Pod Meets World

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.

Johnny Kapahala is back, but where are the waves?! Will and Sabrina are watching “Johnny Kapahala: Back on Board” starring Brandon Baker and Jake T. Austin. This film premiered in 2007 as a Disney Channel original movie.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you’ve ever wondered what it would be like to look back on the 2000s with Jason Biggs, we can tell you - it feels just like warm apple pie. The gang is hanging out with a fellow former child actor and hearing every embarrassing story, including how his first (and second, third and fourth) kiss was not only on-screen…it was in the span of 10 minutes!Jason tells us about his first on camera role in Drexell’s Class and reveals why he’s always thought Rider was a terrible driver.   And we HAVE to look back on his iconic performance as “Jim” in American Pie, which taught the gang exactly how many pie thrusts it takes to go from “R” to “NC-17,” right here on a new Pod Meets World! Follow @podmeetsworldshow on Instagram and TikTok! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Will and Rider are still castaways on Survivor 50 island, but has Rider been able to successfully convert Will into a die-hard fan of the show?   After recovering from the disappointing definition of a “tribe swap,” our hosts marvel at the overwhelming amount of Zac Brown this episode. But, the random cameo does remind Rider of his own spear fishing expedition that somehow ended in a shark attack. And Will reveals a true podcast exclusive: he bought Jonathan’s pants!   Plus, we hear Will and Rider share their thoughts on the big Bachelorette news, like the reality TV experts they are - on an all-new Pod Meets Twirl’d: Seeking Immunity! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

WARNING. THIS IS NOT A DRILL. We may have hit the lowest point in Boy Meets World history. But you know what that means - it’s gonna be a hilarious recap.   Eric and Jack become Chantal and Lala, but the gang spends most of the podcast trying to figure out how this logic could work. Will reveals he tried to save the plot back on tape night, but apparently Eric will do ANYTHING to avoid ONE bully (and the police will do nothing to stop him).    Will tries to prepare everyone for more chaotic writing as the series speeds toward the finale, but just like 30 years ago, everyone is just doing the best they can with what they’re given.   So get ready to erase all the goodwill from “Chick Like Me,” right here on Pod Meets World! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From “The Baby-Sitters Club to “Tom & Huck” to “Josie and the Pussycats,” Rachael Leigh Cook had a real chokehold on the late 90s, and Danielle’s ready to hear all about it on the newest Teen Beat!   Rachael takes us behind the scenes of some of her most iconic roles, and reveals a shocker of a story from when she was dating Rider.   She may have been immune to developing a crush on Jonathan Taylor Thomas, but she could never have stopped the frenzy that was “She’s All That.”   Plus, a look back at the PSA that changed her life forever. Because this is your brain…and THIS is your brain on Teen Beat! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Traditional education are the window! Will and Sabrina are watching “Principal Takes a Holiday” starring Kevin Nealon, Zachary Ty Bryan and Bill Nye.  This film premiered in 1998 on ABC’s “Wonderful World of Disney”. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We’ve covered all the drama in 19428 (Philly), but this week we’re headed to the sunny streets of 90210! Brian Austin Green joins the podcast to talk about his long career in Hollywood and reveal a long time secret about his connection to the Boy Meets World Universe…   Brian also details his first meeting with Aaron Spelling and commiserates with Rider about how much his real lives affected David Silver.   Plus, Brian details his authentic roots in hip-hop, before he’s put on the spot to give a definitive list of who from ‘90s TV can actually rap.   So let’s take a break from Chubbie’s and hang at the Peach Pit, on an all-new episode of Pod Meets World! Follow @podmeetsworldshow on Instagram and TikTok! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Don’t assume, it makes an ASS of U and Mister Wrong of me. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lainey’s warriors are Kachina dolls, traditional Hopi figurines. And Pleiades is The Seven Sisters constellation. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kelty charged $7 for 24 hours. What if you only have a twenty? That's how they get ya. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I can accept that someone my age is a grandmother, but "choco-little-latte" keeps me up at night. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gravensteins are The Best Apple. The bullets were smaller than I thought. