Thumb War

By Bleav, Rachel Selig & Jason DoyleComedy Society & Culture Leisure

Thumb War episodes

April 02[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.
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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.
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2 min
March 30 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 the film’s impact, performances, practical effects, and why it still resonates decades later — along with a few modern critiques and observations.
Does it still hold up? Or is it all nostalgia?
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1 hr 24 min
March 24Project 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, and emotional beats, plus how the film balances complex science with accessibility.
We also discuss:
The structure and flashbacks

The tone and comedy

Trailer spoilers and audience expectations

And whether the movie sticks the landing
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1 hr 2 min
March 17Oscars 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, surprising snubs, funniest moments, and a few truly baffling choices.
We also get into:
Red carpet hits and misses

The best (and worst) bits from the broadcast

Musical performances that worked… and didn’t

Why Oscar clips keep spoiling entire movies

And one of the best acceptance speeches of the night
Plus: technical difficulties, streaming frustrations, and a whole lot of opinions.
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1 hr 13 min
March 11 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 star-studded cast and big ideas about feminism, identity, and classic movie monsters, the film certainly swings for the fences.
But does it actually work?
We discuss the movie’s wild tonal shifts, confusing narrative, memorable performances from Jessie Buckley and Christian Bale, and why audiences seem so divided on the film.
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54 min
March 09 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 break down the biggest categories at the 98th Academy Awards. We debate who should win, who will win, and which nominees might pull off an upset.
Along the way we talk about the strangest Oscar nominees, the brutal emotional gauntlet of the short film categories, and the movies that might dominate this year’s ceremony.
If you’re filling out an Oscar ballot or office pool, this episode might help you make a few smart picks.
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1 hr 37 min
March 03 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-pleasing horror, Rachel McAdams’ anti-hero arc, Survivor energy, island mind games, and why this movie works so well.
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34 min
March 01A 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:
Trivia and random pop-culture facts

Splitsville mini-review

Travel stories and side quests

Media overload and burnout

BAFTA Awards conversation and online reactions

Letting conversations breathe instead of spiraling
Loose and thoughtful— a classic Patreon hang.
Full Patreon chaos on Thumb War.
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2 min
February 26 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 instincts.
On this episode of Thumb War, we unpack why the show’s teen-drama focus, disconnected plots, and deeply questionable character choices make this one of the most frustrating episodes of the season — and why we’re seriously debating whether to keep watching at all.
When nothing happens, and nothing makes sense, it’s hard to stay invested.
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44 min
February 25 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 of Thumb War, we unpack the emotional aftermath of the Trial of Seven, Dunk’s unwavering principles, Egg’s painful growth, and why this quiet, character-driven finale feels like classic Game of Thrones at its best.
A beautiful ending — and a thrilling beginning.
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41 min

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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,…