Pod Meets World

We’ve talked to Shawn’s dad, and now it’s time to hear from mom (until a later season at least)! Shareen Mitchell, who played Virna Hunter, is hanging out with the gang to talk about her experience on Boy Meets World.   Shareen and Rider reunite, only to realize they didn’t actually share that many scenes together! But she does vividly remember struggling not to crack up when her “husband” Blake C...

BADA BING! Cory gets a taste of the wise guy life in an episode that feels more like The Sopranos than Boy Meets World. The gang looks back on sharing the stage with legends Soupy Sales and Buddy Hackett, who may not have been quite ready for a family sitcom live audience. Plus, Rider opens up about his dreams of acting in a drama like Dawson’s Creek, which actually helped him treasure his time on...

It was ahead of it’s time… Join Will and Sabrina as they watch “Pixel Perfect” starring Raviv Ullman, Leah Pipes and Spencer Redford. The film premiered in 2004 as a Disney Channel Original Movie. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s always fun for the gang to reconnect with a guest star, but this week they’re getting a 3 for 1 deal. A rare member of the 3-timers club, Hillary Tuck is ready to reminisce on all the BMW characters she played - and the romantic history she has with one of the Strong boys.    We get more perspective from the historic Disney World episode and some new insight into the many ups and downs of bei...

The bromance has never been stronger than on this new recap where Cory and Shawn are forced to “break up” and rendezvous all around town.   In addition to strengthening the bond between our favorite best friends, it’s the first time cell phones are mentioned in the BMW-verse - so the hosts take a long trip down the gray brick road for some Blackberry-influenced memories.  And while they discover w...

Grab your Irish cap and a pot of gold… Will and Sabrina are watching “The Luck of the Irish” just in time for St. Patrick’s Day! The film premiered in 2001 as a Disney Channel Original Movie. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this Rider-less interview, rejected juror Will and foreman Danielle talk directly to the reason people still have the song “Shallow Boy” stuck in their heads almost 30 years later: actress Leisha Hailey.    Hear the story of how she landed her first TV gig on Boy Meets World, driving by for one of the most memorable (if not THEE most memorable) guest appearances on the show. And how did she go...

Get ready for a recap with all the sides, and smothered in gravy, because it’s time for a Thanksgiving dinner on Boy Meets World! With MVP performances from the adults, amongst some rewrite ideas, one of our hosts think this might be his/her best performance in Boy Meets World history.    AND we finally answer the age old question: Does Rider like “Survivor,” Post Malone or “Twilight?”  We do know...

Sí se puede! Grab your pom poms as Will and Sabrina watch "Gotta Kick It Up!" starring Camille Guaty, America Ferrera and Susan Egan. The film premiered in 2002 as a Disney Channel Original Movie. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We have a date with the President’s daughter on Pod Meets World! Elisabeth Harnois is hanging out with Danielle, Will and Rider to look back on her role as Missy Robinson in “The Last Temptation of Cory,” along with appearances on The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, Charmed, and the most beloved DCOM you can’t stream anywhere!   Elisabeth reveals what it was like to have one of her first on-screen kisses...

Cory and Shawn deal with a dilemma straight out of The Flintstones when they have to be at Topanga’s sweet sixteen… and a massive WWF wrestling event at the same time! The gang feels the whiplash of bouncing between a real life Vader vs. Jake “The Snake” match and Topanga’s (kinda sad) birthday party. How was this classic episode shot, what’s up with that birthday song and what celebrity would mak...

Hollywood, 1939… We’re dropping in to the “Tower of Terror” starring Steve Guttenberg and Kirsten Dunst. It premiered in 1997 as part of ABC's The Wonderful World of Disney. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When the gang rewatched Season 4's “Hair Today, Goon Tomorrow," they were not only blown away by the episode itself, but there was one special guest star that proved there is no such thing as a "small part." With this in mind, they knew it was time to make an appointment with “master stylist” Bosco Cellini - a.k.a. legendary stand-up comedian, Dom Irrera. Dom shares some incredible stories from hi...

It’s time to recap a “very special episode” of Boy Meets World! Life finds a way when a special guest star strolls right out of Jurassic Park into Shawn’s trailer and Cory has a dilemma of conscience (and being a horned up teen).   Danielle, Will and Rider explore the season's expansive achievements, while Will thinks everything is mathematically connected and we get an update on the possible OJ j...

Go big or go home! Will and Sabrina are jumping into another big hit with “Johnny Tsunami” starring Brandon Baker, Lee Thompson Young and Kirsten Storms. The film premiered in 1999 as a Disney Channel Original Movie.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Licensed marriage and family therapist Kati Morton joins Danielle, Rider and Will to discuss the difficult subjects of grooming, childhood sexual abuse and their effects on victims. If you, or anyone you know needs help, contact the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-656-4673. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It doesn’t get much more ‘90s than Boy Meets World crossing over with MTV’s Singled Out, when Eric starts looking for love amongst bad girls he keeps eliminating. And where else would this prize date go down other than at Chubbie’s - where Danielle notices something hanging on the wall that just can’t be real. Also - the gang wonders what would happen if they walked into a college party today and...

They're rotten to the core... Welcome to the wicked world of "Descendants"  starring Dove Cameron, Cameron Boyce, Booboo Stewart and Sofia Carson! The film premiered in 2015 as a Disney Channel Original Movie.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ronnie “Lips” Waterman is in the house! The gang is hanging out with another Orlando guest star from The Happiest Show on Earth, and a quintessential ‘90s heartthrob, Andrew Keegan! From being Danielle’s childhood bestie to sharing the screen with half of young Hollywood in Camp Nowhere, Andrew has some stories to share (and some impromptu dental work too - thanks to JTT). Join us on the wild jour...

What happens when Chet finally gets a reliable job - but it’s as the janitor of his son’s high school? You get the signature BMW array of female characters of course!   An unforgettable (and musical) guest star has a massive presence on set, while another pulls no punches when it comes to bruising Will. But if that’s the reason for the new bonding between Wilderness Outpost managers, it was all wo...

Grab your rollerblades and skate on over to "Brink!" starring Erik von Detten, Sam Horrigan and Christina Vidal. The film premiered in 1998 as a Disney Channel Original Movie.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The gang welcomes a sitcom legend to the podcast, hopping back on the Train of Fools to chat with former BMW guest star, Wesley Jonathan! The par-taaaay gets started with “21 Jump Street” and continues on to “City Guys,” “What I Like About You,” and Roll Bounce, stopping along the way to learn what not to buy when you’re first cast on a TV show and why he didn’t have to audition for Boy Meets Worl...

It’s time to pick your side of the bed and dive into an iconic Boy Meets World episode (are they all this way in Season 4?). The gang tackles a music-centric “Shallow Boy,” and can’t believe it’s a guest star’s first time on TV.   They cackle at the most meta joke yet, and remember a very entertaining table read. Also…wood. Join in to analyze one of the funniest scripts yet, a moment for one of ou...

Will and Sabrina are getting Cheetah-licious with "The Cheetah Girls" starring Raven-Symone, Adrianne Bailon, Kiely Williams and Sabrina Bryan. The film premiered in 2003 as a Disney Channel Original Movie.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The gang talks to the final piece of the Kooshlings Commercial Club, and a memorable BMW guest star, when Larisa Oleynik joins the podcast in all her ‘90s glory.   A long time pal of Rider’s, Larisa played Shawn’s first love interest on Boy Meets World and, when she opens up her diary, it appears art imitated life.   Hear some unforgettable stories from Larisa’s time as Alex Mack, and from the set...