 A Jersey girl heads to New York City with dreams of becoming a successful songwriter, but ends up slinging drinks with other scantily clad bartenders. This week, we chat about Art Garfunkel, why people in Manhattan don’t need to be validated, and the world’s biggest fan of The Calling. You can't fight the moonlight as we find out if Coyote Ugly stands the Test of Time.

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Episode 213: Coyote Ugly (2000)

 A pack of reckless teenagers steal, have sex, and do drugs on a hot summer day in New York City. This week, we discuss a chivalrous offer of corn dogs, an awkward conversation with your grandma, and the difference between malt liquor and beer. We also share our thoughts on the upcoming Ready Player Two novel before finding out if 1995’s Kids stands the Test of Time. NOTE: Even though it's about a movie called Kids, this episode is for adults only.

Episode 212: Kids (1995)

 A popular teenager — who only cares about clothes and her social status — decides to start doing good deeds for others… with mixed results. This week we discuss the dangers of liposuction, this movie’s most memorable line, and why James should have read Men Are from Mars, Women Are from Venus. Then we find out if 1995’s Clueless stands the Test of Time.

Episode 211: Clueless (1995)

 A woman gets engaged, then falls in love with her fiancé's brother. Awkward! Special guest Courtney Noah joins us to discuss heat-resistant prosthetic hands, a new slogan for Cheetos, and what Bugs Bunny can teach you about opera. Then we find out if we belieeeeeeve in life after love! (Get it? Cher? Sorry.) Nah, we just find out if Moonstruck stands the Test of Time.

Episode 210: Moonstruck (1987)

 Four young musicians become superstars when their catchy single hits the airwaves. This week, we discuss famous bass players, the golden age of air travel, and what it means to be a teen sensation. We also chat about Disney retheming Splash Mountain before finding out if That Thing You Do! stands the Test of Time.

Episode 209: That Thing You Do! (1996)

 After waking up from a coma, a man suddenly has psychic visions… and the power to change the future. This week, we talk about an extremely painful way to use scissors, the original 40-year-old virgin, and what was missing from Boy Meets World. We also discuss why we buy the same video games over and over again before finding out if 1983’s The Dead Zone stands the Test of Time.

Episode 208: The Dead Zone (1983)

 A great white shark terrorizes a small beach community in the movie that’s considered the very first summer blockbuster. This week, we discuss a great name for a yacht rock band, fake facts that people think are true, and how Sheriff Brody is like Indiana Jones. We also chat about all the ways this movie is relevant in the age of coronavirus before finding out if Jaws stands the Test of Time. 

Episode 207: Jaws (1975)

 A detective in the 1930s takes on an organized crime syndicate, and finds himself in the crosshairs.  This week, we discuss a really stupid catchphrase, what Dustin Hoffman would sound like as the Aflac duck, and a pretty aggressive move by an orphan who really wants to get adopted. We also talk about the comic strip movie we'd love to see before finding out if 1990's Dick Tracy stands the Test of Time.

Episode 206: Dick Tracy (1990)

 Two young British women juggle friendship, family, and their dreams of playing professional soccer.  This week, we discuss a half-assed cameo, how Brexit makes things harder at the airport, and the only soccer players that Alan can name. We also talk about the upcoming sequel to a Jim Henson classic before finding out if Bend It Like Beckham stands the Test of Time.

Episode 205: Bend It Like Beckham (2002)

 It’s the old English legend you know and love… with a Mel Brooks twist.  We wrap up our Robin Hood trilogy with a conversation about Yiddish etymology, going down a Saved by the Bell wikipedia rabbit hole, and the timeline of the Mel Brooks-iverse. We also share our thoughts on Zack Snyder's upcoming Justice League recut before finding out if Robin Hood: Men in Tights stands the Test of Time.

Episode 204: Robin Hood: Men in Tights (1993)

 After returning home from the Crusades, Robin of Locksley and his band of Merry Men fight back against the evil Sheriff of Nottingham. As we continue our Robin Hood trilogy, we talk about who can be swashbucklers, archers that cut their hand for no reason, and how this movie is Ewok-esque. Then we find out if Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves stands the Test of Time.

Episode 203: Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves (1991)

 A sly fox, with the help of a bear and other animal friends, stands up to the greedy lion prince of England. This week, as we kick off a trilogy of episodes about Robin Hood movies, we discuss a terrible name for a Disney character, how taxes work, and a cartoon snake henchman who’s surprisingly complex. We also share our thoughts on the latest Star Wars news before finding out if 1973’s Robin Hood stands the Test of Time.

Episode 202: Robin Hood (1973)

 When there’s no one else available, one family calls in a relative with no babysitting experience: Uncle Buck. This week, we discuss organic toilet water, stinky cigars, and the dangers of toothpicks. We also weigh in on the Trolls feud that’s tearing Hollywood apart before we find out if Uncle Buck stands the Test of Time.

Episode 201: Uncle Buck (1989)

 A cartoon rabbit is wanted for murder, and it’s up to a human private investigator to clear the bunny’s name. As we celebrate our 200th episode (!!), we discuss the original Baby Yoda, how sadistic Tweety Bird is, and if a woman can shake the weasel. Then we find out if Who Framed Roger Rabbit stands the Test of Time.

Episode 200: Who Framed Roger Rabbit (1988)

 Look If you had One shot Or one opportunity To listen to a podcast about getting drunk on leftover beer, who Eminem should rap battle, and this movie’s terrible lessons about sex Would you capture it? Or just let it slip? You better lose yourself in the music, the moment, as special guest Daron from the Board Games are for Losers podcast returns to find out if 8 Mile stands the Test of Time.

Episode 199: 8 Mile (2002)

Are the classic movies of our childhood really as great as we remember them? Hosts Alan Noah and James Brief take a fresh look at our favorite films to see if they have stood The Test of Time.

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