Thumb War, hosted by Rachel Selig and Jason Doyle, is a weekly comedy podcast covering movies, streaming series and pop culture through recaps, reviews and spoiler-heavy commentary. It has 354 episodes since October 2022, released roughly every 4.8 days, with a median length of about 44 minutes. Estimated downloads are 5,000 to 25,000 per episode, implying a host-read rate of $90 to $625 per episode.
Weekly movie and TV comedy with a highly rated, engaged 354-episode back catalogue
- Rated 4.9 across 487 Apple Podcasts ratings, with 460 five-star reviews.
- Weekly cadence and 354 episodes give steady inventory for recurring placements.
- Movie and streaming audience suits entertainment, streaming, snacks and casual gaming brands.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- co-hosted banter, review, episode recap
- Tone
- irreverent, candid
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 35 to 50 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- Yes
Patreon-only episodes are advertised in several titles, indicating a paid membership tier, though no sponsor mentions appear in the last 20 episodes.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | bleav.com/shows/is-this-good/ |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1650315990 |
| RSS feed | feeds.simplecast.com/G47dkuB3 |
Benchmark score: 90 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Carrie Mini-Series vs 1976 Carrie Movie: Did We Need Mike Flanaga | 2026-10-15 | 46 min |
| Dune 3 Hype, Avengers: Doomsday Dread & Widow’s Bay Obsession | Patreo | 2026-10-10 | 2 min |
| Your Mother Your Mother Your Mother: The Most Badass Dad Movie of the | 2026-10-06 | 34 min |
| Digger Review: Is Tom Cruise’s Box Office Bomb Actually Worth Watching | 2026-10-05 | 50 min |
| Primetime: The Most Uncomfortable Movie of the Year | 2026-09-27 | 40 min |
| Resident Evil: Zach Cregger Made the Game I Remember | 2026-09-22 | 1 h 4 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 4 days ago, a new one about every 5 days.
Thumb War is your weekly showdown over movies, streaming series, and pop culture mayhem. Rachel and JD dive into what’s worth watching (and what deserves jail time), dishing out unfiltered recaps, reviews, and cinematic chaos. Smart-ish, savage-ish, and spoiler-heavy.
About Thumb War
Thumb War is a weekly comedy podcast hosted by Rachel Selig and Jason Doyle, covering movies, streaming series and pop culture. Episodes combine reviews, recaps and spoiler-heavy commentary, typically running 35 to 50 minutes. The show's website at bleav.com presents it as part of the Bleav network.
According to Apple Podcasts, the show holds a 4.9 average rating from 487 ratings, with 460 five-star reviews, and has released 355 episodes since October 2022 on a weekly schedule. The audience is estimated rather than published: roughly 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode, skewing toward adults aged 25 to 34 in the United States. No sponsors appear in the recent feed.
A host-read mid-roll is estimated at $90 to $625 per episode at these download levels. Entertainment, streaming and snack brands with a comedy-friendly voice and an adult audience are the best fit.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Thumb War can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Thumb War
How much does Thumb War charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Based on an estimated 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode, a host-read mid-roll is estimated at roughly $90 to $625 per episode. Final pricing depends on placement and package terms agreed with the show.
What is Thumb War about?
Thumb War is a weekly comedy podcast where Rachel Selig and Jason Doyle review and recap movies, streaming series and pop culture. Episodes are candid, spoiler-heavy and typically run around 45 minutes.
How do I contact Thumb War about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can also be booked directly through Starbooked.
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