Pop Culture Reference
185 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 12 hours ago - ★★★★★ - 11 ratingsYour reference podcast for all things pop culture. New episode every week.
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Ep 173 - Horizon: An American Saga - Chapter 1
July 14, 2024 16:55 - 1 hour - 57.2 MBThis week Seamus and Garrett follow up on Kevin Costner's never-ending quest to bring Western Epics back from extinction with Horizon: An American Saga - Chapter 1! Episode timecodes: Horizon: An American Saga - Chapter 1 - 2:20 Horizon: An American Saga - Chapter 1 spoilers - 22:27 Pop Culture Reference (Costner's Western Legacy)- 50:00 Save The Rec Center (Winchester '73 & The Civil War on Drugs) - 55:16 Reach the show: Email: [email protected] Twitter: @PCR_Podcast TikTok:...
Ep 172 - Dances with Wolves, The Acolyte, and Robert Towne's legacy
July 08, 2024 22:55 - 1 hour - 57.4 MBIn anticipation of Kevin Costner's new Western epic, Horizon: An American Saga, Seamus and Garrett saddle up for Costner's original Western epic, the 1990 Best Picture winner Dances with Wolves. Plus, a look back at some Hollywood legends who recently passed on. Episode timecodes: News - 0:56 Remembering Bill Cobbs - 0:56 Remembering Martin Mull - 4:02 Remembering Robert Towne - 7:40 Dances with Wolves - 8:41 Dances with Wolves spoilers - 26:48 Pop Culture Reference (Robert Towne's career)- ...
Ep 171 - Bad Boys 1 & 2, Paddington 3 trailer, and Sony buys Alamo Drafthouse
June 27, 2024 12:29 - 1 hour - 73.6 MBWhoo-sah... This week, Seamus and Garrett look back on the Pre-Reboot Bad Boys films! Plus, we talk about the legacy of the late Donald Sutherland, and our first thoughts on the Paddington in Peru trailer. Episode timecodes: News - 0:50 RIP Donald Sutherland - 0:50 Sony buys Alamo Drafthouse - 2:11 Paddington in Peru trailer - 7:15 Bad Boys 1 & 2 - 13:00 Bad Boys 1 & 2 spoilers - 30:05 Pop Culture Reference (The Career of Donald Sutherland)- 1:05:33 Save The Rec Center (The Old Guard & Cho...
The Cutting Room Floor: Minion Culture Reference
June 25, 2024 13:00 - 1 minute - 1.3 MBIn this Cutting Room Floor we talk about comas, BA-NA-NA, and as always, Kurt Russell! Reach the show: Email: [email protected] Twitter: @PCR_Podcast TikTok: @PCR_Podcast Instagram: @PCR_Podcast Facebook: facebook.com/PopCultureReference Music from filmmusic.io "Wallpaper" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) License: CC BY (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
Ep 170 - Hit Man, Hunger Games sequel announcement, and a new Wallace and Gromit film
June 13, 2024 22:17 - 1 hour - 61.4 MBFor the official start of Glen Powell Summer, Seamus and Garrett discuss the new Richard Linklater rom-com, Hit Man. Plus, an update on the cast of Knives Out 3. Episode timecodes: News - 1:02 Haymitch Hunger Games book and movie announced - 1:02 New Wallace and Gromit feature announced - 6:54 Wake Up Dead Man casting - 8:42 Max to raise ad-tier prices - 10:49 Hit Man - 14:17 Hit Man spoilers - 29:39 Pop Culture Reference (The History of Wallace and Gromit)- 54:35 Save The Rec Center ([Every...
Ep 169 - Furiosa, Knives Out 3 casting, and PIXAR layoffs
June 05, 2024 13:00 - 1 hour - 87.8 MBThis week Seamus and Garrett return shiny and chrome to the wasteland to cover Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga! Plus our Pod-Casting Call for Knives Out 3, recent PIXAR layoffs, and the passing of Hollywood legends. Episode timecodes: News - 1:22 RIP Dabney Coleman - 1:22 RIP Richard Sherman - 6:09 PIXAR layoffs - 8:35 Knives Out 3 casting - 14:50 Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga - 27:05 Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga spoilers - 46:46 Pop Culture Reference (Furiosa's Production History)- 1:24:30 Save The Rec Center...
