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| 4/26/26 | ![]() Lee Cronin's The Mummy | Dylan, Dalton, and Sarah review the new non-Universal monster movie, "Lee Cronin's The Mummy," which takes the basic conceit of "What if there was a mummy?" and goes in a very different direction. We don't mind different! But does this new feature hold up as either a Mummy movie or the Exorcist movie it plainly wants to be? PLUS: A sneak preview at the forthcoming Pod Universe crossover spectacular, WAR OF THE WORLDS!CHAPTERS00:00:00 - Intro00:01:12 - Why we're here00:04:16 - What makes a Mummy movie?00:12:46 - Lee Cronin's approach00:16:31 - Unpacking the story00:22:48 - Where does it go wrong?00:28:09 - Quirky filmmaking, bland characters00:37:48 - CGI sand and CGI bugs00:47:51 - Let's talk about that ending00:55:02 - Our final verdict00:57:28 - Sneak peak at War of the Worlds01:05:00 - What's next for The Pod Universe? | 1h 09m 11s | ||||||
| 3/29/26 | ![]() The Faculty w/Taylor Ortega | SPOILER ALERT! We will be spoiling all of 1998's THE FACULTY, right off the bat!Taylor Ortega, comedian and star of the new Netflix series "Big Mistakes," visits The Pod Universe to revisit the 1998 sci-fi Scream-alike, THE FACULTY, and pitch her own contemporary remake! Let's take a look back at the surprisingly rad Robert Rodriguez flick that's essentially Invasion of the Body Snatchers meets The Breakfast Club, featuring not nearly enough Usher!This episode is sponsored by "Light Pursuit," the new album from Syracuse rock band Mosaic Mind. Find out more about mosaicmindband.comAnd as always you can join our Patreon at Patreon.com/DylanAndDalton to get bonus episodes and help decide what classic film we'll reimagine next.CHAPTERS00:00:00 - Opening, and a little bit of dram00:02:58 - Introducing our guest, Taylor Ortega!00:06:12 - Looking back at The Faculty (1998)00:17:06 - Mapping The Breakfast Club parallels00:20:18 - Getting Taylor onto The Pitt00:22:29 - The Faculty says "Do Drugs"00:28:22 - A digression about White Nights (1985)00:30:27 - Themes and meta-text in The Faculty00:36:34 - The soundtrack, and some fun vices00:42:26 - How The Faculty altered film history00:45:50 - Sponsor: "Light Pursuit" by Mosaic Mind00:48:40 - Taylor's pitch for The Faculty00:59:27 - Workshopping the pitch01:30:35 - Picking a director01:36:23 - Taylor plugs her new show Big Mistakes!01:37:46 - What's next for the Pod Universe? | 1h 41m 34s | ||||||
| 3/22/26 | ![]() BONUS PREVIEW: Boss Baby | A new era begins on our bonus pod, Are You Afraid of Dylan & Dalton? in which Patrons get more control over what movies we watch and what stories we tell!This month, we are pitching a Dark Universe horror movie version of THE BOSS BABY. That's right, the Patrons have spoken and the very first movie elected to the Studio Mandate queue is the Dreamworks animated feature in which Alec Baldwin plays a newborn baby who means business.You can help select our next Studio Mandate by joining the Patreon! $25/mo subscribers get to nominate a movie every month, and those nominees get voted on by all subscribers at the $8/mo level or higher. And of course, all paid subscribers get to listen to the results. Nominations for next month's Mandate open RIGHT NOW, so if you're a Studio Executive subscriber, hit us up via DM on Patreon or Discord and we'll put your choice on the ballot. | 20m 06s | ||||||
| 3/15/26 | ![]() Late Adopters, Part Two | Dalton's madcap social satire of a post-computer world comes to a conclusion! Can Cora Winters' quantum-proof gadget save the future? Who exactly are the True Widows mourning? And who the hell is CHUNGUS? Find out on this exciting episode.As always, you can join us at Patreon.com/DylanAndDalton to chat about this episode with fellow fans, and enjoy our bonus materials and companion podcast.CHAPTERS00:00:00 - Intro00:10:19 - Act Two Part Two00:32:30 - Discussion00:46:15 - Act Three01:11:50 - Mid-Credits Scene01:13:19 - Discussion | 1h 35m 12s | ||||||
