Thumb War

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Pickleball PMS, Classic Comedies & Cold Plunge Flexes | Patreon Exclusive Aug 20, 2025

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JD and Rachel cover everything this week — from walking out of a fitness class in shame, to neighbors plotting coyote revenge, to nightmare fuel inside the sauna. Plus: pickleball + PMS science, cold plunge flexes, awkward locker room encounters, and a debate about the greatest classic comedies. It’s messy, it’s TMI, it’s Patreon-only.

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The Breakfast Battle: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=crV5q2j9DBI&t=34s

Raquel Welch on the Muppets: https://youtu.be/7fGQRnEvhfA?si=xByohfcxVZ54zc1M

Clouseau: The Pavlova of the Parallels: https://youtu.be/qxFHPIFGFmk?si=1SL3RxRjty7fEB0_

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Alien: Earth Recap — Xenomorphs, New Monsters & WTF Moments Aug 18, 2025

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Xenomorphs on Earth?! We break down the first two episodes of FX’s brand-new series Alien: Earth — including the new monsters, Noah Hawley’s vision, and how it connects to the larger Alien franchise. From corporate overlords to Peter Pan parallels, we dig deep into the lore, the scares, and the surprises.

Then in Trailer Trash, we talk upcoming projects and trailers that caught our eye — including new films from the Safdies, Spike Lee & Denzel Washington, and more.

What you’ll hear in this episode:

Full recap & reaction to Alien: Earth Episodes 1 & 2
New creatures (yes, they’re gross) and how they fit into the Alien canon
Thoughts on Noah Hawley’s writing/directing and future episodes
Upcoming trailers & movie news in our Trailer Trash segment

Whether you’re an Alien superfan or just here for the chaos, this episode’s got it all.

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Weapons (2025) – Full Spoiler Breakdown & WTF Moments Aug 10, 2025

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We’re going FULL SPOILER on Zach Cregger’s Weapons (2025) — breaking down every shocking moment, creepy twist, and unforgettable performance. Plus, we dive into the trailers we caught before the film, from Mortal Kombat 2 to The Long Walk, and share the latest casting news from Hollywood.

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Seaweed, Small Town Wedding DJs & the Wildest Patreon AMA Yet Aug 08, 2025

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Rachel’s back from the East Coast with tales of rooftop-dried seaweed, Nova Scotia trading posts, and a wedding DJ who thought the Macarena still slaps.

Also inside: • Our most jaw-dropping Patreon AMA yet — love, lies & deal-breakers • Hometown dinner drama and family tech fails • Bonnie Blue confusion and other “how did we get here?” moments • Big life updates and what’s next for the show

It’s chaotic, it’s unfiltered, and it’s exactly why you tune in every week.

#Podcast #WeddingFails #RelationshipAdvice #PatreonAMA #ComedyPodcast #PopCulture #EastCoastLife #SeaweedSnacks #BonnieBlue

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Happy Gilmore 2: Better Than the Original?! Aug 04, 2025

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Is Happy Gilmore 2 just a shameless sequel or a heartfelt tribute to a comedy classic? The Thumb War crew dives into the Netflix hit with hot takes on Adam Sandler’s evolution, Shooter McGavin’s epic arc, and all those ridiculous celebrity cameos (looking at you, Travis Kelce).

We also unpack the real story behind Ozzy Osbourne’s bat-biting legacy, discuss Caddyshack vs. Gilmore, and chat about upcoming releases like Five Nights at Freddy’s 2, Doomsday, and Coyote vs. Acme in Trailer Trash.

Did we laugh? Did we cringe? Did we get misty-eyed at the Sandman’s surprisingly tender moments? Yes, yes, and weirdly… yes.

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Fantastic Four: First Steps Review | Jeshua Kidd on Marvel’s Most Family-Driven Movie Yet Jul 28, 2025

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Fantastic Four: First Steps isn’t just another superhero reboot — it’s about family.

This week on Thumb War, JD is joined by very special guest Jeshua Kidd (No Dunks, The Athletic) to break down Marvel’s latest MCU installment — a retro, cosmic, heartstring-tugging space race where Reed Richards might as well be Dom Toretto with a PhD.

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We talk:

Pedro Pascal as Reed Richards (our stretchy dad) Vanessa Kirby’s Sue Storm Julia Garner as a Silver Surfer with real menace Baby Franklin and the most awkward press conference of all time Galactus, teleporting planets, and how science is the new nitrous

Plus: Reactions to Avatar: Fire & Ash, Tron Ares, Predator: Badlands and Caught Stealing Jared Leto discourse, again What happened to John Malkovich and the super apes subplot?

Spoilers from the jump. Because, in the words of Dominic Toretto… it's all about family.

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Take Me To The River | PATREON PREVIEW Jul 24, 2025

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We kick off with a haunted waitress and end up baptizing strangers in lakes — which honestly says a lot about this episode. Jason may or may not have been covertly baptized by a rogue Catholic. Rachel wears a wet t-shirt (kind of). Plus: Emmy nomination chatter, ghost gossip, and a passionate defense of Slow Horses. This one’s got spirits — both supernatural and awards-season related.

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A Bunch Of Dummies Get What’s Coming to Them | Thumb War Ep. 3 Jul 21, 2025

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On this week’s Thumb War, we revisit the world of horny, doomed teens and ask the question: what if they were even dumber… and older?

Yes, it’s the legacy sequel to I Know What You Did Last Summer, and it’s back with the original cast, zero shame, and a whole lot of questionable decisions. We dive into why this movie exists, how it compares to Scream and Top Gun: Maverick, and whether legacy sequels are just nostalgia traps covered in blood (and denim).

Also:

Wicked looks incredible — even if the press tour made us want to eat glass

The Smashing Machine might break your heart and Dwayne Johnson Shaq is owed an 18-foot Superman crystal Christopher Nolan has fans buying IMAX tickets for movies that don’t even exist yet

...and yes, we’re still mad about the soup-slurping Aronofsky trailer.

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Handle In, Lights Out Jul 19, 2025

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A Vegas recap, a very cursed headline, and a whole lotta ass talk. This one’s for the P-Hounds.

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Walking & Talking At NBA Summer League: https://youtu.be/2QbXHwVOAq4
The infamous “whisk” article: http://bit.ly/458MnGu

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James Gunn’s SUPERMAN Review – We Breakdown The Wildest DC Reboot Yet! Jul 16, 2025

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James Gunn has officially launched his DC Universe—and we’ve got thoughts. In this episode of ThumbWar, Rachel and J.D. dive headfirst into the chaotic brilliance of the new Superman movie, complete with our favorite needle-drops, Krypto chaos, Lex Luthor love, and Mr. Terrific stealing the whole damn show.

We’re breaking down: