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English, TV & Video, 1 season, 189 episodes, 19 hours, 1 minute
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Your reference podcast for all things pop culture. Posted every Sunday.
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Ep 183 - Joker: Folie à Deux

During this slow news week in Gotham City, Seamus and Garrett engage in a Folie à Todd with our chat on Joker: Folie à Deux! Episode timecodes: Joker: Folie à Deux - 0:58 Joker: Folie à Deux spoilers - 15:50 Pop Culture Reference (DC/Joker Continuity) - 45:24 Save The Rec Center (Megalopolis & Ready of Not) - 50:26 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/)
10/23/202459 minutes, 45 seconds
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Ep 182 - Wolfs, James Cameron joins Stability AI, and the legacy of Robert Watts

No one can do what we do... which is talking about the briefly theatrically released Apple TV+ film Wolfs! Plus, a small In Memoriam for recently passed legends, and a talk about James Cameron's defection to the AI side. Episode timecodes: News - 1:02 In Memoriam: Dame Maggie Smith, Kris Kristofferson, John Amos, John Ashton, and Robert Watts - 1:02 James Cameron joins Stability AI - 6:15 Wolfs - 11:32 Wolfs spoilers - 25:55 Pop Culture Reference (Robert Watts) - 51:43 Save The Rec Center (Simpsons season 36 premiere & The Descent ) - 55:23 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/)
10/18/20241 hour, 4 minutes, 5 seconds
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The Cutting Room Floor - John Wick's Inferno

In this Cutting Room Floor we talk Beetlejuice jobs, Donnie Yen's fiery fast hands, and even throw in a mediocre Russian accent. 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/)
10/18/20241 minute, 40 seconds
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The Cutting Room Floor - Garrett Discovers Shia

In this Cutting Room Floor we talk Shia, Newsboy caps, and being a fake fan. 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/)
10/11/20241 minute, 31 seconds
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The Cutting Room Floor - That Little Gray Man

In this Cutting Room Floor Seamus messes up his line, Dobby lets Beetlejuice out, and (book) Harry Potter is a bastard. 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/)
10/7/20241 minute, 36 seconds
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Ep 181 - Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, Annapurna Interactive staff resigns, and RIP James Earl Jones

This week, Seamus and Garrett spill their guts about the latest beloved IP legacy sequel, Beetlejuice Beetlejuice! Plus, we discuss the immortal legacy of the late James Earl Jones, and a look at the collapse of Annapurna Interactive. Episode timecodes: News - 0:39 RIP James Earl Jones - 0:39 Entire Annapurna Interactive staff resigns - 5:08 Beetlejuice Beetlejuice - 8:03 Beetlejuice Beetlejuice spoilers - 20:39 Pop Culture Reference (German Expressionist Cinema) - 53:15 Save The Rec Center (Stop Making Sense & The Kid Who Would Be King) - 58:21 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/)
10/7/20241 hour, 3 minutes, 39 seconds
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Ep 180 - Beetlejuice, Concord delisting, and Dick Cavett

Pop Culture Reference, Pop Culture Reference, Pop Culture Reference! This week, Seamus and Garrett bio-exorcise the original 1988 Tim Burton classic, Beetlejuice. Plus, a look at the legendary career of Dick Cavett. Episode timecodes: News - 0:00 Concord delisting - 1:04 Beetlejuice - 6:25 Beetlejuice spoilers - 18:58 Pop Culture Reference (Dick Cavett)- 51:12 Save The Rec Center (Knox Goes Away and Quidditch Champions) - 56:31 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/)
9/30/20241 hour, 3 minutes, 44 seconds
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Ep 179 - Alien: Romulus, The Acolyte cancelled, and Indiana Jones coming to PS5

This week, Seamus and Garrett wax about the bloody highs and deep, AI-generated lows of Alien: Romulus! Plus, we weep for the cancellation of The Acolyte and cheer for Indiana Jones getting a PS5 release. Episode timecodes: News - 0:38 RIP Gena Rowlands - 0:38 The Acolyte cancelled- 4:25 Disney drops allergy death dismissal - 7:09 Indiana Jones coming to PS5 - 10:48 Alien: Romulus - 14:36 Alien: Romulus spoilers - 29:58 Pop Culture Reference (Digital Resurrection)- 1:07:46 Save The Rec Center (Baldur's Gate 3 & Coraline) - 1:21:20 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/)
9/9/20241 hour, 29 minutes, 2 seconds
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Ep 178 - Alien (1979), D23 announcements, and saving The Muppets

In space, no one can hear you podcast. Seamus and Garrett's microphones burst forcefully from their chests as they talk about one of the all-time great sci-fi films, Alien. Plus, the fight to save the last project Jim Henson ever directed. Episode timecodes: News - 0:49 RIP Corey Yuen - 0:49 Disney wrongful death lawsuit - 3:03 D23 announcements - 5:09 Save Muppet*Vision 3D! - 14:33 Alien - 18:02 Alien spoilers - 22:26 Pop Culture Reference (H.R. Giger)- 58:22 Save The Rec Center (Bill Hader's interview on Preston Sturges and The Running Man) - 1:03:27 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/)
8/29/20241 hour, 10 minutes, 54 seconds
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Ep 177 - Trap, Disney streaming price hikes, and Horizon Chapter 2 at Venice Film Festival

This week Seamus and Garrett are in the traphouse with M Night Shyamalan’s new thriller Trap! Plus, the latest Paramount layoffs, streaming price hikes, and the Horizon Chapter 2 premiere announcement! Episode timecodes: News - 0:37 Paramount Layoffs - 0:37 Disney streaming price hikes - 2:39 Horizon Chapter 2 at Venice FF - 5:29 Trap - 8:06 Trap spoilers - 22:20 Pop Culture Reference (The Shamalan Family in Show Business) - 49:14 Save The Rec Center (Loves Labors Lost & The Spoils of Babylon) - 55:26 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/)
8/17/20241 hour, 4 minutes, 10 seconds
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Ep 176 - The Acolyte, SAG video game strike, and the Disney+/Max/Hulu bundle

Get your gold robes and lightsabers ready! Seamus and Garrett delve into the first season of the live-action Disney Plus Star Wars series, The Acolyte. Plus, SAG-AFTRA goes on strike against the video game industry. Episode timecodes: News - 1:02 SAG-AFTRA video game strike - 1:02 Disney+/Max/Hulu bundle launch - 3:36 The Acolyte season one - 7:20 The Acolyte season one spoilers - 26:04 Pop Culture Reference (Wuxia)- 55:26 Save The Rec Center (The Muppets Take Manhattan and Hard Target) - 1:01:24 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/)
8/8/20241 hour, 15 minutes, 11 seconds
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Ep 175 - Twisters and RIP Bob Newhart

Glen Powell (and we can not stress this enough) SUMMER! This week, Seamus and Garrett reach the culmination of GPS '24 with Twisters! Plus, we reflect on the passing of Bob Newhart and his broadcasting legacy. Episode timecodes: News - 1:05 RIP Bob Newhart- 1:05 Twisters - 5:47 Twisters spoilers - 29:52 Pop Culture Reference - (The Newhart Finale) - 1:06:30 Save The Rec Center (Pirates of the Caribbean trilogy & The 13th Floor ) - 1:14:20 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/)
8/2/20241 hour, 21 minutes, 55 seconds
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Ep 174 - Twister (1996), Horizon delay, and Paramount merger (w/ Jake Hoey!)

A manly handshake ensues! With the aid of meteorologist Jake Hoey, Seamus and Garrett chase Twister (1996) in anticipation of its upcoming sequel. Jake breaks down some of the meteorological accuracy of the film, as well as waxes about the star power of Philip Seymour Hoffman. Check out Jake's social media! www.facebook.com/kenoshaweather/ Instagram: @kenoshaweather Episode timecodes: News - 0:35 RIP Jon Landau - 0:35 RIP Shelley Duvall - 2:31 Horizon Chapter 2 delay - 5:22 Paramount/Skydance announce merger - 8:18 Twister - 11:34 Twister spoilers - 22:50 Pop Culture Reference (Meteorological accuracy of Twister - spoilers)- 36:10 Save The Rec Center (Two Days in Moore, Oklahoma, Oklahoma, and Noises Off...) - 59:09 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/)
7/19/20241 hour, 8 minutes, 48 seconds
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Ep 173 - Horizon: An American Saga - Chapter 1

This 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: @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/)
7/14/20241 hour, 2 minutes, 27 seconds
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Ep 172 - Dances with Wolves, The Acolyte, and Robert Towne's legacy

In 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)- 47:45 Save The Rec Center (The Acolyte and Beverly Hills Cop) - 54:25 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/)
7/8/20241 hour, 2 minutes, 39 seconds
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Ep 171 - Bad Boys 1 & 2, Paddington 3 trailer, and Sony buys Alamo Drafthouse

Whoo-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 & Chopping Mall) - 1:12:08 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/)
6/27/20241 hour, 20 minutes, 25 seconds
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The Cutting Room Floor: Minion Culture Reference

In 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/)
6/25/20241 minute, 24 seconds
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Ep 170 - Hit Man, Hunger Games sequel announcement, and a new Wallace and Gromit film

For 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 ([Everybody Wants Some!! and War Games) - 59:56 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/)
6/13/20241 hour, 8 minutes, 59 seconds
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Ep 169 - Furiosa, Knives Out 3 casting, and PIXAR layoffs

This 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 (What a Way to Go & Bad Times at the El Royale) - 1:28:17 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/)
6/5/20241 hour, 35 minutes, 54 seconds
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Ep 168 - Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes, streaming bundles, and Roger Corman's legacy

Seamus 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 Save The Rec Center (Buzz Lightyear of Star Command and T-Square's F1 Grand Prix World) - 51:53 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/)
5/23/202458 minutes, 52 seconds
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Ep 167 - The Fall Guy and Paramount CEO steps down

This 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] 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/)
5/17/20241 hour, 6 minutes, 16 seconds
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Ep 166 - Monkey Man

For 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 Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) License: CC BY (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
5/9/202445 minutes, 8 seconds
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Ep 165 - Godzilla X Kong: The New Empire

This 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 Facebook: facebook.com/PopCultureReference Music from filmmusic.io "Wallpaper" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) License: CC BY (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
4/16/202451 minutes, 44 seconds
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Ep 164 - Road House (2024) and remembering M. Emmet Walsh

Seamus 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 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/)
4/4/202456 minutes, 58 seconds
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Ep 163 - Road House (1989) and The Acolyte trailer

This 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] 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/)
3/28/202450 minutes, 29 seconds
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Ep 162 - Edge of Tomorrow, Edge of Tomorrow, and Edge of Tomorrow

Seamus 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 Facebook: facebook.com/PopCultureReference Music from filmmusic.io "Wallpaper" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) License: CC BY (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
3/15/202453 minutes, 54 seconds
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Ep 161 - Dune: Part Two, Andor 4K release, and remembering David Bordwell

This 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 spoilers - 20:08 Pop Culture Reference (Bordwell and Thompson)- 44:08 Save The Rec Center (John Wick Chapter 4 & Helldivers 2) - 48:13 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/)
3/13/202454 minutes, 32 seconds
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Ep 160 - Tenet, Sam Mendes' four Beatles biopics, and Star Wars Battlefront remasters

tterraG 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) - 1:01:05 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/)
3/1/20241 hour, 9 minutes, 30 seconds
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Ep 159 - The Bad Batch season 2, Fantastic 4 casting, and Xbox games break exclusivity

This 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 Survivor & Golden Shoals) - 42:13 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/)
2/25/202448 minutes, 43 seconds
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Ep 158 - Mr. & Mrs. Smith, Predator movie announcement, and new Oscars category

Seamus 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: [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/)
2/13/202442 minutes, 54 seconds
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Ep 157 - Argylle, new Kojima game, and remembering Carl Weathers

The 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_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/)
2/5/202447 minutes, 7 seconds
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Ep 156 - Romancing the Stone

This 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: @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/)
1/30/202445 minutes, 7 seconds
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Ep 155 - The Beekeeper, Indiana Jones and the Great Circle gameplay, and remembering Norman Jewison

Seamus 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: [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/)
1/23/202451 minutes, 31 seconds
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Ep 154 - Monarch: Legacy of Monsters, Tom Cruise/Warner Bros deal, and The Mandalorian movie

This 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 spoilers - 21:26 Pop Culture Reference (Tom Cruise Studio History)- 26:20 Save The Rec Center (Sanjuro & They Live) - 54:06 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/)
1/21/202459 minutes, 22 seconds
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Ep 153 - Aquaman, Prime Video to show ads, and Mickey enters the public domain

Seamus 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 (Katamari Damacy Reroll and L.A. Confidential) - 57:44 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/)
1/9/20241 hour, 5 minutes, 32 seconds
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Ep 152 - Wonka, surprise God of War DLC, and remembering Andre Braugher

For 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 & the full length version of Muppet Christmas Carol) - 58:39 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/)
12/24/20231 hour, 5 minutes, 11 seconds
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Ep 151 - Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory, Furiosa trailer, and remembering Norman Lear

Oompa 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 Lear - 0:00 RIP Ryan O'Neal - 2:34 Netflix production accountants unionize - 4:53 Furiosa trailer - 6:32 Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory - 13:18 Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory spoilers - 17:25 Pop Culture Reference (Harper Goff)- 49:41 Save The Rec Center (Cloudpunk and Looper) - 53:50 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/)
12/18/20231 hour, 2 minutes, 33 seconds
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Ep 150 - The Godzilla-thon Special (w/ special guest Alex!)

With 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 Godzilla: Final Wars - 37:00 Shin Godzilla - 41:05 Pop Culture Reference (Tokusatsu)- 47:10 Save The Rec Center - 53:26 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/)
12/14/20231 hour, 6 seconds
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Ep 149 - Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes, The Abyss and True Lies on 4K, and Coyote vs. Acme lives

Welcome 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: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes spoilers - 0:00 Pop Culture Reference (Drew Struzan)- 0:00 Save The Rec Center (The Holdovers and Dr. No) - 0:00 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/)
11/28/20231 hour, 3 minutes, 51 seconds
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Ep 148 - Killers of the Flower Moon, SAG Strike resolution, and Zelda live action movie announed

This 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 Center (Metal Gear Solid 2 & K19: The Widowmaker) - 54:26 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/)
11/22/20231 hour, 3 minutes, 7 seconds
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Ep 147 - Spider-Man PS4, Remembering Matthew Perry, and a SAG-AFTRA strike update

Seamus 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: [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/)
11/8/20231 hour, 8 minutes, 4 seconds
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Ep 146 - Ahsoka full season, PS5 Slim, and SAG-AFTRA strike update

Seamus 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 consoles)- 45:43 Save The Rec Center (Republic Commando and Totally Killer) - 53:40 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/)
10/21/202357 minutes, 30 seconds
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Ep 145 - The Creator, WGA strike ending, and RIP Michael Gambon

This 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 Rec Center (TMNT: Mutant Mayhem & Detroit: Become Human) - 53:34 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 Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) License: CC BY (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
10/10/20231 hour, 26 seconds
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Ep 144 - A Haunting in Venice, Disney+/Hulu price hike, and strike updates

This 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 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/)
9/30/202344 minutes, 46 seconds
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Ep 143 - Murder on the Orient Express, Death on the Nile, and RIP Jimmy Buffett

All 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 off showrunner deals - 11:26 Disney visual effects workers vote for union - 13:46 Disney not moving forward Spiderwick or 20,000 Leagues series- 16:09 PlayStation Plus raising prices - 19:35 Murder on the Orient Express/Death on the Nile - 23:37 Murder on the Orient Express/Death on the Nile spoilers - 36:43 Pop Culture Reference (Shrek Retold)- 50:57 Save The Rec Center (The Martian and The Artful Escape) - 54:45 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/)
9/11/20231 hour, 3 seconds
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Ep 142 - Ahsoka Eps 1 & 2, strike update, and Disney+ 4k disks announcement

Seamus and Garrett [cover the main segment]. Plus, [weekly TV segment or some news highlights]. 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 Rec Center (Justified & Star Wars: A New Dawn) - 53:27 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/)
9/4/20231 hour, 2 minutes, 20 seconds
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Ep 141 - Last Voyage of Demeter, strike update, and Dracula's history on film

Seamus 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_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/)
8/29/202349 minutes, 40 seconds
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Ep 140 - Meg 2: The Trench, Disney+ password crackdown, and the passing of William Friedkin

This 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 Save The Rec Center (Battle Royale & Buck and the Preacher ) - 46:23 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/)
8/23/202353 minutes, 16 seconds
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Ep 139 - The Meg, studios push for A.I., and remembering Paul Reubens

Don'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 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/)
8/11/202358 minutes, 42 seconds
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Ep 138 - The Barbenheimer Double Feature, empty WandaVision steelbook, and strike updates

This 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 IMAX)- 50:28 Save The Rec Center (Lethal Weapon & The Nice Guys) - 55:45 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/)
8/2/20231 hour, 2 minutes, 16 seconds
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Ep 137 - Mission: Impossible Dead Reckoning Part I and the SAG-AFTRA strike

Seamus 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: @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/)
7/24/20231 hour, 2 minutes, 29 seconds
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Ep 136 - Mission: Impossible 1-6 and Crater removed from Disney+

This 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: Impossible III - 24:00 Mission: Impossible- Ghost Protocol - 30:09 Mission: Impossible- Rogue Nation - 36:15 Mission: Impossible- Fallout - 42:16 Pop Culture Reference (How Tom Cruise Does His Own Stunts)- 48:54 Save The Rec Center (Dial of Destiny in 4DX & Jedi: Survivor) - 53:19 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/)
7/14/20231 hour, 48 seconds
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Ep 135 - Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny, Superman: Legacy casting, and RIP Alan Arkin

Seamus 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 Lives and In the Mood for Love) - 55:30 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/)
7/6/20231 hour, 2 minutes, 13 seconds
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Ep 134 - Last Crusade, Kingdom of the Crystal Skull, and Solar Opposites Re-Cast

This 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 Crusade and Kingdom of the Crystal Skull spoilers - 19:22 Pop Culture Reference (Spielberg and Harrison Ford in BSA)- 1:26:14 Save The Rec Center (Squad Up Mini Golf Reviews, Weekend, & Sean Till Dusk) - 1:31:07 Sean Till Dusk - https://www.youtube.com/@seantilldusk Squad Up Mini Golf Reviews - https://www.youtube.com/@squadupminigolfreviews1291 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/)
6/30/20231 hour, 41 minutes, 39 seconds
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Ep 133 - Raiders of the Lost Ark, Temple of Doom, and Star Wars: Outlaws (w/ Sean Till Dusk!)

