Pod Meets World

Our TGIF (Thank Goodness It’s Feline) journey continues when the gang hangs out with one of the most interesting men in the world: Nick Bakay, the voice of Salem the cat from Sabrina the Teenage Witch! Nick takes us through his legendary comedy career, from writing In Living Color to appearing on Seinfeld to creating Paul Blart. And yes, we go deep into the iconic enchanted cat that forced o...

The voice of Mr. Feeny is one of the instantly recognizable sounds in all of TV history - but what IS that accent?? The gang enlists the help of listeners in the form of voice memes to try and figure out the recipe for a perfect Bill Daniels impression. So come along as his favorite students pick the best imitation, but keep in mind - there’s only one true George Feeny. Follow @podmeetsworld...

Well, here it is.    Long teased, but blocked from their memories, the gang dissects another kiss-heavy episode, this time between the most unlikely of partners: Topanga & Shawn.   What can Danielle and Rider actually remember about this incredibly awkward storyline? How could anyone blame Cory for being paranoid?? And also - what is the College Orientation video all a...

Grab your skates! Will and Sabrina are watching “Ice Princess” starring Michelle Trachtenberg and Hayden Panettiere. This film premiered in theaters in 2005. Follow @MagicalRewindPod on Instagram and TikTok! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our hosts know all about the life of a “child star,” but this week Alexandra Nechita is sharing her experience as a child…PRODIGY! The real life Petite Picasso joined Boy Meets World for “Better Than Your Average Cory,” a Season 6 standout, and though her acting was impressively stellar, she wasn’t quite ready for the allure of craft service soda.   Alexan...

Class is in session! It’s time for the debut of the Pod Meets World Book Club. The inaugural selection is “Blob: A Love Story” by Maggie Su, a Sci-Fi romantic mind-bender and our hosts have done their homework!! While sharing their thoughts and opinions on the book’s symbolism, the gang is faced with the eternal question: which Boy Meets World character’s body part wo...

We may not be art prodigies like Alexandra Nechita, but this podcast episode is a masterpiece nonetheless. The gang dives into an “acid trip of weirdness” to try and find some cohesion in season 6, and why exactly an artistic excursion was necessary.   The hosts continue to navigate the Jack/Eric/Rachel love triangle, throwing them into an art museum worthy meltdown.   Plus,...

Grab some tissues because Will and Sabrina are watching “Tru Confessions” starring Shia LaBeouf, Clara Bryant and Mare Winningham.  This film premiered in 2002 as a Disney Channel Original Movie.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Over the years, we’ve talked to many BMW duos: Blutman & Busgang, Ethan & Blake, Rider & Lisa Loeb. Well, now it's time to complete another team, as the gang sits down with Patti Carr, who along with her former writing partner Lara Olsen, penned some of the most memorable, and weird, episodes in the show's history.  The very successful writer / producer helps answer some of...

We’re deep into dorm life, continuing our Season 6 recaps, now finally entering a new dynamic: the interesting friendship between Cory and Angela! Jumping right in with a wildly unhinged Cory / Topanga kiss, Mr. Feeny is finding his footing in college, while the Shawn / Angela relationship continues to stall (and we don’t mean a co-ed bathroom stall, a room place that Cory finally...

Push it to the limit! Will and Sabrina are watching “Jump In” starring Corbin Bleu and Keke Palmer! This film premiere in 2007 as a Disney Channel Original Movie.  Follow @MagicalRewindPod on Instagram and TikTok! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We often talk about the powerhouse duo of Blutman and Busgang, the most prolific writers in the history of Boy Meets World. Well, now it’s time to hang with the other B in B&B…Howard Busgang! Howard takes us behind the scenes of some of our favorite BMW episodes, and shares what he believes is the single best line of the series. Hear about the fierce competitive nature of the BMW...

