Pod Meets Twirl'd

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Pod Meets World's Will Friedle & Rider Strong were sitcom stars 30 years ago. The concept of reality TV is honestly pretty foreign to them. But when their best friend Danielle Fishel competed on Dancing with the Stars in 2025, the boys committed to watching their first TV dance competition, and quickly became addicted. And undeniable experts. That is, if you ask them.

With their podcast, Pod Meets Twirl'd, they decided to share their newfound discovery, and self proclaimed expertise, of unscripted TV and now they'll continue their journey through the genre. The newly formed cultural thought leaders are ready to start recapping, reviewing and rehashing all the hottest reality shows! Even if they've never never seen it before.

First up, the show Rider has never heard of and Will THINKS he can win - Traitors!

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Friday · 1 hr 13 min
Pod Meets Twirl'd: Married at First Sight 2016, 2017 & 2018
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.
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Friday · 1 hr 22 min
Pod Meets Twirl'd: Married at First Sight 2013, 2014 & 2015
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.
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August 21 · 1 hr 14 min
Pod Meets Twirl'd: Married at First Sight 2010, 2011 & 2012
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.
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August 14 · 1 hr 6 min
Pod Meets Twirl'd: Married at First Sight 2008 & 2009
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.
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August 7 · 1 hr 13 min
Pod Meets Twirl'd: Married at First Sight 2006 & 2007
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.
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July 31 · 1 hr 11 min
Pod Meets Twirl'd: Married at First Sight 2004 & 2005
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.
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July 31 · 49 min
Pod Meets Twirl'd: In The City Reunion
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.
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July 24 · 54 min
Pod Meets Twirl'd: Married at First Sight 2003
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.
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July 24 · 57 min
Pod Meets Twirl'd: Married at First Sight 2002
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.
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July 18 · 1 hr 1 min
Pod Meets Twirl'd: Married at First Sight 2001
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.
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July 17 · 50 min
Pod Meets Twirl'd: In The City 109
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.
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July 10 · 58 min
Pod Meets Twirl'd: In The City 107 & 108
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.
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July 3 · 10 min
Happy 4th of July!
Will and Rider are taking a tolerance break from “In the City” to celebrate the 4th of July, which somehow inspires a heated debate on what Rider will screen for his annual movie night at Redwood Shire. Will shares his Aspen plans for the weekend, with an attempt at fly fishing, and we get a preview of the summer movies the guys are dying to see. We’ll be back next week with more “In the City,” so enjoy your drama free 4th, courtesy of Pod Meets Twirl’d! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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June 26 · 1 hr
Pod Meets Twirl'd: In The City 106
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.
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June 19 · 55 min
Pod Meets Twirl'd: In The City 105
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.
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June 12 · 48 min
Pod Meets Twirl'd: In The City 104
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.
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June 5 · 1 hr 8 min
Pod Meets Twirl'd: In The City 103
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.
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May 29 · 1 hr 8 min
Pod Meets Twirl'd: In The City 102
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.
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May 23 · 1 hr 5 min
Pod Meets Twirl'd: In The City 101
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.
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May 22 · 59 min
Pod Meets Twirl'd: Live at the Survivor 50 Finale
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.
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