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One human hour equals thirty tree hours. Winter lasts three days. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Orion and I were psycho mimes. Chris was Phantom of the Coffee Shop-era. Willow wore wings. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The letter came on regular paper. Blue ink. Her handwriting was the same as when we were twelve. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With Will out this week, a new castaway is stepping in to give Rider a firsthand look at what really goes down on Survivor, as Season 49 fan-favorite Sophi Balerdi breaks down Episode 3 of the already iconic Season 50.   While they analyze the strategies of the tribe swap, Sophi pulls back the palm fronds to clear up some long standing Survivor misconceptions. How much can you bring with you to the island? Do you ever have a mirror to get camera ready? And just how cool is Jeff Probst??   Plus, Sophi reveals the true enemy of every Survivor castaway - and no, it’s not another player. It’s rough, irritating, and somehow gets everywhere.   It's time to call in a "real" expert for a very special Pod Meets Twirl’d: Seeking Immunity! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cory and Topanga's house hunting continues with a B story that makes our hosts yearn for the days of a monkey side plot.    And we explore where the show might have gone if Nicole Eggert had stuck around as planned. Plus, why is BMW obsessed with the word "tushy?”   Follow as they try and figure out who’s lived with who, because it's the second part of moving day…on Pod Meets World! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Newlyweds Cory and Topanga are looking for a place to call home and thanks to inflation, everything just sounds insane in 2026.   The gang has varying thoughts on the episode, but find common ground when questioning Alan's attempt at tough love. Who wouldn't help their kid fix a sink?    And Will gets mogged while looksmaxxing on a long running recap - so don’t miss part 2 on Pod Meets World! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Danielle is joined by a young (and tall) reality TV star who turned his reputation as an “f boy” into that of a more evolved bachelor looking to settle down. He WAS “Too Hot to Handle, but now Harry Jowsey is “boyfriend material.”   Netflix’s next leading man chats all about his awkward teen years, while we get a rundown on the Down Under hot spots which served as the possible gateway to his unscripted stardom.   Plus, we follow Harry’s journey to traditional acting and how he’s now baring it all (emotionally) on his new show, “Let’s Marry Harry.” It’s a new, and hip, episode of “Teen Beat!” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Being smart is easy, but being popular is another story! Will and Sabrina are watching “How To Build A Better Boy” starring Kelli Berglund and China Ann McClain. This movie premiered in 2014 as a Disney Channel Original Movie. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We couldn’t march through the final season of Boy Meets World without catching up with podcast, and host, favorite - Jeff Menell. The  writer / producer, who was around for every BMW episode ever filmed, is back to hang out and shed some light on how, and why, this last batch of episodes were made.    He reveals his favorite unsung member of the writer’s room and how a chicken suit may have forced him out the door.   The gang finds out the truth behind the final season writing process, which may have involved more tennis rackets than script pages.    Plus, we revisit the infamous “couch scene” to find out exactly what was supposed to happen, and how does a case of the hiccups force you to  miss a holiday party?    Celebrate all this is Menell - on a new Pod Meets World! Follow @podmeetsworldshow on Instagram and TikTok! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s only episode two of Survivor 50, and alliances are already taking shape! Will and Rider are quickly becoming Island Experts - but the game still has a few lessons in store.   A contestant was medically pulled and another was overcome with emotion, so can our hosts still find a way to connect with the cast??    It seems one of the most important skills you can have is tying (and untying) a knot, and Will discovers the power of playing dirty. It’s time to return to the tribal council on this week’s Pod Meets Twirl’d: Seeking Immunity!   And get ready for Pod Meets Twirl’d: Seeking Immunity for Survivor 50!! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ever heard of "married couple dorms?" Well, neither have the hosts. But in this Season 7 recap, the gang will still try and hang on to any shred of the honeymoon phase as Cory and Topanga start their lives and husband and wife. The couple is on the search for housing and thanks to some tough parental love, find themselves living with some bugs. Will teaches us about a lesser-known pool game that made its way from backstage to an Eric and Jack storyline and we confirm a theory first explored by Alvin and the Chipmunks: everything is better when you add triplets!  