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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 just about anything, as long as it’s weird.
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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.
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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.
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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!
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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
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Memories – https://www.bensound.com
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Sexy – https://www.bensound.com
“Doobly Doo” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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“Spy Glass” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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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.
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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.
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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
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What’s Going On?
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Lyrics by Justin Robert Young
Music by Stephan Carroll
“NewsSting” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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The Path of the Goblin King v2 Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Welcome to HorrorLand Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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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.
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- Bill Nye
- Anne of Green Gables
- Grace and Frankie
- The OA
- Stranger Things
- The Jay And Silent Bob Reboot
Suggestables
- Powerless
Tomorrow is: Umbrella Day, Cream Cheese Brownie Day, and Plimsoll Day
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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.
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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 Documentary
Technological
- Recycled Cell Phones for 2020 Olympic medals
- Multi-photo Instagram Uploads
In Tune
- Original Schuyler Sisters sing at Super Bowl
- Kanye and The Biebs might still attend Grammys
Universe Box
- Science takes on Fashion Week
- Sabrina the Teenage Witch Could Come to ‘Riverdale’ This Season
Suggestables
- Powerless
- The Magicians
Tomorrow is: Carrot Cake Day, Working Naked Day, Bubblegum Day
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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.
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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
- ‘A Dog’s Purpose’ reels after outrage over disturbing set video
- Gold
- Black Adam Movie
- Henry Cavill and Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson
Technological
- Track your Air Pods
- Apple pulls app for finding lost AirPods from App Store
- 3D TV is Dead
Bibliofile
- DC vs Marvel…in paycheck form
- New York Times Drops Graphic Novel and Manga Best Sellers List
In Tune
- Juggalos March on Washington
- Kanye West NOT Banned from Kardashian Vacation
Universe Box
- Cards Against Humanity’s CEO job listing
- The Leftovers: Season 3 First Look
Suggestables
- Thug Kitchen
- The Good Place Finale
Tomorrow is: National Geographic Day, Chocolate Cake Day, and International Fun at Work Day
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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.
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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 between Switch and WiiU Zelda
In Tune
- Alanis Morisette’s manager stole $5 million from her
- College course studies Kanye West
Universe Box
- Gladiator Wanted
- Harley on Gotham
Suggestables
- Maximum Power
- Sucks To Be You (Prozzak) Cover by Maximum Power
- What’s Next? Featuring Lin-Manual Miranda
Tomorrow is: Buttercrunch Day, Disc Jockey Day, Day of Acceptance, Penguin Awareness Day, Camcorder Day, Cheese Lovers Day
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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.
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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 in to content creation
Bibliophile
- Winds of Winter may be out this year!
In Tune
- Daveed Diggs and the Rubber Duckie
- Kim Kardashian’s Parisian Driver Arrested
Universe Box
- Welcome to the Dollhouse, Alexa
- FX’s Y the Last Man Developed As an ‘Ongoing Series’
Suggestables
- FitBit
- Add Anne Marie on Fitbit
- RhymeZone
Tomorrow is: International Veterinary Medicine Day, International Anti-Corruption Day, Techno Day, Lost & Found Day, Pastry Day
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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!
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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.
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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
Technological
- Voice controlled lighting from Comcast
- 1,500 Plum Wine Machine
- Wine Machine Trailer
In Tune
- Top Selling Artist of 2016
- Kanye and Trump
Universe Box
- There was another Weasley!
- DC Universe/Hanna-Barbera Crossover Annuals Announced
Suggestables
- Fuller House Season 2
Blatherscipes
- Caramel Roll Recipe
Tomorrow is: International Veterinary Medicine Day, International Anti-Corruption Day, Techno Day, Lost & Found Day, Pastry Day
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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.
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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
- Madonna on Carpool Karaoke
Universe Box
- Good Girls Revolt Cancellation Backlash
- Pigs in Space Returns
Suggestables
- Muppet Christmas Carol – specifically Marley and Marley
- WeinervilleTV on YouTube
Tomorrow is: International Veterinary Medicine Day, International Anti-Corruption Day, Techno Day, Lost & Found Day, Pastry Day
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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.
