Best Thumbs Undecided Podcasts (2025)

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Valentine's Day Ep w/ Cheyenne Ford 58:44

2+ y ago58:44

58:44

We talk some of the greatest Valentine day movie with Production Designer Cheyenne Ford! Known for her work on Shiva Baby, Give or Take, and Story Ave which is premiering at SXSW.By Two Thumbs Undecided

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Jafar Panahi 50:55

2+ y ago50:55

50:55

Panahi made news recently for his release from Iranian prison after a hunger strike. The director made history in 1995 by winning the Caméra d'Or (best first feature film) at Cannes, making Panahi the first Iranian to win a major award at Cannes. He has since gone on to go on making classics like The Mirror, Offsides, This is Not a Film, Taxi, and …

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S. Craig Zahler 58:53

2+ y ago58:53

58:53

Writer/Director of the gruesome movie Bone Tomahawk and the pretty good Vaughn flick Brawl in Cell Block 99, ye ol' Zah-dog gives the brothers a lot to talk about.By Two Thumbs Undecided

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Leonard Maltin 58:51

2+ y ago58:51

58:51

Remember those old Movie Guide books you saw on your grandparents library? The one with the old dude smiling at you like he new everything about movies. Well we're talking about that guy.By Two Thumbs Undecided

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Pauline Kael 58:50

2+ y ago58:50

58:50

Perhaps one of the most famous and influential American film critics, Pauline Kael is a tough person to tackle. But the brothers give it a go in this ongoing series of film critics.By Two Thumbs Undecided

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Gene Siskel 57:00

2+ y ago57:00

57:00

The lesser known of the Siskel and Ebert show, Gene Siskel was a man with strong opinions. Watch the brothers remain undecided on him.By Two Thumbs Undecided

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Spirit of Christmas 58:38

2+ y ago58:38

58:38

What is it!By Two Thumbs Undecided

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Possum Hill 58:23

2+ y ago58:23

58:23

The brothers talk to Possum Hill! Current head of content and creative at 1824 Universal Music Group, but also Sam's old boss back when he was a senior director of video production at Capitol Records and Sam was a wee intern.By Two Thumbs Undecided

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A.O. Scott 52:53

2+ y ago52:53

52:53

Mr. New york times movie review himself! We talk about one of the most iconic movie reviewers currently working.By Two Thumbs Undecided

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Our 2022 Halloween Episode!!! 58:45

2+ y ago58:45

58:45

By Two Thumbs Undecided

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Bosley Crowther 58:46

2+ y ago58:46

58:46

Starting our new critics series off right. The old grouch himself. A dilly of a podcast. YEEHOOOOO!By Two Thumbs Undecided

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Jordan Studdard 58:41

3y ago58:41

58:41

The brothers talk to animator and tik toker (and perhaps soon to be children's book writer??) Jordan Studdard!By Two Thumbs Undecided

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Vinyl Interlude 58:45

3y ago58:45

58:45

With Zach out for moving to his new studio apartment, Sam plays his Vinyl records from Amadeus and West Side Story and reads some inspiring words.By Two Thumbs Undecided

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Autoline This Week #2617 - Undecided If An EV Is For You? Try A Subscription 26:47

3y ago26:47

26:47

Autonomy is a startup that provides subscriptions to a Tesla Model 3. Customers can learn firsthand whether an EV meets their driving needs, without a big, long-term financial commitment. And it’s cheaper than renting a car. Scott Painter, the CEO of Autonomy, explains the advantages, and also warns that the shortage of inventory in the used car ma…

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Kid Nicoleman Promo 59:03

3y ago59:03

59:03

We take a break from our typical programming to promote our sister podcast and friend of the show's podcast Into the Ether with Kid Nicoleman, created by Nick Deveau. Check it out on Spotify or where ever you get podcasts.By Two Thumbs Undecided

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Mob Actors Deaths 58:44

3y ago58:44

58:44

The brothers talk about the recent deaths and lives of several iconic actors who have played mobsters in movies and TV shows. Tony Sirico who plays Paulie in Sopranos, Michael Caan who plays Sonny in The Godfather, and Ray Liotta who plays Henry Hill in Goodfellas.By Two Thumbs Undecided

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1908: Lost Dudly Kay-Pax and Ishmael recordings 59:03

