Pod Meets World

It’s been an incredible 8 weeks for Danielle on Dancing with the Stars, but now that journey has come to an end. Danielle talks about her emotions leading up to Tuesday night’s show, how the story behind her dance was supposed to be told and how it felt to be the captain for that perfect score team dance. She may no longer be on the show but she’ll be dancing forever! It’s...

There's a mummy in the house! Will and Sabring are watching Under Wraps starring Malachi Barton, Christian J. Simon and Sophia Hammons See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The gang is taking a trip to Capeside, Massachusetts, and into the universe of teen drama, to hang with Kerr Smith, a.k.a. Jack McPhee from Dawson’s Creek! Rider and Danielle may have wanted to be on Kerr’s show, but we find out how his age played into his own journey on set. They dig deep into the development of Jack and how it felt playing a pioneering gay character, while protestors...

He was there on day one and has seen it all! Louis van Amstel joins Danielle to talk about his history on Dancing with the Stars and what he thinks about its current resurgence. Louis also takes us behind the scenes to the genesis of the franchise and while he doesn’t have a Mirrorball, he tells us which of his celebrity partners mean more to him than any trophy. Plus, Danielle opens up abou...

It's Halloween night on Dancing with the Stars and the Daniettes continue to finding more tricks than treats when it comes to the judges scores!  Will and Rider give their honest reaction to a top contender landing out of sync, and how do they really feel about the People's Princess, Andy Richter?? Plus, talk of the unsung hero of the season, an underscored bff and an ignored harness - all on...

He may have been eliminated too soon, but he’ll always have a place in our hearts! It’s DWTS pro, and social media favorite, Brandon Armstrong joining Danielle to talk about how the season is shaping up, his shocking elimination and his thoughts on the f-word - “favoritism.” Brandon talks about future plans with his wife Brylee, details how they’ll handle the upcoming...

Now this is a story all about how our podcast got flipped turned upside down, and we’d like to take a minute, just sit right here, and tell you all about the Halloween episode of Bel-Air!   We’re still trick or treating, now in the NBC neighborhood, for Season 4, Episode 8 of The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, “Hex and the Single Guy.” Enter the world of seances and Gro...

Halloween took over the ballroom tonight, and so did one very angry ghost bride!  Danielle and Pasha danced the Viennese Waltz to “Die with a Smile” and left nothing on the dance floor - but their blood! Find out how Danielle and the rest of the cast found out about Elaine and Dylan’s injuries and how the concept of her routine took shape in the first place. Plus, Danielle s...

Something’s fishy at the Megaplex… Will and Sabrina are watching “Phantom of the Megapelx” starring Taylor Handley and Corinne Bohrer.  This film premiered in 2000 as a Disney Channel Original Movie. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kelsey Grammer made millions laugh as psychiatrist Frasier Crane on “Cheers” and “Frasier,” but now the man behind the character is opening up about the almost insurmountable challenges he’s faced his real life.  The legendary actor joins the gang for a conversation about the tragic death of his sister and how he unpacked the loss years later in his recent book....

Danielle and the Daniettes are joining forces for a round of Dancing with the Stars questions, and the answers are coming in faster than a jive!   Danielle pulls back the curtain to take you through the reality of a typical contestant’s day, and we learn it's more like Squid Game than a show about ballroom dancing. SOME of our judging questions get answered (sort of) and the gang tries...

The curtain rises. The music swells. The Daniettes are ready to defy gravity. Wicked Night has arrived on Season 34 of Dancing with the Stars and Will & Rider have opinions! The pool of competitors is dwindling, but the boys were unanimous with their predictions of who would go home, Plus, Rider holds nothing back when sharing what he noticed about the first dance.  But we do discover a c...

With the record for most pro seasons of DWTS under her belt, Cheryl Burke is now gearing up to be a guest judge on Halloween Night! But first, it’s time to visit - Danielle With… Cheryl talks about how she’s feeling stepping foot back to the ballroom, three years after her final season, and how she lead two non-dancers to the Mirrorball Trophy in her first two seasons! Plus, hea...

