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Universe Box
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Join Bill Meeks and Anne Marie DeSimone as they bring you the latest in pop culture entertainment news. From books to Broadway to TV and video games, they'll tell you what's inside the Universe Box.
Episodes
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"Everly Heights Tales" Preview - A New Audio Drama from Bill Meeks, creator of the thing you're subscribed to
A sneak peek at an upcoming episode of the new audio drama anthology from Bill Meeks. Meet the Special family, a theater-loving, stoner couple and their three very different kids. It’s 1994, and Michael and Jennifer Special are just trying to help fund in the arts in their community, but their…
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WHERE I'M FROM: Santa Claus from the North Pole
Santa Claus (via his good friend Kelly Rands from The Humor Mill Orlando) joins us to celebrate... Well, the North Pole of course, but mainly Christmas! Santa recalls his early days with Burgermeister Meisterburger, and talks honestly about why he's currently spending most of the year at The...
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Introducing Weird TV with Bill Meeks (and special guest Anne Marie DeSimone)
In this preview episode, Anne Marie DeSimone joins Bill Meeks to discuss ABC's Cavemen sitcom, based on the character from the GEICO ads. Weird TV, a new podcast from Bill Meeks, shines a light into forgotten corners of television history to examine obscure media through a modern lens. Each week...
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Bill Meeks Made A Book About Fan Podcasting
It's a Universe Box reunion as Anne Marie DeSimone interviews Bill Meeks about his new book Fan Podcasting: The Complete Guide! We'll discuss the seven years we spent geeking out about our favorite shows, and how we used the Café POV to build a community around our podcasts. Listen for info on…
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Introducing I Made This From Do Anything Media
Bill Meeks talks to passionate people executing their “Big Ideas” in realistic ways. From entrepreneurs to artists and everything in between, I Made This tells the stories of dreamers just like you. SUBSCRIBE RSS Feed | Apple Podcasts | Spotify| Google Podcasts
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BONUS EPISODE – The Fakist: Fly High
A tribute to a man who flew 597 feet too far. The Fakist Presents Birdman Stan: Fly High, a hastily thrown together tribute to the man whose “Lazy Eye in the Sky” drifted toward heaven far too soon. Then, a Teen Wolf fancast welcomes an historic guest. All that, plus The Bieber Babies… All Grown...
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Introducing THE FAKIST – from the minds behind Universe Box
A NEW podcast, featuring voices you’ll recognize and sketches that will crack you up. Covering the fake news… For Real. Paul DaFoe, along with the best news team in the business, breaks fake news from the worlds of politics, sports, entertainment, and Neptune. If the news is #BREAKING, it’s...
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#33 – 03.02.17 Back to Duckburg
In this episode we talk the birth of the supergroup Dreamcar, consider the threat of medical device hacking, and examine the trailer for the DuckTales reboot. All that and more inside the UNIVERSE BOX. Show Notes Sign up for the Newsletter Cast Your Vote for THE BOXIES! Televisionary It’s Amazon...
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#29 – 02.16.17 March of the Pokemon
In this episode Disney declares a war on commercials, we speculate on who will take over the reigns of the Suicide Squad Sequel, and the hunt begins for over 80 new Pokemon. All that and more inside the UNIVERSE BOX. Show Notes Sign up for the Newsletter Cast Your Vote for THE BOXIES!…
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Announcing the Gotham Sweetheart Contest Winners!
We announce the three winners of our GOTHAM SWEETHEART CONTEST! Who will win the three Gotham action figures from Diamond Select Toys? Watch and find out!
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#28 – 02.09.17 The Boxies
It’s time for THE BOXIES! That’s right. It’s the first annual edition of our new awards show. Who will win? Who will lose? You’ll have to watch to find out. PLUS: We review the new DC Comics/NBC sitcom Powerless. All that and more inside the UNIVERSE BOX. Show Notes Sign up for the Newsletter The...
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#27 – 02.02.17 Doctor Who Next?
In this episode we talk what’s next for Doctor Who, the potential for Instagram albums, and announce the Boxies nominations! All that and more inside the UNIVERSE BOX. Show Notes Sign up for the Newsletter The Gotham Sweethearts Giveaway – Win A FREE Gotham Action Figure Cast Your Vote for THE...
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#26 – 01.26.17 Goodbye Mary
In this episode we watch the Juggalos get organized, help Barack Obama find a new job, and say good-bye to Mary Tyler Moore. All that and more inside the UNIVERSE BOX. Show Notes Sign up for the Newsletter The Gotham Sweethearts Giveaway – Win A FREE Gotham Action Figure Nominate Your Favorite...
