Pod Meets World

Zetus lapetus! Will and Sabrina are watching Zenon: The Sequel starring Kirsten Storms, Shadia Simmons and Phillip Rhys Chaudhary.  This film premiered in 2001 as a Disney Channel Original Movie.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“The Child Star Club” is back in session! The gang is hanging out with Madeline Zima (a.k.a. Grace on “The Nanny”), whose Hollywood career started at the ripe old age of 28 months, and has never slowed down.   Madeline shares the story of auditioning for “The Nanny,” not realizing it was the show that starred “the lady with the voice,” and we hear which famous guest star instructed the cast to not look her in the eyes.    Madeline also had a role on "Twin Peaks” and may be the only podcast guest to have given David Lynch an influential directing note.   Plus, find out which host was Madeline’s childhood crush - on an all new Pod Meets World!   Follow @podmeetsworldshow on Instagram and TikTok!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s a somber week for the Daniettes, but they must cha cha on for the star-studded 20th Anniversary episode of Dancing with the Stars.  Rider experiences a total 180, somehow finding excitement in a Danielle-less episode, even wondering if this was his week favorite yet! We get into possible Mormon Wives conspiracy theories, some clarity on judging logic and why Derek Hough is the most deserving critic on the panel. Plus, some new predictions as we head into the semi-finals on Pod Meets Twirl’d!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

She’s topping the DWTS leaderboard heading into the semi finals…but first Whitney Leavitt is stopping by the podcast and opening up to Danielle.  Find out what she thinks of her “prior dance experience” and all the online talk of favoritism on DWTS.  Plus, Whitney talks about growing up in the Mormon church and how she’s feeling the week of the Hulu show season premiere. It’s time for new friends to reconnect, on a brand new episode of Danielle With…See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s a dream come true for Will Friedle, with the smell of mashed potatoes and turkey in the air, the holiday trip down themed episodes continues, now with an 8th season Thanksgiving script of M*A*S*H. We hear a scholarly dissertation on the strengths of the early years of the show, the laugh track negotiations and how it seamlessly swapped out the main cast by season 8.  Rider is upset with all the upset tummies, but can’t help by compare the adventures of M*A*S*H to the Boy Meets World universe. Plus, in a debate that’s more intense than the final shot of The Sopranos…we try to figure out what really happens to Klinger with his ambiguous gasp, all on a new episode of Pod Meets World you’re sure to be thankful for… Follow @podmeetsworldshow on Instagram and TikTok!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Danielle may have been eliminated last week, but nothing could stop her from sitting in the ballroom for the 20th anniversary of DWTS! Hear all about the star studded audience and the bitter sweet feeling of having a brand new POV of the action. Plus, Danielle gets emotional talking about the dance evolution of her peers and even gives you a behind the scenes look at the exclusive after party!  It’s all on a brand new, anniversary edition of Danielle With…See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A high school hockey player forced to lead his sister's Girl Scout troop... Will and Sabrina are watching "Den Brother" starring Hutch Dano and G Hannelius. This film premiered in 2010 as a Disney Channel Original Movie.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Boy Meets World may have featured a cameo tag team of Vader & Mankind, but Pod Meets World is welcoming a new undisputed champion to their stable: Trish Stratus!  The WWE icon takes us through her journey to the big show, from her early dreams of becoming a pediatrician to leveraging the world of fitness into becoming a GOAT of the squared circle.  Trish also opens up about the physical toll of sports entertainment and how she was instrumental in training audiences to see female wrestlers as equal athletes.  It’s time for an action-packed, battle royal episode of Pod Meets World! Follow @podmeetsworldshow on Instagram and TikTok!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Night on Dancing with the Stars and the Daniettes are facing the bitter truth…their beloved Danielle Fishel has been eliminated.    BUT…that won’t stop two guys who know nothing about dance, or the show, from recapping the fiercest dance competition on ABC!    A Garden State icon leads Alix and Val to the standout performance of the night, while Flavor Flav didn’t help the controversies surrounding the scoring. And how did Will and Rider react to Carrie Ann’s apology to Danielle?   Plus, will his place as “the people’s champion” be enough to take Andy Richter to the finals? We’re standing up at the judges table, yelling at the top of our lungs and unbuttoning our dress shirt down to our navels…on an all new, somber Pod Meets Twirl’d! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With Danielle out of the competition, the Daniettes aren’t quite ready to call it quits on Dancing with the Stars. Mostly because there are still questions that need answers. And that means it’s time to call in an expert - Sharna Burgess. The Danielle With universe unites to try and make sense of judging strategy, song & dance selection and the concept of choreography. And it’s never been more relevant to talk about her Mirrorball trophy with partner Bobby Bones. Hold your paddles - it’s time for Pod Meets Twirl’d… Follow @podmeetsworldshow on Instagram and TikTok!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 all on a brand new episode of Danielle With…See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There's a mummy in the house! Will and Sabring are watching Under Wraps starring Malachi Barton, Christian J. Simon and Sophia HammonsSee 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 were heard outside the studio. Plus, we get an update on the Dawson’s Creek spinoff and the recent Broadway reunion! Let’s podcast beneath the milky twilight, on Pod Meets World…See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 about the difficult week she’s had going into Tuesday night’s show. It’s all on a brand new episode of Danielle With…See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 a new Pod Meets Twirl'd!!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 DWTS Tour and channels his inner basic bitch to finally try a Pumpkin Spice latte.And what about BBLs?? It’s all on a brand new episode of Danielle With…See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 Groundhog Days, even if no one truly understands the ending.   After the gang shares their own psychic experiences, they bond over something the world has too little of right now: bloopers.    Yo Holmes, smell you later!   Follow @podmeetsworldshow on Instagram and TikTok!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 speaks on both the negative, and positive, nature of the internet this season.