The Direct Podcast

Matt Roembke and 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!

  1. JUN 16

    The State of the DCU, How to Train Your Dragon Live-Action Review, & Superman Returns Review

    patreon.com/TheDirectPodcast David and The Direct's Klein Felt dive into the latest Superman marketing push and James Gunn's new quotes on the future of the DCU. Wonder Woman, Batman, & More! Then, The Direct's Russ Milheim joins David to review the 2025's How to Train Your Dragon remake. Finally, Matt is back to review Superman Returns, continuing the Superman Rewind Series. TIMECODES: 0:00 - Ad 1:07 - Intro 15:20 - News 56:31 - How to Train Your Dragon Review 1:19:02 - Superman Returns Rewind Series The Direct Extras YouTube Page: https://www.youtube.com/@TheDirectExtras The MCU Top 5 Newsletter: https://thedirect.com/newsletter/ Thank you all for hanging around and please be a friend, tell a friend. Visit The Direct: https://thedirect.com/ Follow David on Twitter: https://twitter.com/daavidthompson Follow Matt on Twitter: https://twitter.com/mattroembke

    2h 9m

  2. JUN 9

    Mia Goth in Star Wars, Wicked: For Good Trailer, Ballerina Review, & Superman (1978) Review

    patreon.com/TheDirectPodcast David and Matt discuss the new Wicked 2 trailer, react to the Mia Goth casting in Star Wars: Starfighter, then review the latest John Wick spin-off: Ballerina. Later, they kick off a new Rewind Series with Superman: The Movie. TIMECODES: 0:00 - Ad 1:07 - Intro 7:45 - News 22:34 - Ballerina Review 59:26 - Superman '78 Rewind Series The Direct Extras YouTube Page: https://www.youtube.com/@TheDirectExtras The MCU Top 5 Newsletter: https://thedirect.com/newsletter/ Thank you all for hanging around and please be a friend, tell a friend. Visit The Direct: https://thedirect.com/ Follow David on Twitter: https://twitter.com/daavidthompson Follow Matt on Twitter: https://twitter.com/mattroembke

    1h 43m

  3. JUN 2

    Marvel Studios Skipping Hall H, Thunderbolts* Box Office Failure, & The Super TV Draft

    patreon.com/TheDirectPodcast David and Matt discuss the Thunderbolts* sad turn at the box office, Chris Hemsworth's Thor message, and Marvel Studios skipping Hall H this year. Then, they finish the show with Agents Of Fandom's TJ Zwarych and The Direct's Richard Nebens to draft the best TV shows ever from the universes you love! TIMECODES: 0:00 - Ad 1:07 - Intro 17:47 - News 1:00:15 - Super TV Draft The Direct Extras YouTube Page: https://www.youtube.com/@TheDirectExtras The MCU Top 5 Newsletter: https://thedirect.com/newsletter/ Thank you all for hanging around and please be a friend, tell a friend. Visit The Direct: https://thedirect.com/ Follow David on Twitter: https://twitter.com/daavidthompson Follow Matt on Twitter: https://twitter.com/mattroembke

    2h 28m

  4. MAY 26

    Avengers 5 & 6 Delayed + Mission: Impossible The Final Reckoning Review

    patreon.com/TheDirectPodcast David and Matt discuss the pros and cons of the massive Avengers: Doomsday and Secret Wars delays. How the future MCU slate could look and the new perspective on Spider-Man: Brand New Day. Then, they finish the Mission: Impossible Rewind series with Tom Cruise's new Final Reckoning! TIMECODES: 0:00 - Ad 1:34 - Intro 6:34 - News 46:33 - Mission: Impossible The Final Reckoning Review The Direct Extras YouTube Page: https://www.youtube.com/@TheDirectExtras The MCU Top 5 Newsletter: https://thedirect.com/newsletter/ Thank you all for hanging around and please be a friend, tell a friend. Visit The Direct: https://thedirect.com/ Follow David on Twitter: https://twitter.com/daavidthompson Follow Matt on Twitter: https://twitter.com/mattroembke

    1h 46m

  5. MAY 19

    Ironheart Trailer, Spider-Noir First Look, & Mission Impossible Dead Reckoning Review

    patreon.com/TheDirectPodcast David and Matt discuss the first Ironheart trailer, our new look at Spider-Noir, and preview Mission: Stitch the weekend. Then, they finish the Mission: Impossible Rewind series with Dead Reckoning Part One! TIMECODES: 0:00 - Ad 1:34 - Intro 12:34 - News 1:04:15 - Mission: Impossible Dead Reckoning Review The Direct Extras YouTube Page: https://www.youtube.com/@TheDirectExtras The MCU Top 5 Newsletter: https://thedirect.com/newsletter/ Thank you all for hanging around and please be a friend, tell a friend. Visit The Direct: https://thedirect.com/ Follow David on Twitter: https://twitter.com/daavidthompson Follow Matt on Twitter: https://twitter.com/mattroembke

    1h 32m

  6. MAY 15

    Superman Trailer Reaction & Andor Finale Review

    patreon.com/TheDirectPodcast David and Matt discuss the official trailer for James Gunn's Superman, then dive into the final three episodes of Andor. TIMECODES: 0:00 - Intro 5:36 - Superman Trailer 27:21 - Andor Finale Review The Direct Extras YouTube Page: https://www.youtube.com/@TheDirectExtras The MCU Top 5 Newsletter: https://thedirect.com/newsletter/ Thank you all for hanging around and please be a friend, tell a friend. Visit The Direct: https://thedirect.com/ Follow David on Twitter: https://twitter.com/daavidthompson Follow Matt on Twitter: https://twitter.com/mattroembke

    1h 12m

  7. MAY 12

    New X-Men Director, Peacemaker Season 2 Trailer, & Mission Impossible Fallout Review

    patreon.com/TheDirectPodcast David and Matt discuss the first Peacemaker Season 2 trailer, Jake Schreier directing the next X-Men movie, and Liza Colon-Zayas cast in Spider-Man: Brand New Day. Then, they continue the Mission: Impossible Rewind series with Fallout! TIMECODES: 0:00 - Ad 1:34 - Intro 4:47 - News 30:39 - Mission: Impossible Fallout Review The Direct Extras YouTube Page: https://www.youtube.com/@TheDirectExtras The MCU Top 5 Newsletter: https://thedirect.com/newsletter/ Thank you all for hanging around and please be a friend, tell a friend. Visit The Direct: https://thedirect.com/ Follow David on Twitter: https://twitter.com/daavidthompson Follow Matt on Twitter: https://twitter.com/mattroembke

    1h 24m

  8. MAY 8

    Andor Season 2 Episodes 7-9 Review

    patreon.com/TheDirectPodcast Matt and David break down everything from Andor Season 2, Episodes 7-9. The Direct Extras YouTube Page: https://www.youtube.com/@TheDirectExtras Thank you all for hanging around and please be a friend, tell a friend. Visit The Direct: https://thedirect.com/ Follow David on Twitter: https://twitter.com/daavidthompson Follow Matt on Twitter: https://twitter.com/mattroembke Follow Richard on Twitter: https://x.com/richardnebens

    55 min
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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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  • Creator
    Matt Roembke and David Thompson
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2025
  • Episodes
    361
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Matt Roembke and David Thompson
  • Show Website
    The Direct Podcast