Pod Meets World

It’s another deep dive into “And Then There Was Shawn,” now inviting another Jeff back on the pod: the episode’s writer, Jeff Menell! The life-long movie buff details how the episode materialized, his horror inspirations and for the first time ever, we hear about what was cut during rewrites (and Feeny got off easy!)   For our last visit with the classic episode, we’re venturing onto the original...

Now that the “And Then There Was Shawn” recap is in the rear view, it’s time to get a different perspective - from behind the camera. The episode’s director, and reoccurring podcast guest, Jeff McCracken, reveals his unique approach for the spooky script, and how no audience and a single camera created some new challenges for the cast and crew. Plus…the gang asks McCracken about the “Yell Heard ‘R...

We finally made it. Widely regarded as the most memorable episode in the entire history of Boy Meets World, “And Then There Was Shawn,” now has an official recap. And yes, we dropped it on Halloween. The gang shares their memories from making the scare fest, including how director Jeff McCracken was pushed to his breaking point and what Rider really thought of the twist ending.   We’re pulling off...

HALLOWEEN IS COOL!  Will and Sabrina are watching a Disney Halloween classic “Halloweentown” starring Debbie Reynolds, Kimberly J. Brown and Judith Hoag. This film premiered in 1998 as a Disney Channel Original Movie. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our celebration of “And Then There Was Shawn” rolls on to Halloween, now with Professor Rider Strong holding Office Hours and riding solo to dive deep into why this episode has resonated, and stuck, with fans for so long.   Rider engages in an in-depth analysis with horror scholar Kristopher Woofter, who shares his expert opinion on the evolution of horror in the ‘90s and the history of the slashe...

As our “And Then There Was Shawn” recap approaches, and the gang preps for what many believe is the best Boy Meets World episode ever, we first had to find out what the fans think.  After an open call for voice memos with your opinions, memories and hot takes, Danielle, Will and Jensen (producer/husband of the podcast) react to your reactions! Some found it legendary, some found it skippable and o...

The emotional roller coaster that is Cory and Topanga continues with a surprise visit from Lauren, which is creepy and weird - but also…they’re a good match? Who knows. Danielle, Will and Rider dive deep into the relationship drama of this season, and tackle a popular fan question about this episode: is Topanga manipulative? It’s a turning point in the BMW timeline, evolving from traditional sitco...

A dog is a man’s best friend! Will and Sabrina are watching “Life Is Ruff” starring Kyle Massey, Kay Panabaker, Carter Jenkins and Mitchel Musso.  This movie premiered in 2005 as a Disney Channel Original Movie. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The menus at Chubbie’s! A “New Principal is Weeny” headline! The infamous “red drink!”  These are just some of many legendary props that made Boy Meets World so special, and we’re talking to the man who made it all appear!! David Glazer was Prop Master for all 7 seasons of BMW and he’s ready to share how all these iconic artifacts came to life. Find out how he handled the tight turnarounds and wha...

We’ve kidnapped Will, Danielle and Rider and won’t let them leave until they recap a new, and baffling, Valentines Day episode of Boy Meets World!  Shawn’s ex-girlfriends, all returning guest stars, commit multiple felonies to “protect” Angela, and that might just be the least confusing part of the script! Find out what the gang thinks would’ve happened had Shawn’s friends never intervened and wha...

Let’s keep spooky season going! Will and Sabrina are watching “Mom’s Got a Date with a Vampire” starring Caroline Rhea and Matt O’Leary. This movie premiered in 2000 as a Disney Channel Original Movie.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Alan Matthews is back - this time as a director! The gang is once again hanging out with William “Rusty” Russ to get the story behind his first time behind the camera for “Heartbreak Cory,” one of the most infamous Boy Meets World episodes ever. Rusty shares his memories working with Linda Cardellini, an experience that forever helped him become an affective director, and recalls helming THAT mome...

