The Test of Time
333 episodes - English - Latest episode: 16 days ago - ★★★★★ - 30 ratingsAre 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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Episode 406: Go (1999)
April 12, 2024 04:30 - 38 minutes - 26.1 MBOne 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.
Episode 405: The Jewel of the Nile (1985)
April 05, 2024 04:30 - 43 minutes - 30.1 MBJoan 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.
Episode 404: Romancing the Stone (1984)
March 29, 2024 04:30 - 43 minutes - 29.6 MBA 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.
Episode 403: Some Like It Hot (1959)
March 22, 2024 04:30 - 46 minutes - 32.1 MBAfter 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.
Episode 402: Do the Right Thing (1989)
March 15, 2024 04:30 - 1 hour - 43.3 MBRacial 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.
Episode 401: Splash (1984)
March 08, 2024 05:30 - 47 minutes - 32.6 MBA 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.
Episode 400: Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb (1964)
March 01, 2024 05:30 - 47 minutes - 32.5 MBA 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.
Episode 399: Star Trek: First Contact (1996)
February 23, 2024 05:30 - 46 minutes - 32.2 MBCybernetic 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.
Episode 398: The Score (2001)
February 16, 2024 05:30 - 35 minutes - 24.5 MBAn 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.
Episode 397: Always (1989)
February 09, 2024 05:30 - 52 minutes - 36 MBAfter 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.
Episode 396: Mr. & Mrs. Smith (2005)
February 02, 2024 05:30 - 38 minutes - 26.3 MBA 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.
Episode 395: She's All That (1999)
January 26, 2024 05:30 - 55 minutes - 37.8 MBAfter 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.
Episode 394: Cool World (1992)
January 19, 2024 05:30 - 46 minutes - 31.9 MBDesperate 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.
Episode 393: Mean Girls (2004)
January 12, 2024 05:30 - 55 minutes - 38.3 MBWhile 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.
Episode 392: Die Hard With a Vengeance (1995)
January 05, 2024 05:30 - 1 hour - 44.2 MBA 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.
Episode 391: Die Hard 2 (1990) and Live Free or Die Hard (2007)
December 29, 2023 05:30 - 1 hour - 55.8 MBJohn 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.
Episode 390: Die Hard (1988)
December 22, 2023 05:30 - 57 minutes - 39.2 MBWhile 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.
Episode 389: Schindler's List (1993)
December 15, 2023 05:30 - 45 minutes - 30.9 MBDuring 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.
Episode 388: Scarface (1983)
December 08, 2023 05:30 - 47 minutes - 32.7 MBA 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.
Episode 387: Big Fish (2003)
December 01, 2023 05:30 - 52 minutes - 35.8 MBA 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.
Episode 386: Surviving the Game (1994)
November 24, 2023 05:30 - 42 minutes - 29.3 MBRich 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.
Episode 385: The Cannonball Run (1981)
November 17, 2023 05:30 - 46 minutes - 32.2 MBPhony 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.
Episode 384: Coach Carter (2005)
November 10, 2023 05:30 - 36 minutes - 25.4 MBA 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.
Episode 383: The Freshman (1990)
November 03, 2023 04:30 - 35 minutes - 24.4 MBAfter 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.
Episode 382: The Exorcist (1973)
October 27, 2023 04:30 - 54 minutes - 37.7 MBA 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.
Episode 381: The Fly (1986)
October 20, 2023 04:30 - 50 minutes - 35 MBAfter 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.
Episode 380: I Know What You Did Last Summer (1997)
October 13, 2023 04:30 - 53 minutes - 36.6 MBA 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.
Episode 379: School of Rock (2003)
October 06, 2023 04:30 - 41 minutes - 28.6 MBA 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.
Episode 378: A Night at the Roxbury (1998)
September 29, 2023 04:30 - 55 minutes - 38.2 MBTwo 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.
Episode 377: Dazed and Confused (1993)
September 22, 2023 04:30 - 43 minutes - 29.7 MBTeenagers 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.
Episode 376: Cobra (1986)
September 15, 2023 04:30 - 51 minutes - 35.4 MBA 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.
Episode 375: Lost in Translation (2003)
September 08, 2023 04:30 - 44 minutes - 30.3 MBTwo 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.
Episode 374: The Foot Fist Way (2006)
September 01, 2023 04:30 - 39 minutes - 26.9 MBA 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.
Episode 373: Strange Brew (1983)
August 25, 2023 04:30 - 39 minutes - 27.1 MBTwo 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?
