news, captained by all the announcements we got from CinemaCon 2022. Sony has announced some new Spider-Man spin-offs! The Batman 2 is coming! Kevin Feige said THAT thing about the MCU's next decade!
From there, we venture into the psyche of Marc Spector and review Moon Knight Episode 5. How did this penultimate stack up against other MCU Disney+ episodes? We break down everything you need to know ahead of the big season finale next week.
Finally, we bring back The Direct Draft to create teams of the best Marvel Studios end credits sequences.
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Apr 20, 2022
Moon Knight Episode 4 Review, Thor: Love and Thunder Trailer Breakdown, Spider-Man's Gary Weeks Interview
Marvel brought their A-Game this week, and so does The Direct Podcast.
This week's show is headlined by all things Moon Knight, but the God of Thunder also gets major shine. We kick things off with all of your top news captained by the Thor: Love and Thunder trailer as well as the future of the DCEU following the Warner Bros. Discovery merger. We also touch on the latest developments from the ongoing Ezra Miller situation.
As mentioned, Moon Knight is this week's shining star. The Disney+ series is officially in the back half, and Oscar Isaac has delivered an insanely unexpected left turn. We deep dive into all things Marc Spector, Steven Grant, and beyond on this week's review.
Spider-Man: No Way Home featured a returning player from Spider-Man: Homecoming that nearly escaped everyone's mind. Agent Foster himself, Gary Weeks, joins the show to chat about his experience working with Marvel Studios, Spidey secrets, and which Outer Banks co-star he wants in the MCU.
Finally, we bring…
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Apr 13, 2022
Moon Knight Episode 3 Review, Thor: Love and Thunder Updates, MCU Runtimes Discourse
This week's episode of The Direct Podcast is dominated by the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
We kick things off with three pieces of red hot news from the MCU. Doctor Strange 2 is getting the Avengers: Endgame premiere treatment! New merchandise has given us our first looks at Thor: Love and Thunder! Ironheart has found its directors!
Star Wars gets some shine as well this week. With Star Wars Celebration just over a month away, we preview what we're looking for out of this year's panels.
As is the case every week for the month of April, Moon Knight is the real star of the podcast. We dive into all things Episode 3, analyze the breadcrumbs that Oscar Isaac and Ethan Hawke left us, and speculate where this series is heading in the back half.
Finally, we bring back The Direct Discourse to chat about MCU runtimes. With Multiverse of Madness clocking in at a surprisingly short 126 minutes, we break down why this length could actually be a good thing.
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Apr 6, 2022
Moon Knight Episode 2 Review, Captain America in Black Panther 2?, Best MCU Moments Draft
The Marvel Cinematic Universe is steering the ship on this episode of The Direct Podcast.
We kick things off with major updates from the MCU. Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness has released FIVE new posters, a new TV spot, and tickets have gone on sale! Did Anthony Mackie let it slip that he's going to be in Black Panther 2? Where is that dang Thor: Love and Thunder trailer?
From there, we bring back Box Office Correspondent David Thompson to break down Morbius's receipt. Did the Living Vampire impress, or is the SonyVerse in danger? For more of David's data analytics about all things movie business, check out Cinema Spending!
Moon Knight continues to reign over Wednesdays. Episode 2 arrives with a vengeance, and we dive deep into the minds of Steven Grant and Marc Spector. How did the follow-up compare to the premiere, and where are we going from here?
Finally, we celebrate @MCU_Direct hitting ONE MILLION followers by drafting the best moments in Marvel Cinematic Universe…
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Apr 1, 2022
Morbius Review, Obi-Wan Kenobi Changes Premiere Date, The Ezra Miller Situation
Double The Direct Podcast for ya this week.
Today's episode is a laid back edition catching up on the back half of this week's news, including the major shift from Star Wars' Obi-Wan Kenobi and updates surrounding the Ezra Miller situation.
That said, this episode is captained by Jared Leto's Morbius, for better or worse. We give our unfiltered thoughts on the latest installment in the Sony Cinematic Universe.
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*TIMECODES
*2:02 - Moon Knight Clean-Up
6:04 - The Falcon and the Winter Soldier Changes
11:23 - Kenobi Changes Premiere Date
19:39 - The Ezra Miller Situation
28:15 - Morbius Review
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Mar 30, 2022
Moon Knight Ep1 Review, Oscars Reaction, Ryan Coogler's Ironheart
Marvel Wednesdays are back!
The newest era of the Marvel Cinematic Universe has begun with the release of Moon Knight Episode 1 on Disney+. This begins a run of Marvel content for 2022 that will keep friends and family of The Direct Podcast more than full for the foreseeable future.
We break down everything you need to know about the newest addition to the MCU catalog. Episode 1 introduced a brand new MCU title character for the first time on a streaming service and the table is set for a chaotic six weeks.
Because Oscar Isaac is making his MCU debut on a 6 episode series, we decided to look back at the universes you love and break down which movies would have been told better as a series, and vice versa. With the streaming landscape where it is today, will Moon Knight be the first step toward evolving these movie franchises from the comfort of your living room?
We also cover all of the top news from the universes you love just like we do every single week. Thank you all so much fo…
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Mar 25, 2022
Marvel Studios' Nova, The Batman's Deleted Joker Scene, Most Anticipated MCU Things of 2022
Just when we start figuring out the answers, the news cycle changes the questions.
This week's episode of The Direct Podcast is headlined by TWO pieces of breaking news from the worlds of Marvel and DC. We have confirmation that a 'Nova' project is in the works! The Batman's deleted Joker scene with Barry Keoghan has been released! We deep dive into both stories and what they mean for MCU Cosmic and The Batman's sequel, respectively.
We also have plenty of lighter sizzle reel topics including Loki's next MCU appearance, The Incredible Hulk streaming on HBO Max, and Marvel's future in NYC.
From there, we discourse about legendary actors appearing in these popcorn franchises (as inspired by Christopher Lloyd joining The Mandalorian Season 3 cast) and list out our most anticipated MCU things of 2022!
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Mar 23, 2022
Moon Knight Primer
The Marvel Cinematic Universe makes its return in just one week with the release of Moon Knight on Disney+! But who is Marc Spector, what is his greater purpose, and where does this series fit into the MCU as a whole?
We break down everything you need to know going into Moon Knight by walking through the characters, the show's production history, and our big predictions for the series as a whole. Plus, we answer YOUR QUESTIONS in a mailbag segment to close the show!
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Mar 18, 2022
Ms. Marvel Trailer Breakdown, Deadpool 3 Hires Director, Ben Affleck's Batman Movie Pitch (w/ Richard Nebens)
The news just keeps on coming! This week's edition of The Direct Podcast is packed with updates from the universes you love.
Ms. Marvel dropped its first official trailer! Deadpool 3 has its director! Sydney Sweeney has been cast in a Marvel movie! Spider-Man: No Way Home is on digital! The Marvel Netflix shows have joined Disney+! All that top news from the red brand plus big developments in the worlds of DC and the galaxy far, far away.
From there, Capes and Tights returns as your resident Thread Heads break down the latest look at the Ms. Marvel suits, as well as concept art of the Batman movie that never was.
And while we'll likely never get that Batfleck solo movie, we have some ideas for how it could've gone down. The Direct's Richard Nebens joins us in our first movie pitch segment, centered on a DCEU Batman film!
As always, thank YOU for rocking with us. Keep those five star reviews on iTunes and five star ratings on Spotify coming!
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Mar 11, 2022
Obi-Wan Kenobi Trailer, DC Delays Four Movies, Marvel Studios' 2022 Disney+ Schedule
The segments are coming in hot on this week's The Direct Podcast.
The busiest entertainment news day of the year has come and gone, leaving us with massive updates from the Marvel Cinematic Universe, the worlds of DC, and the galaxy far, far away. We have an Obi-Wan Kenobi trailer! Marvel Studios has updated their 2022 Disney+ schedule! HBO Max has ordered the Colin Farrell-led Penguin series!
Outside of the top news, we bring on box office correspondent David Thompson to walk us through The Batman's impressive opening weekend. If you like theatrical analytics, support David's new show, Cinema Spending!
We then go into another Direct Discourse, this time spotlighting the recent batch of DC delays. What do these pivots do for our anticipation of films like Black Adam, The Flash, and Aquaman 2?
We close things out with the return of Capes and Tights, as we break down the new threads for Moon Knight, She-Hulk, and the Inquisitors, and categorize our most anticipated remaining projects…
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Mar 4, 2022
The Batman Review (Spoilers!)
Once upon a time when The Direct Podcast was just an idea, Liam and Matt recorded an unaired practice episode covering DC FanDome 2020, and spent half that runtime talking about The Batman trailer.
18 months and over one hundred episodes of The Direct Podcast later, the film that arguably started it all is here.
But was it any good?
Listen in to our in-depth *SPOILER FILLED* review of Matt Reeves's The Batman as we navigate the murky waters of Gotham City.
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Mar 2, 2022
Future of Marvel's TV-MA Content, Final Morbius Trailer, Best MCU Behind-The-Scenes Talent Draft
It may be The Batman week, but we're showing love to all three branches on this weekly episode of The Direct Podcast.
We kick things off with your top news, dominated by that snowballing Marvel Netflix story. What does this mean for the future of TV-MA in the MCU? We discuss the immediate implications and get into a discourse about its long-term impact.
Beyond that, we highlight Marvel President Kevin Feige's major praise for Benedict Cumberbatch, the final Morbius trailer, and a potential DCEU return for Joe Manganiello's Deathstroke.
The Direct Draft also returns! As inspired by Matt Reeves and Michael Giacchino bringing Gotham to life in The Batman, we draft our favorite active MCU behind-the-scenes players, ranging from directors to writers to composers. TheDirect.com's Richard Nebens joins us!
As always, thanks for rocking with us. Drop a five star review or rating on iTunes and Spotify to ensure big content weeks like this keep happening!
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Feb 27, 2022
The Batman Primer (w/ Barstool’s Robbie Fox)
The new era of The Caped Crusader is here and the week of The Batman has arrived.
Everything you need to know heading into Matt Reeves' new Batman film, releasing in theaters on March 4. What do we expect out of a classic cast of characters? What are we looking for in this new and improved Gotham City? And we answer YOUR questions with Barstool’s Robbie Fox.
Finally, we predict the post-credit scenes for the future of this new Batman franchise.
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Feb 25, 2022
Marvel Netflix Comes to Disney+, MCU Illuminati Dream Teams, The Dark Knight Rises Retrospective
The Direct Podcast brings you the unofficial calm before The Batman storm this week.
With Boba Fett and Peacemaker in the rear view, we spend today's episode deep diving into the week's top news. Marvel Netflix is (sorta) coming to Disney+! Thor: Love and Thunder brings us massive character updates! Loki S2 has its directors! All that plus many more stories from the worlds of Marvel, DC, and Star Wars.
With Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness on the horizon, we assemble our dream rosters of the MCU's Illuminati. Which Variants made the teams? What actors are playing these alternate versions?
Finally, we wrap our Nolan trilogy rewatch with a retrospective review of The Dark Knight Rises. We dive into the good, the great, and the fantastic from the last live-action Batman film.
Thank you as always for rocking with us. Be a friend, tell a friend!
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Feb 18, 2022
Peacemaker FINALE Review, Annie Chang Interview, The Dark Knight Retrospective
The Direct Podcast comes to you with another packed episode this week.
We have not one, but TWO reviews from the Worlds of DC! Peacemaker has wrapped its first season and spared no expense. How did John Cena's freshman year as Christopher Smith end? We break it all down, including those MASSIVE cameos. And if that wasn't enough Peacemaker content for ya, we got Detective Sophie Song herself, Ms. Annie Chang, on for an interview immediately after our review!
Speaking of DC reviews, we continue our Christopher Nolan rewatch leading up to The Batman. This week, we make a pit stop at what many consider the greatest comic book movie ever made: The Dark Knight.
We also cover this week's top news from Marvel, DC, and Star Wars. After dishing out most of our thoughts about the MCU Super Bowl trailers in our Emergency Podcast this past Monday, we address the Deadpool-sized elephant in the room and give any additional thoughts on the new footage.
Also... is Barry Keoghan playing the Joker? W…
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Feb 14, 2022
EMERGENCY PODCAST: Super Bowl Trailers!
Sound the alarms - it's an EMERGENCY PODCAST!
Coming off the heels of Super Bowl 56, we break down everything Marvel delivered in the Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness official trailer. We also dive into the Moon Knight TV spot and the DC sizzle reel that aired one day prior to the big game.
Thank you all for rocking with us and making emergency episodes like this possible!
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Feb 11, 2022
Peacemaker Ep7 Review, Obi-Wan Kenobi Release Date, Batman Begins Retrospective
The Direct Podcast is sending you into the weekend with some sizzling comic book movie chatter.
