The Test of Time

A daydreaming, asthmatic high school student teams up with his hero for a martial arts tournament. Listen as we chat about facts that are clearly satire, the time Alan kinda (but not really) met Danica McKellar, and the stupidest bully nickname ever. Then we see if Sidekicks stands the Test of Time.

Reporters Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein seek the truth about the Watergate break-in. Listen as we discuss seeing non-IP movies in theaters, the definition of boring, and the 1970s version of checking someone's Google history. Then we find out if All the President's Men stands the Test of Time.

To avoid slaughter, a group of chickens plot their escape from a poultry farm. Join us as we discuss referring to your spouse as Mr. or Mrs., the shelf-life of chicken pie, and the romantic chemistry of claymation characters. Then we see if Chicken Run stands the Test of Time.

After a freak injury, a 12-year-old becomes the closer for the Chicago Cubs. Listen as we chat about how Alan stays hydrated, a villain's bad guy-ification, and a forgettable John Candy role. Then we see if Rookie of the Year stands the Test of Time.

A man with no short-term memory searches for his wife's killer. Special guest Jason Torres joins us to discuss Oscar predictions, the importance of establishing shots, and bonked-on-the-head amnesia. Then we see if Memento stands the Test of Time.

To catch an escaped convict, an FBI agent goes undercover as an overweight grandma. Join us as we chat about canceling streaming services, removing warts with duct tape, and Terrence Howard–style math. Then we see if Big Momma's House stands the Test of Time.

The life of a working-class high school student is turned upside down when she starts dating a rich kid. Listen as we discuss anticlimactic proms, computer flirting in the 80s, and what parental abandonment has in common with quicksand. Then we see if Pretty in Pink stands the Test of Time.

A team of lawyers defend two Marines accused of murder. Special guest Kevin Smokler joins us to chat about the smoothest-talking screenwriter, sexual tension that goes nowhere, and a bar that only serves one beer. YOU CAN'T HANDLE THE TRUTH as we see if A Few Good Men stands the Test of Time.

Two New Yorkers share an intense, short-lived relationship. Join us as we chat about kinda-sorta S&M, James' poodle neighbors, and rainwater colonics. Then we find out if Nine ½ Weeks stands the Test of Time.

A high school football team hopes to win the Texas state championship. Listen as we discuss a town that's a one-dimensional character, a spoiler that's not really a spoiler, and NBC's six-word slogans. Then we see if Friday Night Lights stands the Test of Time.

The life of a media mogul is analyzed in an attempt to learn the meaning of his last word: Rosebud. It's our 500th episode, and we're talking about the Streisand effect, a feature that's not in the Chase app, and a painful COVID flashback. Then we see if Citizen Kane stands the Test of Time. (Heads up: we start with some celebrating before diving into Citizen Kane at 27:23.)

An insomniac cabbie, disgusted by New York City, embraces his violent tendencies. Listen as we chat about lucrative nostalgia, the thin line between monster and hero, and ChatGPT not recognizing Martin Scorsese. You talkin' to me? You talkin' to me? Yeah, I'm talkin' to you as we find out if Taxi Driver stands the Test of Time.

Two kung fu experts, one with no arms and one without the use of his legs, seek revenge on the man who injured them. Special guest Daron from Board Games are for Losers joins us to chat about Portuguese subtitles, the sound of punching air, and beating up the comic relief. Then we see if The Crippled Masters stands the Test of Time.

After a young woman is transformed by a magic spell, she befriends a wizard who is being forced to fight in a brutal war. Join us as we discuss the death of network TV, One Direction's important lesson, and Wallace & Gromit's real curse. Then we see if Howl's Moving Castle stands the Test of Time.

Two inept government workers are sent on a secret mission to the Soviet Union. Special guest Eddie Perez-Cortes joins us to discuss the next James Bond, impressive facial comedy, and the reason to watch the Weird Science TV show. Then we find out if Spies Like Us stands the Test of Time.

