Pod Meets World

The gang has made it to a bright spot in GMW Season One: Rider’s first episode as a director! And they picked the perfect script for his debut. The kids are playing dress-up in the ‘60s and digging into Cafe Hey (pronounced HEHHH).  Farkle’s loose goatee captures their imaginations as they try to figure out whether they're meeting Topanga’s mom, grandmother or one of four possible sets of parents from the Lawrence bloodline.  Will and Danielle are confused by the sudden time jump with no cat, vortex or tie-dye time hole in sight, and then an assignment from teacher Cory helps everything click into place.  Plus, Rider reveals what made him change his mind from “hating" this episode to the high praise of “it kind of works," right here on Pod Meets World! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Danielle and Kym break down the most emotional night of the season as dancer dedications fill the ballroom with tears, tributes, and even a surprise baby.Kym shares what it was like returning to the judges' table and explains why Ezra Frech earned her 10 (the first of the season!) Plus, Julia Stiles honors Heath Ledger with help from her 10 Things I Hate About You cast mates and Alfonso finds his way back to the floor.And with Shirley Ballas returning for next week’s Horror Night, is anyone more nervous than Mark? It’s time for an impressive score on the new Ballroom Breakdown!! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dreams came true when Danielle sat down with music superstar, and actor, Busta Rhymes to talk all about his 35 years in the rap game.From Leaders of the New School at 18 to a life changing moment with A Tribe Called Quest, Busta reveals how he’s been able to stay relevant and still continue to release top-of-his-game new music. Plus, he explains what “Dilla drums” are and what high school was like alongside classmates Jay Z and Biggie Smalls. And - has he ever seen Danielle’s Say What? Karaoke clip? Find out the scenario on this exciting episode of Teen Beat!! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One small step for geeks, giant leap for geek-kind! Will and Sabrina are watching “Geek Charming” starring Sarah Hyland, Matt Prokop and Sasha Pieterse. This film was released in 2011 as a Disney Channel Original Movie. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We’re halfway through Season 5, and finally the true superstars have made themselves known in The Traitors: New Blood! Will and Rider explain why Victor is the best Faithful in the game, thanks to his “Fruitgate” theory, but he’s got nothing on this week’s bizarre mission of matching former players’ heads to their graves using recorded screams.  Plus, would The Traitors be enhanced if the audience also didn’t know who the “traitors” were?? All this and more on a new Pod Meets Twirl’d: The Traitors (with regular people)! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Chatter is back and this time… it’s personal.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There’s a Housewife with a brand new song, and Lee is on the case! Is it on par with previous RH tracks, or is it just 30 second flash in the pan?Plus, the drama is heating up in Salt Lake City, so Lee and Marla take their time breaking down one wild disco party of an episode!And - Lee has a theory about why the ladies are threatened by Bronwyn, and Marla tries to decide if Lisa's lips are really God-given. It’s time to get down and dirty with a brand new Class Reunion! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It was Super Bowl Night in the ballroom, but were there any touchdowns? Danielle and Kym break down the standout performances, surprising scores and one tense exchange about lifts. Did Harry’s routine need more Samba? Is Connor being underscored? Are the judges holding back their first 10?Plus, Julia Stiles delivers the nostalgic moment everyone was waiting for, a dude wore fringe pants and Joe Buck proved you don’t need dance experience to be a great guest judge.Danielle also shares what she saw from inside the ballroom and they get ready for Kym’s big return to the panel - on the new Ballroom Breakdown!! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There are a lot of ups and downs in the first season of Girl Meets World, but this episode definitely has one bright spot: the return of Smackle!  Will gets his chance to explain why Isadora Smackle is the perfect Disney Channel character, even if he’s confused by her role in this baffling episode??  The gang tries to decipher the overall message of the script and somehow land on a perfectly clear thesis: everyone thinks Lucas is hot.  The love affair with Auggie is going strong, but the shelf life of his “this many” joke may have run out.  And Rider defends his half-star rating for one of the most beloved movies of all time, right here on Pod Meets World! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Skilla Baby is your favorite rapper’s favorite rapper, and after this conversation, he’ll be yours too. Skrilla takes us along on his whirlwind journey, from getting shouted out by Jack Harlow to going on tour with Travis Scott, then getting shot on 8 Mile Rd and taking the stage just 48 hours later.Plus, we learn about his new passion for acting and how he landed an upcoming role on 50 Cent’s “Power: Origins.”Sure, no one predicted Detroit’s most promising rapper would be sitting down with Topanga from Boy Meets World, but these days - that’s The Price of Fame.It’s an all-new Teen Beat! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We’ve made it to the final film in the franchise! Will and Sabrina are watching “Return to Halloweentown” starring Sara Paxton and Lucas Grabeel. This film premiered in 2006 as a Disney Channel Original Movie. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Suspicion is everywhere! Paranoia resigns supreme! And Will and Rider are ready to recap another episode of The Traitors: New Blood! Our ‘90s TV stars turned reality commentators break down a chaotic roundtable where Sherry and Jay take the brunt of the heat, while Katie slides entirely out of the crosshairs.  Things get heated when the boys debate the strategy of emotional voting vs. trusting one’s gut, while they analyze Victor’s impressive gameplay of being a Faithful “out loud.” And…an unexpected mishap leaves the fate of Joe and the Faithfuls hanging in the balance, on this week’s Pod Meets Twirl’d: The Traitors (with regular ass people)! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After years off the grid, Will makes his return to social media with the help of a content expert. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's been a minute since Danielle and Val have recorded an episode together and it appears Val has had A LOT on his mind..Before they could even start officially “recording,” Val opens up about the savage internet backlash participants now face and how finally accepting a goal that isn’t just “winning,” has finally allowed him to be present.Plus, hear why his dance last week with Jenna Dewan was a breakthrough and who he feared would start a podcast while he was gone - all on a new, well-deserved Stepping on Toes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From news of Whitney Rose's shocking divorce to the RHOC reunion seating chart, the Bravo headlines are keeping Lee and Marla very busy!Plus, they're breaking down another wild episode of RHOSLC, and detailing Angie's emotional marriage struggles, Bronwyn's complicated divorce, Lisa Barlow's never-ending lip liner application, and a very unexpected trip to a vibrator museum!And why is Lee still wearing jeans on airplanes???? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The gang’s journey through GMW season one continues and Rider may have finally found the show’s rhythm! He’s less bothered by the philosophical speeches and has reached the “acceptance” stage of insanity.   But what is​ the lesson of this episode?? There are so many possibilities and our hosts can’t find a definitive answer.   BUT, at least we have the triumphant return of Minkus! Lee Norris stepped right back into the role and immediately went back to stealing every scene he’s in.   And in the end, they may have found a more profound lesson than the episode had in mind, all on this week’s recap with Pod Meets World! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Danielle and Kym break down Mariah Carey Night, which was full of shocking scores, undeniable hits and another shocking elimination.Kym explains why the Rumba is one of the toughest dances to pull off, and Danielle introduces everyone to Brandon’s “yellow curse.”The pair agree that Jenna Dewan deserved a higher score for her breakthrough performance and debate whether dancing first can hurt a couple’s chances. Plus, Connor Wood attempts to channel his inner leading man and Guillermo’s samba leaves the hosts divided! It’s a brand new recap of DWTS… See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s time for Danielle to reunite with her Dancing with the Stars Season 34 castmate, and the beloved Parent Trap actress, Elaine Hendrix! Elaine reflects on her whirlwind ballroom experience with pro Alan Bersten and how returning to dance helped her reclaim a lifelong dream. She also details her spontaneous trip to Burning Man, how she survived the catastrophic desert sandstorms. Plus, we find out how hip-hop videos, competitive ice skating and competing against 400 other actresses led to her iconic role as Meredith Blake, on an all-new Teen Beat! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s Halloween Time! Will and Sabrina are watching the third installment of the “Halloweentown” franchise, “Halloweentown High”, starring Kimberly J. Brown and Debbie Reynolds. This film premiered in 2008 as a Disney Channel Original Movie. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Will and Rider have emerged from The Traitors castle, ready to come face to face with an extraordinary “regular” guy: Logan Smith from The Traitors: New Blood! Logan shares his initial strategy for playing “the game,” and reveals that he had no plan for what he would do as a Faithful! We find out what he’d change if he could play it all over again and why he almost didn’t make it to the show at all.  Plus, Logan clears up one of our hosts’ biggest Traitors conspiracy theories on Pod Meets Twirl’d: The Traitors (with regular people)! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Just when you thought it was safe to podcast, we’ve got more chatter! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lee (is it Lee?) and Marla are back to break down another chaotic episode of The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City!Our reality-obsessed duo weigh in on the new RHOSLC taglines and Lee shares the tagline he’d use if he was a Housewife!Plus, “Toothbrush Gate” takes over the San Francisco trip, Bronwyn has a rough ride on the bus, and one very important question must be answered: does Whitney know the difference between “Diablo” and “diabolical?”  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Will and Rider have officially made it through a season of ‘90s stars renovating a ‘90s house, that by the end of the process had fully abandoned ‘90s nostalgia like the Tamagotchi you forgot to feed. But our hosts DO have a pitch for another renovation show to carry the torch and Boy Meets World fans should listen up! Plus, would you visit a theme park of famous TV houses?? We take a ride on a Knight Rider roller coaster for the finale episode of Pod Meets Twirl’d: Thank God It’s Fixed! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You are invited to the recap of Girl Meets World, episode 6, and hopefully it won’t throw you into an identity crisis! Rider finds charm in the episode’s middle school growing pains but Will has an issue with the bizarre legal subplots and outdated 1980s geek stereotypes.  Plus, does Cory’s overprotective dad routine work?? The gang tries to figure it all out on a new episode of Pod Meets World! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you like Piña Coladas and getting caught in the rain, you’re in the right place. It’s time to Ballroom Breakdown Yacht Rock Night on Dancing with the Stars!Guillermo has established himself as a dance contender, but does he still need all the gimmicks? Is it time to lean into earnest?Danielle and Kym are baffled by the Skybox mocktails served by Lauren (?), and are left gobsmacked by Ezra Frech’s Foxtrot.Plus, hear their opinions on a shocking elimination, all on this week’s Ballroom Breakdown! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Giada De Laurentiis is a legend in the kitchen, but Danielle is ready to find out the recipe behind her recent Dancing with the Stars experience, alongside partner Alan Bersten.Alan reveals the new training strategy he employed for Giada and how it ended helping her form a connection between her mind and body.They clear up the rumors that they were butting heads in rehearsals, and we get a taste of an incredible Disney Night concept we’ll never get to see.Plus, we find out what sheet pan lasagna has to do with ballroom dancing, on an all-new Danielle With…! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hear Ye! Hear Ye! Will and Sabrina are watching “Knight in Camelot” starring Whoopi Goldberg and Michael York.  This film premiered in 1998 as a Wonderful World of Disney film. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Will and Rider have picked up their cloaks from the dry cleaners and are ready to recap this week’s irregular episode of The Traitors (despite the regular people!) Our hosts debate the choice of Katie over Xavier, and Rider shares a convincing argument on what makes a “stronger” Traitor.  Logan impresses Will and Rider by playing the game as a “faithful ninja”, and Jay trusts his gut by zeroing in on Katie as a Traitor (even though he annoys EVERYONE).  Plus, we have a major revelation about The Traitors franchise as a whole, right here on Pod Meets Twirl’d: The Traitors (with regular people)! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Boy Meets World guest star turned magician Adam Wylie wows the gang with some close-up illusions! