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

2025-05-1201:24:23

patreon.com/TheDirectPodcastDavid 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 - Ad1:34 - Intro4:47 - News30:39 - Mission: Impossible Fallout ReviewThe Direct Extras YouTube Page: https://www.youtube.com/@TheDirectExtrasThe 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/daavidthompsonFollow Matt on Twitter: https://twitter.com/mattroembke

Andor Season 2 Episodes 7-9 Review

2025-05-0855:04

patreon.com/TheDirectPodcastMatt and David break down everything from Andor Season 2, Episodes 7-9.The Direct Extras YouTube Page: https://www.youtube.com/@TheDirectExtrasThank 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/daavidthompsonFollow Matt on Twitter: https://twitter.com/mattroembkeFollow Richard on Twitter: https://x.com/richardnebens

Thunderbolts* Title Change, Box Office Update, & Mission: Impossible Rogue Nation Review

2025-05-0502:11:02

patreon.com/TheDirectPodcastDavid 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 - Ad1:34 - Intro6:23 - News1:06:55 - Mission: Impossible Rogue Nation ReviewThe Direct Extras YouTube Page: https://www.youtube.com/@TheDirectExtrasThe 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/daavidthompsonFollow Matt on Twitter: https://twitter.com/mattroembke

Thunderbolts* Review

2025-05-0201:00:24

patreon.com/TheDirectPodcastDavid and Matt dive deep into Thunderbolts*, Marvel's final film of Phase 5.TIMECODES:00:00 - Ad1:34 - Intro4:33 - Review Starts 13:53 - SPOILERSThe Direct Extras YouTube Page: https://www.youtube.com/@TheDirectExtrasThe 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/daavidthompsonFollow Matt on Twitter: https://twitter.com/mattroembke

Andor Season 2 Episodes 4-6 Review

2025-05-0141:42

patreon.com/TheDirectPodcastMatt and David break down everything from Andor Season 2, Episodes 4-6.The Direct Extras YouTube Page: https://www.youtube.com/@TheDirectExtrasThank 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/daavidthompsonFollow Matt on Twitter: https://twitter.com/mattroembkeFollow Richard on Twitter: https://x.com/richardnebens

Star Wars & Sinners Box Office, Thunderbolts Preview, & Mission Impossible Ghost Protocol Review

2025-04-2802:31:04

patreon.com/TheDirectPodcastDavid 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 - Ad1:34 - Intro13:08 - News48:44 - Thunderbolts Box Office1:04:17 - Mission: Impossible Ghost Protocol ReviewThe Direct Extras YouTube Page: https://www.youtube.com/@TheDirectExtrasThe 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/daavidthompsonFollow Matt on Twitter: https://twitter.com/mattroembke

Andor Season 2 Episodes 1-3 Review

2025-04-2401:01:26

patreon.com/TheDirectPodcastMatt and David break down everything from Andor Season 2, Episodes 1-3.The Direct Extras YouTube Page: https://www.youtube.com/@TheDirectExtrasThank 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/daavidthompsonFollow Matt on Twitter: https://twitter.com/mattroembkeFollow Richard on Twitter: https://x.com/richardnebens

Star Wars Celebration, New Fantastic Four Trailer, Andor Season 2 Primer, & Mission Impossible 3 Review

2025-04-2102:12:39

patreon.com/TheDirectPodcastDavid and Matt are joined by Thomas Carter Rochester to talk Star Wars Celebration, the new Fantastic Four trailer, and preview Andor Season 2. Then, they continue the Mission: Impossible Rewind series with the third in the franchise!TIMECODES:0:00 - Ad1:34 - Intro4:46 - News45:37 - Andor Season 2 Primer1:05:05 - Mission: Impossible III ReviewThe Direct Extras YouTube Page: https://www.youtube.com/@TheDirectExtrasThe 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/daavidthompsonFollow Matt on Twitter: https://twitter.com/mattroembke

Daredevil: Born Again Season 1 Finale Review

2025-04-1601:21:38

patreon.com/TheDirectPodcastMatt and David break down everything from Daredevil: Born Again Episode 9.The Direct Extras YouTube Page: https://www.youtube.com/@TheDirectExtrasThank 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/daavidthompsonFollow Matt on Twitter: https://twitter.com/mattroembkeFollow Richard on Twitter: https://x.com/richardnebens

Is The Batman 2 in Trouble? Plus, Mission Impossible 2 Review

2025-04-1401:39:32

patreon.com/TheDirectPodcastDavid and Matt share their thoughts on Robert Pattinson joining Dune 3 and Sinners' incredible Rotten Tomatoes score. Then, they continue the Mission: Impossible Rewind series with the 2000 sequel.TIMECODES:0:00 - Intro10:22 - News28:55 - Mission: Impossible (1996) Rewind ReviewThe Direct Extras YouTube Page: https://www.youtube.com/@TheDirectExtrasThe 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/daavidthompsonFollow Matt on Twitter: https://twitter.com/mattroembke

