
The Test of Time
516 episodes — Page 3 of 11

S1 Ep 415Episode 415: National Lampoon's Animal House (1978)
EThe brothers of a rowdy fraternity drink, party, and try not to get expelled. Special guests Rich Noah and Paul Brief—our dads!—join us to chat about John Belushi's eyebrows, a freeze-frame heart attack, and getting an A in lobotomy. Fat, drunk, and stupid is no way to find out if National Lampoon's Animal House stands the Test of Time.

S1 Ep 414Episode 414: Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome (1985)
EMad Max fights for his life, and the lives of young plane crash survivors. Listen as we discuss Jeff Garlin's thoughts on Michael Bay, laws that are just six words long, and what this movie has in common with Showgirls. Two men enter, one man leaves as we find out if Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome stands the Test of Time.

S1 Ep 413Episode 413: The Road Warrior (1981)
EIn a post-apocalyptic wasteland, a small community is threatened by violent maniacs, and only Mad Max can help. Join us as we discuss the MMCU, the most annoying thing about The Fast and the Furious, and traditional marriage after the end of the world. Then we find out if The Road Warrior stands the Test of Time.

S1 Ep 412Episode 412: Mad Max (1979)
EIn a near-future Australia, one cop fights back against a ruthless biker gang. Listen as we talk about how difficult it is to show society crumbling, a guy named Toecutter who cuts no toes, and the word that's forever associated with the Hall of Justice. Then we find out if Mad Max stands the Test of Time.

S1 Ep 411Episode 411: Top Secret! (1984)
EAn American rocker falls for a beautiful woman who recruits him into the East German resistance. Join us as we wonder if kids today understand Pac-Man references, why Ford Pintos blew up, and where the hell Grand Moff Tarkin is. Then we find out if Top Secret! stands the Test of Time.

S1 Ep 410Episode 410: To Kill a Mockingbird (1962)
EA widowed lawyer teaches his children important life lessons as he defends an innocent man. It's our annual Mother's Day episode, and our moms are back! Carole Abramson and Rochelle Brief join us to discuss dog actors in the 1960s, where witnesses are supposed to sit, and how to defuse a lynch mob. Then we find out if To Kill a Mockingbird stands the Test of Time.

S1 Ep 409Episode 409: Purple Rain (1984)
EAn aspiring singer struggles with a new lover, rival musicians, angry bandmates, and an abusive father. Special guest Clinton Festa joins us to talk about resting Prince face, Ben Folds' LLC, and how to respond when someone says, "I would die for you." Dearly beloved, we are gathered here today to find out if Purple Rain stands the Test of Time.

S1 Ep 408Episode 408: Spirited Away (2001)
ETo save her parents, a 10-year-old girl works for a powerful witch. Listen as we talk about the worst job for medical school interns, what happens when people have no work-life balance, and the difference between an evil villain and a jerk boss. Then we see if Spirited Away stands the Test of Time.

S1 Ep 407Episode 407: Half Baked (1998)
EThree potheads sell high-grade marijuana so they can raise enough money to help their friend. In honor of 4/20, special guest Samantha Noah joins us to discuss high school stoners, who's on the Mount Rushmore of comedians, and not smoking up with Snoop. Then we find out if Half Baked stands the Test of Time.

S1 Ep 406Episode 406: Go (1999)
EOne wild night is told from three points of view. Listen as we chat about food shopping without reusable bags, proper hit-and-run etiquette, and bros being bros. Then we find out if Go stands the Test of Time.

S1 Ep 405Episode 405: The Jewel of the Nile (1985)
EJoan Wilder and Jack Colton journey to Africa to stop a power-hungry tyrant. Join us as we talk about unnecessary sequels, blowing up an F-14 with a single bullet, and red flags that the guy you just met is a dictator. Then we find out if The Jewel of the Nile stands the Test of Time.

S1 Ep 404Episode 404: Romancing the Stone (1984)
EA romance novelist and a smuggler search for a valuable emerald in Columbia. Listen as we discuss euphemisms in books, moms who are insistent about travelers cheques, and the Road Runner cheating death. Then we find out if Romancing the Stone stands the Test of Time.

S1 Ep 403Episode 403: Some Like It Hot (1959)
EAfter witnessing a mob hit, two male jazz players pose as women and become involved in complicated relationships. Listen as we discuss zig-zag jokes, the art of negging, and a song about Marilyn Monroe that *isn't* Candle in the Wind. Then we find out if Some Like It Hot stands the Test of Time.

