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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 about balancing the demands of his job and his marriage to Mrs. Claus, and plays a new game we invented just for him: WHAT ARE THEY GETTING? PLUS: Santa won't stop calling me Billy. SPONSORED BY SUBSCRIBE TO WHERE I'M FROM Apple PodcastsSpotifyAmazonRSSYouTube (Live Streams)YouTube (Episodes)   LINKSFull Uncut Interview (Livestream)Where I'm From YouTube ChannelThe Humor Mill OrlandoBurgermeister Meisterburger2020 Central Florida Sketch Comedy FestivalThe VillagesSanta Claus is Coming To TownThe Life & Adventures of Santa ClausThe Elf Riots of 1536Mcdonald's Santa Clause The Movie Christmas Happy Meal CommercialViolent NightThe Santa ClauseSanta Claus Conquers The MartiansMiracle on 34th StreetThe Polar Express TIMESTAMPS00:00:00 Intro00:02:19 How Old Is Santa?00:03:22 Santa Calls Bill "Billy"00:04:24 Why Is Santa in Winter Haven, Florida?00:05:10 - North Pole Chili's00:07:03 - The Villages00:08:02 Even Santa Works Remote00:08:59 The Secret Origin of Santa Claus00:10:10 - Santa Claus is a Hufflepuff00:11:15 Mrs. Claus00:11:54 Santa's Favorite Santa Movies00:12:28 - The Santa Clause00:12:28 - Violent Night00:13:13 - Santa Claus Conquers The Martians00:15:36 Santa's Favorite Teachers00:16:20 - Santa's Cats00:17:40 The Saddest Thing Santa's Seen00:19:11 Cookie Talk00:20:13 Santa's Thoughts on "Keep Christmas In December"00:21:11 How Santa Learned To Make Toys00:22:45 The Elf Riots of 153600:24:57 A Coal Conundrum00:27:25 Streann Studio Ad Read00:28:56 The Dark Side of the Reindeer00:31:35 Santa Is The Real Florida Man00:32:48 Job Stress and Santa's Marriage00:32:48 A Chat Message from "Rudolpho"00:35:45 Should We Still Be Giving Each Other Christmas Presents?00:39:07 - Bill Doesn't Want To Get Angry At Santa00:40:01 Santa's Favorite Santa Claus Story00:40:11 - Miracle on 34th Street (1947)00:40:28 - The Polar Express00:42:10 What Are They Getting?00:50:11 The Humor Mill Orlando00:51:27 Santa Goes Hard Against Commercialism00:52:40 The Elves Party Hard00:54:25 Santa Loves Rap00:54:51 - Santa Raps00:56:21 Santra Addresses Labor Issues and THAT New York Post Article00:59:26 How Many Children Has Santa Delivered Presents To?01:00:27 Santa's Relationship with McDonald's01:05:03 What Does Santa Want For Christmas?01:08:57 Wheel of Anecdotes01:14:57 Close

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. SUBSCRIBEAPPLE PODCASTS | SPOTIFY | AMAZON | RSS FEED Weird TV

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 NotesAnne Marie DeSimone's TwitterThe Universe Box Podcast ArchivesDo Anything MediaJoin Do Anything Media and Get Fan Podcasting: The Complete Guide for free

Find out how Andy Behbakht (The Flash Podcast) and Rebecca Johnson (Supergirl Radio) created the DCTV Podcast Network, hosted by Legend of Gotham's Bill Meeks from his I Made This podcast. Andy Behbakht and Rebecca Johnson are the founders of DCTV Podcasts, a podcast network devoted to tv adaptations of DC Comics characters with well over a dozen successful fan podcasts under their belt. Hear what it takes to run a podcast network, particularly within a niche like superhero shows. We also discuss how vulnerability makes you a better podcast host, and how the network unites every year to support a great cause. Show NotesI Made ThisDCTV PodcastsThe Lost Show with Jay And JackAndy BehbakhtRebecca JohnsonThe Flash PodcastSupergirl RadioOperation Cobra PodcastSign up for a free copy of The Complete Guide To Fan Podcasting

(S05E11-12) "THEY DID WHAT?" and "THE BEGINNING" - What story started five years ago? It’s about a city, a calling, a Dark Knight hero. What comprised most of our thrillin’? The heroes were nice, but we loved the villains. Did it end strong? As good as we’d hoped. Will we ever forget Riddler and Penguin tied up with rope? Some moments were weak, but most were quite awesome. We’ll never forget the Legends of Gotham.

(S05E09-10) "THE TRIAL OF JIM GORDON" and "I AM BANE" Who is the man who shot good Ol’ Jim? Zsasz always had quite the problem with him. Why do people love Ivy so much? They can’t resist her poisonous touch. Is the GCPD secure? Not any Thursday. Will baby Batgirl survive till her birthday? Is Gotham a prison without any warden? It all depends of the verdict in “The Trial of Jim Gordon.” Who is the daughter of the Demon’s Head? She’s feeling vengeful ‘cause the Demon is dead. Is Hugo Strange’s science insane? The answer is “yes.” The validation is Bane. Is Alfred injured? Pretty much always. Does Barbara Kean shoot from wheelchairs in hallways? Who was the man who caused all that pain? An answer from the shadows: “I Am Bane.”

