The Direct Podcast

The Direct Podcast episodes:

• 06.28.2024

  The Boys Season 4 Episode 5 Review

  David and Tom Drew review the fifth episode of The Boys Season 4. 5:00 - SPOILERS 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...

  
• 06.26.2024

  The Acolyte Episode 5 Review

  David and Matt review the fifth episode of Star Wars' The Acolyte. 9:52 - SPOILERS 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...

  
• 06.24.2024

  New Penguin Trailer & Dark Phoenix Review

  David and Matt discuss the new trailer for The Penuin, Inside Out 2's box office performance, and James Gunn not attending San Diego Comic-Con. TIMECODES: 11:41 - News 50:36 - Dark Phoenix Review | Mutant Marathon 1:07:05 - SPOILERS The Direct Extras YouTube Page:...

  
• 06.21.2024

  The Boys Season 4 Episode 4 Review

  David and Tom Drew review the fourth episode of The Boys Season 4. 4:01 - SPOILERS 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...

  
• 06.19.2024

  The Acolyte Episode 4 Review

  David and Matt review the fourth episode of Star Wars' The Acolyte. 8:15 - SPOILERS 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:...

  
• 06.18.2024

  The Boys Season 4 Premiere Review

  David and Tom Drew review the first three episodes of The Boys Season 4. 17:41 - SPOILERS 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...

  
• 06.17.2024

  Blade Loses Its Director (AGAIN), Inside Out 2 Sets Records, & Logan Review

  David and Matt discuss Inside Out 2's extraordinary opening at the box office, Blade losing another director, and a DCU Blue Beetle animated show in the works. TIMECODES: 11:18 - News 39:08 - Logan Review | Mutant Marathon 53:56 -...

  
• 06.12.2024

  The Acolyte Episode 3 Review

  The Direct Podcast Listener Survey: https://forms.gle/2Ly6qPsJjDENcPPQ9 David and Matt review the third episode of Star Wars The Acolyte. Thank you all for hanging around and please be a friend, tell a friend. Visit The Direct: https://thedirect.com/ Follow David on Twitter: https://twitter.com/daavidthompson...

  
• 06.10.2024

  Avengers 5 Update & X-Men: Apocalpse Review

  The Direct Podcast Listener Survey: https://forms.gle/2Ly6qPsJjDENcPPQ9 David and Matt discuss the massive Avengers 5 news, Taylor Swift NOT in Deadpool & Wolverine, and the new Bad Boys box office haul. Plus, they continue the Mutant Marathon with X-Men: Apocalypse.  TIMECODES: 11:12 -...

  
• 06.05.2024

  The Acolyte Episodes 1 & 2 Reviews PLUS, Venom 3 Trailer Reaction

  The Direct Podcast Listener Survey: https://forms.gle/2Ly6qPsJjDENcPPQ9 David and Matt review the first two episodes of Star Wars The Acolyte, starring Amandla Stenberg, Lee Jung-jae, Manny Jacinto, Dafne Keen, and Charlie Barnett. TIMECODES: 0:43 - The Acolyte Review 14:03 - SPOILERS 45:51 - Venom: The...

  
• 06.03.2024

  Giancarlo Esposito Joins the MCU, The Acolyte Primer, & X-Men: Days of Future Past Review

  The Direct Podcast Listener Survey: https://forms.gle/2Ly6qPsJjDENcPPQ9 David and Matt discuss Giancarlo Esposito joining Captain America: Brave New World as a villain, THAT Deadpool & Wolverine popcorn bucket, and the growing Knives Out 3 cast. Then, the duo is joined by Thomas...

  
• 05.27.2024

  New X-Men Movie, Lanterns Series Update, & Furiosa Review

  David and The Direct's Klein Felt discuss a new X-Men MCU movie, a re-vamped Vision series,  and James Gunn finding Lanterns writers. Then, the duo dives into George Miller's latest Mad Max installment: Furiosa. TIMECODES: 2:51 - News 41:20 - Furiosa Review -...

  
• 05.20.2024

  Marvel Television Updates, X-Men '97 Finale, & X-Men: First Class Review

  David and The Direct's Russ Milheim discuss the recent MCU TV reveals, Nicolas Cage returning as Spider-Man Noir, and the release date for Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow. Then, Thomas Carter Rochester joins the show to review the finale of X-Men...

  
• 05.13.2024

  MCU Galactus Casting & Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes Review

  David and Reckless Rebellion's Jack Pues discuss the MCU's Galactus casting, Star Wars movie news, and review X-Men '97 Episode 9. Then, Klein Felt joins the gang to review Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes. TIMECODES:  5:34 - News 29:25 - X-Men...

  
• 05.06.2024

  New Superman Suit, The Acolyte & The Boys Season 4 Trailers + The Wolverine Review

  David and The Direct's Richard Nebens discuss James Gunn's brand new Superman suit, The Acolyte and The Boys Season 4 trailers, and review X-Men '97 Episode 8. Then, Matt is back for the Mutant Marathon with 2013's The Wolverine. TIMECODES: 3:34 -...

