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Pop Culture Reference
by Pop Culture Reference
Your reference podcast for all things pop culture. New episode every week.
Episodes
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Ep 217 - The Odyssey (w/ Prof. Joe O'Neill)
After 20 long years stranded at sea, Seamus and Garrett return home to talk Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey! Joining us this episode is esteemed guest, scholar of Greek and Roman literature, and real-life bard Joe O'Neill. Episode timecodes: The Odyssey spoilers - 16:53 Pop Culture Reference (The...
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Ep 216 - The Minions BA-NA-NAnza Marathon Special
In what just may be the stupidest idea Seamus and Garrett have ever cornered themselves into, 4 Despicable Me films, 3 Minions stand-alone films, and a seemingly endless lineup of in-universe short films have our brave hosts asking the real questions that might all be answered by one universal...
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Ep 215 - Backrooms
On this episode, Seamus and Garrett say the word "backrooms" about a hundred thousand times while discussing Kane Parsons' Backrooms! Episode timecodes: Backrooms - 1:08 Backrooms spoilers - 18:27 Pop Culture Reference (Kane Pixels vs Wikidot Backrooms) - 53:45 Save The Rec Center (Project Hail...
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Ep 214 - The Mandalorian and Grogu, and remembering Marcia Lucas and Tom Kane
Mando Bros returns with a vengeance as Seamus and Garrett dissect Din Djarin and The Child's theatrical outing: The Mandalorian and Grogu. Episode timecodes: News - 1:04 Remembering Tom Kane - 1:04 Remembering Marcia Lucas - 5:23 Mando Bros: The Mandalorian and Grogu - 6:51 Mando Bros: The...
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Ep 213 - Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery and remembering Ted Turner
It wouldn't be Pop Culture Reference without Seamus and Garrett talking the latest Rian Johnson Knives Out mystery, Wake Up Dead Man! (just in time, too) Plus, we talk about the passing of media legend Ted Turner and the final terms of the Warner Bros. deal. Episode timecodes: News - 1:31 RIP Ted...
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Ep 212 - Avatar: The Way of Water and the Best of 2025
Seamus and Garrett return to Pandora for the franchise's conclusive middle Avatar: Fire and Ash. Plus, a tribute to Jon Landau, Disney's Sora AI deal, and the best and worst of 2025. Episode timecodes: News - 0:41 Remembering Rob Reiner and Michelle Singer Reiner - 0:41 Netflix/Warner Bros....
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Ep 211 - The Running Man (2025)
Fresh from the PCR Vault, finally hear as Seamus and Garrett discuss one of their most anticipated films of 2025, and the equinox of Glen Powell Fall, Edgar Wright's The Running Man! Episode timecodes: The Running Man (2025) - 0:52 The Running Man (2025) spoilers - 15:48 Pop Culture Reference...
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Ep 210 - The Running Man (1987), new Star Trek movie announced, and Young Jedi Adventures season 3 trailer
This week Seamus and Garrett squeeze into their shiny, sponsored jumpsuits to talk about the 1987 Arnold Schwarzenegger classic The Running Man! *Brought to you by Cadre Cola* Plus, Gremlins 3 announced, a new Star Trek movie from Jonathan Goldstein and John Francis Daley, the cancelation of Rian...
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Ep 209 - Chad Powers, NEW NEW Roadhouse sequel, and remembering Diane Ladd
Glen Powell Fall officially arrives in full force as Seamus and Garrett cover the entire first season of Chad Powers! Plus, we discuss the passing of legend Diane Ladd and the latest on Doug Liman's new direct sequel to the original Roadhouse. Episode timecodes: News - 1:13 RIP Diane Ladd - 1:13...
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Ep 208 - Halloween III: Season of the Witch, The Muppet Show returns, and remembering Drew Struzan
Happy Halloween! You won't find Michael Myers, but Seamus and Garrett don their Silver Shamrock masks and sing catchy jingles to celebrate Halloween III: Season of the Witch. Plus, a look back at Drew Struzan's career. Episode timecodes: News - 0:51 Remembering Drew Struzan - 0:51 Muppet special...
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Ep 207 - The Sting and EA bought by Saudi Arabia PIF & other investors
This week, it's sting or be stung as Seamus and Garrett cover the all time classic The Sting in honor of the passing of Robert Redford. Plus, we briefly discuss the private acquisition of Electronic Arts by multiple investment firms including the Saudi Arabia PIF, and a deeper look at the nose...
