Episode 523: Supergirl (1984)
The Test of Time
To recover her city's lost power source, Kara Zor-El travels to Earth and battles an evil witch. Listen as we discuss the passing fad of fidget spinners, poor pipe placement, and an impractical flying position. Then we find out if Supergirl stands the Test of Time.
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Episode 522: Toy Story 3 (2010)
The Test of Time
As Andy prepares for college, his childhood toys must decide what they want their future to be. Join us as we chat about little kids who swallow sharp objects, teenagers who don't listen, and trilogies that should've stayed trilogies. We belong together as we see if Toy Story 3 stands the Test of Time.
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Episode 521: Toy Story 2 (1999)
The Test of Time
After Woody is stolen by a collector, Buzz Lightyear leads a rescue mission to bring his friend back home. Listen as we discuss the importance of backup files, temporary sentience, and how Potato Heads mate. Woody may be the rootin’est, tootin’est cowboy in the wild, wild west, but does Toy Story 2 stand the Test of Time?
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Episode 520: Toy Story (1995)
The Test of Time
A cowboy doll is a young boy’s preferred plaything, until a flashy new spaceman action figure arrives. Join us as we chat about James’ upcoming couple’s costume, a missed opportunity at Disney World, and a baby that really shouldn’t be in the front seat. You’ve got a friend in me as we find out if Toy Story stands the Test of Time.
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Episode 519: Masters of the Universe (1987)
The Test of Time
To defeat the evil Skeletor, He-Man and his friends travel to Earth, where they team up with two teenagers and a cop. Listen as we discuss Mattel's desperation for a hit toy line, wild cows in America, and a dangerous Gwildor drinking game. By the power of Grayskull, we have the power to find out if Masters of the Universe stands the Test of Time.
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Episode 518: Scary Movie (2000)
The Test of Time
In a parody of horror films, teenagers try to avoid a masked killer. Join us as we chat about Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu (spoiler-free), Carmen Electra’s ex-boyfriend, and the optimal area of a urinal. Then we see if Scary Movie stands the Test of Time.
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Episode 517: Logan's Run (1976)
The Test of Time
In the 23rd century, people live carefree existences until they are terminated on their 30th birthday. Join us as we chat about adorable practical effects, ageism in a world with no old people, and a death sentence for domesticated rabbits. Then we see if Logan’s Run stands the Test of Time.
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Episode 516: Platoon (1986)
The Test of Time
An American Army volunteer witnesses the horrors of the Vietnam War. Listen as we discuss the infuriating experience of buying concert tickets, what this movie has in common with Heavyweights, and an outdated way of saying “sleeping.” Then we see if Platoon stands the Test of Time.
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Episode 515: King of New York (1990)
The Test of Time
After being released from prison, drug kingpin Frank White reasserts his power. Listen as we chat about the lamest Larry ever, a gangster buying tampons in a pre-self-checkout world, and DEI in criminal organizations. Then we see if King of New York stands the Test of Time.
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Episode 514: Beaches (1988)
The Test of Time
After a chance encounter as kids, C.C. Bloom and Hillary Whitney become lifelong friends. It’s our Mother’s Day episode, and our moms—Rochelle Brief and Carole Abramson—are here to talk about fire escapes as balconies, irreplaceable robes, and the moment in this movie when Alan cried and James laughed. I could fly higher than an eagle as we see if Beaches stands the Test of Time.
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Good transforming robots wage war against evil transforming robots, as well as a more evil, giant transforming robot.
Special guest Clinton Festa returns to discuss conspiracy theories about Optimus Prime’s death, gender in robot-based fiction, and the forgotten Dinobot. There’s more than meets the eye as we find out if The Transformers: The Movie stands the Test of Time.