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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.
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"Everly Heights Tales" Preview - A New Audio Drama from Bill Meeks, creator of the thing you're subscribed to
Sep 1501:00:43Tap to summarizeA 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 son Ricky is on the run from a school bully, and their daughter Zara is betting everything on a plan to start the school year as a popular girl. With a mix of '90s nostalgia, sitcom homages, and a healthy dose of humor, "Welcome, Freshmen" will teach you the joys of scented oxygen, the perils of Crystal Pepsi, and why you should never trust a math teacher to do "creative accounting" for the arts. Equal parts funny, smart, and a little messed up, just like Everly Heights itself. SPONSORCAST LISTBill Meeks - Ricky Special/Infomercial Announcer/Mr. MathesonSean Seigler - Michael SpecialKristyna Zahrek - Abby SpecialLaurin Skarr - Zara SpecialKaushal Patel - Phillip "Sinnimon Slush" SimonsonHelena Geraci - Jennifer SpecialDallis MaxKenzie - Beatrix KnappMandy McCullough - Rebbeca/VeronicaHoward F. Hulin - Ron Linus/Mayor BrownRichard Reynolds - Jock, Oxygen Bar AttendantClaire Forbes - Brenda, Beach Babe, Carrie TartDan Pavatich - Nosloo the GreatSean Weiland - Jerome Bentley, Surfer Dude"How Can You Be Sure?" and "Zara Special's Mini-Musical Suite" performed by Classic Tragic Hero, written by Bill Meeks LINKSEverly HeightsJoin the EVERLY HEIGHTS ARTS BOARD and support the showBuy Mr. Matheson's Arithme-TIPS Comic CollectionSubscribe on YouTube
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WHERE I'M FROM: Santa Claus from the North Pole
Dec 25, 202201:19:12Tap to summarizeSanta 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 Villages in Central Florida. Santa Claus shares his pro tips to a fulfilling Yuletide season, tells us about balancing the demands of his job and his marriage to Mrs. Claus, and plays a new game we invented just for him: WHAT ARE THEY GETTING? PLUS: Santa won't stop calling me Billy.SPONSORED BYSUBSCRIBE TO WHERE I'M FROMApple PodcastsSpotifyAmazonRSSYouTube (Live Streams)YouTube (Episodes) LINKSFull Uncut Interview (Livestream)Where I'm From YouTube ChannelThe Humor Mill OrlandoBurgermeister Meisterburger2020 Central Florida Sketch Comedy FestivalThe VillagesSanta Claus is Coming To TownThe Life & Adventures of Santa ClausThe Elf Riots of 1536Mcdonald's Santa Clause The Movie Christmas Happy Meal CommercialViolent NightThe Santa ClauseSanta Claus Conquers The MartiansMiracle on 34th StreetThe Polar ExpressTIMESTAMPS00:00:00 Intro00:02:19 How Old Is Santa?00:03:22 Santa Calls Bill "Billy"00:04:24 Why Is Santa in Winter Haven, Florida?00:05:10 - North Pole Chili's00:07:03 - The Villages00:08:02 Even Santa Works Remote00:08:59 The Secret Origin of Santa Claus00:10:10 - Santa Claus is a Hufflepuff00:11:15 Mrs. Claus00:11:54 Santa's Favorite Santa Movies00:12:28 - The Santa Clause00:12:28 - Violent Night00:13:13 - Santa Claus Conquers The Martians00:15:36 Santa's Favorite Teachers00:16:20 - Santa's Cats00:17:40 The Saddest Thing Santa's Seen00:19:11 Cookie Talk00:20:13 Santa's Thoughts on "Keep Christmas In December"00:21:11 How Santa Learned To Make Toys00:22:45 The Elf Riots of 153600:24:57 A Coal Conundrum00:27:25 Streann Studio Ad Read00:28:56 The Dark Side of the Reindeer00:31:35 Santa Is The Real Florida Man00:32:48 Job Stress and Santa's Marriage00:32:48 A Chat Message from "Rudolpho"00:35:45 Should We Still Be Giving Each Other Christmas Presents?00:39:07 - Bill Doesn't Want To Get Angry At Santa00:40:01 Santa's Favorite Santa Claus Story00:40:11 - Miracle on 34th Street (1947)00:40:28 - The Polar Express00:42:10 What Are They Getting?00:50:11 The Humor Mill Orlando00:51:27 Santa Goes Hard Against Commercialism00:52:40 The Elves Party Hard00:54:25 Santa Loves Rap00:54:51 - Santa Raps00:56:21 Santra Addresses Labor Issues and THAT New York Post Article00:59:26 How Many Children Has Santa Delivered Presents To?01:00:27 Santa's Relationship with McDonald's01:05:03 What Does Santa Want For Christmas?01:08:57 Wheel of Anecdotes01:14:57 Close
