The Smell Test Podcast

**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.

The Family Stone (2005) has been watched many time by Diane on accident and features many locations from Jess's old stomping grounds. Tune in to hear why we think Meredith wasn't the only problem.

We kick off this year's holiday season with Bad Santa (2003). Tune in to hear us be perpetually confounded at Billy Bob Thornton's attractiveness.

Idiocracy (2006) is set in 2505, but we're well on our way to it becoming a reality. Does a movie that uses so many slurs pass the smell test?

Legally Blonde (2001) is based on a true story of woman's experience in law school. Tune in to hear us share our grad school experiences, and what we think Warner is up to today!

Time for a November palate cleanser! Jess has seen Honey, I Shrunk The Kids (1989). Once again, Diane saw the sequel before the original. Tune in to learn why we think Rick Moranis is the best, and why we feel bad for the only daughter in the film.

Join us for our final episode of spooky season where we discuss the classic Poltergeist (1982). This film still serves as an archetype for spooky movies today, but does it pass the smell test?

The final sibling of the Homer brood, Aubrey, joins us to debrief on The Blair Witch Project (1999). This podcast does not stand with all the witch slander of this film.