| 2/8/26 | ![]() Merge Conflict, Part Two | Despite Dylan's doubts, the first half of his new script "Merge Conflict" gave Dalton (and our audience) chills! But now that his first proper horror script is taking its necessary turn into the realm of science fiction, will it still satisfy? Will it fulfill the precious promise of the premise? One way to find out. This episode is brought to you by... AXOLOTL WITH A GUN - a new RPG you can support on Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/residentbard/axolotl-with-a-gun-2nd-edition?ref=csa26yYOUR FAVORITE BAD MOVIE PODCAST - which you can find on your favorite podcatcherAnd of course our Patreon, which you can join for $5 a month and enjoy our wonderful Discord community and bonus pod, and participate in our revamped STUDIO MANDATES program, Patreon.com/DylanAndDaltonCHAPTERS00:00:00 - Opening00:04:24 - Act Two, Part Two00:19:28 - Sponsor: Axolotl with a Gun00:21:05 - Discussion00:43:17 - Sponsor: Your Favorite Bad Movie Podcast00:44:45 - Discussion00:44:26 - Act Three00:59:25 - Mid-Credits scene01:01:11 - Post-Credits scene01:02:29 - An update about Studio Mandates01:05:54 - Discussion | 1h 30m 34s | ||||||
| 2/1/26 | ![]() Merge Conflict, Part One | Stay at home dad Grant Goodkin lives a quiet life tending to his loving family. But when he sleeps, he dreams of violence and decay, and every morning he wakes up a little more dangerous. What's happening to him, and can his blissful family life survive it? Listen to writer Dylan Roth present his feature-length script to storytelling partner Dalton Deschain, as they perform and critique this latest installment in their ongoing universe of imaginary sci-fi movies.SPONSORS:The Second Disc, your guide to the best in physical music releases. Visit www.theseconddisc.comMALINKO, a novel by Rick Paulas, which you can get only by sending $25 to @Rick-Paulas on Venmo.As always, you can join our community and enjoy extra fun perks at Patreon.com/DylanAndDaltonCHAPTERS00:00:00 - Cold Open00:08:47 - Discussion00:21:09 - Fan Predictions00:30:12 - Director Choice00:33:31 - Act One01:02:42 - Discussion01:13:16 - Ad Read: The Second Disc01:16:11 - Act Two Content Warning01:17:06 - Act Two01:27:14 - Go here to skip That Scene01:38:33 - Ad Read: Malinko01:40:24 - Discussion | 1h 54m 47s | ||||||
| 1/18/26 | ![]() The Pied Piper w/Tulok the Barbrarian | Gamer and YouTuber extraordinaire TULOK THE BARBRARIAN has come to drag Dylan & Dalton back to the DARK UNIVERSE in this massive guest episode! For the first time, a guest has brought in a full-length script to read, and it’s a gnarly reinterpretation of the classic folk tale The Pied Piper. We’ve gone all out for this one!Who is this menacing musician, and how does his story connect to our thirty-part cinematic universe of monster movies? (Don’t worry, no previous Dark Universe experience is required.)SPONSORSDon’t miss our charity livestream on Friday, January 23rd at 8pm ET, over on the Tulok the Barbrarian YouTube channel! We’ll be running a one-shot game set in the same Dark Universe as this episode, guest starring fan-favorite guests Stella Sacco and Kendra Wells.You can back the new sourcebook Formula Infiniti at TTRPG.link/speedofsadAnd you can find Coffee Nick’s Movie Picks wherever you listen to podcasts.CHAPTERS00:00:00 - Intro00:03:40 - Our guest, Tulok!00:06:38 - Why the Pied Piper?00:13:05 - Tulok brought a gift00:14:00 - The Surprise00:20:31 - Announcing our upcoming charity stream00:26:52 - Trigger warnings00:27:35 - Act One00:45:01 - Discussion00:54:43 - Act Two01:06:16 - Discussion01:17:59 - Back to Act Two01:32:06 - Discussion01:39:02 - Act Three02:09:48 - Discussion02:29:24 - Coming attractions and patron acknowledgements | 2h 32m 02s | ||||||
