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| Making Little Movies and Enjoying The Simpsons | 20 Oct 2026 | 01:04:54 | |
Welcome back to episode 121 of Chummy Thumbs! This week, you'll hear Shao and Hayden talking about the short film they all just made, and a little bit of a fan favourite series, The Simpsons. Justin will be back next week! 10 years since Hayden found himself in the director's chair. How was it? Having good actors made for a fun shoot. The end results were a pleasure to behold, and yes, it will find its way online (YouTube) in the very near future. The Nightmare Before Christmas... is it a Christmas movie or a Halloween movie? Or both? What are some of the films we watched as a kid that we wouldn't recommend these days? The Simpsons, 38 seasons and counting! What are some of the favourite seasons and episodes? Was there a moment that had Shao and Hayden bonding over before they even knew they both liked the show?
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| Always Wear Proper Shoes When Climbing Ladders | 12 Oct 2026 | 00:50:07 | |
Welcome back with episode 120 of Chummy Thumbs! This week's film is brought to you by brilliant British director Guy Ritchie and his latest offering, 'In the Grey', now playing on Amazon Prime. A heist film with a tight runtime, starring Henry Cavill, Jake Gyllenhaal, and Eiza Gonzalez, a billion dollars stolen, a private island, and an extraction team sent in to retrieve it. What are our favourite scenes? Jail break... Cafe rescue... Does it feel like parts of the film are missing? Maybe a middle act of the story? Is it worth your time to watch it? Sure, maybe once. This and so much more is discussed in this episode. So sit back and enjoy the discussion. Stick around until the end for our review score of the film!
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| Elvis and a Chesterfield, Now That's a True Romance | 22 Sep 2026 | 00:58:05 | |
Welcome to episode 119 of Chummy Thumbs! What film do you say? Why it's 'True Romance', directed by Tony Scott (TopGun) and written by none other than Quentin Tarantino. A script sold to help finance another picture, this film has all the flair and style we've come to expect from a Tarantino piece. Tony Scott does wonders with the material and makes it his own. A laundry list of A-list actors, who back in the 90s were all just beginning their journeys as actors. What a trip to see them 30 years ago! What are our favourite scenes? Sicilian heritage? What are our most liked character performances? Brad Pitt, perhaps? Is it worth your time to watch a film from this decade? We highly recommend it! This and so much more is discussed in this episode. So sit back and enjoy the discussion.
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| Emo Haircuts and the Police, Now Lets Catch a Killer | 14 Sep 2026 | 00:56:44 | |
Welcome to episode 118 of Chummy Thumbs! Summer break is over and the kids are back in school. Hayden talks about the fine print of Police appearance protocol This week we discuss the 2026 psychological drama thriller The Whisper Man, now playing on Netflix. Robert De Niro, Michelle Monaghan, Adam Scott, Michael Keaton... Now that's a call sheet, but does it translate to on-screen gold? Paint by numbers thriller? Muddled writing? Predictable? Daytime versus nighttime viewing? Who is the copycat killer? Supernatural themes? As you can see, we had a lot to say and discuss about this film. Why not join us and see what you think.
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| Batman Breaking Badly with a Lioness | 08 Sep 2026 | 00:56:10 | |
Welcome to episode 117 of Chummy Thumbs! What makes it different is we pick a predetermined theme, and we each choose a film or show to discuss. This week we start with 'Hidden Identity'; what choices do we make? Hayden sticks with superheroes and chooses a favourite from his youth, the 1989 'Batman'. Shao goes brand new: a documentary recently released, 'Raygun Breaking Badly'. Justin hits us with season three of a powerful spy action thriller, 'Lioness'. The Bluff, the pirate action-drama-thriller starring Priyanka Chopra Jonas and Carl Urban, going head-to-head. Catch it on Prime video. This and so much more is discussed in this episode. So sit back and enjoy the discussion.
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| Audition Callback Leads to Pirate Action Talk on 'The Bluff' | 31 Aug 2026 | 00:54:16 | |
Welcome to episode 116 of Chummy Thumbs! The Bluff, the pirate action-drama-thriller starring Priyanka Chopra Jonas and Carl Urban, going head-to-head. Catch it on Prime video. - If you like films along the lines of John Wick or Atomic Blonde this film might be right up your alley. - What do you get if you play with the revenge action genre with a character who has a past, but place them in the late 1800s pirate-era Caribbean islands? - You get a unique kick-ass hour-and-a-half non-stop thrill ride. - Excellent leads, fantastic secondary characters, unique and fresh takes on certain moments that offer a new take on old tropes. - It has it all. This and so much more is discussed in this episode. So sit back and enjoy the discussion.