It's a brand new recap on Pod Meets World! Follow @podmeetsworldshow on Instagram and TikTok! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You may think you know Lala Kent from watching her on Vanderpump Rules or The Valley, but Danielle is going way back in time to learn about “Lauren from Utah.”   Lala shares what it was growing up outside the LDS Church and we hear her thoughts on the rise of Mormons on reality TV.   And nothing is off limits, including a casual chat about boob jobs and her unlikely friendship with Ambyr Childers, which started from their scandal filled history with an ex.    You’ll be shocked to find out how much Lala and Danielle have in common, from experimental beauty treatments to a passion for Air Jordans, all on this week’s new Teen Beat! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A new warrior faces her destiny… Will and Sabrina are watching “ Wendy Wu: Homecoming Warrior” starring Brenda Song and Shin Koyamada.  This film premiered in 2006 as a Disney Channel Original Movie.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When it comes to Boy Meets World, even our memories are draped in oversized flannels, wool blazers with elbow patches and vests layered over short sleeve shirts layered over long sleeve shirts. And one talented crew member to thank for those decisions in fashion is Emmy-nominated costumer Julie Yang Silver.   The gang catches up with their pal from the wardrobe department to talk all about her legendary career amongst the clothing racks and their memories of hanging out in her trailer in between takes.   Julie also shares her thoughts on the problematic clothing decisions for Danielle in Season 7 and some BTS moments from her time in Vegas for the movie Ocean’s Eleven, and in a galaxy far, far away for The Mandalorian.   Great wardrobe never goes out of style! And neither does new episode of Pod Meets World! Follow @podmeetsworldshow on Instagram and TikTok! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Will and Rider’s recap of the monumental season premiere of Survivor 50 continues!    They’re not competing in Fiji, but they are facing a challenge of their own; Can they make it through a 3-HOUR episode??   Some familiar faces return to the island, and Rider has some thoughts on how the 50th season might play out, which includes one player he CANNOT stand.    Plus, Rider reveals how he’d play the game if he was ever cast - something he’s thought about a lot!    So start a fire and retrieve the key for the conclusion of the first ever Pod Meets Twirl’d: Seeking Immunity! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

They’ve cha cha’d across the ballroom and been faithful in a castle, but can Will & Rider outwit, outplay and outlast as they take the challenge of Survivor season 50?   Will’s ONLY seen the inaugural season, 26 years ago, but Rider is a longtime diehard, so could either of our hosts actually last for 20 days on the island??   Either way, Rider fills in Will on what he’s missed over the past 49 seasons, while they both give flowers to a true master of the hosting craft: Jeff Probst.    And they can’t tackle a 3-hour premiere with just one episode, so don’t miss the second part of the first Pod Meets Twirl’d Seeking Immunity, because the tribe has spoken! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The time has come for our final descent from the turret as we close out Season 4 of The Traitors! While some have already called this the best finale in the show’s history, Rider isn’t so sure. The lying! The deception! Did it all have to end this way?? Will and Rider break down Maura’s reaction to the truth about Rob, forever shaking our confidence in a “pinky promise.” But what are the guys’ final thoughts on their first foray into the castle together? Will Rider continue watching? Would they ever join the cast? Find out on the thrilling conclusion to Pod Meets Twirl’d: Traiting Places! And get ready for Pod Meets Twirl’d: Seeking Immunity for Survivor 50!! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There are some challenges in life that are impossible to prepare for, even if you see it coming from a mile (or 7 seasons) away. But now there’s no avoiding it, so the gang marches forth to recap the infamous “Honeymoon episode.” Long assumed to be the worst episode of the series, Danielle’s actual take may shock you, while Cory’s dream finally comes true, and the waves hit the rocks.  And beyond just its reputations, this episode may mark the start of Danielle’s arachnophobia, so there’s no better time to find out how much money it would take to share a scene with a tarantula.  