The Test of Time

A huge robot falls to Earth, and a 9-year-old boy tries to hide the metallic creature from the government. Special guest Matt from Season 14, Time for a Podcast joins us to discuss baguettes at Omaha Beach, James' Home Improvement fan fiction, and Brad Bird's archnemesis. Then we find out if The Iron Giant stands the Test of Time.

When two siblings from the 1990s are transported into a 1950s sitcom, their modern sensibilities cause chaos and colorization. Special guest Mike Kahn joins us to discuss a very bossy DVD, what firefighter Dalmatians do, and an impressive feat in Nintendo Wii bowling. It's the keenest as we find out if Pleasantville stands the Test of Time.

A troubled teen has visions of a nightmarish rabbit, who warns him about the end of the world. In our annual Halloween episode, we discuss time-traveling acceptance letters from Harvard, the laziest teacher ever, and how NASA can win the space race. Then we find out if Donnie Darko stands the Test of Time.

When rogue Russians steal a powerful weapon, Agent 007 must face off against the former 006. We wrap up our James Bond trilogy by talking about the cardinal rule of the GoldenEye video game, if someone can be a sadist and a masochist, and how clicky pens cause both anger and joy. Then we find out if GoldenEye stands the Test of Time.

What do you do when an evil villain wants to kill everyone on Earth? You send James Bond to space! Listen as we chat about two kinds of gondolas, Bond's bungling of famous quotes, and an awful way to describe sex. Then we find out if Moonraker stands the Test of Time.

When a group of villains steal two nuclear bombs, there's only one man who can stop them: Bond. James Bond. Join us as we chat about the movie that Alan watches everyday, a word that makes it creepier when an old man dates a younger woman, and the magic of salt water as lubricant. Then we find out if Thunderball stands the Test of Time.

A mild-mannered amnesiac faces her past as a covert assassin. Listen as we discuss scholars who decode anagrams, making easy jokes about New Jersey, and James' white whale on eBay. Then we find out if The Long Kiss Goodnight stands the Test of Time.

Derek Zoolander may be really, really, ridiculously good looking, but will that help when he's brainwashed to kill the Prime Minister of Malaysia? Join us as we chat about a waste of Vince Vaughn, a shockingly dated version of Monopoly, and the real reason why cell phones aren't tiny anymore. Don't feel like you're taking crazy pills—we're just finding out if Zoolander stands the Test of Time.

Earth faces annihilation, and the only thing that can save humanity is… two humpback whales? Join us for a chat about the Lorax's agenda, a weird thing to say on a stump button, and the dangers of working in a fireworks factory. Then we find out if Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home stands the Test of Time.

Spock is dead… or is he? Kirk is on a mission to find his friend, who may have been brought back to life. Join us for a conversation about the measured response to a yellow alert, the logic of Vulcan mysticism, and why our podcast episodes aren't fungible. We also discover that we define many words differently as we decide if Star Trek III: The Search for Spock stands the Test of Time.

Admiral James Kirk and an old enemy battle over a device that can create life... or destroy it. We kick off Star Trek September by talking about James' imaginary friend, the Shakespeare lines we actually remember, and the difference between hard and soft sci-fi. Then we find out if Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan stands the Test of Time.

Snake Plissken has a new mission in a city that's been turned into a prison… only this time, he's got to survive a night in Los Angeles. Join us as we chat about sequels that are basically remakes, maps to Tom Arnold's house, and how hard it is for Dave Bautista to stay shirtless. Then we find out if Escape from L.A. stands the Test of Time.

In the future year 1997, the island of Manhattan has been turned into a prison. When the President is held hostage inside the city, it's up to one man to go in and rescue him: Snake Plissken. Listen as we talk about Walt Disney's last words, confusing a coffee shop with a gay bar, and the possible discovery of an Ernest Borgnine fart. Then we find out if Escape from New York stands the Test of Time.

