The Direct Podcast: Universes You Love

On this episode of The Direct Podcast, David Thompson and Emmett McMahon (isuperebba) discuss Amazon and Sony canceling Spider-Noir, Adria Arjona's recent Wonder Woman comments, and then review Lanterns Episode 4.Join The Direct Podcast Discord Server!Join The Direct Podcast Patreon!MORE:Follow David on TwitterVisit The DirectThe Direct Extras YouTube Page

On this episode of The Direct Podcast, David Thompson and Emmett McMahon (isuperebba) discuss Spider-Man: Brand New Day becoming the third-highest-grossing movie ever, some major video game updates, and then review Lanterns Episode 3.Join The Direct Podcast Discord Server!Join The Direct Podcast Patreon!MORE:Follow David on TwitterVisit The DirectThe Direct Extras YouTube Page

On this episode of The Direct Podcast, David Thompson and Emmett McMahon (isuperebba) discuss David Harbour spilling the beans on a huge Avengers: Doomsday scene, the new DCU series featuring Jimmy Olsen and Gorilla Gross, and review Episode 2 of Lanterns.Join The Direct Podcast Discord Server!Join The Direct Podcast Patreon!MORE:Follow David on TwitterVisit The DirectThe Direct Extras YouTube Page

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 trailers related to Marvel and Star Wars. Then, the DCU returns with Lanterns Episode 1.Join The Direct Podcast Discord Server!Join The Direct Podcast Patreon!MORE:Follow David on TwitterVisit The DirectThe Direct Extras YouTube Page

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. This is followed by the latest X-Men cast news, with Samara Weaving joining the 2028 film as Emma Frost. Finally, they discuss some unfortunate news about Wonder Man, Booster Gold, and Barbie 2.Join The Direct Podcast Discord Server!Join The Direct Podcast Patreon!MORE:Follow David on TwitterVisit The DirectThe Direct Extras YouTube Page

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 Direct Podcast Discord Server!Join The Direct Podcast Patreon!MORE:Follow David on TwitterVisit The DirectThe Direct Extras YouTube Page

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 in attendance, they provide an inside look into everything that went down, including the new trailer for Avengers: Doomsday. Also, a deep dive into all the news, like Ryan Gosling as Ghost Rider, and David Jonsson taking over the Black Panther mantle. Later, they finish their Spider-Man movie Rewind with Spider-Man: No Way Home.Join The Direct Podcast Discord Server!Join The Direct Podcast Patreon!MORE:Follow David on TwitterVisit The DirectThe Direct Extras YouTube Page

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 2026. Then, the duo reacts to the newly released Avengers: Doomsday trailer, the delay of The Batman - Part 2, and the opening of The Odyssey in theaters over the weekend. Later, they continue their Spider-Man movie Rewind with Spider-Man: Far From Home.Join The Direct Podcast Discord Server!Join The Direct Podcast Patreon!MORE:Follow David on TwitterVisit The DirectThe Direct Extras YouTube Page

On this episode of The Direct Podcast, David Thompson and Emmett McMahon (isuperebba) react to the first official Avengers: Doomsday art, highlight all the characters, including Steve Rogers' questionable outfit. Then, there's a debate over whether or not Spider-Man: Brand New Day is now showing too much, followed by an X-Men '97 Season 2 review thus far. Later, the duo continues their Spider-Man movie Rewind with Spider-Man: Homecoming.Join The Direct Podcast Discord Server!Join The Direct Podcast Patreon!MORE:Follow David on TwitterVisit The DirectThe Direct Extras YouTube Page

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 some of the very worst comic book movies. Also, Spider-Man: Brand New Day teased the latest musical score by Michael Giacchino. Later, the duo continues their Spider-Man movie Rewind with The Amazing Spider-Man 2.Join The Direct Podcast Discord Server!Join The Direct Podcast Patreon!MORE:Follow David on TwitterVisit The DirectThe Direct Extras YouTube Page

On this episode of The Direct Podcast, David Thompson and Emmett McMahon (isuperebba) are joined by Jenna Anderson to review DC Studios' Supergirl movie. Later, the duo continues their Spider-Man movie Rewind with The Amazing Spider-Man.Join The Direct Podcast Discord Server!Join The Direct Podcast Patreon!MORE:Follow David on TwitterVisit The DirectThe Direct Extras YouTube Page

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.Join The Direct Podcast Discord Server!Join The Direct Podcast Patreon!MORE:Follow David on TwitterVisit The DirectThe Direct Extras YouTube Page

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 discusses the latest DC news surrounding cast rumors for The Batman: Part 2 & James Gunn's latest TV project. Join The Direct Podcast Discord Server!Join The Direct Podcast Patreon!MORE:Follow David on TwitterVisit The DirectThe Direct Extras YouTube Page