S1 Ep 402Episode 402: Do the Right Thing (1989)
ERacial tensions reach a boiling point on a hot summer day in Brooklyn. Special guest Eddie Perez-Cortes joins us to chat about video game remakes, massaging pizza dough, and… well… bigotry, police brutality, and other depressing real-world topics. Listen to the truth, Ruth, as we find out if Do the Right Thing stands the Test of Time.

S1 Ep 401Episode 401: Splash (1984)
EA mermaid looks for love in New York City. Join us as we chat about digitally hiding a butt crack, 80s men who can't say "I love you," and the worst sport to play while smoking. Then we find out if Splash stands the Test of Time.

S1 Ep 400Episode 400: Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb (1964)
EA rogue U.S. general tries to start a nuclear war with the Soviet Union, and only a handful of people can prevent the end of the world. It's our 400th episode, and we're talking about modern conspiracy theories, the most fun city in Texas, and destruction caused by defective dicks. Then we find out if Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb stands the Test of Time.

S1 Ep 399Episode 399: Star Trek: First Contact (1996)
ECybernetic aliens attempt to assimilate humanity into their collective, and only the crew of the USS Enterprise can stop them. Listen as we lament lost GeoCities websites, ponder if aliens could unite humanity, and make a predictable Moby-Dick joke. Resistance is futile as we find out if Star Trek: First Contact stands the Test of Time.

S1 Ep 398Episode 398: The Score (2001)
EAn aging thief plans to steal a priceless French scepter with the help of a young accomplice. Listen as we chat about taking inspiration from a keg, hacking a 10-digit code, and the best of the puppet pantheon. Then we find out if The Score stands the Test of Time.

S1 Ep 397Episode 397: Always (1989)
EAfter an aerial firefighter dies, he becomes a spirit and has the chance to inspire a young pilot… and say goodbye to his grieving girlfriend. Special guest Courtney Noah joins us to talk about Jar Jar Binks trivia, a big choo choo plane, and the Dawson's Creek scene that lives rent-free in James's head. Then we find out if Always stands the Test of Time.

S1 Ep 396Episode 396: Mr. & Mrs. Smith (2005)
EA dull marriage gets an unexpected jolt when the husband and wife discover that they're both secret assassins for rival agencies. Listen as we discuss an easy way to kill killers, TV networks for women, and what Nicole Kidman might say about Halloween. Then we find out if Mr. & Mrs. Smith stands the Test of Time.

S1 Ep 395Episode 395: She's All That (1999)
EAfter getting dumped by his girlfriend, a popular high school senior bets that he can transform a depressed art student into the school's prom queen. Listen as we chat about pool guys who made bank in 2020, the real first reality show, and a weirdo who volunteers to clean a bathroom. Then we find out if She's All That stands the Test of Time.

S1 Ep 394Episode 394: Cool World (1992)
EDesperate to leave her cartoon world, an animated woman plans to become real by having sex with a human. Join us as we discuss the evolution of the Hollywood sign, what this movie has in common with Game of Thrones, and our 2024 box office predictions. Then we find out if Cool World stands the Test of Time.

S1 Ep 393Episode 393: Mean Girls (2004)
EWhile attending public school for the first time, a teenager joins—then takes over—a popular clique. Special guests Sue Winter and Karlen Trucke join us to chat about Taco Tuesday memes, DVDs that are popular with sick campers, and the difference between mathletes and academic league. You can't sit with us as we find out if Mean Girls stands the Test of Time.

S1 Ep 392Episode 392: Die Hard With a Vengeance (1995)
EA hungover John McClane teams up with a good Samaritan to save innocent lives in New York City. Special guests Dom Monfre and Daron from Board Games are for Losers join us to talk about a solid number two, if Hillary Clinton is a bad driver, and Rube Goldberg-ing someone to death. Simon says to listen and find out if Die Hard With a Vengeance stands the Test of Time.

S1 Ep 391Episode 391: Die Hard 2 (1990) and Live Free or Die Hard (2007)
EJohn McClane battles terrorists at Dulles airport, then saves the United States from cybercriminals. Special guests Dom Monfre and Daron from Board Games are for Losers join us to chat about the benefits of naked calisthenics, a steampunk baggage claim, and writing ads for PDAs. Then we find out if Die Hard 2 and Live Free or Die Hard stand the Test of Time.

