Best Jeshua Frees Podcasts (2025)

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Patreon Exclusive: The Hunt for Ben Solo (and Other Disasters) 1:48

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Welcome to the Thumb War Patreon lounge — where the mics are hot, the Eight Ball’s filthy, and no one’s editing out the weird stuff. JD and Rachel dive into the doomed Soderbergh-Driver Star Wars script, questionable grooming updates, deer encounters, thrift-store T-shirt giveaways, and a heartfelt thank-you to the listeners literally keeping the l…

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Black Phone 2 Review & Werewolf Rewind – Dream Demons, Skates, and the Funniest Undead Ever Filmed 32:41

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This week on Thumb War, Jason and Rachel ring up The Black Phone 2 (2025) — a sequel that swaps its creepy basement for a haunted dreamscape — and then revisit An American Werewolf in London (1981), one of the funniest, horniest, and most existential horror movies ever made. Featuring:– Dream demons vs real terror– Rick Baker’s makeup magic & Oscar…

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Thumb War vs. Star Wars: Attack of the Clones (2002) | With Jeshua Kidd 1:27:51

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Jason and Rachel are joined by resident Jedi Jeshua Kidd to tackle Star Wars: Episode II – Attack of the Clones. From Obi-Wan’s noir detective subplot on Kamino to Anakin and Padmé’s galaxy-wide red-flag romance, we break down the highs, lows, and sand-covered cringe of George Lucas’s most ambitious prequel. Topics include: the infamous “I don’t li…

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BARBARIAN (2022) Review | Airbnb Horror, Skarsgård Creep Factor & Wild Basement Twists 1:05:08

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This week on Thumb War, Jason and Rachel (with special guest Dan Dan The Pie Man!) check in to the worst Airbnb in cinematic history: Barbarian (2022). We’re talking Bill Skarsgård’s creep factor, Justin Long’s slimeball turn, the unforgettable “Mother,” and why this film makes you scream “Don’t go in the basement!” Is Barbarian a horror masterpiec…

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28 Years Later (2025) Review | Zombie Horror Reinvented or Rage Virus Letdown? 58:25

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It took two decades, but the rage virus is back. Jason and Rachel review 28 Years Later (2025), the shocking sequel from Danny Boyle and Alex Garland — now available on digital. We unpack the performances (Jodie Comer, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Ralph Fiennes as Dr. Kelson, Alfie Williams), the bold genre twists, and whether the film lives up to the 28 …

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Did A24 Screw Up The Smashing Machine? 1:09:25

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Jason & Rachel wrestle with The Smashing Machine — Benny Safdie’s bruising MMA drama starring Dwayne Johnson & Emily Blunt. Is it The Rock’s best performance? Why did it flop at the box office? And could it still earn him Oscar buzz? Also: J.Lo’s new musical Kiss of the Spider Woman, Stephen King’s Welcome to Derry, Ryan Murphy’s Monster: The Ed Ge…

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Friendship (2025) Review — Tim Robinson Gets Cringe on the Big Screen 1:16:25

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Andrew DeYoung’s Friendship (A24) is equal parts hilarious, awkward, and deeply uncomfortable. Tim Robinson (I Think You Should Leave) and Paul Rudd dive headfirst into cringe comedy — and we break it all down. From cult-like bro bonding to surreal sewer adventures, nacho intimacy, and an endless parade of green, this movie is as weird as it is bri…

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Bug Bites, Bad Rest Stops & Band-Aid Garnishes | Patreon Exclusive! 3:53

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Join our Patreon to hear the FULL episode, AD FREE! http://bit.ly/44Mo8xU The factory floor is open, and this one gets… weird. We’re talking: Tim Hortons serving canned chicken (?!?!) Amazon’s latest suggestion: a 3-pack of camel toe concealers (don’t ask, don’t click) Which Grand Slam tennis cocktail is the GOAT “Pick Your Poison”: cursed martinis…

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PTA’s One Battle After Another Spoiler Free Review + Holland Injury, Cavill Delay, Mandalorian & Grogu Trailer, Weapons Prequel & More! 51:25

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This week on Thumb War: Paul Thomas Anderson’s One Battle After Another opens to $22.4M and 96% on Rotten Tomatoes — we debate if it’s “vintage PTA” or just overhyped. Injury report: Tom Holland suffers a concussion on Spider-Man: Brand New Day, Henry Cavill breaks his ankle training for the Highlander reboot. First trailer for The Mandalorian & Gr…