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to the Pasha Posse, Amber Glenn! It’s a brand new Danielle With… when her former DWTS partner, Pasha Pashkov, and his new partner, gold medal Olympic figure skater Amber Glenn, stop by to talk about their current Season 36 journey. Amber compares the pressure of figure skating to her new challenge in the ballroom, and shares the realities of adjusting to an entirely different judging system. We hear about the little family that Pasha and his wife, fellow pro Daniella Karagach, have built with their athlete partners, and they take us into the prank war started by Amber and Dani’s partner, Ezra Frech.  Plus, we get a sneak peek at some of the Easter eggs planned for Amber’s future dances, right here on Danielle With…! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lee and Marla are back to breakdown this week’s Bravo happenings AND recap the newest episode of Real Housewives of Salt Lake City!Whether it’s a Housewife on the new Traitors or a not-so-bright star from Summer House signing a new deal, reality players are all over our TVs and there’s nothing we can do about it.Plus, Lee talks about which one of his friends he convinced to join “The Traitors!” This, and so much more, on this week’s Class Reunion… See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Will and Rider are still on this journey, but are starting to wonder the point of the show, because it seems like teams are being rewarded for removing all the ‘90s elements. It’s just becoming a regular home renovation show!The boys are impressed by the way Team Curtains pivoted after a paint mistake, but scramble to figure out how the budget works for the challenges. Plus, Will reveals his expert knowledge of pizza props on Pod Meets Twirl’d: Thank God It’s Fixed! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After a week off, the gang is back on track with a brand new recap of Girl Meets World!  The 5th episode of the show achieves its goal of getting kids (and our hosts) to think about the impact of a “little white lie,” but does the story actually teach a worthwhile lesson? Danielle, Will & Rider get into an intense debate over proper croissant terminology, and we’re reminded over and over again to listen to “the universe.”   Plus, Danielle impresses everyone with her skilled knuckle cracking on the newest recap episode of Pod Meets World! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Danielle is ready to foxtrot into Week 2 of the new Dancing with the Stars season, alongside former 2-time Mirrorball champ, Kym Johnson Herjavec! It’s Viral Night in the ballroom but these aren’t your typical TikTok dances. Tyler and Sharna went full “Magic Mike” for their Salsa, but did it have enough spice? And are they unironically voting for Guillermo now? Plus, Danielle gets brought right back to the anxiety of the judges’ scores after seeing Connor Wood’s nerves.  Find out which dances shocked our hosts, and we need some more backstory on Mark’s chipped tooth, all on this week’s Ballroom Breakdown! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Seth Green has been a Hollywood fixture since childhood, with memorable roles in movies like “Can’t Hardly Wait,” “Austin Powers” and “Can’t Buy Me Love.” His work on shows like “Family Guy” and “Robot Chicken” has also established him as one of the most recognizable voices in animation. Now, Danielle is sitting down with Seth to find out what’s kept him not only working, but relevant, for decades.Seth shares stories from his early days as a child actor, running from audition to audition in New York City, and his infamous time as the “Cha-ching” kid (which led to a bizarre, and thankfully untrue, rumor). Plus, Seth opens up about his experience in a six-man tag team match on WWE Monday Night RAW, the improv lessons he learned from Mike Myers and how you can now see his lost Star Wars project that never was...Thinking about skipping this episode? How ‘bout NO Scott! Seth Green is here for an all-new Teen Beat! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Spooky season is upon us… Will and Sabrina are watching the OG spooky DCOM “Don’t Look Under the Bed” starring Erin Chambers, Ty Hodges, Robin Riker and Steve Valentine. This film premiered in 1999 as a Disney Channel Original Movie. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Life takes you to unexpected places, but love brings you back home. Will and Rider return to the castle to recap The Traitors Season Five (this time with regular people)! Everything kicks off with two perfect Traitors, but does a funeral director have the guts to double-cross pilot? There are some new rules and regulations, but do the changes actually enhance the gameplay??  Plus…a major twist already leaves Will and Rider shocked, so be prepared for the premiere episode of Pod Meets Twirl’d: The Traitors (with regular people)! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The gang gives you what you want with an episode of free-flowing chatter, squishy talk and an update on Danielle’s burlap bet! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

They survived the Season 35 premiere, but now they must do a delicate podcast tango as Danielle hangs out with ‘90s heartthrob Taylor Hanson and his pro, Britt Stewart! Taylor opens up about switching gears from a 30+ year career with his brothers to perform solo on the ballroom floor. And he holds nothing back when sharing the physical toll of the competition and how raising seven kids is EXACTLY like mastering a proper quickstep. Plus, Britt breaks down her cteaching style and shares what it takes to transition from Week 1 novice to finale master, right here on Danielle With! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's time for their first recap ever! So when the two newly anointed podcast hosts have a first day on the job run-in with an actual SLC cast member, Lee and Marla have some seriously mixed feelings about it. Lisa’s husband John apologized on camera, but was it the real deal, or is she pulling the strings behind the scenes?Plus, Lee and Marla admit they’re scared to come face to face with a certain Housewife at the upcoming Bravo Fan Fest in Charleston. Who could it be?The journey is just starting - jump in and have some fun!! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What do you get when you combine Boy Meets World, Full House, One Tree Hill and a whole lotta Housewives? Class Reunion with Lee Norris and Marla Sokoloff!That’s right - two of your favorite Season 1 Feeny students have declared their love (and expertise) of reality TV and are kicking off the show by breaking down the new season of Real Housewives of Salt Lake City.Raise your hand and get ready to take notes because - class is in session! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Will and Rider return to watch their nostalgia-friendly colleagues fight the good fight against scalloped sinks and yellow vanities on another episode of HGTV’s “Totally ‘90s House!"The teams navigate the rising cost of tile and the dangers of a second floor bathtub, while Brian Austin Green gets down and dirty to prove he has what it takes. But the temperature climbs when 98 Degrees' Drew Lachey serves as guest judge to announce the week's winner challenge, leaving Will and Rider to wonder if either team really captured the throwback vibes they were aiming for. Plus, Rider dives into a highbrow essay critique of Summer House and we hear some fond memories of trips to Disney World with LFO, on this week’s jam-packed episode of Pod Meets Twirl’d: Thank God It’s Fixed! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former DWTS champ Kym Johnson-Herjavec is back with Danielle to share some unfiltered thoughts on the debut of the Season 35 ladies! Maura blew our hosts away with her Foxtrot, but since she was the first celebrity announced…has she had more time to prepare?? And Giada is in incredible shape, but will she be able to handle the intensity of the competition. Plus, Kym reveals how much time the pros have to learn those complex opening numbers and who she thought was the standout of the night - right here on Ballroom Breakdown! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We’re taking a quick one-week detour from recapping Girl Meets World to connect with true Hollywood royalty: Mackenzie Astin! Mackenzie opens up about growing up with famous parents and handling the “nepo baby” discourse well before it was a thing, and he shares his first lesson in humility, when he left “The Facts of Life” to attend public high school.The gang hears all about The Garbage Pail Kids Movie, how Mackenzie scored a ride on Kevin Costner’s jet and what it was like in the ER of “The Pit.”Plus…we’re holding the plane for Minkus with an exciting, and unexpected, announcement!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s time for the first ever Ballroom Breakdown of Season 35! Danielle is teaming up with two-time Mirrorball Champion, and former Australian DWTS judge, Kym Johnson Herjavec to get her expert analysis of Night 1 - an all-out dude dance fest.Guillermo brought the entertainment factor and Harry Shum Jr. is clearly a vet, but did Paralympian Ezra Frech steal the show? And does anyone have better hair than Taylor Hanson?Plus, find out whose routine made Danielle hit rewind, and if Kym would ever return as a DWTS pro.Buckle up - the season is just beginning, and with this duo of former contestant and legendary pro - it’s a perfect 10!! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If your '90s mixtape didn't include a Paula Cole song, was it even a mixtape? Danielle sits down with the Grammy-winning singer-songwriter and looks back on her legendary career, from Dawson’s Creek infamy to her rebirth as an independent artist over the past few years.And before the hit records,  Paula was a self described “repressed goody two-shoes," her high school class president AND its prom queen trying to navigate intense perfectionism. Paula also shares the story of how a voicemail led her to a tour with Peter Gabriel, and how she performed for 15,000 people in a different country with NO rehearsal. Plus, hear all about Paula's work with the legendary Dolly Parton, days after her passing.So stop asking yourself “where have all the cowboys gone?," because they're here! It's a brand new episode of Teen Beat! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Will and Sabrina are watching “Upside-Down Magic” starring Izabela Rose, Siena Agudong and Kyle Howard.  This film premiered in 2020 as a Disney Channel Original Movie. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In a revelation that shocks no one, Rider isn’t a fan of chain restaurants or fast food, but we’ll find out if he can be converted after the gang meets Nicky Kraft from the experimental dining concept Chain!   Nicky takes Danielle, Will and Rider through the rise of Chain from secret LA pop-up to taking over an entire food court at the TOPANGA MALL (wink wink).    In a live taste test, Nicky guides the gang into the world of Cheez-Its, trying concepts that only a cheesy mad scientist could imagine. They go head-to-head with the Cheez-Steak, the Crunchy Cheez-Dog and the most diabolical concoction… the Cheez-y Cinnamon Bun.    So join us, and come hungry, right here on Pod Meets World! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Will and Rider are back to watch their fellow '90s stars remodel a house that has too much of a good thing!   In episode 3 of "Totally ‘90s House,” Team Curtains takes on Team Mauve to transform tiny bedrooms into epic spaces and battle dated aesthetic challenges like recessed arches, canopy beds and hideous carpets.    But our hosts have to wonder how much actual hard labor these stars are putting in, especially since they have enough time to make dozens of prank calls.    Plus, they debate the rules of poetry, and get way too deep into some Disney movie lore, on another episode of Pod Meets Twirl’d: Thank God It’s Fixed! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Girl Meets World might finally be finding its footing, but Danielle, Will and Rider are still left with some questions about its 4th ever episode.   They try to crack a questionable portrayal of “girl code” and wonder if Missy should’ve been wearing a leather jacket.    Plus, a harsh critique of Danielle’s voice acting as “Mr. Googly” and an analysis of how much Cory and Topanga’s original Boy Meets World apartment would cost in 2026, right here on Pod Meets World! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Now that Dancing with the Stars: The Next Pro has crowned its champ, Danielle is connecting with standout finalist Selena Hamilton! We find out once and for all how much ballroom experience Selena ACTUALLY had before the show, and while also taking Danielle behind the scenes of the viral KATSEYE Gap commercial.Plus, we get into her controversial “wow moment,” the ongoing drama surrounding AJ and who her dream celebrity partner would be she ever became a DWTS pro, all straight from the ballroom on a new Danielle With! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Impossible! Will and Sabrina are watching "Rodgers & Hammerstein's Cinderella" starring Brandy, Paolo Montalban and Whitney Houston. This film premiered in 1997 as a Wonderful World of Disney film. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The gang spent almost 4 years figuring out if the TV show they starred in as kids was art, but this week Danielle, Will and Rider decide to take it one step further: become artists. We’ve called in an instructor to guide the hosts through a therapeutic painting class to find out who has can create a masterpiece.   Find out which colors best represent their personalities, what their creations reveal about themselves and who has an undeniable connection with the brush.    Plus, when the paint dries, it’s up to you to pick a winner, on an all new (colorful) episode of Pod Meets World! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