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. This is a raw and honest discussion about the silent struggles with grief and trauma, even behind the scenes of our favorite sitcoms, on an emotional Pod Meets World. Follow @podmeetsworldshow on Instagram and TikTok!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 to figure out which TGIF character could win a Mirrorball. Plus, find out what it would take for WILL to agree to be on Dancing with the Stars, all on a Q&A rumba of Pod Meets World!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 crossroads when it come to lip syncing in performances, but they fall right back in step when it comes to “pros” vs. amateurs.  It was her best week yet, so just wait until you hear what Will and Rider think of Danielle showing her “serious” side - on an all-new Pod Meets Twirl’d!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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, hear all about the tradition of Halloween Night dances!! It’s a good one, with a legend, so even think about missing out!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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's dummy.   Join us as we uncover the best possible Halloween episode yet and a “Making Of” feature that gets a standing ovation, on another spooky Pod Meets World!   Follow @podmeetsworldshow on Instagram and TikTok!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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!  Danielle breaks down her week of training leading up to her mom exception by moment yet, on a brand new episode of Danielle with the Stars…See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 first sign of how it would turn out.   And we hear how Michael, decades later, took fans behind the scenes with his documentary “Best Worst Movie,” reuniting the cast to look at how something becomes the “best worst movie.”    Sometimes it’s the weirdest experiences that teach us the most. So, join Pod Meets World, and a story for the ages, for their newest interview episode…See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 having the highest score of the season so far? Is the pressure mounting? Plus, find out who Daniella wishes she could partner with if DWTS ever does another All-Stars season! It’s a straight up love fest on a brand-new Danielle with the Stars…See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 performance of our dear Mr. Feeny, William Daniels.  Plus, Will and Rider reveal their theories on why there was no elimination! Sit back and jive through another turn on Pod Meets Twirl’d!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 to totally miss the witch in her family. And was streaking really that fun??   Plus, Danielle, Will and Rider choose catchphrases for each other, on an all-new spooky Pod Meets World!   Follow @podmeetsworldshow on Instagram and TikTok!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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? Plus, find out why this week was the hardest yet and how things will be different for the show’s upcoming tribute to Wicked. It’s time for class - on a brand new episode of Danielle with the Stars!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 Crush’s Biggest Crush,” thanks to Rider revealing his teenage feelings decades later.   She also tells stories from the American Pie set and reveals the major superhero role Mena almost landed. It’s a reunion many seasons in the making - right here on Pod Meets World   Follow @podmeetsworldshow on Instagram and TikTok!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 hard was it to convince Brandon to get a (fake) tattoo? Hear all about the show’s TikTok expert - on a new Danielle with the Stars! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 our hosts and their dream role may just involve “keep your hands, arms and legs inside the rocket at all times." It's an A ticket with two newly anointed experts, right here on Pod Meets Twirl’d!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 and Emma’s partners. It’s time to get acquainted with one of the best, on a new Danielle with the Stars!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 Traitors and reveals why a violation of the Geneva Convention could make for good reality TV.    Don’t forget to KEEP IN TOUCH - for an all-new new episode of Pod Meets World!   Follow @podmeetsworldshow on Instagram and TikTok!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 Danielle with the Stars family and who will Danielle dedicate next week’s dance to? Find out on a brand new episode of Danielle with the Stars!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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’s got the bear encounter to prove it. There are very few cult classic TV shows that can compete with “Boy Meets World,” but FNL is one of the chosen few. Learn all about the similarities on a “Texas Forever” edition of Pod Meets World! Follow @podmeetsworldshow on Instagram and TikTok!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.”   Plus, find out which dance style is the most “Topanga coded,” and what the guys thought about Robert Irwin’s abs, on a brand new Pod Meets Twirl’d!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 has a ton of questions about that double cartwheel Alix and Val tried on TikTok. Find out about that, and so much more, on a new Danielle with the Stars…See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 obscure) to hand out the awards they deserve (or don’t deserve).   Dig in and win Luckiest - it’s time to enjoy a brand new episode of Pod Meets World…   Follow @podmeetsworldshow on Instagram and TikTok!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 SHOCKING elimination no one saw coming. It’s all on a brand new episode of Danielle with the Stars! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 actor in the ‘90s.    He also shares stories from the set of “Little Giants,” where he had to learn how to be “bad” at football and goof off in front of Steven Spielberg. So hit the gridiron and get ready for an all-new, touchdown episode of Pod Meets World!   Follow @podmeetsworldshow on Instagram and TikTok!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.    Plus, Will and Rider admit how much they DON’T know about the show. Like how do contestants pick their songs? How does voting work? Do votes from the West Coast even count? Does anything even matter? WE’RE ALL GONNA DIE ANYWAY.   All these questions, and some signature dance critiques from 2 sitcom stars, on the second Pod Meets Twirl’d!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 what Mandy thinks ablit celebrity dance experience, and so much more, on a brand new episode of Danielle with the Stars!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 how people got “de-slimed” after being on the show and the casual way producers came up with ideas like “booger-filled giant nose.”   So climb aboard the One Ton Human Hamster Wheel and slide with us down the Big Scoop, it’s a brand new Pod Meets World!   Follow @podmeetsworldshow on Instagram and TikTok!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 answer when it comes to Danielle - but first, here’s Danielle with the Stats! You know what they say - Trust the Pasha!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.