For starters, we have clean up! Since Wednesday's episode, three major pieces of news dropped from three different universes. Russell Crowe has been cast in Sony's Kraven movie! Anthony Ramos is joining Ironheart! Obi-Wan Kenobi has a release date!
From there, we dive into Peacemaker's penultimate episode. How did John Cena and company set the stage for the season finale?
Finally, we venture inside Christopher Nolan's Dark Knight trilogy. We begin this three week retrospective series with Batman Begins, and look back at the Bruce Wayne movie that changed the comic book genre forever.
Thank you all for rocking with us. Drop a five star review on iTunes or Spotify!
*TIMECODES
*6:37 - Russell Crowe Joins Kraven
13:44 - Anthony Ramos Cast in Ironheart
18:39 - Obi-Wan Kenobi Release Date and Poster
24:43 - Peacemaker Ep7 Review
49:47 - Batman Begins Retrospective
1:37:43 - Direct Disco…
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Feb 9, 2022
Boba Fett FINALE Review, Marvel's Oscar Nominations, Super Bowl Trailers Predictions
Big things going down on this week's episode of The Direct Podcast.
For starters, The Book of Boba Fett has come to a close! How did the final chapter wrap up the first season? We break it all down and speculate what this means for the future of Star Wars with The Direct's Savannah Sanders.
We also have MAJOR news across all three branches. Two MCU films have been nominated for Oscars! Ms. Marvel has a Spider-Man: Far From Home connection? What key DC Comics location exists in The Batman? Has Obi-Wan Kenobi's big bad been revealed?
Finally, we preview the biggest night in advertisements. What trailers can we expect at this year's Super Bowl?
*TIMECODES*
4:09 - Quick Question
15:18 - Sizzle Reel
17:20 - MCU at the Oscars
30:34 - Ms. Marvel's Spider-Man Connections
37:08 - The Batman's DC Comics Location
42:38 - Andor Season 2
46:37 - Kenobi's Big Bad
52:58 - The Book of Boba Fett Ch7 Review (w/ Savannah Sanders)
1:43:14 - Super Bowl Trailers Predictions
2:10:34 - Outside t…
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Feb 4, 2022
Peacemaker Ep6 Review, Wolverine in the MCU, Marvel Stock Exchange
Another Friday edition of The Direct Podcast is in your ears.
Today's show centers around John Cena's Peacemaker but is bookended by some massive Marvel segments. We kick things off with BREAKING NEWS of Dakota Johnson joining the Madame Web film. What does this mean for the future of the SonyVerse?
We then go into a Direct Discourse about that metal-clawed mutant. How would we like to see Wolverine enter the MCU?
Peacemaker Ep6 sets the stage for a packed final two episodes. What went down? Where did this episode land for us? What are we looking forward to next week?
Finally, we close things out with another installment of the Marvel Stock Exchange. What projects, characters, and storylines are we buying, selling, and holding in 2022?
Thank you for rocking with us. Be a friend and drop us a five star review on iTunes or rate us on Spotify!
*TIMECODES
*4:28 - BREAKING: Madame Web
9:26 - Direct Discourse: Wolverine in the MCU
28:26 - Peacemaker Ep6 Review
51:29 - Marvel Stock…
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Feb 2, 2022
Boba Fett Ch6 Review, Joker 2 Moves Forward, Loki Season 2 Production Update
Happy Wednesday!
The Direct Podcast comes at ya once again with another news and review filled episode. On the Marvel side of things, are we saying goodbye to the Guardians of the Galaxy? What's next for Jane Foster in the MCU? When can we expect Loki Season 2 to air?
Looking towards the blue brand, we chat about the big updates surrounding Joaquin Phoenix's Joker 2. Is this sequel actually happening?
Finally, we close out with an in-depth dive into The Book of Boba Fett Ch6. Wow. Just wow. You don't want to miss this one. Friend of the show and resident Star Wars correspondent Jack Pues joins us to chat about everything that went down in one of the most memorable episodes of Disney+ television yet.
Thanks for rocking with us. If you want your questions answered in the show, drop them on iTunes along with a five star review!
*TIMECODES
*5:50 - Quick Questions
26:43 - Sizzle Reel
29:03 - Loki Season 2 Production Update
37:27 - Goodbye Guardians of the Galaxy?
48:35 - Joker 2 M…
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Jan 28, 2022
Peacemaker Ep5 Review, Spider-Man Roundtable Discourse, Mailbag
For the first time on a regular basis, it's the second episode of The Direct Podcast this week!
Today's episode covers big things happening in all the universes you love. We begin with a discourse about the recent Spider-Man roundtable interview that featured all three generations of Peter Parker. What did Tobey, Andrew, and Tom have to say?
We then introduce a new recurring segment where we break down the latest suits from Marvel, DC, and Star Wars. We analyze Moon Knight, Scarlet Witch, and Batgirl's new threads in the first-ever edition of Capes and Tights.
Peacemaker enters the back-half of its first season! Where is Christopher Smith and company currently, and where are they going next?
Finally, we answer all of your questions in a mailbag.
Thank you for rocking with us. Be a friend, tell a friend. Love y'all 3000.
*TIMECODES
*2:53 - Quick Question
7:20 - Direct Discourse: Spider-Man Roundtable
29:44 - Capes and Tights
45:14 - Peacemaker Ep5 Review
1:09:12 - Mailbag
1:…
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Jan 26, 2022
Boba Fett Ch5 Review, Secret Invasion Updates, The Batman's Runtime Revealed
The Direct Podcast episode 70 begins the new era of The Direct Podcast!
We have a quick question that sparks a conversation on the dream MCU Duos we want to see.
All of this week's top news includes Secret Invasion set photos, Kit Harington in Blade, and the runtime of The Batman.
We close this episode with a review of The Book of Boba Fett Chapter 5! And man... what an episode it was.
Remember that we have moved to TWO EPISODES A WEEK! We have Peacemaker review along with a Mailbag segment this Friday!
*TIMECODES
*3:28 - Quick Question
13:08 - Sizzle Reel
15:11 - Secret Invasion Set Photos
22:21 - Kit Harington Returning in Blade?
27:20 - Madame Web Filming Updates
31:52 - The Batman Runtime Revealed
39:53 - Mary Elizabeth Winstead Joins Ahsoka Series
43:53 - Book of Boba Fett Ch5 Review
1:29:37 - Outside the Universes: Percy Jackson
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Jan 21, 2022
Boba Fett Ch4 and Peacemaker Ep4 Review, Moon Knight Trailer, Best MCU Locations Draft (w/ Aeron Eclarinal)
A loaded episode of The Direct Podcast features major segments from all of the universes you love. We break down the Moon Knight trailer, review the latest episodes of both Book of Boba Fett and Peacemaker, and draft the best locations in MCU history.
The Book of Boba Fett launches into the home stretch of the season with an exploration episode seemingly catching the characters up to the current narrative. Ups and downs throughout the season with pacing and energy remain but the story in place and players on the board leave a lot of room for something great. Also... that ending.
Peacemaker's fourth episode picks up where the 3-episode premiere weekend left off with relentless, ridiculous, rated-R fun. This show is unlike anything outside The Boys but with the classic James Gunn twist of emotional damage. Mystery is threaded throughout the show which leaves for a great conversation about where this show is heading.
And finally, as the MCU continues to expand, we take a look back at s…
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Jan 14, 2022
Boba Fett Ch3 and Peacemaker Review, Robin in HBO Max's Batgirl?, Best 2021 MCU Villains Draft (w/ Johnny Gargano)
This week's episode of The Direct Podcast is packed with content, headlined by two reviews and the first draft of the 2022 season!
As always, we kick off with the top news. Is Robin joining HBO Max's Batgirl? What is James Gunn's next DCEU project? When will Gemma Chan's Sersi return to the MCU? What's going on with that massive She-Hulk rumor?
The Book of Boba Fett has hit Chapter 3 as the season heads into the second half. Tatooine is divided between class and crime and Boba Fett is navigating the best way to handle it. Moving forward, who is coming to bring trouble to Boba Fett and his gang?
Peacemaker has dropped the first three episodes of the season on HBO Max, and the James Gunn product is nothing like the DCEU has ever seen before. John Cena stars in the hyper R-Rated comedy with action, music, twists, and turns. We give our full thoughts on Christopher Smith's solo series so far.
Finally, friend of the show Johnny Gargano makes his return to the podcast to draft the best M…
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Jan 9, 2022
BONUS: The Direct Awards!
Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to the 2021 The Direct Awards! And yes, in true Oscars fashion, this is a long one.
After 2020 left last year's award show with barely anything to cover, 2021 delivered an insurmountable nine Marvel Cinematic Universe projects, two DCEU movies, three Star Wars shows, and numerous other tidbits of news and rumors that kept us feeling like kids for 365 days.
Tonight, we honor the films and characters that make us fans of the fantastic. 20 awards across Marvel, DC, Star Wars, and everything in between presented by your favorite recurring guests from The Direct Podcast AND the staff at TheDirect.com!
Thank you all for making such a dynamic episode like this possible. This was truly a joy to piece together and to see how many people are apart of our podcast family. If you told us a year ago that we weren't alone, let alone you know to this extent... I mean, I wouldn't have been surprised. But come on, you know. Shoutout Tony Stark. Love y'all 3000.
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Jan 7, 2022
Boba Fett Ch2 Review, Morbius Delayed and The Flash Drama, Best Comic Book Movie Years (w/ Klein Felt)
Happy New Year from The Direct Podcast!
We kick this year off with a flurry of top news. Sony Pictures has delayed Morbius again, but there might be a bright side to this one. Looking at you, Andrew Garfield.
Thor: Love and Thunder and Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness both have received new promotional art highlighting the lead characters' new suits! We break down what this means for the sequels and also dive into the IP rights issue that may be effecting Doctor Strange 2.
Big rumors have swirled around Ezra Miller's The Flash, and how this movie could change the trajectory of the DCEU forever. We analyze both sides to this speculation and what it means for the DCEU's future.
The Book of Boba Fett continues! We review Chapter 2 of Star Wars' latest Disney+ installment and speculate where this series is heading next.
Finally, we welcome on The Direct's Klein Felt to give a commentary on his Best Years in Comic Book Movie History article. We go through ten years of comic…
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Dec 31, 2021
Boba Fett Ch1 Review, The Batman Trailer and 2021 MCU Rankings, The Witcher's Paul Bullion Interview
The Direct Podcast returns to a galaxy far, far away! We have a packed episode this week giving spotlight to all three branches.
First, we break down everything from the new Batman trailer with the return of LINES THAT MATTER! What do we know heading into the most anticipated DC project of the year?
Next, we review Chapter One of The Book of Boba Fett! The legend continues with this Mandolorian spin-off as the next generation of Star Wars stories is back.
The Witcher’s Paul Bullion joins the show to tell all about what went down in Season 2.
As 2021 comes to a close, we look back at this year's MCU projects by giving our personal rankings! See how we feel about every project that came out in 2021 for the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Finally, we look ahead to everything the new year has in store by giving The Direct Podcast’s second annual Wish List. We gather 10 wants we have for the universes you love in 2022.
Thank you all for rocking with us and Happy New Year!
*TIMECODES…
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Dec 26, 2021
BONUS: The Book Of Boba Fett Primer
The galaxy far, far away returns with The Book of Boba Fett.
The Mandalorian universe is expanding with a spinoff series starring one of the most veteran Star Wars characters still active today. With a blend of old and new, Boba Fett gets his own project for the first time in nearly 40 years. What can we expect?
We break down what we know so far, what we are excited to see, and what this show could mean for the Star Wars universe moving forward.
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Dec 24, 2021
Hawkeye FINALE Review, Doctor Strange 2 Trailer & Spider-Man Box Office, The Matrix's Ellen Hollman Interview
Happy Holidays from The Direct Podcast!
On this week's Christmas edition of the show, we bring you the top news, a Hawkeye review, an interview with a star from The Matrix: Resurrections, and some Spider-Man: No Way Home clean-up.
The first teaser for Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness has arrived! We break down everything going on in Stephen Strange's sequel, and speculate how key frames hint at some high-profile cameos.
Michael Shannon is back as General Zod in 2022's The Flash movie! What does this mean for the future of the Superman franchise?
Hawkeye has sadly wrapped but Disney+ has delivered yet another action-packed finale. We analyze what this show means for the future of street-level MCU, where Kingpin fits into those plans, and when we'll next see Clint Barton and Kate Bishop.
The Matrix: Resurrections star Ellen Hollman joins the show to discuss her super secret role in the film, what attracted her to this sequel / reboot, and which Marvel hero she'd like to p…
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Dec 17, 2021
BONUS: Spider-Man: No Way Home Review
It's here. It's real. Spider-Man: No Way Home is in theaters worldwide!
