The Test of Time

The Test of Time

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The Test of Time episodes

  • Episode 539: They Live (1988)

    Aliens have invaded Earth, and only Roddy Piper can stop them.

    Special guest Matthew Krol joins us to talk about the Sisyphean boulder of podcasting, Duke Nukem improving one-liners, and a drifter who gets rich *really* fast. Then we find out if They Live stands the Test of Time.

    53 min
  • Episode 538: Tropic Thunder (2008)

    In their quest to make a dramatic war film, five actors face real danger in the jungle.

    Special guest Becky Dorsogna joins us to chat about failing the Bechdel test spectacularly, talking to anyone who will listen, and buying a stack of Apple TVs on vacation. Grab a Booty Sweat energy drink as we find out if Tropic Thunder stands the Test of Time.

    46 min
  • Episode 537: Welcome Home Roscoe Jenkins (2008)

    A prodigal son returns home to face his siblings and a rival cousin at his parents' wedding anniversary celebration.

    Special guest Gwyeth Smith joins us to discuss a missing comma, gentle giants, and sweet tea manners. Then we see if Welcome Home Roscoe Jenkins stands the Test of Time.

    43 min
  • Episode 536: Commando (1985)

    After his daughter is kidnapped, a retired colonel kills everyone responsible.

    Special guest Pete Mongillo joins us to chat about avoiding shoulder splinters, James' mother's maiden name, and Dan Hedaya's chin butt. Then we see if Commando stands the Test of Time.

    46 min
  • Episode 535: The Royal Tenenbaums (2001)

    An absentee father pretends to be dying so he can reconnect with his estranged children.

    Join us as we discuss the difference between an asshole and a sonofabitch, a fun day at a dog fight, and a family on a battleship. Then we see if The Royal Tenenbaums stands the Test of Time.

    39 min
  • Episode 534: To Die For (1995)

    Driven by ambition, a weather reporter plots to have her husband killed.

    Listen as we chat about the metrics of fame, Leaf's transition to Joaquin, and unintentional ickiness. Then we see if To Die For stands the Test of Time.

    44 min
  • Episode 533: Serial Mom (1994)

    A suburban housewife begins killing people who have wronged her family.

    Join us as we discuss the cereal that supports the military, why James was nervous on parent-teacher conference nights, and a theory about why Quentin Tarantino doesn't like Matthew Lillard. Then we find out if Serial Mom stands the Test of Time.

    37 min
  • Episode 532: Practical Magic (1998)

    Two sisters come to terms with their supernatural abilities after they accidentally kill an abusive boyfriend.

    Listen as we chat about the ingredients for a perfect man, silly flutes, and a bad time to smooch. Then we find out if Practical Magic stands the Test of Time.

    40 min
  • Episode 531: The Player (1992)

    While fighting for his job, a Hollywood executive accidentally kills a screenwriter.

    Special guest Jonathan Weissler joins us to discuss an allergy to Seth Rogen, a currently dead director, and Michael Bay literally thinking outside the box. Then we see if The Player stands the Test of Time.

    39 min
  • Episode 530: EuroTrip (2004)

    After getting dumped by his girlfriend in humiliating fashion, a high school graduate travels across Europe to find his pen pal.

    Special guest Eddie Perez-Cortes joins us to chat about the hostel experience, the one thing Matt Damon is bad at, and the time Alan went to a nude beach. Scotty doesn't know—but we'll find out—whether EuroTrip stands the Test of Time.

    49 min

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Are the classic movies of our childhood really as great as we remember them? Hosts Alan Noah and James Brief take a fresh look at our favorite films to see if they have stood The Test of Time.

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