| 12/21/25 | ![]() Michael Clayton | CONTENT WARNING: The cold open of this episode includes a description of a suicide attempt. It's brief and you'll see it coming.Dylan & Dalton present maybe the most ridiculous episode they've ever conceived! And for now, that's all the detail you get.This episode is sponsored by...TOWNIE(S), an RPG by Jellyfishlines - https://jellyfishlines.carrd.co/VI Degrees of Star Wars, a podcast by Sam Marchiony - https://6dosw.buzzsprout.com/White City, an RPG by Spooky Aurora - https://retrofit-games-company.itch.io/spooky-auroras-white-cityAnd as always by our generous Patrons, who you can join for $5/mo at patreon.com/DylanAndDaltonCHAPTERS00:00:00 - Intro to the Intro00:01:07 - Cold Open00:09:06 - Discussion00:22:51 - Townies Ad Read00:24:18 - Act One00:36:26 - Objection!00:43:51 - Act One Resumed00:50:58 - Discussion00:52:24 - Act One Resumed00:57:03 - Discussion01:06:24 - Six Degrees of Star Wars Ad Read01:07:24 - Act Two Part One01:20:42 - Spooky Aurora - White City Ad Read01:21:52 - Cross-Examination | 1h 28m 30s | ||||||
| 12/14/25 | ![]() The Grinch with Daniel Kibblesmith | Months ago, Emmy-winning writer and author Daniel Kibblesmith was driving through Burbank, California when he made an astounding realization - The Grinch is a Universal Monster. Therefore, he is eligible for inclusion in the Dark Universe, the sprawling film franchise that was launched in 2017, immediately scrapped, and then continued by Dylan & Dalton on the previous incarnation of their podcast!What are Daniel's plans for the green meanie with a penchant for devilry and a hatred of Christmas? Let's find out...SPONSORSYou can search for the Frankencast wherever you listen to podcasts.Check out TOWNIE(S), a TTRPG by Jellyfishlines, at https://jellyfishlines.carrd.co/And you can find Spooky Aurora's White City at retrofit-games-company.itch.ioAnd as always you can join our Patreon - Patreon.com/DylanAndDaltonCHAPTERS00:00:00 - Intro00:03:25 - Our guest, Daniel Kibblesmith!00:06:56 - Some Grinch history00:31:10 - Sponsors: The Frankencast & TOWNIE(S)00:32:29 - Casting the Grinch 00:35:19 - Daniel's pitch00:52:46 - Workshopping the pitch01:25:26 - Sponsor: The White City01:26:40 - What's coming up on the pod? | 1h 34m 55s | ||||||
| 12/1/25 | ![]() The Pod Universe (TRAILER) | Welcome to The Pod Universe with Dylan and Dalton, the only podcast that's creating a shared universe of original sci-fi movies, one script at a time. Dive into our saga of produced table reads of new screenplays, each accompanied by a discussion and workshop session. Check out movie pitches from exciting guests like filmmaker Vera Drew or Emmy-winning writer Josh Gondelman, each pitching their own spin on a Hollywood favorite. | 1m 01s | ||||||
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| 11/30/25 | ![]() Jurassic Park w/Vera Drew | Filmmaker Vera Drew (The People's Joker) joins Dylan & Dalton to pitch her own wild reboot to one of Hollywood's most gargantuan film franchises: Jurassic Park! How will this outsider artist interpret Universal's king-sized cash cow? How did Spielberg's popcorn classic influence her own award-winning feature film? And what the hell does Russ Meyer have to do with all of this? Tune in to find out!LINKS & SPONSORSFind out where to watch Vera's feature film at https://thepeoplesjoker.comCheck out Spooky Aurora's The White City at https://retrofit-games-company.itch.io/spooky-auroras-white-cityListen to VI Degrees of Star Wars at https://6dosw.buzzsprout.com/And use the link rpgzine.club/ZineUniverse to check out RPG Zine Club and make sure to know we sent you!As always, you can support our show at Patreon.com/DylanAndDalton or buy our merchandise at shop.thepoduniverse.comCHAPTERS00:00:00 - Introducing Vera Drew00:10:55 - Why Jurassic Park?00:22:01 - The Disappointing Sequels00:48:30 - Sponsors - Spooky Aurora's The White City, VI Degrees of Star Wars00:50:56 - Vera's Pitch01:32:49 - Sponsor - RPG Zine Club01:34:31 - Previews and Acknowledgements | 1h 38m 59s | ||||||
