Pod Meets World

In this episode Shawn's dad gets laid off at Christmas time, starting the oh-so-emo, and long lasting, narrative that Shawn is poor. Cory vows to get Shawn a present, but that act of kindness proves harder than it sounds. It’s certainly a BMW moment we’ve remembered for decades…except for Rider who for some reason can’t remember this episode AT ALL. Will overheard something on set that changed his...

America’s mom has arrived! We’re so excited to welcome Mrs. Amy Matthews herself, Betsy Randle, to Pod Meets World! Betsy reflects on her TGIF time as a “cool mom” and reveals some of the BTS drama that had her begging for more to do. This emotional reunion reveals a lot of secrets…including which cast member Betsy had a real life crush on during filming! Hold onto your fanny packs because this on...

Get your jumpsuits and giant camcorders ready because this one is ready for action! The backstory of Topanga’s hair evolution is revealed, Jim Abbot guest stars without knowing and the gang marvels at how ahead of the times Mr. Feeny’s life lessons truly were. It’s a BTS recap of epic proportions as Pod Meets World watches the 29-year old Boy Meets World episode where they predict their future in...

There’s nothing like young love - especially when one of you is a TV icon, and the other is in the biggest boy band of the ‘90s.  We're welcoming Danielle’s ex-bf, NSYNC’s Lance Bass, to relive their relationship and a very “special” Prom night. You read that right, they went to Prom together with matching teased hair. They dated for a year and she thought it was ‘gonna be her’ until (spoiler aler...

The PMW Q&A continues as the questions get juicier than a 6-pack of Squeezits! Why do so many people claim to have coined Topanga’s name? Were there any injuries during filming? Why the hell were The Monkees always on the show? Did the cast have bed times? And Danielle reveals her Boy Meets World crush and the person never knew...until now! This Q&A is tough, get a helmet! See omnystudio.c...

Getting to truly know a person can often feel like trying to open a jar…when that jar is a can. That’s why we’ve got the first Q & A Meets World episode! So many questions have been emailed to the show and there is so much you want NEED to know, that we've recorded enough for TWO episodes!  Did they take/steal anything from the set?  What was it like being young and famous? Were the fans crazy...

This pod has all the “Feens,” as we recap the bet for a bicycle between teacher and student, while Danielle reads listener letters about what Feeny means to them.  The gang reveals what word didn’t make it past Table Read and why the crew was proud of their naive child stars. AND BEHOLD THE MEAT FEENY!!!  Looking back is sometimes hard, but not when it involves an episode of BMW! Get in there… See...

We are back for Part 2 with The Wrong Missy’s Lauren Lapkus, now tackling the second half of “Grandma was a Rolling Stone.” The group recognizes Will’s comfort and his newfound appetite for laughs - even if his first came when the cameras weren’t rolling. Speaking of firsts for Will…he details his first on screen kiss with Felicity herself - Kerri Russell! Of course she wasn’t Felicity yet, but sh...

Comedian, and Queen of Podcasts, Lauren Lapkus (Orange is the New Black, The Wrong Missy) joins the show to wax poetic about her personal love for Boy Meets World. Together they find out the details of Feeny’s first smile, the pay disparities that almost lost the show their new star and what it felt like to welcome celebrity guest, and Golden Girl, Rue McClanahan to the Matthews’ family home! Call...

Shawn may have finally found the spotlight, but Will reveals why it’s so hard to watch himself on screen and Danielle explains her issues with acting in a jacket. Which only begs the question…”Holk-um?” There’s plenty of BTS talk from Cory pretending to be smart and the actors not being able to call in sick even when they really were. And the gang notices a joke that went over their heads all thes...

You fell in love him as “Yeah Yeah” McClennan from The Sandlot…but did you know he was a tenant of the “Death Chair” on Boy Meets World Season 1? Marty York, aka Larry, takes us back to the beginning, and his first role with the legendary John Candy, who gave him a surprise new use for toilet paper. In addition to revealing their first commercials, Marty and the gang theorize why he was never aske...

That's not my name! That's not my name!  Would Minkus mean as much to you if his name was Stuart Lempke??? Rider's got some serious BTS on a name change you never knew about. Speaking of BTS, the final scene in this episode is ultimately how Will Friedle became Eric Matthews, and you won’t believe the process he went through to land the role. Will, Rider and Danielle reminisce about seeing Aerosmi...

He may have only been on the show for one season, but Lee Norris, aka Stuart Minkus, has lived in our hearts for decades. Lee sits down with Danielle, Rider & Will to talk about the ups and down of child stardom, the life lessons he learned from being on BMW and what it’s like surviving a huge earthquake after just moving to California. Their time together was cut short in 1994, but for this e...

Topanga is finally here!!!! The future Mr. and Mrs. Cory Matthews meet for the first time as they are teamed up for a school project. Danielle, Rider, and Will are joined by writer, producer and director extraordinaire, David Trainer to discuss Episode 4. This is the one where Topanga does her iconic dance and Cory has hair issues. Danielle reveals not only the origin of the dance but the secrets...

One of the masterminds responsible for giving the world Danielle Fishel as Topanga is here. David Trainer, a prolific and legendary television director and producer, spotted Danielle Fishel on the BMW set and knew he had found the perfect Topanga! The only issue was - she wasn’t originally cast in that role. The actress formerly known as “Fish Girl” became Topanga and the rest is history. Buckle u...

Should Mr. Feeny have let Cory retake his test OR was he teaching him a valuable lesson?! As Danielle, Rider and Will are digging in to Episode 3 they share their memories of costar Willie Garson. Willie is known to many as Stanford Blatch on Sex and the City but on Pod Meets World he is known as Leonard Spinelli. Cringy or Classic? Cory makes a risqué joke about his parents… too much for a 12 yea...

F-f-feeny is here!!!!   The incredible awe-inspiring Emmy Award winning William Daniels!   Danielle, Will and Rider all had one role model in common… William Daniels.   The tears are flowing and there are plenty of laughs as they honor their teacher from Boy Meets World and IRL.   The bond the show created for them is unbreakable for life.   Plus, his wife of over 70 years, the magical Bonnie Bart...

This is one of the many great episodes for Mr. Matthews … and William Russ is here to recap with us! What made this TV Dad so iconic?! Let’s dissect the character. Plus, what’s the death chair? What happened to the original Matthews' little sister?  …And still no Topanga!! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Alan Matthews is here!  Let's hang with Dad aka Topanga's father-in-law.  Father Knows Best, right? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Danielle, Rider and Will are watching the very first episode of Boy Meets World. We meet Eric, Shawn, Cory, Mr. Feeny and and all the rest… except for Topanga!! Where is Topanga?! Will and Rider bonded immediately and William Daniels (aka F-f-feeny!!!!!) became their mentor. Plus, introducing Rider’s son Indy and his take of seeing his dad with that weird hair and “too much shirts”. See omnystudio...

For us, they will always be Topanga, Eric, and Shawn. The year is 1993 and three future BFF's were meeting for the first time.  Danielle Fishel, Will Friedle, and Rider Strong never could have envisioned that being cast in a new sitcom for ABC would change their lives forever and bring new meaning to TGIF.  This is how it all began...and how it looks now. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy in...

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, an...