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Your reference podcast for all things pop culture. New episode every week.
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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 - 0:33 RIP Steve Albini - 0:33 RIP Roger Corman - 2:13 Major streamers announce bundles - 3:12 Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes - 7:09 Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes spoilers - 20:39 Pop Culture Reference (Legacy of Roger Corman)- 45:32 Save The Rec Center (Buzz Lightyear of Star Command and T-Square's F1 Grand Prix World) - 51:53 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/)
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 - 0:57 Paramount CEO Bob Bakish steps down - 0:57 The Fall Guy - 4:25 The Fall Guy spoilers - 17:56 Pop Culture Reference (Fall Guy's tribute to stunt work)- 51:02 Save The Rec Center (Eagle Eye & Challengers) - 55:25 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/)
Ep 166 - Monkey Man

Ep 166 - Monkey Man

2024-05-0945:08

For this week's newsless show, Seamus and Garrett plunge into Dev Patel's directorial debut, Monkey Man. Episode timecodes: Monkey Man - 1:42 Monkey Man spoilers - 9:53 Pop Culture Reference (The politics of Monkey Man)- 32:17 Save The Rec Center (The Bourne Legacy and Bugsnax) - 36:34 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/)
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] - 1:20 Godzilla X Kong: The New Empire spoilers - 17:55 Pop Culture Reference (Son of Kong)- 40:05 Save The Rec Center (Ennio & Doctor Who s1) - 44:19 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/)
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 - 0:40 RIP M. Emmet Walsh - 0:40 Road House (2019) - 5:01 Road House (2019) spoilers - 18:00 Pop Culture Reference (CGI Stuntwork in Road House)- 45:04 Save The Rec Center (Titan Chaser and Cinema Paradiso) - 49:20 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/)
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 - 1:13 The Acolyte trailer - 1:13 Road House (1989) - 8:06 Road House (1989) spoilers - 24:11 Pop Culture Reference (The stunts of Road House)- 41:06 Save The Rec Center (Self Reliance & the Battlefront Classic Collection) - 44:08 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/)
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 - 1:15 Edge of Tomorrow spoilers - 14:49 Pop Culture Reference (Time loop films)- 40:29 Save The Rec Center (Shogun and Last Action Hero) - 44:45 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/)
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 - 0:40 RIP Richard Lewis - 0:40 RIP David Bordwell - 2:36 New Walt Disney Studios President David Greenbaum - 3:38 Andor, Kenobi, and more get physical releases - 5:09 Dune: Part Two - 6:51 Dune: Part Two spoilers - 20:08 Pop Culture Reference (Bordwell and Thompson)- 44:08 Save The Rec Center (John Wick Chapter 4 & Helldivers 2) - 48:13 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/)
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 - 1:29 Sam Mendes to helm four Beatles biopics - 1:29 Sony to take over Disney's physical media production - 11:10 Star Wars Battlefront remasters coming this month - 13:38 Tenet - 16:46 Tenet spoilers - 34:05 Pop Culture Reference (Nolan and IMAX)- 53:49 Save The Rec Center (Inception and The Great Outdoors) - 1:01:05 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/)
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 - 0:44 Paramount layoffs - 0:44 Fantastic 4 casting - 2:23 Xbox games to release on other consoles - 9:40 The Bad Batch season 2 - 12:30 The Bad Batch season 2 spoilers - 17:19 Pop Culture Reference (H.E.R.B.I.E)- 36:58 Save The Rec Center (Star Wars: Jedi Survivor & Golden Shoals) - 42:13 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/)
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 - 0:42 Trachtenberg Predator movie announcement - 0:42 Academy Award for Casting added - 3:24 Mr. and Mrs. Smith - 4:57 Mr. and Mrs. Smith spoilers - 14:43 Pop Culture Reference (Brangelina)- 31:18 Save The Rec Center (Cube and High and Low) - 36:47 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/)
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 - 0:31 RIP Carl Weathers - 0:31 New Hideo Kojima game announcement - 5:15 Argylle - 9:04 Argylle spoilers - 17:48 Pop Culture Reference (Posthumous Beatles songs)- 38:54 Save The Rec Center (Predator and Toy Story of Terror) - 42:04 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/)
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 - 1:08 Romancing the Stone spoilers - 10:49 Pop Culture Reference (January 2024 VideoGame Layoffs)- 32:22 Save The Rec Center (Are You There God? It's Me, Margret & the music of Osamu Sato) - 37:28 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/)
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 - 1:02 RIP Norman Jewison - 1:02 Indiana Jones game trailer - 3:42 The Beekeeper - 8:21 The Beekeeper spoilers - 18:20 Pop Culture Reference (Todd Howard)- 40:39 Save The Rec Center (Hell Let Loose and Thomas Crown Affair) - 45:09 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/)
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 - 0:56 Tom Cruise deal with Warner Bros. - 0:56 The Mandalorian and Grogu movie announcement -2:18 Amazon Studios/MGM layoffs - 5:39 Pixar layoffs - 6:59 Monarch: Legacy of Monsters - 11:18 Monarch: Legacy of Monsters spoilers - 21:26 Pop Culture Reference (Tom Cruise Studio History)- 26:20 Save The Rec Center (Sanjuro & They Live) - 54:06 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/)
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 - 1:06 Vin Diesel allegations acknowledgment - 1:06 RIP Tom Wilkinson - 2:30 RIP Glynis Johns - 4:30 Amazon Prime Video to begin showing ads - 6:14 Aquaman - 9:38 Aquaman spoilers - 18:37 Pop Culture Reference (Mickey Mouse and the public domain)- 50:25 Save The Rec Center (Katamari Damacy Reroll and L.A. Confidential) - 57:44 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/)
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 - 0:40 RIP Andre Braugher - 0:40 Surprise God of War: Ragnarok DLC drop - 4:03 Wonka - 7:12 Wonka spoilers - 19:32 Pop Culture Reference (Roguelike Games)- 52:45 Save The Rec Center (Santa Clause is Comin' to Town & the full length version of Muppet Christmas Carol) - 58:39 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/)
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, Furiosa has a trailer out too. Oompa Loompity doompity dee, listen to our thoughts on these movies. Episode timecodes: News - 0:50 RIP Norman Lear - 0:00 RIP Ryan O'Neal - 2:34 Netflix production accountants unionize - 4:53 Furiosa trailer - 6:32 Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory - 13:18 Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory spoilers - 17:25 Pop Culture Reference (Harper Goff)- 49:41 Save The Rec Center (Cloudpunk and Looper) - 53:50 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/)
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 - 4:34 King Kong vs Godzilla - 8:41 Invasion of the Astro-Monster - 12:36 Godzilla vs Megalon - 16:42 The Return of Godzilla - 20:43 Godzilla vs Biollante - 24:48 Godzilla vs Destoroyah - 28:55 Godzilla: Tokyo S.O.S. - 32:59 Godzilla: Final Wars - 37:00 Shin Godzilla - 41:05 Pop Culture Reference (Tokusatsu)- 47:10 Save The Rec Center - 53:26 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/)
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 - 0:00 Remembering Roger Kastel - 0:00 Coyote vs. Acme to be shopped to other studios - True Lies, The Abyss, and Aliens come to 4K disc - Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes - 0:00 Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes spoilers - 0:00 Pop Culture Reference (Drew Struzan)- 0:00 Save The Rec Center (The Holdovers and Dr. No) - 0:00 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/)
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