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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 school pulls ‘Finn’ and ‘Mockingbird’ over slurs: “It’s not right to put that in a book”
In Tune
- Spotify Singles
Universe Box
- TOP CHEF comes back tonight!
- Leah Remini’s New Scientology Series Is A&E’s Strongest Debut in Two Years
Suggestables
- Holiday in Handcuffs
- Crazyhead
Tomorrow is: Faux Fur Friday, Fritters Day, Bartender Appreciation Day
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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.
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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
Universe Box
- Wes Anderson directs H&M Christmas Short
- Nintendo and Universal
Suggestables
- Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them
Tomorrow is: Computer Security Day and Stay Home Because You’re Well Day
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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.
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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.
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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 of Bugs Bunny
- Kanye Admitted To Psych Ward
Universe Box
- Avatar Animatronics
- Jokes That Should Be Retired
Suggestables
- Moana
Tomorrow is: Fibonnaci Day
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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.
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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 Bone to Film
In Tune
- From John to Paul…with Love
- Kanye adds show and gives tickets to inner city schools
Universe Box
- Disney Springs uses drones for Holiday light show
- CBS To Air ‘Dick Van Dyke Show’ Colorized Classic Episodes During Holiday Frame
Suggestables
- Good Girls Revolt
- My Life In and Out of Show Business by Dick Van Dyke
Blatherscipes
- Monica’s Favorite Fast Food
Tomorrow is: GIS Day, Housing Day, Mickey Mouse Day, and Occult Day
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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.
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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 DAPL
- Kanye for President
Universe Box
- Mariah Carey for MAC
- Justice League Dark – Official Trailer
Suggestables
- Doctor Strange
Tomorrow is: Fast Food Day, Have a Party with your Bear Day, and Button Day
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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.
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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 Out Pricey Furniture
Universe Box
- $100 Black Friday Nintendo 3DS
- Ted Danson & Mary Steenburgen To Return For Curb Your Enthusiasm
Suggestables
- Cute Emergancy
- Aviva Sings Out
Tomorrow is: Benjamin Bennekar Day, Chaos Never Dies Day, World Freedom Day
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In 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.
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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
- Meryl Streep gets Cecil B DeMille Award
- Quentin Tarantino Confirms Retirement Rumors
Suggestables
- AM – Scholastic Book Fairs
- Brett Cain – 3 Years
Tomorrow is: Use Your Common Sense Day, Fountain Pen Day, and Love Your Lawyer Day
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In 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 Foundation Contest
- Homeless man afraid of Miley Cyrus
Universe Box
- Alton Brown Web Cooking Show
- Stranger Things | Minute By Minute with Brenda Wood
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In 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 allergies
- Netflix CEO Says Entertainment’s Future is a Matrix-Like Hallucinogen
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Tomorrow is: Animation Day, Plush Animal Lovers Day, and International Bandana Day.
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In 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 NOT Forgot About Dre
- Pokemon Go Launches First In-Game Event for Halloween!
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- Black Mirror
Tomorrow is: Pumpkin Day, Mincemeat Day, and Howl at the Moon Day.
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In 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
Suggestables
- Pizza Hurricane Check Up
- Holographic Vector Display Kickstarter Project
Blatherscipes
- New Short Film From Pixar Animators
- People of the Book by Geraldine Brooks
Tomorrow is: Back to the Future Day, Apple Day, Reptile Awareness Day, and Count your Buttons Day.
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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. This episode features a sampler platter of our best stories from the first month.