  
• 04.29.2024

  Mufasa: The Lion King Trailer, New MCU Falcon Suit & X-Men Origins: Wolverine Review

  David and Matt discuss the new Mufasa: The Lion King trailer, the new Falcon suit, and Kraven the Hunter being delayed (again). Then, the Mutant Marathon continues with X-Men Origins: Wolverine. TIMECODES: 8:10 - News 49:11 - X-Men '97 Episode 7 Review 1:14:24 -...

  
• 04.22.2024

  Deadpool & Wolverine Trailer Reaction & X-Men: The Last Stand Review

  David and The Direct's Klein Felt discuss the new Deadpool & Wolverine trailer, Superman casting updates, and the future of Steven Spielberg and Martin Scorsese. Then, Matt is back to join David to dig into the latest X-Men '97 episode...

  
• 04.16.2024

  Joker 2 Trailer, Deadpool & Wolverine Details, & X2 Review

  David and Matt discuss the Joker 2 trailer, MCU movie slate updates, and an R-rated live-action TMNT movie. Then, the guys get eXcited for the latest X-Men '97 episode and continue their Mutant Marathon with X2. TIMECODES: 6:16 - News 1:00:22 -...

  
• 04.09.2024

  Meeting Superman, Fantastic 4 Updates, & X-Men (2000) Review

  Let the Mutant Marathon begin! But before diving into X-Men (2000), David shares his experience meeting David Corenswet, then they dive into the Fantastic Four updates, Supergirl finds its director, and Sam Raimi wants to direct Secret Wars. TIMECODES: 3:49 -...

  
• 04.01.2024

  Thunderbolts Update, Spider-Man 4 Rumors, and Godzilla x Kong Review

  David and Matt discuss Anthony Mackie's recent MCU comments, Florence Pugh's behind-the-scenes look at Thunderbolts, the continued success of X-Men '97, and review Godzilla x King: The New Empire. TIMECODES: 10:29 - News 1:03:40 - X-Men '97 Episode 3 Review 1:18:04 - Godzilla...

  
• 03.25.2024

  X-Men '97 Rules, House of Dragon Season 2 Hype, and Ghostbusters Review

  David and Matt discuss four major trailers to drop this week, dive into the phenomenal first two episodes of X-Men '97, and review Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire. TIMECODES: 7:35 - News 40:42 - X-Men '97 Episodes 1-2 Review 1:13:05 - Ghostbusters Frozen Empire Review The Direct...

  
• 03.18.2024

  Superman Leaks, DCU Teen Titans Movie, & Marvel Studios Nova Project

  David and Matt discuss the Superman set photos, a new live-action Teen Titans movie, a Nova series in the works, and much more. Then, David is joined by Russ Milheim and Klein Felt to rank potential Teen Titans for the...

  
• 03.11.2024

  Iron Man Won An Oscar! & Dune 2 Dominates Box Office

  David and Matt dive into all the news from the universes you love, an updated look at Dune 2's box office success, and react to this year's Oscars. TIMECODES: 9:09 - News 47:33 - 96th Academy Awards Reactions 1:20:48 - Dune 2 Box Office The...

  
• 03.05.2024

  New Superman Symbol & Dune: Part Two Review

  The Direct Extras YouTube Page: https://www.youtube.com/@TheDirectExtras David and Matt dive into the brand new Superman symbol and bring in Jack Pues to review one of the best films this decade: Dune: Part Two. TIMECODES: 10:08 - News 32:16 - Dune: Part Two...

  
• 02.27.2024

  R.I.P. 'The Kang Dynasty', Superman Cast Photo & Dune Part 2 Primer

  David and Matt dive into Marvel removing "The Kang Dynasty" from the Avengers 5 title, Batman Beyond concept art, the Superman: Legacy cast photo, a new Jurrasic World 4 director, and prep for Dune: Part Two! TIMECODES: 7:31 - News 58:19 - Dune:...

  
• 02.19.2024

  Fantastic Four Cast, X-Men '97 Trailer, & Madame Web Review

  David and Matt dive into the CONFIRMED Fantastic Four cast, the first X-Men '97 trailer, & reviewing Sony's Madame Web film. TIMECODES: 11:30 - News 1:12:05 - Madame Web Review 1:24:08 - SPOILERS Thank you all for hanging around and please be a friend, tell...

  
• 02.12.2024

  Super Bowl Trailer Reactions: Deadpool 3, Twisters, Planet of the Apes & More!

  David and Matt dive into all the notable Super Bowl trailers, most prominently Deadpool's debut in the MCU with Wolverine! TIMECODES: 00:30 - Super Bowl Talk 28:48 - Deadpool & Wolverine Trailer w/ Richard Nebens 1:32:17 - Wicked, Twisters, Planet of the Apes, and...

