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Thumb War

Bleav, Rachel Selig & Jason Doyle

Thumb War is your weekly showdown over movies, streaming series, and pop culture mayhem. Rachel and JD dive into what’s worth watching (and what deserves jail time), dishing out unfiltered recaps, reviews, and cinematic chaos. Smart-ish, savage-ish, and spoiler-heavy.

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00:01:48

Patreon Exclusive: The Hunt for Ben Solo (and Other...

Thumb War ·

2025/11/04

Welcome to the Thumb War Patreon lounge — where the mics are hot, the Eight Ball’s filthy, and no one’s editing out the weird stuff. JD and Rachel dive into the doomed Soderbergh-Driver Star Wars script, questionable grooming updates, deer encounters, thrift-store T-shirt giveaways, and a heartfelt thank-you to the listeners literally keeping the lights on.If you’re hearing this in the free feed, you’re missing the good parts. Join the Patreon and unlock every unhinged moment: http://bit.ly/44Mo8xU

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00:32:41

Black Phone 2 Review & Werewolf Rewind – Dream...

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2025/10/31

This week on Thumb War, Jason and Rachel ring up The Black Phone 2 (2025) — a sequel that swaps its creepy basement for a haunted dreamscape — and then revisit An American Werewolf in London (1981), one of the funniest, horniest, and most existential horror movies ever made.Featuring: – Dream demons vs real terror – Rick Baker’s makeup magic & Oscar-winning gore – Why Landis changed horror forever – And how skating villains might be the least scary idea ever thumbwarpod@gmail.com Support the show

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01:27:51

Thumb War vs. Star Wars: Attack of the Clones (2002)...

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2025/10/24

Jason and Rachel are joined by resident Jedi Jeshua Kidd to tackle Star Wars: Episode II – Attack of the Clones. From Obi-Wan’s noir detective subplot on Kamino to Anakin and Padmé’s galaxy-wide red-flag romance, we break down the highs, lows, and sand-covered cringe of George Lucas’s most ambitious prequel.Topics include: the infamous “I don’t like sand” scene, Yoda’s lightsaber duel, Ewan McGregor keeping this whole thing afloat, and whether Attack of the Clones deserves its spot near the bottom

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01:05:08

BARBARIAN (2022) Review | Airbnb Horror, Skarsgård...

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2025/10/17

This week on Thumb War, Jason and Rachel (with special guest Dan Dan The Pie Man!) check in to the worst Airbnb in cinematic history: Barbarian (2022). We’re talking Bill Skarsgård’s creep factor, Justin Long’s slimeball turn, the unforgettable “Mother,” and why this film makes you scream “Don’t go in the basement!”Is Barbarian a horror masterpiece or a divisive mess? We break down the scares, the social commentary, and the sheer chaos of Zach Cregger’s debut. Four thumbs way, way up. Don’t forget

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00:58:25

28 Years Later (2025) Review | Zombie Horror...

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2025/10/12

It took two decades, but the rage virus is back. Jason and Rachel review 28 Years Later (2025), the shocking sequel from Danny Boyle and Alex Garland — now available on digital. We unpack the performances (Jodie Comer, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Ralph Fiennes as Dr. Kelson, Alfie Williams), the bold genre twists, and whether the film lives up to the 28 Days Later legacy.From the chilling Rudyard Kipling poem to the Lindisfarne setting, the “Bone Temple” setup, and the controversial train sequence — we

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01:09:25

Did A24 Screw Up The Smashing Machine?

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2025/10/10

Jason & Rachel wrestle with The Smashing Machine — Benny Safdie’s bruising MMA drama starring Dwayne Johnson & Emily Blunt. Is it The Rock’s best performance? Why did it flop at the box office? And could it still earn him Oscar buzz?Also: J.Lo’s new musical Kiss of the Spider Woman, Stephen King’s Welcome to Derry, Ryan Murphy’s Monster: The Ed Gein Story, and a joyful rewatch of The Naked Gun. Subscribe for more irreverent movie talk & hit us up: ThumbWarPod@gmail.com Join our Patreon for ad-free

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01:16:25

Friendship (2025) Review — Tim Robinson Gets Cringe...

