Pod Meets World

Consider this your acceptance letter, with a full scholarship, to another Boy Meets World recap! NO WAITLIST NEEDED!  It’s time to rewatch the penultimate season 5 episode, with college looming in the distance for the John Adams gang. Sure, Topanga was a straight A student and Shawn barely passed - but they still want to attend the same college!   Are we seeing Cory’s most &l...

Some people go straight to heaven, others need more time to earn their wings. Will and Sabrina are watching “Toothless” starring Kirstie Alley, Dale Midkiff and Ross Mallinger.  This film premiered in 1997 as part of The Wonderful World of Disney on ABC. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Production assistants might have the toughest job in Hollywood, especially before the internet, but the late nights and early mornings sure did make for some unforgettable stories. The gang is talking to former Boy Meets World PA, and current bigwig TV producer, John Beck, to find out what REALLY happened behind the scenes, from a whole new, entry level position.   John reveals how, well before he...

We’ve once again asked for voice memos from YOU, the listeners, about a “very special episode” of Boy Meets World that was so controversial, it was banned from The Disney Channel. And now it’s time to hear your opinions on “If You Can’t Be with the One You Love!” Should it have been banned? Or should it have aired to instill fear in children everywhere? Our hosts seem to be on the same page, but t...

Since the beginning of the podcast, the gang has been dreading the infamous, Disney Channel banned, Prom night episode. And here we are. Or are we? Danielle, Rider & Will rewatch the ACTUAL episode and find themselves with a fresh new perspective, in love with a certain interaction between Cory and a scene-stealing guest star. And Rider shares some of the behind the scenes drama about * how *...

’Tis the season for a white Christmas… in Los Angeles??  Will and Sabrina are watching “The Ultimate Christmas Present” starring Hallee Hirsh, Spencer Breslin and Brenda Song. This film premiered in 2000 as a Disney Channel Original Movie.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We’ve heard the gang endlessly wax poetic about the unseen heroes of Boy Meets World, and this week they’re talking to another example: one of their favorite actors from behind the scenes, Matt Kirkwood!  Matt worked on Boy Meets World for 6 seasons as a stand-in, even playing Chubbie for an episode, and he’s got stories that run from the very best of times, to…just some times. Hear why child acto...

We all remember so many life lessons from Mr. Feeny, and now Bill Daniels, and his students, are here to help with you one more challenge…what gifts to buy this holiday season!   Danielle, Will, Rider and Jensen suggest some perfect presents for the loved ones on your list, from skincare to meat thermometers!   Plus, Bill and Bonnie (a.k.a. Dean Bolander) share gym tips that might save your life,...

Danielle, Will and Rider have a lot to be thankful for - so they’ve decided to go home for the holidays and we saved you a seat at the table!   Join the gang at Rider’s childhood home of Redwood Shire and hear their favorite Thanksgiving traditions and memories. Also, it’s time to find out who has the most entertaining colonoscopy videos! There’s always room for stuffing - on a celebratory episode...

As the gang creeps up to the Season 5 finale, things are moving fast. So fast, they forgot to tell Shawn. Will shares his reaction to watching the devolution of Eric in real time, from adorably dumb to complete buffoon (or whatever other word of the day can describe his silly antics). And find out the exact moment that young Rider’s soul completely left his body. Plus, we get into the nuts and bol...

Close your eyes, make a wish… Will and Sabrina are watching “Stuck in the Suburbs” starring Danielle Panabaker, Brenda Song and Taran Killam.  This film premiered in 2004 as a Disney Channel Original Movie.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When it comes to iconic ‘90s TV roles, it’s difficult to top Winnie Cooper - and the actress who gave the character life, Danica McKellar, is just as impressive!    Danica shares the story of how she landed the beloved gig on The Wonder Years at just 12 years old and why many of her co-stars were just pieces of tape.   And after a deep discussion comparing Winnie and Topanga, and their similar fir...

Here’s the story, of a man named Peter Brady! Will and Sabrina sit down with Christopher Knight inside the Brady House in Los Angeles for a very special interview. GROOVY! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When you visit an art museum, you might be moved, inspired or, apparently, reunited with the “perfect” guy. Buckle up, as the gang analyzes what might be ANOTHER “Trapanga” for Cory in the form of fine art, as they try to figure out why so many storylines started when they were children.   The hosts dive deeper into Corpanga, and wonder if the duo ever actually listened to each other. Are they the...

They’re a bunch of cool cats!  Will and Sabrina are watching “Alley Cats Strike” starring Kyle Schmid, Robert Ri’chard and Kayley Cuoco.  This film premiered in 2000 as a Disney Channel Original Movie.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Even after 2 years of weekly podcasts, somehow the gang is still learning about how their show was made! And this week is no different when they talk to Andy Guerdat, an emergency freelance writer hired when the room ran out of ideas.  Andy shares the stories behind his two Season 5 scripts, “A Very Topanga Christmas” and “Fraternity Row,” and takes us into the writer’s room to explain his unortho...

In a high school crossover event that’s only happened in falsetto dreams and the most unhinged fanfic… the gangs hanging out with Jenna Ushkowitz and Kevin McHale from Glee and the podcast, And That’s What You REALLY Missed.   With the help of a first date worthy card game, we find out who fangirls who, a shocking off-brand fact about Rider and why Danielle isn’t quite as cultured as you’d think!...

Art thee prepared to ascend through an episode recap worthy of a sonnet? It's time to take Hollywood by storm and journey through the multiverse for the most meta Boy Meets World ever. Your favorite sitcom, “Kid Gets Acquainted with the Universe,” is on the air and ready for some big laughs, even if they're at the IRL actors' expense.     A table of kids is full of Nepo babies and Will shares how...

Everything is not what it seems. Will and Sabrina are watching “Wizards of Waverly Place: The Movie” starring Selena Gomez, David Henrie and Jake T. Austin. This film premiered in 2009 as a Disney Channel Original Movie. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s time to turn down the Sublime and check out this week’s interview with the only BMW guest star who knew Michael Jacobs AND Danielle before being cast.  Vanessa Evigan played the Rhinoplasty healed Kimberly in "If You Can't Be with the One You Love...,” but it was her time as an 8-year-old background actor, and her role as Middle School “buddy,” that would connect her to the show forever.  Van...

We once again turn to you, the listeners, to settle a debate even more heated than front yard vs. side yard: Is it a trap? Did Topanga manipulate Cory in “Torn Between Two Lovers?” Or is was it just bad writing? Our hosts have passionate feelings about it - how ‘bout you? The gang listens to voice memos sent in from listeners and hear all possible sides formulated from outside the bubble. Will any...

We’ve reached yet another historic milestone in the gang’s Boy Meets World rewatch: the first episode “banned” by the Disney Channel! It’s a polarizing storyline that has even Rider feeling uncomfortable almost 30 years later. It’s another rare Will-less BMW, so he’s ready to share his take as a viewer and dive deep into the expected tropes of a “very special episode.” And how exactly did a young...

Fans have been waiting for this one... Will and Sabrina are watching "Smart House" strring Ryan Merriman, Kevin Kilner and Stacey Sagal. This film premiered in 1999 as a Disney Channel Original Movie. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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...