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Introducing Weird TV with Bill Meeks (and special guest Anne Marie DeSimone)
Aug 19, 202100:40:14Tap to summarizeIn 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 Bill Meeks reviews obscure television shows, made-for-tv movies, and primetime specials. He’ll watch just about anything, as long as it’s weird.SUBSCRIBEAPPLE PODCASTS | SPOTIFY | AMAZON | RSS FEEDWeird TV
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Bill Meeks Made A Book About Fan Podcasting
Feb 11, 202000:58:19Tap to summarizeIt'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 how to get a free copy of the book when it releases on February 18th.Show NotesAnne Marie DeSimone's TwitterThe Universe Box Podcast ArchivesDo Anything MediaJoin Do Anything Media and Get Fan Podcasting: The Complete Guide for free
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Introducing I Made This From Do Anything Media
Dec 2, 201900:01:18Tap to summarizeBill 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.SUBSCRIBERSS Feed | Apple Podcasts | Spotify| Google Podcasts
Transcribe →BONUS EPISODE – The Fakist: Fly High
Sep 12, 201800:48:09Tap to summarizeA 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 Up! BROUGHT TO YOU BY Bluehost CAST BIRDMAN STAN – Bobby Hawke MALCOLM MCDOWELL – John Harrison SPECIAL ANNOUNCER – Derek O’Neill PAUL DAFOE – Himself LEANN – Rebecca Johnson CLAUS GLEASON – Evan RANDY “PA” SHUTTLE – Saker KIM JON-UN – Himself KIM JON-UN TRANSLATOR – Michael Lucero JEFF GOLDBLUM – Michael Lucero PROMO PRODUCER – Morgan Glennon FIRE CHIEF – Charles Johnson MAMA BUTTRAM – frutron of Hollywood Is Hard YOUNG BIRDMAN STAN – Dorkface Delroy CINDY – Elizabeth Plascencia GRACE HUBERSTAFFORFORD – Wynn Mercere BYRON SEALES – Tony Hooper JAKE STEIN – Justin Robert Young CHEEKY CHEESE KID 1 – Dinah Delroy CHEEKY CHEESE KID 1 – Dorkface Delroy CHEEKY CHEESE KID 1 – Doofy Delroy CHEEKY CHEESE – Michael Lucero MYSTIC DUDE – Bryce Castillo POLICE OFFICER – Peter Price CURLEYWORLD KID 1 – Ariane Marchese CURLEYWORLD KID 2 – Mae Ann Louisse Sigua BROCOLLI BITES ANNOUNCE – Tim Delroy PRINCIPAL – Adam Paulauski KENNY – Peter Price OLD TIME DETECTIVE – Peter Price STEVIE – Ariane Marchese HUMMING DAD – Peter Price SHELIA – Mae Ann Louisse Sigua DONALD BIEBER – Dean Demarest of Cos-A-Commotion JEAN BIEBER – Shellane Demarest of Cos-A-Commotion STEVE ROBERTSON – Tim Delroy JUSTIN BIEBER – Robert D Ross FRANNIE FLUKE – Rachel Boat TONY THOMAS – Peter Price GLENN KARAOKE – Bobby Hawke GUY IN THE CROWD – Bobby Hawke BATMAN ANNOUNCER – Peter Price SUBSCRIBE MUSIC Memories – https://www.bensound.com Going Higher – https://www.bensound.com Sexy – https://www.bensound.com “Doobly Doo” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ “Spy Glass” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ “You Get What You Give” Covered by Classic Tragic Hero
Transcribe →Introducing THE FAKIST – from the minds behind Universe Box
Jul 7, 201800:22:55Tap to summarizeA 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 probably The Fakist who’s breaking it. SUBSCRIBE Here lies Tom Vuldemort, inspiration for Harry Potter’s Lord Voldemort. What Walking Dead whoopsie got one local priest into hot water? Then, clowns try to shake the stigma of Stephen King’s It. Did you know Lord Voldemort from Harry Potter was based on a real person? We’ve got the scoop. You’ll meet our new Producer Leann in our rotating segment Revolving Door. All that and Traffic with Jake Stein, coming up on The Fakist. CAST PAUL DAFOE – Himself LEANN – Rebecca Johnson JAKE STEIN – Justin Robert