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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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.
May 21 · 1 hr 9 min
TGI – Episode 719 “Brotherly Shove"
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.
May 20 · 59 min
Teen Beat: Bubba Sparxxx
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.
May 19 · 1 hr 16 min
The Slumber Party
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.
May 18 · 1 hr 2 min
Shannon Elizabeth Meets World
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.
May 15 · 48 min
Pod Meets Twirl'd: Survivor 5012
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.
May 14 · 1 hr 27 min
TGI – Episode 718 “How Cory and Topanga Got Their Groove Back"
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.
May 13 · 53 min
Joe King of The Fray
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.
May 12 · 1 hr 39 min
Adventures in Babysitting
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.
May 11 · 54 min
A Closer Look with Dr. Hillary Goldsher
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.
May 10 · 35 min
A Tribute to David Kendall (1957 - 2026)
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.
May 8 · 43 min
Pod Meets Twirl'd: Survivor 5011
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.
May 7 · 54 min
TGI – Episode 717 “She’s Having My Baby Back Ribs” PART 2
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.
May 7 · 50 min
TGI – Episode 717 “She’s Having My Baby Back Ribs” PART 1
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.
May 6 · 36 min
Yvette Nicole Brown
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.
May 5 · 1 hr 25 min
Honey, I Shrunk the Kids
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.
May 4 · 52 min
Glen Merzer Meets World
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.
May 1 · 53 min
Pod Meets Twirl'd: Survivor 5010
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.
April 30 · 1 hr 15 min
TGI – Episode 716 “Seven the Hard Way"
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.
April 29 · 44 min
Nicole “Snooki” Polizzi
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.