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The Mandalorian Chapter 17 Review Mar 01, 2023

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Din Djarin and Grogu are back together on Disney+! The first episode of The Mandalorian Season 3 is here and it's off to a hot start. Join Matt and David as they break down the Good, Bad, and Galactic of the latest episode.TIMECODES:2:00 - Chapter 17 Overall Thoughts13:50 - SPOILERSThank 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/...

The Mandalorian Season 3 Primer & MCU Rankings Feb 27, 2023

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Mando & Grogu's next adventure is almost here! David and Matt prepare for Season 3 while also discussing everything you need to know about the universes you love.The bracket is back with the Reckless Rebels! Thank you Thomas Carter Rochester, Klein Felt, and Jack Pues for joining the show.TIMECODES:7:14 - Thunderbolts casting, Harley Quinn changes, Mando Primer37:19 - Updated MCU Rankings1:04:31 - Star Wars Tech BracketThank you all for hanging around and please be a friend, tell a ...

Worst Marvel Movies Draft Feb 21, 2023

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Ant-Man and The Wasp: Quantumania is one of the worst-reviewed MCU movies of all time, so it's time to draft the poorest-received Marvel movies!Happening in the universes you love: Ant-Man 3 wins at the box office, Marvel Studios is slowing down production, and James Gunn just teased several DC villains. TIMECODES: 5:28 - Ant-Man 3 Box Office25:36 - Marvel Studios Delays, DC Villains1:06:07 - Worst MCU Movies DraftThank you all for hanging around and please be a friend, tell a friend.Vi...

Ant-Man and The Wasp: Quantumania Review Feb 17, 2023

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Matt and David share their thoughts on the beginning of Phase 5.TIMECODES:SPOILERS - 14:43Thank 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/mattroembkeIf you want to be featured on the show, leave a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts and write us a question!

Ant-Man 3 Primer & Super Bowl Trailer Recap Feb 13, 2023

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Phase 5 begins this week with Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania and Matt and David are here to break down everything you need to know heading into the next chapter of Marvel.Football was played, Rihanna has spoken, and there are six Super Bowl trailers to discuss. The guys share their thoughts on them all, plus why Disney/Marvel may have dropped the ball.TIMECODES:10:09 - The Flash, Guardians 3, Fast X Super BowlTrailers55:38 - Ant-Man and The Wasp: Quantumania PrimerThank you all for hanging...

Best Trailer Draft Feb 06, 2023

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In honor of Super Bowl LVII, The Direct's Russ Milheim joins Matt and David to draft the best trailers ever done by Marvel, DC, and Star Wars.Across the universes you love, the DCU's first director has been teased, Superman's trunks are up for debate, and MCU Super Bowl trailers are imminent. Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania prep! Gillian Blum joins the guys to discuss 2005's Young Avengers issues 3-4 by Alan Heinberg and Jim Cheung.TIMECODES:6:25 - Swamp Thing Director, Superman's Trunks, a...

The Future of the DC Universe Feb 01, 2023

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The next generation of the DC Universe is upon us! The Direct's Klein Felt joins Matt and David to draft all the latest DCU Chapter 1: Gods and Monsters announcements.In other news... A new spoiler-y Shazam! 2 trailer was released online, Marvel received its first acting nomination at the Academy Awards, and Seth Rogen's Donkey Kong voice makes its debut.Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania prep! Gillian Blum joins the guys to discuss 2005's Young Avengers issues 1-2 by Alan Heinberg and Jim Che...

ANNOUNCEMENT! Episode Postponed One Day Jan 30, 2023

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James Gunn is sticking to his word but just barely as he is set to release the new DC Slate on Tuesday, January 31st. So to give ourselves time to take in all of that information we are pushing today's episode back one day!So be on the lookout tomorrow for Season 2 Episode 4 as we have everything you need to know about the universes you love along with our State of the DC Universe address!(BONUS: We are beginning our read-along of 2005's Young Avengers written by Alan Heinberg and Jim C...

The State of Star Wars Jan 23, 2023

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Marvel is back in China, Gunn is already recruiting the Guardians for future DC projects, and a new Mandalorian Season 3 trailer to break down. Matt and David cover everything you need to know about the universes you love.Then, Star Wars correspondent Jack Pues is back to discuss to the state of A Galaxy Far, Far Away heading into 2023. Plus, the gang pitches their ideas for the next Star Wars movie! TIMECODES:4:20 - Marvel back in China, Gunn recruiting the Guardians, and a new Mandalor...

The State of the Marvel Cinematic Universe Jan 16, 2023

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Ant-Man and The Wasp: Quantumania gives audiences their best look at Kang yet, Matt Reeves discusses The Batman 2, and Adam Driver is rumored to be cast as Reed Richards.Huge shoutout to Thomas Carter Rochester for joining David for the news segment of this episode.TIMECODES: 4:20 - Ant-Man 3 Trailer, Adam Driver Rumored for Reed Richards role, and The Batman 2 updates 53:55 - The State of the MCUThank you all for hanging around and please be a friend, tell a friend.Visit The Direct: https://...

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