June 19, 2016
This week, Stacey demonstrates her uncanny ability to identify stand-up comedians by voice alone. Cunningham also professes to have the same uncanny ability, but this is proven suspect. So is her grading criteria, though she considers it "rude" for the gang to criticize her specious mathematics. Dave provides the audio samples, and you'll need to identify the comic, and-- as a bonus-- there's an overarching theme for each set of three. See if you can keep up with Stacey . . . she's uncanny!
June 12, 2016
What will you say the moment before you die? Hopefully not "aye carumba." This week, Cunningham quizzes Dave and Stacey on famous last words from literature. Her readings are dramatic and eloquent, until number seven. Then things get weird.
As a bonus, the gang ponders ethnicity, identity, and why Stacey couldn't name her dog Walter White. Take a shot, keep score, and see if you know your ass from your Waymunding.
June 5, 2016
Stacey begins season two with a meta-bang, and gives the gang a test on tests. Dave performs well, and-- a new feature in season two-- so does Cunningham. Stacey almost makes it to the end of the show without using profanity, but then makes up for lost time in the waning moments. Ironically, the gang knows the least about the thing they should know the most about. Check it out, see how you do, and welcome to season two.
May 28, 2016
Dave finally unveils his first song quiz, and makes his case on why his quiz is better than Stacey's quiz. Stacey and Cunningham discover that, empirically, this may not be the case. The quiz does prove to be educational, however, especially for Cunningham. Listen to the seven clips and see if you can figure out the overarching theme. As a bonus, Dave reveals his plans for season two of the show.
May 22, 2016
This week on The Test, Cunningham teaches Dave and Stacey to finish strong. Not only does she quiz them on the closing lines of famous novels, but she also ends the episode with an inspirational peroration. Dave and Stacey prefer to start like a ball of fire and then fizzle . . . this is how they teach novels and-- coincidentally-- how they perform on this challenging test. See if you can keep up the pace or if you flag at the end like them.
May 15, 2016
This week, Stacey challenges the gang with seven existential question on personal philosophy. Cunningham decides this test is her "most favorite" and that she doesn't want to talk about anything but these topics. Then she promptly forgets the question, and soon decides she doesn't trust herself and would rather relinquish control of her life. Dave has an interesting reaction to the Tibetan Book of the Dead. Stacey thinks all her thoughts. Spooky things are considered.
May 8, 2016
Some stuff is based on other stuff. And that stuff might be based on something else! If you're confused, join the crowd, as this quiz made Cunningham nearly cry. Stacey, however, after a strong start, did "medium." Special guests Mooney and Allie occasionally chime in, and there is a bonus debate about who is better looking: Dave or Tina Fey. The answer? Paul Rudd.
May 1, 2016
This week on The Test, Cunningham quizzes Dave, Stacey, and special guest Allie on the opening lines of seven famous literary works. As a bonus, Dave reminisces about a sitcom scene from the '80's and Stacey discusses zombies and her lack of ukulele skills. In the end, everyone agrees that this is a valuable and educational test, and the gang is appropriately stoked for parts two and three.
April 24, 2016
This week on The Test, Stacey describes some things. Little things. Things you've seen before, things you know all about, things you know how to use . . . but what are they called? Dave and Cunningham get a few correct, but eventually the Voice of God is required to clarify things. Take a shot and see how you fare, you'll definitely do some mental gymnastics pulling this stuff out of your brain. The moral of the story? Jokes are funnier when you're cuddling a puppy.
April 17, 2016
This week, on a very special episode of The Test, Dave presents Stacey and Cunningham with seven borderline puzzles. Not only that, he sings his introduction! What more could anyone ask for? Stacey and Cunningham run the emotional gamut, from joy to depression (with moments of self-reflection thrown in for good measure). They also learn the properties of an island. So unfold your mental map and see how you fare, and remember, what doesn't kill you can only make you stronger (or very depressed about your knowledge of geographical relationships).
