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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We talk:

Pedro Pascal as Reed Richards (our stretchy dad) Vanessa Kirby’s Sue Storm Julia Garner as a Silver Surfer with real menace Baby Franklin and the most awkward press conference of all time Galactus, teleporting planets, and how science is the new nitrous

Plus: Reactions to Avatar: Fire & Ash, Tron Ares, Predator: Badlands and Caught Stealing Jared Leto discourse, again What happened to John Malkovich and the super apes subplot?

Spoilers from the jump. Because, in the words of Dominic Toretto… it's all about family.

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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 in blood (and denim).

Also:

Wicked looks incredible — even if the press tour made us want to eat glass

The Smashing Machine might break your heart and Dwayne Johnson Shaq is owed an 18-foot Superman crystal Christopher Nolan has fans buying IMAX tickets for movies that don’t even exist yet

...and yes, we’re still mad about the soup-slurping Aronofsky trailer.

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A Vegas recap, a very cursed headline, and a whole lotta ass talk. This one’s for the P-Hounds.

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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 bubble scene 💥
• The MVPs: Krypto, Mr. Terrific, Guy Gardner, and more 🚀
• Gunn’s perfect blend of chaos, comedy, and comic book canon 🎬

This IS your dad’s Superman—and we’re here for it.

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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’s Freaky Friday comeback. Also: is Brad Pitt’s new movie secretly an F1 ad? And who let Dipshit Boyfriend on the boat?

Segments include:

• “Trailer Trash” – where we rank the week’s hottest (or coldest) trailers
• Full spoiler review of Jurassic World: Rebirth
• Unhinged rants about nerd casting, pharma villains, and the dumbest movie characters ever written

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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 theater experience of all-time, and finding out just how weird your friends are. Thanks for listening! More to come!

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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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