Ep 168 - Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes, streaming bundles, and Roger Corman's legacy
May 23, 2024 19:34 - 58 minutes - 53.6 MBSeamus and Garrett together strong. Monkey boy spring comes to a close as the show returns to Marky Mark's personal hell in Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes. Plus, remembering entertainment giants Steve Albini and Roger Corman. Episode timecodes: News - 0:33 RIP Steve Albini - 0:33 RIP Roger Corman - 2:13 Major streamers announce bundles - 3:12 Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes - 7:09 Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes spoilers - 20:39 Pop Culture Reference (Legacy of Roger Corman)- 45:32 Sa...
Ep 167 - The Fall Guy and Paramount CEO steps down
May 17, 2024 13:00 - 1 hour - 60.7 MBThis week, Seamus and Garrett cover themselves head to toe in flame proof gel to cover The Fall Guy! Plus, a change in power at Paramount, and a closer look at the stunt work of our main segment. Episode timecodes: News - 0:57 Paramount CEO Bob Bakish steps down - 0:57 The Fall Guy - 4:25 The Fall Guy spoilers - 17:56 Pop Culture Reference (Fall Guy's tribute to stunt work)- 51:02 Save The Rec Center (Eagle Eye & Challengers) - 55:25 Reach the show: Email: [email protected] T...
Ep 166 - Monkey Man
May 09, 2024 14:16 - 45 minutes - 40.1 MBFor this week's newsless show, Seamus and Garrett plunge into Dev Patel's directorial debut, Monkey Man. Episode timecodes: Monkey Man - 1:42 Monkey Man spoilers - 9:53 Pop Culture Reference (The politics of Monkey Man)- 32:17 Save The Rec Center (The Bourne Legacy and Bugsnax) - 36:34 Reach the show: Email: [email protected] Twitter: @PCR_Podcast TikTok: @PCR_Podcast Instagram: @PCR_Podcast Facebook: facebook.com/PopCultureReference Music from filmmusic.io "Wallpaper" by Ke...
Ep 165 - Godzilla X Kong: The New Empire
April 16, 2024 12:19 - 51 minutes - 47.4 MBThis week, Seamus X Garrett use non-verbal grunting and screeching to express our enthusiasm for the newest Monsterverse film, Godzilla X Kong: The New Empire! Episode timecodes: Godzilla X Kong: The New Empire] - 1:20 Godzilla X Kong: The New Empire spoilers - 17:55 Pop Culture Reference (Son of Kong)- 40:05 Save The Rec Center (Ennio & Doctor Who s1) - 44:19 Reach the show: Email: [email protected] Twitter: @PCR_Podcast TikTok: @PCR_Podcast Instagram: @PCR_Podcast Faceboo...
Ep 164 - Road House (2024) and remembering M. Emmet Walsh
April 04, 2024 18:21 - 56 minutes - 50.4 MBSeamus and Garrett return to the Road House for the new Amazon remake of the 80s cult classic. Plus, remembering prolific character actor M. Emmet Walsh. Episode timecodes: News - 0:40 RIP M. Emmet Walsh - 0:40 Road House (2019) - 5:01 Road House (2019) spoilers - 18:00 Pop Culture Reference (CGI Stuntwork in Road House)- 45:04 Save The Rec Center (Titan Chaser and Cinema Paradiso) - 49:20 Reach the show: Email: [email protected] Twitter: @PCR_Podcast TikTok: @PCR_Podcast Ins...
Ep 163 - Road House (1989) and The Acolyte trailer
March 28, 2024 13:00 - 50 minutes - 46.2 MBThis week, Seamus and Garrett try to figure out just what the Hell is going on in the Patrick Swayze classic Roadhouse! Plus, our first thoughts on the Star Wars: The Acolyte trailer. Episode timecodes: News - 1:13 The Acolyte trailer - 1:13 Road House (1989) - 8:06 Road House (1989) spoilers - 24:11 Pop Culture Reference (The stunts of Road House)- 41:06 Save The Rec Center (Self Reliance & the Battlefront Classic Collection) - 44:08 Reach the show: Email: [email protected] ...
Ep 162 - Edge of Tomorrow, Edge of Tomorrow, and Edge of Tomorrow
March 15, 2024 23:00 - 53 minutes - 48.3 MBSeamus and Garrett live, die, and repeat for this week's main segment, Edge of Tomorrow, as they celebrate the Tom Cruise film's tenth anniversary. Plus, a history of time loop movies. Episode timecodes: Edge of Tomorrow - 1:15 Edge of Tomorrow spoilers - 14:49 Pop Culture Reference (Time loop films)- 40:29 Save The Rec Center (Shogun and Last Action Hero) - 44:45 Reach the show: Email: [email protected] Twitter: @PCR_Podcast TikTok: @PCR_Podcast Instagram: @PCR_Podcast Faceb...
