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Episode 358: Babe (1995)

A 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.



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Episode 357: Bulworth (1998)

A 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.



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Episode 356: Threesome (1994)

Three college roommates become entangled in an intense and passionate relationship.

Special guest Dan DeVenney joins us to discuss pooping in coed bathrooms, strange looks from librarians, and an anticlimactic pregnancy scare. Then we find out if Threesome stands the Test of Time.



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Episode 355: The Running Man (1987)

In a dystopian future, an innocent man must try to survive a deadly TV game show.

Special guests Dominic Monfre and Ben Srulevich join us to chat about Chekhov’s brother, colonoscopies for Family Feud fans, and why rich people don’t take limos anymore. Then we find out if The Running Man stands the Test of Time.



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Episode 354: Flashdance (1983)

A dancer/welder must conquer her fear so she can pursue her dream.

Join us as we discuss a surefire movie death sentence, our favorite nepo babies, and why you should never sell your entire ownership stake in anything. What a feeling as we find out if Flashdance stands the Test of Time.



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Episode 353: Super Mario Bros. (1993)

Two plumbers from Brooklyn try to prevent our world from merging with a parallel dinosaur dimension.

Listen as we chat about missing meteorite pieces, Toad’s singing career, and James’ next research paper. Then we find out if Super Mario Bros.—the movie, not the video game—stands the Test of Time.



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Episode 352: Snatch (2000)

Gangsters, robbers, and boxing promoters search London for an 86-carat diamond.

Special guest Eddie Perez-Cortes joins us to talk about saying the c-word at camp, how The Man From U.N.C.L.E. should have ended, and why Madonna always gets paid. Then we find out if Snatch stands the Test of Time.



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Episode 351: Wild Things (1998)

Two high school students accuse their guidance counselor of rape, but what really happened is far more complex.

Listen as we chat about James’ secret family, rich people flexing with their phones, and Kevin Bacon’s well-preserved penis. Then we find out if Wild Things stands the Test of Time.



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Episode 350: Rushmore (1998)

A prep-school student and a business tycoon both fall in love with the same woman.

It’s our 350th episode, and we’re talking about the best name ever for a dodgeball club, the difference between Bennigans and TGI Fridays, and the upcoming culture war over baby carrots. In the end, we find out if Rushmore stands the Test of Time.



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Episode 349: Bottle Rocket (1996)

Three friends embark on a life of crime… even though they’re terrible at it.

Listen as we discuss the next Nintendo console, Bill Clinton’s cholesterol, and an envelope that’s pretty obviously stuffed with cash. Then we find out if Bottle Rocket stands the Test of Time.



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Episode 348: History of the World, Part I (1981)

Important moments in human history are spoofed, Mel Brooks style.

Listen as we chat about finding the right leaves to suck on, Jesus’ continuity error, and how the internet doesn’t always represent reality. Then we find out if History of the World, Part I stands the Test of Time.

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Episode 347: Wyatt Earp (1994)

A farm boy from Iowa becomes a legend in the Wild West. 

Listen as we discuss the anti-50 Cent, what Jesus was like as a teenager, and the most famous roles of Bills Paxton and Pullman. Then we find out if Wyatt Earp—the movie, not the man—stands the Test of Time.

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Episode 346: Tombstone (1993)

Famous lawmen and bandits battle in an infamous Wild West town.

Special guest Dan DeVenney joins us to chat about the best flavor of Pez, thoroughly inoculated prostitutes, and the guns you need to enjoy pizza. Then we find out if Tombstone stands the Test of Time. 

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Episode 345: Can’t Buy Me Love (1987)

A high school nerd becomes popular by paying a cheerleader to pretend to be his girlfriend.

For our Valentine’s Day episode, special guest Courtney Noah joins us to discuss the secret to every successful relationship, the funniest word for breasts, and how James never got a date in his astronomy club. Then we find out if Can’t Buy Me Love stands the Test of Time.

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Episode 344: Little Giants (1994)

Two brothers coach rival pee-wee football teams, but only one can represent their small Ohio town.

Listen as we chat about a role that’s not very Rick-Moranis-y, outdated Archie references, and a distracting distant dad. We also share our thoughts on James Gunn’s DCU plans before finding out if Little Giants stands the Test of Time.

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Episode 343: Bowfinger (1999)

A washed-up producer tries to make an action movie… starring an actor who doesn’t know he’s being filmed. 

Special guest Daron from the Board Games are for Losers podcast joins us to discuss jokes about smashing pumpkins, using French to make bullshit sound impressive, and we may open ourselves up to lawsuits from Hollywood institutions. Then we find out if Bowfinger stands the Test of Time.

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Episode 342: Keeping Up With the Steins (2006)

As he prepares to become a Bar Mitzvah, a boy reunites his father and estranged grandfather. 

Special guest Eli Noah joins us to discuss a long-lasting party favor, kids who recognize Neil Diamond, and adjusting your balls on the bimah. Then we find out if Keeping Up With the Steins stands the Test of Time.

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Episode 341: The Devil Wears Prada (2006)

A young woman with no sense of style becomes an assistant to the editor of a high-profile fashion magazine.

Special guest Samantha Noah joins us to talk about a chef who burns grilled cheese, the difference between slander and libel, and why a chief of medicine sometimes needs to be an asshole. Then we find out if The Devil Wears Prada stands the Test of Time.

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Episode 340: High Fidelity (2000)

After a record store owner gets dumped, he tracks down several ex-girlfriends to find out why his relationships always fail.

Listen as we discuss the perfect pop song, the coolest way to organize a music collection, and the opposite of a romantic proposal. Then we find out if High Fidelity stands the Test of Time.

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Episode 339: Fletch (1985)

A wisecracking reporter dons a variety of disguises as he investigates a suspicious millionaire.

Join us as we chat about good old-fashioned dick jokes, not-so-great steak jokes, and the celebrities who died in 2022. Then we find out if Fletch stands the Test of Time.

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Episode 338: Bad Santa (2003)

An alcoholic thief who poses as a department store Santa learns the true meaning of Christmas. Well… not really.

Listen as we discuss the fine line between method acting and being unprofessional, why sandwiches are the only food you fix, and the worst possible name for a physics teacher’s kid. You won’t shit right for a week after finding out if Bad Santa stands the Test of Time.

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Episode 337: Titanic (1997)

A poor boy and a rich girl fall in love on a ship that was supposed to be unsinkable.

Join us as we discuss Alan blowing it on a date, setting up fictional grandchildren for life, and Taylor Swift’s EGOT aspirations. Your heart will go on as we find out if Titanic stands the Test of Time.

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Episode 336: Tootsie (1982)

An out-of-work actor finally gets the role of his dreams… by posing as a woman.

Listen as we talk about Joey Tribbiani’s evil twin, mimes in New York City, and what this movie has in common with Saved by the Bell and Punky Brewster. Then we find out if Tootsie stands the Test of Time.

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Episode 335: Boiler Room (2000)

A young man who runs an underground casino decides to go legit by becoming a stockbroker, but he ends up getting entangled in illegal trading scams.

Special guest Mike Kahn returns to chat about the difference between stocks and NFTs, brokers who go to plumbing school, and what constitutes far away on Long Island. Then we find out if Boiler Room stands the Test of Time.

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