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| D23 Hype Meets Loki Season Two Payoff | 24 Aug 2026 | 00:54:43 | |
Welcome to episode 115 of Chummy Thumbs! Comic-accurate Wolverine at four feet tall? That dumb little question turns out to be a perfect way to talk about what we actually want from adaptations: exact details from the page, or the feeling a character gives you when they walk into a scene. From there we jump into a packed D23 roundup, sorting real signal from pure hype across Marvel, Star Wars, Pixar, and Disney Animation, including what has us excited for what’s next on the release calendar. Keep on Thumbin' | |||
| If Only Miss Minutes Had a Body - Loki s2 ep 1-3 | 17 Aug 2026 | 01:11:56 | |
Welcome to episode 114 of Chummy Thumbs! We start season two with the first three episodes. *Spoiler discussion* Discussion begins at 8min 30sec - Having been away from the Marvel game, Loki S2 felt like a logical point for us to dip back in, as it's the building block for the multiverse phase MCU has moved toward. - Can't remember S1? They kindly give us a lengthy recap. - Time jumping, plenty of it, can we follow along? Yes. - Clever storytelling with time travel? Also, yes. - Sacred timelines and multiverse timelines, plenty. - We talk Marvel team-ups we'd like to see. Daredevil - Punisher - Deadpool - Spider-Man - Wolverine - Falcon -Winter Soldier. - How do you eat your corn? Let us know by email, and we'll feature your answers on future episodes! This and so much more is discussed in this episode. So sit back and enjoy the discussion.
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| I Don't Have Enemies...I Have Friends - The Hunting Wives: ep 5-8 | 10 Aug 2026 | 01:10:38 | |
Welcome to episode 113 of Chummy Thumbs! We tackle the last 4 episodes of this 8-episode series. *Spoiler discussion* Discussion begins at 28:14 - Here we get the juicy parts of the 'whodunnit'; does it pay off? - Stick the landing? Or leave us with some disappointments? - Suspenseful? You know it! - A couple of great red herrings thrown in. - Did we guess the killer? How about any of other bold predictions? - Enjoy some Spider-Man pre chatter as well! This and so much more is discussed in this episode. So sit back and enjoy the discussion.
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| Work? We don't work. We Wife. - The Hunting Wives: ep 1-4 | 03 Aug 2026 | 01:04:21 | |
Welcome to episode 112 of Chummy Thumbs! We tackle the first 4 episodes of this 8-episode series. *Spoiler discussion* - Will this series play out as predictably as we think? Or will the 'whodunnit' catch us off guard? - Are there cliches and tropes we've seen before? - Sexy? Oh yes, it is! - Suspenseful? You know it! - Will it hook you in like all good bad things? We'll leave that up to you... - We have some bold predictions for who did what and where we think the second half of the season will play out! This and so much more is discussed in this episode. So sit back and enjoy the discussion.
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| Hooligan, Ultras, Fan, Criminal or Victim - 'The Hooligan' series recap | 27 Jul 2026 | 00:55:09 | |
Welcome to episode 111 of Chummy Thumbs! - We start with some catch-up talk as we've been gone for an extra week due to Hayden having to take some time off. - Skip to 15:15 for the show review The World Cup is done and dusted now (Congratulations Spain), so why not stay along the lines of the game. The Hooligan is based around the fanatical nature of football/soccer supporting groups and the criminal nature they may dabble in. - Did we all manage to get through the series? Yes! - How was the sport portrayed? How was the fanatical support portrayed? - Could the series have gone for three more episodes to make it a full 8 series? Probably would have helped it. - There are good points and there are bad points. - If you want a look into a different world of sports supporting, this might give you a glimpse. - If you like gritty crime shows, this might also have something for you. - Final thumb scores from all of us (should we keep this scale or go more traditional?) This and so much more is discussed in this episode. So sit back and enjoy the discussion.
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| Share the Nudity Ratio - 'Off Campus' series preview | 13 Jul 2026 | 01:02:57 | |
Welcome to episode 110 of Chummy Thumbs! - We start out with some World Cup chat, it has been the biggest talking point. - Skip to 09:35:00 for the show review We round out the remainder of this 8-episode series. - Did Shao and Justin manage to get through the series? - How was the hockey portrayed? - Should you put a burnt turkey on the ice? - Was the male-to-female nudity ratio fair? - Final thumb scores from all of us. - And Kate joins us again to offer her opinion and review as well. This and so much more is discussed in this episode. So sit back and enjoy the discussion.
