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 - 0:59Jeremy Allen White to play Rotta the Hutt - 0:59Chris Evans to return to Marvel - 7:17Red One - 15:09Red One spoilers - 29:50P…

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 - 0:47RIP James Abrahams - 0:47RIP Adam Smmner - 2:20Animation Guild/AMPTP contract deal - 4:49Wicked - 7:17Wicked…

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 - 0:26MuppetVision 3D closure - 0:26Wolfs 2 canceled at AppleTV - 3:32Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning traile…

[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 - 1:25Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning announcement - 1:25Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle - 12:04Jumanji: Welcome to…

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 - 0:40Remembering Quincy Jones - 0:40Return to Oz - 1:40Return…

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 - 0:46Remembering Teri Garr - 0:46Blumhouse partners with Meta AI - 4:08Conjuring 4 announcement - 6:40Paul King to helm Wonka 2 and Disney's Prince Charming - 9:27Sony shuts do…

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 - 0:58Joker: Folie à Deux spoilers - 15:50Pop Culture Reference (DC/Joker Continuity) - 45:24Save The Rec Center (Megalopolis & Ready of Not) - 50:26Reach the show:Email: popculturerefere…

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 - 1:02In Memoriam: Dame Maggie Smith, Kris Kristofferson, John Amos, John Ashton, and Robert Watts - 1:02Ja…

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: popculturereferencepod@gmail.comTwitter: @PCR_PodcastTikTok: @PCR_PodcastInstagram: @PCR_PodcastFacebook: facebook.com/PopCultureReferenceMusic from filmmusic.io "Wallpaper" by Kevin MacLeod (incompet…

In this Cutting Room Floor we talk Shia, Newsboy caps, and being a fake fan.Reach the show:Email: popculturereferencepod@gmail.comTwitter: @PCR_PodcastTikTok: @PCR_PodcastInstagram: @PCR_PodcastFacebook: facebook.com/PopCultureReferenceMusic from filmmusic.io "Wallpaper" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) License: CC BY (creativecommons.org/license…

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: popculturereferencepod@gmail.comTwitter: @PCR_PodcastTikTok: @PCR_PodcastInstagram: @PCR_PodcastFacebook: facebook.com/PopCultureReferenceMusic from filmmusic.io "Wallpaper" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) …

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 - 0:39RIP James Earl Jones - 0:39Entire Annapurna Interactive staff resigns - 5:08Beetlejuice…

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 - 0:00Concord delisting - 1:04Beetlejuice - 6:25Beetlejuice spoilers - 18:58Pop Culture Reference (Dick Cavett)-…

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 - 0:38RIP Gena Rowlands - 0:38The Acolyte cancelled- 4:25Disney drops allergy death dismissal - 7:09Indiana Jones coming to…

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 - 0:49RIP Corey Yuen - 0:49Disney wrongful death lawsuit - 3:03D23 announcements - 5:09S…

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 - 0:37Paramount Layoffs - 0:37Disney streaming price hikes - 2:39Horizon Chapter 2 at Venice FF - 5:29Trap - 8:06Trap spoiler…

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 - 1:02SAG-AFTRA video game strike - 1:02Disney+/Max/Hulu bundle launch - 3:36The Acolyte season one - 7:20The Ac…

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 - 1:05RIP Bob Newhart- 1:05Twisters - 5:47Twisters spoilers - 29:52Pop Culture Reference - (The Newhart Finale) - 1:06:…

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: …

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 - 2:20Horizon: An American Saga - Chapter 1 spoilers - 22:27Pop Culture Reference (Costner's Western Legacy)- 50:00Save The Rec Ce…

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 - 0:56Remembering Bill Cobbs - 0:56Remembering Martin Mull - 4:02…

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 - 0:50RIP Donald Sutherland - 0:50Sony buys Alamo Drafthouse - 2:11Paddington in Peru trailer - 7:15 Bad Boys 1 & 2 - 13:00…

In this Cutting Room Floor we talk about comas, BA-NA-NA, and as always, Kurt Russell!Reach the show:Email: popculturereferencepod@gmail.comTwitter: @PCR_PodcastTikTok: @PCR_PodcastInstagram: @PCR_PodcastFacebook: facebook.com/PopCultureReferenceMusic from filmmusic.io "Wallpaper" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) License: CC BY (creativecommons.o…

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 - 1:02Haymitch Hunger Games book and movie announced - 1:02New Wallace and Gromit feature announced - 6:54Wake Up Dead Man casting - 8:42Max to raise ad-tier prices -…