  
• 02.06.2024

  Super Bowl Trailer Preview & Argylle Review

  David and Matt dive into the Superbowl LVIII expected trailers to air, Milly Alcock confirmed as Supergirl, and remembering Carl Weathers. Then, the guys dig into Matthew Vaughn's latest spy film Argylle. TIMECODES: 13:12 - News 47:15 - Argylle Review Thank you all...

  
• 02.01.2024

  Percy Jackson Series Review

  David and Gillian Blum review Disney+'s Percy Jackson and the Olympians series. TIMECODES: 12:36 - SPOILERS 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 If you want...

  
• 01.30.2024

  Thunderbolts Cast & Spider-Man Suit Draft

  David and Matt dive into the Thunderbolts cast, Daredevil: Born Again update, the final two Supergirl finalists, and Sam Wilson's new suit! Then, the guys are joined by Thomas Carter Rochester for a live-action Spider-Man Suit draft! TIMECODES: 9:58 - News  31:53 - Spider-Man...

  
• 01.22.2024

  Marvel Updates & Superhero Successor Draft

  David and Matt dive into the Madame Web runtime, Daredevil: Born Again cast, the Harry Potter reboot series, and more. Then, the guys are joined by Richard Nebens for a special superhero successor draft! TIMECODES: 9:42 - News 49:20 - Superhero Successor Draft Thank...

  
• 01.15.2024

  New Star Wars Movie & MCU Disney+ Rankings

  David and Matt discuss The Mandalorian and Grogu Star Wars film,  Supergirl casting reports, and rank Marvel's Disney+ series including Echo and What If...? Season 2. TIMECODES: 3:00 - News 26:15 - MCU TV Rankings Thank you all for hanging around and please be...

  
• 01.12.2024

  2024 Hype Draft

  David, Matt, Klein Felt, and Jack Pues draft their most anticipated projects of 2024. Thank you all for hanging around and please be a friend, tell a friend. Visit The Direct: https://thedirect.com/ Follow David on Twitter: https://twitter.com/daavidthompson Follow Matt on Twitter: https://twitter.com/mattroembke If you want...

  
• 01.11.2024

  Echo Review: Marvel's First R-Rated Show

  David and Matt review the first season of Marvel Studios' Echo, starring Alaqua Cox as Maya Lopez / Echo and Vincent D'Onofrio as Wilson Fisk / Kingpin. TIMECODES:2:42 - Review26:07 - SPOILERS Thank you all for hanging around and please be...

  
• 01.10.2024

  Percy Jackson Episodes 3-5 Review

  David and Matt review episodes 3-5 of Disney+'s Percy Jackson and Olympians series. TIMECODES: 5:39 - Percy Jackson Review 21:52 - SPOILERS 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...

  
• 01.09.2024

  What If...? Season 2 Review

  David and Matt react and review the second season of Marvel Studios' animated series What If...?  TIMECODES: 8:54 - SPOILERS 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...

  
• 01.05.2024

  Jonathan Majors Fired by Marvel & The Direct Awards 2023 Draft

  David and Matt discuss the future heading into 2024, followed by everything you need to know about the universes you love (including Jonathan Majors being fired as Kang by Marvel). Then it's time for a new version of The Direct...

  
• 12.26.2023

  Aquaman 2 Review & Saying Goodbye to the DCEU

  David and Matt dive into Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom, followed by remembering the good, bad, and disappointing moments of the DCEU. The Percy Jackson Episode 3 Review will drop later this week! TIMECODES: 7:52 - Aquaman 2 Review & DCEU Discussion Thank...

  
• 12.23.2023

  Percy Jackson Episodes 1 & 2 Review

  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 If you want to be featured on the show, leave a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts...

  
• 12.18.2023

  The State of Marvel and Percy Jackson Primer

  David and Matt jump into the State of the MCU with a quick recap of 2023 and what to expect in the future. Then, the boys are joined by Liam Crowley to prepare for Disney+'s Percy Jackson series. TIMECODES: 6:06 - The...

  
• 12.11.2023

  The State of Star Wars

  David, Matt, and Jack dive into the latest news and discuss the current status of Star Wars, reviewing 2023's offerings while looking forward to a busy 2024.  TIMECODES: 7:41 - News 17:56 - The State of Star Wars Thank you all for hanging around...

  
• 12.04.2023

  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...

  
• 11.27.2023

  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...

  
• 11.20.2023

  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:...

  
• 11.13.2023

  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 Thank you all for...

  
• 11.10.2023

  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 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...

  
• 11.10.2023

  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 Thank you all for hanging around and please be a friend, tell a friend. Visit The Direct: https://thedirect.com/ Follow...

  
• 11.06.2023

  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?! Thank you all for hanging around and please be a...

  
• 11.03.2023

  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 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...

  
• 10.30.2023

  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...