Pod Meets World

The gang is taking a trip from Cedar Heights to 21 Jump Street to hang with their TGIF neighbor, Holly Robinson Peete! Holly shares her journey from broke college student to Officer Judy Hoffs and how she barely made it to the audition thanks to faulty brakes. Will lets his inner fanboy fly and Holly talks about her relationship with Mark Curry, a duo that went down in sitcom history.Plus, Holly reveals her incredible connection to Sesame Street, right here on Pod Meets World!Follow @podmeetsworldshow on Instagram and TikTok!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The gang held the very first public screening of their movie, Doc Meets World, at the prestigious Tribeca Film Festival, and they’re ready to talk all about it! Danielle, Will and Rider open up about experiencing the film with a sold-out audience and how it uncovered new angles and details they had never seen before. Will shares an unbiased and completely objective review from his parents and his “brutally honest” brother, while Rider reveals the pressure of watching a movie with a crowd scrutinizing every detail. We hear about the special celebrity guests for the post-screening live show and how the star of “American Pie” became an impromptu Cory Matthews. Plus, Will details a fangirl moment with some comedy legends, right here on Pod Meets World! Follow @podmeetsworldshow on Instagram and TikTok!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Will and Rider feel even more confident with their recaps of “In the City” after a recent pilgrimage to “THE” city! Rider admits that while in New York, he was constantly thinking about the show and his new parasocial besties: Lindsay, Kyle and Amanda. This week, the guys break down Lindsay’s date with the country singer, which leads to a full flirt evaluation compared to Frank the Milkman. A bet is placed on Kenny and Whitney’s future, and they try to define the true meanings of being “in” love and the word “murky.” Plus, Rider unsurprisingly finds another way to connect a Bravo drama to writings by a Russian theorist - on a new Pod Meets Twirl'd: Metropolitan Mess!!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's a time travel romp! And not just ANY time travel romp - it's the LAST time travel romp of the series. When Topanga discovers a time-continuum vortex in her closet and is sent back to the 1940s, even Alan and Mr. Feeny find new roles to play. While the gang tries to decipher where this fedora-wearing adventure lands in the greater landscape of BMW, Rider shares a vulnerable realization about Shawn’s trajectory in the final season. Plus, can we take a second to appreciate how seamlessly Danielle slid into this noir aesthetic?? Let's do the time warp one last time...on Pod Meets World! Follow @podmeetsworldshow on Instagram and TikTok!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Everyone’s teenage years are awkward, but they’re a whole lot messier when you add in some slime. Daniella Monet, best known from her time on Nickelodeon’s Victorious, is here and ready to go way back! Daniella is a fellow Valley girl who got her start in commercials, and as a young entrepreneur, she made money highlighting hair, piercing ears, and bedazzling anything she could get her hands on. As she gets ready to return to the character that made her famous, they explore her Victorious roots, and what it’s been like watching co-stars Ariana Grande and Leon Thomas become superstars. Plus, a whole lotta mall talk, on an all-new Teen Beat! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Grab your snowboards! Will and Sabrina are watching “Cloud 9” starring Luke Benward, Dove Cameron and Mike Manning. This film premiered in 2014 as a Disney Channel Original Movie.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Proving that there were no small parts on Boy Meets World, the gang is talking to someone whose voice may have only appeared on the show, but Dr. Forbes Riley is anything but a background player. Dr. Riley transitioned from acting to one of the most legendary infomercial hosts of all time, having sold over 200 products and generating $2.5 billion in revenue. And yes, she's part of the BMW-verse. The Queen of Pitch once pretended to be her own manager and now she’s married to a stud who could be on romance novel covers.So strap in for one of the most unexpected interviews in podcast history, right here on Pod Meets World!Follow @podmeetsworldshow on Instagram and TikTok!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Will and Rider’s exploration of the Bravo-verse continues with the inaugural season of “In the City,” this time with extra parmesan. They try their hardest to decipher if West is a genuine, supportive friend, or diabolical villain looking to scoop Amanda from her crumbling marriage. 50/50 chance. Will reveals his obsession with Frank, the man in the “milk and dairy industry,” and Rider’s mind is blown by reality TV green-screens. Plus, a detour into ‘90s feminist philosophy and the marital dangers of drinking a glass of milk - all on Pod Meets Twirl'd: Metropolitan Mess!