UNIVERSE BOX

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. Premiering December 2nd with five stellar interviews.

FEATURING MANY OF OUR UNIVERSE BOX STORYTELLERS! 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!

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.

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!

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!

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.

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.

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.

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, and report on Amazon opening another physical book store. Plus we’ll reveal a thoroughly modern use for a classic Gameboy and feel old while discussing the VMAs.

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 beer? Will Harley escape? The Joker gives aid. Will she forgo Puddin’ for these friends she’s made? Deadshot’s the hero. Isn’t that odd? We’re off our meds with the “Suicide Squad.” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NbZdJgtkU2U Show Notes "Black Mercy" Suicide Squad Song Listing Bobby's Twitter Bill's Twitter Anne Marie's Twitter Join our Community Support us on Patreon Legends of Gotham Facebook Group E-mail: universeboxshow@gmail.com Twitter: @Universe_Box Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheUniverseBox Voicemail Number: (424) 274-2352

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 clown conundrum? He’d turn into someone he shouldn’t become. Will Gordon crumple? He lives by the book. Will he maintain his lawful outlook? Will the Batman engage in a thrilling choke? Laughter is deadly in “The Killing Joke”. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C5FGgpqYlso Show Notes Join us for a live Legends of Gotham at Tampa Bay Comicon August 7th at 11:30AM in Room 12 Bill's Twitter Anne Marie's Twitter E-mail: universeboxshow@gmail.com Twitter: @Universe_Box Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheUniverseBox Voicemail Number: (424) 274-2352

After a bad breakup, a girl abandons her dream job to go jaunting around the multiverse aided by her smartphone VICCI. Her "transitions" send her through countless alternate versions of her life as she attempts to discover who she should become.

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.

We chat with our Patrons Bobby, Rebecca, Lady Jae, 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.

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? Justice will dawn in “Batman v Superman”.

We chat with our Patrons Bobby, Rebecca, Liz, Lady Jae, and Andle about our new podcasts, the imminent return of ONCE and GOTHAM, Batman v Superman, Gilmore Girls, Fuller House, and tons of other stuff.

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!

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 Project!

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.

Join Bill Meeks and Anne Marie DeSimone as we ring in the New Year with a bunch of our Patrons. Drinks! Stories! Fun! Our listeners join us to talk the year that was, the year ahead, Star Wars VII, Gotham, Once Upon a Time, and more! Magic juice flows free.

Join Bill Meeks and Anne Marie DeSimone as we open our gifts from the Secret Santa Gift Exchange, share what others got, and open a few other things that have arrived! It's a very Gus Gus Christmas!

Join Bill Meeks and Anne Marie DeSimone as they watch the classic 80s film The Goonies. Storytellers never say die!

Bill Meeks and Anne Marie DeSimone go on an internet double date with their listener Liz and her SO Casey. Much magic juice shall be consumed!

Bill Meeks and Bobby Hawke dissect the new Netflix series W/ Bob & David. Find out what we liked, what we hated, and if they recaptured the ol’ Mr. Show magic.

Come celebrate the classic series with Bill Meeks and Bobby Hawke. We’ll bring Bill’s college roommate JG along to discuss all of our favorite sketches, as well as our hopes for the new Netflix show W/ Bob and David.

This week we're wrapping things up with a ton of stories from YOU! We’re talking Home, Retro Tech, Cookies, Vacation, Fear, Disney Renaissance, Coffee, Theatre, Nickelodeon, Manners, Drunk, Superman, 90s, Ghosts, Everything Old is New Again, Harry Potter, Cats and Dogs, Mythology, Politics, Christmas, Fitness, Doctor Who, Robots, College, Tabletop, Retro Futurism, Chocolate, Back to the Future, and a few other odds and ends.

This week we're talking about Back to the Future. First we’ll peer into the Wonder Box to discuss Back to the Future 2. We’ll pop open the Game Box to see what predictions came true. We’ll share our Back to the Future stories in the Memory Box. We’ll examine some deep cuts from the soundtrack in the Music Box. In the Soap Box we’ll debate which 2015 is better. Finally, we’ll pull out some questions you submitted through the Idea Box.

This week we're talking about Chocolate. First we’ll peer into the Wonder Box to talk about Mr. Willy Wonka. We’ll pop open the Game Box to Name That Candy. We’ll buy a ticket to Hershey Park in the Memory Box. The School Box will teach us how chocolate keeps you healthy. We’ll watch them make chocolate in the Idiot Box. Finally, we’ll pull out some questions you submitted through the Idea Box.

This week we're talking about Retro Futurism. First we’ll open up the Game Box to sort the real future from the fake one. We’ll peer into the Memory Box to decide which Disney World future is better: Epcot or Magic Kingdom. We’ll flip on the Wonder Box to talk the new film Tomorrowland. The History Box teaches us what the future looked like from the 1800s. Finally, we’ll pull out some questions you submitted through the Idea Box.