This 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 Honor games)- 1:00:17 Save The Rec Center (Curious Case of Benjamin Button, Young Indiana Jones, and Bloodwash) - 1:06:31 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/)
6/22/20231 hour, 17 minutes, 24 seconds
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Ep 132 - The Rematch of the Streaming Services and Disney censors The French Connection

The 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 Save The Rec Center (Blackberry & MADiSON) - 1:14:23 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/)
6/17/20231 hour, 20 minutes, 21 seconds
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Ep 130 - Into the Spider-Verse, MGS3 remake, and Netflix account share crackdown

This 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-Verse - 11:10 Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse spoilers - 23:50 Pop Culture Reference (Spider-Verse Animation)- 42:00 Save The Rec Center (The Heartbreak Kid & Crimes of the Future) - 45:08 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/)
6/5/202351 minutes, 18 seconds
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Ep 131 - Across the Spider-Verse and The Rock gets a Fast Saga solo film

Seamus 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) - 57:36 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/)
6/4/20231 hour, 4 minutes, 25 seconds
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Ep 129 - Fast X, Disney Plus and Hulu pull original content, and Star Wars Hotel shuts down

Seamus 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: [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/)
5/28/20231 hour, 1 minute, 1 second
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Ep 128 - The Quarter Mile Mini Marathon Special

This 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 Bandolaros - 12:49 The Fast and the Furious: Crossroads ~~Checkpoint 1 - 16:57 ~~Checkpoint 2 - 19:05 ~~Checkpoint 3 - 21:15 ~~Checkpoint 4 - 23:23 ~~Checkpoint 5 - 25:28 ~~Checkpoint 6 - 27:34 Pop Culture Reference (Better Luck Tomorrow production) - 30:55 Save the Rec Center - 35:13 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/)
5/14/202341 minutes, 20 seconds
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Ep 127 - Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 3 and the 2023 Writers Strike

Seamus 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/PopCultureReference Music from filmmusic.io "Wallpaper" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) License: CC BY (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
5/8/20231 hour, 6 minutes, 9 seconds
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Ep 126 - Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 1 & 2 and National Treasure series canceled

This 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 Belafonte on The Tonight Show)- 1:04:18 Save The Rec Center (Final Fantasy Type-0 HD & I Am Groot shorts) - 1:06:23 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/)
5/5/20231 hour, 13 minutes, 19 seconds
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Ep 125 - Jedi: Fallen Order, Mandalorian Season 3 Finale, and The Last Ronin (w/ Rocky Karri!)

Donning his third-time guest member jacket, Rocky Karri joins Seamus and Garrett to go over the acclaimed Star Wars video game, Jedi: Fallen Order in anticipation of its sequel, Jedi: Survivor. Plus, a breakdown of the Mandalorian Season 3 finale and the season as a whole. Episode timecodes: News - 1:00 Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire coming March 2024 - 1:00 NETFLIX NUISANCE (Password sharing crackdown and disc service ending) - 3:27 Jedi: Fallen Order - 8:27 Jedi: Fallen Order spoilers - 17:41 Pop Culture Reference (TMNT: The Last Ronin)- 44:19 The Mandalorian S3 Finale spoilers(Mando Bros) - 49:42 Save The Rec Center (RE4 Remake, Layer Cake, The Last Ronin) - 1:11:48 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/)
4/28/20231 hour, 22 minutes, 1 second
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Ep 124 - The Evil Dead Trilogy, The Marvels trailer, and Star Wars Celebration 2023

This week, Seamus and Garrett return just in time to get groovy by covering all 3 original Evil Dead movies! Plus, the penultimate episodes of The Mandalorian season 3, and a look at recent Marvel and Star Wars announcements. Episode timecodes: News - 1:11 RIP Klaus Teuber, Al Jaffee, Norman Reynolds, & Bill Butler - 1:11 The Marvels trailer - 8:48 Star Wars Celebration (Ahsoka Trailer, Daisey Ridley returns, James Mangold to helm Jedi origin movie, and the Mandalorian/Ahsoka finale movie from Dave Filoni) - 11:50 HBO Max and Discovery+ streaming merger - 20:56 Harry Potter series coming to Max - 23:09 The Evil Dead Trilogy - 27:51 The Evil Dead Trilogy spoilers - 34:33 Pop Culture Reference (The Sam Rami Car)- 1:05:42 Mando Bros - 1:08:31 Save The Rec Center (Party Down & The Replacements) - 1:30:47 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/)
4/20/20231 hour, 37 minutes, 14 seconds
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Ep 123 - The Apple Dumpling Gang Rides Again

In this special pre-recorded episode, Seamus and Garrett once again dive deep into the Disney Vault for the majesty that is The Apple Dumpling Gang Rides Again! Episode timecodes: The Apple Dumpling Gang Rides Again (full thoughts and spoilers) - 0:56 Pop Culture Reference (Kanab, Utah a.k.a Little Hollywood)- 51:34 Save The Rec Center (Bowfinger & A Knight's Tale) - 55:01 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/)
4/9/20231 hour, 5 minutes, 44 seconds
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Ep 122 - Dungeons and Dragons: Honors Among Thieves, Mandalorian S3E5, and E3 cancellation

Seamus and Garrett roll the dice on the new movie, Dungeons and Dragons: Honor Among Thieves. Will the movie pass its box office check? Plus, Mando Bros starts to come together on the new episode of Disney Plus Star Wars series The Mandalorian. Episode timecodes: News - 0:45 Scott Pilgrim anime coming to Netflix with original cast - 0:45 E3 2023 canceled - 3:33 Dungeons and Dragons - 8:03 Dungeons and Dragons spoilers - 22:36 Pop Culture Reference (History of D&D)- 50:21 The Mandalorian S3E5 (Mando Bros) - 54:00 Save The Rec Center (John Wick Chapter 4 and Over the Garden Wall comics) - 1:12:48 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/)
4/6/20231 hour, 19 minutes, 50 seconds
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Ep 121 - John Wick Chapters 1-3, Mandalorian S3E4, and Arrested Development staying on Netflix

Yeah, I'm thinking Seamus and Garrett are back! This week, the boys brutally fight their way through the first three John Wick movies Plus, Chapter 20 of The Mandalorian. Episode timecodes: News - 1:22 Arrested Development staying of Netflix - 1:22 John Wick Chapters 1-3 - 4:00 John Wick Chapters 1-3 spoilers - 13:30 Pop Culture Reference (Ahmed Best in Star Wars)- 46:26 The Mandalorian S3E4 (Mando Bros) - 52:37 The Mandalorian S3E4 spoilers - 53:29 Save The Rec Center (Assassin's Creed: Rogue and Superman) - 1:08:50 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/)
3/28/20231 hour, 19 minutes, 21 seconds
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Ep 120 - HBO's The Last of Us, James Gunn to direct Superman, and The Oscars wrap up

In this Bloater sized episode, Seamus and Garrett look for the light in the entire first season of HBO's The Last of Us series! Plus, another edition of Mano Bros, the latest in Superman: Legacy news, and a brief look back at the career of Lance Reddick. Episode timecodes: News - 0:55 RIP Lance Reddick - 0:55 James Gunn to direct Superman: Legacy - 3:41 Oscars 2023 wrap up - 9:58 HBO's The Last of Us - 15:58 HBO's The Last of Us spoilers - 32:15 Pop Culture Reference (The Video Game Adaptation Curse)- 1:03:23 Mando Bros - 1:12:05 Save The Rec Center (The Towering Inferno & Star Wars Rebels) - 1:43:47 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/)
3/21/20231 hour, 52 minutes, 43 seconds
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Ep 119 - Mandalorian Season 3 Premiere, RIP Tom Sizemore, and where is Jar Jar now?

Is this the way? Mando Bros makes its long-awaited return as Seamus and Garrett discuss the third(ish) season opener of the OG Disney Plus series, The Mandalorian. Plus, remembering Tom Sizemore. Episode timecodes: News - 0:34 RIP Tom Sizemore - 0:34 The Mandalorian S3E1 - 3:39 The Mandalorian S3E1 spoilers - 10:19 Pop Culture Reference (Purrgil)- 44:05 Save The Rec Center (Cracker Island and Hitman) - 47:16 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/)
3/11/202357 minutes, 26 seconds
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Ep 118 - Antman 1 & 2, Gorillaz movie canceled, and RIP Richard Belzer

ANTS! *Seamus and Garrett then furiously Hambone while talking about the first two Antman movies* Plus, a highlight on recent Netflix problems, and a look back at the wide spanning career of Richard Belzer. Episode timecodes: News - 1:10 RIP Richard Belzer - 1:10 Netflix removes Arrested Development and more - 2:09 Netflix cancels Gorillaz movie - 6:11 Antman 1 & 2 - 11:07 Antman 1 & 2 spoilers - 22:39 Pop Culture Reference (John Munch)- 1:01:00 Save The Rec Center (Death Trap & A Way Out) - 1:07:24 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/)
3/1/20231 hour, 16 minutes, 53 seconds
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Ep 117 - National Treasure: Edge of History, Fast X trailer, and massive Disney layoffs

Unfortunately, it really COULD be that simple; Seamus and Garrett are on a hunt for redeeming factors in the Disney Plus series National Treasure: Edge of History. Plus, the boys break down the eagerly anticipated Fast X trailer. Episode timecodes: News - 0:42 RIP Burt Bacharach - 0:42 AMC Theaters announces tiered seat pricing - 2:07 Disney announces three new sequels and 7,000 employee layoffs - 5:10 Fast X trailer - 7:20 National Treasure: Edge of History season one - 12:29 National Treasure: Edge of History season one spoilers - 19:59 Pop Culture Reference (Retcon)- 45:31 Save The Rec Center (Severance and Blade Runner: Enhanced video game) - 49:23 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/)
2/18/202356 minutes, 37 seconds
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Ep 116 - National Treasure 1 & 2, new DC slate, and Paramount+ pulls content

This week, Seamus and Garrett wear powdered wigs in honor of finally covering both National Treasure films! Plus, a look at the new DC content slate, and our thoughts on the latest of many unpopular streaming service trends. Episode timecodes: News - 1:17 New DC slate - 1:17 Reboot cancelled - 7:28 Titles pulled from Paramount+ - 9:30 National Treasure 1 & 2- 15:00 National Treasure 1 & 2 spoilers - 28:15 Pop Culture Reference (Touchstone Pictures)- 1:00:28 Save The Rec Center (Junji Ito Maniac & Newsies) - 1:06:18 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/)
2/8/20231 hour, 13 minutes, 14 seconds
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Ep 115 - The Banshees of Inisherin, a new Wallace and Gromit film, and Oscar nominations

Seamus and Garrett vow to never speak to each other again only to immediately break that vow to discuss the new Academy Award nominated film, the Banshees of Inisherin. Plus, fallout from the revelations surrounding Justin Roiland. Episode timecodes: News - 0:53 2023 Oscar nominees announced - 0:53 New Wallace and Gromit film coming 2024 - 5:26 Justin Roiland fired from Rick and Morty and Solar Opposites - 8:04 The Banshees of Inisherin - 10:20 The Banshees of Inisherin spoilers - 22:01 Pop Culture Reference (Ke Huy Quan and Brendan Fraser comebacks)- 37:32 Save The Rec Center (Reboot and Jurassic Park III) - 42:43 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/)
1/30/202350 minutes, 7 seconds
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Ep 114 - The Last of Us and the Netflix 2023 release calendar

This week, Seamus and Garrett try to survive the bleak wasteland of the original The Last of Us game! Plus, we chat about the upcoming year of Netflix film releases. Episode timecodes: News - 1:08 Netflix 2023 release calendar - 1:08 The Last of Us - 9:03 The Last of Us spoilers - 29:06 Pop Culture Reference (Troy Baker's video game VO career)- 51:11 Save The Rec Center (Five Easy Hotdogs & The Age of Innocence) - 58:23 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/)
1/23/20231 hour, 6 minutes, 56 seconds
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Ep 113 - Glass Onion, HBO Max price increase, and Titane

Seamus and Garrett ring in 2023 with a belated review of the Netflix original, Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery. Plus, WARNER WARNING returns as HBO Max gets a price raise. Episode timecodes: News - 1:22 HBO Max price raise - 1:22 Glass Onion - 4:08 Glass Onion spoilers - 15:52 Pop Culture Reference (Glass Onion murder mystery cameos)- 41:19 Save The Rec Center (Titane and Devotion) - 45:38 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/)
1/18/202352 minutes, 28 seconds
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Ep 112 - Avatar: The Way of Water, God of War series announcement, and Indiana Jones 5 trailer

For the final episode of 2022, Seamus and Garrett extract the yellow goop of cinema from the armored skull of James Cameron with Avatar: The Way of Water! Plus, we are extra jazzed for the Indiana Jones 5 trailer and the announcements of live action adaptations for God of War and Death Stranding! Episode timecodes: News - 0:50 Indiana Jones 5 trailer - 0:50 Spider-verse 2 trailer - 4:06 WARNER WARNING (Henry Cavill out, Black Adam 2 and WW3 canceled, Westworld, The Nevers, and others removed from HBO Max) - 6:23 God of War series announced from Amazon - 12:26 Death Stranding movie announcement - 15:20 Avatar: The Way of Water - 18:27 Avatar: The Way of Water spoilers - 23:25 Pop Culture Reference (HFR Projection)- 47:43 Andor ep 12(Star Noirs) - 52:16 Save The Rec Center (After Yang & Demolition Man) - 1:15:05 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/)
12/28/20221 hour, 23 minutes, 33 seconds
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Ep 111 - Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, RIP Kevin Conroy, and Andor eps 10 & 11

Seamus and Garrett return after an accidental hiatus for a belated episode covering Black Panther: Wakanda Forever. Plus, episodes 10 and 11 of the Disney Plus Star Wars series Andor Episode timecodes: News - 0:40 RIP Kevin Conroy - 0:40 Bob Iger back as Disney CEO - 4:19 Radio Silence to helm Escape from New York reboot - 8:36 Black Panther: Wakanda Forever - 13:33 Black Panther: Wakanda Forever spoilers - 20:16 Pop Culture Reference (Kevin Conroy and Batman)- 41:28 Andor eps 10 & 11 spoilers (Star Noirs) - 44:37 Save The Rec Center (Escape from New York and GQ James Cameron profile) - 1:00:18 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/)
12/15/20221 hour, 6 minutes, 9 seconds
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Ep 110 - God of War(2018), Westworld cancellation, and PSVR 2 news

Lets hear it for the BOY! This week Seamus and Garrett reflect on the bloodthirsty, fatherly insights of God of War(2018). Plus, another "Scared Straight" edition of Star Noirs and the latest PSVR2 announcements! Episode timecodes: News - 1:03 Westworld canceled - 1:03 The Last of Us series release date - 4:55 PSVR2 announcements - 6:45 God of War (2018) - 9:43 God of War (2018) spoilers - 28:05 Pop Culture Reference (Kratos voice actor change)- 53:25 Andor ep 9 (Star Noirs) - 55:43 Save The Rec Center (Stargate & Tombstone) - 1:08:27 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/)
11/13/20221 hour, 15 minutes, 54 seconds
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Ep 109 - High Republic: Fallen Star, Andor ep 9, and James Gunn named head of DC (w/ Rocky Karri!)