A documentary film crew encounters a deadly giant snake. Join us as we chat about the meta movie genre, Ice Cube's good day, and an impressive way to balance a laptop. Then we see if 1997's Anaconda stands the Test of Time.

In the weeks leading up to Christmas, several Londoners find love. Special guests Carly Slater and Courtney Noah join us to chat about a company with no HR department, hating Uncle Jamie, and Alan getting into marital trouble. I feel it in my fingers, I feel it in my toes as we see if Love Actually stands the Test of Time.

A young drug runner decides to take control of his destiny by pitting two rival dealers against each other. Join us as we chat about Samuel L. Jackson's billions, kids who aren't that street smart, and a pretentious indie movie move. Then we see if Fresh stands the Test of Time.

A chess prodigy faces pressure to win from his father and his teachers. Listen as we discuss our William McKinley moment, the contradictions of parenthood, and hearing a coach's voice in your head. Then we see if Searching for Bobby Fischer stands the Test of Time.

A former Navy SEAL working as a cook must save a battleship and its nuclear weapons from terrorists. Join us as we discuss the only episode of Baywatch you need to see, how long it takes to set up band equipment, and the other kind of side piece. Then we find out if Under Siege stands the Test of Time.

A security team tries to steal a device capable of hacking into any computer. Listen as we chat about temporary artificial farts, a pointless goose, and being wound too tight from a ponytail. Then we see if Sneakers stands the Test of Time.

A convict who pretends to be insane is sent to an asylum, where he clashes with the head nurse. Join us as we discuss an adorable way to describe a sunrise, getting weirded out by fishing hooks, and a coupon for barbed wire. Then we find out if One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest stands the Test of Time.

After their husbands run off with younger women, three divorcées seek revenge. Join us as we chat about a hidden passion for advertising, a hateable face, and 24-hour boob jobs. Then we see if The First Wives Club stands the Test of Time. To support Nick's Marathon, head to nicksmarathon.org.

A murderous ghost with a hook for a hand brings terror to the Chicago projects. For our Halloween spooktacular, we discuss how many times saying a supernatural killer's name is too many, what a bee sting should be worth, and this movie's random connection to Lost. Then we find out if Candyman stands the Test of Time.

To win his dream girl's affection, a lonely loser makes a deal with the devil. Special guests Ally and Matt from Good Movie, Bad Movie join us to chat about Satan's Post-it notes, a nerd who's more over-the-top than Urkel, and the best Sister Hazel song. Then we find out if Bedazzled stands the Test of Time.

Drug addiction sends four lives into a tragic downward spiral. Special guest Samantha Noah joins us to talk about strings of sorrow, what Jareth the Goblin King would have wanted from Marion, and the one way Jared Leto *didn't* go full Method for this role. Then we find out if Requiem for a Dream stands the Test of Time.

An aging theater actress feels threatened by a devoted admirer. Listen as we discuss what phone operators could do in 1950, a friendly kick in the ass, and a grand ladies' lounge. Fasten your seatbelts; it's going to be a bumpy night as we find out if All About Eve stands the Test of Time.

Hydrogen bomb testing awakens an ancient monster that terrorizes Japan. Special guest Clinton Festa joins us to chat about getting a blood sample from a prehistoric beast, a carbon-dating debate, and a good gig for Steve Martin. Then we find out if 1954's Godzilla and 1956's Godzilla, King of the Monsters! stand the Test of Time.

Eccentric dog owners bring their pooches to a prestigious competition. Listen as we discuss people who should only shop from catalogs, the same old proctologist joke, and the staying power of the 'American Bitch' brand. Then we find out if Best in Show stands the Test of Time.

An aspiring music journalist comes of age when he joins a rock band's cross-country tour. Listen as we chat about the one person in this cast who can't sing, how James Gunn feels about colons, and a compliment no one wants to hear. Then we find out if Almost Famous stands the Test of Time.

Two inexperienced criminals attempt a bank robbery, which quickly turns into a hostage situation. Join us as we discuss peak Pacino, Jim Norton's wife's penis, and pearl-clutching over bad language. Then we see if Dog Day Afternoon stands the Test of Time.

