Pod Meets World

‘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.

“The Child Star Club” is back in session! The gang is hanging out with Madeline Zima (a.k.a. Grace on “The Nanny”), whose Hollywood career started at the ripe old age of 28 months, and has never slowed down.   Madeline shares the story of auditioning for “The Nanny,” not realizing it was the show that starred “the lady with the voice,”...

It’s a somber week for the Daniettes, but they must cha cha on for the star-studded 20th Anniversary episode of Dancing with the Stars.  Rider experiences a total 180, somehow finding excitement in a Danielle-less episode, even wondering if this was his week favorite yet! We get into possible Mormon Wives conspiracy theories, some clarity on judging logic and why Derek Hough is the most...

She’s topping the DWTS leaderboard heading into the semi finals…but first Whitney Leavitt is stopping by the podcast and opening up to Danielle.  Find out what she thinks of her “prior dance experience” and all the online talk of favoritism on DWTS.  Plus, Whitney talks about growing up in the Mormon church and how she’s feeling the week of the Hulu show se...

It’s a dream come true for Will Friedle, with the smell of mashed potatoes and turkey in the air, the holiday trip down themed episodes continues, now with an 8th season Thanksgiving script of M*A*S*H. We hear a scholarly dissertation on the strengths of the early years of the show, the laugh track negotiations and how it seamlessly swapped out the main cast by season 8.  Rider is upset...

Danielle may have been eliminated last week, but nothing could stop her from sitting in the ballroom for the 20th anniversary of DWTS! Hear all about the star studded audience and the bitter sweet feeling of having a brand new POV of the action. Plus, Danielle gets emotional talking about the dance evolution of her peers and even gives you a behind the scenes look at the exclusive after party!&nbs...

A high school hockey player forced to lead his sister's Girl Scout troop... Will and Sabrina are watching "Den Brother" starring Hutch Dano and G Hannelius. This film premiered in 2010 as a Disney Channel Original Movie. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Boy Meets World may have featured a cameo tag team of Vader & Mankind, but Pod Meets World is welcoming a new undisputed champion to their stable: Trish Stratus!  The WWE icon takes us through her journey to the big show, from her early dreams of becoming a pediatrician to leveraging the world of fitness into becoming a GOAT of the squared circle.  Trish also opens up about the physi...

It’s Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Night on Dancing with the Stars and the Daniettes are facing the bitter truth…their beloved Danielle Fishel has been eliminated.    BUT…that won’t stop two guys who know nothing about dance, or the show, from recapping the fiercest dance competition on ABC!    A Garden State icon leads Alix and Val to the standout perfor...

With Danielle out of the competition, the Daniettes aren’t quite ready to call it quits on Dancing with the Stars. Mostly because there are still questions that need answers. And that means it’s time to call in an expert - Sharna Burgess. The Danielle With universe unites to try and make sense of judging strategy, song & dance selection and the concept of choreography. And it&rsquo...