Special guest Rocky Karri rejoins Seamus and Garrett to discuss the last adult novel in Star Wars: The High Republic Phase I, The Fallen Star. Plus, Star Noirs returns for Andor episode 8 and another Warner Warning is issued as James Gunn and Peter Safran take over DC Films. Episode timecodes: News - 1:12 RIP Jules Bass - 1:12 Ant-Man & the Wasp: Quantumania trailer - 3:34 William Jackson Harper joins Ant-Man 3 - 7:56 James Gunn and Peter Safran named heads of DC films - 9:52 The High Republic: The Fallen Star - 16:04 The High Republic: The Fallen Star spoilers - 23:53 Pop Culture Reference (High Republic Phase II)- 52:23 Andor ep 8 (Star Noirs) - 53:38 Save The Rec Center (Attack on Titan and Barbarian) - 1:04:40 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/)
11/5/20221 hour, 13 minutes, 28 seconds
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Ep 108 - Black Adam, Harrison Ford joins the MCU, and Henry Cavill returns to DC

This week Seamus and Garrett bare witness to the restructuring of the DC power hierarchy with Black Adam! Plus, another edition of Star Noirs with episode 7 of Andor, and the official return announcement of Henry Cavill to DC. Episode timecodes: News - 1:07 Twister sequel in development - 1:07 Harrison Ford joins MCU as Thunderbolt Ross - 4:35 Walter Hamada exits WBD - 6:59 Henry Cavill announces return as Superman - 9:11 Black Adam - 11:43 Black Adam spoilers - 20:53 Pop Culture Reference (Captain Marvel/Shazam lawsuit)- 51:27 Andor episode 7 (Star Noirs) - 54:45 Save The Rec Center (Smile & Richard Donner's Superman ) - 1:09:30 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/)
10/24/20221 hour, 15 minutes, 59 seconds
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Ep 107 - Halloween Ends, Andor Ep 6, and RIP Angela Lansbury

Pop Culture Reference takes its last trip to Haddonfield as Seamus and Garrett cross their fingers that the Halloween Ends title keeps its promise. Plus, remembering Angela Lansbury, Robbie Coltrane, and Mike Schank. Episode timecodes: News - 0:34 RIP Angela Lansbury - 0:34 RIP Robbie Coltrane - 2:31 RIP Mike Schank - 4:51 Liam Neeson in talks to star in Naked Gun reboot - 7:02 Glass Onion to run in theaters for one week - 10:03 Halloween Ends - 13:00 Halloween Ends spoilers - 22:09 Pop Culture Reference (Warner Warning update)- 47:17 Andor Ep 6 (Star Noirs) spoilers - 51:00 Save The Rec Center (God of War II and American Movie) - 1:02:21 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/)
10/18/20221 hour, 8 minutes, 7 seconds
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Ep 106 - Andor Eps 4 & 5, Super Mario Bros Movie Trailer, and Community Movie Confirmation

Seamus and Garrett return to Star Noirs with episodes 4 and 5 of the Disney Plus original Star Wars series, Andor. Plus, the jarring Chris Pratt Mario voice is revealed and the Community movie is officially moving ahead at Peacock. Episode timecodes: Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes coming 2024 - 1:00 Armor Wars moves from Disney Plus series to full MCU film - 4:09 Super Mario Bros Movie trailer - 7:02 Community movie coming to Peacock - 12:23 Andor eps 4 & 5 - 15:53 Andor eps 4 & 5 spoilers - 20:21 Pop Culture Reference (Six Seasons and a Movie)- 47:13 Save The Rec Center (Futurama and the Criterion Channel 80s Horror collection) - 52:51 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/)
10/10/202259 minutes, 24 seconds
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Ep 105 - In Bruges and The Last of Us Series Trailer

Seamus and Garrett have a great time in Bruges, seeing the medieval buildings and all that, and covering this week's main segment, In Bruges. Despite prerecording, they also break down the new Last of Us HBO trailer. And worry not, Star Wars fans, Star Noirs will return next week with episodes 4 and 5 of Andor! Episode timecodes: News - 0:22 The Last of Us HBO trailer - 0:22 In Bruges - 8:37 In Bruges spoilers - 20:18 Pop Culture Reference (Hieronymus Bosch)- 44:44 Save The Rec Center (Star Trek '09 and Cloverfield) - 47:27 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/)
10/2/202255 minutes, 50 seconds
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Ep 104 - Andor Eps 1-3, GTA 6 Leak, and Ted Lasso in FIFA

Seamus and Garrett join the Rebel Alliance as they cover the three-episode premiere of the new Star Wars Disney Plus series, Andor. Plus, the Grand Theft Auto leak and Ted Lasso joins FIFA 23. Episode timecodes: News - 0:19 Eugene Cordero officially regular for Loki - 0:19 Ted Lasso to appear in FIFA 23 - 1:30 Massive GTA 6 leak - 4:13 Andor eps 1-3 - 7:56 Andor eps 1-3 spoilers - 19:08 Pop Culture Reference (US v. Paramount Pictures)- 41:23 Save The Rec Center (Frasier and Panic Room) - 45:46 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/)
9/29/202254 minutes, 36 seconds
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Ep 103 - Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, Secret Invasion trailer, and Magic Mike 3 news

This week Seamus and Garrett look back at Rogue One: A Star Wars Story(Cassian said we had to). Plus, we talk the Secret Invasion trailer and the Magic Mike's Last Dance theatrical release news! Episode timecodes: News - 0:42 RIP Jean-Luc Godard - 0:42 Magic Mike's Last Dance theatrical release - 2:39 Ke Huy Quan joins Loki - 5:23 Werewolf By Night trailer - 6:56 Secret Invasion Trailer - 9:11 The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom announcement - 11:45 Like a Dragon: Inshin! announcement - 13:33 Resident Evil 4 Remake date - 15:28 Rogue One: A Star Wars Story - 19:01 Rogue One: A Star Wars Story spoilers - 35:05 Pop Culture Reference (French New Wave)- 1:02:20 Save The Rec Center (Ace in the Hole & The Key to Reserva) - 1:09:30 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/)
9/23/20221 hour, 18 minutes, 12 seconds
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Ep 102 - Prey, Disney live action remakes, and more out of D23

If it bleeds, Seamus and Garrett can cover it. At long last, the two sit down and discuss the latest film in the Predator franchise, Prey. Plus, D23 news coverage begins with news about a Lion King prequel, a new Marvel video game, and some exciting Star Wars casting. Episode timecodes: News - 1:14 Disenchanted gets premiere date - 1:49 Peter Pan and Wendy coming to Disney+ - 3:19 Mufasa: The Lion King announced - 7:04 Inside Out 2 coming 2024 - 8:21 Eman Esfandi cast in Ahsoka series - 10:17 Captain America and Black Panther getting WWII video game - 11:32 Prey - 15:16 Prey spoilers - 24:41 Pop Culture Reference (Prey's Comanche Dub)- 46:20 Save The Rec Center (The Hustler and True Lies) - 47:56 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/)
9/12/202254 minutes, 21 seconds
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Ep 101 - Nope, Taylor Swift Album Announcement, and Warner Bros Update

Seamus and Garrett brave Jordan Peele's new nightmare, Nope. Plus, Taylor Swift's Midnights announcement and Bioshock movie updates. Episode timecodes: News - 0:56 Netflix's Bioshock movie adds director and writer - 1:13 WARNER WARNING (Warner Bros Discovery update) - 4:20 Showtime and Paramount Plus to merge - 8:35 Taylor Swift announces new album - 10:11 Nope - 12:51 Nope spoilers - 20:44 Pop Culture Reference (Day for Night)- 47:13 Save The Rec Center (Death Stranding Directors Cut and Postcards from the Edge) - 50:11 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/)
9/5/202257 minutes, 39 seconds
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Ep 100 - The Vin Diesel All Gas Marathon Special

Once again, Seamus and Garrett breach the edge of sanity by embarking on a non-stop 9 movie marathon helmed by our Shepard, Mr. Vin Diesel. Bouncing between multiple franchises and stand alone films, we attempt to rival our previous delirium marathon by exceeding the previous total runtime of movies, and total number of Coronas downed. Episode Timecodes: Pitch Black - 4:51 xXx - 8:55 The Chronicles of Riddick - 12:58 xXx: State of the Union - 17:03 Babylon AD - 21:11 Riddick - 25:16 The Last Witch Hunter - 29:21 xXx: The Return of Xander Cage - 33:24 Bloodshot - 37:30 Pop Culture Reference (Warner/Discovery merger) -45:41 Save the Rec Center - 1:01:01 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/)
8/24/20221 hour, 7 minutes, 20 seconds
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The Cutting Room Floor: Remembering Hobbs & Shaw

From questioning Deckard Shaw's racial motivations to his uncomfortable "Family" chemistry, we begrudgingly re-remember Fast & Furious presents: Hobbs & Shaw on this edition of The Cutting Room Floor! 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/)
8/19/20222 minutes, 53 seconds
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Ep 99 - The Boys Season 3, MCU SDCC recap, and Godzilla series news

OI! This week Seamus and Garrett go deep into The Boys Season 3! Plus, a recap of some major reveals from SDCC involving the future of the MCU, and we geek out about the Russell team up for the new Godzilla series. Episode timecodes: News - 0:38 RIP Paul Sorvino - 0:38 RIP Nichelle Nichols - 2:59 SDCC MCU timeline (Black Panther trailer, Chukwudi Iwuji to play High Evolutionary, Daredevil: Born Again, Captain America: New World Order, Fantastic Four, Avengers: Kang Dynasty, and Avengers: Secret Wars) - 5:02 Kurt and Wyatt Russell to co-star in Godzilla series - 22:56 The Boys Season 3 - 27:25 The Boys Season 3 spoilers - 38:50 Pop Culture Reference (The Kirk-Uhura kiss)- 1:15:02 Save The Rec Center (Nope & For All Mankind) - 1:18:13 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/)
8/11/20221 hour, 27 minutes, 3 seconds
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Ep 98 - John Carpenter's Elvis, Neve Campbell returns to Scream, and RIP James Caan

Forget Vin Diesel's "family", Seamus and Garrett's new impersonation fixation is Kurt Russell as Elvis saying "mama" for this week's main segment, "Elvis" (1979). Plus, Neve Campbell returns for Scream 6 AND 7. Episode timecodes: News - 1:41 Remembering James Caan - 1:46 Neve Campbell returning for Scream 6 and 7 - 6:06 Elvis (1979) - 10:07 Elvis (1979) spoilers - 24:39 Pop Culture Reference (Elvis and Kurt Russell)- 40:37 Save The Rec Center (Walk Hard and The Afterparty) - 45:24 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/)
7/17/202252 minutes, 20 seconds
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Ep 97 - Obi-Wan Kenobi, Spy Kids reboot, and John Williams retires

For over a thousand generations Seamus and Garret have rambled on about Star Wars, and this week is no exception as we dive into Obi-Wan Kenobi! Plus, we honor the career of John Williams and discuss/lament the upcoming Spy Kids reboot! Episode timecodes: News - 1:02 Spy Kids reboot - 1:02 John Williams retires - 5:21 Obi-Wan Kenobi - 8:54 Obi-Wan Kenobi spoilers - 23:23 Pop Culture Reference (Kenobi stand-alone development)- 1:03:54 Save The Rec Center (Fallout: New Vegas and The Bad Batch) - 1:09:27 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/)
7/9/20221 hour, 16 minutes, 59 seconds
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Ep 96 - Top Gun: Maverick, Joker 2 news, and Game of Thrones Jon Snow series

Join wingmen Seamus and Garrett in the danger zone for Top Gun: Maverick. Plus, Lady Gaga joining the (potentially musical) Joker sequel as Harley Quinn??? Episode timecodes: News - 0:35 Joker 2 a musical with Lady Gaga? - 0:35 Paddington 3 gets title and director - 4:31 Jon Snow sequel series in development at HBO - 6:42 Top Gun: Maverick - 11:06 Top Gun: Maverick spoilers - 18:57 Pop Culture Reference (How Tom Cruise became Maverick)- 54:27 Save The Rec Center (Superliminal and Stranger Things 4) - 58:31 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/)
6/26/20221 hour, 7 minutes, 6 seconds
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Ep 95 - Doctor Strange 2, Alex Garland's Men, and a return to normalcy

Dr. Movies himself, Garrett, joins Seamus back in the studio for a return to the universe of regularly released podcast episodes, diving in to Marvel's latest release: Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness. Episode timecodes: Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness - 2:30 Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness spoilers - 14:45 Pop Culture Reference (Fake Shemps)- 50:32 Save The Rec Center (RRR and Men) - 52:44 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/)
6/14/20221 hour, 58 seconds
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The Cutting Room Floor: What is Chris Pratt's Voice?

