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The Direct Podcast: Universes You Love
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 book, and popcorn franchises. If a night at the theater feels like game day, you are in the right place.
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- The Direct Podcast: Universes You Love
The Client is Revealed in VisionQuest Episode 7
On this episode of The Direct Podcast, David Thompson and Emmett McMahon (isuperebba) react to the passing of the legendary Patrick Stewart. Then, the duo…
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Avengers: Doomsday Addresses the Captain America Controversy
On this episode of The Direct Podcast, David Thompson and Emmett McMahon (isuperebba) are joined by Richard Nebens to discuss the new look at Avengers…
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Is Clayface the Best Comic Book Villain Movie? REVIEW
On this episode of The Direct Podcast, David Thompson and Emmett McMahon (isuperebba) review the next installment of James Gunn's DCU: Clayface. Join The…
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Steven Soderbergh Takes Over The Batman 2 & Ultron Returns (For Real) in VisionQuest
On this episode of The Direct Podcast, David Thompson and Emmett McMahon (isuperebba) react to Steven Soderbergh helping Matt Reeves finish The Batman Part II…
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Is VisionQuest a Worthy Sequel to WandaVision?
On this episode of The Direct Podcast, David Thompson and Emmett McMahon (isuperebba) review the first two episodes of VisionQuest. Join The Direct Podcast…
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New York Comic-Con 2026 Recap
On this episode of The Direct Podcast, David Thompson and Emmett McMahon (isuperebba) discuss New York Comic-Con 2026, including the announcement of a new MCU…
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Secret Wars Delay Odds Skyrocket & Lanterns Closes Out Its First Chapter
On this episode of The Direct Podcast, David Thompson and Emmett McMahon (isuperebba) discuss the delayed Avengers: Secret Wars production, the final…
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4 New Avengers: Doomsday Scenes! Avengers: Endgame Encore Explained
On this episode of The Direct Podcast, David Thompson and Emmett McMahon (isuperebba) discuss Avengers: Endgame Encore, including the four fresh Avengers…
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Spider-Man Beats Star Wars & Lanterns Episode 6 Review
On this episode of The Direct Podcast, David Thompson and Emmett McMahon (isuperebba) discuss Spider-Man: Brand New Day passing Star Wars: The Force Awakens at…
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New X-Men Casting & Lanterns Episode 5 Review
On this episode of The Direct Podcast, David Thompson and Emmett McMahon (isuperebba) discuss Marvel Studios casting Asa Germann as Angel in the X-Men reboot…
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Spider-Noir Cancellation, Wonder Woman Casting, & Lanterns Episode 4
On this episode of The Direct Podcast, David Thompson and Emmett McMahon (isuperebba) discuss Amazon and Sony canceling Spider-Noir, Adria Arjona's recent…
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John Stewart's Origin is Darker Than Expected (Lanterns Episode 3 Review)
On this episode of The Direct Podcast, David Thompson and Emmett McMahon (isuperebba) discuss Spider-Man: Brand New Day becoming the third-highest-grossing…
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David Harbour Spoils Major Avengers: Doomsday Moment
On this episode of The Direct Podcast, David Thompson and Emmett McMahon (isuperebba) discuss David Harbour spilling the beans on a huge Avengers: Doomsday…
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The New X-Men Are Here & Doom is Coming (D23 Recap)
On this episode of The Direct Podcast, David Thompson and Emmett McMahon (isuperebba) discuss the new X-Men cast, and all the other D23 announcements and…
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Spider-Man: Brand New Day Defeats Avengers: Endgame
On this episode of The Direct Podcast, David Thompson and Emmett McMahon (isuperebba) react to the record-setting opening weekend of Spider-Man: Brand New Day…
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Spider-Man: Brand New Day REVIEW
On this episode of The Direct Podcast, David Thompson and Emmett McMahon (isuperebba) are joined by Matt Roembke to review Spider-Man: Brand New Day. Join The…
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We Attended Marvel Studios' Hall H Panel
On this episode of The Direct Podcast, David Thompson and Emmett McMahon (isuperebba) recap Marvel Studios' San-Diego Comic-Con Hall H. With David having been…
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Avengers: Doomsday Trailer Reactions & SDCC Preview w/ Erik Voss
On this episode of The Direct Podcast, David Thompson and Emmett McMahon (isuperebba) are joined by New Rockstars' Erik Voss to preview San Diego Comic-Con…
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The Avengers Assemble in First Official Doomsday Art
On this episode of The Direct Podcast, David Thompson and Emmett McMahon (isuperebba) react to the first official Avengers: Doomsday art, highlight all the…
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Supergirl Becomes an All-Time Flop — The Future of the DCU
On this episode of The Direct Podcast, David Thompson and Emmett McMahon (isuperebba) react to Supergirl's second weekend in theaters, putting it on pace with…
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Supergirl Summer is Here, But is it Any Good? REVIEW
On this episode of The Direct Podcast, David Thompson and Emmett McMahon (isuperebba) are joined by Jenna Anderson to review DC Studios' Supergirl movie…
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How Spider-Man 3 Changed Superhero Movies Forever
On this episode of The Direct Podcast, David Thompson and Emmett McMahon (isuperebba) continue their Spider-Man movie Rewind with Sam Raimi's Spider-Man 3…
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Instant Spider-Man: Brand New Day Trailer 2 Reactions
On this episode of The Direct Podcast, David Thompson and Emmett McMahon (isuperebba) react to the new trailer for Spider-Man: Brand New Day! Later, the duo…
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Is Spider-Man 2 the Greatest Superhero Movie Ever Made?