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We Summertime Switched with Rider and was the Odd Man Out with Will - and now it’s finally time to check out one of Danielle’s non-BMW projects: Gamebox 1.0. The 2004 sci-fi thriller is available to watch for free on Tubi, and might just have been way ahead of its special effects time. Danielle shares her memories from the glamorous green screen warehouse they called a set, and recalls her scenes with friends of the show, Sabrina the Teenage Witch’s Nate Richert and The Sandlot’s Patrick Renna. The gang breaks down every detail in the confusing low-budget gem, including digital zombies, a mailman whose hands are tied to a steering wheel and a very depressing meal at the “Downbeat Cafe.” Plus, our hosts hear a viral theory on why crushing on Will or Rider can dictate your entire personality, on a CGI-heavy Pod Meets World… Follow @podmeetsworldshow on Instagram and TikTok!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Danielle is foxtrotting back into the ballroom to hang with the host who was there for the DWTS universe Big Band, Tom Bergeron! Tom shares his memories of the early seasons, and what his expectations were for a show trying to bring competitive dancing to the forefront of pop culture. Plus, we get some expert advice for any new contestants coming on the show, and learn the exact recipe for making a great host, as we tango with Tom Bergeron on a new Danielle With…!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Will and Sabrina are watching “Ruby Bridges” starring Chaz Monet and Michael Beach. This film premiered in 1998 as a Wonderful World of Disney film on ABC. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

He may have tried to steal speakers in Season 7’s “What a Drag,” but now Andrew Levitas has rehabilitated into one of the most interesting guest stars in Boy Meets World history! Danielle, Will and Rider explore Andrew’s acting career, and quickly learn that performing in front of a camera was really just a way to fund his true passion: art. But when it comes to creative pursuits, Andrew’s done it all! He’s written graphic novels, directed films and even launched a gin brand. Plus, Will has his own “Hair Today, Goon Tomorrow” moment and the gang faces a wardrobe crisis on an all-new Pod Meets World! Follow @podmeetsworldshow on Instagram and TikTok!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There’s no turning back now, so Will and Rider head back downtown for another recap of In the City. But this time, Will made a pit stop at Summer House, so he’s prepared to dive even deeper into Scamanda. This week was loaded with ideas that seemed unbelievable, from a married couple’s 7-year dry spell to the starting age for Botox treatments. They have a controversial message for Kyle about mock-neck sweatshirts, along with some harsh truths about Amanda’s plans. Plus, Will and Rider wonder if every friend group thinks they’re as attractive as this cast is, on a new episode of Pod Meets Twirl'd: Metropolitan Mess!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rider’s passion project, the fictionalized true crime podcast, The Red Weather, has officially wrapped, so it’s only fitting that the gang give it a full recap - with SPOILERS (so you’ve been warned). Rider takes us behind the scenes of the real people and genuine Bay Area locations that inspired The Red Weather, and Will and Danielle get the answers they need during a recap. From mixtapes to Pinky Swears to a special Danielle Fishel cameo, we try to determine what was scripted and what really happened… So take a seat as the gang breaks down a special side quest, on a new Pod Meets World! Follow @podmeetsworldshow on Instagram and TikTok!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Coming off Danielle’s recent stint as host of the American Idol Official Podcast, it’s time she gets a little deeper with one of the show’s all-time most beloved contestants. Let’s dim the lights and catch up with Season 7 superstar, David Archuleta. David takes us back to the days before Paula, Simon and Randy, to share his memories of growing up, conflicted in the Mormon church. Plus, he details a complicated relationship with his father and the struggles that come with accepting one’s true identity. With a vulnerable new book now on shelves, it’s time to hear from the real David Archuleta, on all-new episode of Teen Beat!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike sent a call for help into outer space, but he had no idea who would show up… Will and Sabrina are watching “Can of Worms” starring Michael Shulman, Malcolm McDowell and Erika Christensen. This film premiered in 1999 as a Disney Channel Original Movie.