The Direct Podcast

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 shoc...

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 befor...

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 Rin...

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...

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://yo...

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 fin...

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...

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 pl...

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...

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 Sha...