| 11/16/25 | ![]() Los Alamos, Part Two | Dalton's cerebral Cold War time travel thriller heats up! Is atomic spy Adrien Barnier truly doomed? Can his accomplice and lover truly be trusted? And how will this story set in the 1940s tie into our larger Pod Universe saga?This episode is brought to you by...VI Degrees of Star Wars, a movie podcast by Sam Marchiony - https://6dosw.buzzsprout.com/RPG Zine Club from PlusOneExp.com - rpgzine.club/zineuniverseand Ritual Deck TTRPG by J Evan ParksSupport us via Patreon.com/DylanAndDalton and unlock hours of bonus episodes and a community of lovely creative folks, or buy our merch at shop.thepoduniverse.comCHAPTERS00:00:00 - Start00:07:16 - Act Two Part Two00:24:34 - Discussion00:33:38 - Act Two Part Two Continued00:37:37 - Ad Break - VI Degrees of Star Wars00:39:10 - Discussion00:50:41 - Ad Break - RPG Zine Club00:52:35 - Act Three01:21:34 - Ad Break - Ritual Deck TTRPG01:22:24 - Mid-Credits Scene01:24:27 - Post-Credits Scene01:25:21 - Discussion | 1h 45m 27s | ||||||
| 11/9/25 | ![]() Los Alamos, Part One | In 1944, scientists in the employ of the United States Military were on the cusp of the most consequential discoveries in history. Fearing that the US might use their invention — an atomic fusion bomb — to hold the world hostage, a few of its creators attempted to leak its specifications to the Soviet Union. One tried to stop its construction altogether. This is his story — but in our Pod Universe, nothing is quite so simple as a spy drama, is it?It's Dalton's first solo pitch of the Pod Universe, and like Dylan's space opera, it's a big swing! Will this historical sci-fi thriller capture the interest of the Pod Universe faithful? Has Dalton stepped too far out of their monster movie wheelhouse?Only one way to find out.OUR SPONSORS:Ritual Deck RPG: plusoneexp.comThe FrankencastReturn to Blacktail Harbor: roguecentaur.itch.io/blacktailOUR PATREON: patreon.com/dylananddaltonOUT SHOP: shop.thepoduniverse.comCHAPTERS00:00:00 - Cold Open00:04:21 - Predictions and Expectations00:21:30 - Act One00:45:17 - Sponsor: Ritual Deck RPG00:46:05 - Discussion01:02:13 - Act Two (part one)01:26:29 - Sponsors: The Frankencast & Return to Blacktail Harbor01:29:04 - Discussion01:40:32 - Previews & Acknolwedgments | 1h 43m 59s | ||||||
| 11/2/25 | ![]() Ghostbusters with Branson Reese | Fan favorite guest Branson Reese (Swan Boy, Rude Tales of Magic) returns for another insane new take on a classic film property. This time his sights are set on one of pop culture's most radioactive franchises, GHOSTBUSTERS, which no one has ever made a fool of themselves trying to relaunch before! How does Branson suggest recapturing the magic of the original while avoiding the pitfalls of the underwhelming 1989 followup, the disproportionately hated 2016 remake, or the creatively bankrupt legacy sequels of the 2020s?PLUS: The trailer for Dalton's upcoming scripted pitch, LOS ALAMOS!Our sponsors this week: Return to Blacktail Harbor by Rogue Centaur: Roguecentaur.Itch.Io/Blacktail Ritual Deck RPG: PlusOneExp.com Dim Stars: DimStarsBook.comAnd as always you can check out our store at shop.thepoduniverse.com or support us on Patreon at Patreon.com/DylanAndDalton.CHAPTERS 00:00:00 - Intro 00:06:26 - Let's Talk Ghostbusters 00:23:01 - The Leprechaun Bit 00:27:13 - Back to Ghostbusters 00:41:28 - SPONSORS: Return to Blacktail Harbor & Ritual Deck 00:44:31 - Branson's Pitch for Ghostbusters 01:33:11 - SPONSOR: Dim Stars by Brian P. Rubin 01:36:01 - Los Alamos trailer 01:39:11 - Acknowledgements and Coming Attractions | 1h 46m 56s | ||||||