HGTV has challenged a bunch of ‘90s TV stars to renovate a home, and we can’t think of anyone more appropriate to recap the season than the kings of TGIF!    Will and Rider dig into an all-new reality TV challenge, working with glass blocks, scalloped sinks, colored toilets and huge bathtubs.   A first look at the homes leaves our hosts wondering if some are just beyond saving, even if it is their real-life friends competing to win.   So come along as Will and Rider evaluate challenges in the kitchen, the rumpus room, and backyard/sideyard! It's Pod Meets Twirl’d: Thank God It’s Fixed with two ‘90s stars who were NOT asked to be on the show!! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Will and Rider have made it to the end of Married at First Sight Season 20, but when all was said and done, did they still want to say “I do???”   Hear why the finale and reunion completely changed the way the boys felt about the season, and find out their final thoughts on the couples. Did Felipe’s cheating surprise anyone? And is Adam sweeter than an ice cream maker?    Plus, Rider gets surprisingly emotional over Cameron and Michelle, and we reveal our next side-quest in a Decision Day of our own, on this finale episode of Pod Meets Twirl’d: All or Nothing! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On a day that will live in infamy, the gang carries out a “sneak attack” on episode 3 of Girl Meets World, which somehow employs Pearl Harbor as a metaphor for teenage jealousy.  So far, teacher Cory is no Feeny and has basically zero classroom boundaries, so this episode leaves our hosts with a LOT of questions. Like why does Topanga make turkey sandwiches days in advance? Why does Cory let his daughter leave class just because she’s jealous? And why is Auggie eating flowers??  Plus, Rider gives us a masterclass on why directing choices affectthe energy of a sitcom, while Will looks back on his teenage smoking days, on an all-new Pod Meets World! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s time to Fight On with college football powerhouse and analyst extraordinaire, Matt Leinart, as he takes a time out to hang with Danielle for a new Teen Beat! You may know his legendary achievements on the field, but before the Heisman Trophy, he was a chubby middle schooler struggling with strabismus (look it up!). Danielle takes Matt way back to his recruiting days when he rejected the chance to go to Michigan, and why he has a new perspective after watching his son navigate the same process.Plus, find out what happened when he rode in an 18-person golf cart driven by Kobe Bryant, on an all-new Teen Beat! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is the moment! Will and Sabrina are watching “Camp Rock 3” starring Malachi Barton, Liamani, Lumi Pollack and Hudson Stone. This film premiered in 2026 as a Disney Channel Original Movie. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Danielle and Val have survived the challenges and made it to the grand finale of the inaugural season of Dancing with the Stars: The Next Pro! Are they happy with the results???? Our celebrity professional dancer (Danielle) and celebrity podcaster (Val) break down the grueling 3-day prep time for the finalists, which should’ve held some weight when evaluating the results. And Val lets us in on a backstage secret about how the DWTS contestants unknowingly control the entire season before even stepping foot in the ballroom.Plus, Selena and Adam’s jive feels like a croissant without its chocolate, and Danielle and Val might be too hungry to host, on a finale episode of Stepping on Toes! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You’ve been with us for all seven seasons of Boy Meets World, and now it all comes down to this: the definitive Episode Draft for the entire run of the show.   Much to Rider's chagrin, the gang has been asked to choose only three episodes from the total run of BMW and the competition is fierce. How do you widdle down one of the most beloved family sitcoms to just a trio of hits? And still - what the hell is a snake order draft?   But the final choice is up to you! Vote for your favorite “team" on Instagram (@PodMeetsWorldShow) as they come up with an appropriate punishment for whoever loses the fan vote (cough cough, burlap sack). This episode is one you don’t want to miss! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Will and Rider are locked in and focused on finishing Season 20 of Married at First Sight! They’ve lost themselves in the storylines and complicated relationships just as Marissa is falling deeper and deeper in love with Adam, enough to want to quit her job and be his pickleball partner all day. The boys think that Caitlin is always looking for something wrong in a situation, but she also might be the only person on Earth who wants to talk about Taylor Swift, Harry Potter and World War II. She truly is a 1 of 1!Plus, can Mecca can survive his “pretty enough for me” comment? Walk down the aisle again with Pod Meets Twirl’d: All or Nothing! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Will and Rider are serving up Married at First Sight episodes in 3s, falling deeper and deeper into the abyss that is reality TV. One of the main relationships have fallen apart, forcing the boys to wonder if they were ever compatible in the first place.They also get into the “joint venture” of Sean and Nikki, and Sean’s preoccupation with intimacy that is slowly pushing her away. Meanwhile, Felipe starts love bombing Tori, who introduces Will and Rider to the state of “Genuity.” Plus, find out who our hosts consider to be the “safe couple,” on Pod Meets Twirl’d: All or Nothing! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The gang is recapping the second episode of Girl Meets World and they’re cracking open a dusty old book to study “human interaction” - whatever that means.   Danielle, Will and Rider are breaking down teacher Cory’s classroom assignment, which forces his students to ditch their cell phones and head to the library - but does the tech-free message actually hit home??   One thing this episode DOES leave them with are questions - like why is there so much lap sitting?? Why is Cory bribing Maya to spy on his daughter??  And why are we learning so much about the equine birthing process.    Plus, Danielle shares the Tumblr post heard 'round the world on another GMW recap on Pod Meets World! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two icons of 2000s hair face off when Ryan Cabrera hangs out with Danielle! We don’t have to tell you the cultural significance of his frosted tips, but wait until you hear what happened when he refused to shave his head!Ryan shares his story moving to LA to work with Joe and Jessica Simpson with nothing but a pair of flip flops and a carry-on. And he takes us behind the fight to keep “True” an acoustic song, which became his biggest hit.Plus, we hear some unreal TRL memories, he opens up about his relationship with WWE star Alexa Bliss, and we learn why 2000s music stands the test of time, right here on Teen Beat! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Let's go on a trip with the Proud Family! Will and Sabrina are watching the "The Proud Family Movie" starring Kyla Pratt, Tommy Davidson, Soleil Moon Frye and more! This film premiered in 2005 as a Disney Channel Original Movie. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We’re at the Final Four of Dancing with the Stars: The Next Pro and though it’s the opportunity of a lifetime for these dancers, there’s no one less jealous of the competitors than Val Chmerkovskiy. With the stakes at an all-time high, Val and Danielle break down the remaining contenders and evaluate the unique moves they each bring to the dance floor. Val shares his veteran DWTS opinion and has some harsh truths about what it really takes to land the gig. Plus, we dive into AJ’s bulletproof choreography, we hear why Allen's routine fell flat and we discover the exact moment that cost one contestant a spot in the finale, right here on an intense Stepping on Toes! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Will Friedle missed his Senior Prom, and now that he's turning 50 years old - he has one wish: to make up for lost time.  The gang is bringing you along for Will’s 50th birthday Prom night, a massive Boy Meets World reunion of cast and crew that deserves its own episode. Find out who was the best dressed, which celebrities partied the hardest and why Matthew Lawrence went to the bathroom to leave Will a disposable camera surprise. And what special item did Danielle get her best friend on this momentous occasion? We’re crowning a Prom King and Queen, so come along and celebrate Will Free-dle on Pod Meets World! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Somehow Danielle, Will and Rider have made it back to your TV! Or tablet. Or laptop. Or gas station pump. We’re not judging: A screen is a screen!  The gang kicks off their streaming era in front of a live studio audience at the iHeartRadio Theater in beautiful Burbank, CA. Learn more about the gang’s upcoming documentary and come along as they get a permanent memento for finally finishing the recaps.  Join them in full color and high definition - for this audio on version of Pod Meets World!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Danielle and Patrick Renna are serving up s’mores and taking swings with the whole OG Sandlot gang, in celebration of their upcoming series, Dugout Dads!   It’s time to go ‘round the horn and catch up with Tom Guiry, Marty York, Grant Gelt, Victor Dimattia, Shane Obedzinski, Brandon Quintin Adams and Chauncey Leopardi.    Hear all their 1993 memories of filming a classic movie as kids, what it was like getting back on the field as adults and we find out who can REALLY play baseball - all on this action-packed Dugout Dads Takeover! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In preparation of the YouTube release for Dugout Dads, Danielle sits down with her co-star, Patrick Renna, to talk about everything from behind home plate to deep Center Field.   Find out what it was like making the upcoming “pre-season,” reconnecting with his Sandlot teammates and avoiding numerous fires while shooting on a Little League field.   We’re hitting this one well over the wall with a special Weekend Takeover! Stay tuned for a Part 2 with the rest of the guys - right here on Pod Meets World… See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Will and Rider have entered into a sacred bond with Season 20 of “Married at First Sight,” and now they’re taking their relationship to the next level: recapping three episodes at once.The "therapy speak” fatigue has hit our hosts, and they no longer see nor hear the “framework” and “philosophy” that Shawn is constantly talking about. They’re VERY impressed with how Tori has handled Felipe’s uncertainty about monogamy, especially given her past experience with infidelity. So kudos to her.Plus, Adam’s over the top outfits lead to a heated discussion on “the ick” and if it’s ever possible to move forward after experiencing it. Buckle up for a Family Size edition of Pod Meets Twirl’d: All or Nothing! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You asked for it. You got it.    The recap of the first Girl Meets World episode is here. Danielle, Will and Rider have finally sat down and rewatched the Disney Channel reboot - so, how do they really feel about it?   The pilot sets the tone - and the gang is already wondering what the bell is going on.   Should Maya have been the lead over Riley?? Is this a kid’s show?? And how do we feel about Cory as teacher?   So join Danielle, Will & Rider as they get into the “world” of Girl Meets World, and dive head first into a new era of Pod Meets World! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nothing screams Teen Beat more than the Brat Pack, and one of its most iconic members is hanging out with Danielle! It’s time to hear from the legendary Anthony Michael Hall!   With a resume that includes Vacation, Weird Science, Sixteen Candles and THE BREAKFAST CLUB, Anthony is chock full of stories, including what it was like working with John Hughes in the inner circle of Wally World.    Plus, we hear all about his experience as the youngest cast member in SNL history, landing in Studio 8H at just 17 years old - right here on Teen Beat! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s the final installment of the Zenon! Will and Sabrina are watching Zenon: Z3 starring Kirsten Storms and Lauren Maltby. This film premiered in 2004 as a Disney Channel Original Movie. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Danielle and Val are back to break down the latest episode of DWTS: The Next Pro, just in time for a knee walk revival! Nowhere else can you get a true pro’s opinion on creating “viral” moments (if that’s even possible!). The hopefuls have to train an amateur to ballroom dance, so Val helps us understand the different styles and just how hard they are to teach. Plus, we hear the top 3 things you NEED to have as a DWTS pro, and a shocking elimination leaves Val speechless - on this week’s Stepping on Toes! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Before the official dive into Girl Meets World, the gang is throwing it back to another classic family sitcom, with a Boy Meets World connection, when Greg Evigan, from My Two Dads, stops by to share all his Hollywood stories.  We hear how Greg was ready to leave town but walked into an audition for B.J. and the Bear with zero expectations, and it completely changed his life. Greg reveals how he felt when his daughters wanted to act and why he turned down a role with Bill Daniels on Knight Rider!Plus, find out what happens when you routinely invite a chimpanzee to your barbecues - on an all-new Pod Meets World!Follow @podmeetsworldshow on Instagram and TikTok! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Will and Rider are almost halfway through the most extreme experiment in reality TV, and haven’t given up yet! So it’s time to recap more episodes of Married at First Sight Season 20! In a show full of shocking moments, nothing leaves Will and Rider more flabbergasted than finding out that Courtney doesn’t know who Keanu Reeves is. Rider can’t seem to “vibe” with Adam’s Tik Tok inspired vernacular, and things get even more intimate once they find out Adam’s definition of “vibing.” And does Kaitlin even want a husband?Plus, of all the reality shows they’ve examined thus far, nothing has made them examine their personal lives quite like this!  Dive deep into Will and Rider’s respective marriages on an all-new Pod Meets Twirl’d: All or Nothing! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The next Recap Era is upon us! But before they head into the Girl Meets World Universe, the gang fills us in on the gap in between the Boy Meets World finale and the start of the Disney Channel reboot.   