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...
We're All Together So Lets Keep This Memento Going
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Welcome back to episode 122 of Chummy Thumbs!
We're all back together. Always a busy time of year, but we managed it for the fans.
This week we delved into a revolutionary film from the early days of Christopher Nolan: Memento, and what a trip it was.
26 years on, and this unique film has yet to be replicated in its style and delivery.
- Fresh eyes make for enjoyable viewing.
- Coming back to...
Making Little Movies and Enjoying The Simpsons
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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?
What was the journey like leading to this?
What would he change in the future?
Having good actors made for a fun shoot.
...Always Wear Proper Shoes When Climbing Ladders
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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 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.
<...Elvis and a Chesterfield, Now That's a True Romance
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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 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 m...
Emo Haircuts and the Police, Now Lets Catch a Killer
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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?
...Batman Breaking Badly with a Lioness
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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 'Hidden Identity'; what choices do we make?
Hayden sticks with superheroes and chooses a favourite from his youth, the 1989 'Batman'.
Shao goes...
Audition Callback Leads to Pirate Action Talk on 'The Bluff'
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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 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 r...
D23 Hype Meets Loki Season Two Payoff
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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.
If Only Miss Minutes Had a Body - Loki s2 ep 1-3
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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 to LOKI.
We start season two with the first three episodes. *Spoiler discussion*
Discussion begins at 8min 30sec
- Having been away from the...
I Don't Have Enemies...I Have Friends - The Hunting Wives: ep 5-8
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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 we get the juicy parts of the 'whodunnit'; does it pay off?
- Stick the landing? Or leave us with some disappointments?
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Work? We don't work. We Wife. - The Hunting Wives: ep 1-4
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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 predictably as we think? Or will the 'whodunnit' catch us off guard?
- Are there cliches and tropes we've seen before?
- Sexy? Oh y...
Hooligan, Ultras, Fan, Criminal or Victim - 'The Hooligan' series recap
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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 is done and dusted now (Congratulations Spain), so why not stay along the lines of the game.
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Share the Nudity Ratio - 'Off Campus' series preview
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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 this 8-episode series.
- Did Shao and Justin manage to get through the series?
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My Wife Recommends Underwear Brands to my Friends - 'Off Campus' preview ep 001
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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 and tropes we've seen before?
- Hallmark in series form, or will it develop its own unique voice?
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Don't Cut Away to Show Me Marshawn Lynch Eating - The Boroughs final episodes
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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 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 wi...
Suck the Juice Out of the Peach Nut - The Boroughs ep 3, 4, 5.
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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 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...
The Owl is in The Wall...The Key is in The Light - The Boroughs ep 1&2
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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 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 a...
I Don't Trust People Who Take Naps - Punisher: One Last Kill
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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 play as a one-off?
Hard R from Disney, does it work? Was this a tester for future projects?
Are comic fans loving or l...
Is He Saying Fractions Instead of Factions? - Ahsoka recap
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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 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...
I would describe my build as much like Jabba The Hut
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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 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.
Luke Skywalker is not an Easter Egg - Maul: Shadow Lord
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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 been able to turn Shao to the ways of the force and turn him into one as well?
What's the appropriate way a...
Why Does Nobody Want to Touch My Treasure Chest Sock?
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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 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 fo...
I saw this bathtub chain in Japan and thought of you
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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 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!
We'll call it something cool, like Grass You Up - STEAL recap pt 2.
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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 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 Rh...
Sounds like you've buried bags of money before - STEAL recap
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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 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...
I love that Weird Al song, Amish Paradise - Paradise S2 recap ep 8 (The Finale)
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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 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?
I'm a mailman but used to be a lifeguard - Paradise S2 recap ep 7
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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 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 fu...
Dismantle is a beautiful way to say Vandalise - Paradise S2 recap ep 6
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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 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 s...
Gerald Von Stoinch - Paradise S2 recap ep 5
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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 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 i...
All of the Babies - Paradise S2 recap ep 3&4
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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 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?
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Graceland & Mayday - Paradise season 2
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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 to live at the catastrophe alone in Graceland?
- Will Xavier land in Atlanta and find his wife?
- What's the deal with Link? Is he who he says he is...
An Evening With Hobbits - Fan Expo: Vancouver
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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 enthus...
Fallout season 2 - pt 6 Finale (The Strip)
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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...
Fallout season 2 - pt 5 (The Handoff)
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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 s...
Fallout season 2 - pt 4 (The Other Player)
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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.
O...
Fallout season 2 - pt 3 (The Wrangler)
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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...
Fallout season 2 - pt 2 (The Profligate - The Demon in the Snow)
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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.
D...
We Are Back... Fallout season 2 - pt 1 (The Innovator - The Golden Rule)
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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 b...
'A Die Hard Christmas' Reprise
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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 Die Hard Christmas'.
Sit back in your favourite chair, take a sip of whatever it is you're drinking and let us take you on a journey.
It's another great episode...
Fallout season 1 - pt 2 (The Head - The Ghouls - The Past)
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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.
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