We’re settling into college life, and nothing says adjustment like the Pennbrook Student Union’s very first appearance!   As the freshmen rush to sign up for classes, Cory bites off more than he can chew, and the B-story gives our hosts a case of Deja vu, though this time ending in the laundry room.   They explore what a retired Feeny does in his free time, and we hear t...

Grab your headphones because Will and Sabrina are watching “Spin” starring Avantika, Michael Bishop and Anna Cathcart.  This film premiere in 2021 as a Disney Channel Original Movie.  Follow @MagicalRewindPod on Instagram and TikTok! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We saw a ton of recognizable, and established, actors stop by Boy Meets World as a guest star through the first 5 seasons of the show - but it’s possible none were as interesting, and inspiring, as this week’s guest. In addition to playing “Jump Master” in the newly G.O.A.T.’d Season 5 episode, “Raging Cory,” this familiar face has worked with Spike Lee, B...

Topanga may have stuttered at the altar, but the gang has PLENTY to say as our recap of Season 6 charges on.   Coming off a tense cliffhanger, we break down some major mommy issues, while Cory and Topanga hit a rough patch after their failed nuptials. Plus, it's time to analyze the the sacred union of marriage with a very strange conversation between Topanga and Amy.   Will takes us thro...

He’s been dadnapped! Will and Sabrina are watching “Dadnapped” starring Emily Osment, David Henrie and Jason Earles.  This film premiered in 2009 as a Disney Channel Original Movie.  Follow @MagicalRewindPod on Instagram and TikTok! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Warning: This episode contains adult language and subject matter. Listener discretion is advised.     With the start of Season 6, the hosts have already clocked a handful of massive changes. From the introduction of Pennbrook to a goofier, funnier Eric to (kinda) new opening credits - and a spankin’ new cast member.   The gang catches up with Maitland Ward, the season’s...

The wait is over! The hosts are entering the halls of Pennbrook, leaving behind the naive salad days of John Adams High, and the podcast is officially in its Season 6 era. With a wedding proposal looming from a cliffhanger, and the addition of a new cast member, we have a lot of questions! When did Cory and Topanga ACTUALLY meet? Why can’t they just wait a minute to get married? Does Topanga...

The truth is in the music… Will and Sabrina are watching “Let It Shine” starring Tyler James Williams, Trevor Jackson and Coco Jones. This film premiered in 2012 as a Disney Channel Original Movie.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You’ve heard the origin stories of Boy Meets World, but now we go back to the beginning, to hear how one man turned Friday nights into a shocking ratings juggernaut.   The gang is talking to Jim Janicek, the marketing whiz kid who created the TGIF programming block for ABC! Hear the story of how he first pitched the idea that completely changed television, and launched the cultural phen...

We're inviting back some of our favorite guests to hit the rewind button and recap a BMW episode of their choosing - and it’s time to reenter the writer’s room. Mark Blutman co-crafted some of the most iconic episodes in the show’s history and now he's back to enter the ring for “The Thrilla’ in Phila.”  Mark shares the story of how the BMW wrestling match...

Find out what happens when a hockey star sells his soul! Will and Sabrina are watching “H. E. Double Hockey Sticks” starring Will Friedle and Matthew Lawrence.  This film premiered in 1999 as part of The Wonderful World of Disney on ABC.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“WHEN THIS BOY MEETS WOORRRRLD!!!!” An entire generation knows the song, and now it’s time to meet the man who made it! Phil Rosenthal (not that one) was the lead vocalist for the band Twenty Cent Crush who was tasked with creating a theme for the 5th season of Boy Meets World, and now he’s revealing how it all happened - and changed his life.   Plus, Phil reveals how...

When you work with child actors, finding the perfect person to stand-in for your characters can be challenging, but that’s where Kevin and Tracey Thompson came in! The legendary married couple served as stand-ins for the young actors on Boy Meets World, but that’s just a small part of their impressive resumés. Kevin shares stories from the set of Blade Runner, and we hear all ab...