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Alien Earth Recap | Finale Fail & Series Meltdown 51:52

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We survived Alien Earth… barely. In our FINAL recap, we tear into Episode 8 and the season as a whole — from zombie-Arthur and the failed Moreau vs. Kersh fight, to the haunted house gimmicks and that ridiculous elevator scene. It started strong, but ended as a total disaster. We talk wasted potential, missed opportunities, and whether we’ll ever c…

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Alien: Earth Ep 7 Recap + Sydney Sweeney’s Housemaid, Paul Rudd’s Anaconda & More 1:05:33

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JD & Rachel break down Alien: Earth Episode 7 — from awkward jungle logistics to the kids’ dumb mistakes, Wendy’s Xenomorph bond, and that graveyard twist. All that, plus: Sydney Sweeney & Amanda Seyfried in The Housemaid Paul Rudd & Jack Black in a new Anaconda reboot Margot Robbie & Jacob Elordi in a sexy Wuthering Heights Stallone pitching an AI…

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Sinners (2025) Full Spoiler Review | Ryan Coogler’s Vampire Musical with Michael B. Jordan 1:13:18

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In this week’s Thumb War, Rachel and Jason finally review Ryan Coogler’s Sinners (2025) — a vampire musical set in the Jim Crow South starring Michael B. Jordan in a dual role. We dig into the film’s striking but divisive lighting, its musical centerpiece, Delroy Lindo’s haunting blues performance, and Coogler’s exploration of culture, power, and l…

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Alien: Earth Ep. 6 “The Fly” Recap + TIFF, Degrassi & Survivor News 1:00:06

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This week on Thumb War, Jason & Rachel dive into Alien: Earth Episode 6, “The Fly.” From Joe’s patronizing dialogue to Wendy’s unsettling xeno-conversations, we unpack whether this mid-season episode holds up—or tanks the momentum. We also detour into plenty of entertainment news: the Degrassi TIFF doc, Alan Ritchson & Shailene Woodley’s Motor City…

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Caught Stealing (2025) Spoiler Review | Darren Aronofsky, Austin Butler & Zoe Kravitz 1:07:31

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In this episode of Thumb War, Jason and Rachel break down Darren Aronofsky’s Caught Stealing (2025) — a violent, surreal New York crime thriller starring Austin Butler, Zoe Kravitz, Regina King, and Bad Bunny. We go deep into: The book-to-film adaptation by Charlie Huston Aronofsky’s obsession with real-world consequences of violence The soundtrack…

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ALIEN: EARTH Ep 5 Recap | Facehuggers, Sabotage & Space Daddy Morrow 1:17:11

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The Thumb War crew dives into Alien: Earth Episode 5 (“In Space No One…”), unpacking all the chaos aboard the USCSS Maginot — facehuggers, sabotage, and Morrow’s rise as the anti-hero we love to fear. But before the xenomorph bloodbath, we hit Trailer Trash with some huge entertainment news: Daniel Day-Lewis ends his 8-year retirement with a new fi…

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Alien: Earth Episode 4 Recap & Breakdown + Starfighter Casting News 1:09:02

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We’re calling it: Alien: Earth Episode 4 is the strongest yet. Creepy doll heads, Wendy’s wild brain-trip, and a swimmer xenomorph that might be island-bound — we’ve got theories, breakdowns, and a whole lot of yelling. PLUS in this episode:— Emma Stone in Begonia looks amazing— Guillermo del Toro drops a Frankenstein trailer— We survived The Roses…

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Pit Stains, Panic Orders & Pastry Porn 3:22

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This one’s for the P-Hounds only — and wow, do we get feral. JD retells the legend of a friend who ate 36 Krispy Kremes in a single day — a tale of gluttony, shame, and heroic replenishment runs. We spiral into Donut Daddy mukbang hell (yes, he sticks his fingers in them). Rachel relives flight trauma with a sweaty cigar-stained kilt man and a bag-…

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Honey Don’t (2025) Spoiler Review | A Total Disaster from Ethan Coen & Tricia Cooke 44:19

