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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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| 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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| Tax Lodging | 15 May 2024 | 00:51:01 | |
Welcome to episode 002 of Chummy Thumbs. Issues with sports. Dangers of stomach problems and dating. Lodging your taxes (yes you read that right), and Shao's cookbooks. It's jammed packed, so come laugh with us as we discuss all of this and much, much more! Cheers from the Golden Throats | |||
| Nerd Ropes | 08 May 2024 | 00:49:13 | |
Welcome to the very first episode of Chummy Thumbs. Do you enjoy history, whether it be accurate or not? Straight from the whores mouth. Being piss poor. Buttery door handles. What does it all mean? Laugh with us as we discuss all of this and much, much more! | |||
| 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 | |
SPECIAL BONUS CHRISTMAS EVE EPISODE Stay safe over the holidays everyone. Peace and love. #throwback #woodenbullsonparade Contact Us: | |||
| 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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| 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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| 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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| 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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| 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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| Daniel Dae Kim is one handsome man pt 2. | 05 Sep 2025 | 01:10:19 | |
Welcome to episode 071 of Chummy Thumbs! International travel comes with its own set of interesting and curious stories. We start with some of our own, and some of the more strange ones we've heard. But the real talk is 'Butterfly' and how well does it end? - Butterfly. How do we feel it ended? Was it worth the wait, and did it make us all happy? - What is it about this show that compelled us to watch through? Is it the acting, or the shooting on location (Seoul, Korea), the action, or even the soundtrack? - We round out the discussion and dissection of the show, and offer up our overall ratings. How does it score among us? How do you rate the show? Let us know what your thoughts were on this mini-series! Sit back, Learn, laugh and discover with us as we tackle this film and more!
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| Daniel Dae Kim is one handsome man | 29 Aug 2025 | 01:16:20 | |
Welcome to episode 070 of Chummy Thumbs! How's life? School? Work? Family? This is the part where you get to know what we're up to. TV watching guidelines, do you have any? Problems with drooling? How about the two together? Now, the series! - Butterfly. What do we think of the first few episodes? - Fight scenes, are they good? How about the acting? Or even the cinematography? - What is it about this show that is compelling? Is it the acting, or the shooting on location (Seoul, Korea), the action, or even the soundtrack? - We end with a fun what-if. We name three male actors we have man crushes on and why. Do you have a celebrity crush that you're not ashamed to admit to? Sit back, Learn, laugh and discover with us as we tackle this film and more!
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| Swords & Sandals from Scott to your Screen | 22 Aug 2025 | 01:06:32 | |
Welcome to episode 069 of Chummy Thumbs! The original Gladiator came out in 2000, can Ridley find the same magic 25 years later? But before we get to that, we start off like we do, with a little friendly chat, leading us to get into the ultimate driving music. Is it Creed? Guns n Roses? Refused? Eminem? Aerosmith? Red Hot Chili Peppers? Or something else? Now, the film! - Gladiator II. A sequel 25 years in the making! - Did it justify itself as a sequel? - Opening 10 mins. Is it an exciting and realistic opening? For such a big-budget film, is it believable-looking? - Which new character surprised us the most? - Do accents make us believe, or do they sound out of place? - We end with a fun what-if. What army of 3 would be good real-life gladiators? Or who would you like to see have their hat handed to them? Sit back, Learn, laugh and discover with us as we tackle this film and more!
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| Amazon Prime: it can save you from an Alien invasion. | 15 Aug 2025 | 01:12:29 | |
Welcome to episode 068 of Chummy Thumbs! It's hard to pinpoint a movie in recent memory that has been universally labelled 'the worst film ever made'. Does it fall into the category of so bad it's good? Or is it actually that bad? We discuss this film in detail, what we liked (was there anything?), what we would change, and do we feel it was maybe meant to be a comedy? We all agree on one thing: Amazon Prime has a solution for every situation. End of the world alien invasions included. Justin takes us out with a game of Slanguage, music edition. How well do we know our classic songs? Sit back, Learn, laugh and discover with us as we tackle this film and more!
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| Please...Leave your clothes on - The Naked Gun | 08 Aug 2025 | 01:09:51 | |
Welcome to episode 067 of Chummy Thumbs! We preface this week's episode with a quick discussion of our weekend adventures. Victory for Coyote vs Acme. The film will see the light of day despite the studio's best efforts to shelve it. Reality television - what is your all-time favourite version of this genre of TV? Which, if any, do you think you would excel at? Survivor, Big Brother, Naked and Afraid? Relationship Bingo - There have been some unique pairings over time. We look at some of the more obscure ones, leading to a few brand-new ones we didn't see on our bingo cards. With the release of the new instalment in the Naked Gun franchise, we revisit the beginning and discuss this classic spoof comedy of the 80s. Sit back, Learn, laugh and discover with us as we tackle all of these topics and more!
