The Smell Test Podcast

Knights of Badassdom (2013) is our most recent film covered thus far, and you've probably never heard of it. Tune in to see if a 12-year old movie passes the smell test.

It's never too late for spooky szn, right? Tune in to hear us talk about The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975) and learn why John Stamos sux.

Practical Magic (1998) is one of many witchy movies that have captivated and influenced millennial women. Jack joins us to discuss this film's identity crisis and whether or not it holds up 27 years later.

The Faculty (1998) is a 2-hour long Tommy Hilfiger ad. Tune in to hear us discuss high school tropes and aliens.

This week, we discuss The Sixth Sense (1999). Join us as we talk about religion, the afterlife, and New Kids on the Block.

We're kicking off spooky season 2025 with Jess's pick Stigmata (1999). Tune in for random musings about the Catholic church.

Death Becomes Her (1992) is a black comedy about the beauty industry and our cultural obsession with youth. Has anything changed since then? Tune in to hear our thoughts!

**Due to technical difficulties, please delete and re-download this episode** Coyote Ugly (2000) was a shared pick this episode! Tune in to hear us discuss if this is a feminist film; and where we think all the characters would be today.

This episode, we talk about Diane's pick of Can't Hardly Wait (1998). Tune in as we discuss house parties, which men in the film are the worst, and our love of Jennifer Love Hewitt.

This episode, we dissect Troop Beverly Hills (1989) and all the ways that Freddy sucks. Happy 2-year anniversary to us!

To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar (1995) is a cult classic about three drag queens stranded in small town America. Tune in to hear about our love of drag, our thoughts on representation, and more!

Join us to discuss Ferngully (1992), a movie dedicated to future generations. Tune in to hear how it brainwashed Jessica and our guest, Kelly!

Juno (2007) is about an unplanned teen pregnancy and was released at the peak of millennial core indie films. Does it pass the smell test?

This week, we're talking about Final Destination (2000). With death as the primary villain, does it stand the test of time?

Big Daddy (1999) was a turn-of-the-century Adam Sandler film. Does it hold up 26 years later?

Tune in to hear why Diane kind of thinks the Bobs had a good point as we unpack Office Space (1999).

Who doesn't love a good David v. Goliath story? Tune in as we debrief on Diane's pick, Little Giants (1994).

Set It Off (1996) stars an ensemble cast of black female actresses. Lorick joins us to discuss the influence this film had on her as a young women.

Bring It On (2000) is referenced often on social media in 2025. Tune in as we discuss cultural appropriation, teenaged snark, and which of the film's actors are no longer with us.

Tank Girl (1995) takes place 8 years from now. Join us as we debrief on how accurately it predicted the future.

Join us for this nice episode where we discuss Mean Girls (2004). Tune in to find out why Jess thinks Janis Ian is the worst; and to hear what we think the characters would be up to today.

Buckle up as we hate-watch Revenge of the Nerds (1984) and discuss why it planted the seeds of where contemporary society is at today.

Varsity Blues (1999) tells the story of small town football life and is the first rated R film Diane watched in the movie theater. Tune in as we determine if a movie about a sport we dislike passes the smell test.

Eddie joins us for our last holiday season episode to discuss Trading Places (1983). We made this extra long to tide you over until 2025!

Die Hard (1988) is arguably a Christmas movie, so we're covering it this week! Join us as debrief on the hidden politics in this film as we also try to figure out what the Nakatomi Corporation actually does.