S1 Ep 390Episode 390: Die Hard (1988)
EWhile attending a party on Christmas Eve, a New York City cop tries to foil a terrorist plot and save his wife. Special guests Dom Monfre and Daron from Board Games are for Losers join us to discuss life-saving boobs, the cigarettes recommended by doctors, and something more painful than walking on broken glass. Yippee-ki-yay motherf*ckers… we're finding out if Die Hard stands the Test of Time.

S1 Ep 389Episode 389: Schindler's List (1993)
EDuring the Holocaust, an industrialist uses his money and influence to save the lives of over one thousand Jews. This is a heavy episode, so we're not doing the usual tease. Just listen as we discuss all the reasons why Schindler's List stands the Test of Time.

S1 Ep 388Episode 388: Scarface (1983)
EA Cuban immigrant becomes a powerful drug kingpin in Miami. Listen as we chat about popular dorm room posters, fake Churchill quotes, and how an R-rated movie can actually be X-rated. Say hello to my little friend and find out if Scarface stands the Test of Time.

S1 Ep 387Episode 387: Big Fish (2003)
EA son tries to find common ground with his dying father, in spite of the old man's history of telling tall tales. Listen as we discuss British actors affecting American accents, the Danny DeVito-aissance, and angel dogs from puppy heaven. Then we find out if Big Fish stands the Test of Time.

S1 Ep 386Episode 386: Surviving the Game (1994)
ERich psychopaths take a homeless man to the woods and hunt him for sport. Join us as we talk about an evil Mr. Burns that isn't from The Simpsons, how The Purge helps the economy, and if Alan can beat up a dead guy. Then we find out if Surviving the Game stands the Test of Time.

S1 Ep 385Episode 385: The Cannonball Run (1981)
EPhony priests, beautiful women, a superhero, Roger Moore, and others race across the United States. Listen as we discuss anger over drunk-driving laws, the guy who didn't jump the Grand Canyon, and the many David Hamburgers in Hollywood. Then we find out if The Cannonball Run stands the Test of Time.

S1 Ep 384Episode 384: Coach Carter (2005)
A high school basketball coach leads his team to an undefeated season, until his players let their grades slip. Special guest Eli Noah joins us to discuss zip code genetics, clichés about 3-pointers, and Dennis Rodman's relationship with a certain dictator. Then we find out if Coach Carter stands the Test of Time.

S1 Ep 383Episode 383: The Freshman (1990)
EAfter moving to New York City, a college student finds himself working for a mobster who kills and cooks endangered animals. Join us as we chat about the history of wheeled luggage, tips for touring the Louvre, and BD Wong's script demands. Then we find out if The Freshman stands the Test of Time.

S1 Ep 382Episode 382: The Exorcist (1973)
EA demonic spirit possesses a young girl, and only two Catholic priests can save her. Listen as we discuss the shittiest operating rooms in Brooklyn, the grossest moment in The Human Centipede, and the funniest line from Dianne Wiest. The power of Christ compels you to find out if The Exorcist stands the Test of Time.

S1 Ep 381Episode 381: The Fly (1986)
EAfter inventing a teleportation device, a scientist accidentally combines his DNA with that of a house fly. Listen as we chat about weird-looking newborns, the creatures that live in our eyebrows, and how talent can be sexy. Be afraid. Be very afraid as we find out if The Fly stands the Test of Time.

S1 Ep 380Episode 380: I Know What You Did Last Summer (1997)
EA year after a deadly hit-and-run accident, four friends are stalked by a killer. Special guest Mike Kahn returns to discuss our long-lost brother, TV shows to watch on the elliptical machine, and the trashier version of Maxim. Then we find out if I Know What You Did Last Summer stands the Test of Time.

S1 Ep 379Episode 379: School of Rock (2003)
EA wannabe musician works as a substitute teacher and shows his students how to rock. Listen as we discuss a Battle of the Bands in the middle of the day, trying to impress Alan's brother-in-law, and movies that the Oscars don't care about. Rock got no reason, rock got no rhyme, we're finding out if School of Rock stands the Test of Time.