(S05E08) "NOTHING'S SHOCKING" - Who’s the man haunting Gotham’s dank sewers? This killer Croc is more than just rumors. How did Mr. Penn manage to survive? Lax coroners, and a dummy disguise. Is Jane Doe evil? Harvey’s to blame. Does her ivory mask hide more than her name? Will Scarface’s debut get Ed and Pengy talking? They bond over a bullet in this week’s “Nothing’s Shocking.”

(S05E07) Where has Alfred Pennyworth gone? He’s back in the mansion, a buttling pawn. Will Bruce survive another night at the cinema? Jeremiah gives his grief a much-needed enema. Is Barbara pregnant? Yes, but who’s asking? Who’s left in Gotham to suffer J’s gassing? He looks like the Joker, but should we remain skeptical? Who else could fall into a vat at “Ace Chemicals”?

(S05E06) Can Jim break a sprint in polished dress shoes? He’s a cop on the run, with nothing to lose. Who would dare invade Penguin’s den of treasure? Magpie’s the no-goodnik. They’re birds of a feather. Should the cops trust the Riddler? What, are you high? Will Ed bomb his audition to be a good guy? Will Secretary Walker conquer Fish Moonie’s bitches? Eduardo needs more than Jim’s “13 Stitches.”

(S05E05) “PENA DURA” – Is Jim’s army buddy a foe or a friend? At least he gives Jim a choice, in the end. Did Oswald chip away at Ed’s moral resolve? He’s not the real problem, but he’s surely involved. Is Hugo a monster? No, but he makes them. Can Bruce change a cat who […]

(S05E04) "RUIN" - Who set the bomb that blew up Haven? Ed’s looking grimy and he hasn’t shaven. Was Zsasz the professional we’re seeking news of? He’s guilty of much, just not what he’s accused of. Did Cat kill Jeremiah? Are you paying attention? Will Gotham’s clownish messiah reverse his ascension? Could Jim’s loneliness make Barbara a shoo-in? No matter how it shakes out, the whole city’s in “Ruin.”

(S05E03) "PENGUIN, OUR HERO" - Why is Pengy forever alone? He demanded obedience while inside his home. Has the GCPD created a Haven? It was a safe place until the windows all caved in. Is Selina a victim? Not any longer. If Mutants are strong, is Catwoman stronger? With the survivor count hovering near zero, who will proclaim that he’s “Penguin, Our Hero”?

(S05E02) "TRESPASSERS" - Who haunts the park talking to plants? Ivy flusters Bruce as she makes an advance. Can Jim and Harv save kids from Soothsayers? It seems so at first, but there are deeper layers. Will Mother help you? She’ll help you die. Are teeth the secret to her Mother's Meat Pies? The government sucks, most of all their dispatchers, forcing our heroes to become the “Trespassers.”

(S05E01) "YEAR ZERO" - What’s happened to Gotham in the months since we vanished? Gothamites cower, defenceless and famished. Will No Man’s Land fall to the criminal element? A flash forward sets a chilling new precedent. But what of Selina? She’s lounging in bed. Will Bruce’s quest for the witch expose a new story thread? With no hope in sight, Gotham finds a hero. You gotta start the end somewhere. Let’s begin at “Year Zero.”

Bill and Anne Marie have some very exciting news about the upcoming season of Gotham. Find out what we've been up to, and what we're doing next!

In the lead up to the return of Gotham Season 4 on March 1st we joined with our old friends at Gotham TV Podcast for theirGotham Season 4 Recap podcast. We discussed all of our favorite moments from the first half of Season 4.

Join Bill Meeks and Anne Marie DeSimone as they discuss Gotham's Season 3 finale (and close up shop)! (S03E21-22) - When is it okay for a man to be sick? When that man is Jim Gordon (with a Tetch virus kick). When is Bruce Wayne not like himself? When he’s keeping his emotions up on a shelf. Who is "Cyrus Gold"? Somebody knows. Will he be born on a Monday with fancy dress clothes? Will Penguin and Riddler ever make nice? Is Ed still alive in that block made of ice? Who is that kid colored like coal? With “Destiny Calling” Bruce has a “Heavydirtysoul”.

(S03E20) - Will Bruce end his madness after killing the Court? Getting revenge leaves him feeling short. Will Lee’s love for Jim lead to his death? He rethinks the breakup while gasping for breath. Does Penguin have soldiers? Not any more. Will Fish conscript him, or is she still sore? Is Union Station the new madness canteen? Citizens drink up the virus from a “Pretty Hate Machine."

(S03E19) Why does Barnes wear a painted-on mask? To separate his present from past. How many statues did the court make? Their maps can survive a Joker-sourced break. Will Penguin kill Riddler? We’ll find out next week. Can Ed stand up to an army of freaks? Is Lee damned now, or will Jim clean her blood? Whatever comes next, “All Will Be Judged.”

(S03E18) (S03E18) - Are Jim’s machinations a little too blatant? Kathryn discovers he’s a dumb double agent. Can he stop the Tetch virus from infecting the city? The cleansing of Gotham is done by committee. Will Ivy heal Catgirl? She can, with her plant. Will Lee’s vengeful queries turn into a rant? When Bruce drops his rage will everything click? A new stage is set in this week’s “Light the Wick.”