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In 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 Netflix deal
- Netflix To Reportedly Offer Offline Viewing Later This Year
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- Holographic Vector Display Kickstarter Project
Tomorrow is: Vet Nurse Day, Be Bald and Free Day, World Egg Day, International Top Spinning Day
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In 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
- N/A
In Tune
- Kanye, Jay Z, and Frank Ocean Win Lawsuit
Universe Box
- Electric Light Parade Ends At Magic Kingdom
- Crisis On Infinite Earths Reference in New Supergirl Promo
- Crisis on Infinite Earths #7
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- Rock the Vote
- DC Comics – The Flintstones
Tomorrow is: Emergency Nurses Day, Old Farmers Day, Pet Obesity Awareness Day, Bring Your Teddy Bear To Work Day, Take Your Parents To Lunch Day, World Arthritis Day
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In 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 Butler
- Sean Pertwee Responds
- Kanye Reschedules tour dates after Kim’s robbery
Universe Box
- Luke’s Diner is REAL
- DC To Revive WildStorm Imprint, Curated By Warren Ellis
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- The Computer Wore Tennis Shoes
Tomorrow is: Chic Spy Day, World Teacher’s Day, Country Inn Bed and Breakfast Day, and Balloons Around the World Day
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In 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 site
- YouTube Announces Former Def Jam President Lyor Cohen as their Global Head of Music
- Bruce Springsteen is a Kanye Fan
Universe Box
- Satanist Club
- Missouri Sheriff Declares New Zero Tolerance Policy for Creepy Clowns
Suggestables
- A Princess Royal Reception
- Imaginary Worlds
Tomorrow is: Extra VIrgin Olive Oil Day, International Translation Day, Mud Pack Day, and International Podcast Day!!!
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In 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 improvements
Universe Box
- Tom Hanks Crashes Wedding Pictures
- SpaceX Interplanetary Transport System
Suggestables
- The Good Place
- The Gary Coleman Show
Tomorrow is: Tourism Day, Drink Beer Day, and Ask a Stupid Question Day!
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In 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, Jay Z Plot ‘Tidal X: 1015’ Charity Show in New York
- Kanye and Kid Cudi end feud
Universe Box
- Find out your Patronus on Pottermore
- YouTube Gamifies Reporting Videos
Suggestables
- This is Us
- The Daily Woo
- Adam the Woo
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In 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
- Russian Winnie the Pooh
In Tune
- Kanye gets an Instagram account
Universe Box
- Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie Divorcing
- Comic sales highest in 20 years
Suggestables
- Gamers discover protein before scientists
- Supergirl on Netflix
- Bill on Supergirl Radio: Character Spotlight: Metallo
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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.
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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.
Show Notes Neflix Sept Offerings
Six Things We Know About Stranger Things Season 2
Weekend Box Office Preview
First look at Lumiere, Cogsworth, and Gaston
J. K. Rowling’s Hogwarts e-book series
Amazon is opening another brick and mortar store in Chicago
Inside Amazon’s First Physical Bookstore
MTV VMA Watch Guide
Video Vanguard Award
Kanye and the Floating Stage
Gilmore Girls Fan Festival
Gilmore Guys
Gameboy As Drone Controller
Today is Women’s Equality Day AND Dog Day
Shondraland
The Baby-Sitter’s Club Club
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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.”
Show Notes “Black Mercy”
Suicide Squad Song Listing
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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”.
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Join us for a live Legends of Gotham at Tampa Bay Comicon August 7th at 11:30AM in Room 12
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A table read of the Bill Meeks Pilot Infinite Tina. Includes a post-read discussion with members of the cast.
INFINITE TINA – “The Empty Place (Where Love Should Be)”
Written By
Bill Meeks
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.
In the pilot episode, Tina finds herself on a world where a secret government project gave every American the power to read minds. When she lands at a dinner party she’s caught between a jealous husband and his friend. She’ll have to think quick to save this Tina’s marriage before she’s stuck on her Earth forever.
CAST:
TINA INFANTINO – ANNE MARIE DESIMONE
VICCI – REBECCA JOHNSON
JACK STEPFORD – JOEL VANVALKENBURG
ANDRE DE FAUSTINO – BOBBY HAWKE
LANA KINCAID – MONICA JONES
GEORGINA DELROY/MRS. INFANTINO/EDNA – LIZ PLASCENCIA
TIM DELROY/J.R.REILLY/RADIO HOST – JASON GEORGE
STAGE DIRECTIONS – BILL MEEKS Show Notes
Infinite Tina
Full Cast Discussion
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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.
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We chat with our Patrons Bobby, Rebecca, Lady Jae, Wynn, Angel, 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.
Show Notes E-mail Bill to read Infinite Tina
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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’re joined by Rebecca Johnson of Supergirl Radio and HolyBatPastor!