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| My Wife Recommends Underwear Brands to my Friends - 'Off Campus' preview ep 001 | 06 Jul 2026 | 01:08:35 | |
Welcome to episode 109 of Chummy Thumbs! We tackle the first episode of this 8-episode series. - Will this series play out as predictably as we think? - Are there cliches and tropes we've seen before? - Hallmark in series form, or will it develop its own unique voice? - We have some bold predictions for how the season will go, and a very special guest appearance as well! This and so much more is discussed in this episode. So sit back and enjoy the discussion.
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| Don't Cut Away to Show Me Marshawn Lynch Eating - The Boroughs final episodes | 01 Jul 2026 | 01:04:13 | |
Welcome to episode 108 of Chummy Thumbs! We tackle the final three episodes of this 8-episode series. Executive produced by the Duffer Brothers of Stranger Things fame. - Time for questions answered! - Will they save Mother from the clutches of evil? - Who is going to die or live? - Sam gets his closure and a vision of his wife one last time. - The glitches... they're still there even after the end. This and so much more is discussed in this episode as we finish out this entertaining series.
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| Suck the Juice Out of the Peach Nut - The Boroughs ep 3, 4, 5. | 22 Jun 2026 | 01:09:30 | |
Welcome to episode 107 of Chummy Thumbs! We tackle the next three episodes of this 8-episode series. Executive produced by the Duffer Brothers of Stranger Things fame. - We see the "monsters" halfway through the series. No waiting for reveal. - Who are the real bad guys? - Who is going to die or live? - Loads appear not to be what we think they are. - Can the members of the cul-de-sac take on the real monsters and escape a nasty fate? - We have some bold predictions for the ending episodes as well. This and so much more is discussed in this episode. So sit back and enjoy the discussion as you follow along with this series.
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| The Owl is in The Wall...The Key is in The Light - The Boroughs ep 1&2 | 11 Jun 2026 | 00:59:53 | |
Welcome to episode 106 of Chummy Thumbs! Where does this series start? We tackle the opening two episodes of this 8-episode series. Executive produced by the Duffer Brothers of Stranger Things fame. - Is it just Stranger Things 2.0 but with older characters? - The supernatural is there, but it does stand on its own feet. - How about characters? A good mix? Unique differences or all the same? - Are we dealing with Aliens or another dimension beast? This and so much more is discussed in this episode. So sit back and enjoy the discussion.
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| I Don't Trust People Who Take Naps - Punisher: One Last Kill | 01 Jun 2026 | 01:07:06 | |
Welcome to episode 105 of Chummy Thumbs! Where does this mini movie fit into the larger MCU shows/movies? Is it at all related to the previous 2 seasons of the show from netflix (now on Disney + as well) How does it play as a one-off? Hard R from Disney, does it work? Was this a tester for future projects? Are comic fans loving or loathing this iteration of the character? This and so much more is discussed in this episode. So sit back and enjoy the discussion.
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| Is He Saying Fractions Instead of Factions? - Ahsoka recap | 25 May 2026 | 01:05:05 | |
Welcome to episode 104 of Chummy Thumbs! Does Star Wars need to age with its audience? Are critics expecting too much of any new film? How should future films be approached? Writers workshops? Audience input? Singular overseer (Dave Filoni). Has Ashoka introduced a way to bring in ultimate timelines through the world between worlds? Where do we predict the next season to take us, and what are the implications for future films and tv series? This and so much more is discussed in this episode. So sit back and enjoy the discussion.
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| I would describe my build as much like Jabba The Hut | 18 May 2026 | 01:10:44 | |
Welcome to episode 103 of Chummy Thumbs! Justin and Hayden are fans, having watched the series previously (but with limited recollection on some parts), and Shao watched with fresh eyes for the first time! What species is Ahsoka? How do you pronounce it? What are the things on her head called? All these important questions are raised and mostly answered. Star Wars book recommendations get a little off the rails when Shao and Justin accuse Hayden of ulterior motives for reading certain stories. Do droids deserve their own rights? What a debate we have here! This and so much more is discussed in this episode. So sit back and enjoy the discussion.
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| Luke Skywalker is not an Easter Egg - Maul: Shadow Lord | 11 May 2026 | 01:01:47 | |
May is here, which means May the 4th has come (and gone) and is celebrated by Star Wars fans across the globe. Welcome to episode 102 of Chummy Thumbs! Justin and Hayden are big fans. Have they been able to turn Shao to the ways of the force and turn him into one as well? What's the appropriate way and order of watching the films? Original Trilogy first? Or chronological order? How powerful and badass is the character of Darth Vader? Where does Maul sit in terms of being an interesting character? Is this show worth your time to sit and watch? This and so much more is discussed in our special Star Wars episode. So sit back and enjoy the discussion.