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pod Meets World is once again paying respect to the universe's most famous zip code, 90210, this time by chatting with one of its most memorable residents: Kelly Taylor herself, Jennie Garth. Jennie shares memories from her years on the legendary set and why the show basically ruined high school expectations for everyone watching.But beyond the star-studded streets of Beverly Hills, Jennie explains her recent life revelations (and book!), from parenting to brain health, as she finally embraced the importance of choosing "me." So join Danielle, Will and Rider to find new faces and dangerous places on Pod Meets World!Follow @podmeetsworldshow on Instagram and TikTok!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Will and Rider have cha cha’d across the ballroom, maneuvered through the castle, and survived the island, but now they face their biggest challenge yet: the Bravoverse. Our expert hosts are heading downtown to recap the inaugural season of the highly anticipated Summer House spinoff, “In the City.” Neither Will nor Rider have ever watched a Bravo show, or even followed an unscripted soap opera in general, so it goes without saying this is their first exposure to "Scamanda.” So join us for the debut episode and find how Rider references French philosophers AND learns the definition of “F boy” in the SAME episode. It's time for the unthinkable - it’s Pod Meets Twirl'd: Metropolitan Mess!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The tribe has spoken for the finale of Survivor Season 50 and Will and Rider, two Reality TV experts, were in the audience for the LIVE reveal (and mistake reveal)! We hear every dramatic detail as our hosts unpack Aubry’s strategy and the unexpected strength of Jonathan’s game. The boys also give a final evaluation of celebrity involvement on the island we and find out what REALLY happened in the studio when production jumped the gun on Rizzo’s fate, causing mass Probst hysteria. Plus, find out once and for all…is Will a Survivor fan?? It’s the finale episode of Pod Meet’s Twirl’d: Seeking Immunity!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Danielle, Will and Rider thought they’d clean out the emotional garage together and recap another Season 7 episode, this time with a much more serious Eric! Will explains why he has a strong connection with this episode, while Danielle feels things could’ve been handled with vulnerability instead of anger. This season has had a lot of ups and downs, but the gang agrees: this one uncovered some major emotional truths buried within Cory and Eric’s relationship. We dive deep into how their brotherly relationship has evolved, but does this episode actually resolve their conflict?? Plus, we break down some of the hosts’ little “actor things” from the show. See how many you can spot! It’s time for another recap on Pod Meets World! Follow @podmeetsworldshow on Instagram and TikTok!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

He had the whole world yelling “New South” and led the search for “Ms. New Booty,” but before he was Bubba Sparxxx, he was just Warren Mathis in the mud of Troup County, Georgia. Danielle hangs out with the Y2K rap sensation to hear stories from the football field, a passion that almost took him in a completely different direction. Bubba also reveals details from the “Ugly” music video that took MTV by storm and opens up about his ongoing struggles with addiction (and how he’s made it his mission to now help others in the same predicament). Plus, we get Bubba’s opinion on the new wave of country/hip hop artists like Jelly Roll and Post Malone, a road he helped pave, on this week’s Teen Beat!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is a party you won’t want to forget... Will and Sabrina are watching "The Slumber Party" starring Darby Camp and Emmy Liu-Wang. This film premiered in 2023 as a Disney Channel Original Movie. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s time for another Y2K icon to visit the gang, and this time it’s the best foreign exchange student since Ludwig has a John Adams radio show…Shannon Elizabeth is here! Shannon shares her story of going from “jock to modeling” and takes us inside the Actor’s Studio to reveal the origin of Nadia’s Russian accent, leading to her breakout moment in 1999’s American Pie. But she’s not just a standout in Hollywood, she’s also an unexpected poker legend, so she pulls back the curtain on the psychological strategy that helped make her a winner. Plus, Shannon shares all the details on her new OnlyFans era, right here on Pod Meets World! Follow @podmeetsworldshow on Instagram and TikTok!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The 50th season of Survivor rages on, and our trusty castaways, Will and Rider, have washed ashore for yet another recap! Our hosts have theories about the primal order of the deserted island, but could Joe & Jonathan actually make it to the end?? How is that even possible? And on the other side of the spectrum, Rizo is looking thin, so the boys suspect some producer interference and rice. Plus, find out what brought Rider to tears, and continue to bask in the island excellence that is Cirie, on Pod Meets Twirl’d: Seeking Immunity!