What really IS Chris Pratt's voice? On this edition of The Cutting Room Floor, hear two hosts with one pretty good Pratt impression between them try to figure it out. 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/) (Adios, Amigos!)
6/3/20222 minutes, 28 seconds
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The Cutting Room Floor: Solving Cinema

Take a look behind the scenes at one of our recent moments of F&F insanity that has never before been released! Keep a look out for more gems like this one from future installments of The Cutting Room Floor! (Adios, Amigos!) 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/)
5/23/20224 minutes, 53 seconds
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Ep 94 - The Northman, Fast X loses Justin Lin, and Thor 4 trailer

This week, Seamus and Garrett lament their own bloody fates as foretold by a phantom Oracle... and talk The Northman! Plus, we mourn the loss of Justin Lin as director for Fast X, and give the new Thor 4 trailer a look! Episode timecodes: News - 1:06 Thor: Love and Thunder trailer - 1:06 Fast X loses Justin Lin - 7:28 The Northman - 15:20 The Northman spoilers - 20:07 Pop Culture Reference (Amleth Myth)- 52:15 Save The Rec Center (The Tipping Point & Everything Everywhere All at Once) - 55:47 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/)
5/11/20221 hour, 6 minutes, 25 seconds
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Ep 93 - The Batman, Kingdom Hearts 4 Announcement, and Brie Larson joins Fast X

Holy franchise reboot, Batman! This week Seamus and Garrett become Vengeance by covering The Batman! Plus, another member of the Fast X family is announced, and the insanity of Kingdom Hearts 4 is already building! Episode timecodes: News - 0:27 Bruce Willis leaving acting - 0:27 Brie Larson joins Fast X - 3:05 Kingdom Hearts 4 announcement and trailer - 8:59 The Batman - 14:28 The Batman spoilers - 30:23 Pop Culture Reference (Guerilla Film Marketing Campaigns)- 1:00:54 Save The Rec Center (Call of Duty: Cold War and the Escape Room films) - 1:04:57 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/)
4/25/20221 hour, 13 minutes, 44 seconds
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Ep 92 - West Side Story (2021) and Amazon acquires MGM

This week Seamus and Garrett get snappy and cover Steven Spielberg's West Side Story! Plus, the latest in corporate conglomeration with the Amazon-MGM acquisition. Episode timecodes: News - 0:41 Amazon acquires MGM - 0:41 West Side Story (2021)- 5:29 West Side Story (2021) spoilers - 19:57 Pop Culture Reference (United Artists)- 1:01:35 Save The Rec Center (Kimi & The Batman) - 1:06:22 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/)
4/3/20221 hour, 15 minutes, 18 seconds
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Ep 91 - The King's Man, Disney LGBT controversy, and Obi-Wan Kenobi trailer

Seamus and Garrett go back to WWI for the newest installment in the Kingsman franchise, The King's Man. Plus, the new Obi-Wan Kenobi trailer. Episode timecodes: News - 0:34 Jason Momoa joins Fast 10 - 0:34 Obi-Wan Kenobi trailer - 1:41 The King's Man - 7:10 The King's Man spoilers - 14:21 Pop Culture Reference (Disney LGBT legislation controversy)- 38:52 Save The Rec Center (Scream 2022 and Ghostrunner) - 43:33 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/)
3/24/202249 minutes, 37 seconds
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Ep 90 - Kingsman: The Secret Service & The Golden Circle, and the Oscars cut categories

No dogs were harmed in the making of this episode! This week Seamus and Garrett reflect on Kingsman: The Secret Service and Kingsman: The Golden Circle! Plus, more news from the sinking ship that is the 2022 Oscars, and the latest Blizzard controversy! Episode timecodes: News - 0:53 Oscars cut broadcasted categories - 0:53 Blizzard union busting - 5:54 Kingsman 1&2 - 8:52 Kingsman 1&2 spoilers - 14:33 Pop Culture Reference (Gentleman Spy)- 54:57 Save The Rec Center (Peacemaker & The Uncharted fan film) - 59:36 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/)
3/2/20221 hour, 3 minutes, 40 seconds
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Ep 89 - Uncharted 3 and 4, Dr Strange 2 trailer, and Nope trailer

The hunt is on as Seamus and Garrett chart through Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception and Uncharted 4: A Thief's End. Plus, Super Bowl trailers and news about the Academy Awards. Episode timecodes: News - 1:00 RIP Ivan Reitman - 1:00 Oscars hosts revealed - 3:32 Most Popular Film to be awarded at Oscars - 5:22 Doctor Strange 2 trailer - 7:59 Jordan Peele's Nope trailer - 10:50 Uncharted 3 and 4 - 13:43 Uncharted 3 spoilers - 17:39 Uncharted 4 spoilers - 32:51 Pop Culture Reference (Naughty Dog controversies)- 54:49 Save The Rec Center (Far Cry 4 and Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves Collection) - 57:49 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/)
2/21/20221 hour, 3 minutes, 53 seconds
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Ep 88 - Uncharted 1 and 2, Oscar nominees, and the return of Wii Sports

Seamus and Garrett find some cover and bulk up their finger-hanging skills as they swashbuckle their way through the first two games in the Uncharted series, Drake's Fortune and Among Thieves. Plus, the Academy Award nominations and the current Spotify controversy. Episode timecodes: News - 0:58 Oscar nominations - 0:58 Futurama reboot - 3:09 Nintendo Switch Sports announcement - 4:46 Spotify controversy - 8:32 Uncharted 1 and 2 - 11:25 Uncharted 1 spoilers - 20:36 Uncharted 2 spoilers - 31:32 Pop Culture Reference (Taylor Swift and Spotify)- 51:05 Save The Rec Center (The Power of the Dog and DAISY) - 53:57 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/)
2/13/202258 minutes, 55 seconds
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Ep 87 - Apple Dumpling Gang, Sony buys Bungie, and Wreckfest

Seamus and Garrett finally revisit the Disney Plus Vault Deep Dive with 1975's The Apple Dumpling Gang! Plus, the console war arms race continues as Sony buys Halo and Destiny developer Bungie. Episode timecodes: News - 2:21 Sony buys Bungie - 2:21 The Apple Dumpling Gang - 6:51 The Apple Dumpling Gang spoilers - 10:37 Pop Culture Reference (The "Show Me" State)- 26:46 Save The Rec Center (Wreckfest and Hot Lead and Cold Feet) - 30:13 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/)
2/4/202239 minutes, 14 seconds
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Ep 86 - The High Republic books 1 & 2, Microsoft buys Activision, and LEGO Star Wars release date

This week Seamus and Garrett don their white and gold robes to cover the first two novels in Star Wars: The High Republic; Light of the Jedi and The Rising Storm. Plus, we talk about Activision-Blizzard's problem history and an in depth look at LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga. Episode timecodes: News - 0:53 Microsoft buys Activision-Blizzard - 0:53 Lego Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga release date - 8:49 The High Republic: Light of the Jedi & The Rising Storm - 14:53 The High Republic: Light of the Jedi & The Rising Storm spoilers - 36:54 Pop Culture Reference (Blizzard's controversy history)- 1:20:33 Save The Rec Center (Square Enix's Guardians of the Galaxy & Gremlins) - 1:22:51 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/)
1/28/20221 hour, 32 minutes, 2 seconds
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Ep 85 - The Book of Boba Fett eps. 1-3

This week, Seamus and Garrett plunge head first into the Bacta tank and talk about the first 3 episodes of The Book of Boba Fett! Plus, a look back on 4 media legends that passed away over our hiatus. Episode timecodes: News - 1:10 RIP Betty White, Bob Saget, Sidney Portier, and Peter Bogdanovich - 1:10 The Book of Boba Fett eps. 1-3 - 7:43 The Book of Boba Fett eps. 1-3 spoilers - 17:23 Pop Culture Reference (EU Boba Fett history)- 34:38 Save The Rec Center (The Jinx: The Life and Deaths of Robert Durst & Steven Spielberg's West Side Story) - 43:45 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/)
1/20/202255 minutes, 49 seconds
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Ep 84 - Spider-Man: No Way Home, PS+ and PS Now merger, and Hawkeye eps 3 & 4

Join Seamus and Garrett this week as they demand PICTURES OF SPIDER-MAN and discuss Spider-Man: No Way Home! Plus, Hawkeye episodes 3 & 4, as well as some big news on big upcoming changes to PlayStation services. Episode timecodes: News - 1:27 PlayStation Plus and PlayStation Now merger - 1:27 Spider-Man: No Way Home - 4:11 Spider-Man: No Way Home spoilers - 10:39 Pop Culture Reference (Avi Arad)- 49:53 Hawkeye eps. 3 & 4 (Hawk! The Herald Angels Sing) - 53:57 Save The Rec Center (Catherine & Inside Man ) - 1:08:15 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/)
12/20/20211 hour, 15 minutes, 12 seconds
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Ep 82 - Red (Taylor's Version) and No Way Home trailer (w/ Grace and Maverick!)

Seamus and Garrett are joined by special guests Grace and Maverick to jam through the latest Taylor Swift album re-release, Red (Taylor's Version). Plus, Star Wars' Ahsoka series finds its Sabine Wren and a break down of the final multiversal Spider-Man: No Way Home trailer. Episode timecodes: News - 0:28 Spider-Man: No Way Home final trailer - 0:28 Natasha Liu Bordizzo is Star Wars' Sabine Wren - 4:56 Red (Taylor's Version) - 7:17 Pop Culture Reference (Taylor's Swift's genre transitions)- 32:19 Save The Rec Center (The Crown, Demon Slayer, Ted Lasso, and The Story of Late Night) - 38:57 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/)
11/27/202148 minutes, 14 seconds
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Ep 81 - The Rocketeer (revisited), IMAX options on Disney+, and the Obi-Wan Kenobi first look

We hope you brought your flame-retardant pants because this week Seamus and Garrett revisit The Rocketeer on the big screen! Plus, IMAX aspect ratios coming to select Marvel films on Disney+, and we take a look at the Obi-Wan Kenobi series concept art and teaser. Episode timecodes: News - 1:55 IMAX aspect ratios on Disney+ - 1:55 Obi-Wan Kenobi first look - 8:40 The Rocketeer - 13:15 The Rocketeer spoilers - 23:19 Pop Culture Reference (The Spruce Goose)- 41:40 Save The Rec Center (Mass Effect Legendary Edition & The Rock) - 44:22 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/)
11/16/202154 minutes, 18 seconds
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Ep 80 - The Harder They Fall, Black Panther 2 production shut down, and Wicked casting

Saddle up with Seamus and Garrett as they cover the new Black Western film The Harder They Fall! Plus, news from the Black Panther 2 set, and some principle casting for the upcoming Wicked adaptation. Episode timecodes: News - 0:34 Black Panther 2 production shut down - 0:34 Wicked casting news - 2:31 The Harder They Fall - 5:14 The Harder They Fall spoilers - 14:56 Pop Culture Reference (Historical look at The Harder They Fall)- 37:40 Save The Rec Center (Watchman series & Rush Hour) - 41:00 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/)
11/8/202147 minutes, 49 seconds
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Ep 79 - Last Night in Soho, Lightyear trailer, and Brendan Fraser joins Batgirl

Seamus and Garrett travel back in time for Last Night in Soho. Plus, the first trailer for Disney-Pixar's Lightyear and the continuation of the Brenaissance. Episode timecodes: News - 1:06 Brendan Fraser joins Batgirl as Firefly - 1:06 Lightyear trailer - 4:13 Last Night in Soho - 11:00 Last Night in Soho spoilers - 19:05 Pop Culture Reference (Soho)- 36:55 Save The Rec Center (Batman Forever and Grand Budapest Hotel) - 39:45 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/)
11/4/202147 minutes, 47 seconds
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Ep 78 - Dune (2021) and the Uncharted movie trailer

After some significant technical difficulties this week, Seamus and Garrett wax about the bizarre and beautiful Dune (2021)! Plus, the salvaged remains of our thoughts on the new Uncharted movie trailer. Episode timecodes: News - 1:12 Uncharted movie trailer - 1:12 Dune (2021)- 5:26 Dune (2021) spoilers - 15:29 Pop Culture Reference (Dune Adaptations)- 27:45 Save The Rec Center (Cowboys & Amnesia: The Dark Dissent) - 32:07 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/)
10/24/202140 minutes, 4 seconds
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Ep 77 - Halloween Kills and Will Poulter is Adam Warlock

Seamus and Garrett return to Haddonfield for Halloween Kills. Plus, some exciting new Guadians of the Galaxy casting news. Episode timecodes: News - 0:44 Will Poulter is Adam Warlock - 0:44 Halloween Kills - 7:23 Halloween Kills spoilers - 14:22 Pop Culture Reference (Halloween Franchise Continuity)- 35:23 Save The Rec Center (Tom King's Vision and Muppets Haunted Mansion) - 38:10 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/)
10/21/202143 minutes, 33 seconds
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Ep 76 - No Time To Die, House of the Dragon trailer, and Sora joins Smash Bros.

This week, Agent Connolly and G declassify No Time To Die! Plus, our thoughts on the House of the Dragon trailer and the insane implications of Sora joining the Smash Bros. roster! Episode timecodes: News - 1:15 House of the Dragon trailer - 1:15 Sora joins Smash Bros. - 7:10 No Time To Die - 11:18 No Time To Die spoilers - 18:50 Pop Culture Reference (Vesper Martini)- 55:52 Save The Rec Center (Resident Evil 3 Remake & MiniMme) - 59:17 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/)
10/10/20211 hour, 4 minutes, 52 seconds
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Ep 75 - Skyfall and Spectre

Seamus and Garrett finish catching up on the Daniel Craig James Bond films with Skyfall and Spectre. Episode timecodes: Skyfall and Spectre - 1:06 Skyfall and Spectre spoilers - 8:37 Pop Culture Reference (SPECTRE rights dispute)- 45:52 Save The Rec Center (The Guest and Cities: Skylines) - 49:08 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/)
10/4/202153 minutes, 19 seconds
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Ep 74 - Casino Royale, Quantum of Solace, and Chris Pratt is Mario

Seamus and Garrett stare down the barrel of Daniel Craig's first two James Bond outings: Casino Royale and Quantum of Solace. Plus, Fantastic Beasts 3 and the Mario movie cast. Episode timecodes: News - 0:35 Fantastic Beasts: Secrets of Dumbledore title and release date - 0:35 Mario movie cast reveal - 3:27 Casino Royale/Quantum of Solace - 8:01 Casino Royale/Quantum of Solace spoilers - 18:35 Pop Culture Reference (2007-08 Writers Strike)- 44:55 Save The Rec Center (Montero and White Collar) - 47:21 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/)
9/26/202152 minutes, 28 seconds
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Ep 73 - Malignant, Hawkeye trailer, and Halloween Kills release date news

An early start to Spooky Season this week as Seamus and Garrett cover Malignant! Plus, we take a look at the trailers for Hawkeye and Nightmare Alley! Episode timecodes: News - 1:04 RIP Norm Macdonald - 1:04 Nightmare Alley trailer- 4:04 Halloween Kills release details - 7:01 Hawkeye trailer - 10:27 Wildest Dreams (Taylor’s Version) - 15:00 Malignant - 16:40 Malignant spoilers - 22:28 Pop Culture Reference (Giallo Horror)- 34:33 Save The Rec Center (Brooklynn 99 and Saw 1-3 ) - 36:53 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/)
9/19/202144 minutes, 13 seconds
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Ep 72 - The PlayStation Showcase 2021, Matrix Resurrections trailer, and another Venom 2 date change

Surprise twist! Seamus and Garrett take another unexpected turn and dive into the 2021 PlayStation Showcase!. Plus, Venom 2 whips out another new release date, and we wax Keanu in the first Matrix Resurrections trailer. Episode timecodes: News - 1:00 RIP Michael K Williams - 1:00 Venom 2 pushed back up - 5:05 Bob's Burgers : The Movie coming 2022 - 9:01 The Matrix Resurrections trailer - 10:46 PlayStation Showcase 2021- 18:52 Pop Culture Reference (AAA vs Indie Game Studios)- 1:06:45 Save The Rec Center (Wild Wild Country and Raising Arizona) - 1:14:00 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/)
9/12/20211 hour, 20 minutes, 54 seconds
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Ep 71 - Only Murders in the Building, Red Notice trailer, and Rocketeer 2 announcement

Seamus and Garrett cover the new Hulu original comedy Only Murders in the Building as Shang-Chi is pulled from Disney Plus premium access. Plus, new Expendables and Rocketeer films are announced. Episode timecodes: News - 1:17 RIP Ed Asner - 1:17 Expendables 4 in development - 2:25 Rocketeer 2 coming to Disney Plus - 3:25 Red Notice trailer - 6:20 Only Murders in the Building eps 1-3 - 9:17 Only Murders in the Building eps 1-3 spoilers - 16:10 Pop Culture Reference (Mandela Effect)- 29:36 Save The Rec Center (Howl's Moving Castle and The Abyss) - 33:27 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/)
9/6/202141 minutes, 9 seconds
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Ep 70 - F9: The Fast Saga, Black Canary movie announcement, and Spider-Man: No Way Home trailer

Never get between Seamus and Garrett and their Family. This week the boys cover F9: The Fast Saga! Plus, the long awaited Spider-Man: No Way Home trailer and new DCEU announcements! Episode timecodes: News - 1:28 Jurnee Smollett to return as Canary for HBOMax movie - 0:00 Spider-Man: No Way Home trailer - 5:32 F9: The Fast Saga - 21:22 F9: The Fast Saga spoilers - 29:34 Pop Culture Reference (Digital De-Aging)- 1:04:32 Save The Rec Center (Nier: Replicant and Spider-Man 2) - 1:09:32 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/)
8/29/20211 hour, 17 minutes, 55 seconds
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Ep 69 - Marvel What If? eps 1&2, Ironheart casting, and Star Wars Visions trailer (w/ Rocky Karri!)

