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Chummy Thumbs
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The Chummy Thumbs Podcast is your new go-to hangout for everything TV and film—served with humour, honest opinions, and the kind of banter only true screen-obsessed friends can deliver. Each week, we dive into the newest shows, mini-series, and movies across all major streaming services, breaking down what’s worth your time (and what absolutely isn’t). But we don’t stop at reviews. We dig into beloved classics, hidden gems you may have missed, and the cult favourites we can’t stop rewatching. Along the way, we open the curtain on our own experiences working as actors and independent directors, sharing inside stories from the film and television industry that you won’t hear anywhere else. Whether you’re a casual viewer, a binge-watch addict, or an aspiring filmmaker, Chummy Thumbs is here to entertain, inform, and spark debate—one thumbs-up (or thumbs-down) at a time. Tune in, join the conversation, and discover your next great watch.
Episodes
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Always Wear Proper Shoes When Climbing Ladders
Send us an email Welcome back with episode 120 of Chummy Thumbs! We're back after a short break (we made a movie shhh) 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…
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Elvis and a Chesterfield, Now That's a True Romance
Send us an email Welcome to episode 119 of Chummy Thumbs! This week we take a look back at a little film from the year 1993. 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...
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Emo Haircuts and the Police, Now Lets Catch a Killer
Send us an email 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,...
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Batman Breaking Badly with a Lioness
Send us an email Welcome to episode 117 of Chummy Thumbs! This week we drop the first of a new format. You'll hear these in the show's rotation every now and then. 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…
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Audition Callback Leads to Pirate Action Talk on 'The Bluff'
Send us an email Welcome to episode 116 of Chummy Thumbs! The team allows Hayden to make another pick... for those playing along at home, historically this has not turned out too well for him. The Bluff, the pirate action-drama-thriller starring Priyanka Chopra Jonas and Carl Urban, going...
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D23 Hype Meets Loki Season Two Payoff
Send us an email 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…
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If Only Miss Minutes Had a Body - Loki s2 ep 1-3
Send us an email Welcome to episode 114 of Chummy Thumbs! With San Diego Comic Con having finished a few weeks back, alongside Disney's D23 over the weekend, we thought what better time to start gearing up for one of the most anticipated MCU films (Avengers: Doomsday) then by going back in time…
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I Don't Have Enemies...I Have Friends - The Hunting Wives: ep 5-8
Send us an email Welcome to episode 113 of Chummy Thumbs! We get into the final four episodes of the Netflix thriller series 'The Hunting Wives', based on the popular book by May Cobb. We tackle the last 4 episodes of this 8-episode series. *Spoiler discussion* Discussion begins at 28:14 - Here…
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Work? We don't work. We Wife. - The Hunting Wives: ep 1-4
Send us an email Welcome to episode 112 of Chummy Thumbs! We get into the first four episodes of the Netflix thriller series 'The Hunting Wives', based on the popular book from May Cobb. We tackle the first 4 episodes of this 8-episode series. *Spoiler discussion* - Will this series play out as...
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Hooligan, Ultras, Fan, Criminal or Victim - 'The Hooligan' series recap
Send us an email Welcome to episode 111 of Chummy Thumbs! We get into the series 'The Hooligan', a 5-episode Polish Netflix series. - 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...
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Share the Nudity Ratio - 'Off Campus' series preview
Send us an email Welcome to episode 110 of Chummy Thumbs! We get into the series 'Off Campus', based on the popular book series from Elle Kennedy. - 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...
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My Wife Recommends Underwear Brands to my Friends - 'Off Campus' preview ep 001
Send us an email Welcome to episode 109 of Chummy Thumbs! We get into the first episode of the series 'Off Campus', based on the popular book series from Elle Kennedy. We tackle the first episode of this 8-episode series. - Will this series play out as predictably as we think? - Are there cliches...
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Don't Cut Away to Show Me Marshawn Lynch Eating - The Boroughs final episodes
Send us an email Welcome to episode 108 of Chummy Thumbs! We get into the Netflix series The Boroughs, episodes 006, 007, and 008 (The Finale)! We tackle the final three episodes of this 8-episode series. Executive produced by the Duffer Brothers of Stranger Things fame. - Time for questions...
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Suck the Juice Out of the Peach Nut - The Boroughs ep 3, 4, 5.
Send us an email Welcome to episode 107 of Chummy Thumbs! We get into the Netflix series The Boroughs, episodes 003, 004, and 005. 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...
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The Owl is in The Wall...The Key is in The Light - The Boroughs ep 1&2
Send us an email Welcome to episode 106 of Chummy Thumbs! We get into the Netflix series - The Boroughs - episode 001 & 002. 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...