Ep 161 - Dune: Part Two, Andor 4K release, and remembering David Bordwell
March 13, 2024 13:00 - 54 minutes - 49.9 MBThis week Seamus and Garrett drink the baby Sandworm Gatorade and talk Dune: Part Two! Plus, our thoughts on the new Disney Studios President, Disney+ shows including Andor and Obi-Wan Kenobi come to physical disk, and remembering entertainment and art legends. Episode timecodes: News - 0:40 RIP Richard Lewis - 0:40 RIP David Bordwell - 2:36 New Walt Disney Studios President David Greenbaum - 3:38 Andor, Kenobi, and more get physical releases - 5:09 Dune: Part Two - 6:51 Dune: Part Two sp...
Ep 160 - Tenet, Sam Mendes' four Beatles biopics, and Star Wars Battlefront remasters
March 01, 2024 22:20 - 1 hour - 61.1 MBtterraG dna sumaeS invert for this week's main segment, the Christopher Nolan sci-fi thriller Tenet. Plus, Sam Mendes announces a series of Beatles films. Episode timecodes: News - 1:29 Sam Mendes to helm four Beatles biopics - 1:29 Sony to take over Disney's physical media production - 11:10 Star Wars Battlefront remasters coming this month - 13:38 Tenet - 16:46 Tenet spoilers - 34:05 Pop Culture Reference (Nolan and IMAX)- 53:49 Save The Rec Center (Inception and The Great Outdoors) - 1:01...
Ep 159 - The Bad Batch season 2, Fantastic 4 casting, and Xbox games break exclusivity
February 25, 2024 16:07 - 48 minutes - 44.6 MBThis week, enhanced clones of Seamus and Garrett cover the entire second season of Star Wars: The Bad Batch! Plus, our thoughts on the Fantastic 4 cast for the MCU, and Xbox games moving to additional platforms. Episode timecodes: News - 0:44 Paramount layoffs - 0:44 Fantastic 4 casting - 2:23 Xbox games to release on other consoles - 9:40 The Bad Batch season 2 - 12:30 The Bad Batch season 2 spoilers - 17:19 Pop Culture Reference (H.E.R.B.I.E)- 36:58 Save The Rec Center (Star Wars: Jedi Sur...
Ep 158 - Mr. & Mrs. Smith, Predator movie announcement, and new Oscars category
February 13, 2024 20:19 - 42 minutes - 39.4 MBSeamus and Garrett tie the knot then try to kill each other in honor of this week's main segment, 2005's Mr. and Mrs. Smith. Plus, Prey director Dan Trachtenberg is set to helm another Predator film. Episode timecodes: News - 0:42 Trachtenberg Predator movie announcement - 0:42 Academy Award for Casting added - 3:24 Mr. and Mrs. Smith - 4:57 Mr. and Mrs. Smith spoilers - 14:43 Pop Culture Reference (Brangelina)- 31:18 Save The Rec Center (Cube and High and Low) - 36:47 Reach the show: Email...
Ep 157 - Argylle, new Kojima game, and remembering Carl Weathers
February 05, 2024 22:02 - 47 minutes - 43 MBThe twisted minds of Seamus and Garrett try to unravel the enigma that is this week's main segment, Argylle. Plus, a look back at the career of the late Carl Weathers. Episode timecodes: News - 0:31 RIP Carl Weathers - 0:31 New Hideo Kojima game announcement - 5:15 Argylle - 9:04 Argylle spoilers - 17:48 Pop Culture Reference (Posthumous Beatles songs)- 38:54 Save The Rec Center (Predator and Toy Story of Terror) - 42:04 Reach the show: Email: [email protected] Twitter: @PCR_...
Ep 156 - Romancing the Stone
January 30, 2024 14:00 - 45 minutes - 41.3 MBThis week, Garrett implores Seamus to "Take a look at those Snappuhs!" with an in depth chat about Romancing the Stone! Plus, an extra long look at the recent layoffs in the gaming industry. Episode timecodes: Romancing the Stone - 1:08 Romancing the Stone spoilers - 10:49 Pop Culture Reference (January 2024 VideoGame Layoffs)- 32:22 Save The Rec Center (Are You There God? It's Me, Margret & the music of Osamu Sato) - 37:28 Reach the show: Email: [email protected] Twitter: @...