Seamus and Garrett are joined by Culture Cantina's Rocky Karri to dive into the first two episodes of Marvel's What If...? on Disney+. Plus, Ironheart casting news for Black Panther: Wakanda Forever. Follow Rocky! Youtube: https://bit.ly/3z9t91h Instagram: https://bit.ly/2W9yjvr Episode timecodes: News - 1:23 Fast and Furious 10 release date - 1:23 Star Wars Visions trailer - 2:46 Ironheart casting - 9:18 Marvel What If...? eps 1 and 2 - 11:09 Marvel What If...? eps 1 and 2 spoilers - 17:47 Pop Culture Reference (Star Wars: The High Republic)- 28:19 Save The Rec Center (Avatar: The Last Airbender, Splitgate, and Out of Sight) - 35:39 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/)
8/22/202147 minutes, 36 seconds
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Ep 68 - The Bad Batch season 1 finale, Venom 2 delayed, and Clancy Brown boards John Wick 4

This week Seamus and Garrett talk the entire first season of The Bad Batch including the two part finale! Plus, multiple big casting announcements from Clancy Brown and Idris Elba. Episode timecodes: News - 1:42 Clancy Brown boards John Wick 4 - 1:42 Idris Elba cast as Knuckles - 5:03 Venom 2 delayed until October - 7:28 Criterion Collection adding 4K releases - 9:36 HBOMax 45 day theatrical window starting 2022 - 13:34 The Bad Batch finale- 16:09 The Bad Batch finale (spoilers) - 23:28 Pop Culture Reference (Spin-Off)- 42:32 Save The Rec Center (WKUK and Sunshine) - 50:21 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/)
8/15/202158 minutes, 13 seconds
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Ep 67 - THE Suicide Squad (2021), Chronicle 2 in development, and the Brendan Fraser comeback

This week Seamus and Garrett tackle the latest in DC madness with THE Suicide Squad! Plus, news on a Chronicle sequel in the works and the latest in Brendan Fraser casting. Episode timecodes: News - 0:45 Chronicle 2 in development - 0:45 Brendan Fraser cast in new Scorsese film - 4:49 Lord of the Rings series release date - 8:12 LEGO Star Wars Halloween special - 12:04 The Suicide Squad (2021) - 13:53 The Suicide Squad (2021) spoilers - 20:30 Pop Culture Reference (Heel Turn)- 53:33 Save The Rec Center (Yakuza Kiwami 2 and Togo) - 55:50 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/)
8/8/20211 hour, 2 minutes, 11 seconds
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Ep 66 - Suicide Squad (2016), Arthur canceled, and Scarlett Johansson Disney lawsuit

Seamus and Garrett suffer through the extended cut of Suicide Squad (2016). Plus, Michael B Jordan's new black Superman series and a Hawkeye release date. Episode timecodes: News - 0:42 Michael B Jordan developing Black Superman HBOMax series - 0:42 Scarlett Johansson suing Disney - 3:26 Hawkeye Disney Plus series release date - 5:58 Arthur cancelled after 25 years - 6:49 Suicide Squad (2016) - 9:50 Suicide Squad (2016) spoilers - 10:36 Pop Culture Reference (Needle Drop)- 35:03 Save The Rec Center (Broadcast News and Horizon Zero Dawn) - 38:30 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/)
8/1/202143 minutes, 4 seconds
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Ep 65 - A Quiet Place Part II, Jordan Peele's Nope, and Michaela Coel joins Black Panther 2

Seamus and Garrett return to a world of silence (but now with a lot more talking) for A Quiet Place Part II. Plus, Batgirl casting and Billie Eilish's new concert film. Episode timecodes: News - 0:37 Jordan Peele's Nope announced - 0:37 Leslie Grace is HBOMax's Batgirl - 4:09 Michaela Coel joins Black Panther 2 - 5:15 Battlefield 2042 Portal announcement - 6:42 Dead Space remake announcement - 8:15 Billie Eilish concert film coming to Disney Plus - 9:50 Seamus and Garrett's casting picks for Mr Fantastic - 11:21 A Quiet Place Part II - 18:09 A Quiet Place Part II spoilers - 22:30 Pop Culture Reference (ADR/looping)- 42:42 Save The Rec Center (Aliens and The Last of Us Part II) - 45:47 Reach the show: Email: [email protected] Twitter: @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/)
7/25/202151 minutes, 4 seconds
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Ep 64 - Loki Season 1 Finale, Antonio Banderas joins Indiana Jones 5, and the new Valve Steam Deck

Seamus and Garrett cover the final episode of Loki Season 1. Plus, we break down the new Steam Deck and wax about the newest Turning Red trailer. Episode timecodes: News - 0:46 WandaVision’s Matt Shakman to helm new Star Trek - 0:46 Antonio Banderas joins Indiana Jones 5 - 4:49 Turning Red trailer - 12:18 Valve Steam Deck - 17:32 Loki Season 1 Finale spoilers - 24:30 Pop Culture Reference (Kang the Conqueror) - 55:26 Save The Rec Center (Star Wars: The High Republic- The Rising Storm and the Loki score) - 1:02:17 Reach the show: Email: [email protected] Twitter: @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/)
7/18/20211 hour, 10 minutes, 41 seconds
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Ep 63 - Loki eps 3-5, Fast and Furious spin-off, and the OLED Nintendo Switch

Seamus and Garrett catch-up on episodes 3-5 of Loki. Plus, Charlize Theron's new Fast Saga spin-off, Knives Out 2 casting, and remembering Richard Donner. Episode timecodes: News - 0:37 RIP Richard Donner - 0:37 Transformers: Rise of the Beasts announced - 2:39 Charlize Theron's Cipher getting Fast Saga spin-off film - 5:15 Knives Out 2 casts Samara Weaving and Ethan Hawke - 6:03 Encanto trailer - 7:36 Nintendo reveals new OLED Switch model - 9:51 Red (Taylor's Version) release date - 12:39 Loki ep 3 spoilers - 14:04 Loki ep 4 spoilers - 21:55 Loki ep 5 spoilers - 36:15 Pop Culture Reference (Polybius)- 49:07 Save The Rec Center (Jersey Shore and No Sudden Move) - 54:09 Reach the show: Email: [email protected] Twitter: @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/)
7/13/202158 minutes, 19 seconds
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Ep 62 - The Fast & the Furious Saga Marathon Special

This week Seamus and Garrett take on the improbable and survive to tell the tale. Buckle up as we tackle all The Fast and the Furious films over 24 hours (including Hobbs and Shaw) as a recap leading up to the new release in the series as an experiment in modern action movies, our own mental health, and the power of family. Episode timecodes: The Fast and the Furious - 4:57 2 Fast 2 Furious - 8:56 The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift - 13:03 Fast & Furious - 17:08 Fast 5 - 21:12 Fast & Furious 6 - 25:15 Furious 7 - 29:25 The Fate of the Furious - 33:28 Hobbs and Shaw - 37:31 Pop Culture Reference (Jumping the Shark) - 44:30 Save the Rec Center - 52:23 Smoke 'em! Reach the show: Email: [email protected] Twitter: @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/)
6/27/202155 minutes, 43 seconds
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Ep 61 - In the Heights, E3 recap, and Loki episode 2

Seamus and Garrett dance into one of the summer's biggest films, In the Heights. Plus, Loki Dokie returns for episode 2 of the Disney Plus original series Loki. Episode timecodes: News - 0:32 RIP Ned Beatty - 0:32 Jessica Henwick joins Knives Out 2 - 1:22 Hiroyuki Sanada joins John Wick Chapter 4 - 2:56 E3 Recap - 4:14 Lorde's Solar Power single and video - 9:15 In the Heights - 11:26 In the Heights spoilers - 16:21 Pop Culture Reference (E3)- 24:52 Loki (Loki Dokie) - 27:56 Save The Rec Center (Astro Bot: Mission Rescue and Nashville)- 40:03 Reach the show: Email: [email protected] Twitter: @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/)
6/20/202144 minutes, 48 seconds
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Ep 60 - Loki Premiere, Battlefield 2042 announcement, and John Wick 4 casting news

Seamus and Garrett tackle the premiere of Loki on Disney+. Plus, the new Battlefield announcement and additional John Wick 4 casting news. Episode timecodes: News - 0:27 Bill Skarsgard joins John Wick 4 - 0:27 Blue Beetle releasing on HBOMax - 3:35 Orson Krennic/Ben Mendelsohn to return in Andor - 5:27 Battlefield 2042 announcement - 10:04 New Lorde single announced with Phoebe Bridgers - 15:00 Loki Premiere - 17:06 Pop Culture Reference (D.B. Cooper)- 39:14 Save The Rec Center - 44:22 Reach the show: Email: [email protected] Twitter: @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/)
6/13/202148 minutes, 36 seconds
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Ep 59 - Conjuring: Devil Made Me Do It, Billie Eilish's Lost Cause, and Issa Rae is Spider-Woman

Seamus and Garrett return to the saga of the Warrens with brand new The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It, now playing in theaters and streaming on HBOMax. Plus, Taylor Swift returns to acting and Billie Eilish has a new single out. Episode timecodes: News - 0:46 Taylor Swift joins new David O'Russell film - 0:46 Donnie Yen joins John Wick: Chapter 4 - 3:27 Issa Rae to play Spider-Woman in Spider-Verse 2 - 4:49 Mission: Impossible 7 shoot delayed - 5:51 Billie Eilish Lost Cause single and video - 6:47 The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It - 11:11 Pop Culture Reference (The Warrens) - 34:59 Save The Rec Center - 40:22 Reach the show: Email: [email protected] Twitter: @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/)
6/6/202149 minutes, 22 seconds
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Ep 58 - The Conjuring 1 & 2, Wonka Casting News, and The Eternals Trailer

Seamus and Garrett get spooked with The Conjuring 1 & 2! Plus, we describe the future Wonka trailer and talk about The Eternals trailer. Episode timecodes: News - 1:24 Amazon acquires MGM - 1:24 Todd Philips signs to co-write Joker sequel - 7:14 Timothee Chalamet is WONKA - 13:25 Merle Dandridge reprises role of Marlene for Last of Us series - 18:12 Aaron Taylor Johnson to star in Kraven the Hunter film - 19:54 Eternals trailer - 22:28 Last Night in Soho trailer - 27:21 The Conjuring 1 & 2 - 34:03 Pop Culture Reference - 1:13:03 Save The Rec Center - 1:17:38 Reach the show: Email: [email protected] Twitter: @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/)
5/30/20211 hour, 22 minutes, 37 seconds
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Ep 57 - A Quiet Place, Knives Out 2 casting, and the Snake Eyes trailer

Seamus and Garrett tackle the original 2018 A Quiet Place. Plus, we talk about a slew of casting news and the reveal of the Snake Eyes trailer! Episode timecodes: News - 3:05 RIP Charles Grodin - 3:05 Knives Out 2 casting news - 5:59 Indiana Jones 5 casting news - 12:05 Henry Cavill to star in Highlander reboot - 16:58 Snake Eyes trailer - 20:32 A Quiet Place - 30:48 Pop Culture Reference - 1:01:25 Save The Rec Center - 1:05:03 Reach the show: Email: [email protected] Twitter: @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/)
5/23/20211 hour, 15 minutes, 29 seconds
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Ep 56 - The Mitchells vs the Machines, Knives Out 2 casting, and Venom 2 trailer

Seamus and Garrett prep for the malevolent robot uprising as they review the new Netflix film The Mitchells vs. the Machines. Plus, the Venom 2 trailer and Chance the Rapper's new concert film, Magnificent Coloring World. Episode timecodes: News - 0:12 Dave Bautista, Ed Norton, and Janelle Monae join Knives Out 2 - 0:12 Venom 2 trailer - 2:53 AMC distributes Chance the Rapper concert film - 6:46 Muppets Haunted Mansion special coming to Disney+ - 9:09 Final Playstation Play at Home update - 11:59 The Mitchells vs the Machines - 14:34 Pop Culture Reference (Netflix Movie Every Week) - 36:31 Save The Rec Center (Bloodborne and Returnal)- 41:04 Reach the show: Email: [email protected] Twitter: @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/)
5/16/202150 minutes, 8 seconds
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Ep 55 - Bad Batch Premiere and Ep 2, Marvel Phase 4 news, and Stranger Things 4 trailer

Seamus and Garrett return to a galaxy far, far away for the first two episodes of the Disney Plus original series Star Wars: The Bad Batch. Plus, a huge Marvel reveal with new release dates, titles, and footage. Episode timecodes: News - 1:37 Marvel Phase 4 trailer - 1:37 Loki release moved up - 4:21 Stranger Things 4 teaser trailer - 5:19 Playstation and Discord partnership - 6:56 Star Wars: The Bad Batch - 8:40 Pop Culture Reference - 34:40 Save The Rec Center - 39:49 Reach the show: Email: [email protected] Twitter: @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/)
5/9/202145 minutes, 16 seconds
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Ep 54 - Star Wars: Clone Wars (2003), Oscar reactions, and Captain America 4 news

Seamus and Garrett walk down memory lane with Genndy Tartakovsky's 2003 Clone Wars series. Plus, news on the newly announced Captain America 4 and our thoughts on the Playstation State of Play. Episode timecodes: News - 0:38 Oscars reactions - 0:38 Captain America 4 director announcement - 8:14 West Side Story trailer - 11:23 Playstation State of Play - 15:48 Billie Eilish’s new single "Your Power" - 21:42 Star Wars: Clone Wars - 25:40 Pop Culture Reference - 55:19 Save The Rec Center - 1:00:31 Reach the show: Email: [email protected] Twitter: @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/)
5/2/20211 hour, 7 minutes, 12 seconds
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Ep 53 - Falcon and the Winter Soldier finale, Mortal Kombat, and Shang-Chi trailer

Seamus, Garrett, and Ricardo get ready to FIGHT with the new Mortal Kombat. Plus, the series finale of Falcon and the Winter Soldier. Episode timecodes: News - 0:26 Justin Simien to direct Disney Haunted Mansion film - 0:26 Disney developing Jim Henson "Muppet Man" biopic - 1:53 Shang-Chi teaser trailer - 3:53 Sony/Disney+ deal - 6:48 Emilia Clarke joins Secret Invasion - 7:33 How I Met Your Mother sequel ordered at Hulu - 8:24 Roku to release purchased Quibi content - 10:09 Playstation 3 and PS Vita stores to remain open - 11:11 Mortal Kombat - 12:59 Pop Culture Reference - 23:10 Pop Quiz - 26:41 Falcon and the Winter Soldier (Howling Commandos) - 28:42 Save The Rec Center - 40:01 Reach the show: Email: [email protected] Twitter: @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/)
4/25/202146 minutes, 26 seconds
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Ep 52 - Firefly, Indiana Jones 5 casting, and the return of Cartoon Cartoons

Seamus, Garrett, and Ricardo dive into the 'Verse with Firefly! Plus, the penultimate episode of Falcon and the Winter Soldier and some very interesting Indiana Jones casting. Episode timecodes: News - 1:07 Indiana Jones 5 casting- 1:07 Aquaman 2 and Shazam 2 casting- 6:26 The return of Cartoon Cartoons- 9:06 HBO's The Last of Us casting- 11:45 The Last of Us game remake in development- 13:17 Fyre Fest reaches settlement with ticket holders- 16.00 Firefly- 18:10 Pop Culture Reference - 51:18 Pop Quiz - 1:08:26 Falcon and the Winter Soldier (Howling Commandos) - 1:10:05 Save The Rec Center - 1:28:50 Reach the show: Email: [email protected] Twitter: @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/)
4/19/20211 hour, 31 minutes, 12 seconds
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Ep 51 - Fearless (Taylor's Version), Loki trailer, and a new Netflix+Sony deal (w/ Claire Strother!)