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 - 1:22RIP Dabney Coleman - 1:22RIP Richard Sherman - 6:09PIXAR layoffs - 8:35Knives Out 3 casting - 14:50Furiosa: A Mad …

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 - 0:33RIP Steve Albini - 0:33RIP Roger Corman - 2:13Major streamers announce bundles - 3:12Kingdom …

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 - 0:57Paramount CEO Bob Bakish steps down - 0:57The Fall Guy - 4:25The Fall Guy spoilers - 17:56Pop Culture Reference (Fall Guy's tr…

For this week's newsless show, Seamus and Garrett plunge into Dev Patel's directorial debut, Monkey Man.Episode timecodes:Monkey Man - 1:42Monkey Man spoilers - 9:53Pop Culture Reference (The politics of Monkey Man)- 32:17Save The Rec Center (The Bourne Legacy and Bugsnax) - 36:34Reach the show:Email: popculturereferencepod@gmail.comTwitter: @PCR_P…

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] - 1:20Godzilla X Kong: The New Empire spoilers - 17:55Pop Culture Reference (Son of Kong)- 40:05Save The Rec Center (Ennio & Doctor Who s1)…

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 - 0:40RIP M. Emmet Walsh - 0:40Road House (2019) - 5:01Road House (2019) spoilers - 18:00Pop Culture Reference (CGI Stuntwork in Road House)- 45:04Save The Rec Center (Titan …

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 - 1:13The Acolyte trailer - 1:13Road House (1989) - 8:06Road House (1989) spoilers - 24:11Pop Culture Reference (The stunts of Road House)- 41:0…

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 - 1:15Edge of Tomorrow spoilers - 14:49Pop Culture Reference (Time loop films)- 40:29Save The Rec Center (Shogun and Last Action He…

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 - 0:40RIP Richard Lewis - 0:40RIP David Bordwell - 2:36New Walt D…

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 - 1:29Sam Mendes to helm four Beatles biopics - 1:29Sony to take over Disney's physical media production - 11:10Star Wars Battlefront remasters coming this month - 13:38Tene…

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 - 0:44Paramount layoffs - 0:44Fantastic 4 casting - 2:23Xbox games to release on other consoles - 9:40The Bad Batch …

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 - 0:42Trachtenberg Predator movie announcement - 0:42Academy Award for Casting added - 3:24Mr. and Mrs. Smith - 4:57Mr. and Mrs.…

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 - 0:31RIP Carl Weathers - 0:31New Hideo Kojima game announcement - 5:15Argylle - 9:04Argylle spoilers - 17:48Pop Culture Reference (Posthumous Beatles songs)- 3…

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 - 1:08Romancing the Stone spoilers - 10:49Pop Culture Reference (January 2024 VideoGame Layoffs)- 32:22Save The Rec Cente…

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 - 1:02RIP Norman Jewison - 1:02Indiana Jones game trailer - 3:42The Beekeeper - 8:21The Beekeeper spoilers - 18:20Po…

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 - 0:56Tom Cruise deal with Warner Bros. - 0:56The Mandalorian and Grogu mo…

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 - 1:06Vin Diesel allegations acknowledgment - 1:06RIP Tom Wilkinson - 2:30RIP Glynis Johns - 4:30Amazon Prime Video to begin showing …

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 - 0:40RIP Andre Braugher - 0:40Surprise God of War: Ragnarok DLC drop …

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,…

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 - 4:34King Kong vs Godzilla - 8:41Invasion of the Astro-Monster - 12:36Godzilla vs Me…

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 - 0:00Remembering Roger Kastel - 0:00Coyote vs. Acme to be shopped…

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 - 1:58SAG-AFTRA strike resolution - 1:58Coyote vs ACME shelved by WBD - 4:05Legend of Zelda live action movie announced - 8:16Killers of …

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 - 1:03RIP Richard Roundtree - 1:03RIP Matthew Perry - 2:42SAG-AFTRA Strike Update - 7:00Netflix Price Hike - 10:15Spider-Man PS4 - 12:57Spider-Man PS4 spoilers - 22:39Pop Culture Reference (…

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 - 0:44SAG-AFTRA strike update - 0:44Dreamworks and Netflix to outsource animation - 2:04Nixed Spiderwick series picked up by Roku Channel …

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 - 0:40WGA Strike coming to an end - 0:…

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 - 1:05WGA and SAG-AFTRA strike update - 1:05Disney+ and Hulu price increases - 3:02A Haunting in Venice - 6:02A Haunting in Venice spoilers - …