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2025/10/03

Andrew DeYoung’s Friendship (A24) is equal parts hilarious, awkward, and deeply uncomfortable. Tim Robinson (I Think You Should Leave) and Paul Rudd dive headfirst into cringe comedy — and we break it all down. From cult-like bro bonding to surreal sewer adventures, nacho intimacy, and an endless parade of green, this movie is as weird as it is brilliant.We discuss the performances, themes of male loneliness, hidden metaphors, and whether Friendship actually works as a feature-length Robinson

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00:03:53

Bug Bites, Bad Rest Stops & Band-Aid Garnishes |...

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2025/10/01

Join our Patreon to hear the FULL episode, AD FREE! http://bit.ly/44Mo8xUThe factory floor is open, and this one gets… weird. We’re talking: Tim Hortons serving canned chicken (?!?!) Amazon’s latest suggestion: a 3-pack of camel toe concealers (don’t ask, don’t click) Which Grand Slam tennis cocktail is the GOAT “Pick Your Poison”: cursed martinis featuring hot dog water, Pepto-Bismol, and an O’Henry bar on a stick AMA time: how we actually prep for movie reviews This is the feral,

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00:51:25

PTA’s One Battle After Another Spoiler Free Review +...

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2025/09/29

This week on Thumb War:Paul Thomas Anderson’s One Battle After Another opens to $22.4M and 96% on Rotten Tomatoes — we debate if it’s “vintage PTA” or just overhyped. Injury report: Tom Holland suffers a concussion on Spider-Man: Brand New Day, Henry Cavill breaks his ankle training for the Highlander reboot. First trailer for The Mandalorian & Grogu: Favreau directs, Göransson scores, and yes, that AT-AT cliff shot. Zach Cregger says the Weapons prequel is “real and not bullsh**.

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00:51:52

Alien Earth Recap | Finale Fail & Series Meltdown

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2025/09/26

We survived Alien Earth… barely. In our FINAL recap, we tear into Episode 8 and the season as a whole — from zombie-Arthur and the failed Moreau vs. Kersh fight, to the haunted house gimmicks and that ridiculous elevator scene.It started strong, but ended as a total disaster. We talk wasted potential, missed opportunities, and whether we’ll ever cover season 2. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for

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01:05:33

Alien: Earth Ep 7 Recap + Sydney Sweeney’s Housemaid,...

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2025/09/21

JD & Rachel break down Alien: Earth Episode 7 — from awkward jungle logistics to the kids’ dumb mistakes, Wendy’s Xenomorph bond, and that graveyard twist.All that, plus: Sydney Sweeney & Amanda Seyfried in The Housemaid Paul Rudd & Jack Black in a new Anaconda reboot Margot Robbie & Jacob Elordi in a sexy Wuthering Heights Stallone pitching an AI-de-aged Rambo prequel Subscribe, rate 5 stars, and join us for weekly recaps + movie/TV hot takes. Support us on Patreon for bonus content:

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01:13:18

Sinners (2025) Full Spoiler Review | Ryan Coogler’s...

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2025/09/15

In this week’s Thumb War, Rachel and Jason finally review Ryan Coogler’s Sinners (2025) — a vampire musical set in the Jim Crow South starring Michael B. Jordan in a dual role. We dig into the film’s striking but divisive lighting, its musical centerpiece, Delroy Lindo’s haunting blues performance, and Coogler’s exploration of culture, power, and legacy.Spoilers abound as we unpack why Sinners is one of the boldest films of the year. Subscribe for weekly recaps, reviews, and entertainment hot

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01:00:06

Alien: Earth Ep. 6 “The Fly” Recap + TIFF, Degrassi &...

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2025/09/12

This week on Thumb War, Jason & Rachel dive into Alien: Earth Episode 6, “The Fly.” From Joe’s patronizing dialogue to Wendy’s unsettling xeno-conversations, we unpack whether this mid-season episode holds up—or tanks the momentum.We also detour into plenty of entertainment news: the Degrassi TIFF doc, Alan Ritchson & Shailene Woodley’s Motor City, Sydney Sweeney’s boxing drama Christie, Emmy buzz for Survivor, and Andrew Santino’s Disney-edited comedy special. 👉 Subscribe, leave us a 5-star

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01:07:31

Caught Stealing (2025) Spoiler Review | Darren...

