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RIP James Earl Jones, Beyond the Spider-Verse Drama, & Agatha All Along + The Penguin Primers Sep 16, 2024

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David and Matt break down the Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse drama, pay respects to James Earl Jones, and preview the Fall Superhero TV Slate: Agatha All Along & The Penguin.

TIMECODES:

7:02 - News

35:06 - Agatha All Along Primer

54:46 - The Penguin Primer

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We Draft the Fall Season! Sep 12, 2024

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EXCLUSIVE YouTube Reaction to Destin Daniel Cretton being hired as Spider-Man 4 Director: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7yve4hGPTcw&t=5s

David and Matt are joined by Klein Felt and Jack Pues to draft our favorite aspects of the Fall/Autumn Season!

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Joker 2 Reviews, Beetlejuice 2 Box Office, & Spider-Man 4 Ideas Sep 09, 2024

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EXCLUSIVE YouTube Reaction to Destin Daniel Cretton being hired as Spider-Man 4 Director: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7yve4hGPTcw&t=5s

David and Matt break down the rotten reviews of Joker 2, Beetlejuice 2's stellar box office opening, and answer a few of YOUR mailbag questions!

TIMECODES:

4:28 - News

25:51 - Mailbag

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MCU Fantasy Football Draft Sep 05, 2024

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Agatha All Along, Jurassic World 4, & Sonic 3 Reactions Sep 02, 2024

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David and Matt break down the new Agatha trailer, discuss the new Jurassic World film and release date, and why the Sonic movies are awesome.
TIMECODES:

9:40 - The Direct Podcast Update

21:34 - News

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Thank you all for hanging around and please be a friend, tell a friend.
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The Acolyte Got Canceled & Comic Book Movie Casting Bracket Aug 26, 2024

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David and Matt break down Robert Downey Jr.'s comments on Doctor Doom, Ultron returning for the Vision series, and The Acolyte being canceled.Then, the duo is joined by Liam Crowley, TJ Zwarych, and Jack Pues to go through the official comic book movie casting bracket! TIMECODES:8:33 - News45:52 - Comic Book Movie Casting BracketThe Direct Extras YouTube Page: https://www.youtube.com/@TheDirectExtrasThe MCU Top 5 Newsletter: https://thedirect.com/newsletter/Thank you all for hanging around an...

D23 Announcements Recap & Ranking Deadpool & Wolverine Aug 10, 2024

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David and Matt break all of the D23 announcements, footage, and news from the Disney Entertainment Showcase. Also, the duo finally ranks Deadpool & Wolverine within the greater MCU and beyond.TIMECODES:9:12 - D23 News1:35:26 - Deadpool & Wolverine RankingsThe 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://thedi...

New Marvel Studios Film Slate & House of the Dragon Season 2 Review Aug 05, 2024

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David and Jack Pues discuss the new Marvel Studios film timeline, Jonathan Majors' comments on Doom, and dive into the record-breaking Deadpool & Wolverine box office. Then, the duo is joined by The Direct's Nathan Johnson to review HBO's House of the Dragon Season 2.TIMECODES:4:22 - News40:39 - House of the Dragon 2 Review48:00 - SPOILERSThe Direct Extras YouTube Page: https://www.youtube.com/@TheDirectExtrasThe MCU Top 5 Newsletter: https://thedirect.com/newsletter/Thank you all for ha...

Robert Downey Jr. is Doctor Doom, SDCC Recap, & Deadpool & Wolverine Review Jul 30, 2024

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David and Matt break Marvel's Hall H panel at San Diego Comic-Con and review the MCU's theatrical return with Deadpool & Wolverine.TIMECODES:4:30 - News1:00:19 - Deadpool & Wolverine 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/daavidthompso...

Deadpool & Wolverine Primer, Russo Bros. Return to Avengers, & Twisters Review Jul 22, 2024

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UPDATE: The Direct Podcast will not be covering the rest of House of the Dragon Season 2 until the finale airs. Thank you for your continual support and understanding! David and Matt discuss the news of the Russo Brothers possibly returning for Avengers 5 & 6, make predictions for Marvel's Hall H panel, and project Deadpool & Wolverine's box office opening.Later, the duo review Twisters, followed by a mutant powers draft with Klein Felt. TIMECODES:8:45 - Russo Bros. & SDCC Predict...

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