Ep 155 - The Beekeeper, Indiana Jones and the Great Circle gameplay, and remembering Norman Jewison
January 23, 2024 22:37 - 51 minutes - 47.5 MBSeamus and Garrett protect the hive by reviewing the newest Jason Statham action romp, The Beekeeper. Plus, a breakdown of the gameplay footage released for the new video game Indiana Jones and the Great Circle. Episode timecodes: News - 1:02 RIP Norman Jewison - 1:02 Indiana Jones game trailer - 3:42 The Beekeeper - 8:21 The Beekeeper spoilers - 18:20 Pop Culture Reference (Todd Howard)- 40:39 Save The Rec Center (Hell Let Loose and Thomas Crown Affair) - 45:09 Reach the show: Email: popcu...
Ep 154 - Monarch: Legacy of Monsters, Tom Cruise/Warner Bros deal, and The Mandalorian movie
January 21, 2024 15:11 - 59 minutes - 54.4 MBThis week, the young flashback versions of Seamus and Garrett cover the entire first season of Monarch: Legacy of Monsters! Plus, what Tom Cruise's new deal with Warner Bros/Discovery might mean for Hollywood and the announcement of a Mandalorian movie. Episode timecodes: News - 0:56 Tom Cruise deal with Warner Bros. - 0:56 The Mandalorian and Grogu movie announcement -2:18 Amazon Studios/MGM layoffs - 5:39 Pixar layoffs - 6:59 Monarch: Legacy of Monsters - 11:18 Monarch: Legacy of Monsters...
Ep 153 - Aquaman, Prime Video to show ads, and Mickey enters the public domain
January 09, 2024 23:02 - 1 hour - 58.2 MBSeamus and Garrett return from the depths of 2023 to back look at the DCEU's highest-grossing and perhaps best film, Aquaman. Plus, a breakdown of Mickey Mouse's new status in the public domain. Episode timecodes: News - 1:06 Vin Diesel allegations acknowledgment - 1:06 RIP Tom Wilkinson - 2:30 RIP Glynis Johns - 4:30 Amazon Prime Video to begin showing ads - 6:14 Aquaman - 9:38 Aquaman spoilers - 18:37 Pop Culture Reference (Mickey Mouse and the public domain)- 50:25 Save The Rec Center (Ka...
Ep 152 - Wonka, surprise God of War DLC, and remembering Andre Braugher
December 24, 2023 14:00 - 1 hour - 59.7 MBFor the final episode of 2023, Seamus and Garrett eat their candy coated words about the long awaited (and long dreaded) legacy prequel, Wonka! Plus, we talk Roguelike gaming with the new God of War DLC and we remember the life and works of Andre Braugher. Episode timecodes: News - 0:40 RIP Andre Braugher - 0:40 Surprise God of War: Ragnarok DLC drop - 4:03 Wonka - 7:12 Wonka spoilers - 19:32 Pop Culture Reference (Roguelike Games)- 52:45 Save The Rec Center (Santa Clause is Comin' to Town ...
Ep 151 - Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory, Furiosa trailer, and remembering Norman Lear
December 18, 2023 22:06 - 1 hour - 55.8 MBOompa Loompa doompity doo, Seamus and Garrett have a podcast for you. Oompa Loompa doompity dee, remember the Wonka from the seventies? First, in the news, we remember those passed, then accountants bargain in mass. Netflix's antics are kind of the worst. When will the streaming bubble burst? We don't like the look of it. Oompa Loompa doompity doo, Furiosa has a trailer out too. Oompa Loompity doompity dee, listen to our thoughts on these movies. Episode timecodes: News - 0:50 RIP Norman Lea...
Ep 150 - The Godzilla-thon Special (w/ special guest Alex!)
December 14, 2023 14:00 - 1 hour - 55 MBWith the help of their friend and Doctor of 'Zilla-ology, Alex, Seamus and Garrett use this milestone episode to take a crash course in Kaiju cinema with 10 hand picked Godzilla films in a row! Who needs real sleep when you have Xiliens? Episode timecodes: Godzilla - 4:34 King Kong vs Godzilla - 8:41 Invasion of the Astro-Monster - 12:36 Godzilla vs Megalon - 16:42 The Return of Godzilla - 20:43 Godzilla vs Biollante - 24:48 Godzilla vs Destoroyah - 28:55 Godzilla: Tokyo S.O.S. - 32:59 ...