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2025/09/09

In this episode of Thumb War, Jason and Rachel break down Darren Aronofsky’s Caught Stealing (2025) — a violent, surreal New York crime thriller starring Austin Butler, Zoe Kravitz, Regina King, and Bad Bunny. We go deep into: The book-to-film adaptation by Charlie Huston Aronofsky’s obsession with real-world consequences of violence The soundtrack (Clash, Idles, 90s needle drops) Hank’s trauma and “nice guy in a nightmare” theme Scene-stealing turns from Bad Bunny and the Russian

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01:17:11

ALIEN: EARTH Ep 5 Recap | Facehuggers, Sabotage &...

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2025/09/07

The Thumb War crew dives into Alien: Earth Episode 5 (“In Space No One…”), unpacking all the chaos aboard the USCSS Maginot — facehuggers, sabotage, and Morrow’s rise as the anti-hero we love to fear. But before the xenomorph bloodbath, we hit Trailer Trash with some huge entertainment news: Daniel Day-Lewis ends his 8-year retirement with a new film (and Sean Bean co-stars!) Glen Powell in Chad Powers (can he shake the Hit Man baggage?) Ridley Scott balancing Gladiator 3 and more Alien

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01:09:02

Alien: Earth Episode 4 Recap & Breakdown +...

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2025/09/01

We’re calling it: Alien: Earth Episode 4 is the strongest yet. Creepy doll heads, Wendy’s wild brain-trip, and a swimmer xenomorph that might be island-bound — we’ve got theories, breakdowns, and a whole lot of yelling.PLUS in this episode: — Emma Stone in Begonia looks amazing — Guillermo del Toro drops a Frankenstein trailer — We survived The Roses (barely) — Amy Adams joins Starfighter — but do we really need more Mando babysitting? — Taylor + Kelce: sure, why not It’s recaps, rants, and

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00:03:22

Pit Stains, Panic Orders & Pastry Porn

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2025/08/30

This one’s for the P-Hounds only — and wow, do we get feral.JD retells the legend of a friend who ate 36 Krispy Kremes in a single day — a tale of gluttony, shame, and heroic replenishment runs. We spiral into Donut Daddy mukbang hell (yes, he sticks his fingers in them). Rachel relives flight trauma with a sweaty cigar-stained kilt man and a bag-bin bandit who deserved the death penalty. Plus: panic-ordering salads at LaGuardia, pit stain reveals, and an AMA that somehow turns into a Coen

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00:44:19

Honey Don’t (2025) Spoiler Review | A Total Disaster...

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2025/08/28

We just watched Honey Don’t — twice — and still can’t believe how bad it was. Directed by Ethan Coen and co-written with Tricia Cooke, the film stars Margaret Qualley, Aubrey Plaza, Chris Evans, and Charlie Day in what should have been a stylish neo-noir. Instead, it’s a messy, over-sexed, and painfully misguided movie that left us frustrated, confused, and honestly kind of angry. In this episode of Thumb War, we break down exactly why Honey Don’t doesn’t work — from the awkward sex scenes, one-note

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01:15:27

Alien: Earth Ep 3 Was a Headache (Literally) | Full...

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2025/08/24

This week on Thumb War, we dive into Alien: Earth Episode 3, breaking down the mysterious bond between Marcy, Queen Wendy, and the Xenomorphs — plus all the chaos that came with the flashing lights, wild sound design, and that divisive Maggot Brain music cue.But first, in our Trailer Trash / Entertainment News segment, we cover: New details on Stranger Things 5 and the Duffer Brothers’ upcoming projects The Burrows and Something Very Bad Is Going to Happen Quentin Tarantino’s “final” film

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00:01:47

Pickleball PMS, Classic Comedies & Cold Plunge Flexes...

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2025/08/20

JD and Rachel cover everything this week — from walking out of a fitness class in shame, to neighbors plotting coyote revenge, to nightmare fuel inside the sauna. Plus: pickleball + PMS science, cold plunge flexes, awkward locker room encounters, and a debate about the greatest classic comedies. It’s messy, it’s TMI, it’s Patreon-only. Subscribe to our Patreon to hear the FULL episode! http://bit.ly/44Mo8xU Send us an email! ThumbWarPod@gmail.com The Breakfast Battle:

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