Seamus, Garrett, Ricardo, and our special guest Claire Strother get deep with Fearless (Taylor's Version)! Plus, Falcon and the Winter Soldier continues to heat up on Howling Commandos and the new Space Jam 2 trailer reveals allot! Hear Claire's own show "Is your refrigerator running?" here on Thursdays at 8pm! >>> https://www.kstoradio.org/listen/ Episode timecodes: News - 1:00 RIP DMX - 1:00 Ray Fisher THR article - 3:21 Space Jam 2 trailer - 9:21 Godzilla vs Kong box-office - 15:22 Netflix+Sony licensing deal - 17:25 Loki trailer - 20:10 Cartoon Network Studios Europe Rebrand - 24:17 Fearless (Taylor's Version) - 28:25 Pop Culture Reference - 49:03 Pop Quiz - 58:25 Falcon and the Winter Soldier (Howling Commandos) - 1:01:25 Save The Rec Center - 1:25:01 Reach the show: Email: [email protected] Twitter: @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/)
4/11/20211 hour, 33 minutes, 12 seconds
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Ep 50 - Godzilla vs Kong, Star Wars Kenobi series cast, and Netflix developing Knives Out sequels

Seamus, Garrett, and Ricardo hit their monstrous 50th episode with Godzilla vs. Kong. Plus, a breakdown of the latest Falcon and the Winter Soldier. Episode timecodes: News - 0:50 RIP Beverly Cleary - 0:50 Adam Wingard updates Thundercats and Face/Off sequel - 2:45 Netflix developing Knives Out 2 and 3 - 4:02 Netflix to stream Princess Diana musical - 4:44 Warner Brothers cancels DC films New Gods and The Trench - 6:04 Kenobi cast revealed - 7:20 More Powerpuff Girls casting - 9:58 LEGO Star Wars: the Skywalker Saga delayed - 11:43 San Diego Comic-Con goes in-person Thanksgiving weekend - 14:39 Godzilla vs Kong - 16:18 Godzilla vs Kong spoilers - 21:37 Pop Culture Reference - 35:47 Pop Quiz - 39:42 Falcon and the Winter Soldier (Howling Commandos) - 42:35 Save The Rec Center - 51:02 Reach the show: Email: [email protected] Twitter: @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/)
4/4/202158 minutes, 4 seconds
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Ep 49 - The Last Blockbuster, Playstation store closing, and The Suicide Squad trailer

Seamus, Garrett, and Ricardo go down memory lane with The Last Blockbuster. Plus, we get a new look at James Gunn's The Suicide Squad Episode timecodes: R.I.P Jessica Walter- 0:55 Disney changes release dates- 5:22 Spiral and The Mitchells VS The Machines get new release dates- 8:00 Resident Evil reboot gets release date- 9:30 DC News- 11:34 Wellington Paranormal coming to the U.S- 18:04 National Treasure series coming to Disney+- 19:06 Death of PS3 and Vita online store- 22:30 The Last Blockbuster- 26:48 Pop Culture Reference- 48:06 Pop Quiz- 51:18 Falcon and the Winter Soldier(Howling Commandos)- 54:33 Save the Rec Center- 1:13:36 Reach the show: Email: [email protected] Twitter: @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/)
3/28/20211 hour, 22 minutes, 6 seconds
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Ep 48 - Zack Snyder's Justice League, Falcon and the Winter Soldier premiere, and Oscar nominations

Seamus, Garrett, and Ricardo finally experience Zack Snyder's Justice League. Plus, the first episode of Falcon and the Winter Soldier and some of our Oscar nomination thoughts. Episode timecodes: News - 0:39 RIP Yaphet Kotto - 0:39 Oscar Nominations - 1:15 Venom 2 and Hour-man news - 5:35 Rian Johnson's "Poker Face" announcement - 9:24 Ewoks and Tartakovsky's Clone Wars coming to Disney+ - 11:03 Timothy Olyphant may return in "Justified" reunion - 13:54 Playstation "Play at Home" free games - 14:50 Zack Snyder's Justice League - 17:14 Pop Culture Reference - 46:35 Pop Quiz - 52:45 Falcon and the Winter Soldier (Howling Commandos) - 55:45 Save The Rec Center - 1:15:17 Reach the show: Email: [email protected] Twitter: @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/)
3/21/20211 hour, 22 minutes, 54 seconds
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Ep 47 - Kong: Skull Island, Godzilla: King of the Monsters, and Them trailer

Seamus, Garrett, and Ricardo fuel up for the match of the century with Kong: Skull Island and Godzilla: King of the Monsters. Plus, Infinity Train Book 4 trailer and a Ducktales podcast. Episode timecodes: News - 0:39 RIP Cepillín - 0:39 Live-action Powerpuff Girls casting - 1:15 Elizabeth Banks directing Cocaine Bear - 2:15 Amazon's Them trailer - 2:51 New HBOMax Pa’lante! label coming soon - 4:47 "This Duckburg Life" podcast coming - 6:31 Infinity Train Book 4 trailer - 7:43 Coming to America's McDowell's restaurant pop-up - 9:18 Kong: Skull Island - 10:10 Godzilla: King of the Monsters - 25:59 Pop Culture Reference - 39:45 Pop Quiz - 42:01 Save The Rec Center - 45:12 Reach the show: Email: [email protected] Twitter: @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/)
3/14/202152 minutes, 28 seconds
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Ep 46 - Coming 2 America, WandaVision series finale, and Space Jam 2 stills

Seamus, Garrett, and Ricardo return to Zamunda with Coming 2 America, the Amazon Prime film starring Eddie Murphy. Plus, hear our thoughts on the future of the MCU with the series finale of Marvel's WandaVision. Episode timecodes: News - 0:33 New Space Jam 2 stills - 0:33 T.I. will not return to Ant-Man or the MCU - 6:27 F9 release date - 7:43 A Quiet Place II release date - 8:29 Starz developing Party Down reboot - 10:34 Coming 2 America - 12:34 Pop Culture Reference - 29:51 Pop Quiz - 35:13 WandaVision (WandaVisionaries) - 38:38 Save The Rec Center - 1:01:41 Reach the show: Email: [email protected] Twitter: @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/)
3/8/20211 hour, 10 minutes, 4 seconds
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Ep 45 - Coming to America, Luca trailer, and DC movie announcements

Seamus, Garrett, and Ricardo Coming to America. Plus, the penultimate episode of Wandavision and some DC film news. Episode timecodes: News - 0:30 Angel Manuel Soto to direct Blue Beetle Movie - 0:30 Rachel Zegler cast in Shazam 2 - 3:19 Superman reboot in works with Ta-Nehisi Coates and J.J. Abrams - 4:45 Deadpool 3 to be MCU's only R-rated film- 8:05 New Spider-Man title hijinks and reveal - 10:49 Luca trailer - 14:40 Paramount+ announcements - 16:50 Nickelodeon is launching Avatar Studios - 19:59 Star Wars Republic Commando remastered coming to PS4 - 23:55 Daft Punk breaks up - 25:55 Coming to America - 27:42 Pop Culture Reference - 48:44 Pop Quiz - 52:39 WandaVisionaries - 54:50 Save The Rec Center - 1:08:45 Reach the show: Email: [email protected] Twitter: @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/)
2/28/20211 hour, 15 minutes, 17 seconds
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Ep 44 - The Muppet Show, Cruella trailer, and Nintendo Direct highlights

It's time to play the music, it's time to light the lights, it's time to get things started as Seamus, Garrett, and Ricardo cover three great episodes of The Muppet Show, now streaming on Disney Plus. Plus, Infinity Train renewal news and a twisty turny new Wandavision breakdown. Episode timecodes: News - 0:49 Paddington 3 confirmed - 0:49 Sasha Calle joins Flash movie - 3:11 Cruella trailer - 4:03 Mortal Kombat trailer - 5:25 Infinity Train Book 4 and other HBOMax Animation news - 6:25 Craig Robinson to star in Dan Goor Peacock series - 7:40 Nintendo Direct highlights - 8:17 Danny Elfman to score Doctor Strange 2 - 12:11 DC Comics revive old movie franchises - 12:50 Joss Whedon update - 13:22 Fred Hampton's home dedicated as community center - 14:06 The Muppet Show - 14:38 Pop Culture Reference - 33:40 Pop Quiz - 36:48 WandaVision (WandaVisionaries) - 38:50 Save The Rec Center - 52:46 Reach the show: Email: [email protected] Twitter: @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/)
2/21/202158 minutes, 18 seconds
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Ep 43 - Judas and the Black Messiah, HBO's Last of Us casting, and Gina Carano fired

Seamus, Garrett, and Ricardo discuss the new film Judas and the Black Messiah, now streaming on HBOMax. Plus, the sixth episode of Wandavision gets spooky with a Halloween-themed outing. Check out our new gaming series, Pop Culture Replay! https://youtu.be/BpRBzS7SAR0 Episode timecodes: News - 0:25 RIP Christopher Plummer - 0:25 Face/Off remake - 1:29 Judd Apatow developing COVID comedy - 2:59 Jack Black joins the Borderlands movie - 4:27 Disney shuts down Blue Sky Studios - 5:00 Fox animated series announcements - 6:03 Brooklyn 99 ending after season 8 - 7:01 Chapelle's Show back on Netflix - 7:44 Redwall series in development at Netflix - 8:46 Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsey to star in HBO's Last of Us series - 9:50 HBOMax animation announcements - 10:50 Gina Carano fired from The Mandalorian - 13:01 Additional accusations come out against Joss Whedon - 14:39 Taylor Swift releases new single and album date - 16:40 Judas and the Black Messiah - 18:36 Pop Culture Reference - 30:12 Pop Quiz - 33:07 WandaVision (Wandavisionaries) - 36:03 Save The Rec Center - 44:16 Learning resources on the Black Panther Party: The Assassination of Fred Hampton by Jeffrey Haas https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/6561790-the-assassination-of-fred-hampton Soul on Ice by Eldridge Cleaver https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Soul_on_Ice_(book) Zinn Education Project’s Women in the Black Panther Party https://www.zinnedproject.org/news/women-in-bpp/ Agnes Varda’s Black Panthers documentary https://www.amazon.com/Black-Panthers-H-Rap-Brown/dp/B077YVDD9N The Black Panthers Were Founded 50 Years Ago, and Their Influence Hasn’t Waned - 2016 https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/black-panthers-were-founded-50-years-ago-and-their-influence-hasnt-waned-180960940/ Reach the show: Email: [email protected] Twitter: @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/)
2/14/202150 minutes, 10 seconds
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Ep 42 - Scott Pilgrim: The Game, Wakanda Disney Plus series, and Wicked movie announcement

Watch our Scott Pilgrim vs. the World: the Game video here: https://youtu.be/BpRBzS7SAR0 It's on like Donkey Kong as Seamus, Ricardo, and Garrett punch, kick, and quip their way through Scott Pilgrim vs. the World: The Game Complete Edition. Plus, the WandaVisionaries segment returns for episode 5 of WandaVision! Episode timecodes: News - 0:42 Jon M. Chu directing Wicked movie - 0:42 Zachary Levi to star in Harold and the Purple Crayon movie - 1:23 Uno heist film starting Lil Yachty in the works - 2:43 Chloe Zhao developing sci-fi/western Dracula for Universal - 4:26 Netflix casts Noah Centineo for GameStop stock movie - 5:30 LAIKA Animation sets up studio at Bowie State University - 6:04 Ryan Coogler signs deal with Disney+ for Wakanda series - 6:51 Scott Pilgrim vs. the World: the Game Complete Edition - 9:16 Pop Culture Reference - 24:38 Pop Quiz - 28:26 WandaVision (WandaVisionaries) - 31:10 Save The Rec Center - 42:56 Music from filmmusic.io "Wallpaper" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) License: CC BY (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
2/7/202147 minutes, 53 seconds
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Ep 41 - Battle of the Streaming Services, Harry Potter HBO series, and Godzilla vs Kong trailer

This week Seamus, Ricardo, and Garrett pit the major streaming services, Netflix, Amazon Prime, Disney Plus, Hulu, HBO Max, CBS All Access, and Peacock against each other to see which is the ultimate bang for your streaming buck. Plus, things get real as the WandaVisionaries segment returns for episode 4 of WandaVision! Episode timecodes: News - 0:29 RIP Cicely Tyson and Cloris Leachman - 0:29 Matt Damon joins Thor: Love and Thunder - 2:31 Cate Blanchett and Kevin Hart board Borderlands movie - 3:16 Justice League Snyder Cut coming March 18th - 5:16 Godzilla vs Kong trailer - 6:14 Skull Island and Lara Croft animes coming to Netflix - 7:48 Netflix's Sandman series casting - 9:10 Animated Game of Thrones series at HBO Max - 9:52 Live-action Harry Potter series developing for HBO Max - 11:17 Batman animated sequel series rumored at HBO Max - 13:45 GameStop and AMC stocks soar from Reddit buyers - 14:53 Battle of the Streaming Services - 17:01 Pop Culture Reference - 48:17 Pop Quiz - 50:30 WandaVision (WandaVisionaries) - 52:14 Save The Rec Center - 59:24 Music from filmmusic.io "Wallpaper" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) License: CC BY (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
1/31/20211 hour, 4 minutes, 2 seconds
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Ep 40 - One Night In Miami, Willy Wonka origin movie, and The Muppet Show comes to Disney+

This week Seamus, Ricardo, and Garrett discuss Regina King's directorial debut One Night in Miami as well as more release date delays. Plus the WandaVisionaries segment returns for episode 3 of WandaVision! Episode Timecodes: News - 1:00 RIP Larry King - 1:00 Congratulations to JoJo Siwa - 4:15 Movie delays - 6:34 "Wonka" Origin movie - 10:50 Netflix's new animation goal - 18:45 “The Mitchells vs. The Machines” sold to Netflix - 22:00 Epic Games announce first feature film "Gilgamesh" - 24:14 Mortal Kombat movie promo pictures - 27:29 The Muppet Show coming to Disney+ - 33:00 One Night in Miami - 34:54 Pop Culture Reference - 57:18 Pop Quiz - 1:04:30 WandaVision (WandaVisionaries) - 1:12:10 Save The Rec Center - 1:37:06 Music from filmmusic.io "Wallpaper" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) License: CC BY (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
1/24/20211 hour, 43 minutes, 18 seconds
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Ep. 39 - WandaVision Premiere, LucasFilm Games, and the Netflix movie avalanche

Seamus and Ricardo take the reigns this week as they talk about the first two episodes of WandaVision on Disney+ while also touching on some Netflix developments and major video game news! Time Codes: News - 0:40 Ray Fisher's New statement - 0:45 Deadpool 3 in the MCU - 2:30 Chris Evans back as Capitan America? - 4:58 Ethan Hawk in Moon Knight - 7:24 New Netflix movie every week for 2021 - 10:35 Kevin Hart Netflix deal - 16:15 Nicole Kidman and Javier Bardem star in Lucille Ball film - 18:03 Scott Pilgrim vs. The World The Game - 20:00 LucasFilm Games and a new Star Wars game - 22:25 New Indiana Jones Game - 24:53 WandaVision Ep. 1 & 2 - 29:47 Pop Culture Reference - 50:20 Save The Rec Center - 54:20 Music from filmmusic.io "Wallpaper" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) License: CC BY (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
1/17/20211 hour, 2 minutes, 47 seconds
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Ep 38 - We Can Be Heroes, Official Moon Knight Casting, and the end of Caillou (w/ Diego Roman!)

This week the Boys are joined by longtime friend and bitter podcast rival Diego Roman to discuss the new Robert Rodriguez film We Can Be Heroes as well as the cancellation of Caillou and new DCEU updates. Find Diego’s podcast, “Live Action Remake” here! >>> shorturl.at/jtzO8 Episode Timecodes: News - 3:00 Caillou canceled - 3:19 Oscar Isaac Is OFFICIALLY Moon Knight - 6:00 Locked Down Trailer - 7:55 We Can Be Heroes 2 announced - 11:25 The Rubik’s Cube movie? - 16:03 Ray Fisher is done at DC; calls out Walter Hamada - 20:50 Zack Snyder announces his exit from the DCEU after Snyder Cut - 23:50 'Ratatouille: The TikTok Musical' raised over $1 million - 26:27 Disneyland Avengers Campus to open In 2021 - 29:50 We Can Be Heroes - 31:14 Pop Culture Reference - 1:07:19 Pop Quiz - 1:13:48 Save the Rec Center - 1:18:26 Music from filmmusic.io "Wallpaper" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) License: CC BY (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
1/10/20211 hour, 29 minutes, 37 seconds
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Ep 37 - PIXAR's Soul, The Great Gatsby enters Public Domain, and Disney's copyright influence

Seamus, Ricardo, and Garrett break down the new Disney PIXAR movie Soul now streaming on Disney+. Plus, we break down what's entering the public domain in 2021. Episode timecodes: News - 0:16 Remembering Gilligan's Island Star Dawn Wells - 0:16 Renowned voice actor Tom Kane suffers a stroke - 5:01 Works from 1925 entering the public domain - 6:58 Soul - 9:06 Soul spoilers - 15:51 Pop Culture Reference - 31:48 Pop Quiz - 36:28 Save the Rec Center - 40:06 Music from filmmusic.io "Wallpaper" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) License: CC BY (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
1/4/202145 minutes, 3 seconds
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Ep 36 - Wonder Woman 1984, new Firefly comics, and Minari Golden Globes backlash

Seamus, Ricardo, and Garrett take a journey to Themyscira for HBOMax's first Warner Bros theatrical release, Wonder Woman 1984. Plus, is a Firefly reboot coming to Disney+? Episode timecodes: WIshing John Mulaney well - 0:27 News - 0:42 Batman the Animated Series and Batman Beyond coming to HBOMax - 0:42 Minari snubbed by Golden Globes - 2:59 New Firefly comic series coming in March - 5:06 WW84 - 8:20 Pop Culture Reference - 32:05 Pop Quiz - 34:26 Save the Rec Center - 36:15 Music from filmmusic.io "Wallpaper" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) License: CC BY (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
12/30/202040 minutes, 43 seconds
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Ep 35 - Christmas Specials Special 2, The Mandalorian Finale, and Boba Fett spin-off series

Seamus, Garrett, and Ricardo discuss the latest in pop culture news and content.
12/21/202052 minutes, 52 seconds
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Ep 34 - The Disney News Dump: Star Wars, Marvel, Pixar, and more!

