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The Pod Universe @thepoduniverse.com · 3h

Our latest episode is a fast-paced original space adventure that Dylan describes as “Battlestar Galactica meets Pirates of the Caribbean!” Will LAST FLIGHT OF THE STONE HAMMER bring glory to our imaginary film studio?

Watch us perform and discuss the script: youtu.be/cMCsPwOT3iY

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The Pod Universe @thepoduniverse.com · 1d

The first four seasons in two weeks is INSANE. You’re insane and you’re so welcome here.

Curtis Spears @eldestructo83.bsky.social · 1d

Yesterday I finished The Happening. “Finally,” I said, “After discovering this show two weeks ago and listening to all 4 seasons in two weeks and I’m caught up! I’ll turn on my youtube and watch a video to…”
*sees new video*
“Fuck yeah bro! Let’s go!”

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Amy Yaga 🕯🌸👻🌲🦔 @losile.bsky.social · 1d

We put our faith in Son Blast Hardcheese

The Pod Universe @thepoduniverse.com · 2d

We will once again be hosting a live YouTube premiere for our latest episode! Tune in at 9 AM ET and chat along with your fellow pod people.

It's Battlestar Galactica meets Pirates of the Caribbean [Table Read]

YouTube video by The Pod Universe with Dylan & Dalton

youtu.be

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The Pod Universe @thepoduniverse.com · 2d

Just under an hour to the premiere of Dylan’s space opera script!

The Pod Universe @thepoduniverse.com · 2d

We will once again be hosting a live YouTube premiere for our latest episode! Tune in at 9 AM ET and chat along with your fellow pod people.

It's Battlestar Galactica meets Pirates of the Caribbean [Table Read]

YouTube video by The Pod Universe with Dylan & Dalton

youtu.be

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The Pod Universe @thepoduniverse.com · 2d

We will once again be hosting a live YouTube premiere for our latest episode! Tune in at 9 AM ET and chat along with your fellow pod people.

It's Battlestar Galactica meets Pirates of the Caribbean [Table Read]

YouTube video by The Pod Universe with Dylan & Dalton

youtu.be

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The Pod Universe @thepoduniverse.com · 5d

Last month, we made a pilgrimage to the new DARK UNIVERSE theme park land at Epic Universe Orlando. Our verdict? It rocks — but in a way that might not be sustainable.

Is the Dark Universe theme park too good to last?
youtu.be/Jjkm8kFkgZw

Is the Dark Universe theme park too good to last?

YouTube video by The Pod Universe with Dylan & Dalton

youtu.be

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The Pod Universe @thepoduniverse.com · 6d

Yes, he does say FOUR influences, but there was actually only room to talk about three of them

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The Pod Universe @thepoduniverse.com · 6d

@dylanroth.bsky.social shares THREE INFLUENCES on LAST FLIGHT OF THE STONE HAMMER, a space sci-fi adventure debuting on The Pod Universe this coming Sunday.

Get caught up on our cinematic universe of imaginary movies on YouTube or on your favorite podcatcher.

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The Pod Universe @thepoduniverse.com · 8d

On our latest episode, @joshgondelman.bsky.social joins us to pitch a surprisingly earnest and powerful contemporary remake of M. Night Shyamalan’s The Happening.

The final product will NOT involve Ted, the teddy bear from the movie Ted.

Watch the ep: youtu.be/Him2_1n-JGI?...

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Luke! @koltreg.bsky.social · 14d

I got into script writing because of @thepoduniverse.com and I realized since joining the community, I've written 20 film length scripts and we've done readings of all of them on Discord. And they've been written by hand, built with a community and it feels great.

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The Pod Universe @thepoduniverse.com · 14d

Alright, it’s time to field predictions about LAST FLIGHT OF THE STONE HAMMER! I know you don’t have much to go on, but take your best shot! What do you expect, and how do you think this could possibly tie into Pod People (if at all)?

Text over colorful Starfield: CALL FOR PREDICTIONS! Last Flight of the Stone Hammer! What do you expect from Dylan’s first solo pitch for the Pod Universe?

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The Pod Universe @thepoduniverse.com · 16d

today on the bonus pod, it’s the moment you’ve all been waiting for…our resident cishet host, Dylan, takes the COGIATI in full

www.patreon.com/posts/139567...

The COGIATI Maru | The Pod Universe with Dylan & Dalton

www.patreon.com

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typist in neon @typistinneon.bsky.social · 19d

"I know that sometimes, running a band, a podcast, and multiple freelance writing obligations, while still finding time for friends and family, can be really stressful! Which is why we recommend, help! ...no, not BetterHelp, just help. Do you have stressed-out ppl in your life? Help them!"

