Chummy Thumbs
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
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-apocal...
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 l...
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 is attempting to prove to himself that he is capable and worthy of the task.
The final act of this seri...
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 in the Marine Corps and is attempting to prove to himself that he is capable and worthy of the task.
Te...
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, what do you do? Try and find yourself and your place in it? How about joining the Marine Corps with your...
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.
Halloween is happening tonight! What are your plans? Traditions?
Hayden makes a confessional statement. What is it?
Giveaway time! D...
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 live-action always work for animated films? What works for the transition? What doesn't?
K-pop Demon ...
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 about this time of the year.
New sports seasons begin. Football, Soccer, Hockey. What are we ready and excited for?
Will Hayden...
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 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. ...
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 Kitsch in the lead role.
Have you ever stressed about travelling? Did you remember everything? What have I for...
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 Kitsch in the lead role.
Preamble... with the announcement of the newest iPhone, where do we think the fut...
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 List" (2022) is Executive Produced by Chris Pratt, and stars Taylor Kitsch in the lead role.
Did someone sa...
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 of interesting and curious stories. We start with some of our own, and some of the more strange ones we've heard.
Bu...
Welcome to episode 070 of Chummy Thumbs!
We're 2/3 Chummy Thumbs this week as Shao is out of town, but join Justin and Hayden as they discuss the Daniel Dae Kim led mini series 'Butterfly' streaming on Amazon Prime.
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 t...
Welcome to episode 069 of Chummy Thumbs!
Join us today as we discuss the Epic film from an age long ago, Gladiator II, directed by Ridley Scott and starring Paul Mescal, Denzel Washington, Pedro Pascal, and Connie Nielsen.
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 i...
Welcome to episode 068 of Chummy Thumbs!
Join us today as we discuss the latest adaptation of H.G. Wells' War of the Worlds. War of the Worlds - starring Ice Cube.
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, wh...
Welcome to episode 067 of Chummy Thumbs!
Join us today as we come back from a holiday weekend and discuss the 80s classic, The Naked Gun: From The Files of Police Squad!
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-ti...
Welcome to episode 066 of Chummy Thumbs!
Join us today as we discuss the highly anticipated sequel to a 90s classic, Happy Gilmore 2.
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 ho...
Welcome to episode 065 of Chummy Thumbs!
Join us today as we discuss the most pressing issues facing society.
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 cla...
Welcome to episode 064 of Chummy Thumbs!
Join us today as we look ahead to new beginnings.
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 menti...
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