Pod Meets World

We love a good side quest on Pod Meets World, especially if it involves one of the “Worst Movies Ever Made.” Rider unknowingly reconnects with Michael Stephenson, a fellow veteran of the Oakwood Apartments and child star in, turned documentarian of, the infamous “Troll 2.”   Michael shares the story of how he auditioned for the movie, which should’ve been his fir...

He’s the winner of Traitors Season 3 and she’s the Season 30 champ of Dancing with the Stars - but together, Dylan Efron and Daniella Karagach are now taking the ballroom by storm. Danielle’s fellow alliance members sit down to chat about Dylan’s tough decision to join the show and what it’s been like to finally accept the spotlight. And what do they think about havin...

The Daniettes fight through tears to recap Dedication Night and give their thoughts on an emotional episode of Dancing with the Stars! Will joined his Boy Meets World family for the best seat in the ballroom, and almost became a little TOO involved with some of the dances. He’ll share the experience with Rider then analyze the imbalanced judging, the redemption of Dylan Efron and the perform...

With Halloween around the corner, and “The Scream Episode” analyzed to death, it’s time for the gang to look to other TGIF Halloween episodes for inspiration. And first up? Sabrina the Teenage Witch, and the 5th episode of their first season, “A Halloween Story.”   Let’s meet teenagers who dress as James Dean and Sabrina’s grandmother who found a way...

Welcome to the ballroom, Mr. Feeny! It was Dedication Night and Danielle was joined by the one and & only William Daniels as she performed to the Boy Meets World theme song in the ballroom. It was a night filled with emotions and nostalgia, with the BMW cast sitting front row. But what did Danielle think about what the judges had to say about her Jive? And did she finally get her very first 8?...

What happens when Zoey has an app that controls boys?… Will and Sabrina are watched Zapped starring Zendaya and Spencer Boldman. This film premiered in 2014 as a Disney Channel Original Movie. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Before American Pie or Beauty, Mena Suvari had TWO credits on her resumé for the same exact show - but NOT the same exact character! And because that show was Boy Meets World - she’s now coming on the podcast as…herself.   Mena shares her journey moving across the country to become an actor, eventually making it to John Adams High where she earned the title of “Your...

He’s the man who made everyone step up their social media game…and now he’s forcing Danielle to step up her podcast game. Ezra Sosa joins Danielle with the Stars to talk about his journey to the ballroom.  Ezra talks all about his current partnership with Jordan Chiles, the upcoming DWTS tour and what it was like dancing with “criminal” Anna Delvey. Plus, how ha...

It’s Disney night on Dancing with the Stars, and Will and Rider learn that when you wish upon a star…you don't always get an 8!   We’re 4 weeks into Season 34, and the Daniettes still haven’t figured out how the scoring works, especially considering it almost unjustly sent their best friend home.    Plus, an influencer dressed as an evil fairy enchants ...

She may have been one of the first pros eliminated from Season 34 of Dancing with the Stars, but there’s no doubt that Britt Stewart is a fan favorite. Britt sits down with Danielle to talk about the love bug that is Baron Davis, how she became a DWTS pro, and the show-mance that she never saw coming… Plus, Britt sets the record straight on why everyone seems to have an opinion on her...

We’re up against the clock, and a printing deadline, for the Pod Meets World Senior yearbook, so it’s time to lock in more hard hitting superlatives from within the entire BMW-verse!   Who’s Most Popular? Who is Best Body? And who is Most Likely to Host a Podcast? All we know is that Rider “Hot Take McGee” is ready to deliver.   Plus, Will shares his love of...

The magic of Disneyland made its way into the ballroom tonight, yet Danielle found herself in the least happiest place on Earth: the chopping block. Find out what it was like to watch her dancing career flash right before her eyes, and what she thought about her Jungle Book quickstep. Was she behind on steps? Or just underscored? Plus, Danielle has TWO big announcements…Who’s joining...