Episode 372: Enemy of the State (1998)
August 18, 2023 04:30 - 49 minutes - 33.8 MBA 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.
Episode 371: The Cable Guy (1996)
August 11, 2023 04:30 - 47 minutes - 32.9 MBA 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.
Episode 370: TMNT (2007)
August 04, 2023 04:30 - 45 minutes - 30.9 MBThe 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.
Episode 369: The Italian Job (2003)
July 28, 2023 04:30 - 42 minutes - 29 MBExpert 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.
Episode 368: Smokey and the Bandit (1977)
July 21, 2023 04:30 - 49 minutes - 34.2 MBTwo 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.
Episode 367: Slap Shot (1977)
July 14, 2023 04:30 - 39 minutes - 27.1 MBA 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.
Episode 366: Blank Check (1994)
July 07, 2023 04:30 - 40 minutes - 28 MBAn 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.
Episode 365: Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (1989)
June 30, 2023 04:30 - 1 hour - 47.5 MBIndiana Jones teams up with his father to find the holy grail of ancient artifacts: the actual Holy Grail. Special guests Shahir Daud and Matt Kroll from The Only Podcast About Movies join us to talk about the real threat of ninjas, Harrison Ford’s broken smile, and sex-positive Nazis. Choose wisely and listen to us find out if Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade stands the Test of Time.
Episode 364: Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom (1984)
June 23, 2023 04:30 - 1 hour - 42 MBTo save a village, Indiana Jones must recover a sacred stone from human-sacrificing cultists. Special guest Bruce Edwards joins us to chat about covers for book reports, Lao Che’s insurance fraud, and this movie’s most realistic character. Listen for fortune and glory, and to find out if Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom stands the Test of Time.
Episode 363: Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981)
June 16, 2023 04:30 - 58 minutes - 40.5 MBAn archaeologist searches for the Ark of the Covenant, hoping to prevent it from falling into Nazi hands. Special guest Matt from Good Movie, Bad Movie and Season 14, Time for a Podcast joins us to discuss what a melting face really looks like, when Sliders went off the rails, and why The Big Bang Theory’s theory about this movie is wrong. Then us top men find out if Raiders of the Lost Ark stands the Test of Time.
Episode 362: Dirty Work (1998)
June 09, 2023 04:30 - 41 minutes - 28.7 MBTwo friends who are desperate for money open a revenge-for-hire business. Listen as we chat about small-town prostitutes, bribery on transplant committees, and if two adverbs cancel each other out. Then we decide if Dirty Work stands the Test of Time.
Episode 361: Can't Hardly Wait (1998)
June 02, 2023 04:30 - 50 minutes - 34.9 MBTeenagers look for love, sex, and revenge at an epic post-graduation party. Listen as we talk about Vitamin C remixes, decent word play for a kindergartener, and parents who can't be bothered to drive their kids to a train station. Then we find out if Can’t Hardly Wait stands the Test of Time.
Episode 360: The Little Mermaid (1989)
May 26, 2023 04:30 - 38 minutes - 26.6 MBA princess who lives under the sea falls in love with a human, and desperately wants to be part of his world. Listen as we chat about a magic-proof contract, a brutal comeuppance for a chef, and what Disney has in common with the American auto industry. Then us poor unfortunate souls find out if The Little Mermaid stands the Test of Time.
Episode 359: Conan the Barbarian (1982)
May 19, 2023 04:30 - 1 hour - 44.2 MBA warrior seeks revenge on the cult leader who killed his parents. Special guest Clinton Festa joins us to discuss the stupidest catchphrase ever, the protein intake needed to spin a wheel, and the time Arnold Schwarzenegger probably punched a camel. Then we find out if Conan the Barbarian stands the Test of Time.
Episode 358: Babe (1995)
May 12, 2023 04:30 - 48 minutes - 33.6 MBA pig learns how to herd sheep, and that it’s ok to be different. Our moms, Rochelle Brief and Carole Abramson, are back to discuss pizza in Australia, wise words from Conan O'Brien, and an amazing prize for a blueberry-pie-eating contest. That’ll do as we find out if Babe stands the Test of Time.
Episode 357: Bulworth (1998)
May 05, 2023 04:30 - 56 minutes - 38.6 MBA suicidal Senator suddenly stops talking like a politician and starts spitting truth. Join us as we chat about the far right in Austria, a vintage Biden gaffe, and if being a Dad affects your rapping ability. We also share our thoughts on Max's upcoming Harry Potter series before finding out if Bulworth stands the Test of Time.