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| Why Does Nobody Want to Touch My Treasure Chest Sock? | 04 May 2026 | 01:04:58 | |
Chummy Thumbs hits 100 pt.2 Welcome to episode 100 of Chummy Thumbs! (Technically episode 101) We decided it was time to get the gang all together in the same room for a recording of our 100th episode. What better time to bring on our first guest than this milestone episode? Wendy Chan, a former Production Manager for VFX and animation from some of the biggest films in recent memory, joins us for a great discussion. Join the conversation online or email us!
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| I saw this bathtub chain in Japan and thought of you | 01 May 2026 | 00:55:38 | |
Chummy Thumbs hits 100 pt.1 Welcome to episode 100 of Chummy Thumbs! We decided it was time to get the gang all together in the same room for a recording of our 100th episode (part 2 coming this Monday!) Justin and his mystery chest full of insightful question-inducing treasures bring out some stories you may not have heard from us before. Join the conversation online or email us!
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| We'll call it something cool, like Grass You Up - STEAL recap pt 2. | 20 Apr 2026 | 01:05:04 | |
Welcome to episode 099 of Chummy Thumbs! - The biggest heist in British history, £4 billion, has taken place, but now what? - Luke has been kidnapped, Zara is under suspicion and on the run from the police, MI5. and the bad guys. - Who is actually in charge of the heist team? What are they waiting for? - Will Zara and police detective Rhys figure it out before people are killed?
- Sit back and listen as we dissect the final half of this British thriller drama series. - What did this series do well? What did it lack? Were we surprised by the ending? So much to get into, but worth it! Join the conversation online or email us!
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| Sounds like you've buried bags of money before - STEAL recap | 13 Apr 2026 | 01:05:23 | |
Welcome to episode 098 of Chummy Thumbs! - Welcome to the next show we've taken a chance on. This one comes comes from British independent television production company Drama Republic. - The biggest heist in British history. £4 billion from the pension accounts of everyday citizens. - How do they do it? Who's involved? - We are introduced to the everyday, mundane life of Zara, who, as an office worker for a pension management company, gets caught up in said heist. - What is her involvement? Is she and her co-worker as innocent as they seem? - Get the police and MI5 involved, and we have one hell of a set-up for a thrill ride of a story! So many new questions arise, and some are answered, but more remain unanswered. One thing is certain, we all can't wait to watch the next three episodes to see how this mini-series plays out! Join the conversation online or email us!
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| I love that Weird Al song, Amish Paradise - Paradise S2 recap ep 8 (The Finale) | 06 Apr 2026 | 01:02:10 | |
Welcome to episode 097 of Chummy Thumbs! - This is it, the culmination of everything we've been discussing and theorising over for the whole season. - Does the season redeem itself, in our eyes, or does it fail to capitalise on the power of season 1? - Alex, we discover what it is, but does it explain what the season has shown us? - Will Xavier reunite with his children now that he and Teri have found each other? - Will Link destroy Alex before the bunker melts down? - What happens to Sinatra, is Jane still dead, will the 30000 bunker residents make it out alive? So many new questions arise, and some are answered, but more remain unanswered. What are your thoughts on this second season? Do you agree with us? Did we miss the boat completely on this season? Join the conversation online or email us!
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| I'm a mailman but used to be a lifeguard - Paradise S2 recap ep 7 | 30 Mar 2026 | 01:07:34 | |
Welcome to episode 096 of Chummy Thumbs! - Xavier is back with Teri, but there are a few things to do first. - Gary, what is happening with you? Any justice for murder? Or trying to blow up everyone? - Dr Sexy, smarter and more lethal than Jane? - Link gets some apple pie from Sinatra, and they discuss the future of the dome. - This episode is one of the highest-rated of the series. Do we agree with the general viewership? - We get the final part of Shao's audition - booked - shoot. How did it go?
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| Dismantle is a beautiful way to say Vandalise - Paradise S2 recap ep 6 | 23 Mar 2026 | 01:09:39 | |
Welcome to episode 095 of Chummy Thumbs! - Can you guess who the focus of this episode is? Yes, that's right, it's Jane. - Back story of Jane, what is she all about, is she as deadly as we think? What's really going on inside that head of hers? - Do we all agree that she's one of the most interesting characters of this season so far? - We're still stuck on who Alex is, and whether time travel is a real theory to keep in mind. More clues pop up, but are they leading us in that direction or somewhere else? - Link gets the invite inside the dome, what next? - Xavier finally reconnects with his wife, but not before he's almost blown up in the process by the mailman, Gary. - We go deep on this episode and also talk a little about the best burger fast food!