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We just watched Honey Don’t — twice — and still can’t believe how bad it was. Directed by Ethan Coen and co-written with Tricia Cooke, the film stars Margaret Qualley, Aubrey Plaza, Chris Evans, and Charlie Day in what should have been a stylish neo-noir. Instead, it’s a messy, over-sexed, and painfully misguided movie that left us frustrated, conf…

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Alien: Earth Ep 3 Was a Headache (Literally) | Full Recap & Review 1:15:27

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This week on Thumb War, we dive into Alien: Earth Episode 3, breaking down the mysterious bond between Marcy, Queen Wendy, and the Xenomorphs — plus all the chaos that came with the flashing lights, wild sound design, and that divisive Maggot Brain music cue. But first, in our Trailer Trash / Entertainment News segment, we cover: New details on Str…

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Pickleball PMS, Classic Comedies & Cold Plunge Flexes | Patreon Exclusive 1:47

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JD and Rachel cover everything this week — from walking out of a fitness class in shame, to neighbors plotting coyote revenge, to nightmare fuel inside the sauna. Plus: pickleball + PMS science, cold plunge flexes, awkward locker room encounters, and a debate about the greatest classic comedies. It’s messy, it’s TMI, it’s Patreon-only. Subscribe to…

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Alien: Earth Recap — Xenomorphs, New Monsters & WTF Moments 1:09:24

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Xenomorphs on Earth?! We break down the first two episodes of FX’s brand-new series Alien: Earth — including the new monsters, Noah Hawley’s vision, and how it connects to the larger Alien franchise. From corporate overlords to Peter Pan parallels, we dig deep into the lore, the scares, and the surprises. Then in Trailer Trash, we talk upcoming pro…

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Weapons (2025) – Full Spoiler Breakdown & WTF Moments 1:06:21

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We’re going FULL SPOILER on Zach Cregger’s Weapons (2025) — breaking down every shocking moment, creepy twist, and unforgettable performance. Plus, we dive into the trailers we caught before the film, from Mortal Kombat 2 to The Long Walk, and share the latest casting news from Hollywood. Subscribe to our Patreon! http://bit.ly/44Mo8xU Send us an e…

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Seaweed, Small Town Wedding DJs & the Wildest Patreon AMA Yet 3:14

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Subscribe to our Patreon to hear the FULL episode! http://bit.ly/44Mo8xU Rachel’s back from the East Coast with tales of rooftop-dried seaweed, Nova Scotia trading posts, and a wedding DJ who thought the Macarena still slaps. Also inside:• Our most jaw-dropping Patreon AMA yet — love, lies & deal-breakers• Hometown dinner drama and family tech fail…

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Happy Gilmore 2: Better Than the Original?! 1:15:45

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Is Happy Gilmore 2 just a shameless sequel or a heartfelt tribute to a comedy classic? The Thumb War crew dives into the Netflix hit with hot takes on Adam Sandler’s evolution, Shooter McGavin’s epic arc, and all those ridiculous celebrity cameos (looking at you, Travis Kelce). We also unpack the real story behind Ozzy Osbourne’s bat-biting legacy,…

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Fantastic Four: First Steps Review | Jeshua Kidd on Marvel’s Most Family-Driven Movie Yet 1:40:55

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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. Subscribe to…

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Take Me To The River | PATREON PREVIEW 2:00

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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 su…

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A Bunch Of Dummies Get What’s Coming to Them | Thumb War Ep. 3 2:00:35

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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 Scre…

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Handle In, Lights Out 2:48

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A Vegas recap, a very cursed headline, and a whole lotta ass talk. This one’s for the P-Hounds. Join our Patreon to hear the FULL episode. https://www.patreon.com/c/isthisgood Walking & Talking At NBA Summer League: https://youtu.be/2QbXHwVOAq4 The infamous “whisk” article: http://bit.ly/458MnGu Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.ads…

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James Gunn’s SUPERMAN Review – We Breakdown The Wildest DC Reboot Yet! 1:58:41

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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 Su…

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Jurassic World Rebirth, Trailer Trash & Dipshit Boyfriends | ThumbWar Ep. 1 1:33:20

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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 o…

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Final Episode! (But Something New Is Coming…) 1:06:43

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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 disg…

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Bar Tabs Are Oppression, JD Is A Cool Guy & That Wasn’t Beef 1:03:07

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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 m…