Will shares his chaotic experience stepping into the world of Andy Dick, Rider takes us into “Buck Naked Arson” AKA “Eyes of Fire: Feel the Heat" and we find out what happened when Danielle took up residence right across the street from the holy Mecca of Mel’s Diner.    Plus, the gang tells all about the bizarre lunch meeting when they found out Girl Meets World was a thing - right here on a new Pod Meets World journey! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jon Heder stomped his moon boots into our collective hearts as Napoleon Dynamite, but before he was feeding Tina the llama, he was pulling pranks with his twin brother on all their friends and teachers.    Danielle hears all about how his classic Y2K character was born, from the signature monotone voice to his iconic chaotic perm. Jon also reveals how a last minute casting change in “Blades of Glory” led to an unrealized dream come true with his co-star, Will Ferrell.   Plus, Jon reveals how he avoids having people yell “Napoleon!” at him in the airport.    GOSH! This Teen Beat has it all, even large talons and great skills.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Let’s get together because Will and Sabrina are watching 1961’s “The Parent Trap” starring Hayley Mills, Maureen O’Hara, Brian Keith and Charles Ruggles. This film premiere in 1961 as a theatrical release. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Danielle and Val dance a delicate tango recapping this week’s episode of DWTS: The Next Pro!  Things get shaken up thanks to Daniella’s “Wow Moment” challenge, and Val admits that he would’ve been immediately eliminated if he had to compete. Danielle and Val also get into a heated debate about what matters more: great dancing or a viral moment? Plus, find out how Val really feels about DWTS Season 35 casting rumors on an all-new Stepping On Toes! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We can’t say goodbye to the Boy Meets World Recap Era without saying goodbye to Ceej and Tony from Bruh Meets World!    The gang goes more in-depth than ever before to find the real reason why Season 7 just didn’t “work.” Danielle looks back on some of her best performances, while also secretly wanting to leave the show every week.   Rider uncovers his true feelings about Shawn while Will shares the exact moment when the writers started giving him material specifically as an actor.    Plus, Ceej and Tony get emotional when looking back on what Boy Meets World has meant to them. It’s the end of a journey with friends on Pod Meets World! Follow @podmeetsworldshow on Instagram and TikTok! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fresh off Dancing with the Stars: The Next Pro, Stephani Sosa is here to step on toes! The former Troupe member reflects on her Next Pro journey, from the highs to the lows to what she wishes she could change from her final week.From the no phone rule to the surprising, limited rehearsal schedule, Stephani is getting candid about what when on in the house, away from the cameras, and what she wishes they showed more of.Plus, she gives us the scoop on her Bad Bunny Super Bowl Halftime appearance!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Will and Rider have exited the honeymoon phase with two more episodes of Married at First Sight! The couples have moved into neutral apartments to continue the ultimate test of romance and the boys have some concerns. Will and Rider analyze the circular arguments and passive aggression seen with Nikki and Shawn, and can no longer ignore Shawn’s creative washcloth routine. Meanwhile, Adam and Marissa are the “bro couple,' thriving and vibing, but Will can't imagine them jet skiing into the sunset.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You know we couldn't close the door on Season 7 without partaking in a few favorite traditions - and this week it's time for the Season 7 Episode Draft.    As hard as it sounds, the gang will select (in snake order) a group of their favorite episodes from the final season, in hopes that their squad will get the most listener votes on Instagram. Who will be stuck with “What a Drag” or “You Light Up My Union?" With slim pickings, it seems like our hosts might have some strategies for this one.   What starts as a fun competition turns into a mini recap of the more forgettable Season 7 moments and a revelation about the season as whole: Maybe it IS better than they thought? Or not.   Find out on the last BMW Episode Draft!   But the final choice for the best lineup is yours! Cast your votes on our Instagram, @PodMeetsWorldShow, for who had the best drafts. Choose wisely! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Platinum records, Grammys, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame…Salt-N-Pepa has done it all - except sit down with Danielle Fishel for an episode of Teen Beat…until now!   We hear the story of how they went from working customer service at a Sears to becoming the first ever platinum female rap act. The legends also describe hearing their music on the radio for the first time, and how no one predicted the success of “Push-It.”   Plus, we hear why Tupac was in the “Whatta Man” music video and if Salt ever got bored rubbing all up on him. It’s an unforgettable new episode of Teen Beat! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

She wants fabulous! Will and Sabrina are watching "Sharpay's Fabulous Adventure" starring Ashley Tisdale and Austin Butler. This film premiered in 2011 as a Disney Channel Original Movie. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Danielle and Val were in Palm Springs for DWTS Con, a.k.a. “Comic-Con with spray tans,” but they’re not gonna let that stop them from recapping the newest episode of The Next Pro!   To find chemistry on the dance floor, they couldn’t have picked a better guest judge in Jenna Johnson, and Val explains why.   Plus, Val and Danielle crown the best dance of the season (so far), and we find out what happens when an unexpected rule change becomes a DOUBLE elimination, on another episode of Stepping on Toes! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Danielle and Will’s Gauntlet through WWE Raw continues, and their guests are showing no mercy! Go behind the shades with Raquel Rodriguez and find out why she keeps her grandmother far from the ring on fight night. And the newly heel Maxxine Dupri explains the connection between dancing and wrestling and Will learns why “Grape Squishers” are the most horrific part of a WWE audition. This is what happens when TGIF meets WWE Raw on Pod Meets World!Follow @podmeetsworldshow on Instagram and TikTok! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Danielle and Will have entered the ring for WWE Raw at LA’s Intuit Dome and they’re going head to head with the biggest Superstars in Sports Entertainment! “All Ego” Ethan Page clears up some major confusion about his signature move and tells stories from his days on the underground circuit, including one tournament where only 2 people were in the audience. Plus, they catch a wave with Sol Ruca and find out how her roots in Ska led to the WWE.All that and a lesson in the term “salad days,” on a Championship edition of Pod Meets World!Follow @podmeetsworldshow on Instagram and TikTok! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wrap up DWTS Con weekend with Danielle, Val and fan favorite, Rylee Arnold, as they podcast live from the very hot epicenter of Palm Springs!Rylee reflects on Dancing with the Stars Season 34, with her partner Scott Hoying, and how she’s already planning to protect her mental health with social media next season.Plus, Rylee talks about managing her life with Type 1 diabetes and choosing her health over touring. And what happened on set last season that led to Rylee needing an Epipen?! Find out now, on a new Stepping on Toes… See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Take a break from the Con with Hailey Bills, Danielle and Uncle Val, as they step on toes, recording live from Palm Springs! Hailey talks about what it’s like to rehearse 15 numbers for ONE WEEKEND and who she’s most excited about meeting for the first time.Plus, Hailey reveals what it’s like handling uncertainty about her TV future, while staying grateful after an incredible season and tour. She believes everything happens for a reason and we do too - that’s why see our newest Convention guest… See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This weekend, Danielle and Val are in Palm Springs for the first ever Dancing with the Stars Con, and even when booked & busy, they’re sitting down with some of their ballroom buds for a check-in!And first up, Ezra Sosa drops by to discuss what he's been up to since tour and bask in a recent family trip to Greece that meant the world to him. Plus, he reveals what it’s been like watching his sister Stephanie compete on The Next Pro and what makes her such a special performer.This is just the start - so break out the spray tan and get ready… See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Will and Rider continue the obligation of an arranged podcast and dive headfirst into two more episodes of Married at First Sight! And it seems like Will loves Adam more than Adam loves jet skis. Nikki has come down with the major ick, yet our hosts have some harsh truths to share about Shawn - but it’s all love!They also get into the mismatch of Courtney and Nick, and their personality gap relationship, and worry it’s not a great sign when Nick falling asleep during a confessional is an episode highlight.Plus, some fatherly insight on why Caitlin is avoidant, as they test the boundaries of holy matrimony on Pod Meets Twirl’d: All or Nothing! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Will and Rider couldn’t be more excited about the In The City reunion, but probably not for the reasons producers intended. And this final meetup with the cast might be the final straw that loses Rider as a fan.    Could all the drama from this show be the result of simple miscommunications? Will and Rider try to find the answer to those eternal questions, while also looking for the definition of “shady” according to the cast.    We hear a final analysis on “KyManda” and Rider has a solution for the embattled couple that could save their marriage.    ​But will Rider and Will continue with next season?? Find out their fate on Pod Meets Twirl'd: Metropolitan Mess! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It all comes down to this…the final Boy Meets World recap. Join Danielle, Will and Rider, LIVE from the iHeartRadio Theater in Burbank, for a very special final evening.   The gang looks back on their favorite moments from Pod Meets World’s first 4 years, which includes a pig in the city and some hard to pronounce - “warm bowls.”   They bid emotional farewells in the form of Ghost Chet and are treated to a surprise appearance by Shawns jacket’s favorite singer, Richard Marx, live and in-person.   It’s been a journey - and now where will they go?   Believe in yourselves. Dream. Try. Do Good. It’s the final Boy Meets World recap on Pod Meets World.    Follow @podmeetsworldshow on Instagram and TikTok! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you’re a fan of reality TV, you probably already know (and have strong opinions on) Stassi Schroeder from Vanderpump Rules. But Danielle has actually known Stassi for quite some time and is ready to hear all about life before she moved into the House of Stassi.   She claims she wasn’t one of the “cool kids," but you still won’t believe some of the high school drama Stassi experienced. But after a bizarre job modeling Halloween costumes, she found her way to The Amazing Race, and eventually the infamous bar / restaurant job that threw her into the spotlight.   Our guest may have a tough exterior, but Danielle reveals the REAL Stassi, when all the walls come down, just in time for her return to reality TV! Check it out on the new Teen Beat!! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

They want a perfect princess! Will and Sabrina Are watching “Descendants: Wicked Wonderland” starring Kylie Cantrall, Malia Baker Liamani Segura and Brendon Tremblay. This film premiered in 2026 as a Disney Channel Original Movie. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Danielle and Val are once again reviewing The Next Pro tapes and are ready to confirm - the competition is getting fierce.  Val appreciates Mark Ballas’s advice and reminds us all that the pro’s job is to make their partner shine.  Our hosts also discuss Nina’s communication style they try to find a way she can improve that bedside manner. And while AJ might come off cocky, Val is impressed by how he takes charge and makes confident decisions under pressure.  Plus, Val hints at a guest appearance next episode that hits VERY close to home, right here on Stepping on Toes! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