The battle for power continues… Will and Sabrina are watches “Twitches Too” starring Tia and Tamara Mowry.  This film premiered in 2007 as a Disney Channel Original Movie.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Clear Eyes, Full Hearts, Be Good! The gang from John Adams High takes a field trip to Dillon, Texas when they hang out with Zach Gilford (a.k.a. QB1) from Friday Night Lights! Zach takes us through the crazy audition process that led him to Matt Saracen, and shares the cast’s thoughts on the infamous “murder” storyline. And no guest is more in tune with Rider Strong, and he&rsquo...

Rider and Will continue their maiden journey through Dancing with the Stars, and just when you thought they couldn’t be more  out of their element…they’re throwing TikTok into the mix.    The guys still have issues with the whole voting vs. scoring dynamic, and find themselves a bit sidetracked on what exactly makes a dancer “professional...

With 20 seasons and 3 Mirrorball trophies to his name, fan favorite Val Chmerkovskiy joins Danielle just in time to reflect on the season’s first shocking elimination! Find out what Val had to say about Lauren’s departure, his journey as a pro and where he sees his future on DWTS. And while rumors swirl in the press, what’s his relationship with Alix really like? Plus, Danielle h...

We’re getting ready for Senior year on Pod Meets World (aka Season 7), but first we have to start production on our podcast yearbook and decide our ever-so-important superlatives!   Who will get Class Clown? Best Dressed? Most Likely to Go to Jail? And since when is Rider so quick with the hot takes?   The gang shuffles through your favorite BMW-verse characters (and the most obscu...

TikTok Night is now behind us and Danielle foxtrotted her way to her highest score of the season so far!  Find out what it was it like dancing to a Sabrina Carpenter song and what the pop star sent to her earlier in the day. And it was another celeb-filled night in the ballroom! Which stars came out to root for Danielle and what the…Kris Jenner??? Plus, Danielle weighs in on the SHOCKI...

It's officially spooky season! Will and Sabrina are watching the first official DCOM "Under Wraps" starring Adam Wylie, Mario Yedidia and Clare Bryant. This film premiered in 1997 as a Disney Channel Original Movie.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Marcus Toji is one of the rare actors to play two totally unrelated characters in the same season, and now he’s stopping by Pod Meets World to talk about both “Einstein Kid” and “Kid #1.”   Marcus, an established actor by the time he visited BMW, began his career at just 3 years old, experiencing all the good (and bad) of being a rare Asian child a...

It’s “One Hit Wonder Week,” with a double elimination, on Dancing with the Stars, so our REAL judges, Will and Rider, are to ready to chime with the only opinion that matters…   We get an update on Danielle’s brutal injury from week 1, and find how she’s training like a pro athlete to recover and stay on the dance floor until she can’t walk again.&nb...

She’s a dance genius and the creative mind behind some of the most incredible dance routines of the last ten years - but most importantly, she’s a DWTS legend! Dancer and choreographer Mandy Moore joins Danielle to talk about her start in the industry, her thoughts on this season of DWTS and what she thinks our host needs to make the most of her dancing journey.  Plus, find out wh...

There was absolutely nothing cooler in the ‘90s than slime. And the gang is sitting down with the main reason: former host of Double Dare, Marc Summers!   The Nickelodeon legend explains how a fateful audition led to a legendary career, while Marc and Will share a bonding moment over their time together on “Don’t Just Sit There!”   Plus, find out ho...

She survived a double elimination, but was left with a minor injury.  For this real time release, we dive deep into what happened with Danielle’s torn hamstring and how it affected her dance in Week 2.  And, which TGIF co-stars were in the audience, cheering on her every move?  Will she be able to heal or is right back to the rehearsal studio tomorrow? I think you know the ans...

Can two teens who look alike pull off the ultimate switch? Will and Sabrina are watching Model Behavior starring Justin Timberlake and Maggie Lawson. This film premiered in 2000 on ABC’s Wonderful World of Disney. Link to watch Model Behavior here : https://archive.org/details/model-behavior-2000 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.