This film had every expectation imaginable to live up to: rumored characters, cameos, plotpoints, universe mergings, sequel set-ups, and beyond. Was Peter Parker able to stick the landing, or did he crack under pressure? We break it all down in our highly-anticipated review of Spider-Man: No Way Home.
And believe it or not, there's STILL more to cover! Next week, we will be answering all of your Spider-Man: No Way Home related questions in a mailbag. Hit us up on socials to submit! (@LiamTCrowley, @mattroembke)
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Dec 15, 2021
Hawkeye Ep5 Review, The Batman Update, Molly Quinn Interview
A special Wednesday edition of The Direct Podcast ahead of Spider-Man: No Way Home. We review episode 4 of Hawkeye, talk about the future of the Black Panther franchise, speculate about The Batman, and sit down with actress Molly Quinn.
First, we discuss the on-set issues of Black Panther: Wakanda Forever. With rumors of a rewrite amidst the Letitia Wright controversy, what does this mean for the future of the franchise and the Shuri character? Also, The Batman is reportedly testing two different versions of the film in early screenings. One may or may not feature a big-name actor who may or may not be playing a big-name character.
Next, we dive into Episode 5 of Hawkeye. The penultimate is here to set up a finale with a wide variety of plot lines heading toward the same point. With only one week left, where is Hawkeye going to leave this cast of characters?
We then sit down with actress Molly Quinn!
Thank you all for following along and remember, our Spider-Man: No Way Home review…
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Dec 9, 2021
BONUS: Spider-Man: No Way Home Primer (w/ Kinda Funny's Tim Gettys)
The wait is over. It is finally here. It is Spider-Man: No Way Home week and we have everything you need to know before heading into the biggest Spidey movie of all time.
We break down each major plot point going in weaving through all the different characters and what we can expect. For a movie that has been such a huge focus for more than year, we know shockingly little about what is actually going to happen.
Then we are joined by Kinda Funny's Tim Gettys to answer your questions about the MCU Spider-Man threequel.
This podcast started with news that Jamie Foxx is returning to Spider-Man in the MCU. And here we are. *Paul Rudd Gif*
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Dec 9, 2021
Hawkeye Ep4 Review, Fra Fee Interview, Spider-Man: Far From Home Retrospective
Another big week for The Direct Podcast!
We start off breaking down the biggest news of the week, Charlie Cox returning as Daredevil. Kevin Feige let this cat out of the bag and it has major implications for the character moving forward. While it is great to see Cox return as Matt Murdock, what does that mean for his stories moving forward?
Next, we talk about all the top news from the universes you love including the MCU Multiverse timeline, a Penguin spinoff series after The Batman, and Wonder Woman director, Patty Jenkins.
Hawkeye episode 4 has arrived and we are in the endgame now. The boys break down this episode that resets the stakes and gets fans ready for the home stretch as episodes 5 and 6 are sure to bring the heat with so many loose ends to tie up.
For more Hawkeye, we sit down with the actor who plays Kazi, Fra Fee. Fee talks about his character's backstory with The Track Suit mafia, Maya Lopez, and his future in the MCU.
Finally, our last stop on our Spider-Man rewa…
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Dec 3, 2021
Hawkeye Ep3 Review, Another MCU Spidey Trilogy?, Spider-Man: Homecoming Retrospective
Another episode of The Direct Podcast, another Hawkeye review, and yes, more Spider-Man.
This week we dive into Episode 3 of Hawkeye as the sharpshooter series reaches its midway point. So much happening in a show that feels so small in scale has fans everywhere loving Hawkeye. This episode dives into the psyche of Clint Barton as an Avenger giving more depth to this veteran character than ever before. Kate Bishop is on the other end of that spectrum as a want-to-be hero learning from an original Avenger. Fans are also introduced to Echo in one of the most memorable opening scene in the MCU Disney+ era.
With this show halfway through, there is nothing but excitement on the horizon. Not only is the story full of mystery and intrigue, this episode may have just teased one of the most beloved villains in the Marvel universe.
Spider-Man: No Way Home has turned into an unstoppable force but we take a second this week to go back to where it all started. In our Spider-Man: Homecoming revie…
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Nov 26, 2021
Hawkeye Review & Executive Producer Trinh Tran Interview, The Amazing Spider-Man 2 Retrospective, Resident Evil's Josh Cruddas Interview
Happy Thanksgiving from The Direct Podcast!
This week we're doubling up on all the content you tune in for. Two reviews! Two interviews!
The first two episodes of Hawkeye have arrived on Disney+. We break down everything that Jeremy Renner and Hailee Steinfeld brought us in the season's premieres, and speculate exactly where this series is heading. After that, we are joined by Hawkeye Executive Producer Trinh Tran for an interview!
The road to Spider-Man: No Way Home continues this week as we wrap up Andrew Garfield's tenure as Peter Parker. We retrospectively revisit The Amazing Spider-Man 2 and deliver all of our thoughts on what might be the most polarizing comic book movie of all time.
Finally, Resident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon City's Josh Cruddas joins the show to discuss his role in the legendary franchise, what fans can expect from the seventh installment, and much more!
We also have all your top news from the universes your love as well as a flurry of quick questions off t…
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Nov 19, 2021
Spider-Man Updates, Harish Patel Interview (Eternals' Karun), The Amazing Spider-Man Retrospective
The Direct Podcast is back with another episode full of news, interviews, and Spider-Man.
We have the top news from the week including the beginning of the press tour for Spider-Man: No Way Home. Tom Holland and the rest of the cast have been giving interviews and building the hype for the biggest Spider-Man movie of all time. There is also some rumored news about Eternals star Barry Koeghan potentially becoming The Joker in The Batman . Finally, both Patty Jenkins and Chloe Zhao have reportedly had their rumored Star Wars projects. What does that mean for the future of the galaxy far, far away?
The Spider-Man rematch continues into the second franchise of the IP. The Amazing Spider-Man starring Andrew Garfield and Emma Stone rebooted the web crawler franchise in 2012. We dive into the ins and outs of one of the most polarizing Spider-Man films.
Finally, we sit down with the scene-stealing valet of Eternalsi, Harish Patel. Patel plays Karun in Eternals and has capitalized on a stori…
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Nov 17, 2021
BONUS: Hawkeye Primer
The MCU returns to Disney+ in just one week!
Jeremy Renner's Hawkeye gets his long-overdue solo spotlight in this self-titled series and anticipation is reaching a fever pitch. What can fans expect from Hailee Steinfeld's Kate Bishop? Does this show have a big impact on the MCU? Will Kingpin show up?
Liam Crowley and special guest host John Ross Bradford of The Direct preview everything you need to know ahead of Hawkeye's November 24th premiere.
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Nov 16, 2021
EMERGENCY PODCAST: Spider-Man: No Way Home Trailer #2!
Sound the alarms: it's an EMERGENCY EPISODE of The Direct Podcast!
Spider-Man: No Way Home has finally debuted its second trailer and the internet has been shattered. Electro! Green Goblin! Sandman! Oh my!
We break down everything that this new footage showcased while also giving our best speculation as to what's coming on December 17.
Your support is what makes emergency episodes like this possible. Keep showing that love in the iTunes reviews for more content like this!
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Nov 12, 2021
Disney+ Day, Spider-Man 3 Retrospective, Lia McHugh Interview & Eternals Discourse (w/ Coy Jandreau)
This week's episode of The Direct Podcast is as dynamic as they come.
We have all of your pressing news off the top, lead by the wild announcements from Disney+ Day. We have new live-action and animated Marvel Studios projects in the works, first looks at Moon Knight and She-Hulk, and so much more!
It wouldn't be The Direct Podcast without Spider-Man, and there's both good and bad news this week. The good? We have a teaser poster! The bad? The leaks keep coming. We break down everything you SHOULD know at this point in the Spider-Man: No Way Home marketing campaign, and help you avoid the grainy screenshots.
Speaking of Peter Parker, our Spider-Man rewatch continues! This week we dive into 2007's Spider-Man 3.
And we couldn't forget about Eternals. We have not one, not two, but three segments dedicated to Marvel's latest ensemble. Sprite actress Lia McHugh joins the show, box office correspondent David Thompson breaks down the film's opening weekend numbers, and the incredibly ener…
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Nov 5, 2021
Eternals Review and Character Draft, Boba Fett Trailer, Spider-Man 2 Retrospective (w/ Jeff D. Lowe)
Longest. Episode. Ever.
Two movie reviews, two trailer breakdowns, and a draft. This is the biggest episode of The Direct Podcast yet. Timecodes are below if you're looking for a specific segment!
Eternals is the biggest MCU movie since Endgame and we have a lot to dive into. Chloe Zhao brings a huge story with an epic cast and numerous plots going on at once. This has been the most polarizing movie in Phase 4, and we break everything from the good to the bad down.
With such a big movie and so many new heroes, we needed a whole extra segment to go through the characters. We rank our favorite Eternals in a draft with Barstool's Jeff D. Lowe.
Trailers were also hot this week as both Morbius and The Book of Boba Fett gave us new looks. The Star Wars and Spider-Man universes are expanding and we talk about what to expect.
Finally, we continue our Spider-Man rewatch with Spider-Man 2! This film is a classic that many tout as one of the best comic book movies of all time. With Doc Ock a…
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Oct 31, 2021
BONUS: Eternals Primer
The latest D-list IP from Marvel Comics is getting the blockbuster treatment. Eternals is here and early reviews have this movie as one of the most polarizing entries into the MCU.
Eternals brings one of the biggest cast Marvel Studios has ever seen with an Academy Award-winning director leading the way. Match that with over a dozen new and interesting characters, and this movie has huge expectations.
The most unknown IP to get their own project, here is everything you need to know about Eternals heading in.
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Oct 29, 2021
Big No Way Home Updates, Hayden Christensen Joins 'Ahsoka' Series, Spider-Man (2002) Retrospective
Who are we? You sure you want to know?
The Spider-Man rematch has begun and from this point on we will spend every week breaking down every entry of live-action Spider-Man movies leading up to Spider-Man: No Way Home. This week, we start at the beginning, Spider-Man (2002).
From the iconic moments to the 2002ness throughout the film, we go through all the highs and lows of one of the most influential and important comic book movies of all time. The introduction of the Sam Raimi Spider-Man trilogy was a major part of the beginning of the golden era of comic book movies. What are some of the top scenes? Does this movie hold up? Does it matter?
Sticking with Spidey, we break down all of the photos, quotes, articles, and rumors that have been released lately regarding Spider-Man: No Way Home. With the official trailer yet to be released, anything and everything related to this movie gets the buzz and attention Sony is looking for in their ninja promotion.
We also go through the rumors…
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Oct 22, 2021
Eternals First Reactions, MCU Delays Update, The Batman Fancast
Headlines! Get your headlines here!
Today's episode of The Direct Podcast is packed with top news from all the universes you love, but especially the red brand. We deep dive into the MCU delays, Hawkeye's new premiere, and the big spoiler controversy after Eternals' world premiere in Los Angeles.
Speaking of Eternals, we bring our SPOILER FREE reactions of the film. Without going into heavy detail, we let you know what certain aspects stood out to us from Marvel's latest major motion picture.
If you're looking for DC FanDome content, we have a bonus episode already on the podcast feed dedicated entirely to the blue brand's big showcase. If you've already listened to that and are craving more Batman content, we got you covered here! The Direct's Klein Felt joins the show to fancast four characters we hope to see in a sequel to The Batman.
Thank you all for your relentless support week in and week out. We are inches away from meeting our 100 iTunes reviews goal, so please keep sendin…
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Oct 18, 2021
EMERGENCY POD: MCU Delays
Forget everything you know. In a shocking Deadline report, Disney has completely shifted its 2022-23 release schedule featuring a total overhaul on MCU Release Dates.
* *DOCTOR STRANGE IN THE MULTIVERSE OF MADNESS* (Disney) previously dated on 3/25/22 moves to 5/6/22
* *THOR: LOVE AND THUNDER* (Disney) previously dated on 5/6/22 moves to 7/8/22*BLACK PANTHER: WAKANDA FOREVER* (Disney) previously dated on 7/8/22 moves to 11/11/22
* *THE MARVELS* (Disney) previously dated on 11/11/22 moves to 2/17/23*ANT-MAN AND THE WASP: QUANTUMANIA* (Disney) previously dated on 2/17/23 moves to 7/28/23
* *UNTITLED MARVEL* (Disney) previously dated on 7/28/23 is removed from schedule
* *UNTITLED MARVEL* (Disney) previously dated on 10/6/23 is removed from schedule
* *UNTITLED 20TH CENTURY* (20th) previously dated on 10/20/23 is removed from schedule
* *UNTITLED MARVEL* (Disney) previously dated on 11/10/23 moves to 11/3/23
Here is our initial reaction with full details coming on this wee…
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Oct 17, 2021
BONUS: DC FanDome 2021!
