Universe Box
37 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsJoin 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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WHERE I'M FROM: Santa Claus from the North Pole
December 25, 2022 15:53 - 1 hour - 117 MBSanta 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...
Introducing Weird TV with Bill Meeks (and special guest Anne Marie DeSimone)
August 19, 2021 16:42 - 40 minutes - 55.4 MBIn 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. SUBSCRIBE APPLE PODCASTS | SPOTIFY | AMAZON...
Bill Meeks Made A Book About Fan Podcasting
February 11, 2020 23:00 - 58 minutes - 40.2 MBIt'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 Notes Anne Marie DeSimone's Twitter The Universe Box Podcast Archives Do Anything Media Join Do Anything Media and G...
Introducing I Made This From Do Anything Media
December 02, 2019 18:00 - 1 minute - 995 KBBill 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
BONUS EPISODE – The Fakist: Fly High
September 12, 2018 00:41 - 48 minutes - 33.2 MBA 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 GLEAS...
Introducing THE FAKIST – from the minds behind Universe Box
July 07, 2018 16:51 - 22 minutes - 15.9 MBA 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? Th...
#33 – 03.02.17 Back to Duckburg
March 03, 2017 03:58 - 57 minutes - 39.8 MBIn 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 Sc...
#29 – 02.16.17 March of the Pokemon
February 17, 2017 02:59 - 59 minutes - 41.2 MBIn 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 wil...
Announcing the Gotham Sweetheart Contest Winners!
February 15, 2017 01:26 - 8 minutes - 5.83 MBWe 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!
#28 – 02.09.17 The Boxies
February 10, 2017 04:41 - 1 hour - 52.7 MBIt’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 Gotham Sweethearts Giveaway – Win A FREE Gotham Action Figure Cast Your Vote for THE BOXIES! Universe Box Bill Nye Anne of Green Gables Grace and Frankie The OA Stranger Things T...
#27 – 02.02.17 Doctor Who Next?
February 03, 2017 03:02 - 1 hour - 42.5 MBIn 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 BOXIES! Televisionary Peter Capaldi Is Leaving Doctor Who Top 10 Actors Who Should Play The Thirteenth Doctor The Good Place – Season 2 Cinematters The Comedian Rings Freddy Kruger...
#26 – 01.26.17 Goodbye Mary
January 27, 2017 03:56 - 1 hour - 47.9 MBIn 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 Stuff For THE BOXIES! Televisionary TV Honors Mary Tyler Moore Dick Van Dyke Talks Mary Tyler Moore NFL Owner urges the NFL to reduce commercial breaks Cinematters A Dog’s Purpose ‘...
#25 – 01.19.17 The Zelda Switcharoo
January 20, 2017 03:19 - 55 minutes - 37.9 MBIn 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 orders Neil Gaiman series Will and Grace is officially coming back Cinematters The Founder Split New Power Rangers Trailer Technological 2016’s Most Common Passwords Differences...
#24 – 01.12.17 Bringing Back Bluths
January 13, 2017 03:38 - 55 minutes - 38.4 MBIn 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 Cinematters Monster Trucks Bad Kids of Crestview Academy Razzies release shortlist for noms Technological Nintendo Switch UPDATE! Where To Watch The Nintendo Switch Update Apple leans...
#23 – 2016 Christmas Special
December 23, 2016 12:54 - 1 hour - 46.2 MBJoin 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 Before Kanye by Bill Meeks 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...
#22 – 12.15.16 – Ayer and His Sirens
December 16, 2016 03:37 - 56 minutes - 38.7 MBIn 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 Riverdale trailer Hip Hop Great Gatsby episode of The Simpsons Cinematters Collateral Beauty The Bad Kids David Ayer and Margot Robbie team up again for Gotham City Sirens movie Technolog...
#21 – 12.08.16 – Pigs On-Liiine
December 09, 2016 03:53 - 54 minutes - 37.3 MBIn 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 unscripted Cinematters Miss Sloane La La Land Disney raising movie ticket prices? Renting the Justice League Technological Amazon Go AT&T Says Net Neutrality is Bad In Tune Mad...
#20 – 12.01.16 – Netflix On the Go
December 02, 2016 03:22 - 44 minutes - 30.9 MBIn 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 December DirecTV Now launching with Taylor Swift and Reese Witherspoon channels Cinematters Weekend Box Office Preview Jackie Man Down Live Action Pokemon?! Bibliophile Virginia ...
#19 – 11.29.16 – Nintendo Land
November 30, 2016 04:56 - 35 minutes - 24.5 MBIn 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 from Buckaroo Banzai Scientology vs Leah Remini Cinematters Rita Repulsa IS the Green Ranger? Pope Francis and Scorsese’ screen ‘Silence’ In Tune Miley Cyrus and Dolly Parton Univer...
#18 – “Gilmore Girls” Special
November 26, 2016 15:17 - 53 minutes - 37 MBWe’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 words. Consider yourself warned. Show Notes Join us for the UNIVERSE BOX GIFT EXCHANGE! Sign up for the Newsletter What The Fangirl Bill’s Twitter Anne Marie’s Twitter BillMeeksBo...
#17 – 11.22.16 – Moana Sets Sail
November 23, 2016 04:49 - 34 minutes - 24 MBIn 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 Newsletter Televisionary Dave Chappelle’s Netflix Deal Thanksgiving Watch Guide Cinematters AMC Charging More For Blockbusters? Instagram Account Spoils Logan In Tune Seal upset over use ...
