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Hosts Jessica and Diane revisit beloved films from our past and discuss whether or not they still hold up in the 2020s: and by that we mean culturally, ethically, humorously, and through our own perso... more
FAQs about The Smell Test Podcast:How many episodes does The Smell Test Podcast have?The podcast currently has 84 episodes available.
June 24, 2024Smell Test Episode 44: Hot FuzzHot Fuzz (2007) is part of a trilogy of films starring Simon Pegg and Nick Frost. It's one of Jess's all-time faves. Does it pass the smell test? ...more1h 17minPlay
June 18, 2024Smell Test Episode 43: Mrs. DoubtfireMrs. Doubtfire (1993) stars Robin Williams and Sally Field; and is about a divorced father who dresses in drag to trick his ex-wife into paying him to watch his own kids. With a description like that, can it pass the smell test?...more57minPlay
June 10, 2024Smell Test Episode 42: The GooniesThe Goonies (1985) follows the 80s trope of a group of folks trying to fight capitalism. It's in the National Film Registry, but does it pass the smell test?...more1h 30minPlay
June 03, 2024Smell Test Episode 41: Three Men and a BabyJoin us for our Season 3 premiere as we discuss Three Men and a Baby (1987). Does a movie about perpetual bachelors raising an abandoned little girl pass the smell test? Tune in to find out!...more1h 12minPlay
May 20, 2024Smell Test Episode 40: HookJoin us for our Season 2 finale where we discuss Hook (1991). Kelly, another member of the Homer household, joins us to debrief on whether or not the film passes the smell test. As a FYI, this episode contains discussion of abuse and suicide, so if you need to skip this one, we'll see you next time! ...more1h 27minPlay
May 13, 2024Smell Test Episode 39: Wayne's WorldParty time, excellent! Join us as we debrief on Wayne's World (1992), which somehow turned into a discussion about age of consent laws in the United States....more1h 14minPlay
May 07, 2024Smell Test 38: Princess BrideGueesssssss whoooooooooo's baaaaaaaaack? We have returned from spring break and can't wait to talk to you about Princess Bride (1987), including how this film perpetuated an irrational fear of quicksand that all Millennials have....more56minPlay
April 08, 2024Smell Test Episode 37: SuperbadSuperbad (2007) is yet another coming-of-age film that Diane loved. Does it pass the smell test 17 years later? Join us for our last episode before we go on spring break through the end of April!...more56minPlay
April 01, 2024Smell Test Episode 36: Sister ActSister Act (1992) was one Jessica's staples from the video store. Join us as we talk religion, urban design, and why you should never trust a man who said he's leaving his wife. ...more1h 14minPlay
March 25, 2024Smell Test Episode 35: Who Framed Roger Rabbit?Who Framed Roger Rabbit (1988) was a staple in the Homer household. Join us as guest co-host and internationally-featured librarian Jay joins us to talk about this film that ends up being a thinly veiled critique of capitalism....more1h 3minPlay
FAQs about The Smell Test Podcast:How many episodes does The Smell Test Podcast have?The podcast currently has 84 episodes available.