Free Daily Podcast Summary
Thumb War: Daily Summaries Delivered
by Bleav, Rachel Selig & Jason Doyle
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.
Latest Episodes
The most recent episodes — sign up to get AI-powered summaries of each one.
- 5 days ago29 min
The Uprising Review: Paul Greengrass Shook the Camera Until the Peasants Revolted
SPOILER ALERT Jason and Rachel review The Uprising, Paul Greengrass’ Andrew Garfield historical rebellion movie that somehow becomes a Robin Hood origin story — a twist the marketing apparently decided to spoil before anyone got there. We get into the rough opening weekend, the confusing Robin Hood pivot, the lack of bows and arrows, Andrew Garfield as the Plowman, Jamie Bell as John Ball, the historically messy Peasants’ Revolt, Richard II going from simpering teen king to strategic despot overnight, and whether the movie’s modern political parallels are too blunt to ignore. Subscribe to Thumb War for movie reviews, TV breakdowns, historical nitpicks, and Paul Greengrass camera operators who refuse to own tripods. ️ 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.
- 6 days ago40 min
Hope Review: Na Hong-jin Delivers Monster Movie Mayhem
Jason and Rachel review Hope, the bonkers Korean monster movie set near the DMZ that somehow combines horror, comedy, action, alien empathy, anime energy, and a whole lot of running. We get into why the movie is very long but rarely boring, the incredible production design, the cowardly/incompetent police chief who somehow becomes hilarious, the rookie cop stealing the show, the gross-but-funny alien dissection scene, the baby alien reveal, the creepy hunter garage, and Michael Fassbender’s digital alien. Subscribe to Thumb War for movie reviews, TV breakdowns, horror chaos, and deeply unnecessary debates about alien anatomy. ️ 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.
- 1 weeks ago2 min
Patreon Preview: Small-Town Pop-Ins, Naked Men & Gutter Sluts
Full Patreon-only chaos is up now. Subscribe to our Patreon account for the full episode! http://bit.ly/44Mo8xU Rachel is back from Nova Scotia, and she brought stories, thrift-store intel, small-town pop-in trauma, and a new insult Jason immediately regrets hearing. This week’s Patreon episode has throat burps, lake-house dreams, naked-door-answering strategies, Wharf Rat Rally leather-daddy discourse, Frenchy’s chaos, Rachel discovering “gutter sluts,” Jason refusing to wear chaps and Crocs, Hazel learning the vacuum is the real enemy, Nathan Fielder’s secret Elizabeth Holmes doc, Dolly Parton mourning, and Metro-box drama. Game we play in the episode– https://krillion.io/ Subscribe to Thumb War for movie reviews, TV breakdowns, Patreon chaos, and conversations that should probably not happen in front of our children. ️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.
- 1 weeks ago35 min
Onslaught Review: Super Soldiers, Bad Makeup & Kinky Villains
SPOILER ALERT Jason and Rachel review Onslaught, a bloody throwback super-soldier B-movie that somehow includes weird kinks, terrible old-man makeup, exploding jack-o’-lanterns, bad barbecue, poison gas, practical squibs, and Dan Stevens looking like Cousin Matthew got trapped in a student film. Jason wanted to like it. Rachel maybe kinda did. Mostly, it made us want to watch The Guest and Overlord instead. Full spoiler review is up now. ️ 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.
- 3 weeks ago1h 49m
The Last Jedi Recap: Star Wars’ Most Divisive Movie
Jason, Rachel, and Jesh continue their Star Wars journey with The Last Jedi, aka the movie that split the fandom in half like Snoke in a red throne room. In our spoiler-filled review, we dig into why Jesh saw the movie five times in theaters, why Jason still loves Rian Johnson’s take, and why Rachel is having a harder time with Luke, Poe, Snoke, Rose, and one deeply upsetting green-milk moment. We also talk about the opening bombing run, Poe’s Marvel-style comedy, the “bombs in space” nitpicks, Leia using the Force in space, Holdo not telling Poe the plan, Rose Tico, Canto Bight, Kylo Ren smashing his mask, Rey and Luke on Ahch-To, the sacred Jedi texts, and the jaw-dropping Snoke throne-room scene. Subscribe to Thumb War for movie reviews, TV breakdowns, Star Wars chaos, and arguments about alien milk that nobody asked for. ️ 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.
- 4 weeks ago28 min
The Dink: A Sports Comedy With No Sport or Comedy
Jason and Rachel review The Dink on Apple TV, a pickleball comedy that somehow seems to hate pickleball. We get into why the movie isn’t very funny, why the pickleball makes no sense, why the cast deserved better, how Andy Roddick and John McEnroe are wasted, why the “dink off” ending is painful, and how a Hallmark movie called Pickleball Christmas somehow did this premise better. Plus: spoon mics in a backyard, Jake Johnson, Ed Harris, Mary Steenburgen, Ben Stiller’s gross doctor scene, fake pickleball extras, grunting, May-December weirdness, and the eternal question: who is this movie actually for? Subscribe to Thumb War for movie reviews, TV breakdowns, Patreon chaos, and occasional accidental pickleball advocacy. ️ 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.
