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<p>A sneak peek at an upcoming episode of the new audio drama anthology from Bill Meeks.</p><p></p><p>Meet the Special family, a theater-loving, stoner couple and their three very different kids. It’s 1994, and Michael...
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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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What is Universe Box about?
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.
What has Universe Box covered recently?
Recent episodes include ""Everly Heights Tales" Preview - A New Audio Drama from Bill Meeks, creator of the thing you're subscribed to" (15 September 2025, 61 minutes), "WHERE I'M FROM: Santa Claus from the North Pole" (25 December 2022, 79 minutes), and "WHERE I'M FROM: Santa Claus from the North Pole" (25 December 2022, 79 minutes).
How often does Universe Box publish?
Universe Box publishes roughly irregularly, with episodes averaging 53 minutes across 38 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on Universe Box?
Booking probability for Universe Box is 21%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Universe Box requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Universe Box's contact route on record: verified email.
Who should pitch Universe Box?
The strongest fits for Universe Box are Artists, Writers & Performers and Film & Video. Universe Box has a tv audience.
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Universe Box is a tv podcast with 38 episodes published.
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Recent episodes
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Dec 25, 20221h 19mS0<p>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...
Dec 25, 20221h 19mS0<p>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...
Aug 19, 202140 minS0<p>In this preview episode, Anne Marie DeSimone joins Bill Meeks to discuss ABC's Cavemen sitcom, based on the character from the GEICO ads.</p><p>Weird TV, a new podcast from Bill Meeks, shines a light into forgotten...
Episode #35
Bill Meeks Made A Book About Fan Podcasting
Feb 11, 202058 minS0<p>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...
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Dec 2, 20191 minS0<p>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...
Episode #33
BONUS EPISODE – The Fakist: Fly High
Sep 12, 201848 minS0<p> <br> A tribute to a man who flew 597 feet too far.</p> <p>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...
- Jul 7, 201823 minS0
<p>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...
Episode #31
#33 – 03.02.17 Back to Duckburg
Mar 3, 201758 minS0<p>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.</p> <p></p>...
Episode #30
#29 – 02.16.17 March of the Pokemon
Feb 17, 20171 hourS0<p>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...
- Feb 15, 20178 minS0
<p>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!</p> <p></p>
Episode #28
#28 – 02.09.17 The Boxies
Feb 10, 20171h 17mS0<p>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...
Episode #27
#27 – 02.02.17 Doctor Who Next?
Feb 3, 20171h 2mS0<p>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.</p> <p></p> <p><br> Show Notes</p> <p>Sign up...
Episode #26
#26 – 01.26.17 Goodbye Mary
Jan 27, 20171h 10mS0<p>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.</p> <p></p> <p><br> Show Notes</p> <p>Sign up...
Episode #25
#25 – 01.19.17 The Zelda Switcharoo
Jan 20, 201755 minS0<p>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.</p> <p></p> <p><br> Show Notes</p> <p>Sign...
Episode #24
#24 – 01.12.17 Bringing Back Bluths
Jan 13, 201756 minS0<p>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.</p> <p></p> <p><br> Show Notes</p>...
Episode #23
#23 – 2016 Christmas Special
Dec 23, 20161h 7mS0<p>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...
Episode #22
#22 – 12.15.16 – Ayer and His Sirens
Dec 16, 201656 minS0<p>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.</p>...
Episode #21
#21 – 12.08.16 – Pigs On-Liiine
Dec 9, 201654 minS0<p>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.</p> <p></p> <p><br> Show...
Episode #20
#20 – 12.01.16 – Netflix On the Go
Dec 2, 201645 minS0<p>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.</p> <p></p> <p><br> Show Notes</p> <p>Join us for the...
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