The Direct Podcast

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Mia Goth in Star Wars, Wicked: For Good Trailer, Ballerina Review, & Superman (1978) Review Jun 09, 2025

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David and Matt discuss the new Wicked 2 trailer, react to the Mia Goth casting in Star Wars: Starfighter, then review the latest John Wick spin-off: Ballerina. Later, they kick off a new Rewind Series with Superman: The Movie.

TIMECODES:

0:00 - Ad

1:07 - Intro

7:45 - News

22:34 - Ballerina Review

59:26 - Superman '78 Rewind Series

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Marvel Studios Skipping Hall H, Thunderbolts* Box Office Failure, & The Super TV Draft Jun 02, 2025

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David and Matt discuss the Thunderbolts* sad turn at the box office, Chris Hemsworth's Thor message, and Marvel Studios skipping Hall H this year.

Then, they finish the show with Agents Of Fandom's TJ Zwarych and The Direct's Richard Nebens to draft the best TV shows ever from the universes you love!

TIMECODES:

0:00 - Ad

1:07 - Intro

17:47 - News

1:00:15 - Super TV Draft

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Avengers 5 & 6 Delayed + Mission: Impossible The Final Reckoning Review May 26, 2025

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David and Matt discuss the pros and cons of the massive Avengers: Doomsday and Secret Wars delays. How the future MCU slate could look and the new perspective on Spider-Man: Brand New Day.

Then, they finish the Mission: Impossible Rewind series with Tom Cruise's new Final Reckoning!

TIMECODES:

0:00 - Ad

1:34 - Intro

6:34 - News

46:33 - Mission: Impossible The Final Reckoning Review

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Ironheart Trailer, Spider-Noir First Look, & Mission Impossible Dead Reckoning Review May 19, 2025

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David and Matt discuss the first Ironheart trailer, our new look at Spider-Noir, and preview Mission: Stitch the weekend.

Then, they finish the Mission: Impossible Rewind series with Dead Reckoning Part One!

TIMECODES:

0:00 - Ad

1:34 - Intro

12:34 - News

1:04:15 - Mission: Impossible Dead Reckoning Review

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Superman Trailer Reaction & Andor Finale Review May 15, 2025

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David and Matt discuss the official trailer for James Gunn's Superman, then dive into the final three episodes of Andor.

TIMECODES:

0:00 - Intro

5:36 - Superman Trailer

27:21 - Andor Finale Review

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New X-Men Director, Peacemaker Season 2 Trailer, & Mission Impossible Fallout Review May 12, 2025

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David and Matt discuss the first Peacemaker Season 2 trailer, JakeSchreier 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 - Ad

1:34 - Intro

4:47 - News

30:39 - Mission: Impossible Fallout Review

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Andor Season 2 Episodes 7-9 Review May 08, 2025

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Matt and David break down everything from Andor Season 2, Episodes 7-9.

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Thunderbolts* Title Change, Box Office Update, & Mission: Impossible Rogue Nation Review May 05, 2025

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David 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 - Ad

1:34 - Intro

6:23 - News

1:06:55 - Mission: Impossible Rogue Nation Review

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The MCU Top 5 Newsletter: https://thedirect.com/newsletter/

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Thunderbolts* Review May 02, 2025

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David and Matt dive deep into Thunderbolts*, Marvel's final film of Phase 5.

TIMECODES:

00:00 - Ad

1:34 - Intro

4:33 - Review Starts

13:53 - SPOILERS

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The MCU Top 5 Newsletter: https://thedirect.com/newsletter/

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Andor Season 2 Episodes 4-6 Review May 01, 2025

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Matt and David break down everything from Andor Season 2, Episodes 4-6.

The Direct Extras YouTube Page: https://www.youtube.com/@TheDirectExtras

Thank you all for hanging around and please be a friend, tell a friend.

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Follow Richard on Twitter: https://x.com/richardnebens

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