To round out the Recap Era of Pod Meets World, the gang wanted to check in one last time with the architect of 51 Boy Meets World episodes, including the 2-part series finale, director and producer, Jeff McCracken.  Jeff gives a comprehensive look back on the series, and shares what he wishes the writing team had done differently, including an admission about Eric in the later seasons. Rider also pinpoints the moment he made a major change in his approach to acting, while Will embraces the title of “funniest, laziest actor in TV history." We hear some emotional memories from Jeff from the final week of Boy Meets World, and  we get a refresher course on '90s slang to make sure your never “bucked," or even worse…a "Norville." It's all right here on a special Pod Meets World!Follow @podmeetsworldshow on Instagram and TikTok! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Will and Rider are still on the fence about the show, and the success rate of the matchmakers isn’t helping.Rider reveals which cast members he can see himself hanging out with, and we find out the wedding fashion faux pas that knocked Devin out of favor.  Plus, hear a hot take on the true motives of these contestants, for a new recap on Pod Meets Twirl’d: All or Nothing! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After the endurance run that was In the City, Will and Rider might actually be invested in Married at First Sight - even if it makes them a bit uncomfortable.  Will is endeared to Adam's "douche level" but Rider thinks his long reality TV resumé is a major red flag.  Plus, they dive deep into Nikki and Shawn's wedding and try to figure out if she actually knew who she was marrying. Practice your vows - it’s a new episode of Pod Meets Twirl'd: All or Nothing! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Now that we’ve wrapped The Feenys, we’re turning the trophies on ourselves for a ceremony entirely centered around Pod Meets World: The Peenys.  We’re highlighting the gang’s favorite guests, the biggest “Holy Sh*t” moment and the toughest category of all: best inside joke. So relive Hug Gate, “Crotcharate” and more memorable moments in this special presentation of The Peeny Awards - exclusively on Pod Meets World. Follow @podmeetsworldshow on Instagram and TikTok! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A Dancing with the Stars fan favorite is foxtrotting out of the ballroom and right into the podcast studio! Alan Bersten is ready to share stories from the Mall of America, his formative years facing down Paul Bunyan and how in the world he doesn't know what a “Juicy Lucy” is.    Follow Alan’s steps from 7-year-old ballroom prodigy to the Glee set to finally making it to the big show - Dancing with the Stars.    It's time for a DWTS Season 34 reunion, on this Mirrorball worthy episode of Teen Beat! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Too soon for Halloween?? NEVER! Will and Sabrina are watching “The Scream Team” starring Mark Rendall, Kat Dennings, Eric Idle and Kathy Najimy. This film premiered in 2002 as a Disney Channel Original Movie. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Danielle and Val are back to recap the second episode of Dancing with the Stars: The Next Pro and they’ve already uncovered some major revelations about the new crop of dancers… Val holds nothing back with AJ’s attitude, and we find out which DWTS pro is the most emotionally “unavailable,” which is confirmed by the many unreturned texts from Danielle.  Plus, we try to pry a few hints about the upcoming DWTS season from Val, and we hear the true origin of Daniella’s Ferrari persona, right here on Stepping on Toes! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An award show of this magnitude couldn’t be contained to a single ceremony, so welcome to Part 2 of the Feenys! The gang recognizes iconic moments, guest stars and episodes as they hand out more awards, not just for the good, but also the bad. With “Best Quote” comes “Worst Season,” so buckle up for some big reveals.It’s time to close the book on the Feenys for a brand new Pod Meets World.Follow @podmeetsworldshow on Instagram and TikTok! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two people set up in an unlikely arrangement, now have to figure out their feelings in real time as they enter into a lifelong commitment. Sure, that describes the relationship between Will & Rider with this podcast, but it's ALSO the premise of…Married at First Sight!   The boys are diving into the reality show's 20th Season, with little to no prior knowledge, and the hot takes are already FLOWING. Adam’s gift seems more like a dog leash or a ball gag than a “kill switch," while Rider has already detected good vibes from Belle Jolie and Mecca.   Our hosts also debate if artists can be in a relationship with a blue collar normie, and we find out what they REALLY think about face tattoos.    So don’t leave us hanging at the altar, you can jump right into Episode 1, of a brand new recap. It's Pod Meets Twirl’d: All or Nothing! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

They said it couldn’t be done. They said they wouldn’t survive. But somehow, Will and Rider entered the Bravo-sphere and lived to recap it. It’s the final episode of In The City Season 1, and it’s been quite an emotional journey.  Rider has a shocking admission to make about his own ITC metamorphosis, but will he continue to follow the drama??  And with one Bravo season under his belt, Will shares his theory on why reality TV is so popular. Plus, we get a boots on the ground report from the podcast's newest special correspondent, Boy Meets World alum Lee Norris! So join us, as they close out the tab (that is, until the reunion…) on Pod Meets Twirl'd: Metropolitan Mess! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bigger than the Oscars, Emmys & Tonys combined - it’s time for The Feenys. With the live finale recap on the horizon, it’s time to set some favorites in stone. From people to moments to super niche details, this ceremony covers them all. Danielle, Will and Rider tackle categories like “Best Character Who Deserved More,”  “Best Romp,” and “Best Prop.”Celebrate all the winners (and losers) on a red carpet edition of Pod Meets World! Follow @podmeetsworldshow on Instagram and TikTok! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

No 2000s teenager made it through their youth without singing along to Hoobastank, so Danielle is going straight to the source to hear the stories behind the band with the most baffling name in rock. Singer Doug Robb and guitarist Dan Estrin detail their journey from local dive bars to festivals with Bob Dylan and Jessica Simpson, on the SAME stage! Danielle doesn’t hold back on the 818 content because Hoobastank is a certified Valley band! Hope you’re hungry for Pizza Cookery and Ruby’s…and yes, some Topanga Plaza talk. And it hasn’t always been easy for the band, from failed monitors on live TV to needing literal brain surgery while on tour, Hoobastank has seen their share of challenges You won’t have to crawl in the dark looking for the answer, because Hoobastank is here on Teen Beat! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Will and Sabrina continue their conversation on “Descendants: The Rise of Red”! This film premiered in 2024 as a Disney Channel Original Movie. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tear it down, then paint the town red! Will and Sabrina are watching “Descendants: The Rise of Red” starring Kylie Cantrall, Malia Baker and Dara Reneé.  This film premiered in 2024 as a Disney Channel Original Movie. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Danielle Fishel is a professional podcaster. Valentin Chmerkovskiy is a professional dancer. And together, they are now…dancecasters.   This exciting duo is taking on a challenge beyond any ballroom: they’re recapping the newest Dancing with the Stars competition spinoff - The Next Pro.   Danielle and Val introduce the cast in this inaugural episode, we hear their first impressions of who may be stepping foot in the ballroom next season and we find out why the most tender hug a person can experience involves eye contact with Robert Irwin.    Plus, Val shares a Russian phrase that’s all too relatable, and we hear firsthand why making a mistake mid-routine makes you feel like you’re in The Matrix. Get ready for the first episode of Stepping on Toes! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Matthews and Bundys never met in real life, but for Pod Meets World - anything IS possible! So this week, the gang is chatting David Faustino (a.k.a. Bud Bundy from Married…with Children)!! David shares details on his TV debut at just three months old, his guest appearance on Family Ties alongside Michael J. Fox and how his love for hip hop inspired one of the greatest sitcom alter-egos of all time: Grandmaster B. Plus, we hear what happened when N.W.A. showed up to the Married…with Children set, and everything that went down at their recent sold out reunion show in LA, right here on Pod Meets World!Follow @podmeetsworldshow on Instagram and TikTok! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After a short break, Will and Rider have ventured back into the depths of Bravoland to recap not one, but TWO episodes of “In the City”!    While examining Yvonne’s dress argument, our hosts make a shocking discovery about a lesser-know wedding rule. Are you not allowed to wear red either??   Amanda and Kyle’s relationship might be beyond repair, and we hear some sincere advice from Will and Rider on what the turbulent couple can do to find peace. But we do have Amanda to thank for what may be the most hilarious moment in the entire series, when Kyle takes a paintball to a sensitive area.    Plus, Will shares a theory that reality TV producers are closer to detectives than anything else, on a double dipped episode of Pod Meets Twirl'd: Metropolitan Mess! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The moment has finally arrived (sort of). The gang has made it to the first part of the Boy Meets World series finale, but is it just…a clip show??   Danielle, Will and Rider jump at the chance to look back, basking in the innocence of Season 1, while trying to remember exactly how this whole thing ends.   Before the Pennbrook students go their separate ways, we break down Eric’s strange off-screen decision to go to New York, and wonder if he deserved a better sendoff.   So join us as we head into the first part of the FINAL Boy Meets World recap, and get ready for the live conclusion, right here on Pod Meets World!   Follow @podmeetsworldshow on Instagram and TikTok! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

No stroll through early 2000’s pop culture is complete without the greatest Canadian import since maple syrup! From movies like Old School, Love Actually, The Girl Next Door and House of Wax, Danielle is hanging out with - Elisha Cuthbert!   Both of their first kissed may have played out on-screen, but Elisha’s real life lessons all came from “Popular Mechanics for Kids.”   Plus, Elisha explains how she was immune from being “boy crazy,” all on this week’s Teen Beat! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s not every day balloons grow… Will and Sabrina are watching “Balloon Farm” starring Rip Torn and Mara Wilson.  This film premiered in 1989 as a Wonderful World of Disney film.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, the gang is throwing it back to Season 3 to talk to a legendary guest star who grew up to build his very own Empire. It’s time to chat with multi-hyphenate Danny Strong!  Danny played “Arthur” in “The Heart is a Lonely Hunter” and remembers how he landed the role by being anything but what they were looking for.He’d later became one of Hollywood’s most successful screenwriters, pitching to Steven Spielberg and winning Emmys, but it all started in his hometown video store, after befriending a very famous employee.From Buffy to Gilmore Girls to Broadway, this guest has it all - on an all-new Pod Meets World!Follow @podmeetsworldshow on Instagram and TikTok! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Happy 4th of July, everyone! An annual tradition for iHeart podcasts, we give the hardworking and tired crew a well-deserved holiday break. In the meanwhile, join Danielle, Will and Rider as they share their downtime plans and reveal more details about the upcoming (and SOLD OUT) live Boy Meets World finale recap at the iHeartRadio Theater!   The full recap video will be available on demand starting July 27th, with the audio dropping July 30th. Learn more here: https://veeps.com/podmeetsworld/56aed687-2533-428c-8fc5-ebae0c3bb48a?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio   Remember, eat a hot dog for Pod Meets World! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Will and Rider have ordered another round of cocktails for the newest episode of “In the City” and they’re lookin’ for someone to pick up the tab. Rider has shockingly found himself invested in Kenny’s family and we try to figure out if Amanda’s slow-motion move out is salvageable…or should everyone just walk away.  We return to Lindsay’s milkman situation, while exploring Nick and Yvonne’s wedding vibes and unpacking the timeline of Danielle & Owen’s divorce drama.  Plus, Will and Rider tackle the breaking Bachelorette news and the wild merits of arranged marriages, on this week’s action-packed Pod Meets Twirl'd: Metropolitan Mess! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the conclusion of our series finale Q&A, Danielle, Will and Rider dive even deeper into YOUR burning questions!The gang reflects on how their characters evolved (or regressed) over the show’s run, Rider evaluates his later-season performance from the perspective of an acting coach and they reveal the guests they wish they could have interviewed on the podcast. Plus, we find out if Danielle and Rider would’ve actually dated back in the day and hear some final words of wisdom on one Brave New World of a Q&A - for Pod Meets World! Follow @podmeetsworldshow on Instagram and TikTok! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The series finale of Boy Meets World is nearly upon us, but before that chapter is closed, there are MORE secrets to uncover with a good old fashioned Q & A. With nothing to lose, the gang discusses their overall journey on the show, how they’d change the finale and what could’ve happened if they produced a NY-centric Season 8.Danielle, Will and Rider also look back on their first ever rewatch and decide what they learned about themselves in the process.Plus, hear all about how Rider and Will are acting together again - in Part 1 of the S7 Pod Meets World Q&A!Part 2 out later today… Follow @podmeetsworldshow on Instagram and TikTok! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lauren Lapkus is a legend in the podcast game, making dozens of legendary appearances as a handful of different colorful characters. But now, she’s sitting down with Danielle to share true (and embarrassing) childhood stories that built who she is today!   The Stuart Can’t Save the Universe star admits to immaculately maintained collections of rubber animals, pencils and soaps, while reliving the moment she came face to face with Princess Diana (the actual person, not the Beanie Baby).    Plus, Lauren was a good kid - but when she got in trouble…she found TROUBLE. Hear all about it on an all-new Teen Beat! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s good to be bad! Will and Sabrina are watching “Descendants 3” starring Dove Cameron, Sofia Carson, Cameron Boyce and Booboo Stewart. This film premiered in 2019 as a Disney Channel Original Movie. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When Boy Meets World premiered on ABC in 1993, it succeeded another iconic sitcom - one that had only one question for its viewer: “Who’s the Boss?” And now the gang is hanging out with the youngest Bower sibling, Danny Pintauro, who played Jonathan for a whopping 8 seasons! Danny shares the highs and the lows of performing as a child actor, from booking a commercial off a Polaroid to landing a role in Stephen King’s Cujo. And now, in 2026, it’s his vulnerability and honesty still connecting with fans all over the world.Plus, Danny shares the motivation behind his “book nooks” and tells us what Alyssa Milano is REALLY like, right here on Pod Meets World!Follow @podmeetsworldshow on Instagram and TikTok! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Will and Rider continue their recap of Bravo’s “In the City” and the unthinkable may have happened…are they emotionally invested in the show?? While Rider finds himself drawn to Kenny’s storyline, Will promises you'll NEVER catch him sipping on a Loverboy. The boys are filled in on the adjacent Summer House drama to try and figure out why everyone is so obsessed with West while Will wonders if Amanda’s choice to name a bathing suit may come back to bite her in the crop top. Plus, Will and Rider take a long look in the mirror and try to find out if “Scrotox” is the right move, on an intimately rejuvenating Pod Meets Twirl'd: Metropolitan Mess! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The gang at Pennbrook are just days away from Graduation and facing a major dilemma. Angela is leaving for Europe with her father, which has Will spiraling down a logistics rabbit hole - Why does Angela have to leave RIGHT NOW?   They take a moment to highlight Angela’s importance to the group, as Danielle points out that her departure supplies an emotional weight she always deserved.    The gang gives a full analysis of Cory’s anxiety and Rider has a shocking epiphany about the show’s theme song, when this Pod Meets Wooooooorld!   Follow @podmeetsworldshow on Instagram and TikTok! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s a 21 Under 21 reunion when Mya joins Danielle for a new episode of Teen Beat!    The legendary singer/dancer/actress shares her early dreams of being an entertainer, and we find out how she survived her teen years, which included a rebellious nose piercing and fake ID.    Mya also tells stories from working with iconic producers like Tricky Stewart and how watching his creative process left a lasting impression.    And we get a a front row seat to a hall of fame TRL moment, right here on Teen Beat! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What's the sitch? Will and Sabrina are watching “Kim Possible: So the Drama” starring Christy Carlson Romano and Will Friedle. This film premiered in 2005 as a Disney Channel Original Movie. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The gang is taking a trip from Cedar Heights to 21 Jump Street to hang with their TGIF neighbor, Holly Robinson Peete! Holly shares her journey from broke college student to Officer Judy Hoffs and how she barely made it to the audition thanks to faulty brakes. Will lets his inner fanboy fly and Holly talks about her relationship with Mark Curry, a duo that went down in sitcom history.Plus, Holly reveals her incredible connection to Sesame Street, right here on Pod Meets World!Follow @podmeetsworldshow on Instagram and TikTok! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The gang held the very first public screening of their movie, Doc Meets World, at the prestigious Tribeca Film Festival, and they’re ready to talk all about it!    Danielle, Will and Rider open up about experiencing the film with a sold-out audience and how it uncovered new angles and details they had never seen before.    Will shares an unbiased and completely objective review from his parents and his “brutally honest” brother, while Rider reveals the pressure of watching a movie with a crowd scrutinizing every detail.    We hear about the special celebrity guests for the post-screening live show and how the star of “American Pie” became an impromptu Cory Matthews.    Plus, Will details a fangirl moment with some comedy legends, right here on Pod Meets World!   Follow @podmeetsworldshow on Instagram and TikTok! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Will and Rider feel even more confident with their recaps of “In the City” after a recent pilgrimage to “THE” city! Rider admits that while in New York, he was constantly thinking about the show and his new parasocial besties: Lindsay, Kyle and Amanda. This week, the guys break down Lindsay’s date with the country singer, which leads to a full flirt evaluation compared to Frank the Milkman.  A bet is placed on Kenny and Whitney’s future, and they try to define the true meanings of being “in” love and the word “murky.” Plus, Rider unsurprisingly finds another way to connect a Bravo drama to writings by a Russian theorist - on a new Pod Meets Twirl'd: Metropolitan Mess!! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's a time travel romp! And not just ANY time travel romp - it's the LAST time travel romp of the series. When Topanga discovers a time-continuum vortex in her closet and is sent back to the 1940s, even Alan and Mr. Feeny find new roles to play. While the gang tries to decipher where this fedora-wearing adventure lands in the greater landscape of BMW, Rider shares a vulnerable realization about Shawn’s trajectory in the final season.  Plus, can we take a second to appreciate how seamlessly Danielle slid into this noir aesthetic??  Let's do the time warp one last time...on Pod Meets World! Follow @podmeetsworldshow on Instagram and TikTok! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Everyone’s teenage years are awkward, but they’re a whole lot messier when you add in some slime. Daniella Monet, best known from her time on Nickelodeon’s Victorious, is here and ready to go way back! Daniella is a fellow Valley girl who got her start in commercials, and as a young entrepreneur, she made money highlighting hair, piercing ears, and bedazzling anything she could get her hands on. As she gets ready to return to the character that made her famous, they explore her Victorious roots, and what it’s been like watching co-stars Ariana Grande and Leon Thomas become superstars. Plus, a whole lotta mall talk, on an all-new Teen Beat!   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Grab your snowboards! Will and Sabrina are watching “Cloud 9” starring Luke Benward, Dove Cameron and Mike Manning. This film premiered in 2014 as a Disney Channel Original Movie. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Proving that there were no small parts on Boy Meets World, the gang is talking to someone whose voice may have only appeared on the show, but Dr. Forbes Riley is anything but a background player. Dr. Riley transitioned from acting to one of the most legendary infomercial hosts of all time, having sold over 200 products and generating $2.5 billion in revenue. And yes, she's part of the BMW-verse. The Queen of Pitch once pretended to be her own manager and now she’s married to a stud who could be on romance novel covers.So strap in for one of the most unexpected interviews in podcast history, right here on Pod Meets World!Follow @podmeetsworldshow on Instagram and TikTok! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Will and Rider’s exploration of the Bravo-verse continues with the inaugural season of “In the City,” this time with extra parmesan. They try their hardest to decipher if West is a genuine, supportive friend, or diabolical villain looking to scoop Amanda from her crumbling marriage. 50/50 chance. Will reveals his obsession with Frank, the man in the “milk and dairy industry,” and Rider’s mind is blown by reality TV green-screens. Plus, a detour into ‘90s feminist philosophy and the marital dangers of drinking a glass of milk - all on Pod Meets Twirl'd: Metropolitan Mess! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We Summertime Switched with Rider and was the Odd Man Out with Will - and now it’s finally time to check out one of Danielle’s non-BMW projects: Gamebox 1.0. The 2004 sci-fi thriller is available to watch for free on Tubi, and might just have been way ahead of its special effects time.   Danielle shares her memories from the glamorous green screen warehouse they called a set, and recalls her scenes with friends of the show, Sabrina the Teenage Witch’s Nate Richert and The Sandlot’s Patrick Renna.  The gang breaks down every detail in the confusing low-budget gem, including digital zombies, a mailman whose hands are tied to a steering wheel and a very depressing meal at the “Downbeat Cafe.” Plus, our hosts hear a viral theory on why crushing on Will or Rider can dictate your entire personality, on a CGI-heavy Pod Meets World…   Follow @podmeetsworldshow on Instagram and TikTok! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Danielle is foxtrotting back into the ballroom to hang with the host who was there for the DWTS universe Big Band, Tom Bergeron!   Tom shares his memories of the early seasons, and what his expectations were for a show trying to bring competitive dancing to the forefront of pop culture.    Plus, we get some expert advice for any new contestants coming on the show, and learn the exact recipe for making a great host, as we tango with Tom Bergeron on a new Danielle With…! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Will and Sabrina are watching “Ruby Bridges” starring Chaz Monet and Michael Beach. This film premiered in 1998 as a Wonderful World of Disney film on ABC.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

He may have tried to steal speakers in Season 7’s  “What a Drag,” but now Andrew Levitas has rehabilitated into one of the most interesting guest stars in Boy Meets World history!   Danielle, Will and Rider explore Andrew’s acting career, and quickly learn that performing in front of a camera was really just a way to fund his true passion: art.    But when it comes to creative pursuits, Andrew’s done it all! He’s written graphic novels, directed films and even launched a gin brand.    Plus, Will has his own “Hair Today, Goon Tomorrow” moment and the gang faces a wardrobe crisis on an all-new Pod Meets World! Follow @podmeetsworldshow on Instagram and TikTok! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There’s no turning back now, so Will and Rider head back downtown for another recap of In the City. But this time, Will made a pit stop at Summer House, so he’s prepared to dive even deeper into Scamanda.    This week was loaded with ideas that seemed unbelievable, from a married couple’s 7-year dry spell to the starting age for Botox treatments.    They have a controversial message for Kyle about mock-neck sweatshirts, along with some harsh truths about Amanda’s plans.     Plus, Will and Rider wonder if every friend group thinks they’re as attractive as this cast is, on a new episode of Pod Meets Twirl'd: Metropolitan Mess! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rider’s passion project, the fictionalized true crime podcast, The Red Weather, has officially wrapped, so it’s only fitting that the gang give it a full recap - with SPOILERS (so you’ve been warned).   Rider takes us behind the scenes of the real people and genuine Bay Area locations that inspired The Red Weather, and Will and Danielle get the answers they need during a recap.   From mixtapes to Pinky Swears to a special Danielle Fishel cameo, we try to determine what was scripted and what really happened…   So take a seat as the gang breaks down a special side quest, on a new Pod Meets World!   Follow @podmeetsworldshow on Instagram and TikTok! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Coming off Danielle’s recent stint as host of the American Idol Official Podcast, it’s time she gets a little deeper with one of the show’s all-time most beloved contestants. Let’s dim the lights and catch up with Season 7 superstar, David Archuleta.    David takes us back to the days before Paula, Simon and Randy, to share his memories of growing up, conflicted in the Mormon church. Plus, he details a complicated relationship with his father and the struggles that come with accepting one’s true identity.   With a vulnerable new book now on shelves, it’s time to hear from the real David Archuleta, on all-new episode of Teen Beat! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike sent a call for help into outer space, but he had no idea who would show up… Will and Sabrina are watching “Can of Worms” starring Michael Shulman, Malcolm McDowell and Erika Christensen. This film premiered in 1999 as a Disney Channel Original Movie. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pod Meets World is once again paying respect to the universe's most famous zip code, 90210, this time by chatting with one of its most memorable residents: Kelly Taylor herself, Jennie Garth.  Jennie shares memories from her years on the legendary set and why the show basically ruined high school expectations for everyone watching.But beyond the star-studded streets of Beverly Hills, Jennie explains her recent life revelations (and book!), from parenting to brain health, as she finally embraced the importance of choosing "me." So join Danielle, Will and Rider to find new faces and dangerous places on Pod Meets World!Follow @podmeetsworldshow on Instagram and TikTok! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Will and Rider have cha cha’d across the ballroom, maneuvered through the castle, and survived the island, but now they face their biggest challenge yet: the Bravoverse. Our expert hosts are heading downtown to recap the inaugural season of the highly anticipated Summer House spinoff, “In the City.” Neither Will nor Rider have ever watched a Bravo show, or even followed an unscripted soap opera in general, so it goes without saying this is their first exposure to "Scamanda.” So join us for the debut episode and find how Rider references French philosophers AND learns the definition of “F boy” in the SAME episode. It's time for the unthinkable - it’s Pod Meets Twirl'd: Metropolitan Mess! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The tribe has spoken for the finale of Survivor Season 50 and Will and Rider, two Reality TV experts, were in the audience for the LIVE reveal (and mistake reveal)! We hear every dramatic detail as our hosts unpack Aubry’s strategy and the unexpected strength of Jonathan’s game.  The boys also give a final evaluation of celebrity involvement on the island we and find out what REALLY happened in the studio when production jumped the gun on Rizzo’s fate, causing mass Probst hysteria. Plus, find out once and for all…is Will a Survivor fan?? It’s the finale episode of Pod Meet’s Twirl’d: Seeking Immunity! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Danielle, Will and Rider thought they’d clean out the emotional garage together and recap another Season 7 episode, this time with a much more serious Eric!   Will explains why he has a strong connection with this episode, while Danielle feels things could’ve been handled with vulnerability instead of anger.    This season has had a lot of ups and downs, but the gang agrees: this one uncovered some major emotional truths buried within Cory and Eric’s relationship. We dive deep into how their brotherly relationship has evolved, but does this episode actually resolve their conflict??   Plus, we break down some of the hosts’ little “actor things” from the show. See how many you can spot! It’s time for another recap on Pod Meets World!   Follow @podmeetsworldshow on Instagram and TikTok! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

