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The ReferenceShawn's Italian MovieWe are back after another hiatus. Listen as Shawn recounts his Italian adventures and Jon gives a Long Beach Pride recap. Enjoy!2024-06-011h 15The ReferenceDid You Miss Us?We're back! After another little hiatus, we return to ramble. Forgive Jon's audio issues, we ain't pros. Enjoy!2024-03-2159 minThe ReferenceJoy and Foot Pain, Sunshine and RainHere we go again! Try and follow along a stream of consciousness starting at body ailments and ending at Rose Byrne. Enjoy!2024-01-1858 minThe ReferenceBaby '24It's 2024 and we're back and all over the map!2024-01-051h 07The ReferenceNo Pod NovemberWe're back, back, back again! 2023-11-301h 11The ReferenceSpooky SeasonIt's October! We went to Universal Horror Nights and more! Enjoy!2023-10-061h 05The ReferenceSay, Do You Remember, Dancing in September?In this episode, we discuss Ooogie Boogie Bash, Jon's 42nd birthday, going to the movies with your parents in the 90s, and much much more. Enjoy!2023-09-141h 07The ReferenceZiplines and Collective SoulShawn's back from Mexico and Jon tries to remember a song. All that and more on this week's episode of The Reference! Enjoy!2023-08-171h 07The ReferenceCocaine BearbieheimerTitle says it all. Enjoy!2023-07-281h 03The ReferenceSummer, summer, summertime....It's summer and we are back! Join us as we discuss what we've been up to, Romy & Michelle, Montana weddings, and more! Enjoy!2023-07-121h 10The ReferenceJust Because it's June, June, JOAN!!!!!!!Happy Pride and Leslie Uggams month! We discuss all of it and more, enjoy!2023-06-0258 minThe ReferenceDisney Job and Disney World Report!Jon's gotta new gig at The Happiest Place on Earth and Shawn just got back from Orlando. We hope you enjoy both reports!2023-05-1759 minThe ReferenceIt's Gonna be MayWe're back! A podcast full of non-sequiturs, as per usual. We go from Mannequin to Mario Bros. to Parker Lewis (he can't lose). Enjoy!2023-05-021h 02The ReferenceIt's Springtime!We're back! And today we talk Easter plans, Yellowjackets, the usual Drag Race catch up and lots more! Enjoy!2023-04-0648 minThe ReferenceScream 6 Review (spoilers) and More!We saw Scream 6 (Jon saw it twice). We loved it and we give our thoughts on why plus a Disneyland trip with Abby report from Shawn! Enjoy!2023-03-161h 04The ReferenceWe Scream for Drag Queens...Join us this week as we talk Drag Race, Drag Shows and Scream (again). Plus lots more! Enjoy!2023-02-191h 00The ReferenceDisneyland, Classic YouTube and Anita BakerThis week we talk about our recent trip to Dland, ramble about classic YouTube videos and Anita Baker makes her way into the convo several times. Enjoy!2023-02-091h 00The ReferenceNew Year, Same Us!It's 2023 and The Reference is back, baby! Join us as we catch up and discuss M3GAN, Super Nintendo World at Universal Studios Hollywood and more! Enjoy!2023-01-2356 minThe ReferenceEnd of the Year, 2022...It's our last podcast of 2022. Join us for our usual ramblings. We talk Wednesday on Netflix and Jon makes a big announcement. Enjoy!2022-12-161h 02The ReferenceShawn's Back from Vegas, Baby!Shawn gives a trip report from Vegas and we discuss shows we're watching and/or should be watching... Enjoy!2022-12-0252 minThe ReferenceThe Vow, Taylor Swift and Gay VampiresIt's a November catch up! We discuss our latest shows and Shawn's latest Taylor Swift ticket scheme. Enjoy!2022-11-1759 minThe ReferenceHalloween Ends with Jason!Jason is back as our resident Halloween series expert to discuss Halloween Ends! Beware of spoilers! Enjoy! 2022-10-241h 18The ReferenceGrins and Witches: We Watched Hocus Pocus 2 and Smile...This week we discuss the return of The Sanderson Sisters and the new horror classic, Smile! Enjoy!2022-10-131h 00The ReferenceSerial Killers and Horror NightsIt's October, so prepare to get spooky! 2022-10-0552 minThe ReferenceWillow and Paranormal Activity: Together At LastThis week we dive into Shawn's recent revisit to some classics and we chat about our favorite Paranormal Activity movie, The Marked Ones! Enjoy!2022-09-2451 minThe ReferenceNot Gaga about D23...Shawn saw Gaga and went to D23 in the same weekend! Jon is listening to the audiobook of Stephen King's It. We have lots to discuss. Enjoy!2022-09-1555 minThe ReferenceBobby Flay, Veep and Hellraiser: What a combo.It's August and once again our stream of consciousness takes us all on quite the journey. Enjoy!2022-08-0651 minThe ReferenceSesame Street says NOPE to Marge HamiltonWe're back from a couple weeks hiatus and boy do we have the show for you! 2022-07-2959 min