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The Pod Universe @thepoduniverse.com · 19d

Next season we’ll be lifting our advertising restrictions so that in addition to selling ads to independent artists we’ll also be selling them to foods. Not food brands, just foods in general. “This episode is brought to you by sandwiches.” And so on.

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The Pod Universe @thepoduniverse.com · 20d

It would be an honor just to be pretend nominated

Bjørn Svartalf @bjornsvartalf.bsky.social · 21d

With fake film podcasts like @thepoduniverse.com and @smitpod.bsky.social (and hopefully more to come), I’ve noticed a glaring need: fake films deserve fake award shows. Am I the person to fulfill this? God help us all if I am.

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Dylan Roth @dylanroth.bsky.social · 22d

I’m so unbelievably proud of my score for this

The Pod Universe @thepoduniverse.com · 22d

What the hell is THE POD UNIVERSE?

It’s a podcast. It’s an audio drama. It’s a writing workshop.

It’s an ongoing original sci-fi cinematic universe, playing only in your head.

It’s like nothing else online.

Watch us on YouTube or listen on all podcatchers.

thepoduniverse.com

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The Pod Universe @thepoduniverse.com · 22d

What the hell is THE POD UNIVERSE?

It’s a podcast. It’s an audio drama. It’s a writing workshop.

It’s an ongoing original sci-fi cinematic universe, playing only in your head.

It’s like nothing else online.

Watch us on YouTube or listen on all podcatchers.

thepoduniverse.com

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The Pod Universe @thepoduniverse.com · 22d

Thanks for listening, and great question! If we don’t mention an actor when a character is introduced, that means we didn’t pick anybody. BUT if they show up again later, we might cast the character retroactively.

$osifracrat.bsky.social$

Kyle (osifracrat) @osifracrat.bsky.social · 22d

New listener. Just had a question. Do you keep a cast list somewhere in the notes? There were a couple characters that didnt have actors cast in the intro. Not sure if you only cast leads in your pitches or if you had ideas for some of the more prominent side characters.

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tryler @tryler.bsky.social · 23d

the mad lads really did it

The Pod Universe @thepoduniverse.com · 24d

Watch along with the your fellow Pod People when Part Two premieres on YouTube at 9am ET tomorrow!

m.youtube.com/watch?v=yigS...

What is the secret of the Pod Universe? (Part 2 of 2)

YouTube video by The Pod Universe with Dylan & Dalton

m.youtube.com

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The Pod Universe @thepoduniverse.com · 24d

Watch along with the your fellow Pod People when Part Two premieres on YouTube at 9am ET tomorrow!

m.youtube.com/watch?v=yigS...

What is the secret of the Pod Universe? (Part 2 of 2)

YouTube video by The Pod Universe with Dylan & Dalton

m.youtube.com

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The Pod Universe @thepoduniverse.com · 24d

Great news, new episode in about 24 hours: m.youtube.com/watch?v=yigS...

What is the secret of the Pod Universe? (Part 2 of 2)

YouTube video by The Pod Universe with Dylan & Dalton

m.youtube.com

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The Pod Universe @thepoduniverse.com · 26d

hey all, Dalton here. It has come to my attention that Dylan has not been making insensitive comments about Charlie Kirk on social media. This does not reflect the values of our show, and as a result, we are pulling him from his hosting slot indefinitely. thank you for your attention to this matter

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The Pod Universe @thepoduniverse.com · 29d

Can you solve the mystery? What’s going on at Alterr, the Silicon Valley company whose employees are being replaced by doppelgängers? What is the “external processor” and what does it mean that “it worked, just not HERE?”

Share your theories and tune in on Sunday for the conclusion!

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Sam Richardson @laggardson.bsky.social · 29d

Loved this first episode - really excited to see where you all go next!

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Ian Doherty @idoherty451.bsky.social · 29d

So excited for a new, original story from these two. Listened to this first episode, and it's SICK (in more ways than one) (complimentary).

The Pod Universe @thepoduniverse.com · Sep 14

POD PEOPLE, PART ONE is streaming now across platforms! Watch us on YouTube, watch or listen on Spotify, and listen just about anywhere else you can think of!

ThePodUniverse.com

Poster for Pod People (designed by Kat Hopkins) features an array of old computers in a garden, surrounded by/filled with plants. A silhouette stands ominously in the doorway.

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