The Test of Time

After a Trojan prince runs off with the Spartan queen, thousands of Greek soldiers attack the walled city of Troy. Special guest Clinton Festa joins us to talk about a joke that kills at Starbucks, a much-needed protein shake for Paris, and a wonderful gift for college professors. Then we see if Troy stands the Test of Time. Tickets for Clinton's new one-act play "Asteroid Belt" are available here: https://www.chathamplayers.org/2026-2027/jersey-voices

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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discuss the infuriating experience of buying concert tickets, what this movie has in common with Heavyweights, and an outdated way of saying "sleeping."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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

A daydreaming, asthmatic high school student teams up with his hero for a martial arts tournament. Listen as we chat about facts that are clearly satire, the time Alan kinda (but not really) met Danica McKellar, and the stupidest bully nickname ever. Then we see if Sidekicks stands the Test of Time.

Reporters Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein seek the truth about the Watergate break-in. Listen as we discuss seeing non-IP movies in theaters, the definition of boring, and the 1970s version of checking someone's Google history. Then we find out if All the President's Men stands the Test of Time.

To avoid slaughter, a group of chickens plot their escape from a poultry farm. Join us as we discuss referring to your spouse as Mr. or Mrs., the shelf-life of chicken pie, and the romantic chemistry of claymation characters. Then we see if Chicken Run stands the Test of Time.

After a freak injury, a 12-year-old becomes the closer for the Chicago Cubs. Listen as we chat about how Alan stays hydrated, a villain's bad guy-ification, and a forgettable John Candy role. Then we see if Rookie of the Year stands the Test of Time.

A man with no short-term memory searches for his wife's killer. Special guest Jason Torres joins us to discuss Oscar predictions, the importance of establishing shots, and bonked-on-the-head amnesia. Then we see if Memento stands the Test of Time.

To catch an escaped convict, an FBI agent goes undercover as an overweight grandma. Join us as we chat about canceling streaming services, removing warts with duct tape, and Terrence Howard–style math. Then we see if Big Momma's House stands the Test of Time.

The life of a working-class high school student is turned upside down when she starts dating a rich kid. Listen as we discuss anticlimactic proms, computer flirting in the 80s, and what parental abandonment has in common with quicksand. Then we see if Pretty in Pink stands the Test of Time.

A team of lawyers defend two Marines accused of murder. Special guest Kevin Smokler joins us to chat about the smoothest-talking screenwriter, sexual tension that goes nowhere, and a bar that only serves one beer. YOU CAN'T HANDLE THE TRUTH as we see if A Few Good Men stands the Test of Time.

Two New Yorkers share an intense, short-lived relationship. Join us as we chat about kinda-sorta S&M, James' poodle neighbors, and rainwater colonics. Then we find out if Nine ½ Weeks stands the Test of Time.

A high school football team hopes to win the Texas state championship. Listen as we discuss a town that's a one-dimensional character, a spoiler that's not really a spoiler, and NBC's six-word slogans. Then we see if Friday Night Lights stands the Test of Time.

The life of a media mogul is analyzed in an attempt to learn the meaning of his last word: Rosebud. It's our 500th episode, and we're talking about the Streisand effect, a feature that's not in the Chase app, and a painful COVID flashback. Then we see if Citizen Kane stands the Test of Time. (Heads up: we start with some celebrating before diving into Citizen Kane at 27:23.) 

An insomniac cabbie, disgusted by New York City, embraces his violent tendencies. Listen as we chat about lucrative nostalgia, the thin line between monster and hero, and ChatGPT not recognizing Martin Scorsese. You talkin' to me? You talkin' to me? Yeah, I'm talkin' to you as we find out if Taxi Driver stands the Test of Time.

Two kung fu experts, one with no arms and one without the use of his legs, seek revenge on the man who injured them. Special guest Daron from Board Games are for Losers joins us to chat about Portuguese subtitles, the sound of punching air, and beating up the comic relief. Then we see if The Crippled Masters stands the Test of Time.

After a young woman is transformed by a magic spell, she befriends a wizard who is being forced to fight in a brutal war. Join us as we discuss the death of network TV, One Direction's important lesson, and Wallace & Gromit's real curse. Then we see if Howl's Moving Castle stands the Test of Time.

Two inept government workers are sent on a secret mission to the Soviet Union. Special guest Eddie Perez-Cortes joins us to discuss the next James Bond, impressive facial comedy, and the reason to watch the Weird Science TV show. Then we find out if Spies Like Us stands the Test of Time.

A documentary film crew encounters a deadly giant snake. Join us as we chat about the meta movie genre, Ice Cube's good day, and an impressive way to balance a laptop. Then we see if 1997's Anaconda stands the Test of Time.

In the weeks leading up to Christmas, several Londoners find love. Special guests Carly Slater and Courtney Noah join us to chat about a company with no HR department, hating Uncle Jamie, and Alan getting into marital trouble. I feel it in my fingers, I feel it in my toes as we see if Love Actually stands the Test of Time.

A young drug runner decides to take control of his destiny by pitting two rival dealers against each other. Join us as we chat about Samuel L. Jackson's billions, kids who aren't that street smart, and a pretentious indie movie move. Then we see if Fresh stands the Test of Time.

