Universe Box

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 son Ricky is on the run from a school bully, and their daughter Zara is betting everything on a plan to s...

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 Villages in Central Florida. Santa Claus shares his pro tips to a fulfilling Yuletide season, tells us abo...

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 Bill Meeks reviews obscure television shows, made-for-tv movies, and primetime specials. He’ll watch ju...

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 how to get a free copy of the book when it releases on February 18th. Show Notes Anne Marie DeSimone's Tw...

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

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 Up! BROUGHT TO YOU BY Bluehost CAST BIRDMAN STAN – Bobby Hawke MALCOLM MCDOWELL – John Harrison SPECIA...

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 probably The  Fakist who’s breaking it. SUBSCRIBE      Here lies Tom Vuldemort, inspiration for Harry Potter...

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 Pilot Season Again! DuckTales reboot already renewed for 2nd season…and a trailer! Cinematters Logan Th...

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! Televisionary Disney’s CEO Says There Are Too Many Commercials on TV Jawbreaker TV reboot The Good Place – Season...

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!

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 Gotham Sweethearts Giveaway – Win A FREE Gotham Action Figure Cast Your Vote for THE BOXIES! Universe...

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 BOXIES! Televisionary Peter Capaldi Is Leaving Doctor Who Top 10 Actors Who Should Play The Thirteenth Do...

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 Stuff For THE BOXIES! Televisionary TV Honors Mary Tyler Moore Dick Van Dyke Talks Mary Tyler Moore NFL O...

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 orders Neil Gaiman series Will and Grace is officially coming back Cinematters The Founder Split New Po...

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 Cinematters Monster Trucks Bad Kids of Crestview Academy Razzies release shortlist for noms Technological Nin...

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 Before Kanye by Bill Meeks Bill’s Twitter Anne Marie’s Twitter Universe Box on iTunes  – Please subscribe a...

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 Riverdale trailer Hip Hop Great Gatsby episode of The Simpsons Cinematters Collateral Beauty The Bad Kids David...

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 unscripted Cinematters Miss Sloane La La Land Disney raising movie ticket prices? Renting the Justice Le...

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 December DirecTV Now launching with Taylor Swift and Reese Witherspoon channels Cinematters Weekend Box...

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 from Buckaroo Banzai Scientology vs Leah Remini Cinematters Rita Repulsa IS the Green Ranger? Pope Franci...

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 words. Consider yourself warned. Show Notes Join us for the UNIVERSE BOX GIFT EXCHANGE ! Sign up for t...

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 Newsletter Televisionary Dave Chappelle’s Netflix Deal Thanksgiving Watch Guide Cinematters AMC Charging More...

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 Actors flocking to Netflix Cameron Monaghan Reveals Jerome’s New Look on Gotham Glasgow smile Cinematters...

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 Televisionary Hulu and the Video Genome Project Cinematters Beauty and the Beast Trailer Beauty and the...

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 Returns Simpsons Renewed For 29th and 30th Season Cinematters Warner Bros., Quietly Thriving, Recasts Its O...