Pod Meets World

You can’t revisit the ‘90s without calling Jonathan Lipnicki! Between Jerry Maguire and Stuart Little, he defined two of the most iconic characters of the decade, and now he’s ready to share some memories with Danielle, Will and Rider.   Jonathan talks about launching his acting career at just five years old, learning how to read screenplays (while also learning how to read...

Even though they are clearly reality TV experts already, Will and Rider are always on the pursuit of a higher education, so they’ve called in Chad Kultgen, a true connoisseur of the medium, and the author of “How to Win The Bachelor,” to help explain some important strategies to victory.  Chad breaks down the jaw-dropping backstory of The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives and rev...

It’s time for the final Round Table, but Will and Rider aren’t ready to leave the castle as they recap the penultimate episode of The Traitors Season 4.  Mark Ballas may be a ballroom legend, but our hosts have some hard truths about how he’s played the game. Will reveals why Rob is still the “smart” Traitor, but Rider is shocked that Maura hasn’t caught on...

Yup. The wedding episode is upon us. Reliving the moment of Topanga finally walking down the aisle was an emotional ride for Danielle, Will and Rider, but what did the gang REALLY think of the episode, now 30 years later??   They RSVP’d for the ceremony with warranted trepidation, but maybe, just maybe, things are better than they feared.   However…why ha...

Adam Pally is a comedy favorite, but more importantly, he’s Danielle’s kids' favorite actor.    But before he became a fixture in the Sonic the Hedgehog universe, Adam was a struggling student, trying to find his comedic voice and obsessing over a woman who would later share his last name.   Listen as Adam shares his most embarrassing teenage stories - and...

Will and Sabrina are watching “A Ring of Endless Light” starring Mischa Barton and Ryan Merriman.  This film premiered in 2002 as a Disney Channel Original Movie.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As we approach the final episodes of Boy Meets Word, and the end of their recaps, the gang is ready clear up some of your burning questions before all is said and done.   Find out which seasons have been deemed official “peaks” and, in a bit of table turning, what advice they’d give their younger selves.    Plus, when asked if our hosts had any plans for when Boy M...

Will and Rider may have The Traitors all figured out, but they've still only dipped their toes into the Bravo-verse!  And so they've called in an expert in the form of Ben Mandelker from the hit podcast, "Watch What Crappens."   Ben shares a Real Housewives lore dump to get Will and Rider caught up on 20 years of inside jokes and the gang dives deep into how the Real House...

Will and Rider have emerged from the turret and are ready for another Season 4 recap of The Traitors!   The boys think they’ve hit a turning point, taking the season from fun to phenomenal. They love the dynamic between Rob and Eric, but admit it’s tough to ignore the castle’s paranoia since Michael Rapaport’s elimination.   But even with that in mind - our h...

This is not a drill. You've been invited to the biggest wedding in TGIF history and it's time to get ready. What will you wear? Who will you bring? Why are so many people dressing problematically Southern?   The search for Cory’s best man gets heated and Topanga apparently has terrible taste. Watch along as characters abandon 7 seasons of personal development just for a few big lau...

Before she was podcast royalty, Nicole Byer was a “talkative” student who hung out at Chili’s after school plays and had a honey bear bong. So yeah…she’s always been cool.   Danielle learns all about the lore of Nicole’s New Jersey hometown, including the drama from her high school clique, cryptically deemed “CKLEN”.    Plus, we...

Fate brings together a princess and a girl from a small town… Will and Sabrina are watching “Princess Protection Program” starring Demi Lovato and Selena Gomez. This film premiered in 2009 as a Disney Channel Original Movie. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

She told them to call her back when they got to the “tankini” and so - here we are.   The longest running Morgan, Lindsay Ridgeway, shares her experience filming that infamous Season 7 scene, while trying to figure out the random dramatic moments that seemed to go nowhere in the show’s final season.   Lindsay also opens up about the online reaction to her taking over th...

Will and Rider loved this episode, but they still have plenty of questions…like how do you eat yogurt through a veil??   Will shares his expert opinion about the fallout of Candiace’s fate and notice that Alan Cumming may have paid tribute to the Boy Meets World-verse!   Rider reveals he may want to compete on The Traitors after all - but the reason why might shock you. &nbs...

We’ve officially reached the monkey apex of Season 7 - and this time it's not Micky Dolenz.   Who knew an episode with an organ grinder, a famous primate and a lingerie subplot could garner such strong emotions? But here we are - and our hosts are ready to make a very bold claim.   And when they're not rolling their eyes, they're contemplating a real problem; Would y...

Alliances are put to the test when social media sensation and Dancing with the Stars finalist, Dylan Efron, stops by Teen Beat alongside Survivor superstar, and his best pal, Boston Rob.    They may be the bad boys of reality TV now, but just like us - they have embarrassing teenage tales ready to share. Dylan explains how one missed Jamba Juice invite almost derailed his path to true lo...

Who’s the chicken!? Will and Sabrina are watching “Hatching Pete” starring Mitchel Musso and Jason Dolley. This film premiered in 2009 as a Disney Channel Original Movie. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Danielle checks in from backstage on the Dancing with the Stars Live tour and finally answers the question: What would happen if the podcast was ALL pre-show chatter?    Shockingly, the life of a showgirl resonates with Will and Rider, reminiscing about their own days on tour with quick costume changes and complex dolphin choreography.   Danielle walks us through a typical show day...

It’s time for the Black Banquet and the Daniettes have saved you a seat (and some smoked salmon.) Lisa Rinna stuns with an outfit that seemed inspired by the Stay Puft Marshmallow Man and Yam Yam’s desperate cry may have sealed her fate. Plus, everyone’s after the dagger as reality sets in that Rob is “the human lie detector.” Could he possibly be the best Traitors pl...

GUYS! Shawn and Angela are back together!! It’s a Season 7 miracle. As a result, the gang tries to survive the newly revived storyline, but the constant make-out sessions aren’t making it easy.   On the other hand, Danielle admits she wasn’t quite as into her fictional relationship at this point, and now, years later, she can finally explain why.    Get ready for b...

Kat Dennings might just be Danielle’s soulmate, but this week, she’s just the newest guest on Teen Beat!    The real life Lydia Deetz explains what it was like growing up in a haunted stone cottage from the 1600s. Not a joke.   Kat also details her journey from teenage Hanson fanatic to their music video co-star - proving manifestation is real.   Plus, Danielle and...

Military school?? No! Will and Sabrina are watching "Cadet Kelly" starring Hilary Duff and Christy Carlson Romano. This film premiered in 2002 as a Disney Channel Original Movie. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As we continue our quest through season 7, the hosts knew they had to reunite with a central figure (and roommate) from Boy Meets World: Jack Hunter himself, a.k.a. Matthew Lawrence.    Matthew explains why he finally felt comfortable during the final season, and how making Will crack up on set was easier than you’d think.   The gang also dives into Jack’s underdeveloped...

The gang has recapped their own 1990s sitcom. They’ve performed in televised dance competitions and analyzed The Traitors like seasoned veterans. They even slept in the real life Matthews family home. But now Rider is taking it one step further, venturing into a brand new realm: (fictional) True Crime.    Rider shares an exclusive preview of his upcoming 8-part podcast series, the...

*maniacal laugh* It’s time again for Will and Rider to venture into the castle and recap another episode of The Traitors Season 4.  Between her liberal use of the f-bomb and a penchant for indoor sunglasses, our hosts aren’t impressed with Lisa Rinna, but would they have sniffed out her mission if the clues weren’t so obvious? Rider gets flashbacks to Cabin Fever thanks to a...