Young ANNOUNCER – Roberto Villegas JK ROWLING – John Harrison CBN INTERVIEWER – Derek O’Neill TOM VULDERMORT – Derek O’Neill BBC REPORTER – John Harrison MONOLOGUING ACTOR – Tim Delroy FATHER RYAN – Bobby Hawke PARISHIONER – Tim Delroy ELLA FITZPATRICK – Anne Marie DeSimone CINDY – Elizabeth Plascencia ZIPPER MAN – Tim Delroy POLICE CHIEF – Tim Delroy ICEPICK KILLER – Tim Delroy GRACE HUBERSTAFFORFORD – Wynn Mercere PAGLIACCI – Michael Lucero PENNYWISE – Tim Delroy STEPHEN KING – Tim Delroy MUSIC What’s Going On? Performed by Jake Stein Lyrics by Justin Robert Young Music by Stephan Carroll “NewsSting” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ The Path of the Goblin King v2 Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Extreme Action, Hey! – https://www.bensound.com Sad Day – https://www.bensound.com Creepy – https://www.bensound.com Jingle 2 by Monplaisir is licensed under a CC0 1.0 Universal License. Welcome to HorrorLand Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ SUBSCRIBE
Transcribe →#33 – 03.02.17 Back to Duckburg
Mar 3, 201700:57:47Tap to summarizeIn 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 Pilot Season Again! DuckTales reboot already renewed for 2nd season…and a trailer! Cinematters Logan The Last Word The Great Wall was a Great Flop Technological Sleep Pods for Schools Security Problems with Medical Devices In Tune The Birth of Dreamcar All Hail Yeezus! Universe Box London theatre pranks audience Breath of the Wild Is Already The #1 Video Of All Time Suggestables Your Last Meal with Rachel Belle News Be Funny Blatherscipes Monica’s Podcast Picks: Adam Ruins Everything, Sarah and Cassi’s Nerdy Adventure, Pro You Podcast, Girl on Guy with Aisha Tyler, Sawbones: A Marital Tour of Misguided Medicine, The Dork Forest, Talkin Toons with Rob Paulsen, Hollywood Babble-On, Stuff You Missed In History Class, The Nerdist, Stuff Mom Never Told You Angel’s Podcast Picks: Welcome to Night Vale, Alice Isn’t Dead, Thrilling Adventure Hour, The Dead Authors Podcast Tomorrow is: Cold Cuts Day, Day of Unplugging, World Wildlife Day, Mulled Wine Day, What If Cats and Dogs Had Opposable Thumbs Day, Dress in Blue Day, Employee Appreciation Day, National Anthem Day, Salesperson Day, Canadian Bacon Day, International Irish Whiskey Day Bill’s Twitter Anne Marie’s Twitter Universe Box on iTunes – Please subscribe and leave a review! Universe Box Classic on iTunes Join our Community Support us on Patreon E-mail: contact@universebox.com Twitter: @Universe_Box Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/universeboxshow/ Voicemail Number: (424) 274-2352
Transcribe →#29 – 02.16.17 March of the Pokemon
Feb 17, 201700:59:53Tap to summarizeIn 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! Televisionary Disney’s CEO Says There Are Too Many Commercials on TV Jawbreaker TV reboot The Good Place – Season 2 Cinematters DISNEY’S NEWSIES: THE BROADWAY MUSICAL! The Great Wall Who will direct Suicide Squad sequel? Technological Over 80 More Pokémon and New Features Coming To Pokemon Go Meet Gita In Tune Academy Awards Performers Kanye “I am a Saint” Universe Box Say goodbye to this classic Monopoly token Philip K. Dick’s Electric Dreams’ TV Series From Bryan Cranston Picked Up By Amazon Suggestables Missing Richard Simmons Cosmic Kids Yoga Tomorrow is: My Way Day, RAK Day, and World Human Spirit Day Bill’s Twitter Anne Marie’s Twitter Universe Box on iTunes – Please subscribe and leave a review! Universe Box Classic on iTunes Join our Community Support us on Patreon E-mail: contact@universebox.com Twitter: @Universe_Box Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/universeboxshow/ Voicemail Number: (424) 274-2352
Transcribe →Announcing the Gotham Sweetheart Contest Winners!
Feb 15, 201700:08:22Tap to summarizeWe 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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