- Aug 21, 20262 min
Patreon Preview: Spoon Mics, Stale Farts & Certified Santa
New Patreon Only episode is up! Subscribe to our Patreon account for the full episode! http://bit.ly/44Mo8xU The August Patreon episode was recorded in a Bowmanville backyard with spoon mics, train noise, a loon, and Daddy Doyle possibly hearing way too much. Jason and Rachel talk road trip chaos, Buc-ee’s, Texas Roadhouse, haunted car diagnostics, stale farts, Lawrence’s thousand-mile t-shirt journey, nostalgic garbage-beer smells, certified Santa sightings, Canadian snack pairings, and Rachel’s theory that Amazon trucks look obscene. Also: Ghost Town as a Buc-ee’s poop anthem, spoon-mic etiquette, Rachel’s swearing intervention, and FMK movie hypotheticals. Full Patreon chaos is up now. ️ 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.
- Aug 13, 202653 min
House of the Dragon S3E8 Review: Rhaenyra Gives the Worst Ted Talk in Westeros
SPOILER ALERT! Rhaenyra wanted to be anointed queen, so naturally she killed the High Sept and may have started a full religious war. Great plan. No notes. In our spoiler-filled recap of House of the Dragon Season 3 Episode 8, the season finale, we break down Rhaenyra’s mad-queen spiral, Daemon calming her down with High Valyrian prophecy therapy, Baela finally calling her out, Alyn stepping up, and the disastrous decision to execute the one guy who could actually crown her. We also talk Helaena’s tragic final scenes, the white horse vision, the butterfly imagery, Rhaenyra force-feeding her sister, Mysaria getting fired and escaping, Aegon rising with Sunfire, Ormond’s brutal end, Roddy the Ruin going out in a blaze of glory, and Ulf being possibly the worst dragon rider in Westeros. Plus: Rachel’s top characters of the season, Ormond Hall of Fame talk, Daeron getting knighted, Gwayne serving Daeron the Daring, Corlys’ loyal Velaryon badasses, Rhaenyra’s terrible public prophecy speech, Team Green chaos, Team Black incompetence, and the pain of waiting two years for more dragons. Subscribe to Thumb War for weekly House of the Dragon recaps, movie reviews, TV breakdowns, 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.
Get Thumb War summaries in your inbox
Free AI-powered daily recaps. Key takeaways, quotes, and mentions — in a 5-minute read.
Get Free Summaries →Free forever for up to 3 podcasts. No credit card required.
You Might Also Like
Listeners also like.
The Watch
Two pop culture critics analyze new releases in TV, movies, and music each week.
Now Playing - The Movie Review Podcast
Three hosts review movie franchises episode by episode, discussing production, themes, and reception with humor and critical insight.
We Hate Movies
Comedians critique and mock poorly received movies from the 1980s to today, focusing on bad action films, rom-coms, and CGI-heavy blockbusters.
Unspooled
Two film enthusiasts analyze classic and contemporary movies, breaking down scenes, characters, and cultural impact.
The Big Picture
Film critics review major movies, rank favorites, and analyze awards seasons with guest commentators.
House of R
Two hosts explore fantasy and sci-fi franchises through deep dives on themes, characters, and storytelling across pop culture.
A Cast of Kings - A Lord of the Rings Podcast
Analysis of the plots, themes, and highlights of the HBO series "House of the Dragon," comparing the show to its source material.
Nerdrotic
Gary Buechler
The Filmcast
Film critics and guests discuss recent movies, TV shows, and entertainment news with analysis and debate.
Table Read
Hollywood actors perform acclaimed screenplays with cinematic sound design and immersive audio.
Bad Movies Rule!
A comedy podcast exploring so-called bad movies to determine whether they deserve scorn or secretly rule.
Nerd of Mouth
Comedians explore nerd culture, from video game speedruns to anime, in this weekly podcast recorded in a basement studio.
About Thumb War
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.
Customized Recaps
AI-powered recaps with compact key takeaways, quotes, and insights.
Straight to Your Inbox
Get key takeaways from Thumb War in a 5-minute read.
Save Hours Every Week
Stay current on your favorite podcasts without falling behind.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Podzilla's Thumb War daily summary?
It's a free AI-powered email that summarizes new episodes of Thumb War as soon as they're published. You get the key takeaways, notable quotes, and links & mentions — all in a quick read.
How does the Thumb War podcast summary work?
When a new episode drops, our AI transcribes and analyzes it, then generates a personalized summary tailored to your interests and profession. It's delivered to your inbox every morning.
Is this an official Thumb War product?
No. Podzilla is an independent service that summarizes publicly available podcast content. We're not affiliated with or endorsed by Bleav, Rachel Selig & Jason Doyle.
Can I get summaries of other podcasts too?
Absolutely! The free plan covers up to 3 podcasts. Upgrade to Pro for 15, or Premium for 50. Browse our full catalog at /podcasts.
How often does Thumb War release new episodes?
Thumb War publishes 2x weekly. Our AI generates a summary within hours of each new episode.
What topics does Thumb War cover?
Thumb War covers topics including Leisure, Comedy, Culture, Society & Culture. Our AI identifies the specific themes in each episode and highlights what matters most to you.
Start getting Thumb War summaries tomorrow morning.
Free forever for up to 3 podcasts. No credit card required.
Free forever for up to 3 podcasts. No credit card required.