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 2026, how does the iconic 2004 film hold up, and is it the best Spider-Man movie?Join The Direct Podcast Discord Server!Join The Direct Podcast Patreon!MORE:Follow David on TwitterVisit The DirectThe Direct Extras YouTube Page

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 the new Wolverine gameplay trailer, and the recent David Corenswet-filled Supergirl clip released online. Later, the duo begins their Spider-Man movie Rewind with Sam Raimi's Spider-Man (2002).Join The Direct Podcast Discord Server!Join The Direct Podcast Patreon!MORE:Follow David on TwitterVisit The DirectThe Direct Extras YouTube Page

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 trailer, the launch of X-Men '97 Season 2, and the first look at Lex Luthor's suit in Man of Tomorrow. Later in the show, the duo is joined by box office expert Shawn Robbins to discuss the recent cultural shift and what to look forward to in June & July.Join The Direct Podcast Discord Server!Join The Direct Podcast Patreon!MORE:Follow David on TwitterVisit The DirectThe Direct Extras YouTube Page

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 Video's Spider-Noir.Join The Direct Podcast Discord!Join The Direct Podcast Patreon!Follow David on TwitterFollow Emmett on TwitterVisit The DirectThe Direct Extras YouTube Page

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 12 live-action Star Wars movies. Also on this show, Sebastian Stan talks The Batman: Part 2, Milly Alcock joins Man of Tomorrow, and Vought Rising releases its first trailer. Join The Direct Podcast Discord Server!Join The Direct Podcast Patreon!MORE:Follow David on TwitterVisit The DirectThe Direct Extras YouTube Page

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 Mandalorian & Grogu.TIMECODES:16:55 - SPOILERSJoin The Direct Podcast Discord Server!Join The Direct Podcast Patreon!MORE:Follow David on TwitterVisit The DirectThe Direct Extras YouTube Page

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 Direct's Executive Editor, Tom Drew, to review The Boys Season 5, Episode 8.Follow David on TwitterFollow Emmett on TwitterVisit The DirectThe Direct Extras YouTube Page

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 new poster and featurette for Spider-Man: Brand New Day. Also on today's episode, the duo reacts to the cast of The Batman: Part 2 and the new trailer for HBO's Lanterns. Finally, it's time to set the expectations for The Mandalorian and Grogu, Star Wars' first film in 7 years.Join The Direct Podcast Patreon!MORE:Follow David on TwitterVisit The DirectThe Direct Extras YouTube Page

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 Last Kill & The Boys Season 5, Episode 7.Follow David on TwitterFollow Emmett on TwitterVisit The DirectThe Direct Extras YouTube Page

Join The Direct Podcast Discord Server!On this episode of The Direct Podcast, David Thompson and Emmett McMahon (isuperebba) react to Matt Reeves' post, sharing the first look at The Batman: Part 2. Later, they discuss the latest news in the DCU and MCU.Join The Direct Podcast Patreon!MORE:Follow David on TwitterVisit The DirectThe Direct Extras YouTube PageThe MCU Top 5 Newsletter

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 Emmett (isuperebba) review the final episode of Daredevil: Born Again Season 2.MORE:Follow David on TwitterFollow Emmett on TwitterVisit The DirectThe Direct Extras YouTube PageThe MCU Top 5 Newsletter

Join The Direct Podcast Discord Server!On this episode of The Direct Podcast, David Thompson and Emmett McMahon (isuperebba) discuss the official release of the first few pages of the Spider-Man: Brand New Day script. This is followed by the release date of Lanterns, the controversial new trailer for The Odyssey, and a shocking move by Netflix, moving Narnia to theaters in 2027.Join The Direct Podcast Patreon!MORE:Follow David on TwitterVisit The DirectThe Direct Extras YouTube PageThe MCU Top 5 Newsletter

Join The Direct Podcast Discord Server!On this episode of The Direct Podcast, David Thompson and Emmett McMahon (isuperebba) discuss the new trailers for Spider-Noir and DC's Clayface. Then, the duo breaks down the latest news around James Gunn's DCU, followed by reacting to the cancellation of Gen V, and the extraordinary Michael box office numbers.Join The Direct Podcast Patreon!MORE:Follow David on TwitterVisit The DirectThe Direct Extras YouTube PageThe MCU Top 5 Newsletter

Join The Direct Podcast Discord!Join The Direct Podcast Patreon!On this episode of The Direct Podcast, David and Emmett (isuperebba) review the latest episode of Daredevil: Born Again Season 2 and the next episode of The Boys Season 5.MORE:Follow David on TwitterFollow Emmett on TwitterVisit The DirectThe Direct Extras YouTube PageThe MCU Top 5 Newsletter

Join The Direct Podcast Discord Server!On this episode of The Direct Podcast, David Thompson asks Emmett McMahon (isuperebba) about everything he saw at CinemaCon 2026, including the exclusive Avengers: Doomsday trailer.Join The Direct Podcast Patreon!MORE:Follow David on TwitterVisit The DirectThe Direct Extras YouTube PageThe MCU Top 5 Newsletter

Join The Direct Podcast Discord!Join The Direct Podcast Patreon!On this episode of The Direct Podcast, David and Emmett (isuperebba) review the latest episode of Daredevil: Born Again Season 2 and the next episode of The Boys Season 5.TIMECODES0:00 - Intro1:46 - Daredevil: Born Again Review21:45 - The Boys ReviewMORE:Follow David on TwitterFollow Emmett on TwitterVisit The DirectThe Direct Extras YouTube PageThe MCU Top 5 Newsletter

Join The Direct Podcast Discord!Join The Direct Podcast Patreon!On this episode of The Direct Podcast, David and Emmett (isuperebba) review the latest episode of Daredevil: Born Again Season 2 and the first two episodes of The Boys Season 5.TIMECODES0:00 - Intro3:55 - Daredevil: Born Again SPOILERS24:32 - The Boys Reviews28:17 - SPOILERSMORE:Follow David on TwitterFollow Emmett on TwitterVisit The DirectThe Direct Extras YouTube PageThe MCU Top 5 Newsletter

Join The Direct Podcast Discord Server!On this episode of The Direct Podcast, David Thompson and Emmett McMahon (isuperebba) discuss the news of Marvel Zombies returning for Season 2, Robert Downey Jr.'s Easter Egg Instagram post, and review The Super Mario Galaxy Movie.TIMECODES0:17 - Intro3:21 - News35:08 - The Super Mario Galaxy Movie ReviewJoin The Direct Podcast Patreon!MORE:Follow David on TwitterVisit The DirectThe Direct Extras YouTube PageThe MCU Top 5 Newsletter

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 Dincer (Big Screen Berkan) to review the latest two episodes of Daredevil: Born Again Season 2.TIMECODES0:00 - Intro3:37 - SPOILERSMORE:Follow David on TwitterFollow Emmett on TwitterVisit The DirectThe Direct Extras YouTube PageThe MCU Top 5 Newsletter

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 returning for Season 2, whether or not Avengers: Doomsday should move its release date up, & the new HBO Harry Potter series trailer. Later, it's all things Mario with the announcement of Glen Powell's Star Fox & box office predictions for The Super Mario Galaxy Movie.TIMECODES0:17 - Intro5:02 - NewsJoin The Direct Podcast Patreon!MORE:Follow David on TwitterVisit The DirectThe Direct Extras YouTube PageThe MCU Top 5 Newsletter

On this episode of The Direct Podcast, David & Emmett McMahon (isuperebba) review the new episode of Daredevil: Born Again Season 2.TIMECODES0:00 - Intro5:46 - SPOILERSJoin The Direct Podcast Patreon!MORE:Follow David on TwitterVisit The DirectThe Direct Extras YouTube Page

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 return of Ned and MJ, to who Sadie Sink is truly playing. Then, the duo predicts the new MCU Phase 7 slate, followed by a discussion of the Dune: Part Three trailer. Finally, Project Hail Mary is now playing in theaters, and the guys have some spoiler-filled thoughts!TIMECODES0:16 - Intro3:08 - News1:14:20 - Project Hail Mary SPOILERSJoin The Direct Podcast Patreon!MORE:Follow David on TwitterVisit The DirectThe Direct Extras YouTube PageThe MCU Top 5 Newsletter

On this episode of The Direct Podcast, David Thompson and Emmett McMahon (isuperebba) discuss MCU legends Ryan Coogler, Michael B. Jordan, and Ludwig Göransson all winning Academy Awards for their work on Sinners. Then, the duo dives into the latest comic book movie news, like Aaron Pierre joining Man of Tomorrow and the Spider-Man: Brand New Day trailer set to release this week.TIMECODES0:17 - Intro4:37 - NewsJoin The Direct Podcast Patreon!MORE:Follow David on TwitterVisit The DirectThe Direct Extras YouTube PageThe MCU Top 5 Newsletter

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 HBO's Lanterns series. Finally, it's time to share their spoiler-free thoughts on Ryan Gosling's new film Project Hail Mary.TIMECODES0:16 - Intro3:38 - News38:48 - Project Hail Mary ReviewJoin The Direct Podcast Patreon!MORE:Follow David on TwitterVisit The DirectThe Direct Extras YouTube PageThe MCU Top 5 Newsletter