3y ago59:03

59:03

Once again, the brothers play an old episode from 1908 with Dudly Kay-Pax and Ishmael. This time, they have Thomas Edison on to talk about his new company. Let's just say, things get a little heated.By Two Thumbs Undecided

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Autoline This Week #2616 - The Only Book About Every Automotive Law 26:45

3y ago26:45

26:45

You cannot believe how many laws regulate the auto industry. So many that it’s almost impossible to keep track of. But two legal eagles, Kevin McDonald from VW Credit and Karl Hochkammer from Honigman LLP, have compiled a very complete catalog of laws and they explain what they’re about in plain English that anyone can understand. They’ve managed t…

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Autoline This Week #2616 - The Only Book About Every Automotive Law 26:47

3y ago26:47

26:47

You cannot believe how many laws regulate the auto industry. So many that it’s almost impossible to keep track of. But two legal eagles, Kevin McDonald from VW Credit and Karl Hochkammer from Honigman LLP, have compiled a very complete catalog of laws and they explain what they’re about in plain English that anyone can understand. They’ve managed t…

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Autoline This Week #2615 - Uh-Oh, Now It’s A Shortage Of Headlamp Engineers 26:47

3y ago26:47

26:47

You’ve heard of the chip shortage that crippled automotive production. But you probably haven’t heard about the critical shortage of headlamp engineers. And you also probably didn’t know that thanks to consolidation in the industry, there aren’t many headlamp manufacturers left, either. All automakers are struggling with this problem, but that’s es…

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Autoline This Week #2615 - Uh-Oh, Now It’s A Shortage Of Headlamp Engineers 26:45

3y ago26:45

26:45

You’ve heard of the chip shortage that crippled automotive production. But you probably haven’t heard about the critical shortage of headlamp engineers. And you also probably didn’t know that thanks to consolidation in the industry, there aren’t many headlamp manufacturers left, either. All automakers are struggling with this problem, but that’s es…

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Autoline This Week #2617 - Undecided If An EV Is For You? Try A Subscription 26:45

3y ago26:45

26:45

Autonomy is a startup that provides subscriptions to a Tesla Model 3. Customers can learn firsthand whether an EV meets their driving needs, without a big, long-term financial commitment. And it’s cheaper than renting a car. Scott Painter, the CEO of Autonomy, explains the advantages, and also warns that the shortage of inventory in the used car ma…

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Mark DePasquale and VFX 57:53

3y ago57:53

57:53

The brothers geek out with Mark DePasquale about VFX. Mark is a VFX supervisor and director at Atlantic Pictures, and loves talking about that shinny ball VFX artists use.By Two Thumbs Undecided

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Sleep with Sam as he reads Life of Pie 58:45

3y ago58:45

58:45

This was a tough one. Zach had just moved back to Pittsburgh, Sam was moving in two days, and work was spiraling out of control. So instead of doing a full on episode, Sam reads "Life of Pi" by Yann Martel and slowly falls asleep while playing the theme music to the movie.By Two Thumbs Undecided

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Courtney O'Donnell 58:50

3y ago58:50

58:50

The brother talks to McDonalds social media manager and comedian Courtney O'Donnell!Get tickets for her June 15th Hot Cousin's show here.https://www.eventbrite.com/e/hot-cousin-tickets-357837651047By Two Thumbs Undecided

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Mothers Day 58:49

3y ago58:49

58:49

The brothers talk about all mothers days movies! And what exactly does that mean. Like in a metaphorical sense what is the narrative around being a mother? OH! we also talk about Scorsese's mom because ya know.By Two Thumbs Undecided

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Autoline This Week #2614 - Lordstown Motors Goes Asset Light, Develops Skateboard Trucks 26:45

3y ago26:45

26:45

Lordstown Motors changed its business plan. Instead of building electric trucks, it’s going to have Foxconn build them for it—in the plant that Lordstown used to own. It raised the money it needs to launch its truck by selling the plant to Lordstown. That truck, called the Endurance, will start production in Q3, 2022. But Lordstown is already worki…

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Autoline This Week #2614 - Lordstown Motors Goes Asset Light, Develops Skateboard Trucks 26:47

3y ago26:47

26:47

Lordstown Motors changed its business plan. Instead of building electric trucks, it’s going to have Foxconn build them for it—in the plant that Lordstown used to own. It raised the money it needs to launch its truck by selling the plant to Lordstown. That truck, called the Endurance, will start production in Q3, 2022. But Lordstown is already worki…