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| Happy Gilmore 2 - do I compare thee to your 90s original? | 01 Aug 2025 | 01:09:24 | |
Welcome to episode 066 of Chummy Thumbs! We preface this week's episode with a quick discussion of the animated film 'Kpop Demon Hunters'. Happy Gilmore 2. We've all been tracking this film for a long time, and now is the time, it has finally arrived on Netflix. Adam Sandler brings back his iconic hockey player turned golfer. - Was it a hole-in-one? - Or more like Crappy Gilmore? -We break this down for you folks at home, and surprisingly, we're not all on the same page. -What are your thoughts on the film? Have you seen it? Do you think it holds up well to the original? - We finish off with the newest game in our arsenal: Movie Slanguage Happy Gilmore edition. Justin gives us some classic lines from the original but thrown into AI to give them a modern twist. Can you figure them out with us? Sit back, Learn, laugh and discover with us as we tackle all of these topics and more!
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| Could Coldplay Make You Regretfully Famous | 25 Jul 2025 | 00:58:58 | |
Welcome to episode 065 of Chummy Thumbs! Did you ever play Uno as a kid, or even now as an adult? Well, now you can find a table in Vegas to try your luck! Coldplay concerts outing adulterous CEO's. This story you can't escape. What did you find hilarious about it? How quickly did the internet run with it? More Gen Z versions of classical lines, this time we head into the world of cinema. How many can we/you figure out? Hot tub hotboxing, accidental near-overdosing, Casino etiquette, China banning OnlyFans, bee tornadoes in NYC, and the Homer Doughnut (what is that abomination all about?) Sit back, Learn, laugh and discover with us as we tackle all of these topics and more!
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| Modern Day Shakespeare Has Us Tasting Selena's Oreo | 18 Jul 2025 | 01:03:23 | |
Welcome to episode 064 of Chummy Thumbs! Every one of us is going through changes, and what better way to start an episode than to share it with you? How about some new takes on classic Shakespearean lines? Justin serves up modernised slang versions of some familiar quotes. Ever had an embarrassing slip of the tongue? What was Hayden trying to say when he mentioned Selena Gomez' new Oreo flavour? Sit back, Learn, laugh and discover with us as we tackle all of these topics.
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| Playground Rules in Affect - Who is The Best Gen 1 Starter Pokémon? | 11 Jul 2025 | 01:08:04 | |
Welcome to episode 063 of Chummy Thumbs! Join us in the Court of Justin, as Shao and Hayden go head to head on who is the best starter Pokémon from Generation 1. Shao presents his case on Bulbasaur being the worst, while Hayden argues why he is the best starter. We each give an opening statement, followed by a series of questions from Justin in attempt to win over his newbie mind. Whose side are you on? Team Charmander? Team Bulbasaur? Or are you outside of this argument and on Team Squirtle? If you know nothing about Pokémon, this is the episode for you. Learn, laugh and discover with us as we go head to head.
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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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| What are Your Unwritten Rules? | 04 Jul 2025 | 00:57:32 | |
Welcome to episode 062 of Chummy Thumbs! - In Canada, McDonald's currently has the Heist menu. Flavours of the world, but what else does the rest of the world actually have in store? -Shao challenges Justin and Hayden to see if they can figure out where each menu item originates from. - Unwritten rules, we all know of them, what are some you live by? - Justin's 1, 3, 5, rule for the men's bathroom. Hayden disagrees, but understands the reasoning behind it. - If there is a hole, it must be filled? Anyone else other than Hayden think this is one? - Never hit a woman. Is there ever a circumstance where this could be justified? This is but a glimpse of what we get into this week. Learn, laugh and discover with us as we discuss them all and more. | |||
| Old Man Tales | 27 Jun 2025 | 01:03:51 | |
Welcome to episode 061 of Chummy Thumbs! - What's the process of auditioning like? Shao recounts his latest outings, and how Hayden did for his first go, or how cooked Justin was during his. An interesting insight to be sure. - What is it like to age? Are there things you've noticed you can no longer do? Things you have to be careful of eating? How about your memory, does it lose track of time? - Old wives' tales: how many of these adages do we remember, and can you pick whether they are true, false or maybe a little bit of both? This is but a glimpse of what we get into this week. Learn, laugh and discover with us as we discuss them all and more. | |||
| Mission Possible: The Tom Cruise episode | 20 Jun 2025 | 00:59:42 | |
Welcome to episode 060 of Chummy Thumbs! - Have you ever been on a fast? Shao gives us the lowdown on his recent experience. - Three types of toilet paper wiping. Cloud. Fold. Mummy. We bring this back to the discussion table as Justin finds himself changing his ways. Which are you? - Is there anything Tom Cruise can't do? Drama, action, stunt man, run awesome? The man does it all. - What were our favourite action heroes growing up? Bruce Lee, Jackie Chan, Bruce Willis, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Sylvester Stallone, Jean-Claude Van Damme et al. - Did you have a favourite? Do you still have a favourite? This is but a glimpse of what we get into this week. Learn, laugh and discover with us as we discuss them all and more. | |||