Ep 149 - Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes, The Abyss and True Lies on 4K, and Coyote vs. Acme lives
November 28, 2023 22:17 - 1 hour - 57.9 MBWelcome to the 149th Pop Culture Reference Games! The odds turn out be in Seamus and Garrett's favor as they volunteer as tributes for the new Hunger Games prequel, The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes. Plus, some James Cameron films get long-awaited HD upgrades. Episode timecodes: News - 0:00 Remembering Roger Kastel - 0:00 Coyote vs. Acme to be shopped to other studios - True Lies, The Abyss, and Aliens come to 4K disc - Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes - 0:00 Hunger Games:...
Ep 148 - Killers of the Flower Moon, SAG Strike resolution, and Zelda live action movie announed
November 22, 2023 14:00 - 1 hour - 57.8 MBThis week Seamus and Garrett take the 3 1/2 hour plunge into Killers of the Flower Moon! Plus, the end of the SAG-AFTRA strike, and the announcement of the live action Legend of Zelda movie. Episode timecodes: News - 1:58 SAG-AFTRA strike resolution - 1:58 Coyote vs ACME shelved by WBD - 4:05 Legend of Zelda live action movie announced - 8:16 Killers of the Flower Moon - 15:17 Killers of the Flower Moon spoilers - 27:02 Pop Culture Reference (SAG-AFTRA strike resolution)- 51:44 Save The Rec ...
Ep 147 - Spider-Man PS4, Remembering Matthew Perry, and a SAG-AFTRA strike update
November 08, 2023 01:56 - 1 hour - 59.8 MBSeamus and Garrett thwip across New York City for Spider-Man PS4. Plus, a SAG-AFTRA strike update and remembering some Hollywood legends. Episode timecodes: News - 1:03 RIP Richard Roundtree - 1:03 RIP Matthew Perry - 2:42 SAG-AFTRA Strike Update - 7:00 Netflix Price Hike - 10:15 Spider-Man PS4 - 12:57 Spider-Man PS4 spoilers - 22:39 Pop Culture Reference (Cultural Impact of Shaft)- 57:44 Save The Rec Center (The Lost Boys and Light & Magic) - 1:00:51 Reach the show: Email: popculturerefere...
Ep 146 - Ahsoka full season, PS5 Slim, and SAG-AFTRA strike update
October 21, 2023 17:15 - 57 minutes - 52.9 MBSeamus and Garrett wade through the gray wasteland of the full season of the Disney Plus original Star Wars series Ahsoka. Plus, the AMPTP's refusal to continue negotiations with SAG-AFTRA. Episode timecodes: News - 0:44 SAG-AFTRA strike update - 0:44 Dreamworks and Netflix to outsource animation - 2:04 Nixed Spiderwick series picked up by Roku Channel - 4:56 PS5 Slim announcement - 5:59 Ahsoka full season - 8:20 Ahsoka full season spoilers - 10:13 Pop Culture Reference (History of Sony alt ...
Ep 145 - The Creator, WGA strike ending, and RIP Michael Gambon
October 10, 2023 13:00 - 1 hour - 55.3 MBThis week, Seamus and Garrett talk the rise of the machines (No, not that one) and the human/robot duo that just might be the key to it all (No, not that one either) with The Creator! Plus, the triumph of the WGA in their strike efforts, and a nod to the life and career of Michael Gambon. Episode timecodes: News - 0:40 WGA Strike coming to an end - 0:40 RIP Michael Gambon - 3:34 The Creator - 6:30 The Creator spoilers - 18:43 Pop Culture Reference (WGA Strike Resolution)- 49:41 Save The R...
Ep 144 - A Haunting in Venice, Disney+/Hulu price hike, and strike updates
September 30, 2023 19:13 - 44 minutes - 41 MBThis week Seamus and Garrett get spooky in The Big Apple, Venice, Italy! Plus, another WGA/SAG-AFTRA strike update, and the latest news on the upcoming Disney+ and Hulu price increases. Episode timecodes: News - 1:05 WGA and SAG-AFTRA strike update - 1:05 Disney+ and Hulu price increases - 3:02 A Haunting in Venice - 6:02 A Haunting in Venice spoilers - 14:40 Pop Culture Reference (Italian Film Production Boom)- 32:57 Save The Rec Center (In The Line Of Duty 3 & Showing Up ) - 37:08 Reach t...