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Ep 206 - Fantastic Four (2005) and Rise of the Silver Surfer
Flame on! This week, Seamus and Garrett clobber, stretch, and... weep at a poignant portrait of a man's wife leaving him because of his disability? It must be time for Fantastic Four (2005) and Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer. Plus, Happy Gilmore 2. Episode timecodes: Fantastic Four and...
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Ep 205 - Superman, Sung Kang drift racing film, and Maria Menounos removed from Noovie (w/ Special Guest Ben!)
This week, Seamus and Garrett are joined by friend and all around comic book expert Ben to discuss James Gunn's proof of Summertime movie salvation, Superman. Plus, we talk about the newly announced drift racing film by Fast and Furious alum Sung Kang and the unceremonious departure of pre-roll...
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Ep 204 - Andor Final Season, Villeneuve to direct 007, and the Warner Bros. Discovery Split
Seamus and Garrett celebrate the last good Star Wars thing ever as they dive into Andor's second and final season. Plus, a look at the future of the James Bond franchise with news of Denis Villeneuve helming the next installment. Episode timecodes: News - 1:09 Remembering Michael Madsen - 1:09...
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Ep 203 - Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning (w/ Garrett Parker!)
This is getting out of hand; now there are two of them! Seamus and Garrett welcome field agent Garrett Parker to discuss all things Mission: Impossible, but mostly Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning. Episode timecodes: Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning - 1:30 Mission: Impossible -...
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Ep 202 - Top Secret!, RIP James Foley, and remembering Val Kilmer
This week, Seamus and Garrett wax their surfboards and load their 12-gauge shotguns for the ultimate espionage/musical/comedy/live-action joke book, Top Secret! Plus, we remember what director James Foley meant to the show, and we reflect on Val Kilmer's world famous weapon handling. Episode...
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Ep 201 - A Working Man, new Stunt Work Oscars category, and Star Wars Celebration 2025
In the triumphant return from the Episode 200 battlefield, Seamus and Garrett once again indulge in the sweet embrace of Jason Statham with David Ayer's A Working Man! Plus, we remember the unparalleled career of Val Kilmer, discuss the newly announced Stunt category for the Academy Awards, and…
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Ep 200 - The Mystery Marathon Special
For this very special 200th episode of the show, Seamus and Garrett each bring 5 films linked by a common theme, all unknown to the other host, to build a marathon roster unlike anything we have ever done before! Though the films are a mystery, we hold true to our traditions of Family moments,...
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Ep 199 - Mickey 17 and Star Wars: Hunters to go offline
This week, Seamus and Garrett and Seamus and Garrett cover the latest from director, Bong Joon Ho, and mutual man-crush, Robert Pattinson; Mickey 17! Plus, a look at yet another live-service, Hero Shooter's demise as Star Wars: Hunters announces a server shutdown date. Episode timecodes: News -...
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Ep 198 - The Conversation
This week, Seamus and Garrett remember the legendary Gene Hackman by having a conversation about Francis Ford Coppola's 1974 masterpiece, The Conversation. Plus, a look at another world class performer and The Conversation co-star, John Cazale. Episode timecodes: The Conversation - 1:25 The...
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Ep 197 - Captain America: The First Avenger, 007 ownership shift, and remembering Gene Hackman
Seamus and Garrett delay their return to new Marvel fodder by revisiting the superhero classic Captain America: The First Avenger. Plus, a breakdown of the new James Bond power shift over at Amazon and a celebration of the lives and careers of Roberto Orci, Michelle Trachtenberg, and Gene…
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Ep 196 - Paddington in Peru
This week, Seamus and Garrett remember their manners and buy extra accident insurance to finally cover Paddington in Peru! Plus, a totally standard Rec Center where both hosts remember to say the title of the thing they are recommending. Episode timecodes: Paddington in Peru - 1:26 Paddington in...
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Ep 195 - Love Hurts, AMC A-List expansion, and Warner Bros puts movies free on YouTube
No time for love! Seamus and Garrett dissect the broken heart that is this week's main segment, Love Hurts. Plus, a breakdown of the changes coming to AMC Stubs A-List. Episode timecodes: News - 0:48 AMC Stubs A-List expansion - 0:48 Warner Bros posts films on YouTube - 1:07 Love Hurts - 4:58…
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Ep 194 - Paddington 1 & 2
This week, Seamus and Garrett are ticked the deepest shade of shrimp to finally be covering Paddington 1 & 2, and to take a deeper look into the history of Paddington Bear himself! Episode timecodes: Paddington 1 & 2 - 1:00 Paddington 1 & 2 spoilers - 15:00 Pop Culture Reference (A Brief History…
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Ep 193 - Wolf Man (2025), Remake Court, and Robert Eggers announces his own Werwulf
Spooky scary, Seamus and Garrett return to Universal monsters and Remake Court to duke it out over Leigh Whannell's new horror film, Wolf Man. Plus, Robert Eggers announces multiple projects as Netflix raises their prices (again). Episode timecodes: News - 0:25 Robert Eggers developing Werwulf -...
