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by David Thompson & Emmett McMahon
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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- 4 days ago1h 32m
Marvel's Best Post-Credits Scene Ever
On this episode of The Direct Podcast, David Thompson and Emmett McMahon (isuperebba) react to more news following the dismissal of James Gunn and Peter Safran at DC Studios. Later, they close out their reviews of VisionQuest, discussing in great detail the second post-credits scene and what it means for Avengers: Doomsday.Join The Direct Podcast Discord Server!Join The Direct Podcast Patreon!The Direct Podcast Doomsday Countdown:Mon, Nov 16: The Avengers + Avengers: Age of UltronMon, Nov 23: Avengers: Infinity WarMon, Nov 30: Avengers: Endgame + Loki Season 2 finaleMon, Dec 7: ThunderboltsMon, Dec 14: The Fantastic Four: First Steps + final Doomsday predictionsThu, Dec 17: Avengers: Doomsday ReviewMORE:Follow David on TwitterVisit The DirectThe Direct Extras YouTube Page
- 6 days ago1h 8m
James Gunn Leaves DC Studios
On this episode of The Direct Podcast, David Thompson and Emmett McMahon (isuperebba) react to James Gunn and Peter Safran stepping down at DC Studios.Join The Direct Podcast Discord Server!Join The Direct Podcast Patreon!MORE:Follow David on TwitterVisit The DirectThe Direct Extras YouTube Page
- 1 weeks ago47 min
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 discusses the new X-Men casting and James Gunn's canon conversation about The Suicide Squad. Later, they review episode seven of VisionQuest.Join The Direct Podcast Discord Server!Join The Direct Podcast Patreon!MORE:Follow David on TwitterVisit The DirectThe Direct Extras YouTube Page
- 2 weeks ago1h 23m
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: Doomsday. The trio also reacts to the Dune: Part Three trailer, new updates to Ghost Rider, and the box office results for Clayface. Later, they review episodes five and six of VisionQuest.Join The Direct Podcast Discord Server!Join The Direct Podcast Patreon!MORE:Follow David on TwitterVisit The DirectThe Direct Extras YouTube Page
- 3 weeks ago1h 15m
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 Direct Podcast Discord Server!Join The Direct Podcast Patreon!MORE:Follow David on TwitterVisit The DirectThe Direct Extras YouTube Page
- 3 weeks ago52 min
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, the Mister Miracle casting, and Greta Gerwig's first Narnia trailer. Later, they review episodes three and four of VisionQuest.Join The Direct Podcast Discord Server!Join The Direct Podcast Patreon!MORE:Follow David on TwitterVisit The DirectThe Direct Extras YouTube Page
- Oct 14, 202645 min
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 Discord Server!Join The Direct Podcast Patreon!MORE:Follow David on TwitterVisit The DirectThe Direct Extras YouTube Page
- Oct 12, 20261h 6m
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 series: Zodiac. The next episode of The Direct Podcast will be on Wednesday, October 14, reviewing the first two episodes of VisionQuest.Join The Direct Podcast Discord Server!Join The Direct Podcast Patreon!MORE:Follow David on TwitterVisit The DirectThe Direct Extras YouTube Page
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