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Autoline This Week #2613 - Suppliers Give Toyota Thumbs Up, Stellantis Thumbs Down 26:47

3y ago26:47

26:47

Automotive suppliers have strong opinions about the automakers they sell parts and services to. Some automakers have great relations with their suppliers, others not so much. Plante Moran, the consulting company, does an annual supplier survey that captures what suppliers are saying. Dave Andrea and Mark Barrott from Plante Moran go through their l…

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Autoline This Week #2613 - Suppliers Give Toyota Thumbs Up, Stellantis Thumbs Down 26:46

3y ago26:46

26:46

Automotive suppliers have strong opinions about the automakers they sell parts and services to. Some automakers have great relations with their suppliers, others not so much. Plante Moran, the consulting company, does an annual supplier survey that captures what suppliers are saying. Dave Andrea and Mark Barrott from Plante Moran go through their l…

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Autoline This Week #2612 - Electric Roads Solve EV Range At No Taxpayer Cost 26:48

3y ago26:48

26:48

Powered roads, where EVs pick up electric power from the road as they drive, is a dream that goes back decades. But now a convergence of technologies could turn it into reality. Prefabricated road sections with embedded sensors and inductive charging are the game changing technologies. By collecting data that can be monetized and by selling electri…

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Autoline This Week #2612 - Electric Roads Solve EV Range At No Taxpayer Cost 26:46

3y ago26:46

26:46

Powered roads, where EVs pick up electric power from the road as they drive, is a dream that goes back decades. But now a convergence of technologies could turn it into reality. Prefabricated road sections with embedded sensors and inductive charging are the game changing technologies. By collecting data that can be monetized and by selling electri…

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Autoline This Week #2611 - A Conversation with GM President Mark Reuss 26:47

3y ago26:47

26:47

Every year the SAE Foundation chooses a recipient for its Leadership Award. This year it chose GM President Mark Reuss. At the awards banquet, Reuss sat down with Autoline to talk about his career, GM’s transition to electric vehicles, and the challenges that lie ahead for the automotive industry.By Autoline

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Autoline This Week #2611 - A Conversation with GM President Mark Reuss 26:45

3y ago26:45

26:45

Every year the SAE Foundation chooses a recipient for its Leadership Award. This year it chose GM President Mark Reuss. At the awards banquet, Reuss sat down with Autoline to talk about his career, GM’s transition to electric vehicles, and the challenges that lie ahead for the automotive industry.By John McElroy

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Easter Movies 58:45

3y ago58:45

58:45

The brothers bring on their parents to talk about Easter Movies and what exactly is the theme of Easter.By Two Thumbs Undecided

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Broadway to Hollywood 58:45

3y ago58:45

58:45

The brothers talk about broadway musicals that turn into hollywood movies (and visa versa).By Two Thumbs Undecided

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Autoline This Week #2610 - Foreign Automakers In Trouble In China 26:47

3y ago26:47

26:47

Five years ago, foreign automakers saw China as an unending source of growth and profits. Not anymore. Today, companies like Volkswagen and General Motors are seeing sharp drops in sales and profits. And Chinese automakers are emerging as world class competitors. So, are foreign automakers in trouble in China? Michael Dunne, CEO of ZoZo Go and Tu L…

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Autoline This Week #2610 - Foreign Automakers In Trouble In China 26:45

3y ago26:45

26:45

Five years ago, foreign automakers saw China as an unending source of growth and profits. Not anymore. Today, companies like Volkswagen and General Motors are seeing sharp drops in sales and profits. And Chinese automakers are emerging as world class competitors. So, are foreign automakers in trouble in China? Michael Dunne, CEO of ZoZo Go and Tu L…

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Autoline This Week #2609 - Russian Invasion Upends The Auto Industry 26:47

3y ago26:47

26:47

In addition to the terrible loss of lives, the tragic lines of refugees and brutal war crimes, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is upending the auto industry. Automakers and suppliers felt the impact immediately, and the long term implications could take years to resolve. Joe McCabe, the CEO of AutoForecast Solutions, and Justin Cox, the director of Gl…

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Autoline This Week #2609 - Russian Invasion Upends The Auto Industry 26:45

