Episodios

  • Ep 207 - The Sting and EA bought by Saudi Arabia PIF & other investors

    Ep 207 - The Sting and EA bought by Saudi Arabia PIF & other investors
    Oct 18 2025
    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 gesture made famous by The Sting. Episode timecodes: News - 1:04 EA obtained by Saudi Arabian PIF and other investors - 1:04 The Sting - 3:47 The Sting spoilers - 15:36 Pop Culture Reference (The Sting Nose Gesture)- 40:40 Save The Rec Center (Miami Blues & Chad Powers) - 46:46 Reach the show: Email: popculturereferencepod@gmail.com Bluesky: @pcr-podcast.bsky.social 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/)
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    55 m
  • Ep 206 - Fantastic Four (2005) and Rise of the Silver Surfer

    Ep 206 - Fantastic Four (2005) and Rise of the Silver Surfer
    Sep 12 2025
    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 Rise of the Silver Surfer - 1:40 Fantastic Four and Rise of the Silver Surfer spoilers - 13:25 Pop Culture Reference (Roger Corman's Fantastic Four)- 39:10 Save The Rec Center (Happy Gilmore 2 and Hang 'em High) - 44:47 Reach the show: Email: popculturereferencepod@gmail.com Bluesky: @pcr-podcast.bsky.social 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/)
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    53 m
  • Ep 205 - Superman, Sung Kang drift racing film, and Maria Menounos removed from Noovie (w/ Special Guest Ben!)

    Ep 205 - Superman, Sung Kang drift racing film, and Maria Menounos removed from Noovie (w/ Special Guest Ben!)
    Aug 6 2025
    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 Queen Maria Menounos from Noovie. Episode timecodes: News - 0:43 Maria Menounos removed as Host of Noovie - 0:00 Sung Kang drift racing film announcement: 4:39 Superman - 6:55 Superman spoilers - 30:00 Pop Culture Reference (Metamorpho)- 1:05:06 Save The Rec Center (Sports Team-Boys These Days, Superman II: The Richard Donner Cut, & Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story) - 1:10:48 Reach the show: Email: popculturereferencepod@gmail.com Bluesky: @pcr-podcast.bsky.social 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/)
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    1 h y 20 m
  • Ep 204 - Andor Final Season, Villeneuve to direct 007, and the Warner Bros. Discovery Split

    Ep 204 - Andor Final Season, Villeneuve to direct 007, and the Warner Bros. Discovery Split
    Jul 19 2025
    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 Remembering Kenneth Colley - 3:15 Horizon: An American Saga lawsuits - 6:12 Warner Bros. Discovery splitting into two companies - 10:51 Denis Villeneuve to direct next 007 film - 13:07 Brad Bird exits Incredibles 3 - 17:03 Andor season 2 - 20:10 Andor season 2 spoilers - 27:24 Pop Culture Reference (The Ghorman Massacre)- 1:04:12 Save The Rec Center (The Lost World: Jurassic Park and That Thing You Do!) - 1:08:12 Reach the show: Email: popculturereferencepod@gmail.com Bluesky: @pcr-podcast.bsky.social 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/)
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    1 h y 19 m
  • Ep 203 - Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning (w/ Garrett Parker!)

    Ep 203 - Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning (w/ Garrett Parker!)
    Jul 7 2025
    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 - The Final Reckoning spoilers - 10:42 Pop Culture Reference (Tom Cruise and Stuntwork)- 1:02:05 Save The Rec Center (The Man from U.N.C.L.E., Black Bag, and The Rehearsal season two) - 1:07:41 Reach the show: Email: popculturereferencepod@gmail.com Bluesky: @pcr-podcast.bsky.social 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/)
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    1 h y 23 m
  • Ep 202 - Top Secret!, RIP James Foley, and remembering Val Kilmer

    Ep 202 - Top Secret!, RIP James Foley, and remembering Val Kilmer
    Jun 20 2025
    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 timecodes: News - 1:14 RIP James Foley - 1:14 Top Secret! - 3:55 Top Secret! spoilers - 16:31 Pop Culture Reference (Val Kilmer Heat Reload) - 40:59 Save The Rec Center (Balatro & Val) - 46:09 Reach the show: Email: popculturereferencepod@gmail.com Bluesky: @pcr-podcast.bsky.social 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/)
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    56 m
  • Ep 201 - A Working Man, new Stunt Work Oscars category, and Star Wars Celebration 2025

    Ep 201 - A Working Man, new Stunt Work Oscars category, and Star Wars Celebration 2025
    Jun 9 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 the good and bad highlights from Star Wars Celebration 2025. Episode timecodes: News - 1:01 RIP Val Kilmer - 1:01 Academy Award for Stunt - 5:35 Star Wars Celebration 2025 highlights - 7:40 A Working Man - 19:27 A Working Man spoilers - 30:44 Pop Culture Reference (Balboa Productions) - 49:16 Save The Rec Center (Blue Prince) - 53:56 Reach the show: Email: popculturereferencepod@gmail.com Bluesky: @pcr-podcast.bsky.social 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/)
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    1 h
  • Ep 200 - The Mystery Marathon Special

    Ep 200 - The Mystery Marathon Special
    May 5 2025
    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, diehard brand loyalty, and late stage audio equipment issues. Play along and guess with your (increasingly tired) hosts or just sit back and listen with any brew you want... as long as it's a Corona. Salute, Mi Familia! Reach the show: Email: popculturereferencepod@gmail.com Bluesky: @pcr-podcast.bsky.social 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/)
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    1 h y 13 m