THE TIME HAS COME, PEOPLE. Cory, Shawn, Topanga and Angela are hitting the slopes, and Cory’s sprained ankle introduces one of the most controversial characters in BMW history: Lauren - played by the always outstanding Linda Cardellini. But was it Cory’s fault? Did he do anything wrong? Do the rules change once you’re married? The gang dives deep into ethics and monogamy and their varied takes mig...

Andy Carson is officially one of the boys… Join Will and Sabrina as they watch “Motocrossed” starring Alana Austin, Trever O’Brien and Riley Smith.  This movie premiered in 2001 as a Disney Channel Original Movie.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We’re stepping outside the Boy’s “world” for an episode to explore the sitcom Will did AFTER BMW ended - UPN’s “The Random Years.”   While recapping the Pilot, Will takes us behind the scenes of his controversial casting, and into his approach for a more “adult” role. Hear every detail of how the show was made (and allegedly sabotaged), which cast member Will dated, and why it should have been the...

Mr. Feeny assigns Shawn the task of getting Super Bowl tickets, but Danielle, Rider and Will have a much more realistic goal: to recap another Season 5 episode! We hear the story behind the meme-tastic “soup or bowl” scene and just how Danielle was flung off Ben’s back and right onto the kitchen floor. The gang reveals a bit too much about their sleeping attire and we try to figure out the history...

Imagine a personal journal turning into a best selling novel… Will and Sabrina are watching “Read It and Weep” starring Kay and Danielle Panabaker. This film aired in 2006 as a Disney Channel Original Movie.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Would you rather attend a film festival curated by Rider Strong OR Will Friedle?? The choice is yours when Will and Rider are forced to choose 5 movies to feature in their very own PMW film festival! But the films aren’t the only factor to consider. The guys also have to pick snacks to go along with their selections, and the competition gets heated! So grab a ticket, get a good seat and don’t forg...

We’re aggressively shoving our hosts right into another thrilling season 5 recap! Alan Matthews is one of the all-time great TV dads, but even he makes mistakes! We analyze his parenting style and offer some hacks to prevent these type of dilemmas in real life. We get to hear some crazy stories about filming the skydiving scene, and how one guest star felt weird about his classic Coen Bros. charac...

TWIN WITCHES! Will and Sabrina are watching “Twitches” starring Tia and Tamara Mowry.  This film aired in 2005 as a Disney Channel Original Movie.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The gang is headed back into the writer’s room to hang out with Lara Olsen, a co-writer on some of the most iconic (and controversial) Season 5 Boy Meets World episodes! We hear how she jumpstarted her writing career as a 2-for-1 special, what led her to BMW and how she crafted the episode where America’s favorite couple ran into a little problem named Lauren. We also learn about why maybe one scr...

Christmas comes early when the gang relives Topanga’s complicated (and annoying) holiday traditions, which leads to a discussion on guest etiquette in the BMW-verse. The gang questions if “Christmas Eve Day” is even a thing and Rider noticed the Caroling moment may have been a bigger deal in his memory than it ended up being on the screen.   Plus, Danielle shares her revelatory experience in Las V...

A girl who just wants to be prom queen is having a bad hair day and in possession of a stolen necklace?? Will and Sabrina are watching “Bad Hair Day” starring Laura Marano and Leigh-Allyn Baker! This film aired in 2015 as a Disney Channel Original Movie.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week we’ve got an amazing guest - of this I am sure. Nunzio himself, actor Jonathan Del Arco, is hanging out with the gang and looking back on his scene-stealing turn as a dancing waiter in the Season 5 episode, “Last Tango in Philly.”  There aren’t many actors in Hollywood who made the jump from The Wonder Years and Blossom to The Sopranos and Star Trek, but he somehow pulled it off, all whi...

This week we’ve got some Hot Stuff to recap!  It might be a meme-friendly and beloved BMW episode, but the gang still has some major questions! Is this Mexican restaurant just an alternate universe Chubbies? Is dancing with a man cheating on your boyfriend? And WTF is going on with the side/front/sidewalk yard? Another guest star steals the show and Fenny’s salad plate is starting to look full. Pl...