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Pod Meets World

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We're sending you to 1993 when TGIF reigned supreme and “Boy Meets World” first premiered. Danielle, Will and Rider are going back to school as they rewatch every episode of the iconic series, sharing memories, behind the scenes moments, and all the “Boy Meets World” stories a fan could ever want. Relive your first crush, first kiss, favorite moments and all the life lessons with Topanga, Eric, and Shawn.

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United States

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We're sending you to 1993 when TGIF reigned supreme and “Boy Meets World” first premiered. Danielle, Will and Rider are going back to school as they rewatch every episode of the iconic series, sharing memories, behind the scenes moments, and all the “Boy Meets World” stories a fan could ever want. Relive your first crush, first kiss, favorite moments and all the life lessons with Topanga, Eric, and Shawn.

Language:

English


Episodes
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Selma, Lord, Selma

2/24/2026
In honor of Black History Month, Will and Sabrina are watching “Selma, Lord, Selma” starring Mackenzie Astin, Jurnee Smollette and Clifton Powell. This film premiered in 1999 as a Wonderful World of Disney film on ABC. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:51:43

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Jonathan Lipnicki Meets World

2/23/2026
You can’t revisit the ‘90s without calling Jonathan Lipnicki! Between Jerry Maguire and Stuart Little, he defined two of the most iconic characters of the decade, and now he’s ready to share some memories with Danielle, Will and Rider. Jonathan talks about launching his acting career at just five years old, learning how to read screenplays (while also learning how to read in general) and the lengths he took to protect his valuable face while playing sports in school. And when looking for Tom Cruise, Jonathan does NOT disappoint. I mean, do you even know about the “Tom Cruise cake?” So catch up with the only actor in Hollywood who co-starred with a CGI mouse AND has a black belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu - right here on Pod Meets World! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:01:00:32

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Pod Meets Twirl'd: Reality Tactics with Chad Kultgen

2/21/2026
Even though they are clearly reality TV experts already, Will and Rider are always on the pursuit of a higher education, so they’ve called in Chad Kultgen, a true connoisseur of the medium, and the author of “How to Win The Bachelor,” to help explain some important strategies to victory. Chad breaks down the jaw-dropping backstory of The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives and reveals his pitch for the “ideal” dating show. Find out why Chad considers The Traitors the best reality show ever created, what decisions can lead to victory and why Will calls Chad “reality TV Yoda,” as we call in the big guns, for Pod Meets Twirl’d: Traiting Places! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:57:52

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Pod Meets Twirl'd: The Traitors 410

2/20/2026
It’s time for the final Round Table, but Will and Rider aren’t ready to leave the castle as they recap the penultimate episode of The Traitors Season 4. Mark Ballas may be a ballroom legend, but our hosts have some hard truths about how he’s played the game. Will reveals why Rob is still the “smart” Traitor, but Rider is shocked that Maura hasn’t caught onto his strategy. But he still has hope she can pull ahead and win the entire show. Plus, we hear Will and Rider’s expert opinions on who should be Eric and Rob’s final killings, on this week’s Pod Meets Twirl’d: Traiting Places! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:45:26

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TGI – Episode 707 “It’s About Time”

2/19/2026
We’ve made it. The wedding episode is upon us. Reliving the moment of Topanga walking down the aisle was emotional for Danielle, Will and Rider, but what did the gang REALLY think of the episode?? We RSVP’d to the ceremony with warranted trepidation, but it might just be the perfect balance of funny and sentimental. However… why haven’t we explored more of Angela?? And at this point, who is the “boy” of Boy Meets World? Cory… or Shawn? Plus, the gang looks back on their own real-life weddings, and we find out what they would change if they could do it all over. So meets us at the Philadelphia Victorian Hotel for a special (and matrimonial) Pod Meets World! Follow @podmeetsworldshow on Instagram and TikTok! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:01:07:17