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The Cutting Room Floor - Babu Frik on Bourbon Street
On this Cutting Room Floor we talk hooded jackets, tiny beers, and a vape pen in a galaxy far, far away. Reach the show: Email: [email protected] TikTok: @PCR_Podcast Instagram: @PCR_Podcast Facebook: facebook.com/PopCultureReference Music from filmmusic.io "Wallpaper" by Kevin...
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Ep 192 - Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl, RIP David Lynch, and the Golden Princess/Shout! Factory deal
This week Seamus and Garrett cover the highly anticipated M̶i̶s̶s̶i̶o̶n̶:̶ I̶m̶p̶o̶s̶s̶i̶b̶l̶e̶ -̶ D̶e̶a̶d̶ R̶e̶c̶k̶o̶n̶i̶n̶g̶ P̶a̶r̶t̶ 1̶ Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl! Plus, we celebrate the life and works of respective legends David Lynch and Bob Uecker, revel in the Shout! Factory...
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Ep 191 - Nosferatu (2024), James Bond in limbo, and Remake Court!
Seamus and Garrett succumb to the darkness with Robert Eggers' new reimagining of the horror classic Nosferatu. Plus, Barbara Broccoli and Amazon clash over James Bond. Episode timecodes: News - 1:13 Remember Jeff Baena - 1:13 Amazon and Barbara Broccoli can't agree on 007 - 4:19 Nosferatu…
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Ep 190 - The Music Box White Christmas/It's a Wonderful Life Double Feature and Warner Bros cancels Sesame Street
In a Holiday spectacular that is older in concept than this very show, Seamus and Garrett FINALLY make their pilgrimage to the historic Music Box Theatre for the White Christmas/It’s a Wonderful Life Double Feature! Plus, we report on the discontinuation of Sesame Street from Warner Bros. in our...
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Ep 189 - Red One, Chris Evans' MCU return, Jeremy Allen White is Jabba the Hutt's son
For this week's main segment, Seamus and Garrett suffer through Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson's new two-hour campaign ad, Red One. Plus, some baffling casting news across Disney's biggest franchises. Episode timecodes: News - 0:59 Jeremy Allen White to play Rotta the Hutt - 0:59 Chris Evans to return...
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Ep 188 - Wicked, Animation Guild new contract deal, and RIP James Abrahams
This week, Seamus and Garrett have One Short episode to Dance Through the Popular new musical blockbuster, Wicked! Plus, remembering recently passed film legends, and a new AMPTP contract for the Animation Guild. Episode timecodes: News - 0:47 RIP James Abrahams - 0:47 RIP Adam Smmner - 2:20...
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Ep 187 - Gladiator II, MuppetVision 3D closure, and Mission: Impossible 8 trailer
To those about to pod, we salute you! Seamus and Garrett prepare for combat as they discuss the new Ridley Scott legacy sequel Gladiator II. Plus, an outcry for justice for Walt Disney World's MuppetVision 3D. Episode timecodes: News - 0:26 MuppetVision 3D closure - 0:26 Wolfs 2 canceled at…
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Ep 186 - Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle and Mission: Impossible 8 title
[Hold START to Skip Description] This week, Seamus and Garrett [Press F to Pay Respects] to Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle! Plus, our pre-trailer speculation on Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning. Episode timecodes: News - 1:25 Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning announcement - 1:25...
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Ep 185 - Return to Oz, Quincy Jones' legacy, and Tik-Tok TikTok Talk
Return... to a land legally distinct from the one you think of initially as Oz. Seamus and Garrett face some of the strongest nightmare fuel the Walt Disney Company has to offer with the 1985 cult classic Return to Oz. Plus, a look at Quincy Jones' prolific career. Episode timecodes: News - 0:40...
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Ep 184 - Abigail, Universal Monsters, and remembering Teri Garr
TWO PODCAST HOSTS! AH! AH! Seamus and Garrett sink their teeth into the recent horror comedy romp, Abigail. Plus, a history of the Universal Monsters. Episode timecodes: News - 0:46 Remembering Teri Garr - 0:46 Blumhouse partners with Meta AI - 4:08 Conjuring 4 announcement - 6:40 Paul King to…
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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 &...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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…
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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...
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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…
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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…
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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...
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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...
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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...
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