Episodes

  • Smell Test Episode 55: Rosemary's Baby
    Sep 23 2024

    Rosemary's Baby (1968) was released during a tumultuous time in America and directed by a confirmed (alleged) creep. Does this iconic film pass the smell test?


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    1 hr and 7 mins
  • Smell Test Episode 54: Scream
    Sep 16 2024

    Join us we debrief on Scream (1996) with our first return guest, Matt. Is Gale Weathers the worst? Was Stu in love with Billy? Tune in to hear what we think.

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    1 hr and 6 mins
  • Smell Test Episode 53: Hocus Pocus
    Sep 9 2024

    Special guest Cara joins us to discuss one of her all-time favorites, Hocus Pocus (1993). Does a film that starts with child murder pass the smell test?

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    1 hr and 31 mins
  • Smell Test Episode 52: Addams Family Values
    Sep 2 2024

    Guest co-host Eric (@docsrants) joins us to discuss Addams Family Values (1993). Does this black comedy pass the smell test thirty-one years later?

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    1 hr and 11 mins
  • Smell Test Episode 51: Romy and Michele's High School Reunion
    Aug 26 2024

    This week, Jess and Diane revisit Romy and Michele's High School Reunion (1997). Tune in to find out what it shows us about diet culture and the way people with disabilities were treated at the time.

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    57 mins
  • Smell Test Episode 50: Beetlejuice
    Aug 19 2024

    It's our 50th episode, which seems important somehow! Join us as we reflect on the past 49 episodes and determine whether Beetlejuice (1988) passes the smell test or not. As a FYI, this episode contains discussions of death and self-harm.

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    1 hr and 19 mins
  • Smell Test Episode 49: Billy Madison
    Aug 5 2024

    Join us for our first Adam Sandler film where we discuss Billy Madison (1995). Tune in to hear how this episode turned into a skin cancer PSA.

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    1 hr and 12 mins
  • Smell Test Episode 48: Kindergarten Cop
    Jul 29 2024

    This week, Diane chose to give Kindergarten Cop (1990) a rewatch. How does it hold up in a time when cops aren't so uncommon in schools?

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    1 hr and 18 mins