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HolyBatPastor’s Twitter
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We chat with our Patrons Bobby, Rebecca, Liz, Lady Jae, and Angel about our new podcasts, the imminent return of ONCE and GOTHAM, Batman v Superman, Gilmore Girls, Fuller House, and tons of other stuff.
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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!
This week we about Tomorrowland in the Magic Kingdom. What are they getting right? What needs to change? We’ll hash it out for a great big beautiful tomorrow. We also discuss closing at Hollywood Studios and give our trip report in the Memory Shaker.
Show Notes
Disney Passholder Project
Ordeal Kingdom
Hollywood Studios Closings
Nine Dragons menu update
runDisney Annual Passholder early registration dates
Alien Encounter
Chefs de France
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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.
Show Notes Rebecca on Twitter
Supergirl Radio
Batman v Superman trailer
Suicide Squad Trailer
Wonder Woman footage
Ezra Miller interview
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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.
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Last minute submission from Bobby Hawke
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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!
Show Notes
Last minute submission from Bobby Hawke
Last minute submission from Joel from Portland
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!
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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.
Show Notes
Cyriak’s YouTube Channel (Animated the W/ Bob and David opening titles)
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.
Show Notes
Link to Mr. Show cover from opening
Sketches:
The Altered State of Drugachusetts
Blind House/House of the Future
The Best Kickstarter Video Ever
Life is precious, and god, and the bible
Weeklong Romance
The Devastator
Globochem (Pit Pat)
Pre-Taped Call In Show
Lie Detector Sketch
Monsters of Megaphone
Bobby on Twitter
JG on Twitter
Josh Aronoff on Twitter
Rick Flair was There
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.
Show Notes
USA Today recreates newspaper
What came true (and what didn’t)
Back to the Future II Soundtrack
“The Question Song” – performed by Tom F. Wilson
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.
Show Notes
Hershey Park Chocolate World Tour
6 Benefits of Eating Chocolate
Great American Chocolate Factory
Hershey’s Cookies ‘n’ Cream Bars
Nestle Girl Scout Crunch Bars
A Touch of Sea Salt Dark Chocolate
Dark Ginger Chocolate
Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory
Meet Charlie Bucket, a boy with no dad.
His family is poor, which is making him sad.
A local eccentric offers him hope
in the form of a ticket for his chocolate dope.
Will he find his trip quite satisfactory?
He’s spending the day with Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory.
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.
Show Notes
What Future Technology are you?
What The Future Was Supposed To Be Like
HOME OF THE FUTURE – 1999 A.D.
Tomorrowland
Frank is a boy with his own special jetpack.
He’s got it to fly (although he’s had setbacks).
He’s whisked quickly away to another dimension
where Governor Nix has evil intentions.
Humanity’s sporting a blue sorrow brand
from another dimension: Tomorrowland.
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.
Show Notes
CLUE: The Musical
Arkham Horror
Landlord’s Game
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.
Show Notes
Jason George on Twitter
Chocolate Peanut Butter Mug Cake
- Jungle Juice
- For this you need:
- a cooler
- a bag of ice
- cut up fruit (berries and melon are awesome)
- a bottle of Everclear
- a bottle of vodka
- Hawaiian Punch
Step 1 – add the fruit to the cooler
Step 2 – pour in Everclear and vodka
Step 3 – add Hawaiian punch to taste
Step 4 – add ice (to cool and help and help water down)
This punch is best if you can make it ahead of time which gives the fruit time to soak up the alcohol.
- Jello Shots – Another one of my favorites is jello shots. These are easiest if you have a full sized fridge, but could totally be done in a dorm fridge when necessary. You will need:
- Jello mix (I prefer orange)
- Water
- Alcohol (I prefer vodka…usually orange vodka)
- plastic shot glasses with lids
This one is crazy easy…just follow the directions for making the jello, but substitute alcohol for the cold water. I find that you can’t really taste the alcohol with orange, but I have known people who make margarita flavored shots with lime jello, tequila, and triple sec…yum!
