Podcast
Thumb War
Hosted by Bleav, Rachel Selig & Jason Doyle · EN
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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Return of the Jedi Rewatch: Ewoks, Jabba, Vader & George Lucas’ Weird Changes
4d ago01:33:06Tap to summarizeJason, Rachel, and guest Jeshua Kidd revisit Star Wars: Episode VI — from Jabba’s Palace and Luke’s rescue plan to Leia, Han, the Ewoks, the Emperor, Vader’s redemption, and all the strange little choices that make this such a beloved, messy, muppety Star Wars movie. We also get into George Lucas’ Special Edition changes, including Jedi Rocks, the CGI additions, and why some of those updates still drive fans absolutely insane. Is Return of the Jedi the weakest of the original trilogy? The most fun? Secretly underrated? Let’s get into it. Subscribe to Thumb War for more movie rewatches, TV recaps, trailer reactions, and chaotic pop culture arguments. Available on YouTube, Apple Podcasts & Spotify Support the show on Patreon for ad-free episodes & bonus content : http://bit.ly/44Mo8xU Like & Subscribe Leave a 5-star review if you’re enjoying Thumb War Email us: ThumbWarPod@gmail.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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The Devil Wears Prada 2 Review: Worth It or Waste of Talent?
1w ago01:01:57Tap to summarizeJason and Rachel review The Devil Wears Prada 2, the 2026 sequel directed by David Frankel and starring Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, Emily Blunt, Stanley Tucci, Lucy Liu, and BJ Novak. They saw it opening day — and came out on opposite sides of the aisle. This episode covers everything: the sequel's box-office performance, the unnecessary love subplot, Miranda's evolving (and arguably defanged) character, Nigel's long-overdue moment, and the question everyone's asking — does The Devil Wears Prada 2 earn its existence, or is it just nostalgia bait? Full spoilers for both films. You've been warned. New episodes weekly. Find us on YouTube, Instagram, and Patreon. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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[Patreon Preview] Solo Concerts, Gym Chaos and Chopsticks
2w ago00:01:42Tap to summarizeSubscribe to Thumb War on Patreon to hear the full episode or give our free trial a go to hear more. This week’s Patreon episode is a classic Thumb War hang — a little music, a little chaos, and a lot of tangents. We get into going to concerts solo, fall down a music rabbit hole (including some strong bass player takes), and somehow end up in a surprisingly heated gym story and a truly bizarre news moment. Loose, funny, and all over the place — exactly how these episodes tend to go. Appreciate you guys for being here. Available on YouTube, Apple Podcasts & Spotify Support the show on Patreon for ad-free episodes & bonus content : http://bit.ly/44Mo8xU Like & Subscribe Leave a 5-star review if you’re enjoying Thumb War Email us: ThumbWarPod@gmail.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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The Devil Wears Prada Rewatch — 20 Years Later
2w ago00:48:04Tap to summarizeOn this episode of Thumb War, we revisit The Devil Wears Prada and discuss why it remains such a beloved and rewatchable film. Also we discuss the trailer for the upcoming movie, The Devil Wears Prada 2. We break down the performances, themes, and characters — and explore how the film holds up two decades later ahead of the upcoming sequel. Available on YouTube, Apple Podcasts & Spotify Support the show on Patreon for ad-free episodes & bonus content : http://bit.ly/44Mo8xU Like & Subscribe Leave a 5-star review if you’re enjoying Thumb War Email us: ThumbWarPod@gmail.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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The Empire Strikes Back Rewatch | Still the Best Star Wars Movie?