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to Funville! Cory and Topanga fear they’ve become boring since getting married, but do Danielle, Will and Rider think the same of this episode? Will explores an alternate reality where Eric hooked up with Rachel, and Danielle shares why the characters would never be together, all across the BMW multiverse. We try to figure out who on the writing staff had a “thing” for food and sex, while Rider would love to keep those two passions totally separate. And just to prove that we’ve still got it, this podcast is NO PARENTS ALLOWED, right here on Pod Meets World!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As one of the founding members of The Fray, Joe King taught us "How to Save a Life" without things going "Over My Head,” but today, Danielle is ready to hear about how it all began. The rocker from the Rockies shares his story of how the minute he heard Nirvana, everything changed, and how much hard work went into becoming an “overnight success.” Plus, Joe shares his origins as a young entrepreneur with a paper route and a black market chewing tobacco business, right here on Teen Beat!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Don’t mess with the babysitter! Will and Sabrina are watching “Adventures in Babysitting” starring Sabrina Carpenter and Sofia Carson. This film premiered in 2016 as a Disney Channel Original Movie. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Now that “She's Having My Baby Back Ribs” has been recapped, the gang could use the perspective of a trained psychologist. Dr. Hillary Goldsher joins Danielle, Will and Rider to share her opinion on the episode, and learn a little more about how everything went down back in the day. They explore the realities of going through the experience as young actors, and Will remembers the dilemma of balancing his “dream job” with needing to speak up about troubling storylines. So lay down on the couch and join us for an important conversation on Pod Meets World! Follow @podmeetsworldshow on Instagram and TikTok!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Boy Meets World family lost one of its shining stars - legendary director, writer and showrunner: David Kendall. Join Danielle, Will, Rider and some of David's co-workers, and close friends, in remembering a true one-of-a-kind creative. Featuring contributions from: Jeff McCracken, Jeff Sherman, Betsy Randall, William "Rusty" Russ, Matt Lawrence, Melissa Joan Hart, Ed Decter, Barbie Block, Devon Werkheiser, Elisa Donovan, Jackson Dollinger, Christian J. Simon, Ava Kolker & Ian Reed Keesler.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Will and Rider continue to endure the sandy shores of Survivor 50 (from behind a podcast mic) to recap another episode. Despite their desperate pleas for Ozzy to “play the idol,” he instead over-explains his strategy like a bad James Bond villain and this deflates his chances of winning the game. But on the other hand, trusty Cirie might just be the most dangerous player still in the game. Will and Rider dive deep into her quiet moves as a contender. Plus, has this season suffered from Mr. Beastification? Did they need this many celebrities? The tribe has spoken on this week’s Pod Meet’s Twirl’d: Seeking Immunity!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our recap of a controversial Season 7 episode continues, as they remember some happy memories amongst the trauma. How can you be mad when you have scenes with Will? Plus, they to figure out if ANYONE likes having their stomach touched, and we witness one big step for man, and a giant leap for Matt Lawrence, with what is now deemed their favorite moment in series history. It’s the end of the recap you’ve been waiting for - on Pod Meets World!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An episode that has loomed large since day 1, has finally arrived. It’s the “Fat” episode. The gang treads lightly into this exploration of body image as they admit to the laughs, but relive some difficult memories for both Danielle and Will. The gang goes behind the scenes into the wild world of blocking and Will explains the complexities of how to control the writer’s room. Plus, Will takes Danielle on a joyride, on Part 1 of highly anticipated recap on Pod Meets World!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You know her as Shirley on Community, but before she enrolled at Greendale, Yvette Nicole Brown was a junior high schooler trying to figure out crushes and learn valuable life lessons, all while navigating an aspiring music career alongside Bell Biv DeVoe and Boyz II Men.Yvette also shares a story of how a middle school experience proved that evil is a real thing and how she's been able to stay friends with her life-changing high school sweetheart. Plus, Danielle shares her Janet Jackson concert experience, coincidentally seated right next to Yvonne, here on Teen Beat!