Pop Culture Reference

Pop Culture Reference
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Your reference podcast for all things pop culture. New episode every week.

  1. Ep 212 - Avatar: The Way of Water and the Best of 2025

    FEB 3

    Ep 212 - Avatar: The Way of Water and the Best of 2025

    Seamus and Garrett return to Pandora for the franchise's conclusive middle Avatar: Fire and Ash. Plus, a tribute to Jon Landau, Disney's Sora AI deal, and the best and worst of 2025. Episode timecodes: News - 0:41 Remembering Rob Reiner and Michelle Singer Reiner - 0:41 Netflix/Warner Bros. Discovery merger - 5:58 Disney/Sora AI deal - 8:30 Avatar: Fire and Ash - 11:38 Avatar: Fire and Ash spoilers - 26:35 Pop Culture Reference (Jon Landau)- 50:33 Save The Rec Center (The Best and Worst of 2025) - 55:21 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/)

    1h 30m
  2. Ep 211 - The Running Man (2025)

    JAN 8

    Ep 211 - The Running Man (2025)

    Fresh from the PCR Vault, finally hear as Seamus and Garrett discuss one of their most anticipated films of 2025, and the equinox of Glen Powell Fall, Edgar Wright's The Running Man! Episode timecodes: The Running Man (2025) - 0:52 The Running Man (2025) spoilers - 15:48 Pop Culture Reference (Derry, Maine) - 47:16 Save The Rec Center (Bugonia & Dutch Blitz) - 52:52 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/)

    58 min
  3. Ep 210 - The Running Man (1987), new Star Trek movie announced, and Young Jedi Adventures season 3 trailer

    12/18/2025

    Ep 210 - The Running Man (1987), new Star Trek movie announced, and Young Jedi Adventures season 3 trailer

    This week Seamus and Garrett squeeze into their shiny, sponsored jumpsuits to talk about the 1987 Arnold Schwarzenegger classic The Running Man! *Brought to you by Cadre Cola* Plus, Gremlins 3 announced, a new Star Trek movie from Jonathan Goldstein and John Francis Daley, the cancelation of Rian Johnson's Poker Face, and the trailer for the Young Jedi Adventures' 3rd and final season. Episode timecodes: News - 1:52 Gremlins 3 announced - 1:52 New Star Trek Movie - 4:40 Rian Johnson's Poker Face cancelled - 7:18 Young Jedi Adventures season 3 trailer - 9:47 The Running Man (1987) - 19:10 The Running Man (1987) spoilers - 27:17 Pop Culture Reference (Richard Bachman) - 46:20 Save The Rec Center (30 Rock & Breaking News) - 51:16 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/)

    59 min
  4. Ep 209 - Chad Powers, NEW NEW Roadhouse sequel, and remembering Diane Ladd

    11/14/2025

    Ep 209 - Chad Powers, NEW NEW Roadhouse sequel, and remembering Diane Ladd

    Glen Powell Fall officially arrives in full force as Seamus and Garrett cover the entire first season of Chad Powers! Plus, we discuss the passing of legend Diane Ladd and the latest on Doug Liman's new direct sequel to the original Roadhouse. Episode timecodes: News - 1:13 RIP Diane Ladd - 1:13 NEW new Roadhouse sequel - 3:11 Chad Powers - 8:10 Chad Powers spoilers - 15:20 Pop Culture Reference (The Origins of Chad Powers) - 37:30 Save The Rec Center (Dredd & Back to the Future) - 40:49 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/)

    50 min
  5. Ep 208 - Halloween III: Season of the Witch, The Muppet Show returns, and remembering Drew Struzan

    10/31/2025

    Ep 208 - Halloween III: Season of the Witch, The Muppet Show returns, and remembering Drew Struzan

    Happy Halloween! You won't find Michael Myers, but Seamus and Garrett don their Silver Shamrock masks and sing catchy jingles to celebrate Halloween III: Season of the Witch. Plus, a look back at Drew Struzan's career. Episode timecodes: News - 0:51 Remembering Drew Struzan - 0:51 Muppet special with Sabrina Carpenter coming to Disney+ - 4:41 Halo: Campaign Evolved coming to PlayStation - 7:53 Halloween III: Season of the Witch - 10:26 Halloween III: Season of the Witch spoilers - 21:13 Pop Culture Reference (Drew Struzan)- 43:25 Save The Rec Center (Dracula Spanish language and Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater) - 47:06 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/)

    56 min
  6. Ep 207 - The Sting and EA bought by Saudi Arabia PIF & other investors

    10/18/2025

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

    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/)

    55 min
  7. Ep 206 - Fantastic Four (2005) and Rise of the Silver Surfer

    09/12/2025

    Ep 206 - Fantastic Four (2005) and Rise of the Silver Surfer

    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/)

    53 min
  8. Ep 205 - Superman, Sung Kang drift racing film, and Maria Menounos removed from Noovie (w/ Special Guest Ben!)

    08/06/2025

    Ep 205 - Superman, Sung Kang drift racing film, and Maria Menounos removed from Noovie (w/ Special Guest Ben!)

    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/)

    1h 20m
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Your reference podcast for all things pop culture. New episode every week.

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  • Creator
    Pop Culture Reference
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2026
  • Episodes
    219
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