Wizards of Waverly Pod

Today we’re joined by actor and comedian Jonathan Kite. From his experience guesting on Wizards to co-starring on 2 Broke Girls, to the emotional rollercoaster of auditions and working with icons like Jamie Foxx, Jonathan takes us through the highs and lows of a life in Hollywood. Jonathan is spilling ALL the tea today!  What’s it like auditioning for SNL? What advice did Whitney Cummings give him...

David and Jen dive into the hilarious "Racing" episode, exploring the comedic wonders of an invisibility poncho and mind-reading device. They open up about flirting tactics, ultimate dream cars, and the artistry of physical comedy. Plus, we’re chatting about the importance--and challenge--of embracing the present moment.  Whose minds would David and Jen read if they had the chance? How does Jen ap...

Let’s take a trip back to Alex Russo’s first love interest with this week’s guest, Dan Samonas! You may remember him as Dean Moriarty, the bad boy who sold tattoos in the boys bathroom. Dan opens up about his experience on Wizards, including getting in trouble for kissing Selena Gomez. Plus, Dan reveals the real reason he left the entertainment industry. Why did Dan Samonas get in trouble on the W...

This week on Wizards Pod we are recapping “Graphic Novel” in ~style~ with the hilarious Yasmine Sahid. You may have seen Yasmine cracking people up on tiktok, dropping a banger on spotify, acting or writing for tv and film, aaaand maybe on the dating app Raya 👀 (serious inquiries only). We talk with Yasmine, about the horrors of the dating scene right now, edgy Disney jokes, and our favorite Alex...

Everyone make some noise for our guests this week Ezra Weisz and Darrin Butters!!! Have you ever wondered what it was like to be in the audience when your favorite tv shows are filmed? Well here is your moment to hear exactly what it’s like! Ezra and Darrin, our warm up team from day one, tell us how they entertained the audience during our live studio audience tapings. From talent shows and raffl...

Welcome back to WizardsPod! This week we’re talking (and cringing) about bad dates while recapping “Beware Wolf”. Just like Justin in this episode, Jen and David have a few dating horror stories, especially when it comes to blind dates and online dating. Jen and David share stories from their romantic lives, while also discussing how Disney felt about ~spicy~ scenes on the show…(although some may...

Get your popcorn ready because this week we are joined by Wizards of Waverly Place casting director Ruth Lambert! Ruth gives us all the juicy goss on the casting process for not only Wizards but a TON of Disney movies she’s worked on like Lilo and Stitch, The Lion King, and The Emperor’s New Groove. We also get a little ~saucy~ and confront David on why he didn’t show up to his callback for Jerry...

Welcome back to Wizards pod! This week we recap the episode “Smarty Pants” with the funniest man on tiktok - Charles Brockman!! Even though he’s known for the viral TikToks where he points out our *incredible* Disney acting, we decided to squash our beef after he showed us how to do the “Debby Ryan”. We talk side hustles, classic Disney humor, and of course all things social media! #welovecharles...

This week we welcome our OG "mean girl"… the LOVELY Skyler Samuels! Skyler is a very accomplished actor and human! From being on iconic shows like Drake and Josh, That’s So Raven, The Suite Life of Zack and Cody, The Gifted, American Horror Story, The 9 Lives of Chloe King (I mean we could go on forever!) to attending college at Stanford and becoming a writer and director! Whew! Skyler is truly su...

Welcome back to the most magical podcast on the internet! Aaaand congrats to YOU all because together we have finally reached the end of season one! We finish up season one with the episode “Art Museum Piece". While recapping, Jen and David give us the TEA on Hollywood and all the shady things that go down 👀… And of course we’re staying consistent with our usual by coming at you with gr...

The AMAZING Amanda Tepe joins us this week to talk all about her wacky characters on wizards. She finally itches that part of our brain that’s been wondering for YEARS, are her characters all the same person? And WHY were they so bad at keeping a job? Amanda also gets deep with us and talks about the importance of mental health, saying no, and apologizing.  What’s it like to be one of Amanda’s hig...

This week on the pod we are rewinding it back to watch the iconic “Quinceañera” episode. Jen and David chat about momentous birthdays in their own lives, and decide who exactly they would switch bodies with if given the chance. From David’s sweet moment dancing with Selena, to Jen getting her period while watching Star Wars… we’re getting personal on this episode! What do Jen and David think...