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Adam Pally

2/18/2026
Adam Pally is a comedy favorite, but more importantly, he’s Danielle’s kids' favorite actor. But before he became a fixture in the Sonic the Hedgehog universe, Adam was a struggling student, trying to find his comedic voice and obsessing over a woman who would later share his last name. Listen as Adam shares his most embarrassing teenage stories - and reveals just how bad a student you can be and still end up in Iron Man 3. From “Happy Endings” to “The Mindy Project” to "The Mandalorian," Adam has always been hard to pin down - that is unless it's a brand new Teen Beat! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:01:03:50

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Ring of Endless Light

2/17/2026
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Duration:01:32:01

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Q&A Meets World! Part 4

2/16/2026
As we approach the final episodes of Boy Meets Word, and the end of their recaps, the gang is ready clear up some of your burning questions before all is said and done. Find out which seasons have been deemed official “peaks” and, in a bit of table turning, what advice they’d give their younger selves. Plus, when asked if our hosts had any plans for when Boy Meets World ultimately ended…wait till you hear what almost happened! We’re opening up the mailbag again on Pod Meets World! Follow @podmeetsworldshow on Instagram and TikTok! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:01:11:47

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Pod Meets Twirl'd: Turret Talk with Ben Mandelker (Watch What Crappens)

2/14/2026
Will and Rider may have The Traitors all figured out, but they've still only dipped their toes into the Bravo-verse! And so they've called in an expert in the form of Ben Mandelker from the hit podcast, "Watch What Crappens." Ben shares a Real Housewives lore dump to get Will and Rider caught up on 20 years of inside jokes and the gang dives deep into how the Real Housewives have more in common with pro wrestling than reality shows. Plus, Ben helps Will and Rider unpack the tense and controversial moment between Colton Underwood and Michael Rapaport - right here, alongside 3 experts on Pod Meets Twirl'd: Traiting Places! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:01:21:16

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Pod Meets Twirl'd: The Traitors 409

2/13/2026
Will and Rider have emerged from the turret and are ready for another Season 4 recap of The Traitors! The boys think they’ve hit a turning point, taking the season from fun to phenomenal. They love the dynamic between Rob and Eric, but admit it’s tough to ignore the castle’s paranoia since Michael Rapaport’s elimination. But even with that in mind - our hosts can’t help but admire Rob’s strategy and wonder if he’s the the undeniable favorite to win it all. Plus, Will shares his idea to incentivize the rewards, but could it work in a castle of traitors?? Nothing is sacred on Pod Meets Twirl’d: Traiting Places! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:29:34

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TGI – Episode 706 “They’re Killing Us”

2/12/2026
This is not a drill. You've been invited to the biggest wedding in TGIF history and it's time to get ready. What will you wear? Who will you bring? Why are so many people dressing problematically Southern? The search for Cory’s best man gets heated and Topanga apparently has terrible taste. Watch along as characters abandon 7 seasons of personal development just for a few big laughs and a "documentary style" episode. Plus, Will discovers a new favorite curse word and Danielle discovers the magic of a children’s rave, all on a new recap episode of Pod Meets World! Follow @podmeetsworldshow on Instagram and TikTok! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:01:16:02

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Nicole Byer

2/11/2026
Before she was podcast royalty, Nicole Byer was a “talkative” student who hung out at Chili’s after school plays and had a honey bear bong. So yeah…she’s always been cool. Danielle learns all about the lore of Nicole’s New Jersey hometown, including the drama from her high school clique, cryptically deemed “CKLEN”. Plus, we go behind the scenes of what a day working with John Cena is like and learn the gritty details of the underground holding cell beneath Macy’s. It’s a wild one. Get ready for a new Teen Beat! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:55:36

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Princess Protection Program

2/10/2026
Fate brings together a princess and a girl from a small town… Will and Sabrina are watching “Princess Protection Program” starring Demi Lovato and Selena Gomez. This film premiered in 2009 as a Disney Channel Original Movie. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:01:16:10

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Lindsay Ridgeway Meets World Again

