Pod Meets World

She may have been one of the first pros eliminated from Season 34 of Dancing with the Stars, but there’s no doubt that Britt Stewart is a fan favorite. Britt sits down with Danielle to talk about the love bug that is Baron Davis, how she became a DWTS pro, and the show-mance that she never saw coming… Plus, Britt sets the record straight on why everyone seems to have an opinion on her...

We’re up against the clock, and a printing deadline, for the Pod Meets World Senior yearbook, so it’s time to lock in more hard hitting superlatives from within the entire BMW-verse!   Who’s Most Popular? Who is Best Body? And who is Most Likely to Host a Podcast? All we know is that Rider “Hot Take McGee” is ready to deliver.   Plus, Will shares his love of...

The magic of Disneyland made its way into the ballroom tonight, yet Danielle found herself in the least happiest place on Earth: the chopping block. Find out what it was like to watch her dancing career flash right before her eyes, and what she thought about her Jungle Book quickstep. Was she behind on steps? Or just underscored? Plus, Danielle has TWO big announcements…Who’s joining...

The battle for power continues… Will and Sabrina are watches “Twitches Too” starring Tia and Tamara Mowry.  This film premiered in 2007 as a Disney Channel Original Movie.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Clear Eyes, Full Hearts, Be Good! The gang from John Adams High takes a field trip to Dillon, Texas when they hang out with Zach Gilford (a.k.a. QB1) from Friday Night Lights! Zach takes us through the crazy audition process that led him to Matt Saracen, and shares the cast’s thoughts on the infamous “murder” storyline. And no guest is more in tune with Rider Strong, and he&rsquo...

Rider and Will continue their maiden journey through Dancing with the Stars, and just when you thought they couldn’t be more  out of their element…they’re throwing TikTok into the mix.    The guys still have issues with the whole voting vs. scoring dynamic, and find themselves a bit sidetracked on what exactly makes a dancer “professional...

With 20 seasons and 3 Mirrorball trophies to his name, fan favorite Val Chmerkovskiy joins Danielle just in time to reflect on the season’s first shocking elimination! Find out what Val had to say about Lauren’s departure, his journey as a pro and where he sees his future on DWTS. And while rumors swirl in the press, what’s his relationship with Alix really like? Plus, Danielle h...

We’re getting ready for Senior year on Pod Meets World (aka Season 7), but first we have to start production on our podcast yearbook and decide our ever-so-important superlatives!   Who will get Class Clown? Best Dressed? Most Likely to Go to Jail? And since when is Rider so quick with the hot takes?   The gang shuffles through your favorite BMW-verse characters (and the most obscu...

TikTok Night is now behind us and Danielle foxtrotted her way to her highest score of the season so far!  Find out what it was it like dancing to a Sabrina Carpenter song and what the pop star sent to her earlier in the day. And it was another celeb-filled night in the ballroom! Which stars came out to root for Danielle and what the…Kris Jenner??? Plus, Danielle weighs in on the SHOCKI...

It's officially spooky season! Will and Sabrina are watching the first official DCOM "Under Wraps" starring Adam Wylie, Mario Yedidia and Clare Bryant. This film premiered in 1997 as a Disney Channel Original Movie.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Marcus Toji is one of the rare actors to play two totally unrelated characters in the same season, and now he’s stopping by Pod Meets World to talk about both “Einstein Kid” and “Kid #1.”   Marcus, an established actor by the time he visited BMW, began his career at just 3 years old, experiencing all the good (and bad) of being a rare Asian child a...

It’s “One Hit Wonder Week,” with a double elimination, on Dancing with the Stars, so our REAL judges, Will and Rider, are to ready to chime with the only opinion that matters…   We get an update on Danielle’s brutal injury from week 1, and find how she’s training like a pro athlete to recover and stay on the dance floor until she can’t walk again.&nb...

She’s a dance genius and the creative mind behind some of the most incredible dance routines of the last ten years - but most importantly, she’s a DWTS legend! Dancer and choreographer Mandy Moore joins Danielle to talk about her start in the industry, her thoughts on this season of DWTS and what she thinks our host needs to make the most of her dancing journey.  Plus, find out wh...

