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 - …

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 - 0:51Remembering Bob Barker - 0:51Remembering J…

This week, Seamus and Garrett get back to their regular Star Wars nerd stasis by getting into the 2 episode premiere of Ahsoka! Plus, another strike update, and news of upcoming Disney+ 4K disk releases.Episode timecodes:News - 0:26WGA/SAG-AFTRA Strike Update - 0:26Disney+ series 4k disks to be released - 2:50Charles Martinet to step down as voice …

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 - 0:59WGA and SAG-AFTRA strike update - 0:59Last Voyage of Demeter - 2:16Last Voyage of Demeter spoilers - 13:45Pop Culture Reference (Dracula's screen history)- 35:32Save The Rec Center …

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 - 0:54WGA/SAG-AFTRA Strike Update - 0:54RIP William Friedkin - 2:41RIP Johnny Hardwick - 5:11Disney+ & Hulu plan…

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 - 0:34RIP Paul Reubens - 0:34Strike update - 4:06Disney and Universal expand A.I. interest - 4:57Netflix UK removes The Power of the Dog - 7:06The Meg - 10:26The Meg spoil…

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 - 1:07WGA/SAG-AFTRA strike update - 1:07RIP Tony Bennett - 4…

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 - 1:04Mission: Impossible 7 spoilers - 8:14Pop Culture Reference (SAG-AFTRA Strike)- 52:21Save The Rec Center (Trainwreck: Woodstock 99…

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 - 1:14Crater pulled from Disney+ less than 2 months after release - 1:14Mission: Impossible 1…

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 - 1:07RIP Alan Arkin - 1:07Paddington 3 announces new cast members - 3:51David Corenswet and Rachel Brosnahan join Superman: Legacy - 6:26Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny…

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 - 1:15Secret Invasion AI opening - 1:15Solar Opposites Re-casting - 5:…

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/@seantillduskEpisode timecodes:News - 1:09RIP Cormac McCarthy - 1:09Star Wars: Outlaws game trailers - 3:11Raiders…

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 - 1:08Disney censors The French Connection - 1:08Amazon Prime now includi…

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 - 0:24RIP Tina Turner - 0:24RIP Ray Stevenson - 2:08Prop Culture quietly pulled from Dis…