Who hosts The Direct Podcast: Universes You Love?

The Direct Podcast: Universes You Love is hosted by David Thompson & Emmett McMahon. They have published 165 episodes. The show covers tv, with a film focus.

What has The Direct Podcast: Universes You Love covered recently?

Recent episodes include "4 New Avengers: Doomsday Scenes! Avengers: Endgame Encore Explained", "Spider-Man Beats Star Wars & Lanterns Episode 6 Review", and "New X-Men Casting & Lanterns Episode 5 Review". The latest went out on 28 Sep 2026 and ran about 2 hours. Reading two or three of these before pitching is the fastest way to see what the show actually books.

How often does The Direct Podcast: Universes You Love publish?

The Direct Podcast: Universes You Love publishes weekly, a median of 7 days between episodes. Episodes average about 79 minutes. The back catalogue stands at 165 episodes. A show on this cadence plans ahead, so pitch earlier rather than closer to the date you want.

How hard is it to get booked on The Direct Podcast: Universes You Love?

For The Direct Podcast: Universes You Love, Booking Probability sits at 34/100, Listen Score at 31/100, and the guest bar is around 83/100. The show has not signalled guest openness recently, which raises the bar on relevance. A verified contact is on file.

Who should pitch The Direct Podcast: Universes You Love?

The Direct Podcast: Universes You Love covers superhero movies, box office, dc universe, marvel, so guests who can speak to those specifically fit best. The show carries an audience score of 6/100 and 10,300 YouTube subscribers. Lead with a specific result you can describe in numbers rather than a job title, and tie it to something the show has already covered.

The Direct Podcast: Universes You Love

Q: What is The Direct Podcast: Universes You Love about?

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. It is listed as a tv show, with a film focus.

Hosted by David Thompson & Emmett McMahon · tv · EN · 165 episodes

Audience: 6~10k on YouTube

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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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What is The Direct Podcast: Universes You Love?

The Direct Podcast: Universes You Love is a tv podcast hosted by David Thompson & Emmett McMahon, with 165 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 83.

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David Thompson & Emmett McMahon hosts The Direct Podcast: Universes You Love, a tv show with 165 episodes published.

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Episode #166
4 New Avengers: Doomsday Scenes! Avengers: Endgame Encore Explained
Sep 28, 20261h 50m
On this episode of The Direct Podcast, David Thompson and Emmett McMahon ( isuperebba ) discuss Avengers: Endgame Encore , including the four fresh Avengers: Doomsday scenes added to the re-release. Then, it's time to talk Star Wars Episode 10 , reportedly being directed by Jon Watts. Later, the duo reviews Lanterns Episode 7. Join The Direct Podcast Discord Server! Join The Direct Podcast Patreon! MORE: Follow David on Twitter Visit The Direct The Direct Extras YouTube Page
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Episode #165
Spider-Man Beats Star Wars & Lanterns Episode 6 Review
Sep 21, 20261h 15m
On this episode of The Direct Podcast, David Thompson and Emmett McMahon ( isuperebba ) discuss Spider-Man: Brand New Day passing Star Wars: The Force Awakens at the domestic box office, and then review Lanterns Episode 6. Join The Direct Podcast Discord Server! Join The Direct Podcast Patreon! MORE: Follow David on Twitter Visit The Direct The Direct Extras YouTube Page
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Episode #164
New X-Men Casting & Lanterns Episode 5 Review
Sep 14, 202639 min
On this episode of The Direct Podcast, David Thompson and Emmett McMahon ( isuperebba ) discuss Marvel Studios casting Asa Germann as Angel in the X-Men reboot, the poor Wolverine game reviews, and then review Lanterns Episode 5. Join The Direct Podcast Discord Server! Join The Direct Podcast Patreon! MORE: Follow David on Twitter Visit The Direct The Direct Extras YouTube Page
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Episode #163
Spider-Noir Cancellation, Wonder Woman Casting, & Lanterns Episode 4
Sep 8, 202632 min
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 Twitter Visit The Direct The Direct Extras YouTube Page
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Episode #162
John Stewart's Origin is Darker Than Expected (Lanterns Episode 3 Review)
Sep 1, 202654 min
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 Twitter Visit The Direct The Direct Extras YouTube Page
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What if I have more than 50 profiles or 20 clients?

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The Direct Podcast: Universes You Love

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What is The Direct Podcast: Universes You Love?

About the host

Recent episodes

4 New Avengers: Doomsday Scenes! Avengers: Endgame Encore Explained

Spider-Man Beats Star Wars & Lanterns Episode 6 Review

New X-Men Casting & Lanterns Episode 5 Review

Spider-Noir Cancellation, Wonder Woman Casting, & Lanterns Episode 4

John Stewart's Origin is Darker Than Expected (Lanterns Episode 3 Review)

Guest Appearances

Emmett McMahon

Jamie Jirak

Robbie Fox

Tom Drew

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The Direct Podcast: Universes You Love

About this Podcast:

Pitch Analysis

What is The Direct Podcast: Universes You Love?

About the host

Recent episodes

4 New Avengers: Doomsday Scenes! Avengers: Endgame Encore Explained

Spider-Man Beats Star Wars & Lanterns Episode 6 Review

New X-Men Casting & Lanterns Episode 5 Review

Spider-Noir Cancellation, Wonder Woman Casting, & Lanterns Episode 4

John Stewart's Origin is Darker Than Expected (Lanterns Episode 3 Review)

Guest Appearances

Emmett McMahon

Jamie Jirak

Robbie Fox

Tom Drew

Advertisers on this show

Best industries to pitch The Direct Podcast: Universes You Love for

Podcasts like The Direct Podcast: Universes You Love

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