| 10/19/25 | ![]() Last Flight of the Stone Hammer, Part Two | It's the (hopefully) thrilling conclusion of Dylan's space sci-fi drama, Last Flight of the Stone Hammer! Will the Ley-to and Eridai find a way to survive this cosmic calamity? And what will this mean for our Pod Universe going forward?PLUS: Check out Dalton's newest single, a refreshed and rearranged "Some Dark Magik," at the end of this episode.THIS WEEK'S SPONSORS:Vampirocene by merritt k. - When viral pop star Janie Mack "comes out" as a vampire, most people think it's just a play for attention. But when she launches a new movement to stop climate change, people start listening... - merrittk.itch.io/vampiroceneReturn to Blacktail Harbor by Rogue Centaur - A single-player murder mystery journaling game, where you play as a guest investigating the mysterious events surrounding the wedding and try to stay alive. - Roguecentaur.Itch.Io/BlacktailThe Frankencast by Mad Scientist Anthony Bowman - If you’re missing Frankenstein after the conclusion of the Dark Universe, the Frankencast has been watching a discussing Frankenstein movies for over 200 episodes.And as always you can check out our merch on shop.thepoduniverse.com or support us directly on Patreon. https://Patreon.com/DylanAndDaltonCHAPTERS00:00:00 - Discussion00:09:56 - Previously On00:14:37 - Act Two Part Two00:25:09 - Ad Break 100:26:02 - Ad Break 200:27:13 - Discussion00:38:34 - Act Three01:00:05 - Ad Break 301:00:44 - Mid-Credits Scene01:02:41 - Discussion01:22:59 - “Some Dark Magik” | 1h 26m 41s | ||||||
| 10/12/25 | ![]() Last Flight of the Stone Hammer, Part One | In the far reaches of space, two civilizations are locked in an endless conflict. The Eridai’s reckless industry cost the Ley-to their homeworld. The Ley-to’s quest for vengeance has consumed their entire culture, and there’s no end in sight. But when a twist of fate brings their starships to a halt, two opposing crews will have to bring their long conflict to a conclusion — one way or another.It’s Dylan’s first solo pitch for The Pod Universe, and he’s jumping directly into his favorite sci-fi subgenre: the Space Opera! It’s Battlestar Galactica meets Pirates of the Caribbean, but is that going to mean anything to Dalton — who, improbably, has no interest in either? Tune in to find out!OUR SPONSORS The DC3cast, a weekly podcast about DC Comics that recently celebrated its 500th episode! dc3cast.comDim Stars: A Novel of Outer-Space Shenanigans by Brian P. Rubin - dimstarsbook.comRPG Zine Club, a subscription service for artisan tabletop games - rpgzine.club/zineuniverseCheck out our new MERCH STORE, shop.thepoduniverse.comAnd as always you can join our Patreon at Patreon.com/DylanAndDaltonTIMESTAMPS00:00:00 - Cold Open 00:09:59 - Discussion 00:15:24 - Fan Predictions 00:26:40 - Lore Recap 00:32:04 - Act One 01:01:11 - Discussion 01:12:47 - Act Two Part One 01:32:39 - Discussion | 1h 41m 38s | ||||||
| 10/5/25 | ![]() The Happening w/Josh Gondelman | CONTENT WARNING: This episode is about "The Happening," a film in which a toxin compels people to kill themselves in a variety of weird and novel ways. If you are sensitive to the topic of suicide or self-harm, this might not be for you.Emmy-winning writer and comedian Josh Gondelman visits the Pod Universe to re-examine M. Night Shyamalan's disastrous disaster movie, "The Happening." What makes this potentially poignant thriller so disappointing, and how would Josh do it differently if he could remake it after the COVID-19 outbreak?Also, should Ted from the movie "Ted" be involved? (No. No he shouldn't. We're trying to make a serious movie over here.)OUR SPONSORS: Dim Stars: A Novel of Outer-Space Shenanigans PV Guide BloodboundSign up for our Patreon!CHAPTERS 00:00:00 - Introducing our guest 00:11:30 - Let's talk about The Happening (2008) 00:55:32 - Sponsor: Dim Stars 00:56:43 - Josh's pitch 01:44:54 - Sponsor: PV Guide 01:46:04 - Trailer: Last Flight of the Stone Hammer 01:49:38 - Sponsor: Bloodbound 01:50:34 - What's coming up? | 1h 54m 18s | ||||||