A man with an overactive imagination turns a UHF station into the most popular TV channel in town. Two very special mystery guests join us for a conversation about how to make Livin' on a Prayer funnier, the wrong way to clean your glasses, and a terrible idea for a Billy Joel parody. Then we find out if UHF stands the Test of Time.

Two British runners go for gold at the 1924 Olympics. Join us as we talk about the disastrous Dan and Dave ad campaign, random facts you learn from The Simpsons, and why newspapers spin in the movies. Then we find out if Chariots of Fire—a movie with neither chariots nor fire—stands the Test of Time.

A lonely and frustrated boy discovers a magical world of monsters under his bed. Special guest Samantha Noah joins us to discuss monster Bar Mitzvahs, what constitutes cheating in pinball, and the only acceptable way to hang baseball cards on a wall. Then we find out if Little Monsters stands the Test of Time.

A man who's obsessed with weddings gets left at the altar, then falls in love with a woman who's engaged to a serial cheater. Join us as we discuss songs that should never be played at weddings, what Hook by Blues Traveler really means, and the montage Alan wants to recreate in real life. Then we find out if The Wedding Singer stands the Test of Time.

Michael Jordan teams up with the Looney Tunes for a high-stakes basketball game. Join us as we chat about using Mad Libs to write a script, the enduring appeal of Jock Jams, and what Michael Jordan has in common with Britney Spears. Then we find out if Space Jam stands the Test of Time.

To catch a gang of bank robbers, an undercover FBI agent must first catch some waves. Special guest Adam Pincas joins us to discuss the many wives of James Cameron, a very uncomfortable fetish, and the scariest thing about skydiving. Then we find out if Point Break stands the Test of Time.

To save Doc, Marty travels back in time to the Old West. But without any fuel for the DeLorean, how will they make it home? As we wrap up our Back to the Future trilogy, we talk about the highest number imaginable, the one guy in ZZ Top who doesn't have a beard, and what you definitely shouldn't say as you walk into a store. We're thinking fourth dimensionally as we find out if Back to the Future Part III stands the Test of Time.

Marty and Doc travel to the future, and unwittingly create an alternate present. To set things right, they need to go back... to the past! This week, we talk about the movie James wants to marry, the lie Robert Zemeckis told children, and why Doc should have put a kilobyte of memory in the DeLorean's time circuits. Nobody calls us chicken as we find out if Back to the Future Part II stands the Test of Time.

A teenager from 1985 travels to 1955 and gets in the way of his parents falling in love, threatening to erase his very existence. This week, we geek out for one of our favorite movies ever, discussing semiprime numbers, cars that look like they were built in Minecraft, and what Marty and Doc have in common with Woody and Buzz. Great Scott! We're about to find out if Back to the Future stands the Test of Time.

Two slackers enlist in the U.S. Army and find out that basic training is harder than they thought. This week, we debate if anyone knows anything about Tintin, if people think Harry Potter is real, and if Stephen Baldwin can deliver a line better than John Candy. We also make a major show announcement before finding out if Stripes stands the Test of Time.

Five young astronaut hopefuls go on an out-of-this-world adventure (sorry) when they're accidentally launched into orbit. This week, we talk about Canada's contribution to the space program, how to prevent Martians from stealing your oxygen, and the mustache of a man in charge. Then we find out if SpaceCamp stands the Test of Time.

At the end of the Persian Gulf War, a group of American soldiers try to steal some of Saddam Hussein's gold for themselves. This week, we chat about the plural of court-martial, how a young Jim Gaffigan looks like a young Jesse Plemons, and James' close personal friendship with the creators of South Park. Then we find out if Three Kings stands the Test of Time.

Two pilots fall in love with the same woman as America is drawn into the second World War. This week, we discuss having multiple zeroes on your six, how Rob Schneider cashed in on being a schmo, and what Michael Bay is like in a pitch meeting. Then we find out if Pearl Harbor (the movie, not the place... or the attack) stands the Test of Time.