- Ramen Mac and Cheese – This recipe combines 2 of the most common college foods, Ramen and Mac and Cheese! I probably lived on this for about a year. You’ll need:
- Ramen – choose your favorite flavor…I always choose a variation on chicken
- cheese – shredded or sliced will work
- water
- spicy mustard
To prepare, crumble the Ramen into your favorite mug and sprinkle with seasoning packet. Then cover the noodles with just enough water to cover. Heat in the microwave for 1 ½ min – 2 min, or until noodles are cooked to your desired doneness. Then drain some, but not all, of the water before adding cheese and a squirt of spicy mustard. This way your noodles have absorbed the flavor or the Ramen packet, but are topped with a yummy, cheesy sauce.
Good Will Hunting
Now for a tale of two boys from Southie.
Sean’s an old shrink. Will’s smart but he’s mouthy.
They’re two men whose lives are ruled by excuses,
their lives both were rocked by stunning abuses.
But together they’ll end their emotional stunting,
in the 1997 classic “Good Will Hunting”.
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.
Show Notes
RoboGames
David Calkins on Twitter
Full Interview on Robotics with David Calkins
Robots Dreams
Eagle Eye (2008)
Human or Machine? Life-Like Android Robots from Japan Show Glimpses of the Future
‘Weird hotel’ in Japan run by robots who handle guest relations, transport luggage and clean rooms
Leave It to Roll-Oh (1940)
Not Quite Human
Jonas Carson built an automaton.
His name is Chip and he’s an Android phenomenon.
His sister Becky might not like him much,
but she’ll change her mind when his heart is touched.
If Vogel reprograms him his chest will be boomin’,
proving Chip Carson is “Not Quite Human”.
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.
Show Notes
Doctor Who Theme (With Lyrics!), A Capella
Doctor Who Baking Challenge | #TimeLordChefs
Doctor Who – the 4th Doctor’s iconic scarf – vegetarian dish!
HALF FACE MAN, DOCTOR WHO CAKE! – TIME LORD CHEFS
Celery Snack with PB & J Cream Cheese | #TimeLordChefs
DOCTOR WHO CHRISTMAS CHALLENGE
The signs as Doctor Who characters
Series 9 Trailer
Series 9 to revisit The Fires of Pompeii
‘Doctor Who’ boss just blew up your theory about Maisie Williams’ character
Blogtor Who Series 9 Guide
River Song returns for audio adventures
Doctor Who’s Kate Lethbridge-Stewart Is Getting Her Own Audio Spinoff
Doctor Who (1996)
What is a hero (in the classical sense)?
Hercules wonders, but lives in suspense.
Big Daddy Zeus is giving no clues
It’s not just about if you win or lose.
With Phil, Peg and Meg he’ll do work for leads
in the Disney retelling of the myth Hercules.
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.
Show Notes
Hope Mullinax
Fitness Apps:
- C25K
- Gymrat
- Endomondo
- Zombies! Run
- Runtastic
- MapMyRun
- Lose It!
Cheers for Chubby
Paige Palmer Vinyl Record – Stretch Rope Exercises
Healthy Grits RecipeIngredients:
1 cup grits
2 cans coconut milk
1/2 small onion
2 cloves of garlic
curry powder
saltEquipment: saucepan, knife, cutting board, spatula1) Chop onion and garlic then add to saucepan. Heat on medium until they begin to brown.
2) Add coconut milk and curry powder to saucepan, mix, then bring to a boil. Be careful! This will go from barely bubbling to boiling over QUICK
3) Stir in grits and lower heat to simmer for 10-15 minutes. Stir occasionally to keep from burning.
4) Remove from heat and add salt and/or additional curry to taste.
5) Enjoy!
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.
Show Notes
Holiday DUI PSA 2014
A Very Universe Box Christmas Playlist
Emmet Otter’s Jug Band Christmas
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.
Show Notes
Superman Wiki: Calvin Ellis
I Stand With
Tuesday in November
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.
Show Notes
The Story of Phaethon (as told by Raykwon)
Mythology 101
Disney’s Hercules
What is a hero (in the classical sense)?
Hercules wonders, but lives in suspense.
Big Daddy Zeus is giving no clues
It’s not just about if you win or lose.
With Phil, Peg and Meg he’ll do work for leads
in the Disney retelling of the myth Hercules.
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.
