Pop Culture Reference

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 - 10:20 Nosferatu spoilers - 29:49 Pop Culture Reference (Remake Court - Nosferatu 1922 v. Nosferatu 2024) -...

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 embedded position on the frontlines of the War on the Muppets, and we take a longer look at the history...

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 to Marvel - 7:17 Red One - 15:09 Red One spoilers - 29:50 Pop Culture Reference (Dwayne Johnson's poli...

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 Animation Guild/AMPTP contract deal - 4:49 Wicked - 7:17 Wicked spoilers - 30:15 Pop Culture Reference (Wiz...

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 AppleTV - 3:32 Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning trailer - 7:11 Gladiator II - 17:08 Gladiator II sp...

[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 Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle - 12:04 Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle spoilers - 26:08 Pop Culture Refe...

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 Remembering Quincy Jones - 0:40 Return to Oz - 1:40 Return to Oz spoilers - 24:34 Pop Culture Reference...

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 helm Wonka 2 and Disney's Prince Charming - 9:27 Sony shuts down Firewalk Studios - 14:51 Abigail - 17:02...

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: popculturereferencepod@gmail.com Twitter: @PCR_Podcast TikTo...

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 -...

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.com 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.or...

In this Cutting Room Floor we talk Shia, Newsboy caps, and being a fake fan. Reach the show: Email: popculturereferencepod@gmail.com 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/)

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.com 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/license...

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 s...

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 a...

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: R...

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...

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 Shamala...

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 Cultur...

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 Cari...

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...

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...

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 W...

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...

In this Cutting Room Floor we talk about comas, BA-NA-NA, and as always, Kurt Russell! Reach the show: Email: popculturereferencepod@gmail.com 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/)