Pod Meets World

It’s the crossover you’ve been waiting for when Ted Mosby himself, Josh Radnor, and show co-creator Craig Thomas join Danielle, Will and Rider to go behind the scenes of “How I Met Your Mother.”   With Josh and Craig on their own rewatch podcast journey, they talk to the gang about the emotions they’ve already felt and how it’s already changed their lives....

She has 15 seasons and 2 Mirrorball Trophies under her dance pants belt…and so Danielle is excited to close out Season 34 with Peta Murgatroyd! Find out what Peta would change about the show if she had Executive Producer power and how she’s handled her husband, fellow former pro Maks Chmerkovskiy,  finding himself in the headlines all season.  Plus, would she ever go back to...

Our holiday cheer continues, now just next door to the Boy Meets World soundstage, for a rewatch of Home Improvement’s Season 1 Christmas episode, “Yule Better Watch Out!”   The gang breaks down the cinematic directing choices that help this episode still hold up, and Will reveals his secret fantasy of stealing Tim Allen’s career.   Rider reveals why he...

Will they make it home for Christmas??  Will and Sabrina are watching “A Very Jonas Christmas Movie” starring Nick, Joe and Kevin Jonas. This filmed premiered on Disney+ and Hulu in 2025. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Thank God It's Friday meets Saturday Night's Main Event! The gang is on the ropes for John Cena's Final Match and they've decided to call his name, so now he's here...it's NXT fan favorite, Joe Hendry!! Joe reveals how a love for cartoons and playing in a rock band created a foundation to become the next big wrestling superstar (and maybe even the male Pod Meets World Champion). We learn abou...

The holidays are here, so Danielle, Will and Rider are drunk off Egg Nog and caroling at the door of their TGIF neighbors, “Full House.” It’s time to recap their Season 2 episode, appropriately named, “Our Very First Christmas Show”.    Though Rider is still a Full House novice, he shares his honest reaction to every Michelle scene, but we get him back...

What happens when a boy takes Santa's sleigh for a joy ride?... Will and Sabrina are watching "Twas the Night" starring Josh Zuckerman and Bryan Cranston. This film was released in 2001 as a Disney Channel Original Movie. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s time to meet another crucial figure from within “The Nanny” universe - a second child actor supervised by Fran Drescher: Nicholle Tom! She played Maggie, the older sister of the Sheffield family, but you may know her from another family - one that rescued a lovable Saint Bernard named Beethoven. Nicholle shares her memories from auditioning for The Nanny, and what happened w...

The gang made it to the Disneyland Resort for a holiday kickoff at Disney California Adventure and the treats are FLOWING!  Danielle, Will & Rider sit down to decide which Disney character best represents them and they deep dive into the canine differences between Goofy and Pluto.  What are their favorite treats?? Their favorite rides?? And will Rider successfully stay the night in a...

‘Tis the season for the happiest magic on Earth!  Danielle is recording an episode from Disney California Adventure, parked right in front of Cars Land! Danielle also details her upcoming DWTS live tour and reveals how she feels about going on the road for 3 weeks. And, since it’s the holidays at Disneyland, Danielle gets to try some of the delicious, and festive, new snacks offer...

Another meeting of the Young Hollywood Support Group is in session, and leading today’s meeting is none other than Busy Phillips! Busy shares stories from the set of her first show, Freaks & Geeks, where she hung with Linda Cardellini and was encouraged to creatively contribute. Imagine that!  We also return to Dawson’s Creek, another quintessential ‘90s show she starred...

Danielle Fishel spent her teenage years inside millions of homes, every Friday night, portraying the iconic Topanga Lawrence on the family sitcom, Boy Meets World. From her first kiss to her first haircut – absolutely everything was caught on camera. Thirty years later, she’s come to the realization that numerous generations have witnessed her most formative (and awkward) years –...