S1 Ep 378Episode 378: A Night at the Roxbury (1998)
ETwo brothers dream of opening a nightclub, but have no clue where to start. Special guest Mark J. Parker from Release Date Rewind joins us to chat about getting a picture with Will Ferrell, Instagram likes from Molly Shannon, and tipping advice from Lorne Michaels. Bob your head to the beat as we find out if A Night at the Roxbury stands the Test of Time.

S1 Ep 377Episode 377: Dazed and Confused (1993)
ETeenagers cruise around their Texas town on the last day of school. Listen as we discuss our worst hazing experiences, chastity pledges that are downright lies, and the band James only knows from Guitar Hero. All right, all right, all right... we're finding out if Dazed and Confused stands the Test of Time.

S1 Ep 376Episode 376: Cobra (1986)
EA renegade police officer takes on an army of violent criminals. Join us as we chat about single guys who bring puppies to bars, a weirdly edited robot montage, and what Thanos should have done with his snap. Then we find out if Cobra stands the Test of Time.

S1 Ep 375Episode 375: Lost in Translation (2003)
Two American strangers find comfort and connection with one another in Japan. Listen as we talk about pump-thrusting to The Loco-Motion, why bonus tracks are annoying on Spotify, and killing people with rocky road ice cream. Then we find out if Lost in Translation stands the Test of Time.

S1 Ep 374Episode 374: The Foot Fist Way (2006)
EA taekwondo instructor faces a series of personal and professional crises. Join us as we discuss women who are impressed by nunchucks, what $10,000 worth of lumber looks like, and how it would feel to beat Michael Jordan at HORSE. Then we find out if The Foot Fist Way stands the Test of Time.

S1 Ep 373Episode 373: Strange Brew (1983)
ETwo beer-loving brothers get their dream jobs at a local brewery, where they quickly discover a sinister plot. Listen as we chat about a very creepy statue, what Rick Moranis would be like as an uncle, and money bags filled with Canadian dollars. Then you hosers will find out if Strange Brew stands the Test of Time, eh?

S1 Ep 372Episode 372: Enemy of the State (1998)
EA lawyer's life is ruined after he's given footage that shows a congressman being murdered. Special guest Jason Torres joins us to discuss harmless conspiracy theories, smoothies before dinner, and tough love from Chris Rock. Then we find out if Enemy of the State stands the Test of Time.

S1 Ep 371Episode 371: The Cable Guy (1996)
EA newly single man becomes friends with his cable installer, who turns out to be an unhinged stalker. Join us as we discuss cutting class to hear the O.J. Simpson verdict, having a beer with a weirdo, and how answering machines would let you know if you were unloved. Then we find out if The Cable Guy stands the Test of Time.

S1 Ep 370Episode 370: TMNT (2007)
The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles must learn to fight as a team so they can defeat an ancient foe. Listen as we chat about good-looking CGI rain, unnecessary origin stories, and how to be immortal on the down low. Then we find out if TMNT stands the Test of Time.

S1 Ep 369Episode 369: The Italian Job (2003)
EExpert thieves try to steal millions of dollars in gold from the man who betrayed them. Join us as we chat about villains named Steve, what Mini Coopers have in common with aioli, and why Vladimir Putin should have watched this movie. Then we find out if The Italian Job stands the Test of Time.

S1 Ep 368Episode 368: Smokey and the Bandit (1977)
ETwo friends have to transport a truckload of beer from Texas to Georgia in 28 hours, with the law chasing them every step of the way. Listen as we chat about dentists named Dr. Teeth, song lyrics that are a hat on a hat, and the fastest hunk of junk on Long Island. We also share our thoughts on Back to the Future: The Musical before finding out if Smokey and the Bandit stands the Test of Time.

S1 Ep 367Episode 367: Slap Shot (1977)
EA minor league hockey coach comes up with a strategy to save his team: brutal, unrelenting violence. Listen as we discuss reasonably expensive hot dogs, aggressive guys in glasses, and weird 1970's undergarments. Then we find out if Slap Shot stands the Test of Time.

S1 Ep 366Episode 366: Blank Check (1994)
EAn 11-year-old gets his hands on one million dollars and starts living large. Listen as we chat about castles in homeowners association communities, software that teaches you how to make love to your wife, and how not to pronounce Tone Loc. We also discuss this movie's super creepy kiss before finding out if Blank Check stands the Test of Time.