3w ago01:17:13Tap to summarizeWe’re heading back to a galaxy far, far away. On this episode of Thumb War, we continue our Star Wars rewatch with The Empire Strikes Back — widely considered the best film in the franchise. Does it still hold up? We get into: Why this sequel changed blockbuster movies forever The Hoth battle, practical effects, and iconic set pieces Yoda, Dagobah, and the Force mythology Why Darth Vader is still one of the greatest villains ever Han & Leia — chemistry, chaos, and “I know” The most famous twist in movie history Special edition changes vs the original version Plus: nostalgia, generational viewing order debates (release vs chronological), and why this movie still hits decades later. Available on YouTube, Apple Podcasts & Spotify Like & Subscribe Leave a 5-star review if you’re enjoying Thumb War Email us: ThumbWarPod@gmail.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Duffer Bros’ New Show + 2 Wild Reviews
4w ago00:37:22Tap to summarizeOn this episode of Thumb War, we break down the trailer for the new Duffer Bros series The Buroughs — plus quick reviews of Something Very Bad Is Going to Happen and Beast. It’s a mix of trailer reactions, reviews, and plenty of tangents — covering what worked, what didn’t, and everything in between. Plus: pickleball discourse, retirement community horror, and a lot of side tangents. ️Available on YouTube, Apple Podcasts & Spotify Like & Subscribe Leave a 5-star review if you’re enjoying Thumb War Email us: ThumbWarPod@gmail.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Supergirl and Harry Potter Trailers… We Have Thoughts | Trailer Reactions
Apr 1200:20:47Tap to summarizeTrailer Trash is BACK. On this episode of Thumb War, we revive an old segment and break down the latest trailers — including Supergirl and the Harry Potter HBO reboot. We get into: ️ Supergirl trailer — looks great… but why are we worried? James Gunn vibes (even when he didn’t direct it) The “dog plot” trope and why it feels familiar Harry Potter reboot — do we actually need this? Recasting iconic characters (Snape, Hagrid, Dumbledore) Nostalgia vs doing something new And a lot of tangents along the way Hot takes, dumb jokes, and a little chaos — just how Trailer Trash used to be. ️ Available on YouTube, Apple Podcasts & Spotify Like & Subscribe Leave a 5-star review if you’re enjoying Thumb War Email us: ThumbWarPod@gmail.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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The Drama Review: This Movie Has Everyone Arguing… | Thumb War
Apr 800:48:32Tap to summarizeThis might be the most divisive movie out right now. On this episode of Thumb War, we break down The Drama — the new A24 film starring Zendaya and Robert Pattinson — and try to figure out what it’s actually saying. We get into: The “big secret” and why it’s so controversial Why audiences are completely split on this movie Moments that feel like comedy vs moments that feel… off What the movie might actually be trying to say about judgment and redemption Characters that are intentionally unbearable Why this feels like a “crazy pills” movie Plus: the A24 expectations vs reality, and whether this is bold filmmaking… or just a mess. ️ Available on YouTube, Apple Podcasts & Spotify Support the show on Patreon for ad-free episodes & bonus content : http://bit.ly/44Mo8xU Like & Subscribe Leave a 5-star review if you’re enjoying Thumb War Email us: ThumbWarPod@gmail.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Ready or Not 2 Review: Fun Sequel… But Does It Work? | Thumb War
Apr 800:50:42Tap to summarizeThey made a sequel to a movie that already had a perfect ending… On this episode of Thumb War, we break down Ready or Not 2: Here I Come — the follow-up to the surprise horror hit Ready or Not. We get into: Why the first movie worked so well Whether this sequel was even necessary The horror/comedy balance (and when it doesn’t work) The new “game” and expanded world Moments that feel fun vs moments that feel… off Tonal shifts between brutal and absurd Plus: Samara Weaving’s return, the expanded mythology, and why sequels to “perfect” movies are so hard to pull off. Is this a worthy continuation… or should they have left it alone? Available on YouTube, Apple Podcasts & Spotify Like & Subscribe Leave a 5-star review if you’re enjoying Thumb War Email us: ThumbWarPod@gmail.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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[Patreon Preview] Trivia, Tangents, and a Behind-the-Scenes Check-In
Apr 200:01:30Tap to summarizeThis week’s Patreon-only Thumb War is a classic check-in episode — no formal review, just us catching up and going wherever the conversation takes us. Subscribe to Patreon for the full episode! We get into: Trivia and random movie tangents A deep dive into what’s going on with Star Trek right now The Andy Weir conversation and sci-fi expectations Why some shows just aren’t connecting A peek behind the curtain on YouTube, Shorts, and growing the podcast And a bunch of side quests along the way Loose, opinionated, and all over the place — exactly how these Patreon hangs are supposed to go. Support the show on Patreon for ad-free episodes & bonus content : http://bit.ly/44Mo8xU Like & Subscribe Leave a 5-star review if you’re enjoying Thumb War Email us: ThumbWarPod@gmail.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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