DC FanDome is back!
This year's virtual panel brought us new trailers, featurettes, behind the scenes looks, concept art, and more about DC's upcoming projects.
Did the four-hour presentation live up to the hype? We dive into each individual project on this special BONUS EPISODE of The Direct Podcast!
*TIMECODES
*5:07 - Black Adam
13:13 - Peacemaker
18:36 - Aquaman 2
22:58 - Shazam 2
26:30 - The Flash
36:37 - The Batman
50:47 - Marvel vs. DC Match-Ups in 2022
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Oct 14, 2021
Will Poulter is Adam Warlock, WandaVision Spin-Offs?, Mailbag
Phase 2 of The Direct Podcast has begun and we cannot thank you enough for joining us on this ride.
The first episode of this new era for The Direct Podcast is made for the fans, by the fans. We kick things off with a trio of Quick Questions that act as What If...? cleanup.
We walk through what aspect of What If...? could be carried into live-action in the MCU ahead of Spider-Man: No Way Home and Doctor Stange in the Multiverse of Madness. Also, we give our dream episodes of What If...? we want to see in season two.
After years of speculation, one of the hottest roles in the MCU has been cast. Will Poulter is our Adam Warlock! We dive into what this means for Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3.
WandaVision was an instant classic. While season two isn't happening, a couple of spin-offs might be on the way. What could an Agatha Harkness series look like? Will Monica Rambeau still be considered a WandaVision character after The Marvels?
Finally, we close the show with a mailbag covering…
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Oct 8, 2021
What If...? FINALE Review, Best Star Wars Costumes Draft, DC FanDome Predictions (ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY!)
Happy Birthday The Direct Podcast!
To celebrate our one year anniversary, we bring you not one, not two, but THREE feature segments this week alongside the top news.
Venom: Let There Be Carnage was a smash success at the domestic box office. Our Box Office Correspondent David Thompson joins the show to break down the numbers and offers expert insight on what this means for future comic book movie theatrical releases.
What If...? has reached its end. Did the finale stick the landing? How did we enjoy the series overall? What's next for Marvel Animation?
Star Wars has always wowed in the costume department. We bring back The Direct's Jack Pues to draft the best suits from a galaxy far, far away.
DC FanDome is just one week away! After last year's virtual event, what do the Worlds of DC have in store? We welcome on The Direct's Richard Nebens to predict what new details we get about The Batman, The Flash, Black Adam, and more.
One more time for the people in the back: thank you. Thi…
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Oct 1, 2021
What If...? Ep8 AND Venom 2 Review, Marvel Lawsuit Update, Boba Fett Release Date
We have a double feature of reviews this week on The Direct Podcast!
What If...? debuts its penultimate episode, exploring a universe where Ultron won. We recap and review Marvel animated's eighth episode, analyze what the groundbreaking ending means, and offer our predictions for the finale.
On the theatrical side, Venom: Let There Be Carnage has hit theaters! With much of the marketing campaign focused on the film's post credits scene, was the movie itself any good? We analyze all things Eddie Brock and deep dive into the future plans for the Venom franchise.
Aside from the reviews, all three branches of Marvel, DC, and Star Wars brought big news this week. Is the Marvel Cinematic Universe in danger of losing some of their biggest characters? Who is joining the cast of Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom? Is The Book of Boba Fett's release date a conflict of interest?
Thanks y'all for the support week in and week out. Keep those iTunes reviews coming!
*TIMECODES
*3:40 - Quick Question…
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Sep 24, 2021
What If...? Ep 7 Review, Hudson Thames Interview, Iconic MCU Sounds Draft
More Marvel news. More Marvel content. Another Marvel-packed episode!
This week we sit down with the voice of What If...?'s Peter Parker, Hudson Thames. Thames talks to us about the What If...? experience, the feelings of being cast as Peter Parker, and what it means to play such a big role in the MCU.
Speaking of What If...?, we are in the endgame now with Episode 7 in the books. We review the Party Thor episode and break down the pros and cons of leaning into the Saturday morning cartoon vibe. Also, with only two episodes remaining, what can fans expect in the final stretch of the season.
Finally, we are joined by 15 Minutes of Marvel host Ethan Simmie to draft the most iconic sounds in the MCU. With Marvel Games releasing a Wolverine game, SNIKT in the MCU is just around the corner. Before we get there, what are the best audible cues in the MCU?
TIMECODES:
2:54 - Quick Question
11:35 - Sizzle Reel
13:44 - Ms. Marvel 2022
20:05 - Venom in the MCU?
26:00 - Disney+ Day Novembe…
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Sep 17, 2021
What If...? Ep6 Review, Hawkeye Trailer, David Yarovesky Interview
This might be the most packed episode of The Direct Podcast ever.
What If...? officially enters the home stretch with the latest installment asking the question: What if Killmonger rescued Tony Stark? We break down the much anticipated episode featuring Erik Stevens and Tony Stark.
Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings has been a box office darling in these pandemic times and it is now time to decide where it falls on our MCU rankings. Liam and Matt break down where Shang-Chi falls on their personal lists and compare that to The Direct's official MCU rankings.
The Hawkeye trailer is here and the final MCU Disney+ project in 2021 is just around the corner. What did we learn from the trailer? What are we most excited about? What are we least excited about? The hype train has left the station as the MCU does Christmas again on November 24.
Marvel revealed that FOUR unnamed MCU movies will be releasing in the year 2024. With Phase Four expecting to wrap up around then, we predict w…
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Sep 10, 2021
What If...? Ep5 Review, Shang-Chi Box Office Update, Best MCU Voices Draft (w/ Lights Thunder Action)
Between one of the most anticipated episodes of What If..? and Shang-Chi being the biggest box office story of the year, we have another Marvel-packed show this week.
All of the top news this week warranted some big conversation. Starting with the Ruso Bros. rumors and the Venom: Let Their Be Carnage being pushed UP to October 1, there is a lot happening behind the scenes of these Marvel projects. On the screen, we talk about where the Eternals fall on the complicated MCU timeline, and the identity of the forearms from the Spider-Man No Way Home trailer is revealed.
Finally, we look into some marketing material that could point to Shuri having a very large role in the MCU moving forward in Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.
What If..? Episode 5 was the one that fans have been waiting for since the first teaser trailer. The undead have entered the MCU as audiences gather around to ponder the question "What If... Zombies!?". In the episode with the most characters to date, we break down…
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Sep 5, 2021
What If...? Ep4 Review, DC FanDome Announcement, Best MCU Weapons Draft (w/ Richard Nebens)
If you're looking for our Shang-Chi review, we have a BONUS EPISODE dedicated to that already on the podcast feed!
In the THIRD episode of The Direct Podcast this week, Liam and Matt break down all the top news from all three branches.
Wanda is going to fight a character from the Fox Marvel movies in Doctor Strange 2! Is Mark Ruffalo in Moon Knight? What can we expect from DC FanDome this year?
Marvel television continues to own 2021 as Disney+ drops the latest episode of What If...?. This shockingly dark twist on Doctor Strange's fateful accident had both of us feeling all the emotions. We break down everything from What If...?'s latest episode and speculate on its potential to integrate elements in live action.
We wrap with another installment of The Direct Draft. In honor of Shang-Chi, we draft our favorite weapons from the MCU alongside TheDirect.com's Richard Nebens.
Thanks y'all for supporting this show each and every week. We are incredibly grateful for this community. Be a…
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Sep 3, 2021
BONUS: Shang-Chi Review
The newest member of the Marvel Cinematic Universe is here and the future is bright.
Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings has finally been released in theaters and we have everything you need to know about the newest Avenger.
Marvel Studios' first origin story since 2019's Captain Marvel, and the first canonically linear origin story since 2016, Shang-Chi represents the future of the MCU.
Shang-Chi also introduces an entirely new corner of the universe and expands on what 24 movies before it has set up.
What were your favorite parts of Shang-Chi? And when do you expect to see him and his squad next? Let us know! @mattroembke @LiamTCrowley
*PRODUCTION NOTE: The weekly episode of The Direct Podcast will be dropping on Sunday, 9/5. *
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Aug 30, 2021
BONUS: Shang-Chi Primer
Phase Four of the Marvel Cinematic Universe is in full swing and the newest member of the MCU roster is about to be introduced.
Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings brings a wide variety of new characters, locations, and abilities into the Marvel Universe.
We break down everything you need to know about the cast, crew, and story based on what we have seen in the promotional footage.
The first debut solo project in the MCU since 2019, Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings is set to bring forth the future of this franchise.
And here is everything you need to know to catch up.
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Aug 27, 2021
What If...? Ep3 Review, Exclusive Black Panther 2 Updates, Spider-Man Winners and Losers (w/ Supes)
What a week of news it was for The Direct Podcast!
With the new Spider-Man trailer dropping this week, the comic book movie world is in a frenzy. Despite a wide variety of comic book movie content being released between now and December 17, Spidey moves the needle once again and takes over an entire show. Supes joins us to talk about the trailer, give our biggest winners and losers, and answer YOUR QUESTIONS about Peter Parker's next adventure.
Not lost in the shuffle, What If...? dropped one of the most intriguing episodes of Marvel television on Disney+ with it's third episode, "What If The World Lost Its Mightiest Heroes." With twists and turns and already subverting expectations from the previous weeks, this was a turning point for What If...? and the excitement for future episodes is at an all-time high. We review the latest episode in full and deep dive into speculation going forward.
Venom: Let There Be Carnage is one of the more interesting comic book movies on the 2021 slat…
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Aug 23, 2021
EMERGENCY PODCAST: Spider-Man: No Way Home Debuts First Trailer!
IT'S HERE! IT'S REAL! IT'S HAPPENING!
Sony Pictures unveiled the debut teaser trailer for Spider-Man: No Way Home at CinemaCon 2021 and we are here to break it all down.
Why is Doctor Strange acting so.. well.. strange? How many villains are shown? What is going on with Peter Parker? We answer all those questions and more on an EMERGENCY EDITION of The Direct Podcast!
For our live reaction to the trailer, check out our Spider-Man: No Way Home trailer reaction in video form here: https://youtu.be/OBxePYUR1ac
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Aug 20, 2021
What If...? Ep2 Review, Eternals Trailer, Best MCU Trailers Draft (w/ ComicBook.com's Jim Viscardi)
Another Marvel-heavy week with news, reviews, and a new draft on The Direct Podcast.
What If..? Episode 2 is a look at what would happen if T'Challa was a Star-Lord. We recap this week's episode looking at what happens to T'Challa, The Ravagers, and the galaxy if Yondu picked up the wrong kid. With an episode full of twists, turns, cameos, and surprises, there is a lot to cover!
The Eternals official (and final) trailer has been released! Fans got their first look at the Deviants and finally know why the Eternals have never shown up before. We go in-depth on what this footage means for the MCU’s future. For more Eternals content, check out our trailer reaction here: https://youtu.be/sa4nRh68OVo
Captain America 4 is officially in motion as Anthony Mackie inked a deal to return as the Star-Spangled Man in his first solo movie. Details of the fourth installment in the Cap franchise are few, but knowing for sure that Sam Wilson will be leading the way is exciting news for audiences.…
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Aug 13, 2021
What If...? Ep1 Review, Venom 2 Delayed, The Direct Discourse (w/ David Thompson)
Between movie delays, season premieres, merchandise leaks, and more, The Direct Podcast is loaded this week with everything you need to know about the universes you love.
What If..? is here and Marvel Studios' first animated series has given fans a sneak peek into the vast multiverse. Episode one features Peggy Carter becoming the first Avenger in a re-telling of the classic Captain America story. What were the highs and lows of the first episode? What is to be expected moving forward in the MCU's first animated series? We break everything down in our What If..? review.
The biggest news of the week is another delay for Venom: Let There Be Carnage from September 24 to October 15. With concerns rising about the COVID-19 Delta Variant and shaky box office returns from comic book movies this year, Sony Pictures is giving their Tom Hardy sequel another few weeks to get as much as they can out of the theatrical release. What does this mean for the rest of the 2021 slate? Is Spider-Man: No…
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Aug 6, 2021
The Suicide Squad Review, What If...? Director Interview, Favorite Squad Characters Draft (w/ Chris Killian)
Interviews are back. Reviews are back. And everything you need to know about the universes you love never left.
The Direct sits down with What If…? Director Bryan Andrews AND writer AC Bradley to discuss the upcoming MCU animated series. Will this tie into the larger MCU? What stories can fans expect to be told? All of that and more in the interview.