On this episode of The Direct Podcast, David introduces Emmett McMahon (isuperebba), the new co-host, followed by an extended chat about Paramount acquiring Warner Bros. Discovery. Later, David gets to know Emmett more, asking a series of questions about the universes we love.TIMECODES0:00 - Intro3:28 - News34:51 - Emmett McMahon Q&AJoin The Direct Podcast Patreon!MORE:Follow David on TwitterVisit The DirectThe Direct Extras YouTube PageThe MCU Top 5 Newsletter

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, and Spider-Man: Brand New Day being set 4 years after Spider-Man: No Way Home. Also, the duo discusses recent trailers from The Mandalorian and Grogu, Toy Story 5, and more!TIMECODES0:00 - Intro8:02 - NewsJoin The Direct Podcast Patreon!MORE:Follow David on TwitterVisit The DirectThe Direct Extras YouTube PageThe MCU Top 5 Newsletter

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 and their hype level. Later, they review the new Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi film Wuthering Heights.TIMECODES0:00 - Intro3:33 - News46:04 - Wuthering Heights ReviewJoin The Direct Podcast Patreon!MORE:Follow David on TwitterVisit The DirectThe Direct Extras YouTube PageThe MCU Top 5 Newsletter

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 Bowl LX. Then, the duo has a spoiler-filled discussion on the Project Hail Mary marketing thus far.TIMECODES0:00 - Intro2:09 - News1:04:03 - Project Hail Mary Book SPOILERSJoin The Direct Podcast Patreon!MORE:Follow David on TwitterVisit The DirectThe Direct Extras YouTube PageThe MCU Top 5 Newsletter

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 getting trailers at the Super Bowl. Then, the duo previews the trailers that are expected, and remember Catherine O'Hara.TIMECODES0:00 - Intro2:43 - NewsJoin The Direct Podcast Patreon!MORE:Follow David on TwitterVisit The DirectThe Direct Extras YouTube PageThe MCU Top 5 Newsletter

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: Wonder Man.Check out Russ's interviews with the stars and showrunner of Wonder Man HERE!TIMECODES0:00 - Intro10:39 - SPOILERS Join The Direct Podcast Patreon!MORE:Follow David on TwitterVisit The DirectThe Direct Extras YouTube PageThe MCU Top 5 Newsletter

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 internet-breaking Yoshi reveal. Then, it's time to dive into the latest MCU quotes from Chris Pratt, a new Batman movie writer, and the 98th Academy Award nominations.TIMECODES0:00 - Intro2:27 - NewsJoin The Direct Podcast Patreon!MORE:Follow David on TwitterVisit The DirectThe Direct Extras YouTube PageThe MCU Top 5 Newsletter

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 Lucasfilm and what this means for the future of Star Wars. In addition, the duo discusses the new cinematographer on James Gunn's Man of Tomorrow, the Avengers: Doomsday teasers hitting 1 billion views, and Ted Sarandos (probably) lying about keeping theatrical releases for WB films.TIMECODES0:00 - Intro3:18 - NewsJoin The Direct Podcast Patreon!MORE:Follow David on TwitterVisit The DirectThe Direct Extras YouTube PageThe MCU Top 5 Newsletter

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 Matt Reeves' The Batman 2. Later, they discuss the third and fourth Doomsday teasers and debate whether a fifth is forthcoming. Finally, Chris is asked a variety of Stranger Things questions now that the series has concluded.TIMECODES0:00 - Intro1:49 - News38:27 - Stranger Things Burning QuestionsJoin The Direct Podcast Patreon!MORE:Follow David on TwitterVisit The DirectThe Direct Extras YouTube PageThe MCU Top 5 Newsletter

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 Avengers: Doomsday teasers, including the X-Men sneak peek. Then, he is joined by box office analyst Scott Mendelson to go over some hypothetical 2026 headlines.TIMECODES:0:00 - Patreon Executive Producers0:32 - Intro4:09 - News19:03 - 2026 Box Office Headlines w/ Scott MendelsonJoin The Direct Podcast Patreon!MORE:Follow David on TwitterVisit The DirectThe Direct Extras YouTube PageThe MCU Top 5 Newsletter

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 Message6:08 - Intro23:57 - News1:06:43 - 2026 Hype MeterThe Direct Podcast PatreonThe Direct Extras YouTube PageThe MCU Top 5 NewsletterThank you all for hanging around, and please be a friend, tell a friend.Visit The DirectFollow David on TwitterFollow Matt on Twitter

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 PatreonThe Direct Extras YouTube PageThe MCU Top 5 NewsletterThank you all for hanging around, and please be a friend, tell a friend.Visit The DirectFollow David on TwitterFollow Matt on Twitter

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 StepsThe Direct Podcast PatreonThe Direct Extras YouTube PageThe MCU Top 5 NewsletterThank you all for hanging around, and please be a friend, tell a friend.Visit The DirectFollow David on TwitterFollow Matt on Twitter