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I Don't Trust People Who Take Naps - Punisher: One Last Kill
Send us an email Welcome to episode 105 of Chummy Thumbs! We get into the Disney+ mini movie - Punisher: One Last Kill 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…
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Is He Saying Fractions Instead of Factions? - Ahsoka recap
Send us an email Welcome to episode 104 of Chummy Thumbs! With news of season 2 dropping early 2027, join us for our dive into Star Wars and the Disney+ series: Ahsoka Does Star Wars need to age with its audience? Are critics expecting too much of any new film? How should future films be...
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I would describe my build as much like Jabba The Hut
Send us an email Welcome to episode 103 of Chummy Thumbs! With news of season 2 dropping early 2027, join us for our dive into Star Wars and the Disney+ series: Ahsoka Justin and Hayden are fans, having watched the series previously (but with limited recollection on some parts), and Shao watched...
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Luke Skywalker is not an Easter Egg - Maul: Shadow Lord
Send us an email 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! Join us for our dive into Star Wars and the new Disney+ series: Maul - Shadow Lord. Justin and Hayden are big fans. Have they…
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Why Does Nobody Want to Touch My Treasure Chest Sock?
Send us an email Chummy Thumbs hits 100 pt.2 Welcome to episode 100 of Chummy Thumbs! (Technically episode 101) Join us for our first in-person recording in quite a while. 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…
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I saw this bathtub chain in Japan and thought of you
Send us an email Chummy Thumbs hits 100 pt.1 Welcome to episode 100 of Chummy Thumbs! Join us for our first in-person recording in quite a while. 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...
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We'll call it something cool, like Grass You Up - STEAL recap pt 2.
Send us an email Welcome to episode 099 of Chummy Thumbs! Join us for our in-depth spoiler review and discussion of the Amazon Prime mini-series, Steal (episodes 4-6). - The biggest heist in British history, £4 billion, has taken place, but now what? - Luke has been kidnapped, Zara is under...
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Sounds like you've buried bags of money before - STEAL recap
Send us an email Welcome to episode 098 of Chummy Thumbs! Join us for our in-depth spoiler review and discussion of the Amazon Prime mini-series, Steal (episodes 1 - 3). - Welcome to the next show we've taken a chance on. This one comes comes from British independent television production company...
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I love that Weird Al song, Amish Paradise - Paradise S2 recap ep 8 (The Finale)
Send us an email Welcome to episode 097 of Chummy Thumbs! Join us for our in-depth spoiler review and discussion of the finale episode of Paradise season 2 (episode 8: Exodus) - This is it, the culmination of everything we've been discussing and theorising over for the whole season. - Does the...
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I'm a mailman but used to be a lifeguard - Paradise S2 recap ep 7
Send us an email Welcome to episode 096 of Chummy Thumbs! Join us for our in-depth spoiler review and discussion of the latest episodes of Paradise season 2 (episode 7: The Final Countdown) - Xavier is back with Teri, but there are a few things to do first. - Gary, what is happening with you? Any...
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Dismantle is a beautiful way to say Vandalise - Paradise S2 recap ep 6
Send us an email Welcome to episode 095 of Chummy Thumbs! Join us for our in-depth spoiler review and discussion of the latest episodes of Paradise season 2 (episode 6: Jane) - 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…
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Gerald Von Stoinch - Paradise S2 recap ep 5
Send us an email Welcome to episode 094 of Chummy Thumbs! Join us for our in-depth spoiler review and discussion of the latest episodes of Paradise season 2 (episode 5: The Mailman) - Xavier learns about Gary, the mailman, and what has happened in the last three years. - Where is his wife? She…
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All of the Babies - Paradise S2 recap ep 3&4
Send us an email Welcome to episode 093 of Chummy Thumbs! Join us for our in-depth spoiler review and discussion of the latest episodes of Paradise season 2 (Another Day in Paradise & A Holy Charge) - Sinatra is awake and under the microscope from the new president and Dr Torabi. - Is there a...
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Graceland & Mayday - Paradise season 2
Send us an email Welcome to episode 092 of Chummy Thumbs! Join us for our in-depth spoiler review and discussion on the new season of Paradise, now streaming on Disney + and hulu. Sit back and enjoy as we dissect the first two episodes of this new season. - Who is Annie, and why is she determined...
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An Evening With Hobbits - Fan Expo: Vancouver
Send us an email 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…
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Fallout season 2 - pt 6 Finale (The Strip)
Send us an email 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...
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Fallout season 2 - pt 5 (The Handoff)
Send us an email 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…
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Fallout season 2 - pt 4 (The Other Player)
Send us an email 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...
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Fallout season 2 - pt 3 (The Wrangler)
Send us an email 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…
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Fallout season 2 - pt 2 (The Profligate - The Demon in the Snow)
Send us an email 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...