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| Gerald Von Stoinch - Paradise S2 recap ep 5 | 16 Mar 2026 | 01:05:40 | |
Welcome to episode 094 of Chummy Thumbs! - Xavier learns about Gary, the mailman, and what has happened in the last three years. - Where is his wife? She was there, but now she is gone. taken by someone? - How has the world outside of the dome prospered? - Are people thriving in pockets, pulling together to survive, or is it kill or be killed? - We go deep on this episode and offer where we want things to go. - Lastly we put our showrunner hats on and discuss how we'd have tackled this second season so far. | |||
| All of the Babies - Paradise S2 recap ep 3&4 | 09 Mar 2026 | 01:13:04 | |
Welcome to episode 093 of Chummy Thumbs! - Is there a revolution building in the underground of the dome community? -What secrets are being safeguarded by Sinatra? - How far will Jane go and to what lengths will you stoop to? - Annie and Xavier make some tough decisions as her baby's birth brings about change. - Xavier makes it to Atlanta, but where is his wife?
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| Graceland & Mayday - Paradise season 2 | 02 Mar 2026 | 00:57:57 | |
Welcome to episode 092 of Chummy Thumbs! - Will Xavier land in Atlanta and find his wife? - What's the deal with Link? Is he who he says he is?
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| An Evening With Hobbits - Fan Expo: Vancouver | 23 Feb 2026 | 01:09:18 | |
Welcome back to a new episode of Chummy Thumbs! This week Shao and Hayden take a look back at Fan Expo: Vancouver. We’re talking auditions, Hayden's serving history, and his acting chops are decent enough to work with Shao. With no Justin this week the episode will focus on hitting the highlights of Fan Expo Vancouver! Straight from the get-go, the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles panel. Rumours, nostalgia, pizza energy, and pure turtle‑powered enthusiasm ooze from this panel, a must-attend for Shao. The big draw card for this year was the 25th anniversary of LOTR: The Fellowship of the Ring. The Hobbits, serving their brand of energy, behind‑the‑scenes stories, and the kind of wholesome mischief only a lifetime of friendship can produce. Just a few of the events we discuss about from this awesome weekend put on by the team at FanExpo. Remember to keep on Thumbin' and don't miss out! Find Us on Social Media: | |||
| Fallout season 2 - pt 6 Finale (The Strip) | 17 Feb 2026 | 01:04:12 | |
Welcome back to a new episode of Chummy Thumbs! Episode 8. The Strip. The finale episode of series 2 of the show, based on the video game series of the same name, Fallout. Everything comes to a head in this jam-packed finale. Many questions are answered, but like all good season endings, it left it open for many more to be answered! Maximus takes on the Deathclaws. Will he be the people's champion? The citizens of New Vegas take beats while their life is in his hands. Cooper/The Ghoul, finds the answers to the whereabouts of his family, while helping Lucy along the way. Lucy loses her father as Hank wipes his own mind to safeguard his secrets. Harper initiates phase 2, we've heard this term before but still have no idea what it involves. Just a few of the events we discuss about this Amazon Prime streaming series. If none of this makes any sense... Sit back, learn, laugh and discover with us as we continue to discuss this series!
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| Fallout season 2 - pt 5 (The Handoff) | 09 Feb 2026 | 01:04:03 | |
Welcome back to a new episode of Chummy Thumbs! Episode 7. The Handoff. The penultimate episode to series 2 of this show based pmn the video game series of the same name, Fallout.. Characters converge. Every one is finding their way back to one another, but where is it all leading? Cooper/The Ghoul, now paired with Maximus and his new armour, has plans to get passed the Deathclaws and uncover some secrets about House. Lucy and Hank continue to have a strange captor/captive-daughter/father dynamic. Chet exposes Harper to the vault, she is much more than we originally new. Welch is the mainframe? Just a few of the events we discuss about this Amazon Prime streaming series. If none of this makes any sense... Sit back, learn, laugh and discover with us as we continue to discuss this series!
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| Fallout season 2 - pt 4 (The Other Player) | 02 Feb 2026 | 01:05:50 | |
Welcome back to a new episode of Chummy Thumbs! Episode 6. The Other Player. A lot is going on here. Where is it all leading? Let's find out! Based on the video game series of the same name, Fallout, shows us a world set in a post-apocalyptic USA brought about by nuclear decimation. Now the episode. New Vegas, we're still here but where are we headed? Cooper/The Ghoul struggles to keep his humanity intact and an impaled existence. Oh, hey there, Mr. Mutant... new characters and species are introduced, but only just. Will they be back with more importance? Barb not all around evil, was she coerced into making the fallout decision? The Enclave, who are they and are they still making plays in the future? Lucy struggles with Hank as she's held captive in his vault, surrounded by chipped humans. Just a few of the events we discuss about this Amazon Prime streaming series. Sit back; learn, laugh and discover with us as we continue to discuss this series!