The Suicide Squad has hit theaters and HBO Max and it is getting ALL THE LOVE. Matt and Liam break down everything about the movie from plot, production, action and more. Is this a turning point for the DCEU?
But The Suicide Squad isn't really about the story or plot: it’s about the characters. So to make sure we are talking about every character worth talking about, we are joined by ComicBook.com's Chris Killian to draft the best characters in The Suicide Squad!
All of that and your top news from all three corners of The Direct.
*TIMECODES
*3:32 - Quick Question
12:21 - Sizzle Reel
15:00 - ScarJo / Disney Lawsuit Updates
16:5…
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Aug 1, 2021
BONUS: The Suicide Squad Primer
The DCEU is back and they are bringing in the big Gunns.
James Gunns' The Suicide Squad releases in theaters August 5th and there is a TON of moving parts heading into this one.
A laundry list of characters are in this film ranging from hyper-familiar to never heard of ya.
In this bonus episode of The Direct Podcast, we look to break down everything you need to know heading in.
How did we get here? What is this movie about? Who is even in this movie?
We do our best to piece it together. Let's dive in.
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Jul 30, 2021
Kate Herron Interview, Scarlett Johansson Sues Disney, Where is the Spider-Man Trailer?
Another week full of news from all three corners of The Direct Podcast.
We kick off the show announcing winners from past giveaways and announcing a new one for listeners! Listen closely for how to enter.
Before the sizzle reel kicks off we cover not one, not two, but THREE breaking news stories including a Hawkeye release date, Scarlett Johansson's Disney controversy, and a new What If...? TV spot. Those all come before we dive into the top stories throughout the week including Shang-Chi, Michael B. Jordan's Superman project, and some huge casting rumors from the Star Wars universe.
We are then joined by the incredible director of Loki, Kate Herron. The super-fan turned MCU talent talks about all the missing footage, concept art and other Easter eggs from the hit show that wrapped just over two weeks ago. Herron also gives her theory about what happened with Steve, Peggy, and the TVA at the end of Avengers: Endgame.
If you have been on the internet any given day in the last seven…
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Jul 23, 2021
Loki Composer Natalie Holt Interview, Updated Marvel Studios Rankings, Most Underrated MCU Characters Draft (w/ Barstool's Clem)
Loki has come and gone, but the God of Mischief content continues!
Loki composer Natalie Holt joins the show for an exclusive interview. Natalie sits down with TheDirect.com's John Ross Bradford to discuss everything from writing some of the series' most iconic themes to scenes that made the cutting room floor.
Speaking of JRB, he joins Liam as a special guest host this week! Liam and JRB run through all the week's top news. When will Hawkeye and Ms. Marvel premiere? Who is playing Batgirl? Is a young Leia coming to Obi-Wan Kenobi?
All the way from Mexico, Matt returns to update TheDirect.com's official MCU rankings. Matt and Liam chat about where both Loki and Black Widow land on their personal leaderboards, as well as where the two latest Marvel Studios projects end up on the master list.
To round off this week's episode, Barstool's Clem returns to the podcast to draft the most underrated characters in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
As always, we can't thank y'all enough for the…
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Jul 16, 2021
Loki Finale Review, Marvel and Lucasfilm's Emmy Nominations, DeObia Oparei ('Boastful' Loki) Interview
Segments here! Get your segments!
After a packed episode last week, The Direct Podcast returns with even more content. The Sizzle Reel is hot once again, highlighted by Deadpool's MCU debut. What does this mean for the Marvel future of the Merc with a Mouth? Can we expect R-Rated Ryan Reynolds?
And how about that Loki finale! Liam and Matt break down everything from the season's sixth episode. What does [SPOILERS] mean for the future of the MCU? Does its events retrospectively hurt the Infinity Saga? Most importantly, did it stick the landing?
The Loki content does not stop there, as we are joined by Boastful Loki himself, DeObia Oparei for an interview. What was working alongside Richard E. Grant like? How did Tom Hiddleston prepare him for the role? Can we expect a Boastful Loki return? DeObia tells all.
Black Widow is FINALLY in theaters, but how did it perform at the box office? TheDirect.com's David Thompson joins Liam to analyze the numbers, and predicts the potential future…
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Jul 11, 2021
BONUS: Black Widow Review
It's here! It's actually here!
After a long, long wait, Black Widow has landed in theaters and Disney+'s Premier Access. We break down everything from Natasha Romanoff's first solo flick. How does it impact the greater MCU? Where does Black Widow go from here? And most importantly: is it even good?
Thanks for rocking with us. Keep those iTunes reviews coming so we can bring you more bonus episodes like this!
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Jul 9, 2021
Loki Ep5 Review, New What If...? Trailer, Best MCU Talkers Draft (w/ Johnny Gargano)
It's content week baby!
With both Loki's penultimate episode and Black Widow's theatrical release both dropping this week, we bring you a brief *spoiler free* review of Natasha's solo flick, as well as an in-depth recap and discussion on the God of Mischief's journey into The Void.
Reviews were hot, but the news was even hotter. Is Wolverine coming to the MCU? How much did the Spider-Man toy leaks give away about the movie? What characters did James Gunn cut from The Suicide Squad movie?
We also kick off with BREAKING NEWS regarding the What If...? trailer. We have a release date! We have new confirmed characters! We have a new Iron Man? Everything from Marvel's first animated adventure's teaser is analyzed and theorized.
Finally, we are joined by former NXT Champion and Marvel superfan JOHNNY GARGANO for a brief interview and a draft of the best MCU talkers. We get Johnny's thoughts on Loki, his favorite Marvel-inspired gear, his shocking (yet awesome) picks for best MCU talkers,…
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Jul 5, 2021
BONUS: Black Widow Primer
The wait is finally over and it is time for Black Widow.
After two years of promotion, delays, interviews, and anticipation, the Scarlett Johansson-led solo film drops on July 9th.
We are joined by The Direct's Pam Gores to break down the production, characters, trailers, and theories surrounding the first MCU movie of Phase 4.
Make sure to find our full review in another special bonus episode of The Direct Podcast on July 11th.
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Jul 2, 2021
Loki Ep4 Review, WandaVision Post Credits Scene Changed, Mailbag (w/ Barstool's Clem)
Pay no attention to the podcast behind the microphones. (that was a joke, you should download this podcast.)
Loki Episode 4, The Nexus Event, reached new heights of shock and awe and there are plenty of questions still to be answered. With the biggest reveal in the show's run, the story has been flipped on its head. Where do our heroes (and villains) wind up next week? We speculate wildly in our Loki review.
The comic book movie schedule for the remainder of 2021 is packed from all three universes. The majority of those projects from the MCU side of things are sequels to franchises from The Infinity Saga. We discuss the pros and cons of the lack of new IPs being introduced into the MCU over the next 12 months.
Finally, we answer YOUR questions in a mailbag segment featuring Barstool Sports Clem! Send in your questions on social media or leave a 5-star review on Apple Podcast to ensure your question is read in our next mailbag segment.
*PRODUCTION NOTE: Keep an eye out for our Black…
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Jun 25, 2021
Loki Ep3 Review, New Shang-Chi Trailer, Best MCU Opening Scenes Draft (w/ David Thompson)
The Direct Podcast is back with a packed episode of top news, trailer reactions, episode reviews, drafts and more.
The new Shang-Chi trailer is loaded with new footage that is taking excitement around the film to a whole new level. The relationship between Shang-Chi and The Mandarin is at the forefront of the promotion so far, and we dive into what that could mean when Marvel's Kung-Fu master hits screens in September. It also features the return of not one, but two fan-favorite MCU characters from days past.
Loki Episode 3, "Lamentis", slowed things down for the series of mischief as fans learned about Sylvie and her story. A lot of dialogue, a few huge twists and some monumental reveals. This episode built some depth behind these characters as we make our way into the back half of the season.
How does Episode 3 set up the conclusion to the time crime drama, that is now less than a month away?
With so many leaked photos recently released from the set of The Flash, we dive into the…
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Jun 18, 2021
Loki Ep2 Review, Disney+ Moves to Wednesdays, Batman Controversy
The Direct Podcast's second week on Fridays packs a punch.
The sizzle reel is as packed as its ever been thanks to a giant week of news across all three branches. The Sony-Verse dominates the headlines with big revelations coming out of both Kraven the Hunter and Morbius. Disney CEO Bob Chapek says some really encouraging things about the MCU's Fantastic Four. Grant Gustin is rumored to appear in The Flash movie! Obi-Wan Kenobi has direct ties to The Mandalorian?
Oh, and that Batman controversy.
Aside from the week's top news, we deep dive into all things Loki episode two. Can we trust the TVA? Is the surprise antagonist really who we think? What's the deal with Mobius and jetskis?
We then get into a bigger picture discussion on Disney+'s permanent move to Wednesdays. What does this mean for the future of the MCU and Star Wars?
We wrap this week's episode by answering YOUR QUESTIONS in a mailbag segment.
Thank you all so much for rocking with us every single week. Big things are…
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Jun 11, 2021
Loki Ep1 Review, Michael Waldron Interview, Namor in Black Panther 2
The Direct Podcast has found a new home at the end of your week. From this point forward episodes will be dropping on *FRIDAYS* until the content calendar changes.
This week we are burdened with *"Glorious Purpose" *as we review and break down everything from episode one of Loki.
What went into the decisions to give Loki an episode one arc? What is the deal with the drawer full of infinity stones? And who is this mysterious Loki who is terrorizing the timeline?
These are all questions we dive into but also, questions we were able to ask the head writer of the show, Michael Waldron! Most of our exclusive interview with the upcoming penman of the MCU is featured.
We also got some great news from a galaxy far, far away as both Forest Whitaker and Ben Mendelsohn are set to reprise their roles from Rogue One in the upcoming prequel series, Andor.
Oh, and NAMOR! We deep dive into what the sub-mariner's rumored inclusion in Black Panther: Wakanda Forever means for the future of the MCU.…
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Jun 6, 2021
Best Loki Moments List, Hemsworth's Thor 4 Biceps, Shazam 2 Footage
** The Direct Podcast will be releasing on Fridays starting June 11 **
This week is full of top news, a look into the content schedule, and a review of the best Loki moments in the MCU.
We spend way to much time breaking down Chris Hemsworth's arms in a recent picture announcing the wrap of Thor: Love and Thunder.
Shazam 2 will feature an updated look for the title hero. We go into what we like about it and what we are most excited for in the sequel.
With Loki being released on Wednesdays, we will see our first real overlap of content in Phase 4 of the MCU. How will you handle Black Widow being released between the pen-ultimate and final episode of Loki.
And we finish things up with a list of the best Loki moments so far in the MCU! Joined by the Direct's Sam. Hargrave. What is your favorite moment from the God of Mischief?
*TIMECODES
*2:28 - Production Note
4:28 - Quick Question
11:18 - Sizzle Reel
13:43 - Hemsworth's Biceps / Thor 4 Wraps
17:48 - Ruffalo / She-Hulk Photos…
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Jun 4, 2021
BONUS: Loki Primer
Wednesdays are now burdened with glorious purpose.
Marvel Studios returns to streaming screens next week with Loki, a six episode season following Tom Hiddleston's God of Mischief through a time-traveling adventure. But before we follow the MCU's resident trickster throughout history, we have quite a bit to catch up on.
We walk through all the cast and characters, the director and writer's stacked resumes, the mysterious plot, and more. What is the Time Variance Authority? How will this show affect the greater MCU? Will Kang show up? When will Owen Wilson say "wow" for the first time?
As tradition with these primers, we wrap this preview show by answering *YOUR QUESTIONS!
TIMECODES*
1:03 - How We're Feeling
5:26 - Cast and Characters
27:24 - Kang the Conqueror
33:48 - Directors and Writers
43:50 - Plot Details and Rumors, What We're Looking Forward To
59:32 - Mailbag
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May 30, 2021
Eternals Trailer, Spider-Man: No Way Home Rumors, Best Page-to-Screen MCU Moments (w/ ComicBook.com's Jim Viscardi)
The Eternals are here!
After months of patience and anticipation, Marvel Studios finally satiated our thirst with our first in-depth look at Chloe Zhao's Eternals. We take a deep dive into what the trailer showed us and extensively break down what each member of Marvel's latest ensemble brings to the table.
Before that, we bring you the top news of the week in the sizzle reel, dominated by (you guessed it) Spider-Man. New villains from the TASM franchise are now rumored for No Way Home! A marketing push for Holland's threequel is on its way! And Sony has cast an unexpected Kraven the Hunter!
We round out this week's show with a list of the best page-to-screen moments in the MCU with ComicBook.com's Jim Viscardi.
Nothing but love to you, the listeners. Your support is what makes shows like this possible. Please *SUBSCRIBE, RATE & REVIEW *so we can keep this momentum rolling!