In the largest news day in Pop Culture Reference history, Garrett, Seamus and Ricardo (Hi, Hello, What's goin on) talk about the next 5 years of Star Wars, Marvel, Pixar, Hulu, and Disney as a whole. Please have mercy on us, Disney. Episode Timecodes: News - 1:00 iCarly revival - 1:00 Warner Bros. lawsuits - 6:09 Welcome to the Spider-Verse! - 9:25 New Taylor Swift Album - 15:30 Telltale Games rereleases - 18:06 Disney Investor Day announcements - 19:20 Pop Culture Reference - 1:31:00 Pop Quiz - 1:37:25 The Mandalorian (Mando Bros) - 1:39:54 Save the Rec Center - 1:51:25
12/13/20201 hour, 57 minutes, 13 seconds
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Ep 33 - Mulan (2020), Mank, and Warner Bros movies go to HBOMax

Seamus, Garrett, and Ricardo discuss the latest in pop culture news and content.
12/13/202039 minutes, 19 seconds
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Ep 32 - Citizen Kane, The Mandalorian character reveal, and a new 007 video game

Seamus, Ricardo, and Garrett throw themselves at the altar of cinema as they talk "Citizen Kane" in order to prepare for David Fincher's new film "Mank." Plus, this week's Mando Bros unpack the huge reveals from the latest episode of The Mandalorian - "Chapter Thirteen - The Jedi." Episode timecodes: News - 0:34 The Last of Us ordered to series at HBO - 0:34 Chappelle's Show taken off Netflix - 1:23 Ken Jennings named interim Jeopardy host - 2:50 The Boys board game released - 3:37 Steven Caple Jr. directing next Transformers movie - 4:31 Chaos Walking trailer - 5:39 Boss Baby 2: Family Business trailer - 7:36 The Last Blockbuster trailer - 9:09 IOI developing original James Bond video game - 10:10 Garrett's Playstation 5 update - 13:05 John Carpenter is an Assassin's Creed: Vallhalla fan - 15:05 Citizen Kane - 15:48 Pop Culture Reference - 31:56 Pop Quiz - 35:56 The Mandalorian (Mando Bros) - 38:06 Save the Rec Center - 53:36 Music from filmmusic.io "Wallpaper" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) License: CC BY (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
11/29/202059 minutes, 33 seconds
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Ep 31 - Lego Star Wars Holiday Special, Playstation 5 review, and Wonder Woman 1984 coming to HBO

Start prepping your kitchen for Bantha Surprise as Seamus, Garrett, and Ricardo break down the new Disney Plus Lego Star Wars Holiday Special. Plus, this week's Mando Bros tackle the new episode of The Mandalorian - "Chapter Twelve: The Siege." Episode timecodes: News - 0:26 Rick Moranis' attacker found - 0:26 Darkwing Duck reboot coming to Disney+ - 1:14 Amazon's The Boys spin-off in development - 2:19 Alec Baldwin/Kelsey Grammer sitcom in development - 3:04 Conan leaving TBS for HBOMax - 3:48 Wonder Woman 1984 coming to HBOMax - 4:57 John M Chu directing live-action Lilo and Stitch - 6:10 Tom and Jerry the Movie trailer - 7:10 One Night in Miami trailer - 10:35 Justice League Snyder Cut trailer - 11:10 Scream 5 title and release date - 11:49 Timothee Chalamet is Batman Beyond in Flashpoint? - 13:01 Deathloop release date - 15:00 Playstation 5 review - 16:01 The Lego Star Wars Holiday Special- 20:24 Pop Culture Reference - 32:01 Pop Quiz - 36:13 The Mandalorian (Mando Bros) - 38:17 Save the Rec Center - 49:49 Music from filmmusic.io "Wallpaper" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) License: CC BY (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
11/22/202055 minutes, 16 seconds
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Ep 30 - The Boys Season 2, WandaVision release date, and Xbox launch

Da boys are back in town to discuss the second season of the Amazon Original The Boys. Plus, listen to this week's Mando Bros where they break down the new episode of The Mandalorian - "Chapter Eleven: The Heiress." Episode timecodes: News - 0:29 RIP Alex Trebek - 0:29 RIP Ken Spears - 2:01 Fantastic Beasts delay, Johnny Depp fired - 3:02 Robert Rodriguez's "We Could Be Heroes" announced - 4:33 Jake Gyllenhaal joins Michael Bay's "Ambulance" - 5:56 "Night Has Fallen" in production - 6:29 Scorpion King reboot in the works with The Rock - 7:12 Happiest Season trailer - 8:21 WandaVision release date revealed - 9:43 Xbox Series X launch - 10:11 Xbox Mandalorian tease - 11:28 The Boys Season 2- 13:19 The Boys Season 2 spoilers - 18:01 Pop Culture Reference - 38:40 Pop Quiz - 41:48 The Mandalorian (Mando Bros) - 45:20 Save the Rec Center - 52:01 Music from filmmusic.io "Wallpaper" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) License: CC BY (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
11/15/202057 minutes, 2 seconds
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Ep 29 - The Boys Season 1, Tenet streaming details, and Disney film delays

Da boys talk about the first season of the Amazon Original The Boys on this week's episode along with some quick news and the new episode of The Mandalorian. Episode timecodes: News - 1:23 RIP Sean Connery - 1:23 Tenet home release - 4:32 Death on the Nile + Free Guy pulled from release calendar - 6:37 The Boys season 1- 10:55 Pop Culture Reference - 48:48 Pop Quiz: 50:45 Mando-Bros: 54:09 Save the Rec Center - 1:05:45 Music from filmmusic.io "Wallpaper" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) License: CC BY (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
11/8/20201 hour, 11 minutes, 3 seconds
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Ep 28 - Mandalorian season two premiere, Oscar Isaac is Moon Knight, and 007 coming to streaming?

This week the gang talks about the long-awaited Mandalorian Season 2 Premiere! Plus, is James Bond's No Time to Die coming to streaming? Episode timecodes: News - 0:50 007 streaming update - 0:50 Joe Magliano's Deathstroke joins the Snyder Cut - 5:15 Oscar Isaac is Moon Knight? - 7:55 Avatar 2 set photo - 11:54 Netflix Assassins' Creed series announcement- 13:25 New look at Selena the Series - 16:00 Stardust Trailer - 18:19 Cyberpunk 2077 delay - 20:53 Batwheels series - 23:10 Mandalorian Season 2 Premiere - 24:30 Pop Culture Reference - 43:30 Save the Rec Center - 48:20 Music from filmmusic.io "Wallpaper" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) License: CC BY (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
11/1/202055 minutes, 6 seconds
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Ep 27 - Halloween Specials Special 2: Electric BOO-galoo

Listener beware, you're in for a scare! Seamus, Ricardo, and Garrett look back on Halloween favorites Goosebumps, The Scooby-Doo Project, and Disney's Sleepy Hollow adaptation, Ichabod Crane. Plus, a hefty segment of news. Also, before next week's episode covering the season premiere of The Mandalorian, catch-up on season one with our new Pop Culture Recap, now available exclusively on YouTube: https://youtu.be/0q-NBNlH1R4 Episode timecodes: News - 0:50 Michael B. Jordan producing Static Shock film - 0:50 Jared Leto's Joker joins the Snyder Cut - 2:26 The Fast and the Furious to end after 11th movie - 3:51 Willow 2 coming to Disney+ - 4:47 Legally Blonde 3 confirmed - 5:36 First look as Tom Holland in Uncharted movie - 8:13 Raya and the Last Dragon trailer - 11:05 Animaniacs reboot trailer - 11:59 Jake Gyllenhaal and Denis Villeneuve developing HBO series - 12:53 Tim Burton developing Addams Family series - 14:23 Quibi shutting down December 1st - 16:23 Disney's Ichabod Crane - 18:36 The Scooby-Doo Project - 27:18 Goosebumps' The Haunted Mask - 32:30 Where's Riley? - 40:50 Pop Culture Reference - 41:20 Save the Rec Center - 44:23 David S. Pumpkins theme owned by NBC Universal. No copyright infringement intended.
10/25/202047 minutes, 14 seconds
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Ep 26 - Overlord, Furiosa prequel confirmed, and Dexter revival

October's Halloween movie run continues as Seamus, Garrett, and Ricardo parachute into the spooky WWII thriller Overlord. Plus, they break down the announcement of a Mad Max prequel starring Anya Taylor-Joy. Episode timecodes: News - 0:30 Coming 2 America moves to Amazon Prime - 0:43 Penny Jenkins/Gal Godot Cleopatra movie announced - 1:49 Furiosa prequel confirmed - 3:29 Dexter limited series revival confirmed - 7:45 Overlord - 8:49 Overlord spoilers - 22:21 Where's Riley? - 34:03 Pop Culture Reference - 35:36 Save the Rec Center - 39:10 Music from filmmusic.io "Wallpaper" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) License: CC BY (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
10/18/202045 minutes, 17 seconds
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Ep 25 - Little Shop of Horrors, PIXAR's Soul coming to Disney+, and Kingpin joining MCU Spider-Man?

Feed me, Seymour! Garrett, Seamus, and Ricardo take a trip down to Skid Row to discuss the campy musical classic Little Shop of Horrors. Plus, more trailers than any mortal would dare hope for. Episode timecodes: News - 0:16 Remembering Eddie Van Halen - 0:25 Regal Cinemas closing doors indefinitely - 0:47 Dune delayed - 1:58 PIXAR's Soul coming to Disney+ - 2:26 Dr. Strange and Kingpin joining Spider-Man 3 - 3:23 Minecraft Steve joins Smash Bros - 5:12 Call of Duty: Cold War Zombies first look - 6:55 The 355 trailer - 9:22 Mank trailer - 10:11 Invincible trailer - 11:40 Selena: the Series trailer - 13:56 MODOK TV series trailer - 15:18 HBOMax Green Lantern series announcement - 15:53 HBOMax West Wing reunion episode - 17:23 Little Shop of Horrors - 18:06 Little Shop of Horrors spoilers - 28:40 Where's Riley? - 37:39 Pop Culture Reference - 38:09 Save the Rec Center - 41:33 Music from filmmusic.io "Wallpaper" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) License: CC BY (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
10/11/202045 minutes, 40 seconds
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Ep 24 - The Invisible Man, 007 No Time to Die delayed, and Jaime Foxx's Electro joins the MCU

It's time to get spooky as Seamus, Ricardo, and Garrett celebrate October by discussing 2020's The Invisible Man. Plus, multiple pieces of Marvel casting news. Episode timecodes: News - 0:37 Lupin III: the First English dub trailer - 0:42 Disney layoffs and executive pay renewals - 2:55 Lion King 2 announcement - 5:36 Ms. Marvel casting news - 7:37 Jaime Foxx's Electro joining Spider-Man 3 - 8:45 Borat sequel coming to Amazon Prime - 11:48 James Bond No Time to Die delayed - 13:24 The Invisible Man - 15:34 The Invisible Man spoilers - 23:24 Where's Riley? - 35:55 Pop Culture Reference - 37:11 Save the Rec Center - 41:25 Music from filmmusic.io "Wallpaper" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) License: CC BY (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
10/4/202045 minutes, 38 seconds
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Ep 23 - Birds of Prey: Harley Quinn, Wandavision trailer, and Microsoft buys Bethesda

It's all-DC all-the-time as Ricardo, Seamus, and Garrett discuss Birds of Prey, DC Fandome, and the Snyder Cut. Plus, a deep dive on Emmy winners and losers. Episode timecodes: News - 0:14 2020 Emmys - 0:20 Wandavision trailer - 4:03 New Disney movie release schedule - 6:42 Microsoft acquires Bethesda - 8:35 Pop Culture Catch-Up: DC Fandome - 12:00 Gotham Knights game trailer - 12:33 Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League game trailer - 14:26 James Gunn's The Suicide Squad first look - 16:04 The Batman trailer - 18:27 Birds of Prey: Harley Quinn - 20:55 Birds of Prey: Harley Quinn spoilers - 28:11 Where's Riley? - 36:55 Pop Culture Reference - 37:36 Save the Rec Center - 42:09 Music from filmmusic.io "Wallpaper" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) License: CC BY (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
9/27/202046 minutes, 26 seconds
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Ep 22 - Infinity Train, Playstation 5 price reveal, and The Mandalorian season two trailer

Garrett, Seamus, and Ricardo take a ride on HBOMax's Infinity Train as they review the complete series so far. Plus, the boys discuss HBOMax as a whole and new Marvel movie delays. Episode timecodes: News - 0:25 CBS All Access changing to Paramount Plus - 0:25 Tatiana Maslany is She-Hulk - 2:43 Black Widow release delayed - 3:25 Xbox Series S Quick Resume feature - 4:46 Playstation 5 showcase - 5:57 Playstation 5 price and release date - 6:09 Playstation Plus Collection - 7:44 Spider-Man: Miles Morales gameplay trailer - 9:09 Call of Duty Black Ops: Cold War gameplay trailer - 11:04 Fortnite coming to PS5 - 12:13 Hogwarts: Legacy reveal trailer - 12:42 The Mandalorian season two trailer - 14:46 Pop Culture Reference is now on Amazon Music - 15:57 Pop Culture Catch-Up: HBOMax - 16:45 Infinity Train - 21:26 Infinity Train season one spoilers - 27:08 Infinity Train season two spoilers - 33:14 Infinity Train season three spoilers - 37:45 Where's Riley? - 45:02 Pop Culture Reference - 45:50 Save the Rec Center - 47:45 Music from filmmusic.io "Wallpaper" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) License: CC BY (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
9/20/202052 minutes, 45 seconds
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Ep 21 - Bill and Ted trilogy, the Dune trailer, and Xbox Series X price reveal

Ricardo rejoins Garrett and Seamus on Pop Culture Reference to discuss the most excellent trilogy of Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure, Bill and Ted's Bogus Journey, and the brand-new Bill and Ted Face the Music. Plus, in a hefty news segment, the boys discuss the future of the Obi-Wan Disney+ series, the ending of The Walking Dead, and the rerelease of the Scott Pilgrim vs the World video game. On Pop Culture Catch-Up, Seamus, Ricardo, and Garrett look back on what all we know about the upcoming Playstation 5. Episode timecodes: News - 0:39 Mission Impossible 7 stunt behind-the-scenes - 0:46 New Academy Oscar diversity standards - 2:59 Mandalorian Season 2 photos - 6:10 Obi-Wan Kenobi Disney+ news - 8:49 Dune trailer - 10:15 Wonder Woman 1984 and other movies delayed - 12:35 Ray Fisher Justice League controversy - 15:18 The Walking Dead ending in 2022 - 17:05 Scott Pilgrim video game rerelease - 18:53 Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time game remake - 20:56 Xbox Series X price and release date - 21:19 Pop Culture Catch-Up: Playstation 5 preview - 23:41 Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure spoilers - 27:09 Bill and Ted's Bogus Journey spoilers - 35:10 Bill and Ted Face the Music - 41:28 Bill and Ted Face the Music spoilers - 44:24 Pop Culture Reference - 54:49 Save the Rec Center - 56:30 Music from filmmusic.io "Wallpaper" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) License: CC BY (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
9/13/202059 minutes, 9 seconds
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Ep 20 - Mulan (1998), Star Wars video game trailers, and Chadwick Boseman