Ep 143 - Murder on the Orient Express, Death on the Nile, and RIP Jimmy Buffett
September 11, 2023 16:09 - 1 hour - 54.1 MBAll aboard! Seamus and Garrett globetrot with famed detective Hercule Poirot as they cover the Kenneth Branagh adaptations of Murder on the Orient Express and Death on the Nile. Plus, a WGA and SAG-AFTRA strike update and remembering Bob Barker, Jimmy Buffett, and Steve Harwell. Episode timecodes: News - 0:51 Remembering Bob Barker - 0:51 Remembering Jimmy Buffett - 2:38 Remembering Steve Harwell - 5:43 WGA and SAG-AFTRA Strike update - 8:11 Warner Bros delays Dune 2 - 9:08 Warner Bros calls...
Ep 142 - Ahsoka Eps 1 & 2, strike update, and Disney+ 4k disks announcement
September 04, 2023 19:33 - 1 hour - 57.1 MBThis week, Seamus and Garrett get back to their regular Star Wars nerd stasis by getting into the 2 episode premiere of Ahsoka! Plus, another strike update, and news of upcoming Disney+ 4K disk releases. Episode timecodes: News - 0:26 WGA/SAG-AFTRA Strike Update - 0:26 Disney+ series 4k disks to be released - 2:50 Charles Martinet to step down as voice of Mario - 4:46 Ahsoka Eps 1 & 2 - 6:35 Ahsoka Eps 1 & 2 spoilers - 20:38 Pop Culture Reference (The Origins of Ahsoka Tano)- 45:58 Save The ...
Ep 141 - Last Voyage of Demeter, strike update, and Dracula's history on film
August 29, 2023 21:59 - 49 minutes - 43.4 MBSeamus and Garrett take a good voyage to da movies with Last Voyage of Demeter. Plus, a brief look at the ongoing WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes. Episode timecodes: News - 0:59 WGA and SAG-AFTRA strike update - 0:59 Last Voyage of Demeter - 2:16 Last Voyage of Demeter spoilers - 13:45 Pop Culture Reference (Dracula's screen history)- 35:32 Save The Rec Center (From Dusk Til Dawn 3 and Troll Hunter) - 42:25 Reach the show: Email: [email protected] Twitter: @PCR_Podcast TikTok: @PCR...
Ep 140 - Meg 2: The Trench, Disney+ password crackdown, and the passing of William Friedkin
August 23, 2023 13:00 - 53 minutes - 48.8 MBThis week, Seamus and Garrett ponder various Jurassic Parks and Die Hards with Meg 2: The Trench! Plus, another WGA/SAG-AFTRA strike update and Danger on the Disney+ front with news of password sharing restrictions. Episode timecodes: News - 0:54 WGA/SAG-AFTRA Strike Update - 0:54 RIP William Friedkin - 2:41 RIP Johnny Hardwick - 5:11 Disney+ & Hulu plan password crackdown - 7:34 Meg 2: The Trench - 9:17 Meg 2: The Trench spoilers - 15:18 Pop Culture Reference (The Directors Company)- 40:53...
Ep 139 - The Meg, studios push for A.I., and remembering Paul Reubens
August 11, 2023 21:56 - 58 minutes - 52.3 MBDon't you guys ever watch Shark Week? Seamus and Garrett chomp down on the greatest shark movie ever made, The Meg. Plus, a WGA and SAG-AFTRA strike update. Episode timecodes: News - 0:34 RIP Paul Reubens - 0:34 Strike update - 4:06 Disney and Universal expand A.I. interest - 4:57 Netflix UK removes The Power of the Dog - 7:06 The Meg - 10:26 The Meg spoilers - 24:00 Pop Culture Reference (Chinese Influence on Hollywood)- 47:17 Save The Rec Center (Fire of Love and Futurama reboot) - 51:25 ...
Ep 138 - The Barbenheimer Double Feature, empty WandaVision steelbook, and strike updates
August 02, 2023 13:00 - 1 hour - 57 MBThis week, Seamus and Garrett contemplate global nuclear Armageddon while wearing pink leather cowboy outfits as we join the phenomenon of the Barbie-Oppenheimer Double feature! Plus, an update on the WGA/SAG-AFTRA strike, and a look at Disney's latest Marvel danger. Episode timecodes: News - 1:07 WGA/SAG-AFTRA strike update - 1:07 RIP Tony Bennett - 4:15 WandaVision Steelbook release without disk - 8:06 Barbenheimer - 12:39 ~Oppenheimer - 12:39 ~Barbie - 31:50 Pop Culture Reference (70mm I...