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TIMECODES
*3:12 - Quick Question
9:15 - Sizzle Reel
11:11 - Baby Yoda in Boba Fett?
11:52 - Spider-Man:…
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May 23, 2021
Star Wars Cancels Project, Bad Batch Review, The Rock Hypes Black Adam, Best MCU Needle Drops Draft
News from all three corners of The Direct this week.
Star Wars has stopped production on The Rangers of New Republic series. The Rock gives us some looks at the filming of Black Adam, and Marvel press tours are BACK!
The Bad Batch is a quarter of the way in and we dive into where the series is heading.
With all three universes starting a new chapter, we dive into the balance of meeting new characters and expanding on old ones.
Finally, we dive into the best needle drops in the MCU. What are your favorite songs in the Marvel Cinematic Universe?
*TIMECODES
*2:46 - Quick Question
5:34 - Sizzle Reel
8:43 - Rangers of the New Republic Cancelled
11:49 - Loki Update
16:28 - The Rock Hypes Black Adam
19:58 - Doctor Strange 2 Has Its Villain
25:42 - The Bad Batch Review w/ Jack Pues
31:22 - The Bigger Picture: Introducing New Characters vs. Growing The Old
53:18 - Best MCU Needle Drops Draft w/ Richard Nebens
1:48:30 - Weekly Re
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May 16, 2021
Comic Book Movie Fatigue?, Thomas Nicholson Interview, Best MCU Hair Draft (w/ Chris Killian)
This week's episode of The Direct Podcast has a little bit of everything!
We have not one, but TWO interviews, we cover the top news from the week, dive into the idea of comic book movie fatigue, and finish things off with a draft.
We start with the Sizzle Reel where we go over the top headlines from the universes you love. Starting with James Gunn's recent comments about possibly expanding his relationship with HBO Max. After The Suicide Squad and Peacemaker, could Gunn continue to help rebuild the DCEU?
Thomas Nicholson is portraying the late great David Bowie in DC's Legends of Tomorrow. He gives us a look into life in the DC television universe!
With over a dozen comic book movies or Star Wars projects set to release in the next year, we discuss the possibility to comic book movie fatigue.
Chris Killian from Comicbook.com joins us to go over the ups and downs of running a daily news show covering the entire entertainment landscape.
Killian sticks around for a draft of the MCU…
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May 9, 2021
Elijah Richardson Interview, The Bad Batch, Marvel Studios' Phase 4 Stock Exchange
Segments? Ya like segments?
The Direct Podcast is back in business this week with a stacked two hours of news, reviews, interviews, and more.
We kick things off as we always do with the Sizzle Reel, breaking down all the major moves that happened in the world of comic book movies this week. Loki is going to Wednesdays! Andrew Garfield's talking Spider-Man! Warner Bros. is casting a Black Superman!
Star Wars came in hot this week with the debut of the highly-anticipated The Bad Batch. TheDirect.com"s Savannah Saunders joins Matt to chat all things about the show's big premiere.
After Marvel broke the internet with their "See You at the Movies" trailer, we debut a new segment in the Stock Exchange to deep dive into all the new things we learned from the three minutes of celebratory footage. Which upcoming MCU projects should you invest your attention in? We'll tell ya.
Later in the show, The Falcon and the Winter Soldier star Elijah Richardson joins Liam for a sit-down interview to…
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May 2, 2021
Kari Skogland Interview, Green Lantern Castings, Best Non-MCU Marvel Movies Draft
Our first week since January without new content, but we still have a STACKED show.
Kicking things off with the Sizzle Reel, we dive into all the top news from this past week. HBO Max's Green Lantern Corps has a Guy Gardner! Hawkeye and Ms. Marvel's new suits have leaked and then look phenomenal! The Bad Batch is less than a week away!
From there, Liam sits down with The Falcon and the Winter Soldier director Kari Skogland for a postseason interview. Kari reveals her proudest moment, motivations behind character and plot decisions, and a whole lot more. Sticking with the star-spangled series, we get into our official MCU rankings and see where it falls among other Marvel Studios projects.
Oh, and The Direct Draft is back. In one of our most anticipated drafts yet, we welcome on TheDirect.com's David Thompson to draft our favorite non-MCU Marvel movies. This includes any of the X-Mens, the Tobey Maguire or Andrew Garfield Spider-Mans, and so much more.
Thanks for rocking with us. Pl…
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Apr 25, 2021
Falcon & Winter Soldier Finale Review, Captain America 4 in Development, Emilia Clarke Joins Secret Invasion
After a year with no Marvel content, we've made it through 15 episodes of MCU streaming, and it's only April! Can you believe it?
On this week's episode, we dive into a packed sizzle reel full of news from all three universes, including the breaking story off the top that Captain America 4 is officially in development with The Falcon and the Winter Soldier showrunner Malcolm Spellman penning the script. We also theorize where Emilia Clarke fits into Secret Invasion and recap all the juicy details Alfred Molina spilled about Spider-Man: No Way Home.
While all that news means big things for the future, big things are still happening right now. We give a full in-depth and emotion-filled review of not just The Falcon and the Winter Soldier season finale, but the season as a whole. Where did we shed tears? How does this impact the greater MCU? What's next for Sam and Bucky?
All that and more on a stacked edition of The Direct Podcast. Thank you for rocking with us.
*TIMECODES
*1:53 - Q…
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Apr 19, 2021
EMERGENCY PODCAST: Shang-Chi Trailer
We finally have our first look at Shang-Chi And The Legend Of The Ten Rings!
Matt and Liam give our instant reactions and thoughts about the trailer and what we learned from our first look.
We will dive into greater detail on next week's episode of The Direct Podcast.
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Apr 17, 2021
Falcon & Winter Soldier Ep5 Review, Aquaman 2 Casting, Thunderbolts Dream Team
The comic book movie content does not stop.
On this week's edition of The Direct Podcast, we dive into all the top news stories of the week including Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness wrapping production as well as Aquaman 2 adding a notable actor. Beyond that, we dive into General Hux's potential Star Wars return and even discuss a surprising story that broke mid-recording.
Aside from the top news, we dissect the latest episode of The Falcon and the Winter Soldier. What did the fifth episode do to further the story? Were there any moments that certified themselves as timeless MCU moments? Where are we going next week with the big season finale?
After all that, we round out this week's episode with a list of our dream team of the MCU's Thunderbolts squad.
For those of you who have supported the show for weeks on end, we are forever grateful. For those who have recently joined the ride, we're stoked that you're here! Please *SUBSCRIBE, RATE & REVIEW *so we can keep bringin…
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Apr 11, 2021
Falcon & Winter Soldier Ep4 Review, Loki Trailer, Best MCU Duos Draft
In a very Marvel-heavy week of news and stories, Episode 28 is packed with excitement for the future of the MCU.
We dive into the darkest episode of The Falcon And The Winter Soldier yet. Where is Zemo's story heading from here? Are we going to see more of Wakanda? Has John Walker officially gone off the deep end? So many questions raised, and we break them all down!
We also dive into everything new from the Black Widow and Loki trailers released over the past week.
And the return of THE DIRECT DRAFT! The Direct Podcast welcomes on David Thompson and Kevin Felt to draft the best MCU duos of all time.
*TIMECODES*
3:00 - Quick Question
7:29 - Sizzle Reel
9:53 - New Loki and Black Widow Trailers
16:45 - Sony / Netflix Deal
20:09 - Warner Bros. Returning to Theaters
24:18 - The Falcon and the Winter Soldier Ep4 Review
24:47 - Initial Thoughts
28:15 - Spoilers Spoilers Spoilers
1:01:04 - Lines! That! Matter!
1:17:03 - Best MCU Duos Draft
2:21:34 - Weekly Recs
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Apr 4, 2021
Falcon & Winter Soldier Ep3 Review, DCEU Cuts, Obi-Wan Kenobi
On this week's episode of The Direct Podcast we cover the top news from all of the universes you love. Marvel, DC and Star Wars are all represented on this packed show.
The Falcon and The Winter Soldier Episode 3 "Power Broker" was a wild ride and we have plenty of questions! Can we trust Baron Zemo moving forward? Are these new characters going to be along for the rest of the ride? And what does that cliffhanger mean for this show and the entire MCU.
New Gods and The Trench are projects that never got a chance to get off the ground. We cover all of our thoughts and feelings on the latest DCEU management disappointment.
And Obi-Wan Kenobi finally gets his solo series, and he also gets a stellar cast to go along with it. Which upcoming project has the roster we are most excited about? Find out!
Thank you all for listening! Be a friend, tell a friend.
TIMECODES:
2:21- Which upcoming cast is your favorite?
9:01- The Trench/New Gods
14:16- Shang-Chi
19:33- Obi-Wan Kenobi
23:31- T…
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Mar 28, 2021
Falcon & Winter Soldier Ep2 Review, The Suicide Squad Trailer, Black Widow Delayed
The content momentum continues.
On this week's podcast, we chat all things coming out of the DC world. James Gunn dropped a new trailer for The Suicide Squad! Pierce Brosnan is joining Black Adam as Doctor Fate! The Flash has found its NEW Henry Allen!
Switching to the Marvel side of things, we chat about Black Widow's unfortunate delay and discuss why this move was actually the best case scenario for the MCU.
Oh, and The Falcon and the Winter Soldier. Familiar with it? We deep dive into all things Episode 2, break down those heartbreaking scenes, and theorize where the narrative is taking us next.
Thank you for coming along this ride with The Direct. Please *SUBSCRIBE, RATE & REVIEW *so we can keep bringing you new content!
*TIME CODES*
4:23 - Quick Question
7:04 - Sizzle Reel
9:15 - The Suicide Squad Trailer
12:29 - Black Adam adds Pierce Brosnan
14:41 - Black Widow and Shang-Chi Delayed
18:34 - TFATWS Ep2 Review
19:08 - Initial Thoughts
21:47 - Spoilers Spoilers Spoiler…
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Mar 24, 2021
BONUS: Zack Snyder's Justice League Review
It happened. The hashtag won. THE FANS WON! The Snyder Cut has been released and it is something special.
We break down everything we can about the four-hour epic that was released on HBO Max.
We discuss our favorite and least favorite moments of the film as we dive into the future of the SnyderVerse in the DCEU.
*TIMECODES
*1:17 - How Did We Get Here?
7:48 - Initial Thoughts
15:53 - Spoilers Spoilers Spoilers
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Mar 21, 2021
Falcon & Winter Soldier Ep1 Review, Kari Skogland Interview
After a blink-and-you'll-miss-it buffer week in content, the MCU back.
The highly-anticipated The Falcon and the Winter Soldier premiered with a bang, and we break down everything from Anthony Mackie's pilot episode. What did we learn about Sam and Bucky? What's the big conflict? Where are we going next?
Before the review, Liam sits down with director Kari Skogland to chat all things about star-spangled series in The Direct Podcast's *FIRST EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW!
*As always, we kick things off with our weekly news, though light, still packs big implications.
And yes, don't worry, the Snyder Cut review is coming! We will be dedicating an entire *BONUS EPISODE *reviewing, recapping, and analyzing Zack Snyder's four-hour cut of Justice League mid next week.
*TIMECODES
*5:20 - Sizzle Reel
8:36 - Venom: Let There Be Carnage Delayed
12:44 - Kari Skogland Interview (TFATWS Director)
21:12 - TAFTWS Review (No Spoilers)
27:20 - Spoilers, Spoilers, Spoilers
1:00:00 - Lines! That! Matter…
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Mar 14, 2021
Avatar Passes Endgame, DC Reveals Upcoming Slate, Best MCU Chris? (The Direct Debates)
We take a slight break from reviewing new content introduce a brand new segment! THE DIRECT DEBATE! We welcome The Direct's Jack Pues and David Thompson to help us discuss *who is the best Chris in the MCU?
*We also break down the best way to watch The Snyder Cut as we gear up for the much-anticipated director's cut.
And finally, we vent our feelings about James Cameron and Avatar surpassing Avengers: Endgame as the highest-grossing movie of all time.
*And for EVERYTHING you need to know about The Falcon And The Winter Soldier, check out our BONUS Primer Episode. *
TIMECODES
2:00 - Quick Question
7:22 - Sizzle Reel
9:18 - How Will You Watch Snyder Cut?
12:41 - Avatar Takes Box Office Record Back
15:49 - Cumberbatch NOT Grand Admiral Thrawn
17:52 - The Direct Debates (Best MCU Chris)
20:06 - Which Chris Has the Best Humor?
32:27 - Which Chris is Best at Drama?
41:36 - Which Chris Has the Best Action?
50:29 - Which Chris Has the Most Swag?
58:11 - SURPRISE QUESTION
1:04:3…
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Mar 13, 2021
BONUS: The Falcon and the Winter Soldier Primer (w/ Brandon Davis)
The MCU is really spoiling us this year.