The ReferenceWe're All Over the Place!Another week of random thoughts, non sequiturs and fun. Enjoy!2022-06-241h 04The ReferenceJurassic World: DisappointmentUgh. Where do we start? Join us as we discuss the latest Jurassic World movie and more! Enjoy! 2022-06-171h 02The ReferenceJune is Bustin' Out All Over!Because it's June, June, JOANNNNN! Enjoy!2022-06-081h 06The ReferenceGay Bars, Sean Young, and The Legitimate TheatreBuckle up for another whirlwind of topics on The Reference! Enjoy!2022-05-1845 minThe ReferenceBack from HiatusWe’re back from Spring Break sans tans. Join us as we catch up and talk nonsense as always! Enjoy!2022-05-1350 minThe ReferenceThe One Where We Talk About SpoofsSpoof movies; are there any greater cinematic masterpieces? We don't think so. Join us as we talk about our favorite spoof movies and of course go off the rails as per usual. Enjoy!2022-04-2058 minThe ReferenceWait, What Was the Topic?So here we are again. Wandering aimlessly in conversation; from Scream, to dead malls, to Leo DiCaprio. Join ussssssss....2022-04-1456 minThe ReferenceIt's Spring!Join us as we chat about Spring time, Madonna, The Brady Bunch Movie, and more Drag Race. Enjoy!2022-03-311h 02The ReferenceStart Spreadin'... The News.Jon went to New York for the first time and Shawn brings up the Florida Don't Say Gay bill. It's a hoot. Enjoy!2022-03-2452 minThe ReferenceOh who the hell knows?We didn't have a topic... well, we had Jon's guilt that we didn't have a topic as a topic... and more. Enjoy!2022-03-1151 minThe ReferenceHawaiian Grab Bag!We are back from Hawaii and have so much to talk about, where do we even begin? Join us this week as we discuss our Hawaii trip and lots more on The Reference!2022-03-011h 04The ReferenceNo Whammies on my Blank!This week the boys talk about their favorite game shows and a whole lot more! Enjoy!2022-02-1049 minThe ReferenceBeing the Ricardos and Our Love of Lucy"Listeners! We're home!" See what we did there? If you're like us, and you should be, you LOVE I Love Lucy. Join us this week as we discuss the new Aaron Sorkin film "Being the Ricardos" and our favorites: Lucy, Desi, Bill and Viv. Enjoy!2022-02-0358 minThe ReferenceScreamin' for Scream!We kicked off 2022 with a Scream! Join us as we review the newest Scream film and as we catch up from the break. Enjoy!2022-01-2353 minThe ReferenceIt's the End of the Year As We Know It...It's our last episode of 2021. Join us as we recap and look forward to 22. We sprinkle in some childhood trauma too.2021-12-2045 minThe ReferenceThe Facts of Santa Claus the MovieSo we watched "Live in Front of a Studio Audience: The Facts of Life" and have some thoughts. Shawn rewatched Santa Claus the Movie and also has some thoughts... It's another whirlwind episode of The Reference! Enjoy!2021-12-1150 minThe ReferenceGhostbusted. A Review of a TravestyOooof. That's all we can say about Ghostbusters: Afterlife. Well, that's not true, we had a lot more to say. Press play and hear our thoughts on one of the most anticipated films of the year. #thereisnodanaonlyzuul2021-12-0356 minThe ReferenceGrease is the Word!Grab your blonde wigs and and leather jackets, 'cause Grease is the word this week on The Reference! Enjoy!2021-11-2645 minThe ReferenceLate to the Housewives PartyJoin us this week as we learn that Jon is late to the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills party and is now obsessed. And Shawn just watched Police Academy... let's discuss. Enjoy!2021-11-1447 minThe ReferenceWe're in a Mood...Boy were we in a mood today! But us being in a mood is comedy. We go from Facts of Life to Quentin Tarantino. Buckle up and enjoy!2021-10-3048 minThe ReferenceHalloween Kills! With Jason!We have a guest! And who better than Jason (Garcia not Voorhees) our friend of countless years, to join us as we discuss the latest chapter in the Michael Myers saga, Halloween Kills. And of course, we talk about a whole lot more! So sit back, relax, LOOK BEHIND YOU, and enjoy!2021-10-201h 08The ReferenceSay Anything... and we did.This week we go off the rails, as always and discuss the John Cusack classic Say Anything, the novel Mommie Dearest, and lots more. So sit back, relax, and listen to us ramble once again. Enjoy!2021-10-141h 01The ReferenceWe're Back! Season 2 Premiere!Did you miss us? We're back, baby! It's Season 2 of The Reference with Shawn & Jon. Join us as we catch you up on our birthday shenanigans, latest pop culture obsessions and more. Enjoy!2021-10-0549 minThe ReferenceSeason Finale!Can you believe it? 20 episodes! We are wrapping up our first season but don't fret my pet, we will be back in October 2021! Enjoy our last musings of Summer as we discuss everything that was on our minds that day. Enjoy!2021-07-2651 minThe ReferenceSupergirl, Toy Soldiers and more!We're getting