Ep 137 - Mission: Impossible Dead Reckoning Part I and the SAG-AFTRA strike
July 24, 2023 01:06 - 1 hour - 57.5 MBSeamus and Garrett accept their last impossible mission for the foreseeable future with Mission: Impossible Dead Reckoning - Part 1. Plus, an overview of the SAG-AFTRA strike. Episode timecodes: Mission: Impossible 7 - 1:04 Mission: Impossible 7 spoilers - 8:14 Pop Culture Reference (SAG-AFTRA Strike)- 52:21 Save The Rec Center (Trainwreck: Woodstock 99 and What's Up Doc?) - 57:05 Reach the show: Email: [email protected] Twitter: @PCR_Podcast TikTok: @PCR_Podcast Instagram: @...
Ep 136 - Mission: Impossible 1-6 and Crater removed from Disney+
July 14, 2023 13:00 - 1 hour - 55.7 MBThis week Seamus and Garrett attempt their own impossible mission... to cover the entire Mission: Impossible film franchise in a single podcast! Plus, our thoughts on Crater being pulled from Disney+ less than 2 months after release. Episode timecodes: News - 1:14 Crater pulled from Disney+ less than 2 months after release - 1:14 Mission: Impossible 1-6 - 5:28 ~~FULL SPOILERS FOR MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE 1-6 BELOW~~ Mission: Impossible - 11:42 Mission: Impossible II - 17:56 Mission: Impossibl...
Ep 135 - Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny, Superman: Legacy casting, and RIP Alan Arkin
July 06, 2023 01:23 - 1 hour - 56.1 MBSeamus and Garrett reach the end of their Indiana Jones journey with Dial of Destiny. Plus, Paddington 3 and Superman: Legacy get major casting updates. Episode timecodes: News - 1:07 RIP Alan Arkin - 1:07 Paddington 3 announces new cast members - 3:51 David Corenswet and Rachel Brosnahan join Superman: Legacy - 6:26 Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny - 8:45 Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny spoilers - 20:28 Pop Culture Reference (Spear of Destiny)- 52:31 Save The Rec Center (Past Liv...
Ep 134 - Last Crusade & Kingdom of the Crystal Skull (w/ Sean Till Dusk!)
June 30, 2023 13:00 - 1 hour - 93.1 MBThis week, Seamus and Garrett are joined once again by Sean Till Dusk to break down the penultimate Indiana Jones films, The Last Crusade and The Kingdom of the Crystal Skull! Plus, a look at the Korvo re-cast on Solar Opposites and TCM in potential peril! Episode timecodes: News - 1:15 Secret Invasion AI opening - 1:15 Solar Opposites Re-casting - 5:21 WBD to sell ~50% of music publishing assets - 7:55 TCM mass layoffs - 10:10 Last Crusade and Kingdom of the Crystal Skull - 15:04 Last Crus...
Ep 133 - Raiders of the Lost Ark, Temple of Doom, and Star Wars: Outlaws (w/ Sean Till Dusk!)
June 22, 2023 02:57 - 1 hour - 68.6 MBThis week, Garrett and Seamus are joined by a TOP MAN, Sean Till Dusk, to unearth the secrets of Indiana Jones movies Raiders of the Lost Ark and Temple of Doom. Plus, remembering Cormac McCarthy. Sean's channel: https://www.youtube.com/@seantilldusk Episode timecodes: News - 1:09 RIP Cormac McCarthy - 1:09 Star Wars: Outlaws game trailers - 3:11 Raiders of the Lost Ark and Temple of Doom - 8:01 Raiders of the Lost Ark and Temple of Doom spoilers - 12:24 Pop Culture Reference (Medal of Hono...
Ep 133 - Raiders of the Lost Ark, Temple of Doom, and Star Wars: Outlaws(w/ Sean Till Dusk!)
June 22, 2023 02:57 - 1 hour - 68.6 MBThis week, Garrett and Seamus are joined by a TOP MAN, Sean Till Dusk, to unearth the secrets of Indiana Jones movies Raiders of the Lost Ark and Temple of Doom. Plus, remembering Cormac McCarthy. Episode timecodes: News - 1:09 RIP Cormac McCarthy - 1:09 Star Wars: Outlaws game trailers - 3:11 Raiders of the Lost Ark and Temple of Doom - 8:01 Raiders of the Lost Ark and Temple of Doom spoilers - 12:24 Pop Culture Reference (Medal of Honor games)- 1:00:17 Save The Rec Center (Curious Case of ...