So join us in the honeymoon suite, while we consummate the podcast on a highly anticipated recap, on Pod Meets World!   Follow @podmeetsworldshow on Instagram and TikTok! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Her name may have been funny to  classmates, but nowadays Kate Micucci is funny to EVERYONE!   Before “Garfunkel and Oates,” and before she became Velma on Scooby Doo, Kate was a small town, awkward kid who looked like a baby and listened primarily to Broadway musicals.   Kate shares her origin story as a ukulele player and she goes through her colorful resumé of odd jobs, which included a stint as a professional sand castle architect.   Plus, Kate’s new children’s book, The Monster and Puppet Show, is all about setting boundaries! Hear it all on a new issue of Teen Beat! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In honor of Black History Month, Will and Sabrina are watching “Selma, Lord, Selma” starring Mackenzie Astin, Jurnee Smollette and Clifton Powell. This film premiered in 1999 as a Wonderful World of Disney film on ABC. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You can’t revisit the ‘90s without calling Jonathan Lipnicki! Between Jerry Maguire and Stuart Little, he defined two of the most iconic characters of the decade, and now he’s ready to share some memories with Danielle, Will and Rider.   Jonathan talks about launching his acting career at just five years old, learning how to read screenplays (while also learning how to read in general) and the lengths he took to protect his valuable face while playing sports in school.   And when looking for Tom Cruise, Jonathan does NOT disappoint. I mean, do you even know about the “Tom Cruise cake?”   So catch up with the only actor in Hollywood who co-starred with a CGI mouse AND has a black belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu - right here on Pod Meets World! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Even though they are clearly reality TV experts already, Will and Rider are always on the pursuit of a higher education, so they’ve called in Chad Kultgen, a true connoisseur of the medium, and the author of “How to Win The Bachelor,” to help explain some important strategies to victory.  Chad breaks down the jaw-dropping backstory of The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives and reveals his pitch for the “ideal” dating show.  Find out why Chad considers The Traitors the best reality show ever created, what decisions can lead to victory and why Will calls Chad “reality TV Yoda,” as we call in the big guns, for Pod Meets Twirl’d: Traiting Places! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s time for the final Round Table, but Will and Rider aren’t ready to leave the castle as they recap the penultimate episode of The Traitors Season 4.  Mark Ballas may be a ballroom legend, but our hosts have some hard truths about how he’s played the game. Will reveals why Rob is still the “smart” Traitor, but Rider is shocked that Maura hasn’t caught onto his strategy. But he still has hope she can pull ahead and win the entire show.  Plus, we hear Will and Rider’s expert opinions on who should be the final killings AND what reality show is next for the podcast - all this week’s Pod Meets Twirl’d: Traiting Places! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Yup. The wedding episode is upon us. Reliving the moment of Topanga finally walking down the aisle was an emotional ride for Danielle, Will and Rider, but what did the gang REALLY think of the episode, now 30 years later??   They RSVP’d for the ceremony with warranted trepidation, but maybe, just maybe, things are better than they feared.   However…why haven’t we explored more of Angela? And at this point, who is the “boy” in Boy Meets World anyway?   Plus, the gang looks back on their own real-life weddings, and we find out what they would change if they could do it all over. So meet us at the Philadelphia Victorian Hotel for a special (and matrimonial) Pod Meets World recap! Follow @podmeetsworldshow on Instagram and TikTok! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Adam Pally is a comedy favorite, but more importantly, he’s Danielle’s kids' favorite actor.    But before he became a fixture in the Sonic the Hedgehog universe, Adam was a struggling student, trying to find his comedic voice and obsessing over a woman who would later share his last name.   Listen as Adam shares his most embarrassing teenage stories - and reveals just how bad a student you can be and still end up in Iron Man 3.   From “Happy Endings” to “The Mindy Project” to "The Mandalorian," Adam has always been hard to pin down - that is unless it's a brand new Teen Beat! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Will and Sabrina are watching “A Ring of Endless Light” starring Mischa Barton and Ryan Merriman.  This film premiered in 2002 as a Disney Channel Original Movie.