2/9/2026
She told them to call her back when they got to the “tankini” and so - here we are. The longest running Morgan, Lindsay Ridgeway, shares her experience filming that infamous Season 7 scene, while trying to figure out the random dramatic moments that seemed to go nowhere in the show’s final season. Lindsay also opens up about the online reaction to her taking over the mantle of Morgan, and reveals her definitive response to anyone who thinks she made the character “meaner.” We’re getting a raw and honest perspective from the youngest member of the Matthews family, right here on a new Pod Meets World! Follow @podmeetsworldshow on Instagram and TikTok! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:52:36

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Pod Meets Twirl'd: The Traitors 408

2/6/2026
Will and Rider loved this episode, but they still have plenty of questions…like how do you eat yogurt through a veil?? Will shares his expert opinion about the fallout of Candiace’s fate and notice that Alan Cumming may have paid tribute to the Boy Meets World-verse! Rider reveals he may want to compete on The Traitors after all - but the reason why might shock you. And remember, a podcaster never comes off their throne...even for Pod Meets Twirl’d: Traiting Places! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:43:14

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TGI – Episode 705 “You Light Up My Union”

2/5/2026
We’ve officially reached the monkey apex of Season 7 - and this time it's not Micky Dolenz. Who knew an episode with an organ grinder, a famous primate and a lingerie subplot could garner such strong emotions? But here we are - and our hosts are ready to make a very bold claim. And when they're not rolling their eyes, they're contemplating a real problem; Would you rather live without A/C, hot water, or the internet?? But no matter your answer, there is one thing you'll have forever - this new recap on Pod Meets World! Follow @podmeetsworldshow on Instagram and TikTok! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:01:04:32

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Dylan Efron and Boston Rob

2/4/2026
Alliances are put to the test when social media sensation and Dancing with the Stars finalist, Dylan Efron, stops by Teen Beat alongside Survivor superstar, and his best pal, Boston Rob. They may be the bad boys of reality TV now, but just like us - they have embarrassing teenage tales ready to share. Dylan explains how one missed Jamba Juice invite almost derailed his path to true love and Boston Rob takes us back to the days of growing up with, and possibly grappling with, New Kids on the Block. Plus, we hear about their first kisses, and could we ever see Dylan on the shores of Survivor? All this on a very faithful installment of Teen Beat! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:43:49

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Hatching Pete

2/3/2026
Who’s the chicken!? Will and Sabrina are watching “Hatching Pete” starring Mitchel Musso and Jason Dolley. This film premiered in 2009 as a Disney Channel Original Movie. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:01:23:05

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All Show Chatter: Danielle on the Road

2/2/2026
Danielle checks in from backstage on the Dancing with the Stars Live tour and finally answers the question: What would happen if the podcast was ALL pre-show chatter? Shockingly, the life of a showgirl resonates with Will and Rider, reminiscing about their own days on tour with quick costume changes and complex dolphin choreography. Danielle walks us through a typical show day and packed travel itinerary while revealing one of her costumes directly connects to an iconic moment in her DWTS journey. And - are tamborines impressive? So make sure your hair dryer is packed, stop by craft services, and claim your bunk, because you got backstage passes, and all chatter, on the new Pod Meets World! Follow @podmeetsworldshow on Instagram and TikTok! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:34:21

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Pod Meets Twirl'd: The Traitors 407

1/30/2026
It’s time for the Black Banquet and the Daniettes have saved you a seat (and some smoked salmon.) Lisa Rinna stuns with an outfit that seemed inspired by the Stay Puft Marshmallow Man and Yam Yam’s desperate cry may have sealed her fate. Plus, everyone’s after the dagger as reality sets in that Rob is “the human lie detector.” Could he possibly be the best Traitors player of all time?? And what would happen in a Traitors season pitting Boy Meets World vs. Full House?? Faithfuls and Traitors, it’s time for another recap on Pod Meets Twirl’d: Traiting Places! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:42:41