On this episode of The Direct Podcast, David Thompson and Emmett McMahon (isuperebba) continue their Spider-Man movie Rewind with Sam Raimi's Spider-Man 2. In…
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The New Spider-Man: Brand New Day Trailer Leaks
On this episode of The Direct Podcast, David Thompson and Emmett McMahon (isuperebba) react to a new Spider-Man: Brand New Day trailer leaking online, discuss…
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Has the Box Office Changed Forever?
On this episode of The Direct Podcast, David Thompson and Emmett McMahon (isuperebba) react to the rising anticipation for a new Spider-Man: Brand New Day…
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Sony Redeems Itself – Spider-Noir Review
On this episode of The Direct Podcast, David and Emmett (isuperebba) are joined by Phase Hero's Jamie Jirak to review all eight episodes fo Amazon Prime…
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Ranking Every Star Wars Movie
On this episode of The Direct Podcast, David Thompson and Emmett McMahon (isuperebba) react to The Mandalorian & Grogu Box Office results, and later rank all…
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Star Wars Returns to Theaters, But Does it Succeed? The Mandalorian & Grogu Review w/ Barstool's Robbie Fox
On this episode of The Direct Podcast, David and Emmett (isuperebba) are joined by Barstool's Robbie Fox to review the first Star Wars film in 6 1/2 years: The…
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The Boys Series Finale Review
Join The Direct Podcast Discord! Join The Direct Podcast Patreon! On this episode of The Direct Podcast, David and Emmett (isuperebba) are joined by The…
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Will The Mandalorian & Grogu Succeed? Star Wars Returns to Theaters!
Join The Direct Podcast Discord Server! Happy Star Wars Week! On this episode of The Direct Podcast, David Thompson and Emmett McMahon (isuperebba) react to a…
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Marvel's Worst CGI Moment Ever? The Punisher Special Presentation Review
Join The Direct Podcast Discord! Join The Direct Podcast Patreon! On this episode of The Direct Podcast, David and Emmett (isuperebba) review The Punisher: One…
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The Batman 2: Winter is Coming
Join The Direct Podcast Discord Server! On this episode of The Direct Podcast, David Thompson and Emmett McMahon (isuperebba) react to Matt Reeves' post…
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Marvel's Best TV Finale Yet? Daredevil: Born Again Episode 8 Review
Join The Direct Podcast Discord! Join The Direct Podcast Patreon! Watch The Direct Interview Wilson Bethel! On this episode of The Direct Podcast, David and…
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We Read the Spider-Man: Brand New Day Script
Join The Direct Podcast Discord Server! On this episode of The Direct Podcast, David Thompson and Emmett McMahon (isuperebba) discuss the official release of…
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The First Clayface Trailer Melted Our Minds
Join The Direct Podcast Discord Server! On this episode of The Direct Podcast, David Thompson and Emmett McMahon (isuperebba) discuss the new trailers for…
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Daredevil: Born Again Season 2 Episode 6 & The Boys Season 5 Episode 4 Reviews
Join The Direct Podcast Discord! Join The Direct Podcast Patreon! On this episode of The Direct Podcast, David and Emmett (isuperebba) review the latest…
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We've Seen the Avengers: Doomsday Trailer (Full CinemaCon 2026 Recap)
Join The Direct Podcast Discord Server! On this episode of The Direct Podcast, David Thompson asks Emmett McMahon (isuperebba) about everything he saw at…
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Daredevil: Born Again Season 2 Episode 5 & The Boys Season 5 Episode 3 Reviews
Join The Direct Podcast Discord! Join The Direct Podcast Patreon! On this episode of The Direct Podcast, David and Emmett (isuperebba) review the latest…
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Daredevil: Born Again Season 2 Episode 4 & The Boys Season 5 Episodes 1 & 2 Reviews
Join The Direct Podcast Discord! Join The Direct Podcast Patreon! On this episode of The Direct Podcast, David and Emmett (isuperebba) review the latest…
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Marvel Zombies Season 2 Confirmed, Spider-Man Easter Egg, & Mario Galaxy Movie Review
Join The Direct Podcast Discord Server! On this episode of The Direct Podcast, David Thompson and Emmett McMahon (isuperebba) discuss the news of Marvel…