Daredevil: Born Again Episode 8 Review

2025-04-0934:15

patreon.com/TheDirectPodcastMatt is joined by guest host Richard Nebens to break down everything from Daredevil: Born Again Episode 8.The Direct Extras YouTube Page: https://www.youtube.com/@TheDirectExtrasThank 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/daavidthompsonFollow Matt on Twitter: https://twitter.com/mattroembkeFollow Richard on Twitter: https://x.com/richardnebens

New Superman Footage, Final Reckoning Trailer & Mission Impossible 1 Review

2025-04-0701:42:18

patreon.com/TheDirectPodcastDavid and Matt share their thoughts on the new Superman Sneak Peek, the latest Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning trailer, & Minecraft's incredible start in theaters. Then, they begin the Mission: Impossible Rewind series with the 1996 original.TIMECODES:0:00 - Intro8:16 - News49:23 - Mission: Impossible (1996) Rewind ReviewThe Direct Extras YouTube Page: https://www.youtube.com/@TheDirectExtrasThe 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/daavidthompsonFollow Matt on Twitter: https://twitter.com/mattroembke

Spider-Man 4 Title & Daredevil: Born Again Episode 7 Review

2025-04-0258:02

patreon.com/TheDirectPodcastDavid and Matt discuss the new Spider-Man: Brand New Day title, then review Daredevil: Born Again Episode 7.The Direct Extras YouTube Page: https://www.youtube.com/@TheDirectExtrasThe 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/daavidthompsonFollow Matt on Twitter: https://twitter.com/mattroembke

We Launched A Patreon! + A Deep Dive Into The Avengers 5 Cast!

2025-03-3101:44:23

patreon.com/TheDirectPodcastDavid and Matt share their details about the newly launched Patreon page, including extra drafts, early rewinds, and exclusive Mail Bags. Then, it's time to talk about the 4 1/2-hour Avengers: Doomsday cast announcement!TIMECODES:0:00 - Intro1:35 - Patreon Info14:32 - Avengers 5 Cast!The Direct Extras YouTube Page: https://www.youtube.com/@TheDirectExtrasThe 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/daavidthompsonFollow Matt on Twitter: https://twitter.com/mattroembke

Daredevil: Born Again Episodes 5 & 6 Review + Avengers 5 Chairs!

2025-03-2652:31

David and Matt are joined by Klein Felt to break down the new double-header of Daredevil: Born Again & react to a few Avengers: Doomsday Chairs!The Direct Extras YouTube Page: https://www.youtube.com/@TheDirectExtrasThe 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/daavidthompsonFollow Matt on Twitter: https://twitter.com/mattroembke

Snow White Box Office Woes, Coco 2 Announced, & James Bond's Future at Amazon

2025-03-2444:32

David and Matt announce their plans to launch The Direct Podcast Patreon on March 31st! Then, they dive into recent Disney news, the new direction for James Bond, & what they've been watching/reading lately!TIMECODES:0:00 - Intro6:52 - NewsThe Direct Extras YouTube Page: https://www.youtube.com/@TheDirectExtrasThe 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/daavidthompsonFollow Matt on Twitter: https://twitter.com/mattroembke

Daredevil: Born Again Episode 4 Review (BONUS: Snow White 2025 Review)

2025-03-1955:10

David and Matt are joined by Phase Hero's Aaron Perine to break down the fourth episode of Daredevil: Born Again (0:00). Then, join David for a review of Disney's new Snow White film (42:46).The Direct Extras YouTube Page: https://www.youtube.com/@TheDirectExtrasThe 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/daavidthompsonFollow Matt on Twitter: https://twitter.com/mattroembke

Who is Sadie Sink Playing in Spider-Man 4?

2025-03-1752:02

David and Matt share their thoughts on the Spider-Man 4 casting news, adding Sadie Sink to the roster. Later, they go through the list of Stranger Things characters and fan-cast them throughout the universes you love.TIMECODES:0:00 - Intro5:40 - News42:11 - Stranger Things Fan-CastingThe Direct Extras YouTube Page: https://www.youtube.com/@TheDirectExtrasThe 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/daavidthompsonFollow Matt on Twitter: https://twitter.com/mattroembke

Daredevil: Born Again Episode 3 Review with Robbie Fox

2025-03-1233:24

David and Matt are joined by Barstool's Robbie Fox to break down Episode 3 of Daredevil: Born Again. Sharing their favorite moments and discussing that wild ending!The Direct Extras YouTube Page: https://www.youtube.com/@TheDirectExtrasThe 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/daavidthompsonFollow Matt on Twitter: https://twitter.com/mattroembke

Thunderbolts A24 Crossover & MCU Box Office Outlook

2025-03-1055:11

David and Matt share their thoughts on the new A24-inspired Thunderbolts* trailer, discuss the Captain America: Brave New World box office run, and then pitch their ideal comic book characters to get a future video game!TIMECODES:0:00 - Intro3:18 - NewsThe Direct Extras YouTube Page: https://www.youtube.com/@TheDirectExtrasThe 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/daavidthompsonFollow Matt on Twitter: https://twitter.com/mattroembke

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