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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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Obsession Review: Is This the Best Horror Movie of 2026?
Today00:32:05Tap to summarizeJason and Rachel review Obsession, the breakout horror hit from writer-director Curry Barker. The movie follows Bear, a hopeless romantic who uses the mysterious “One Wish Willow” to make his crush love him — only to discover that getting exactly what you want can be an absolute nightmare. We talk about the movie’s huge word-of-mouth success, its TIFF Midnight Madness buzz, Curry Barker’s horror-comedy style, Andy Richter, toxic longing, magical consent nightmares, and why Jason is already calling this one of the best movies of the year. Spoilers for Obsession. 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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Backrooms Review: A24, Kane Pixels & the Future of Horror
2d ago00:40:56Tap to summarizeJason and Rachel enter the Backrooms for a spoiler-filled review of A24’s new horror movie from Kane Parsons, the creator behind the viral Kane Pixels YouTube series. We talk creepypasta, no-clipping, liminal spaces, yellow wallpaper, internet horror, YouTube filmmakers breaking into Hollywood, and whether Backrooms works as a full-length movie or should have stayed a terrifying online mystery. Is it scary? Is it frustrating? Is it the next evolution of horror? We get lost in all of it. Spoilers for Backrooms. 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 Mandalorian and Grogu Review: Pedro Pascal, Puppets & Problems
5d ago01:21:30Tap to summarizeJason, Rachel and Jesh continue the Thumb War Star Wars rewatch with a spoiler-filled review of The Mandalorian and Grogu. Is it a real Star Wars movie, or does it feel like The Mandalorian Season 4 got squeezed into a theatrical release? We discuss Grogu as a character vs. Grogu as a toy, Pedro Pascal’s helmet-based performance, the lack of stakes, the surprisingly strong opening sequence, Sigourney Weaver, Jeremy Allen White, Rotta the Hutt, Dave Filoni cameos, Star Wars fatigue, and whether Baby Yoda still has the juice. Ash came in with a more generous take. Jason and Rachel came in with notes. Many, many notes. Spoilers for The Mandalorian and Grogu and the broader Star Wars universe. 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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[Patreon Preview] The Fittest Man in Mexico
2w ago00:02:34Tap to summarizeA very special Patreon-only Thumb War hang with our old friend Derek — actor, real estate adjacent mogul, Puerto Vallarta correspondent, East Side Mario’s survivor, and proud owner of several extremely specific Canadian entertainment memories. We get into his A Simple Wish days, Howie Mandel’s “Sprinkles,” Kids in the Hall proximity, Instagram hate comments, pickleball pain, live-action Disney confusion, the Rock’s wig/body/face situation, and a chaotic ranking of ’90s Disney animated classics. This is not a review episode so much as three people slowly remembering they’ve known each other forever. Subscribe to our Patreon channel for full episode : http://bit.ly/44Mo8xU P-Hounds only. Maximum nonsense. Minimal preparation. Exactly as intended. ️ Available on YouTube, Apple Podcasts & Spotify Like & Subscribe Leave a 5-star review if you’re enjoying Thumb War Email us: ThumbWarPod@gmail.com Support the show on Patreon for ad-free episodes & bonus content : http://bit.ly/44Mo8xU 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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Return of the Jedi Rewatch: Ewoks, Jabba, Vader & George Lucas’ Weird Changes
3w 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?
May 601:01:57Tap 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
May 100:01:42Tap 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
Apr 2900:48:04Tap 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?
Apr 2601:17:13Tap 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
Apr 1800:37:22Tap 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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