Ep 132 - The Rematch of the Streaming Services and Disney censors The French Connection
June 17, 2023 19:23 - 1 hour - 73.6 MBThe wait is over! Nearly 100 episodes later Seamus and Garrett revisit and re-rank the top streaming services on the market. Plus, our thoughts on Disney's decision to censor The French Connection and the addition of an ad supported tier of Amazon Prime. Episode timecodes: News - 1:08 Disney censors The French Connection - 1:08 Amazon Prime now including ad supported tier - 7:28 The Rematch of the Streaming Services - 11:09 Pop Culture Reference (SAG-AFTRA Strike Authorization )- 1:11:12 Sav...
Ep 130 - Into the Spider-Verse, MGS3 remake, and Netflix account share crackdown
June 05, 2023 15:58 - 51 minutes - 47 MBThis week, Seamus gets bitten by a radioactive Garrett and they both swing right into Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse! Plus, the latest Metal Gear Solid remake/remaster news and our thoughts on the most recent Netflix account crackdown. Episode timecodes: News - 0:24 RIP Tina Turner - 0:24 RIP Ray Stevenson - 2:08 Prop Culture quietly pulled from Disney+ - 3:35 Netflix account sharing crackdown - 5:53 Metal Gear Solid 3 remake/MGS Master Collection - 8:21 Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Vers...
Ep 131 - Across the Spider-Verse and The Rock gets a Fast Saga solo film
June 04, 2023 14:00 - 1 hour - 59 MBSeamus and Garrett gush over their new favorite movie of the year, Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse. Plus, hear their theories on Dwayne Johnson's new solo Fast and the Furious film. Episode timecodes: News - 0:36 The Rock gets a Fast Saga solo film - 0:36 Fast X spoilers - 1:28 Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse - 6:03 Across the Spider-Verse spoilers - 18:06 Pop Culture Reference (Inspiration for Miles Morales)- 53:57 Save The Rec Center (Rye Lane and I Think You Should Leave S3) - 57:...
Ep 129 - Fast X, Disney Plus and Hulu pull original content, and Star Wars Hotel shuts down
May 28, 2023 17:06 - 1 hour - 54.3 MBSeamus and Garrett reach the beginning of the end of the road as they discuss one of their most anticipated films of the year, Fast X Plus, some Disney Danger as the House of Mouse makes some questionable decisions. Episode timecodes: News - 1:21 Hulu and Disney Plus pull content (Disney Danger) - 1:21 Fast X - 6:08 Fast X spoilers - 13:34 Pop Culture Reference (Fast X spoilers)- 51:05 Save The Rec Center (The Heroic Trio and GOTG video game) - 55:24 Reach the show: Email: popculturereferen...
Ep 128 - The Quarter Mile Mini Marathon Special
May 14, 2023 13:00 - 41 minutes - 37.8 MBThis week Seamus and Garrett live their lives as Sir Dom Toretto intended... one quarter mile at a time! In this mini marathon special, we take a dive into 4 canonical entries in the F&F universe that we have never experienced before including Better Luck Tomorrow, The Turbo Charged Prelude for 2 Fast 2 Furious, Los Bandoleros, and The Fast and the Furious: Crossroads on the PS4. Episode timecodes: Better Luck Tomorrow - 4:33 The Turbo Charged Prelude for 2 Fast 2 Furious - 8:38 Los Bandola...
Ep 127 - Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 3 and the 2023 Writers Strike
May 08, 2023 06:43 - 1 hour - 61 MBSeamus and Garrett take their last outing with their favorite MCU family as they cover Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3. Plus, an overview of the ongoing Writers Strike. Episode timecodes: GOTG 3 - 1:01 GOTG 3 spoilers - 9:53 Pop Culture Reference (Writers Strike)- 54:49 Save The Rec Center (The Fly and Donkey Kong Country) - 59:45 Reach the show: Email: [email protected] Twitter: @PCR_Podcast TikTok: @PCR_Podcast Instagram: @PCR_Podcast Facebook: facebook.com/PopCultureReferen...
Ep 126 - Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 1 & 2 and National Treasure series canceled
May 05, 2023 13:00 - 1 hour - 67.1 MBThis week Seamus and Garrett get emotionally raw about a blue man and a raccoon... and also talk a bit about Guardians of the Galaxy vol 1 & 2. Plus, the cancellation of National Treasure: Edge of History, and the passing of music legend and activist Harry Belafonte. Episode timecodes: News - 1:49 RIP Harry Belafonte - 1:49 National Treasure series cancelled - 3:42 Guardians of the Galaxy vol 1 & 2 - 8:38 Guardians of the Galaxy vol 1 & 2 spoilers - 21:00 Pop Culture Reference (Harry Belafo...