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Daredevil: Born Again Season 2 Episodes 2 & 3 Review
Join The Direct Podcast Discord! Join The Direct Podcast Patreon! On this episode of The Direct Podcast, David and Emmett (isuperebba) are joined by Berkan…
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Wonder Man Season 2 Gets Greenlit, Harry Potter Tears the Internet Apart, and Fox Joins the Mario Galaxy Movie
Join The Direct Podcast Discord Server! On this episode of The Direct Podcast, David Thompson and Emmett McMahon (isuperebba) discuss the news of Wonder Man…
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Daredevil: Born Again Season 2 Episode 1 Review
On this episode of The Direct Podcast, David & Emmett McMahon (isuperebba) review the new episode of Daredevil: Born Again Season 2. TIMECODES 0:00 - Intro…
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Spider-Man is Sad and Alone – We Couldn't Be Happier!
On this episode of The Direct Podcast, David Thompson and Emmett McMahon (isuperebba) break down the first trailer for Spider-Man: Brand New Day, from the…
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Marvel Legend Michael B. Jordan Wins His First Oscar
On this episode of The Direct Podcast, David Thompson and Emmett McMahon (isuperebba) discuss MCU legends Ryan Coogler, Michael B. Jordan, and Ludwig Göransson…
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Lanterns Trailer Controversy & Project Hail Mary Review
On this episode of The Direct Podcast, David Thompson and Emmett McMahon (isuperebba) break down a variety of new trailers, including the lack of green in…
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Paramount Buys Warner Bros: What's Next for James Gunn's DCU?
On this episode of The Direct Podcast, David introduces Emmett McMahon (isuperebba), the new co-host, followed by an extended chat about Paramount acquiring…
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Venom Animated Movie Announced & Spider-Man: Brand New Day Timeline Revealed
On this episode of The Direct Podcast, David is joined by Emmett McMahon (isuperebba), responding to the latest news of an animated Venom movie in the works…
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Spider-Noir Trailer & Brand New Day's Growing Villains List
On this episode of The Direct Podcast, David is joined by Emmett McMahon (isuperebba) to react to the new Spider-Noir trailer, discussing its release schedule…
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Super Bowl Trailers RANKED
On this episode of The Direct Podcast, David is joined by Emmett McMahon (isuperebba) to rank the eight main movie trailers that were released during Super…
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Avengers 5 and Spider-Man 4 Skip Super Bowl
On this episode of The Direct Podcast, David is joined by Emmett McMahon (isuperebba) to rant about Spider-Man: Brand New Day and Avengers: Doomsday NOT…
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Wonder Man Might Be Marvel’s Best Show Yet
On this episode of The Direct Podcast, David is joined by Emmett McMahon (isuperebba) and The Direct's Russ Milheim to review Marvel Studios' latest series…
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Chris Pratt Teases Star-Lord's Future & Yoshi is Revealed in New Mario Galaxy Trailer
On this episode of The Direct Podcast, David is joined by Emmett McMahon (isuperebba) to dive into the new Super Mario Galaxy Movie trailer, including the…
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Avengers 5 Gets 1 Billion Views & Kathleen Kennedy Leaves Star Wars
On this episode of The Direct Podcast, David is joined by Emmett McMahon (isuperebba) to break down the massive news that Kathleen Kennedy is stepping down at…
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Sebastian Stan Joins The Batman 2, Doomsday Trailers, & Stranger Things Burning Questions
On this episode of The Direct Podcast, David is joined by Chris Buie (Film Stocked) to break down the latest Tangled casting news, plus Sebastian Stan joining…
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Wonder Man Trailer & 2026 Box Office Headlines w/ Scott Mendelson
On this episode of The Direct Podcast, David digs into the new Wonder Man trailer ahead of its January 27th release. He also shares his thoughts on the new…
The Direct Podcast: Universes You LovePart 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…
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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. The Direct Podcast…
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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 –…