The Direct Podcast: Universes You Love

By David Thompson

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 bo... more

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How many episodes does The Direct Podcast: Universes You Love have?

The podcast currently has 116 episodes available.

The Direct Podcast: Universes You Love episodes:

December 29, 2025 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 Message
6:08 - Intro
23:57 - News
1:06:43 - 2026 Hype Meter
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2h 46min
December 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.

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28min
December 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

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1h 25min
December 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 Announcement
7:44 - Intro
10:42 - News
30:38 - Captain America: Brave New World REVIEW

Upcoming MCU Marathon Schedule:
Mon 12/15 – Thunderbolts*
Fri 12/19 – Fantastic Four: First Steps

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The MCU Top 5 Newsletter
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1h 29min
December 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 – Thunderbolts
Mon 12/15 – Fantastic Four: First Steps

The Direct Podcast Patreon
The Direct Extras YouTube Page
The MCU Top 5 Newsletter
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1h 37min
December 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 - Intro
5:06 - News
27:45 - 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

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1h 37min
November 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 – Thunderbolts
Mon 12/15 – Fantastic Four: First Steps

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1h 37min
November 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 – Thunderbolts
Mon 12/15 – Fantastic Four: First Steps

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The MCU Top 5 Newsletter
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1h 8min
November 21, 2025 Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania REVIEW (Multiverse Marathon)
On this episode of The Direct Podcast, David and Matt re-review Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania and continue the Multiverse Marathon.

TIMECODES:
0:00 - Schedule
0:35 - Intro
0:46 - Black Panther: Wakanda Forever REVIEW
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 – Thunderbolts
Mon 12/15 – Fantastic Four: First Steps

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The MCU Top 5 Newsletter
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52min
November 17, 2025 Black Panther: Wakanda Forever REVIEW (Multiverse Marathon)
On this episode of The Direct Podcast, David and Matt discuss the Mario Galaxy Movie trailer, then re-review Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, to continue the Multiverse Marathon.

TIMECODES:
0:00 - Beginning
1:00 - Intro / News
10:33 - Black Panther: Wakanda Forever REVIEW
Upcoming MCU Marathon Schedule:
Mon 11/24 – Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania
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 – 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
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...more
1h 27min

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How many episodes does The Direct Podcast: Universes You Love have?

The podcast currently has 116 episodes available.

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