A chess prodigy faces pressure to win from his father and his teachers. Listen as we discuss our William McKinley moment, the contradictions of parenthood, and hearing a coach's voice in your head. Then we see if Searching for Bobby Fischer stands the Test of Time.

A former Navy SEAL working as a cook must save a battleship and its nuclear weapons from terrorists. Join us as we discuss the only episode of Baywatch you need to see, how long it takes to set up band equipment, and the other kind of side piece. Then we find out if Under Siege stands the Test of Time.

A security team tries to steal a device capable of hacking into any computer. Listen as we chat about temporary artificial farts, a pointless goose, and being wound too tight from a ponytail. Then we see if Sneakers stands the Test of Time.

A convict who pretends to be insane is sent to an asylum, where he clashes with the head nurse. Join us as we discuss an adorable way to describe a sunrise, getting weirded out by fishing hooks, and a coupon for barbed wire. Then we find out if One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest stands the Test of Time.

After their husbands run off with younger women, three divorcées seek revenge. Join us as we chat about a hidden passion for advertising, a hateable face, and 24-hour boob jobs. Then we see if The First Wives Club stands the Test of Time. To support Nick's Marathon, head to nicksmarathon.org.

A murderous ghost with a hook for a hand brings terror to the Chicago projects. For our Halloween spooktacular, we discuss how many times saying a supernatural killer's name is too many, what a bee sting should be worth, and this movie's random connection to Lost. Then we find out if Candyman stands the Test of Time.

To win his dream girl's affection, a lonely loser makes a deal with the devil. Special guests Ally and Matt from Good Movie, Bad Movie join us to chat about Satan's Post-it notes, a nerd who's more over-the-top than Urkel, and the best Sister Hazel song. Then we find out if Bedazzled stands the Test of Time.

Drug addiction sends four lives into a tragic downward spiral. Special guest Samantha Noah joins us to talk about strings of sorrow, what Jareth the Goblin King would have wanted from Marion, and the one way Jared Leto *didn't* go full Method for this role. Then we find out if Requiem for a Dream stands the Test of Time.

An aging theater actress feels threatened by a devoted admirer. Listen as we discuss what phone operators could do in 1950, a friendly kick in the ass, and a grand ladies' lounge. Fasten your seatbelts; it's going to be a bumpy night as we find out if All About Eve stands the Test of Time.

Hydrogen bomb testing awakens an ancient monster that terrorizes Japan. Special guest Clinton Festa joins us to chat about getting a blood sample from a prehistoric beast, a carbon-dating debate, and a good gig for Steve Martin. Then we find out if 1954's Godzilla and 1956's Godzilla, King of the Monsters! stand the Test of Time. 

Eccentric dog owners bring their pooches to a prestigious competition. Listen as we discuss people who should only shop from catalogs, the same old proctologist joke, and the staying power of the 'American Bitch' brand. Then we find out if Best in Show stands the Test of Time.

An aspiring music journalist comes of age when he joins a rock band's cross-country tour. Listen as we chat about the one person in this cast who can't sing, how James Gunn feels about colons, and a compliment no one wants to hear. Then we find out if Almost Famous stands the Test of Time.

Two inexperienced criminals attempt a bank robbery, which quickly turns into a hostage situation.  Join us as we discuss peak Pacino, Jim Norton's wife's penis, and pearl-clutching over bad language. Then we see if Dog Day Afternoon stands the Test of Time.

A cheerleading captain hopes to lead her squad to a national championship with an original routine. Listen as we chat about ladylike toothbrushing, meeting girls at yoga, and how to qualify for Regionals. Be aggressive! B-E aggressive as we find out if Bring It On stands the Test of Time.

A high school cheerleader faces her sexuality and finds love at a gay conversion camp. Author Kevin Smokler joins us to chat about deriving humor from evil, finding a script in a friend's car, and a particularly dangerous matchbook. Then we find out if But I'm a Cheerleader stands the Test of Time.

A middle-aged electronics store employee tries to have sex for the first time. Listen as we discuss James' worthless toys, an out-of-left-field wedding, and the real reason women are the fairer sex. Then we find out if The 40 Year Old Virgin stands the Test of Time.

After their car breaks down, a young couple stumbles into the bizarre and otherworldly home of Dr. Frank-N-Furter.  Join us as we chat about a brutal on-screen death for Eminem, an eye-opening orgy, and the good ol' days when Twitter was fun. Let's do the time warp again and find out if The Rocky Horror Picture Show stands the Test of Time.

A teenager and her mother switch bodies, allowing them to see the world from each other's point of view.  Listen as we chat about non-evil stepparents, getting an A in Gong 101, and an objectively wrong subjective opinion. Then we find out if Freaky Friday stands the Test of Time.

Big Bird leaves Sesame Street to live with a family of dodos, then tries to find his way home. Special guest Samantha Noah joins us to discuss a good old boy walking out of "We Are the World," Miss Finch's creeper van, and sad songs to talk to your therapist about. Then we see if Sesame Street Presents: Follow That Bird stands the Test of Time.

After a space mission goes wrong, four scientists become superheroes. Join us as we chat about a phrase that engaged people never say to each other, Reed Richard's finances, and how hard ESPN tried to make the X Games a thing. Flame on! We're finding out if 2005's Fantastic Four stands the Test of Time.