This week we're talking about Tabletop gaming. First we’ll open up the Game Box to find out if we know our Monopoly from our Candyland. We’ll peer into the Memory Box to watch an intense night of TableTopping with our listeners a few weeks back. Finally, we’ll pull out some questions you submitted through the Idea Box.

This week we're talking about College. First we’ll watch the classic film Good Will Hunting in the Wonder Box. We’ll dig out some old college keepsakes in the Memory Box. Next, we’ll put a quarter in the Phone Box to talk to Jason George about our time at West Liberty State College. We’ll pull a card from the Recipe Box to concoct some dorm cuisine. Finally, we’ll pull out some questions you submitted through the Idea Box.

This week we're talking about Doctor Who. First we’ll pull a card from the Recipe Box to show you some great resources for making your own Doctor Who snacks. We’ll jump in the Phone Box to talk to DebDebDeb about our favorite Gallifreyan. Next, we’ll talk about the 1996 Doctor Who TV movie in the Wonder Box. We’ll cover all the Who News for you to use in the News Box. Finally, we’ll pull out some questions you submitted through the Idea Box.

This week we're talking about Doctor Who. First we’ll pull a card from the Recipe Box to show you some great resources for making your own Doctor Who snacks. We’ll jump in the Phone Box to talk to DebDebDeb about our favorite Gallifreyan. Next, we’ll talk about the 1996 Doctor Who TV movie in the Wonder Box. We’ll cover all the Who News for you to use in the News Box. Finally, we’ll pull out some questions you submitted through the Idea Box.

This week we're talking about Fitness. First we’ll pull a card from the Recipe Box to make some healthy grits. We’ll enter the School Box to find out how Hope Mullinax stays fit. Next, we’ll cover some great apps to keep you fit in the App Box. We’ll watch “Cheers for Chubby” in the Idiot Box. Finally, we’ll pull out some questions you submitted through the Idea Box.

This week we're talking about Christmas. First we’ll rip open the Gift Box to document our Secret Santa project. We’ll look into the Tool Box to find out how to decorate a small space for Christmas. Next, Anne Marie builds her first gingerbread house in the School Box. We’ll share some of our favorite carols in the Music Box. Finally, we’ll pull out some questions you submitted through the Idea Box.

This week we're talking about Politics. First we’ll debate left vs. right in the Soap Box. We’ll open the School Box so a listener can teach us about non-American politics. Next, we’ll conduct the first annual Meeks-DeSimone Debate in the Game Box. We’ll learn how to be a good US citizen in the Idiot Box. Finally, we’ll pull out some questions you submitted through the Idea Box.

This week we're talking about Mythology. Anne Marie makes a fool of her co-host with Name That Deity in the Game Box. We’ll open the Wonder Box and analyze Disney’s Hercules. Next, Patty gives us a mythological primer in the Phone Box. We have a lot of great listener myths in the Mail Box. Finally, we’ll pull out some questions you submitted through the Idea Box.

This week we're talking about Cats and Dogs. We’ll climb up on our Soap Box to decide which is better, Cats or Dogs. We’ll flip on the Idiot Box to watch The Stupidsticious Cat. Rebecca Johnson will tell us about her brother’s dog JJ in the Memory Box. Next, Anne Marie will tell us why we should adopt (not shop) for our next fur baby. Finally we’ll pull out some questions you submitted through the Idea Box.

This week we're planning out the next 15 episodes with our listeners this week on Universe Box. Come listen in as we sketch out new episodes of Universe Box through October. We're joined by storytellers Other Annemarie, Bobby, Scotty, and Jeff.

This week we're talking about Harry Potter. We’ll use our pensive in the Memory Box. Anne Marie teaches us how to make our own wands in the School Box. We’ll hop on the Soap Box to debate whether or not Quidditch is needed. Then we’ll jam to some tunes from Harry and the Potters in the Music Box. Next, we’ll compare and contrast Sorcerer’s Stone in Wonder Box. Finally we’ll answer some questions you submitted through the Idea Box.

This week we're talking about how Everything Old is New Again. We’ll stick a quarter in the News Box to talk about all the reboots coming your way. We’ll flip on the Idiot Box to watch some classic comedians try their own reboot. Then we’ll open the Music Box to talk about one of Bill’s favorite songs. We’ll both hop on the Soap Box to decide once and for all if nostalgia is worth your time. Finally we’ll answer some questions you submitted through the Idea Box.

This week we're talking about the Ghosts. We’ll sit down in front of the Idiot Box to watch a classic Casper caper. Then we’ll usher you into the Box Theater to see what happens when the Scooby gang meets an actual ghost. In the School Box we’ll teach you about fictional phantasms. Anne Marie tells us The Tale of the Haunted Purse in Memory Box. Finally we’ll answer some questions you submitted through the Idea Box.