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#25 – 01.19.17 The Zelda Switcharoo
In this episode we talk Nintendo’s Zelda Switch, take Kanye to college, and prepare to welcome Daddy’s Little Monster to Gotham. All that and more inside the UNIVERSE BOX. Show Notes Sign up for the Newsletter The Gotham Sweethearts Giveaway – Win A FREE Gotham Action Figure Televisionary Amazon...
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#24 – 01.12.17 Bringing Back Bluths
In this episode we talk the Alexa dollhouse shopping spree, jam out to a Rubber Duckie remix, and talk the Bluth’s return to Netflix. All that and more inside the UNIVERSE BOX. Show Notes Sign up for the Newsletter Televisionary Once Upon a Time…Season 7? The Return of Arrested Development...
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#23 – 2016 Christmas Special
Join Bill Meeks and Anne Marie DeSimone as they celebrate the holiday season with Christmas story readings, then they (and their listeners) open Secret Santa gifts, and then we’ll wind it up with our 2014 video Take Me Home for Christmas! Show Notes Sign up for the Newsletter ‘Twas The Night…
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#22 – 12.15.16 – Ayer and His Sirens
In this episode we talk the only wine dispenser you’ll ever need, Molly Ringwald joining the cast of Riverdale, and David Ayers answering the Gotham Sirens’ song. All that and more inside the UNIVERSE BOX. Show Notes Sign up for the Newsletter Televisionary Molly Ringwald as Archie’s Mom…
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#21 – 12.08.16 – Pigs On-Liiine
In this episode we talk renting Justice League when it’s released, skipping the checkout line with Amazon Go, and the return of Pigs in Space. All that and more inside the UNIVERSE BOX. Show Notes Sign up for the Newsletter Televisionary Hairspray Live! Doesn’t hit the ratings mark Netflix goes...
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#20 – 12.01.16 – Netflix On the Go
In this episode we talk the return of Top Chef, Spotify’s “Singles” playlist, and the downloadability of Netflix. All that and more inside the UNIVERSE BOX. Show Notes Join us for the UNIVERSE BOX GIFT EXCHANGE! Sign up for the Newsletter Televisionary Downloadable Netflix 21 Hulu additions in...
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#19 – 11.29.16 – Nintendo Land
In this episode we talk the potential of Rita Repulsa’s green side, review Fantastic Beasts, and dream about the upcoming Nintendo Land. All that and more inside the UNIVERSE BOX. Show Notes Join us for the UNIVERSE BOX GIFT EXCHANGE! Sign up for the Newsletter Televisionary Kevin Smith drops…
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#18 – “Gilmore Girls” Special
We’ve waited months, nay years, for the story of our favorite Girls (and their Guys) to continue. Join Anne Marie, with special guest Alex from What the Fangirl to talk about the Netflix series, Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life. SPOILER WARNING! Yes, we are talking spoilers including the final 4...
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#17 – 11.22.16 – Moana Sets Sail
In this episode we’ll reveal the only Thanksgiving TV Watch Guide you’ll need, spill our advanced review of Moana, and discuss AMC’s bid to charge a premium for blockbusters. All that and more inside the UNIVERSE BOX. Show Notes Join us for the UNIVERSE BOX GIFT EXCHANGE! Sign up for the…
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#16 – 11.17.16 – A “Dear Paul” Letter
In this episode we explore 40 year old Beatles drama, figure out why actors are running to Netflix, and review the pre-Thanksgiving box office offerings. All that and more inside the UNIVERSE BOX. Show Notes Join us for the UNIVERSE BOX GIFT EXCHANGE! Sign up for the Newsletter Televisionary…
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#15 – 11.15.16 – Belle of the Trailer
In this episode we talk the effect of the Video Genome Project on Hulu, take a peak inside Belle and the Beast’s romance, and offer our review of Marvel’s Doctor Strange. All that and more inside the UNIVERSE BOX. Show Notes Join us for the UNIVERSE BOX GIFT EXCHANGE! Sign up for the Newsletter...