After just one week off, the Marvel Cinematic Universe's Phase 4 continues next Friday when The Falcon and the Winter Soldier premieres on Disney+. Before we dive into that star-spangled series, we have a lot to catch up on.
We walk through everything this show has been through, from production delays to casting rumors, and answer YOUR FAN QUESTIONS with special guest Brandon Davis of ComicBook.com. How did our titular heroes get here? What effect will this show have on the greater MCU? Will it live up to WandaVision's gold standard?
*TIMECODES*
1:44 - Release, Cast and Crew, Synopsis
10:26 - Production and Promotion
20:41 - Our Heroes' Timelines
24:22 - Plot Details
34:38 - Fan Questions (w/ Brandon Davis)
1:08:14 - Our Expectations
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Mar 7, 2021
WandaVision Finale Review, Snyder Cut, MCU’s Mutants
Well... WandaVision has come and gone. And while we will cherish every moment we have had the last two months, we are also excited to look ahead at the future of the MCU, DCU, and Star Wars universes. Thank you WandaVision!
We break down everything from the series finale and WandaVision as a whole. Matt and Liam also perform the thankless task of ranking WandaVision within the MCU live on air.
Snyder Cut promotion is in full swing and we talk about how we feel about the character promos and the chapters for the four-hour spectacular.
TIMECODES
1:30- Quick Question
7:30- Mutants
13:35- The Falcon and the Winter Soldier
26:09- WandaVision Review
33:27- SPOILERS!
1:26:42- WandaVision Final Thoughts
1:45:26- WandaVision in the MCU
1:52:25- Weekly Recs
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Feb 28, 2021
WandaVision Ep8 Review, Spider-Man Title Reveal, Sariah Wilson Interview
On top of one of the biggest weeks of news we have ever covered, we also dive into one of the most in-depth episodes of WandaVision to date!
We break down everything we learned from WandaVision Episode 8 and how this sets up the season finale. With the final pieces on the board, how does this show wrap up? We do what we do best, speculate wildly, with some help from The Direct's very own John Ross Bradford.
We also talk about what will be forever known as the Spider-Man title saga as we finally get a title for Tom Holland's third Spider-Man movie. What does Spider-Man: No Way Home tell us about the upcoming Spidey story?
And we sit down with USA Today Best Selling Author Sariah Wilson to discuss her exclusive look at the the Star Wars sequel trilogy after chatting with Daisy Ridley and Rian Johnson.
We also cover Loki, the Superman reboot and of course, Snyder Cut news. Thank you all for riding with us!
TIMECODES
2:50 - Quick Question
6:25 - Sizzle Reel
8:46 - Spider-Man: No Wa…
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Feb 21, 2021
WandaVision Ep7 Review, Rian Johnson's Star Wars Trilogy, New Falcon / Winter Soldier Footage
It seems like every single week the podcast content gets bigger and bigger. This week's episode of The Direct Podcast is packed with news, including Rian Johnson's return to Star Wars and a new look at The Falcon and the Winter Soldier, before we dive deep into WandaVision Episode 7.
With the remaining two episodes of WandaVision set to be massive, we recap and review what the latest episode set up for the final stretch. What questions do we still need answered before the season finale? What did we learn about the future of the MCU from the most recent episode?
We also look into how WandaVision will compare to the rest of the MCU after it is all said and done. With the future of these universes leaning toward streaming, these rankings conversations are about to get more complicated.
Thank you for coming along this ride with The Direct. Please *SUBSCRIBE, RATE & REVIEW *so we can keep bringing you new content!
TIMECODES:
5:45 - Rankings Streaming Series with Movies
14:13 - Sizzle…
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Feb 14, 2021
WandaVision Ep6 Review, New Snyder Cut Trailer, MCU Payoffs List (w/ Kinda Funny's Tim Gettys)
We go all over the place in this week's episode of The Direct Podcast! It's a long one, but there is a LOT to cover.
We recap and review everything that went down in Episode 6 of WandaVision. What's the deal with Pietro? What can we expect moving forward? How many more times can we see Vision suffer?
We also give our official live reactions to Zack Snyder's Justice League official trailer! Did it raise anticipation? Lower excitement? Or are we at about the same level?
Kinda Funny's Tim Gettys joins us later in the show to chat comic book movies, reviewing movie universes, and more. Gettys also helps us assemble our list of the best MCU payoffs.
Thank you for coming along this ride with The Direct. Please *SUBSCRIBE, RATE & REVIEW *so we can keep bringing you new content!
*TIMECODES*
3:46 - Quick Question
8:51 - Sizzle Reel
10:28 - The Gina Carano / Mandalorian Situation
16:25 - Snyder Cut's New Trailer
34:28 - Black Widow Update
39:32 - WandaVision Ep6 Review
1:17:42 - Line…
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Feb 8, 2021
BONUS: The Falcon and The Winter Soldier Trailer Breakdown
We got our first full trailer from The Falcon and The Winter Soldier!
We break down everything we learned about the story, the characters and the overall vibe of this highly anticipated show!
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Feb 7, 2021
WandaVision Ep5 Review, Snyder Cut's Joker, Best Spider-Man Moments Draft (w/ Supes)
Another week, another PACKED episode of The Direct Podcast.
We do our best to cover everything that happened in WandaVision Episode 5. Who can we trust within this deep cast of characters? How did Wanda get to where she is? And what can we make of that big surprise ending? We talk about all of it!
We also welcome on *Supes* to talk about all things comic book movies. You have to hear the amazing story of one of the biggest up-and-comers in the superhero news business.
Supes joins us in drafting our favorite Spider-Man scenes in the history of Spider-Man movies! Everything from Tobey's first experience in the early 2000's all the way to Far From Home.
On top of that we also cover the top news from the week!
*TIMECODES*
4:16 - Sizzle Reel
6:36 - Star Wars's Andor Adds New Directors
10:15 - Wakanda Show Coming to Disney+
17:25 - New Image of Snyder Cut's Joker
32:20 - WandaVision Ep5 Review
1:13:23 - Lines! That! Matter!
1:18:19 - Supes Interview
1:28:56 - Best Spider-Man Mov…
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Jan 31, 2021
WandaVision Episode 4 Review, Snyder Cut Release Date, #DirectDraft (w/ Barstool's Robbie Fox)
That latest WandaVision episode sure was something, right?
On this week's edition of The Direct Podcast, we get deep into the analytics about what went down this week in Westview and what it means for the future of the MCU. From nods to past Marvel flicks to hints at future big characters, Kevin Feige and company left us a lot to unpack in their latest chapter.
Aside from all the Marvel chatter, we bring yet another packed sizzle reel of top news, including the massive implications of the Snyder Cut's official release date. Later in the show we welcome Barstool's Robbie Fox for another installment of #DirectDraft, this time drafting out the best hand-to-hand combat superheroes in the wild worlds of Marvel and DC.
Thank you for coming along this ride with The Direct. Please *SUBSCRIBE, RATE & REVIEW *so we can keep bringing you new content!
*TIMECODES*
3:49 - Sizzle Reel
7:11 - Snyder Cut's Release Date... Good Idea?
24:49 - Robbie Fox Interview
38:55 - #DirectDraft: Best Hand-t…
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Jan 24, 2021
WandaVision Ep3 Review, Black Widow Concerns, ComicBook.com's Jim Viscardi Interview
Welcome back! Episode 17 is jam packed with news, reviews and interviews!
First we walk through all of the recent schedule changes and rumors that we have unfortunately become much too used to.
Then we dive into WandaVision! Episode 3 seems like it is going to be one we talk about for weeks to come. We talk about everything that happens and what it could mean.
And finally we talk to Director of Comicbook.com Jim Viscardi! He walks us through what’s going on at Comicbook, the history of Marvel and what we can expect in Phase 4.
Thanks everyone so much for rocking with us! We want to hear from you about the podcast! So make sure you let us know. #DirectPodcast
TIMECODES:
6:10 - Quick Question
13:34 - Morbius Delayed, Spidey 3 Next?
17:19 - Black Widow Concerns
25:17 - WandaVision Ep3 Review
1:25:35 - ComicBook.com's Jim Viscardi Interview
1:58:08 - Weekly Recs
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Jan 17, 2021
WandaVision Review, Chris Evans Marvel Return?, MCU Projects Draft (w/ Brandon Davis)
Strap In... Because this is a long one. And guess what... This is a full-blown MCU episode.
This week is our first MCU review as we take a look at the first two episodes of WandaVision. We dive into the style, the tone, the story and what we can expect moving forward.
We also welcome on a very special guest! Comicbook.com's own Brandon Davis joins us to talk about the Phase Zero podcast, the 2021 Slate and his thoughts on The Mandalorian Season 2.
BD also joins us for our biggest draft yet! We will be selecting our most anticipated MCU projects! Find out what we are most excited about in the MCU moving forward.
*Timecodes*
5:25 - Sizzle Reel
6:55 - Chris Evans Return Rumors
18:16 - The Return of the MCU
24:42 - WandaVision Review
1:09:45 - WandaVision LINES THAT MATTER!
1:36:50 - Brandon Davis Interview
1:46:21 - Direct Draft: Most Anticipate MCU Projects
2:10:19 - Weekly Recs
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Jan 10, 2021
Loki Updates, RDJ/Star Wars Rumors, MCU Scores Draft (w/ Friends From Work Podcast)
We had a full week of news and we break it all down!
Oscar Isaac has been confirmed to be playing the titular character of the Disney+ Moon Knight series, set to release in 2022. This is not only a huge move for the MCU, but also a great chance for Oscar Isaac to get another shot in the comic book movie space.
Robert Downey Jr. has been rumored to be in talks to join the Star Wars universe. What type of character can the MCU legend bring to the Star Wars universe? We talk about what it may look like to get a Tony Stark from a galaxy far, far away.
And we also talk about all of the amazing names Disney and Lucas Films continue to attach to future projects.
And finally, we meet up with the guys from the Friends From Work Podcast! We talk about what it is like to be covering the wild Marvel Cinematic Universe slate in 2021. And then they join us for an epic Direct Draft as we pick our favorite scores and themes from the MCU so far.
TIMECODES
3:15 - THANK YOU FANS!
4:02 - Sizzle Ree…
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Jan 8, 2021
BONUS: WandaVision Primer
The MCU IS BACK!
Today we are walking through everything you need to know heading into WandaVision, premiering on Disney+ on January 15th.
We walk through release details, cast & crew, inspiration, promotion, and whole lot more. Where did we leave off with Wanda and The Vision? What can we tell from trailers and promotions we have seen so far? And what can we expect from this project and how it will alter the MCU moving forward.
UPDATE: Since the time of record it has been released that we will be getting TWO episodes on the premiere of Marvel Studio's first television venture. Good call Liam.
TIMECODES:
3:18 - Details/Cast and Crew
16:17 - Comic and TV Inspirations w/ Julia Delbel
29:12 - Trailers and Promotion
38:20 - Wanda Maximoff
51:14 - WandaVision in the MCU
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Jan 3, 2021
The Direct Award Show, #RestoreTheSnyderVerse, Gordon-Levitt Joins MCU?
We did it! We made it through 2020!
While the past year did not give us a lot to cheer about, 2020 was home to some stellar comic book movie news, castings, rumors, and trailers. To honor all the wild scoops and speculations of the past 365 days, we give out our first-ever Directies as part of the first annual The Direct Award Show, as voted on by YOU!
Aside from all the fun award categories, nominees, and winners, we kick things off as always with our sizzle reel news stories. We chat about acclaimed actor Joseph Gordon-Levitt meeting with Marvel Studios, as well as the new hashtag trending all over Twitter, #RestoreTheSnyderVerse, in the wake of reports that Zack Snyder's Justice League would not be considered canon to the greater DCEU.
Thank you for coming along this ride with The Direct. Please *SUBSCRIBE, RATE & REVIEW *so we can keep bringing you new content!
*TIMECODES*
4:51 - Sizzzle Reel
6:19 - Joseph Gordon-Levitt Joining MCU?
11:07 - #RestoreTheSnyderVerse
25:50 - Th…
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Dec 27, 2020
Wonder Woman 1984 Review, WandaVision Updates, 2021 Wishlist
We did it! We finally have a new comic book movie!
On this episode of The Direct Podcast, we review the Diana Prince's latest adventure in Wonder Woman 1984. We go over what we liked, what we didn't like, and what this flick means for the greater future of the DCEU. If you still haven't seen WW84, check out our preview episode in the podcast feed!
As for Sizzle Reel news, we go over WandaVision's schedule and a particularly intriguing new TV spot, as well as Zack Snyder's VFX count for his upcoming cut of Justice League. We round out this week's episode with our 2021 Wishlist, compiled of what we are most hoping to see from next year's comic book projects.