A cheerleading captain hopes to lead her squad to a national championship with an original routine. Listen as we chat about ladylike toothbrushing, meeting girls at yoga, and how to qualify for Regionals. Be aggressive! B-E aggressive as we find out if Bring It On stands the Test of Time.

A high school cheerleader faces her sexuality and finds love at a gay conversion camp. Author Kevin Smokler joins us to chat about deriving humor from evil, finding a script in a friend's car, and a particularly dangerous matchbook. Then we find out if But I'm a Cheerleader stands the Test of Time.

A middle-aged electronics store employee tries to have sex for the first time. Listen as we discuss James' worthless toys, an out-of-left-field wedding, and the real reason women are the fairer sex. Then we find out if The 40 Year Old Virgin stands the Test of Time.

After their car breaks down, a young couple stumbles into the bizarre and otherworldly home of Dr. Frank-N-Furter. Join us as we chat about a brutal on-screen death for Eminem, an eye-opening orgy, and the good ol' days when Twitter was fun. Let's do the time warp again and find out if The Rocky Horror Picture Show stands the Test of Time.

A teenager and her mother switch bodies, allowing them to see the world from each other's point of view. Listen as we chat about non-evil stepparents, getting an A in Gong 101, and an objectively wrong subjective opinion. Then we find out if Freaky Friday stands the Test of Time.

Big Bird leaves Sesame Street to live with a family of dodos, then tries to find his way home. Special guest Samantha Noah joins us to discuss a good old boy walking out of "We Are the World," Miss Finch's creeper van, and sad songs to talk to your therapist about. Then we see if Sesame Street Presents: Follow That Bird stands the Test of Time.

After a space mission goes wrong, four scientists become superheroes. Join us as we chat about a phrase that engaged people never say to each other, Reed Richard's finances, and how hard ESPN tried to make the X Games a thing. Flame on! We're finding out if 2005's Fantastic Four stands the Test of Time.

An advanced robot that looks like a young boy learns what it means to be human. Listen as we discuss giving orphans to your friends, Bring Your Kid to Work Day at the secret android lab, and where U.S. airspace begins. Then we find out if D.A.R.Y.L. stands the Test of Time.

After a banker is killed, his spirit tries to save his girlfriend from the same fate. Join us as we chat about Demi Moore's haircuts, the difference between the Righteous Brothers and the Smothers Brothers, and cleaning up after making pottery but before making love. Then we find out if Ghost stands the Test of Time.

After being paralyzed in Vietnam, a Marine gradually turns into an anti-war activist. Listen as we discuss our different Mario Kart philosophies, the worst month to get sick, and the power of denial. Then we find out if Born on the Fourth of July stands the Test of Time.

A family attempts to move on with their lives after the rage virus has been eliminated… or has it? Join us as we chat about our favorite horror genres, the lucky scientists in Antarctica, and a real fight over a fictional character. Then we see if 28 Weeks Later stands the Test of Time.

After a virus wipes out most of England, a few survivors fight off the infected and would-be rapists. Listen as we discuss watching comedies in theaters, clever graffiti during a zombie apocalypse, and the effects of PCP. Then we find out if 28 Days Later stands the Test of Time.

Four friends make a pact to lose their virginity before graduating high school. Special guest Eddie Perez-Cortes joins us to discuss the letdown of unrated DVDs, catchy McDonald's jingles, and the Williamsburg of MILFs. This one time, at band camp, we found out if American Pie stands the Test of Time.

Ethan Hunt is pulled out of retirement to save the world… and his wife. Listen as we chat about J.J. Abrams' history of reboots, giving noogies to Tom Cruise, and IMF's terrible track record with background checks. Then we find out if Mission: Impossible III stands the Test of Time.

To prevent a madman from releasing a deadly virus in Australia, Ethan Hunt teams up with a professional thief. Join us as we discuss life-threatening Atlanta traffic, a parachute built for two, and questionable medical advice from Dr. James Brief. Then we see if Mission: Impossible II stands the Test of Time.