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| Fallout season 2 - pt 3 (The Wrangler) | 26 Jan 2026 | 01:03:38 | |
Welcome back to a new episode of Chummy Thumbs! Episode 5. The Wrangler. Has this been the best of the season? Lets find out! Based on the video game series of the same name, Fallout, shows us a world set in a post-apocalyptic USA brought about by nuclear decimation. Before we get to the episode discussion, we tackle the weather... yes the weather. Here in Vancouver it's a very different type of winter to the rest of Canada. Hayden introduces Shao and Justin to some new actual phrases (a new game for future episodes perhaps?) Now the episode. New Vegas, what are we to expect? The Deathclaws! Robert House dishes some facts. Lucy detoxes. Roach Farms, oh my! Just a few of the events we discuss about this Amazon Prime streaming series. Sit back; learn, laugh and discover with us as we continue to discuss this series!
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| Fallout season 2 - pt 2 (The Profligate - The Demon in the Snow) | 19 Jan 2026 | 01:11:13 | |
Welcome back to a new episode of Chummy Thumbs! With the new season of Fallout halfway through, we get stuck into it once again and discuss episodes 3 & 4. Based on the video game series of the same name, Fallout, shows us a world set in a post-apocalyptic USA brought about by nuclear decimation. The world-building has certainly gotten bigger! Macauley Culkin and the Legion. Kumail Nanjiani and the Commonwealth. Lucy finally finds her inner wasteland warrior mojo. Finally. Deathclaw from the past and the present. Just a few of the questions we discuss about this Amazon Prime streaming series. We also learn about Justin's weight gain goals, hayden's chocolate favourites, and new words from Australia *bundy* Sit back; learn, laugh and discover with us as we tackle the beginning of this series!
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| We Are Back... Fallout season 2 - pt 1 (The Innovator - The Golden Rule) | 09 Jan 2026 | 01:03:36 | |
HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE Welcome back to a new episode of Chummy Thumbs! With the new season of Fallout now well and truly here we get back into it, with a little touch on the finale of season 1. Now in unknown territory, all three of the Chumbs are seeing these episodes for the first time. Based on the video game series of the same name, Fallout, shows us a world set in a post-apocalyptic USA brought about by nuclear decimation. Where do we think the series is going? Is the world getting bigger in a good way? Will Lucy stop being so nice and get a little gritty? What's with the brain chips? Just a few of the questions we discuss about this Amazon Prime streaming series. Sit back; learn, laugh and discover with us as we tackle the beginning of this series!
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| 'A Die Hard Christmas' Reprise | 24 Dec 2025 | 00:10:58 | |
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| Fallout season 1 - pt 2 (The Head - The Ghouls - The Past) | 12 Dec 2025 | 00:51:39 | |
Welcome to episode 083 of Chummy Thumbs! With the new season of Fallout just around the corner (Dec 17th), we thought we would take this opportunity to recap/rewatch season 1. The rewatch value is high as both Justin and Shao are getting more out of it the second time around, as for Hayden, it's all brand new. Based on the video game series of the same name, Fallout, shows us a world set in a post-apocalyptic USA brought about by nuclear decimation. Lucy has one hell of a week. Gunfights. Leg reattachments. Beheadings. Fingers cut off. Organ harvesting robots. Maximus gets a new squire. Then loses his new squire, and the power to his suit of armour. Can the two help each other survive the wastelands? Just a few of the questions we discuss about this Amazon Prime streaming series. December giveaway time! Did you get this week's keyword? Listen out for it, as you'll need it to enter the sweepstakes for a chance to win a pair of San Sound: Spatial Gaming Earbuds. Sit back; learn, laugh and discover with us as we tackle the beginning of this series!
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| Fallout season 1 - pt1 (The End - The Target) | 05 Dec 2025 | 01:04:23 | |
Welcome to episode 082 of Chummy Thumbs! With the new season of Fallout just around the corner, we thought we would take this opportunity to go back over and watch season 1. Justin and Shao get a refresher, Hayden gets to watch for the first time. Based on the video game series of the same name, Fallout, shows us a world set in a post-apocalyptic USA brought about by nuclear decimation. We follow Lucy as she leaves the 'safety' of her underground vault to track down her kidnapped father. Does this show keep us glued to the screen? Is it worth the repeat viewing? What surprised us? Where do we think the series is going? Just a few of the questions we discuss about this Amazon Prime streaming series. December giveaway time! Did you get this week's keyword? Listen out for it, as you'll need it to enter the sweepstakes for a chance to win a pair of San Sound: Spatial Gaming Earbuds. Sit back; learn, laugh and discover with us as we tackle the beginning of this series!