A bounty hunter and a mob accountant travel cross country, avoiding government agents and mafia hitmen. This week, we chat about confusing ways to give someone a phone number, credit card scams in the 1980s, and a surprising fact about horse ownership. We also discuss Marvel's Phase 4 plans before finding out if Midnight Run stands the Test of Time.

To prove her soccer skills, a girl pretends to be her twin brother and joins a rival high school's team. This week, we discuss what not to do when you have a nosebleed, the dainty way to eat chicken wings, and if kissing booths exist in real life. We also share our thoughts on The Falcon and the Winter Soldier before finding out if She's the Man stands the Test of Time.

A teenager, fed up with the way she's treated as a pretty girl, finds out what life is like as a boy. This week, we chat about surprise jockstrap inspections, James' high school hero, and why Alan has a tuxedo t-shirt. Then we find out if Just One of the Guys stands the Test of Time.

To win a championship, a girls' soccer team has a secret weapon: a boy in a wig. This week, we talk about salesmen's confidence levels, why it's a bad idea to let your hair down when playing sports, and the reason every movie needs the Oscar Mayer Wienermobile. We also share our thoughts on Zack Snyder's Justice League before finding out if Ladybugs stands the Test of Time.

Two hitmen, a crooked boxer, a dancing drug addict, and a gimp share a series of interconnected adventures. It's our 250th episode, and we're celebrating with a conversation about the evolution of cell phone antennas, how heroin makes you constipated, and James' favorite fact about Quarter Pounders. Then we find out if Pulp Fiction stands the Test of Time.

Misters Pink, White, Blonde, and Orange deal with the aftermath of a diamond robbery gone terribly wrong. This week, we discuss who Jerry Seinfeld is scared of, the difference between a psychopath and a sociopath, and what you shouldn't eat if you're planning to make out with someone. Lend us an ear (sorry...) as we find out if Reservoir Dogs stands the Test of Time.

A master of disguise tries to outmaneuver a Russian oligarch in the race to unlock the secret to cold fusion. This week, special guest Daron from the Board Games are for Losers podcast joins us to discuss buying art in sewers, why James owes Val Kilmer $10, and how the pandemic has affected rat racing. We also chat about the third season of Cobra Kai before finding out if The Saint stands the Test of Time.

A man's existence is put on trial in the afterlife. This week, we chat about wasteful CD packaging, what this movie has in common with Flight of the Navigator, and Shirley MacLaine's hologram's je ne sais quoi. Then we find out if Defending Your Life stands the Test of Time.

The Muppets head to the Big Apple and find that their dreams of Broadway success don't come easily. This week, we wonder if Miss Piggy is machine washable, why Fozzie Bear doesn't want to snuggle, and what could be cuter than Rowlf. We also share our thoughts on WandaVision before finding out if The Muppets Take Manhattan stands the Test of Time.

Kermit, Fozzie, Gonzo, Miss Piggy, and the rest of the Muppets try to stop a jewel thief before he steals a priceless diamond. This week, we discuss the physics of being pushed out of a plane, what it's like to stay in a real-life Happiness Hotel, and if there's such a thing as a classic 1981 Oldsmobile. We also share our thoughts on the upcoming Superman reboot before finding out if The Great Muppet Caper stands the Test of Time.

A frog with dreams of being rich and famous heads to Hollywood, and is joined on his journey by a bear, a pig, and whatever Gonzo is. This week, we discuss when Kermit needs to lawyer up, how much Alan's kids love Cloris Leachman, and the Muppets' history of sex and violence. Someday we'll find it, the rainbow connection: the lovers, the dreamers, and if The Muppet Movie stands the Test of Time.

A lawyer in the Deep South takes on a case that seems unwinnable: defending a Black father who killed the white men that raped his daughter. This week, we discuss if "good ole boys" are actually bad, if you need to provide references on a KKK application, and why we want to see Kiefer Sutherland get hit by pies. Then we find out if A Time to Kill stands the Test of Time.

