Pod Meets World

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...

This is not a drill. You've been invited to the biggest wedding in TGIF history and it's time to get ready. What will you wear? Who will you bring? Why are so many people dressing problematically Southern?   The search for Cory’s best man gets heated and Topanga apparently has terrible taste. Watch along as characters abandon 7 seasons of personal development just for a few big lau...

Before she was podcast royalty, Nicole Byer was a “talkative” student who hung out at Chili’s after school plays and had a honey bear bong. So yeah…she’s always been cool.   Danielle learns all about the lore of Nicole’s New Jersey hometown, including the drama from her high school clique, cryptically deemed “CKLEN”.    Plus, we...

Fate brings together a princess and a girl from a small town… Will and Sabrina are watching “Princess Protection Program” starring Demi Lovato and Selena Gomez. This film premiered in 2009 as a Disney Channel Original Movie. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

She told them to call her back when they got to the “tankini” and so - here we are.   The longest running Morgan, Lindsay Ridgeway, shares her experience filming that infamous Season 7 scene, while trying to figure out the random dramatic moments that seemed to go nowhere in the show’s final season.   Lindsay also opens up about the online reaction to her taking over th...

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...

We’ve officially reached the monkey apex of Season 7 - and this time it's not Micky Dolenz.   Who knew an episode with an organ grinder, a famous primate and a lingerie subplot could garner such strong emotions? But here we are - and our hosts are ready to make a very bold claim.   And when they're not rolling their eyes, they're contemplating a real problem; Would y...

Alliances are put to the test when social media sensation and Dancing with the Stars finalist, Dylan Efron, stops by Teen Beat alongside Survivor superstar, and his best pal, Boston Rob.    They may be the bad boys of reality TV now, but just like us - they have embarrassing teenage tales ready to share. Dylan explains how one missed Jamba Juice invite almost derailed his path to true lo...

Who’s the chicken!? Will and Sabrina are watching “Hatching Pete” starring Mitchel Musso and Jason Dolley. This film premiered in 2009 as a Disney Channel Original Movie. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Danielle checks in from backstage on the Dancing with the Stars Live tour and finally answers the question: What would happen if the podcast was ALL pre-show chatter?    Shockingly, the life of a showgirl resonates with Will and Rider, reminiscing about their own days on tour with quick costume changes and complex dolphin choreography.   Danielle walks us through a typical show day...

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...

GUYS! Shawn and Angela are back together!! It’s a Season 7 miracle. As a result, the gang tries to survive the newly revived storyline, but the constant make-out sessions aren’t making it easy.   On the other hand, Danielle admits she wasn’t quite as into her fictional relationship at this point, and now, years later, she can finally explain why.    Get ready for b...

Kat Dennings might just be Danielle’s soulmate, but this week, she’s just the newest guest on Teen Beat!    The real life Lydia Deetz explains what it was like growing up in a haunted stone cottage from the 1600s. Not a joke.   Kat also details her journey from teenage Hanson fanatic to their music video co-star - proving manifestation is real.   Plus, Danielle and...

Military school?? No! Will and Sabrina are watching "Cadet Kelly" starring Hilary Duff and Christy Carlson Romano. This film premiered in 2002 as a Disney Channel Original Movie. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As we continue our quest through season 7, the hosts knew they had to reunite with a central figure (and roommate) from Boy Meets World: Jack Hunter himself, a.k.a. Matthew Lawrence.    Matthew explains why he finally felt comfortable during the final season, and how making Will crack up on set was easier than you’d think.   The gang also dives into Jack’s underdeveloped...

The gang has recapped their own 1990s sitcom. They’ve performed in televised dance competitions and analyzed The Traitors like seasoned veterans. They even slept in the real life Matthews family home. But now Rider is taking it one step further, venturing into a brand new realm: (fictional) True Crime.    Rider shares an exclusive preview of his upcoming 8-part podcast series, the...

*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...

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...

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...

We’re only 3 episodes into season 7 and Shawn might be already joining the military? We get to know Angela’s father, who introduces the potential new path for Shawn, but Rider’s memory is clouded by the amount of push-ups he had to do.   Will has a shocking revelation about the Matthews family that leaves Danielle and Rider stunned, and it could change how you look at the re...

We’re traveling back in time for a DWTS focused episode as Danielle preps for the first live show of the year.   This week’s guest won her first Mirrorball back in 2014 with current DWTS host Alfonso Ribeiro, and now she’s our reigning champion with the Thunder from Down Under, Robert Irwin, but Danielle is ready find out what Witney Carson is all about!   Hear which se...

Camille is up to no good… Will and Sabrina are watching “Hounded” starring Tahj Mowry, Shia LaBeouf and Ed Begley Jr.  This film premiere in 2001 as a Disney Channel Original Movie. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One of the podcast’s most anticipated guests has finally frog splashed onto the show - and now he’s talking all about his guest star spot on Boy Meets World’s Season 7. Whether it’s Mankind, Cactus Jack or Dude Love, wrestling legend Mick Foley has brought electricity to the screen for decades and his steel cage appearance in “For Love and Apartments” was no exc...

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...

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...