random! We decided to be aimless and so we ended up talking about Supergirl. Obvi. But we talk about lots more, so sit back, relax and enjoy another rambling episode of The Reference with Shawn & Jon!2021-07-1352 minThe ReferenceGrab Bag 2: Electric BoogalooBack by popular demand, Shawn & Jon are doing the grab bag! Buckle up for randomness and enjoy!2021-07-011h 11The ReferenceWe went to COVID Disneyland!This week, the boys give a trip report from their recent excursion to the Happiest Place on Earth. It's been over a year since they have been back and boy, do they have thoughts! Sit back, put on your mouse ears, and enjoy another episode of The Reference!2021-06-2357 minThe ReferenceIt's Time for the Muppets!Boy howdy, do Shawn and Jon love them some Muppets. Sit back and relax as your favorite Podcasting duo discuss everyone's favorite felt characters, Jim Henson's The Muppets. From movies to TV to pop culture, we cover it all. Sneak peak (we are Piggy stans).2021-06-1147 minThe ReferenceMusicals! The PodcastThe Reference is back with another fun filled episode. This week we put on out tap shoes and Ben Nye stage makeup to talk all things musicals. From movie musicals to Broadway, we got 'em all! (Well, a lot of them, any way). Enjoy!2021-05-2952 minThe ReferenceIt's Grab Bag #1!We're gettin' crazy! This week the boys mix it up and start a new Reference tradition: The Grab Bag! Well, it's a Dodgers hat, but in it are random topics and questions for Shawn & Jon. So sit back, relax, and prepare to get RANDOM! 2021-05-181h 06The ReferenceLive! From Your Phone, It's The Reference SNL Episode!Saturday Night Live is an American pop culture staple and Shawn & Jon are here for it. This week, Shawn & Jon discuss their favorite SNL stars n' sketches in another laugh filled podcast. Don't forget the Schweddy Balls! 2021-05-131h 03The ReferenceOh, the Horror!They're baaaaack..... Back from their hiatus to get SPOOKY! This week, Shawn & Jon discuss some of their favorite horror films. From Poltergeist to Scream and everything in between, these two aspiring "Final Girls" dish about it all. Make sure you listen with the lights on! 2021-05-051h 18The ReferenceLet's Talk Tim Burton!He's creepy and he's kooky. Mysterious and spooky. And we're all together ooky over Tim Burton on this pod. Join us as we discuss our favorite Tim Burton films! From Pee Wee to The Chocolate Factory, we cover them all... well, most. Enjoy!2021-04-151h 07The ReferenceMusic... Makes the People... Come Together.This week, Shawn & Jon discuss MUSIC. Yeah, it's a broad topic, but we make it work. Join us as we reminisce about songs that take us back and see if you agree with our faves. Enjoy!2021-03-3157 minThe Reference80s Primetime Favorites!Join us as we discuss eating dinner on TV trays and watching our favorite childhood Primetime hits! 2021-03-251h 21The ReferenceThe Shows of Our ChildhoodCome along with Shawn & Jon as we discuss our favorite 80s kid shows that raised us, entertained us and scared Shawn. From Pee Wee to MMC, we cover them all. So sit back, relax and enjoy a stroll down TV memory lane.2021-03-1757 minThe ReferenceSweet, sweet, Fantasy, baby.This week we dive into the many realms of our favorite fantasy films! Join us as we talk Lord of the Rings, Labyrinth and all of the films that traumatized us as children. So get comfy and get nerdy with us! 2021-03-091h 07The ReferenceRuPaul's Drag Race and More!This week we discuss our love for all things drag! From local SoCal drag shows in the early 2000s to the worldwide phenomenon that is RuPaul's Drag Race, we cover it all. So, shantay you stay... and hit play.2021-03-091h 13The ReferenceThe Happiest Pod on EarthThis week, we discuss one of our favorite places; Disneyland. Listen to two former Cast Members (yes, we both worked there) tell you what we think of Walt Disney's Magic Kingdom (hint: it's complicated...).2021-03-031h 09The ReferenceWonder Woman 84 and More!We love a strong female lead and Wonder Woman 84 has 2! Join us as we discuss the latest DC Comic film and other films set in the 1980s. Which movie did the 80s best? Listen and find out!2021-02-151h 08The ReferenceHere’s $10. Go see a Star War.Star Wars! Do you love it as much as we? Listen and find out if the force is strong with you. This is the way... to hilarity!2021-02-071h 06The ReferenceThe One About The Golden GirlsWe love The Golden Girls. Duh. But, like we are cooler than most Golden Girls fans (I mean, to us we are) and we have a unique take. Now c'mon Cindy Lou, make Mrs. Gonzalez proud and take a listen!2021-01-3155 minThe ReferenceThe One Where We Talk About Ourselves...We've been friends for YEARS. Hear how it all started!2021-01-3156 min