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As we approach the final episodes of Boy Meets Word, and the end of their recaps, the gang is ready clear up some of your burning questions before all is said and done.   Find out which seasons have been deemed official “peaks” and, in a bit of table turning, what advice they’d give their younger selves.    Plus, when asked if our hosts had any plans for when Boy Meets World ultimately ended…wait till you hear what almost happened!    We’re opening up the mailbag again on Pod Meets World! Follow @podmeetsworldshow on Instagram and TikTok! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Will and Rider may have The Traitors all figured out, but they've still only dipped their toes into the Bravo-verse!  And so they've called in an expert in the form of Ben Mandelker from the hit podcast, "Watch What Crappens."   Ben shares a Real Housewives lore dump to get Will and Rider caught up on 20 years of inside jokes and the gang dives deep into how the Real Housewives have more in common with pro wrestling than reality shows.    Plus, Ben helps Will and Rider unpack the tense and controversial moment between Colton Underwood and Michael Rapaport - right here, alongside 3 experts on Pod Meets Twirl'd: Traiting Places! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Will and Rider have emerged from the turret and are ready for another Season 4 recap of The Traitors!   The boys think they’ve hit a turning point, taking the season from fun to phenomenal. They love the dynamic between Rob and Eric, but admit it’s tough to ignore the castle’s paranoia since Michael Rapaport’s elimination.   But even with that in mind - our hosts can’t help but admire Rob’s strategy and wonder if he’s the the undeniable favorite to win it all.    Plus, Will shares his idea to incentivize the rewards, but could it work in a castle of traitors?? Nothing is sacred on Pod Meets Twirl’d: Traiting Places!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is not a drill. You've been invited to the biggest wedding in TGIF history and it's time to get ready. What will you wear? Who will you bring? Why are so many people dressing problematically Southern?   The search for Cory’s best man gets heated and Topanga apparently has terrible taste. Watch along as characters abandon 7 seasons of personal development just for a few big laughs and a "documentary style" episode.    Plus, Will discovers a new favorite curse word and Danielle discovers the magic of a children’s rave, all on a new recap episode of Pod Meets World!   Follow @podmeetsworldshow on Instagram and TikTok! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Before she was podcast royalty, Nicole Byer was a “talkative” student who hung out at Chili’s after school plays and had a honey bear bong. So yeah…she’s always been cool.   Danielle learns all about the lore of Nicole’s New Jersey hometown, including the drama from her high school clique, cryptically deemed “CKLEN”.    Plus, we go behind the scenes of what a day working with John Cena is like and learn the gritty details of the underground holding cell beneath Macy’s.    It’s a wild one. Get ready for a new Teen Beat! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fate brings together a princess and a girl from a small town… Will and Sabrina are watching “Princess Protection Program” starring Demi Lovato and Selena Gomez. This film premiered in 2009 as a Disney Channel Original Movie. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

She told them to call her back when they got to the “tankini” and so - here we are.   The longest running Morgan, Lindsay Ridgeway, shares her experience filming that infamous Season 7 scene, while trying to figure out the random dramatic moments that seemed to go nowhere in the show’s final season.   Lindsay also opens up about the online reaction to her taking over the mantle of Morgan, and reveals her definitive response to anyone who thinks she made the character “meaner.”   We’re getting a raw and honest perspective from the youngest member of the Matthews family, right here on a new Pod Meets World! Follow @podmeetsworldshow on Instagram and TikTok! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Will and Rider loved this episode, but they still have plenty of questions…like how do you eat yogurt through a veil??   Will shares his expert opinion about the fallout of Candiace’s fate and notice that Alan Cumming may have paid tribute to the Boy Meets World-verse!   Rider reveals he may want to compete on The Traitors after all - but the reason why might shock you.   And remember, a podcaster never comes off their throne...even for Pod Meets Twirl’d: Traiting Places! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We’ve officially reached the monkey apex of Season 7 - and this time it's not Micky Dolenz.   