The Direct Podcast

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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.

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0:00 - Ad

1:07 - Intro

15:20 - News

56:31 - How to Train Your Dragon Review

1:19:02 - Superman Returns Rewind Series

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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.

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0:00 - Ad

1:07 - Intro

7:45 - News

22:34 - Ballerina Review

59:26 - Superman '78 Rewind Series

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Matt and David break down everything from Andor Season 2, Episodes 7-9.

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David and Matt discuss the Mission: Impossible Final Reckoning runtime, the latest explosive box office, review Sinners, & preview Thunderbolts*.

Then, they continue the Mission: Impossible Rewind series with Ghost Protocol!

TIMECODES:

0:00 - Ad

1:34 - Intro

6:23 - News

1:06:55 - Mission: Impossible Rogue Nation Review

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David and Matt dive deep into Thunderbolts*, Marvel's final film of Phase 5.

TIMECODES:

00:00 - Ad

1:34 - Intro

4:33 - Review Starts

13:53 - SPOILERS

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