Pod Meets World

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 D...

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...

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.

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...

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...

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,...

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 he...

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 incredi...

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 l...

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...

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 th...

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 farewel...

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...

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.

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 co...

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. ...

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! Se...

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...

Now that we’ve wrapped The Feenys, we’re turning the trophies on ourselves for a ceremony entirely centered around Pod Meets World: The Peenys.  We’re highlighting the gang’s favorite guests, the biggest “Holy Sh*t” moment and the toughest category of all: best inside joke.  So relive Hug Gate, “Crotcharate” and more memorable moments in th...

A Dancing with the Stars fan favorite is foxtrotting out of the ballroom and right into the podcast studio! Alan Bersten is ready to share stories from the Mall of America, his formative years facing down Paul Bunyan and how in the world he doesn't know what a “Juicy Lucy” is.    Follow Alan’s steps from 7-year-old ballroom prodigy to the G...

Too soon for Halloween?? NEVER! Will and Sabrina are watching “The Scream Team” starring Mark Rendall, Kat Dennings, Eric Idle and Kathy Najimy. This film premiered in 2002 as a Disney Channel Original Movie. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Danielle and Val are back to recap the second episode of Dancing with the Stars: The Next Pro and they’ve already uncovered some major revelations about the new crop of dancers… Val holds nothing back with AJ’s attitude, and we find out which DWTS pro is the most emotionally “unavailable,” which is confirmed by the many unreturned texts from Danielle.  Plus, we&...

An award show of this magnitude couldn’t be contained to a single ceremony, so welcome to Part 2 of the Feenys! The gang recognizes iconic moments, guest stars and episodes as they hand out more awards, not just for the good, but also the bad. With “Best Quote” comes “Worst Season,” so buckle up for some big reveals. It’s time to close the book on the Feenys for...

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 ar...

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 B...