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dad’s invention shrunk the kids! Will and Sabrina are watching “Honey, I Shrunk the Kids” starring Rick Moranis, Matt Frewer, Marcia Stassman and Kristine Sutherland. This film was released in 1989 at a Walt Disney Pictures theatrical release.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We’ve heard many stories from the writers room about the importance of local food chain Koo Koo Roo, but once the hosts learned of a writer who dressed in a chicken costume to protest the rotisserie menu, they knew they had to talk to the man under the feathers, Glen Merzer. Glen tells the gang how the resistance came to be, and how it then turned the entire world vegan. Plus, hear all about Glen’s comedic journey to Boy Meets World, where he then decided it was “at least better than Facts of Life”. It will be hard to find a funnier guest, so get ready for a hilarious episode of Pod Meets World! Follow @podmeetsworldshow on Instagram and TikTok!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Will and Rider are seated at the bug feast and ready to chow down for another episode of Survivor 50! Rider has hyped it up all season and now we’ll see if the auction met Will’s expectations. Will also teaches us the proper way to eat a grub with highly detailed instructions that had Rider tapping out. Plush, we get a masterclass in Machiavellian Survivor strategy from Cirie, who could just win the whole thing. And what happens when a Beast appears on the island (that’s MR. Beast to you), all on a new Pod Meets Twirl’d: Seeking Immunity!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We hope you’re recovered from the body count left behind by the prank war, because it’s time to say hello to an iconic part of the BMW-verse…Plays With Squirrels. The friends are still at each others’ necks making Will assume the writers have a case of “Senioritis.” And we hear all about Will’s inspiration for the best possibile outcome for Eric’s future and arguably the best Feeny Call in the show’s history. Get ready for some more time travel on - a new Pod Meets World.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Before MomTok, there was Gym Tan Laundry. MTV’s Jersey Shore changed reality TV forever, and now Danielle is talking to Nicole “Snooki” Polizzi as she preps for her final season on the boardwalk. Snooki opens up about her recent cancer diagnosis and joins Danielle in encouraging everyone to get tested, especially if you grew up watching their shows. She also reveals some controversial Jersey Shore scenes that didn’t make the cut, while going deep inside her mind for the “anonymous” letter she wrote with JWow. Party’s here! So start your fist pumping, because it’s time for a brand new Teen Beat!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A science project gone wrong turns Cleo's sister invisible! Will and Sabrina are watching "Invisible Sister" starring Rowan Blanchard, Paris Berelc and Karan Brar. This film premiered in 2015 as a Disney Channel Original Movie. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From Sesame Street to Bel-Air, this week’s guest has had quite a Hollywood journey - and now she’s making her first appearance on Pod Meets World. It’s time for Tatyana Ali! Find out what sharing the screen with Big Bird and Oscar the Grouch was like, and how her voice became an instrument of the legendary Herbie Hancock. Tatyana also reveals how her life got flipped and turned upside down on “Fresh Prince of Bel-Air,” and we hear all about her next act as a children’s book author and guest on “Abbott Elementary”. Plus, we learn the power of knowing “it will all work out,” right here on Pod Meets World! Follow @podmeetsworldshow on Instagram and TikTok!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The contestants are dropping like coconuts on Survivor 50, but Will and Rider continue to have what it takes to outwit, outplay and outlast! Jeff Probst is one of the best hosts in the game, but is he able to juggle also being a “contestant?" Will and Rider dive into the bizarre strategy at play for the coveted rice. Thanks to Jonathan, Rider has a revelation about a rabbit with pancakes in the moon, and they debate the specific rules of “Ro, Sham, Bo” (or Rock, Paper, Scissors in layman's terms). Plus, Will reveals he could totally handle small island living, as long as there’s electricity, wifi, plumbing, and access to a 45 minute ferry to Los Angeles, all on this week’s Pod Meets Twirl’d: Seeking Immunity!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s brother vs. brother in an all-out Civil War, as Danielle, Rider and Will finally face an infamous Season 7 episode. It’s time for the Prank War. Hear all about the escalating challenge to break your co-star, and it’s safe to say Rider did not win this round. Art imitates life when Shawn and Cory transform more and more into Rider and Ben. And we need to know…why does every character have to hook up in public?? We’ve all been waiting for this one, superglued to our seats and ready for the bear, so buckle up for a new Pod Meets World!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.