He had the whole world yelling “New South” and led the search for “Ms. New Booty,” but before he was Bubba Sparxxx, he was just Warren Mathis in the mud of Troup County, Georgia.    Danielle hangs out with the Y2K rap sensation to hear stories from the football field, a passion that almost took him in a completely different direction.    Bubba also reveals details from the “Ugly” music video that took MTV by storm and opens up about his ongoing struggles with addiction (and how he’s made it his mission to now help others in the same predicament).   Plus, we get Bubba’s opinion on the new wave of country/hip hop artists like Jelly Roll and Post Malone, a road he helped pave, on this week’s Teen Beat! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is a party you won’t want to forget... Will and Sabrina are watching "The Slumber Party" starring Darby Camp and Emmy Liu-Wang.  This film premiered in 2023 as a Disney Channel Original Movie.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s time for another Y2K icon to visit the gang, and this time it’s the best foreign exchange student since Ludwig has a John Adams radio show…Shannon Elizabeth is here!   Shannon shares her story of going from “jock to modeling” and takes us inside the Actor’s Studio to reveal the origin of Nadia’s Russian accent, leading to her breakout moment in 1999’s American Pie.    But she’s not just a standout in Hollywood, she’s also an unexpected poker legend, so she pulls back the curtain on the psychological strategy that helped make her a winner.   Plus, Shannon shares all the details on her new OnlyFans era, right here on Pod Meets World! Follow @podmeetsworldshow on Instagram and TikTok! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The 50th season of Survivor rages on, and our trusty castaways, Will and Rider, have washed ashore for yet another recap! Our hosts have theories about the primal order of the deserted island, but could Joe & Jonathan actually make it to the end?? How is that even possible? And on the other side of the spectrum, Rizo is looking thin, so the boys suspect some producer interference and rice.  Plus, find out what brought Rider to tears, and continue to bask in the island excellence that is Cirie, on Pod Meets Twirl’d: Seeking Immunity! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to Funville! Cory and Topanga fear they’ve become boring since getting married, but do Danielle, Will and Rider think the same of this episode?   Will explores an alternate reality where Eric hooked up with Rachel, and Danielle shares why the characters would never be together, all across the BMW multiverse.    We try to figure out who on the writing staff had a “thing” for food and sex, while Rider would love to keep those two passions totally separate.    And just to prove that we’ve still got it, this podcast is NO PARENTS ALLOWED, right here on Pod Meets World! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As one of the founding members of The Fray, Joe King taught us "How to Save a Life" without things going "Over My Head,” but today, Danielle is ready to hear about how it all began.    The rocker from the Rockies shares his story of how the minute he heard Nirvana, everything changed, and how much hard work went into becoming an “overnight success.”   Plus, Joe shares his origins as a young entrepreneur with a paper route and a black market chewing tobacco business, right here on Teen Beat! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Don’t mess with the babysitter! Will and Sabrina are watching “Adventures in Babysitting” starring Sabrina Carpenter and Sofia Carson.  This film premiered in 2016 as a Disney Channel Original Movie.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Now that “She's Having My Baby Back Ribs” has been recapped, the gang could use the perspective of a trained psychologist. Dr. Hillary Goldsher joins Danielle, Will and Rider to share her opinion on the episode, and learn a little more about how everything went down back in the day.   They explore the realities of going through the experience as young actors, and Will remembers the dilemma of balancing his “dream job” with needing to speak up about troubling storylines.    So lay down on the couch and join us for an important conversation on Pod Meets World! Follow @podmeetsworldshow on Instagram and TikTok! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Boy Meets World family lost one of its shining stars - legendary director, writer and showrunner: David Kendall. Join Danielle, Will, Rider and some of David's co-workers, and close friends, in remembering a true one-of-a-kind creative. Featuring contributions from: Jeff McCracken, Jeff Sherman, Betsy Randall, William "Rusty" Russ, Matt Lawrence, Melissa Joan Hart, Ed Decter, Barbie Block, Devon Werkheiser, Elisa Donovan, Jackson Dollinger, Christian J. Simon, Ava Kolker & Ian Reed Keesler. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Will and Rider continue to endure the sandy shores of Survivor 50 (from behind a podcast mic) to recap another episode. Despite their desperate pleas for Ozzy to “play the idol,” he instead over-explains his strategy like a bad James Bond villain and this deflates his chances of winning the game.  But on the other hand, trusty Cirie might just be the most dangerous player still in the game. Will and Rider dive deep into her quiet moves as a contender. Plus, has this season suffered from Mr. Beastification? Did they need this many celebrities? The tribe has spoken on this week’s Pod Meet’s Twirl’d: Seeking Immunity! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our recap of a controversial Season 7 episode continues, as they remember some happy memories amongst the trauma.  How can you be mad when you have scenes with Will? Plus, they to figure out if ANYONE likes having their stomach touched, and we witness one big step for man, and a giant leap for Matt Lawrence, with what is now deemed their favorite moment in series history. It’s the end of the recap you’ve been waiting for - on Pod Meets World! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An episode that has loomed large since day 1, has finally arrived. It’s the “Fat” episode.  The gang treads lightly into this exploration of body image as they admit to the laughs, but relive some difficult memories for both Danielle and Will.  The gang goes behind the scenes into the wild world of blocking and Will explains the complexities of how to control the writer’s room.  Plus, Will takes Danielle on a joyride, on Part 1 of highly anticipated recap on Pod Meets World! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You know her as Shirley on Community, but before she enrolled at Greendale, Yvette Nicole Brown was a junior high schooler trying to figure out crushes and learn valuable life lessons, all while navigating an aspiring music career alongside Bell Biv DeVoe and Boyz II Men.Yvette also shares a story of how a middle school experience proved that evil is a real thing and how she's been able to stay friends with her life-changing high school sweetheart. Plus, Danielle shares her Janet Jackson concert experience, coincidentally seated right next to Yvonne, here on Teen Beat! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dad’s invention shrunk the kids! Will and Sabrina are watching “Honey, I Shrunk the Kids” starring Rick Moranis, Matt Frewer, Marcia Stassman and Kristine Sutherland. This film was released in 1989 at a Walt Disney Pictures theatrical release. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We’ve heard many stories from the writers room about the importance of local food chain Koo Koo Roo, but once the hosts learned of a writer who dressed in a chicken costume to protest the rotisserie menu, they knew they had to talk to the man under the feathers, Glen Merzer.    Glen tells the gang how the resistance came to be, and how it then turned the entire world vegan.   Plus, hear all about Glen’s comedic journey to Boy Meets World, where he then decided it was “at least better than Facts of Life”.    It will be hard to find a funnier guest, so get ready for a hilarious episode of Pod Meets World! Follow @podmeetsworldshow on Instagram and TikTok! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Will and Rider are seated at the bug feast and ready to chow down for another episode of Survivor 50!   Rider has hyped it up all season and now we’ll see if the auction met Will’s expectations.   Will also teaches us the proper way to eat a grub with highly detailed instructions that had Rider tapping out. Plush, we get a masterclass in Machiavellian Survivor strategy from Cirie, who could just win the whole thing.    And what happens when a Beast appears on the island (that’s MR. Beast to you), all on a new Pod Meets Twirl’d: Seeking Immunity! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We hope you’re recovered from the body count left behind by the prank war, because it’s time to say hello to an iconic part of the BMW-verse…Plays With Squirrels.    The friends are still at each others’ necks making Will assume the writers have a case of “Senioritis.”    And we hear all about Will’s inspiration for the best possibile outcome for Eric’s future and arguably the best Feeny Call in the show’s history.   Get ready for some more time travel on - a new Pod Meets World. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Before MomTok, there was Gym Tan Laundry. MTV’s Jersey Shore changed reality TV forever, and now Danielle is talking to Nicole “Snooki” Polizzi as she preps for her final season on the boardwalk.    Snooki opens up about her recent cancer diagnosis and joins Danielle in encouraging everyone to get tested, especially if you grew up watching their shows.   She also reveals some controversial Jersey Shore scenes that didn’t make the cut, while going deep inside her mind for the “anonymous” letter she wrote with JWow.    Party’s here! So start your fist pumping, because it’s time for a brand new Teen Beat! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A science project gone wrong turns Cleo's sister invisible! Will and Sabrina are watching "Invisible Sister" starring Rowan Blanchard, Paris Berelc and Karan Brar. This film premiered in 2015 as a Disney Channel Original Movie.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From Sesame Street to Bel-Air, this week’s guest has had quite a Hollywood journey - and now she’s making her first appearance on Pod Meets World. It’s time for Tatyana Ali!   Find out what sharing the screen with Big Bird and Oscar the Grouch was like, and how her voice became an instrument of the legendary Herbie Hancock.    Tatyana also reveals how her life got flipped and turned upside down on “Fresh Prince of Bel-Air,” and we hear all about her next act as a children’s book author and guest on “Abbott Elementary”.    Plus, we learn the power of knowing “it will all work out,” right here on Pod Meets World! Follow @podmeetsworldshow on Instagram and TikTok! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The contestants are dropping like coconuts on Survivor 50, but Will and Rider continue to have what it takes to outwit, outplay and outlast!    Jeff Probst is one of the best hosts in the game, but is he able to juggle also being a “contestant?" Will and Rider dive into the bizarre strategy at play for the coveted rice.   Thanks to Jonathan, Rider has a revelation about a rabbit with pancakes in the moon, and they debate the specific rules of “Ro, Sham, Bo” (or Rock, Paper, Scissors in layman's terms).   Plus, Will reveals he could totally handle small island living, as long as there’s electricity, wifi, plumbing, and access to a 45 minute ferry to Los Angeles, all on this week’s Pod Meets Twirl’d: Seeking Immunity! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s brother vs. brother in an all-out Civil War, as Danielle, Rider and Will finally face an infamous Season 7 episode. It’s time for the Prank War.   Hear all about the escalating challenge to break your co-star, and it’s safe to say Rider did not win this round.   Art imitates life when Shawn and Cory transform more and more into Rider and Ben. And we need to know…why does every character have to hook up in public??   We’ve all been waiting for this one, superglued to our seats and ready for the bear, so buckle up for a new Pod Meets World! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We’ve heard some awkward teen stories - but when your dad is Ice Cube, the stakes are just a little higher.   O’Shea Jackson Jr. opens up about the highs, the lows, and the very real downside of having a rap legend for a father - including a short-lived music career…and an even shorter-lived stage name.   Since then, he’s gone on to share the screen with Michael B. Jordan, Charlize Theron and Gerard Butler - a journey that somehow all traces back to his kitchen.   Plus, we uncover how his entire career might be rooted in a deep hatred of sedimentary rocks…and more, on an all-new, WrestleMania weekend edition of, Teen Beat! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Let's go to the racetrack! Will and Sabrina are watching "Ready to Run" starring Krystle Po and Jason Dohring. This film premiered in 2000 as a Disney Channel Original Movie. