The Direct Podcast Episode 40 featuring Loki review, big picture discussion, and a mailbag.

With the biggest reveal in the show’s run, the story has been flipped on its head.

Where do our heroes (and villains) wind up next week?

DP Episode 40

We speculate wildly in our Loki review.

The comic book movie schedule for the remainder of 2021 is packed from all three universes.

The majority of those projects from the MCU side of things are sequels to franchises from The Infinity Saga.

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Finally, we answer YOUR questions in a mailbag segment featuring Barstool Sports Clem!

PRODUCTION NOTE: Keep an eye out for our Black Widow Primer episode dropping Monday, July 5.

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