Thank you for coming along this ride with The Direct. Please *SUBSCRIBE, RATE & REVIEW *so we can keep bringing you new content!
*TIMECODES*
10:44 - Sizzle Reel
12:46 - WandaVision Updates
31:54 - WW84 Review
1:14:21 - 2021 Wishlist
1:33:27 - Weekly Recs
Outro Music: "title track" by Machine Gun Kelly
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Dec 23, 2020
BONUS: Wonder Woman 1984 Primer
We catch you up on everything you need to know ahead of the big release of Wonder Woman 1984.
We go over the Wonder Woman character, production history, the promotional strategy of WW84, and what you can expect.
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Dec 20, 2020
Mandalorian Ch. 16 Review, MCU Fantastic Four Fancast
Our biggest review episode yet!
Things have never been better here at TheDirect.com. DCU content is less than a week away, the MCU hype is at full throttle, and Star Wars is as good as it has been in a long time. We cover all of this week's top news, review the Mandalorian Season 2 Finale and have a Fantastic Four Fancast.
SPOILERS SPOILERS SPOILERS! If you have not seen the final episode of The Mandalorian Season 2, go watch that first, and then come right back here. We talk about all the twists, turns, reveals, and implications of arguably the best episode of The Mandalorian yet.
We also make our official picks for the MCU's version of Comic Book's First Family. Find out who Matt and Liam think should join John Watts in the Fantastic Four.
*TIMECODES*
4:56 - Sizzle Reel
5:50 - Spidey 3 Update
13:22 - Thor: Love and Thunder News
18:54 - Snyder Cut Details
32:28 - Mandalorian Season Finale Review
1:29:44 - Fantastic Four Fancast
1:47:20 - Weekly Recs
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Dec 13, 2020
BONUS: The Future of the MCU
Kevin Fiege used roughly 45 minutes of time during the Disney Investor’s Meeting to blow everyone’s mind and excite unruly excitement for the next several years. New trailers, new projects, characters returning, casting announcements, and more! In this bonus episode of The Direct Podcast, we cover all of the recent news across the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
We go through every single project and analyze the new details Fiege delivered during the year's biggest Disney event. Including new trailers, new release dates, and the official announcement of FIVE new projects.
Get comfy because there is a lot to unpack here.
*For all Star Wars updates and the latest Mandalorian review, make sure to check out Episode 11 of The Direct Podcast.
TIMECODES*
1:24- Black Widow/Theaters
4:55- MCU Release Order
12:10 - WandaVision
23:44- FATWS
32:23- Loki
41: 56- What If...?
47:23- Hawkeye/Ms. Marvel
50:50- Spider-Man 3/Daredevil
55:18- Doctor Strange: The Multiverse of Madness
57: 48-…
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Dec 13, 2020
Christensen Returns as Vader, Mando Ch.15 Review, & All of Disney's Star Wars Announcements
What. A. Week.
After getting barely any new content in 2020, Disney dropped a motherload of announcements during their Investor Day. From new Disney+ shows to confirmed theatrical releases, we will have new cosmic content for years to come. In this episode of The Direct Podcast, we break down everything surrounding the Star Wars announcements from this past week, and review Chapter 15 of The Mandalorian.
Hayden Christensen is back in the Kenobi series! Patty Jenkins is directing a Star Wars film! Ahsoka is getting her own spin-off!
Because of the overwhelming load of content, this episode is exclusively dedicated to the Star Wars news. We have a bonus episode centralized on the future of the MCU also in the podcast feed, so if you're looking for a recap on all 25, yes, TWENTY FIVE, new MCU projects coming in the next three years, give that one a listen.
Thank you for coming along this ride with The Direct. Please *SUBSCRIBE, RATE & REVIEW *so we can keep bringing you new content!…
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Dec 8, 2020
EMERGENCY PODCAST: Andrew Garfield & Emma Stone Join Spider-Man 3!
WHAT JUST HAPPENED?!
Tom Holland's Spider-Man 3 just got a lot more interesting. Alfred Molina, Emma Stone, and Andrew Garfield have all reportedly joined the cast, and Tobey Maguire is in talks to sign on. In the first-ever emergency edition of The Direct Podcast, we break down exactly what this news means for Spidey's MCU future, where these returning characters fit into the plot, and if Sony can pull off this MAJOR crossover.
Thank you for coming along this ride with The Direct. Please *SUBSCRIBE, RATE & REVIEW *so we can keep bringing you new content!
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Dec 5, 2020
Hailee Steinfeld is Kate Bishop, Mando Ch.14 Review, HBO Max Announcement
That Hawkeye series is really commanding the news cycle, don't ya think?
On this week's episode of The Direct Podcast, we break down everything you need to know about Clint Barton's debut solo project, from set photos, casting announcements, plot rumors, and much more. We also take a deep dive into what that industry-shifting Warner Bros./HBO Max announcement means for the future of Hollywood as we know it.
Oh, and The Mandalorian Chapter 14 happened...
We analyze all the major reveals from the latest episode of Jon Favreau's Star Wars series, give our thoughts on which Jedi will answer Grogu's call, and predict which characters Mando will recruit for his 'Magnificent Seven' rescue mission.
Thank you for coming along this ride with The Direct. Please *SUBSCRIBE, RATE & REVIEW *so we can keep bringing you new content!
TIME CODES:
10:52 - Sizzle Reel
12:59 - Rian Johnson/Anakin Skywalker
19:19 - Hawkeye Announcements and Reveals
36:49 - Warner Bros. / HBO Max
51:51 - Mando Ch.1…
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Nov 29, 2020
Ahsoka in The Mandalorian, Thanksgiving Dinner Draft
Even with all of the Marvel and DC news coming across our desks this week, we all know that this episode is about one thing and one thing only.... Ahsoka *expletive* Tano in Chapter 13 of The Mandalorian.
We break down everything that Chapter 13 had to offer and what it means for the Star Wars universe moving forward. With all of the reveals and questions involved this week, we talk about how excited we are for the final stretch of The Mandalorian season 2.
We also have a Thanksgiving Themed Direct Draft. We pick which characters from all three universes we want to invite to our Thanksgiving dinner.
TIMECODES:
6:47 - Sizzle Reel
8:42 - Spider-Man 3 Chat
19:59 - Mandalorian Chapter 13 Review
1:02:39 - Direct Draft
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Nov 22, 2020
Deadpool in the MCU, WW84 Release, Mando Ch. 12 Review
WHAT. A. WEEK.
We have major news coming from all three universes this week. Anything we didn’t cover can be found on TheDirect.com!
We talk about Wonder Woman 1984 officially being released on Christmas Day and what that means for movies and theatres moving forward. We also break down everything that happened in The Mandalorian Chapter 12 and how we see the season going in the 2nd half. And finally, we draft the MCU characters we are most excited to meet!
Oh.... and Deadpool.
TIMECODES:
4:01 - Sizzle Reel
6:48 - WW84 Release
17:04 - Deadpool 3 News
23:36 - Mando Review
46:09 - Direct Draft
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Nov 15, 2020
WandaVision Release Date, Mando Ch. 11 Review, MCU Most Re-watchable Movies
We have a TON to be excited about this week and it seems to only be getting better. Between WandaVision FINALLY getting a release date and a new episode of The Mandalorian that had Star Wars die-hards standing on the couch, we have a packed show for you!
We dive into what the January 15 release date for WandaVision means for the show, the rest of the MCU, and our feelings. And since we are officially going to go an entire calendar year without MCU content for the first time since '09, we give you our six most rewatchable MCU movies!
We also break down everything from Chapter 11 of The Mandalorian! This episode was full of moments that Star Wars fans have been waiting for. I won't give away too many spoilers, but if you couldn't tell by the picture in the article, it is a big episode. And joining us is our resident Star Wars expert Jack Pues, all the way from DUUUUVALL, Florida.
RUNDOWN:
4:50 - Top Stories
7:00 - New WandaVision Release Date
23:07 - Mandalorian Ch. 11 Review
50:4…
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Nov 7, 2020
MCU Costume #DirectDraft, Mando Ch.10 Review
What a week it has been. How are you feeling? If you do happen to be looking for a mental vacation, come listen to us talk about our favorite MCU costumes and break down the latest episode of The Mandalorian.
Where is this story going? Are we digging these monsters? Why is Baby Yoda so hungry? We dive into everything that Chapter 10 had to offer and give our thoughts on what is to come.
And we also get into #DirectDraft where we have our fellow TheDirect.com writer Tom Drew to help us draft the best MCU costumes throughout the years. We want to hear from YOU! Who you think has the best team? Who did we miss? Tweet us using the hashtag #DirectDraft and give us your team of three MCU suits and one wildcard.
2:38 - Sizzle Reel/Top Stories
5:06 - WandaVision? 2020? Release? Please?
7:34 - Eternals leaks discussion
11:46 - Mando Ch.10 Review
36:05 - #DirectDraft of MCU Costumes
1:28:48 - Weekly Recommendations
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Oct 31, 2020
Mando Chapter 9 Review, Predicting Returning MCU Characters
THE DROUGHT IS OVER! And we FINALLY have new content to talk about on this week's episode of The Direct Podcast.
We break down The Mandalorian Chapter 9. We walk through what we liked, what we didn't like, and where we think the show goes next after that INSANE ending. But more than anything, we just geek out about seeing something new. We will be breaking down everything about The Mandalorian every single week throughout the next seven episodes until the season finale in December.
As always, we kick things off with the Sizzle Reel, breaking down the top stories from the universes you love, main-evented by the Oscar Isaac/Moon Knight casting news.
We also expand upon a recent report that MCU OGs are set to return in The Falcon and the Winter Soldier by giving our top characters from Phase 1 that we want back in the MCU.
2:32 - Sizzle Reel/Top Stories
4:16 - Moon Knight casting discussion
10:10 - The Mandalorian S2E1 review
39:51 - The Falcon and the Winter Soldier brings back MC…
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Oct 25, 2020
Recapping Mandalorian Season 1
For the first time in over six months, we are going to have new content to review when Mandalorian Season 2 premieres next Friday!
Buuuut before we start reviewing the sophomore season, we take a deep dive into all things Mando Season 1. We recap what went down, our favorite moments, where we think Season 2 can improve, and more.
As always, we kick things off with the Sizzle Reel, breaking down the top stories from the universes you love, main evented by that MASSIVE Jared Leto/Joker news.
We wrap things up by answering YOUR QUESTIONS with our first-ever Direct Mailbag segment!
2:42 - Sizzle Reel/Top Stories
3:53 - Jared Leto Returns as Joker for Snyder Cut
8:26 - First Full Look of Baron Zemo w/ POP Vinyl
8:56 - Mando S2E1 Runtime Leaked
11:36 - Mando S1 Recap and Review
1:03:45 - Mailbag
1:20:10 - Weekly Recommendations
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Oct 18, 2020
The Future of Streaming
Are you a movie-going truther who will not rest until you are sitting in red seats eating overpriced popcorn? Or do you just want to see some new content already?
Today we take a look at the future of streaming services and movie theaters and how it will impact our fandom moving forward. We take a look at how we got here with streaming services, the grim outlook for theaters, and the pros and cons of each.
We also piggy-back off of some recent marvel casting news and we fancast some fan-favorite characters in the MCU.
2:10 - Sizzle Reel/Top Stories
5:34 - Xochitl Gomez in Dr. Strange MoM
7:17 - Miles Morales cast already?
9:05 - Mando Movie
11:41 - Streaming vs Movie Theaters
29:07 - Direct Draft recap
30:33 - Direct Fancast
48:36 - Weekly Recommendations
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Oct 11, 2020
Breaking Down the MCU Multiverse
If I have said it once, I have said it 616 times... things are about to get weird.
Over the past few weeks, MCU news has been dominated by the Multiverse. And it seems more and more likely that the Marvel Cinematic Universe is about to get a lot more complicated. So we are going to do our best to break down everything we know so far.
But in the spirit of transparency, we have to admit, we are guessing just like everyone else!
1:10 - Thank you fans!
2:12 - Sizzle Reel
3:40 - DC Movie Delays
7:45 - Green Lantern Series
12:56 - Dr. Strange/Spider-Man 3
13:37 - MCU Multiverse: What We Know So Far
23:47 - Pitch It!
33:55 - DirectFact
34:31 - Future Projects Draft
1:10:00 - Weekly Recommendations
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Oct 3, 2020
Jamie Foxx's Electro in the MCU
This is the very first episode of The Direct Podcast! We dive into Jamie Foxx reprising his role as Electro in the upcoming Spider-Man 3 project. What does it mean for the rest of the MCU? Does this open the door for other Sony characters? And will Jamie Foxx be once again as blue as the ocean?
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