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#14 – 11.08.16 – Simpsons Do It Again
In this episode we reveal how Suicide Squad saved two companies, discuss The Simpsons record-breaking renewal, and anticipate the new season of Curb Your Enthusiasm. All that and more inside the UNIVERSE BOX. Show Notes Join us for the UNIVERSE BOX GIFT EXCHANGE! Televisionary Young Justice…
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#13 – 11.03.16 – A Women of Wonder
In this episode we talk about DC TV making major bank, review the Hamilton Mixtape list, and explore the Amazons and beyond in the new Wonder Woman trailer. All that and more inside the UNIVERSE BOX. Show Notes Televisionary DCTV Generates $1 Billion in Revenue A Series of Unfortunate Events on...
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#12 – 11.01.16 – Cooking Comeback
In this episode we talk R. L. Stine’s series for Marvel, the fall of the Fall Box Office, and Alton Brown’s web sequel to Good Eats. All that and more inside the UNIVERSE BOX. Show Notes Televisionary Netflix Releases Fuller House Trailer Rhea Perlman to star in YouTube Red series Cinematters Box...
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#11 – 10.27.16 – The Six Sherlocks
In this episode we talk the return of Sherlock, ponder the new Oliver Twist movie starring Ice Cube, and share our hopes for the Muppet Babies reboot. All that and more inside the UNIVERSE BOX. Show Notes Televisionary Sherlock Season 4 coming 1/1/17 Muppet Babies are coming back! Cinematters...
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#10 – 10.25.16 Tanner Family Vibes
In this episode we check out the first pics from Fuller House Season 2, keep an eye on the AT&T/Time Warner merger, and shake things up with Shakespeare. All that and more inside the UNIVERSE BOX. Show Notes Televisionary Fuller House – Season 2 Pictures Kanye Boycotting The Grammys Cinematters…
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#09 – 10.20.16 Nintendo Switch
In this episode we talk Tom Hanks’ return to SNL, Tesla and the self-driving car, and examine the future in gaming from Nintendo. All that and more inside the UNIVERSE BOX. Show Notes Televisionary Sony invests in Hopster Hanx hosting SNL for the first time in 10 years Cinematters Weekend Box...
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#08 – 10.18.16 Sampler Platter
Join Bill Meeks and Anne Marie DeSimone as they bring you the latest in pop culture entertainment news. From books to Broadway to TV and video games, they’ll tell you what’s inside the Universe Box. This episode features a sampler platter of our best stories from the first month. Show Notes...
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#07 – 10.13.16 Empire vs. Rebellion
In this episode we talk about the Star Wars Rogue One trailer, take a peek as Jimmy Olsen goes Guardian, and look into Janet Jackson’s baby bump. All that and more inside the UNIVERSE BOX. Show Notes Televisionary Stranger Things Teaser Trailer Jimmy Olsen on Supergirl as Guardian Turtle Boy...
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#06 – 10.11.16 Rangers Return
In this episode we talk the return of the Power Rangers, check out the latest in Doctor Who news, and see the Fraggles back on TV! All that and more inside the UNIVERSE BOX. Show Notes Televisionary Doctor Who Christmas Special First Look Class First Look Doctor Mysterio “Emerald City” Spoilers...
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#05 – 10.04.16 Bieber Butler
In this episode we take a peek into the next installment of Pirates of the Caribbean, find out why Justin Bieber wants a Batman Butler, and see what is going on with Kanye’s tour schedule! All that and more inside the UNIVERSE BOX. Show Notes Televisionary Disney buying Netflix? The Gong Show...
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#04 – 9.29.16 Simba: Reimagined
In this episode we see what Disney has up their sleeve for The Lion King, get into the Christmas spirit with Doctor Who, and celebrate the 20th anniversary of Game of Thrones! All that and more inside the UNIVERSE BOX. Show Notes Televisionary Doctor Who and the Superhero Mindy Project…
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#03 – 09.27.16 The Good Place?
In this episode we review NBC’s The Good Place, Doctor Strange joins the Infinity War, and we decide if we’ll read Minecraft: The Novel! All that and more inside the UNIVERSE BOX. Show Notes Televisionary Premiere Week Ratings Good Girls Revolt Coming to Amazon Prime Cinematters Affleck’s Batman…
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#02 – 09.22.16 Leto Is Warhol
In this episode we talk Mary Berry quitting The Great British Bake Off, Jared Leto playing Andy Warhol, and get some news on Arrested Development Season 5. All that and more inside the UNIVERSE BOX. Show Notes Televisionary Arrested Development Season 5 to begin shooting Mary Berry quits ‘Bake…
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#01 – 09.20.16 Gordon Revealed!