Shine bright, shine far... be a star! Will and Sabrina are watching “Life Size” starring Lindsay Lohan and Tyra Banks. This film premiered in 2000 as a Wonderful World of Disney movie. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s hard to discuss the importance and cultural impact of Boy Meets World without mentioning the creative enigma that is Ubaldo, the partying nerd in Season 2’s “The Uninvited.” And now the man behind the character speaks, when Phil Glaser joins Pod Meets World.   All jokes aside, Phil’s journey in child acting began in front of Steven Spielberg as the iconic vo...

The Daniettes have gone from ballroom newbies to certified experts - finishing their first ever season of Dancing with the Stars! The boys look back at all eleven episodes of cha-chas and quicksteps in order to pick the best dance of the finale - and decide if the champ actually deserved that Mirrorball after all… Will and Rider break down the instant dances, the show stopping freestyles, a...

There’s no harder working crew on TV than the fast-paced, always-on-call team behind Dancing with the Stars. And arguably, no one is under more pressure than the costume department. Tasked with creating dozens of new outfits every week, it’s no surprise this team has seen its share of award show nominations. And helping lead the pack - costumer Daniela Gschwendtner!  Hear all abou...

It’s Thanksgiving, and we’re making the trip from TGIF to to Must See TV for a recap of the beloved Friends episode,  “The One with the Rumor” (which you probably know as the “The One with Brad Pitt.”)   While planning a feast with Ross, Rachel, Chandler, Monica, Phoebe and Joey, the gang tries to figure out which “Friend” reminds them most...

All good things must come to an end…even if you’re too busy foxtrotting to notice. Dancing with the Stars has crowned its new champion, but before the votes were counted, Danielle found herself back in the ballroom for one last dance! Learn all about last week’s group rehearsals, when every eliminated contestant returned for the season finale. And also - did Dylan somehow find a...

I put a spell on you, and now… Will and Sabrina are watching the Disney Halloween classic “Hocus Pocus” starring Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker and Kathy Najimy.  This film premiered in 1993 as a theatrical film.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Matt Johnson is one of Hollywood’s brightest up-and-coming writer / directors with an already long list of creatively inspiring work, but above all else - he’s a Boy Meets World super fan!  Matt joins Pod Meets World to explain how Eric Matthews is to thank for almost everything he’s ever made and why filming his cult classic TV show (and upcoming movie), “Nirvanna The...

It’s the semifinals and ANYTHING could (and did) happen! And thanks to Prince night, Rider has his own shocking revelation - he may like the Jive after all.   We’re pulling for Dylan, but could he pull it together?? Our predictions for who’s going home are getting tougher and tougher, while Will takes us on a journey through this less than intense vocal warm-up routine. &nbs...

We’re just days away from the Season 34 finale of DWTS so Danielle is sitting down with a Mirrorball champ and the man who now sees it all - Alfonso Ribeiro! Alfonso opens up about his path to hosting the biggest show in America, reflects on his partnership with Witney Carson and shares his deep appreciation for this season’s standout stars. Plus, he shares the one piece of advice he g...

Halloween may be in the rear view, but we’re not ready to give up on the spookiest time of the year. The gang is returning to the TGIF-verse for a rare TV sitcom sequel in the form of  Family Matters, Stevil 2: This Time He’s Not Alone!   How does this second installment hold up to the original? Does it excel with the same fun campy humor or is it bogged down by dummies?...

You just can’t keep a dancer away from the ballroom! Danielle is back at DWTS, sitting in the audience, on the edge of her seat for the semifinals.  Find out why she went back for Prince Night, her reaction to the dances and what she thought of the surprising elimination. Plus, Danielle gets real about how much the show, and her cast mates, have meant to her. See omnystudio.com/listener...

Zetus lapetus! Will and Sabrina are watching Zenon: The Sequel starring Kirsten Storms, Shadia Simmons and Phillip Rhys Chaudhary.  This film premiered in 2001 as a Disney Channel Original Movie. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.