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Episode 439: The Wiz (1978)

The Test of Time

Release Date: 11/29/2024

Episode 439: The Wiz (1978) show art Episode 439: The Wiz (1978)

The Test of Time

A kindergarten teacher who’s never left Harlem is transported to a twisted version of New York City. Listen as we discuss Michael Jackson’s interest in Peter Parker, a very horny Tin Man, and the labor laws of Oz. Ease on down the road as we find out if The Wiz stands the Test of Time.

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Episode 438: The Wizard of Oz (1939) show art Episode 438: The Wizard of Oz (1939)

The Test of Time

A tornado brings a girl from Kansas to a magical land, where she is hunted by a wicked witch. Special guest Mike Kahn joins us to chat about Jewish little people, Barbie’s unrealistic proportions, and the abusive boyfriend from Beverly Hills 90210. There’s no place like home as we find out if The Wizard of Oz stands the Test of Time.

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Episode 437: Gladiator (2000) show art Episode 437: Gladiator (2000)

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A general is betrayed, enslaved, and forced to fight others for the amusement of Rome.  Listen as we discuss the “what men think about” meme, touching wheat, and the emperor that inspired King Joffrey. Are you not entertained as we find out if Gladiator stands the Test of Time?

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Episode 436: Being John Malkovich (1999) show art Episode 436: Being John Malkovich (1999)

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An unhappy puppeteer discovers a portal into the mind of a famous actor, which causes his marriage and sanity to unravel. Special guest Joanna Brief joins us to discuss DVD special features that lie, what Charlie Sheen is probably like in real life, and whether it's the seventh and a half floor or the seven and a halfth floor (the answer won't surprise you.) Then we find out if Being John Malkovich stands the Test of Time.

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Episode 435: Idiocracy (2006) show art Episode 435: Idiocracy (2006)

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An average Joe is cryogenically frozen, and when he wakes up 500 years in the future, he’s the smartest person in the world. Special guest Mike Kahn joins us to chat about different kinds of electrolytes, vibrators at Target, and a president that actually admits to having sex with pornstars. If a great podcast is what you crave, join us as we find out if Idiocracy stands the Test of Time.

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Episode 434: Wishmaster (1997) show art Episode 434: Wishmaster (1997)

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An evil genie unleashes terror by… granting wishes? For our Halloween episode, we talk about buying life insurance at the airport, fast-acting cancer, and a jarring turn towards camp. Then we see if Wishmaster stands the Test of Time.

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Episode 433: The Cell (2000) show art Episode 433: The Cell (2000)

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A therapist uses virtual reality to enter the mind of a serial killer, in the hopes of finding his latest victim before it's too late. Join us as we discuss the greatest movie soundtrack of all time, viruses that cause mental illness, and screensaver special effects. Then we find out if The Cell stands the Test of Time.

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Episode 432: The Texas Chain Saw Massacre (1974) show art Episode 432: The Texas Chain Saw Massacre (1974)

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In rural Texas, five young people encounter a murderous family of cannibals. Join us as we chat about Alan’s internal monologue during an Ironman, plaster of paris animal bones, and our mothers' warnings about hitchhikers. Then we find out if The Texas Chain Saw Massacre stands the Test of Time.

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Episode 431: Shaun of the Dead (2004) show art Episode 431: Shaun of the Dead (2004)

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A slacker and his friends try to survive a zombie apocalypse. Listen as we share our thoughts on Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, the proper pronunciation of doppelgänger, and the opposite of Guardians of the Galaxy. Meet us at the Winchester as we find out if Shaun of the Dead stands the Test of Time.

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Episode 430: Trainspotting (1996) show art Episode 430: Trainspotting (1996)

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A heroin addict attempts to kick his drug habit, but his so-called friends don’t help. Special guest Jonathan Weissler joins us to discuss starting over in Argentina, slow motion in a graveyard commercial, and reading "Porno" on the beach. Choose life as we find out if Trainspotting stands the Test of Time.

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A kindergarten teacher who’s never left Harlem is transported to a twisted version of New York City.

Listen as we discuss Michael Jackson’s interest in Peter Parker, a very horny Tin Man, and the labor laws of Oz. Ease on down the road as we find out if The Wiz stands the Test of Time.