Who knew an episode with an organ grinder, a famous primate and a lingerie subplot could garner such strong emotions? But here we are - and our hosts are ready to make a very bold claim.   And when they're not rolling their eyes, they're contemplating a real problem; Would you rather live without A/C, hot water, or the internet?? But no matter your answer, there is one thing you'll have forever - this new recap on Pod Meets World!   Follow @podmeetsworldshow on Instagram and TikTok! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Alliances are put to the test when social media sensation and Dancing with the Stars finalist, Dylan Efron, stops by Teen Beat alongside Survivor superstar, and his best pal, Boston Rob.    They may be the bad boys of reality TV now, but just like us - they have embarrassing teenage tales ready to share. Dylan explains how one missed Jamba Juice invite almost derailed his path to true love and Boston Rob takes us back to the days of growing up with, and possibly grappling with, New Kids on the Block.   Plus, we hear about their first kisses, and could we ever see Dylan on the shores of Survivor? All this on a very faithful installment of Teen Beat! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Who’s the chicken!? Will and Sabrina are watching “Hatching Pete” starring Mitchel Musso and Jason Dolley. This film premiered in 2009 as a Disney Channel Original Movie. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Danielle checks in from backstage on the Dancing with the Stars Live tour and finally answers the question: What would happen if the podcast was ALL pre-show chatter?    Shockingly, the life of a showgirl resonates with Will and Rider, reminiscing about their own days on tour with quick costume changes and complex dolphin choreography.   Danielle walks us through a typical show day and packed travel itinerary while revealing one of her costumes directly connects to an iconic moment in her DWTS journey. And - are tamborines impressive?   So make sure your hair dryer is packed, stop by craft services, and claim your bunk, because you got backstage passes, and all chatter, on the new Pod Meets World!   Follow @podmeetsworldshow on Instagram and TikTok! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s time for the Black Banquet and the Daniettes have saved you a seat (and some smoked salmon.) Lisa Rinna stuns with an outfit that seemed inspired by the Stay Puft Marshmallow Man and Yam Yam’s desperate cry may have sealed her fate. Plus, everyone’s after the dagger as reality sets in that Rob is “the human lie detector.” Could he possibly be the best Traitors player of all time?? And what would happen in a Traitors season pitting Boy Meets World vs. Full House??  Faithfuls and Traitors, it’s time for another recap on Pod Meets Twirl’d: Traiting Places! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

GUYS! Shawn and Angela are back together!! It’s a Season 7 miracle. As a result, the gang tries to survive the newly revived storyline, but the constant make-out sessions aren’t making it easy.   On the other hand, Danielle admits she wasn’t quite as into her fictional relationship at this point, and now, years later, she can finally explain why.    Get ready for baffling character decisions, Pengy the Penguin and a confusing Italian bike rider. And also, why are Pennbook’s rivals…Amish?    Who knows? I’ll tell you who. The newest recap on Pod Meets World!   Follow @podmeetsworldshow on Instagram and TikTok! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kat Dennings might just be Danielle’s soulmate, but this week, she’s just the newest guest on Teen Beat!    The real life Lydia Deetz explains what it was like growing up in a haunted stone cottage from the 1600s. Not a joke.   Kat also details her journey from teenage Hanson fanatic to their music video co-star - proving manifestation is real.   Plus, Danielle and Kat make plans to cruise into the sunset with matching vintage Ford Broncos after starring in a show called “Two Old Girls.”    It’s a match made in heaven on the newest Teen Beat! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Military school?? No! Will and Sabrina are watching "Cadet Kelly" starring Hilary Duff and Christy Carlson Romano. This film premiered in 2002 as a Disney Channel Original Movie. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As we continue our quest through season 7, the hosts knew they had to reunite with a central figure (and roommate) from Boy Meets World: Jack Hunter himself, a.k.a. Matthew Lawrence.    Matthew explains why he finally felt comfortable during the final season, and how making Will crack up on set was easier than you’d think.   The gang also dives into Jack’s underdeveloped storylines, the abrupt end of his love story and why BMW was unlike any other sitcom set. All this on a new Pod Meets World, buddy!   Follow @podmeetsworldshow on Instagram and TikTok! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.