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Pod Meets Twirl'd
Pod Meets World's Will Friedle & Rider Strong were sitcom stars 30 years ago. The concept of reality TV is honestly pretty foreign to them. But when their best friend Danielle Fishel competed on Dancing with the Stars in 2025, the boys committed to watching their first TV dance competition, and quickly became addicted. And undeniable experts. That is, if you ask them. With their podcast, Pod Meets Twirl'd, they decided to share their newfound discovery, and self proclaimed expertise, of unscripted TV and now they'll continue their journey through the genre. The newly formed cultural thought le...
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Pod Meets Twirl'd: The Traitors 411 27.02.2026 50:27
The time has come for our final descent from the turret as we close out Season 4 of The Traitors! While some have already called this the best finale in the show’s history, Rider isn’t so sure. The lying! The deception! Did it all have to end this way?? Will and Rider break down Maura’s reaction to the truth about Rob, forever shaking our confidence in a “pinky promise...
Pod Meets Twirl'd: Reality Tactics with Chad Kultgen 21.02.2026 57:52
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...
Pod Meets Twirl'd: The Traitors 410 20.02.2026 46:13
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...
Pod Meets Twirl'd: Turret Talk with Ben Mandelker (Watch What Crappens) 14.02.2026 1:21:16
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...
Pod Meets Twirl'd: The Traitors 409 13.02.2026 29:34
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...
Pod Meets Twirl'd: The Traitors 408 06.02.2026 43:14
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...
Pod Meets Twirl'd: The Traitors 407 30.01.2026 42:41
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...
Pod Meets Twirl'd: The Traitors 406 24.01.2026 42:42
*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...
Pod Meets Twirl'd: The Traitors 405 23.01.2026 36:46
When you think of The Traitors, you think of castles, hooded robes and now…smoked salmon?? Will and Rider are back to recap episode 5 and try to figure out the cast’s undying obsession with lox. They analyze the night’s heated round table and break down Michael Rapaport’s complete 180 that could lead to his exit from the game. Plus, find out who Will and Rider...
Pod Meets Twirl'd: The Traitors 404 23.01.2026 41:22
No one told Will & Rider they’d have to binge watch episodes of The Traitors like they only have one month to live. At this point they’re consuming the show like Michael Rapaport with a plate of creamed corn! And speaking of Michael, Rider is worried his rise to power means reality villains are back. And maybe he likes it? They mourn the loss of the “secret traitor&rdqu...
Pod Meets Twirl'd: The Traitors 403 17.01.2026 34:30
Will and Rider are high atop their pod-castle, ready to recap the 3rd episode of The Traitors, Season 4! Oh no! Rider is upset with the show and explains why his personality excludes him from Traitors infamy, and worries he'd become the next Michael Rappaport if he made the cast. You'll be shocked to find out which host is a “Donna defender" and where they stand in the epic Yam Yam and Micha...
Pod Meets Twirl'd: The Traitors 402 16.01.2026 40:15
Will and Rider have lowered their hoods and raised their lanterns to recap the second episode of The Traitors, Season 4! With one episode down, they're starting to figure out who is a gamer and who's primed to leave the castle. But competition aside, the guys have their sights set on one specific contestant for eviction. The addition of a “secret traitor” raises the stakes and Ri...
Pod Meets Twirl'd: The Traitors 401 16.01.2026 46:40
The Daniettes are back and better than ever! Last season, Will and Rider transformed from guys who couldn’t tell a tango from a foxtrot to full blown dance experts. And now their journey takes them to a castle in rural Scotland as they faithfully recap Season 4 of The Traitors. Rider has never seen the show and is now obsessed with the castle. On the other hand, Will thinks he can win...
Introducing: Pod Meets Twirl'd 15.01.2026 1:04
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