Show Notes
The Stupidstitious Cat (1946)
Frank and his Dog (1952)
Pets At Etowah Valley Facebook
Pets at Etowah Valley Adoption Website
My Favorite Animal- Fossa Fouche
FOSSA – Amazing Predator
We’re So LOST Podcast Pilot
Previous Episodes (for Leftovers episode)
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.
Show Notes
Our Planning Doc
Full Schedule for upcoming episodes:
- Hobbies (6/18)
- Leftovers (6/25)
- Cats & Dogs (7/9)
- Mythology (7/16)
- Politics w/ no politics promise (7/23)
- Christmas (7/30)
- Fitness (8/6)
- Doctor Who (8/13)
- Robots (8/20)
- College (8/27)
- Tabletop (9/3)
- The 50’s Version of the Future (9/10)
- Chocolate (9/17)
- Genetics (10/1)
- Depression (10/8)
- Family (10/15)
- Back to the Future (10/21)
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.
Show Notes
Pottermore
Harry and the Potters
Harry and the Potters Spotify Playlist
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2 midnight showing
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone
Harry’s a wizard according to some.
He’s going to school and having some fun.
A magical item is what Voldemort seeks.
He’s patient. He’s willing to plan it for weeks.
Dumbledore’s army is strictly homegrown
in the first Harry Potter: The Sorcerer’s Stone.
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.
Show Notes
SunnyD 2015 Rollerblade
Reboots:
Full House Reboot
JNCO Jeans
Vacation Reboot
Jurassic World
Jem and The Holograms
Duck Tales
Danger Mouse
Power Puff Girls
Lion King
Magic School Bus
Star Wars
Heroes
Surge
The New Three Stooges: The Noisy Silent Movie
Everything Old Is New Again Cover by Maximum Power
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.
Show Notes
Spooky Ghost Story…
Casper – A Haunting We Will Go
Scooby Doo, Where Are You? (MxPx Cover by Shaggy)
This week we’re talking about the 1990s. We’ll sit down in front of the Idiot Box to watch the Clintons bump up against pop culture. Then we’ll climb in the Wonder Box to discuss Seinfeld’s “The Puffy Shirt”. In the School Box we’ll teach you about 90’s fashion. We’ll talk about all your favorite 90s songs in the Music Box. Finally we’ll pull out some questions you submitted through the Idea Box.
Show Notes
Hillary and Bill Clinton Spoof Forrest Gump
Steve Urkel and the Urkel Air Bill
Our 90s Spotify Playlist
Barenaked Ladies – One Week cover
No Doubt – Don’t Speak cover
Harvey Danger – Flagpole Sitta cover
Ricky Martin – Livin’ La Vida Loca cover
Bert Is Evil: The True Story Behind the Web’s First Viral Hit
Seinfeld 5×02 “The Puffy Shirt”
A low-talking woman makes a puffy shirt.
For Jerry to wear it will sound an alert
George moves home then becomes a hand model.
causing his parents to constantly coddle
These selfish New Yorkers' legend is upheld
This week we’re talking about Superman. We’ll climb up on our Soap Box to decide if the Man of Steel is a good character. Then we’ll look in the Memory Box to hear stories from Dean Cain and the real world inspiration for Lois Lane. In the Wonder Box we’re discussing Smallville and Lois & Clark. Finally we’ll pull out some questions you submitted through the Idea Box.
Show Notes
Full Superman House Ceremony
Lois & Clark 2×18 “Tempus Fugitive”
A man from the past shows up at the Planet
If time is a track then H.G. Wells ran it
He needs some assistance from young Lane & Kent.
to track down Tempus, a future malcontent.
Hop on the time machine! It’s time to embark
to Smallville’s past in Lois & Clark.
Smallville 1×01 “Pilot”
“Somebody save me,” a desperate voice calls,
Is it Lex calling out after one of his falls?
Clark’s an alien. Shocker! How does he deal?
By getting abducted then strung up in a field.
Beat the freak, Kent, so you and Lana can chill.
Or wait several seasons. Onward to Smallville!
This week we’re talking about getting drunk. WARNING: We do use a little language. PG-13. We’ll tell you everything you need to throw a kicking party in the Tool Box. Then we’ll look in the Music Box to share some of our favorite drinking songs. We learn how Shauna Piranha learned to love beer in the Memory Box. We show you the highlights from our Power Hour in the Game Box. Finally we’ll pull out some questions you submitted through the Idea Box.