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| Strap on Your Boots pt 3. | 28 Nov 2025 | 01:05:28 | |
Welcome to episode 081 of Chummy Thumbs! This week, we'll be looking at episodes 6, 7, 8 of this 8-part season. 'Boots' is centred around Cope, a gay teenager who has enlisted in the Marine Corps and is attempting to prove to himself that he is capable and worthy of the task. The final act of this series brings many questions to a head. Will Cope have what it takes to make it through the training and prove the doubters wrong? Bonds are solidified, friends are lost forever, and secrets are revealed, but not the ones we think! Did this series fulfil its premise, or did it fall into the trap of cliche we were worried about? Based on the memoir 'The Pink Marine', we get to see the ins and outs of what the life of a Marine Corps boot camp is all about. November giveaway time! Did you get this week's keyword? Listen out for it, as you'll need it to enter the sweepstakes for a chance to win a pair of San Sound: Spatial Gaming Earbuds. Sit back; learn, laugh and discover with us as we tackle the beginning of this series!
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| Strap on Your Boots pt 2. | 14 Nov 2025 | 01:01:36 | |
Welcome to episode 080 of Chummy Thumbs! This week, we'll be looking at episodes 3,4,5 (or 2,3,4 Justin pace) of this 8-part season. 'Boots' is centred around Cope, a gay teenager who has enlisted in the Marine Corps and is attempting to prove to himself that he is capable and worthy of the task. Tensions rise between friends. Camaraderie comes in toilet bowls and toilet paper. Will certain actions divide the squadron, or will they grow stronger? Based on the memoir 'The Pink Marine', we get to see the ins and outs of what the life of a Marine Corps boot camp is all about. November giveaway time! Did you get this week's keyword? Listen out for it, as you'll need it to enter the sweepstakes for a chance to win a pair of San Sound: Spatial Gaming Earbuds. Friendship, bonds, discipline, secrets, self-discovery, disappointment. There is a lot packed into these middle bank episodes. We're all interested to see where this show goes as we head into the final three episodes. Sit back; learn, laugh and discover with us as we tackle the beginning of this series!
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| Strap on Your Boots | 08 Nov 2025 | 01:00:50 | |
Welcome to episode 079 of Chummy Thumbs! This week we'll discuss the first two episodes of this 8 part season. When you don't know your place in the world, what do you do? Try and find yourself and your place in it? How about joining the Marine Corps with your best friend? 'Boots' is centred around Cope, a gay teenager who does just that. Based on the memoir 'The Pink Marine', we get to see the ins and outs of what the life of a Marine Corps boot camp is all about. October giveaway has passed, but fret not, we're onto the November giveaway. Did you get this week's keyword? Listen out for it, as you'll need it to enter the sweepstakes for a chance to win a pair of San Sound: Spatial Gaming Earbuds. Friendship, bonds, discipline, secrets, self-discovery, disappointment. There is a lot packed into these first two episodes. We're all interested to see where this show goes, and hope that the boot camp plays a big part in the series, not just a background setting. We shall see! Sit back; learn, laugh and discover with us as we tackle the beginning of this series!
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| This is Halloween. This is Halloween. | 31 Oct 2025 | 01:07:26 | |
Welcome to episode 078 of Chummy Thumbs! Shao is back! He joins Justin and Hayden and recounts his journeys through Japan. What are some of his highlights? Super Mario World? Sushi train mishaps? Some great stories indeed. Halloween is happening tonight! What are your plans? Traditions? Hayden makes a confessional statement. What is it? Giveaway time! Did you get this week's keyword? How about the bonus entries? That's right, listen the whole way and you'll discover more entry opportunities. Listen out for it, as you'll need it to enter the sweepstakes for a chance to win a pair of San Sound: Spatial Gaming Earbuds. Sit back, Learn, laugh and discover with us as we tackle this spooky seasonal episode.
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| K-pop Dragon Trainers | 24 Oct 2025 | 00:56:09 | |
Welcome to episode 077 of Chummy Thumbs! Shao is still away, Jet-setting, so they've had to tackle two films to fill his missing seat. Does live-action always work for animated films? What works for the transition? What doesn't? K-pop Demon Hunters, the biggest Netflix film ever. Platinum soundtrack. Hayden came late to the party, but was absolutely loving it. Giveaway time! Did you get this week's keyword? How about the bonus entries? That's right, listen the whole way and you'll discover more entry opportunities. Listen out for it, as you'll need it to enter the sweepstakes for a chance to win a pair of San Sound: Spatial Gaming Earbuds. Sit back, Learn, laugh and discover with us as we tackle this seasonal topic.
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| The Fall-Autumn-PSL-Han Solo Season | 10 Oct 2025 | 00:54:11 | |
Welcome to episode 075 of Chummy Thumbs!
