The Test of Time

Are the classic movies of our childhood as good as we remember them? Join us as we take a fresh look at our favorite films and ask if they stand The Test of Time. Hosted by Alan Noah and James Brief Logo by Courtney Enos-Robertson Theme song (episodes 1-100) by SpeakerFreq Audio Theme song (episodes 100 and on) by Jon Martinez Get your Test of Time merchandise at https://www.teepublic.com/stores/the-test-of-time

Episode 408: Spirited Away (2001) 04/26/2024

Episode 408: Spirited Away (2001) To save her parents, a 10-year-old girl works for a powerful witch. Listen as we talk about the worst job for medical school interns, what happens when people have no work-life balance, and the difference between an evil villain and a jerk boss. Then we see if Spirited Away stands the Test of Time. /episode/index/show/testoftime/id/30972928

Episode 407: Half Baked (1998) 04/19/2024

Episode 407: Half Baked (1998) Three potheads sell high-grade marijuana so they can raise enough money to help their friend. In honor of 4/20, special guest Samantha Noah joins us to discuss high school stoners, who’s on the Mount Rushmore of comedians, and not smoking up with Snoop. Then we find out if Half Baked stands the Test of Time. /episode/index/show/testoftime/id/30892208

Episode 406: Go (1999) 04/12/2024

Episode 406: Go (1999) One 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/index/show/testoftime/id/30786418

Episode 405: The Jewel of the Nile (1985) 04/05/2024

Episode 405: The Jewel of the Nile (1985) Joan 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/index/show/testoftime/id/30668383

Episode 404: Romancing the Stone (1984) 03/29/2024

Episode 404: Romancing the Stone (1984) A 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/index/show/testoftime/id/30570668

Episode 403: Some Like It Hot (1959) 03/22/2024

Episode 403: Some Like It Hot (1959) After 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/index/show/testoftime/id/30448503

Episode 402: Do the Right Thing (1989) 03/15/2024

Episode 402: Do the Right Thing (1989) Racial 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/index/show/testoftime/id/30364433

Episode 401: Splash (1984) 03/08/2024

Episode 401: Splash (1984) A 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/index/show/testoftime/id/30261763

Episode 400: Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb (1964) 03/01/2024

Episode 400: Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb (1964) A 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/index/show/testoftime/id/30170623

Episode 399: Star Trek: First Contact (1996) 02/23/2024

Episode 399: Star Trek: First Contact (1996) Cybernetic 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/index/show/testoftime/id/30072453

Episode 398: The Score (2001) 02/16/2024

Episode 398: The Score (2001) An 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/index/show/testoftime/id/29954498

Episode 397: Always (1989) 02/09/2024

Episode 397: Always (1989) After 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/index/show/testoftime/id/29846783

Episode 396: Mr. & Mrs. Smith (2005) 02/02/2024

Episode 396: Mr. & Mrs. Smith (2005) A 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/index/show/testoftime/id/29739403

Episode 395: She's All That (1999) 01/26/2024

Episode 395: She's All That (1999) After 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/index/show/testoftime/id/29651698

Episode 394: Cool World (1992) 01/19/2024

Episode 394: Cool World (1992) Desperate 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/index/show/testoftime/id/29551708

Episode 393: Mean Girls (2004) 01/12/2024

Episode 393: Mean Girls (2004) While 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/index/show/testoftime/id/29448493

Episode 392: Die Hard With a Vengeance (1995) 01/05/2024

Episode 392: Die Hard With a Vengeance (1995) A 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/index/show/testoftime/id/29346628

Episode 391: Die Hard 2 (1990) and Live Free or Die Hard (2007) 12/29/2023

Episode 391: Die Hard 2 (1990) and Live Free or Die Hard (2007) John 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/index/show/testoftime/id/29207423

Episode 390: Die Hard (1988) 12/22/2023

Episode 390: Die Hard (1988) While 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/index/show/testoftime/id/29136563

Episode 389: Schindler's List (1993) 12/15/2023

Episode 389: Schindler's List (1993) During 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/index/show/testoftime/id/29067693

Episode 388: Scarface (1983) 12/08/2023

Episode 388: Scarface (1983) A 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/index/show/testoftime/id/28979363

Episode 387: Big Fish (2003) 12/01/2023

Episode 387: Big Fish (2003) A 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/index/show/testoftime/id/28872213

Episode 386: Surviving the Game (1994) 11/24/2023

Episode 386: Surviving the Game (1994) Rich 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/index/show/testoftime/id/28679068

Episode 385: The Cannonball Run (1981) 11/17/2023

Episode 385: The Cannonball Run (1981) Phony 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/index/show/testoftime/id/28510643

Episode 384: Coach Carter (2005) 11/10/2023

Episode 384: Coach Carter (2005) A 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/index/show/testoftime/id/28573598

Episode 383: The Freshman (1990) 11/03/2023

Episode 383: The Freshman (1990) After 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/index/show/testoftime/id/28497683

Episode 382: The Exorcist (1973) 10/27/2023

Episode 382: The Exorcist (1973) A 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/index/show/testoftime/id/28426793

Episode 381: The Fly (1986) 10/20/2023

Episode 381: The Fly (1986) After 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/index/show/testoftime/id/28352495

Episode 380: I Know What You Did Last Summer (1997) 10/13/2023

Episode 380: I Know What You Did Last Summer (1997) A 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/index/show/testoftime/id/28293284

Episode 379: School of Rock (2003) 10/06/2023

Episode 379: School of Rock (2003) A 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/index/show/testoftime/id/28227140

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