It’s the moment you’ve all been waiting for…WE FINALLY DISCUSS THE WIZARDS SEQUEL! And of course we have the BEST guests to talk about it with - writers Ben and Vince! Ben and Vince have been with the show since the very beginning and they have LOTS of juicy stories to share…trust us you’re gonna wanna get your popcorn out for this one! Which Nickelodeon show did Ben and Vince leave so they could...

This week on the pod we are recapping and rehashing some old wounds… David opens up about his first girlfriend cheating on him with someone you’d NEVER expect, and Jennifer dishes the tea on what it was like to do high school while on set for wizards. Oh! And David is trying to be your new nail tech artist?? It’s the wizardspod… you already know you’re in for crazy ride! Did Jen run off a teacher...

Anneliese van der Pol joins us this week for a high energy episode where Jen suggests they all may need to take ritalin?!? Anneliese dishes out the tea on why she is no longer on Raven’s Home and talks about all her big life moments while working on the channel. You don’t wanna miss this episode featuring a Disney LEGEND! Tune in now! Did Anneliese find love on the set of Raven’s Home? Who was goi...

This week on Wizards we’re rewatching the “Credit Check” episode and talking about the similarities to the iconic “Devil Wears Prada” movie. Jen chats about how insane it was to create Harper’s crazy outfits without the use of Amazon Prime. Plus, David and Jen get real about gender inequality and dating issues. Did Jennifer Stone work with Jenna Ortega?! Who disrespected David DeLuise’s Wife? Tune...

Get ready for an honest and (sometimes) heartbreaking conversation with Sonny With A Chance Of’s Tiffany Thornton! Tiffany has done everything from Raven to Hannah Montana, and she’s here to open up about her process auditioning for Disney and how she finally broke through. Plus, Tiffany reveals her biggest regrets while on Disney and gets candid about how she dealt with the tragic death of her hu...

This week on Wizards we’re rewatching the “Report Card” episode and sharing stories about school days. David and Jen get into the different voices from writers on the show and the impact that had on the show overall. Plus, Jen opens up about fumbling with people she has a crush on and David gives advice for how to handle it. What happened when David met Courteney Cox? Did David go to school w...

It’s a Disney crossover this week as we’re joined by Mighty Med’s Jake Short + Bradley Steven Perry. We’re sharing stories about overlapping experiences at Disney, including relationships on set and what it was really like behind-the-scenes. Jake and Bradley open up about how they became BFFs and what they might have done differently in their careers. Plus, we’re chatting about dating apps and lea...

This week on the Wizard’s Pod, David and Jen go back in time to the “Alex in the Middle” Episode. We discuss Uncle Kelbo’s visit and the tension is caused between Alex and her dad, as well as tips for how to nail physical comedy. Plus,we’re talking about being a competitive artist and what it’s really like taking a role that you’ll be known for your whole life. Oh, and we’re sharing deets about Br...

This week on Wizards, Jen and David banter with The Office cast member Kate Flannery. We chat about the importance of physical comedy, and compare experiences with the ups and downs of an acting career. Plus, we commiserate on painful audition experiences and learning to say NO. What part did Kate initially audition for on The Office? Has Kate ever been fired? What happened during her lunch w...

This week on Wizards, Jen and David take a deep dive into spells and all things supernatural. We’re chatting about high school crushes, hilarious guest appearances, how Jen really felt about her wild Wizards wardrobe,and learning to lean into the silliness of the characters. Plus, Jen and David discuss what memories they’d like to erase and open up about some of their regrets during their tim...

This week, director Bob Koherr joins Jennifer and David on the pod! A veteran director, Bob has directed over 300 episodes of TV! Bob opens up about how he created an atmosphere of fun and safety on sets, how he initially turned down directing for Hannah Montana, and Selena’s role as the “anti-princess.” Plus, Bob breaks down how he protected his stars from studio notes, and the hilarious way acto...

Welcome to Week 2 of Wizard School on the Pod! This week on the show, Jennifer and David reminisce about Alex and Justin’s time at WizTech, tell us about Octavia Spencer’s part as Dr. Evilini on the show, and Jennifer reveals her biggest soft spot. Plus, they remind us about the effects of the truth spells and open up about how they might use them IRL. Remember those? Have David and Jennifer ever...

This week on the pod we’re joined by Dan Benson who played Zeke on Wizards…or is it Zach? Tune in to hear Jennifer and David ask Dan Benson about how he got into acting, discuss how he reclaimed his body through OnlyFans, and how the writers allowed them all to improve upon the show. Plus, they talk about the most romantic thing Dan’s ever done. Can you guess what it was? Was Jennifer’s first kiss...