There was absolutely nothing cooler in the ‘90s than slime. And the gang is sitting down with the main reason: former host of Double Dare, Marc Summers!   The Nickelodeon legend explains how a fateful audition led to a legendary career, while Marc and Will share a bonding moment over their time together on “Don’t Just Sit There!”   Plus, find out ho...

She survived a double elimination, but was left with a minor injury.  For this real time release, we dive deep into what happened with Danielle’s torn hamstring and how it affected her dance in Week 2.  And, which TGIF co-stars were in the audience, cheering on her every move?  Will she be able to heal or is right back to the rehearsal studio tomorrow? I think you know the ans...

Can two teens who look alike pull off the ultimate switch? Will and Sabrina are watching Model Behavior starring Justin Timberlake and Maggie Lawson. This film premiered in 2000 on ABC’s Wonderful World of Disney. Link to watch Model Behavior here : https://archive.org/details/model-behavior-2000 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you loved martial arts movies in the ‘90s, you were undoubtedly impressed by the punches and kicks of a young Ernie Reyes Jr. And now the gang is hanging out with the man himself, talking about all his iconic roles, from Red Sonja (alongside Arnold Schwarzenegger) to a movie that changed Will’s life forever, The Last Dragon.    Ernie also shares the secrets of the ooz...

While Danielle is tearing up the ballroom on Dancing with the Stars, Will and Rider have decided to start a completely uneducated recap journey - breaking down every spin, cha cha, and step, in hopes of becoming the dance experts they never thought they could be! We learn all about the guys’ perspective from the live studio audience and hear an unfiltered analysis of their best friend’...

You can’t talk about Dancing with the Stars without mentioning the one and only ballroom legend, Maksim Chmerkovskiy! The former pro sits down with Danielle to discuss his thoughts on the season 34 premiere, how he’s pivoted to Vodka and what he noticed Danielle needs to work on moving forward for the show. Plus, Maks has a bone to pick with Derek Hough and THAT compliment he gave to W...

It’s been a minute since we opened up the ole mailbag, so get ready for some brand new As to your Qs! The gang is taking some burning, unfiltered queries, straight from our loyal listeners.   We find out precisely how rich Boy Meets World made the hosts, and Danielle’s answer will shock you! We also learn the origins of some BMW scars and finally hear from the most important star...

There it was. Danielle has completed her first dance - the Tango to Kelly Clarkson’s “Stronger” - and she’s ready to talk about it. What was debuting in the ballroom like? Is she happy with her performance (and score)? And what can we expect moving forward? It’s a brand new Donut in the Sky - with real time reactions from 1/2 of Team Topasha!! See omnystudio.com/liste...

Will Browning has a science project gone wrong... Will and Sabrina are watching "The Other Me" starring Andrew Lawrence. This film premiere in 2000 as a Disney Channel Original Movie. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Now that Danielle and Rider have been properly introduced to the Kim Possible animated series, it’s time to call, or even beep, the ACTUAL Kim Possible. That’s right - Christy Carlson Romano has come to save Pod Meets World. Christy shares how Kim Possible is a modernized Disney princess, while also digging into her iconic role on “Even Stevens” and her not so iconic role i...

Everywhere you look...there’s another Dancing with the Stars legend! And thank God, because Danielle is just hours away from Season 34 debut and open to any and all ideas! So Full House star, and co-host of the How Rude, Tanneritos podcast, Jodie Sweetin is sitting down to chat about her time in the ballroom, including the injury that sent her straight to the hospital!  What advice does...

There are many celebrities who can say they've been on Dancing with the Stars over the last 20 years, but only a few can say they've done it twice! Cheetah Girls star, and co-host of the Magical Rewind podcast, Sabrina Bryan sits down with Danielle to talk about her previous, and controversial, journeys to the ballroom. Find out how it felt being crowned “2007's most shocking TV moment,&rdqu...