Show Notes
Drinking Song Spotify Playlist
Barenaked Ladies – Alcohol
The Clarks – Cigarette
Jimmie’s Chicken Shack – Let’s Get Flat
Britney Spears – Toxic
Rancid – Olympia WA
Garth Brooks – Friends in Low Places
Whiskey in the Jar – Thin Lizzy
Usher – Yeah!
Worst Day since Yesterday – Floggin Molly
Christina Aguleria – Dirrty
Shauna Piranha’s YouTube
Shauna Piranha’s Twitter
Top 10 Party Essentials
This week we’re talking about manners. We’ll veg out in the Idiot Box to learn what we’re doing wrong. Then we’ll look in the School Box to learn how to leave an impression at a dinner party. We teach you social media etiquette in the Tool Box. We’re also going to update you on Miss Manners in the History Box. Finally we’ll pull out some questions you submitted through the Idea Box.
Show Notes
Good Manners Song
Ask Miss Manners
Emily Post Institute
Wendy Ward Charm Book
Debt: The First 5,000 Years by David Graber
Are You Popular?
Habit Patterns
This week we’re talking about Nickelodeon. We’ll pop open the Game Box to reboot Stick Stickly. Then we’ll look in the school box to learn how to make slime. Wynn shows us her NickToon toys in the Toy Box. In the Wonder Box we’re discussing the classic sketch comedy shows All That and You Can’t Do That on Television. Finally we’ll pull out some questions you submitted through the Idea Box.
Show Notes
Slimed! An Oral History of Nickelodeon by Mathew Klickstein
Double Dare We Say It — A Nickelodeon Historical Celebration
Nick Stars: Where Are They Now?
You Can’t Do That on Television – Media (Episode 41)
A plucky young troupe from Canada, eh?
Ignorance unleashes their slimey cache
Sketches set to a theme… Just like us!
They did it first so we won’t cause a fuss.
A show this old might cause some division
as we talk about You Can’t Do That on Television.
(Episode Link)
All That Episode 2×18
LOL! How random! Is that girl Ross Perot?
Maybe the guys at the Goodburger know.
Didn’t one of them graduate to SNL?
Had to be Kenan. No way was it Kel.
Characters abound, but most are called pat.
We’re coming right atcha with All That.
(Episode Link)
This week we’re talking about theatre (with an ‘re’). We’ll pop open the Wonder Box to analyze the classic mockumentary Waiting for Guffman. Then we’ll call Jason in the Memory Box to talk about our college theater days. Next we’ll pull out some questions you submitted through the Idea Box. Finally we’ll share some of your theater memories in the Mail Box.
Waiting for Guffman
God, Corky just wishes he could put on this show.
Does Blaine have the budget? He doesn’t know.
A Broadway producer is coming to town
to turn the lives of our cast members around.
The book is okay but the acting is rough, man.
Those fools on the stage are Waiting for Guffman.
This week we’re talking about coffee. We’ll pop open the Lunch Box to guzzle down a gallon or two. Then we’ll look into the School Box to make fun of an old coffee documentary. We’ll peer into the Tool Box to learn how to DIY your coffee. Next we’ll pull out some questions you submitted through the Idea Box. Finally, we’ll hop on our Soap Box to figure out if coffee is good for you.
Show Notes
Joshua Herbert – Folgers Coffee Commercial
“This is Coffee!” Documentary
Climate change puts coffee at risk, EPA chief warns
This week we’re talking about the Disney Renaissance. We’ll pop open the Memory Box to see Rebecca’s trip to Disney World. Then we’ll look into the Wonder Box to compare versions of The Little Mermaid. Next we’ll pull out some questions you submitted through the Idea Box. Finally we’ll call David Crow from Den of Geek in the Phone Box to hear the true behind-the-scenes story of the Disney Renaissance.
Show Notes
Laurine Tellier’s Instagram (created the Little Mermaid picture we used for the cover art)
Lyanne Low’s Disney Medley
The Little Mermaid and the Disney Renaissance: 25 Years Later by David Crow
Rebecca Johnson on Twitter
The Little Mermaid
Look at this girl. Isn’t she sad?
