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Episode 519: Masters of the Universe (1987)

The Test of Time

Release Date: 06/12/2026

Episode 520: Toy Story (1995) show art 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) show art 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) show art 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) show art 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) show art 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discuss the infuriating experience of buying concert tickets, what this movie has in common with Heavyweights, and an outdated way of saying “sleeping.”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) show art 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) show art 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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Episode 513: A Knight's Tale (2001) show art Episode 513: A Knight's Tale (2001)

The Test of Time

A peasant impersonates a nobleman to compete in jousting tournaments. Listen as we chat about an early pioneer of anachronisms, text-on-screen that looks like it was written by a second grader, and a hero yelling his own name like that’s a normal thing to do. Then we see if A Knight’s Tale stands the Test of Time.

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Episode 512: Matilda (1996) show art Episode 512: Matilda (1996)

The Test of Time

A six-year-old uses telekinetic powers to get revenge on her school's headmistress. Listen as we comment on napping at Super Nintendo World, uncooperative bus drivers, and a movie pitch about discus throwing. Then we see if Matilda stands the Test of Time.

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Episode 511: Freddy Got Fingered (2001) show art Episode 511: Freddy Got Fingered (2001)

The Test of Time

An aspiring animator clashes with his abusive father. Join us as we discuss a Brat Packer who seems to have skipped his 30s, a hand-me-down LeBaron, and how the MPAA made this movie better. Then we see if Freddy Got Fingered stands the Test of Time.

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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.