Pod Meets World

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We're sending you to 1993 when TGIF reigned supreme and “Boy Meets World” first premiered. Danielle, Will and Rider are going back to school as they rewatch every episode of the iconic series, sharing memories, behind the scenes moments, and all the “Boy Meets World” stories a fan could ever want. Relive your first crush, first kiss, favorite moments and all the life lessons with Topanga, Eric, and Shawn.

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August 9 · 19 min
SOT: Stephani Sosa
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.
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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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August 6 · 48 min
The Pod Meets World Season 7 Draft
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.
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August 5 · 43 min
Teen Beat: Salt-N-Pepa
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.
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August 4 · 1 hr 33 min
Magical Rewind: Sharpay's Fabulous Adventure
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.
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August 4 · 1 hr 6 min
SOT: He Could Find Chemistry with a Piece of Paper (DWTS: The Next Pro 104)
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.
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August 3 · 52 min
Raw Meets World Part 2 (Raquel Rodriguez & Maxxine Dupri)
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.
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August 3 · 53 min
Raw Meets World Part 1 (Ethan Page & Sol Ruca)
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.
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August 2 · 16 min
SOT: DWTS Con 2026 with Rylee Arnold
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.
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August 1 · 23 min
SOT: DWTS Con 2026 with Hailey Bills
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.
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August 1 · 19 min
SOT: DWTS Con 2026 with Ezra Sosa
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.
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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 30 · 1 hr 15 min
TGI – Episode 723 “Brave New World: Part 2” (Live from the iHeartRadio Theater)
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.
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July 29 · 42 min
Teen Beat: Stassi Schroeder
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.
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July 28 · 1 hr 39 min
Magical Rewind: Descendants: Wicked Wonderland
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.
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July 28 · 58 min
SOT: Strategically Out of Place (DWTS: The Next Pro 103)
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.
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July 27 · 1 hr 12 min
Jeff McCracken Meets World: The Finale
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.
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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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