Podcast Episodes

[Patreon Preview] Trivia, Tangents, and a Behind-the-Scenes Check-In

This 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…

5 months, 3 weeks ago

Star Wars: A New Hope Review — The Movie That Changed Everything

On this episode of Thumb War, we revisit Star Wars: A New Hope and break down why it became one of the most influential films of all time.

We discuss…

5 months, 4 weeks ago

Project Hail Mary Review: A Sci-Fi Hit (Ryan Gosling Shines) | Thumb War

On this episode of Thumb War, we review Project Hail Mary, the new sci-fi film starring Ryan Gosling.

We break down the story, performances, humor, a…

6 months ago

Oscars 2026 Reaction: Winners, Snubs & Wild Moments | Thumb War Movie Podcast

The Oscars are done — and we’re breaking it all down.

On this episode of Thumb War, we react to the 98th Academy Awards, covering the biggest winners…

6 months, 1 week ago

The Bride! Review — Ambitious Swing or Total Mess?

On this episode of Thumb War, JD and Rachel review the movie The Bride!, Maggie Gyllenhaal’s ambitious reimagining of the Frankenstein story.

With a …

6 months, 2 weeks ago

Our 2026 Oscar Predictions! | Who Will Win at the 98th Academy Awards?

The Oscars are almost here, which means it’s time to make our predictions.

JD and Rachel are joined by resident film expert DanDan The Pieman to brea…

6 months, 2 weeks ago

Send Help Review | Sam Raimi Is Back and Having Fun Again

Send Help is Sam Raimi in full “fun mode” — gross, funny, mean, and extremely satisfying.

On Thumb War, we break down Raimi’s return to crowd-pleasin…

6 months, 3 weeks ago

A Wide-Ranging Late February Check-In | BAFTA chat, Trivia & Other Side Quests

This week’s Patreon-only Thumb War is very a late February check-in — no formal review, just conversation.

We talk about:

6 months, 3 weeks ago

Starfleet Academy Episode 7 Review | Back to Being Boring

Starfleet Academy Episode 7 | Back to Being Boring

After a brief uptick last week, Starfleet Academy Episode 7 drops right back into its worst instin…

7 months ago

A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms Episode 6 | A Perfect Finale

The Season 1 finale of A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms proves that you don’t need dragons or explosions to deliver a powerful ending.

On this episode …

7 months ago