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Titanic Fanatics, The Worst Ice Cream Toppings & OSHA Violations in Star Wars 1:07:44

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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 …

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Burgers, Bangers and Bops | Patreon PREVIEW 1:49

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🐾 Enjoy the FULL episode AD-FREE! Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/isthisgood 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 i…

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Stoned Moms, Future Luggage & A Hilarious Neighborhood Beef 1:00:51

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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 neighb…

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The Perfect Wedding, Cop Crashes Dinner Party, and Deli Drama 1:06:15

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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…

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Pre-Wedding Jitters, Strange Kid Hugs, And Are Smokers The Best Of Us? 1:07:22

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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 y…

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Black is OUT?! Plus Martha Stewart's Bizarre Ex Complaint! | Patreon Exclusive 1:30

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🐾 To listen to the FULL EPISODE join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/isthisgood 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 win…

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Katy Perry In Space, An Idiot Attempts First Contact & We Rank Adam Sandler Comedies 58:04

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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 wa…

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Palm Springs Bachelor Party, Comedy Store Review & Embracing the “F-It” Age 56:51

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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…

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What Really Happened At The No Dunks Pizza Party 1:01:18

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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…

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Cancelling Netflix, Siesta Culture And Should Biscoff Cookies Be BANNED?! 1:02:00

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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 Biscof…

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Champagne Rooms, Gym Revenge, and Earworm Cures | Mailbag 1:02:07

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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…

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Civics 101 | Patreon Exclusive! 2:11

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On today's Patreon-Exclusive episode, Matt, JD & Rachel discuss the latest you can celebrate St. Paddy's Day, becoming an American citizen, the weirdest interview ever, a very unfortunate translation error, JD & Rachel take an impromptu civics quiz, is holding hands PDA, things we've stolen, saving an orphanage from a fire, the best dish we cook, a…

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Bohemian Rhapsody | Is This Bad? 1:16:05

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On this episode of the Is This Bad? Movie Club, Matt, JD & Rachel re-watch Bohemian Rhapsody and discuss how the hell it won four Oscars, was Rami Malek deserving of Best Actor, Queen’s contribution to the Jock Jam genre, taking sex and drugs out of rock’n’roll, whether the film’s inaccuracies ruin it, bands who bombed at Live Aid, would this have …

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Naked On A Plane, Embarrassing Homes & The Wedding Reception Hall Of Fame 1:02:58

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On today’s show, Matt, JD & Rachel discuss the key to good posture, the things in our home we’re most embarrassed for other people to see, can a regular adult man get a gaming chair, a hoarder intervention, turning your loved ones into stuffed animals, living on a dirt road, getting asked if you need help while exercising, bike shorts are not accep…

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Anna Seregina On Angry Emails, Farts, and the BEST Way To Describe A Wine 1:11:04

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On today’s show, Anna Seregina (After Midnight) joins Matt & JD to discuss the worst citizenship to have, annoyingly precocious kids, restroom performance art, how a fart held a friendship together, does absence make the heart grow a fonder, emailing while angry, landlord fights, promotion is the worst part of creation, bravely admitting you don’t …

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Dictators, Embarrassing Workouts, Aliens, Oscars & More 1:03:57

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On today’s show, Matt, JD & Rachel discuss what they’d do if they were dictators, embarrassing new forms of exercise, there’s not enough TV shows about dogs, behind-the-scenes at NASA, the danger of laughing at a child’s joke, aliens love rock’n’roll, being a parent means constantly being embarrassed, energy drinks are a powerful drug, James Bond n…

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The BEST place to go on a first date! | Maddy Kelly 1:10:00

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On today’s show, Maddy Kelly (Just For Laughs) joins Matt & JD to discuss having a state of the union with your best friend, teenage standup material, having a sandwich named after you, planning a low effort birthday party, bikini styles, bowling on a first date, the best excuse for leaving a party, the worst kind of male rom-com character, the pre…

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Oh Canada | Patreon Exclusive! 1:12

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🐾 Listen to the FULL EPISODE! Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/isthisgood On today’s Patreon-Exclusive episode, Matt, JD & Rachel discuss hamster wheels, which animals are vermin, how sports lead to nationalism, couples that look like siblings, the biggest differences between Matt & JD, how rural you’d have to get before you’d own a gun, t…