3y ago26:45

26:45

In addition to the terrible loss of lives, the tragic lines of refugees and brutal war crimes, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is upending the auto industry. Automakers and suppliers felt the impact immediately, and the long term implications could take years to resolve. Joe McCabe, the CEO of AutoForecast Solutions, and Justin Cox, the director of Gl…

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Dick Lester 58:34

3y ago58:34

58:34

The brothers talk about Dick Lester! Famed surrealist director who started out with the Goon Show squad including Spike Milligan and Peter Sellers. He then went on to director the Beatles in Hard Days Night and Help! Finally ending up his career with Superman 2 and 3. And odd hodge podge of a career and we get into it.…

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Autoline This Week #2608 - Do You Have What It Takes To Be An Entrepreneur? Here’s What You Need To Know 26:47

3y ago26:47

26:47

It takes a certain type of person to be an entrepreneur. But even those people need to know their strengths and weaknesses and how to avoid common pitfalls. Three start-up experts discuss what sets entrepreneurs apart from everyone else: Khanjan Desai, CEO and Co-Founder, Alchemy; Adrien Cote, Executive Director, Velocity; and Helge Seetzen, CEO, T…

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Autoline This Week #2608 - Do You Have What It Takes To Be An Entrepreneur? Here’s What You Need To Know 26:45

3y ago26:45

26:45

It takes a certain type of person to be an entrepreneur. But even those people need to know their strengths and weaknesses and how to avoid common pitfalls. Three start-up experts discuss what sets entrepreneurs apart from everyone else: Khanjan Desai, CEO and Co-Founder, Alchemy; Adrien Cote, Executive Director, Velocity; and Helge Seetzen, CEO, T…

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Audio Andy: Sound Mixer 58:51

3y ago58:51

58:51

Old Friend Andy Theiss @theaudioandy comes onto the show to talk about his time as a professional sound mixer. Some of his credits include sound mixer for "The Making of Happier Than Ever: A Love Letter to Los Angeles" and "Gingerdead Man vs Evil Bong"By Two Thumbs Undecided

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Testing the Water 58:51

3y ago58:51

58:51

The brothers try out a few new segments for the show! Including a worst of the best segment and a lil bit of gonzo film theater journalism at THEE Spectacle theater.By Two Thumbs Undecided

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Autoline This Week #2607 - Toyota's Chief Scientist Lays Out Its EV Strategy 26:45

3y ago26:45

26:45

Gill Pratt, Toyota’s Chief Scientist, says we’re going to hear a lot more about the company’s move into electric cars. Up to now Toyota’s public statements have focused on hybrids and fuel cells. But it’s been quietly developing EVs behind the scenes. And now it’s ready to talk about them. Gill Pratt lays out Toyota’s strategy on solid state batter…

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Autoline This Week #2607 - Toyota's Chief Scientist Lays Out Its EV Strategy 26:47

3y ago26:47

26:47

Gill Pratt, Toyota’s Chief Scientist, says we’re going to hear a lot more about the company’s move into electric cars. Up to now Toyota’s public statements have focused on hybrids and fuel cells. But it’s been quietly developing EVs behind the scenes. And now it’s ready to talk about them. Gill Pratt lays out Toyota’s strategy on solid state batter…

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Arshum Rouhanian: Creative Video Producer 58:45

3y ago58:45

58:45

Ah yes. Arshum. What a guy. Friend of co-host Sam for about 8 years now. He's currently a creative video producer at Capitol Records, but is also a music video director on the side. He's worked with all your favorite artist. If you wanna find out who your favorite artists are, welp, sounds like you gotta listen to this episode. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯…

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Karina Dandashi: Short Film Director 58:44

3y ago58:44

58:44

Oh boy. How to describe Karina. She's a Sundance Ignite Fellow, Jacob Burns Fellow, One of Marie Claire's top 21 creators to watch. She's directed three short films, one of which (Dress Up) recently was accepted into the Aspen Shortsfest. She's currently working on her fourth and writing her first feature. But we at 2TU like to call her the third t…

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Autoline This Week #2606 - EV Battery Cost Falling To $50-60/kWh 26:44

3y ago26:44

26:44

Batteries for electric cars are extremely expensive. But Tal Sholklapper, the CEO of Voltaiq, a battery design consultancy, says that cost is coming down fast, and will soon reach $50-60 per kilowatt-hour. That’s about half of what it is now, and that would give EVs cost parity with piston powered cars and trucks. He also talks about battery recycl…

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