A young woman, unsure of what she wants to do with her life after graduating college, finds herself in a complicated love triangle. Special guest Sue Winter from the Go Informed podcast is back as we talk about why Carmen Sandiego would go to space, when smoking in movies hit its peak, and the dangers of reading whatever's on the cue cards. Then we find out if Reality Bites stands the Test of Time.

Several singles scour the Seattle scene for suitors. This week, special guest Sue Winter from the Go Informed podcast joins us to discuss storing your grandma's digits in your watch, the secret of the Seattle sound, and what's so special about Bill Pullman's eyebrows. Then we find out if Singles stands the Test of Time.

An infantry of Black soldiers makes history as they fight in the American Civil War. This week, we discuss when movies should double check their facts, we reveal what The Mandalorian has in common with Frasier, and Alan offends a very specific group of Brooklyn hipsters. Then we find out if Glory stands the Test of Time.

A group of army recruits endure a brutal drill sergeant as they go through basic training during the final days of World War II. This week, we chat about good times at the craft services table, how teenage boys learned about sex before Playboy, and when it's acceptable for writers to write about writing. We also talk about the reasons roles are recast before finding out if Biloxi Blues stands the Test of Time.

A British heavy metal band releases a new album as they tour America. This week, we discuss a brutal real-life music review, we analyze which decades were the most sexist, and we take a shallow dive into Paul Shaffer's acting career. Then we turn it up to 11 and find out if This is Spin̈al Tap stands the Test of Time.

A Polish rabbi makes his way through the Wild West, with the help of a lovable bank robber. This week, we chat about a cowboy love story made decades before Brokeback Mountain, when the Sabbath really ends, and the stupidest piece of IMDb trivia ever. We also share our thoughts on Wonder Woman 1984 before finding out if The Frisco Kid stands the Test of Time.

An arrogant scientist turns himself invisible… and goes insane in the process. This week, we discuss useless eyebrows, Josh Brolin's 7-pack abs, and how to properly give an injection to an invisible ape. We also chat about the current season of Saturday Night Live before finding out if Hollow Man stands the Test of Time.

A small English town is terrorized by a man that no one can see. This week, we talk about Depression-era incels, a reverse Yoda, and an NRA that has nothing to do with guns. James also puts his love of model trains to good use as we find out if 1933's The Invisible Man stands the Test of Time.

An elf raised at the North Pole discovers that he's actually a human, and leaves Santa's workshop to find his father in New York City. For this year's Christmas episode, we chat about where all the Ray's Pizza locations have gone, the 80s sitcom that Buddy the Elf would have felt at home in, and the holiday song that *should* be canceled. Then we pass through the seven levels of the Candy Cane forest, through the sea of swirly twirly gumdrops, and walk through the Lincoln Tunnel to find out if Elf stands the Test of Time.

Three women get revenge on their sexist, egotistical, lying, hypocritical bigot of a boss. This week, special guest Courtney Noah joins us to talk about keeping health insurance reps employed, being prejudiced against deer, and writing on one-ply toilet paper. Then we tumble outta bed and stumble to the kitchen, pour ourselves a cup of ambition, and find out if Nine to Five stands the Test of Time.

Three convicts, on the run from the law, try to find a long-lost treasure. This week, we discuss cutting your hair with a Flowbee, how the KKK is like cheerleading camp, and what the Coen brothers have in common with fish. You won't be a man of constant sorrow when you find out if O Brother, Where Art Thou? stands the Test of Time.

Ray Kinsella builds a baseball field on his Iowa farm, and long dead old-timers show up to play. This week, special guest Steve Hofstetter joins us to talk about the real villain of the Black Sox scandal, how baseball can defuse tense situations, and why this is the perfect date movie. If you listen, you'll find out if Field of Dreams stands the Test of Time.