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  • Way, Way Out Past the Barrier - Star Wars: Skeleton Crew ep 002 Review

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    Welcome to episode 032 of Chummy Thumbs!

    Join us for our in depth spoiler review and discussion of Star Wars - Skeleton Crew ep 002

    Sit back and enjoy spending time with your favourite trio of Chummy Thumbs.

    - We get straight into it, a shorter episode so why wait!
    - Shao offers a quick overview of the episode.
    - We briefly touch on character quirks what we are enjoying already.
    - We see a force wielding Jude Law, what does this mean to the story, to the kids.
    - The first jedi we've seen outside of the main Skywalker bloodline.
    - Each of us offer up theories on theories on theories.
    - Stay tuned for a bold predictions


    Shao finishes us up with the hardest trivia in the galaxy. How did you do against us?

    Learn, (laugh) and discover with us as we discuss this new series from Disney.

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    1 hr 1 min
  • This Could Be a Real Adventure - Star Wars: Skeleton Crew ep 001 Review

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    Welcome to episode 031 of Chummy Thumbs!

    Join us for the first review episode of the newest installment into the Star Wars universe.
    Star Wars - Skeleton Crew

    Sit back and enjoy our in depth spoiler review and discussion from your favourite trio of Chummy Thumps.

    - We discuss the themes, easter eggs, characters and so much more.
    - What are are initial thoughts on this newest adventure in to Star Wars universe from the folks at Disney.
    - We offer up our thoughts on possible story progressions, bold predictions and how we think everything connects.
    - Is this something new from Star Wars, or are we seeing something familiar again?
    - There is a lot to uncover from this first episode!

    As has become custom, we finish up with some episode specific trivia courtesy of Justin. How did you do against us?

    Learn, (laugh) and discover with us as we discuss this new series from Disney.

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    57 min
  • Follow the White Rabbit, it will lead you from the Matrix.

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    Welcome to episode 030 of Chummy Thumbs!


    Join us for the next episode where we dissect and analyse the Matrix (1999).


    So sit back and enjoy our indepth discussion from your favourite trio of Chummy Thumps.


    - How well does a sci-fi action film from 25 years ago hold up today?

    - If given the same choice of knowing the truth or staying blissfully unaware, which pill would you take?

    - Is reality what we think and perceave it to be?

    - What skills would you want to master if able to have it uploaded in to your brain.

    - Shao, Justin and Hayden all have unique picks, but they also cross over with other desired skills.

    - Is there anything we'd change about the film, or is it a near perfect example of the genre.

    - Philosophy, theology, free will, the future of AI. We cover all of these and how the film address each and all of them on multiple levels.


    - We finish it off with a quiz show game that stretches our knowledge of the Matrix?


    Learn, (laugh) and discover with us as we discuss this bench mark of sci-fi action cinema.


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    1 hr 14 min
  • Welcome, Souls. To the Great Before.

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    Welcome to episode 029 of Chummy Thumbs!


    Join us for the newest episode where we dissect and analyse the Pixar film 'Soul' (2020).


    So sit back and enjoy our in depth discussion from your favourite trio of chummy thumps.


    - Hayden gives a brief review having watched it for the first time.

    - Justin explains how he show it differently on a second watching.

    - And Shao relates it to his own life and the journey he's been on, and finds more to relate to.

    - We dig into the notions of conventional success and failure, and where does true fulfillment in life come from?

    - Justin throws a soul question at Shao and Hayden; "If you were to pick another animal that your soul could be in for day, what would you pick?"

    - Do you believe that we all have a purpose on this planet during our lifetimes?


    - We finish it off with a fun hands on game that stretches our knowledge of all Pixar Films, how did you do against us?


    Learn, (laugh) and discover with us as we discuss this philosphical gem from Disney's Pixar.


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    1 hr 10 min
  • I Recall That, Totally!

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    Welcome to episode 028 of Chummy Thumbs!


    Join us for the next episode where we dissect and analyse the 2012 film 'Total Recall.

    The one staring Colin Farrell (Not Arnold Schwarzenegger).


    So sit back and enjoy the humorous ramblings and film discussion from your favourite trio of chummy thumps.


    - We start of discussing the most important question. Was it real or was it Recall?

    - We all agree on the performance of Colin, but were there other notable character performances?

    - Shao is enamoured with Kaitlyn Leeb, a fellow Canadian actress and the finer points of her role.

    - Justin expresses his feeling with not being impressed with the acting of certain secondary characters.

    - After the initial discussion of the film we move on to our individual favourite scenes.

