Hosted by Jessica Homer & Diane Odeh · 🇺🇸 US · EN-US · 106 episodes
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Hosts Jessica and Diane revisit beloved films from our past and discuss whether or not they still hold up in the 2020s: and by that we mean culturally, ethically, humorously, and through our own personal gut checks. If they do, they pass our “smell test”!
Jessica Homer & Diane Odeh hosts The Smell Test Podcast, a tv show with 106 episodes published.
We've been wanting to do this one for a while. Tune in as we discuss Ladybugs (1992). Tune in to hear why we think a misunderstanding of this movie influenced the dummies who don't want trans people in sports.
This episode, we cover Diane's pick, Disturbing Behavior (1998). Give it a listen if you want to hear about how it parallels the rise of the manosphere.
This episode, we cover Diane's pick, Disturbing Behavior (1998). Give it a listen if you want to hear about how it parallels the rise of the manosphere.
Buckle up, because you're in for a wild ride as we revisit the traumatic classic The NeverEnding Story (1984). Tune in to hear us wax philosophical about what The Nothing really is.
Buckle up, because you're in for a wild ride as we revisit the traumatic classic The NeverEnding Story (1984). Tune in to hear us wax philosophical about what The Nothing really is.
Steel Magnolias (1989) is based on a true story and features a cast of Hollywood starlets. Tune in to hear us weigh in on how we would've handled Shelby's dilemma and talk about how Truvy's husband wasn't as bad as we re
Steel Magnolias (1989) is based on a true story and features a cast of Hollywood starlets. Tune in to hear us weigh in on how we would've handled Shelby's dilemma and talk about how Truvy's husband wasn't as bad as we re
We return from spring break to talk about 1989's The 'Burbs , which is somehow our first Tom Hanks movie. Prepare your ears for discussions about the racist origins of suburbs, xenophobia, and how cool crows are.
We return from spring break to talk about 1989's The 'Burbs, which is somehow our first Tom Hanks movie. Prepare your ears for discussions about the racist origins of suburbs, xenophobia, and how cool crows are.
Wish Upon A Star (1996) was a Disney Channel Original Movie that followed the body-swap trope. Tune in to hear the origins of body swap movies, our thoughts on who we would swap with, fatphobia, and the ethics of trading
Wish Upon A Star (1996) was a Disney Channel Original Movie that followed the body-swap trope. Tune in to hear the origins of body swap movies, our thoughts on who we would swap with, fatphobia, and the ethics of trading
Harry and the Hendersons (1987) had a formidable impact on Jessica's thinking today. Tune in to hear more about it! Topics include toxic masculinity, environmental protection, and why Diane thinks Seattle sucks.
Harry and the Hendersons (1987) had a formidable impact on Jessica's thinking today. Tune in to hear more about it! Topics include toxic masculinity, environmental protection, and why Diane thinks Seattle sucks.
Orange County (2002) debuted 24 years ago and supplanted Jack Black as a physical comedy icon. Tune in as we give this film a review. Topics include elderly abuse, addiction, and nepo babies.
Orange County (2002) debuted 24 years ago and supplanted Jack Black as a physical comedy icon. Tune in as we give this film a review. Topics include elderly abuse, addiction, and nepo babies.
Double Jeopardy (1999) stars feminist icon and activist Ashley Judd. Tune in as real-life lawyer Jess gives us a lesson on why the film's premise isn't legally sound.
Double Jeopardy (1999) stars feminist icon and activist Ashley Judd. Tune in as real-life lawyer Jess gives us a lesson on why the film's premise isn't legally sound.
Drop Dead Gorgeous (1999) follows wannabe beauty queens in small town Minnesota. Join us as we talk about if this is really a black comedy or plain offensive in 2026. Topics include disability representation, beauty stan
Drop Dead Gorgeous (1999) follows wannabe beauty queens in small town Minnesota. Join us as we talk about if this is really a black comedy or plain offensive in 2026. Topics include disability representation, beauty stan
What Women Want (2000) stars Mel Gibson, Helen Hunt--and a host of other famous actors. Topics include talking about what an (alleged) asshole Mel Gibson is, and debriefing on if this film really represents the female ps
Ashley Judd
feminist icon and activist
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Dr. Jess
911 dispatcher · The Playful Domme
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Helen Hunt
Dr.
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Mel Gibson
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Jack
founder · Number 27
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president · Whittier Chamber of Commerce
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The Smell Test Podcast is hosted by Jessica Homer & Diane Odeh. The show is categorised under tv (film) and has published 106 episodes.
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