Seamus and Garrett bring Pop Culture Reference back from involuntary hiatus with a look back at the Disney animation classic Mulan (1998). Plus, they introduce a new segment, Pop Culture Catch-Up, where they look back at some of the pop culture highlights of the past few months. Episode timecodes: News - 2:01 The Batman COVID outbreak - 2:01 The Mandalorian season 2 release date - 6:33 LEGO Star Wars the Skywalker Saga trailer - 9:24 Star Wars Squadrons trailer - 12:05 The Sims 4 Star Wars game pack announcement - 14:16 Remembering Chadwick Boseman - 20:34 Pop Culture Catch-Up - 23:10 Mulan - 31:08 Mulan spoilers - 37:50 Where's Riley? - 54:15 Pop Culture Reference - 54:46 Save the Rec Center - 56:52 Music from filmmusic.io "Wallpaper" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) License: CC BY (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
9/6/202059 minutes, 44 seconds
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Ep 19 - The Good Place Series Finale, F9: The Fast Saga Trailer, and Owen Wilson joins Loki

It's the last ever Hell is Other Podcasters for the series finale of The Good Place. Plus, Garrett, Ricardo, and Seamus watch the trailer for the latest installment in The Fast and the Furious franchise. Episode timecodes: News - 0:46 F9: The Fast Saga trailer - 0:48 Owen Wilson joins Loki Disney+ show - 6:30 Imelda Staunton to star in The Crown - 7:51 The Good Place series finale (Hell is Other Podcasters) - 10:04 Where's Riley? - 44:17 Pop Culture Reference - 45:16 Save the Rec Center - 46:16 Music from filmmusic.io "Wallpaper" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) License: CC BY (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
2/16/202049 minutes, 28 seconds
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Ep 18 - Rango, the Mean Girls Musical Movie, and Netflix Criterion Releases

Ricardo, Garrett, and Seamus discuss forgotten animated gem Rango. Plus, Hell Is Other Podcasters covers the penultimate episode of The Good Place. Episode timecodes: News - 0:30 Mean Girls musical movie announced - 0:30 Chinese New Year releases delayed - 3:37 Marriage Story and The Irishman get Criterion releases - 4:47 Rango spoilers - 8:30 Pop Culture Reference - 39:47 The Good Place (Hell is Other Podcasters) - 43:25 Save the Rec Center - 57:13 Music from filmmusic.io "Wallpaper" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) License: CC BY (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
2/16/20201 hour, 2 minutes, 16 seconds
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Ep 17 - National Treasure 3 Confirmed, Thor 4 casting, and the Morbius trailer

Pop Culture Reference tries something a little different this week as Garrett, Ricardo, and Seamus catch up on the news from the last several weeks, including the New Mutants trailer and the announcement of a Nanny Broadway musical from Crazy Ex-Girlfriend creator Rachel Bloom. Also, Hell is Other Podcasters is back catching up on the last two episodes of The Good Place. Episode timecodes: News - 00:48 New Mutants trailer - 0:56 Dr Strange 2 loses director - 3:02 Christian Bale joins Thor: Love and Thunder - 5:43 Morbius trailer - 7:27 Billie Eilish recording No Time to Die theme - 13:53 National Treasure 3 confirmed - 16:54 HBO's Watchmen not coming back - 19:58 Disney gets rid of Fox branding - 23:27 Bad Boys 4 announced - 27:13 The Nanny Broadway musical - 28:18 Where's Riley? - 30:56 Pop Culture Reference - 31:28 The Good Place S4Ep10 - 34:21 The Good Place S4Ep11 - 41:15 Save the Rec Center - 50:20 Music from filmmusic.io "Wallpaper" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) License: CC BY (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
1/25/202055 minutes, 38 seconds
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Ep 16 - Disney+ Vault Pick: The Rocketeer, The Mandalorian finale, and A Quiet Place Part II trailer

Season 2 kicks off in an echo chamber as Seamus, Ricardo, and Garrett crack open the Disney+ Vault to find forgotten gem The Rocketeer. Plus, the Mando Bros go on hiatus with the final episode of season one of The Mandalorian. Episode timecodes: News - 1:17 A Quiet Place Part II trailer - 1:26 Wandavision tease - 3:30 The Rocketeer - 4:56 The Rocketeer spoilers - 14:43 Where's Riley? - 25:23 Pop Culture Reference - 26:09 The Mandalorian (Mando Bros) - 27:36 Save the Rec Center - 46:14 Music from filmmusic.io "Wallpaper" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) License: CC BY (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
1/5/202050 minutes, 11 seconds
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Ep 15 - Star Wars The Rise of Skywalker, Tenet's IMAX prologue trailer, and our 2019 Finale

Seamus, Ricardo, and Garrett use the force to examine the end of the Star Wars Skywalker Saga - The Rise of Skywalker. Plus, a new episode of The Mandalorian. Episode timecodes: News - 1:27 Christopher Nolan's Tenet IMAX prologue - 1:27 The Rise of Skywalker - 6:04 The Rise of Skywalker spoilers - 11:04 Where's Riley? - 40:06 The Mandalorian (Mando Bros) - 40:43 Save the Rec Center - 50:12 Pop Culture Reference - 55:10 Music from filmmusic.io "Wallpaper" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) License: CC BY (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
12/23/201955 minutes, 24 seconds
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Ep 14 - The Christmas Specials Special, Ghostbusters: Afterlife trailer, and Wonder Woman 84 trailer

Christmas cheer continues on Pop Culture Reference as Garrett, Seamus, and Ricardo share some of their favorite Christmas specials. Plus Mando Bros covers the latest episode of The Mandalorian, along with trailers galore in the news. Episode timecodes: News - 1:37 Bob Iger interested in buying Bond - 1:46 Resident Evil 3 remaster confirmation - 4:14 JJ Abrams talks non-Special Edition Star Wars - 4:59 Wonder Woman 84 trailer - 6:41 Ghostbusters: Afterlife trailer - 7:51 Simpsons Roasting on an Open Fire (The Simpsons pilot) - 9:38 Foster's Home for Imaginary Friends: A Lost Claus - 17:15 Toy Story that Time Forgot - 22:43 Where's Riley? - 31:39 Pop Culture Reference - 32:29 The Mandalorian (Mando Bros) - 34:20 Save the Rec Center - 41:54 Music from filmmusic.io "Wallpaper" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) License: CC BY (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
12/15/201947 minutes, 2 seconds
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Ep 13 - Rankin & Bass Cinematic Universe, 007's No Time to Die trailer, and Black Widow trailer

We're late! Ricardo, Garrett, and Seamus deep dive on the original cinematic universe, the Rankin and Bass Christmas specials. In trailer news, the boys break down both the new 007 and Black Widow trailers. Episode timecodes: News - 0:19 James Bond No Time to Die Trailer - 0:19 Black Widow Trailer - 3:55 The Batman casts Peter Sarsgaard - 4:50 Rankin and Bass Cinematic Universe - 5:34 Santa Claus is Comin' to Town - 6:31 The Year Without a Santa Claus - 11:16 Twas the Night Before Christmas - 14:40 Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer - 16:45 Rudolph's Shiny New Year - 23:22 Frosty the Snowman/Frosty's WInter Wonderland - 27:51 Rudolph and Frosty's Christmas in July - 29:59 Pop Culture Reference - 38:48 Where's Riley - 40:02 Mandalorian Ep 4 - 40:38 Mandalorian Ep 5 - 48:09 Save the Rec Center - 56:36 Music from filmmusic.io "Wallpaper" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) License: CC BY (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
12/15/201958 minutes, 43 seconds
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Ep 12 - Knives Out, The King's Man Delay, and More Batman Casting

Ricardo, Garrett, and Seamus discuss the new hit film Knives Out. In the news, The King's Man release has been delayed and The Batman receives another casting update. Episode timecodes: News - 1:13 The King's Man Delay - 1:15 The Batman casts John Tuturro - 6:57 Knives Out - 8:19 Knives Out spoilers - 13:34 Pop Culture Reference - 43:26 Save the Rec Center - 45:42 Tweets and emails - 48:22 Music from filmmusic.io "Wallpaper" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) License: CC BY (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
12/2/201949 minutes, 55 seconds
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Ep 11 - Clue, National Treasure 3 Rumors, and The Good Place's Fall Finale

Ricardo, Garrett, and Seamus dive deep on the cult classic Clue (1985). Plus, Hell is Other Podcasters has its last episode of the year with the fall finale of The Good Place. The hit Disney+ series The Mandalorian's own weekly segment Mando Bros continues. Episode timecodes: News - 0:58 New Ted Danson/Holly Hunter NBC Comedy - 1:02 National Treasure 3 Rumor - 2:28 Clue - 3:30 Where's Riley? - 27:11 Pop Culture Reference - 27:47 The Good Place (Hell is Other Podcasters) - 29:23 The Mandalorian (Mando Bros) - 38:41 Save the Rec Center - 50:00 Music from filmmusic.io "Wallpaper" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) License: CC BY (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
11/24/201953 minutes, 6 seconds
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Ep 10 - Disney+, The Mandalorian, and the Nickelodeon/Netflix Deal

Garrett, Seamus, and Ricardo dive deep into the Disney vault with the new streaming service Disney+. Plus, Hell is Other Podcasters breaks down this week's episode of The Good Place and a new weekly segment is born with the advent of Mando Bros, where Seamus, Ricardo, and Garrett break down the first two episodes of The Mandalorian. Episode timecodes: News - 1:05 Taylor Swift/Big Machine Records Dispute - 1:08 Frasier Reboot Confirmation - 2:20 The Batman Alfred Casting Confirmation - 3:49 Nickelodeon/Netflix Deal - 4:26 Disney+ - 7:02 Where's Riley? - 26:24 Pop Culture Reference - 26:46 The Good Place (Hell is Other Podcasters) - 27:36 The Mandalorian S1E1 (Mando Bros) - 36:57 The Mandalorian S1E2 (Mando Bros) - 45:59 Save the Rec Center - 53:18 Music from filmmusic.io "Wallpaper" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) License: CC BY (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
11/17/201955 minutes, 14 seconds
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Ep 9 - Who Framed Roger Rabbit, First Look at a New Scooby-Doo Movie, and Parasite

Garrett, Seamus, and Ricardo reflect on the classic film Who Framed Roger Rabbit. In the news, more casting rumors emerge for Matt Reeves' The Batman and Kelsey Grammar teases a Frasier comeback. Plus, Hell is Other Podcasters breaks down this week's episode of The Good Place. Episode timecodes: News - 00:34 Bob Iger Star Wars Comments - 0:41 The Batman Casting Rumors - 1:49 New Scooby-Doo Movie Stills - 5:00 Frasier Reboot Tease - 6:32 Who Framed Roger Rabbit spoilers - 8:11 Where's Riley? - 45:29 Pop Culture Reference - 46:26 The Good Place (Hell is Other Podcasters) - 47:12 Save the Rec Center - 54:08 Music from filmmusic.io "Wallpaper" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) License: CC BY (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
11/11/201957 minutes, 14 seconds
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Ep 8 - Terminator: Dark Fate, Into the Spider-Verse 2 Announcement, and Apple TV+

Ricardo, Seamus, and Garrett talk Terminator: Dark Fate. In the news, a Spider-Man Into the Spider-Verse sequel gets a release date and the streaming service war heats up. Plus, Hell is Other Podcasters breaks down this week's episode of The Good Place. Episode timecodes: News - 00:47 Spider-Verse 2 - 0:49 Apple TV+ - 2:35 Terminator: Dark Fate - 4:55 Terminator: Dark Fate spoilers - 11:23 Where's Riley? - 38:54 Pop Culture Reference - 39:41 The Good Place (Hell is Other Podcasters) - 41:00 Save the Rec Center - 46:25 Tweets/Emails - 48:50 Music from filmmusic.io "Wallpaper" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) License: CC BY (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
11/4/201949 minutes, 57 seconds
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Ep 7 - PCR Halloween Specials Special Spooktacular

Seamus, Garrett, and Ricardo share their thoughts on some spooky Halloween specials, some better than others. Frasier S5E3 "Halloween" spoilers - 1:48 SNL's David S. Pumpkins - 7:15 Billy and Mandy's Jacked-Up Halloween - 10:55 The Suite Life of Zack and Cody S1E19 "The Ghost in Suite 613" - 13:38 Community S2E6 "Epidemiology" spoilers - 18:47 Toy Story of Terror - 22:50 Ed, Edd n Eddy's Boo Haw Haw - 26:44 Scary Godmother 1 and 2 - 29:58 Over the Garden Wall - 37:35 Save the Rec Center - 45:01
11/1/201947 minutes, 26 seconds
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Ep 6 - Terminator 1 & 2, Pirates of the Carribean reboot, and Paul Dano is The Riddler

Ricardo, Seamus, and Garrett discuss the news of a Pirates of Carribean reboot and Paul Dano's casting as The Riddler. In anticipation of next week's Terminator: Dark Fate, the group dissects action classics The Terminator and Terminator 2: Judgment Day. Also, Hell is Other Podcasters is back catching up on the last two episodes of The Good Place. Episode timecodes: News - 00:31 The Batman casting - 0:44 Jungle Cruise trailer/Pirates of the Carribean reboot - 3:44 Disney+ Muppet talk show - 7:40 The Terminator spoilers - 8:20 Terminator 2: Judgment Day spoilers - 24:02 Where's Riley? - 42:38 Pop Culture Reference - 43:52 The Good Place S4Ep4 - 45:18 The Good Place S4Ep5 - 48:43 Save the Rec Center - 52:22 Music from filmmusic.io "Wallpaper" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) License: CC BY (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
10/27/201956 minutes, 6 seconds
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Ep 5 - Ghostbusters, Tim Allen, and James Cameron's Underwater Kingdom

In this pre-recorded episode, Ricardo, Seamus, and Garrett deep dive on Ghostbusters. Plus, the boys dive headfirst into tangents concerning prolific stuntman Al Leong, Tim Allen's filmography, and James Cameron's secret sea base in the hull of the Titanic. Episode timecodes: Ghostbusters spoilers: 00:59 Pop Culture Reference: 28:01 Save the Rec Center: 31:43 Music from filmmusic.io "Wallpaper" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) License: CC BY (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
10/22/201936 minutes, 2 seconds
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Ep 4 - Coco, Playstation 5, and Pixar's Onward trailer

Seamus, Ricardo, and Garrett break down the latest Playstation 5 announcements. Also, in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, the group discusses the underrated Pixar gem Coco. Also, Hell is Other Podcasters is back with S3E4 of The Good Place. Episode timecodes: News (Playstation 5) - 00:43 Onward trailer - 3:56 Coco - 6:07 Coco spoilers - 8:42 Where's Riley? - 35:45 Pop Culture Reference - 37:02 The Good Place (Hell is Other Podcasters) - 38:55 Save the Rec Center - 48:15 Music from filmmusic.io "Wallpaper" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) License: CC BY (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
10/15/201953 minutes, 9 seconds
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Ep 3 - Joker, Inspector Gadget Reboot, and The Good Place

Ricardo, Seamus, and Garrett enter a SOCIETY as they discuss the new controversial blockbuster, Joker. Also, Seamus joins the Hell is Other Podcasters segment as the boys discuss S4Ep2 of The Good Place. Episode timecodes: News: 1:00 Joker: 7:32 Joker spoilers: 13:40 Where's Riley?: 35:20 Pop Culture Reference: 36:18 The Good Place (Hell is Other Podcasters): 37:00 Save the Rec Center: 42:48 Music from https://filmmusic.io "Wallpaper" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
10/7/201946 minutes, 58 seconds
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Ep 2 - Batman: Mask of the Phantasm, The Good Place, and Spider-Man is Back

Seamus, Ricardo, and Garrett discuss huge industry news, including Spider-Man's return to the MCU. In preparation for Joker, the gang watches Batman: Mask of the Phantasm. Also, hear their weekly check-in on The Good Place, new segments, and their recommendations in entertainment for the week. Music from https://filmmusic.io "Wallpaper" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
9/30/201946 minutes, 36 seconds
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Ep 1 - The Emmys, Ad Astra, and Star Wars News

In the premiere episode of Pop Culture Reference, Seamus, Ricardo, and Garrett share some entertainment news, discuss the winners and losers at the 2019 Emmys, and give out some pop culture recommendations. Stay tuned for more news and thoughts on the pop culture landscape.
9/26/201931 minutes, 47 seconds