Thumb War
Bleav, Rachel Selig & Jason DoyleThumb 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.
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 277 | Founded | 3 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Society & CultureComedy | |||
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This week on Thumb War, we revisit Bad Santa (2003) — Terry Zwigoff’s filthy, funny, and surprisingly tender Christmas classic.
Jason & Rachel dig into the Director’s Cut vs the Theatrical version, studio interference, and why Billy Bob Thornton’s W... more
This week on Thumb War, we’re deep into Stranger Things Season 5, breaking down Episodes 3 and 4 — The Turnbow Trap and The Sorcerer.
We talk Frank Darabont’s direction, the Upside Down’s increasingly flexible rules, Hopper going full action hero, a... more
Episode 7 Had Us Yelling at the TV | Welcome to Derry Review
In this episode of Thumb War, we review Welcome to Derry Episode 7 (2025) — an hour of television that somehow delivers peak Pennywise and peak frustration at the same time.
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Episode 6 of Welcome to Derry finally feels like the show hitting full stride.
On this episode of Thumb War, we break down the darkest chapter yet — from Pennywise’s unsettling origin story to Ingrid’s role in feeding the horror beneath Derry. Jason... more
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Fine if you like film/TV reviews, but a far cry from the universal richness of Is This Good?
Apple Podcasts3RealDealNiel
United States3 months ago - Best review podcast ever
Best podcast ever. Before Thumb War, I’d just sit there alone with my thoughts, staring at the credits like I was solving the Da Vinci Code. Now I still get to ponder, but at least I can listen to you guys argue about the movies while I do it. I used to go to New Rockstars for my breakdowns. Sorry guys, but now it’s all Thumb War.
Apple Podcasts5Playoff97United States4 months ago - Thumb War
Not good.
Apple Podcasts1KafkaTheDogUnited States4 months ago - Questionable Content Topics?
Absolutely love this show. Been a long time listener since the basketball jones days and instafollowed as soon as "Is this good" came out. So far Thumb War has been good. JD and Rachel continue to provide top notch content. My biggest issue is that the movie topics are just way too new. Its only relevant for people who have seen the movies or dont plan to watch which excludes everyone who hasnt seen the movies yet! Basically havnt been able to listen to any of the new content to avoid spoilers. ... more
Apple Podcasts5Tyler G reviews133United States5 months ago - Rachel can’t hold up this show as a host. Excruciating listening.
What was once a go to is now a hollowed version of itself. JD is great. But Rachel can’t hold this up as host in Matt’s absence.
Apple Podcasts1NevetsCrazy
Australia5 months ago
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This podcast focuses on movies, streaming series, and pop culture, offering a mix of comedic banter and insightful commentary. The hosts frequently engage in lively discussions, dissecting both recent releases and beloved classics, while interspersing their analyses with humor. Listeners can expect a spoiler-heavy format, with episodes often exploring themes such as addiction, societal issues reflected in film, and the nuances of character development. Their unique blend of informal yet analytical discourse makes it appealing to fans of film critiques and pop culture commentary.
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1. Eshwa Kidd
2. Jeshua Kidd
3. Anna Seregina
4. Maddy Kelly
5. Kyle Ayers
6. Amir Blumenfeld
7. Rachel Doyle
8. Julia Hladkowicz
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