In this episode we talk the Downton Abby movie, mourn the Bradgelina breakup, and dissect the new photo of Commissioner Gordon from Justice League. All that and more inside the UNIVERSE BOX. Show Notes Televisionary Downton Abbey Movie Once Upon a Time Season 6 Trailer New Alladin & Jasmine...
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#47 – August Patron Hangout
We chat with our Patrons Liz, Monica, Hope, Robert, and Angel about the rebooted Universe Box, narrow down our logo finalists, dish on our live panel at Tampa Bay Comic Con, and tons of other stuff. Show Notes Universe Box subreddit Chat is at live.universebox.com Universe Box YouTube…
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#46 – The BRAND NEW Universe Box
We’re rebooting our old show Universe Box. It’s still “stories set to a theme” but in a whole new way. What is the BRAND NEW Universe Box? Well you’ll just have to listen and find out! In this episode we talk Stranger Things Season 2, Lumiere and Cogsworth in the new Beauty and the Beast remake,...
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#45 – “Suicide Squad” Review
Join Bill Meeks, Anne Marie DeSimone, and guest Bobby Hawke for an analysis of the latest movie from DC Comics, Suicide Squad. What do you do with your back to The Wall? You do what she says or she’ll make you fall. When villains are heroes for whom do you cheer? How ‘bout the Aussie sneaking a...
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#45 – “The Killing Joke” Review
Join Bill Meeks and Anne Marie DeSimone as they review the animated adaptation of the seminal Alan Moore comic book “The Killing Joke”. Starring Batman, Joker, Batgirl, and a naked Jim Gordon. What happens after one bad day? Joker’s convinced that your mind goes away. Can Batman solve his bad…
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#44 – Infinite Tina
A table read of the Bill Meeks Pilot Infinite Tina. Includes a post-read discussion with members of the cast. INFINITE TINA – “The Empty Place (Where Love Should Be)” Written By Bill Meeks After a bad breakup, a girl abandons her dream job to go jaunting around the multiverse aided by her...
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#43 – June Patron Hangout
We chat with our Patrons Liz, Bobby, Michael, Angel, and Monica about our big move, the new Zelda, Grace & Frankie, and tons of other stuff. We also finally schedule the table read for Infinite Tina (6/28 at 9pm ET) and get a call from London. Show Notes Universe Box subreddit Chat is at...
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#42 – March-ish Patron Hangout
We chat with our Patrons Bobby, Rebecca, Lady Jae, Wynn, Angel, and Hope about Bill’s new pilot Infinite Tina, weird cartoons, personal theme songs, and tons of other stuff. It’s a very spirited Hangout. Show Notes E-mail Bill to read Infinite Tina Universe Box subreddit Chat is at...
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#41 – Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice
Why does Batsy hate Supes so much? He thinks he’s a god who’s losing his touch. Is Lex Luthor a madman savant? He tricks our heroes with family-based taunts. Who’ll win on fight night? Could go either way. Can they set beef aside to go save the day? Will the other heroes adapt Lex Luthor’s brand?...
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#40 – Patron Hangout February 2016
We chat with our Patrons Bobby, Rebecca, Liz, Lady Jae, and Angel about our new podcasts, the imminent return of ONCE and GOTHAM, Batman v Superman, Gilmore Girls, Fuller House, and tons of other stuff. Show Notes Universe Box subreddit Chat is at live.universebox.com Universe Box YouTube...
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#39 – Commentary #2: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1990)
Join Bill Meeks and Anne Marie DeSimone as they watch the classic 90s film Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. Heroes on the half shell… TURTLE POWER!
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#38 – Disney Passholder Project Preview
The most magical place on Earth has a hold on our souls. We’re doomed to wander Main Street until we can learn to love another (or our passes run out). Join Bill Meeks and Anne Marie DeSimone for news, views, and reviews about Walt Disney World in Orlando, FL. This is the Disney Passholder…
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#37 – “Dawn of the Justice League” Special
Join Bill Meeks and Anne Marie DeSimone (and guest Rebecca Johnson from Supergirl Radio) as they talk about the January 19, 2016 tv special, “The Dawn of the Justice League.” The discussion will cover Batman V Superman, Suicide Squad, Wonder Woman, and the entire DCEU. Show Notes Rebecca on…
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Join Bill Meeks and Anne Marie DeSimone as they bring you the latest in pop culture entertainment news. From books to Broadway to TV and video games, they'll tell you what's inside the Universe Box.
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