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We Are Back... Fallout season 2 - pt 1 (The Innovator - The Golden Rule)
Send us an email 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...
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'A Die Hard Christmas' Reprise
Send us an email SPECIAL BONUS CHRISTMAS EVE EPISODE It's that time of year, everyone, the night before the big day. We all spend forever counting down to the day, and then it's suddenly upon us! So in the spirit of all things Christmas, we have decided to share with you a special reading of 'A…
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Fallout season 1 - pt 2 (The Head - The Ghouls - The Past)
Send us an email 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...
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Fallout season 1 - pt1 (The End - The Target)
Send us an email 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…
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Strap on Your Boots pt 3.
Send us an email Welcome to episode 081 of Chummy Thumbs! We finish up our discussion on Netflix's Marine Corps boot camp drama 'Boots'. 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…
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Strap on Your Boots pt 2.
Send us an email Welcome to episode 080 of Chummy Thumbs! We continue our discussion on the Netflix's Marine Corps boot camp drama 'Boots'. 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…
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Strap on Your Boots
Send us an email Welcome to episode 079 of Chummy Thumbs! Sitting nicely in Netflix's top 10 is our next show we're looking to get stuck into: the marine boot camp drama 'Boots'. This week we'll discuss the first two episodes of this 8 part season. When you don't know your place in the world…
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This is Halloween. This is Halloween.
Send us an email Welcome to episode 078 of Chummy Thumbs! Join Spider-Man and Spider-Man and another spidey... 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....
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K-pop Dragon Trainers
Send us an email Welcome to episode 077 of Chummy Thumbs! Join Justin and Hayden as they discuss the live-action remake 'How to Train Your Dragon' and the phenomenon that is 'K-pop Demon Hunters'. Shao is still away, Jet-setting, so they've had to tackle two films to fill his missing seat. Does...
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The Fall-Autumn-PSL-Han Solo Season
Send us an email Welcome to episode 075 of Chummy Thumbs! Join us today as we discuss the beloved season that is Fall (or Autumn, depending where you're from), and all that the changing of seasons brings with it. While Shao is away (or is he?) we land between shows and movies, so decided to chat...
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Dark Wolves bringing the suspense pt 4 - the finale
Send us an email Welcome to episode 075 of Chummy Thumbs! The finale episode of the military/ espionage/ suspense/ drama/ thriller series '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…
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Dark Wolves bringing the suspense pt 3
Send us an email Welcome to episode 074 of Chummy Thumbs! The penultimate episode of the military/ espionage/ suspense/ drama/ thriller series 'The Terminal List: Dark Wolves'. This prequel series to the popular "The Terminal List" (2022) is Executive Produced by Chris Pratt, and stars Taylor...
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Dark Wolves bringing the suspense pt 2
Send us an email Welcome to episode 073 of Chummy Thumbs! On to the next two episodes of the military/ espionage/ suspense/ drama/ thriller series 'The Terminal List: Dark Wolves". This prequel series to the popular "The Terminal List" (2022) is Executive Produced by Chris Pratt, and stars Taylor...
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Dark Wolves bringing the suspense pt 1.
Send us an email Welcome to episode 072 of Chummy Thumbs! Time to get stuck into a military/ espionage/ suspense/ drama/ thriller new series from Amazon Prime. Come with us as we discuss the first three episodes of 'The Terminal List: Dark Wolves". This prequel series to the popular "The Terminal...
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Daniel Dae Kim is one handsome man pt 2.
Send us an email Welcome to episode 071 of Chummy Thumbs! We are back as a whole. The Chummy Thumbs team welcomes Shao back from his little adventure out of town, just in time to help us discuss the end of the Daniel Dae Kim led mini series 'Butterfly'. International travel comes with its own set...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
The Chummy Thumbs Podcast is your new go-to hangout for everything TV and film—served with humour, honest opinions, and the kind of banter only true screen-obsessed friends can deliver. Each week, we dive into the newest shows, mini-series, and movies across all major streaming services, breaking down what’s worth your time (and what absolutely isn’t).
But we don’t stop at reviews. We dig into beloved classics, hidden gems you may have missed, and the cult favourites we can’t stop rewatching. Along the way, we open the curtain on our own experiences working as actors and independent directors, sharing inside stories from the film and television industry that you won’t hear anywhere else.
Whether you’re a casual viewer, a binge-watch addict, or an aspiring filmmaker, Chummy Thumbs is here to entertain, inform, and spark debate—one thumbs-up (or thumbs-down) at a time. Tune in, join the conversation, and discover your next great watch.
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The Chummy Thumbs Podcast is your new go-to hangout for everything TV and film—served with humour, honest opinions, and the kind of banter only true screen-obsessed friends can deliver. Each week, we dive into the newest shows, mini-series, and movies across all major streaming services, breaking...
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