While Shao is away (or is he?) we land between shows and movies, so decided to chat about this time of the year. New sports seasons begin. Football, Soccer, Hockey. What are we ready and excited for? Will Hayden ever understand the allure of Hockey? Will Justin and Shao be able to convince him on its excitment? The same goes for Soccer...will Hayden ever be able to convince the others to give it a go? Pumpkin Spice Latte (PSL), tis the season for "everyone's" favourite seasonal drink. Giveaway time! Did you get this week's keyword? Listen out for it, as you'll need it to enter the sweepstakes for a chance to win a pair of San Sound: Spatial Gaming Earbuds. Justin even has a PSL-themed game for us to attempt, with hilarious outcomes for getting questions wrong! Sit back, Learn, laugh and discover with us as we tackle this seasonal topic.
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| Dark Wolves bringing the suspense pt 4 - the finale | 03 Oct 2025 | 00:46:46 | |
Welcome to episode 075 of Chummy Thumbs! This prequel series to the popular "The Terminal List" (2022) is Executive Produced by Chris Pratt, and stars Taylor Kitsch in the lead role. Justin and Hayden are back, having to go at it as only 2/3 of the Thumbs as Shao is away. But fear not loyal listeners! He was kind enough to send us his thoughts on the series finale, so you will still hear his silky smooth vocals on this episode. Now, the finale! Here we go. Everything has been leading to this. What did we think? - Have they levelled up again? Did the conclusion of the series live up to our expectations? - Who guessed correctly? If this show has been anything, predictable is not one of them. - Will there be more from this show? Will we get another season? Just a few of the things we get into with our discussions for this episode. Giveaway time! Did you get the keyword? Listen out for it, as you'll need it to enter the sweepstakes for a chance to win a pair of San Sound: Spatial Gaming Earbuds. Sit back; learn, laugh and discover with us as we tackle the final episodes of this series!
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| Dark Wolves bringing the suspense pt 3 | 26 Sep 2025 | 00:49:50 | |
Welcome to episode 074 of Chummy Thumbs! This prequel series to the popular "The Terminal List" (2022) is Executive Produced by Chris Pratt, and stars Taylor Kitsch in the lead role. Have you ever stressed about travelling? Did you remember everything? What have I forgotten? Will I make my flight? As Shao readies to jetset for a month, he brings those real questions to the table. Now, episode 6 of 7! Almost at the end. - Have they levelled up again? After the ending of the last episode, where could it go? The stakes are even higher, and we hold on desperately waiting for the conclusion to this series. - Betrayal of the highest degree, did anyone see it coming? Is there more betrayal still to come? - Brotherhood, will it remain broken, or will we see the team come together to end the threat they find themselves up against? Just a few of the things we get into with our discussions for this episode. Giveaway details! We hinted at it, and here you'll get even more. Stay tuned and make sure to listen through to the end. Sit back; learn, laugh and discover with us as we tackle the closing episodes of this series!
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| Dark Wolves bringing the suspense pt 2 | 22 Sep 2025 | 01:04:22 | |
Welcome to episode 073 of Chummy Thumbs! This prequel series to the popular "The Terminal List" (2022) is Executive Produced by Chris Pratt, and stars Taylor Kitsch in the lead role. Preamble... with the announcement of the newest iPhone, where do we think the future of mobile devices is headed? Now, the series! - Have they levelled up the intensity? There is no mid-season slump here! So yes, yes, they have. - Attached to any characters? Hold your breath, as you don't know what's coming next for any of them. - Fancy camera work, oh boy, it has some phenomenal camera movement in these episodes Just a few of the things we get into with our discussions for this episode. Sit back; learn, laugh and discover with us as we tackle the beginning of this series!
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| Dark Wolves bringing the suspense pt 1. | 12 Sep 2025 | 01:12:00 | |
Welcome to episode 072 of Chummy Thumbs! Come with us as we discuss the first three episodes of 'The Terminal List: Dark Wolves". This prequel series to the popular "The Terminal List" (2022) is Executive Produced by Chris Pratt, and stars Taylor Kitsch in the lead role. Did someone say giveaway? We hint at a giveaway for some goodies Shao brought back with him from his time at PAX. Listen for details! Now, the series! - What where we expecting? Full military based show? Spy drama? Action and suspense? The answer, a little bit of everything. We didn't know what to expect, but boy, did we enjoy the ride of these first three episodes. -Do we get attached to characters, or are we risking disappointment if they're killed off suddenly? Seems to be a new trend on TV shows these days. - Action scenes, are they realistic and captivating? You betcha they are! - Moral compass, where does it point? How easily will it change directions? Just a few of the things we get into with our discussions for this episode. Sit back; learn, laugh and discover with us as we tackle the beginning of this series!
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