| Juiced-up Athletes Airplane Etiquette | 16 Jun 2025 | 01:04:00 | |
Welcome to episode 059 of Chummy Thumbs! - Father's Day has come and gone. Those of us who are father's, how did you spend your day? - Enhancement games. Are enhanced (juiced-up) athletes the future of sports? Where do we draw the line? Is there room for both to co-exist? - Airplane etiquette. What is it to you? Is it acceptable to recline in your chair? - How about getting up to move around the cabin? Or who gets what armrest? This is but a glimpse of what we get into this week. Learn, laugh and discover with us as we discuss them all and more. | |||
| The News: Is It Just Another Form Of Entertainment? | 06 Jun 2025 | 01:07:02 | |
Welcome to episode 058 of Chummy Thumbs! - Has news become just another form of entertainment? - Are we living in the age of the death of Journalism? - What do we find ourselves engaging in? Tech and AI advancements? Science and Health breakthroughs? Entertainment industry? Global Sports? Politics? - Has there ever been a time when you pretended to know about a news event to appear in the loop? This is but a glimpse of what we get into this week. Learn, laugh and discover with us as we discuss them all and more. | |||
| How I become a Rock Paper Scissors champ by playing video games | 30 May 2025 | 01:01:44 | |
Welcome to episode 057 of Chummy Thumbs! - Can video gaming have real-world applications? Racing games to racing real-life cars? Alex Kidd; rock, paper, scissors matches, to beating Japanese soccer managers in best 2 out of 3 matches. - Do you ever actually watch your watchlist? Or just continually add to it? Can you remember the last show you added and actually watched? This is but a glimpse of what we get into this week. Learn, laugh and discover with us as we discuss them all and more. | |||
| Collecting Our Thoughts - When Enough is Enough | 23 May 2025 | 00:59:00 | |
Welcome to episode 056 of Chummy Thumbs! - Losing your wallet can be a real pain in the butt. Do we even need physical wallets these days? - At what point will 'enough be enough' when watching a TV show or film? - Did you ever collect anything as a kid? How about as an adult?
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| Cancelled (Working Title) | 16 May 2025 | 01:02:22 | |
Welcome to episode 055 of Chummy Thumbs! - Has the concept of cancelling plans become more socially acceptable? - Would you rather be the one to make the plans and have the option to cancel, or do you feel good about having someone else cancel for you? - Big movies are changing their name for international release (Marvel's Thunderbolts* we're looking at you). Why does this happen? Does it add or detract from the success of the film? - Can you guess these big films that have changed their name? How about the Asian market name changes? Shao tests Justin and Hayden's skills.
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| Villainous Gorilla Soundtrack | 09 May 2025 | 01:04:34 | |
Welcome to episode 054 of Chummy Thumbs! - Classic villain vs modern villain. We are living in the era of the sympathetic villain. Why are we leaning towards this type of character now more than ever? - Music for film and television. What do we find iconic, what sticks with and resonates with us? We dig into films and filmmakers that have instantly recognisable musical flair to their motion pictures. - Let's get trendy. Hayden brings a discussion topic to the boys, one that has been doing the rounds on social media lately. We hope you'll go bananas for it! | |||
| Video Games, Nostalgic Times, Women's Sport... oh my! | 02 May 2025 | 01:09:57 | |
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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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| One Year of Chummy Thumbness! | 25 Apr 2025 | 01:14:21 | |
Welcome to a special episode of Chummy Thumbs, the one-year mark, 052 episodes of Chummy Thumbs! Today's episode is a little different as we wanted to mark this occasion with a little something from all of us. No show or film this week. Hayden leads us in with a monologue overview of the creation of the show. Shao kicks us off with a discussion on video games and what, if any, part they played in our lives. Hayden then poses the question: 'Adultescence impressions', have you ever had a movie leave an impression on your adolescence or adulthood? Lastly, Justin goes clip-show on us. Playing a game with clips from the early episodes to see if our memories are as good as we recall.
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| Let’s go Over the Top - how big can life get? | 18 Apr 2025 | 01:10:28 | |
Welcome to episode 051 of Chummy Thumbs! Hayden poses the question to Shao and Justin: - What is the most over-the-top thing you've done in your life? - Redemption and second chances, what is the biggest thing that you have earned in your life? Moving from deep to light: - Would you survive the 80s? Hayden offers a few scenarios from the decade to see if Justin and Shao know what to do. - 80s slogans with Sylvester Stallone. We end with a laugh as Justin and Shao go back and forth reading '80s slogans in their best impersonation.
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