The Direct Podcast: Universes You Love

David Thompson
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For fans who don’t just watch — they follow. The Direct Podcast is everything you need to know about the movie and TV universes you love, with news and reviews from your favorite blockbuster, comic book, and popcorn franchises. If a night at the theater feels like game day, you are in the right place.

  1. Part of the Journey Is the End

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    Part of the Journey Is the End

    Matt Roembke says goodbye to The Direct Podcast. He is joined by co-hosts Liam Crowley and David Thompson, discussing their hype for 2026's biggest projects. TIME CODES:0:00 - Goodbye Matt Message6:08 - Intro23:57 - News1:06:43 - 2026 Hype Meter The Direct Podcast Patreon The Direct Extras YouTube Page The MCU Top 5 Newsletter Thank you all for hanging around, and please be a friend, tell a friend. Visit The Direct Follow David on Twitter Follow Matt on Twitter

    2h 45m

  2. 12/22/2025

    The Fantastic Four: First Steps REVIEW (Multiverse Marathon)

    On this episode of The Direct Podcast, David and Matt re-review The Fantastic Four: First Steps and conclude the Multiverse Marathon. The Direct Podcast Patreon The Direct Extras YouTube Page The MCU Top 5 Newsletter Thank you all for hanging around, and please be a friend, tell a friend. Visit The Direct Follow David on Twitter Follow Matt on Twitter

    28 min

  3. 12/15/2025

    Thunderbolts* REVIEW (Multiverse Marathon)

    On this episode of The Direct Podcast, David and Matt re-review Thunderbolts* and continue the Multiverse Marathon. Upcoming MCU Marathon Schedule: Fri 12/19 – The Fantastic Four: First Steps The Direct Podcast Patreon The Direct Extras YouTube Page The MCU Top 5 Newsletter Thank you all for hanging around, and please be a friend, tell a friend. Visit The Direct Follow David on Twitter Follow Matt on Twitter

    1h 25m

  4. 12/08/2025

    Scarlett Johansson Joins The Batman 2 & Captain America 4 REVIEW (Multiverse Marathon)

    On this episode of The Direct Podcast, David and Matt react to Scarlett Johansson being in talks for The Batman Part 2, then re-review Captain America: Brave New World, and continue the Multiverse Marathon. TIMECODES:0:00 - Opening Announcement7:44 - Intro10:42 - News30:38 - Captain America: Brave New World REVIEW Upcoming MCU Marathon Schedule: Mon 12/15 – Thunderbolts*Fri 12/19 – Fantastic Four: First Steps The Direct Podcast Patreon The Direct Extras YouTube Page The MCU Top 5 Newsletter Thank you all for hanging around, and please be a friend, tell a friend. Visit The Direct Follow David on Twitter Follow Matt on Twitter

    1h 29m

  5. 12/05/2025

    Deadpool & Wolverine REVIEW (Multiverse Marathon)

    On this episode of The Direct Podcast, David and Matt re-review Deadpool & Wolverine with Richard Nebens, and continue the Multiverse Marathon. Upcoming MCU Marathon Schedule: Mon 12/8 – Captain America: Brave New World Fri 12/12 – ThunderboltsMon 12/15 – Fantastic Four: First Steps The Direct Podcast Patreon The Direct Extras YouTube Page The MCU Top 5 Newsletter Thank you all for hanging around, and please be a friend, tell a friend. Visit The Direct Follow David on Twitter Follow Matt on Twitter

    1h 37m

  6. 12/01/2025

    The Marvels REVIEW (Multiverse Marathon)

    On this episode of The Direct Podcast, David and Matt react to Wicked: For Good and Wake Up Dead Man, then re-review The Marvels, and continue the Multiverse Marathon. TIMECODES:0:00 - Intro5:06 - News27:45 - The Marvels REVIEW Upcoming MCU Marathon Schedule: Fri 12/5 – Deadpool & Wolverine Mon 12/8 – Captain America: Brave New World Fri 12/12 – Thunderbolts*Mon 12/15 – Fantastic Four: First Steps The Direct Podcast Patreon The Direct Extras YouTube Page The MCU Top 5 Newsletter Thank you all for hanging around, and please be a friend, tell a friend. Visit The Direct Follow David on Twitter Follow Matt on Twitter

    1h 37m

  7. 11/28/2025

    Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 REVIEW (Multiverse Marathon)

    On this episode of The Direct Podcast, David and Matt re-review Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 with Klein Felt, and continue the Multiverse Marathon. Upcoming MCU Marathon Schedule: Mon 12/1 – The Marvels Fri 12/5 – Deadpool & Wolverine Mon 12/8 – Captain America: Brave New World Fri 12/12 – ThunderboltsMon 12/15 – Fantastic Four: First Steps The Direct Podcast Patreon The Direct Extras YouTube Page The MCU Top 5 Newsletter Thank you all for hanging around, and please be a friend, tell a friend. Visit The Direct Follow David on Twitter Follow Matt on Twitter

    1h 37m

  8. 11/24/2025

    Sadie Sink in Avengers: Secret Wars & Lanterns Delayed

    On this episode of The Direct Podcast, David and Matt discuss the latest news. Upcoming MCU Marathon Schedule: Fri 11/28 – Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 Mon 12/1 – The Marvels Fri 12/5 – Deadpool & Wolverine Mon 12/8 – Captain America: Brave New World Fri 12/12 – ThunderboltsMon 12/15 – Fantastic Four: First Steps The Direct Podcast Patreon The Direct Extras YouTube Page The MCU Top 5 Newsletter Thank you all for hanging around, and please be a friend, tell a friend. Visit The Direct Follow David on Twitter Follow Matt on Twitter

    1h 8m
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For fans who don’t just watch — they follow. The Direct Podcast is everything you need to know about the movie and TV universes you love, with news and reviews from your favorite blockbuster, comic book, and popcorn franchises. If a night at the theater feels like game day, you are in the right place.

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