#16 – 11.17.16 – A “Dear Paul” Letter
November 18, 2016 04:43 - 41 minutes - 28.3 MBIn 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 Actors flocking to Netflix Cameron Monaghan Reveals Jerome’s New Look on Gotham Glasgow smile Cinematters Manchester By The Sea A Street Cat Named Bob Kung Fu Panda Director to bring ...
#15 – 11.15.16 – Belle of the Trailer
November 16, 2016 04:58 - 39 minutes - 27.4 MBIn 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 Televisionary Hulu and the Video Genome Project Cinematters Beauty and the Beast Trailer Beauty and the Beast Trailer Breaks Records Miranda and the Mouse In Tune Neil Young and DA...
#14 – 11.08.16 – Simpsons Do It Again
November 08, 2016 18:19 - 30 minutes - 20.8 MBIn 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 Returns Simpsons Renewed For 29th and 30th Season Cinematters Warner Bros., Quietly Thriving, Recasts Its Own Story AMC Up and Acquiring Carmike In Tune Unsatisfied Kanye West Throws Ou...
#13 – 11.03.16 – A Women of Wonder
November 04, 2016 03:35 - 39 minutes - 27.2 MBIn 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 Netflix – Trailer Cinematters Trolls The Pickle Recipe Wonder Woman Trailer In Tune Hamilton Mixtape Tracklist Miley Cyrus Brings ‘Happy Hippies’ to The Voice Set Universe Box Me...
#12 – 11.01.16 – Cooking Comeback
November 02, 2016 03:51 - 35 minutes - 24.6 MBIn 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 Office down 10% in 1 year Nicolas Cage Interview with Movie Quotes Biblio File RL Stine writes series for Marvel Tomb of Dracula Werewolf by Night In Tune Amy Winehouse Foundat...
#11 – 10.27.16 – The Six Sherlocks
October 28, 2016 03:44 - 36 minutes - 25.1 MBIn 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 Weekend Box Office Preview New Life Oasis: Supersonic Oliver Twist Remake Dogboy: Den of Thieves In Tune Miley Cyrus Confirms Engagement Universe Box Skin patch to treat peanut al...
#10 – 10.25.16 Tanner Family Vibes
October 26, 2016 03:43 - 36 minutes - 24.9 MBIn 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 Own a Piece of the Twilight Saga Who is Reviewing the AT&T Time Warner Merger? Bibliophile Shakespeare had a Co-Author In Tune Ryon Hoard – Skin Deep Universe Box Suge Knight has...
#09 – 10.20.16 Nintendo Switch
October 21, 2016 03:34 - 46 minutes - 32.2 MBIn 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 Office Preview Willy Wonka reboot on the way In Tune 2017 Rock Hall of Fame Nominees Kanye adds 20 shows to Saint PabloTour Universe Box Self driving cars are here! Nintendo Switch...
#08 – 10.18.16 Sampler Platter
October 18, 2016 03:44 - 39 minutes - 27.1 MBJoin 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 Universe Box on iTunes – Please subscribe and leave a review! Universe Box Classic on iTunes Join our Community Support us on Patreon E-mail: [email protected] Twitter: @Universe_...
#07 – 10.13.16 Empire vs. Rebellion
October 14, 2016 03:32 - 35 minutes - 24.4 MBIn 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 Cinematters Weekend Box Office Preview Christine The Accountant Rogue One Trailer In Tune Janet Jackson – 50 And pregnant! Kanye’s Huge Loan Universe Box Chris Rock’s $40,000,000 ...
#06 – 10.11.16 Rangers Return
October 12, 2016 04:04 - 39 minutes - 27.2 MBIn 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 Fraggles return to TV Cinematters Power Rangers Teaser Trailer Fantastic Beasts Final Trailer Shatner Gets Two-Faced A Clint Eastwood/Harlan Ellison Two-Face Episode Bibliofile ...
#05 – 10.04.16 Bieber Butler
October 05, 2016 03:47 - 34 minutes - 23.7 MBIn 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 reboot Cinematters All of Harry Potter in theatres for 1 week Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales Depp/Heard Divorce Controversy Bibliofile N/A In Tune Bieber wants a B...
#04 – 9.29.16 Simba: Reimagined
September 30, 2016 03:51 - 44 minutes - 30.6 MBIn 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 Syndication Deal Cinematters Weekend Box Office Preview Disney Reimagines The Lion King Bibliofile Game of Thrones and Apple Team Up In Tune Record labels sue popular YouTube audio-ripping ...
#03 – 09.27.16 The Good Place?
September 28, 2016 03:49 - 37 minutes - 26 MBIn 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 is 18 Months Out Doctor Strange In Infinity War Bibliofile Minecraft novel In Tune Bob Dylan Plots Massive 36-Disc Set of 1966 Live Recordings Kanye and Kim’s 5 Acre Mansion impr...
#02 – 09.22.16 Leto Is Warhol
September 23, 2016 03:37 - 37 minutes - 25.8 MBIn 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 Off’ in loyalty to BBC Cinematters Weekend Box Office Preview Jared Leto to play Andy Warhol in biopic Bibliofile Justice League #5 Name Drops the next big DC Event In Tune Beyonce,...
#01 – 09.20.16 Gordon Revealed!
September 22, 2016 00:25 - 34 minutes - 23.7 MBIn 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 costumes at Disney World Cinematters Angela Lansbury sings at Beauty and the Beast 25th Anniversary J K Simmons as Commisioner Gordon Bibliofile Winnie the Pooh gets a new character Ru...