Step by step. Inch by inch. Slowly we turn to Halloween and our TGIF deep dive moves along. And this week we’re tackling a KILLER. It’s time for the full-size candy bar that is Family Matters, Season 8 Episode 7 - “Stevil!”   Jaleel White stuns the gang with a show-stopping performance, but the real breakout star was the walking, talking and fighting ventriloquist...

It was pure magic in the ballroom as the stars danced to songs of Wicked, and Danielle landed her highest score of the season with FOUR NINES. It was her breakthrough redemption moment with an Argentine Tango to “No Good Deed” that had everyone on the edge of their seats.  Find out what happened during dress rehearsal that could have been a bloody mess during the live show! ...

Your favorite witches are back! Will and Sabrina are watching “Halloweentown 2: Kalabar’s Revenge” starring Kimberly J. Brown, Debbie Reynolds and Daniel Kountz. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We love a good side quest on Pod Meets World, especially if it involves one of the “Worst Movies Ever Made.” Rider unknowingly reconnects with Michael Stephenson, a fellow veteran of the Oakwood Apartments and child star in, turned documentarian of, the infamous “Troll 2.”   Michael shares the story of how he auditioned for the movie, which should’ve been his fir...

He’s the winner of Traitors Season 3 and she’s the Season 30 champ of Dancing with the Stars - but together, Dylan Efron and Daniella Karagach are now taking the ballroom by storm. Danielle’s fellow alliance members sit down to chat about Dylan’s tough decision to join the show and what it’s been like to finally accept the spotlight. And what do they think about havin...

The Daniettes fight through tears to recap Dedication Night and give their thoughts on an emotional episode of Dancing with the Stars! Will joined his Boy Meets World family for the best seat in the ballroom, and almost became a little TOO involved with some of the dances. He’ll share the experience with Rider then analyze the imbalanced judging, the redemption of Dylan Efron and the perform...

With Halloween around the corner, and “The Scream Episode” analyzed to death, it’s time for the gang to look to other TGIF Halloween episodes for inspiration. And first up? Sabrina the Teenage Witch, and the 5th episode of their first season, “A Halloween Story.”   Let’s meet teenagers who dress as James Dean and Sabrina’s grandmother who found a way...

Welcome to the ballroom, Mr. Feeny! It was Dedication Night and Danielle was joined by the one and & only William Daniels as she performed to the Boy Meets World theme song in the ballroom. It was a night filled with emotions and nostalgia, with the BMW cast sitting front row. But what did Danielle think about what the judges had to say about her Jive? And did she finally get her very first 8?...

What happens when Zoey has an app that controls boys?… Will and Sabrina are watched Zapped starring Zendaya and Spencer Boldman. This film premiered in 2014 as a Disney Channel Original Movie. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Before American Pie or Beauty, Mena Suvari had TWO credits on her resumé for the same exact show - but NOT the same exact character! And because that show was Boy Meets World - she’s now coming on the podcast as…herself.   Mena shares her journey moving across the country to become an actor, eventually making it to John Adams High where she earned the title of “Your...

He’s the man who made everyone step up their social media game…and now he’s forcing Danielle to step up her podcast game. Ezra Sosa joins Danielle with the Stars to talk about his journey to the ballroom.  Ezra talks all about his current partnership with Jordan Chiles, the upcoming DWTS tour and what it was like dancing with “criminal” Anna Delvey. Plus, how ha...

It’s Disney night on Dancing with the Stars, and Will and Rider learn that when you wish upon a star…you don't always get an 8!   We’re 4 weeks into Season 34, and the Daniettes still haven’t figured out how the scoring works, especially considering it almost unjustly sent their best friend home.    Plus, an influencer dressed as an evil fairy enchants ...