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Now that Danielle and Will have entered the ring with the biggest stars of WrestleMania 42, it’s time to recap the weekend and hear what happened in Vegas!   Did Will become more of a fan? Did Danielle get more wrestling stuffed animals? And how many times did Will bring up comic books to pro athletes??    It’s one more round, live from WrestleMania 42, on Pod Meets World! Follow @podmeetsworldshow on Instagram and TikTok! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Danielle and Will officially join the fight against toxic masculinity when Kit Wilson stops by the pod during Wrestlemania Weekend! Kit shares his origin story as a girly pop lover in England, well before his rise to stardom as one half of the tag team Pretty Deadly and his eventual pivot to going solo. Plus, Danielle gets a much needed dance lesson and Kit gives us his expert ruling on what’s toxic and what’s a green flag! All on a NEW Pod Meets World… See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Survivor 50 finale is now more than just a desert island mirage - it's right around the corner! And so Will and Rider are getting ready, still courageously taking on the challenge of recapping every single episode.    They're confused by the voting strategies, but the games still had our hosts on the edge of their seats, sparking the age-old debate of what’s more valuable on the island: brains or brawn?   There’s still no love for Coach, but Will and Rider will miss bizarre monologues and his “inspirational” quotes. Not many can share the wisdom of Sun Tzu AND a random financial advisor in the same thought.    So come join us on Coconut Island, for an all-new Pod Meets Twirl’d: Seeking Immunity! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Danielle and Will are sitting down with the WWE Champ, CM Punk, to hear how the “Best in the World” is prepping for Wrestlemania 42.   Punk gets raw and honest about his return to wrestling and the anxieties he might feel, now competing in the undisputed WM main event.   He also shares the true, last minute, story of the night he came back to the WWE, and how he was texting with Danielle just minutes before he walked out to the ring.   Plus, his honest thoughts on Triple H, the rise of Danhausen and what the future of pro wrestling might look like, on a no holds barred episode of Pod Meets World! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Danielle and Will are still in Vegas for WrestleMania 42 and now they’ve come face to face with a championship belt! Women’s Intercontinental Champion, and the Topanga of the WWE, AJ Lee is here!   AJ shares stories from her time in the indies and her humble beginnings as a 13-year-old with nothing but a knife and a dream.    Will meets his nerd match when AJ talks comics, anime and D & D, and maybe, just maybe, she’ll be the final push to get Danielle to throw some dice.   It’s time to break the rules and be a fighter - with AJ Lee on Pod Meets World! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Top Girl, Charlotte Flair, has arrived and just in time for her 8th (nope, 9th!) Wrestlemania! Charlotte reveals her secret on how to make a WWE superstar stand the test of time, and she shares how a heart to heart with John Cena completely changed her mindset.  Plus, she rightfully brags about her cardiovascular age, so get ready for your heart to pump on a Wrestlemania installment of Pod Meets World! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

She’s a 2x Women’s World Champion and a WWE Raw Women’s Champion, but Danielle and Will need to know…did Boy Meets World ever make it down to Australia??   Even though Rhea Ripley left Danielle speechless, they’re still able to talk about appearance based jobs, when to jump into “character” and how far is…too far?   Plus, we hear some other in-ring name options that didn’t quite make the cut, and we find out what the champ, CM Punk, is REALLY like backstage.    It’s the first guest of Wrestlemania 42 and we’re starting out strong! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Danielle and Will have landed in Vegas and Rider is pretending he has a class to teach!    It’s Wrestlemania 42 weekend and we’re gearing up to talk to some of the biggest names in sports entertainment!   What are we most excited for?? What’s going on backstage?? And can Will finally beat the seat 4C allegations??    THIS is the main event! Get ready for episodes dropping all weekend…and first up is Rhea Ripley! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s been over 25 years since Frankie Muniz first graced our screens as Malcolm, and now, not only has he returned to the Middle, he’s talking to Danielle on Teen Beat!   Frankie takes us through the culture shock of moving to LA from the suburbs of New Jersey, and how avoiding a Pizza Hit commercial changed his life forever.    We hear all about working with a pre-Walter White Bryan Cranston and what exactly drove Frankie from the studio backlot to the professional racetrack.    You may not be the boss of me now, but you are ready to check out a new episode of…Teen Beat! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Prepare to get starstruck! Will and Sabrina are watching "StarStruck" starring Sterling Knight, Brandon Mychal Smith and Danielle Campbell.  This movie premiered in 2010 as a Disney Channel Original Movie.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Now almost halfway through Season 7,  the gang dives deeper into the writer’s room to hear all about how (and in some cases why) these episodes were scripted. Allison M. Gibson is behind some classics from the final 2 seasons, as well as our upcoming recap: The War, so it’s time to hear her TGIF memories!   Allison details how she joined the BMW crew and what she did to get familiar with the already beloved characters, all on her way to eventually create her own sitcom: Reba.   Danelle also opens up about a Topanga moment that made her judge the character on set, and Allison shares an opinion from a writer’s perspective that just might shock you.    All this insight and more, on this week’s Pod Meets World! Follow @podmeetsworldshow on Instagram and TikTok! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Will and Rider have once again washed ashore to recap episode 7 of Survivor 50, but would you believe that an episode centered around poetry DIDN’T hook Rider??  We’re venturing into the haiku hammock to hear contestants' compositions of…varying quality, and after getting a lesson on the true rules of prose from trained poet Rider Strong, the guys decide for certain - they are sick of Coach!  The boys also discuss rumors of a nefarious alliance, and Will reveals his first ever “Survivor crush,” this week on Pod Meets Twirl’d: Seeking Immunity! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Eric is going to work with his dad, which can only mean 1 thing...we're gonna see the camping store again! And a mention of the baby? ALL IN ONE EPISODE??? WHAT IS HAPPENING?   Things take a positive turn when Cory becomes a frantic hypochondriac, and Ben gets to do what Ben does best. Could this be a sign that Boy Meets World is back??   Will shares a behind the scenes story from his scene as a cashier, and what he was drawing during the takes. The truth will shock you! (It's dirty)   And we dive into the wild and wonderful world of quotations and punctuation, “right” here! on Pod Meets World. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Let’s go back (back to the beginning), just in time for the 20th anniversary of MTV’s Laguna Beach, as Stephen Colletti and Trey Phillips, hang out to chat about their own televised Senior year of high school, and much more…   They go back to before the cameras started rolling and find out what Stephen and Trey were like when they were just “normal” high schoolers. Danielle also finds out their biggest “pinch-me” moments after the unsuspecting reality show catapulted them, and Stephen’s love triangle, into global stardom.    Would the guys allow their kids to become the next generation of reality stars, and which Boy Meets World star is a close and personal friend of Stephen’s? Find out on an all-new Teen Beat! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We’re all in this together… one last time! Will and Sabrina are watching the final film in the High School Musical franchise, starring Zac Efron, Vanessa Hudgens, Ashley Tisdale and Corbin Bleu.This film was released in theaters in 2008. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Marisol Nichols has been Cory and Topanga’s neighbor, Clark Griswold’s daughter, Veronica’s mother and a real-life undercover decoy to bust child predators. Ladies and gentlemen - this is range.The gang welcomes their former co-star to hear all about how she landed the part as Audrey in Vegas Vacation and we explore an alternate universe where her co-star was…Rider Strong. She tells us everything about volunteering in the FBI and how her acting abilities helped save her life (and others). Plus, we revisit her short time as a sleep deprived wife of a med student in the married couple dorms of Pennbrook, right here on a new, and very interesting, Pod Meets World!Follow @podmeetsworldshow on Instagram and TikTok! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Another reality show fan favorite, and podcaster, has landed on the PMT island, and this guest kills two birds with one stone: having conquered Survivor and The Traitors! Rob Cesternino is here to help "expert" Will break down the 5th episode of Survivor 50!   Rob shares some crucial Survivor lore while explaining why the emotional core of the show revolves around Applebee’s, and Will reveals a brand new wardrobe goal: the “one nipple shirt”.   The blood moon is upon us and anything could happen - on a new Pod Meets Twirl’d: Seeking Immunity! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We’ve finally made it out of the ‘90s and we’ve welcomed in a new millennium! It makes sense that Cory and Topanga are now gainfully employed in the magazine industry, because there are still a lot of “issues.”   Rider takes us back to his Y2K party in the Redwood Shire, which Danielle missed due to the world’s best excuse: she was in Hawaii with *NSYNC and Britney Spears. And Danielle shares a memory that’s right on the tip of her tongue...   Eric’s lucky penny can’t save the plot while Will, Danielle and Rider experience group cringe when we enter the “pookie pook” zone…   Plus, the gang explores some of the best jingles of all time (we apologize in advance), right here on Pod Meets World! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Things are heating up on Teen Beat…specifically to 98 Degrees! Drew Lachey sits with Danielle to talk about his time in the inferno that was Y2K boy band mania.   But before the platinum records and Mariah Carey collaborations, Drew had a completely different life as a combat medic and New York City EMT. So how exactly did he go from fixing hearts to breaking them?   Plus, he breaks down the horrors of home renovation, his memories winning the second Mirrorball in DWTS history AND the time he bro-sat a young Danielle Fishel during MTV Spring Break in Cancun, right here on an all-new, frosted tip Teen Beat! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Get ready to set sail with the Tigers... Will and Sabrina are watching "Tiger Cruise" starring Hayden Panettiere and Bill Pullman. This filmed premiered in 2004 as a Disney Channel Original Movie. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Baywatch is coming back - and so is Cody Madison, a.k.a. David Chokachi! But first, he’s here to rescue Pod Meets World!!   David shares his red swimsuit origin story, and reveals what it’s like working with the legend that is David Hasslehoff (you never hassle the ‘Hoff).    But Baywatch is more than just another TV show, as David explains how it helped save lives in real life, thanks to some hidden CPR training between plot lines.    So watch out, and avoid the rip tide - it’s a new Pod Meets World! Follow @podmeetsworldshow on Instagram and TikTok! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Survivor 50 is Will’s introduction to the Survivor-verse, and now he has a shocking update on his relationship with the fandom.  And in the new episode, he holds nothing back with his critiques on what the audience sees during the challenges. Do you agree that the players act like 10-year-olds?Will and Rider may have different perspectives on the show, but one thing they can agree on - they're gonna miss a fan favorite.50 seasons. 24 people. And 2 guys becoming experts. The tribe has spoken once again on Pod Meets Twirl’d: Seeking Immunity! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The recap continues with a deep dive into what could have been when it comes to Shawn's absentee mom.    The episode also takes a trip to Seinfeld-land with some scenes on a familiar New York Street, but that comes with its own acting challenges thanks to a rare empty soundstage.   The rules of ghost logic get in the way of a touching moment with Chet, and we find out that Shawn really just craves a good yelling.    Could this have been the end of the series! Find out in part 2 of our recap on Pod Meets World! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Alan might be expecting a birthday party, but the real surprise will is their feelings about this season 7 episode!   It’s the return of leather jacket Shawn, but it’s some other repressed memories that have Rider reeling. And sure, Eric’s plan may involve poisoning Morgan, but even with so little to work with, Will can’t stop being funny.   Plus, the gang realizes they might be becoming their grandparents, so load up on hard candy and bring a blanket, for Part 1 of our Season 7 recap on Pod Meets World!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Danielle is getting into the ring with two bona fide WWE Hall of Famers - Nikki and Brie Garcia (a.k.a. The Bella Twins).    But before the Championship tiles and glimmer of Brie Mode, they were two “boy crazy" high schoolers, dominating at Soccer and taking care of an Arizona farm.   They open up about their childhood as twins - and rebelling against matching clothes and rhyming names.   Plus, a listener shares an embarrassing story about an accidental chat with a crush, and we find out if Danielle can survive a Bella Buster, when they jump off the top rope for a brand new Teen Beat! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.