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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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  • 130 episodes
  • Avg 54 min
  • English
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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 13 · 39 min

    Welcome to Girl Meets World

    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.

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  • August 12 · 43 min

    Teen Beat: Jon Heder

    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.

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  • August 11 · 1 hr 24 min

    Magical Rewind: The Parent Trap (1961)

    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.

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  • August 11 · 52 min

    SOT: The Wow Moment (DWTS: The Next Pro 105)

    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.

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  • August 10 · 1 hr 28 min

    Bruh Meets World... Meets World (Season 7 Recap)

    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.

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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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