    -If the recall program was real, would you partake? What would you choose to have implanted in your memory?


    - We finish it off with a little 'Total Recall or Total Fabrication' game. Who comes off victorious? Will you do better then are talented hosts?


    Learn, (laugh) and discover with us as we discuss this popular science fiction action film.


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    1 hr 5 min
  • Move Over Halloween It's Christmas Time

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    Welcome to episode 027 of Chummy Thumbs!


    Join us for a new episode where jump straight to the next on the next big holiday. Christmas.


    We to jump on the Mariah Carey train and move to Christmas mode as soon as Halloween passes.

    So sit back and enjoy the humorous ramblings of your favourite trio of chummy thumps.


    - We start of discussing Shaos horrific thumb injury story, but swiftly move on to Christmas time!

    - Is it too early to begin celebrating? Yes/No/Maybe? What's our take on it?

    - We then go on a ramble about when we had the "Talk" with our parents. Was it about Santa? The Tooth Fairy? Or something more?

    - Do you have a go to movie that you watch every holiday season?

    - We finish it off with a little acronym true or false game. Who comes off victorious? Will you do better then are talented hosts?


    Learn, (laugh) and discover with us as we navigate through this early holiday season caper.


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    1 hr 6 min
  • The One That Comes On All Hallows Eve

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    Welcome to episode 026 of Chummy Thumbs!


    Join us for a new episode on the spookiest night of the year All Hallows Eve...


    We decided to release this episode on the actual night, so sit back and enjoy the weird and spooky ramblings of your favourite trio of chummy thumps.


    - When did we first start watching horror films? What makes us terrified the most?

    - Did anything really stick with us and keep us up late at night?

    - Shao plays out a small improv horror scene directed by Justin, where does it lead, what is it that scares the wits out of Shao?

    - Is there a style that horrifies us each the most? Slasher? Psychological? Gore? Mokumentary?


    - We finish on a fun game of historic/traditions of Halloween from around the globe. Who comes out on top? How well will you do?


    Learn, (laugh) and discover with us as we navigate through the scares of horror films.


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    1 hr 2 min
  • The Jokers Among Us

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    Welcome to episode 025 of Chummy Thumbs!


    Join us for our quarter century episode, and what better way to do it then discussing the Crown Prince himself; the Joker!


    We all love a good game, our competitive nature comes out in good fun with Justin's "who said the line". Joker Edition.


    - Why has Hayden still not watched Joker (2019) yet? It's been 5 years since its release!

    - Some people disagree with how good the film is, Justin gives us his breakdown of why the movie is a must watch.

    - What makes each version of the Joker unique?

    - We each offer an in depth discussion on who is our favorite, and why.


    Learn and laugh with us as we navigate through the complexities of this character.


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    1 hr 10 min
  • Is Seinfeld the Standard?

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    Welcome to episode 024 of Chummy Thumbs!


    Join us for a new episode of hilarious discussion.

    As we wagered in the last episode; Hayden leads the show in with his first attempt at Stand Up Comedy (followed by Shao and then Justin).


    We go in to our main commentary on Seinfeld, the show and the comedian himself.


    - In honor of Seinfeld we look at his place in comedy and attempt to dissect the show and what works/doesn't work.

    - How is the mundane in life so hilarious to us?

    - We also recall some of our most memorable parts of the show, and how we bring it up in everyday life.

    - Jumping the shark? Did the show have this famous industry moment?


    - We end the episode with a poorly executed game from Hayden while Shao and Justin go toe for toe.


    Learn and laugh with us as we dive through this episode


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    1 hr 7 min
  • The Delightful Intersection of Comedy and Cinema

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    Welcome to episode 023 of Chummy Thumbs!


    Join us for a new episode of entertaining discussion; this one focusing on the transition of comedian to movie star (Jim Carrey to be specific).


    - What have the pop culture and social ramifications been of growing up with Jim Carrey and his films?

    - We discuss the high highs and the lows of what it takes to be successful, and who else has been down that path.

    - Who is the next big stand up comedian to make the move to movie star? Matt Rife? Andrew Santino?

    - We end the episode with a few games again. Top 10 highest grossing films of Jim Carrey, and then a little two lies and a truth contest.


    Learn and laugh with us as we dive into the peak film of a fun genre of film!


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    1 hr 29 min

About Chummy Thumbs

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The Chummy Thumbs Podcast is your new go-to hangout for everything TV and film—served with humour, honest opinions, and the kind of banter only true screen-obsessed friends can deliver. Each week,…