| 9/21/25 | ![]() Pod People, Part Two | It's the thrilling conclusion to the sci-fi thriller that kicks off our entire shared universe of imaginary sci-fi movies! What's the secret of Alterr, the shadowy tech corporation that seems to be replacing people with clones? What does their plan have to do with a failed quantum computing experiment? And, most importantly of all, where do we go from here?Featuring Sarah Norcross as the voice of Stephanie.SPONSORSOrder your copy of Dim Stars: A Novel of Outer-Space Shenanigans from Amazon, or from your favorite bookseller. Check out Dimstarsbook.com for more information.Check out DC3cast, your exhaustive guide to DC Comics, at DC3cast.com or searching on your podcatcher of choice. Ditch the algorithm with PV Guide, featuring recommendations, reviews, and interviews from former Polygon senior curation editor Pete Volk. Find it at pvguide.ghost.ioAnd of course you can join our Patreon at Patreon.com/DylanAndDalton for access to our bonus podcast, Discord server, and other fun perks!CHAPTERS 00:00:00 - Intros 00:04:22 - Our Story So Far... 00:09:12 - Act Two, continued 00:28:10 - Discussion 00:37:34 - Sponsors: Dim Stars, DC3Cast 00:39:21 - Act Three 01:15:37 - Sponsor: PV Guide 01:16:56 - Mid-Credits Scene 01:18:42 - Discussion 01:29:15 - Post-Credits Scene 01:31:41 - Unpacking that Post-Credits Scene! 01:35:07 - Patron Acknowledgements | 1h 36m 37s | ||||||
| 9/14/25 | ![]() Pod People, Part One | It's the opening chapter of Dylan & Dalton's original cinematic universe of imaginary sci-fi movies!Pod People is a sci-fi thriller set in Silicon Valley, where a pair of brilliant young engineers discover that their employers, their co-workers, and maybe even their friends and family are being systematically replaced by doppelgängers. But for what purpose, and how deep does the conspiracy go?It’s a modern riff on 1950s paranoid thrillers, most obviously Invasion of the Body Snatchers, but if you know us, then you know we’ve got our own wild twist on the premise.SPONSORS Has to Do With Spider-Man, I Think? - a podcast that expands on Sony's failed cinematic universe of Spider-Man characters Bloodbound - a fantasy/espionage/romance novel series by Chase McPherson Vampirocene - a horror novella by merritt k.And of course you can join our Patreon at Patreon.com/DylanAndDalton for access to our bonus podcast, Discord server, and other fun perks.CHAPTERS 00:00:00 - Cold Open 00:04:10 - Discussion 00:15:04 - Act One 00:45:07 - Sponsors: Has to Do With Spider-Man, I Think? & Bloodbound by Chase McPherson 00:54:31 - Act Two 01:22:36 - Sponsor: Vampirocene by merritt. k 01:23:24 - Discussion 01:29:37 - Patron acknowledgements | 1h 31m 59s | ||||||
| 9/7/25 | ![]() Welcome to The Pod Universe | In 2022, Dylan Roth and Dalton Deschain set out to finish writing the Dark Universe that began and ended with Universal's 2017 remake of The Mummy. Three years and 29 scripts later, they're embarking on a whole new journey, leaving the realm of fan fiction behind to write, workshop, and perform an entire new universe of imaginary movies on their podcast.You are now entering... THE POD UNIVERSE.This episode was sponsored by three independent creative projects:PV Guide - Ditch the algorithm with PV Guide, featuring recommendations, reviews, and interviews from former Polygon senior curation editor Pete Volk. Forget the robots: Find what to watch next with a human touch.Vampirocene by merritt k. - When viral pop star Janie Mack "comes out" as a vampire, most people think it's just a play for attention. But when she launches a new movement to stop climate change, people start listening...Bloodbound by Chase McPherson - Bloodbound is a gripping saga of identity, resilience, and redemption—where every choice could save two worlds… or doom them both. Learn more at byChaseMcP.com for direct links to your favorite online book retailers.Want to promote your art on our show? Look us up at thepoduniverse.com for details.CHAPTERS 00:00:00 - What is the Pod Universe? 00:38:00 - Sponsor: PV Guide 00:40:15 - Slate Reveal, Part 1 00:58:52 - Sponsor: Vampirocene 01:01:11 - Slate Reveal, Part 2 01:14:03 - Sponsor: Bloodhound 01:19:28 - Pod People teaser trailer | 1h 23m 51s | ||||||
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