She’s having boundary issues with Dad.
Funny when you’re an adult
she seems like a brat.
She’s grown up but can’t see the danger.
She manipulates animal friends.
Who’s the guy she loves? He’s a stranger!
Does she care? Dad knows best? Guess it depends….
A witch gives her aid, takes her voice in the trade. It’s “The Little Mermaid”.
This week we’re talking about fear. We’ll wind up the Music Box to share our favorite scary songs. Next we’ll pull out some questions you submitted through the Idea Box. Finally we’ll look into the Wonder Box to slice and dice the 1996 film Scream.
Show Notes
Songs Used by The CIA to Torture
Songs to Torture By Youtube Playlist:
The Shankill Butchers by The Decemberists (Video | Lyrics)
Closer by Nine Inch Nails (Video | Lyrics)
More info on The Shankill Butchers
Rebecca Johnson on Twitter
SCREAM
Sidney Prescot, what a life you have led.
We know if we love you that we’ll soon wind up dead.
The ghostface killer is loose around Woodsboro.
He’s studied scary movies. He’s been very thorough.
Slicing and dicing is the new teen dream!
Time to get meta with Wes Craven’s “Scream”.
This week we’re talking about vacations. We’ll open the Wonder Box to watch National Lampoon’s Vacation. Next we’ll talk with our buddy Steve about his international vacation in the “Phone Box”. Rebecca takes us to a taping of Saturday Night Live in the Memory Box. Finally we’ll crack open the Idea Box to discuss a vacation that changed our lives.
Show Notes
Steve Salyer’s Twitter
DVM Podcast Empire (where Steve hosts a TON of shows)
Rebecca Johnson’s Twitter
Rebecca Johnson’s YouTube Channel
National Lampoon’s Vacation
Clark Griswald can’t do anything right.
He gets the wrong car, runs off the road at night.
Every roadside attraction hurts them. It’s biblical.
The writers aren’t happy unless everyone’s miserable.
Wally World’s the goal as he faces temptation
In the classic comedy National Lampoon’s Vacation.
This week we’re talking about cookies. Mmm mmm. We’ll learn about Benne wafers and the Gullah people in Memory Box. We’ll take the stage in Box Theater to ask “Whatever Happened to the Cookie Crook?” We’ll find out what kind of cookie we are in Game Box, and finally we’ll open up the Recipe Box to learn how to make the darn things!
Show Notes
Tastefully Raunchy w/ Sandy and Richard Riccardi
Cookie Recipes
- Benne Wafers
- 3-Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookies
- Brownie Thins
- Chocolate Chip Pudding Cookies
25 Days of Yum
This week we’re talking about retro tech. We’ll open the Tool Box and show you some cool resources to access the Old Wide Web. Next, we’ll explore gadgets and games in the Game Box. We’ll argue for and against the modern web in Soap Box. Finally, we’ll talk to the ‘Digital Jesuit’ himself Father Robert Ballecer, SJ in the Phone Box.
Show Notes
Tool Box:
- Internet Archive Wayback Machine
- Google Groups Search
- OoCities
- Internet FAQ Archive
Michael Lucero’s Full Story
The Oregon Trail on Archive.org
This week we’re talking about “Home”. We’ll open the Wonder Box to find out if Galaxy High and Rainbow Brite still give us warm fuzzies. Next, we’ll take a trip home in Memory Box. Finally, we’ll be cracking open the Idea Box to discuss homespun topics from our listeners.
Show Notes
Wonder Box Episodes:
Rainbow Brite
Rainbow Brite finds a colorless world.
She needs the light spear but finds a small girl.
Her friends Twink and Starlight are both vain and dumb.
But no dumber than the minions of the Evil One.
The color belt found, Wisp declares her plans
in her premiere “The Beginning of Rainbowland”.
Galaxy High
A jock dude and geek girl get sent across space
to a very mundane yet fantastical place.
Doyle and Amy land at a high school in space
where Amy’s the queen while Doyle’s outpaced
Earthlings are hated, and we aren’t quite told why
Weird things are afoot in “Welcome to Galaxy High”