Thumb War

Fantastic Four: First Steps isn’t just another superhero reboot — it’s about family.

This week on Thumb War, JD is joined by very special guest Jeshua Kidd (No Dunks, The Athletic) to break down Marvel’s latest MCU installment — a retro, cosmic, heartstring-tugging space race where Reed Richards might as well be Dom Toretto with a PhD.

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Pedro Pascal as Ree...

We kick off with a haunted waitress and end up baptizing strangers in lakes — which honestly says a lot about this episode. Jason may or may not have been covertly baptized by a rogue Catholic. Rachel wears a wet t-shirt (kind of). Plus: Emmy nomination chatter, ghost gossip, and a passionate defense of Slow Horses. This one’s got spirits — both supernatural and awards-season related.

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On this week’s Thumb War, we revisit the world of horny, doomed teens and ask the question: what if they were even dumber… and older?

Yes, it’s the legacy sequel to I Know What You Did Last Summer, and it’s back with the original cast, zero shame, and a whole lot of questionable decisions. We dive into why this movie exists, how it compares to Scream and Top Gun: Maverick, and whether legacy sequels are just nostalgia traps covered...

James Gunn has officially launched his DC Universe—and we’ve got thoughts. In this episode of ThumbWar, Rachel and J.D. dive headfirst into the chaotic brilliance of the new Superman movie, complete with our favorite needle-drops, Krypto chaos, Lex Luthor love, and Mr. Terrific stealing the whole damn show.

We’re breaking down:

• David Corenswet’s Superman vs. Henry Cavill’s legacy 🦸
• Rachel Brosnahan’s Lois Lane and THAT bu...

Welcome to the premiere episode of ThumbWar, the podcast where we dissect the blockbusters, roast the duds, and call out Hollywood’s BS—lovingly.

In Episode 1, Rachel and JD suit up in double denim and archeologist cosplay to break down Jurassic World: Rebirth (spoilers ahead), argue about Glen Powell in The Running Man remake, mourn the downfall of horror fans who can’t handle feelings (28 Years Later), and celebrate Lindsay Lohan...

On the FINAL Is This Good? EVER...

Matt, JD & Rachel say goodbye to three years of pristine podding with a stroll down memory lane. Biggest technical disasters, ordering food on-air, learning to be more of a dick, creating a persona, JD & Rachel’s new show, making fun of mistakes, fake redheads, Jehovah’s Witnesses online presence, new ways to disguise yourself, getting roasted by your doctor, the high price of stamps, worst movie ...

Gen-Z says “no thanks” to bar tabs—but why? JD updates us on his deeply personal health matters and proves he’s still the coolest guy in the room (just ask him).

Also on this week’s agenda:

A man wears sunglasses at night (to keep track of visions in his eyes?)

Matt meets the farmer’s daughter (uh-oh)

Rachel eats the best beef of her life (but it might’ve been veal?)An Ikea dinner date… Is This Good?

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On today’s show, Matt, JD & Rachel discuss getting test results from your doctor, ice cream places that refuse to add toppings, death by oyster, purse condiments, city planning once we all have flying cars, what’s more impressive: climbing Everest or seeing The Titanic, why people love talking about The Hindenburg, being obsessed with non-domestic animals, fake names that are real, when microplastics become macroplastics, and our f...

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On today’s show, Matt, JD & Rachel discuss the many ways to screw up a hamburger, getting into the wrong Uber, no more movie dates, slang is moving faster than ever before, the bop-jam-groove-banger continuum, the poorest and richest we’ve ever felt, dining out is broken, deli counter measurements, things you never do any more once ...

On today’s show, Matt, JD & Rachel discuss moms getting stoned, resting stank face, trouble at the ROLO factory, designing the suitcase of the future, do Stormtroopers take the whole outfit off in the bathroom, macho men stifle innovation, JD the sommelier, the link between fake meat and natural wine, why cops hang out with other cops, major neighbor drama, why revenge is best when it’s funny, tips for getting dogs to love fire...

On this week’s show, we recap Matt and Jil’s wedding drama, mothers mothering, flaunting your jewelry, our weirdest bodily insecurities, losing company property, the awkward reality of open-concept hotel bathrooms, hotel room afterparties, the misery of celebrity, when a plus one asks for a plus one, getting high with a cop, the logic behind “Price Is Right” rules, and major Montreal deli drama.

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On today’s show, Matt, JD & Rachel discuss pre-wedding jitters, drinking around family, our truths are in our texts, doctors telling secrets, getting hugged by a strange child, a spoiler-free discussion of why fans are angry at HBO’s “The Last Of Us,” old people complaining about today’s youth, drinking from a garden hose, staying home alone when you’re a child, why it’s never been more dangerous to stay inside, remote control cars...

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On today’s show, Matt, JD & Rachel discuss passive-aggressive family group chats, pretentious illiterates, two salesmen fighting over a commission, black is out of style, Matt’s new gig, decoding laundry hieroglyphics, car seat warmers are dangerous, hand crank windows, why we fall in love, all teens overanalyze, Martha Stewart’s unique complaint ...

On today’s show, Matt, JD & Rachel discuss needing a taste handler, forcing people to learn about news they’d rather avoid, Katy Perry song titles about her trip to space, an annoying TV show trope, making contact with indigenous tribes, a very incomplete understanding of the bird flu, where are we on the whole cloning thing, writing on bathroom walls, golf misconceptions, blind-ranking Adam Sandler comedies, and Rachel gets recogn...

Matt and JD are back with tales from a “wild” weekend in Palm Springs — including just how close Matt came to going on a 10k hike while completely hungover. From bachelor party shenanigans to a surprise roast, the guys break down the comedy, the chill vibes, and the slightly questionable decisions.

Also in this episode: 🎤 A spontaneous review of The Comedy Store on a random Thursday 🔥 The pros and cons of getting roasted by your ...

On today’s show, Matt, JD & Rachel discuss getting a medical diagnosis from a podcast, well-meaning insults, a bachelor party preview, rural flushing rules, what counts as a pizza topping, why sound guys are the worst kind of guys, doing unpaid labor, a stoned thought about the future of music, grooving to Brahm’s Lullaby, referring to your partner as “my beautiful wife,” objective standards of attractiveness, crying over clothes t...

On today’s show, Matt, JD & Rachel discuss their failing sleep hygiene, bringing the siesta to North America, arguing with caterers, JD’s going on a Montreal bender, are there too many colors of wine, a hoarder intervention, physical media has its limits, a hierarchy of streaming services, literally wearing a hat on a hat, a proposal to drop Biscoff cookies from flights, regrets about leaving The Starters, being a bad delegator, ma...

On today’s show, Matt, JD & Rachel open the Is This Good? Mailbag to answer your burning questions about sponsoring a champagne room, buying a gym just so you can kick out its members, a Charlie Kaufman-themed amusement park, indoor waterslides, solving an urgent relationship problem, thanking people for holding the door open, signalling from a car with your hands, should we be inspired by Katy Perry going to space, seeing a band t...